Chauvet Nexus Aq 5x5 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
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About this
Guide
The Nexus™ Aq 5x5 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product
information such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values
.
Download the User Manual from www.chauvetpro.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. (IP40)
•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, Ireland, or Mexico, contact your
distributor to request support or return a product. Visit
www.chauvetpro.com for contact information.
What is
Included
•Nexus™ Aq 5x5
•Neutrik® powerCON® power
cord
•8 mm 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 5 Nexus™ Aq 5x5 products at 120 V, 8 products
at 208 V, or 9
products at 230 V. Never exceed this number. Power linking
cords can be purchased separately.
Power Linking
Diagram
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™ Aq 5x5 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™ Aq 5x5 uses a regular DMX data for its DMX personalities:
4,6,10, 100, and 105. See the User Manual to conne
ct and configure for
DMX operation.
Master/Slave
Connection
The Nexus™ Aq 5x5 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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Art-Net™
Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer large
amounts of DMX512 data over a network. Art-Net™ uses the
Neutrik®
etherCON® connection. An Art-
Net™ Primer is available from
www.chauvetpro.com. Art-Net™
Designed by and Copyright Alderamin
Group Ltd.
Kling-Net
Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol to allow auto configuration of display
devices over ethernet. Kling-Net uses the Neutrik® etherCON®
connection.
Refer to the ArKaos MediaMaster™ software manual for
detailed instructions on installing and programming this product using this
protocol.
Art-Net™/Kling-
Net
Connection
Diagram
Factory Reset
This procedure allows you to reset the product to its original factory
settings.
1. Unplug the Nexus™ Aq 5x5 from power.
2. Press and hold <MENU/ESC> and <ENTER> simultaneously while
plugging the Nexus™ Aq 5x5 back into power.
3. Release <MENU/ESC> and <ENTER>.
NOTE: Do not use WAN port!
Router
Computer/Controller
(running Art-Net™
or Kling-Net protocol)
To other
Art-Net™
or
Kling-Net
devices

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Mounting
The Nexus™ Aq 5x5 may be mounted in almost any orientation. You can
hang up to 16 panels vertically using an optional rig kit that can be
purchased separately from CHAUVET® or 4 panels vertically
by using the
secondary yoke. Attach the rest of the panels using the coffin locks at the
top and bottom of each panel. Please note that the horizontal
alignment
hardware is not weight bearing and should not be used to support the panel.
DO NOT hang product horizontally using only the horizontal
alignment hardware.
Product Mounting
Diagram using
the O
ptional
Affinity™ Rig Kit
Connect Up to
16 Panels
Vertically
(Rows of 2)
8 mm Allen
Key
Connect up to
16 Panels
Vertically
(Single Column)

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Product Mounting
Diagram using
the Secondary
Yoke
8 mm Allen
Key
Position the yoke so
that the mounting hole
is at the top
Connect Up to 4
Panels Vertically
(Single Column)
Mounting Clamp
(such as CLP-15 or CLP-15N
clamp from CHAUVET®)

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Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU/ESC>
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
Menu Options
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Auto Show
Auto 0–9
Show Speed
000–100
10 automatic programs
Fade
Cross-fading color scroll
Static
Fixture Color
R
15 preset colors
G
B
W
GB
RB
RG
RGB
RW
GW
BW
RGW
RBW
GBW
RGBW
Manual Color
R
000–255 Combine red, green, blue, and white to
generate a custom color (0–100%)
G
B
W
Dimmer Mode
Off
Dimming curve
Dimmer 1–3
Back Lite
On
Sets the amount of time control panel
backlight stays on
10S
20S
30S
Information
Auto Test
Sets product in test mode
Fixture Hours
Shows the amount of time (hours) 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

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Menu Options (cont.)
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
DMX Address
001–512
Sets products DMX Address
DMX Channel
4Ch
4-channel mode
6Ch
6-channel mode
10Ch
10-channel mode
100Ch
100-channel mode
105Ch
105-channel mode
Master/Slave
Master
Selects Master mode
Slave
Selects Slave mode
White Balance
Red
125–255 Defines the color temperature used when
RGB faders are at 100%
Green
Blue
Temperature
Shows the product’s internal temperature
(° C)
Fan Setup
Auto
Product determines fan speed
High
Fan speed is set to highest setting
Ethernet Settings Protocol
Kling-Net
Product uses Kling-Net protocols
Art-Net
IP Mode
DHCP
Router provides the IP address
Static
Uses the product’s pre-configured
IP address
Manual
Enter the IP address manually
Net
000–127
For use with consoles running Art-Net™ 3
Subnet
00–15 For use when addressing Art-Net™
Universe
Start
Channel
001–512 Art-Net™ start channel

