Nexo P15-I User manual

DP5548-01-DI
P15-I
User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS___________________________________________________________________ 2
WARNINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
EQUIPMENT ___________________________________________________________________________ 4
DESCRIPTION__________________________________________________________________________ 5
PRESET_______________________________________________________________________________ 6
HF DIRECTIVITY________________________________________________________________________ 8
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY_______________________________________________________________ 8
ACCESSORIES _________________________________________________________________________ 9
ARRAY EQ____________________________________________________________________________ 11
MAINTENANCE________________________________________________________________________ 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 14
USER NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ 15
EU Conformity declaration
We,
NEXO SA
ZA DU PRE DE LA DAME JEANNE
60128 PLAILLY –France
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Type
Serial number
Loudspeaker
P15
On the product
Is in conformity with the provisions of the following directive
including all applicable amendments:
2014/35/UE (Low Voltage Directive)
Applied rules and standards:
Plailly, December, 2020
EN 13155, EN 62368
Joseph CARCOPINO, R&D Director

WARNINGS
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WARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS
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repairable part.
If the system seems to be malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it at once and have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.
Do not expose the system directly to the sun or to the rain, do not immerse it into fluids, do not place objects filled with liquid on the
system. If a liquid gets into the system, please have it inspected by a NEXO qualified technician.
The connection should be performed by qualified technician, by ensuring that power is off.
Operating temperature with temperate climate: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104); -20°C à +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) for storage.
SAFETY INFORMATIONS
Read this manual before using the speaker.
Keep this manual available for further reference.
Observe all warnings and cautions.
Please check the NEXO Web site nexo-sa.com to get the most up-to-date version of this manual.
Ensure you are aware of the safety rules applying to rigging, stacking or installing on tripod or speaker stand. Failure to observe
these rules may expose persons to potential wounds or even death.
Only use the system with accessories specified by NEXO.
Please always consult a NEXO-accredited technician if the installation needs architectural works and observe following precautions:
Mounting Precautions:
- Please select screws and mounting location supporting 4 times the system weight.
- Do not expose the system to excessive dust, vibrations, to extreme cold or hot temperatures, to reduce the risk of
damaging components.
- Do not place the system in an unstable position: it could fall accidentally.
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Connection and Powering Precautions:
- Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
- Power off the system before connecting the system.
- When switching on the installation, the amplifier must be powered last; when switching the installation off, shut off the
amplifier first.
- If you work by cold temperatures, progressively raise the level to nominal value during the first minutes of use, to allow the
system components to stabilize.
Please check regularly the system condition.
HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS
Exposure to very high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing losses. Degrees of hearing losses may be different
from one person to another, but almost everybody will be affected if exposed to high sound pressure levels during a long period of
time. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) American Agency specified the following maximal exposures:
Number of Hours
Sound Pressure Level (dBA),
Slow Response
8
90
6
92
4
95
3
97
2
100
1 ½
102
1
105
½
110
¼ or less
115
WASTE OF ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to hand it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring your waste equipment is recycled, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could appear if this product was
not recycled. Recycling helps spare natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or your reseller.

EQUIPMENT
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EQUIPMENT
3 locations for hanging, 1 on the back and on both sides.
WARNING: The depth of the M10 thread is 14mm (0.55 inch).
Assembly on distance rod or speaker stand
Place distance rod on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub.
Place PLADAPT on P15-I.
Put the assembly on the distance rod / monitor stand (diameter
of 35mm),
IMPORTANT
Speaker stand must be rated for P15 weight.
Speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
Stand height and footprint must be defined to prevent assembly
from collapsing.
Ensure that audience is not allowed within a safety area which
radius is equal or higher than assembly height.
Test steadiness of the assembly by pushing in all directions.

DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
→The P15 is a compact full-range coaxial speaker
→P15 HF Dispersion:
•60° - 60° with standard horn
•90° 40° with PNT-P15FLG9040
•PS with PNT-P15FLGPS (Asymmetrical Dispersion)
→P15 can be used alone or with L18 subwoofer
→The speaker is equipped with a cable gland (clamping range, ø5 to 12 mm), supplied with a fixed cable (HO7ZZ-F), 2 x
1.5mm2section, length 4m, outside diameter 8mm ±1mm.
→(+) Red/Brown / (-) Black/Blue
→Amplification
•The P15 speakers must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover and
excursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker. There are two NEXO processor series supporting the P15
speakers: NXAMP (4 channels) amplified processors and DTD processors (stereo + sub). DTD processors ensure
optimal performances when used with DTDAMP power amplifiers.
•The following table shows the number of P15 speakers and L18 subwoofers usable with each solution.
NXAMP4X1mk2 (BRIDGED)
NXAMP4X2mk2
NXAMP4X4mk2
P15
Up to 2 per channel
Up to 2 per channel
Up to 4 per channel
L18
1 per channel
1 per channel
Up to 2 per channel
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PRESET
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PRESET
Please consult nexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information.
For the P15, the following setups are available:
→MAIN is the recommended setup for most FOH application, similar to previous firmware setup.
→MONITOR is recommended for monitor applications. Warning: this setup is a low latency setup and therefore its phase is not
compatible with other NEXO cabinets, including subs.
Preset
•P15 MON PA 6060, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
•P15 MON PA 9040, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
•P15 MON PA PSguide, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz
•P15 MAIN PA 6060, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
•P15 MAIN PA 9040, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
•P15 MAIN PA PSguide, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
P15
Front of house and stage monitor applications

