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1. ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to choose a color C1 C7 4 Press ENTER Custom Static To enable the Custom Static Color Mode follow the instructions below Color Mode 1 Press MENU repeatedly until U shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN to choose between colors R g b 4 Press ENTER 5 6 E uo b ND E Press UP or lt DOWN to choose the intensity of the color 000 100 Repeat the steps to mix additional colors to create the color you need Page 14 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Master Slave The Master Slave mode allows a single SlimPAR Tri IRC series unit the master to Mode control the actions of one or more SlimPAR Tri IRC series units the slaves without the need of a DMX controller The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Static Color 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 shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER to accept 3 Set the DMX address to 001 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave u2. Each universe will have its own separated DMX daisy chain A DMX compatible fixture can only be part of a single DMX universe The Functions Each DMX channel can have any unitary value in the 000 255 range Each DMX compatible fixture uses as many consecutive DMX channels as features the user can control The sequential numbers assigned to each DMX channel 1 512 are also known as DMX addresses The function each DMX channel has and the results of assigning a value to each depend on the personality or DMX channel layout of each controlled fixture Some fixtures only use a single DMX channel while others may require 15 or more DMX channels to control all their functions Personalities are discussed in the next section DMX Configuration SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 21 of 25 DMX Configuration Personalities Starting Address Assigning Addresses DMX Connectivity Fixture Location Page 22 of 25 The DMX fixture configuration consists in determining how many channels each fixture will need as well as assigning the corresponding DMX channels to each fixture in order to size correctly the DMX controller A DMX personality describes what channel or channels control which fixture parameters A DMX fixture may have many personalities to choose from Each personality requires a different number of channels based on the number of features the fixture enables The number of DMX channels used by a fixture may va
3. light source while the product is on Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord If mounting the product overhead always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating Do not touch the product s housing when operating because it may be very hot Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product s housing are blocked Never connect the product to a dimmer Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or the handles The maximum ambient temperature 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 technic
4. lines and power cords Check power outlet Change to another outlet Check the power cord Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating Send product for repair Set the correct starting address on the product Use the right fader s on the controller Set the correct DMX product s personality Assign the faders accordingly Change the signal polarity on the controller Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Send product for repair Replace non DMX cables with true DMX cables Keep DMX cables away from AC wires or radio equipment Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier right before the product with intermittent problems Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 Install a terminator as indicated in the DMX Primer section trying the above solutions contact Page 19 of 25 Contact Procedure CHAUVET In case you need to return a product or request support follow the procedure below e If you live in the US contact CHAUVET World Headquarters see below e If you live in the UK or Ireland contact CHAUVET Europe Ltd see below e If you live in any other country DO NOT contact CHAUVET Instead contact your distributor of record Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the US United Kingdom or Ireland World Headquarters United Kingdom amp Ireland CHAUVET CHAUVET Europe Ltd Contact General information General Inf
5. place it inside the box e Your name e Your address e Your phone number e he RMA number e A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVETO reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Page 20 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 DMX PRIMER Introduction The DMX protocol USITT DMX512 A is a networking protocol that enables a universal DMX controller device to control the features of multiple DMX compatible fixtures whether PAR cans wash lights moving heads followspots foggers or proprietary fixture controllers etc As any other networking protocol the USITT DMX512 A describes the physical medium the signals and the functions they control The Physical Medium DMX compatible fixtures are connected to the DMX controller using a DMX connection This connection consists of a series of wired connections between the DMX controller and the various DMX compatible fixtures also Known as a daisy chain connection In this type of connection the DATA OUT of one fixture or the DMX controller connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture and so on Each DMX fixture links to the previous and next DMX fixture or controller using a DMX cable This type of cable consists of a sec
