Chauvet It's Green Thinking Nexus 4x4 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
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Nexus™ 4x4 QRG EN
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About this
Guide
The Nexus™ 4x4 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product
information such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values
.
Download the User Manual from www.chauvetlighting.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.
•DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
•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.
•USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
•DO NOT hang product using only the coffin locks.
•DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust,
excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it.
•DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear
damaged.
•DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
•ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
•ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate
this product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor to
request support or return a product. Visit www.chauvetlighting.com
for
contact information.
What Is
Included
•Nexus™ 4x4
•Power Input Cord
•
5mm Allen Key
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide

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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 4 Nexus™ 4x4 products at 120 VAC or 8 at 230 VAC.
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
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.
DMX Linking
The Nexus™ 4x4 will work with a DMX controller using a regular DMX
serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetpro.com.
DMX Connection
The Nexus™ 4x4 uses a regular DMX data for its DMX personalities: 3, 5,
9, 48 and 53
. See the User Manual to connect and configure for DMX
operation.
Art-Net™
Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer large
amounts of DMX512 data over a large network. Art-Net™
uses the
EtherCon® RJ 45 connection. An Art-
Net™ Primer is available from
www.chauvetpro.com. Art-Net™ is Designed by and Copyright Artis
tic
Licence Holdings Ltd.
Kling-Net
Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol to allow auto configuration of display
devices over ethernet. Kling-Net
uses the EtherCon® RJ 45 connection.
Refer to the ArKaos MediaMaster™ software manual for detailed
instructions on installing and programming this product using this protocol.
Master/Slave
Connection
The Nexus™ 4x4 uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave
mode. See the User Manual to connect and configure for Master/Slave
operation.

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Mounting
The Nexus™ 4x4 may be mounted in almost any orientation provided each
individual product is secured through the mounting bracket. The coffin
locks are for product alignment only and are not
weight bearing. DO NOT
hang product using only the coffin locks.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value into the selected function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the
numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases
the numeric value when in a function

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Menu Options
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Auto Show
Auto 01~12
Show Speed
000~100
13 automatic programs
Fade
Static
Fixture Color
R
7 preset colors
G
B
GB
RB
RG
RGB
Manual Color
R
000~255 Combine Red, Green, and Blue, to
generate a custom color (0~100%)
G
B
Dimmer Mode
Off
Dimming curve
Dimmer 1~3
Back Lite
On
Sets the amount of time control panel
backlight stays on
10S
20S
30S
Info
Fixture Hours
Shows the amount of time the product has
been in use
Version
Shows the software version installed
IP Address
Shows the products IP address
Device ID
Shows the products ID number
DMX Address 001~512
Sets products DMX Address/Art-Net™
start channel
DMX Channel
3Ch
3-Channel mode
5Ch
5-Channel mode
9Ch
9-Channel mode
48Ch
48-Channel mode
53Ch
53-Channel mode
Master/Slave
Master
Selects Master mode
Slave
Selects Slave mode
White
R
125~255 Defines the color temperature used when
RGB faders are at 100%
G
B
Fan Speed
Auto
Product determines fan speed
High
Fan speed is set to highest setting
Temperature
Shows the product internal temperature
Ethernet Protocol
Kling-Net
Product uses Kling-Net protocols
Art-Net
IP Mode
DHCP
Router provides the IP address
Static
Uses the products pre-configured IP
address
Net
000~127
For use with consoles running Art-Net™ 3
Subnet
00~15 For use when addressing Art-Net™
Universe

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DMX Values
53 Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red 1
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 1
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
2
Green 1
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 1
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
3
Blue 1
000 ó255
0~100%
4
Red 2
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 2
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
5
Green 2
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 2
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
6
Blue 2
000 ó255
0~100%
7
Red 3
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 3
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
8
Green 3
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 3
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
9
Blue 3
000 ó255
0~100%
10
Red 4
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 4
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
11
Green 4
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 4
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
12
Blue 4
000 ó255
0~100%
13
Red 5
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 5
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
14
Green 5
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 5
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
15
Blue 5
000 ó255
0~100%
16
Red 6
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 6
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
17
Green 6
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 6
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
18
Blue 6
000 ó255
0~100%
19
Red 7
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 7
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
20
Green 7
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 7
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated

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DMX Values (Cont.)
53 Ch
(Cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
21
Blue 7
000 ó255
0~100%
22
Red 8
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 8
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
23
Green 8
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 8
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
24
Blue 8
000 ó255
0~100%
25
Red 9
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 9
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
26
Green 9
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 9
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
27
Blue 9
000 ó255
0~100%
28
Red 10
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 10
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
29
Green 10
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 10
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
30
Blue 10
000 ó255
0~100%
31
Red 11
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 11
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
32
Green 11
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 11
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
33
Blue 11
000 ó255
0~100%
34
Red 12
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 12
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
35
Green 12
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 12
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
36
Blue 12
000 ó255
0~100%
37
Red 13
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 13
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
38
Green 13
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 13
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
39
Blue 13
000 ó255
0~100%
40
Red 14
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 14
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated

