D.A.S. AERO-12 User manual

User's Manual
Antes de utilizar el equipo, lea la sección
“Precauciones de seguridad” de este manual.
Conserve este manual para futuras consultas.
Before operating the device, please read the
“Safety precautions” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
AERO-12

CONTENTS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARRANTY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CONNECTION
LINE DRAWINGS
RIGGING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONFIGURATION
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SPECIFICATIONS

Precauciones de Seguridad
Safety Precautions
Caja acústica pasiva / Passive loudspeaker enclosure
æro 12
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Conserve y lea todas estas instrucciones.
Siga todas las advertencias.
El signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo indica la
existencia de componentes internos cuyo reemplazo puede
afectar a la seguridad.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle indicates the
existence of internal components whose substitution may affect
safety.
El doble cuadrado indica equipo de Clase II. The double square indicates Class II device.
Limpie con un paño seco. No use limpiadores con disolventes.
Las especificaciones se encuentran en la etiqueta de la parte
posterior del producto.
The specifications can be found on the rear label of the product.
Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvent based
cleaners.
No existen partes ajustables por el usuario en el interior de este
equipo. Cualquier operación de mantenimiento o reparación
debe ser realizada por personal cualificado. Es necesario el
servicio técnico cuando el aparato se haya dañado de alguna
forma, tal como que haya caído líquido o algún objeto en el
interior del aparato, haya sido expuesto a lluvia o humedad, no
funcione correctamente o haya recibido un golpe.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally or has been dropped.
No emplace altavoces en proximidad a equipos sensibles a
campos magnéticos, tales como monitores de televisión o
material magnético de almacenamiento de datos.
Do not place loudspeakers in proximity to devices sensitive to
magnetic fields such as television monitors or data storage
magnetic material.
Este símbolo indica que el presente producto no puede ser
tratado como residuo doméstico normal, sino que debe
entregarse en el correspondiente punto de recogida de equipos
eléctricos y electrónicos.
This symbol on the product indicates that this product should
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
El cableado exterior conectado al equipo requiere de su
instalación por una persona instruida o el uso de cables flexibles
ya preparados.
The outer wiring connected to the device requires installation by
an instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already
prepared.
El equipo cuenta con dos conectores de entrada en paralelo
para facilitar la conexión de varias cajas en paralelo.
Note that the two input connectors are wired in parallel to
provide easy parallel connection of several enclosures.
El colgado del equipo sólo debe realizarse utilizando los herrajes
de colgado recomendados y por personal cualificado. No
cuelgue el equipo de las asas.
The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and
by qualified personnel. Do not suspend the box from the
handles.
Equipo diseñado para funcionar entre -25ºC y 70ºC. La
humedad relativa máxima del 95% con 40ºC de temperatura
ambiente.
Working temperature ranges from -25ºC to 70ºC. The maximum
relative humidity of 95% with ambient temperature 40ºC.
Equipo IP-33 según la norma IEC 60529: 1989 + M1 @ 1999.
Certificado EN54: 2426-CPR-141
IP-33 equipment (IEC 60529: 1989 + M1 @ 1999).
EN54 certificate: 2426-CPR-141

Todos nuestros productos están garantizados por un periodo de 24
meses desde la fecha de compra.
Las garantías sólo serán válidas si son por un defecto de
fabricación y en ningún caso por un uso incorrecto del producto.
Las reparaciones en garantía pueden ser realizadas,
exclusivamente, por el fabricante o el servicio de asistencia técnica
autorizado.
Otros cargos como portes y seguros, son a cargo del comprador
en todos los casos.
Para solicitar reparación en garantía es imprescindible que el
producto no haya sido previamente manipulado e incluir una
fotocopia de la factura de compra.
GARANTÍA
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WARRANTY
All our products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect
for a period of 2 years from date of purchase.
The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product.
All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory
or any of its authorised service centers.
To claim a warranty repair, do not open or intend to repair the
product.
Return the damaged unit, at shippers risk and freight prepaid, to
the nearest service center with a copy of the purchase invoice.

