TOA Electronics I6 AW ICT Speaker User Manual
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1. 0 0 86 11 0 22 0 6 0 0 58 7 2 14 0 4 Polarity Checking It is most important to check the polarity of the wiring A simple method of doing this without a pulse based polarity checker for LF units is as follows Connect two wires to the ve and ve terminals of a PP3 battery Apply the wire which is connected to the ve terminal of the battery to the speaker cable leg which you believe to be connected to the red speaker terminal and likewise the ve leg of the battery to the black speaker terminal If you have wired it correctly the LF drive unit will move forward indicating the wiring is correct All that remains now is to connect the ve speaker lead to the ve terminal on the amplifier and the ve lead to the ve terminal on the amplifier If however the LF driver moves backwards the input connections need to be inverted If problems are encountered inspect the cable wiring in the first instance It should also be noted that different amplifier manufacturers utilise different pin configurations and polarity conventions if you are using amplifiers from more than one manufacturer check the polarity at the amplifiers as well as the loudspeakers 5 Amplification amp Power Handling As with all professional loudspeaker systems the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity Care should be taken to avoid running the amplifier into clip clipping is the end result of overdriving any amplifier Damage to the loudspeaker2. 6 AW ICT 8 16T AW ICT USER MANUAL CONTENTS 1 2 8 9 Introduction Unpacking Connectors Cabling Polarity Checking Amplification amp Power Handling Power Selection Equalisation Dimensions Hardware 10 Performance Data 11 Technical Specifications 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 i6 Recommended Service Parts amp Accessories 14 Warranty 15 Declaration of Conformity 1 Introduction Designed for a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications the Tannoy i6 AW ICT All Weather is an ultra compact loudspeaker system capable of delivering high sound pressure levels with extremely low distortion resulting in outstanding clarity definition and detail A truly universal solution the i6 AW ICT offers outstanding durability and resistance to scuffs and knocks Able to deliver consistent performance under a wide range of adverse conditions the i6 AW ICT is suited to applications indoors or out whether it be a theme bar or theme park Available in black or white the i6 AW ICT will effectively blend into most backgrounds Utilisation of the point source ICT Drive unit allows the 16 AW ICT to be mounted on a wall or ceiling in either horizontal or vertical orientations without affecting its performance A range of hardware options ensures simple and effective installation Also available with built in line transformer i6T AW ICT This versatile design has addressed the two most common compon
3. cable be sure no strands of cable are causing short circuits between the positive and negative terminals of the amplifier outputs and or loudspeaker inputs When two speakers are connected out of phase the low frequencies will virtually be cancelled out Check the connections at the amplifier speaker paying attention to polarity see section 4 Check and correct system grounding The speaker cannot generate these sounds on its own It is most likely there is a fault with a piece of electronic equipment in the signal path 13 16 AW ICT Service Parts 8 Accessories Part Number Description 7900 0593 Driver Kit 6 5 ICT 14 Warranty No maintenance of the i6 AW ICT loudspeaker is necessary All Tannoy professional loudspeaker products are covered by a 5 year warranty from the date of manufacture subject to the absence of misuse overload or accidental damage Claims will not be considered is the serial number has been altered or removed Work under warranty should only be carried out by a Tannoy Professional dealer or service agent This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights For further information please contact your dealer or distributor in your country If you cannot locate your distributor please contact Customer Services Tannoy Ltd at the address given below Customer Services Tannoy Ltd Rosehall Industrial Estate Coatbridge Strathclyde ML5 4TF Scotland Telephone 01236 420199 N
4. 10k 20k Frequency Hz 11 Technical Specifications Frequency response 1 3dB Recommended Amplifier Power Power Handling Sensitivity 1 2 83 volt 1m Maximum SPL 3 1m Transformer i6T AW ICT Impedance Driver Complement Crossover Point Enclosure Finish Protective Grille Connectors Fittings Dimensions Weight Shipping Dimensions 60Hz 20kHz up to 120 watt 4 ohm Average 2 Programme Peak 10ms 60 watt 120 watt 240 watt 89dB 92dB half space Average Peak 107dB 113dB Max Insertion loss 0 9dB 35Hz 21kHz 2dB Primary Taps 60 30 15 7 5 watt Voltage Taps 70 7V amp 100V Nominal 8 ohm 6 5 165mm full range ICT Point Source 7 kHz inductively coupled 11 litre vented polyethylene Black Grey or White Perforated Aluminium 2 x 4mm 5way binding posts 1 x NL4 speakon 2 x M8 inserts for Yolk Bracket 4 x M6 inserts on rear of cabinet 344mm H x 250mm W x 225mm D 13 54 H x 9 84 W x 8 86 D 3 7 Kg 8 1 Ibs 400mm H x 500mm W x 300mm D 15 75 H x 19 69 W x 11 8 D NOTES 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured at 1m on axis in an anechoic chamber 2 Long term power handling capacity as defined in EIA standard RS 426A 3 Unweighted pink noise input measured at 1m Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the p
