Chauvet DMX-55 DMX Switch User Manual
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1. 4 Use the A BANK and Y BANK buttons to scroll to the step you wish to delete 5 Tap the AUTO Del button to delete the step All LEDs will flash three times to confirm the deletion process DELETE A CHASE Action Ge Notes C 1 Press and hold the Chase button you want to delete 2 Then press and hold the AUTO Del button until all LEDs flash three times DMX 55 User Manual 14 2006 01 11 11 59 07 DELETE ALL CHASES 1 With the power off press and hold the AUTO Del and BANK Y buttons 2 Turn controller back on and all chases will be cleared Playback Scenes MANUAL RUN SCENE Operating Instructions Notes C When power is first turned ON the controller will be in manual scene mode 1 Make sure neither Music nor Auto LEDs are on 2 Select the program BANK that stores the scene you want to run manually by using the BANK UP DOWN 3 Press the SCENE button to run RUNNING IN SOUND MODE 1 Press the Music Bankcopy button until the Music LED turns on 2 Change BANK programs by using BANK UP DOWN buttons if necessary 3 Press the Music Bankcopy to exit RUNNING IN AUTO MODE Notes C If by chance you are in programming mode you can also press and hold the PROGRAM button until the Program LED goes off Notes C In the Sound mode programs will be triggered by the sound using its built in microphone All scenes in a Bank will chase This mode allows you to run a bank of pr2. Repeat steps 3 5 to add additional steps in the chase Notes 7 INSERTING A BANK OF SCENES INTO A CHASE Action DMX 55 User Manual Pres the Program button until the LED blinks Tap the Chase button you wish to program Use A BANK and Y BANK buttons to select the bank of scenes to copy Tap the Music Bankcopy button to execute the copy Tap the MIDI Rec copy button to confirm all LEDs will flash three times Notes C 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Operating Instructions ADD A STEP Action Ge Notes C 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 2 Press the corresponding button to the chase you wish to add a step to 3 Press the TAP Display button so that the LCD display shows the current step 4 Use the A BANK and Y BANK buttons to scroll to the step you wish to add a step after 5 Press the MIDI REC button The LCD will display one step number higher than previous 6 Tap the TAP Display button again The LCD will now display the current chase scene and bank Create a desired scene and record it as a new step or select a previously programmed scene to add to the chase 7 Press the MIDI REC button again All LEDs will flash three times to confirm the save DELETE A STEP Action Notes C 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 2 Select the chase that contains the step you want to delete 3 Press the TAP Display button to display the current step number
3. SCANNER button you wish to assign Find the slider or you wish to reverse DMX output on While holding the MODE button press the scene number that corresponds to the slider you wish to reverse Repeat steps 4 through 7 as necessary To exit hold the MODE button and press FINE Notes 0 If the Reverse LED light does not light up repeat the process until it does You may reverse a maximum of 48 channels for 12 scanners 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Operating Instructions DELETING A SCANNER S DMX CHANNEL SETTINGS 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 2 Hold the MODE button and press FINE The Reverse LED will light 3 Tap the Scanner button delete settings 4 Press the MODE and AUTO Del buttons at the same time All LEDs will flash three times to confirm operation Notes C Assign mode will also work in this case CLEAR ALL SCANNER S DMX CHANNELS 1 Turn the power off 2 Press and hold the MODE and AUTO Del buttons at the same time 3 Turn the power back on All LEDs will flash briefly to confirm operation DISPLAY PAN TILT DMX CHANNELS 1 Press the FINE and MODE buttons at the same time putting the controller into Assign mode Press the FINE and MODE buttons once more to change to Reverse mode 2 Press the Scanner button that you wish to display Pan and Tilt DMX values for FADE TIME SETTINGS 1 With power on the unit off press the MODE and TAP Display buttons
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5. Auto Del button and tap the scene button you wish to delete DELETE ALL SCENES Action s 1 Power off the controller 2 Press and hold the Program and BANK buttons while turning the power back on COPY BANK Action ii 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 2 Use A BANK and BANK buttons to select the bank to copy DMX 55 User Manual 12 Notes C Notes C Notes 7 All DMX channels for the deleted scene will be set to 0 Notes C Notes C 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Tap the MIDI Rec button Use A BANK and Y BANK buttons to select the bank to copy to Tap the Music Bankcopy button to execute the copy To exit programming mode press the Program button until the LED turns off Chase Programming Operating Instructions All LEDs wil flash three times to confirm process A chase is created by using previously created scenes Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choose It is highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time you delete all chases from memory See Delete All Chases for instructions CREATE A CHASE A Chase can contain 240 scenes as steps The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably Action Ge Press the Program button until the LED blinks Tap the Chase button you wish to program Change BANK if necessary to locate a scene Select the scene to insert Tap the MIDI Rec button to store
