Abyss USB User Manual Rev. 1
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1. port Fuse Holder Power In DMX In Out Power Out Safety Loop IR Sensor FL WARNING DO NOT plug anything other than a D Fi USB into the USB port Doing so may cause damage to the product Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 Page 5 of 18 Product Dimensions 9 7 in 246 mm a F i En al A A Page 6 of 18 Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 3 SETUP AC Power The Abyss USB has an auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the product s power requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the product s specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk 4 of electrocution or fire To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it 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 Fu se 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder 2 Pry the fuse holder out of the housing Replacement 32. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Before Vou BOO IN en a rar scn ee alanine eae 3 WhnatisIlnclded ista aaa 3 Unpacking TVS TUG WON S si ESA E A iee 3 A A 3 TEX CONVE ION SS ANA NA 3 SYMBOLS eee ne ee re a eee ea a ee ee Yes ee eee ee ee eae eee ee 3 DISAIN enter er trae see ment EP SE UR nT Cn ae 3 Proquctat aaa Cia 4 Sale Y NO Si ia ds 4 2 IARtTFOdUCUIO Ni 5 An A A 5 Product DIMENSION Std lidia odds 6 Utd Uan N AAE E E T A A A 7 AG FOWGT rr E Ea 7 Fuse ReplacemMmeni oinsiierinean a a 7 FOWE COKI a a e a aa 7 MOUNINO ri coa A 8 ORE NaNO Mna a E nes tae 8 FANG S AAEE A A TEE II 8 AO AA O di 9 Control Panel Operat rio ae a aad aa a e Ei E 9 Menu MaD io crecio 9 DMX LINKIN O marianense e a e e tusk named eaten a 10 So a a tee a a a 10 DMX Personality and Starting AUUress ccccccoconnncconccccononnncnnnncnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnss 10 DMX Channel Assignments and Values cccconccccccocnncoconnnnccnnnnnnonanonconanonnononnononnannnconannncnnanens 10 SC y E ctw nhc ace Sata tea ee at a et nde cee ects ow dee enw eves EE ne Gowen Soman eee 10 gt FIVUSB CORMGCUUILY itisiccdee toh Mestre aloha atcatet diate iia 11 Gontiquration D2RbUSB ad ees Me aes es Ma cots E coke sce 11 GONTIGUFATION SAN le 12 SOOM VN ICE dae taa aia cnt 12 Wave EM A O O 12 A ices Seacrest tis tana edn foes celine a a toate Be 12 MISMO FA WC ae chic cater hence ha A E feua case tateaeten T E 12 RG 5ntrarea FEM Ole COMO l
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 4 Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power Installed fuse lt Qy held by plastic clip a om Safety cap Spare fuse holder Son j inside safety cap s e Er ss Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse Power Linking The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the product Please see the diagram below for further explanation 1 Product Power Linking Diagram 3 Product Additional Products You can power link up to 14 Abyss USB products on 120 VAC or up to 27 Abyss USB products on 230 VAC The power linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the NN local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region gt O Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 Page 7 of 18 Mounting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes Orientation The Abyss USB may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate Rigging Mounting Diagram Page 8 of 18 ventilation is provided around the product Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming
4. Rev 1 In case you need to get support or return a product R ETU RNS If you are located in the U S contact Chauvet World Headquarters If you are located in the UK or Ireland contact Chauvet Europe Ltd If you are located in Mexico contact Chauvet Mexico If you are located in Benelux contact Chauvet Europe BVBA If you are located in any other country DO NOT contact Chauvet Instead contact your local distributor See www chauvetlighting com for distributors outside the U S UK Ireland Mexico or Benelux _ If you are located outside the U S UK Ireland Mexico or Benelux contact your 4 distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them Visit our website www chauvetlighting com for contact details Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical 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 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 Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of pape
5. bols Symbol Meaning Electrical warning Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product accessories or the user Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information The product may not function correctly if this information is not used SB gt Useful information Disclaimer Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects However Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document whether such errors or omissions result from negligence accident or any other cause Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision however Chauvet has no obligation to make and does not commit to make any such revisions Download the latest version from www chauvetlighting com The works of authorship contained in this manual including but not limited to all design text and images are owned by Chauvet Copyright 2015 Chauvet amp Sons Inc All rights reserved Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America CHAUVET the Chauvet logo Abyss US
