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Legend™ 4500 User Manual 

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12/10/2008 4:28 PM

 

 

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1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 3

 

What is included .............................................................................................................................................. 3 
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 3 
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 3 
LED Expected Lifespan .................................................................................................................................. 3 

2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 4

 

Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 
DMX Channel Summary ................................................................................................................................. 5 
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 6 

3. SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

 

AC Power ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 
Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................................................... 8 
Mounting ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 
Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 
Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 
Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement ......................................................................................................10 
Fixture Linking ................................................................................................................................................11 
Data Cabling ..................................................................................................................................................11 
DMX Data Cable ............................................................................................................................................ 11 
Cable Connectors .......................................................................................................................................... 11 
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart .................................................................................................................... 12 
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link .................................................................................................................12 
Master/Slave Fixture Linking ..........................................................................................................................12 

4. Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................................13

 

Control Options ..............................................................................................................................................13 
DMX-512 control ............................................................................................................................................13 
Setting the DMX address ...............................................................................................................................14 
Control Panel Functions .................................................................................................................................14 
Menu Map ......................................................................................................................................................15 
DMX512 Channel Values ...............................................................................................................................16 

5. Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................18

 

DMX Primer ...................................................................................................................................................18 
General Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................19 
Returns Procedure .........................................................................................................................................19 
Claims ............................................................................................................................................................19 
Photometrics ..................................................................................................................................................20 
DMX Channels Chart .....................................................................................................................................21 
Legend ™4500 Service Maintenance Guide..................................................................................................24 
Blow-out Diagram. .........................................................................................................................................23 
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................24 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for LEG-4500

Page 1: ... S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Legend 4500 LEG 4500 USER MANUAL Snapshot OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave Autoswitching Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ...cement 10 Fixture Linking 11 Data Cabling 11 DMX Data Cable 11 Cable Connectors 11 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 12 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 12 Master Slave Fixture Linking 12 4 Operating Instructions 13 Control Options 13 DMX 512 control 13 Setting the DMX address 14 Control Panel Functions 14 Menu Map 15 DMX512 Channel Values 16 5 Appendix 18 DMX Primer 18 General Maintenance 19 Retur...

Page 3: ...ry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles 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 unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical a...

Page 4: ...el 255 user programmable steps without DMX controller Color temperature presets 3 200ºK 10 000ºK or create your own Adjustable fan speed ADDITIONAL FEATURES High powered 2W 3W 720mA 1000mA LEDs 3 pin and 5 pin DMX connections Neutrik PowerCon connector User selectable pan tilt ranges Automatic pan tilt correction Reset to factory settings option User selectable basic or advanced operating modes LC...

Page 5: ...he personalities can be accessed from the control panel Please see section on Control Panel Functions on a description on how to accomplish this ADVANCED CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Pan 2 Pan Fine 3 Tilt 4 Tilt Fine 5 Pan Tilt Speed 6 Red 7 Green 8 Blue 9 White 10 Color White Macro 11 Dimmer 12 Strobe 13 Dimmer Speed 14 Control BASIC CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Pan 2 Tilt 3 Red 4 Green 5 Blue 6 White 7 Color ...

Page 6: ...Legend 4500 User Manual 6 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Product Overview Power switch Fuse holder Neutrik Power Input DMX Input 3 pin Control board DMX Output 5 pin DMX Output 3 pin DMX Input 5 pin ...

Page 7: ...Legend 4500 User Manual 7 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Product Dimensions ...

Page 8: ...input cables Each fixture ships with a power adapter to male Edison connector Warning All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Depending on the application the lighting fixture may require a different connector Please refer to the below wire color code if installing a new connector Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder from its housing...

Page 9: ...dealer or distributor CLP 15 CLP 06 recommended If hanging the fixture for over head use then please follow the below steps 1 Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing fixture 2 Safety cables must always be used secured through the safety cable passageway The safety cable must be capable of holding 10 times the weight of the fixture 3 Verify...

Page 10: ...e screws that hold the lens assembly in place Note use care when performing this procedure as this gives you direct access to the LEDs which are very fragile 3 You now should have full access to the lens assembly This must be removed and the old lenses must be replaced with the new lenses The same assembly is to be reinstalled with the new lenses in place and the process is complete Warning 1 When...

