Chauvet Landscape Lighting 56 User's Manual
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1. 7 a i w N Y 4 NV M Mounting Diagram Bracket adjustment knob SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Page 7 of 17 4 OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the display Button Function Press it to find an operation mode MENU or to back out of the current menu option UP Use it to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value DOWN Use it to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value C C C ENTER Use it to activate a menu option or 9 selected value MER LU Uu p DOW EMTER Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description P1 7 color program switching P2 7 color program fading p P3 3 color program switching P4 3 color program fading P5 7 color program sound active 3 color program sound active 3 CH d001 512 3 channel DMX mode RGB 7 CH d001 512 T channel DMX mode c Rd c2 Gren o Blue 3 04 Static cs cs 7 we S S0001 8100 si Program speed for P1 P4 u Green 5000 100 Conero ras geo and tu b Blue b000 100 Page 8 of 17 SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Configuration DMX Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a DMX controller 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX in2. SATELLITE READY Valve Innovation Performance uu zn Fs i p b a if PAR 56 Slim User Manual p T EEEE p TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Before VOU I COIN aia datus ed edis didus dad iss cosa a dnd insu Mam sus fessi d 3 TUTO E 3 UNPACKING INSUUCTIONS Eee Root EGS 3 ext GOMVEMMOMS ud iati eco io Orosii EODEM RR eR lA ILLAE ie D CDM SELLE 3 NOS EEE E A TEE E TEET EA EET acento E ete amet 3 9 NOTE Shona HO o c TR 4 2 Introductionis cun meti tesi TASS DE ED 5 Product Overview 22 22 rre teme irre retemet rire re eis 5 4 6 AC POWO EO DS SS S E DE 6 SES EN DEN C 6 MOUNN EN lad ea Eg e e e T E11 118 TER 7 TIO QUIN MEE rcd A 7 4 ODEN AU ON suus acido dt nud se secu dove a cana RN posewe a a a a aA 8 Control Panel 1 0 11 cnet boxed ls hae duni 8 Menu Map pue dot rata a dra RA 8 Config redob DMX Asses SA A 9 cc Ipitogaroels iccumM d ea 9 Configuration Standalone sss 9 0 0 ACUVEMOCGUS o sieut edicto Ea Seg ou dicen ea a etu 9 Autoratie MoUG oct orba as eaae uu CUM E em e iesu uus eek ete om ELE 9 SOIC MOCO E cU re ET M M Ep LE a d E EE DUET EE 10 GUstom Stallc OOO S usta Sos EE SRE aa 10 Masiemalave MOTO eeren
3. habete ote pd at sas labe tid s rose AE 10 DMX Channel Assignments and ValUueSsS sss 11 CRM au dieta Speen a asas a Maas touts sale sd Ta de needs EE 11 SC HHVIOdO MeL EUR M A e SESS a eo a oa M SEE 11 5 Technical Information eeeeeeeeernn nnnm 12 General Maintenance ccceceececceceececeecereccereccesecessuceeoeceececeenereceureneusecers 12 General Troubleshooting eese nennen nnn 13 Iselurris PrOCe UE 6 4 eoumeos AE 14 CVE TERRENI Em 14 CONTECH INIOMM ANOR al Sa nae 14 DNAR PINON EO 15 SANG OIC SS soe estes sale d vec testae i us aee tede Eua EORR caedes 15 Fixture Linking Daisy COARSER SSS 15 BMX CIDIN mt Emm 16 6 Technical Specifications oou era Gatien uns 17 Document Information Page 2 of 17 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 Copyright 2011 CHAUVET All rights reserved Printed in P R C Electronically published by CHAUVETO in the United States of America Author Editor Manager PD Manager A Chiappone B Pillow A Reiss F Sellers SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included e 1xSlimPAR 56 e 1x P
4. Press ENTER to continue to the next color 9 Repeat steps 5 7 until you create your desired color 10 Press ENTER to save the color Never connect a fixture that is operating in Static Automatic Custom Static or Sound Active mode to a DMX string that is being controlled by a DMX controller because the signals from the fixture may interfere with the signals from the controller Master Slave Mode Page 10 of 17 This mode allows a single SlimPAR 56 unit the master to control the actions of one or more SlimPAR 56 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 3 CH or 7 CH shows on the display 2 Press ENTER to accept 3 Use UP or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address to d001 4 Press ENTER 5 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 6 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 7 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode as previously indicated 2 Make the master unit the first
5. Signal cables are not DMX compatible e Interference with AC or radio signals Intermittent DMX Problems e Too many fixtures connected Terminator not connected Technical Support SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Possible Cause Excessive load on the circuit e Short circuit along the power lines e No energy on power outlet Product does not Loose or damaged power cord e Blown fuse e Internal problem Wrong starting address on the fixture Wrong DMX personality on the fixture DMX cable too long 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 fixture Use the right fader s on the controller Set the correct DMX personality on fixture 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 optically coupled DMX amplifier right before the fixture with intermittent problems Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 Install a terminator as indicated in DMX P
