Impulse 648
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1. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 DMX PRIMER Introduction The Physical Medium The Signals DMX Universes The Functions Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 The DMX protocol USITT DMX512 A is a networking protocol that enables a universal DMX controller device to control the features of multiple DMX compatible fixtures whether PAR cans wash lights moving heads followspots foggers or proprietary fixture controllers etc As any other networking protocol the USITT DMX512 A describes the physical medium the signals and the functions they control DMX compatible fixtures are connected to the DMX controller using a DMX connection This connection consists of a series of wired connections between the DMX controller and the various DMX compatible fixtures also known as a daisy chain connection In this type of connection the DATA OUT of one fixture or the DMX controller connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture and so on Each DMX fixture links to the previous and next DMX fixture or controller using a DMX cable This type of cable consists of a section of shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with one 3 pin or 5 pin XLR male connector on one end and a 3 pin or 5 pin XLR female connector on the other end The XLR connectors pin out is as follows pin 1 is the Common shield pin 2 is Signal Negative S and2. impulse 548 User Manual Value Innovation Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS UUB You BB AAA 4 VV FGETS MA ii IA 4 WN Pack NSTUCIONS aa 4 A AA AA AA AA AA 4 TEXLCONVENUONS sr ean ne aD Se A rae a a See ea 4 CONS AA AI dida 4 DOCUMENT MIONMAON AA nl iaa 4 Productata lAINCO ss ts 5 DAILY INOICS ia 5 Za MEAP OGUCU ON T 6 Produ r OVERVIEW micaia aden aaa 6 PEOCUCEDIMENSIONS a 7 O o AEN E EE E EAE duncenmamarsaece cuss tneadaensamedumeuaceensneene 8 PS OWEN AA a e a a N 8 FUSE Kai Mi AAN a a 8 POWER ic ais 9 MOULIN ta 10 OMNIA a 10 A Ai 10 4 Opera ON caras 11 Control Panel Operation tcs a iio 11 A waa 11 COmigura ton DMA usais oo lo ii iii 11 STARING Add lc ceed es 11 Configuration Standalone c ccccccsscecsececceececseccseseeceeeeecseeeeseuseessueeenees 12 SOU ACTIV SC MOIE wa staves cant bo los lolo cdi auasane gaueiad Dacia 12 Manual Control Modest A re 12 Master Slave ModE eosa A eanse bananas 13 DMX Channel Assignments and Values oocccoccnccccccccnccncncnncnnnnnnoncnnoncnonons 13 DA EAS A Ea 13 5 Technical Information iii A 14 Product Malnten ace dicksass yGosssstaaceasansusentdaabeassaeactuston 14 General Troubleshootino oooccococcoconccccncononoconnonnnnonannonannonanonannnnannnnaninnans 15 Contact Procede coo 16 CHAUVET Contact InformatiON oocoocconnconncnncoccnnncncnnnncnnnnnnonconanonnnnnnonoos 16 Returning Products to CHAUVET ccc ceccccecccseee
3. defines the highest configurable address to 511 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the DMX Primer section in the Technical Information chapter To select the starting address do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 512 shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address 4 Press lt ENTER gt Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Page 11 of 21 Configuration Standalone Sound Active Mode a a E Manual Control Page 12 of 21 Mode Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn the product on Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode either Static Automatic or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller To enable the Sound Active mode do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until SUND shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Turn the music on and adjust the sound sensitivity knob until the product starts responding to the beat of the music The product will only respond to low frequencies of music bass and drums To control the Impulse 648 manually follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until U shows
4. e g Par Dhal w OOOO A 6 MEHU bP Era OHEA Bracket Adjustment Knob Safety Loop Mounting Bracket 3 pin DMX In Out Power In Out Page 6 of 21 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Product Dimensions 8 8 in 224 mm Zai A F i 6 5 in 164 mm o0 0000000000000000 8 8 in 224mm ooogp00000 oon O O 0 0 O O 0 0 0 0 00 DBOo00050000000 OOOOOOO0O0OOOO0OO00000 0o00000000000000000 a O O O O O a O O O O Oo O O O O O O O Ln oonooon0o0o0o00000000 QOOOOOOOQOOD0D0DO0O00O0O00 QOOOOOOOQOOODO00000000 0O0oO0o0o0o00000000000000 QOOOOOOOOQOOO000O000000 NOHOOOOOOOOODO0O0000000 QOOOOOOOOQOOO0O00000000 OOOOOOOOO000000000 QOOOOOOOOQOOO000000000 16 7 in 424 mm Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Page 7 of 21 3 SETUP AC Power The Impulse 648 has an auto ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the product s power requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the products specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire i Never connect the product to a rh
