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1. M a Display of the numbers on tiles that are already assigned from 1 to 9 Exit Enter The cursor is positioned on the tile assigned to 1 and it is highlighted Pressing or will move the cursor and highlight the corresponding tile For example if the cursor is placed beneath No 3 41 LUI N Example Mapping of the 9 tiles that have all been pre assigned to 1 A The screen then displays 9 x 1 which means that 9 tiles assigned to 1 have been identified The cursor moves to the 1 one here it is geographically No 5 B Press ENTER to change the tile assignment by default the 12 available number is displayed In this example it is 2 C Press up to value 5 D Validate by pressing ENTER No 5 then moves to the far right the display is always in the increasing order The cursor moves to a new tile here it is geographically No 2 42 LU gue EEE E Press ENTER and select No 2 with Setup Mapping amp if necessary Press ENTER the tile is assigned the 111111115 number moves to the far right 2 The cursor moves to a new tile here it is physically No 8 o o o Setup Mapping 13531111725 F Repeat the operation from E onwards until all the tiles are assigned from 1 to 9
2. 61 Products dimensions and weights 62 Accessories 66 CAS 68 a 69 Sparte 70 eer 72 WARRANTY GU EHI UU dex 90 LUI age ELIDY S DMX 7 Ethernet OMX control 52 e gue 20000 anana 00 Lighting Control 00000 0000 ooo 0000 ju 00000 00000 goose popom 00000 00000 0000 B B B B B B B B ELIDY N C 00000 1 Ethernet DMX control PSX9 Cromlech SE tnb bane ELIDY BIG DMX Ethernet DMX control Lighting Control UE a ELIDY WALL m 1 k P 1 k J i a M j M Cable il 5 F ES MUN m 5 DMX Ethernet DMX control LUI DEU JE Safety guidelines and precautions for use For your safety and that of others it is essential you read
3. Product Elidy BIG Product Elidy WALL PX106 Accessory Kit de c blage de Elidy S Elidy S cable kit PX107 Product _ Elidy T Elidy T PX20 Spare Frame PX202 Accessory Kit de mise en Rack PX401 Accessory Flight case pour Flight case for Elidy BIG amp WALL Elidy BIG amp WALL PX402 Accessory Flight case pour Flight case for Elidy S Elidy S PX403 Accessory Rack 14U pour Rack 14U for PSX9 PSX9 PX404 Accessory Flight case pour Flight case for PSX9 amp C ble PSX9 amp Cable PX405 Accessory Flight case pour Flight case for Bumper Bumper 61 27 Products dimensions and weights Elidy PSX9 Power unit PX104 BB mm Input 90 240V 12 5 2A 50 60Hz Output 48V 16A 800W Elidy S PX101 350 mm 300 mm 3 3 Kg Gross weight incl 4 25 Kg Power supply Only on PSX9 48VDC 2A packaging 62 bg mu 2 e I Elidy T PX107 300 2 35 Kg Gross weight incl 3 3 Kg Power supply Only on PSX9 48VDC 2A packaging 63 11 R1 Elidy BIG PX102 E u 3 m JF R6 5 mm Biz 0 PIT ______ 11 1 913 A oo mm Elidy gross weight 24 8 Kg Power sup
4. LU UE TT I Table of contents Safety guidelines and precautions for use 10 zc 14 Rigging ll me 14 nnne nana anna annu 15 D aan 16 Rigging me 16 COnnecHOn Sos aaa 17 ak NA 18 PRION SV SUC e 18 OIC ON 19 VY EE er S 20 Rigging A jajan ly ajan a kaa an 20 ui aia Ena UN MU 24 PSX9 Power 26 Detail of buttons and menu 26 COnU Ol om P 28 Sources and Controllers 32 Menu GO tA Preis cc 34 Patch Mode 36 RR T 38 Tile 40 PIXCI EDOIDB isa asana 44 Animation Maker 48 52 TeSt 53 Utility ctm 54 dii aU FD 56 Remotely installed power unit menu controls 58 Technical specifications suus 60 Parts numbers and names
5. E JUL i 4 4 i LT Lj TELE Le m EE 4 E es z Putat uu Tope oe a a T ul L 4 d B 4 s M 4 7 T 4 J Li WE Lat d ma romet User Manual V3 0 Software V2 0 Chromlech 19 avenue Gabriel Faur 35235 THORIGNE FOUILLARD FRANCE Tel 33 2 23 20 77 67 Fax 33 2 23 20 75 71 E mail contacto chromlech com Website www chromlech com Issue Change Firstissue 12 11 20 12 11 22 Lightened base 12 11 23 Base for translation 12 11 25 Firmware V2 0 EN 13 06 21 LUI m gue I Hello Thank you for using our equipment and for your confidence in us We endeavour to provide you with high quality equipment which is reliable and easy to use and strive to meet your expectations If however you find defects or malfunctions we will be very happy to resolve any problems for you as quickly as possible This user manual relates to all products in the Elidy range For your safety please read this manual carefully before using the equipment for the first time If you have any questions or require additional information support chromlech com mr
6. fe pat mme ym ow f wo pepe m ow pm pm pm pw 2 uiae im sm Hi de mn TEN Animation Maker Description and options of parameters 12 14 Fx Fx value Fade out Parameter Description DMX Default ere o ST ame fefefe Lee me ee C O feee fefe jeje ee ee fe neers fe I O Detail Refer to Tutorial 10 Fade low voltage effect from long to short 51 Low voltage effect only Detail Refer to Tutorial 83 Pl PP gt TUTORIAL 7 GIF factory libraries 84 TUTORIAL 8 Procedure for the creation and loading of the user GIF 85 d n TUTORIAL 9 Animation maker Mix Type 86 LLU de mn p TUTORIAL 10 Animation maker effects 87 LUI Pl gendum TUTORIAL 11 Animation maker Fade out 88 1 Libation p 89 PE T WARRANTY Scope of the warranty The Products are guaranteed against faulty materials and manufacturing fault
7. am oce d 4 E _ E mm _ 3 ss Rack 14U for 12 PSX9 PX404 Flight case for 8 PSX9 and Cables Flight case for 9 bumpers 2 68 LUI m gue Covers Frame Sgan FRAME e 6 o o o e 9 6 o o Elidy S T size Magnetic covers for Elidy S T Black White Printed customised colour or texture on request Hard covers for Elidy S T Black White Mirror Printed cuetomised colour or texture on request Elidy Big Wall size Hard covers for Elidy BIG Black _ PX503 OF B PXS503 FF B White _ PX503 OF W _ PX503 FF W _ Mirror _ PX503 OF M _ _ PX503 FF M Printed cuetomised colour or 1 texture on request 69 Spare parts PX201 Frame Component of PX102 and PX103 PX205 1 7 PX208 Netweight 0 75 Kg PX206 BIG Yoke Component of PX102 70 1 d m PEL T1 TUTORIALS 1 Libation TEN TUTORIAL 1 Addressing the Pixel Engines with an Elidy S T kit gue TUTORIAL 2 Addressing Pixel Engine with an Elidy Big Wall kit 74 1 de mn TUTORIAL 3 Assigning the Artnet universes Universe No Net Subnet ID Artnet 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