6. unit in the DMX daisy chain Wait until all the slave units are configured and connected 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 it may interfere with the signals from the master unit Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 7 CH Mode Channel Function Value Setting Red 000 s 255 0 107 Green 000 255 0 107 Blue OOO 255 00 Color Macros 000 015 No function overrides CH 1 3 016 255 Color Macros Speed GAG when CH 6 is between 032 223 000 295 000 015 No function 016 255 5 0 fast 000 031 RGB mode 032 063 Pulse effect O 100 064 095 Pulse effect 10096 0906 6 096 127 Pulse effect 100 0 100 128 159 Auto fade transition 160 gt 191 Auto snap transition 3 colors 192 lt 223 Auto snap transition 7 colors 224 255 Sound triggering mode T Dimmer 000 255 A Qi ND 3 CH Mode Channel Function Value Setting 1 Rel 000 5 285 0 2 Green 0 255 0 3 Blue 000 255 SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Page 11 of 17 9 TECHNICAL INFORMATION General Maintenance Page 12 of 17 Pe Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life and me
7. 240 V 50 60 Hz Parameter 120 V 60 Hz Consumption 24 W 0 2 A Power Linking 50 units Power I O Input Connectors IEC Cord plug Edison Fuse Type F 1A 250 V Light Source Type Size LED 10mm Color Quantity Red 36 Green 36 Blue 36 Photo Optic Parameter Value Illuminance 2m 876 lux Beam angle 14 Field angle 23 Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Convection DMX I O Connectors Connector Type 3 pin XLR Sockets Ordering SlimPAR 56 SLIMPAR56 SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Weight 2 7 Ibs 1 2 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 27 W 0 1 A 100 units Output Edison N A Lifespan 100 000 hours Current 20 mA 20 mA 20 mA Channel Range 3 7 Page 17 of 17
8. 4 Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information Auto Programs Y Auto ranging Power Supply y Replaceable Fuse Y User Serviceable Q Duty Cycle Q Page 3 of 17 Safety Notes Page 4 of 17 A Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e Keep this User Manual for future consultation If you sell this product to another user be sure that they also receive this document e Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture e This product is for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces e Be sure that no ventilation
9. DMX Controller 1 DMX Fixture e he maximum recommended cable length is 500 m 1 640 feet The maximum recommended number of fixtures on the same daisy chain is 32 Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Page 15 of 17 DMX Cabling The DMX protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high speed digital signals it uses Despite their apparent similarities data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cable because they can carry high frequency digital signals and are less prone to electromagnetic interference You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or make your own DMX cable If you choose to make your own DMX cable you must use a data grade cable such as the Belden 9841 which has the following electrical 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 DMX Connectors Each DMX cable must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting fixtures use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin o
10. ages caused during shipping the customer must submit the damage report and any related claims with the carrier not CHAUVET The customer must submit the report upon reception of the damaged merchandise Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate the customer s claim with the carrier For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage the customer must make claims to CHAUVET within seven 7 days of receiving the merchandise Contact Information Page 14 of 17 World Headquarters General Information CHAUVET 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 World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com United Kingdom amp Ireland General Information CHAUVET Europe Ltd Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 DMX Primer The USITT DMX512 A data transmission protocol DMX from now on is based on the EIA 485 standard and it has 512 channels Any DMX compatible fixture will require one or more consecutive DMX channels to operate Because of the many different types of DMX compatible fixtures they may vary in t
11. amp b as 1 ll h e udi ri r 1 1 ly a _ 1 Tha I 11 ih ae Power In Power Out DMX In DMX Out 3 SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Page 5 of 17 3 SETUP AC Power A D This product 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 power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions Always connect this product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Power Linking Power Linking Diagram Page 6 of 17 This fixture provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the unit Please see the diagram below for further explanation Generic Fixture Housing mmm mmm mmm i mum 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 Fixture mum eed mE as To other fixtures You can power link up to 81 SlimPAR 56 units on 120 VAC or up to 143 SlimPAR 56 units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds
12. chanical wear To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a month However be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency To clean a lighting fixture follow the instructions below Unplug the fixture from power Wait until the fixture is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external vents and reachable internal components Clean all external optics and glass surfaces with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue Apply the solution directly to the cloth or tissue and drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint When cleaning units with a movable mirror you should keep the contact with the mirror surface to a minimum to avoid scratching or damaging it Always dry the external optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them If the fixture has one or more cooling fans refrain from spinning them using compressed air SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 General Troubleshooting Symptom e Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing power up Fixture does not respond to DMX e Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller e Loose or damaged DMX cable e Internal problem e
