User Manual - Chauvet Professional
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1. logo in its entirety including the CHAUVET name and the dotted triangle and all other trademarks in this manual pertaining to services products or marketing statements example It s Green Thinking are owned or licensed by CHAUVET Any other product names logos brands company names and other trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of their respective trademark holders CHAUVET owns the content of this user manual in its entirety including but not limited to pictures logos trademarks and resources Copyright 2011 CHAUVET All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET in the United States of America CHAUVET authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only CHAUVET expressly prohibits the usage copy storage distribution modification or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from CHAUVET Page 2 of 16 Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Electrical Light Source Photo Optic Thermal ArKaos Kling Net Connections Ordering Length 4 3 in 108 mm Width 39 4 in 1000 mm EPIX Bar User Manual Height 4 1 in 103 mm Weight 6 3 Ibs 2 9 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Supply Type EPIX Bar Parameter Consumption Operating Power linking products Fuse Power I O Pow2. EPIX Bar products at 120 VAC or 16 sixteen products at 230 VAC Refer to the Technical Specifications section of this manual for further information Page 10 of 16 What Is Included Features Controllers EPIX Bar User Manual One EPLX Bar One NEUTRIK powerCON to Edison Plug Input Power Cord One Warranty Card Controlled via the ArKaos Kling Net protocol which provides fast and easy assignment and control A video pixel mapping system that doesn t require years of experience or technical know how to design set up or operate Does NOT require piles of processing driver and signal distribution equipment to create large scale displays To be used with EPLX Strips and future products Utilizes NEUTRIK powerCON in and out connections for power and RJ45 for ArKaos Kling Net protocol communication Housing Material Aluminum Alloy ArKaos MediaMaster software required Page 7 of 16 EPIX Bar User Manual Product The EPIX Bar is a compact linear product with 160 tri color SMD Description LEDs When multiple products are assembled and connected together the entire configuration becomes a low resolution video display The EPIX Bar consists of stainless steel construction You may combine other EPIX Series products to create multiple numbers of configurations The EPIX Bar is controlled using a computer Mac or PC with ArKaos MediaMaster software installed ArKaos MediaMas
3. EPIX Bar User Manual Contact Us 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 chauvetpro com United Kingdom and Ireland CHAUVET Europe Ltd General Information Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk Outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product Visit our Web site for contact details EPIX Bar User Manual Rev 07 Copyright 2011 CHAUVET All rights reserved Printed in the P R C Page 16 of 16 Pp BAR User Manual PROFESSIONAL Ox Mit r l EPIX Bar User Manual Edition Notes Trademarks Copyright Notice Manual Usage The EPIX Bar User Manual Rev 07 covers the description safety precautions installation and maintenance of the EPIX Bar CHAUVET released this edition of the EPIX Bar User Manual in December 2011 CHAUVET is a registered trademark of CHAUVET amp Sons Inc d b a CHAUVET or Chauvet The CHAUVET
4. ative damage third party equipment or cause harm to the user comply with this information may prevent the product from functioning correctly Useful but non critical information i Important installation or configuration information Failure to LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time mostly because of heat Packaged in clusters LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal single LED conditions For this reason using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the LEDs lifespan Under normal conditions this lifespan can be 40 000 to 50 000 hours If extending this lifespan is vital lower the operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the product and reducing the ambient temperature to a optimal operating range In addition limiting the overall projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs lifespan Page 4 of 16 Programming Product Maintenance EPIX Bar User Manual Refer to the ArKaos MediaMaster software manual for detailed instructions on installing and programming this product To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear you should clean this product frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency As a rule clean this product at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical
5. ch changes The EPIX Bar User Manual Rev 07 supersedes all previous versions of this manual Discard any older versions of this manual you may have whether in printed or electronic format and replace with this version Author Date Editor Date D Couppe 12 20 11 S Graham 12 20 11 Page 3 of 16 EPIX Bar User Manual Unpacking Instructions Claims Icon Indications Expected LED Lifespan Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack and check the container Make sure you have received all the parts indicated in the What Is Included section of this manual and that all the parts are in good condition If the container or the material inside the container the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately upon receipt not CHAUVET Failure to notify the carrier in a timely manner may invalidate your claim 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 Refer to the Contact Us section in this manual for addresses and phone numbers Icon This icon indicates Critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the product partially or completely inoper
6. er directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label Once you have received the RMA number include the following information on a piece of paper 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 the customer s responsibility As a suggestion proper FedEx packing or double boxing are the methods CHAUVET recommends CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Page 14 of 16 Intended Audience Disclaimer Document Revision EPIX Bar User Manual Any person installing operating and or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product as well as this manual before installing operating or maintaining this product CHAUVET believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects However CHAUVET assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document CHAUVET reserves the right to revise and make changes to the content of this document without obligation that CHAUVET notify any person or company of such revision or changes This does not in any way constitute a commitment by CHAUVET to make such changes CHAUVET may issue a revision of this manual or a new edition to incorporate su
