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What Is
Unpacking
Instructions
upon receipt
Failure to do so in a timely manner may
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
within 7 days of receiving the
Text
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure
harm to the user.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to
functioning correctly.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Included
Claims
Conventions
• SlimPANEL™ TRI 12 IP
• DMX In Adapter
• DMX Out Adapter
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the product and che ck the cont ain er to make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
If the container or the material inside the container (the product and included
accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling,
notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing
material for inspection.
or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet
merchandise.
Convention Meaning
• Power Cord
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
without notice. Chauvet
that may appear in this manual. Chauvet reserves the right to update the existing
document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Icon Meaning
to comply with this information may render the product partially or
Author Date Editor Updated
M. Trouard 05/07/15 R. Isenstadt 05/07/15
completely inoperative, cause damage to the product, or cause
comply with this information may prevent the product from
Useful information.
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Product at a
x
P
P
P
x
x
P
x
P
x
Safety Notes
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
center.
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The
Notes include important safe ty infor mat ion abou t insta llation, usage, and maintenance.
•Always connect the product to a GFI (ground fault interrupter) circuit to avoid the
risk of electrocution.
•To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which y ou are conne cti ng the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•This product is for indoor or temporary outdoor use (IP65). Do not expose to harsh
or excessively corrosive environmental conditions (whether indoors or outdoors),
including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, humidity, atmospheric
conditions (including salinity or pressure), radiation (UV, infrared or nuclear), shock
and conditions which exceed the product’s Ingress Protection (“IP”) rating. Do not
submerge this product.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product to another
user, be sure that they also receive this document.
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2.INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
DMX Out
DMX In
Mounting Bracket
Power In
Power Out
Touch Display
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Product Dimensions
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AC Power
ranging power supply and it can work with an
circuit breaker, power outlet, and
(circuit breaker or fuse).
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
of the
If you choose not to use the power linking feature, be sure to use the included screw on
above corresponds to the North American version
in other markets, you must consult with
distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may
3.SETUP
Power Linking
The Sl imPANEL™ TRI 12 IP has an autoinput voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit
Make sure the product has
electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
The product provides a power linking option via the pigtails located on the back
unit.
You can daisy chain up to 19 units on 120 VAC or up to 39 units on 230 VAC.
The power linking information
of the product ONLY! If using the product
the local Chauvet
differ in your country or region.
cap to prevent any water from getting into the power cords.
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Mounting
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
can support
Mount the
, which is appropriate for
always consider the length of the
This product is for indoor or outdoor use (IP65). Do not expose to harsh or
excessively corrosive environmental conditions (whether indoors or outdoors),
including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, humidity, atmospheric
conditions (including salinity or pressure), radiation (UV, infrared or nuclear), shock
which exceed the product’s Ingress Protection (“IP”) rating. Do not
Mounting Bracket
Before mounting the product
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The SlimPANEL™ TRI 12 IP
adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
•Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy
access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
•Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product
the product’s weight. See the Technical Specificationsfor weight information.
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has a 13 mm hole
this purpose.
•When po wer linking m ultiple products, you must
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
•
and conditions
submerge this product.
Mounting Diagram
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Control Panel
functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
on the control
Menu Map
4CH
OFF
C1
C4
ON
P1
P4
4.OPERATION
Operation
To access the control panel
display. Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations
panel.
Button Function
<MENU>
<UP>
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
Mode Programming Steps Description
DMX Address Addr d__1-d512
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
Selects the DMX starting address
3CH
DMX
Personalities
Dimmer DIM
Static Colors C--
Touch Control
Panel Lock
Custom Color
Mixing
PRES
PASS
U--
5CH
9CH
DIM1
DIM2
DIM3
C2
C3
C5
C6
C7
OFF
r-g-b-S--
Selects DMX personality
Change dimmer speed
Red
Green
Blue
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
White
Locks touch control panel
Passcode is UP,DOWN,UP,DOWN,ENTER
Red
Green
Blue
Strobe rate
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P2
Auto Programs P--
P3
P5
S__1-
S100
Auto program selection and speed
selection
Page 10
Configuration
DMX
channel mode for basic
channel DMX mode,
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
(DMX)
Personalities
and Starting
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
The SlimPANEL™ TRI 12 IP has 4 DMX personalities, from a 3control to a 9-channel mode with more advanced control over the lights.
The SlimPANEL™ TRI 12 IP uses up to 9 DMX channels in its 9which defines the highest configurable address to 504.
Address
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, you may refer to the DMX Primer at
www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the DMX personality, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until PERS shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select 3CH, 4CH, 5CH or 9CH.