13. he total number of channels they require In addition there can only be one DMX controller operating on the same DMX connection at any given time Otherwise the signals from one controller could interfere with the signals from the other controller thus causing erratic fixture operation Starting Address Once the user has determined how many channels each fixture requires he or she must assign the corresponding channels on the DMX controller for it to send the control signals to the intended fixture In the DMX system each fixture is identified by its starting address The starting address is the number of the DMX channel assigned to the first control channel on the fixture For instance a user has two DMX compatible fixtures One of them has four channels and the other has six channels The user may configure the starting address of the 4 channel fixture to 001 This will assign the channels 001 through 004 on the DMX controller to this fixture To identify the six channel fixture the user should assign to it a starting address of 005 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control the second fixture Choosing a starting address should be planned carefully The first requirement is to avoid channel overlapping Doing otherwise may result in erratic operation of the affected fixtures The second requirement is to avoid leaving unassigned channels because this creates unused faders o
14. n the DMX controller which may be critical for small DMX controllers with only a few available faders It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the fixtures would respond in unison synchronized to the signals from the DMX controller Fixture Linking Daisy Chain DMX compatible fixtures receive the control signals from the DMX controller through the DMX cables Each fixture has a DMX In and a DMX Out connector A DMX cable runs from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input of the first fixture Another DMX cable runs from the DMX output of the first fixture to the DMX input of the second fixture and so on The DMX signals from the controller reach all the fixtures linked with the DMX cable This type of sequential connection is known as daisy chain The order in which the fixtures connect to the DMX controller is irrelevant because all fixtures receive the same DMX signals and they only respond to them based on their individual starting addresses However you should consider a connection sequence that provides the shortest o x l and most direct cable runs between fixtures To other fixtures To ensure the integrity of the DMX signal you should follow the recommendations of the EIA 485 standard regarding the number of fixtures that can be connected to the DMX daisy chain and the total length of the DMX cable as follows
15. ower Cord e 1x Warranty Card e 1x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in good condition If the material inside the container this product and any other accessory included with it appears damaged from shipping or if the container shows signs of mishandling notify the shipper immediately In addition retain the container and all the packing material for inspection See the Claims section in the Technical Information chapter Text Conventions CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text Convention 10 lt Menu gt 1 512 50 60 Settings Menu gt Settings ON Icons Meaning A DIP switch to be configured A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel A range of values A set of values of which only one can be chosen A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status A sequence of menu options to be followed A value to be entered or selected This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user Icon x sE Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 0
16. put socket of this product Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address you must always consider the number of DMX channels assigned to the selected DMX mode If you choose a starting address that is too high you could limit the access to some of the channels of the DMX mode in use The SlimPAR 56 uses up to seven DMX channels in the 7 CH personality which defines the highest configurable address to 507 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 3 CH or 7 CH shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address d001 d507 4 Press ENTER Configuration Standalone Sound Active Mode To enable the Sound Active mode do the following 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Press MENU repeatedly until P shows on the display 4 Press ENTER 5 Use UP or DOWN to select P5 or P6 shows on the display 6 Press ENTER 7 Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the fixture starts reacting to the beat of the music ag The fixture will only respond to the low frequencies of the music bass and drums Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 Connect this product
