Bose FreeSpace DS 100F Technical Data Sheet

FreeSpace ® DS 100FLoudspeakerDetailed Product SpecificationsPower handling 1Nominal impedance (transformer bypass)Sensitivity 2 (at 1W @ 1m)Maximum SPL 3(pink noise @ 1m @ rated power)Frequency range 4 (-3 dB)Beamwidth (-6 dB point, average 1 – 4 kHz)1–4 See “How our Loudspeakers are Measured” on page 8.Additional Product InformationThis product is equipped with a protectioncircuit that will reduce the high frequenciesto an audibly lower level when the loudspeakeris overdriven. In the event the protection circuitis activated, reduce the input level.100W8Ω85 dB-SPL105 dB-SPL111 dB-SPL (Peak)65 Hz – 16 kHz160° conicalPerformance of the FreeSpace ® DS 100F loudspeakercan be maximized through the use ofthe recommended Bose ® loudspeaker equalizationresident in select Bose electronics or by usingother equipment with parametric equalization.The loudspeaker can be used out of the box witha 55-Hz high-pass filter when recommended loudspeakerequalization is not used.TECHNICAL DATA SHEETRecommended Loudspeaker Equalization Curve2 OF 8pro.Bose.com

FreeSpace ® DS 100FLoudspeakerDriver complement:One 2.25" (57mm) Twiddler ® driverOne 5.25" (133mm) wooferConstruction features:Enclosure: Polypropylene (front baffle),Powder-coated steel (rear enclosure)Grille: Powder-coated steelDimensions:Outer flange diameter: 11.8" (299mm)Ceiling hole diameter: 10.5" (267mm)Height to top of housing: 7.6" (193mm)Weight:Product: 13lb (5.9kg)Shipping: 16lb (7.3kg)Mechanical diagrams:Package contents:Loudspeaker, installation guide and paint shield.Finish:Textured black or white finish with a contoured,powder-coated steel grille. Both the enclosureand grille can be painted.Connectors:Three-terminal barrier strip with a pre-wiredceramic connector.TECHNICAL DATA SHEET3 OF 8pro.Bose.com

FreeSpace ® DS 100FLoudspeakerPolar Plots 1 ⁄3 Octave HorizontalTECHNICAL DATA SHEET4 OF 8pro.Bose.com

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FreeSpace ® DS 100FLoudspeakerDesign RecommendationsWhen creating a design that uses the FreeSpace ® DS 100F loudspeaker, you should considerthe following:• Recommended mounting height for the FreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker is between 12 and 32ft(3.6 and 10m).• Maximum SPL for a typical application is between 90 and 103 dB-SPL.• Always add 25% headroom to your amplifier to accommodate various types of program material.Coverage requirements vary for each application, and the loudspeaker spacing will vary based onmounting height and listener height. Use the following two steps to calculate the required loudspeakerspacing distance for your application.1 Calculate the loudspeaker2throw distance.Calculate the loudspeaker spacing distance bymultiplying the loudspeaker throw distance bythe desired coverage multiplier.CoverageMultiplierPremium 2.0Standard 2.5Minimum 3.0TECHNICAL DATA SHEETLoudspeaker Throw Distance x Coverage Multiplier = Spacing___________ X ___________ = _ __________(Loudspeaker (Coverage (Spacing)Throw Distance)Multiplier)Total system sound pressure level varies based on the mounting height, loudspeaker tap and roomacoustics. For typical applications, use the chart below to determine the total sound pressure levelthat will be achieved using the DS 100F loudspeaker.DS 100FMount m 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.0 10.0Height ft 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 32TAP (W)12.5* 94 91 90 88 87 86 85 84 8125 97 94 93 91 90 89 88 87 8450 100 97 96 94 93 92 91 90 87100 103 100 99 97 96 95 94 93 90dB-SPL*12.5-watt tap available only in 70V mode.For more detailed information, refer to the FreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker Design Guide.6 OF 8pro.Bose.com

