PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev. 2
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1. Value Innovation Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 of 20 TP HBCTOFS YOU BeGI siisii lcd udat a aaa aa ag dak a dak aaa ae 3 MAT Covel Ve NIET A 3 Unpacking SUCHOTNS akadang aa Ya dana An dohoda na aaa aa baana ang aga a aia aaa aa nai 3 iS ts 3 Tex CONVENIOS sn Eco 3 COS e e ai 3 Document HATORMAON a sasasi a Aa EN aa BAKSA AN aida iii 3 Produc ala lance lidia 4 A A 4 DONG LON asa aaa aga aa an Ka aaa e aana aaa a ag aaa aaa SANE 5 910 149 Wi da 5 PFOGUCHIDIMENSIONS e oo o nat 6 A O NGA RED 7 A A gecesi A O A an Ta aaa 7 USE ReplacemeN sps aa 7 A A 8 MOUNINO sd ot dn Wa aa ok a das 9 Seo O E Aa kul aa a aa 9 979 A eNO ee Lee 9 A sinasaban aa aaa ag A A 10 Contool P anel Operator do 10 Monu Mapas a O 10 SONIgura tomt DMA 11 DMX Personalities and Starting Address 11 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 12 O A eT ren HITS MONS NE O a Me ee ROE aa OT 12 SES Gy ae ee A ETS A ED PROC ENE o A 12 2 0 m A A O 13 E A OE E tate eae pes E TE O KEN AE E 14 COnGuraionStanaalon 15 Stale GOO MOJE tinca arancel eli 15 Automati MOE iuris A A Ad 15 Gusiom State Colon MOGE soda ec a a a 15 AdJUS TEN 15 Master Slave MODE tes2. Installed fuse held by plastic clip Cb Safety cap I y The product does not ship with a spare fuse however the safety cap has room for a spare Spare fuse holder inside safety cap PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 7 of 20 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 Power Linking 1 Product 2 Product 3 Product Diagram Other products You can power link up to eight 8 PiX PAR 24 units on 120 VAC or up to fifteen 15 PiX PAR 24 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 Page 8 of 20 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Mou nting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes Orientation The Pix PAR 24 may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Rigging Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes e Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight Pl
3. 30 Hz Color Macros Strobe Continued on next page PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Channel 7 8 12 CH Channel ok mh Ilajejolajojo a o m N Continued from previous page Function Value Setting 000 lt gt 009 No function 010 019 Fade transition 7 colors 020 029 Fade transition 7 colors 030 039 Fade transition 7 colors 0 100 0 0 100 100 0 040 049 Auto fade transition random Loop of P1 P4 Pixel program 1 Pixel program 2 Pixel program 3 Pixel program 4 Pixel program 5 Pixel program 6 Pixel program 7 Auto Programs Pixel pogram Pixel program 9 Pixel program 10 Pixel program 11 Pixel program 12 Pixel program 13 Pixel program 14 Pixel program 15 Pixel program 16 Pixel program 17 Random pixel program Pixel program scroll 1 17 250 255 Pixel program scroll sound active 1 17 Auto Program Speed 000 255 Slow to fast when Ch 7 is between 010 249 000 051 Default speed 052 101 Linear dimmer Dimmer Curve 102 152 Nonlinear dimmer 1 153 203 Nonlinear dimmer 2 204 255 Nonlinear dimmer 3 Function Value Setting Ouadrant 0009255 o 100 i Bue 000 256 ra foses oo Gren Tono 255 0 100 Bue 000 288 oroo pe CET ono Gren 000 255 0 100 Blue oossoo ra osas oo T Gren 000 5 255 0 100 Blue 000 255 0 100 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 13 of 20 72 CH Channel
4. 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 you may refer to the DMX Primer at www chauvetlighting com To select the DMX personality do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH 9 CH 12CH or 72CH shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt to choose your DMX personality when it appears on the display To then choose your starting address 1 The display should show d 1 once you ve selected your DMX personality using the steps above 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address 3 Press lt ENTER gt PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 11 of 20 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 3 CH Channel 9 CH Channel 1 2 3 4 Page 12 of 20 Function Value Setting Ra 000 0 255 o 100 000 255 0100 Blue 000 255 0 100 Function Value Setting Dimmer 000 265 0 100 Red ooo 258 0 100 Gren 000 25 0 100 Blue 0005256 0 100 000 010 No function 011 200 Color Macros 201 205 White 1 3200K 206 gt 210 White 2 3400K 211 215 White 3 4200K 216 220 White 4 4900K 221 225 White 5 5600K 226 gt 230 White 6 5900K 231 235 White 7 6500K 236 gt 240 White 8 7200K 241 gt 245 White 9 8000K 246 250 White 10 8500K 251 255 White 11 10000K 000 009 No function 010 255 0
5. 7 Y ars QAN CH QM DM ll HH Power In 3 pin DMX Connectors Power Out PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 5 of 20 Product Dimensions 13 5 in 344 mm Page 6 of 20 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 3 SETUP AC Power The PiX PAR 24 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 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 Never connect the product to 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 AN Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 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
6. A 8 A 8 units F 2 A 250 V US Worldwide Locking IEC Edison Edison US Power 3W Quantity 24 Narrow Lenses 5 700 lux 20 34 0 30 Hz Cooling System Convection Connector Type Sockets Item Code 03020468 C us Height 3 5 in 88 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Weight 11 9 lbs 5 4 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 199 W 0 9 A 8 A 15 units F2A 250 V UK Europe Locking IEC IEC Local plug Lifespan 50 000 hours Current 350 mA x3 Channel Range 9 912 72 Item Number PIXPAR24 UL 1573 CSA C22 2 No 166 E113093 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2
