TECshow Alfie User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 4

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

2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 5

FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................... 5

DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY 12 CHANNEL MODE FOR WASH............................................................................... 5

DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY 4 CHANNEL MODE FOR WASH................................................................................. 6

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 6

3. SETUP ................................................................................................................................. 7

FUSE REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................................................... 7

FIXTURE LINKING ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Data Cabling .................................................................................................................................................. 7

DMX Data Cable........................................................................................................................................... 7

Cable Connectors ........................................................................................................................................ 8

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart .................................................................................................................... 8

SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK ............................................................................................................. 8

MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING................................................................................................................... 9

MOUNTING ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Orientation .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Rigging ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................10

NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................10

MENU MAP...................................................................................................................................................... 11

USER CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................................................................11

USER CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 12

To set the pan to inverting or non-inverting: ................................................................................................... 12

To set the tilt to inverting or non-inverting:..................................................................................................... 12

To set the LED Readout to Inverting or Non-Inverting: .................................................................................... 12

To set the DMX channel configuration:...........................................................................................................12

To set the maximum pan angle: .................................................................................................................... 12

To set the maximum tilt angle: ...................................................................................................................... 12

Service Functions .......................................................................................................................................... 12

To reset the fixture:......................................................................................................................................12

To restore all settings to their factory defaults: ...............................................................................................12

OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................... 13

Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): .................................................................................................13

Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): .............................................................................................13

DMX Mode .....................................................................................................................................................13

DMX CHANNEL VALUES (12 CHANNEL) ........................................................................................................ .14

DMX CHANNEL VALUES (4 CHANNEL ) .......................................................................................................... 15

5. APPENDIX...........................................................................................................................16

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................16

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1 x Mini wash User Manual

What is included

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving a fixture, 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 used switch power supply, it can transform by itself when user input power!

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, it includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

Please keep this User Guide 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 the 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 20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked. Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type. Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use its carrying handles. Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 F (40 C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this. In the event of a 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. Always use the same type spare parts. Don t connect the device to a dimmer pack. Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord. Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

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2. INTRODUCTION

Features

4 or 12-channel DMX-512 LED moving yoke Pan: 540 / tilt: 180

Variable electronic strobe Variable electronic dimmer (0 100%) Vector speed channel for pan/tilt, RGBW color mixing and color macros Built-in movement macros via master/slave or DMX

User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes User-selectable pan/tilt ranges Pan: 540 , 360 , 180 Tilt: 180 , 180 , 90 Compact and lightweight LED display menu with invert Reset to factory settings option Display auto on/off Pan/tilt invert option Fan cooled

DMX Channel Summary - 12 Channel Mode for Wash

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

CONTROL FEATURES

CHANNEL FUNCTION

1 Pan

2 Pan Fine

3 Tilt

4 Tilt Fine

5 Vector Speed (Pan/Tilt)

6 Dimmer/Strobe

7 Red

8 Green

9 Blue

11 Color Macros

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10 White

12 Movement Macros

Product Overview

DMX In

DMX Out

IEC Power Connector with Fuse holder (Rear)

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DMX Channel Summary - 4 Channel Mode for Wash

CHANNEL FUNCTION

1 Pan

2 Tilt

3 Dimmer/Strobe

4 Color Macros

LED Readout

Projector Head

Control Panel

LED lens

3. SETUP

Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse.

Fuse Replacement

With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver.

Fixture Linking

You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.

Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.) Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures

Data Cabling

To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

DMX DATA CABLE

Use a Belden? 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications. Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF/ft. Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF/ft. Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft. Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms

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3

2

1

3 2

1

3

2

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

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.

3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

DMX Data Cables

Order Code Description DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft

Resistance 120 ohm 1/4w between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

DMX connector configuration

COMMON

OUTPUT

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

DMX +

DMX -

INPUT

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

CAB LE C ONN ECTORS

CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

3-PIN TO 5- PIN CON VE R SION CHAR T

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. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

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This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting fixture

Universal DMX Controller

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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 Do not use Do not use

Do not use Do not use

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable C or O type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the desired position, retighten both knobs.

When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access and routine maintenance. Safety cables must always be used. Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via eithe settings in the control panel or DIP-r switches. Secondarily, the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting. Please consult the

Operating Instructions section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration.

Master/Slave Fixture Linking

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

Mounting

ORIENTATION

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

RIGGING

Hanging Clamp

Note! Clamp is sold separately.

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Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display.

ENTER

MODE/ESC UP

DOWN

Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu

Button Function

<UP>

<DOWN>

<ENTER>

Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option

Scrolls through menu options in ascending order

Scrolls through menu options in descending order

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Navigating the Control Panel

The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Press the <MODE/ESC> button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MODE/ESC> button.

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Menu Map

Use the <UP>,<DOWN>, and <ENTER> buttons to scroll through these menu items

When navigating the menu:

Use the “UP” button to move up. Use the “DOWN” button to move down. Use the “ENTER” button to move right. Use the “MODE” buton to move left, or to scroll through the left-most items in the menu map.

Use the <MODE/ESC> button to scroll through these menu items

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