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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DAS Audio Group, S.L.
C/ Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 - Pol. Fuente del Jarro - Valencia. España
(Spain).
Declara que aero 12:
Declares that aero 12:
Cumple con los objetivos esenciales de las Directivas:
Abide by essential objectives relating Directives:
l Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
l Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 - Constrution Products
(Certificate of Constancy of Performance: 0359-CPR-00429)
Y es conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas:
In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:
l EN 60065:2014
Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements.
l EN 54-24:2008
Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Part 24: Components of voice
alarm systems. Loudspeakers.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION LINE DRAWINGS
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS
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The æro 12 compact line array system joins the
family of professional sound touring products
The system incorporates an impressive battery
of high tech features that take compact line array
systems to an unprecedented level of
performance. The latest optimized DAS Audio
components have been combined with enclosures
designed for rapid deployment, precise coverage
and high acoustic output.
The æro 12 incorporates a DAS 12LN4C, 12”
low frequency transducer. The transducer employs
a 75 mm (3”) voice coil and neodymium magnet
motor assembly. Effective heat evacuation is
achieved by way of the Total Air Flux (TAF) cooling
scheme which permits high power handling and
low power compression.
High frequency reproduction relies on the
exceptional characteristics of the new DAS M-75N
neodymium comprssion driver designed for use in
applications where high SPL and low distortion are
required. A pure titanium diaphragm featuring a 75
mm (3”) copper-clad, aluminium flat-wire voice coil
yields high sensitivity, low distortion and extended
frequency response. Each motor system has a
copper shorting ring surrounding the pole piece
which effectively reduces eddy current induced
distortion with the added benefit of increasing the
very high frequency output by reducing the
inductive rise of the voice coil. The driver is
attached to a new BPS-9010 aluminium waveguide-
horn assembly.
The PL-12S (steel transporting dolly) and AX-
aero12S2 (rigging bumper) accessory allow for any
type of flown of the æro 12 system.
The easily portable and rugged enclosure is
manufactured using Birch plywood and finished
with a durable black paint. The trapezoidal æro12’s
shape and rear located splay angle adjusters keep
the front spacing between adjacent elements the
same, providing the array with a “seamless” front
baffle, for improved array performance. The
captive rigging system splay angles range from 0º
to 10º and can be adjusted in 0.5º increments
from 0º to 3º, and 1º increments from 3º to 10º
allowing a wide range of column curvatures to be
accomplished.
The complies with the european æro 12
standard EN54-24 for using as voice alarm
device for fire detection and fire alarm systems.
The æro 12 also guaranties the best
performance under harsh weather conditions.

After installation, do not remove any safety panels while the system is in use. Service and/or technical
operations should be performed only by authorized personnel.
Follow the amplifier's user manual for the amplifier connection.
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CONNECTION
The aero 12 can be used as a full range cabinet in voice applications or any application requiring high
SPL.
The amplifier unit is not in the cabinet so the connection has to be made. The user needs to
connect the amplifier's output to the input connector of the aero 12 cabinet. The connection has to
be made with the amplifier unplugged.
The DSP-2060 Digital Signal Processor is recommended for setup. This processor includes a
specific factory preset for the aero 12 optimizing the system´s performance.
The connection is made on the rear panel of the cabinet by way of a barrier strip connector.
+INPUT
-INPUT
+OUTPUT
-OUTPUT
The system includes 5m of connection wire
ready to use.
The color code is:
.- Blue --> +
.- Brown --> -

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Model
R
RMS Power Handling
P
Program Power Handling
K
Peak Power Handling
On-axis frequency Range
Nominal Impedance
Minimum Impedance
On-axis Sensitivity 1W/1m
Peak SPL at Full Power
Nominal -6dB Beamwidths
Enclosure Material
Color/Finish
Transducers/Spare Parts
Connector
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Net Weight
Accesories
DSP2060A EQ
aero 12
400 W
800 W
1600 W
62 Hz - 22 Hz
8 Ohms
7,4 Ohms @ 140 Hz
100 dB SPL
132 dB SPL
90º Horizontal x 10º Vertical
Birch Plywood
Black / Polyurea
LF: 1 x 12LNC/GM 12P
HF: 1 x M75N/GM M-75N
Barrier strip
31,6 x 140 x 60 cm
12,4 x 55 x 23,6 in
27 kg (59,4 lbs)
AX-aero12 Rigging Grid
AX-Combo12 Rigging Adapter
KITGS-AX-aero12
PL-12S Steel Stacking Dolly
Frequency Q Gain
6k11 0,5 -5
2k52 4,3 -2,9
6k47 4 -3
14k3 6,7 -5
SPECIFICATIONS
250 W
62 Hz - 22 kHz
8 Ohms
7,4 Ohms @ 140 Hz
81,4 dB
107 dB
500Hz, 132º. 1kHz, 91º.
2kHz, 95º. 4kHz, 91º.
500Hz, 144º. 1kHz, 84º.
2kHz, 40º. 4kHz, 20º.
Birch Plywood
Black / Polyurea
LF: 1x 12LNC/GM 12P
HF: 1x M75N/GM M-75N
Type B
Barrier strip
31,6 x 68,8 x 38,5 cm
12,4 x 27 x 15,2 in
27 kg (59,5 lb)
AX-aero12 Rigging Grid,
AX-Combo12 Rigging Adapter,
PL-12S Steel Transporting Dolly
Frequency Q Gain
6k11 0,5 -5
2k52 4,3 -2,9
6k47 4 -3
14k3 6,7 -5
T
Nominal Power :
On-axis Freq Range (-10dB):
Nominal Impedance:
Minimum Impedance:
F,S
On-axis Sensitivity 1w/4m :
M
Measured Max SPL at 4m :
C
Horizontal Coverage (-6dB) :
C
Vertical Coverage (-6dB) :
Enclosure Material:
Colour/Finish:
Transducers/Spare Parts:
Environmental Type:
Connector:
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Net weight:
Optional Accessories:
DSP2060A EQ:
[Included processing for
1box flat response]
TNominal Power based on a 100h test using a 6dB crest factor pink
noise signal filtered according to the IEC 60268-1:1985 norm and
band-pass filtered with Butterworth 24dB/Oct filters from 89Hz to
11,2kHz.
SSensitivity and Max SPL measured using a 6dB crest factor pink
noise, averaged from 100Hz to 10kHz in 1/3 Octave bands.
CCoverage measured from 500Hz to 4kHz in Octave bands.
MObtained by integration over a period of at least 30s.
F Correction Flat.
RBased on a 2 hour test using a 6dB crest factor pink noise signal.
PConventionally, 3dB higher than RMS measure, although this already,
utilizes a program signal.
K R
Corresponds to the signal crests for the test described in .
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EN54-24 based Technical specifications
Technical specifications

