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DMX mode: ON

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DMX address

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ON

AQUA DRIVER MODE CONTROL

The manner in which the Aqua Driver output ports are grouped and operate is determined 
by the settings of the three switch blocks located on the front panel. There are three main 
ways to use the Aqua Driver:

 

External DMX control mode

 

Standalone mode using internal chase programs

 

Standalone mode using adjustable static dimming

EXTERNAL DMX CONTROL MODE

To allow DMX control you need to:
1  Set switch 10 of the 

10-way switch block 
ON to choose DMX 
mode.

2  Select the required 

DMX base address 
using switches 1 to 9 
of the 10-way switch 
block. Each of the nine switches is ‘weighted’ with a value as shown here. Numerous apps 
are available to assist you with configuring the correct switch combinations for a given 
DMX address. 

Note: The total number of DMX channels required for control will depend upon 

the chosen port grouping and fixture types (see “DMX channel layouts” on page 11).

Fixture type

6

3

5

2

4

1

ON

Port grouping

6

3

5

2

4

1

ON

3  Use switches 1 and 2 of the 6-way switch block to 

choose the required grouping of channel outputs as 
required by the Aqua Grazes being connected and 
their required functions. 

  1 

Port grouping

  

 

Driver 150 

Driver 400

OFF  OFF 

1 group 

1 group

 ON  OFF 

2 group 

2 group

 OFF  ON 

4 group 

4 group

 ON 

ON 

4 group 

8 group

See “Port grouping” on page 10 for more details.

4  Use switches 4 and 5 of the 6-way switch block to 

set the type of Aqua Graze fixtures being used:

  4 

Fixture type

 ON  OFF 

White

 ON 

ON 

RGBW/A   

Note: The chosen fixture type (RGBW/A or White) is 
applied globally to all ports. However, the electrical 
characteristics of the ports do not change (only their 
logical addressing configuration), so it is possible to 
mix white fixtures into an RGBW set up. As such, the 
various white emitters of the fixture would respond 
individually to the separate RGBW channel addresses.  

Note: Ensure the correct fixture 
current is selected - see page 9
.

Summary of Contents for AQUA DRIVER 400

Page 1: ...User guide Aqua Graze...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...g a 0 10V input 5 Output connections 6 Port connection cables 6 Fixture support with Aqua Driver 150 7 Fixture support with Aqua Driver 400 8 Connector pin outs 9 Fixture drive current selection 9 Por...

Page 4: ...e of high output submersible LED flood fixtures offer IP68 submersible properties thanks to their anodized oxidation aluminum housings and fully sealed joints There are two sizes of fixture Aqua Graze...

Page 5: ...ch direction from vertical Use a 1 8 3mm Allen wrench to loosen the tilt bolts on the mounting brackets at each end of the fixture If a mount bracket needs to be moved along the length of the fixture...

Page 6: ...ithout buffering Do not exceed a total of 32 devices fixtures on a single line without buffering Use only connection cables with a characteristic impedance of 120 preferably where the DMX and DMX data...

Page 7: ...ils CONVERTING A 0 10V INPUT The optional Acclaim Lighting UDM Universal Dimming Module unit allows you to collectively control a group of Aqua Graze fixtures using a 0 10V analog input Setup and conf...

Page 8: ...to a separate supply cable ensure the conductors of the supply cable are of sufficient size and that the total cable length including that which remains of the Aqua Graze cable is not exceeded Conduct...

Page 9: ...ures can be used on a single Aqua Driver 150 Any of the port grouping options 1 Group 2 Group or 4 Group see page 10 are appropriate for these fixtures 2 1 ON 1 fixtures require a 350mA drive current...

Page 10: ...1 fixtures can be used on a single Aqua Driver 400 Any of the port grouping options 1 Group 2 Group 4 Group or 8 Group see page 10 are appropriate for these fixtures 2 1 ON 1 fixtures require a 350mA...

Page 11: ...drive current setting to the larger 4 fixtures it is vitally important to select the correct setting to avoid damage to the fixtures The drive current setting affects all outputs equally so it is not...

Page 12: ...el RGBW A 4 channels 8 Group All eight ports are controlled individually 4 Group The eight ports are paired and jointly controlled as follows Ports 1 and 2 ports 3 and 4 ports 5 and 6 ports 7 and 8 DM...

Page 13: ...rt 2 Green Ports 3 4 Green 7 Port 2 Blue Ports 3 4 Blue 8 Port 2 White Ports 3 4 White 9 Port 3 Red 10 Port 3 Green 11 Port 3 Blue 12 Port 3 White 13 Port 4 Red 14 Port 4 Green 15 Port 4 Blue 16 Port...

Page 14: ...Ports 7 8 Green 15 Port 4 Blue Ports 7 8 Blue 16 Port 4 White Ports 7 8 White 17 Port 5 Red 18 Port 5 Green 19 Port 5 Blue 20 Port 5 White 21 Port 6 Red 22 Port 6 Green 23 Port 6 Blue 24 Port 6 White...

Page 15: ...not used IN RUSH CURRENT The Aqua Drivers use switched mode power supplies which exhibit a trait known as in rush current when they are first powered on This is caused by the various capacitive compo...

Page 16: ...d for control will depend upon the chosen port grouping and fixture types see DMX channel layouts on page 11 Fixture type 6 3 5 2 4 1 ON Port grouping 6 3 5 2 4 1 ON 3 Use switches 1 and 2 of the 6 wa...

Page 17: ...ps If all three switches are OFF the chase states will snap between each other All three switches ON will produce the smoothest fade Note switch 3 is weighted as the most significant bit 3 Use switche...

Page 18: ...OFF to choose standalone mode 2 On the 6 way switch block set switch 6 ON to choose manual dimming mode Manual dimming mode ON 6 3 5 2 4 1 ON 1 On the 10 way switch block use switches 1 to 8 to choose...

Page 19: ...0m cable with 8 pin terminal block termination Housing Anodized oxidation aluminum body glass top lens Mounting 53o swivel mounts included IP rating IP68 submersible up to 10 3m IK rating IK06 protect...

Page 20: ...ing com DIMENSIONS AQUA GRAZE Fixture weights 1 models 1 5 lbs 0 68 kg 4 models 6 lbs 2 72 kg 1 97 50mm 2 95 75mm 2 56 65mm 2 13 54mm 0 39 x 0 18 10 x 4 5mm 1 305mm 3 07 78mm 0 48 12 3mm 4 1220mm 23 9...

Page 21: ...ng com DIMENSIONS AQUA DRIVER 150 POWER 1 3 OUTPUT DMX OUT STAND ALONE MANUAL DMX IN 2 4 Aqua Driver 150 0 24 x 0 47 6 x 12mm 10 24 260mm 11 83 300 5mm 11 04 280 5mm 4 72 120mm 2 6 66mm 5 87 149mm Wei...

Page 22: ...20 www acclaimlighting com DIMENSIONS AQUA DRIVER 400 Weight 4 4 lbs 1 99 kg...

Page 23: ...rd party items not manufactures by Acclaim lighting During the period specified above Acclaim Lighting will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and...

Page 24: ...www acclaimlighting com...

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