6. the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight information When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple products you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually Using tools could damage the knobs 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 Gel Frame Holder Bracket Adjustment Knob Mounting Bracket Gel Frame SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 4 OPERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the display Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control Operation panel Button lt MENU gt lt UP gt lt DOWN gt lt ENTER gt Menu Map niu 3 CH 7 CH SEr SlimPAR Tri IRC s
7. 5 0 100 Green 000 255 0 100 Blue oos 255 0 100 Color Macros 000 lt 015 No function overrides CH 1 3 016 gt 255 Color Macros Speed when CH 6 is between 000 lt gt 255 0 100 032 223 000 015 No function 016 gt 255 Slow to fast 000 031 RGB Mode 032 063 Pulse effect 0 100 064 lt gt 095 Pulse effect 10096 0926 096 gt 127 Pulse effect 100 0 100 128 gt 159 Auto fade transition 160 191 Auto snap transition 3 colors 192 223 Auto snap transition 7 colors 224 gt 255 Sound triggering mode Dimmer 000 255 0 100 Function Value Setting Red 000 255 0 100 000 255 0 100 Blue 000 255 0 100 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 17 of 25 b TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life To maintain optimum performance 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
8. SIMPAR RI 7 IRC User Manual TH DIEI Value Innovation Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Before YOU Bedia ri 4 Whats Meded neama n r te 4 Unpacking ASTI CHOMS d uiuis robin licita 4 VAI Se OU TU LM Ex 4 TEX CONVENTIONS ans ia aan aliens 4 Eel A 4 Document Information eea 4 Productara GISD6SGLu u uyu uuu uba 5 o St LI dee Le no a bsa 5 2 MOGUCOM rra 6 Product Overview SIIMPAR Tri 12 IRC 6 Product Overview SlimPARTM Tri 7 IRC 7 Product Dimensions SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC 8 Product Dimensions SliMPAR Tri 7 IRC 9 O er err errr re 10 PGP OW CG soe nan E 10 Fuse Replacement et o Sat minuna aa ss kiku uqu de det od 10 Fower de P u e a tac cod eP 11 MOUNT trad au Su ener eee rene ener er ayaka 12 OrIentall fluy u uuu Z u u aaa oia 12 FOOT ccr 12 Lm Ole mcd 13 Control Panel Operat Messio uns ae iie Eve ck Museums 13 Menu MD eR ca AM Mot c MT 13 Gontiguration DMX m 14 larting Addres AM 14 Configuration Standalone u u uu u u u LL u u au L LR a nnne nnns 14 Automate NO lezat ias 14 Stace Color Mode wes uy uu ada abia 14 Custom static olor MOE cra ici 14 Master Slave MOG ivan ici 15 FETT TAT COAT ita da ds 15 IRC Infrared Remote Control Operation 16 DMX C
9. al assistance center Keep this User Manual for future consultation If you sell the product to another user be sure that they also receive this document SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 5 of 25 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC Adjustment Knob Safety Loop Page 6 of 25 LED Display i Power In S Fuse Holder o o O o OUO 0 0 cA 00600 060600 eoo Ge Oo 0 0060 0000 0600 0063 20000 200050 60605060063 220900069 020005000 000000000 5505006 Sh da 2000000060 DOU O OG 00g Ge 0 Qk D 0 e Doaoooeooodg Power Out SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Product Overview SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC LED Display DMX Out Fuse Holder Bracket Adjustment Knob Power In Safety Loop Power Out DMX In SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 7 of 25 Product Dimensions SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC x OO OO WE 5 5 292 mm A LE sd LI ati dd 11 5 in Rss 292 mm O Page 8 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Product Dimensions SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC 8 5 i 215 mm 118mm 8 5 in 215 mm SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 9 of 25 3 SETUP AC Power The SlimPAR Tri IRC series 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 p
10. 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 drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the glass transparent surface e Gently polish the glass transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint D Always dry the glass transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them Page 18 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause e Excessive load on the circuit Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing e Short circuit along the power lines e No energy on power outlet Product does not power Loose or damaged power cord up e Blown fuse e Internal problem e Wrong starting address on the product e Wrong DMX personality on the product Product does not respond to DMX e Wrong polarity setting on the DMX e controller e Loose or damaged DMX cable e Internal problem e Signal cables are not DMX compatible e Interference with AC or radio signals Intermittent DMX e DMX cable too long Problems e Too many products connected e Terminator not connected If you still experience problems after CHAUVET Technical Support SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Possible Action Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80 of the breaker or fuse nominal current Check the power
11. ar fixtures with the same personality and starting address In this case all the fixtures with the same starting address will operate in unison Connecting the DMX fixtures to a DMX controller in small to medium installations is usually a rather simple operation that requires a minimum of tools and some planning not including the actual fixture rigging and configuration However in large installations it may be necessary to plan carefully the position and cabling of each fixture to avoid unexpected problems The order in which the fixtures connect to the DMX controller is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture However the user should always define a physical location for the fixtures that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling to the controller and other fixtures SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 DMX Connectivity cont Number of Fixtures When using a DMX controller the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on the DMX daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the DMX controller has to support Conversely the number of onboard sliders page buttons and fixture buttons limits the number of discrete DMX channels a DMX controller can support To comply with the EIA 485 standard which is the base for the USITT D DMX512 A protocol do not connect more than 32 fixtures without using an optically isolated DMX splitter deterioration of the dig