8. sie diu Appi Edw Ew Appl wx UNUS uem UPDATE SUCCESS de m TEN 4 loader for Seis CI E N Fm f workipace reply ADD Appi wn x pesd s n Farmware update tor Geral sepe nn dg Mi if kuwa space Blyn UPDATE SUDDESS 1 79 miech GE SCEE TUTORIAL 6 Animation Maker Parameter Description Set the global brightness of the Di Fi animations generated by the Animation Shutter Set the shutter value open or 5 variable speed stroboscopes Open Strobe N NO Open N e Random Random Pulse Set the size of the Iris effect 2 round 2 square Round White Round Black Square White Square Black Set the transfer between GIF bank A and bank B A gt A B A B gt B Mix Type Allows to select the Mix A B transfer mode 12 modes are available Crossfade Manual fade Black fade IN NO Mask A NOR B gt e Description and options of parameters 1 6 Dimmer Shutter Iris Mix Mix Type DMX values Default Dec o
9. A PSX9 power unit can operate up to 9 active tiles These active tiles can be assigned via the PSX9 power unit that will assign them a number between 1 and 9 thus determining the order of the tiles that are connected For the Elidy WALL and Elidy BIG addressing is factory configured as follows To define the direction of the frame Female clevis facing upwards XLR connector facing downwards a IE EH EI _ a a e 4 9 1 You will therefore only need to access this menu if you need to replace an active tile On the other hand if you have received Elidy S these are all addressed to 1 by default You will therefore need to differentiate them to make them operate correctly o define the direction of the frame XLR connector upwards Access the SETUP TILE MAPPING menu then press ENTER Doing this starts the procedure for detecting active tiles connected to the PSX9 power unit DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER UNIT AT THIS POINT DO NOT DISCONNECT THE ACTIVE TILES This operation may take a few seconds Once all the active tiles have been detected the corresponding number 1 to 9 is displayed directly on the tiles At the same time a new window opens on the power unit 40 gue m M H M
10. Libation de m Animation Maker Description and options of parameters 6 8 Bank A Bank A speed Parameter Description DMX Default Dec No function Future use Detail Refer to Tutorial 7 8 pe GENER ee ee fera EN EN Speed from quick to slow Normal play mode Stop Syncho Speed from slow to quick Reverse play mode Stop Flash synchronisation of the Animation maker In 8 Channel mode Elidy S Patch mode only Bank A speed works differently 0 1 Pause 2 63 Speed from quick to slow Normal play mode 64 Pause 65 126 Speed from slow to speed Reverse play mode 127 Stop 128 255 Index mode 81 el de Mts a pe scum Animation Maker Description and options of parameters 9 11 Bank B Bank B Symmetry Parameter Description DMX DMXvalues Default J o oe Detail Refer to Tutorial 7 8 oom ee CO oe ee pm pep __________ _____ Speed from quick to slow Normal play mode Stop Flash synchronisation of the Animation 253 255 100 maker o femmmer easton px fe pat
11. 53 T Utility menu This menu informs the user on the types of sources currently controlling the Pixel Engine and the Animation Maker NENNEN Pixel Engine Pix Animation Maker Anim Source 1 S1 None DMX sACN Artnet None DMX sACN Artnet Source 2 S2 None DMX sACN Artnet None DMX 5 Artnet This menu informs on the memory capacity of the PSX9 power unit occupied by the GIF banks of the Animation Maker Indeed the GIF take up memory space and the user can add a maximum of 20 personal GIF in each bank A and B within the limit of the defined memory size Bank S Bank for Elidy S T Banks A amp B Banks for Elidy Big Wall This setting menu allows to set the LCD screen of the PSX9 power unit To do SO there are 3 available menus Auto OFF The screen is always either backlit Always or turns off after a few seconds Auto Off and can only be turned back on by pushing one of the buttons Backlight Set the brightness of the backlighting from 0 to 100 Contrast Set the contrast value from 0 to 100 The PSX9 power unit fans are factory configured in Normal mode according to the conditions of use Heat and Noise it is possible to lower the ventilation Low or increase it High 54 bg I Voltages This menu indicates the power unit output voltage that should be around 48V in operation without any faults Temper
12. bearing components must be facing upwards and the connectors downwards The Elidy WALL can be assembled vertically using the 2 load bearing components provided The 3 transverse bars are only used for fixing the active tiles THE TRANSVERSE BARS ARE NOT A LOAD BEARING FRAME Coupling of two transverse bars To insert or unhook the detent pins you must press the red push button fully down to unlock the safety device 22 bg I Start by assembling the central Elidy WALL Insert the female clevises of the Elidy WALL into the male clevises of the Elidy BUMPER up to the stops provided Lock the assembly using the 4 detent pins 2 on the Elidy BUMPER 2 on the Elidy WALL Lad Repeat the operation up to your first row a zz To finish off wire up the Elidy WALL secure them raise your supporting frame by 1 m and start to work on the next row 23 Hele age Elidy WALL Connections The Elidy WALL must only be powered from a PSX9 power unit We recommend the use of Chromlech cables M cable S cable The maximum distance between the PSX9 power unit and the Elidy Wall is 50m Input connector The Elidy WALL is fitted with 3 XLR 4 input connectors Pinouts Power Gnd Power 48V round optional 3 DMX 4 Cable characteristics Power supply 2 x 2mm Data Screened
