Page 2 - ABLE OF
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Author: Alberto Diaz Revision: 2 by AL T ABLE OF C ON...
Page 3 - What is Included; Icons
1. Before You Begin 3 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is Included • 1 x Abyss™ LED 3.0 • 1 x Power Cord • 1 x W arranty 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 included and received i...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions
1. Before You Begin 4 Safety Instructions • Please keep this User Manual for future reference. 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...
Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Product Overview
2. Introduction 5 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In DMX Out DIP Switches Bracket Adjustment Knob Safety Bracket Adjustment Knob Power In Mounting Bracket Power Out Fuse holder
Page 6 - ETUP; AC Power; Power Linking
3. Setup 6 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 is within the range of accepted voltages. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plat...
Page 7 - Mounting; Orientation
3. Setup 7 Mounting Orientation The Abyss™ LED 3.0 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 detailed weight listing...
Page 8 - Configuring the Starting Address; DMX Operation; DMX Channel Values
4. Operating Instructions 8 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address The Abyss™ LED 3.0 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 all of the channels...
Page 9 - PPENDIX; General Troubleshooting
5. Appendix 9 5. A PPENDIX General Troubleshooting S YMPT OM 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 electrical wiring (int...
Page 10 - DMX Data Cable
DMX Primer 10 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 are many different ty...
Page 11 - Cable Connectors; Setting the Starting Address
DMX Primer 11 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 erratically. Test cables ...
Page 12 - Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain
DMX Primer 12 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 T O 5-P IN C ONVERSION C HART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Sh...
Page 13 - General Maintenance; Returns Procedure
Maintenance / Returns 13 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 reduces ...
Page 14 - ECHNICAL
Technical Specifications 14 T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ................................................................................................................ 9.6 in (243 mm) Width ..................................................................................
Page 15 - ONTACT
Technical Specifications 15 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 (...