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DMX Values
105Ch
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
White 1
000 ó255
0–100%
5
Red 2
000 ó255
0–100%
6
Green 2
000 ó255
0–100%
7
Blue 2
000 ó255
0–100%
8
White 2
000 ó255
0–100%
9
Red 3
000 ó255
0–100%
10
Green 3
000 ó255
0–100%
11
Blue 3
000 ó255
0–100%
12
White 3
000 ó255
0–100%
13
Red 4
000 ó255
0–100%
14
Green 4
000 ó255
0–100%
15
Blue 4
000 ó255
0–100%
16
White 4
000 ó255
0–100%
17
Red 5
000 ó255
0–100%
18
Green 5
000 ó255
0–100%
19
Blue 5
000 ó255
0–100%
20
White 5
000 ó255
0–100%
21
Red 6
000 ó255
0–100%
22
Green 6
000 ó255
0–100%
23
Blue 6
000 ó255
0–100%
24
White 6
000 ó255
0–100%
25
Red 7
000 ó255
0–100%
26
Green 7
000 ó255
0–100%
27
Blue 7
000 ó255
0–100%
28
White 7
000 ó255
0–100%
29
Red 8
000 ó255
0–100%
30
Green 8
000 ó255
0–100%
31
Blue 8
000 ó255
0–100%
32
White 8
000 ó255
0–100%
33
Red 9
000 ó255
0–100%
34
Green 9
000 ó255
0–100%
35
Blue 9
000 ó255
0–100%
36
White 9
000 ó255
0–100%
37
Red 10
000 ó255
0–100%
38
Green 10
000 ó255
0–100%
39
Blue 10
000 ó255
0–100%
40
White 10
000 ó255
0–100%
41
Red 11
000 ó255
0–100%
42
Green 11
000 ó255
0–100%
43
Blue 11
000 ó255
0–100%
44
White 11
000 ó255
0–100%
45
Red 12
000 ó255
0–100%
46
Green 12
000 ó255
0–100%
47
Blue 12
000 ó255
0–100%
48
White 12
000 ó255
0–100%
49
Red 13
000 ó255
0–100%
50
Green 13
000 ó255
0–100%

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DMX Values (cont.)
105Ch
(cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
51
Blue 13
000 ó255
0–100%
52
White 13
000 ó255
0–100%
53
Red 14
000 ó255
0–100%
54
Green 14
000 ó255
0–100%
55
Blue 14
000 ó255
0–100%
56
White 14
000 ó255
0–100%
57
Red 15
000 ó255
0–100%
58
Green 15
000 ó255
0–100%
59
Blue 15
000 ó255
0–100%
60
White 15
000 ó255
0–100%
61
Red 16
000 ó255
0–100%
62
Green 16
000 ó255
0–100%
63
Blue 16
000 ó255
0–100%
64
White 16
000 ó255
0–100%
65
Red 17
000 ó255
0–100%
66
Green 17
000 ó255
0–100%
67
Blue 17
000 ó255
0–100%
68
White 17
000 ó255
0–100%
69
Red 18
000 ó255
0–100%
70
Green 18
000 ó255
0–100%
71
Blue 18
000 ó255
0–100%
72
White 18
000 ó255
0–100%
73
Red 19
000 ó255
0–100%
74
Green 19
000 ó255
0–100%
75
Blue 19
000 ó255
0–100%
76
White 19
000 ó255
0–100%
77
Red 20
000 ó255
0–100%
78
Green 20
000 ó255
0–100%
79
Blue 20
000 ó255
0–100%
80
White 20
000 ó255
0–100%
81
Red 21
000 ó255
0–100%
82
Green 21
000 ó255
0–100%
83
Blue 21
000 ó255
0–100%
84
White 21
000 ó255
0–100%
85
Red 22
000 ó255
0–100%
86
Green 22
000 ó255
0–100%
87
Blue 22
000 ó255
0–100%
88
White 22
000 ó255
0–100%
89
Red 23
000 ó255
0–100%
90
Green 23
000 ó255
0–100%
91
Blue 23
000 ó255
0–100%
92
White 23
000 ó255
0–100%
93
Red 24
000 ó255
0–100%
94
Green 24
000 ó255
0–100%
95
Blue 24
000 ó255
0–100%
96
White 24
000 ó255
0–100%
97
Red 25
000 ó255
0–100%
98
Green 25
000 ó255
0–100%
99
Blue 25
000 ó255
0–100%
100
White 25
000 ó255
0–100%