3Com iQ 10PC Introduction, Unpacking, Connectors/Cabling, Mode Of Operation, Speakon Pin No

1. Introduction

Thank You for purchasing Tannoy PowerDual™ iQ 10.

The iQ 10 has been designed for live and fixed installation music and speech sound reinforcement applications. They are specifically designed for use in venues, theatres, arenas and distributed systems in stadiums. The iQ 10 can be used both indoors and out due to its durable “skeletonised” plastic weatherproof enclosure.

The iQ 10 utilises a point source 10” PowerDual™ driver utilising the unique Funktion One Research engineered and patented Axhead™ technology, which provides a controlled 60° × 40° (H × V) dispersion, covering a frequency range from 180Hz to 18kHz. For low frequencies, the iQ 10 has been designed to operate in conjunction with the iQ 18B sub-woofer, where overall system balance is achieved by using the TDX1 or TDX2 system controller, with provision for the relevant cross-over frequencies, delays, gains, high and low pass filters and parametric EQ amongst other features.

Tannoy’s, iQ 10 is a weatherproof skeletal design suitable for use both indoors and out, where the compact and lightweight unit allows for flying into tight corners. The iQ 10 has two Speakon™ connectors for ease of installation. An optional plywood cabinet is also available to match the iQ 18B profile where they can be flown together using additional hardware for flying.

The iQ10 comes in 4 variants:-

iQ 10	-	Skeletal iQ 10 Configured for Bi amp operation.
iQ 10P	-	Skeletal iQ 10 with internal passive crossover.
iQ 10C -		iQ 10 Configured for Bi amp operation in plywood cabinet.
iQ 10PC -		iQ 10 with internal passive crossover in plywood cabinet.

2. Unpacking

Every Tannoy iQ10 is carefully tested and inspected before packing. After unpacking, please inspect your iQ10 for any damage sustained during transit. In the unlikely event of any damage, would you please notify your dealer immediately and retain your shipping carton, as your dealer may ask the faulty unit to be returned for inspection.

3. Connectors/Cabling

The iQ 10 is fitted with two 4-pole Speakon™ connectors. Speakon™ has the following advantages over EP and XLR type connectors: All terminations are solderless, making 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 up to 15 mm and a current rating of 30 Amps.

The pins of the Speakon™ sockets, marked input/output on the rear of the speaker, are paralleled within the enclosure.

Tannoy has adopted the following wiring standard for iQ 10: -

Mode Of Operation

Speakon Pin No.	Passive (iQ 10P, iQ 10PC)	Bi – Amp (iQ 10, iQ 10C)
1+	Full Range +	LF +
1-	Full Range -	LF -
2+	No Connectors	HF +
2-	No Connectors	HF -

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