12. chain as shown SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 and a female 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connector on the other end DMX Connector Configuration To DMX Input To DMX Output Female Male m Ma N ch ba T E P diet E SRE UT CN E x EE mp he he o E Me t mtr SE 120 ohm 14 W resistor between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX on the output of the last fixture Page 23 of 25 DMX Connectivity cont D 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart DMX Connection Page 24 of 25 Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify their correct polarity and to make sure that there are no short circuits between any of the pins or between any pin and ground If the common wire shield touches the chassis ground a ground loop could form which may cause the fixture to perform erratically If you use a DMX controller or fixture with a 5 pin DMX connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart Conductor 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Negative signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Positive signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not Used Pin Not Used Pin 5 Make sure that the fixtures with which you are working can operate in DMX mode not in a proprietary connection mode Refer to the fixtures manual to learn how to enable their respective DMX modes The procedure below illustrates a p
13. eries User Manual Rev 04 Function Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value Press to activate a menu option or a selected value Programming Steps Description 3 channel DMX mode RGB 7 channel DMX mode O C N Green O oo Blue Cyan Static color C C O1 Magenta Yellow White O M O o I 7 color program switching 7 color program fading 3 color program switching 3 color program fading 7 color program sound active 3 color program sound active Program speed for P1 P4 Red r000 100 Green Custom Static Colors r000 100 Combine red green and blue Blue r000 100 Turns infrared on or off Off Page 13 of 25 Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller DMX 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn the product on 3 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the product s channels The SlimPAR Tri IRC series uses up to 7 DMX channels in its 7 channel DMX mode which defines the highes
14. hannel Assignments and Values 17 TE E a EE E A tte UH m 17 256 EE 17 5 Technical Information 18 Product Maintenance iii 18 General Troubleshooting cooocnncccnnnccccccoonnccnncnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnononananennns 19 Contact Arocena leas 20 CHAUVETO Contact Information ss 20 Returning Products to CHAUVET 20 DMA PI mel aiii 21 A aed oto uh vue itta cdidit Bu toa Princ e Da acu onc c Rt d 21 Th Physical Med A 21 A muu nn umu u asua nee ee 21 PMA UVO E S a TETTE 21 Perm lareo mE EA EE 21 DMX CONTIGUA ION rra nS 22 Personales u u u uuu o 22 Eli tn anses pose ten een N 22 Assigning AO OSOS o ariel 22 Page 2 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 DMX Connectivity shots a IER D a ee an 22 Fixtilre LOCATION dada dai 22 N UMBErFO FIXOS ioi oiii uu loss rey nn 23 DMX Dat Cabling CE 23 Making Your Own DMX Cabl ssss aa it dd 23 DMX Gable EhnaracionSt Sc uuu RE Ne need into 23 DMX Cable CONECO S is u uuu un insu A en o Lg ace us 23 3 Pin10 5 Pin Conv rsion Chau si u ulus Dan qe E NE 24 DMX CON heee 24 6 Techrical SpecitMcatON Siria 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 3 of 25 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included Unpacking Instructions Claims Text Co
15. ital DMX signal Doing otherwise may result in DMX Data Cabling You must use DMX compliant data cables to link two or more DMX compatible fixtures You may purchase CHAUVETO certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable first fixture controller to the last fixture to 300 455 m 985 1 500 ft D USITT recommends limiting the total length of the DMX cable from the Making Your Own If you choose to create your own DMX cable make sure to use data grade DMX Cable cables that can carry a high frequency signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications For certain applications Cat5 Cat5e or Cat6 may be appropriate D Do not use standard microphone cables for DMX applications because they cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances DMX Cable The DMX data cable must have the following characteristics 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 Cable Each DMX cable must have a male 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connector on one end Connectors To avoid signal transmission problems and interference O connect a DMX signal terminator 3 to the last fixture in the Oz y DMX daisy
16. nit Please see the diagram below for further explanation e e eee ARA vere Jii i cx if t s Di iint ga ali p 11 NN n I r IL X _f Power Linking Diagram B las 1 Product 2 Product 3 Product Other products You can power link up to 23 SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC units on 120 VAC or up to 39 SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC units on 230 VAC You can power link up to 15 SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC units on 120 VAC or up to 26 SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC 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 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 11 of 25 Mounting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section page 2 of this manual Orientation The SlimPAR Tri IRC series may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Rigging Mounting Diagram SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC Page 12 of 25 shown Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight Please see
