Chauvet TriShot LED User manual
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1. 2 2 m Beam angle Thermal Maximum External Temp 104 F 40 C DMX Connectors 3 pin XLR Ordering TriShot LED TRISHOTLED Page 18 of 18 Range 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 17 W 0 15 A Input IEC Edison Power 3W Quantity 1 1 592 Ix 305 Ix 112 Cooling System Convection Connector Type Sockets TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Weight 2 6 lbs 1 2 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 20 W 0 09 A Output N A N A Lifespan 50 000 hours Current 350 mA Channel Range 72. User Manual Value Innovation Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Before VOU BCCI t 3 3 Unpacking MR 3 Text CONV CONS E E LE 81 EM M ae NOLES 4 a 5 Product 5 Product DImetnslOLiS i Dota vedono 6 ijj 7 AC PONO E Leite e EU tem E 7 Jure c 8 Wer me RS 9 Connguration DMX 9 Configuration Standalone Modes 9 DMX Channel Assignments and 11 Techinic l InformatlOTn 12 General Maintenance cccccceccecececcececcececcecscucecaccecuecacecsueecsecussecutecaees 12 General Troubleshooting 13 PFOGOQUEO cass pos sedo vete iu aer 14 14 Contaci Nimat MR a 14 15 Technical Specifications 18 Document Information Page 2 of 18 The information
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4. 18 Static Colors To enable the Static Colors mode do the following 1 Set DIP switch 8 9 10 to the ON position 2 Use DIP switch 1 6 to set the color See the chart below to see what color each DIP switch controls Red Green Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6 You may combine DIP switch for same color to increase the intensity Master Slave Mode This mode allows a single TriShot LED unit the to control the actions of one or more TriShot LED units the slaves without the need of a DMX controller The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active 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 Set DIP switch 2 10 to the OFF position Set DIP switch 1 to the ON position 3 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 5 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode as previously indicated 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 D e Never connect a DMX controll
5. For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage the customer must make claims to within seven 7 days of receiving the merchandise Contact Information Page 14 of 18 World Headquarters United Kingdom amp Ireland CHAUVET CHAUVET Europe Lid General Information General Information Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Address Unit 1C 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 Technical Support Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 Email uktech chauvetlighting com Fax 954 756 8015 World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a The USITT DMX512 A data transmission protocol DMX from now on is based on the EIA 485 standard and it has 512 channels 001 to 512 This system requires a controller DMX controller one or more DMX compatible fixtures and a DMX circuit also known as DMX universe to link the fixtures to the controller Depending on their complexity and features DMX compatible fixtures may require from one to more than 30 DMX channels to operate Some DMX fixtures have multiple operation modes also known as personalities each with its own number of channels and controllable parame
6. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a month However be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency To clean this fixture follow the instructions below Unplug the fixture from power Wait until the fixture is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all external optics and glass surfaces with a mild soap solution 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 glass surface Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the external glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause e Excessive load on the circuit Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing M Short circuit along the power lines e No energy on power outlet e Loose or damaged power Product does cord 7 e Internal problem e Wrong starting address on the fixture e Wrong DMX personality on the fixture e Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller e Loose or damaged DMX cable e Internal problem e Signal cables are not DMX compatible e Interference with A
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8. C or radio signals Fixture does not respond to DMX e DMX cable too long Intermittent DMX Problems e Too many fixtures connected e Terminator not connected Possible Action Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80 of the breaker or fuse nominal current Check the power 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 fixture Use the right fader s on the controller Set the correct DMX fixture 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 fixture with intermittent problems Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 Install a terminator as indicated in the DMX Primer section If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions contact CHAUVET Technical Support TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Page 13 of 18 Returns Procedure Claims The user must send the merchandise prepaid in the original box and with its original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Ca
9. Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icons Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information Je gt Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Outdoor Use Auto ranging Power Supply Sound Activated Replaceable Fuse DMX User Serviceable Q Master Slave Duty Cycle Q TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Page 3 of 18 Safety Notes Page 4 of 18 A Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e Keep this User Manual for future consultation If you sell this product to another user be sure that they also receive this document e Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain
