Void Tri Motion User manual

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Tri Motion
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USER GUIDE V2.0

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Contents
1 Safety and regulations 4
1.1 Important safety instructions 4
1.2 Limitations 4
1.3 EC declaration of conformity 4
1.4 UKCA Conformity 4
1.5 Warranty Statement 4
1.6 WEEE directive 4
2 Unpacking and Checking 5
3About 6
3.1 Welcome 6
3.2 Tri Motion overview 6
3.3 Key features 6
3.4 Tri Motion specifications 7
3.5 Tri Motion dimensions 8
4 Cable and wiring 9
4.1 Electrical safety 9
4.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations 9
4.3 Tri Motion wiring diagram 10
4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q2 phoenix wiring 11
4.5 Bias Q3/Q5 speakON™ wiring 11
5 Mounting 12
5.1 Installation safety 12
5.2 Mounting the ‘U’ bracket 13
5.3 Ground stack 14
5.4 Wall mounting 16
5.5 Ceiling mounting 19
5.6 Truss mounting 21
5.7 Ceiling pole mounting 23
5.8 Pole mounting 25
6 Service 27
7 Appendix 28

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1.1 Important safety instructions
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user of the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Safety instructions - read this first
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other such apparatus that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by Void
Acoustics.
12. Only use with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as when the 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.
15. Since the mains power supply cord attachment plug is used to
disconnect the device, the plug should always be easily accessible.
16. Void loudspeakers can produce sound levels capable of
causing permanent hearing damage from prolonged exposure.
The higher the sound level, the less exposure needed to cause
such damage. Avoid prolonged exposure to the high sound levels
from the loudspeaker.
1.2 Limitations
This guide is provided to help familiarise the user with the
loudspeaker system and its accessories. It is not intended to
provide comprehensive electrical, fire, mechanical and noise
training and is not a substitute for industry-approved training. Nor
does this guide absolve the user of their obligation to comply
with all relevant safety legislation and codes of practice. While
every care has been taken in creating this guide, safety is user-
dependent and Void Acoustics Research Ltd cannot guarantee
complete safety whenever the system is rigged and operated.
1.3 EC declaration of conformity
For EC Declaration of Conformity please go to:
www.voidacoustics.com/eu-declaration-loudspeakers
1.4 UKCA marking
For details of the UKCA marking go to:
www.voidacoustics.com/uk-declaration-loudspeakers
1.5 Warranty statement
For warranty statement go to:
https://voidacoustics.com/terms-conditions/
1.6 WEEE directive
If the time arises to throw away your product, please recycle all
the components possible.
This symbol indicates that when the end-user
wishes to discard this product, it must be sent
to separate collection facilities for recovery
and recycling. By separating this product from
other household-type waste, the volume of
waste sent to incinerators or land-fills will be
reduced and natural resources will thus be
conserved.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE
Directive) aims to minimise the impact of electrical and electronic
goods on the environment. Void Acoustics Research Ltd complies
with the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC of the European
Parliament on waste electrical finance the cost of treatment and
recovery of electronic equipment (WEEE) in order to reduce the
amount of WEEE that is being disposed of in land-fill sites. All of
our products are marked with the WEEE symbol; this indicates that
this product must NOT be disposed of with other waste. Instead
it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste electrical
and electronic equipment by handing it over to an approved
reprocessor, or by returning it to Void Acoustics Research Ltd for
reprocessing. For more information about where you can send
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact Void Acoustics
Research Ltd or one of your local distributors.
1 Safety and Regulations

