Chauvet Professional Epix Drive 900 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
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About This
Guide
The ÉPIX Drive 900 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information
such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the
User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change
without notice.
Safety Notes
•DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
•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.
•CAUTION: This product’s housing may be hot when lights are operating.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal
overheating.
•Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while
operating or connected to power.
•CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature
environments, (e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may
form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure,
allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before
connecting it to power.
•USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
•DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust,
excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it. (IP20)
•DO NOT operate this product if the housing, I/O ports, or cables appear
damaged. Have the damaged parts replaced by a Chauvet certified
technician at once.
•DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
•ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your
distributor to request support or return a product. From inside the
U.S., UK,
Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, use the information in Contact Us
at the end of this
QRG.
What Is
Included
•Epix Drive 900
•Neutrik powerCON power cord
•Rack ears (2)
•Bag of rack ear screws
•Rubber feet (4)
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
If there are any missing pieces, please contact the local dealer where you
purchased the product.

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Product
Overview
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage
range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
You can link up to 6 ÉPIX Drive 900 products at 120 V, 11 products at 208 V, or
12 products
at 230 V. Never exceed this number. Power linking cords can be
purchased separately.
AC Plug
Connection
Wire (U.S.)
Wire (Europe)
Screw Color
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
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.
Replacing The
Fuse
1. Disconnect this product from power.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type and rating.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
OLED
Control
Panel
Rubber
Feet
Rack
Ears
M12
Mounting
Point
Signal Data
In/Out
ÉPIX Tour
Products
Output
Fuse
Power
In
Power
Out

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Signal
Connections
Computer/Controller
(running Kling-Net,
sACN, or Art-Net
protocol)
NET Switch
ÉPIX Drive
900
To other
Kling-Net,
sACN, or
Art-Net
Devices

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Art-Net
Connection
Art-Net is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP that transfers large amount of
DMX512 data using an etherCON RJ45 connection over a large network. An Art-
Net protocol document is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com. Art-
Net is
designed and copyrighted by Artistic License Holdings Ltd.
This product is not designed to respond to controllers sending in Broadcast
mode via Art-
Net. For best results, use Unicast mode. For information about
which control protocol your controller uses, please contact the manufacturer
of your controller.
Kling-Net
Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol that allows auto configuration of display devices
using an etherCON RJ45 Ethernet connection. Refer to the ArKaos software
manual for detailed instructions on programming this product.
For smooth-running operation, ArKaos Kling-Net requires a gigabit
(1000 Mbps) Ethernet card and network router.
sACN
Connection
sACN is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP that transfers large amount of
DMX512 data using an etherCON RJ45 connection over a large network.
In
functionality terms, the co
mbination of sACN and RDMnet provide the same
functionality as Art-Net. Refer to the manual for detailed instructions and an Art-
Net protocol document both available on www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Connecting
ÉPIX Products
The ÉPIX Drive 900 is the power supply for the ÉPIX Tour series of products.
Each product must be daisy chained together in series.
This power supply is
capable of powering up to 900 LEDs in the various configurations.
The ÉPIX Drive 900 can support various ÉPIX products daisy chained
in the various configurations up to a total of 900 LEDs. Make sure the total
length of the connecting shielded 4-pin XLR cables
does not exceed
210 ft (64 m).
Using unshielded cables will increase the maximum cable
lengths to 300 ft (91 m) shown in the diagram above.
Download the User
Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Standard 4-pin XLR “Scroller Cables” are typically shielded.
Total length of
shielded
cables
cannot exceed
210 ft (64 m)
Length of shielded
cables
between
products
must not
exceed 60 ft (18
m)
Length of shielded cables between
ÉPIX Drive 900
and 1st product
must not
exceed 65 ft (20 m)
1 = Power +
2
= Data +
3 = Data
-
4 = Power
-

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least one mounting
point per product. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the
weight of the product. For our CHAUVET Professional
line of mounting clamps,
go to http://trusst.com/products/. The rack mount ears
are not shipped connected to
the product.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
M12 Mounting
Point
Safety Cable
2 removable rack ears on
each side of the product.
4 rubber feet for setting on a
flat surface
.

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Mounting
Guidelines
Chauvet recommends using the following guidelines when mounting this product:
•Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as
indicated in the Safety Notes section.
•Never mount in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature
changes, or restricted ventilation may affect the product.
•Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the
product for maintenance and programming.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the
product can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity.
•When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and
cables are away from people and vehicles.
Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function and navigates
downwards through the Main Level list
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value into the selected function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the
numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases
the numeric value when in a function

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Menu Map
Availability
Art-Net
Kling-Net
sACN
Main Level Programming Levels Description
Protocol
Art-Net
a
a
a
Selects the protocol and determines
what other Menu options are available
Kling-Net
a
a
a
sACN
a
a
a
Auto Address
Yes
a
a
a
Automatically finds and addresses the
products
No
Display Inverse
Yes
a
a
a
Turns display 180 degrees
No
Start Universe 0–255
a
a
Sets which Art-Net/sACN universe the
ÉPIX Drive 900 is assigned to
IP Address #1
x.xx.xxx.xx
a
a
a
Assigns/shows current IP address
IP Address #2
x.xx.xxx.xx
a
a
a
Device ID
xxxxxxxxxx
a
a
a
Shows device ID
LED Output
Off
a
a
a
Turns off all LED output
Red
a
a
a
Red LEDs at full
Green
a
a
a
Green LEDs at full
Blue
a
a
a
Blue LEDs at full
White
a
a
a
White LEDs at full
Scroll
a
a
a
Rainbow roll at full
Fade
a
a
a
Color roll fade at full
Factory Reset
Yes
a
a
a
Resets product to factory defaults
No
a
a
a
Each ÉPIX Drive 900 uses 6 universes and are assigned as groups of 6 from
the Start Universe Main Level.

