Chauvet DJ LEDrain 56 Product Manual

LEDrain™ 56

User Manual

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

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www.chauvetlighting.com

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TABLE OF CONTENT

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

WHAT IS INCLUDED .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

AC POWER ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

FEATURES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

SETUP .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

POWER ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

MOUNTING ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 7

MASTER/SLAVE MODE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Daisy Chain Connection ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

DIP Switch Options ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

DIP Switch Options (Older 8-DIP Switch version) ............................................................................................................................................. 7

DMX CONTROL MODE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Setting the DMX address ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

DMX PRIMER .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Fixture Linking .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

DMX CHANNEL VALUES ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

RETURNS PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

CLAIMS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

DMX DIP SWITCH QUICK REFERENCE CHART ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important

information about the installation, usage and maintenance?

What is included

 1 x LEDrain™ 56
 1 x Power cable (1 m) and 1 x Linking cable (1.5 m)
 1 x Warranty Card
 1 x Users Manual

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving a product, 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

This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input
voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage
you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between
100 V and 240 VAC. 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.

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

Safety Instructions

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 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 50 cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure
that no ventilation slots are blocked.

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.

Always disconnect from power source before servicing or

replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same

lamp source.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40°. Do not operate

fixture at temperatures higher than this.
In the event of 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.
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the

cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.

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CHANNEL

INTENSITY CONTROL OF

1

Red 2 Green 3 Blue

4

Color Macros

5

Strobe/Speed

6

Programs

7

Dimmer

INTRODUCTION

Features

CONTROL FEATURES

7-channel DMX-512 LED narrow beam
Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe
Selector switch for sound active or automatic mode
Static colors and RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional power output: max 50 units @ 120V (see manual for details) (115V models only)
Linkable power with other LEDrain™ and LEDsplash™ units (115V models only)
Built-in automated programs via master/slave
Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave
Double-bracket yoke doubles as floor stand

DMX Channel Summary

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Min-Max rotary knob

DMX DIP switches:
DMX channel addressing

DMX Connectors

Green LED Status
ON - signifies the par can is set to be
controlled via DMX

OFF – Par can is set to either
Automatic or Sound Active mode as
previously selected by the Music/Auto
switch

Hanging yoke
also floor stand
for uplighting.

Music/Auto switch

10 mm Round
LEDs

Power Input
Connector

Power Output
Connector

Fuse Holder

Product Overview

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Introduction

Hanging Clamp
(sold separately)

CABLE

PIN

INTERNATIONAL

BROWN

Live

L

BLUE

Neutral

N

YELLOW/GREEN

Earth

G (Ground)

SETUP

Power

This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages. The
only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is
within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between 100 V and 240 VAC. 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.

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

Power Cable Configuration

Mounting

Orientation

This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is
adequate room for ventilation.

Rigging

The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which 1 rigging clamp can be bolted.

1. Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and tighten.

2. Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be installed fixtures.

3. Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary.

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FUNCTIONS

DIPSWITCHES ( ON )

NOTES & DESCRIPTION

Manual color

1-8

DIP switches 1-2: Red level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
DIP switches 3-4: Green level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
DIP switches 5-6: Blue level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
Music/Auto switch has no function in this mode

Color change program

8

Music/Auto switch
Music: Sound Activated, Rotary knob sets sound sensitivity
Auto: Rotary knob sets speed of program

Very slow color cross-fade
program

9

Music/Auto switch has no function in this mode

FUNCTIONS

DIPSWITCHES ( ON )

NOTES & DESCRIPTION

Manual color

1-6

DIP switches 1-2: Red level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
DIP switches 3-4: Green level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
DIP switches 5-6: Blue level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
Music/Auto switch has no function in this mode

Color change program

None

Music/Auto switch
Music: Sound Activated, Rotary knob sets sound sensitivity
Auto: Rotary knob sets speed of program

Very slow color cross-fade
program

1-6, 8

Dipswitches 1-6: Speed (All off = slowest, 1 on = slow, 6 on = fast, 1-6
on = fastest)
Music/Auto switch has no function in this mode

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The LEDrain™ 56 is a DMX-512, full RGB color mixing par, made up of highly efficient and double­sized bright LEDs measuring 10 mm in diameter. All red, green and blue LEDs can be controlled
separately allowing the creation of an unlimited range of colors.

The LEDrain™ 56 can operate in Stand-Alone, Master/Slave and via DMX-512 control utilizing 7
DMX channels.

Master/Slave Mode

The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link up to as many units you want in a daisy chain fashion. In
this mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will automatically command all other units following.