6. again will deselect it Adjust the SPEED and FADE faders to your liking MUSIC RUN CHASES Action 1 2 DMX 55 User Manual Press the MUSIC Bankcopy button to activate music mode Start a chase by pressing any one of the Chase buttons The chase will instantly respond to the music Notes C Notes C CAUTION The fade setting should never be slower than the speed setting or the scene will never complete execution Notes C 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Operating Instructions Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel which it is set to full stop All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands All other MIDI instructions are ignored To stop a chase send the blackout on note Action iit Notes 1 Press and hold the MIDI REC button for about 3 seconds 2 Select the MIDI control channel 1 16 This is the Channel that the controller will receive via the BANK UP DOWN buttons to set MIDI note commands 3 Press and hold the MIDI REC button for 3 seconds to save settings 4 To release MIDI control press any other button except the BANK buttons during step 2 MIDI NOTE FUNCTION TURN ON OFF 00to07 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 1 08 to 15 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 2 16 to 23 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 3 24 to 31 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 4 32 to 39 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 5 40 to 47 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 6 48 to 55 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 7 56 to
7. 63 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 8 64 to 71 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 9 72 to 79 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 10 80 to 87 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 11 88 to 95 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 12 96 to 103 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 13 104 to 111 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 14 112 to 119 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 15 120 Chase 1 121 Chase 2 122 Chase 3 123 Chase 4 124 Chase 5 125 Chase 6 126 BLACKOUT Data Transfer It is possible to transfer the programs stored in one DMX 55 controller to another Connect from the DMX output of the programmed controller to the DMX input of the other Action Ge Notes C 1 Source unit Turn unit Off press and The display should show TRANSMIT this indicates it hold SCANNER buttons 2 3 and is ready to transmit data SCENE button 1 then turn unit back On 2 Destination unit Turn unit Off press The display should show RECEIVE this indicates it is and hold SCANNER buttons 8 9 and ready to receive data transmission SCENE button 2 then turn unit back On 3 Both units are now ready to transmit and receive Press SCENE buttons 7 amp 8 simultaneously on Source unit to begin transmission DMX 55 User Manual 17 2006 01 11 11 59 07 APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in t
8. AMMING RCM TEE locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output seeeeeea 2 X locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration eee eee eee eeeeeeneeteeeeeeeeteneeeaeeteaeeeneeseaeerteeeeneenes pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Seeler EE DMX 512 USITT ORDERING INFORMATION DMX 55 DMX Controller 22020 ee e dee nena tei DMX 55 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare that our products lighting equipments comply with the following specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Hels vtec eel EE A EN55014 1 1993 EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 ey Secon tare AE Ee EN55014 2 1997 CATEGORY II SE EN61000 4 2 1995 EN61000 4 3 1995 EN61000 4 4 1995 EN61000 4 5 1995 EN61000 4 6 1995 EN61000 4 11 1994 Harmonized Standard ccccccccsssccccecsssssseeeccescssseeecececessnseeeeeeeecssaeseeececsssssseaeeess EN60598 1 1993 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1 General requirements Following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and 93 68 EEC EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare that our products remote controller comply with the following specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC seed A O EN55015 1993 ost EN50082 1 1997 EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 DMX 55 User Manual 21 2006 01 11 11