CONFIGURATION
12 x aero 12
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This is an example of one of the possible configurations:
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LINK
LINK
LINK
LINK
LINK
LINK
LINK
LINK
-24 -24 -24 -24-12 -12 -12 -12-6 -6 -6 -6-3 -3 -3 -3
Limit Limit Limit Limit
Power
A/P
Bridge A-B Bridge C-D
PRC A PRC B PRC C PRC D
Link Link Link
OCM OCM OCM OCM
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
Ch. A Ch. B Ch. C Ch. D
PROFESSIONAL
POWER
AMPLIFIER
power distro L1 L2 L3
I
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FI4030mA 4pol.
FI-Schalter
Aero 12 Accessories
Dollies (optional)
Rigging frames
AX-Aero12S2 x 2
2 x PL-12S
Amplifier Racks
-24 -24 -24 -24-12 -12 -12 -12-6 -6 -6 -6-3 -3 -3 -3
Limit Limit Limit Limit
Power
A/P
Bridge A-B Bridge C-D
PRC A PRC B PRC C PRC D
Link Link Link
OCM OCM OCM OCM
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
-6
-12
-4
-2
0
Atten. dB
Ch. A Ch. B Ch. C Ch. D
PROFESSIONAL
POWER
AMPLIFIER
power distro
L1 L2 L3
I
o
FI4030mA 4pol.
FI-Schalter
A12_Rack: 10U rack with 1x DSP-2060A + 3xD100

RIGGING SYSTEM
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Warning
This manual contains needed information for
flying DAS Audio line array systems, description of
the elements and safety precautions. To perform
any operations related to flying the system, read
the present document first, and act on the
warnings and advice given. The goal is to the allow
the user to become familiar with the mechanical
elements required to fly the acoustic system, as
well as the safety measures to be taken during
set-up and teardown.
Only experienced installers with adequate
knowledge of the equipment and local safety
regulations should fly speaker boxes. It is the
user's responsibility to ensure that the systems to
be flown (including flying accessories) comply with
state and local regulations.
The working load limits in this manual are the
results of tests by independent laboratories. It is
the user's responsibility to stay within safe limits. It
is the user's responsibility to follow and comply
with safety factors, resistance values, periodical
supervisions and warnings given in this manual.
Product improvement by means of research and
development is on going at DAS Audio.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
To this date, there is no international standard
regarding the flying of acoustic systems. However,
it is common practice to apply 5:1 safety factors
for enclosures and static elements. For slings and
elements exposed to material fatigue due to
friction and load variation the following ratios must
be met; 5:1 for steel cable slings, 4:1 for steel
chain slings and 7:1 polyester slings. Thus, an
element with a breaking load limit of 1000 kg may
be statically loaded with 200 kg (5:1 safety factor)
and dynamically loaded with 142 Kg (7:1 safety
factor).
When flying a system, the working load must
be lower than the resistance of each individual
flying point in the enclosure, as well as each box.
Hanging hardware should be regularly inspected
and suspect units replaced if in doubt. This is
important to avoid injury and absolutely no risks
should be taken in this respect. It is highly
recommended that you implement an inspection
and maintenance program on flying elements,
including reports to be filled out by the personnel
that will carry out the inspections. Local
regulations may exist that, in case of accident,
may require you to present evidence of inspection
reports and corrective actions after defects were
found.
Absolutely no risks should be taken with
regards to public safety. When flying enclosures
from ceiling support structures, extreme care
should be taken to assure the load bearing
capabilities of the structures so that the installation
is absolutely safe. Do not fly enclosures from
unsafe structures. Consult a certified professional if
needed. All flying accessories that are not supplied
by DAS Audio are the user's responsibility. Use at
your own risk.
Description
DAS Audio æro 12 line array systems, include
2 rigging structures on each side of the box.
Manufactured from zinc plated steel they are
painted black and are affixed to an internal plate
with special crop resistant screws. Two special
stainless steel guides are assembled to each of
the structures, allow for stacking or flying of boxes.
Splay angles can be changed from 0º to 3º in 0.5º
increments and from 3º to 10º in 1º increments.
Shown in the next picture, detail of the mechanical
parts (rear and front guides) for fly the aero12 as
well an explanation of the different holes and the
performance of them.
In a grey colour the used holes for fly the system.