6. connecting all the slave products Master product Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt to accept Set the DMX address to d 1 Set the master product in Stand Alone mode or with the IRC 6 Set the D Fi USB to transmit on the D Fi channel the slaves are receiving on Plug in the D Fi USB Oe OE ges OO Na OF OF a A a All products must be set to the same DMX personality DMX address and D Fi channel Configure all the slave products before configuring the master to transmit Never connect a DMX controller to a D Fi channel configured for Master Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 5 MAINTENANCE Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life and or mechanical wear To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear 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 Maintenance 1 2 3 O Unplug the product from power Wait until the product is at room temperature Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solutio
7. purposes Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight See the Technical Specifications 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 use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity When power linking multiple products mount the products close enough for power linking cables 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 Mounting Clamp Such as the CLP 15N from Chauvet Hanging Mounting Safety Cable Bracket Such as CH 05 also used as floor from Chauvet supports Bracket Adjustment Knob x2 Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 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 panel Operation Button Function MENUS Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option lt UP gt Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value lt DOWN gt Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value lt ENTER gt Press to activate a menu option or a se
8. 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 O 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 The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate the product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the product immediately Never try to repair the product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it Keep this User Manual for future use If you sell the product to someone else be sure that they also receive this document Page 4 of 18 Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Menu Display Buttons D Fi USB
9. until C shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select one of the following C 1 static white static purple static yellow static blue static green static orange C C C C C C L left rotation Nm AN ae ss 2 3 4 5 6 L or C r right rotation 4 Press lt ENTER gt 5 ForC LorC r use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to increase or decrease the rotation speed 6 Press lt ENTER gt To set the rotation direction and speed of the wave effect wheel on the Abyss USB do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until Wave shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to select one of the following Stop no rotation W L left rotation or W r right rotation 4 Press lt ENTER gt 5 For W L or W r use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to increase or decrease the rotation speed 6 Press lt ENTER gt To set the total output level of the Abyss USB follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until U shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt to increase or decrease the total output level 4 Press lt ENTER gt To view the product s current temperature do the following Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until teMP shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 IRC 6 Infrared Remote Control IRC 6 Operation F a gt H j Fo a
10. B and D Fi USB are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet amp Sons Inc d b a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting in the United States and other countries Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Author Date Editor Updated R Isenstadt 08 27 15 M Gregory 08 27 15 Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 Page 3 of 18 Auto Programs X Auto ranging Power Supply p P X Product ata Use on Dimmer Glance Outdoor Use Sound Active DMX Master Slave Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable 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 Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on A 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 The product is not intended for permanent installation Always make