9. DMX 55 DMX Controller USER MANUAL YITIOYLNO9 SEN Ao D id a id dis D A CHAUVET Valve Innovation Performance Chauvet 3000 N 29 Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com TABLE OF CONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN gees See RENE acca sseuteceveccsebestuccstecsbecevesiuavacdceteveveaauscscecebedesesavecsvesbbescseaduccssecsbuecbasees 3 WHATS INCLUDED EE EEN 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS nornin AE EIA ob eo ALA EE dE Gls EIA 3 SARETY INSTRUCTIONS Sera teens ra ie e to eek toe he eel adhe cok e dd et od o 3 INTRODUCTION BEE 4 FEATURES a EE 4 GENERAL OVERVIEW sc dai Eerst EA ee EE eebe 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT cocido EES 5 CONNECTION DIAGRAM REAR 6 LCD DISPLAY TABLE OF DEFINITIONS 6 GCOMMONATIERMS ani AAA ARA A ed 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cccccccccccccccccccncocononononononorrrnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RR RR RR rRrrrrrrrrrrrnrnnnns SETUP Atado trabada Setting up the system Fixture patch JOYSTICK SOU 3 A naa ee Reverse DMX CHaMELAnd joystick socie dit Lita aa At E aiia diata Deleting a scanner s dmx channel settings Clear all scanner s DMX channels Display Pan Tilt DMX channels Fade time SO UNOS EAR Scene Programming Entering programming mode Create a scene Scene elt Copy scanner settings CODY SCENON n PR LL
10. SALES a ee ee ee Delete SONG ica ana aceon REENEN dd ies Delete all scenes CODY RA RO RT NANA CHASE PROGRAMMING ss cotorra a asada Create a chose Inserting a bank of scenes into a chase YANO EE A oe eee ete gs E O ES OS a RE eR Ries RR SET Delete Step A NANA Delete a chase Deleteall dagegen AE PLAYBACK SEEN ee eege et Manual run scene Running in Sound Mode Running in Auto Mode Blackout o ooocicciccnic uo PLAYBACK CHASES Manual run chases Auto run chases Music run chases MIDI OPERATION a MS NO APPENDIX ic sida aaa aaa DMX PRIMER Fixture Linking MAINTENANCE DMX 55 User Manual 2 2006 01 11 11 59 07 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included gt gt gt DMX 55 Controller DC 9 12V 500mA power adapter Manual with warranty card Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information a
11. UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise DMX 55 User Manual 19 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Appendix General Troubleshooting Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution s Lights 8 Snow Controllers 8 Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Y Beam is very dim or not Clean optical system or replace lamp gt bright 9 Check 220 110v switch for proper setting Breaker Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device Y blowing Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Y Y Y Device has no power Check for power on Mains w gt y Check device s fuse internal and or external Fixture is not Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing responding Check DMX cables Y Check polarity switch settings Fixture is on but there Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control is no movement to the switches If audio provided via A jack make sure a live audio audio sign
12. al exists Y ve Y Adjust sound sensitivity knob Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating sporadically ee 4 Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before after power failure the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to Y 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Y Y Y Y Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Moves slow Check 220 110v switch for proper setting Y No flash Re install bulb may have shifted in shipping Y No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping GG readjust No light output Check slip ring amp brushes for contact Install bulb v i Call service technician Relay will not work Check reset switch e Check cable connections Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device Y Y Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand alone functions do not require additional settings simply power the fixture Y and it will automatically enter into this mode DMX 55 User Manual 20 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT amp DIMENSIONS 514 mm 20 25 in EE 89 mm 3 5 in 171 mm 6 75 in SE 2 7 Kg 6 lbs POWER Operating Ranges ota ii DC 9V 12V 500mA min Ai A e a it Provided THERMAL Maximum ambient Temperature 45 C 113 F CONTROL amp PROGR
