Chauvet Epix Drive 642 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
English EN
Español ES
Français FR
Nederlands NL

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
2
About this
Guide
The ÉPIX Drive 642 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: 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.
•CAUTION: This product’s housing may be hot when lights are
operating.
•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.
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock,
do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
•DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
•ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
•Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper
voltage, as per the Technical Specifications in this guide or on the
product’s specification label.
•Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing,
I/O ports, or cables. Have the damaged parts replaced by a Chauvet
certified technician at once.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal
overheating.
•
The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate
this product at a higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product
immediately!

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
3
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact
your distributor to request support or return a product.
Visit
www.chauvetprofessional.com for contact information.
What Is
Included
•ÉPIX™ Drive 642
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
•Neutrik® powerCON® to
Edison Plug Input Power Cord
If there are any missing pieces, please contact the local dealer where
you purchased the product.
Product
Description
ÉPIX™ Drive 642 hosts the processing and power supply for the ÉPIX™
2.0 product line in one convenient device. It controls up to
16 ÉPIX™
Strip 2.0, 4 ÉPIX™ Bar 2.0, or 4 ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0 using Art-Net™
(3.0 compliant) or Arkaos Kling-
Net. Additionally, you can manage
configuration and software updates with a network-
based remote web
server.
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.
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 the blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type
and rating.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back into place and reconnect the power.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
4
Product
Overview
Front View
Mounting/
Safety Points
Art-Net™/Kling-Net
In/Out
Power Output
ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 or
ÉPIX™ Bar 2.0 or
ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0
Output
Power Input
Side Views
Top View

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
5
Mounting
The ÉPIX™ Drive 642 has four (4) mounting points (one on each corner)
with 13 mm holes to which you can install screws and mount this product
directly to almost any flat surface, truss, or other load bearing structure in
any orientation. The produ
ct may also be installed with clamps for
hanging on truss. You must supply your own clamps and make sure the
clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product.
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.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
6
Mounting
Instructions
Mounting hardware is not included with the product.
Using Mounting Clamps:
1. Attach the clamp to the mounting bracket.
2. Attach a safety cable to the product’s safety loop.
3. Attach the clamp to the desired structure or surface.
4. Attach a safety cable through the mounting points.
Using Mounting Points:
•Screw product in the mounting points securely into a mounting
surface.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
7
Signal
Connections
Do not use
WAN port!
Computer/Controller
(running Kling-Net
or Art-Net™ protocol)
Router
ÉPIX™
Drive 642
To other Kling-Net
or Art-Net™
Devices

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
8
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 Licence 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.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
9
Connecting
ÉPIX™
Products to the
Power Supply
The ÉPIX™ Drive 642 uses an RJ45 data connection to link all data ports.
You can connect either 4 ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 or 1 ÉPIX™ Bar
2.0 or
4 ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0
per output on the ÉPIX™ Drive 642. The following
diagram illustrates how to assemble the data connections.
Each port of ÉPIX™ Drive 642 can support 1 ÉPIX™ Bar 2.0 or
4 ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 or 1 ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0. Make sure the total length of
the connecting network cables (RJ45) does not exceed 10 meters.
Be sure power is disconnected from the ÉPIX™ Drive 642 before
connecting any ÉPIX™ 2.0 products. Failure to do so may cause
damage and void your warranty.
Total length of
cables cannot
exceed 10 m
Total length of
cables cannot
exceed 10 m
Length of each
cable cannot
exceed 10 m

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
10
Power Linking
The ÉPIX™ Drive 642 supports power linking. You can power link up to
•Seven (7) ÉPIX™ Drive 642 products at 120 VAC; or
•Ten (10) ÉPIX™ Drive 642 products at 108 VAC; or
•Eleven (11) ÉPIX™ Drive 642 products at 230 VAC
A power input cord is included with the ÉPIX™ Drive 642. A power
linking cord is not included; however, it is available as an option.
Drive Power
Linking
Diagram