13. to climb jump or hang from products in the ELIDY range Do not place any object however small on the equipment during rigging It may fall while the equipment is being suspended and cause personal injury NEVER attach any equipment other than CHROMLECH accessories to ELIDY products CHROMLECH is not liable for rigging accessories that are not manufactured by CHROMLECH The safety cable not supplied must have a suitable SWL for the weight of the device you wish to secure The safety cable which must be attached correctly to the device and the support frame must be installed so that if the main support system fails the fall of the device will be limited as much as possible If a safety cable comes into play following a fall IT IS ESSENTIAL to replace it Take the same care when taking the system down as when installing it Pack it away carefully after use 12 LU UE TT Further information The protection rating for products in the ELIDY range is IP 32 PRODUCTS IN THE ELIDY RANGE MUST NOT BE USED OUTSIDE WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM THE WEATHER Risk to the eyes Products in the ELIDY range use high power LED Light Emitting Diode light sources As such you are strongly advised not to look directly at the light source Prolonged exposure can cause ocular lesions Devices must not come into contact with a flammable surface In all cases comply with a distance of at least 200 mm between the devices and nearby
14. 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 11 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 14 0 0 15 0 1 0 0 1 1 127 15 15 75 ab duum TUTORIAL 4 Case study of 12 Elidy Wall controlled by 3 sources Main lighting console Media server Backup lighting console 1111111 12x 14CH 225 x 2 CH 225 x 2 CH ja 225 x 2 CH Universe SACN 1 225 x 2 CH Universe SACN 2 225 x 2 CH 225 x 2 CH Universe 3 225 x 2 CH 225 x 2 CH 225 x 2 CH Universe sACN 4 225 x 2 CH Universe SACN 5 225 x 2 CH Universe 6 225 x 2 CH thernet witch Power units Patch Mode 1x Elidy Big Wall Link Auto Off Pix Engine Addr 001 Pix Engine Addr 240 Pix Engine Addr 001 Pix Engine Addr 240 Pix Engine Addr 001 Pix Engine Addr 240 1 Artnet 2 1 Artnet 2 SACN 2 Artnet 3 SACN 2 Artnet 3 sACN 3 Artnet 4 SACN 3 Artnet 4 Anim mkr Addr 226 Anim mkr Addr 465 Anim mkr Addr 226 Anim mkr Addr 465 Anim mkr Addr 226 Anim mkr Addr 465 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 d LJ b LI Pix Engine Addr 001 Pix Engine Addr 240 Pix Engine Addr 001 Pix Engine Addr 240 Pix Engine Addr 001 Pix Engine Addr 240 SACN 4 Artnet 5 SACN 4 Artnet 5 sACN 5 Artnet 6 SACN 5 Artnet 6 SACN 6 Artnet 7 SACN 6 Artnet 7 Anim mkr Addr 226 Anim mkr Addr 465 Anim mkr Ad
15. BEFORE HANDLING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE Check that your electrical installation complies with current standards Always connect the product to electrical ground The PSX9 power unit must be connected directly to the mains 100 240 50 60 Hz DO NOT CONNECT TO AN ELECTRONIC OUTPUT dimmer solid state relay etc Do not connect any device other than the PSX9 power unit to the power supply repeater socket Ensure the repeater power supply is not overloaded MAX 16 A To ensure the PSX9 power unit operates satisfactorily be careful not to obstruct the ventilation grills The ELIDY S WALL and BIG products need a hybrid power cable designed by CHROMLECH to operate This cable is not supplied with the product and is available as an optional extra in a wide variety of lengths Chromlech declines any liability if other cables are used to operate products in the ELIDY range 11 de mr Installation Products must be installed according to best practice by qualified and certified personnel Installation personnel should wear statutory safety equipment while putting up and taking down the system Ensure that the public and personnel are prevented from passing underneath the system while it is being rigged The rigging area must be cordoned off and inaccessible to the public Never leave the system unattended during installation Do not allow anybody whether stage hands artists or members of the public
16. When Link is in Auto Link mode the user only needs to enter one DMX address and one single active source menu Animation Maker DMX Address and Animation Maker Source are greyed out only the Pixel Engine DMX Address and Pixel Engine Source menus are active In this mode the DMX addresses are the following 2 PSX9 power units Link Auto activated Animation maker Mode 2 Ch on the same DMX universe Following available 2 PSX9 power units Link Auto activated Animation maker Mode 4 Ch on the same DMX universe reo So 2 PSX9 power units Link Auto activated Animation maker Mode 8 Ch on the same DMX universe addresses SAINT PSX9 2 notused 2 PSX9 power units Link Auto activated Animation maker Mode 14 Ch on the same DMX universe Following available addresses PSX9 No 1 PSX9 No 2 notused 48 bg Several modes are available They be different depending on the selected Patch Mode Detail of the parameters refer to Tutorial 6 Patch Mode 1x Big Wall Anim Parameter Name DMX Chan modes Dimmer Dimmer Fine wem Werte Patch Mode 9x Elidy S Anim Parameter Name DMX Chan modes Dimmer 4 5 _ BA Sme____ r de This Menu allows
