4BAR Flex User Manual Rev. 3
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1. Flex User Manual Rev 3 www americanmusical com General Troubleshooting Symptom Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing Product does not power up Product does not respond to DMX Intermittent DMX Problems D Possible Cause Excessive load on the circuit Short circuit along the power lines No energy on power outlet Loose or damaged power cord Blown fuse Internal problem Wrong starting address on the product Wrong DMX personality on the product Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller Loose or damaged DMX cable Internal problem Signal cables are not DMX compatible Interference with AC or radio signals DMX cable too long Too many products connected Terminator not connected Possible Action Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80 of the breaker or fuse nominal current Check the power lines and power cords Check power outlet Change to another outlet Check the power cord Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating send product for repair Set the correct starting address on the product Use the right fader s on the controller Set the correct DMX product s personality Assign the faders accordingly Change the signal polarity on the controller Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit send product for repair Replace non DMX cables with true DMX cables Keep DMX cables away from AC wires or radio equipment Install an o2. 1 Setthe master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode 2 Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX daisy chain 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 Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 www americanmusical com Footswitch The included footswitch provides quick access to the preset colors color change Operation programs and triggering via the onboard microphone on the 4BAR Flex 1 Power on the fixture 2 Connect the footswitch to the 4BAR Flex via the 4 pin connection cable with plug 3 Press pedal 1 Preset to activate control When this is operating properly the LEDs on the 4BAR Flex will light white first function on pedal 1 Pedal Sub option Function White Red Green Blue Yellow Preset Magenta Cyan Color change every second in a continuous loop Color change every three seconds in a continuous loop m On Sound controlled icon 1 x press All LEDs off blackout the footswitch It will operate properly in any mode E Plug the master fixture in LAST Disconnecting the Footswitch E There is no need to modify any settings for the 4BAR Flex before connecting In order to properly disconnect the footswitch ple
3. O m m a a oo bY dg ooo o HNL ALL LJ o o o o Power Outputs for Additional Fixtures 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Page 5 of 17 www americanmusical com Product Dimensions n s 375mm 47 4 in 1205 mm 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Page 6 of 17 www americanmusical com 3 SETUP AC Power The 4BAR Flex has an auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the products 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 product s Technical Specifications 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 Never connect the product to a rheostat 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 N 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 Prythe fuse holder out of the housing 3 Remove the blown fuse from the holder and repla
4. Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk If you live outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our website 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 he 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 Proper FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s 4BAR Flex User Man
5. Use UP or lt DOWNs to adjust the sensitivity of the microphone from S 1 low to 100 high Press ENTER Turn the music on and adjust the microphone 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 enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 2 3 4 Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt Use UP or DOWN to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program from S 1 fast to S100 slow Press ENTER The Master Slave mode allows a single 4BAR Flex unit the master to control the actions of one or more 4BAR Flex 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 MENU repeatedly until 512 shows on the display 2 Press ENTER to accept 3 Setthe 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
6. ase follow these steps 1 Unplug the footswitch from the 4BAR Flex 2 Turn the power to the fixture off unplug the power cable 3 Turn the power to the fixture on again plug in the power cable and the fixture will properly operate on any one of the three modes 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Page 13 of 17 www americanmusical com 5 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 and mechanical wear To maintain optimum performance and 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 increasing the cleaning frequency To clean the product follow the instructions below Maintenance Page 14 of 17 Unplug the product from power Wait until the product is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edge of the transparent surface Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them 4BAR
7. ce with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 4 Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power Installed fuse held by plastic clip qx Safety cap I Spare fuse holder ie inside safety cap z The product does not ship with a spare fuse however the safety cap has room for a spare 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Page 7 of 17 www americanmusical com Power Linking The product provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit Please see the diagram below for further explanation ee aay Au o Tt J Dl 1 Product 2 Product 3 Product Power Linking Diagram Other products You can power link up to twelve 12 4BAR Flex units on 120 VAC or up to twenty one 21 4BAR Flex 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 differ in your country or region gt c Page 8 of 17 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 www americanmusical com Mounting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes Orientation The 4BAR Flex may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Rigging Mounti