5. construct your own cable USITT recommends limiting the total length of the DMX cable from the first fixture controller to the last fixture to 300 455 m 985 1 500 ft If you choose to create your own DMX cable make sure to use data grade cables that can carry a high frequency signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications For certain applications Cat5 Cat5e or Cat6 may be appropriate Do not use standard microphone cables for DMX applications because they cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The DMX data cable must have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Each DMX cable must have a male 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connector on one end and a female 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connector on the other end DMX Connector Configuration To DMX Input Female To DMX Output Male To avoid signal transmission problems and interference O AS connect a DMX signal terminator 3 kaa to the last fikture in the 2 Y pin 3 DMX on DMX daisy chain as shown the output of the last fixture Page 19 of 21 DMX Connectivity cont D 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart DMX Conn
6. haze and lint i Always dry the glass transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them Page 14 of 21 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action e Excessive load on the circuit e Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80 of the breaker or fuse nominal current Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing e Short circuit along the power lines e Check the power lines and power cords e No energy on power outlet e Check power outlet e Change to another outlet Product does not power Loose or damaged power cord e Check the power cord up e Blown fuse e Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating e Internal problem e Send product for repair e Wrong starting address on the e Set the correct starting address on the product product e Use the right fader s on the controller e Wrong DMX personality on the e Set the correct DMX product s product personality e Assign the faders accordingly Product does not respond to DMX e Wrong polarity setting onthe DMX e Change the signal polarity on the controller controller e Loose or damaged DMX cable e Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit e Internal problem Send product for repair e Signal cables are not DMX e Replace non DMX cables with true compatible DMX cables e Interference with AC or radio e Keep DMX cables away from AC wires signals or radio equipment e DMK cable too l
7. on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt when the display shows d__ 0 to adjust the dimmer from off d__0 to fully on d100 4 Press lt ENTER gt 5 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt when the display shows S__0 to adjust the strobe speed between 0 Hz d__0 to 30 Hz d100 6 Press lt ENTER gt Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Master Slave The Master Slave mode allows a single Impulse 648 unit the master to control the Mode actions of one or more Impulse 648 units the slaves without the need of a DMX controller The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode Once set and connected the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit Configure the units as indicated below Slave units 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 512 shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt to accept 3 Set the DMX address to 001 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode 2 Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain e Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to th
8. s personality to determine the number of channels required to control the fixture Each channel will have a DMX address assigned to it However since assigning a particular DMX address to each channel is impractical the user will only need to configure the DMX address on each fixture that corresponds to the fixture s first channel of control This is the fixture s starting address The fixture will automatically assign the other channels to the subsequent DMX addresses Once this assignment is complete and based on the number of channels used the fixture will respond to the DMX signals sent to the range of DMX channels that begins with the starting address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels with a starting address of 100 will accept DMX data sent by the DMX controller to channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 The user must carefully assign the starting addresses for each individual fixture to avoid DMX channel overlapping If the DMX channels do overlap the impacted fixtures could operate erratically However the user may decide to configure two or more similar fixtures with the same personality and starting address In this case all the fixtures with the same starting address will operate in unison Connecting the DMX fixtures to a DMX controller in small to medium installations is usually a rather simple operation that requires a minimum of tools and some planning not including the actual fixture rigging an