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
11
Menu Options
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 beta
a
a
a
Subnet
0–15
a
Sets subnet address for Art-Net™
Universe #1
0–15
a
Sets universe #1 Art-Net™ address
0–255
a
Sets universe #1 sACN address
Universe #2
0–15
a
Sets universe #2 Art-Net™ address
0–255
a
Sets universe #2 sACN address
Universe #3
0–15
a
Sets universe #3 Art-Net™ address
0–255
a
Sets universe #3 sACN address
Universe #4
0–15
a
Sets universe #4 Art-Net™ address
0–255
a
Sets universe #4 sACN address
Pixel Layout
40x16
a
a
a
Sets for ÉPIX™ Bars or Strips
12x48
a
a
a
Sets for ÉPIX™ Tiles
IP Mode
Static
a
a
Set static IP address
DHCP
a
a
Sets IP address from the DHCP
Manual
a
a
Set IP address manually
IP Address
x.xx.xxx.xx
a
a
a
Shows current IP address
Device ID
xxxxxxxxxx
a
a
a
Shows device ID
Output Test
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
RGB
a
a
a
Red, green, and blue LEDs at full
Color Scroll
a
a
a
Color roll snap at full
Color Change
a
a
a
Color roll fade at full
Factory Reset
YES
a
a
a
Resets product to factory defaults
NO
a
a
a

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
12
Firmware Update
ÉPIX™ Drive 642 software update instructions:
Items Needed
•ÉPIX™ Drive 642
•Windows PC
•New ÉPIX™ Drive Network Card
•Ethernet Cable
Instructions
1. Download the ÉPIX™ Drive 642 upload software from
www.chauvetprofessional.com and install it.
2. Download the latest firmware update from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
3. Set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.1.X
(Xbeing any number from 1–255).
4. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.
5. Connect the ÉPIX Drive 642 to the computer using the ethernet cable.
6. Open the ÉPIX™ Drive 642 upload software.
7. Press and hold <MENU> and <ENTER> on the product, then turn it
on. The display will flash, indicating the product is in Force Upgrade
mode.
8. Select the latest firmware update to upload.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
13
9. Click Next.
10. Check the Force Upload option.
11. Click Next.
12. Click Upload Firmware.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
14
Product
Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean
this product frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in
determining the cleaning frequency.
As a rule, clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build-
up reduces
light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to
reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.
Cleaning the ÉPIX™ Drive 642:
1. Unplug the product.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3.
Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust
collected on the external vents and accessible internal components.
4. Clean all external surfaces with a mild solution of non-ammonia glass
cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply a solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens
cleaning tissue.
Wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edge of the surface. Gently
polish the surfaces with the lint-free cotton cloth
or lens cleaning
tissue until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the external
surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
15
Return Policy
and Procedure
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with the
original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags.
Refer to the Contact Us
section in this guide for addresses and phone
numbers.
1.
Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number before shipping the product. When calling, be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of
the reason for the return.
2. Once you have received the RMA number, include the following
information on a piece of paper inside the box:
•Your name
•Your address
•Your phone number
•RMA number
•A brief description of the problem
3. Clearly label the package with the RMA number that was provided to
you.
Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number. Write
the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NO
T write the RMA
number directly on the box.
Submitting a
Claim
If the container or material inside the container (product and included
accessories) appears damaged from shipping or shows signs of
mishandling, notify the carrier immediately upon receipt -
not Chauvet.
Failure to notify the carrier in a timely manner may invalidate your claim.
In addition, keep the container and all the packing material for inspection.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related
to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within seven
days of receiving the merchandise.
Be sure the product is packed securely. Any shipping damage resulting
from inadequate packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. As a
suggestion, proper FedEx packing or double-
boxing is the preferred
method Chauvet recommends.
Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
returned product(s).

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
16
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
and Weight
Length
Width
Height
Weight
8.3 in (210 mm)
10.1 in (257 mm)
3 in (78 mm)
5.6 lb (2.5 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Electrical
Power Supply Type
Range
Auto-ranging
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
232 W
276 W
Operating
1.92 A
1.20 A
Fuse 5 x 20 mm Glass
T 5 A, 250 V 5 x 20 mm Glass T 5 A, 250 V
Power I/O
Input
Output
Connectors
Neutrik®
powerCON® A
Neutrik®
powerCON® B
Cord plug
Edison
N/A
Thermal
Max. External
Temperature
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Fan-Assisted Convection
Data
Connections
I/O Connectors
Channel Range
RJ45
Kling-Net
Determined by
ArKaos software
Art-Net™
4 Universes with 480
channels each
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
ÉPIX™ Drive 642
03090734
781462210823

