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Edition Notes

Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW User Manual Rev. 4 

Edition Notes 

The  Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW  User Manual Rev. 4  covers the description, safety 
precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Ilumipod 18g2 IP 
Optic WW. ILUMINARC® released this edition of the Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW  User 
Manual Rev. 4 in November 2015. 

Trademarks 

The ILUMINARC® logo, the ILUMINARC® name and all other trademarks in this document 
related to services or products by ILUMINARC® are trademarks owned or licensed by 
ILUMINARC®, its affiliates or subsidiaries. Any other product names, logos, brands, 
company names, trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of 
their respective trademark holders. 

Copyright Notice 

The entire content of this document, except where applicable and unless otherwise noted, 
is solely owned by ILUMINARC®, a wholly owned trademark of Chauvet & Sons, 

LLC

© Copyright 2015 ILUMINARC®.  

All rights reserved. 
Electronically published by ILUMINARC® in the United States of America. 

Manual Usage 

ILUMINARC® authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional 
information purposes only. ILUMINARC®  expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, 
distribution, modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose 
without its written consent.  

Document Printing 

For better results, print this document in color, on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in), double-sided. 
If using A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), configure your printer to scale the content of this 
document to A4 paper. 

Intended Audience 

Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining the Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic 
WW  should read all of both the guide that shipped with it and this User Manual before 
installing, operating, or maintaining this product. 

Disclaimer 

ILUMINARC® believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all 
respects. However, ILUMINARC® assumes no responsibility for any error or omissions in 
this document. ILUMINARC® reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes 
from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of ILUMINARC® to notify any 
person or company of such revision or changes. This does not constitute in any way a 
commitment by ILUMINARC® to make such changes. ILUMINARC® may issue a revision 
of this manual or a new edition of it to incorporate such changes. 

Document Revision 

The Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW User Manual Rev. 4 supersedes all previous versions of this 
manual. Replace any previous versions of this manual with this version. 

Author 

Date 

Editor 

Date 

D. Couppe

5/1/15 

Summary of Contents for Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic RGB

Page 1: ...Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW User Manual ...

Page 2: ...py storage distribution modification or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without its written consent Document Printing For better results print this document in color on letter size paper 8 5 x 11 in double sided If using A4 paper 210 x 297 mm configure your printer to scale the content of this document to A4 paper Intended Audience Any person in charge of installing op...

Page 3: ... 3 Overview 4 Dimensions 5 3 Installation 6 Mounting 6 Orientation 6 Installation 6 Procedure 6 AC Power 7 Power Consumption 7 AC Plug 7 Power Wiring 7 DMX Linking 8 DMX Modes 8 Signal Wiring 8 Protocol Connectivity 8 Controllers 9 DMX Controller 9 Ilumicode Addresser 10 4 Operation 11 Ilumicode Addresser 11 Ilumicode Panel Description 11 Control Options 11 Programming 11 DMX Personality 11 DMX St...

Page 4: ...Technical Information 13 Product Maintenance 13 Product Repairs 13 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Photometrics 15 LED Disclaimer 16 LED Life 16 LED Binning 16 Color Rendering Index CRI 16 Returns Procedure 17 Contact Us Error Bookmark not defined Technical Specifications 18 ...

Page 5: ...ponsible for any damage incurred during shipping Therefore if the received merchandise appears to have been damaged during shipping the customer must submit the damage report and any related claims to the carrier not ILUMINARC The customer must submit the report upon receipt of the damaged merchandise Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate the customer s claim with the carrier For othe...

Page 6: ...ing because it may be very hot Mounting and Installation This product is for outdoor use and can be submerged IP67 However do not submerge deeper than 1 m for more than 30 minutes CAUTION When transferring product from extreme temperature environments e g cold truck to warm humid ballroom condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product To avoid causing a failure allow product to f...

Page 7: ...The DMX input and output is located on rear of the product Features Operating mode 1 channel Dimmer 5 distinct dimming curves High power 3 W warm white LEDs Cast aluminum IP67 housing Impact resistant glass lens cover IP67 stainless steel gland nuts for cable entry Adjustable bracket Humidity controlling GORE valve Options Ilumicode Addresser for product configuration The RDM2go which includes a b...

