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CHAUVET®, 2011, All Rights Reserved 
Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or 
liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.  

Author: Anthony Chiappone 
Revision: 01b 
Release Date: 01-12-2011 

 

T

ABLE OF 

C

ONTENTS

 

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

 

W

HAT IS INCLUDED

 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

 

U

NPACKING 

I

NSTRUCTIONS

 ................................................................................................................................................................... 3

 

M

ANUAL 

C

ONVENTIONS

 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

 

I

CONS

 ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

 

S

AFETY 

I

NSTRUCTIONS

 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

 

2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

 

P

RODUCT 

O

VERVIEW

 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

 

3. SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

 

AC

 

P

OWER

......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

 

Power Linking ........................................................................................................................................................................................................6

 

M

OUNTING

 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

U

SING THE 

C

ONTROL 

P

ANEL

 ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

M

ENU 

M

AP

 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

C

ONFIGURING THE 

S

TARTING 

A

DDRESS

 .................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

O

PERATION

 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

 

DMX Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................9

 

DMX Channel Values .............................................................................................................................................................................................9

 

Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

 

S

TANDALONE

 .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

 

Sound-Active ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

 

Automatic ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

 

5. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

G

ENERAL 

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

 

DMX

 

P

RIMER

 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

 

F

IXTURE 

L

INKING 

(D

AISY 

C

HAIN

) .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

 

D

ATA 

C

ABLING

 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

 

DMX Data Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

 

C

ABLE 

C

ONNECTORS

 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

 

S

ETTING THE 

S

TARTING 

A

DDRESS

 ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

 

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14

 

Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

 

G

ENERAL 

M

AINTENANCE

..................................................................................................................................................................... 15

 

R

ETURNS 

P

ROCEDURE

 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

 

C

LAIMS

 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

 

CONTACT US ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

 

 

Summary of Contents for Home Safety Product

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...DUCT OVERVIEW 5 3 SETUP 6 AC POWER 6 Power Linking 6 MOUNTING 7 Orientation 7 Rigging 7 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 USING THE CONTROL PANEL 8 MENU MAP 8 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 8 OPERATION 9 DMX Operation 9 DMX Channel Values 9 Master Slave Mode Sound Active 10 STANDALONE 10 Sound Active 10 Automatic 10 5 APPENDIX 11 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 11 DMX PRIMER 12 FIXTURE LINKING DAISY CHAIN 12 D...

Page 3: ...egular 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 current status MENU Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icons This ma...

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

Page 5: ...2 Introduction 5 1 12 2011 11 51 AM 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Microphone DMX Out Control Panel LED display DMX In Power In Fuseholder Power Linking Out Microphone Adjustment Safety ...

Page 6: ... 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 Sweeper LEDs that may be linked is 20 units 120V 33 units 230V The power linking shown in this document is for the C...

Page 7: ...s 13 mm in diameter When rigging 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 fixtures 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 use the bracket yoke adjustment knobs Loosen the ...

Page 8: ...ons of the Master fixture YES The Slave fixture mirrors the actions of the Master fixture Sound active SoUd rUn Triggers the built in program to the beat of the music using the internal microphone Automatic P P _1 10 Selects one of the built in programs S 01 S100 Adjusts the speed of the automatic program Configuring the Starting Address The Sweeper LED fixture uses up to eight DMX channels In thi...

Page 9: ... Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 ó 010 011 ó 045 046 ó 080 081 ó 115 116 ó 150 151 ó 185 186 ó 220 221 ó 255 Pod 1 Blackout Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan White 2 000 ó 010 011 ó 045 046 ó 080 081 ó 115 116 ó 150 151 ó 185 186 ó 220 221 ó 255 Pod 2 run speed when CH 8 is between 011 239 Blackout Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan White 3 6 000 ó 010 011 ó 045 046 ó 080 081 ó 115 11...

Page 10: ...ave 1 Daisy chain from the output of the master fixture 2 Press MODE until SLAU appears on the LED screen Plug the master fixture in LAST Only connect 31 slave fixtures when operating in this mode Standalone Sound Active Please see the instructions below for details on this mode 1 Plug the fixture into power 2 Press MODE until SoUd appears on the LED screen 3 Press ENTER 4 Use the microphone sensi...

Page 11: ...ng Damaged 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 r...

Page 12: ...e pin 2 is 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 su...

Page 13: ...o read the 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 co...

Page 14: ...n 4 Not used 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 ...

Page 15: ...repaid 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 an...

Page 16: ...CE Type high power tri color LED Quantity 6 Rating 3 W 375 mA x 3 50 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Lux per light 814 1 m Beam angle per light 11 Coverage angle 76 INDOOR OUTDOOR Rating For indoor use only THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C 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 Proto...

Page 17: ...ce 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service Email tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web http www chauvetlighting com UNITED KINGDOM IRELAND General Information CHAUVET Europe Ltd Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 EMail uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web http www chauvetlighting co uk ...

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