Chauvet Marine Lighting - Manual

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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