9. sequential numbers assigned to each DMX channel 1 512 are also known as DMX addresses The function each DMX channel has and the results of assigning a value to each depend on the personality or DMX channel layout of each controlled fixture Some fixtures only use a single DMX channel while others may require 15 or more DMX channels to control all their functions Personalities are discussed in the next section DMX Configuration Page 17 of 21 DMX Configuration Personalities Starting Address Assigning Addresses DMX Connectivity Fixture Location Page 18 of 21 The DMX fixture configuration consists in determining how many channels each fixture will need as well as assigning the corresponding DMX channels to each fixture in order to size correctly the DMX controller A DMX personality describes what channel or channels control which fixture parameters A DMX fixture may have many personalities to choose from Each personality requires a different number of channels based on the number of features the fixture enables The number of DMX channels used by a fixture may vary from only one usually the general dimmer control to 15 or more When a job does not require using all the fixture s capabilities the user can select a more basic personality less channels allowing the DMX controller to accommodate more DMX fixtures For the DMX controller to control each DMX fixture the user must first configure each fixture
10. DMX fixture to the DMX Input connector of the second DMX compatible fixture 5 Continue linking the other DMX fixtures in the same way Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Power Light Source Photo Optic Thermal DMK Ordering Length 16 7 in 424 mm Power Supply Type Switching internal Parameter Consumption Operating Power linking current units Fuse Power I O Power input connector Power output connector Power Cord plug Type LED Color White Parameter Strobe Rate Illuminance 2 m Beam angle Field angle Viewing angle Color Temperature Maximum External Temp 104 F 40 C I O Connectors 3 and 5 pin XLR Product Name Impulse 648 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 6 4 in 164 mm Height 8 8 in 224 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Range 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 237 W 1 9A 8 A 5 units F5A 250 V US Worldwide IEC Edison Edison US Lifespan 50 000 hours Quantity 648 0 30 Hz 909 lux 66 105 120 6500 7000 K Cooling System Convection Connector Type Sockets Item Code 03050457 Weight 10 6 lbs 4 8 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 235 W 1A 8 A 10 units F 5A 250 V UK Europe IEC IEC Local plug Current 60 mA Channel Range 2 Item Number IMPULSE648 Page 21 of 21
11. d configuration However in large installations it may be necessary to plan carefully the position and cabling of each fixture to avoid unexpected problems The order in which the fixtures connect to the DMX controller is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture However the user should always define a physical location for the fixtures that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling to the controller and other fixtures Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 DMX Connectivity cont Number of Fixtures D DMX Data Cabling D Making Your Own DMX Cable O DMX Cable Characteristics DMX Cable Connectors Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 When using a DMX controller the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on the DMX daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the DMX controller has to support Conversely the number of onboard sliders page buttons and fixture buttons limits the number of discrete DMX channels a DMX controller can support To comply with the ElA 485 standard which is the base for the USITT DMX512 A protocol do not connect more than 32 fixtures without using an optically isolated DMX splitter Doing otherwise may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal You must use DMX compliant data cables to link two or more DMX compatible fixtures You may purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or
12. e DMX daisy chain Na Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master unit e Donot connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit DMX Channel Assignments and Values 2 CH Channel Function Value Setting 1 Strobe Speed 000 lt gt 255 0 30 Hz 2 Dimmer 000 lt 255 0 100 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Page 13 of 21 9 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life To maintain optimum performance and Maintenance minimize wear you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month However be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency To clean the product follow the instructions below e Unplug the product from power e Wait until the product is cold e Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents e Clean all glass transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol e Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue e Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the glass transparent surface e Gently polish the glass transparent surfaces until they are free of
13. eaeeeceeeeseeeeseeeseeeeseeeesaees 16 Page 2 of 21 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 BMX PA WA AA a e WA Rye 17 HAVEN CCT OIA seas ak IA See tat Ok et MA aa Dua 17 AGP YS Gal MA AA WA Slee 17 Ka KA SAA fre vance ear AAA AAA ais esa A on en ea ae eS 17 DMX UMVES ES eesti NATA MAROA ela TINA had smal MTAMA SA UKA slide ada banda 17 THE RUNCUONS srana oleo ne ee er 17 BURGO A 18 Personal Sai ads 18 pas a 10 Address sE A AAA A AS A 18 ASSIQNINO ACESSOS WA 18 DNI CONTE CUIV IY aaa 18 Fiure LOCA NON A ai 18 NUMDer OEI a abia 19 BMX Data Capi da le o 19 Making Your Own DMX Cable ooocccoocccccccccncconccconoconcnnconononcnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnos 19 DMX Table Chai SUS in ES AAA 19 OMIC ADE OMMECIONS aaa 19 P IMtosS PIA CONVEersio n Cha ias 20 OMX CONNECCION ise a shel cet eh ae etal MELI EAWA NE KAENI MAAND MUU SVA PESA TA NA 20 6 Technical Specifications isis 21 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Page 3 of 21 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included Unpacking Instructions Claims Text Conventions Icons e 1xImpulse 648 e 1x Warranty Card e 1 x Power Cord e 1x Quick Reference Guide Immediately upon receipt carefully unpack the product and check the container to make sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition If the container or the material inside the container the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling
