Chauvet Elan User Manual
Élan™
Snapshot
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
USER MANUAL
Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................3
AC POWER...........................................................................................................................................................................................3
CONTACT US........................................................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................5
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY.....................................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................6
3. SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
FUSE REPLACEMENT.............................................................................................................................................................................7
FIXTURE LINKING ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Data Cabling..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
DMX Data Cable....................................................................................................................................................................7
Cable Connectors..................................................................................................................................................................
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart............................................................................................................................................
ETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK...................................................................................................................................................8
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MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING...........................................................................................................................................................9
MOUNTING ...........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Orientation.............................................................................................................................................................................9
Rigging ...............................................................................................................................
4.OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
STAND-ALONE MODE (SOUND-ACTIVE): ...............................................................................................................................................10
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto):.....................................................................................................................
DMX Mode...................................................................................................................................................................................
CHANNEL VALUES (EXAMPLE)......................................................................................................................................................11
DMX
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS...............................................................................................................................12
DMX Quick Reference Chart...............................................................................................................................................13
ENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................................. 14
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ECHNICAL SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................................................................15
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5. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
DMX PRIMER.....................................................................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................................................................16
RETURNS PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................................................................16
CLAIMS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................17
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
¾ 1 x Élan™
¾ Power
¾ W
¾ User
cord
arranty Card
Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, 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.
AC Power
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’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.
Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection
switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the
line voltage applied. Damage to your fixture may result if the
line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on
the voltage selector switch. All fixtures must be connected to
circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Figure 1 - AC Voltage Switch
Not all fixtures have a voltage
select switch. Please be sure to
connect to the proper voltage.
Contact Us
World Wide
General Information Chauvet Lighting
Technical Support Chauvet Lighting
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
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3000 North 29
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: 954.929.5560
toll free: 800.762.1084
3000 North 29
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)
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Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, as it 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
y also receive this instruction booklet.
the
• Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher tha
• This product is intended for indoor use only!
• To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit w
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
• Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and
replace with same lamp source.
• Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carr
its carrying handles.
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 95°F (35°C). Do n
than this.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately
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.
• Don’t 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.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
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.
n that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
hile operating.
y the fixture solely by its head. Use
ot operate fixture at temperatures higher
. Never try to repair the
be sure to
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2. INTRODUCTION
CONTROL FEATURES
• 4-channel DMX-512 LED effect light
• Blackout/static/strobe
• Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs via master/slave
• (2) built-in microphones: 1 for LEDs, 1 for motor
• (2) sound sensitivity knobs: 1 for LEDs, 1 for motor
• Additional power output for daisy chaining units together (max. 20 units)
• Ultra bright LEDs
• Low power consumption
• Wide coverage area
• Fan cooled
DMX Channel Summary
CHANNEL FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
Red
Green
Blue
Strobe
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Product Overview
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Control Panel
Hanging Bracket
Lens
Control Panel
Mic for LED
Sound
Sensitivity for
Knob for LED
DMX In
Power
Connector
with Fuse
Holde
Mic for Motor
Sound Sensitivity Knob for Motor
Voltage Selector Switch
DMX Out
Power Output
(For
lan only, Maximum 20)
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