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1. X M em 16 SE Nola glo ee 18 DMA PHE oed dora ono te etat lH oU a Le Ee Hor LU uf t Ee Ec tut ttu od 18 aci Sete TON cr 19 ACASO eo 19 SUM NN A EE ER 19 FMIOLOIMENIGS e MT P teeta tak lt eta a ae E M E 20 BMX Chamel Crale e S 21 Legend 4500 Service Maintenance Guide 24 BOW GU EI eg DEE 23 Reiler Ee ele 24 Legend 4500 User Manual 2 12 10 2008 4 28 PM 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x Legend 4500 1 x Mounting Bracket kit w screws 1 x Neutrik Power cable with plug 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions VVVVV 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 Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If yo2. ElA 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 lf 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 BeldenO 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 CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end z 91 Hesistance 120 3 pin DMX connector configuration e ahmi iw 3 between pin 2 COMMON DMX and pin 3 DMX of t
3. PM 15 LENS RED 5140 1373 350 238 LUX eS REES SES TALL LLL idt a 15 2 4 E H 10Diatance m GREEN 4360 2320 1055 602 3 LUX d a 6 H 1 0Distance m BLUE 1710 420 192 110 73 LUX LLLLEELELELELELEELLLLLLLLZ 4 cR 15 2 4 a 100istanceim 6300 1550 404 277 LUX 2 4 6 A 10Distance m RGB 16050 3920 1765 1010 670 LUX 6 0 3 i ttt PIT Tor 2 4 6 8 10Distance m RGB WHITE 400 2430 1400 950 LUX REEFF Cen Hr S aw _ aw _ Mj I3 Ey FH eee ITTTT T 7r 1 9 SEL IS 15 2 4 6 8 10Distance m Legend 4500 User Manual 21 12 10 2008 4 28 PM DMX Channels Chart ADVANCED Legend 4500 User Manual 22 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Blow out Diagram Description Part Number 1 Display Master PCB P172 6500DP 2 X Y PCB P170 4500XY 4 5 6 7 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Fan 60mm 24V 18 Power input cable Neutrik to Edison P111 80IPWR 19 30 Lens assembly LLENS3054 Legend 4500 User Manual 23 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Legend 4500 Service Maintenance Guide Symptom s Possible Solution s Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure This fixture is convection cooled which means that if the surface is kept clean and free of debris then proper cooling will be allowed to occur a or more LED s are not Mp An LED may have failed resulting in an open circuit In this event all of the red green or blu
4. Please consult the Operating Instructions section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Legend 4500 User Manual 12 12 10 2008 4 28 PM 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Options The Legend 4500 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512 In its simplest control form this allows for the control of up to 36 fixtures in the 14 channel Advanced personality DMX 512 control The Legend 4500 operates on 14 channels of DMX Advanced personality Address each fixture in increments of 14 channels l e 1 15 29 43 etc To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control You may also group your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control 1 Access the control panel function by pressing the MENU button until the 1 4 OPERATION is displayed Press ENTER and use the UP DOWN buttons to select DMX function Press ENTER Then Press MENU button and use the UP DOWN buttons until ADDRESS is displayed Pres the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 512 NO A Cc N Press the ENTER button to confirm action Then press MENU to exit Legend 4500 User Manual 13 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Setting the DMX address Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 512 A fixture requiring one or more channel
5. White 0 lt gt 100 Color White Macro No Function Red Down Green down Blue 100 Red 100 Green up Blue down Red 100 Green 0 Blue 100 Red up Green 0 Blue 100 Red 0 Green Down Blue 100 Red 0 Green 100 Blue Up Red Down Green 100 Blue 0 Red 100 Green up Blue 0 No Function No Function Red 100 Green 100 Blue 100 White 1 3200K White 2 3400K White 3 4200K White 4 4900K White 5 5600K White 6 5900K White 7 6500K White 8 7200K White 9 8000K White 10 9500K White 11 10000K Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Strobe 0 lt gt 100 Dimmer Speed No Function Slow gt Fast Control No Function Pan tilt black activated Pan tilt black deactivated No Function Fan slow Fan normal Fan fast No Function Auto 1 activated after 3 secs Auto 2 activated after 3 secs Test activated after 3 secs Custom activated after 3 secs No function Reset activated after 3 secs No Function 17 12 10 2008 4 28 PM 5 APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 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 types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Chann
