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User Manual

 

Summary of Contents for CUBIX

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ol Panel Operation 8 Configuration DMX 8 Starting Address 8 Configuration Standalone Modes 9 Sound Active Mode 9 Automatic Mode 9 Manual Mode 9 Master Slave Mode 10 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 11 5 Technical Information 12 General Maintenance 12 General Troubleshooting 13 Returns Procedure 14 Claims 14 Contact Information 14 DMX Primer 15 Starting Address 15 Fixture Linking Daisy Chain 15 D...

Page 3: ... Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icons Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause d...

Page 4: ...th adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit s housing are blocked Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing the fuse Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating If mounting this product overhead always secure it to a fastening device using a safety cable The m...

Page 5: ...Cubix User Manual Rev 01a Page 5 of 18 2 INTRODUCTION Safety Microphone adjustment DMX in Fuseholder Power in Power out DIP switches DMX out Microphone Side Panel Side Panel ...

Page 6: ...trocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Power Linking This fixture provides power linking via the Edison IEC outlet located in the back of the unit Please see the diagram below for further explanation Power Linking Diagram You can power link up to 26 Cubix units on 120 VAC...

Page 7: ...amp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When mounting this product overhead always use a safety cable Before deciding on a location for this product always make sure that it will be easy to access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes When power linking multiple fixtures you must always consider the length of the power linki...

Page 8: ...tarting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the fixture s channels The Cubix uses one DMX channel in DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 507 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the DMX Primer section in the Technical Information chapter To select the starting address do the following 1 Set DIP 10 to the ON position 2 U...

Page 9: ...nd to the low frequencies of the music bass and drums Automatic Mode Never connect a fixture that is operating in any standalone mode whether Static Automatic or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller This is because fixtures in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions be...

Page 10: ...address to 001 as previously explained 3 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 4 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 5 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode as previously indicated 2 Make the master unit...

Page 11: ... 075 080 081 086 087 092 093 098 099 104 105 110 111 116 117 122 123 128 129 134 135 140 141 146 147 152 153 158 159 164 165 170 171 176 177 182 183 188 189 194 195 200 201 206 207 212 213 218 219 224 225 230 231 236 237 242 243 248 249 255 No function Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 4 Effect 5 Effect 6 Effect 7 Effect 8 Effect 9 Effect 10 Effect 11 Effect 12 Effect 13 Effect 14 Effect 15 Effec1...

Page 12: ...eaning frequency To clean this fixture follow the instructions below Unplug the fixture from power Wait until the fixture is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all external glass surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton ...

Page 13: ... the correct starting address on the fixture Use the right fader s on the controller Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller Change the signal polarity on the controller Loose or damaged DMX cable Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Internal problem Send product for repair Intermittent DMX Problems Signal cables are not DMX compatible Replace non DMX cables with true DMX cables Interfe...

Page 14: ... its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Claims The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it Therefore if the received merchandise appears to have damages caused during shipping the customer must submit the damage report and any related claims with the carrier not CHAUVET The customer must submit the report u...

Page 15: ...ontrol fixture A This means that the user should assign the starting address of fixture B to 005 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control fixture B It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the fixtures would respond in unison synchronized to the si...

Page 16: ...on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting fixtures use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin assignment of the 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows Male Plug Female Plug Signal 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin Signal Common 1 1 1 1 Common Data 2 2 2 2 Data Data 3 3 3 3 Data Not used 4 4 Not used Not used 5 5 Not used You c...

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Page 18: ...120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 37 W 0 31 A 41 W 0 18 A Power I O Input Output Connectors IEC Edison IEC Cord plug Edison N A Light Source tri color Type Power Lifespan LED 3 W total 50 000 hours Color Current Red 960 mA Green 520 mA Blue 370 mA Light Source 5 mm Type Size Current LED 5 mm 20 mA Photo Optic Parameter Value Coverage angle 111º Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F ...

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