Page 8: ...Product Description 4 Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW User Manual Rev 4 Overview Data In Out Power In Mounting Base ...

Page 9: ...Product Description Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW User Manual Rev 4 5 Dimensions ...

Page 10: ...duct can also be adjusted and locked into place after the fixture has been mounted ILUMINARC recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting the Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW When selecting an installation location consider ease of access to the product for operation programming adjustments and routine maintenance Make sure the product s mounting location can support its weight See the...

Page 11: ...mption To determine the power requirements for the Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW refer to the label affixed to the side of the product Alternatively you may refer to the Technical Specifications The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation AC Plug The Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW comes with a bare ended power input cord for hardwire installation Use the table and t...

Page 12: ...ontrol each individually with a single DMX controller If you are not familiar with the DMX standard or if you need information about the DMX cables needed to link the Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW to a DMX controller you may download the DMX Primer from the ILUMINARC website at http www iluminarc com reports dmx primer DMX Modes The Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW uses the standard DMX data connection for i...

Page 13: ... provide information on how to connect these products to the corresponding controllers The instructions to operate these products with each of the above controllers are in the Operation chapter of this manual DMX Controller The Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW can work with a standard DMX controller The channel assignments will depend on the chosen personality see the corresponding Menu Map section and t...

Page 14: ...is mode and keep the total distance to less than 60 m 197 ft Otherwise you might need to use an optically isolated signal amplifier Ilumicode Addresser The Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW uses the Ilumicode Addresser Ilumicode for configuration purposes The diagram below shows how to connect the Ilumicode to this product This connection will control multiple products at the same time all having the same...

Page 15: ...hrough the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function POWER Turns the unit on The unit will turn off automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity Control Options You can set the Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic WW start address in the 001 512 DMX range This allows for the control of up to 512 products in the 1 channel SOLID personality Programming Carry out all the programming procedures i...

Page 16: ...ve is linear with fader DIM1 Non linear fastest DIM2 Non linear fast DIM3 Non linear slow DIM4 Non linear slowest Reset to Factory Settings 1 Go to SETTINGS RESET 2 Select an option YES NO Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels Description DMX 001 512 Sets the DMX starting address PERSON SOLID 1 channel Dimmer DIMMER OFF N A Dimmer works in linear mode DIM 1 Dimmer works in non linear mode from fa...

Page 17: ...duct operates Damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the product s optics requiring more frequent cleaning To clean a product Unplug the product from power Wait until the product has cooled Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external vents and reachable internal components Clean all external glass opti...

Page 18: ...ng Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty DMX interface Return for service to Iluminarc Faulty Display Main board Return for service to Iluminarc DMX signal problems Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested in the DMX P...

Page 19: ...rizontal 215 Vertical 5 Input Wattage 43 1 Luminous Opening Point Test 20120815 Test Date 2012 08 15 Test Lab ILUMINARC R D Photometry Type B CIE Class Direct Flood Summary Efficiency Lumens Horizontal Spread Vertical Spread Field 10 63 7 1 082 2 39 4 38 6 Beam 50 36 611 2 21 6 21 Total 78 3 1 331 9 Photometrics Pro 1 3 21 copyright 2003 2012 by jSolutions Inc Reported data calculated from manufac...

Page 20: ...nd inconsistencies related to CRI Results may vary depending on the environmental factors involved For this reason the U S Department of Energy DOE states that CRI should be considered as one point of reference among others in evaluating white LED products and systems The following is an excerpt of recommendations from the DOE 1 Identify the visual tasks to be performed under the light source If c...

Page 21: ...properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer s responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended Contact Us USA WORLD HEADQUARTERS General Information ILUMINARC Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise FL 33351 Voice 954 923 3680 Fax 800 544 4898 Technical Support Voice 800 762 1084 Email support iluminarc com World Wide Web www iluminarc com EUROPE...

Page 22: ...230 V 50 Hz Consumption 38 W 0 345 A 30 W 0 213 A Power I O Input Output Connectors Open Wire N A Cord plug Open Wire N A Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 1 W 50 000 hours Color Color Temperature Quantity Current Warm White 3000º K 18 400 mA Photometric Parameter Standard 30º Optics Illuminance 5 m 246 8 lx Beam angle 21 3º Field angle 39 0º Thermal Max External Temperature Cooling System 113 ...

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