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VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 11.5 MINI FRAME AND RC500 The Mini Frame can be used in combination with the VTX RC500 rotating clamp. The VTX RC500 is a universal truss/pipe adapter designed for vertically suspending speaker arrays from standard truss structures or pipes. The RC500 supports arrays of up to 500 kg (1100 lbs) and is compatible with array frames that support 1/2" shackles, such as the VTX A8 MF. The RC500 is attached to the center shackle position of the Mini Frame and allows for 360° rotation. For more information on the RC500, refer to the RC500 User Manual. CAUTION: Always make sure that the array weight is within the 500 kg capacity of the RC500. For more information on mechanical limits and use cases, refer to the RC500 User Manual. 51

Section	Page
1 - Document Revision History	6
2 - Declaration of Conformity	7
3 - Safety	8
3.1 Safety Instructions	8
3.2 General Hardware Information	8
3.3 Attachment to Structures	8
3.4 Important Safety Warning	9
3.5 Are You New to Rigging?	9
3.6 Inspection and Maintenance	9
3.7 Symbols	10
3.8 Resources and Documentation	10
4 - Mechanical Limits	11
4.1 VTX B18 Limits - Suspended Array	11
5 - System Components	12
6 - Software	14
6.1 Line Array Calculator 3TM	14
6.2 Suspended Arrays	15
6.3 Ground-Stacked Arrays	16
7 - Rigging System Overview	17
7.1 Rigging Closeup	17
7.2 Deploying the Rigging Bars	18
8 - Transportation Options	20
8.1 Rotating the Dolly Tabs For Use With the ACC Dolly	21
8.2 VTX B18 ACC Dolly Overview	23
8.3 Attaching the VTX B18 ACC Dolly	24
8.4 Stacking the ACC Dolly Boards	25
8.5 Truck Packing With the VTX B18 ACC	27
8.6 Installing VTX B18 Cabinets on a VT	29
8.7 Stacking the VTX B18 VT	32
8.8 Truck Packing With the VTX B18 VT	33
9 - Suspending the VTX B18	34
9.1 Attaching the Array Frame	34
9.2 Suspending B18 Arrays	37
9.3 Connecting Additional B18 Stacks	38
10 - The VTX A8 Suspension Bar	40
10.1 Suspension Bar Overview	40
10.2 Suspension Bar Attachment Tabs	41
10.3 Attaching the Suspension Bar	42
10.4 Suspension Bar Use Cases	43
10.5 Using the VTX A8 SB for Pull-Back	44
10.6 Pull-Back Use Cases	45
11 - the VTX A8 Mini Frame	46
11.1 Mini Frame Overview	46
11.2 Attaching the Mini Frame	47
11.3 Mini Frame Suspension Options	49
11.4 Selecting Spreader Bar Positions	50
11.5 Mini Frame and RC500	51
12 - M20 Pole Mount Attachment	52
13 - Specifications	53
13.1 VTX A8 AF	53
13.2 VTX A8 AF EB	54
13.3 VTX A8 MF	55
13.4 VTX A8 SB	56
13.5 VTX B18 VT	57
13.6 VTX B18 ACC	58
13.7 - VTX B1 GND	59

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11.5

MINI FRAME AND RC500

The Mini Frame can be used in combination with the VTX RC500 rotating clamp. The VTX RC500 is a universal truss/pipe adapter

designed for vertically suspending speaker arrays from standard truss structures or pipes. The RC500 supports arrays of up to 500 kg

(1100 lbs) and is compatible with array frames that support 1/2” shackles, such as the VTX A8 MF. The RC500 is attached to the center

shackle position of the Mini Frame and allows for 360° rotation. For more information on the RC500, refer to the RC500 User Manual.

CAUTION: Always make sure that the array weight is within the 500 kg capacity of the RC500° For more information

on mechanical limits and use cases, refer to the RC500 User Manual°