NEXO eLS600 15 Inch Subwoofer Loudspeaker User Manual

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eLS600 User manual

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.
When flying outdoor systems ensure that the system is not exposed to excessive wind or snow loads and is protected from rainfall.
In case of wind greater than 8 on Beaufort scale (72km/h – 45mph), a touring system has to be landed or an additional securing has to be implanted.
For fixed installations, wind loading has to be taken into account in accordance to the national standards 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

On the four sides of the cabinet, two M10 fittings will connect the eLS600 to accessories.
(VNI-VCPL425, VNI-HCPL535, VNU-HBRK535, eye-bolts).
2 pairs (In/Out) of 7.62 mm pitch screw terminal blocks. Cables from 0.75 mm2 to 3.31 mm2 (12 to 15 AWG) copper section.

DESCRIPTION

→ eLS600 is a compact and powerful subwoofer, ideal complementing ePS8 and ePS10.
→ eLS600 is equipped with 2 pairs (In/Out) of screw terminal blocks, permissible cables from 0.75 mm 2 to 3.31 mm 2  (12 to 15 AWG) copper section. Cable with maximum outside diameter of 11mm.

→ To wire eLS600, slit the membrane of the grommet crosswise, pass the cable through and make the connection to the screw terminals. Place the IPCOV.

→ IP55: be careful to place the IPCOV correctly.
→ Amplification

• The eLS600peakers must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover, and excursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker.
• The following table shows the number of ePS speakers and eLS600 subwoofers usable with each solution.

| DTD + DTDAMP4X0.7| DTD + DTDAMP4X1.3| NXAMP4X1mk2| NXAMP4X2mk2| NXAMP4X4mk2
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ePS8| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 4 per channel | Up to 4 per channel| Up to 4 per channel
ePS10| 1 per bridged channels| Up to 2 per channel| 1 per channel | Up to 4 per channel| Up to 4 per channel
eLS600| X| 1 per channel| 1 per channel *| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 2 per channel

* Recommended powering solution

PRESET

Please consult nexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information.
For a traditional use of the subwoofer, there are 3 setups for eLS600:

• 40 Hz – 85 Hz
• 40 Hz – 120 Hz
• 40 Hz – 150 Hz

ACCESSORIES

WARNINGS
All accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations.
Never use other accessories when assembling eLS cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO will decline responsibility if any component is purchased from different supplier.
PROHIBITED: ePS8 or ePS10 below eLS600 without dedicated accessory
VNU-HBRK535
Horizontal Cradle, can be used with VNI-CLADAPT.

VNU-HBRK535 (2 positions).
Remove the M10 inserts from each side.
Place HBRK535 on eLS600, use only fasteners provided.
Tight properly. Refer to the Product Data Sheet
VNI-CLADAPT
Ceiling Adapter, use with VNI-HBRK535.
Screw VNI-CLADAPT to the ceiling (fasteners not provided).
Place the assembly on VNI-CLADAPT, use the 2 guides. Tight with the fasteners provided with VNI-CLADAPT. Refer to the Product Data Sheet

ACCESSORIES
VNI-VCPL425
Coupler ePS8 under Vertical eLS600 Refer to the Product Data Sheet

VNI-HCPL535
Coupler ePS10 under Horizontal eLS600
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

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

Driver access
Loosen the 4 screws, Remove the grille.
Tightening torque: 2.5Nm
Remove 8 screws.
Tightening torque: 3.5Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242)

Spare parts

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS

SPECIFICATIONS

Cables from 0.75 mm 2  to 3.31 mm 2  (AWG 18 to 12) copper section. Cable with maximum outside diameter of 11 mm.
Weight| 26.3 kg / 58 lb
IP Classification| IP55 with IPCOV

Dimensions

EU Conformity declaration

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 eLS600
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, October, 2021
EN 13155, EN 62368 Joseph CARCOPINO, R&D Director

NEXO S.A.
F-60128 PLAILLY
Tel: +33 3 44 99 00 70
Fax: +33 3 44 99 00 30
E-mail:info@nexo.fr
nexo-sa.com

Documents / Resources

| NEXO eLS600 15 Inch Subwoofer Loudspeaker [pdf] User Manual
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