Axiom Sw215fp User manual

USER MANUAL

SW215FP

passive subwoofer

KEY FEATURES

• Very High Output • Manifolded Transmission Line conﬁguraon for very fast transient response

• Compact size for a very good output-to-weight rao • Flying vercal arrayable version

INTRODUCTION

The SW215FP subwoofer is designed to deliver high quality low frequency reproducon where

very high output is a key requirement, together with well deﬁned deep bass response and fast

transient response. Its compact size and light weight make it suitable for several diﬀerent uses,

ranging from touring applicaons to ﬁxed installaons and high-level dance clubs.

The SW215FP is a very high quality powered subwoofer system featuring some of the most

advanced technologies for low frequency reproducon. Its unique and innovave design is based

on a conﬁguraon that can be deﬁned as Manifolded Transmission Line.

It uses manifolding of the front side of the cones to maximize the mutual coupling between the

two drivers, while loading the back of the cone with a large-size transmission line that has the

funcon to create a transmission path from the back of the transducers to the front.

The SW215FP subwoofer system is equipped with two high power 15” (380mm) transducers

capable of long excursion (up to 33mm peak-to-peak), controlled by high sﬀness Double Silicon

Spider as centering suspension and by heavy duty surround. The motor structure features high

strength (BL²/Re) with opmized symmetry and excursion controlled by Aluminium Demodulang

Ring. The robust copper 75mm (3”) voice coil is wounded in two diﬀerent layers both outside and

inside the coil support, then doubling the coil surface exposed to air cooling and consequently

improving the long term thermal capacity of the loudspeaker. Cones are made of very high-sﬀness

reinforced paper, featuring also invisible water repellent treatment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

AcousƟcal Connectors

System type Manifolded Band Pass Connector Type Neutrik® Speakon® NL4 x 2

Transducer

Two 15” (380 mm), 3” (75 mm) VC,

High sﬀness water repellent reinforced

cone, Flux Demodulang Ring VC,

Double Centering Spider Suspension

Input Wiring LF1 = Pin 1+/-; LF2 = Pin 2+/-)

Mechanical

Width 571 mm (22.48”)

Height 800 mm (31.50”)

Depth 582 mm (22.91”)

Frequency response (±3 dB) 39 Hz – 120 Hz (Processed) Depth Including Wheels 710 mm (27.95”)

Frequency range (±10 dB) 35 Hz – 300 Hz (Unprocessed) Construcon 15 mm, reinforced Phenolic Birch

Sensivity (1.41V @ 1m, 2Pi) 102dB (averaged from 40 to 100Hz) Paint High resistance, water based paint

Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m 139 dB Wheels 4 heavy-load 100 mm ø

Electrical Transport 4 handles

Nominal Impedance 8 Ω+ 8 ΩSide Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin

Minimum Impedance 6.1 Ω+ 6.1 Ω@ 41Hz Back Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin

Power Handling Connuous* 700 W + 700 W Net Weight

65 Kg (143.3 lb)

Power Handling Program 900 W + 900 W

Power Handling Peak 2100 W + 2100 W

Power Compression

@ -10 dB Power (180 W + 180 W) = 0.8 dB

@ -3 dB Power (900 W + 900 W) = 1.5 dB

@ 0 dB Power (1800 W + 1800 W) = 2.7 dB

* AES Pink Noise Power

revision 2014-12-5

MECHANICAL DRAWING

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

NL4FX Neutrik Speakon® PLUG

PC260 2 in 6 out digital loudspeaker processor

USB2CAN PRONET network converter

RAINCOV215 Rain cover for input sockets

DHSS10M20 Sub-Speaker ø35mm Pole with M20 screw

KPTSW215 Fly bar for Axiom AX2065 and SW215 Loudspeakers

AXFEETKIT Kit made of 6pcs BOARDACF01 foot

see hƩp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descripƟon and other available accessories.

SPARE PARTS

AC103GS 100 mm Swivel castor without brake

AC115DN Black steel handle

98AXM215SW8 15’’ woofer - 3” VC - 8 ohm

NL4MP Neutrik Speakon® panel socket

94SPI2265 Locking Pin for AX2265

80 cm

31.50"

57.1 cm

22.48"

58.2 cm

22.91"

71.0 cm

27.95"

F = ﬂying points

P = M20 insert for DHSS10M20

pole adaptor for convenƟonal

SUB-SAT system.