17. choose between 2 types of addresses 2 and 10 subnet mask 255 0 0 0 according to the Artnet standard This automatic address is generated from a number specific to each PSX9 power unit which makes it unique As for any computer network item it is possible to assign an IP address and a subnet mask to the power unit Tip The following type of addresses are typically used for the Artnet 2 X X X or 10 X X X subnet mask 255 0 0 0 The sACN accepts any type of IP addresses In an advanced MULTICAST type network configuration it may be necessary for the receiver here it is the PSX9 o power unit to send back the routing information named IGMP report to the transmitter router or switch every 10 Seconds 52 bg I Test Menu This function lets you directly control without an input signal the brightness of your ELIDY arrays This way you can easily check if your PSX9 power unit is correctly connected to your ELIDY arrays Use the and keys to adjust the output level from 0 to 100 Press ENTER to leave the menu This function shall allow to automatically light Chase each Pixel 1 by 1 without an input signal This way you can easily check if your PSX9 power unit is correctly connected to your ELIDY arrays if the tiles are correctly assigned in the Mapping menu and in which patch mode the power unit is set Press ENTER to leave the menu
18. 112 127 142 157 172 187 202 217 10 25 40 55 70 85 100 115 130 145 160 175 190 205 220 23 38 53 68 83 98 113 128 143 158 173 188 203 218 11 26 41 56 71 86 101 116 131 146 161 176 191 206 221 24 39 54 69 84 99 114 129 144 159 174 189 204 219 12 27 42 57 72 87 102 117 132 147 162 177 192 207 222 10 25 40 55 70 85 100 115 130 145 160 175 190 205 220 13 28 43 58 73 88 103 118 133 148 163 178 193 208 223 11 26 41 56 71 86 101 116 131 146 161 176 191 206 221 14 29 44 59 74 89 104 119 134 149 164 179 194 209 224 12 27 42 57 72 87 102 117 132 147 162 177 192 207 222 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210 225 13 28 43 58 73 88 103 118 133 148 163 178 193 208 223 14 29 44 59 74 89 104 119 134 149 164 179 194 209 224 39 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210 225 LUI pe a E
19. 2 73 74 T7 38 16 31 46 61 76 91 106 121 136 151 166 181 196 211 17 32 47 62 77 92 107 122 137 152 167 182 197 212 18 33 48 63 78 93 108 123 138 153 168 183 198 213 19 34 49 64 79 94 109 124 139 154 169 184 199 214 Rotation 90 Elidy Big Wall mode 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 140 155 170 185 200 215 21 36 51 66 81 96 111 126 141 156 171 186 201 216 22 37 52 67 82 97 112 127 142 157 172 187 202 217 23 38 53 68 83 98 113 128 143 158 173 188 203 218 24 39 54 69 84 99 114 129 144 159 174 189 204 219 10 25 40 55 70 85 100 115 130 145 160 175 190 205 220 11 26 41 56 71 86 101 116 131 146 161 176 191 206 221 12 27 42 57 72 87 102 117 132 147 162 177 192 207 222 Rotation 270 Elidy Big Wall mode 13 28 43 58 73 88 103 118 133 148 163 178 193 208 223 14 29 44 59 74 89 104 119 134 149 164 179 194 209 224 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 1
20. 26 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 37 It is possible to perform virtual rotations of the Elidy tiles in order to compensate for a specific rigging system or simply to rapidly create a symmetrical configuration Depending on the selected Patch mode the tiles shall be assigned as follows Rotation 90 Elidy S T mode 1 2 3 4 5 26 27 28 29 30 51 52 53 54 55 6 7 8 9 10 31 92 33 34 35 56 57 58 59 60 11 12 13 14 15 36 37 38 39 40 61 62 63 64 65 16 17 18 19 20 41 42 43 44 45 66 67 68 69 170 21 22 23 24 25 46 47 48 49 50 PA 72 RB 75 Rotation 180 Elidy S T mode 1 2 3 4 5 26 27 28 29 30 51 52 53 54 55 6 7 8 9 10 31 32 33 34 35 56 57 58 59 60 11 12 13 14 15 36 37 38 39 40 61 62 63 64 65 16 17 18 19 20 44 42 43 44 45 66 67 68 69 70 21 22 23 24 25 46 47 48 49 50 71 72 173 74 15 Rotation 270 Elidy S T mode 1 2 3 4 5 26 27 28 29 30 51 52 53 54 55 6 7 8 9 10 31 32 33 34 35 56 57 58 59 60 11 12 13 14 15 36 37 38 39 40 61 62 63 64 65 20 41 42 43 44 45 66 67 68 69 70 21 22 23 24 25 46 47 48 49 50 71 7
21. 43 Pixel Engine This menu allows to activate or disable the Pixel Engine In the Off position the following menus are no longer active This Menu allows to determine the DMX address N of the Pixel Engine In 9x Elidy S T Patch Mode An active tile has 25 LEDs which are factory addressed as follows Factory assignment of an active tile DMX address of the PSX9 power unit Mapping menu DMX address of each 1 26 51 N 76 N 101 126 151 176 201 idy Up to 2 PSX9 power units can be patched on the same DMX universe Refer to Tutorial 1 Standard addressing of an Elidy S or Elidy T kit 44 In 1x Elidy BIGAWALL Patch Mode as follows 31 46 61 76 91 106 121 136 151 166 181 196 211 Assignment of a Big Wall with standard mapping 32 47 62 7T 213 34 49 64 79 109 124 139 154 20 35 50 65 80 200 215 21 36 51 66 81 96 126 141 156 201 216 202 217 23 38 53 68 83 24 39 54 69 84 204 219 25 40 55 70 85 205 220 206 221 27 42 57 72 87 28 43 58 73 88 208 223 29 44 59 74 89 209 224 LUI m gue Consider the assembly of the 9 tiles as large tile of 15 x 15 pixels Once they are corre
22. 50 165 180 195 210 225 16 31 46 61 76 91 106 121 136 151 166 181 196 211 17 32 47 62 77 92 107 122 137 152 167 182 197 212 Rotation 180 18 33 48 63 78 93 108 123 138 153 168 183 198 213 19 34 49 64 79 94 109 124 139 154 169 184 199 214 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 140 155 170 185 200 215 21 36 51 66 81 96 111 126 141 156 171 186 201 216 22 37 52 67 82 97 112 127 142 157 172 187 202 217 23 38 53 68 83 98 113 128 143 158 173 188 203 218 24 39 54 69 84 99 114 129 144 159 174 189 204 219 Elidy Big Wall mode 16 31 46 61 76 91 106 121 136 151 166 181 196 211 17 32 47 62 71 92 107 122 137 152 167 182 197 212 18 33 48 63 78 93 108 123 138 153 168 183 198 213 19 34 49 64 79 94 109 124 139 154 169 184 199 214 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 140 155 170 185 200 215 21 36 51 66 81 96 111 126 141 156 171 186 201 216 22 37 52 67 82 97