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 QRG EN
17
Legal Notices
Trademarks
Chauvet is a registered trademark of Chauvet & Sons Inc. (d/b/a
CHAUVET or Chauvet
). The Chauvet logo in its entirety including the
CHAUVET name and the dotted triangle, and all other trademarks in this
guide pertaining to
services, products, or marketing statements are owned or
licensed by Chauvet. Any other product names, logos, brands, company
names, and other trademarks featured or referred to within this document
are the property of their respective trademark holders.
Copyright
Notice
Chauvet owns the content of this guide in its entirety, including but not
limited to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources.
© Copyright 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Printed in P.R.C
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate
in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility for any errors
or omissions in this document. Chauvet reserves the right to revise a
nd
make changes to the content of this document without obligation that
Chauvet notify any person or company of such revision or changes. This
does not in any way constitute a commitment by Chauvet to make such
changes. Chauvet may issue a revision of this
manual or a new edition to
incorporate such changes.
About Quick Reference Guide
The ÉPIX™ Drive 642 Quick Reference Guide is subject to change without notice. Download
the latest version from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Chauvet authorizes its customers to download and print this guide for professional information
purposes only. Chauvet expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, distribution, modification,
or printing of this manual or its
content for any other purpose without written consent from
Chauvet.
For optimal results, print this document in color, on letter-sized paper (8.5 x 11 in), double-
sided. If using A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), configure your printer to scale the content
accordingly.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 GRR ES
18
Acerca de
esta guía
La guía de referencia rápida (GRR) del ÉPIX Drive 642 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.
•CUIDADO: 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.
•CUIDADO: la carcasa de este producto puede estar caliente cuando
las luces están en funcionamiento.
•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.
•¡Este producto es para uso en interiores solamente! Para evitar
riesgos de incendio o descarga, no exponga este producto a la lluvia o
la humedad.
•NO conecte este producto a un atenuador o reóstato.
•Conecte este producto SOLO a un circuito con toma de tierra y
protegido.
•Asegúrese siempre de que conecta este producto a la tensión
adecuada, en concordancia con las Especificaciones Técnicas de este
manual o de la etiqueta de especificación del producto.
•No haga funcionar este producto si aprecia daño en la carcasa, en los
puertos de E/S o en los cables. Haga que un técnico autorizado por
Chauvet sustituya todas las piezas estropeadas.
•No cubra las ranuras de ventilación cuando esté funcionando, para
evitar sobrecalentamiento interno.
•La temperatura ambiente máxima es de 104 °F (40 °C). No haga
funcionar este producto a temperaturas más altas.
•¡En caso de un problema grave de funcionamiento, deje de usar el
producto inmediatamente!

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 GRR ES
19
Contacto
Fuera de EE. UU., Reino Unido, Irlanda, México o Benelux póngase en
contacto con su distribuidor para solicitar asistencia o devolver un
producto. Visite www.chauvetprofessional.com para información d
e
contacto.
Qué va
incluido
•ÉPIX™ Drive 642
•Tarjeta de garantía
•Guía de referencia rápida
•Cable de alimentación de
entrada Neutrik®
powerCON® a enchufe
Edison
Si faltan piezas, póngase en contacto con el distribuidor local donde
adquirió el producto.
Descripción
del producto
El ÉPIX™ Drive 642 aloja el procesado y la fuente de alimentación para
la línea de productos É
PIX™ 2.0 en un solo y práctico dispositivo.
Controla hasta 16 ÉPIX™ Strip
2.0 o 4 ÉPIX™ Bar 2.0 o 4 ÉPIX™ Tile
2.0 usando Art-Net™ (cumple con 3.0) o Arkaos Kling-
Net. Además,
usted puede gestionar la configuración y las actualizaciones de software
con un servidor web remoto basado en red.
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.
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 otro del
mismo tipo y categoría.
4. Vuelva a atornillar la tapa del portafusibles en su sitio y conecte de
nuevo la alimentación.

ÉPIX™ Drive 642 GRR ES
20
Vista general
del producto
Vista frontal
Puntos de montaje/
seguridad
Entrada/salida Art-
net™/Kling-net
Salida de alimentación
Salida ÉPIX™ Strip
2.0 o ÉPIX™ Bar 2.0
o ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0
Entrada de alimentación
Vistas laterales
Vista superior