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Maintenance / Returns 

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General Maintenance 

 

 

 

To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently.  

Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, 

fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance 

and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced life and increased mechanical wear. Be 

sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. 

 

Unplug fixture from power.  

 

Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external 
vents. 

 

Clean all lenses when the fixture is cool with a mild solution of glass cleaner or 
Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue.  

 

Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.  

 

Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.  

The cleaning of external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize 

light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates. 

Damp, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the 

unit’s optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Clean the external optics at 

least every 20 days. Clean the fixture at least every 30/60 days. 

 

 

Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them. 

 

 

Never spin a fan using compressed air. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Returns Procedure 

 

 

 

Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing; call tags will not be 

issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA 

#). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request an RMA # 

prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief 

description of the cause for the return. Be sure to pack fixture properly; any shipping damage 

resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. As a suggestion, proper 

UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use. CHAUVET® reserves the right to 

use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). 

 

 

 

If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper 
inside the box:

 

 

 

1) Your 

name 

2) Your 

address 

3) 

Your phone number 

4) 

The RMA # 

5) 

A brief description of the symptoms 

Summary of Contents for Abyss LED 3.0

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Y INSTRUCTIONS 4 2 INTRODUCTION 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5 3 SETUP 6 AC POWER 6 Power Linking 6 MOUNTING 7 Orientation 7 Rigging 7 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 8 DMX Operation 8 Master Slave Mode Standalone 8 Standalone 8 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 8 5 APPENDIX 9 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 9 DMX PRIMER 10 FIXTURE LINKING DAISY CHAIN 10 DATA CABLING 10 DMX Data Cable 10 CABLE CONNECTO...

Page 3: ...nual Conventions CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode curren...

Page 4: ...rce s before servicing or replacing the fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to a fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled...

Page 5: ...2 Introduction 5 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In DMX Out DIP Switches Bracket Adjustment Knob Safety Bracket Adjustment Knob Power In Mounting Bracket Power Out Fuse holder ...

Page 6: ...mmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100 switch Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground Power Linking This fixture contains power linking via the Edison outlet located in front of the power input cable Please see the diagram below for further explanation The maximum quantity of Abyss LED 3 0 fixtures that may be linked is 24 units at 120 V and 37 units at 230 V The...

Page 7: ...igging consider routine maintenance and control panel access Please see the following notes on installation If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixture take into account the length of each power cable and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to accommodate for this When aiming the fixtures you may use the bracket adjustment knob Loosen the knob adjust to the desire...

Page 8: ...alone mode Mode DIP switches Slave 1 10 On Standalone This fixture has preprogrammed operating modes These are accessed via the DIP switches on the back of the fixture DIP switch 10 must be OFF in this mode Please see the chart below for further explanation Mode Water effect rotating color rotating Water effect static color rotating Water effect rotating color static Water effect static color stat...

Page 9: ... DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty DMX interface Replace DMX input Faulty Main PCB Replace Main PCB Loss of signal Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested Long cable Low level signal Install amplifier right after...

Page 10: ... Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S Fixture Linking Daisy Chain You will need a daisy chain to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the data link can support To c...

Page 11: ...e data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control pro...

Page 12: ...sed Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input...

Page 13: ...ixture operates Damp smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the fixture at least every 30 60 days Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them Never spin a fan using compressed air Returns Procedure Returned merchandise m...

Page 14: ... units at 120 V 37 units at 230 V LIGHT SOURCE Type high power single source LED Quantity 1 Rating white 15 W 2 8 A 50 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Coverage angle 30 INDOOR OUTDOOR Rating For indoor use only THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 P...

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