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DMX Values (Cont.)
53 Ch
(Cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
41
Green 14
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 14
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
42
Blue 14
000 ó255
0~100%
43
Red 15
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 15
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
44
Green 15
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 15
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
45
Blue 15
000 ó255
0~100%
46
Red 16
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 16
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
47
Green 16
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 16
When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are
activated
48
Blue 16
000 ó255
0~100%
49 Auto Programs
000 ó010
011 ó030
031 ó050
051 ó070
071 ó090
091 ó110
111 ó130
131 ó150
151 ó170
171 ó190
191 ó210
211 ó230
231 ó255
No Function
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Auto 11
Auto 12
50 Auto Speed 000 ó255
Only when CH. 49 has Auto 01~12
activated
51
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%
52 Strobe
000 ó010
011 ó255
No Function
0~20 Hz
53 Dimmer Speed
000 ó010
011 ó020
021 ó030
031 ó051
052 ó101
102 ó152
153 ó203
204 ó255
Preset dimmer speed from display menu
WW/CW Mode On (hold for 5 sec.)
WW/CW Mode Off (hold for 5 sec.)
No Function
Linear dimmer
Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
Nonlinear dimming curve 2
Nonlinear dimming curve 3 (slowest)

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DMX Values (Cont.)
48 Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red 1
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Green 1
000 ó255
0~100%
3
Blue 1
000 ó255
0~100%
4
Red 2
000 ó255
0~100%
5
Green 2
000 ó255
0~100%
6
Blue 2
000 ó255
0~100%
7
Red 3
000 ó255
0~100%
8
Green 3
000 ó255
0~100%
9
Blue 3
000 ó255
0~100%
10
Red 4
000 ó255
0~100%
11
Green 4
000 ó255
0~100%
12
Blue 4
000 ó255
0~100%
13
Red 5
000 ó255
0~100%
14
Green 5
000 ó255
0~100%
15
Blue 5
000 ó255
0~100%
16
Red 6
000 ó255
0~100%
17
Green 6
000 ó255
0~100%
18
Blue 6
000 ó255
0~100%
19
Red 7
000 ó255
0~100%
20
Green 7
000 ó255
0~100%
21
Blue 7
000 ó255
0~100%
22
Red 8
000 ó255
0~100%
23
Green 8
000 ó255
0~100%
24
Blue 8
000 ó255
0~100%
25
Red 9
000 ó255
0~100%
26
Green 9
000 ó255
0~100%
27
Blue 9
000 ó255
0~100%
28
Red 10
000 ó255
0~100%
29
Green 10
000 ó255
0~100%
30
Blue 10
000 ó255
0~100%
31
Red 11
000 ó255
0~100%
32
Green 11
000 ó255
0~100%
33
Blue 11
000 ó255
0~100%
34
Red 12
000 ó255
0~100%
35
Green 12
000 ó255
0~100%
36
Blue 12
000 ó255
0~100%
37
Red 13
000 ó255
0~100%
38
Green 13
000 ó255
0~100%
39
Blue 13
000 ó255
0~100%
40
Red 14
000 ó255
0~100%
41
Green 14
000 ó255
0~100%
42
Blue 14
000 ó255
0~100%
43
Red 15
000 ó255
0~100%
44
Green 15
000 ó255
0~100%
45
Blue 15
000 ó255
0~100%
46
Red 16
000 ó255
0~100%
47
Green 16
000 ó255
0~100%
48
Blue 16
000 ó255
0~100%

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DMX Values (Cont.)
9 CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
WW
When values 011-020 in CH. 9 are
activated
3
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 1
When values 011-020 in CH. 9 are
activated
4
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%
5 Strobe
000 ó009
010 ó255
No Function
0~20 Hz
6 Color Macro +
White Balance
000 ó010
011 ó030
031 ó050
051 ó070
071 ó090
091 ó110
111 ó130
131 ó150
151 ó170
171 ó200
201 ó205
206 ó210
211 ó215
216 ó220
221 ó225
226 ó230
231 ó235
236 ó240
241 ó245
246 ó250
251 ó255
No Function
R: 100% G: 0~100% B: 0
R: 100%~0 G: 100% B: 0
R: 0 G: 100% B: 0~100%
R: 0 G: 100%~0 B: 100%
R: 0~100% G: 0 B: 100%
R: 100% G: 0 B: 100%~0
R: 100% G: 0~100% B: 0~100%
R: 100%~0 G: 100%~0 B: 100%
R: 100% G: 100% B: 100% W: 100%
White 1
White 2
White 3
White 4
White 5
White 6
White 7
White 8
White 9
White 10
White 11