Bose Acoustic Wave Cannon system II (AWCS II) User manual

General Description
Acoustic Wave®
CannonTM System II
Loudspeaker
• Modular component for system design flexibility
• High performance in permanent installations
• Unique Bose®acoustic waveguide loudspeaker technology
Technical Information
Frequency Range
25Hz – 125Hz (±3dB)
Nominal Impedance
8Ω
Maximum Acoustic Output1
109dB-SPL
Sensitivity (1W, 1m)2
84dB-SPL
Long Term Power Handling3
300W
Recommended Amplifier Power
600W
Enclosure construction
Custom-extruded polyvinyl chloride
Component Description
1Full bandwidth pink noise is applied to the Panaray system digital controller and amplified to a level at the speaker terminals corresponding to the long-term rated power handling of the
speaker. The average sound pressure level (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 meter from the long tube of the speaker in an anechoic environment.
2Full bandwidth pink noise is applied to the Panaray system digital controller and amplified to a level at the speaker terminals corresponding to one watt as referenced to the nominal
impedance. The average sound pressure level (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 meter from the long tube of the speaker in an anechoic environment.
3Full bandwidth noise, meeting the International Electrotechnical Commission standard #268-5, is applied to the Panaray system digital controller and amplified to a voltage at the
speaker terminals corresponding to the power handling of the speaker. The speaker must show no visible or measurable loss of performance after 100 hours of continuous testing.
The Bose®Acoustic Wave®CannonTM
system II (AWCS II) loudspeaker is the
bass component for installed Bose sound
systems designed for high quality
reinforcement of voice and music. The
AWCS II includes system equalization,
when combined with a Panaray®system
digital controller. This provides smooth,
accurate spectral response across the
entire operating range of the AWCS II
system while providing loudspeaker
protection on two independent mid/high
frequency signal channels. Fourth order
subsonic and ultrasonic band-limiting
filters use power efficiently, reducing
harmonic distortion and high-excursion
cone instability.
Mounting points
Four 1⁄2"-diameter holes on two flanges
Connectors
2-conductor spade lugs (barrier strips)
Dimensions
150"L x 17"W (3.81 x 0.43 m)
Weight
63 lb (29 kg)
The Acoustic Wave®Cannon system II
loudspeaker provides extended band-
width high performance in permanent
installations. When mounted near solid
walls, ceilings, or floors its acoustic
bass-loading delivers greater low-
frequency sound pressure.
Each AWCS II enclosure houses a single
high-power twelve-inch woofer, mounted
between two different length
waveguides. Molded flanges include
steel reinforcing
plates that provide
secure mounting points.
The Panaray system digital controller
provides crossover functions, active
electronic equalization, and dual-channel
signal processing for the AWCS II
system.

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INPUTB INPUTA
BRIDGE
INPUTA
220 V ~ MADEIN USA
CAUTION
Inorder to grant a secure operation do not mount the amplifier in
afully closed housing. To preven electric shock, do not remove
cover.Disconnect power line in case of servicing.
ACHTUNG:
Umsichere Funktion zu gewährielsten, Gerät nicht in vollständig
geshlossenesGehäuse einbauen. Abdeckung während des
Betriebesnicht entfernen. Bor Offnen des Gerätes Netzstecker
ziehen.
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50/60Hz 12W
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REFERTO YOURINSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
ANDOPERATING PROCEDURES.INCORRECT WIRING MAY RESULTIN
DAMAGEAND/OR POOR PERFORMANCE.
CAUTION AVIS
RISKOF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
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WARNING:
TOREDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DONOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
MODE SWITCH GUIDE
POSITION OPERATINGMODE
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2-WAYWITHLOW FREQUENCY OPTION
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INPUTB
INPUTB INPUTA
BRIDGE
INPUTA
220 V ~ MADEIN USA
CAUTION
Inorder to grant a secure operation do not mount the amplifier in
afully closed housing. To preven electric shock, do not remove
cover.Disconnect power line in case of servicing.
ACHTUNG:
Umsichere Funktion zu gewährielsten, Gerät nicht in vollständig
geshlossenesGehäuse einbauen. Abdeckung während des
Betriebesnicht entfernen. Bor Offnen des Gerätes Netzstecker
ziehen.
BoseCorporation, Framingham 01701, Mass, U.S.A.
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Architects’ Specifications
The Acoustic Wave®Cannon
system II loudspeaker is covered by a
5-year, transferable limited warranty. The
Panaray system digital controller is
covered by a 1-year, transferable limited
warranty.
AWCS II
802® 402™502®
Warranty Information
or
System Configurations
The Acoustic Wave®CannonTM system II
loudspeaker provides a flexible, building-
block approach to meeting the sound
reinforcement requirements of a wide
variety
of applications. You will find
detailed installation and system design
guidelines in the Bose®Acoustic Wave®
CannonTM System II Loudspeaker Owner’s
Guide.
Figure 1 shows three possible system
configurations: one AWCS II loud-
speaker, two 802, 402, or 502 loud-
speakers, and the Panaray®system
digital controller.
The low-frequency device shall be a light-
weight double barrel enclosure that uses
two waveguides as the acoustic vehicle.
The transducer shall consist of one (1)
woofer of 12" (30 cm) diameter, mounted
between the flanges that join the two
waveguides. The waveguide design of the
barrel shall limit cone excursion to
1" (2.54 cm) p-p, to reduce distortion. The
operating frequency range shall be 25Hz
to 125Hz. The input connector, located on
the driver flange of the short barrel, shall
be 2-conductor spade lugs (barrier strips).
The maximum acoustic output of the bass
enclosure shall be 109dB-SPL from 25Hz
to 125Hz, with measurements referenced
to a full-bandwidth pink noise input at
1 meter at the enclosure’s rated power.
Its power handling capacity shall be
300 watts continuous, referenced to IEC
noise for 100 hours.
The enclosure shall be made of custom-
extruded polyvinyl chloride pipe. Outer
dimensions of the enclosure shall be 150"L
x 17"W (3.81 x .43 m); its weight shall be
63 lb (29 kg).
The low-frequency device shall be the
Acoustic Wave®Cannon system II loud-
speaker.
The AWCS II system shall be provided
with a separate system controller, to be
connected before the input(s) of the
system power amplifier(s).
The Panaray system digital controller shall
provide active electronic equalization and
crossover functions.
The electronic controller shall be the
Panaray system digital controller.
Panaray®system digital controller
Power amplifier
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