10. Sensitivity 1010110 1111 mk mH addi EUR 1 Bracket adjustment knob Safety Fuseholder DMX in Power in hardwired TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Page 5 of 18 Product Dimensions 1 171 mm 6 7 in Page 6 of 18 TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a 3 SETUP AC Power This product 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 power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions Always connect this product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire D Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 10096 switch TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Page 7 of 18 Mounting Orientation Rigging Mounting Diagram Page 8 of 18 The TriShot LED may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation around it Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight Please see the Technical Specifications s
11. and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual Copyright 2011 CHAUVET rights reserved Printed in P R C Electronically published by CHAUVETO the United States of America Author Editor Manager PD Manager A Chiappone H Jones A Reiss F Sellers TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included 1x TriShot LED e 1x Warranty Card e 1x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in good condition If the material inside the container this product and any other accessory included with it appears damaged from shipping or if the container shows signs of mishandling notify the shipper immediately In addition retain the container and all the packing material for inspection See the Claims section in the Technical Information chapter Text Conventions Convention Meaning 10 A DIP switch to be configured lt Menu gt A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 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 for example showing the operating mode current status
12. ar 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 Set DIP switch 10 to the OFF position 2 Use DIP switch 1 9 to set the DMX starting address Configuration Standalone Modes Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control it without a DMX controller 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on Sound Active Mode To enable the Sound Active mode do the following 1 Set DIP switch 10 to the ON position 2 the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the fixture starts reacting to the beat of the music E The fixture will only respond to the low frequencies of the music bass and drums Automatic Mode Static Automatic or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller This is because fixtures in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that Never connect a fixture that is operating in any standalone mode whether could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 Set DIP switch 7 9 10 to the ON position 2 Use DIP switch 1 6 to increase the operating speed You may combine DIP switch 1 6 to reach higher speeds The higher the number of the DIP switch the more it will increase the operating speed TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Page 9 of
13. ection of this manual for weight information Make sure to mount the fixture securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging this 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 mounting this product overhead always use a Safety cable Before deciding on a location for this product always make sure that it will be easy to access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes The bracket knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the fixture to the desired angle Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs using your bare hands Using tools could damage the knobs Hanging bracket Bracket knob TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a 4 OPERATION Configuration DMX Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this 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 fixture s channels The TriShot LED uses seven DMX channels which defines the highest configurable address to 506 If you are not famili
14. er to a DMX string configured for Master Slave operation because it may interfere with the signals from the master unit e Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit Page 10 of 18 TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a DMX Channel Assignments and Values 7 CH Channel 1 A G N Function Value Setting 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 Green 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 Blue 000255 Dimmer 0 100 000 lt gt 009 No function 010 lt gt 255 Strobe slow fast Speed CH 6 between 000 lt gt 255 Slow fast 032 223 Strobe 000 015 function channels 1 4 only 016 lt gt 255 Slow fast 6 18 Hz RGB mode 000 031 effect 0 100 using RGB faders 032 lt gt 063 bx 064 lt gt 095 Pulse effect 100 0 using RGB faders Pulse effect 100 0 100 using RGB 096 lt gt 127 faders Operating mode when CH 6 is set between 032 223 CH 5 controls the speed 128 lt 159 n 160 lt gt 191 Auto fade transition A nap transition lor 192 223 uto snap tra sitio 3 colors Auto snap transition 7 colors 224 lt 255 Sound triggering mode Dimmer 000 lt gt 255 Intensity RGB Macro modes 0 100 TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Page 11 of 18 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION General Maintenance Page 12 of 18 Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life
15. ll CHAUVET and request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA before shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA DO NOT write the RMA directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label Once you have received the RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box e Your name e Your address e Your phone number e The RMA e A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the fixture properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer s responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it Therefore if the received merchandise appears to have damages caused during shipping the customer must submit the damage report and any related claims with the carrier not CHAUVET The customer must submit the report upon reception of the damaged merchandise Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate the customer s claim with the carrier
