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.

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FAX [phone]

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

S

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

G

ECHNICAL SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................................................................15

T

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

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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: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084

3000 North 29
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (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

r

É

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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3. SETUP

Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always
replace with the same type fuse.

Fuse Replacement

With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse
holder out of its h
fuse from its holder and replace with exact same
type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place
and reconnect power.

Fixture Linking

You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.

ousing. Remove the damaged

The fuse is located
inside this
compartment.
Remove using a flat
head screwdriver.

Important:

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

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485

Data Cabling

To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX
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 over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32
fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.

500 meters (1640 ft.)

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CABLE CONNECTORS

COMMO

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

DMX connector configuration

1

INPUT OUTPUT

3
2

CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common

3-PIN TO 5-PIN CO

Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output c

PIN TO 5 PIN C

3

duc 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input)

Con tor
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2

Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use

Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.

DMX

1

3

N

+

1

-

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors. To

2

avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.

can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not

grounded or shorted to the shield or each othe

NVERSION CHART

onnector, 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 co

ONVERSION CHART

nversion:

r.

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector sid
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3
connector of the controller.

2.

Connect the end
the controller which will have
pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin
connector.

3. t

Then, proceed to connect from the outpu
as stated ab
fixture and so on.

AUVET Certified DMX Data Cables

CH

Order Code D
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft

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of the cable coming from

a (female) 3

ove to the input of the following

escription

DMX Cable 4

.5m/14.8ft

e of
pin

U X Controller

niversal DM

Continue the link

This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.

y

Master/Slave

Fixture Linking

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connecto
of the first fixture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first f
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect

O

ften, the setup for master-slave and

St

and alone operation requires that

th

e first fixture in the chain be
initialized for this purpose via either
settings in the control panel or DIP-

Mounting

switches. Secondarily, the fixtures
that follow may also require a slave
setting. Please consult the
“Operating Instructions” section in
this manual for complete ins tructions
for this type of setup and
configuration.

ORIENTATION

This fixture ma

RIGGING

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
fixture using, a s
loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the desired
position, retighten both knobs.

r side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector

ixture which will have a (female) 3 pin

from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

y be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation.

Hanging Clamp

uitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by

When selecting installation locatio

• acement
access and routine maintenance.

Safety cables must always be use

• d.

• Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high

humidity, ext

reme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

n, take into consideration lamp repl

Note!

is sold separatelClamp

.

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4. OPERATION

Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active):

This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto
Mode.

1) Set dipswitches position to Sound Active Mode.
M

ode Dipswitches

Sound Active All Off
Sound Active w
Fixed Speed strobe w/ movement 9, 10, 11
Strobe w/ Color Change 9, 11 On

Sound Activated (no sound for 3 sec. unit will change color rotation) 9, 10, 12 On

2) The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal microphone in Sound Active

mode.

3) Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive in

Sound-Active mode. Tur

knob clockwise increases the sensitivity.

Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound):

This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller.

/ Strobe 9, 12 On

ning the knob counterclockwise decreases the sensitivity; turning the

On

1) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via th

of the units. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture.

2) Choose a unit to function as the Master. Turn dips

unit must be the first unit in line, and then simply chain the units together using DMX cable.

3) Turn dipswitch 1 to the “on” position on the slave u

the master.

Mode

Dipswitches

Master Sound 9 On

Fixed Speed Strobe with Color Change 9, 10, 11 On

Strobe with Color Change Effect 9,11 On
Sound Activated (no sound for 3 sec. unit will change color rotation 9, 10, 12 On

witches to the Master position on the unit. The

nits, and the slave units will react the same as

e DMX connector on the side

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DMX Mode

DMX mode allows the user to select specific colors displayed, as well as the shutter speed (for strobe
effect), by adjusting the value of four separate DMX channels. For more information on setting the
address, or if you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer (pg. 15) and address
information (pg. 12-13).

1) To place the fixture into DMX mode, connect a DMX cable into the “DMX In” from a DMX

controller or othe

Note: In DMX mode, movement is still controlled via sound activation. To adjust the

sensiti

vity of the unit, turn the knob slowly clockwise (when facing unit) to make the unit

more sensitive.

DMX Channel Values

r DMX unit and set the DMX address.

CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION

010

010

010

005
010
255

Red

Off
On

Green

Off
On

Blue

Off
On

Strobe

No Strobe
Blackout
Slow → Fast

1

2

3

4

000 Ù
011 Ù 255

000 Ù
011 Ù 255

000 Ù
011 Ù 255

000 Ù
006 Ù
011 Ù

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SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS

This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address"
from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel
indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on
DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses
so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.

If this is your first time addressing a fixture using th
Appendix Section and reading the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful information that will help you
understand its use.

Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bott
has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address.
Figuring out which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be accomplished by determining
which switch values will add up to the address value and turning these switches on. Do so by doing the
following:

1) Determine 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 remainde
switch on.

4) Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder of the previous subtraction.

5) Repeat steps three and four until you have a remainder of zero.

EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS

256

256

256

256

256

Address 10

256

e DMX-512 control protocol, we suggest jumping to the

128

128

128

128

128

128

64

64

64

64

64

64

32

32

32

32

32

32

om of the fixture. Each dip switch

r from the previous subtraction. Turn this

16

16

16

16

16

16

4

8

4

8

4

8

4

8

4

8

4

8

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Switch # 4 = 8
Switch # 2 = 2
Total = 10

Address 24

Switch # 5 = 16
Switch # 4 = 8
Total = 24

Resolving address
using simple math.

Address 233

128

256

128

256

128

256

128

256

128

256

128

256

233 – (128) = 105, Turn ON
Dip # 8
105 – (64) = 41, Turn ON
Dip # 7
41 – (32) = 9, Turn ON Dip
# 6
9 – (8) = 1, Turn ON Dip # 4
1 – (1) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 1

64

64

64

64

64

64

32

32

32

32

32

32

16

16

16

16

16

16

4

8

4

8

4

8

4

8

4

8

4

8

DIPSWITCH (DMX VALUE)

2

2

2

2

2

2

13456789

13456789

13456789

13456789

13456789

12222223456789

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON
OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

1

1

1

1

1

1

123456789

123456789

123456789

123456789

123456789

123456789

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON
OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

1

1

2

2

3

4

4

8

5

16

6

32

7

64

8

128

9

256

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DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART

DMX Address Quick Reference Chart

Dip Switch Position

DMX DIP

SWITCH SET

0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480
1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481
0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482
1 1 0 0 0 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483
0 0 1 0 0 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484
1 0 1 0 0 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485
0 1 1 0 0 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486
1 1 1 0 0 7 39 71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487
0 0 0 1 0 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488
1 0 0 1 0 9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489
0 1 0 1 0 10 42 74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490
1 1 0 1 0 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491
0 0 1 1 0 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492
1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493
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 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498
1 1 0 0 1 19 51 83 115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499
0 0 1 0 1 20 52 84 116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500
1 0 1 0 1 21 53 85 117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501
0 1 1 0 1 22 54 86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502
1 1 1 0 1 23 55 87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503
0 0 0 1 1 24 56 88 120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504
1 0 0 1 1 25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505
0 1 0 1 1 26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506
1 1 0 1 1 27 59 91 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507
0 0 1 1 1 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508
1 0 1 1 1 29 61 93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509
0 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511

Dip Switch Position DMX Address

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

#9

30 62 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510

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General Troubleshooting

Applies to

Symptom Solution(s)

Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset

Beam is very dim or
not bright

Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing

Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment

Device has no power Check for power on Mains.

Fixture is not
responding

Fixture is on but
there is no
movement to the
audio

Lamps cuts off
sporadically

Light will not come
on after power failure

Loss of signal Use only DMX cables

Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Check total load placed on device

Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing

Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make
sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.

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

Install terminator
Note: Keep D
or black lights.

MX cables separated from power cables

Lights

9
9

Foggers

& Snow

Controllers

Dimmers
& Chaser

9
9

9

9 9
9 9

9

9
9

9 9

9 9 9 9

9

9

No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping

No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping,

readjust

No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact

Install bulb
Call service technician

Relay will not work Check reset switch

Check cable connections

Remote does not
work

Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone

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Make sure connector is firmly connected to device

functions do not require additional settings, simply
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this
mode

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical

ort at the location on the next page.

Supp

9
9

9

9 9

9

9

Technical Support

Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] - (Press 4)
Fax: [phone] - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com

APPENDIX

5.

DMX Primer

There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user
must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number
of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should
never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of 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
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)

Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is

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General Maintenance

To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage
and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should
be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off
fixture before conducting maintenance.

Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum, or air co
collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a
mild solution of glass cleaner, or Isopropyl Alcohol, and a soft lint-free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
Apply solution to the cloth or tissue, and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish
optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mir
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates:
damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean
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
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.

Note: If you are given an RA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper

inside the box

mpressor, and a soft brush to remove dust

rors must be carried out periodically to

:

1) Your name

2) Your address

3) Your phone number

4) The RA #

5) A brief description of the symptoms

Claims

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.

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Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length.................................................................................................................................16in (406mm)

Width .................................................................................................................................

Height................................................................................................................................ 11in (279mm)

Weight ..................................................................................................................................11lbs (5kgs)

POWER

Switch-selectable power settings..............................................................120V 60Hz AC or 230V 50Hz

Power Consumption....................................................................................... 36W (0.37A) max at 120V

Inrush Power ..........................................................................................................14W (0.22A) at

Power Factor....................................................................................................................... 0.76 at 120V

Power Output (AC Plug)....................................................................................8A (960W at 120V) max

LIGHT SOURCE

LED......................................................................................224 (88 red, 48 green, 88 blue) 100,000hrs

PHOTO OPTIC

Beam Angle........................................................................................................................................

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature...........................................................................................104°F (40°C

FUSE

Main..........................................................................................................................1.5A 250V fast blow

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 Channels .......................................................................................................................................4

ORDERING INFORMATION

Élan ..................................................................................................................................................

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty..............................................................................................................2-year limited w

11in (279mm)

120V

70°

)

DMX-512 USITT

Elan

arranty

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