14. ection Page 20 of 21 Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify their correct polarity and to make sure that there are no short circuits between any of the pins or between any pin and ground If the common wire shield touched the chassis ground a ground loop could form which may cause the fixture to perform erratically If you use a DMX controller or fixture with a 5 pin DMX connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart Conductor 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Negative signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Positive signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not Used Po Ping Not Used Pin 5 Make sure that the fixtures with which you are working can operate in DMX mode not in a proprietary connection mode Refer to the fixtures manual to learn how to enable their respective DMX modes The procedure below illustrates a possible DMX connection method 1 Connect the 3 pin male connector of the first DMX cable to the DMX Output connector 3 pin female of the DMX controller 2 Connect the 3 pin female connector of the first DMX cable coming from the controller to the DMX Input connector 3 pin male of the first DMX fixture 3 Connect the 3 pin male connector of the second DMX cable to the DMX Output connector 3 pin female of the first DMX fixture 4 Connect the 3 pin female connector of the second DMX cable coming from the first
15. eostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Follow the instructions below to change the fuse if necessary Replacement AN Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder 2 Pry the fuse holder out of the housing 3 Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 4 Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power qr _ f Spare fuse holder e 3 inside safety cap e l gt _ f The product does not ship with a spare fuse however the safety cap has room Safety cap Installed fuse held by plastic clip tm a ma i for a spare Page 8 of 21 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Power Linking The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the unit Please see the diagram below for further explanation 1 Product 2 7 Product 3 Product Power Linking Diagram Other products You can power link up to 5 Impulse 648 units on 120 VAC or up to 10 Impulse 648 units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may di
16. es the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions You can download the latest version of this document from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2011 CHAUVET All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET in the United States of America Information Page 4 of 21 Author A Diaz 09 26 11 B Pillow 09 28 11 Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Product at a Use on Dimmer Glance Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMK Master Slave Auto Programs Auto ranging Power Supply Y va Replaceabieruse V User semene S Duty Cycle S Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product The Notes include important safety information about installation usage and maintenance A Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord If mounting the product overhead always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating Do not touch the product s housing when operating because it may be very hot Always
17. ffer in your country or region Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Page 9 of 21 Mou nting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section page 2 of this manual Orientation The Impulse 648 may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Rigging Mounting Diagram Page 10 of 21 Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming fluid replenishment purposes Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight information When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple products you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually Using tools could damage the knobs M
18. khill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk If you live outside the US United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our Web site for contact details Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return You must send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Clearly label the package with the RMA number CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box e Your name e Your address e Your phone number e The RMA number e A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use