3. Press <ENTER> to choose your DMX personality when it appears on the display.
To then choose your starting address:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Addr shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
3. Press <ENTER>.
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DMX Channel Assignments and V alues
1
Red
000 ó 255
0–100%
2
Green
000 ó 255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0–100%
1
Dimmer
000 ó 255
0–100%
2
Red
000 ó 255
0–100%
3
Green
000 ó 255
0–100%
4
Blue
000 ó 255
0–100%
1
Red
000 ó 255
0–100%
2
Green
000 ó 255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0–100%
4
Dimmer
000 ó 255
0–100%
000 ó 010
No function
011 ó 255
Slow to fast
3-CH
4-CH
5-CH
Channel Function Value Setting
Channel Function Value Setting
Channel Function Value Setting
5 Strobe
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1
Dimmer
000 ó 255
0–100%
2
Red
000 ó 255
0–100%
3
Green
000 ó 255
0–100%
4
Blue
000 ó 255
0–100%
000 ó 010
No function
011 ó 200
Color Macros
201 ó 205
White 1: 3200K
206 ó 210
White 2: 3400K
211 ó 215
White 3: 4200K
216 ó 220
White 4: 4900K
221 ó 225
White 5: 5600K
226 ó 230
White 6: 5900K
231 ó 235
White 7: 6500K
236 ó 240
White 8: 7200K
241 ó 245
White 9: 8000K
246 ó 250
White 10: 8500K
251 ó 255
White 11: 10000K
000 ó 009
No function
010 ó 255
0–100% (slow to fast)
000 ó 051
No function
052 ó 101
Auto Program 1
102 ó 152
Auto Program 2
153 ó 203
Auto Program 3
204 ó 254
Auto Program 4
255
Auto Program 5
8
Auto Program Speed
000 ó 255
Slow to fast (when Ch. 7 is between 052-255)
000 ó 051
Default speed
052 ó 101
Linear dimmer
102 ó 152
Nonlinear dimmer 1
153 ó 203
Nonlinear dimmer 2
204 ó 255
Nonlinear dimmer 3
9-CH
Channel Function Value Setting
5 Color Macros
6 Strobe
7 Auto Programs
9 Dimmer Curve
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Configuration
Static,
s in
standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX
to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program
Custom Static
Dimmer
You can manually control the dimmer speed to suit any need. To set up your preferred
(Standalone)
Automatic Mode
Static Color Mode
Color Mode
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to contr ol without a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (
Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Product
signals from the controller.
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose an auto program (P1-P5).
4. Press <ENTER> to adjust the speed of the program.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN>
from S__1 (fast) to S100 (slow).
6. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Static Color Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose a color (C1-C7).
4. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Custom Static Color Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to choose between colors (r--, g--, b--).
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose the intensity of the color (000-100).
4. Repeat the steps to mix additional colors to create the color you need.
5. Press <ENTER>.
You can also manually adjust the strobe rate. To do so, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> until S-- shows on the display.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose the strobe rate (S 0-S 20).
4. Press <ENTER> once you have chosen your desired strobe rate.
dimmer speed, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until DIM shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose between the dimming types (OFF-DIM3).
4. Press <ENTER>.
Adjustment
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Touch Control
shows on the display to enable the touch panel
to disable the touch panel
In situations where water may flow onto the touch display, use the Touch Panel
Master/Slave
unit (the “master”) to
units (the “slaves”) without
the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic
operate in Slave Mode. Once
all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the daisy
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
may interfere with the signals from the
To enable the touch panel lock, follow the instructions below:
Panel Lock
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until PASS shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until ON
lock.
To disable the touch panel lock so you can resume functionality, follow the steps below:
2. Press <MENU> to move through the menus as normal.
Control Lock so that the water does not reset the product’s settings.
The Master/Slave mode allows a single SlimPANEL™ TRI 12 IP
Mode
control the actions of one or more SlimPANEL™ TRI 12 IP
or Sound Active mode, while the slave units will be set to
set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Addr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to 001.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the
previous slave unit.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1. Set the master unit to operate in Static Color Mode, Automatic, or Custom Static
Color mode.
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the daisy chain.
• Configure
chain.
•
operation because the controller
master unit.
•Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.
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Product
Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
To maintain optimum
at least twice a
Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
surfaces carefully after
5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Maintenance
performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products
month. However, use and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to
increased cleaning.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3.
the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all external optics and glass/transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution,
ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the external optics or
glass/transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the external optics and glass/transparent surfaces until they are free
of haze and lint.
Always dry the external optics and glass/transparent
cleaning them.
lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
14 in (358 mm)
7 in (180 mm)
3.5 in (90 mm)
10.5 lbs (4.8 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
46 W
46 W
Operating
0.4 A
0.2 A
Power linking current (units)
8 A (19 units)
8 A (39 units)
Power I/O
U.S./Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
Proprietary
Proprietary
Power output connector
Proprietary
Proprietary
Power Cord plug
Edison (U.S.)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
3 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Tri-color
12
350 mA (x3)
Photometrics
Parameter
Strobe Rate
0 to 27 Hz
Illuminance @ 2 m
3,576 lux
Beam angle
20º
Field angle
34º
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Minimum Startup Temp.
Cooling System
113° F (45° C)
-4° F (-20° C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Proprietary
3, 4, 5 or 9
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
SlimPANEL™ TRI 12 IP
03030525
781462208738
6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
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In case you need to get support or return a product:
If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your
distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet
Returns
Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise
. Be prepared to provide the
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
the following information on a piece of paper
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned
• If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
• If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact
your local distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S.,
UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux.
products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetlighting.com for contact details.
Call the corresponding Chauvet
Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.
and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write
and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• The RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product
packaging will be your responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or doubleboxing is always a safe method to use.
Chauvet
product(s).
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