11. MX Configuration 1 Set the DMX Personality and DMX address on your product D Fi USB 2 Use the Chart provided to set BOTH the Channel and then the Receiving or Transmitting option NOTE DIP Switch 5 is for Transmitting OR Receiving please choose carefully 3 IRC 6 Remote Control 4 Manual Digital Display Menu Buttons Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 D Fi USB oe a a i i ch AAA cn OIT a AAA cra MT channaia A a cra CI Tal ome QA mk BSO channets ION cremas CT Tel crm OOA onana LL chamo TO channe TS corno A cs DO ee cms O chennai AO cremas a cranes OA cm AO channel 2 hl a crane 12 I T cnannel 13 ed tT cnannet 13 CN Mod ad Channel 14 2da dA Channel 14 Ja gt Channel 15 a Tl Lal ia Channel 15 Maa Channel 16 E m E Channel 16 a qg gd Page 11 of 18 Configuration Standalone 0 Color Wheel Wave Effect Wheel Dimmer Temperature Page 12 of 18 Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller Connect the product to a suitable power outlet Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller To set the position or the rotation direction and speed of the color wheel on the Abyss USB follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly
12. RC 6 2 Press lt gt or lt gt to increase or decrease the rotation speed Dimmer To adjust the dimmer level 1 Press lt MANUAL gt or lt W gt on the IRC 6 for full dimmer control or Press lt gt on the IRC 6 for 10 step dimmer control 2 Press lt gt or lt gt to increase or decrease the dimmer level Black Out To black out the light Press lt BLACK OUT gt on the IRC 6 This will turn off the light 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 lt BLACK OUT gt You may have inadvertently activated Black Out All other buttons on the IRC 6 infrared remote control have no function with this product Page 13 of 18 Master Slave Mode wired D Master Slave Mode D Fi USB Page 14 of 18 The Master Slave mode allows a single Abyss USB product the master to control the actions of one or more Abyss USB products the slaves without the need of a DMX controller The master product will be set to operate in either Stand Alone mode or with the IRC 6 while the slave products will be set to operate in Slave mode Once set and connected the slave products will operate in unison with the master product Configure the products as indicated below Slave products 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt to accept 3 Se
13. _ f Fa EN F wy fer ot ad i gt pa mui eee os os dma pal pra I lL fey C Y LR G BJ I A pan E A uy w I 7 4 4 a a 10 A 1 12 13 AO Er FON 1 4 5 a N AN am 7 8 9 Von Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 The Abyss USB is compatible with the IRC 6 infrared remote control from Chauvet To activate IR mode follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until SET shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt to accept 3 Press lt UP gt or lt DOWNS to select On or OFF 4 Press lt ENTER gt Color Wheel To set the color wheel rotation direction 1 Press lt AUTO gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt or lt gt to toggle the direction To set the color wheel rotation speed 1 Press lt SPEED gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt or lt gt to increase or decrease the rotation speed To set a static color For white press lt 1 gt on the IRC 6 For purple press lt 2 gt on the IRC 6 For yellow press lt 3 gt on the IRC 6 For blue press lt 4 gt on the IRC 6 For green press lt 5 gt on the IRC 6 For orange press lt 6 gt on the IRC 6 Wave Effect Wheel To set the wave effect wheel rotation direction 1 Press lt SOUND gt on the IRC 6 2 Press lt gt or lt gt to toggle the direction To set the wave effect wheel rotation speed 1 Press lt SENSITIVITY gt on the I
14. al Support Email servicio chauvet com mx World Wide Web www chauvet com mx Outside the U S United Kingdom Ireland Mexico or Benelux contact the dealer of record Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product Visit our website for contact details Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1
15. asses acta carat ces teeaieec a need vey O a 13 IRGC 01 1 cc 1110 9 emer nme ii 13 Master Slave Mode Wired its enue ules Ga eee als 14 Master Slave Mode D Fi USB ii ae ee ie 14 De MalMenance ana 15 Product M mtenan Cesa did 15 0 Technical SpeciticalON Sarandi aa 16 AR o UA IA 17 Comtact US cinco 18 Page 2 of 18 Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Abyss USB Power Cord Mounting Bracket with Mounting Warranty Card Included Hardware Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the i parts are in the package and are in good condition Instructions Claims f the box or the contents the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately not Chauvet Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim In addition keep the box and contents 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 7 days of delivery Text Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified Menu gt 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 Sym
16. he DMX protocol download the DMX Primer from www chauvetlighting com To select the starting address do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt and d 1 d512 will show on the display 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address 4 Press lt ENTER gt DMX Channel Assignments and Values 3 CH Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 000 255 0 100 000U 021 White 022U 042 Purple 043U 063 Yellow 064U 084 Blue 2 Color Wheel 085U 105 Green 106U 127 Orange 128U 188 Left rotation fast to slow 189U 194 Stop 195U 255 Right rotation slow to fast Stop 001U 122 Left rotation slow to fast 123U 133 Stop 134U 255 Right rotation fast to slow 3 Wave Effect Wheel Page 10 of 18 Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 D Fj USB The Abyss USB is able to become a D Fi wireless receiver transmitter with the use of the a D Fi USB from CHAUVET DJ Simply set the product s DMX Personality and DMX Connectivity Address set the DIP switch D Fi receiving transmitting channel then plug it into the D Fi USB port WARNING DO NOT plug anything other than a D Fi USB into the USB port Doing so may cause damage to the product Once plugged in the D Fi USB will take over the product Wired DMX manual display control menu buttons and IRC 6 will be unavailable until you unplug the D Fi USB The priority levels are 1 D Fi USB 2 Wired D
