NEXO P15-I Loudspeaker User Manual

NEXO P15-I Loudspeaker

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Type: Loudspeaker P15
• Serial Number: DP5548-02a-DI
• EU Conformity Declaration: The product is in conformity with the provisions of directive 2014/35/UE (Low Voltage Directive) including all applicable amendments.
• Applied Rules and Standards: EN 13155, EN 62368
• Date of Declaration: Plailly, December 2020
• R&D Director: Joseph CARCOPINO

Warnings and Precautions

• Do not open or disassemble the speaker. The system does not include any user-repairable parts.
• If the system is malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it immediately and have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.
• Avoid exposing the system to direct sunlight, rain, or immersion in fluids. If liquid enters the system, have it inspected by a NEXO qualified technician.
• The connection should be performed by a qualified technician with the power turned off.
• Select screws and mounting locations that can support 4 times the system weight.
• Avoid exposing the system to excessive dust, vibrations, extreme cold or hot temperatures to prevent damage to components.
• Do not place the system in an unstable position that could cause it to fall accidentally.
• If using the system on a tripod, ensure the tripod’s specifications are suitable and its height does not exceed 1.40m/55. Do not move the tripod with the system in position.

Connection and Powering Precautions

• Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
• Power off the system before connecting it.
• When switching on the installation, power on the amplifier last. When switching off the installation, shut off the amplifier first.
• If operating in cold temperatures, gradually increase the level to nominal value during the first few minutes of use to allow the system components to stabilize.

High Sound Pressure Levels
Exposure to very high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing loss. The degree of hearing loss may vary from person to person, but prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels can affect almost everyone. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has specified the following maximum exposures:

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Equipment Assembly
The P15-I loudspeaker has 3 locations for hanging, one on the back and one on both sides. The depth of the M10 thread is 14mm (0.55 inch).

For assembly on a distance rod or speaker stand:

1. Place the distance rod on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub.
2. Place PLADAPT on P15-I.
3. Put the assembly on the distance rod / monitor stand with a diameter of 35mm.

Important considerations for speaker stand assembly

• The speaker stand must be rated for P15 weight.
• The speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
• The stand height and footprint must be defined to prevent assembly collapse.
• Ensure that the audience is not allowed within a safety area with a radius equal to or higher than the assembly height.
• Test the steadiness of the assembly by pushing it in all directions.

FAQ

• Q: Can I open and modify the speaker?
  A: No, it is not recommended to open or modify the speaker as it does not include any user-repairable parts. If you encounter any issues, please have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.

• Q: Can I expose the system to extreme temperatures?
  A: It is not advisable to expose the system to extreme cold or hot temperatures as it may damage the components. Please ensure that the system is kept in a suitable environment.

• Q: What should I do if liquid gets into the system?
  A: If liquid enters the system, please have it inspected by a NEXO qualified technician to prevent any further damage.

| EU Conformity declaration
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| 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

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not open the speaker, do not try to disassemble it neither to modify it in any way. The system doesn’t include any user-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.
• If the system is used on a tripod, please ensure the tripod’s specifications are adapted and that its height does not exceed 1.40m/55”. Do not move the tripod with the system in position.

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:

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
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),

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**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

• The P15 is a compact full-range coaxial speaker
• P15 HF Dispersion:
  • 60° – 60° with standard horn
  • 90° – 40° with PNU-P15FLG9040
  • PS with PNU-P15FLGPS (Asymmetrical Dispersion)
• P15 can be used alone or with L18 subwoofer
• The speaker is equipped with a cable gland (clamping range, ø 5 to 12 mm), supplied with a fixed cable (HO7ZZ-F), 2 x 1.5mm2 section, 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.

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 or 85 Hz.
• P15 MON PA 9040, with high-pass at 57 or 85 Hz.
• P15 MON PA PSguide, with high-pass at 57 or 85 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

P15 + Sub

Stage monitor applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

Front of house applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

HF DIRECTIVITY

• The P15 speaker can be used in horizontal or vertical position.
• The standard horn is a 60° – 60° HF dispersion. It’s easy to change the HF dispersion by adding a specific flange. Different  mounting possibilities and flange rotation allow to deal with every request.
• Loosen the 2 screws, Remove the grille.
• Remove the 4 HF Cap.
• Place the flange, if necessary, rotate it.
• 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

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

VNU-BUMP (PNT-BUMP)

• LiftBar, use with P15, LIFTADAPT, WMADAPT.
• Place VNU-BUMP on P15 (only use the provided screws).

Tight properly

• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

VNU-HBRK600 (PNT-HBRK15)
Horizontal Cradle, use with P15, CLADAPT, PLADAPT.

• Place HBRK600 on P15, use only fasteners provided.
• Tight properly.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

VNU-PLADAPT (PNT-PLADAPT)

• Pole adapter, use with P15, HBRK600, VBRK15.
• Place VNU-PLADAPT, use only fasteners provided.
• Tight properly.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNU-VBRK15 (PNT-VBRK15)

• Vertical Cradle, use with CLADAPT, PLADAPT.
• Place VBRK15 on P15, use only fasteners provided.
• Tight properly.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

VNI-WMADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT)

• Adapter, use with VNU-BUMP, VNI-WM380.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

VNI-CLADAPT (PNI-CLADAPT)

• Ceiling adapter, use with VNU-HBRK600, PNU-VBRK15.
• Screw CLADAPT to the ceiling (fasteners not provided).
• Place the assembly on CLADAPT, use the 2 guides. Tight with the fasteners provided with CLADAPT.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNI-P15TOL18 PNI-P15TO2L18

• P15 Under 1xL18
• P15 Under 2xL18 (Omni or Cardio)
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

VNI-WM380 (PNI-WM380)

• Wallmount for P15, use with WMADAPT.
• Mount the wall plate. Place the arm in the wall plate.
• Lock with the provided screw.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNU-P15FLGPS

• (PNT-P15FLGPS)
• HF Dispersion Horn ‘PS’
• Remove the grille, remove the flange to place the PNU-P15FLGPS.
• If it necessary, rotate it. Magnets keep the horn in place.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNU-P15FLG9040
(PNT-P15FLG9040)

• HF Dispersion Horn 90° – 40°
• Remove the grille, remove the flange to place the PNU-P15FLG9040.
• If it necessary, rotate it. Magnets keep the horn in place.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

ARRAY EQ

The ArrayEQ allows to adjust the system frequency response in its lower range (see curves below, with different ArrayEq values):

MAINTENANCE

Driver access

• Loosen the 2 screws, Remove the grille.
• Remove 8 screws.
• Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242)
• Remove the stickers.
• Remove the 2 screws.
• Tightening torque : 2.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 222)
• Remove the horn.
• To access to the HF diaphragm, remove 4 screws. Tightening torque: 2 Nm

Spare parts

NOTE
Speakers and Grills can be sent back to NEXO for recycling

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

P15-I WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS

Dispersion 50° to 90°x40°
Crossover Frequency| 57Hz – 85 Hz – 120 Hz
Nominal Impedance|  Ω

SPECIFICATIONS

NEXO S.A.

• Parc d’activité de la Dame Jeanne
• F-60128 PLAILLY
• Tel: +33 3 44 99 00 70
• Fax: +33 3 44 99 00 30
• E-mail: [email protected]
• nexo-sa.com

References

• NEXO

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