Acclaim Lighting Aqua Graze User manual

User guide
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................2
Welcome 2
Safety, maintenance and cleaning 2
INSTALLATION.........................................................3
Aqua Graze mounting and adjusting 3
Aqua Driver mounting 4
Control input connections 4
Creating a wireless DMX input 5
Converting a 0-10V input 5
Output connections 6
Port connection cables 6
Fixture support with Aqua Driver 150 7
Fixture support with Aqua Driver 400 8
Connector pin outs 9
Fixture drive current selection 9
Port grouping 10
DMX channel layouts 11
Power input 13
Aqua Driver mode control 14
FURTHER INFORMATION ......................................17
Aqua Graze and Driver specifications 17
Dimensions 18
Aqua Graze 18
Aqua Driver 150 19
Aqua Driver 400 20
Limited product warranty 21

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SAFETY
•Ensure that the power input is supplied from a correctly fused, earthed and
environmentally protected location.
•While Aqua Graze fixtures are rated to IP68* for submersible operation, the Aqua Driver
units have IP20 ratings, for dry location installations only.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always isolate mains power before starting maintenance operations.
•Ensure that all mounting (and device) screws/bolts are fully tight and free of corrosion.
•Ensure there is no deformation to the housing, lenses or fixing points.
•Check that all power supply cables are free from physical damage or material fatigue.
•Use only genuine spare parts supplied by Acclaim Lighting.
CLEANING
•Use a moist, lint-free cloth when cleaning each fixture.
•Never use alcohol or solvents.
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome to the Aqua Graze and Aqua Driver from Acclaim Lighting. This range of high
output, submersible LED flood fixtures offer IP68 submersible properties thanks to their
anodized oxidation aluminum housings and fully sealed joints.
There are two sizes of fixture:
•Aqua Graze 1’ with 12 LED emitters
•Aqua Graze 4’ with 48 LED emitters
With a comprehensive choice of emitter types:
•2700K, 3000K, 3500K or 4000K white
•RGBW (W=4000K)
•RGBA
And an appropriate range of lens options:
•10Ox 10O
•25Ox 25O
•40Ox 40O
•60Ox 60O
•10Ox 60O
•30Ox 60O
The accompanying Aqua Driver controllers (Aqua Driver 150 to control up to four fixtures;
Aqua Driver 400 to control up to eight fixtures) operate from mains inputs ranging from 100
to 277VAC, 50/60Hz (autosensing) and provide constant current PWM drive to the output
ports. The Aqua Driver units can either operate independently to provide static dimming or
multiple chases, or can accept a DMX input for inclusion into an external control system.
The Aqua Driver units are housed within black power-coated steel enclosures with IP20
ratings for dry indoor locations. The driver units are designed to be wall mounted.

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INSTALLATION
AQUA GRAZE MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING
When installing Aqua Graze fixtures, ensure that the surface is level and that nothing is
protruding to damage the mounting brackets. Suitable mounting surfaces include steel,
aluminum, concrete or wood structures.
Each mount bracket has two slots measuring
0.39” x 0.18” (10 x 4.5mm) and the base has a
thickness of 1/8” (3mm). Select bolts or screws
(not supplied) that fit the mount bracket base(s)
correctly and are particularly suited to the
mounting surface.
The Aqua Graze can be tilted roughly 53Oin
each direction from vertical. Use a 1/8” (3mm)
Allen wrench to loosen the tilt bolts on the
mounting brackets at each end of the fixture.
If a mount bracket needs to be moved along the length of the fixture, you will need to
temporarily remove the mount bracket base in order to gain access to the slide screw.
TO ADJUST THE MOUNT BRACKET
1 Use a 1/8” (3mm) Allen wrench to loosen the
tilt bolt until the mount bracket base can be
removed from the pillar:
2 Use a 1/16” (1.5mm) Allen wrench to loosen the slide screw and move the pillar to the
required position.
3 Re-tighten the slide screw.
4 Refit the base onto the pillar and tighten the tilt bolt.
53O 53O
Slide screw 1/16”/ 1.5mm
Allen wrench required
Tilt bolt 1/8”/ 3mm
Allen wrench required
Mount
bracket
base
Mount
bracket
pillar

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AQUA DRIVER MOUNTING
Both Aqua Driver models can be wall mounted either vertically or horizontally as required.
Two slotted holes (Ø 0.23” x 0.47” / Ø 6 x 12mm) are available on each side for mounting
purposes - see “Dimensions”on pages 19 and 20.
CONTROL INPUT CONNECTIONS
Both Aqua Driver models can either operate in
a standalone manner or be controlled by DMX.
Three-pin terminal block IN and OUT ports
are located on the front panel. In addition, the
Aqua Driver 150 also provides 3-pin XLR IN
and OUT sockets. See below for useful DMX
tips. Connect your DMX cables to the terminal
blocks as shown here:
TIPS FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL DMX CONTROL
•Do not exceed a total cable length of 3,900 ft (1200m) without buffering.
•Do not exceed a total of 32 devices/fixtures on a single line without buffering.
•Use only connection cables with a characteristic impedance of 120Ω, preferably where
the DMX + and DMX – data lines are twisted around each other and the ground link exists
as a coaxial screen surrounding the inner cores, such as Belden® 9842 or equivalent.
•Connect a 120Ω terminating resistor between the DMX + and DMX – output connections
of the final fixture.
•Do not introduce a passive Y-split into the control cabling. If it is necessary to split the
control link in order feed fixtures located in different directions, use a powered DMX
splitter/buffer.
•Ensure that the DMX + and DMX – connections do not become crossed at any point.
Insert the terminal block into the DMX socket
and ensure that it fully clicks into place. Repeat
for the DMX OUT if the control signal needs to
be fed to another device.
Aqua Driver
150 models
only