17. nits Master unit 1 Setthe master unit to operate in either Automatic or 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 Infrared Control The SlimPAR Tri IRC series is fully compatible with the IRC Infrared Remote Control from CHAUVET To enable usage with the IRC follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until SEr shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Press lt UP gt or lt DOWN to turn the feature on or off 4 Press ENTER For IRC operation instructions refer to the following page SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 15 of 25 IRC Infrared Remote Control Operation a C Automatic Mode Automatic Mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product To turn on Automatic Mode 1 Press AUTO on the IRC 2 Press or to choose between the different auto programs IRREMOTE To adjust the speed of the automatic program 1 Press SPEED on the IRC 2 Press 3 Press or to either increase or decrease the speed of the program Sound Active Mode Sound Active Mode will enable the p
18. nits 8 A 15 units 8 26 units Fuse F 1 250 V F 1 250 V SlimPARTM Tri 7 IRC 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 42W 47 W Operating 0 3 A 0 2 A Power linking current units 8 23 units 8 39 units Fuse F 1 250 V F 1 250 V Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 1W 50 000 hours Parameter SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC Color Tri color Tri color Quantity 12 7 Current 350 mA x3 350 mA x3 Photo Optic Parameter SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC luminance O 2 m 2662 lx 1073 Ix Beam angle 20 20 Field angle 34 34 Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Convection DMX I O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3 pin XLR Sockets 3 7 Ordering Product Name Item Code Item Number SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC 03030405 SLIMPARTRI121RC SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC 03030404 SLIMPARTRI7IRC SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Page 25 of 25
19. nventions Icons Document Information Page 4 of 25 e 1x SlimPAR Tri IRC 7 or 12 e 1x Warranty Card e 1x Power Cord e 1x Quick Reference Guide Immediately upon receipt carefully unpack the product and check the container to make sure you have received all the parts indicated above 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 not CHAUVET upon receipt Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier In addition keep the container and all the packing material for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with CHAUVET within seven 7 days of receiving the merchandise Convention Meaning 151 2 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed lt ENTER gt A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the product partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the product or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains imp
20. ormation 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 tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk If you live outside the US United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our Web site for contact details Ej Returning Products to CHAUVETO Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return You must send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Clearly label the package with the RMA number CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Ei Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and
21. ortant installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the product from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information Je P 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 CHAUVETO 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 2011 CHAUVETO All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVETO in the United States of America A Diaz 09 16 11 B Pillow 09 20 11 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Product at a Use on Dimmer Glance Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto Programs to anging Power Supay V Replaceable Fuse 7 User Serviceable Duty Cycle O Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product The Notes include important safety information about installation usage and maintenance AN 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
22. ossible DMX connection method 1 Connect the 3 pin male connector of the first DMX cable to the DMX Output connector 3 pin female of the DMX controller 2 Connect the 3 pin female connector of the first DMX cable coming from the controller to the DMX Input connector 3 pin male of the first DMX fixture 3 Connect the 3 pin male connector of the second DMX cable to the DMX Output connector 3 pin female of the first DMX fixture 4 Connect the 3 pin female connector of the second DMX cable coming from the first DMX fixture to the DMX Input connector of the second DMX compatible fixture 5 Continue linking the other DMX fixtures in the same way SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Tri 12 Weight 9 5 in 235 mm Length Tri 7 7 7 in 195 mm Width Tri 12 4 6 in 115 mm Width Tri 7 4 6 in 118 mm Height Tri 12 11 5 in 292 mm Height Tri 7 8 5 in 215 mm Weight Tri 12 5 7 lbs 2 6 kg Weight Tri 7 3 8 lbs 1 7 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Note Unless otherwise indicated all specifications are applicable to both the SlimPAR Tri 7 IRC and the SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching internal 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Auto ranging SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 64 W 67 W Operating 0 5 A 0 3 A Power linking current u