5. 3 Connectors Cabling The i6AW ICT is fitted with two 4mm binding posts and a 4 pole Neutrik Speakon for connection to the amplifier These are paralleled within the enclosure The two binding post terminals are capable of accepting cables with a conductor of up to 6mm Red is Positive Black is Negative Speakon has the following advantages over EP and XLR type connectors All terminations are solderless this makes life easier at the time of installation or when field servicing is required Contacts will accept 6 sq mm wire with an outside diameter of upto 15mm and a current rating of 30 Amps The pins of the 2 Speakon sockets identified input output on the rear of the input panel are paralleled within the enclosure Tannoy have adopted the conventional wiring standard for the IGAW ICT product Pin 1 is Positive Pin 1 is Negative For a worldwide list of Neutrik distributors see http www neutrik com Connectors should be wired with a minimum of 2 5 sq mm 12 gauge cable This will be perfectly satisfactory under normal conditions In the case of very long cable runs the wire size should exceed this refer to the following table for quidance CABLE RUN C S A OF EACH CABLE POWER LOSS POWER LOSS m RESISTANGE 8 INTO8QLOAD INTO 42 LOAD 2 0 14 1 7 3 5 4 0 0 09 1 1 2 2 6 0 0 06 0 73 1 5 2 5 0 35 4 3 8 6 4 0 0 22 2 7 5 4 6 0 0 14 1 8 3 6 2 5 0 69 8 6 17 0 4 0 0 43 5 4 11 0 6 0 0 29 3 6 7 2 2 5 1 38 17 0 35 0 4
6. ational 44 1236 420199 International Fax 01236 428230 National 44 1236 428230 International E Mail prosales tannoy com DO NOT SHIP ANY PRODUCT TO TANNOY WITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORISATION Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to our products through continuous research and development Please confirm current specifications for critical applications with your supplier EASE Data for Tannoy Professional products available on request Declaration of Conformity The following apparatus is are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial estate Coatbridge Scotland ML5 4TF and conform s to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives relevant to Domestic Electrical Equipment The apparatus is designed and constructed such that electromagnetic disturbances generated do not exceed levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended and the apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended Details of the Apparatus Tannoy Contractor Loudspeaker Model Number i6AW iCT Associated Technical File EMCIGAWICT Applicable Standards EN 55103 1 Emission EN 55103 2 Immunity EN60065 Electrical Safety Signed Position Engineering Director Tannoy Commercial Date 5 Oct 2004 For Tannoy Ltd Tannoy Lo
7. ent failures experienced in background music and sound reinforcement system installations namely the tweeter and the crossover Due to the revolutionary design of the ICT drive unit neither of these failures can occur assuring you years of trouble free use ICT or Inductive Coupling Technology utilises a wireless electromagnetic tweeter that does not require a crossover and cannot be burned out from heavy or abusive use The 1 aluminium high frequency dome has a deep drawn skirt which sits on the inside of the low frequency voice coil in the same magnetic gap The skirt is like a single shorted turn which is induced with high frequency information generated by the low frequency voice coil which is fed a full bandwidth signal The ICT dome is at the heart of our 6 5 transducer which utilises a moulded plastic cone and nitryl rubber surround to further enhance it s durability and long term reliability For applications requiring extended low frequency enhancement a range of Tannoy sub bass systems are available and can be used in conjunction with the 16 AW ICT 2 Unpacking Every Tannoy i6 AW ICT product is carefully inspected before packing After unpacking your loudspeakers please inspect for any exterior physical damage and save the carton and any relevant packaging materials in case the loudspeaker again requires packing and shipping In the event that damage has been sustained in transit notify your dealer immediately
8. ted on the metal plate at rear of the loudspeaker When the relevant tappings have been selected add the individual wattages reguired at all speakers and select an amplifier with a rating egual to or exceeding the total wattage reguired All of the transformer primaries should be connected in parallel to the output of this amplifier If for example you select the 30 watt transformer tap it means that at full rated amplifier output the speaker will receive the full 30 watts If the amplifier gain is reduced each speaker will receive a proportional amount of power maintaining the overall system balance When calculating amplifier wattage reguirements for a system it is recommended that a generous wattage safety margin 3dB of headroom be left so that the system does not have to operate continuously at its full rated output 7 Equalisation The i6AW ICT loudspeaker is designed to need no equalisation or correction to overcome system limitations As a result it will only need equalisation to compensate for difficult acoustic environments Excess equalisation can reduce system headroom and introduce phase distortion resulting in greater problems than it cures If equalisation is required then it should be applied gently and smoothly Violent equalisation will be detrimental to the overall sound quality If the loudspeakers were being used consistently at high levels it would be beneficial to introduce a high pass filter at 50Hz to protect the lo