13. at the same time 2 Apply power to the unit while holding the buttons pressed above 3 Once unit is on tap the TAP Display button to change between Fade Time and Assign Fade Time Press the MODE and TAP Display buttons at the same time to store your setting into memory 4 You can also exit without saving by pressing the Blackout button DMX 55 User Manual 10 Notes C Assign mode will also work in this case Notes C Notes C ALL CH FD TIME or ONLY X Y FD TIME 2006 01 11 11 59 07 SCENE PROGRAMMING ENTERING 1 PROGRAMMING MODE Operating Instructions Press the Program button until the LED blinks CREATE A SCENE A scene is a static lighting state The DMX 55 can save 240 scenes Action Press the Program button until the LED blinks Position SPEED and FADE TIME sliders all the way down Select the SCANNERS you wish to include in your scene Compose a look by moving the sliders and joystick Choose BANK Tap MIDI Rec button Select a SCENES button to store Repeat steps 3 through 7 as necessary To exit program mode hold the MODE button and press FINE Notes 7 Deselect Blackout if LED is lit You can select more than one fixture You can access channels 9 16 by pressing the Page Select button This is necessary for fixtures that use more than 8 channels of control There are 8 scenes available in every bank gt All LEDs will flash three times to conf
14. ates multiple control sources DMX 55 User Manual 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Introduction Product Overview front a 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Button or Fader Scanner select buttons Scanner indicator LEDS Scene select buttons Channel faders Page A Indicator LED Page B Indicator LED Page select button Program button Music Bank Copy button LCD display window Mode Indicator LEDS Bank Up button Bank Down button Tap Display button Blackout button Midi Rec button Auto Del button Chase buttons Speed fader Fade Time fader Fog button Strobe button Override button Joystick Mode button FINE button DMX 55 User Manual 17 9 10 11 12 14 15 4 AS o KEKETT WA a la ja e Ma sra STRONE Li YATIONLNO SS XWA 4 19 20 22 24 25 26 Function Fixture selection Indicates the fixtures currently selected Universal bump buttons representing scene location for storage and selection For adjusting DMX values Ch 1 8 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the respective scanner select button Ch 9 16 after pressing the Page select button Represents Ch 1 8 range selected Represents Ch 9 16 range selected In manual mode press to toggle between pages of control or to select both pages simultaneously Both LEDS on will allow control of both lower and upper range channel Used to enter programming mode Used to activate Music mode and as the
15. bout the installation usage and maintenance Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source In the event of serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Don t connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Do not operate this device under 113 F ambient temperature conditions Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open th
16. copy command during programming Status window displays pertinent operational data Provides operating mode status manual music or auto Function button to traverse Scene Steps in banks or chases Function button to traverse Scene Steps in banks or chases This is a Tap Sync during playback and during programming changes the DMX value displayed in the LCD panel to percentages Sets the shutter or dimmer value of all fixtures to 0 causing all light output to cease Activates MIDI external control and also used to confirm the record save process Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during programming Chase memory 1 6 This will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step within a chase Also considered a cross fade sets the interval time between two scenes in a chase Built in Chauvet fog controller Built in Chauvet strobe controller To control pan and tilt movement Switches operating modes Sets joystick to control pan and tilt in 16 bit resolution fixture must have this feature 5 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Connection Diagram rear O O o o 34 27 28 29 35 30 31 32 33 Item Button or Fader Function 27 MIDI input port For external triggering of Banks and Chases using a MIDI device 28 DMX polarity switch May be used to correct signal polarity 29 DMX output connector DMX control signal 30 DC Input jack Main power feed 31 Strobe connector Chauvet Mono Strobe 1 4 connector for built in strobe contro
17. e housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact CHAUVET DMX 55 User Manual 3 2006 01 11 11 59 07 INTRODUCTION Features Universal DMX 512 Controller 240 scene memory 192 DMX channels of control Polarity selector Fog control button Strobe 3 space 19 rack or table top mount Removable rubber edge guard Midi compatible Controls up to 12 intelligent lights 30 banks of 8 scenes Beat activation tap sync auto run 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes Assignable and reversible joystick Override button Reversible sliders Grab any fixture on the fly General Overview The DMX 55 is a universal intelligent lighting controller It allows the control of 12 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes Six chase banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order Programs can be triggered by music midi automatically or manually On the surface you will find various programming tools such as 8 universal channel sliders a joystick and LED display indicators for easier navigation of controls and menu functions You can control the pan and tilt of different intelligent lighting fixtures using the same joystick at the same time by means of a programmable joystick This joystick allows the user to assign individual pan and tilt channels for every fixture Integrated fog and strobe controller simplifies setup and elimin