23. ace the Elidy BUMPERs on either side of your reference point to form your first row 20 bg I The ideal collar location on the Elidy BUMPER is as follows However it may not be possible to produce this configuration In this case you can move the collars on the Elidy BUMPER However you must ensure the collars are installed within the male clevises Check that the Elidy BUMPER is orientated correctly The clevis stops and quick release pins must be pointing downwards To fit the Elidy BUMPERs to each other you must use the bolts provided For assembly in a row lock the 2 bolts as indicated in the figure opposite You can also place the Elidy BUMPERs off centre to create different orientation angles To do this you must only use one of the two bolts and space out the ends of each Elidy BUMPER Now you have created your Elidy BUMPER row you can assemble the Elidy WALL underneath 21 PE FfF T Elidy WALL is composed of 9 Active Tiles and 1 frame It works with 1 PSX9 1 M cable or 3 S cables 1 Bumper for each Elidy WALL column 2 people are required to correctly assemble the Elidy WALL on the Elidy BUMPERS Stand on either side of the array to move and lock it You can grip the Elidy WALL anywhere All components can temporarily support the weight of the array Ensure your Elidy WALL is orientated correctly The female clevises of the load
24. ame mounted in Elidy Big and Elidy WALL In the Patch Mode menu the user can chose between 2 modes 9x Elidy S and 1x Elidy BIG WALL that change the DMX assignment of each of the 225 available points of the Leds Elidy S T O O 26 27 28 29 30 51 52 53 54 55 67 8 9 10 31 32 33 34 35 56 57 58 59 60 11 12 13 14 15 36 37 38 39 40 61 62 63 64 65 16 17 18 19 20 41 42 43 44 45 66 67 68 69 70 21 22 23 24 25 46 47 48 49 50 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 101 102 103 104 105 126 127 128 129 130 1 82 83 84 85 106 107 108 109 110 131 132 133 134 135 86 87 88 89 90 111 112 113 114 115 136 137 138 139 140 91 92 93 94 95 116 117 118 119 120 141 142 143 144 145 96 97 98 99 100 121 122 123 124 125 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 176 177 178 179 180 201 202 203 204 205 156 157 158 159 160 181 182 183 184 185 206 207 208 209 210 161 162 163 164 165 186 187 188 189 190 211 212 213 214 215 166 167 168 169 170 191 192 193 194 195 216 217 218 219 220 171 172 173 174 175 196 197 198 199 200 221 222 223 224 225 36 1x Elidy BIG WALL 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 1
25. ature Indicates the internal temperature of the power unit This menu allows to reset the power unit to its initial status for more details refer to the table p 34 35 1 IS reset does not affect the user 55 Expert Menu This advanced settings menu is protected with a password and reserved for users that have been trained for maintenance operations Contact your distributor to have access to this menu This menu allows to recalibrate one of the leds of a tile by applying an offset to correct a luminous flux deviation if necessary This menu displays the firmware versions of the detected tiles it is reserved for maintenance purposes 56 1 d m PEL 57 LUI nr T Remotely installed power unit menu controls The PSX9 power unit has an integral web server Simply enter the IP address of the power unit in the Internet browser Use mouse to clic on virtual PSX9 buttons 58 1 d m PEL 59 esegue T Technical specifications Make up of the Elidy product range pao 1 1 9 9 frame 1 pas swe 1 rmou 1 pao PX104 PSX9 60 I Parts numbers and names Part numbers and names of products accessories and spare parts
26. ctly assigned in the Tile Mapping menu the BIG WALL is assigned Up to 2 PSX9 power units can be patched on the same DMX universe To change the allocation of the PSX9 power unit Give a value between 1 and 512 using the and keys Confirm by pressing ENTER Then press EXIT twice to exit from the menu Tip Pressing and simultaneously resets the value to 1 or 226 45 This menu allows to determine the Artnet universe number of the PSX9 power unit The number given is a variable between O and 32767 Standard Artnet 3 the lower line indicates the Net Subnet and Universes values 1efer to Tutorial 3 Assigning Artnet universes This menu allows to determine the sACN universe number of the PSX9 power unit The number given is a variable between O and 64000 This menu allows to activate or disable the DMX512 Artnet and sACN data reception that will affect the Pixel Engine Each controller can indeed deactivate one or several sources to prevent possible conflicts if several protocols are used simultaneously in complex networks e 1 By default all the sources are activated 46 1 d m PEL 47 de Animation Maker The purpose of this menu is to simplify the addressing of the PSX9 power unit It allows to link the Animation Maker after the Pixel Engine with the 2 controllers activated
27. dr 226 Anim mkr Addr 465 Anim mkr Addr 226 Anim mkr Addr 465 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 Artnet 1 76 1 de MUIE FE SCO TUTORIAL 5 Upgrades 1 Install Update software on PC First extract Elidy_loader_client_Vx software Lauch Setup 2 Install USB RS485 cable adapter Drivers 3 Plug the cable in DMX XLR input 4 Configure COM port properties on PC 5 Start Elidy loader software Follow these instructions Select COM port Blue button to discover ports 4 loader am 153 Check Mutliple power supply update if several PSX9 need to be updated at he same time Power supplies must be connected by XLR DMX cables 51 1015 E 4 ELIDY 73 0 Firmware update for ELID Y supply cetngs m TEE 1 N i1 LE 77 a P EU Select firmware for power supply ELIDY loader Firmware update for ELID Y Press Update button to start update 4 ELIDY loader Firmware update for ELIDY 78 Firrnware update for ELIEYY Seal Goria 3 puncte terreat 1 Uu Fema d Elfyn Appii IF wa yw afl update for ELIDY ation ania a ej