6. XLR female socket Data pin configuration OPI aaa e pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Data pin configuration 5 pin pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 pin 4 not used 5 not used Prot CO Ss oc ICE DMX 512 USITT BMX GhannelS soon EET User Configurable 10 or 14 STANDARD ORDERING INFORMATION Ee a A LEG4500 30 Optical Lens Assembly ooccocccccononcccnccccononccnncononancconncononnccnnncnnonannrnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnonnanrnnnrnnnnnanennnnss LLENS3054 SPARE PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Display Master PCB Pat aia ds P172 4500DP X USE BAT EE P170 4500XY LED Diver FCB P RN E o NERE AONNE EE REENER RENARE P175 4500DVR LED Metal Core PCB assembled Pat P222 4500LED Electronic Transtormern alll esas P140 4500ELTR Mounting bracket e D EE P111 60BRKT Palo IOMA E ait eiut A E o E E E I M M MA M E P176 4500PS TES MOOK PAN ET P176 4500TS Pre OG ea m E iets ein severe dae aera ts ene ey daring ek tae deta tena ae ein es P111 4500PB THD MIP alt ee P111 4500PB Pan Optical ele ab iio P172 6500POS Pall Stopper SENSO Pall EE P172 6500PSS Talt optical STIS AA a a a a Na a ace a ata P172 6500TOS RE seed comu D P172 6500TSS Arm plastic CoVer Pall west eet Orr e bs eoe breve ueber eder eod P112 6500ARM Fan 20mm 24V CI AED os ouesces eser udvot vaa eee a DvEE o e MN Ed P130 24V120M Fan OOMmr2aN e cr p eoecc cU cia P130 24V60MM Power input cable Neutrik to Edison Pat P111 80IPWR WARRANTY INFORMATION Ec ida ilies
7. password protection OPTIONS Optical systems available 15 installed 30 LLENS3054 Legend 4500 User Manual 4 12 10 2008 4 28 PM DMX Channel Summary The Legend 4500 has 2 DMX channel configurations referred to as Personalities in this manual and in the fixture control board The 2 personalities are Advanced Basic Each of the personalities can be accessed from the control panel Please see section on Control Panel Functions on a description on how to accomplish this ADVANCED CHANNEL DESCRIPTION Pan Pan Fine Tilt Fine om Pan Tilt Speed Red 7 Green 9 White Dimmer 12 Strobe Dimmer Speed 14 Control BASIC CHANNEL DESCRIPTION Color White Macro 9 Strobe 10 Control Legend 4500 User Manual 5 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Product Overview DMX Input Neutrik Power Input 5 pin Power switch DMX Output DMX Output Fuse holder 3 pin 3 pin Control board Legend 4500 User Manual 6 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Product Dimensions nmm mem FS EX Sal 2 m ECO GA Ze O E Y Jg p CN Oy EOXOXC 0000008 MOKOROXOXO KO XRO Js wech Ki ODA ORO es L d lx Am N i D oS 2 FA NS CEA Noo O Qt JAC Sow A g ROO OK Q K A Q a OXOXO MOXOXC NY A c Ike LORO y IS IDE de K K A 110 0 0 0 LENA a 4 Legend 4500 User Ma
8. 0K White 7 6500K White 8 7200K White 9 8000K White 10 9500K White 11 10000K Dimmer 0 100 Strobe 0 100 Control No Function Pan tilt black open Pan tilt black close No Function Fan slow Fan normal Fan fast No Function Auto 1 activated after 3 secs Auto 2 activated after 3 secs Test activated after 3 secs Custom activated after 3 secs No function Reset activated after 3 secs No Function 16 12 10 2008 4 28 PM ADVANCED CHANNEL 1 10 11 12 13 14 VALUE 000 gt 255 000 gt 255 FUNCTION Pan Clockwise rotate 0 540 Pan fine Fine control of pan movement 0 3 Tilt 0 255 Tilt from 0 270 000 gt 255 000 gt 255 000 005 006 gt 025 026 gt 045 046 gt 065 066 085 086 gt 105 106 gt 125 126 145 146 gt 165 166 gt 180 181 190 191 200 201 205 206 gt 210 211 9215 216 gt 220 221 O 225 226 gt 230 231 235 236 gt 240 241 O 245 246 gt 250 251 255 000 gt 255 000 gt 255 000 005 006 gt 255 000 gt 019 020 gt 039 040 gt 059 060 gt 079 080 gt 099 100 gt 119 120 139 140 gt 149 150 gt 159 160 gt 169 170 179 180 gt 189 190 gt 199 200 gt 219 220 255 Legend 4500 User Manual Tilt fine Fine control of tilt movement 0 39 Pan Tilt Speed From fast to slow Red 0 amp 100 Green 0 amp 100 Blue 0 lt 100
9. E 3 Range Batsen 000 255 i GT Joozz is ove i e 4 Special Normal System e 51 Scene 000 255 52 Pan 000 258 Jk Sam 000 2858 Jk 5 4 Speed 000 258 5 5 Red 000 2558 mem 59Srbe 00 255 b 510Dimer 000 255 Jk 511Tme 00 255 Stee No Yes Resets fixture when selecting Yes Sets the fan speed Use with DMX controller Built in Program 1 Built in Program 2 Custom Internal Program Use for Master Slave Use for testing functions Choose between 10 or 14 channels Choose display readout option Displays the version number Invert Pan movement Invert Tilt movement Invert dimmer Turns on Off this invert function Sets the Pan starting position Sets the Pan finishing position Sets the Tilt starting position Sets the Tilt finishing position Turns on off this range function This will enable disable the need to wait 3 seconds for turning on off the pan tilt black function Enables disables DMX control of RESET function Sets the dimmer to normal linear or special dimming curve Sets the RGB to full form RGB to white yes or RGB to full intensity no Enables disables DMX control of fan speed Chooses the step to edit Sets the pan location for the step Sets the tilt location for the step Chooses speed for the current step Combine these channels to create the desired color mixture Strobes from 0 20Hz Chooses dimmer for current step Chooses time for the current step Select yes to run th
10. Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the acceleration of this decline Packaged in clusters LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optimum conditions For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest intensity life of the LEDs is significantly reduced It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40 000 to 50 000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity Legend 4500 User Manual 3 12 10 2008 4 28 PM 2 INTRODUCTION Features 10 or 14 channel DMX 512 LED moving yoke color wash Pan 540 tilt 270 RGBW color mixing with or without DMX controller Variable electronic strobe Variable electronic dimmer 0 100 Remote fixture reset and vector speed channel 255 user programmable steps without DMX controller Color temperature presets 3 200 K 10 000 K or create your own Adjustable fan speed ADDITIONAL FEATURES High powered 2W 3W 720mA 1000mA LEDs 3 pin and 5 pin DMX connections Neutrik PowerCon connector User selectable pan tilt ranges Automatic pan tilt correction Reset to factory settings option User selectable basic or advanced operating modes LCD display with
11. Legend 4500 Snapshot LEG 4500 O d Autoswitching Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ess ARD gi Chauvet 3000 N 29 Ct meer FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com TABLE OF CONTENTS T Before You BOQ p eet 3 e E Ne Ude EE 3 UNPACKING INS TUCION cR NETT idea 3 A aUe et MEL Ru EE 3 LED Expected lesa di asia 3 2 IMIFOQUCION E 4 P asec tee eset ak Up DULL ED ME M IEEE LEE f UU us 4 DMX Channel UMM estratos 5 PROG ee VLC Worst o Rn 6 A ae eran 8 A uiu Am d tU M EL MA I bu EE 8 e OMNE a TP 8 MOUNINO ER NER NR ERE e EE 9 GIU MIU UU m Lm em 9 mies n 9 Lens Assembly Installation Replacement A 10 FRUE RINKIIN O RR RENATO A Pomme 11 B iCES isiinregm MR IEEE 11 ID ata Cable a toa x p tecate 11 Cable CONC CONS a OO DU S m Mt 11 SITO 5sPIGonvelsiobr GIBT EE 12 oetungup a DMX Serial Data bi iuuat co bees E sid a 12 Master Slave Fixture LINKING T Pc m 12 LOL 13 EA A 13 Bara A P qx tates 13 Setting die DNE e ele 14 Contool Panel FUNCION ui siu ecu a t usli E mde one pma MD EE MEUM DRE 14 Van Ns chic e T 15 Bp seu ce n
12. a flat head screwdriver Legend 4500 User Manual 8 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Mounting Orientation This fixture may be mounted vertically or horizontally Rigging The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be attached You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this fixture It is recommended to use at least 2 mounting points per fixture You can order C and O clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor CLP 15 CLP 06 recommended If hanging the fixture for over head use then please follow the below steps 1 Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing fixture 2 Safety cables must always be used secured through the safety cable passageway The safety cable must be capable of holding 10 times the weight of the fixture 3 Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to be installed fixtures Caution This fixture must be mounted in a ventilated location as it is fan convection cooled Hanging Clamp Clamp is sold separately Safety cable Legend 4500 User Manual 9 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Lens Assembly Installation Replacement The Legend 4500 comes with 15 lens assembly pre installed from the factory However there is another optional lens assembly LLENS3054 available as an accessory which will alter the beam angle Please follow the below instructions for proper repl
13. acement installation 2 Lens 3 LED PCB 1 Front plastic cover 1 Remove the front plastic rim cover black by removing the screws that hold it in place There are 8 screws to remove for this step 2 After removing the front rim cover remove the screws that hold the lens assembly in place Note use care when performing this procedure as this gives you direct access to the LEDs which are very fragile 3 You now should have full access to the lens assembly This must be removed and the old lenses must be replaced with the new lenses The same assembly is to be reinstalled with the new lenses in place and the process is complete Warning 1 When replacing the lens assembly please make sure that the power is disconnected from the fixture beforehand 2 You must also be VERY CAREFUL when opening this fixture Improper handling of this unit may void the warranty if any parts are damaged due to negligence on behalf of the user Legend 4500 User Manual 10 12 10 2008 4 28 PM 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