7. 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 United Kingdom amp Ireland CHAUVETO CHAUVETO Europe Ltd Contact General Information General Information Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Address Unit 1C Information Sunrise FL 33351 Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Voice 954 929 1115 Pinxton Nottingham UK Fax 954 929 5560 NG16 6NT Toll free 800 762 1084 Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Technical Support Voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 Email uktech chauvetlighting com Fax 954 756 8015 Email techOchauvetlighting com World Wide Web World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com 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 E Returning Products to CHAUVET 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 a
8. Function Value Setting LED 1 fra 000 2565 ono 2 Green 00028 o t00 dt 3 eue o t00 a Ra 0 e ess o t00 5 6 Green 0005255 10100 Bue 000 255 0100 70 Jra 002286 0100 71 Green 000 255 0100 24 72 Blue 000 lt gt 255 0 100 Page 14 of 20 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Configuration Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller Standalone 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn the product on 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 D Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode either Static Static Color Mode To enable the Static Color Mode do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until C shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to choose a color C1 C7 4 Press lt ENTER gt Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until P shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to choose your auto program P1 P7 4 Press lt ENTER gt You can adjust the speed of the automatic program as well 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until S shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or l
9. angno Power Suppy Y Replaceable Fuse 7 User Serviceable Duty Cycle O 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 products 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 a
10. ccessories 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 E 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 FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 19 of 20 Page 20 of 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Weight 14 4 in 367 mm Power 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 Light Source Type LED Color Tri color Photo Optic Parameter lluminance 2m Beam angle Field angle Strobe rate Thermal Maximum External Temp 104 F 40 C DMX I O Connectors 3 pin and 5 pin XLR Ordering Product Name PiX PAR 24 13 5 in 844 mm Width Range 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 197 W 1 6
11. ease see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight information e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e The double bracket yoke mounting brackets rubber feet metallic feet also serve as floor supports allow for surface mounting When mounting the product on the floor make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles Bracket Adjustment Knob Mounting Diagram Mounting Bracket PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 9 of 20 4 OPERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the isplay Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control Button Function lt MENU gt Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option lt UP gt Press to scroll
12. ettings 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 Meaning Icons 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 nat 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 Information omissions 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 document from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2012 CHAUVETE All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET in the United States of America A Diaz 2 3 12 S Graham 2 8 12 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 3 of 20 Product at a Glance Safety Notes Page 4 of 20 A Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto Programs v Autor
13. ina ratillo 16 5 Technical IntormallON siii aa 17 Product IVI amtenancO nio ot 17 General 1roubleshoonG 18 AN bitu gin eaaa Sa ag a Dan alaa see mea ooo ooo ooo ooo ot 19 GHAUVET Contact Inform tor vir inicias 19 Returning Products to CHAU VE TO 00000 ia eee 19 6 Technical 5066 6 0 8 20 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is 1xPiX PAR 24 e 1x Warranty Card Included e 1x Power Cord e 1x Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Immediately upon receipt carefully unpack the product and check the container to make Instructions sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition Claims f the container or the material inside the container the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of 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 CHAUVETO 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 S
14. nd 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 consultation lf you sell the product to another user be sure that they also receive this document PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview LED Display Fuse Holder 0000 0000 0000 0000 000 o oo 0000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ObO0000000000000000000000000000000000000 0 0600000000000000000000000000600000000000 00 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 00 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 00 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 000 600000000000000000000000000000000000 0000 00000000000000000000000000000000000 0000 0000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000 Q o000000000000000000000 o000000000000000000000 3 0 o000000000000000000000 ma o000000000000000000000 0 O 000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000 0 000000000000000000000 DE M U 0 a O Lo O O
