V1
Peanut Box
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands
Product code: 55008
USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
Page 1: ...V1 Peanut Box Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Product code 55008 USER MANUAL ENGLISH ...
Page 2: ...al of the device Non observance of the instructions in this user manual may result in serious injuries and damage of property 2021 Infinity All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied published or otherwise reproduced without the prior written consent of Highlite International Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice For the latest version of this...
Page 3: ... Installation Site Requirements 9 5 Setup 10 Warnings and Precautions 10 Setup Examples 10 Chimp 100 300 Setup 10 Chimp OnPC Setup 10 Supported Control Protocols 11 DMX Connection 11 DMX 512 Protocol 11 DMX Cables 12 Universe Numbering 12 SMPTE 14 6 Operation 15 Safety Instructions for Operation 15 Turning On Off 15 Connecting to the Chimp 15 Connecting to the Chimp OnPC 16 7 Troubleshooting 17 8 ...
Page 4: ...device is not suitable for households Any other use not mentioned under intended use is regarded as non intended and incorrect use Product Lifespan This device is not designed for permanent operation Do not switch on and off the device in short intervals This will reduce the wear and will improve the device s lifespan Text Conventions Throughout the user manual the following text conventions are u...
Page 5: ...azardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Attention Indicates important information for the correct operation and use of the product Important Read and observe the instructions in this document Electrical hazard Provides important information about the disposal of this product Symbols on the Information Label This product is provided with an information label T...
Page 6: ...power adapter delivered with the device Do not wrap the power cable around the power adapter or any other object This can damage the internal wires Do not cover the power adapter with anything when it is plugged into the socket outlet This may cause overheating Do not expose the power adapter to water or other liquids Do not use the power adapter If it shows signs of overheating for example the pl...
Page 7: ...evice is IP20 rated IP Ingress Protection 20 class provides protection against solid objects greater than 12 mm such as fingers and no protection against harmful ingress of water Requirements for the User This product may be used by ordinary persons Maintenance and installation may be carried by ordinary persons Service shall be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons Contact your Highli...
Page 8: ...nal universes DMX Art Net and sACN The device also activates the SMPTE timecode input for timecode shows if you use the Chimp OnPC or the Chimp 100 Front View Fig 02 4 x 5 pin DMX signal connector OUT Back View Fig 03 DC connector 5 V DC 5 pin DIN MIDI connector IN 5 pin DIN MIDI connector THRU 5 pin DIN MIDI connector OUT 3 pin XLR audio connector IN USB B connector OUT ...
Page 9: ...00 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Input current 0 3 A Output voltage 5 V DC Output current 1000 mA Construction Housing Metal Color Black IP rating IP20 Thermal Ambient temperature ta From 5 C to 40 C Compatibility Attention The Peanut Box is designed to be operated ONLY with the Chimp 100 Chimp 300 or Chimp OnPC software The Peanut Box is delivered without the Chimp devices You need to purchase these devices ...
Page 10: ...he device can be positioned on a flat surface or be mounted to a 19 inch rack with 2 x M3 screws See 3 6 1 Mounting Dimensions on page 9 for more information The minimum distance to other objects must be bigger than 0 5 m The maximum ambient temperature ta 40 C must never be exceeded The relative humidity must not exceed 50 with an ambient temperature of 40 C ...
Page 11: ...can be used only with the Infinity Chimp consoles or with a PC with Chimp OnPC software installed Warnings and Precautions Attention Connect all data cables before supplying power Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables Setup Examples Chimp 100 300 Setup Fig 06 Chimp OnPC Setup Fig 07 ...
Page 12: ...or more information about the protocols refer to the user manuals of the Chimp consoles DMX Connection DMX 512 Protocol You need a DMX serial data link to run light shows of one or more devices using an Infinity Chimp console or Chimp OnPC software The Peanut Box has 5 pin DMX signal OUT connectors The pin assignment is as follows 5 pin pin 1 ground pin 2 pin 3 pin 4 N C pin 5 N C Devices on a ser...
Page 13: ... combined number of the DMX channels of the connected devices and the 512 channels available in one DMX universe After the limit of 512 channels is reached the next device should be set to a universe with a higher number There are 512 channels 1 512 in one universe 16 consecutive universes 0 15 make up one sub net 16 sub nets 0 15 make up one net There are in total 128 nets 0 127 Note In Art Net u...
Page 14: ... 0 1 32766 127 15 14 32767 127 15 15 Note If you are using an Art Net controller that supports Art Net I or Art Net II the Art Net net must be set to 0 The net number is available in Art Net 3 and higher versions of the Art Net protocol For more detailed information about Art Net refer to the user manuals of the Chimp consoles ...
Page 15: ... 30 fps Byte 1 00mmmmmm Minute 0 59 Byte 2 00ssssss Second 0 59 Byte 3 000fffff Frame 0 30 When time code is repeated it is divided into 8 x 4 bit pieces and one part is transmitted by every quarter frame Each quarter frame has the byte status of 0xF1 There are 7 data bits 3 bits are the quarter frame identifiers and 4 bits contain the time portion Piece Data byte Explanation 0 0000 ffff Frame num...
Page 16: ...ce on follow the steps bellow Connect the AC power adapter to the device Use only the AC power adapter delivered with the device Attention Power supply After connecting the adapter to the device turn the metal ring around the power plug clockwise to secure the power plug in position If you do not do this the plug will not fully enter the housing and the device will not turn on Connect the AC power...
Page 17: ...es functional 01 Use a USB cable to connect the USB connector 07 on the Peanut Box with the USB connector on your PC with Chimp OnPC software installed The PC screen will show 02 Select Connect to a virtual machine and click on OK to confirm The PC screen will show The Peanut Box is active and the Chimp OnPC recognizes 4 additional DMX universes ...
Page 18: ...not properly connected to the Chimp PC Check if the USB cable is properly connected to the Chimp PC Replace the USB cable Your Chimp s software version is lower than 2 0 Install the newest software version 8 Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Attention Before each use examine the device visually for any defects Make sure that All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device are tig...
Page 19: ...he handling instructions printed on the outer carton box for example Handle with care This side up Fragile Storage Clean the device before storing Follow the cleaning instructions in chapter 8 1 1 Basic Cleaning Instructions on page 17 Store the device in the original packaging if possible 10 Disposal Correct disposal of this product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol on the pro...
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