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DMX-355 User Manual 

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TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

 

W

HAT IS INCLUDED

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U

NPACKING 

I

NSTRUCTIONS

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AC

 

P

OWER

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S

AFETY 

I

NSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................... 4

 

F

EATURES

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DMX

 

C

HANNEL 

S

UMMARY

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P

RODUCT 

O

VERVIEW

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SETUP .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

 

L

AMP

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Lamp installation................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

 

M

OUNTING

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Orientation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

 

Rigging............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

 

F

USE 

R

EPLACEMENT

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 8

 

O

PERATING 

M

ODES

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Stand Alone.............................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

Master/Slave ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

 

Master/Slave settings......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

DMX Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

Setting the starting address............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

 

APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

 

DMX

 

P

RIMER

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Fixture Linking..................................................................................................................................................................................................10

 

DMX

 

C

HANNEL 

V

ALUES

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M

AINTENANCE

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R

ETURNS 

P

ROCEDURE

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C

LAIMS

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G

ENERAL 

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

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T

ECHNICAL 

S

PECIFICATIONS

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Summary of Contents for DMX-355

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 2005 12 15 10 45 DMX 355 Oceana DMX Effect Light USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Y 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5 SETUP 6 LAMP 6 Lamp installation 6 MOUNTING 7 Orientation 7 Rigging 7 FUSE REPLACEMENT 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 OPERATING MODES 8 Stand Alone 8 Master Slave 8 Master Slave settings 8 DMX Mode 8 Setting the starting address 9 APPENDIX 10 DMX PRIMER 10 Fixture Linking 10 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 11 MAINTENANCE 11 RETURNS PROCEDURE 12 CLAIMS 12 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 13 TECHNICAL ...

Page 3: ...ease keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet 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...

Page 4: ...t blue and 20 dark blue Projects a wave like pattern of blue multi rays due to an exclusive S shaped linear lamp rotating on a horizontal axis Built in sound activated programs Automatically enters stand alone when no DMX signal is present Linkable via Master Slave Fan cooled Optional programmable controller Any universal DMX 512 controller DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Gobo Color 2 Strob...

Page 5: ...ew Hanging Bracket Fan ventilation Lamp access DMX Address Dipswitches DMX Input Connector DMX Output Connector Sound sensitivity knob Wired remote controller Built in Microphone IEC power connector fuse compartment Safety Hook 115V 230V AC Voltage Switch ...

Page 6: ...th bare hands If this happens clean the lamp with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation LAMP INSTALLATION 1 Remove all top cover screws located on the top outer edge lip which covers the fixture and lens housing 2 The linear lamp is held in place by tension provided by springs inside of both ceramic socket ends It is important to proceed with lamp removal and replacement v...

Page 7: ...g the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access and routine maintenance Safety cables should always be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge t...

Page 8: ...d all other units following The programs are constructed based on the control of four units An optional CH X controller connected to the first unit in the chain will allow a blackout function Connecting the DMX 355 for Master Slave operation does not require any menu or setting selections Simply connect each unit in a daisy like fashion using qualified 3 pin DMX cables as described below MASTER SL...

Page 9: ...ing a fixture using the DMX 512 control protocol than I suggest jumping to the Appendix Section and read the heading DMX Primer It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the fixture Each dip switch has an associated value Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide...

Page 10: ...e 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 while pi...

Page 11: ...or and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean all glass when the fixture is cold 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 Do not ...

Page 12: ...ping 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 shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise...

Page 13: ...ible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Motor movements...

Page 14: ... Hz AC input 3 prong IEC 60320 C14 male socket LAMPS S120V800W 800W 120V S230V800W 800W 230V THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 40 104 F FUSE Main 20mm Glass 7A Fast Blow CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels 2 ORDERING INFORMATION Oceana DMX 355 ...

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