15. nternal problem Send product for repair Wrong starting address on the product Set the correct starting address on the product Use the right fader s on the controller Wrong DMX personality on the product Set the correct DMX product s personality Product does not Assign the faders accordingly Wrong polarity setting on the DMX Change the signal polarity on the controller controller Loose or damaged DMX cable Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Internal problem Send product for repair Signal cables are not DMX compatible Replace non DMX cables with true DMX cables Interference with AC or radio signals Keep DMX cables away from AC wires or radio equipment Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing DMX cable too long Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier right before the product with intermittent problems Too many products connected Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 Terminator not connected Install a terminator as indicated in the DMX Primer section Intermittent DMX Problems If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions contact CHAUVET Technical Support Page 18 of 20 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Contact Procedure CHAUVETO In case you need to return a product or request support follow the procedure below e f you live in the U S contact CHAUVET World Headquarters see below e f you live in the UK or Ireland contact CHAUVET
16. ntroller The master unit will be set to operate in an automatic 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 3 CH 9 CH 12CH or 72CH shows on the display The slave unit will operate regardless of DMX personality Press lt ENTER gt to accept Set the DMX address to 001 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 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 2 ge gee Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in Static Color Mode Automatic or Custom Static Color 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 the DMX daisy chain e 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 Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit Page 16 of 20 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can i lead to reduction of the light source s life To maintain optimum pe
17. rformance 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 wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edge of the glass transparent surface e Gently polish the glass transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the glass transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 17 of 20 General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action Excessive load on the circuit Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80 of the breaker or fuse nominal current Short circuit along the power lines Check the power lines and power cords No energy on power outlet Check power outlet Change to another outlet Product does not power Loose or damaged power cord Check the power cord up Blown fuse Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating I
18. t DOWN gt to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program from S001 slow to S100 fast 4 Press lt ENTER gt Custom Static 10 enable the Custom Static Color Mode follow the instructions below Color Mode 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until U shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt to choose between colors r g b Press lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to choose the intensity of the color 000 100 Repeat the steps to mix additional colors to create the color you need Press lt ENTER gt OF aoe uN You can also manually adjust the strobe rate To do so do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until U shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt until S shows on the display 3 Press lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to choose the strobe rate S 0 5 20 4 Press lt ENTER gt once you have chosen your desired strobe rate Dimmer You can manually control the dimmer speed to suit any need To set up your preferred Adjustment dimmer speed do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until dIM shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to choose between the dimming types OFF DIM3 4 Press lt ENTER gt PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Page 15 of 20 Master Slave The Master Slave mode allows a single PiX PAR 24 unit the master to control the Mode actions of one or more PiX M PAR 24 units the slaves without the need of a DMX co
19. 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 Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description 2 Red C Green C3 Blue C4 Cyan C5 Magenta C6 Yellow C7 White 7 Golor Fading 7 Golor Switching 7 Golor Pop and Fade 7 Golor Blend Chase Program N Static Colors Auto Programs Pixel Program U 7 Pixel Program Sound Active Program Speed S001 S100 Selects auto program speed co L Red Custom Color Green Mixing Blue Strobe rate Dimmer Change dimmer speed 3 CH 2 DMX d001 d512 Selects DMX starting address and ersonalities 12CH personality 72CH Page 10 of 20 PiX PAR 24 User Manual Rev 2 Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller DMX 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 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 PiX PAR 24 has four DMX personalities from a 3 channel mode for basic control Personalities to a 72 channel mode with more advanced control over the lights The PiX PAR 24 uses up to 72 DMX channels in its 72 channel DMX mode which and Starting defines the highest configurable address to 441 Address When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode
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