FreeSpace ® DS 100FLoudspeakerEngineers’ and Architects’SpecificationsThe loudspeaker shall be a 100-watt, portedloudspeaker system utilizing one 2.25" (57mm)mid-high frequency driver and a separate 5.25"(133mm) woofer. The loudspeaker shall bedesigned for installation in ceilings up to30ft (10m) high. An optional pendant-mountaccessory allows the loudspeaker to be hungfrom open ceilings.The loudspeaker shall have a nominal ratedimpedance of 8 ohms and shall be wiredin parallel with a line voltage matching(step-down) transformer with a level selectorappropriate for various output taps. Theloudspeaker input connections will allowfor direct connection to either 70V, 100Vor low-impedance amplifiers.Exposed cosmetic surfaces of the loudspeaker shallbe paintable, and the acoustically transparentgrille component shall be formed of powdercoatedsteel.Each loudspeaker shall have a bandwidth of65 Hz – 16 kHz and a maximum acoustic outputof 105 dB-SPL referenced to a full bandwidthpink noise input at 1 meter at the loudspeaker’srated power. The input connection shall consistof a three-position barrier connector with apre-wired ceramic connector. The loudspeakershall be plenum-rated for use in air handlingspaces. The loudspeaker shall meet numerousstandards for combination music and evacuationsystems around the world.Power settings available shall be: 12.5W, 25W,50W, 100W @ 70V; 25W, 50W, 100W @ 100V;and 100W @ 8Ω (when referenced to IEC noisefor 100 hours). The nominal dispersion shall be160° conical coverage pattern at -6 dB (average1 – 4 kHz).The loudspeaker shall be the Bose ® FreeSpace ®DS 100F loudspeaker.Safety and Regulatory ComplianceThe FreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker has passedextensive testing and complies with the followingspecifications and uses:Listed to ANSI/UL 1480-2005• Fire Protective Signaling Use – UL CategoryUUMW, File Number S 3241.Control Number 42S9.Not for use with DC-supervised systems.• General-purpose use – UL Category UEAY,File Number S 5591 Control Number 3N89.• The DS 100F loudspeaker is suitable for useindoors in damp locations.• Suitable for installation using Class 1, Class 2or Class 3 wiring methods in accordancewith NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002,Article 640.• Suitable for use with fire alarm circuitwiring methods in accordance with NFPA 70,National Electric Code, 2002, Article 760.• Suitable for use in air handling (plenum) spaces.• UL-2043, Fire Test and Visible Smoke Releasefor Discrete Products and their AccessoriesInstalled in Air Handling Spaces.• NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article300-22 (c).• NFPA 90-A, 2002, Installation of Air Conditioningand Ventilation Systems, Paragraph 4.3.10.2.6.5.• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10 (1)of the directive, EN50081-1 and EN50082-1as signified by the CE mark.The FreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker also hasbeen designed to the requirements defined inthe following European regulatory specificationfor combination systems:• British Standard Code of Practice BS 5839, Part 8.• Tested to IEC60268-5.Limited WarrantyThe FreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker is coveredby a five-year transferable limited warranty.TECHNICAL DATA SHEET7 OF 8pro.Bose.com

FreeSpace ® DS 100FLoudspeakerProduct CodesFreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker – Blk PC 040804FreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker – Wht PC 040805AccessoriesDS 100F tile bridge (6 pack) PC 041864DS 100F rough-in pan (6 pack) PC 041993DS 100F pendant-mounting kit – Blk PC 041862DS 100F pendant-mounting kit – Wht PC 041863DS 40F/100F AdjustableTile Bridge PC 323205-0010Square Grille – Wht PC 323207-0210Replacement PartsGrille – Blk PN 299570Grille – Wht PN 2995712.25" (57mm) driver w/gasket PN 2995625.25" (133mm) woofer w/gasket PN 299563How our Loudspeakers areMeasured1. Power handlingFull-bandwidth pink noise, meeting the IECStandard #268-5, is applied to the loudspeakerand amplified to a level at the loudspeakerterminals corresponding to the power handlingof the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker must showno visible damage or measurable loss of performanceafter 100 hours of continuous testing.2. SensitivityFull-bandwidth pink noise is applied to the loudspeakerwith its active equalization curve andamplified to a level at the loudspeaker terminalscorresponding to 1 watt, as referenced to thenominal impedance. The average sound pressurelevel (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 meter from thespeaker in an anechoic environment.3. Maximum SPLFull-bandwidth pink noise is applied to the loudspeakerwith its active equalization curve andamplified to a level at the loudspeaker terminalscorresponding to the long-term rated powerhandling of the speaker. The average soundpressure level (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 meterfrom the speaker in an anechoic environment.4. Frequency rangeSine waves are injected into the loudspeaker, andthe level is adjusted to 1 watt, as referenced tothe nominal impedance, and the level measuredat 1 meter. Resulting graph is smoothed by 0.05octave-band.TECHNICAL DATA SHEET8 OF 8pro.Bose.comAll information subject to change without notice.©2010 Bose Corporation.Bose, FreeSpace and Twiddler are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation in the United States and other countries.C_008811