PRESET
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P15 + Sub
Stage monitor applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)
Front of house applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

HF DIRECTIVITY
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HF DIRECTIVITY
→The P15 speaker can be used in horizontal or vertical position.
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mounting possibilities and flange rotation allow to deal with every request.
1
Loosen the 2 screws, Remove the grille.
2
Remove the 4 HF Cap.
3
Place the flange, if necessary, rotate it.
4
Magnets keep the horn in place.
When replacing the grille, ensure it is well positioned in the top blade before fasten the hooks with the screws.
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
→57 Hz: Full range application.
→85 Hz: Use as « front fill » on stage, complementing a main system. Use with a NEXO subwoofer, e.g. L18.
→120 Hz: For long throw applications.

ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES
WARNINGS
All P15 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations.
Never use other accessories –including push-pins –when assembling P15 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO
will decline responsibility over the entire P15 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier.
PROHIBITED: P15 below P15 or P15 below L18 without dedicated accessory
PNT-BUMP
LiftBar for PLUS serie, use with P15, WMADAPT.
PNT-HBRK15
Horizontal Cradle, use with CLADAPT, PLADAPT.
PNT-PLADAPT
Pole Adapter, use with P15, HBRK15, VBRK15.
PNT-VBRK15
Vertical Cradle, use with CLADAPT, PLADAPT

ACCESSORIES
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PNT-WMADAPT
With PNI-WMxxx & PNT-BUMP
PNI-CLADAPT
Ceiling Adapter, use with HBRK8, VBRK8.
PNI-P15TOL18 / PNI-P15TO2L18
P15 Under 1xL18
P15 Under 2xL18 (Omni or Cardio)
PNI-WM380
Wallmount for P15, with WMADAPT

ARRAY EQ
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PNT-P15FLGPS
Flange dispersion adapter PS
PNT-P15FLG9040
Flange dispersion adapter 90° - 40°
ARRAY EQ
The ArrayEQ allows to adjust the system frequency response in its lower range
(see curves below, with different ArrayEq values):
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
Driver access
1
Loosen the 2 screws, Remove the grille.
2
Remove 8 screws.
Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242)
3
Remove the stickers.
4
Remove the 2 screws.
Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 222)
5
Remove the horn.
6
To access to the HF diaphragm, remove 4 screws.
Tightening torque: 2 Nm

MAINTENANCE
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Spare parts
MARK
QUANTITY
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
1
1
05P15UA-I
Complete grille Instal Black (with fasteners)
1
05P15UA-IPW
Complete grille Instal White (with fasteners)
2
2
05RUBGRD01
Plastic Pad Black
2
05RUBGRD01-PW
Plastic Pad White
3
1
05HPC15
P15 driver complete (with screws)
1
05HPC15R/K
Recone Kit 15(with screws)
4
1
05NHP15R/K
HF diaphragm (with screws)
5
4
05CAPB01
HF cap black
4
05CAPB01-PW
HF cap White
NOTE:
Speakers and Grills can be sent back to NEXO for recycling
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P15-I WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS
Model
P15-I
Frequency range (±6dB)
57 Hz 20 kHz
Peak SPL Level (1m)
139dB Peak
Operating voltage
55Vrms (180Vpeak)
HF dispersion
(according to horns)
60°x60° - 90°x40° - Asymmetrical Dispersion 60° to 100°x40°
Crossover Frequency
57Hz 85 Hz 120 Hz
Nominal Impedance
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
P8-I
Components
LF: 1x15- ; HF: 1x 3 - - Neodymium driver
Material
Baltic birch / Poplar plywood
Finish
Black or white structural paint
Front finish
Black or white acoustic fabric fitted front steel front grille
Fittings
Threated inserts on the back and on both sides for connection of mounting
accessories
Connector
Cable gland, supplied with a fixed cable 2 x 1.5mm2section, length 4m.
Weight
23 kg / 51 lb
Dimensions
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USER NOTES
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USER NOTES

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Tel: [phone]
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