18. he controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 FIXTURE LINKING Figure 1 DMX connector configuration 3 COMMON 2 A 1 INPUT 9 3 OUTPUT K O 4 Termination reduces signal errors and to avoid signal transmission problems and interfe
19. ide of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Do not to touch the lamp glass when cleaning fixture Oil and dirt can cause damage and premature aging of the lamp In the event that the lamp is touched or becomes dirty clean the lamps with an alcohol wipe The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Claims Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RA Products returned without an RA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper
20. irm The LED display will no indicate the Scene number and Bank number used Shortcut Programming Fixtures O Press Save gt Select Button 1 24 to store to memory SCENE EDIT DMX 55 User Manual Press the Program button until the LED blinks Use A BANK and W BANK buttons to change banks Tap the scene to edit within the bank Follow steps 2 through 4 from Create a Scene Tap MIDI Rec button Tap the same scene number originally selected on step 3 Notes C Deselect Blackout if LED is lit Remember this scene number Scene edit works by overriding a scene 2006 01 11 11 59 07 COPY SCANNER SETTINGS Operating Instructions This operation allows the user to copy the programming state of one scanner to another This is especially useful when both scanners are of the same type Action Ge 1 Hold and maintain the Scanner button to copy 2 Tap another Scanner button to copy settings into COPY SCENE Action Ge 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 2 Use A BANK and W BANK buttons to change banks 3 Tap the scene to copy within the bank 4 Use A BANK and Y BANK buttons to change to another bank if desired 5 Tap MIDI Rec button 6 Tap the SCENES button you wish to copy the scene to DELETE SCENE Action Ge 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 2 Use A BANK and W BANK buttons to change banks 3 Tap the scene to delete 4 Press and hold the
21. ller 32 ON OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off 33 Fog connector Chauvet fog controller IEC connector 34 Audio input jack Audio input feed for music triggering 35 DMX input connector Used in data dumps between controllers LCD Display Table of Definitions Display Reference Definition SN1 Scene 1 BK1 Bank 1 CHASE1 Chase 1 is activated STEP 009 Step 9 of a chase DATA 184 DMX Value 000 255 SP 1M54s The current speed is 1 minute 54 seconds TP 4 25s Sampled time between the last two taps ASS 04 05 Assign DMX channels 4 and 5 RES 10 13 Reverse DMX channels 10 and 13 DMX 55 User Manual 6 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Introduction Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming Blackout is a state by where all lighting fixtures light output are set to O or off usually on a temporary basis DMX 512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment For more information read Sections DMX Primer and DMX Control Mode in the Appendix m Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer of which you can control RH Programs are a bunch of scenes stacked one after another lt can be programmed as either a single scene or multiple scenes in sequence Scenes are static lighting states H Sliders also known as faders m Chases can also be called programs A chase consists of a bunch of scene
22. ogrammed scenes in sequence Action Ge 1 Press the AUTO Del button until the Auto LED turns on 2 Change BANK programs by using BANK UP DOWN buttons if necessary 3 You can adjust the time between steps by moving the SPEED fader and the duration of the step by moving the FADE TIME fader 4 Use the TAP Display button to set the speed instead The time between two sequential taps sets the speed 5 Press the AUTO Del button to exit mode BLACKOUT Notes C In the Auto mode programs will be triggered by controllers fade and speed time as set on the faders All scenes in a Bank will chase CAUTION The fade setting should never be slower than the speed setting or the scene will never complete execution These settings will stay until the speed slider is moved The Blackout button brings all lighting output to O or off DMX 55 User Manual 15 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Playback Chases MANUAL RUN CHASES Operating Instructions This function allows the user to manually step through each individual step in a chase Action 1 AUTO RUN Action When the power is first turned on the controller enters manual mode automatically Start a chase by pressing any one of the Chase buttons Press the Chase button again to deselect CHASES Press the AUTO Del button to activate Auto mode The Auto LED should light Start a chase by pressing any one of the Chase buttons Pressing the Chase button