REAR PANEL

INPUT - Power input for the external ampliﬁer. The SW215P does not include a passive crossover for ﬁltering the signal. The connecons are the

following:

INPUT - LINK

NL4 pin number internal connecƟon

1+ LF1+

1- LF1-

2+ LF2+

2- LF2-

LINK - Power output in parallel with the INPUT socket for connecng the unit to another speaker. The number of SW215P cabinets that can be

connected in parallel depends on the ampliﬁer load capacity.

PREDICTION: EASE Focus 2

To aim correctly a complete system we suggests to use always the Aiming Soware - EASE Focus 2:

The EASE Focus 2 Aiming Soware is a 3D Acousc Modelling Soware that serves for the conﬁguraon

and modelling of Line Arrays and convenonal speakers close to reality. It only considers the direct

ﬁeld, created by the complex addion of the sound contribuons of the individual loudspeakers or

array components.

The design of EASE Focus is targeted at the end user. It allows the easy and quick predicon of the array

performance in a given venue. The scienﬁc base of EASE Focus stems from EASE, the professional

electro- and room acousc simulaon soware developed by AFMG Technologies GmbH. It is based

on the EASE GLL loudspeaker data ﬁle required for its use: AXIOM_AX Series_v2_1.GLL, please note

that the version must be 2.0 or more. The GLL ﬁle contains the data that deﬁnes the Line Array with

regard to its possible conﬁguraons as well as to its geometrical and acouscal properes.

Download the EASE Focus 2 app from the AXIOM website at hƩp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ clicking on downloads secƟon of the product.

Use the menu opon Edit / Import System DeﬁniƟon File to import the ﬁle AXIOM_AX Series_v2_1.gll from the installaon Data folder, the

detailed instrucons to use the program are located in the menu opon Help / User’s Guide.

Note: Some windows system can require the .NET Framework 4 that can be download from microsoŌwebsite at hƩp://www.microsoŌ.com/en-

us/download/default.aspx.

WARNING! CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITION OF USE:

• This loudspeaker is designed exclusively for Professional audio applicaons. The product must be installed by qualiﬁed personal only.

• Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal, Federal, State and

Local regulaons. Please contact the manufacturer for further informaon.

• Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, lack of maintenance, tampering or

improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards.

• During assembly pay aenon to the possible risk of crushing. Wear suitable protecve clothing. Observe all instrucons given on the

rigging components and the loudspeaker cabinets. When chain hoists are in operaon ensure that there is nobody directly underneath or

in the vicinity of the load. Do not under any circumstances climb on the array.

AIMING and SUSPENDING INSTRUCTIONS (FLOWN SET UP)

Suspending the sub-woofers has diﬀerent advantages and some inconvenient. One inconvenient is that as the sub-woofers don’t couple with the

ground and indoor usage can have diﬀerent behaviours depending on ceiling and walls. The advantages are that the space underneath the stage

can be free from subs, the coupling between sub and sat is beer and, using a column of 4-6 sub boxes, the basses can be steered more deeply

into the audience with a more uniform distribuon of the low frequencies.

The SW215FP subwoofers can be suspended alone or at the top of a vercal array of AX2065P loudspeakers using the KPTSW215 ﬂy bar. The

boxes are linked together in a column using a series of couplers integrated in the frame of each enclosure. Each system can be set properly both

acouscally and mechanically, using the aiming soware.

Coupling the system in the front does not require any adjustment: using two locking pins, each loudspeaker box is ﬁxed to the previous. The

sloed bar in the back is inserted in a U-shaped frame that features a series of numbered holes. Sliding the sloed bar in the U-shaped frame

of the next loudspeaker and inserng a locking pin in one of the numbered holes, it is possible to adjust the relave splay angle between two

adjacent loudspeakers in the array column.