16. mmon wire of the DMX cable to touch the fixture s chassis ground This could cause a ground loop which may affect your fixtures performance Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify the correct polarity of the wires and to make sure that they are not touching the shield or each other TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a DIP Switch Reference Guide You can use the table below to set your fixture s DIP switches Imagine that you want to find the DIP switch settings for DMX address 328 1 Find 328 among the addresses from the table and point at it with your finger 2 Move your finger to the left and you will find the settings for DIP Switches 1 to 5 DIP Switches 1 2 3 and 5 are Off 0 while DIP Switch 4 is On 1 3 Go back and point at the 328 address 4 Move your finger upward and you will find the settings for DIP Switches 6 to 9 DIP Switches 6 and 8 are Off 0 while DIP Switches 7 and 9 are On 1 5 See below how the DIP Switches will look after configuring them EJ Hn 2 4 5 DSS os on a 1 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289821 95 2 34 9s 162 194 226 258 290 22 354 35 67 99 169 19 227 259 291 823 35 ro 4 106132 164 196 228 eo 292 24 356 9 5 37 107 165 197 229 61 293 325 357 ro f o 70 102 134 165 198 2
17. or moisture sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces e sure that no ventilation slots on the unit s housing are blocked e Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing the fuse sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating f mounting this product overhead always secure it to a fastening device using a safety cable The maximum ambient temperature is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at higher temperatures e Inthe event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately e Never try to repair this product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center e Never connect this product to a dimmer pack sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord e Never carry a fixture from the power or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or the handles e Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this fixture is on TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Focus adjustment DMX out DIP switches Microphone
18. ose to make your own DMX cable you must use a data grade cable such as the Belden 9841 which has the following electrical 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 Connectors D Each DMX cable must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting fixtures use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin assignment of the 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows Male Plug Female Plug Signal 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin Signal Common 1 Data 2 2 2 2 Data 93 Not used 4 Not used Not used 5 5 Not used You can use the above table to create a 3 pin 3 pin cable a 5 pin 5 pin cable or a 3 pin to 5 pin adapter The DMX daisy chain uses a terminator to reduce signal transmission problems especially with long cables The terminator consists of either a 3 pin or 5 pin XLR male plug with a 120 1 4 W resistor connected to the wire side of pins 2 and 3 as shown below 5 Pin Male XLR 3 Pin Male XLA A The terminator plug connects to the DMX Out socket of the last DMX fixture in the daisy chain Do not allow the co
19. s link to each other using multiple segments of 1t DMX DMX cable in a sequential format called daisy chain The order in which the fixtures connect to the DMX controller is irrelevant because all fixtures receive OMX Input the same DMX signals and they only respond to E them based on their individual starting addresses However it is important to notice that the Fixture connections between fixtures should always be as short and direct as possible To ensure the integrity of the DMX signal follow the recommendations of the EIA 485 standard DMX Input DMX To other fixtures e The maximum recommended cable length is 500 m 1 640 feet e The maximum recommended number of fixtures on the same daisy chain is 32 Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal TriShot LED User Manual Rev 01a Page 15 of 18 DMX Cabling Page 16 of 18 The DMX protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high speed digital signals it uses Despite their apparent similarities data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cables because they can carry high frequency digital signals and have better protection against electromagnetic interference You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or make your own DMX cable If you cho
20. ters Starting Address In the DMX system the controller sends DMX data to each fixture based on the fixture s starting address The starting address is the number of the DMX channel 001 to 512 assigned to the fixture s first control channel Channel 1 When assigning starting addresses to multiple fixtures it is critical to ensure that no starting address is already in use by another fixture to prevent channels from overlapping Otherwise the affected fixtures may operate erratically For instance a user has two DMX compatible fixtures Fixture A has four channels and fixture B has six channels If the user configures the starting address of fixture A to 001 channels 001 through 004 on the DMX controller will control fixture This means that the user should assign the starting address of fixture to 005 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control fixture B It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the fixtures would respond in unison synchronized to the signals from the DMX controller Fixture Linking Daisy Chain DMX compatible fixtures receive the control signals from the DMX controller through the DMX cables PMR Each fixture has a DMX In and a DMX Out Controner connector The figure to the right illustrates how the fixture
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