Electro-Voice EVID-PC6.2E Installation and operation manual

EVID High Performance Ceiling Speakers
EVID-PC6.2E | EVID-PC8.2E
en | Installation Note

Table of contents
1Safety 4
1.1 Notices 4
2Introduction 5
2.1 Important features 5
3System overview 6
3.1 Packing list 6
3.2 Product feature identification 7
3.3 Dimensions 7
3.4 Frequency response and impedance 8
3.5 Beamwidth 8
3.6 Directivity 8
3.7 Equalization 9
4Installation 10
5Troubleshooting 14
6Technical data 15
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Safety
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Warning!
Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by individuals
who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of suspending objects
overhead. Electro-Voice strongly recommends all loudspeakers be suspended taking into
account all current national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It is the
responsibility of the installer to ensure all loudspeakers are safely installed in accordance
with all such requirements. When loudspeakers are suspended, Electro-Voice strongly
recommends the system be inspected at least once per year or as laws and regulations
require. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken
immediately. The user is responsible for making sure the wall, ceiling, or structure is capable
of supporting all objects suspended overhead. Any hardware used to suspend a loudspeaker
not associated with Electro-Voice is the responsibility of others.
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Caution!
The seismic tab (auxiliary support ring) is not intended for primary suspension of the
loudspeaker. The seismic tab should only be used as a secondary safety point.
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Caution!
When using the weatherized terminal cover, the original auxiliary support ring is no longer
used. Attach the safety cable to the auxiliary support ring on the weatherized terminal cover.
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Caution!
Ceiling mount speaker’s safety cable
The safety cable should be installed with a minimum of 3-inches (76.2 mm) of slack.
Notices
Old electrical and electronic appliances
Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and
sent for environmentally compatible recycling (in accordance with the European Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices, you should use the return and collection
systems put in place in the country concerned.
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Introduction
EVID Premium Ceiling Speakers use innovative design and materials to provide high
performance in a flush-mount ceiling format. The rear input cover for EN54 is used to create a
seal to protect the ceiling speaker from moisture and foreign particles, if properly installed.
The weatherized terminal cover must be used in all EN54 installations. Two models comprise
the family: EVID-PC6.2E and EVID-PC8.2E.
Read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the safety information, features, and
applications before you use these products.
Important features
EVID-PC6.2E — 6-inch Premium Ceiling Speaker
▪High output true compression driver for wide dispersion and superior coverage control
out to 20 kHz
▪Long throw 6.5 inch (165 mm) woofer housed in a large vented steel enclosure for
extended LF performance down to 50 Hz
▪100 watt power handling provides for 95 dB maximum SPL
▪Front baffle transformer tap adjustment switch
▪Includes tile rails, “C” mounting ring, and weatherized terminal cover
EVID-PC8.2E — 8-inch Premium Ceiling Speaker
▪High output true compression driver for wide dispersion and superior coverage control
out to 20 kHz
▪Long throw 8-inch (200 mm) woofer housed in a large vented 14 gauge steel enclosure
for extended LF performance down to 40 Hz
▪100 watt power handling provides for 95 dB maximum SPL
▪Front baffle transformer tap adjustment switch
▪Includes tile rails, “C” mounting ring, and weatherized terminal cover
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System overview
Packing list
Item Quantity Description
A 2 Speaker system
B 4 Tile rails
C 2 C-ring support
D 2 Grille
E 1 Manual
F 4 Support ring screws
G 2 Terminal connector
H 1 Cutout template
I 2 Weatherized terminal cover
J 2 Gland nut
K 8 Screws
C (x2)
B (x4)
H
A (x2)
D (x2)
G (x2)F (x4)
E
K (x8)
I (x2) J (x2)
Figure 3.1: Components in kit
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Product feature identification
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Figure 3.2: Bottom and top of the ceiling speaker
Item Description Item Description
1 Steel backcan 9 Rotating mounting tabs
2 Mounting screws 10 Grille
3 Tap selector 11 Grille safety tether
4 Conduit knockout 12 Gasket attached to the cover
5 Removable input terminal connector 13 Knock out holes
6 Seismic tab (auxiliary support ring) 14 Weatherized terminal cover
7 Strain relief fitting 15 Seismic tab (auxiliary support ring)
8 Terminal cover plate
Dimensions
10.7 mm
[0.42 in]
Ø 280.5 mm [11.04 in]
Ø 213.30 mm [8.40 in]
248 mm
[9.76 in]
293.90 mm
[11.57 in]
Ø 248 mm [9.76 in]
11.6 mm
[0.46 in]
Ø 327 mm [12.87 in]
Ø 294.30 mm [11.59 in]
353.90 mm
[13.93 in]
Ø 260.80 mm [10.27 in]
308 mm
[12.13 in]
Figure 3.3: EVID-PC6.2E (left) and EVID-PC8.2E (right) dimensions
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Frequency response and impedance
50 100 1000 10000 20000
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Impedance (Ohms)
Sensitivity (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency, Half Space Impedance
50 100 1000 10000 200003.16
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100
60.00000
70.00000
80.00000
90.00000
100.00000
Impedance (Ohms)
Sensitivity (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency, Half Space Impedance
EVID-PC6.2E Frequency Response and Impedance 1
watt / 4 meters / on axis (With EN54 required
equalization applied)
EVID-PC8.2E Frequency Response and Impedance 1
watt / 4 meters / on axis (With EN54 required
equalization applied)
Beamwidth
EVID-PC6.2E Beamwidth EVID-PC8.2E Beamwidth
Directivity
EVID-PC6.2E Directivity EVID-PC8.2E Directivity
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Equalization
When used in an EN54 installation the following equalization must be applied to the speakers:
EVID PC6.2E EVID PC8.2E
PEQ Frequency: 180 Hz PEQ Frequency: 152 Hz
PEQ Filter Q: 2.0 PEQ Filter Q: 2.0
PEQ Gain: -6.0 dB PEQ Gain: -8.0 dB
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Installation
248 mm (9.76 in)
294.3 mm (11.59 in)
Figure 4.1: Trace cutout template Figure 4.2: Cut hole
A: Speaker ground point
A
Figure 4.3: Secure rails to C-Ring Figure 4.4: Wiring – ground point
Figure 4.5: Install the gland nut into the cover Figure 4.6: Run the wire cable through the gland
nut.
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