Page 11: ...lity signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX DATA CABLE Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable will have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum...

Page 12: ...hield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 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 co...

Page 13: ...you can use the same DMX address for each fixture All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control You may also group your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control 1 Access the control panel function by pressing the MENU button until the 1 4 OPERATION is displayed 2 Press ENTER and use the UP DOWN buttons to select DMX function Press ENTER 3 Then Press MEN...

Page 14: ... not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference The Legend 4500 uses up to 9 channels of DMX If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section Control Panel Functions All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface BUTTON FUNCTION MENU Exits from the current menu or function ENTER Enable...

Page 15: ...sition 3 4 T Finish 000 255 Sets the Tilt finishing position 3 5 Use No Yes Turns on off this range function 4 Special 4 1 Black Delay No Yes This will enable disable the need to wait 3 seconds for turning on off the pan tilt black function 4 2 Reset DMX System Enables disables DMX control of RESET function 4 3 Dimmer Normal System Sets the dimmer to normal linear or special dimming curve 4 4 RGB ...

Page 16: ...een 0 Blue 100 Red up Green 0 Blue 100 Red 0 Green Down Blue 100 Red 0 Green 100 Blue Up Red Down Green 100 Blue 0 Red 100 Green up Blue 0 No Function No Function Red 100 Green 100 Blue 100 White 1 3200K White 2 3400K White 3 4200K White 4 4900K White 5 5600K White 6 5900K White 7 6500K White 8 7200K White 9 8000K White 10 9500K White 11 10000K 8 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 9 000 255 Strobe 0 100 10 000 ...

Page 17: ...en 0 Blue 100 Red up Green 0 Blue 100 Red 0 Green Down Blue 100 Red 0 Green 100 Blue Up Red Down Green 100 Blue 0 Red 100 Green up Blue 0 No Function No Function Red 100 Green 100 Blue 100 White 1 3200K White 2 3400K White 3 4200K White 4 4900K White 5 5600K White 6 5900K White 7 6500K White 8 7200K White 9 8000K White 10 9500K White 11 10000K 11 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 12 000 255 Strobe 0 100 13 000...

Page 18: ...r control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the nex...

Page 19: ...fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA Products returned without a RMA will be refused Call CHAUVET a...

Page 20: ...Legend 4500 User Manual 20 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Photometrics ...

Page 21: ...Legend 4500 User Manual 21 12 10 2008 4 28 PM ...

Page 22: ...Legend 4500 User Manual 22 12 10 2008 4 28 PM DMX Channels Chart ...

Page 23: ...tepper motor P176 4500PS 8 Tilt stepper motor P176 4500TS 9 Pan belt P111 4500PB 10 Tilt belt P111 4500TB 11 Pan optical sensor not shown P172 6500POS 12 Pan stopper sensor not shown P172 6500PSS 13 Tilt optical sensor not shown P172 6500TOS 14 Tilt stopper sensor not shown P172 6500TSS 15 Arm plastic cover P112 4500ARM 16 Fan 120mm 24V P130 24V120M 17 Fan 60mm 24V P130 24V60MM 18 Power input cabl...

Page 24: ... Check for power on Mains Check cable connections The Legend 4500 IP 66 cables must be firmly connected and locked in place for operation Note In the event of autoswitching transformer failure the unit can be sent in for repair however a replacement part can be ordered directly from Chauvet Part P140 4500ELTR Fixture is not responding to DMX Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing Chec...

Page 25: ...mation CHAUVET 3000 North 29th Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 3000 North 29th Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com ...

Page 26: ...3 pin pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Data pin configuration 5 pin pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 pin 4 not used 5 not used Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels User Configurable 10 or 14 STANDARD ORDERING INFORMATION Legend 4500 LEG4500 30 Optical Lens Assembly LLENS3054 SPARE PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Display Master PCB Part P172 4500DP X Y PCB Part P170 4500XY LED Driver PCB Part P175 4500DVR LED Metal Cor...

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