17. lected value Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels Description 3 CH d 1 d512 3 channel DMX mode White Static Color Purple Static Color Yellow Static Color Blue Static Color Green Static Color Orange Static Color Left Color Wheel Rotation slow to fast Cr rO0 r100 _ Right Color Wheel Rotation slow to fast Stop Stop Wave Effect Rotation Wave Left Wave Effect Rotation slow to fast Wr rO0 r100 RightWave Effect Rotation slow to fast U Dimmer SET 2 IR function on or off teMP Displays the product s current temperature Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 Page 9 of 18 i The Abyss USB works with a DMX controller Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMA Linking DMX Primer which IS available from the Chauvet website http www chauvetlighting com downloads DMX Primer rev05_WO paf Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller DMX 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the DMX Personal ity selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could and Starting restrict the access to some of the product s channels Address The Abyss USB uses 3 DMX channels in a 3 CH DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 510 If you are not familiar with t
18. n ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint O Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 Page 15 of 18 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 7 7 in 195 mm 9 in 228 mm 9 7 in 246 mm 5 8 lb 2 7 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching internal 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Auto ranging Parameter 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 38 W 37 W Operating Current 0 5A 0 3A Power linking current products 8 A 14 products 8 A 27 products Fuse T 1A 250 V T 1A 250 V Power I O U S Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison U S Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 30 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Cool white 1 7A Photometrics Parameter Coverage Angle 59 Illuminance O 2m 715 lux Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Fan assisted Convection DMX I O Connectors Channel Range 3 pin XLR 3 Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number Abyss USB 03051059 781462214074 Page 16 of 18 Abyss USB User Manual
19. r and place it inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number RMA number A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended _4 Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Abyss USB User Manual Rev 1 Page 17 of 18 CONTACT Us Page 18 of 18 USA WORLD HEADQUARTERS General Information Chauvet Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise FL 33351 Voice 954 577 4455 Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 EUROPE General Information Chauvet Europe BVBA Address Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium Voice 329 388 93 97 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 MEXICO General Information Chauvet Mexico Address Av Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma Mexico C P 52000 Voice 52 728 285 5000 Technical Support Voice 954 577 4455 Press 4 Fax 954 756 8015 Email techOchauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com Technical Support Email Eutech chauvetlighting eu World Wide Web www chauvetlighting eu Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk Technic
20. t the DMX address tod 1 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master product 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave product 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave products Master product 1 Set the master product in Stand Alone mode or with the IRC 6 2 Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slave products before connecting the master to the daisy chain 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 Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master The D Fi USB allows a single Abyss USB product the master to control the actions of one or more Abyss USB products the slaves without the need of a DMX controller or DMX cables The master transmitter product will be set to operate in either Stand Alone mode or with the IRC 6 while the slave receiver products will be set to operate in Slave mode Once set and connected the slave products will operate in unison with the master product Configure the products as indicated below Slave products Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 3 CH shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt to accept Set the DMX address to d 1 Set the D Fi USB to receive on a specific channel 1 16 Plug in the D Fi USB Finish setting and
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