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CREATING A WIRELESS DMX INPUT
The optional Acclaim Lighting Aria units allow you create a wireless DMX link up to 2600
feet (792m) line of sight, between your control output and the Aqua Driver. Setup and
configuration is straightforward:
1 Connect the DMX output of one Aria unit to the DMX input (using either the terminal
block or the XLR connector) of the Aqua Driver.
2 Connect your DMX control source to the DMX input of the other Aria unit (when a valid
signal is sensed, the Aria unit will automatically configure itself as a transmitter).
3 Ensure both Aria units are using the same radio channel.
The DMX signal presented at the transmitter will be replicated at the receiver and be fed to
the Aqua Driver. See the Aria Wireless DMX guide for more details.
CONVERTING A 0-10V INPUT
The optional Acclaim Lighting UDM (Universal Dimming Module) unit allows you to
collectively control a group of Aqua Graze fixtures using a 0-10V analog input. Setup and
configuration is straightforward:
1 Connect the DMX output of the UDM unit to the DMX input (using either the terminal
block or the XLR connector) of the Aqua Driver.
2 Connect your 0-10V control source to the appropriate input of the UDM unit.
3 Configure the UDM to perform the conversion. Note: The UDM also has a mains power
supply pass through to which the Aqua Driver can be connected; thus, only one mains input is
required to supply the two devices.
The 0-10V signal presented at the UDM will be converted into a single DMX channel and
fed to the Aqua Driver; the Aqua Driver will need to be placed into 1 Group mode. The single
channel input best suits Aqua Graze White emitters. See the UDM guide for more details.
Power connections
not shown
Power connections not shown
Aqua Driver

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OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
The Aqua Drivers have multiple constant current output ports,
each of which uses an 8-pin terminal block. Each output port
provides multiple channels, the addressing of which are
decided by the front panel switch settings (see
“Aqua Driver mode control” on page 14).
PORT CONNECTION CABLES
Each Aqua Graze fixture is supplied with a 100’(30m) cable terminated in an 8-pin terminal
connector. In situations where this supplied cable is shortened and then wired into a
separate supply cable, ensure the conductors of the supply cable are of sufficient size and
that the total cable length (including that which remains of the Aqua Graze cable) is not
exceeded:
Conductor size Maximum length (including Aqua Graze cable)
•18 AWG (0.823mm2) Up to 100’(30m)
•14 AWG (2.081mm2) Up to 125’(38m)
•12 AWG (3.309mm2) Up to 150’(45m)
4’1’
700mA350mA
IMPORTANT: 1’ xtures require a dierent drive
current setting to the longer 4’xtures - it is vitally
important to select the correct setting to avoid
damage to the xtures. The drive current setting
aects all outputs equally, so it is not possible to mix
the two sizes on the same driver unit. See “Fixture drive
current selection” on page 9.

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AQUA GRAZE 4’ FIXTURES
A maximum of two Aqua Graze 4’ fixtures can be used on a single Aqua Driver 150. Any of
the port grouping options (1 Group, 2 Group or 4 Group - see page 10) are appropriate for
these fixtures.
FIXTURE SUPPORT WITH AQUA DRIVER 150
AQUA GRAZE 1’ FIXTURES
Up to four Aqua Graze 1’ fixtures can be used on a single Aqua Driver 150. Any of the port
grouping options (1 Group, 2 Group or 4 Group - see page 10) are appropriate for these
fixtures.
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ON
1’ xtures require a 350mA drive current
On the 2-way switch block, ensure both switches are in
the OFF position. Both of the adjacent indicators will be
OFF during operation.
1’
1’1’1’
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ON
4’ xtures require a 700mA drive current
On the 2-way switch block, ensure both switches are in
the ON position. Both of the adjacent indicators will be
ON during operation.
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AQUA GRAZE 4’ FIXTURES
A maximum of four Aqua Graze 4’ fixtures can be used on a single Aqua Driver 400. Any
of the port grouping options (1 Group, 2 Group, 4 Group or 8 Group - see page 10) are
appropriate for these fixtures.
FIXTURE SUPPORT WITH AQUA DRIVER 400
AQUA GRAZE 1’ FIXTURES
Up to eight Aqua Graze 1’ fixtures can be used on a single Aqua Driver 400. Any of the port
grouping options (1 Group, 2 Group, 4 Group or 8 Group - see page 10) are appropriate for
these fixtures.
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ON
1’ xtures require a 350mA drive current
On the 2-way switch block, ensure both switches are in
the OFF position. Both of the adjacent indicators will be
OFF during operation.
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ON
4’ xtures require a 700mA drive current
On the 2-way switch block, ensure both switches are in
the ON position. Both of the adjacent indicators will be
ON during operation.