Chauvet Pro EPIX Drive 900 Users Manual

User Manual

Firmware V1.3

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Notes

The ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual Rev. 4 c overs the desc ription, s afet y precau tions, ins tal lation,

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ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual Rev. 4

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 Riggi ng ............................................................................................................................................................................ 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 Specificat i ons ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Ordering ...............................................................................................................................................................................17

Returns ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................................ 19

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is

• ÉPIX Drive 900

• Rack ears (2) w/ screws

• Rubber feet (4)

• Quick Reference Guide

Claims

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping

. Failure to report

tion, keep the box and

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

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

A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu

Symbols

Meaning

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.

The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data transmission protocol.

Before You Begin

Included

Conventions

• Neutrik® powerCON® power cord

• Warranty Card

package and are in good condition. or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet

damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addi contents for inspection.

comply with this information may cause the product not to work,

Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may keep the product from working.

Useful information.

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Product At A

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 referen ce to serv icing in thi s User housing or attempt any repairs.

Personal Safety

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.

• Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.

Mounting And

• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this

• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.

Power And

• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance

• 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

• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!

Expected LED

LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, due to heat. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit

For this reason, using

intensity may help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.

Before You Begin

Use on Dimmer

Glance

Rigging

Outdoor Use Master/Slave DMX

Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the

All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.

• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.

• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.

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.

Auto Programs Auto-Ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable

Wiring

Lifespan

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.

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.

If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-LED conditions. clustered LEDs at their fullest intensit y significantly reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lif espan c an be 4 0,000 to 5 0,000 hour s. If extending th is lif espan is vita l, lower the operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the product and reducing the ambient temperature to an optimal operating r ange. In addition, lim iting the overall projec tion

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2. INTRODUCTION

Description

ÉPIX Drive 900 hosts the pr ocessing and power supply for the ÉPIX T our product line in one

based remote web server.

Features

• Ethernet, processing, and power hub for ÉPIX Tour product line.

• Neutrik® powerCON® power input/output connections

Front View

Top View

Rear View

Signal In/Out

(Through)

Fuse

Holder

Neutrik®

powerCON® In

Neutrik®

powerCON® Out

M12

Mounting

Points

ÉPIX Product

(4-pin XLR)

OLED

Display

Buttons

Rubber

Feet

Removable Rack Ears

Indicator

LEDs

Bottom View

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. Co nfiguration and s etup is fast and easy with its bu ilt-in OLED display. Additi onally, configuration can be managed w ith a network-

• 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

Overview

Introduction

Output

Safety Cable

Pass-Through

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