8. gnments and Values 15 CH Channel Function Value Setting RGB Color Mixing Mode Auto Program 1 Auto Program 2 Auto Program 3 Auto Program 4 Auto Program 5 1 Control Operating Mode oe Auto Program 7 Auto Program 8 Auto Program 9 Auto Program 10 Auto Program 11 Auto Program 12 250 255 Sound Active Mode R Dimmer 000 000 008 No function 009 amp 255 Dimmer 1 100 Strobe 000 255 0 100 Red 000 255 0 100 B Green 000 255 0 100 e iang 100 100 MU 10095 Bu ixing 100 E RGB Color Mixin 100 odd 100 100 100 000 amp 255 0 100 O O j OJO RGB Color Mixing Pod 4 O e c p 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Page 11 of 17 Configuration Standalone D Sound Active Mode E Automatic Mode Master Slave Page 12 of 17 Mode www americanmusical com Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller 1 2 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet Turn the product on Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode either 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 2 3 4 5 Press MENU repeatedly until SND shows on the display Press ENTER
9. her 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 Menu M ap Mode Programming Steps Description DMX Mode 512 dd 1 512 Sets DMX starting address de snb S 8100 Sets Sound Active mode and sensitivity ic AUTO S 1 S100 Sets Auto Program and speed Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller DMX 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 DMX The 4BAR Flex has a single 15 channel personality Personalities The 4BAR Flex uses up to 15 DMX channels in its highest DMX mode which defines and Starting the highest configurable address to 498 Address 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 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol download the DMX Primer from www chauvetlighting com To choose your starting address 1 Press MENU repeatedly until 512 shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use UP or DOWN to select the starting address 1 Press ENTER Page 10 of 17 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 www americanmusical com DMX Channel Assi
10. housing when operating because it may be very hot Always 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 Ta 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 use If you sell the product to another user be sure that they also receive this document 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 www americanmusical com 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Tripod Adjustment Knob Light Adjustment Knob x 4 LED Display DMX Out Power In Fuse Holder DMX In in NI A o
11. mishandling upon receipt notify the carrier immediately not CHAUVET 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 Text Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed lt ENTER gt A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Icons Icon 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 Je gt Document 7he information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change Inf without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or ntormation omissions
12. ng Diagram Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight Please see the Technical Specifications 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 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 Pod pan adjustment Tripod insertion Pod tilt adjustment 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 es Page9of 17 Page 9 of 17 www americanmusical com 4 OPERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the display See the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel Operation Button Function MENU Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option lt UP gt Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a hig
13. ptically coupled DMX amplifier right before the product with intermittent problems Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 Install a terminator as shown in the DMX Primer If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions contact CHAUVETO Technical Support 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Page 15 of 17 Contact Procedure CHAUVET Contact Information E Returning Products to CHAUVET L5 Page 16 of 17 www americanmusical com In case you need to return a product or request support follow the procedure below e If you live in the U S 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 website for contact details of distributors outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland World Headquarters 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 Lid General Information Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115
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15. that may appear in this manual CHAUVET reserves 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 manual from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2012 CHAUVET All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET in the United States of America A Diaz 1 11 12 S Graham 3 1 12 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Page 3 of 17 Product at a Glance Safety Notes Page 4 of 17 A Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave www americanmusical com Auto Programs A AueraningPoweSupy Y Replaceable Fuse 7 NV User Serviceable Duty Cycle Q Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product The Notes include important safety information about installation usage and maintenance 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
16. ual Rev 3 www americanmusical com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length Width Height 5 2 in 133 mm 14 7 in 875 mm Dimensions and Weight 47 4 in 1 205 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Switching internal 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Parameter 120 V 60 Hz Consumption 47 W Operating 0 7 A Power linking current units 8 A 12 units Fuse F 2 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide Power input connector IEC Power output connector Edison Power Cord plug Edison US Light Source Type LED Color Quantity Red 144 Green 144 Blue 144 Photo Optic Parameter Illuminance 2 2 m 558 lux Beam angle 21 Field angle 33 Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Convection DMX l O Connectors Connector Type 3 pin XLR Sockets Ordering Product Name Item Code 4BAR Flex 03030504 4BAR Flex User Manual Rev 3 Weight 13 5 lbs 6 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 46 W 0 4 A 8 A 21 units F 2 A 250 V UK Europe IEC IEC Local plug Lifespan 50 000 hours Channel Range 15 Item Number 4BARFLEX Page 17 of 17
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