9. ublished specifications which Tannoy reserve the right to alter without prior notice Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications 12 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Action o o amm No Output From Speakers Broken Speaker Cables s Amplifier Intermittent Output Poor Connection Poor Low Frequency Out of phase connection Output Irregular sounds such as Poor system grounding buzzing and humming emanating from the loudspeaker Faulty electronic device in the signal chain Check the electrical continuity of the loudspeaker cables and replace if necessary Check the gain controls on the amplifier are turned up Be sure the amplifier is receiving an input signal check the signal indicators on the amp Connect the loudspeaker cable which has no output to another amplifier channel you know is working make sure signal is fed to the new amplifier channel If output is obtained from the loudspeakers s then the problem is with the amplifier channel or input signal leads If this is not the case then the fault may lie in the cabling or the loudspeaker Check the loudspeaker cabling has a good electrical connection with amplifier outputs and loudspeaker inputs A bad connection can increase resistance which will substantially reduce the output or make cracking noises which are unrelated to signal content If using multi strand loudspeaker
10. udspeaker from any unnecessary subsonic frequencies 8 Dimensions 9 Hardware The i6AW ICT can be wall or ceiling mounted using the MB6 optional bracket fig 1 which is designed to offer the maximum flexibility in selecting the desired angles The MB6 is supplied with M8 bolts for fixing to the loudspeaker fig1 amp 2 After fixing the bracket to the wall or ceiling remove the plastic plugs from the top and bottom of the loudspeaker Position the cabinet at the required angle as shown and tighten the M8 Bolts to fix the loudspeaker in position The loudspeaker can be mounted either horizontally or vertically using the MB6 bracket fig1 8 2 This product has four M6 threaded holes in the rear of the cabinet for other bracketry Fig 1 NOTE The installation of this product must be carried out in conformity with local building codes and standards If necessary consult your local safety standards officer before installing any product Alternatively check any laws or bylaws Tannoy will not be held responsible for any damages caused by the improper installation of any bracket or loudspeaker 10 Performance Data Anechoic Frequency Response 1watt 1m dB A 100 1m on axis frequency response eH PET OLA A U TT i Pet ELIEL AU TEI TTT A POT A 10k 20k Frequency Hz Impedance 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k
11. udspeakers are manufactured in Great Britain by Tannoy Ltd Rosehall Industrial Estate Coatbridge Strathclyde ML5 4TF SCOTLAND Telephone 44 0 1236 420199 Fax 44 0 1236 428230 Tannoy North America Inc Suite 1 335 Gage Avenue Kitchener Ontario CANADA N2M 5E1 Telephone 519 745 1158 Fax 519 745 2364 Issue 1 0 Part No 6481 0435 GH Oct5th 2004
12. will be sustained if the amplifier is driven into clip for any extended period of time Headroom of at least 3dB should be allowed When evaluating an amplifier it is important to take into account its behaviour under low impedance load conditions A loudspeaker system is highly reactive and with transient signals it can require more current than the nominal impedance would indicate Generally a higher power amplifier running free of distortion will do less damage to the loudspeaker than a lower power amplifier continually clipping It is also worth remembering that a high powered amplifier running at less than 90 of output power generally sounds a lot better than a lower power amplifier running at 100 An amplifier with insufficient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the loudspeaker to be realised It is important when using different manufacturers amplifiers in a single installation that the have very closely matched gains the variation should be less than 0 5dB This precaution is important to the overall system balance when only a single compressor limiter or active crossover is being used with multiple cabinets it is therefore recommended that the same amplifiers be used throughout 6 Power Selection i6T AW ICT Determine the maximum power in watts needed at each speaker location The i6 AW ICT transformer can be tapped at 60w 30w 15w with an extra 7 5W tapping for 70 7V line systems via the rotary switch loca
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