19. make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product s housing are blocked Never connect the product to a dimmer Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or the handles The maximum ambient temperature is 104 F 40 C Do not operate the product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the product immediately Never try to repair the product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Keep this User Manual for future consultation If you sell the product to another user be sure that they also receive this document Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Page 5 of 21 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Microphone Sound Sensitivity Knob LED Display 5 pin DMX In Out DO 4 y T i E 4 Al lin A O JE ha i gt
20. notify the carrier immediately not CHAUVET upon receipt Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier In addition keep the container and all the packing material for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with CHAUVET within seven 7 days of receiving the merchandise Convention 1 512 50 60 Settings Menu gt Settings lt ENTER gt ON Icon Meaning A range of values A set of values of which only one can be chosen A menu option not to be modified A sequence of menu options to be followed A key to be pressed on the product s control panel A value to be entered or selected Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the product partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the product or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the product from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information Document The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual CHAUVET reserv
21. ong e Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier right before the product with intermittent problems Intermittent DMX Problems e Too many products connected e Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 e Terminator not connected e Install a terminator as indicated in the DMX Primer section If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions contact CHAUVET Technical Support Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 Page 15 of 21 Contact Procedure In case you need to return a product or reguest support follow the procedure below e If you live in the US contact CHAUVET World Headquarters see below e If you live in the UK or Ireland contact CHAUVET Europe Ltd see below e If you live in any other country DO NOT contact CHAUVET Instead contact your distributor of record Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the US United Kingdom or Ireland CHAUVET World Headquarters Contact Information Returning Products to CHAUVET a ae a Page 16 of 21 CHAUVET General Information Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise FL 33351 Voice 954 929 1115 Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support Voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 954 756 8015 Email tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com United Kingdom amp Ireland CHAUVET Europe Ltd General Information Address Unit 1C Broo
22. ounting Bracket Bracket Adjustment Knob Impulse 648 User Manual Rev 05 4 OPERATION Control Panel Operation Menu Map Configuration DMX Starting Address To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the display Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel Button Function lt MENU gt dea to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu lt UP gt Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value lt DOWN gt Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value lt ENTER gt Press to activate a menu option or a selected value Mode Programming Steps Description DMX Mode d_1 d512 Selects the DMX starting address d__0 d100 Controls manual dimmer Manual Control S_0 S100 Controls manual strobe speed 0 30 Hz Sound Active E Turns on Sound Active mode Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn the product on 3 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the product s channels The Impulse 648 uses up to 2 DMX channels in its 2 channel DMX mode which
23. pin 3 is Signal Positive S Note For DMX pins 4 and 5 are not used The DMX signal stream is unidirectional from the DMX controller to the DMX compatible fixtures These signals conform to the EIA 485 standard The stream of DMX signals consists of 512 individual sequential channels that form a frame The DMX controller constantly sends frames of DMX signals to the DMX connection even if not all of the 512 channels are in use Because of this constant transmission method there can be only one DMX controller in a DMX connection If not the DMX signals sent by one controller would interfere with the signals sent by the other controller s A DMX universe is the set of DMX compatible fixtures connected to the same DMX daisy chain using the same set of 512 DMX channels Each set of 512 channels is referred to as a DMX Universe In most cases an installation will consist of only one DMX universe However you might find it necessary to define two or more universes because of constrains imposed by distance or the number of features Most DMX controllers support only one universe although some DMX controllers may support two or more universes Each universe will have its own separated DMX daisy chain A DMX compatible fixture can only be part of a single DMX universe Each DMX channel can have any unitary value in the 000 255 range Each DMX compatible fixture uses as many consecutive DMX channels as features the user can control The
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