Chauvet Marine Lighting - Manuals

Page 3 - What is included; Icons

1. Before You Begin 3 11/10/2010 3:19 PM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included • 1 x Abyss™ LED 2.0 • 1 x Power Cord • 1 x Warranty Card • 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are prese...

Page 4 - Safety Instructions

1. Before You Begin 4 11/10/2010 3:19 PM Safety Instructions • Please keep this User Manual 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 volt...

Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Product Overview

2. Introduction 5 11/10/2010 3:19 PM 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In DMX Out DIP Switches Bracket Adjustment Knob Safety Bracket Adjustment Knob Power In Mounting Bracket Power Out Fuseholder

Page 6 - ETUP; AC Power; Power Linking

3. Setup 6 11/10/2010 3:19 PM 3. S ETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label af...

Page 7 - Mounting; Orientation

3. Setup 7 11/10/2010 3:19 PM Mounting Orientation The Abyss™ LED 2.0 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a deta...

Page 8 - Configuring the Starting Address; DMX Operation

4. Operating Instructions 8 11/10/2010 3:19 PM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address The Abyss™ LED 2.0 fixture uses two DMX channels. The highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 511 . Any address higher than this will prevent access to ...

Page 9 - Standalone; DMX Channel Values

4. Operating Instructions 9 11/10/2010 3:19 PM Standalone This fixture has preprogrammed operating modes. These are accessed via the DIP switches on the back of the fixture. DIP switch [10] must be OFF in this mode. Please see the chart below for further explanation. Mode Water effect rotating, colo...

Page 10 - PPENDIX; General Troubleshooting

5. Appendix 10 11/10/2010 3:19 PM 5. A PPENDIX General Troubleshooting S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE ( S ) P OSSIBLE A CTION ( S ) Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing • Excessive circuit load • Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. • Short circuit along the power wires • Check for a short in the ele...

Page 11 - DMX Primer; Data Cabling; DMX Data Cable

5. Appendix 11 11/10/2010 3:19 PM DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There a...

Page 12 - Cable Connectors; Setting the Starting Address

5. Appendix 12 11/10/2010 3:19 PM Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. 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 errat...

Page 13 - Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain

5. Appendix 13 11/10/2010 3:19 PM 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-P IN TO 5-P IN C ONVERSION C HART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Mal...

Page 14 - General Maintenance; Returns Procedure

5. Appendix 14 11/10/2010 3:19 PM General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up...

Page 16 - ONTACT; W o r l d W i d e

C ONTACT U S W o r l d W i d e General Information CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service) World Wi...