17. rimer If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions contact CHAUVET Page 13 of 17 Returns Procedure Claims The user must send the merchandise prepaid in the original box and with its original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Call CHAUVET and request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA before shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA DO NOT write the RMA directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label Once you have received the RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box e Your name e Your address Your phone number e The RMA e A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the fixture properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer s responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it Therefore if the received merchandise appears to have dam
18. slots on the unit s housing are blocked e Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing fuse e Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating e f mounting this product overhead always secure it to a fastening device using a safety cable e he maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at higher temperatures e Inthe event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately e Never try to repair this product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center e Never connect this product to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord e Never carry a fixture from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or the handles e Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this fixture is on SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel LED display Microphone adjustment knob Microphone d RR td r1 HH foo S L C EN jj 38 lass Satellite Power In Bracket adjustment 4 Jj E IL knob i A E a i F a e rr c 1 NO Fuseholder 1l J 1 fa M
19. to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Press MENU repeatedly until P shows on the display 4 Press lt ENTER gt 5 Use UP or DOWN to select P1 P4 shows on the display 6 Press lt ENTER gt 7 Press MENU repeatedly until S shows on the display 8 Use UP or lt DOWN gt to adjust the speed of the program S001 100 9 Press lt ENTER gt B Never connect a fixture that is operating in Static Automatic Custom Static or Sound Active mode to a DMX string that is being controlled by a DMX controller because the signals from the fixture may interfere with the signals from the controller SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Page 9 of 17 Static Mode To enable the Static mode do the following 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Press MENU repeatedly until C shows on the display 4 Press ENTER 5 Use UP or DOWN to select the preset color C1 C7 6 Press ENTER Custom Static Colors To enable the Custom Static Colors mode do the following 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Press MENU repeatedly until U shows on the display 4 Press ENTER 5 Use UP or DOWN to select the desired color red r green g or blue b 6 Press ENTER 7 Use UP or DOWN to select the desired color value 000 100 Selecting 000 will turn the color off 8
20. to the North American version of this product ONLY If using this 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 SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 Mounting Orientation The SlimPAR 56 may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight information Mount the fixture securely You can do this with a screw a nut and a bolt You could also use a mounting clamp if rigging this product onto a truss The bracket has a hole that is 13 mm in diameter which is appropriate for this purpose When mounting this product overhead always use a safety cable Always consider ease of access to the unit for maintenance and programming purposes before deciding on a location for this product When power linking multiple fixtures always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the fixtures close enough from each other to accommodate for this The bracket knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the fixture to the desired angle Do not use tools to loose or tighten the bracket knobs Doing otherwise could damage the knobs Primary bracket Secondary bracket A i f y i
21. ut of the 3 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is a follows Common 91 3 8 Output 92 Input As it is common with digital signal links the DMX daisy chain uses a terminator to reduce signal transmission problems This terminator consists of a 120 O 74 W resistor connected to pins 2 and 3 of a male 3 pin XLR plug as shown below This plug connects to the DMX Out socket of the last DMX fixture in the daisy chain 120 ohm 14W resistor between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX connected to the output of the last fixture ground This could cause a ground loop which could make your fixture perform erratically Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify the correct polarity of the wires and to make sure that O Do not allow the common wire of the DMX cable to come in contact with the fixture s chassis they are not shorted to the shield or to each other 3 to 5 Pin Conversion Table The table below illustrates the pin out for the 3 and 5 pin XLR connectors which you could use to make a 3 to 5 pin adapter Wire Usage 3 Pin XLR Connector 5 Pin XLR Connector me Pin 4 Not assigned M Pin 5 Page 16 of 17 SlimPAR 56 User Manual Rev 04 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height 9 5 in 241 mm 8 8 in 224 mm 2 2 in 56 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Switching internal 100
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