Rear guide
Front guide
Next illustration shows a detail of the silk
screen on the aero 12 rigging hardware each
indicating what angle is obtained. To set the
guides, 6mm quick release safety pins should be
used.
WARNING: WEIGHT
LIMIT 16 UNITS
0.5º 0º
1º
2º
2.5º
3º
5º
4º
1.5º
8º
7º
9º
10º
6º
The aero 12 includes 6 6mm safety pins which
allow coupling the upper aero 12 with the lower as
well with the fly accesory AX-aero12S2.
The final angle and the fly point are provide by
the simulation of the system done with the Ease
Focus software.
The EASEFocus is a free download software.
Using it, it is possible to make the simulations
of DAS Audio line array systems and applications.
As a result the software will provide the right
angles bettwen the cabinets and the fly point of
the accessory to obtain the best uniformity in the
vertical coverage of the system in the audience
area.
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Refer to the user manual for more
information of this accessory, on our website.
WARNI NG: W EIGHT
LIMIT 16 UNITS
0.5º 0º
1º
2º
2.5º
3º
5º
4º
1.5º
8º
7º
9º
10º
6º
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Next illustration show the accessory AX-
aero12S2 and detail of the silk screen of the
accessory indicating numbered flying points
depending on the desidered angle of the system
and indicating the max number of the cabinets that
can be fly to the accessory on each position.
Refer to the next link for more information
about the software:
http://focus.afmg.eu/
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Selected angle
Point A
Point B
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n 1
n 2
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Follow the next steps to setup the aero 12
line array system:
1.- Take out the rear guide of both sides of
the cabinet.
2.- Take out the front guide of both sides of
the cabinet.
3.- Put, over the guides, the left and right
pannels of the AX Aero12 S2 accessory.
4.- Put the pin through the slotted hole of the
front guide of the cabinet and the FRONT
possition n1 of the AX-Aero12S2.
5.- Put the pin through the hole of the rear
guide of the cabinet and the REAR possition of
the AX-Aero12S2.
6.- Put the pin through the hole of the front
guide of the cabinet and the FRONT possition
n2 of the AX-Aero12S2.
7.- Put the central bar of the AX-Aero12S2 in
the fly point provides for the application by the
EaseFocus software.
8.- Take out the rear and front guides of the
next aero12 cabinet.
9.- Put together the upper side of the 2º
aero 12 and the lower side of the 1º cabinet.
10.- Put the pin through the slotted hole of the
front guide of the cabinet (Point A).
11.- Put the pin through the hole of the rear
guide in the designed angle provides by the
EaseFocus prediction software.
12.- Put the pin through the hole of the front
guide of the cabinet (Point B).

In case of require transport the aero12 in stacked possition, DAS Audio offers the PL-12S accessory which
allows, using the rear and front guides of the aero12, place one cabinet over the other. The angle bettwen the
cabinets for transporting should be 0º.
For more information about PL-12S, see your user’s manual, on our website.
Repeat the previous steps as many times as
cabinets make up the system.
The result should be similar to the next one:
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PROBLEM
1 - No sound from any units.
2 – No sound from one unit.
3 – Poor stereo image or weak bass
output.
CAUSE
1.1 – No signal present in the
amplifier
1.2 – Defective cable.
1.3 – High number of speakers
connected in the same amplifier’s
channel.
2.1 – No signal present in the UNIT.
3.1 – Wrong connection
SOLUTION
1.1.1 – Check that the amplifier is
on.
1.1.2 – Check that the gain is set
above its minimum setting.
1.1.3 – Check that there is a signal
to your amplifier from your mixer.
1.2.1 – Check that the cable from
the sound source to the UNIT is
connected correctly. Replace the
cable if defective.
1.2.2 – Check that none of the
connected cables are cut or frayed.
1.3.1 – Check the minimum
impedance requirements of your
amplifier.
2.1.1 – Check that the cable
between the UNITS is connected
correctly. Replace the cable if
defective.
3.1.1 – Check the polarities (+/-) and
be sure that all the speakers are well
connected.
3.1.2 – Check the balance control
on the mixer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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