1. Connect all LEDrain™ 56 units in a daisy chain fashion, as described in the section following.

2. The DIP switch setting on the slave unit(s) require that only DIP switch #10 be set to the “On”
position.

3. Set all DIP switches on the Master unit to the “Off” position and the unit will run it’s built in color
change program.
OPTIONS

- Set Music/Auto switch to Music and for sound-activated triggering of the program

- Set Music/Auto switch to Auto then use the rotary dial to adjust speed of the program

- See below under DIP Switch Options for additional program settings

Daisy Chain Connection

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

DIP Switch Options

DIP Switch Options (Older 8-DIP Switch version)

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Appendix

EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS

Address 10

Pin # 4 = 8
Pin # 2 = 2
Total = 10

Address 24

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

Resolving address using

simple math.

Address 233

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

You will most likely use the first
available number which maybe

number 1. This number was

selected for example purposes.

DIP SWITCH

(DMX VALUE)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1
2
4

8
16
32
64

128

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

1 2 4 8 16

32

64

128

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

1 2 4 8 16

32

64

128

DMX Control Mode

Operating in a DMX Control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to
customizing or creating a show. In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the
fixture and each fixture independently. The LEDrain™ 56 uses 7 channels of control.

Note: DIP Switch 10 must be turned on to activate DMX control mode.
Note: Older 8-dipswitch version must have dipswitch 8 turned off to activate DMX control

mode. Dipswitches 1-7 set the DMX address, and the maximum address is 127.

Setting the DMX address

This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start
address" from 1 to 511. 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 occupies or uses 7 channels
of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and
notate the start address selected for future reference.

If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol than I suggest jumping
to the Appendix Section and read 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 bottom of the fixture. Each
dip switch has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide
the start address. Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be
accomplished in the following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value possible from the
selected start address until zero is achieved.

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Appendix

3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART

Conductor

3-Pin Female (output)

5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield

Pin 1

Pin 1

Data ( - )signal

Pin 2

Pin 2

Data ( + ) signal

Pin 3

Pin 3

Not Used

Pin 4

Not Used

Pin 5

COMMON

DMX +

DMX -

INPUT

OUTPUT

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

Resistance 120
ohm ¼ w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.

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

DMX connector configuration

APPENDIX

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 Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is
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+).

Fixture Linking

Note! If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a
5-pin to 3-pin adapter.

The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

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Appendix

CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

1

000  255

Red: ( 0% ~ 100% )

2

000  255

Green: ( 0% ~ 100% )

3

000  255

Blue: ( 0% ~ 100% )

4

000  007
008  015
016  023
024  031
032  039
040  047
048  055
056  063
064  071
072  079
080  087
088  095
096  103
104  111
112  119
120  127
128  135

136 143
144  151
152  159
160  167
168  175
176  183
184  191
192  199
200  207
208  215
216  223
224  231
232  239
240  247
248  255

Macro Colors (By LED levels)

Off
Red: 100% Green: 20% Blue:
Red: 100% Green: 40% Blue
Red: 100% Green: 60% Blue:
Red: 100% Green: 80% Blue:
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue:
Red: Green: 100% Blue:
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 20%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 40%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 60%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 80%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 20% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 40% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 60% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 80% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 25% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 50% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 75% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 25%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 50%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 75%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 20% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 40% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 60% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 80% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 50% Green: 50% Blue: 50%

5

000  255

Strobe or Speed: ( 0% ~ 100% )

6

000  127
128  159
160  223
224  255

Preset Programs

No Function
Fade Program: Use Ch 5 to adjust speed
Color Chase: Use Ch 5 to adjust speed
Color Chase: Use rotary knob to adjust speed

7

000  255

Dimmer: ( 0% ~ 100% )

DMX Channel Values

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Appendix

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.

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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DMX Address Quick Reference Chart

DIP Switch Position

DMX DIP

SWITCH SET

#9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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 30

62

94

126

158

190

222

254

286

318

350

382

414

446

478

510 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

DMX DIP Switch Quick Reference Chart

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Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length .......................................................................................................................... 7.5 in (191 mm)

Width............................................................................................................................ 9.3 in (234 mm)

Height ........................................................................................................................ 10.3 in (260 mm)

Weight........................................................................................................................... 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

POWER

Auto-switching power supply ............................................................................ 100~240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power consumption ............................................................................................................ 12 W, 0.1 A

Inrush ........................................................................................................................................... 0.2 A

Power output connector .................................................................................................... 50 units max

LIGHT SOURCE

LED .......................................................................................... 108 Total, (Red 36, Green 36, Blue 36)

PHOTOMETRIC

Illuminance at 1m ................................................................................................................... 1,743 lux

Beam Angle .................................................................................................................................... 16°

Field Angle ...................................................................................................................................... 25°

Photometric chart .............................................................................................................. See page 11

FUSE

Main .......................................................................................................... 20 mm Glass 2 A 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-512 USITT

DMX Channels .................................................................................................................................... 7

ORDERING INFORMATION

LEDrain™ 56 .................................................................................................................... LEDRAIN56

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

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