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No Response to DMX 

Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card 
malfunction. 

1.

 

Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 

2.

 

Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. 
Try your DMX control again. 

3.

 

Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault. Does the controller operate properly with 
other DMX products? If not, take the controller in for repair. If so, take the DMX cable and the light 
effect to a qualified technician. 

 

See the table below for more problem solving. 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Problem 

Probable cause(s) 

Remedy 

One or more 
fixtures are 
completely dead. 

No power to the fixture 
 

• Check that power is switched on 

and cables are plugged in. 

Fixtures reset 
correctly, but all 
respond 
erratically or not 
at all to the 
controller. 

The controller is not connected. 

• Connect controller.  

3-pin XLR Out of the controller 
does not match XLR Out of the first 
fixture on the link (i.e. signal is 
reversed). 

• Install a phase reversing cable 

between the controller and the first 
fixture on the link. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Fixtures reset 
correctly, but 
some respond 
erratically or not 
at all to the 
controller. 

 
 
 
Poor data quality 

• Check data quality. If much lower 

than 100 percent, the problem may 
be a bad data link connection, poor 
quality or broken cables, missing 
termination plug, or a defective 
fixture disturbing the link. 

 
Bad data link connection 

• Inspect connections and cables. 

Correct poor connections. Repair or 
replace damaged cables.  

Data link not terminated with 120 
Ohm termination plug. 

• Insert termination plug in output jack 

of the last fixture on the link. 

Incorrect addressing of the fixtures.  • Check address setting.  
 

 

One of the fixtures is defective and 
disturbs data transmission on the 
link. 

• Bypass one fixture at a time until 

normal operation is regained: unplug 
both connectors and connect them 
directly together. 

• Have the defective fixture serviced 

by a qualified technician.  

 
3-pin XLR Out on the fixtures does 
not match (pins 2 and 3 reversed). 

• Install a phase-reversing cable 

between the fixtures or swap pin 2 
and 3 in the fixture, that behaves 
erratically.  

 
 
 
 

 

No light 

 
 
Fixture is too hot. 

• Allow fixture to cool. 
• Clean fan. 
• Make sure air vents at control panel 

and front lens are not blocked. 

•  Turn up the air conditioning. 

 

LEDs damaged 

• Disconnect fixture and return to your 

dealer. 

The power supply settings do not 
match local AC voltage and 
frequency. 

• Disconnect fixture. Check settings 

and correct if necessary. 

 

Summary of Contents for Calypso 43104

Page 1: ...Calypso ORDERCODE 43104 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone 31 45 5667700...

Page 2: ...Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you ou...

Page 3: ...Operation 8 Control Modes 9 Single Calypso music control 9 Multiple Calypso fixtures Master Slave Mode 10 Multiple Calypso fixtures DMX control 13 DMX Channel Summary 14 Dipswitch setting for DMX mode...

Page 4: ...tions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall p...

Page 5: ...time Make sure that no side forces can impact on the truss system The cable insert or the female part in the device must never be strained There must always be sufficient cable to the device Otherwis...

Page 6: ...ollow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all other safety issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized...

Page 7: ...od to use Note If you are given an RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 A brief description of the sy...

Page 8: ...ED Input voltage 100 240V Autoswitch Peak Power 82W Continuous Power 135W Fuse T1A 250V 5x20mm Strobe Effect 0 20Hz DMX Channels 4 DMX Connection 3 Pole XLR Audio Control Lightweight and robust Exciti...

Page 9: ...connector SLAVE OUT 3 pin 9 DMX signal connector OUT 3 pin Installation Remove all packing materials from the Calypso Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Do not suppl...

Page 10: ...ed 3 Make sure that DIP switches 1 9 are all set in OFF position Address zero No DMX control 4 Set DIP switch F1 in OFF position DIP switch F2 has no function in stand alone mode F1 OFF master F2 Has...

Page 11: ...unctions on the master device as described on the former page Single Calypso music control This means on the master device you can set your desired operation Mode and all slave devices will react the...

Page 12: ...h slave at 1 Address 1 B Asynchronous pattern 4 light show 1 Master unit setup Set F2 in ON position Check that F1 is in OFF position F1 OFF master F2 ON asynchronous pattern 4 light show 2 Slave unit...

Page 13: ...he address DIP switch of the second slave at 3 Address 3 Set the address DIP switch of the third slave at 4 Address 4 Set the address DIP switch of the fourth slave at 1 Address 1 Set the address DIP...

Page 14: ...the second unit s DMX in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 5 Make sure that each unit is set up as master unit F1 OFF master F2 No function in DMX 6 Give each unit...

Page 15: ...Channel Summary Channel 1 Macro Colors Sound active 0 15 Mix Auto 16 127 Macro Edit 128 139 Sound active Single Show 240 255 Sound active Mix Show 1 15 Channel 2 Built in Programs when CH1 is set betw...

Page 16: ...x Auto Mode DMX CH2 has no function DMX CH3 allows you to adjust the speed DMX CH4 acts as dimmer Macro Edit Mode DMX CH2 allows you to adjust the Master Slave settings DMX CH3 allows you to select be...

Page 17: ...alue 1 1 5 16 17 Explanation Since each unit has 4 channels each address advances 4 values E g 1 5 9 13 17 etc Once address values are determined add DMX dip switch values to obtain the appropriate ad...

Page 18: ...17 DMX Quick Reference Chart...

Page 19: ...e than 30 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended DMX data link distance 100 met...

Page 20: ...and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing 4 T...

Page 21: ...ically or not at all to the controller Poor data quality Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor quality or broken cables missing terminati...

Page 22: ...nd out Slave Connection 3 pole XLR Audio Control Lightweight and robust Exciting Programs Long Life Time DMX Control Attractive design Powerful beams Dimensions 455 x 328 x 216 mm Weight 1 94 kg Minim...

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