user manual Flashline TFS-900 Flashline Loudspeaker System User Manual Flashline User Manual page 1
user manual Flashline CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (AMPLIFIERS) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 1.1 Safety Instructions for 20000DP ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 1.
user manual Flashline 9.1 Unpacking ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33 9.2 Mounting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33 9.
user manual Flashline 1. Important Safety Instructions (Amplifiers) Before using the device, be sure to carefully read the Safety Instructions. Keep this document with the device at all times. 1.1 Safety Instructions for 20000DP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
user manual Flashline 1.3 Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltages” within the unit’s chassis that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans. The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to presence of important operating and service instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 1.
user manual Flashline • Check if the affected unit complies with the EMC limits for immunity, (CE-labeled). If not, address the problem with the manufacturer or supplier. All electrical products sold in the EC must be approved for immunity against electromagnetic fields, high voltage flashes, and radio interference. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 1.7 User Responsibility 1.7.1 Mains Connection Grounding Your apparatus must be connected to a grounded socket outlet.
user manual Flashline 2. Welcome 2.1 Introduction Congratulations, you have purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the Flashline series of products. If you would like further information about this or any other TURBOSOUND product, please contact us on +44 (0)1403 711447. Always check the Turbosound website for the latest updates on the technical documentation relating to this product at www.turbosound.com 2.2 Thanks Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND product for your application.
user manual Flashline 3. The Flashline System The Flashline TFS-900 System is a complete, fully integrated, large scale, five-way two-box line array sound reinforcement system. It comprises mid/high and sub-bass loudspeakers, amplification and system control racks, flying hardware, and transport cases in a very powerful and space-efficient format. The Flashline system is designed to allow integration of systems around the world with guaranteed ‘out of the box’ compatibility. 3.
user manual Flashline TFS-900H NL8 Connectors TFS-900H Rear Doors TFS-900H Rear Droplink TFS-900H Front Droplink 3.2 TFS-900B Subwoofer and TFS-900L Subwoofer The TFS-900B is a dual 18” subwoofer employing hybrid loading techniques using the advantages of both bass reflex loading and horn loading to develop extremely high levels of bass and sub-bass energy.
user manual Flashline TFS-900B driver access door TFS-900B stacking foot TFS-900B stacking foot TFS-900B driver access door Flashline User Manual page 10 TFS-900B NL4 connectors
user manual Flashline 3.3 TFS-DOLLY and TFS-COVER The TFS-DOLLY allows cabinets to be transported and loaded directly from truck to stage area in a venue in blocks of four. The total weight of the stack and dolly including cover is 465.5kg. The heavy duty TFS-COVER is designed to protect the cabinets during transit. The front and rear flaps are secured with velcro and allow the fronts of the cabinets to be accessible.
user manual Flashline 3.4 TFS-RACK The TFS-Rack contains three 20000DP amplifiers configured to drive each of the four frequency bands in the TFS900H from its four output channels, or to drive subwoofers. 2 3 1 4 6 5 7 3.4.1 TFS-RACK panel connectors 1. A 19-pin female C mil connector provides multi-way signal connections to the rack. Mil C 5015 & VG 95234. The mil-spec insert Number is 22-14 2. A 19-pin male C mil connector links out to additional racks 3.
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user manual Flashline 4. Connecting the Loudspeakers 4.1 Wiring convention CONFIGURED FOR TFS-900H CONFIGURED FOR TFS-900B/L CONFIGURED FOR 4-WAY 4.2 Damping Factor in cable Turbosound recommends that for large scale PA use the total system damping factor should be 15 or greater. Longer cables will reduce the overall damping factor of the system. In order to keep the damping factor over 15 it will be necessary to increase the impedance of the load to keep the damping factor.
user manual Flashline 5. System Configurations 5.1 Suggested amplifier loading for the TFS-900H Each amplifier powers three enclosures. Whilst in theory the amplifier can power four enclosures this presents the bass and low-mid with a 2 ohm load, which does not offer optimum performance. BASS loading 2.6 ohms LOW loading 2.6 ohms MID loading 4 ohms HIGH loading 6 ohms Each amplifier is connected to one of the three phases on the power supply.
user manual Flashline 5.2 Suggested amplifier loading for subwoofers Each amplifier powers up to six TFS-900B or TFS-900L enclosures. Each NL4 connector can power three subwoofers. Each subwoofer has a drive unit wired to each pair of pins on the NL4 connectors. Do not use the NL4 and NL8 connections simultaneously on one amplifier. In this configuration speaker cable lengths should not be greater than 20m due to damping factor considerations.