7. er input connector Power output connector Power cord plug Type LED Color Tri color 5050 SMD Parameter Luminance Pixel pitch Viewing angle Max External Temperature 104 F 40 C I O Connectors RJ45 Product Name EPIX Bar ArKaos MediaMaster software Range 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 132 W 1 1A 8 products T 3 15 A 250 V US Worldwide NEUTRIK powerCON A NEUTRIK powerCON B Edison US Power 24 VDC Quantity 160 Standard Optics 850 NIT 25mm 120 Cooling System Convection Channel Range Determined per ArKaos MediaMaster software ltem Code 17090452 99080464 Page 15 of 16 Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 138 W 6A 16 products T 3 15 A 250 V Europe NEUTRIK powerCON A NEUTRIK powerCON B Local plug Lifespan 50 000 hours UPC Number 781462208042 781462208165 EPIX Bar User Manual Returns Procedure 4 You must send the merchandise prepaid in the original box and with the original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Call CHAUVET 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 Clearly label the package with an RMA number CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA number DO NOT write the RMA numb
8. high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation may affect the product e If hanging this product make sure that the mounting location can support the product s weight Refer to the Technical Specifications section for the weight bearing requirements of this product The EPIX Bar comes with two 2 adjustable mounting brackets with three 3 10 mm holes which serve as a floor or wall mount support You may also attach clamps directly to the fixture s adjustable bracket You must supply your own clamps and make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product Adjust Bracket Adjustment Page 12 of 16 Safety Notes A Personal Safety Mounting and Rigging PIX Bar User Manual Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product These notes include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product There are no user serviceable parts in this product Any reference to servicing in this User Manual applies only to properly certified CHAUVET technicians Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are certified by CHAUVET Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation of this product e Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on e Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing e Always connect this product t
9. o a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution e Do not touch this product s housing during operation because it may be very hot e This product is for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is Operating e When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety chain cable not included Page 5 of 16 EPIX Bar User Manual Power and Wiring Operation Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage as per the specifications in this manual or on the product s specification label Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing lenses or cables Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating The maximum ambient temperature is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at a higher temperature In case of a serious operating problem stop using this product immediately In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET product may require service contact CHAUVET Technical Support Page 6 of 16 EPIX Bar User Manual Data Linking The EPLX Bar works connected through a netwo
10. rk switch or crossover cable to a computer Mac or PC with ArKaos MediaMaster software installed i For smooth running operation ArKaos Kling Net requires a gigabit 1000 Mbps Ethernet card and network switch Data The EPIX Bar uses an RJ45 data connection to link all data ports The Connection following diagrams illustrate how to assemble the data connections f j j EN E bid j noo BG Switch I a j j Computer running ArKaos MediaMaster software ArKaos Kling Net Connection Page 11 of 16 EPIX Bar User Manual Input Power Power Linking Drive Power Linking Diagram The EPIX Bar has an auto ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage To determine the power requirements for the EPIX Bar refer to the specification label affixed to the product or the specifications in this manual 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 The EPLX Bar supports power linking You can power link up to eight 8 EPIX Bars at 120 VAC or 16 at 230 VAC This product comes with a power input cord This product does not come with a power linking cord however a power linking cord is available as an option You can only link up to eight 8
11. ter software running on a PC or Mac is required to use this product Product Overview Front View Rear View Safety Eyebolt and Bracket Mounting Adjustment Points Side View Power Input Signal Input Output Power Output End Cap Views Page 8 of 16 EPIX Bar User Manual Product Dimensions 4 3 in 108 mm 4 1 in 103 mm 1000 mm Page 9 of 16
12. wear To clean your product e Unplug the product from power e Wait until the product has cooled e Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external vents and accessible internal components e Clean all external surfaces with a mild solution of non ammonia glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol e Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue e Wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edge of the surface Gently polish the surfaces with the lint free cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the external surfaces carefully after cleaning them Page 13 of 16 EPIX Bar User Manual Mounting Orientation Rigging Procedure Product Mounting Diagram Before mounting this product read the Safety Notes at the beginning of this manual Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation configuration and maintenance The EPIX Bar has two 2 mounting points with 10 mm holes CHAUVET recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product e When selecting an installation location consider easy access to this product for operation programming adjustments and routine maintenance e Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes e Never mount in places where rain
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