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OK on Dimmer

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Sound Activated

DMX512

Master/Slave

115V/230V Switch

Replaceable Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

FlexFog™ 1500

USER MANUAL

3000 N 29

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Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.

(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115

FAX (954) 929-5560

www.chauvetlighting.com

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Page 1: ...OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave 115V 230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle FlexFog 1500 USER MANUAL 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com ...

Page 2: ... Cabling 8 DMX Data Cable 8 Cable Connectors 9 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 9 SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK 9 MASTER SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING 10 MOUNTING 10 Rigging 10 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Master Slave Mode 11 DMX Mode 11 LED Indicators 11 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS 12 DMX Quick Reference Chart 13 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 14 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 15 5 APPENDIX 15 DMX PRIMER 15 GENERAL MAIN...

Page 3: ...s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement Warning Verify that...

Page 4: ...ocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the u...

Page 5: ...ll fog liquid from the machine Add cleaning solution to tank Plug unit in and begin warm up 2 Run the unit in a well ventilated area until the tank is almost empty Do not allow the pump to run dry 3 Replace nozzle 4 Cleaning is now complete Refill with fog liquid Run the machine briefly to clear any cleaning solution from the pump and heater 5 Do not operate the fog machine without liquid at any t...

Page 6: ...l Features Manually adjustable output angles 180º Wired timer remote included Wireless remote included Manual fog button 3 7 quart tank capacity Low fluid indicator and auto shut down safety features Water based fogger Channel Number Value Effect 1 001 255 Emit fog low high FlexFog 1500 6 1 10 2008 12 59 PM ...

Page 7: ...ndle Carrying handle Wired remote DMX connections Fog output nozzle on back Fluid Reservoir Led Indicators Manual fog button Ready indicator Included timer remote Dipswitches DMX input DMX output Remote input On Off power switch Remote input FlexFog 1500 7 1 10 2008 12 59 PM ...

Page 8: ...cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX DATA CABLE Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably o...

Page 9: ...e If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter CHAUVET Model No DMX5M or DMX5F The chart below details a proper cable conversion Note If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter CHAUVET Model No DMX5M or DMX5F The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVER...

Page 10: ...ay also require a slave setting Please consult the Operating Instructions section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Master Slave Slave Mounting ORIENTATION This unit must be mounted parallel to the ground RIGGING Hanging Clamp It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp Adjust the an...

Page 11: ...on on the slave units and they will react the same as the Master Mode Dipswitches Slave 10 On DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller If you are unfamiliar with DMX please read the DMX Primer on page 15 1 To place the unit in DMX mode set dipswitch 10 to the ON position 2 Use dipswitches 1 9 to set the DMX address LED Indicators 1 Blue Lights when DMX si...

Page 12: ...ine the largest value switch that is less than the start address Turn this switch on 2 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number 3 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction Turn this switch on 4 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder of the previous subtraction 5 Repeat...

Page 13: ...109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493 0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494 1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495 0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496 1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497 0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 4...

Page 14: ...nd of its life 9 Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up 9 Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights 9 9 9 9 Moves slow Check 220 110v switch for proper setting 9 No fl...

Page 15: ... the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection i...

Page 16: ...lean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RA Products returned without an RA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RA prior to shipping the fix...

Page 17: ...er and Current 1543W 13 1A max at 120V Inrush Current 13A at 120V Power Factor 0 98 at 120V THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels 1 ORDERING INFORMATION FlexFog 1500 Flexfog WARRANTY INFORMATION Warran...

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