Power Linking ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Program Speed ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................... 20
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What is
Unpacking
Instructions
and check the container to make sure all the
included accessories) appear damaged from
missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
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
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Disclaimer
are subject to change
ity for any errors or
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Included
Claims
Conventions
• Wedge™ Tri
• Power Cord
• IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control 6)
Carefully unpack the product immediately
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and
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
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.
Convention Meaning
Symbol Meaning
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liabil
omissions, and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time.
Download the latest version from
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Date
A. Leon 6/27/14 D. Couppe 6/27/14
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
www.chauvetlighting.com.
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Product at a
x
P
x
P
P
P
P
x
P
Safety Notes
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
This product is not intended for permanent installati on.
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
These notes i nclude important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance
of this product; read before using the product.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• 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 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 you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surface s.
• 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.
• 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. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
•
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable
•Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be
sure to give this document to the next owner.
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2.INTRODUCTION
Overview
DMX Out
DMX In
Microphone
Size M12
Display
Menu Buttons
Threaded Hole
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Overview (cont.)
IRC-6 Sensor
Size M12
Size M10
Threaded Hole
Threaded Hole
LEDs
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Fuse Holder
Power In
Power Out
Page 7
Dimensions
4.3 in
108 mm
4.1 in
104 mm
108 mm
4.3 in
108 mm
4.3 in
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AC Power
ranging power supply and it can work with an input
circuit breaker, power outlet, and
’s back panel, or
’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
Fuse
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap
3.SETUP
The Wedge™ Tri has an autovoltage 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
refer to the product
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit
sure the product has
electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Replacement
Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.
Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.
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Power Linking
Power Linking
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American
in other markets, you must
consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Additional Products
The product provides power linking via the Edison/IEC outlet located in the back of the
unit.
Diagram
You can power link up to 42 Wedge™ Tri units on 120 V or up to 74 units on 230 V.
version of the product ONLY! If using the product
requirements may differ in your country or region.
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Mounting
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
Mount the
always consider the length of the
on the
Mounting Clamp
works
with M12 hole)
Safety Cable
passageway on the back of the product
Rubber Feet
Mounting Clamp
or
from
CHAUVET® works with
Before mounting the product
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Wedge™ Tri
ventilation is provided around the produc t.
Rigging
•Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product
for maintenance and programming.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications
).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity. The Wedge™ Tri has 3 threaded mounting holes which
are appropriate for this purpose (two size M12 holes and one size M10 hole).
•When po wer linking m ultiple products, you must
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
•The rubber feet also serve as floor supports. W hen mounti ng the product
floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
(such as CLP-15 or CLP-15N
clamp from CHAUVET®
Mounting Diagram
M12 Threaded
Mounting Holes
Secure the safety cable using the
for floor
mounting
M10 Threaded
Mounting Hole
(such as the CLP-10
CLP-35HC clamp
M10 hole)
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Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
<UP>
Menu Map
Main Function
Programming Levels
Description
C 3
C 4
P 2
P 3
b 0—b255
OFF
4.OPERATION
display.
Button Function
<MENU>
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
Selects an operation mode
Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
Activates a menu option or a selected value
DMX
Personalities
and Starting
Address
Static Colors C--
Automatic
Programs
Program Speed S-- S 1—S100
Sound-Active
Mode
Sound
Sensitivity
Custom
Settings
Dimmer Mode dIM
Infrared SET
3-CH
d 1—d512
8-CH
C 1
C 2
C 5
C 6
C 7
P 1
P--
Snd
SenS u 0—u100
U--
g 0—g255
P 4
Snd1
Snd2
r 0—r255
dIM1
dIM2
dIM3
ON
OFF
Selects DMX personality and
starting address
Red
Green
Blue
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
White
Auto program 1 (3-color snap)
Auto program 2 (3-color fade)
Auto program 3 (7-color snap)
Auto program 4 (7-color fade)
Selects auto program speed (slow to fast)
3-color Sound-Active mode
7-color Sound-Active mode
Sound sensitivity control
Red (0—100%)
Green (0—100%)
Blue (0—100%)
Dimmer speed off
Dimmer mode 1, fast speed
Dimmer mode 2, middle speed
Dimmer mode 3, slow speed
Turns infrared on or off
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Configuration
DMX Personality
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
choose a starting address that is too high, you could
DMX mode, which defines
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
(DMX)
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
and Starting
Address
the selected DMX mode uses. If you
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Wedge™ Tri uses up to 8 DMX channels in its 8-channel
the highest configurable address to 505.
If unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the DMX personality and starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH (3-channel mode) or 8-CH (8-channel mode)
shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and d 1—d512 shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values
1
Red
000 ó 255
0—100%
2
Green
000 ó 255
0—100%
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0—100%
000 ó 015
016 ó 255
No function
Color macros
000 ó 015
016 ó 255
No function
Strobe, slow to fast
Auto programs speed, slow to fast
(when Channel 6 is 032—223)
000 ó 031
No function
032 ó 063
0—100%
064 ó 095
100%—0
096 ó 127
100%—0—100%
128 ó 159
Color fade
160 ó 191
3-color snap
192 ó 223
7-color snap
224 ó 255
Sound-Active
7
Dimmer
000 ó 255
0—100%
000 ó 051
Dimmer mode manually set in Menu Options
052 ó 101
Dimmer mode off
102 ó 152
Dimmer mode 1, (fast speed)
153 ó 203
Dimmer mode 2, (medium speed)
204 ó 255
Dimmer mode 3, (slow speed)
3-Channel
1
Red
000 ó 255
0—100%
2
Green
000 ó 255
0—100%
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0—100%
8-Channel
Channel Function Value Setting
4 Color Macros
Shutter
5
Speed
6 Auto Programs
8 Dimmer Mode
000 ó 255
Channel Function Value Setting
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Configuration
(Standalone)
Static,
to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
Sound-Active
Automatic Mode
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to contr ol without a DMX controller.
•Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (
Automatic, or Sound-Active)
Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with
the DMX signals from the controller.
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:
Mode
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and Snd1 (3-color) or Snd2 (7-color) shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired Sound-Active program.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Sound Sensitivity
To set the sound sensitivity, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SenS shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired sound sensitivity (u 0–u100).
3. Press <ENTER>.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
To select an auto program, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and P 1–P 4 shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired auto program:
• P 1 - 3-color snap
• P 2 - 3-color fade
• P 3 - 7-color snap
• P 4 - 7-color fade
4. Press <ENTER>.
Program Speed
To set the auto program speed, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired auto program speed
(S 1–S100, slow to fast).
3. Press <ENTER>.
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Static Colors
Custom Color
Selecting the
Remote
To enable use
To select a preset static color, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired preset color:
• C 1 - Red
• C 2 - Green
• C 3 - Blue
• C 4 - Cyan
• C 5 - Magenta
• C 6 - Yellow
• C 7 - White
4. Press <ENTER>.
To custom mix a color, follow the instructions below:
Mixing
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and one of the following colors shows on the display: rXXX (red),
gXXX (green), or bXXX (blue).
3. Press <ENTER> repeatedly to select the desired color.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired color value (0–255). NOTE: Selecting 0 will turn the color off.
5. Press <ENTER> to select color value and continue to the next color.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you create your desired color.
Dimmer Mode
(Infrared
IRC-6
Control 6)
To select the dimmer mode, do the following:
Press <MENU> repeatedly until dIM shows on the display. 1.
Press <ENTER> and one of the following shows on the display: 2.
• OFF (dimmer speed off)
• dIM1 (dimmer mode 1, fast speed)
• dIM2 (dimmer mode 2, middle speed)
• dIM3 (dimmer mode 3, slow speed)
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired dimmer mode. 3.
Press <ENTER>. 4.
The Wedge™ Tri is fully compatible with the IRC-6 from CHAUVET®.
with the IRC-6, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SET shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and ON (turns on the infrared sensor) or
OFF (turns off the infrared sensor) shows on the display.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired option.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control 6) Operation
Note: Make sure to point the IRC-6 directly at the receiver on the product.