KPTSW215 ﬂy bar maximum capacity is 540 Kg (1190 lbs) with the

0° angle. It can support, with a safety factor of 10:1, up to:

• 12 AX2065P (ﬂybar from 0 to 10°)

• 2 SW215FP + 8 AX2065P (ﬂybar at 0°)

• 6 SW215FP (ﬂybar from 0° to 5°)

SUSPEND HOLES

SUSPEND HOLE

INDICATOR

REAR BOX

PIN ATTACHMENT

FRONT BOX

PIN ATTACHMENT

FRONT BOX

PIN ATTACHMENT

STRAIGHT SHACKLE 16mm

M10 FOOT FOR

STACKED INSTALLATION

(OPTIONAL)

IDENTIFICATION AND

DATA LABEL

KPTSW215 FLY BAR AND ACCESSORIES

Follow the sequence in the ﬁgure for ﬁxing the ﬂy bar at the ﬁrst box. Usually this is the ﬁrst step before liing up the system. Be careful to insert

properly all the locking pins (1)(2) and (3)(4) then the shackle (5) in the right holes as speciﬁed by the aiming soware.

When liing the system always proceed gradually step by step, paying

aenon to secure the ﬂy bar to the box (and the box to the other boxes)

before pulling up the system: this makes easier to insert properly the

locking pins. Also when the system is released down, unlock gradually

the pins.

During the liing be very careful to not let the cables enter the space

between one enclosure and the other, as their compression could cut

them.

Please note that the Rear Link Bar of the SW215FP cabinet has two holes

(see ﬁgure):

The hole signed as nr.1 must be used for SW215FP-SW215FP sub-sub

link.

The hole signed as nr.2 must be used for SW215FP-AX2065P sub-sat

link.

Wind loads

When planning an open-air event it is essenal to obtain current weather and wind informaon. When loudspeaker arrays are ﬂown in an open-air

environment, possible wind eﬀects must be taken into account. Wind load produces addional dynamic forces acng on the rigging components

and the suspension, which may lead to a dangerous situaon. If according to the forecast wind forces higher than 5 b(29-38 Km/h) are possible,

the following acons have to be taken:

- The actual on-site wind speed has to be monitored permanently. Be aware that wind speed typically increases with height above ground.

- Suspension and securing points of the array should be designed to support double the stac load in order to withstand any addional dynamic

forces.

WARNING!

Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher than 6 bŌ(39-49 Km/h) is not recommended.

If the wind force exceeds 7 b(50-61 Km/h) there is a risk of mechanical damage to the components which may lead to a dangerous situaon

for persons in the vicinity of the ﬂown array.

- Stop the event and make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the array.

- Lower and secure the array.

KPTSW215 FLY BAR ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE

1 = SW215FP-SW215FP hole

2 = SW215FP-AX2065P hole

none = rest hole

SW215FP REAR LINK BAR

KPTSW215 - SW215FP ARRAY ASSEMBLING SEQUENCE

MAX:

KPTSW215

6x SW215FP

for sub-sub linking use the

longer posiƟons

use the pin to set the

front linking bar:

rest, sat, or sub

KPTSW215 - SW215FP - AX2065P ASSEMBLING SEQUENCE

MAX:

KPTSW215

2x SW215FP

8x AX2065P

for sub-sat linking use the

shorter posiƟons

use the pin to set the

front linking bar:

rest, sat, or sub

LIMITED WARRANTY

Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operaon of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found

in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to funcon properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner should inform about these defects the

dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect detailed descripon. This warranty does not extend to damage resulng from

improper installaon, misuse, neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned units, and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is sll

valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by product defecveness.

• This unit package has been submied to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit condions immediately aer unpacking it.

• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspecon.

• Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.

• Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.

• Possible damages to unit should be immediately noﬁed to forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight days from product

receipt.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

– To reduce the risk, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.

– Protect the apparatus from atmospheric agents and keep it away from water, rain and high humidity places.

– This product should be site away from heat sources such as radiators, lamps and any other device that generate heat.

– This product should be located so that its locaon or posion does not interfere with its proper venlaon and heang dissipaon.

– Care should be taken so that objects and liquids do not go inside the product.

– The product should be connected to a power supply mains line only of the type described on the operang instrucons or as marked on the product. Connect the

apparatus to a power supply using only power cord included making always sure it is in good condions.

– WARNING: The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

– Do not cancel the safety feature assured by means of a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) or with a earth connecon.

– Make sure that power supply mains line has a proper earth connecon.

– Power supply cord should be unplugged from the outlet during strong thunderstorm or when leunused for a long period of me.

CE CONFORMITY

Proel products comply with direcve 2004/108/EC (EMC), as stated in EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 standards and with direcve 2006/95/CE (LVD), as stated in EN

60065 standard.