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Acerca de esta
guía
La guía de referencia rápida (GRR) del ÉPIX Drive 900 contiene información
básica sobre el producto, como conexión, montaje, opciones de menú y valores
DMX. Descargue el manual de usuario de www.chauvetprofessional.com
para una
información más detallada.
Exención de
responsabilidad
La información y especificaciones contenidas en esta GRR están sujetas a cambio
sin previo aviso.
Notas de
seguridad
•NO abra este producto. No contiene piezas reparables por el usuario.
•Para evitar un desgaste innecesario y alargar su vida útil, desconecte
completamente el producto de la alimentación mediante el interruptor o
desenchufándolo durante periodos en que no se use.
•ATENCIÓN: la carcasa de este producto puede estar caliente cuando las
luces están en funcionamiento.
•No cubra las ranuras de ventilación cuando esté funcionando, para evitar
sobrecalentamiento interno.
•Monte este producto en una ubicación con ventilación adecuada, al menos a
20 in (50 cm) de superficies adyacentes.
•NO deje ningún material inflamable a menos de 50 cm de este producto
mientras esté funcionando o conectado a la alimentación.
•ATENCIÓN: cuando traslade el producto desde ambientes de temperatura
extrema (p. ej., desde un camión frío a una sala de fiestas húmeda y
caliente) se puede formar condensación en la electrónica interna del
producto. Para evitar que se produzca un fallo, deje que el producto se
aclimate totalmente al entorno antes de conectar la alimentación.
•USE un cable de seguridad cuando monte este producto en lo alto.
•NO ponga en funcionamiento este producto en el exterior o en cualquier
ubicación en la que el polvo, calor excesivo, agua o humedad puedan
afectarlo (IP20).
•NO ponga en funcionamiento este producto si la carcasa, puertos de E/S o
cables parecen dañados. Haga que un técnico autorizado por Chauvet
sustituya todas las piezas estropeadas.
•NO conecte este producto a un atenuador o reostato.
•Conecte este producto SOLO a un circuito con toma de tierra y protegido.
•En caso de un problema grave de funcionamiento, deje de usarlo
inmediatamente.
•La temperatura ambiente máxima es de 113 °F (45 °C). No haga funcionar
este producto a temperaturas más altas.
Contacto
Fuera de EE. UU., Reino Unido, Irlanda, México o Benelux póngase en contacto
con su distribuidor para solicitar asistencia o devolver un producto. Desde dentro
de EE. UU., Reino Unido, Irlanda, México o Benelux, utilice la información de
Contacto al final de esta GRR.
Qué va
incluido
•Epix Drive 900
•Cable de alimentación Neutrik
powerCON
•Orejas de rack (2)
•Bolsa con tornillos de orejas de
rack
•Pies de goma (4)
•Tarjeta de garantía
•Guía de referencia rápida
Si faltan piezas, póngase en contacto con el distribuidor local donde adquirió
el producto.

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Vista general
del producto
Corriente
alterna
Este producto tiene una fuente de alimentación con detección automática que
puede funcionar con un rango de tensión de entrada de 100–240 VCA, 50/60 Hz.
Alimentación en
cadena
Puede enlazar hasta 6 productos ÉPIX Drive 900 a 120 V; 11 productos a 208 V; o
12 productos a 230 V. Nunca sobrepase esta cantidad. Los cables de alimentación
en cadena se pueden adquirir por separado.
Enchufe CA
Conexión
Cable (EE. UU.)
Cable (Europa)
Color del tornillo
CA cargado
Negro
Marrón
Amarillo/Latón
CA Neutro
Blanco
Azul
Plata
CA Tierra
Verde/Amarillo
Verde/Amarillo
Verde
Para evitar un desgaste innecesario y alargar su vida útil, desconecte
completamente el producto de la alimentación mediante el interruptor o
desenchufándolo durante periodos en que no se use.
Sustitución del
fusible
1. Desconecte este producto de la alimentación.
2. Utilizando un destornillador plano, desatornille la tapa del portafusibles de la
carcasa.
3. Quite el fusible fundido del portafusibles y sustitúyalo con uno nuevo del
mismo tipo y categoría.
4. Vuelva a atornillar la tapa del portafusibles en su sitio y conecte de nuevo la
alimentación.
Panel de
control
OLED
Pies de
goma
Orejas
de rack
Punto de
montaje
M12
Entrada/Salida
de señal
Salida de
productos
ÉPIX Tour
Fusible
Entrada de
alimentación
Salida de
alimentación