28. ediately taken into account as per the same rules of priority 32 Ae JM BO MS TT i i 2226 33 ed lider Menu detail Menu 2 Menu 3 Default Description value page Tile mapping 40 43 PIXEL Mode OFF 44 ENGINE _ o SACN On Off ANIMATION Mode Off 49 MAKER m 8 channels Patch mode 9x Elidy S 14 channels Patch mode 1x Elidy Big 7 remeros o ene SACN Off NETWORK mech Menu 2 Menu 3 Function Default Description value page IP address Auto 52 Xx XX IP XXX Netmask x x x x Multicast Multicast IGMP report zZ OFF Test Full x 0 100956 Test Chase Run test UTILITY Data In Info Memory Bank S factory Info Bank A factory Info Bank B factory Info Display Auto Off Always ON Auto OFF Back Light X Fan Level Low Normal High Measures Voltages Info Factory default 2 Access to the menu using a code Dot Calibration Tile Check 4 35 A PSX9 power unit can operate up to 9 active tiles either separate mounted on Elidy S and Elidy T or assembled in a fr
29. eplacement of consumables wear parts in particular lamps filters gobos flight case faults and their consequences resulting from external causes 91 Chromlech 19 avenue Gabriel Faur 35235 THORIGNE FOUILLARD FRANCE Tel 33 2 23 20 77 67 Fax 433 2 23 20 75 71 E mail contact chromlech com Website www chromlech com OBL LU d m AA
30. flammable surfaces All information provided in this manual is liable to change without notice It is your responsibility to check for updates to this manual Chromlech reserves the right to modify and improve any aspect of the products in its range over time without being obliged to incorporate these modifications into products sold previously It is strictly prohibited to put products in the ELIDY range in a washing machine and even less in a microwave oven 13 Elidy S Rigging system The Elidy S is an array fitted with a swivelling double yoke The Elidy S yoke has 4 main functions 1 Attach the Elidy S by means of a standard proprietary hook Diameter of through hole for hook 13 mm see drawing The hook must be able to support the weight of the Elidy S namely 3 1 Kg A safety sling must be used between the array and the rigging component 2 Attach to another Elidy S in order to create a ladder of up to three Elidy S suspended one underneath the other Assembly is by means of two M10 bolts inserted into the external drilled holes of the yoke see drawing A safety sling must be used between arrays and the rigging component 3 Install the Elidy S on the ground Through its double yoke the Elidy S may be placed on the ground and very simply swivelled into any position 4 Install the Elidy S on a standard proprietary mount 14 LUI m gue E
31. lidy S Connections The Elidy S must only be powered from a PSX9 power unit We recommend the use of Chromlech cables M cable S cable Input connector The Elidy S is fitted with one XLR 4 input connector Pinouts PowerGnd L3 DM 4 Power 48V Ground optional Cable characteristics Power supply 2 x 2mm Data Screened twisted pair 2 x 0 35mm It is possible to connect 3 Elidy S onto each of the 3 PSX9 power outputs i e 9 Elidy S maximum per 5 9 To this end use the Spider Box tapoff boxes provided for this purpose Never connect more than 3 Elidy S per PSX9 output Do not chain more than 2 Spider Boxes The distance between the PSX9 and the Elidy S tiles is 50m maximum 15 LUI de mr esegue T Elidy T Rigging system The Elidy T is an array fitted with a fixed rigging system the T mount The purpose of the T mount is to secure the Elidy T as near as possible to its rigging support 1 Attach the Elidy T by means of a standard proprietary hook s gt 2 Attach the Elidy T to a decoration item 16 LUI m gue unen Elidy T Connections The Elidy T must only be powered from a PSX9 power unit We recommend the use of Chromlech cables M cable S cable The Elidy T are fitted with an input and an output and can thus be chained However it is still pos
32. ller outputs The two controllers are independent therefore e They can both be activated or disabled e They can both receive different protocols DMX source Artnet source SACN source Each mode supports up to two active sources simultaneously If for the same control mode two sources are simultaneously active Elidy also performs a HTP merger of these 2 sources The protocol parameters are independent DMX address Mode sACN and Artnet universe and must be set for each control mode However a link mode allows to automatically copy the settings of the Pixel Engine mode towards the Animation Maker mode Use several sources for each controller If for one or both controller s more than two sources are activated then only two sources will be selected according to the following order of priority 1 DMX 2 SACN 3 Artnet there are several sACN sources the the priority parameter set in the console If the priority parameter is identical the weakest source IP addresses console are given priority there are several Artnet sources the weakest source IP addresses console are given priority To be taken into account a source must be active transmit data in the selected universe If a source no longer transmits data over a sufficiently long period of time it is automatically replaced by another active source according to the same priority rules If the original source is reactivated it is imm
