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LED-PANEL4 User Manual 

 

2006-03-22/12:38

 

Screw or hook 

holes for flush 

mounting. 

Wall mount hook 

accessory provided. 

Master/Slave 

switch 

Ethernet RJ45 

connectors for daisy 

chain link of Panels. 

Dipswitches used 

for Master/Slave 

and DMX 

addressing. 

Built in and 

adjustable free-

standing support 

for table top or 

other horizontal 

surface positions.  

Up to 127 panels can be powered from one 
20 Amp outlet and using the attached 
power link cable. 

Master/Slave 

switch 

RJ45 connectors used for 

DMX linking. XLR to RJ45 

converter used for the first 

fixture, Ethernet cables for 

continued link. 

Summary of Contents for COLORpanel 4

Page 1: ...CHAUVET 3000 N 29 th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com 2006 03 22 12 38 LED PANEL4 COLORpanel 4 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ASTER SLAVE STAND ALONE MODES 8 Dipswitch Options 9 DMX CONTROL MODE 9 About DMX addressing 10 Example DMX channel addressing 11 APPENDIX 12 DMX PRIMER 12 Fixture Linking 12 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 13 RGB all sections 4 channels 13 2 x 2 Vertical RGB 7 channels 2 x 2 Horizontal RGB 7 channels 2 x 2 Diagonal RGB 7 channels 13 4 sections RGB 13 channels 13 Programs Auto Mode 3 channels 14 Programs Sound ...

Page 3: ...et Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be ins...

Page 4: ... 3 Channel Configurations For a detailed view of DMX values turn to the Appendix section in this manual CH DESCRIPTION 1 DMX 000 010 Blackout INTRODUCTION Features CONTROL FEATURES 3 13 channel DMX 512 LED panel system Operating modes 13 channel mode 4 sections of RGB mix control 7 channel mode 2x2 Vertical RGB mix control 7 channel mode 2x2 Horizontal RGB mix control 7 channel mode 2x2 Diagonal R...

Page 5: ...panel refracts all light emitted from four internal LEDs panel sections to produce one evenly spread wash of any color In addition each internal panel section can also be controlled independently Packing Wall mount hooks Power cable XLR to Ethernet RJ45 cable Ethernet cable XLR 3 pin to Ethernet RJ45 cable Product Overview ...

Page 6: ...els Dipswitches used for Master Slave and DMX addressing Built in and adjustable free standing support for table top or other horizontal surface positions Up to 127 panels can be powered from one 20 Amp outlet and using the attached power link cable Master Slave switch RJ45 connectors used for DMX linking XLR to RJ45 converter used for the first fixture Ethernet cables for continued link ...

Page 7: ...matches the fixture s requirement All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Power Cable Configuration CABLE EU CABLE US PIN INTERNATIONAL BROWN Black Live L BLUE White Neutral N YELLOW GREEN Green Earth EG Ground Mounting Orientation Diffused surface should face the environment with the back side either flush mounted or using flush mount hardware provided No specific ...

Page 8: ...command all other units following Stand Alone can simply be achieved by setting all units to Master They would no longer be required to be linked in series using the Ethernet or data cables 1 Follow the instructions in the Connection Diagram section above 2 Set dipswitch settings to select internal programs and their speed by following the chart on the following page Power Up to 127 fixtures can b...

Page 9: ...ipswitches 5 through 8 Dipswitch 5 6 7 8 Speed Dipswitch 5 6 7 8 Speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SOUND MODE Dipswitch 10 1 Set dipswitch 10 to the ON position for Sound Mode Switch back to OFF for Auto DMX Control Mode Operating in a DMX Control mode environm...

Page 10: ...ormation that will help you understand its use Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located near the Maser Slave switch Each dipswitch has an associated value These values may not be screen printed on the fixture but will be represented in these instructions Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address Determining which switches to toggle ON gi...

Page 11: ...e overlapping of controls you dedicate 13 channels of control to every LED PANEL4 unless you are an experienced operator In this example we will separate each fixture by 13 channels of control 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON 1 256 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON 1 256 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON 1 256 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON 1 256 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON 1 ...

Page 12: ... of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 wh...

Page 13: ...rogram ch2 Speed ch3 RGB all sections 4 channels CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 2 000 255 Red 0 100 3 000 255 Green 0 100 4 000 255 Blue 0 100 All Sections 2 x 2 Vertical RGB 7 channels 2 x 2 Horizontal RGB 7 channels 2 x 2 Diagonal RGB 7 channels CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 2 000 255 Red 0 100 3 000 255 Green 0 100 4 000 255 Blue 0 100 2 Sections 5 000 255 Red 0 100 6 000 255 Green 0 100 7 000 255 Blue 0 100 ...

Page 14: ...e model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Claims Damage incurred in ship...

Page 15: ...s DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels 3 13 ENVIRONMENT Operating temperature 20 C to 45 C Operating moisture 0 95 Protection rating IP64 PHOTOMETRIC Beam Spread 135 Output Color Total Output lm Power W Efficacy lm W White 42 6 6 6 6 5 Red 12 8 1 6 8 Green 26 8 2 5 10 7 Blue 7 9 2 5 3 2 Quantity of LEDs 112 Red 40 Green 36 Blue 36 Luminous flux 65 lumens Luminosity 20cd ORDERING INFORMATION COLORpanel 4 LED...

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