user manual Flashline 5.3 Suggested amplifier loading for subwoofers in cardioid mode Each amplifier powers four TFS-900L or TFS-900B enclosures. The first NL4 on each amplifier powers the rear facing cardioid unit, while the second NL4 powers the three forward facing units. Do not use the NL4 and NL8 connections simultaneously on one amplifier. In this configuration speaker cable lengths should not be greater than 20m due to damping factor considerations.
user manual Flashline 5.4 Suggested amplifier loading for a 4-way Flex Array system Each amplifier powers three Flex Array TFA-600H cabinets and two TSW-218 subwoofers. In this instance the NL4 and NL8 connections can be used simultaneously since the amplifier presets configure the outputs correctly. Do not use the NL4 and NL8 connections simultaneously on one amplifier.
user manual Flashline 6. AMPLIFIER RACK ROUTING 6.1 TFS-RACK High output routing AMP CHANNEL 20000DP - 1 CH1 20000DP - 1 CH2 20000DP - 1 CH3 20000DP - 1 CH4 20000DP - 2 CH1 20000DP - 2 CH2 20000DP - 2 CH3 20000DP - 2 CH4 20000DP - 3 CH1 20000DP - 3 CH2 20000DP - 3 CH3 20000DP - 3 CH4 MAX NO OF ENCLOSURES 3 3 3 CABINET DUTY NL8 NL8 PIN TFS-900H 12” bass 1 1+/1- TFS-900H 6.5” low 1 2+/2- TFS-900H 6.
user manual Flashline 6.3 TFS-RACK Flex Array routing, TFA-600L/B AMP CHANNEL 20000DP - 1 CH1 20000DP - 1 CH2 20000DP - 1 CH3 20000DP - 1 CH4 20000DP - 2 CH1 20000DP - 2 CH2 20000DP - 2 CH3 20000DP - 2 CH4 20000DP - 3 CH1 20000DP - 3 CH2 20000DP - 3 CH3 20000DP - 3 CH4 MAX NO OF ENCLOSURES 3 3 3 3 3 3 CABINET DUTY TFA-600L/B 18” Sub NL8 NL8 1 2+/2- TFA-600H/HW 6.
user manual Flashline 7. Rigging the Flashline system 7.1 Overview The rigging system consists of the following main components: • TFS-GRID – a rectangular box section flying frame that supports a column of up to 20 cabinets • TFS-TIP – a central bar which provides front and rear pick up points • TFS-FT900 – the fly trunk houses two TFS-GRID flybars and associated parts such as shackles and locking bolts.
user manual Flashline 7.3 Flying an Array • A single TFS-FT900 fly trunk contains two complete flybar assemblies and associated parts. Position the TFSFT900 fly trunk directly under the motors and tip it onto one side. • Unlatch and remove the TFS-FT900 fly trunk lid to gain access to the TFS-GRID flybar, TFS-TIP tipper bar, and the shackles and tipper bar retaining bolts stowed inside.
user manual Flashline • Lift the TFS-TIP tipper bar out from its stowed location in the fly trunk and slide it into position through the central section of the TFS-GRID with the lifting eyes uppermost. The front of the TFS-GRID flybar is indicated by the small cut-outs in the corners. FRONT FRONT FRONT 1 2 CLUSTER POINTS UP CLUSTER LEVEL 3 CLUSTER POINTS DOWN • Attach 3.75 tonne shackles to each end of the TFS-TIP tipper bar at the lifting points.
user manual Flashline • Release the TFS-GRID flybar drop links from the lock positions by removing the pins and allowing the drop links to rotate down to their extended position. Stow the pins in the lock position. LOCK LOCK • Wheel the first four TFS-900H boxes in on a TFS-DOLLY and position them under the flybar. • Lower the TFS-GRID flybar slowly into position above the loudspeaker stack and guide the drop links into the rigging hardware slots in the top of cabinet #1.
user manual Flashline • Fit the top rear pins on both sides of the cabinet into the hole marked LOCK/GRID. GRID 5 LOCK / GRID O 4 2 0 O O 2.5 0.5 O O 3 1 O O O 1.5 O STORE LOCK /STORE LOCK LOCK / GRID • If the inter-cabinet angles have not already been set during warehouse preparation do this now.
user manual Flashline • Check that the rear pins are engaged on both sides of the cabinet. Note: never lift the array without the rear pins engaged. Regardless of how many people are rigging the array, it is one person’s job to always check that the angles are set identically and correctly and that pins are fully engaged on both sides of each cabinet. • The first block of four cabinets is now ready to lift. Check that all links are correctly fitted and secure.
