Chauvet DJ EPIX DRIVE 900 User Manual
User Manual
Firmware V1.4
Edition Notes
ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual Rev. 5
Edition
Notes
The ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual Rev. 5 covers the description, safety precautions, installation,
programming, operation, and maintenance of the ÉPIX Drive 900. Chauvet released this edition
of the ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual in 2017.
Trademarks
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and ÉPIX Drive 900 are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Chauvet & Sons Inc. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other
countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks
of their respective companies.
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and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2019 Chauvet & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
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Intended
Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely
read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing,
operating, or maintaining this product.
Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects.
However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to
any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this
document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other
cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation
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and does not commit to make, any such revisions.
Document
Revision
The ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual Rev. 5 supersedes all previous versions of this manual.
Discard any older versions of this manual and replace with this version. Go to
www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest version.
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................ 1
What Is Included ....................................................................................................................................................................1
Claims ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Product At A Glance ..............................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Mounting And Rigging ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Power And Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Expected LED Lifespan .........................................................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Description .............................................................................................................................................................................3
Features .................................................................................................................................................................................3
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................3
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................4
3. Setup .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Power ...............................................................................................................................................................................5
AC Plug ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Power Linking ........................................................................................................................................................................5
Fuse Replacement ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................................6
Orientation .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Rigging ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Signal Connections ................................................................................................................................................................7
Art-Net™ Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
sACN Connection ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Kling-Net Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting ÉPIX Products ....................................................................................................................................................8
Connection Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Control Panel Description ....................................................................................................................................................10
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................................................10
Ethernet Configuration .........................................................................................................................................................11
Protocol .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Start Universe ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
IP Addresses ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Auto Addressing ...................................................................................................................................................................11
View Linked Fixtures ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Home Screen .......................................................................................................................................................................12
Display Orientation ...............................................................................................................................................................12
Device ID .............................................................................................................................................................................12
LED Output Test ..................................................................................................................................................................12
Factory Reset .......................................................................................................................................................................12
5. Firmware Update ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Instructions ...........................................................................................................................................................................13
Force Upload Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
6. Technical Information ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Product Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................................15
7. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 16
Ordering ...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Returns .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Contact Us ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Before You Begin
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
• ÉPIX Drive 900
• Neutrik® powerCON® power cord
• Rack ears (2) w/ screws
• Rubber feet (4)
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in
the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to
report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box
and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Manual
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1–512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
MENU>Settings
A sequence of menu options
1–10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu
Symbols
Symbols
Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to
comply with this information may cause the product not to work,
damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply
with this information may keep the product from working.
Useful information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data
transmission protocol.
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Product At A
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Auto Programs
Outdoor Use
Auto-Ranging Power Supply
Master/Slave
Replaceable Fuse
DMX
User-Serviceable
Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include
important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User
Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
Personal Safety
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
Mounting And
Rigging
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. (IP20)
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold
truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the
product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding
environment before connecting it to power.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Power And
Wiring
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance
with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
• Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. Have the
damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet
Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, due to heat. Packaged in clusters, LEDs
exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-LED conditions. For this reason,
using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under
normal conditions, this lifespan can be 40,000 to 50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan is
vital, lower the operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the product and
reducing the ambient temperature to an optimal operating range. In addition, limiting the overall
projection intensity may help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.
Introduction
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2. INTRODUCTION
Description
ÉPIX Drive 900 hosts the processing and power supply for the ÉPIX Tour product line in one
convenient device. It controls up to 18 ÉPIX Strip Tour, 36 ÉPIX Strip Tour 50, or 6 ÉPIX Bar
Tour products easily using Art-Net™, sACN, or ArKaos Kling-Net. Configuration and setup is fast
and easy with its built-in OLED display. Additionally, configuration can be managed with a
network-based remote web server.
Features
• Ethernet, processing, and power hub for ÉPIX Tour product line.
• Operating modes:
o Art-Net™
o sACN
o ArKaos Kling-Net
• Auto-address function
• Single 4-pin XLR output
• 2700 Art-Net™ channels
• Steel housing
• Neutrik® powerCON® power input/output connections
Overview
Front View
Top View
Rear View
Signal In/Out
(Through)
Fuse
Holder
Neutrik®
powerCON® In
Neutrik®
powerCON® Out
M12
Mounting
Points
ÉPIX Product
Output
(4-pin XLR)
OLED
Display
Menu
Buttons
Rubber
Feet
Removable Rack Ears
Indicator
LEDs
Safety Cable
Pass-Through
Bottom View
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Dimensions
7.6 in
193 mm
19.02 in
483 mm
18.31 in
465 mm
1.18 in
30 mm
1.7 in
44 mm
1.97 in
50 mm
1.7 in
44 mm
11.14 in
283 mm
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