14. al 24 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Contact Us World Wide General Information CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com Legend 4500 User Manual 25 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Technical Specifications WEIGHT amp DIMENSIONS DON OLA PU 15 3 in 889 mm Vei A AAA A AAA A UI 12 6 in 320 mm arlene 15 2 in 385 mm Ie 37 lbs 16 8 kg POWER AC iPOWer Auto WIGHINO sarete ev Enea etae ente ene neret eedem ar eter Enel Darse auratus 100V 240V 50 60Hz AC POWER GONS Joliet Pe a 280W 2 3A max at 120V 60Hz MAIS FICS ION RN E E D P 2 5A at 120V 60Hz mol cM gero 1 00 at 120V 60Hz LIGHT SOURCE Quantity 54 14 720mA Red 13 1000mA Green 14 1000mA Blue 12 1000mA White LED 50 000 hours PHOTO OPTIC WITH 15 LENSES Luminance M EE 20 200 2m BEAR ANIC EE 10 A A PEE DERE 22 COOLING A A X 24V 90MM fan Fan Cooler cil RR AA a 24V 120MM fan CONTROL 8 PROGRAMMING Blue H locking 3 pin XLR male socket A A rM C E E E A A E E locking 5 pin XLR male socket BR Ir L I locking 3 pin XLR female socket Ble lr e locking 5 pin
15. ause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given a RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name NO Your address Rh C Your phone number The RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise Legend 4500 User Manual 19 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Photometrics 30 LENS a m o UN CO Nw SCTTTEELLLELLELLLELLELIIIILIZIZZZ MES ee pnm 1 ALAS N RE SARA RRS MRE es 6 8 2260 567 245 140 904 LUX Ze M O NW RGB WHITE 3460 874 390 225 141 LUX CT O O O O O O O O TTC TTT Te CN dE um ETT AE BS O O BS LE O O DS SB E 2 4 6 8 tODistance m Legend 4500 User Manual 20 12 10 2008 4 28
16. e in a single module will no longer illuminate This does not mean that all of the LEDs have failed but the circuit is wired in series An LED may have failed resulting in a short circuit In this event only the single LED which has failed will no longer function This does not mean that all of the LEDs have failed but the circuit is wired in series Note In the event of LED failure a replacement LED PCB assembly may be purchased directly from Chauvet Part P222 4500LED 1 LED d Check that the lens assembly is installed properly If the lens assembly is not or nee Scale pro nee aligned properly over the LEDs then they will not project fully very tow output ection on Lens Assembly Installation See s ZA nuc In the event of LED failure a replacement LED PCB assembly may be ME directly from Chauvet Part P222 4500LED Breaker Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on the electrical circuit total load placed on the electrical circuit tete a Check for a short in the electrical wiring internal and or external Device has no power Check device s fuse internal Check for power on Mains Check cable connections The Legend 4500 IP 66 cables must be firmly connected and locked in place for operation Note In the event of autoswitching transformer failure the unit can be sent in for repair however a replacement part can be ordered directly from Chauvet Part P140 4500ELTR Fixture is not Fixture is n
17. e user program 6 Extra 6 1 User key 0000 Modifies the User key 6 2 password 1111 Modifies the password Legend 4500 User Manual 15 12 10 2008 4 28 PM DMX512 Channel Values The Legend 4500 has 2 DMX512 channel configurations ADVANCED BASIC BASIC CHANNEL 1 10 VALUE 000 gt 255 000 gt 255 000 lt gt 005 006 gt 025 026 gt 045 046 gt 065 066 085 086 gt 105 106 gt 125 126 gt 145 146 gt 165 166 gt 180 181 190 191 200 201 205 206 gt 210 211 215 216 gt 220 221 O 225 226 gt 230 231 235 236 gt 240 241 O 245 246 gt 250 251 255 000 gt 255 000 gt 255 000 gt 019 020 gt 039 040 gt 059 060 gt 079 080 gt 099 100 gt 119 120 139 140 gt 149 150 gt 159 160 gt 169 170 179 180 gt 189 190 gt 199 200 gt 219 220 gt 255 Legend 4500 User Manual FUNCTION Pan Clockwise rotate 0 540 Tilt Tilt from 0 270 Red 0 amp 100 Green 0 amp 100 Blue 0 lt 100 White 0 amp 100 Color White Macro No Function Red Down Green down Blue 100 Red 100 Green up Blue down Red 100 Green 0 Blue 100 Red up Green 0 Blue 100 Red 0 Green Down Blue 100 Red 0 Green 100 Blue Up Red Down Green 100 Blue 0 Red 100 Green up Blue 0 No Function No Function Red 100 Green 100 Blue 100 White 1 3200K White 2 3400K White 3 4200K White 4 4900K White 5 5600K White 6 590
18. els should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 Legend 4500 User Manual 18 12 10 2008 4 28 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 reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced lamp li
19. f Moc woy SS the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin SE E MEN UMEN Q Q O connector of the controller G PU lin e 8 So 00 Oro 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from AS Ge aC OO E the controller which will have a female 3 E pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input Output panel of a lighting fixture 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on CHAUVET Certified 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 Continue the link 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 Often the setup for Master Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting
20. fe and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance Unplug fixture from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Claims Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA Products returned without a RMA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request a RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the c