33. me Connect the PSX9 power unit to the mains 100 230V 50 60Hz 3 5A 800W Connect the DMX or Ethernet cable If you wish you can install the PSX9 remotely using an M Cable or 3 S Cables 19 LUI DEU JE Elidy WALL Rigging system The Elidy WALL have been designed to be assembled VERTICALLY very quickly You can assemble up to 11 Elidy WALL one underneath the other MAX 10 meters the parts necessary for fitting are integrated in the frame of the Elidy WALL However it is essential to use the Elidy BUMPER spreader bar provided to start assembling each column 1 COLUMN 1 ELIDY BUMPER 1 Fitting the Elidy BUMPER Rigging must be carried out by qualified personnel for more information refer to chapter Safety rules and precautions for use Ensure that the support on which the Elidy WALL are to be rigged can support the load is in a good state of repair stable and made safe In all cases YOU ARE FULLY LIABLE FOR THE SUPPORTING FRAME ON WHICH THE ELIDY WALL ARE MOUNTED The Elidy BUMPERs must be fixed to the supporting frame using 2 double collars diameter 50 mm not supplied These double collars must have a SWL suited to the height and weight of your column 1 ELIDY WALL 30 Kgs including power supply and cabling 11 ELIDY WALL 330 Kgs We recommend you begin assembling your wall with the central Elidy BUMPER this will ensure your rig is centred correctly Then pl
34. ply Only on PSX9 48VDC 16A 5 9 gross weight separate packages 5 15 Kg Elidy WALL 103 40 5 mm LE im i mim in 1D min ET B5 riri Gross weight inc 24 8 Kg Power supply Only on PSX9 48VDC 16A packaging PE FfF Accessories PX1 05 Accessory for PX101 PX102 PX103 Dummy Description Tile without electronics to increase the surface area artificially or to act as cover support PX100 emm ux MAN PX106 2 6 12 Elidy S cable kit 4 Description Minimum kit to supply 9 Elidy S with one PSX9 power unit PX202 Rack kit Allows 2 PSX9 2Us to be racked 66 Vom a LU m gue PX207 Bumper m m Description Column rigging system for 11 Elidy Wall max fixed to the frame by 50mm diameter collars PX302 Dew Accessory for PX101 PX102 PX103 S Cable Description Hybrid 48V power and data cable available in 2 6 and 12 m lengths PX305 Accessory for PX103 Spider Box Splitter x3 for Elidy S 204 BIG Barndoor Barndoors for Elidy BIG DEU T Flight cases Flight case for 6 Elidy WALL or 3 Elidy BIG PX402 Flight case for 9 Elidy S 1PSX9 and Cables m F Lo E Fi
35. s for 2 two years from the date of delivery subject to written notification that a fault has occurred being sent to CHROMLECH within 15 fifteen days If the Product is repaired the repairs will be carried out by CHROMLECH or one of its subcontractors Only CHROMLECH has the authority to appoint the repairer If CHROMLECH carries out repairs and or replaces a part or the Product during the warranty period the original warranty period is not extended CHROMLECH has sole authority for deciding what action should be taken under the terms of this warranty in particular whether the product should be repaired on the customer s site or the Products should be returned by the customer to CHROMLECH so that they can be repaired Under the terms of the warranty the customer is liable for any risks and transport costs and may not claim for any losses due to the equipment being unavailable while under guarantee 90 LUI m gue I Exclusions This warranty does not apply to visible faults The warranty is not valid in the following circumstances failure to comply with the recommendations for using and maintaining the equipment abnormal use of the equipment errors in operating the equipment failure to maintain the equipment repairs carried out by a third party without authorisation from CHROMLECH This warranty also excludes components with a life time in normal use that is less than the warranty period r
36. screen min value Rear panel The number of the outputs is for information only you can invert them without affecting the operation of the ELIDY arrays 1 Output z 3 ACTIVE TILES Max 27 T Control The Elidy combines 2 separate DMX machines the Pixel Engine and the Animation Maker Each of the 2 machines features its own DMX address and can be controlled using the following protocols DMX 512 SACN ARTNET 28 Pixel Engine Each Led can be controlled separately Each PSX9 power unit can control up to 9 tiles with 25 Leds thus 225 separate DMX channels 1 Elidy Led 1 pixel 1 DMX address light the 9 Elidy S or 1 Elidy BIG WALL connected to a power unit fit the 225 channels on the console or media server The DMX channel number of each Led depends on the settings in the Patch Mode and Rotation menus see sections P26 to 28 29 T Animation Maker Effects generator control built in to the power unit Each power unit can also control the 225 Leds but with only 2 4 8 or 14 DMX channels The Elidy S and Elidy BIG WALL are controlled by a lighting console and operate as robotic arrays 9 Elidy S or 1 Elidy BIG WALL per power unit Each of the 9 Elidy S is controlled using 1 Dimmer 16 Bits 1 animation bank 65 fixed factory configured animated GIF s
37. sible to use Spider Boxes Input connector XLR female 4 pin Output connector XLR male 4 pin The cable used features the same characteristics as Elidy S see page 15 is possible to connect Elidy T onto each of the PSX9 power outputs i e 9 Elidy T maximum per 5 9 Never connect more than 3 Elidy T per PSX9 output The distance between the PSX9 and the Elidy T tiles is 50 maximum Functional diagram E 17 LUI de T Elidy BIG Rigging system The Elidy BIG is an array fitted with a swivelling yoke The yoke can be removed It is fitted to the frame using the 4 screws provided A suitable safety sling must be used between the array and the rigging component Yoke mounting The yoke allows the Elidy BIG to be attached to any type of framework using standard hooks so that it can be panned and tilted easily The yoke of the Elidy BIG has been designed to support a frame and its 9 active tiles Do not rig other frames beneath it Under no circumstances may the yoke replace a spreader bar bumper 18 LU UE TT HM M II Elidy BlG Connections Fit the PSX9 power unit onto the frame using the support plate provided Connect the 3 outputs XLR 4 of the PSX9 to the 3 inputs XLR 4 on the fra