Automatic Mode
Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.
To turn on Automatic mode:
1. Press <AUTO> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to choose between the different auto programs.
To adjust the speed of the automatic program:
1. Press <SPEED> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <%>.
3. Press <+> or <–> to either increase or decrease the speed of the program.
Sound-Active Mode
Sound-Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music.
To turn on Sound-Active mode:
•Press <SOUND> on the IRC-6.
To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound-Active mode:
1. Press <SENSITIVITY> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <%>.
3. Press <+> or <–> to either increase or decrease sound sensitivity.
Manual Color Control
To choose a specific color with the IRC-6:
1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
2. Press any number between <0> and <9> to choose your color.
To manually control the RGBWA+UV percentage:
1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <R>, <G>, or <B> (red, green, or blue) to choose your color.
Note: The Wedge™ Tri only contains red, green, and blue LEDs. The
white, amber, and UV color options on the IRC-6 will only operate with
fixtures capable of outputting these color lights.
3. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the percentage of each color.
Miscellaneous Operation
To adjust the strobe rate of the program:
1. Press <STROBE> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the strobe rate.
3. Press <STROBE> again to turn off the strobe.
To fade the light output:
•Press <FADE> on the IRC-6.
To black out the lights:
• Press <BLACK OUT> on the IRC-6. This will turn off all the lights until the
button is pressed again.
Note: The IRC-6 will not respond to any inputs when the Black Out mode
is activated. If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed, try
pressing <BLACK OUT>. You may have inadvertently activated the
Black Out mode.
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Master/Slave
(the “master”) to control the actions
units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller.
Active mode, while the
may interfere with the signals from the
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Wedge™ Tri
Mode
of one or more Wedge™ Tri
The master will be set to operate in either Automatic or Soundslaves will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slaves will
operate in unison with the master.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slaves:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until any DMX personality shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d 1.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave to the DMX output of the master.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slaves to the DMX output of the previous
slave.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slaves.
Master:
1. Set the master to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
• Configure all the slaves before connecting the master to the DMX daisy chain.
• Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for master/slave
operation because the controller
master.
•Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master.
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Product
up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
To maintain optimum performance and
sage and
carefully after cleaning
5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dust build-
Maintenance
lead to reduction of the light source’s life.
minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However, u
environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
• Unplug the product from power.
• Wait until the product is at room temperature.
• Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
the external surfaces and vents.
• Clean all external optics and transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution,
ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
• Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
• Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the external optics or
transparent surface.
• Gently polish the external optics and transparent surfaces until they are free of haze
and lint.
Always dry the external optics and transparent surfaces
them.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
4.3 in (108 mm)
4.3 in (108 mm)
4.1 in (104 mm)
1.4 lb (0.6 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
23 W
26 W
Operating current
0.2 A
0.1 A
Power linking current (units)
8 A (42 units)
8 A (74 units)
Fuse
T 1 A, 250 V
T 1 A, 250 V
Power I/O
US/Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power output connector
Edison
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (US)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
3 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Tri-color
3
350 mA x 3
Photo Optic
Parameter
Illuminance @ 2 m
1,066 lx
Beam angle
16°
Field angle
30°
Strobe Rate
0 to 17 Hz
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Sockets
3, 8
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Wedge™ Tri
03030735
781462210830
6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
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, United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
s to
Returns
Support office and request a Return
. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
ndise 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
o use its own discretion to repair or replace
Contact Us
WORLD HEADQUARTERS - CHAUVET®
General Information
Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Support
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
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Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Technical Support
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General Information
Voice: +52 (728) 285-5000
Technical Support
instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.
To return a product or request support:
• In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
• In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below).
• In Mexico, contact CHAUVET® Mexico (see below).
• In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See
www.chauvetlighting.com
for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland.
If you live outside the U.S.
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® product
them. Visit our website for contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Technical
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
return.
You must send the mercha
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
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are
recommended.
CHAUVET® reserves the right t
returned product(s).