23. ower requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the product s specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of i Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make electrocution or fire Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Follow the instructions below to change the fuse if necessary Replacement A Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder and pry out of the housing 2 Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 3 Insert the fuse holder back into place and reconnect power Installed fuse held by plastic clip Spare fuse holder inside safety cap for a spare 4 The product does not ship with a spare fuse however the safety cap has room A Always replace a blown fuse with the same type and rating Page 10 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 Power Linking The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the u
24. roduct to respond to the music To turn on Sound Active mode 1 Press SOUND on the IRC To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound Active mode 1 Press SENSITIVITY on the IRC 2 Press 96 3 Press or to either increase or decrease sound sensitivity Manual Color Control To choose a specific color with the IRC 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 2 Press any number between 0 9 to choose your color To manually control the RGB percentage 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 2 Press R G or B to choose your color 3 Press or to increase or decrease the percentage of each color Miscellaneous Operation To adjust the strobe rate of the program 1 Press STROBE on the IRC 2 Press or to increase or decrease the strobe rate 3 Press STROBE again to turn off the strobe To change the switching effect of the program Press FADE SNAP on the IRC Fade will slowly switch the effect Snap will rapidly switch the effect To black out the lights Press BLACK OUT on the IRC This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again Note The IRC will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed try pressing BLACK OUT You may have inadvertently activated BLACK OUT Page 16 of 25 SlimPAR Tri IRC series User Manual Rev 04 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 7 CH Channel 1 2 3 4 3 CH Channel Function Value Setting Red 000 25
25. ry from only one usually the general dimmer control to 15 or more When a job does not require using all the fixture s capabilities the user can select a more basic personality less channels allowing the DMX controller to accommodate more DMX fixtures For the DMX controller to control each DMX fixture the user must first configure each fixture s personality to determine the number of channels required to control the fixture Each channel will have a DMX address assigned to it However since assigning a particular DMX address to each channel is impractical the user will only need to configure the DMX address on each fixture that corresponds to the fixture s first channel of control This is the fixture s starting address The fixture will automatically assign the other channels to the subsequent DMX addresses Once this assignment is complete and based on the number of channels used the fixture will respond to the DMX signals sent to the range of DMX channels that begins with the starting address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels with a starting address of 100 will accept DMX data sent by the DMX controller to channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 The user must carefully assign the starting addresses for each individual fixture to avoid DMX channel overlapping If the DMX channels do overlap the impacted fixtures could operate erratically However the user may decide to configure two or more simil
26. t configurable address to 506 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 lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN to select the starting address 4 Press ENTER 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 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 i Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode either Static or the controller Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below Press MENU repeatedly until P shows on the display Press ENTER Use UP or lt DOWN to choose an auto program P1 P6 Press ENTER To adjust the speed of the program press MENU until S shows on the display Press ENTER Use UP or lt DOWN to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program from S 31 fast to S100 slow 8 Press ENTER Static Color Mode To enable the Static Color Mode follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly until C shows on the display 2 Press
27. tion of shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with one 3 pin or 5 pin XLR male connector on one end and a 3 pin or 5 pin XLR female connector on the other end The XLR connectors pin out is as follows pin 1 is the Common shield pin 2 is Signal Negative S and pin 3 is Signal Positive S Note For DMX pins 4 and 5 are not used The Signals The DMX signal stream is unidirectional from the DMX controller to the DMX compatible fixtures These signals conform to the ElA 485 standard The stream of DMX signals consists of 512 individual sequential channels that form a frame The DMX controller constantly sends frames of DMX signals to the DMX connection even if not all of the 512 channels are in use Because of this constant transmission method there can be only one DMX controller in a DMX connection If not the DMX signals sent by one controller would interfere with the signals sent by the other controller s DMX Universes A DMX universe is the set of DMX compatible fixtures connected to the same DMX daisy chain using the same set of 512 DMX channels Each set of 512 channels is referred to as a DMX Universe In most cases an installation will consist of only one DMX universe However you might find it necessary to define two or more universes because of constrains imposed by distance or the number of features Most DMX controllers support only one universe although some DMX controllers may support two or more universes
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