Specifications

TI 323 (6.0E)
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8. Planning tools
To accelerate the planning of an array the advanced
functionality of the TransCalc and InstallCalc
spreadsheets can be used. These spreadsheets are
available for 2 to 6-wide Transformer set ups and for
2 and 3-wide Installer set ups.
8.1. Hardware settings
Depending on the array configuration, TransCalc and
InstallCalc calculate the mechanical settings of the
cradle. Inputting and retrieving data from the
spreadsheets follow the same rules with slight
differences according to the cradle. Aiming of the
boxes are determined by the horizontal and vertical
angle of the column, the applied chains and the
position of the loudspeaker in the column.
The spreadsheets calculate for the entered array the
mechanical settings of the chosen Transformer or
Installer bar. It also determines the load for each
hanging point.
8.2. Rigging plot
To achieve a precise positioning of the array
TransCalc and InstallCalc provide a rigging plot to
enable the rigger to exactly set the hanging points.
Precise positioning of the hanging points especially for
6-wide set ups or horizontally rotated arrays is
essential to obtain the desired horizontal aiming and
splay between the columns. It may also be used to
double check the chosen horizontal subbar setting of
the individual column.
8.3. Export functions
For further planning or presentation it is possible to
export the array in a 3D DXF format. This can be
integrated in usual CAD programs. Another
sophisticated feature is the possibility to export the
loudspeaker positions and type to an acoustic
simulation program such as Ease or Ulysses. This
feature enables the designer or engineer to
immediately calculate the acoustic properties of an
array and to approximate the acoustic result in a
given venue.
8.4. Parts list
Once the array is defined, TransCalc and InstallCalc
provide a parts list with all necessary mechanical
parts including the loudspeakers type and quantity.