Chauvet Pro RDM2go Users Manual

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1

What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Claims .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Manual Conventions .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Mounting And Rigging .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Power And Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

DC Power...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Battery Charge Notes ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Storage Notes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Connection .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Remote Device Management (RDM) ........................................................................................................................... 7

Ilumicode....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4. Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Control Panel Description ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Programming ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Menu Map ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Menu Map (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

Menu Map (Cont.) ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Cable Test Chart ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

RDM ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Ilumicode..................................................................................................................................................................... 12

DMX Starting Address ................................................................................................................................................................ 12

DMX Personality ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

DMX Values ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Static Colors ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Dimmer ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Color .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

(Full Color Products) .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Whites Setting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Reset to Factory Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

Send DMX................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Channel Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Send Options ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Receive DMX .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

View incoming DMX Values ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Cable Test................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Using the Cable Tester .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Power Options ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

Using the Power Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

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5. Technical Information ............................................................................................................................. 16

Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 16

6. Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 17

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

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

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1. Before You Begin

What Is

• RDM2go

• Quick Reference Guide

Claims

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

. Failure to

tion, keep the box

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

Mode>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

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

Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply

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

Before You Begin

Included

Conventions

• Carry Pouch

• 2 pc, 3- to 5-pin converters

• 5-pin male to bare wire adaptor

• USB-A Male to Micro USB-B Male (3 ft)

• Warranty Card

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

report damage to the c arrier immediately may inval idate your claim. In addi and contents for inspection.

Symbols Meaning

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

with this information may keep the product from working. Useful information.

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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 s ervicing in this Us er housing or attempt any repairs.

Personal Safety

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

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

Mounting And

• The product is not intended for permanent installation.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.

Power And

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

• 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!

In the unlikely event that your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

Before You Begin

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.

Rigging

Wiring

• 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.

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.

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2. Introduction

Description

The RDM2go is a multi-f unctional tool for working wit h lighting products over a DMX/RDM data

sized controller per forms a multitude of tas ks including RDM functional ity, DMX

a built in DMX ca ble integrity checker, and

easily recharges via a stand ard micro USB jack

and comes with a convenient carry pouch and connector convertors.

Features

• Control Protocol: DMX, RDM, Ilumicode

• Comes with connector adaptors, USB charging cord and belt clip pouch

line. The palm snapshot, test-scene record/playback, Ilumicode addressing for Iluminarc fixtures, and DMX input/output monitor ing. The RDM2go also f eatures an easy to read OLED displa y. The RDM2go

• DMX Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7

• Modes/Personalities (Ilumicode): 13 personalities (ARC 1, ARC 1+D, ARC2, ARC2+D,

ARC3, ARC3+D, ARC FULL, REMOTE, SOLID, SPECIAL1, SPECIAL2, VW, VW+D)

• Handheld tool for managing products and systems with DMX, RDM, and Ilumicode based control

• Easily address, locate and monitor RDM capable fixtures

• Check DMX addressing, cabling, and store/playback basic snapshots

• Address and set personalities of Ilumicode based architectural fixtures

• Easy to read, large OLED display and easy to navigate menus

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