user manual Flashline • Raise the cluster to above head height. Lower the rear motor only in order to bring the orientation of the lowest cabinet back to almost horizontal so that the next block of cabinets will locate more easily. • Wheel the next block of cabinets in underneath the cluster.
user manual Flashline • Release the drop links on cabinet #4 from their stowed positions by removing the bottom front and rear pins and allowing the drop links to drop down to their extended position. Replace the pins in the front andf rear positions. • Lower the cluster very slowly, allowing the drop links on cabinet #4 to locate into the channels of the flying hardware on cabinet #5, eventually sitting flat on top of it.
user manual Flashline • The TFS-DOLLY wheelboards can be stacked using the woodwork rebates provided Fold the TFS-COVERS and stack them on top of the wheelboards. 7.4 De-rigging the Array • Taking the cluster down is a simple reversal of the rigging procedure.
user manual Flashline 7.5 Flex Array as Downfills Fles Array cabinets can be deployed at the bottom of a Flashline array as downfills using the CF-900 conversion frame.
user manual Flashline 8. The 20000DP AMPLIFIER 8.1 Main features The 20000DP incorporates a number of sophisticated technologies to ensure the best possible performance and many years of reliable operation. The following section summarizes the benefits of each feature; additional information is available in the reference manuals. 8.1.1 Amplifier Platform The 20000DP features extraordinary power density, patented Class TD® output stages, Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.
user manual Flashline The 20000DP integrates seamlessly into the Lake Processing environment. Two processing modules offer precise settings for gain, delay, crossover settings, equalization and limiting. Lake processing features incorporated in each module include Raised Cosine Equalization™, linear phase crossovers, and LimiterMax™ loudspeaker protection.
user manual Flashline 9. Amplifier Installation 9.1 Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check for any damage to the device or the supplied accessories. Every Turbosound product is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition. If any damage is discovered, please notify the shipping company immediately. Only the consignee may initiate a claim with the carrier or their insurers for damage incurred during shipping.
user manual Flashline Figure 1: Rear Support Bracket and Mounting Hardware Figure 2: Use washer for permanent installation Figure 3: Use tube for slide-on installation Flashline User Manual page 34
user manual Flashline 9.4 Cooling 9.4.1 Overview The 20000DP uses a forced-air cooling system with airflow from front to rear, allowing high continuous power levels without thermal problems. Front-to-rear airflow is preferable as air at the front of a rack is cooler than that at the rear in nearly all situations; never attempt to reverse the airflow. The operation of the cooling system is dependent on front-to-rear airflow; it will not function effectively with external airflow in the opposite direction.
user manual Flashline In-rush current is controlled and limited during the soft-start sequence. This enables multiple amplifiers on the same AC mains circuit to be turned on simultaneously. 9.6 Grounding Analog inputs feature Iso-Float™ ground isolation, a technology which combines the benefits of transformercoupled isolation with the advantages of clean, direct-coupled inputs. The audio converters are galvanically isolated, and not connected to the main ground.
user manual Flashline Two sturdy metal handles are fitted to the front panel. The handles should be used when carrying the device, and when fitting it in or removing it from a rack. Ensure that any door or removable rack front cover has sufficient depth to clear the handles. 10.1.2 Dust Filters Two dust filters are fitted behind metal covers. To remove the covers, loosen the thumbscrews located behind the handles. Once detached, the dust filter elements can be removed for cleaning.
user manual Flashline Please refer to the Operation Manual for further details. 10.1.9 Dynamic Function Buttons with LEDs (Right of LCD) The function of these buttons change according to the currently selected view or menu. • In Menu Mode they are used for menu navigation and for parameter selection • In Meter Mode they provide output mute/unmute functionality in conjunction with MUTE ENABLE All LEDs provides mute, clip, fault and warning indications for the power outputs channels. 10.1.
user manual Flashline 10.2.1 Connectors 10.2.1.1 Analog Inputs Analog inputs are available on two standard XLR3F latching connectors. The inputs are electronically balanced and feature Lake Iso-Float circuitry. The impedance is 20 kohms, and the inputs can accept a maximum input level of +26 dBu. 10.2.1.2 Analog Links Two latching XLR3M connectors are fitted adjacent to the analog input connectors.
user manual Flashline Use the primary connector when using a star network topology, consisting of individual Cat-5e connections between the devices and an Ethernet switch. Alternatively this connection can be used to daisy chain directly to another Lake Processor. The daisy chain topology should not be used with Dante. For a technical reference of the Ethernet Port, please refer to the 20000DP Operation Manual. Additional information is available in the Lake Network Configuration Guide.
