Chauvet Abyss LED 3.0 User Manual
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BE FORE Y OU BEGIN ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
CLAIMS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
ICONS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Power Linking .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Orientation................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Rigging ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4. OPER ATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS .......................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Master/Slave Mode (Standalone) ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Standalone .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
5. APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
DMX PRIMER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
FIXTURE LINKING (DAISY CHAIN).................................................................................................................................................. 10
DATA CABLING .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DMX Data Cable ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
CABLE CONNECTORS ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ............................................................................................................................................... 11
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
RETURNS PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 14
CONTACT US ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®, All R ights Reser ved
Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice.
CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this manual.
Alberto Diaz
2 by AL
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is Included
• 1 x Abyss™ LED 3.0
• 1 x User Manual
Unpac ki ng Instru cti o ns
Immediately upon rec eiving a fixture, c arefully unpack the cart on . C heck the contents to ensure
that all parts are included and received in good c ondition.
Claims
If the container or the material inside the container (this product and any access or y included)
Manual Conventions
CHAUVET® manuals us e the f ollowing conventions to differentiate certain types of informati on
from regular text.
Settings
Icons
This manual us es the following icons to indicate inf ormation requiring special attention.
• 1 x Power Cord
• 1 x Warranty Card
appears damaged from shipping or shows signs of mishandling, contact the shipper immediately,
not CHAUVET®, upon receipt. Failur e to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with
the carrier. In addition, retain the container and all the packing material for inspection.
For other is sues, such as missing c omponents or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, you should make claims to CHAUVET® within seven (7) days of receiving
the merchandis e.
M
CONVENTION
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[10] A DIP switch to be c onfigured
<Menu> A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1~512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
MENU >
A menu option not to be modified (f or example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
A sequence of menu options to be f ollowed
ON A value to be entered or selected
M
ICONS
This paragraph contains critic al installation, configuration or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may r ender the fixture
EANING
partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture, or cause
harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration inf ormation.
Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from
functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful information.
1. Befor e You Begin 3
Safety Instructions
• Please keep this User Manual for future ref erenc e. If you s ell the unit to another user,
Please read these instructions c arefully. It includes important information
about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
• Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line
voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel
of the fixture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose f ixture to rain or moisture.
• Make sur e there are no flammable materials close to the product while operating.
• The product must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
• Always disconnect fr om power source(s) before servicing or replacing the fuse, and be
sure to replace with s ame fuse source.
• Secure fixture to a f as tening devic e using a s afety chain.
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at
temperatures higher than this.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try
to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage
or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance c enter.
• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sur e the power c ord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disc onnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Never carry the product directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting
bracket.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
1. Befor e You Begin 4
2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
DMX In
DMX O ut
DIP Switches
Bracket
Saf et y
Bracket
Power In
Mounting Bracket
Power Out
Fuse holder
Adjustment Knob
Adjustment Knob
2. Introduction 5
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