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SlimPAR™ Tri IRC series User Manual (Rev. 04) 

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Product Overview (SlimPAR™ Tri 7 IRC) 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

LED

 

Display

 

Power

 

In

DMX

 

Out

DMX

 

In

Bracket

Adjustment

 

Knob

Fuse

 

Holder

Power

 

Out

Safety

 

Loop

Summary of Contents for SlimPAR Tri IRC 12 IRC

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...on 12 Rigging 12 4 Operation 13 Control Panel Operation 13 Menu Map 13 Configuration DMX 14 Starting Address 14 Configuration Standalone 14 Automatic Mode 14 Static Color Mode 14 Custom Static Color Mode 14 Master Slave Mode 15 Infrared Control 15 IRC Infrared Remote Control Operation 16 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 17 7 CH 17 3 CH 17 5 Technical Information 18 Product Maintenance 18 General...

Page 3: ...f 25 DMX Connectivity 22 Fixture Location 22 Number of Fixtures 23 DMX Data Cabling 23 Making Your Own DMX Cable 23 DMX Cable Characteristics 23 DMX Cable Connectors 23 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 24 DMX Connection 24 6 Technical Specifications 25 ...

Page 4: ...modified Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ENTER A key to be pressed on the product s control panel 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 product partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the product or cause h...

Page 5: ...ng because it may be very hot Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from a...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC LED Display Power In DMX Out Safety Loop DMX In Bracket Adjustment Knob Fuse Holder Power Out ...

Page 7: ...SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 7 of 25 Product Overview SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC LED Display Power In DMX Out DMX In Bracket Adjustment Knob Fuse Holder Power Out Safety Loop ...

Page 8: ...Page 8 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Product Dimensions SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC ...

Page 9: ...SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 9 of 25 Product Dimensions SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC ...

Page 10: ...ound to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Replacement Follow the instructions below to change the fuse if necessary Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the sl...

Page 11: ...20 VAC or up to 39 SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC units on 230 VAC You can power link up to 15 SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC units on 120 VAC or up to 26 SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements...

Page 12: ...unt the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple products you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cabl...

Page 13: ...roll down the list of options or to find a lower value ENTER Press to activate a menu option or a selected value Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description 3 CH d001 512 3 channel DMX mode RGB 7 CH d001 512 7 channel DMX mode C C1 Red Static color C2 Green C3 Blue C4 Cyan C5 Magenta C6 Yellow C7 White P P1 7 color program switching P2 7 color program fading P3 3 color program switching P4 3 color...

Page 14: ...1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn the product on Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode either Static or Automatic to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 ...

Page 15: ...X input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Static Color mode 2 Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX daisy chain Never connect a DMX controller ...

Page 16: ...ontrol To choose a specific color with the IRC 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 2 Press any number between 0 9 to choose your color To manually control the RGB percentage 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 2 Press R G or B to choose your color 3 Press or to increase or decrease the percentage of each color Miscellaneous Operation To adjust the strobe rate of the program 1 Press STROBE on the IRC 2 Press or to inc...

Page 17: ...5 Speed when CH 6 is between 032 223 000 255 0 100 Strobe 000 015 No function 016 255 Slow to fast 6 Mode 000 031 RGB Mode 032 063 Pulse effect 0 100 064 095 Pulse effect 100 0 096 127 Pulse effect 100 0 100 128 159 Auto fade transition 160 191 Auto snap transition 3 colors 192 223 Auto snap transition 7 colors 224 255 Sound triggering mode 7 Dimmer 000 255 0 100 3 CH Channel Function Value Settin...

Page 18: ...equency To clean the product follow the instructions below Unplug the product from power Wait until the product is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all glass transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth o...

Page 19: ...e the right fader s on the controller Wrong DMX personality on the product Set the correct DMX product s personality Assign the faders accordingly 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 ...

Page 20: ...de the US United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our Web site for contact details Returning Products to CHAUVET Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial numb...

Page 21: ...e stream of DMX signals consists of 512 individual sequential channels that form a frame The DMX controller constantly sends frames of DMX signals to the DMX connection even if not all of the 512 channels are in use Because of this constant transmission method there can be only one DMX controller in a DMX connection If not the DMX signals sent by one controller would interfere with the signals sen...

Page 22: ...l automatically assign the other channels to the subsequent DMX addresses Once this assignment is complete and based on the number of channels used the fixture will respond to the DMX signals sent to the range of DMX channels that begins with the starting address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels with a starting address of 100 will accept DMX data sent by the DMX controller to chann...

Page 23: ...X Cable If you choose to create your own DMX cable make sure to use data grade cables that can carry a high frequency signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications For certain applications Cat5 Cat5e or Cat6 may be appropriate Do not use standard microphone cables for DMX applications becau...

Page 24: ...n 3 Pin 3 Not Used Pin 4 Not Used Pin 5 DMX Connection Make sure that the fixtures with which you are working can operate in DMX mode not in a proprietary connection mode Refer to the fixtures manual to learn how to enable their respective DMX modes The procedure below illustrates a possible DMX connection method 1 Connect the 3 pin male connector of the first DMX cable to the DMX Output connector...

Page 25: ...s 8 A 15 units 8 A 26 units Fuse F 1 A 250 V F 1 A 250 V SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 42 W 47 W Operating 0 3 A 0 2 A Power linking current units 8 A 23 units 8 A 39 units Fuse F 1 A 250 V F 1 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 1 W...

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