Chauvet D-Fi Plus User Manual

Snapshot

OK on Dimmer

Outdoor OK

Sound Activated

DMX512

Master/Slave

Autoswitching

Transformer

Replaceable

Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.

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FAX [phone]

www.chauvetlighting.com

USER MANUAL

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

 1 x D-Fi™ PLUS
 1 x Antenna
 1 x 12VDC 500mA (external power supply)
 1 x Warranty Card
 1 x User Manual

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving a D-Fi™ PLUS, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately
and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton
itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing, with all of the included items/accessories.

Warning! All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product?

Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, 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 fixture to rain or moisture.
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 unit immediately. Never try to repair the

unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please

contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

Note! Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)

Note! Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or

attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,

please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.

2. INTRODUCTION

Features

Transmit/receive up to 512 DMX channels wirelessly
Control up to 9 universes or 4,608 DMX channels (requires multiple units)
Use with any universal DMX-512 controller
27 user-selectable UHF frequencies (902MHz – 928MHz)
Functions as transmitter or receiver
Self-contained unit with no setup required
Requires two units for operation (per universe)
FCC compliant

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