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Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) 

Page 17 of 17 

6.

 

T

ECHNICAL 

S

PECIFICATIONS

 

 

Dimensions and Weight 

 

 

Length 

Width 

Height 

Weight 

17.7 in (450 mm) 

12 in (305 mm)  

12 in (305 mm) 

6.7 lbs (3.1 kg) 

 

Note: 

Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.

 

 

Power

 

 

 

Power Supply Type 

Range 

Voltage Selection 

Switching (internal) 

100~240 V, 50/60 Hz 

Auto-ranging 

 

 

 

Parameter

 

120 V, 60 Hz 

230 V, 50 Hz 

Consumption 

34 W (0.29 A) 

28 W (0.16 A)  

 

 

Power I/O 

Input 

Output 

Connectors 

IEC 

Edison/IEC 

Cord plug 

Edison 

N/A 

 

Light Source

 

 

 

Type 

Power 

Lifespan 

LED 

4.9 W; 954 mA (total) 

50,000 hours 

 

 

Color 

Power 

 

Red 

1.3 W 

 

Green 

2 W 

 

Blue 

1.3 W 

 

 

Photo Optic

 

 

 

Parameter 

Value 

 

Coverage angle 

127º 

 

 

 

Thermal

 

 

 

Maximum External Temp. 

Cooling System 

 

104° F (40° C) 

Convection 

 

 

DMX

 

 

 

I/O Connectors 

Connector Type 

Channel Range 

3-pin XLR 

Sockets 

 

Ordering

 

 

 

Item Name 

Item Number 

Item Code 

Orb™ 

ORB 

07050315 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ORB

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...l 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 10 5 Technical Information 11 General Maintenance 11 General Troubleshooting 12 Returns Procedure 13 Claims 13 Contact Information 13 DMX Primer 14 Starting Address 14 Fixture Linking Daisy Chain 14 DM...

Page 3: ...ettings 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 dam...

Page 4: ...h 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 ma...

Page 5: ...Orb User Manual Rev 01a Page 5 of 17 2 INTRODUCTION Hanging bracket Bracket knob Fuseholder Power in Power out Microphone Microphone Adjustment DMX in Safety DIP switches DMX out ...

Page 6: ...ctrocution 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 27 Orb units on 120 VAC ...

Page 7: ... 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 linking cab...

Page 8: ...tarting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the fixture s channels The Orb uses one DMX channel in DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 511 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 Usi...

Page 9: ...ixture 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 below 1 Set DIP switch 8 to the ON position Manual Mode To enable the Manual mode do the...

Page 10: ...ve 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 the first unit in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slave units before con...

Page 11: ...aning 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 c...

Page 12: ...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 Interfer...

Page 13: ...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 up...

Page 14: ...ntrol 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 sig...

Page 15: ...n 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 ca...

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Page 17: ...0 60 Hz Auto ranging Parameter 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 34 W 0 29 A 28 W 0 16 A Power I O Input Output Connectors IEC Edison IEC Cord plug Edison N A Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 4 9 W 954 mA total 50 000 hours Color Power Red 1 3 W Green 2 W Blue 1 3 W Photo Optic Parameter Value Coverage angle 127º Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Convection DMX I O Conn...

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