23. rence it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator Resistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture Note If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter Chauvet Model No DMX5M The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART CONDUCTOR 3 Pin Female output 5 Pin Male Input GROUND SHIELD Pin 1 Pin 1 DATA SIGNAL Pin 2 Pin 2 DATA SIGNAL Pin 3 Pin 3 Do NOT USE Do not use Do NOT USE Do not use DMX 55 User Manual 18 2006 01 11 11 59 07 Appendix Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance Unplug fixture from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outs
24. s stacked one after another m Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror however in the ILS CON controller it can be used to control any DMX 512 compatible device as a generic fixture m MIDI is a standard for representing musical information in a digital format A MIDI input would provide external triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard Stand Alone refers to a fixture s ability to function independently of an external controller and usually in sync to music due to a built in microphone m Fade slider is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase m Speed slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state It is also considered a wait time Shutter is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path It is often used to lessen the intensity of the light output and to strobe m Patching refers to the process of assigning fixtures a DMX channel or m Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by user action A playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled during a show or running mode DMX 55 User Manual 7 2006 01 11 11 59 07 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setup SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 1 Place the DMX 55 on a leveled surface Note The DMX 55 can also be rack mounted occupying 3U spaces by removing the outer rubber edge guard 2 Plug the AC to DC power supply to the
25. ss FINE The Reverse LED will light Hold the MODE button again and press FINE The Assign LED will light Use A BANK and Y BANK buttons to select either Pan or Tilt Use the TAP Display button to switch between the first 8 available channels 8CH and the second 8 16CH Press the button corresponding to the SCANNER button you wish to assign While holding the MODE button press the scene number that corresponds to the slider which controls the movement Repeat steps 4 through 7 as necessary To exit hold the MODE button and press FINE Notes C You will need to repeat this process to enter the Assign Joystick Function There are 16 available DMX channels but only 8 can be selected at a time by using the SCENES buttons The TAP Display acts like a page button allowing you to have access to the lower 8 channels 8CH and the top 8 16CH Example If pan is controlled by slider number 4 press and hold Mode button while pressing Scenes button 4 Make sure Assign and Reverse LEDs are off REVERSE DMX CHANNEL AND JOYSTICK Action DMX 55 User Manual Press the Program button until the LED blinks Hold the MODE button and press FINE The Reverse LED will light Use A BANK and Y BANK buttons to select either Pan or Tilt The corresponding LED will light Use the TAP Display button to switch between the first 8 available channels 8CH and the second 8 16CH Press the button corresponding to the
26. system back panel and to the mains outlet 3 Plug in your DMX cable s to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual For a quick Primer on DMX see the DMX Primer section in the Appendix of this manual 4 Plug in a compatible Chauvet Fogger to the AC Fog Machine Remote Controller connector 5 Plug in any Chauvet MONO strobes in a daisy like fashion using a Y mono phone cable FIXTURE PATCH The DMX 55 is programmed to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding SCANNER buttons on the unit must be spaced 16 channels apart FIXTURE OR DEFAULT DMX STARTING DIPSWITCH SETTINGS SCANNER ADDRESS SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION 1 1 1 2 17 1 5 3 33 1 6 4 49 1 5 6 5 65 1 7 6 81 1 5 7 7 97 1 6 7 8 113 1 5 6 7 9 129 1 8 10 145 1 5 8 11 161 1 6 8 12 177 1 5 6 8 Please refer to your individual fixture s manual for DMX addressing instructions The table above refers to a standard 9 dipswitch binary configurable device DMX 55 User Manual 2006 01 11 11 59 07 JOYSTICK SETUP Operating Instructions Because not all intelligent lighting fixtures are alike or share the same control attributes the DMX 55 allows the user to assign the joystick the correct pan and tilt channel for every fixture Press the Program button until the LED blinks Hold the MODE button and pre
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