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2 Unpacking and Checking
All Void Acoustics products are carefully manufactured and thoroughly tested before being
despatched. Your dealer will ensure that your Void products are in pristine condition before
being forwarded to you but mistakes and accidents can happen.
Before signing for your delivery:
• Inspect your shipment for any signs of contamination, abuse or transit damage as soon as
you receive it
• Check your Void Acoustics delivery fully against your order
• If your shipment is incomplete or any of its contents are found to be damaged; inform the
shipping company and inform your dealer.
Tri Motion loudspeakers are heavy (47.1 kg/103.8 lbs) and require a minimum two people to lift.
• Undo the four butterfly catches on the transport
case then remove the lid making sure the lid is
clear before moving sideways
• If you need to place the Tri Motion on a flat
surface ensure you use a lint free product to
protect the finish
• To remove from the transport case, each person
should hold the Tri Motion on each side, with
one hand on the edge of the horn flare, and the
other supporting the weight of the drivers to the
rear, as shown in figure 2.1
• When removing the Tri Motion take care not to
damage the lower tray of the transport case.
Keep the original packaging in case you need to return a product for service later.
See section 1.5 for warranty conditions and see section 6 if your product needs servicing.
Figure 2.1: Safe handling positions diagram
(as indicated in red)

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3 About
3.1 Welcome
Many thanks for purchasing this Void Acoustics Tri Motion. We truly appreciate your support.
At Void, we design, manufacture and distribute advanced professional audio systems for
the installed and live sound market sectors. Like all Void products, our highly skilled and
experienced engineers have successfully combined pioneering technologies with ground-
breaking design aesthetics, to bring you superior sound quality and visual innovation. In buying
this product, you are now part of the Void family and we hope using it brings you years of
satisfaction. This guide will help you both use this product safely and ensure it performs to its
full capability.
3.2 Tri Motion overview
The aesthetically striking Tri Motion pushes sonic and creative frontiers, providing extraordinary
eciency and controlled dispersion, perfect for larger venues requiring cutting-edge
performance.
3.3 Key Features
• Triangular format waveguides for enhanced pattern control
• Low resonance fibreglass composite construction
• Integrated flying and mounting system
• Optional floor stand or flying bracket

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3 About
3.4 Tri Motion specifications
Frequency response 120 Hz - 20 kHz ±3 dB
Eciency LF: 107 dB 1W/1m, HMF: 110 dB 1W/1m
Nominal impedance LF: 8 Ω, HMF: 8 Ω
Power handling1LF: 700 W AES, HMF: 250 W AES
Maximum output2135 dB cont, 141 dB peak
Driver configuration 1 x 15” LF, 1 x 8” MF, 1 x 1.5” HF compression driver
Dispersion 90°H x 60°V
Connectors 2 x 4-pole speakON™ NL4
Height 515 mm (20.3”)
Width 810 mm (31.9”)
Depth 720 mm (28.3”)
Weight 47.1 kg (103.8 lbs)
Enclosure Fibreglass composite
Mounting Internal fly/mounting system. Can be used with stand or bracket
Colour Custom colours available upon request
1AES2 - 1984 compliant 2Calculated

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3.5 Tri Motion dimensions
810 (31.9”)
515 (20.3”)
720 (28.3”)
810 (31.9”)
810 (31.9”)
720 (28.3”)
720 (28.3”)
515 (20.3”)
810 (31.9”)
515 (20.3”)
500 (19.7”)
330 (13”)
283 (11”)
410 (16”)
330 (13”)
283 (11”)
76 (3”)
Ø12.5
(0.5”)
Ø12.5
(0.5”)
Figure 3.1: Dimensions (left-handed version)
720 (28.3”)
810 (31.9”)
283 (11”)
410 (16”)
515 (20.3”)
810 (31.9”)
810 (31.9”)
500 (19.7”)
330 (13”)
515 (20.3”)
330 (13”)
20 (0.8”)
Ø12.5
(0.5”)
720 (28.3”)
720 (28.3”)
283 (11”)
Ø12.5
(0.5”)
76
(3”)
810 (31.9”)
515 (20.3”)
Figure 3.2: Dimensions (right-handed version)

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4 Cable and Wiring
4.1 Electrical safety
To avoid electrical hazards please note the following:
• Do not access the inside of any electrical equipment. Refer servicing to
Void-approved service agents
4.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations
We recommend specifying installation-grade Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables for
permanent installations. Cables for permanent installations should be compliant with the
following standards:
• IEC 60332.1 Fire retardancy of a single cable
• IEC 60332.3C Fire retardancy of bunched cables
• IEC 60754.1 Amount of Halogen Gas Emissions
• IEC 60754.2 Degree of acidity of released gases
• IEC 61034.2 Measurement of smoke density
Tri Motion loudspeakers are 3-way, bi-amplified. They require two amplifier channels to drive
them via 4-core speakONTM NL4 cables. We suggest using the following maximum copper
cable lengths to keep level losses below 0.6 dB.
Metric mm2Imperial AWG 8 Ωload 4 Ωload 2 Ωload
2.50 mm213 AWG 36 m 18 m 9 m
4.00 mm211 AWG 60 m 30 m 15 m