38. this manual carefully and follow the instructions closely This equipment is reserved for professional use It is not intended for domestic use This product can cause serious or even fatal injuries by fire electrocution and falling from height Only experienced and qualified users are allowed to install and use the products in CHROMLECH s ELIDY range Do not allow inexperienced persons to handle the products Before using the equipment for the first time ensure it has not suffered any damage during transit If so DO NOT USE the equipment and contact your CHROMLECH dealer In all cases always inspect the mechanical and electrical parts of ELIDY equipment before fitting to check they are not damaged In particular check the lifting points locking pins and connectors If there is any doubt that one of these parts may be damaged or faulty DO NOT USE THE PARTS CONCERNED and contact your dealer The manufacturer can not be held liable for damages caused by non compliance with safety installation and fitting instructions contained in this manual or by any modifications made to products in the ELIDY range Non compliance with safety installation and fitting instructions or any modifications made to products in the ELIDY range will nullify the warranty Products in CHROMLECH s ELIDY range comply with the EC standard 10 LU d mre PEL eee Electrical safety RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS ALWAYS DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT
39. to determine the DMX N address of the Pixel Engine To change the assignment of the PSX9 power unit CONTROL ENTER ADDR ENTER Give a value between 1 and 287 using the and keys Confirm by pressing ENTER Then press EXIT twice to exit from the menu Tip Pressing and simultaneously resets the value to 1 or 226 This menu allows to determine the Artnet universe number of the PSX9 power unit The number given is a variable between and 32767 Standard Artnet 3 the lower line indicates the Net Subnet and Universes values See Annex 3 assigning Artnet universes This menu allows to determine the universe number of the PSX9 power unit The number given is a variable between 0 and 64000 50 bg I This menu allows to activate or disable the DMX512 Artnet and sACN data reception that will affect the Animation Maker Each controller can indeed deactivate one or several sources to prevent possible conflicts if several protocols are used simultaneously in complex networks o 1 By default all the sources are activated 51 epe T Network Menu The PSX9 power unit can be controlled via different protocols operating in a computer network type architecture It is thus necessary to assign a unique IP address to the power unit and a subnet mask By default the PSX9 power unit is parametrised with an automatic IP address the user can only
40. twisted pair 2 x 0 35 1 ELIDY WALL 1 PSX9 Connect the cable bundles from the frame to the PSX9 power unit Different configurations are possible PSX9 on the frame PSX9 installed remotely on a bridge above the screen 50m max PSX9 installed remotely on the ground in a rack provided for this purpose 50m max 24 LU UE mills gue 6 o Functional diagrams m LA LI r j 1 T 1 1 mM 4 7 3 a 1 A M Cable M Cable BL Ethernet DMX cantral 25 Xd Cider PSX9 Power unit Detail of buttons and menu Front panel RJ45 network connectors elidy on Neutrik socket base Ethernet control Splitter type link for daisy chain chaining Power supply configuration link to web browser DMX type XLR5 connectors on Neutrik socket base DMX input and output Information Ra Data o LED DATA 5 9 energised No DATA DATA OK DMX or Artnet E functions Return to previous menu 4 Cancel setting in ow E oU up Depending on the context these keys also have an alternative function oem ome Shortcut to configuration view Shortcut to output status view Network data amp Return to the Return to the Press simultaneously
41. upplied with the power unit and 20 user animated GIF that can be downloaded into the power unit via the dedicated software 1 GIF speed parameter 1 Shutter 1 Iris 1 Rotation effect 1 General fade out Each Elidy Big Wall is controlled using 1 Dimmer 16 Bits 2 animation banks 65x2 fixed factory configured animated GIF supplied with the power unit and 20x2 user animated GIF that can be downloaded into the power unit via the dedicated software 2 GIF speed parameters 1 Crossfade between the 2 banks Selection of the crossfade mode 1 Shutter 1 Iris 1 Bank of effects 1 Rotation effect 1 General fade out Refer to Tutorial 9 Detail of the Anim maker effects 30 bg E Animation Maker Animations The animations are created from animated GIF type files 2 banks A amp B are available for the user with a series of 65 factory configured GIF for each bank provided with the power unit and non modifiable Refer to Tutorial 7 Factory configured GIF library It is possible to create your own GIF and load them into the PSX9 power unit within the limit of 20 GIF per bank Refer to Tutorial Procedure for the creation and loading of the user GIF 31 PE IF Sources and Controllers The 2 Controllers of the PSX9 power unit can be monitored using different protocols simultaneously Elidy performs a HTP merger between the 2 contro

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