21. he 9 last fixture INPUT 3 OUTPUT 92 5 pin DMX connector configuration Hesistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX 4 of the last fixture Termination reduces signal errors To avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator T o m a a D n a n gt OUTPUT 4 e s n 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 Legend 4500 User Manual 11 12 10 2008 4 28 PM 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART 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 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 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link Universal DMX Controller 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of Lesch co EE oo oo oo D 7 7 z c
22. ils ae OA AA AAA AA 2 year limited warranty Legend 4500 User Manual 26 12 10 2008 4 28 PM
23. nual 7 12 10 2008 4 28 PM 3 SETUP AC Power This fixture has an auto switching switch mode power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages This fixture will accommodate between 100V and 240V AC 50 60 Hz All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Each fixture ships with Neutrik power input cables Each fixture ships with a power adapter to male Edison connector Warning All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Depending on the application the lighting fixture may require a different connector Please refer to the below wire color code if installing a new connector Wire Connection Connection Pin AC Live AC Neutral AC Neutral Green Y ellow AC Ground Ground Earth f Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always d replace with the same type fuse Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder from its housing Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Screw the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power The fuse is located inside this compartment Remove using
24. ot responding to DMX to DMX Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing Fixture is not responding to DMX Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing_ Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings on the controller Note In the event of Display Master PCB failure a replacement PCB can be ordered directly from Chauvet Part P172 4500DP My EE 7 of 7777 Use only DMX cables ZA ios terminator ZA vo Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights A A d 1 or more sensors may need to be replaced This may be either the optical sensor or the magnetic stopper sensor licenciam E In the event of a sensor failure a replacement sensor may be ordered directly from Chauvet Part Magnetic Pan P172 6500PSS Optical Pan P172 6500POS Magnetic Tilt P172 6500TSS Optical Tilt P172 6500TOS 1 or more sensors may need to be adjusted This should be done by a qualified technician as it involves opening the case of the fixture and modifying internal components The LET XUI backlight will not turn There is an option in the control board that determines if the display turns off off and LET XUI lit after 60 seconds of inactivity or if the display stays lit indefinitely See section 1 6 in the onboard display close If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the following page Legend 4500 User Manu
25. s for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference The Legend 4500 uses up to 9 channels of DMX If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section Control Panel Functions All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface OOOO MENU ENTER DOWN UP BUTTON FUNCTION MENU Exits from the current menu or function ENTER Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the selected function DOWN Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function UP Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function Legend 4500 User Manual 14 12 10 2008 4 28 PM Menu Map MAIN FUNCTION SUB FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION 1 1 Address 000 255 Sets the DMX starting address 1 2 Reset High Normal Low Auto e DMX512 Auto1 1 Intro 1 4 Operation Auto2 Custom Slave Test 15 Crame Base Advanced 1 Display Jeo lose Bright Be Edin B 1Pan Normal Reverse 22 Dimmer Wed Reverse is ove o EELER EIS
26. u sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet e 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 e 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 e Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source e Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles e Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this e 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 Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact CHAUVET at 954 929 1115 Caution After prolonged periods of operation the fixture chassis may reach high temperatures Use caution when handling this fixture LED
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