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4 Cable and Wiring
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+
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1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2- Passive Crossover
In
Out/Link
1.5” HF
8” MF
15” LF
4.3 Tri Motion wiring diagram
speakONTM pins 1+/1- speakONTM pins 2+/2-
In LF (15”) MHF (8” + 1.5”)
Out LF link MHF link
Figure 4.1: Tri Motion wiring diagram

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4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q2 phoenix wiring
Figure 4.2: Bias D1 Figure 4.3: Bias Q1/Q2
Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Output 1 Output 2
Output LF (15”) MHF (8”+1.5”)
Max parallel units 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)* 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)*
*Recommeded max parrallel units 2 (4 Ωload to amplifier) due to the power rating of the amplifier.
Bias Q3/Q5 Output 1 Output 2
Output LF (15”) MHF (8”+1.5”)
Max quantity per channel 2 (4 Ωload to amplifier) 2 (4 Ωload to amplifier)
4.5 Bias Q3/Q5 speakONTM wiring
4 Cable and Wiring
MHF 1-
MHF 1+
LF 1+
LF 1-
MHF 2+
MHF 2-
LF 1-
LF 1+
MHF 1-
MHF 1+
LF 1+
LF 1-
MHF 2+
MHF 2-
LF 1-
LF 1+
LF 1+
LF 1-
MHF 2+
MHF 2-
LF 1+
LF 1-
MHF 2+
MHF 2-
Figure 4.5: Bias Q5
LF 1+
LF 1-
MHF 2+
MHF 2-
LF 1+
LF 1-
MHF 2+
MHF 2-
Figure 4.4: Bias Q3

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5 Mounting
Tools required
• 19 mm ratchet spanner/wrench
• 6 mm Allen key
5.1 Installation safety
To avoid mechanical hazards, please note the following:
• Safety regulations vary in dierent regions. Full compliance with those
regulations must be your priority
• Rigging must only be undertaken by fully-qualified and experienced riggers who
understand local regulations
• This may include consulting a structural engineer before installation of wall brackets
• Remember that all personnel have a duty of care to themselves, to their assistants, to
the venue sta and to the public
• Before lifting any part of the system above head height, check the whole rig for loose
tools or other items that may fall and cause injury
• Do not use a telephone (even if hands-free) while rigging. Always concentrate fully on
the rigging operation
• Do not rig equipment that is worn, damaged, corroded, mishandled or over-stressed in any
way
• Use only Void-approved mounting equipment and accessories
• Secondary safeties should be provided in all instances where cabinets are flying or fixing
overhead and should conform to local regulations

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5.2 Mounting the ‘U’ Bracket
Step 2:
Note: The U bracket is threaded
for the bolt on one side only. Insert
the M12 x 70 mm bolt through the
non-threaded side of the U bracket,
then tighten the M12 nyloc nut.
Parts required:
TU - Stud Bracket White - IT1085
Black - IT1083
Step 1:
Lay a soft lint free rug clear of debris on the
ground to avoid damage to the speaker. Place
the Tri Motion with the horns down taking care
to follow the safe handling in section 2.
Note: The U bracket can be mounting both top
and bottom of the internal mounting bracket.
Insert the U bracket for the desired orientation.
E
Figure 5.1: TU Stud Bracket
Figure 5.2: TU bracket positioning
Figure 5.3: TU bracket detail