user manual Flashline 11. Signal Flow and Lake Processing 11.1 Signal Flow Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2 depict the audio signal flow inside a 20000DP. It is worth noting that this sophisticated device provides seven points in the signal chain where the signal level can be adjusted, muted or disconnected. Important information regarding correct setting of the gain structure can be found in the 20000DP Operation Manual.
user manual Flashline If the required audio signal is not passing correctly, verify the connection, mute and volume settings at all seven stages. 11.3 Power Output Section: Limiting and Sensitivity The Current Peak Limiter (CPL) dynamically limits the drive to the power stage based on three parameters: sensed output current level, feedback from the output stage, and sensed voltage clip from the ISVPL. This ensures that power output is maintained within the design limits of the amplifier.
user manual Flashline INPUT SENSITIVITY ISVPL SETTING 194V 193V 153V 17.8V GAIN (dB) dBu Vrms dBu Vrms dBu Vrms dBu Vrms +44 +1.0 0.87 +0.9 0.86 -1.1 0.68 -19.8 0.08 +41 +4.0 1.22 +3.9 1.22 +1.9 0.96 -16.8 0.11 +38 +7.0 1.73 +6.9 1.72 +4.9 1.36 -13.8 0.16 +35 +10.0 2.44 +9.9 2.43 +7.9 1.92 -10.8 0.22 +32 +13.0 3.45 +12.9 3.43 +10.9 2.71 -7.8 0.32 +29 +16.0 4.87 +15.9 4.84 +13.9 3.84 -4.8 0.45 +26 +19.0 6.88 +18.9 6.84 +16.9 5.42 -1.
user manual Flashline Electrical characteristic data is used to enable load verification (LoadSmart) and monitoring facilities (SpeakerSafe) to be performed on the 20000DP. This data set is termed a Fingerprint. When a 20000DP-specific loudspeaker type is loaded, its Fingerprint load characteristics are included. These load characteristics are stored in a file with a “.mdl” suffix and are loaded simultaneously with the module file.
user manual Flashline • A Module file is the smallest set of data that can be stored and recalled; it contains crossover, gain, delay, and limiter information for an individual loudspeaker. A Module file may be recalled into other Lake devices. It is not possible to store a Module File directly on the hardware device. • A System or Sub-System Configuration File contains a set of Module file information in addition to Frame related information such as I/O routing, along with Group control information.
user manual Flashline 12. Lake Controller Software 12.1 Introduction This section describes installation of the Lake Controller software, input and output connections, basic functionality, and setup instructions. The information provides a basic level of understanding of the system architecture along with configuration instructions for a basic system application. The tutorial in section 6.4 provides a step-bystep example for configuring this device for use with a generic professional sound system.
user manual Flashline The latest software can be downloaded from http:// labgruppen.com/index.php/support/software_firmware/ after completing an online registration form. It is recommended that all users verify they are using the latest version of software. Once the software is installed, the application is launched by double-tapping the LAKE icon on the Windows desktop. Please refer to the Lake Controller Operation Manual for further details on software installation and PC configuration. 12.3.
user manual Flashline Factory and User Gain are provided for each Module output. These two stages provide a level of security and control for the system designer (Factory) and a further level of adjustment for the user (User), both of which combine to balance the level between frequency bands in a multi-way crossover. Generally, output gain values are configured within a Module / loudspeaker preset file and should not need to be adjusted further. 12.4.
user manual Flashline 13. Warranty and Support 13.1 General This product is manufactured by Lab.gruppen, and it is warranted to be free from any defects caused by components or factory workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase from an authorized Lake dealer. If the product fails to perform as specified during the warranty period, Lab.
user manual Flashline 14. Maintenance 14.1 Removal of the drive units Remove the screws securing the top and bottom butterfly plates. Remove the screws securing the mid/high section and carefully lift out and away from the cabinet. Disconnect all cables and make a note of the polarity and location for later reconnection. The high frequency compression drivers, high-mid drivers and low-mid drivers can now all be accessed for servicing.
user manual Flashline 15. Technical Specifications TFS-900H TFS-900B DIMENSIONS 360mm x 1240mm x 570mm 599.5mm x 1246.5mm x 1140mm NET WEIGHT 102kg (224.4 lbs) 154kg (338.8lbs) COMPONENTS 2 x 12” (305mm) bass driver 4 x 6.5” (165mm) low drivers 2 x 6.
user manual Flashline NOTES Flashline User Manual page 52
user manual Flashline NOTES Flashline User Manual page 53
