Chauvet Marine Lighting User Manual

User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 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. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 8
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS .................................................................................................................................................. 8
DMX Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode) ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Standalone ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
5. APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
FIXTURE LINKING (DAISY CHAIN) .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
DATA CABLING .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DMX Data Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
CABLE CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
RETURNS PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
CLAIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 15
CONTACT US ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
CHAUVET®, 2010, All Rights Reserved 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.
Author: Anthony Chiappone Revision: 01 Release Date: 11-11-2010
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EFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

1 x Abyss™ LED 2.0
1 x Power Cord
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User 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.

Manual Conventions

CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text.
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ONVENTION
<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 >
Settings
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating mode/current status)
A sequence of menu options to be followed
ON A value to be entered or selected

Icons

This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user.
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This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

Safety Instructions

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Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usa
Please keep this User Manual 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.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
The unit 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 from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
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.
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.
Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting
bracket.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
e and maintenance of this product.
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2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview
Mounting Bracket
Adjustment Knob
DIP Switches
Bracket
DMX Out
DMX In
Safety
Power Out
Bracket Adjustment Knob
Power In
Fuseholder
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