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voice: 954.929.1115 
fax: 954.929.5560 
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CHAUVET® 
5200 NW 108

th

 Ave 

Sunrise, FL 33351 
voice: 954.929.1115

 (Press 4) 

 

fax: 954.929.5560

 (Attention: Service)

 

World Wide Web 

www.chauvetlighting.com

 

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...

Page 15: ...on CHAUVET 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise FL 33351 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise FL 33351 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com ...

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