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5.3 Ground Stack
Parts required:
Stasys X V2/Xair
Mounting Board
White - IT1592
Black - IT1591
TU - Multi Bracket
(600mm)
White - IT1089
Black - IT1088
Step 1:
Remove M12 Nyloc nut from stand using 19
mm ratchet spanner.
Figure 5.4: Stasys Xair/XV2 mounting
board with TU - Multi Bracket
Figure 5.5: M12 Nyloc nut removal
Step 2:
Lift the Tri Motion with two people
(with one hand on the edge of the
horn flare and the other supporting
the weight of the drivers at the rear) and
position the mounting hole over the stand bolt.
For safe handling locations see section 2.
Figure 5.6: Tri Motion mounting

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5.3 Ground Stack
Step 3:
Tighten the M12 nyloc nut using a 19 mm
ratchet spanner while another person supports
the Tri Motion.
Figure 5.7: M12 nyloc nut tightening
Figure 5.8: Tri Motion on mounting board
Step 5:
Secure with a minimum of one 1 tonne SWL
ratchet straps. Ensure the stand is secured from
sliding or rotating and on a level surface.
Maximum vertical rotation: +86°,-46°
Maximum horizontal rotation: ±180°
Figure 5.9: Tri Motion mounting
Step 4:
Confirm the Tri Motion is securely fastened to
the stand, and lift the assembly onto the bass-
cabinet with suitable equipment.
The assembly is heavy; be aware
of the high centre of gravity! You
will need to tilt the mounting board
forward to place one hand under
the board and get a secure grip on the hand
hold. Then place your other hand on the horn-
flare. Raise the assembly to the bass cabinet
and slide until the feet drop into the feet
pockets. If the bass cabinet is on an uneven
surface, ensure that it is stabilised with wedges
before mounting the Tri Motion.

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5.4 Wall Mounting
Parts required:
Multi Bracket
Extension
White - IT2088
Black - IT2089
TU - Multi Bracket
(600mm)
White - IT1089
Black - IT1088
Step 1:
Begin by fixing the bracket to the wall and then
fix the extension piece to the bracket with the
M12 Nyloc nut using a 19 mm ratchet spanner.
All eight bolts must be fitted when
securing the bracket to the wall.
Take care when mounting the
bracket to the wall, making sure to
use the correct fixing and that the
wall can take the load.
Figure 5.10: TU - Multi Bracket (600mm)
with extension piece
Figure 5.11: Extension piece assembly
Step 2:
Lift the Tri Motion into position making sure
to hold by the safe lifting positions detailed in
section 3.
Figure 5.12: Tri Motion lifting

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5.4 Wall Mounting
Step 4:
With the lifting equipment still in place, attach
the secondary bond safety wire (not supplied)
to the central box section. The safety wire
should be attached to a secondary fixing point,
close to where the bracket is fixed to the wall.
Figure 5.15: Safety wire attachment
Step 3:
Attach the U bracket to the extension piece
with the M12 Nyloc nut using a 19 mm ratchet
spanner.
Figure 5.13: Tri Motion wall mount
Figure 5.14: Tri Motion wall mount detail

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The safety wire must be rated to
47.1 kg (103.8 lbs) with a safety
factor conforming to local
regulations.
Maximum vertical rotation: +86°,-85°
Maximum horizontal rotation: ±180°
Figure 5.16: Safety wire attachment detail
5.4 Wall Mounting

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Figure 5.18: TU - Multi Bracket (6oomm)
Parts required:
TU - Multi Bracket
(600mm)
White - IT1089
Black - IT1088
Figure 5.19: Tri motion ceiling mounting
Figure 5.20: Tri motion ceiling mounting detail
Step 1:
Attach the ‘U’ bracket to the Tri Motion as
detailed in section 5.2. Lift the Tri Motion into
position making sure to hold it by the safe lifting
positions detailed in section 2.
All eight bolts must be fitted when
securing the bracket to the ceiling.
Step 2:
Attach the Tri Motion the bracket with the M12
Nyloc nut using a 19 mm ratchet spanner.
5.5 Ceiling Mounting

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5.5 Ceiling Mounting
Figure 5.21: Safety wire attachment
Step 4:
Attach the secondary bond (safety wire) to the
central box section.
Figure 5.22: Safety wire detail
The safety wire must be rated to
47.1 kg (103.8 lbs) with a safety
factor conforming to local
regulations.
Maximum vertical rotation: +86°,-85°
Maximum horizontal rotation: ±180°