Chauvet Epix Drive 642 User manual

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Quick Reference Guide
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Safety
Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this
product. These notes include important information about the
installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information
may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative,
damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the user.
There are no user-serviceable parts in this product. Any
reference to servicing in this guide applies only to properly
certified Chauvet technicians. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs unless you are certified by Chauvet.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical information.
•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 ball
room) 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 an 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!

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What Is Included
Once you receive the product, carefully open the package and make sure all the
pieces included are in good condition. The followng items should be included in
the package:
•EPIX™ Drive 642
•NEUTRIK® powerCON® to Edison Plug Input Power Cord
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
If there are any missing pieces, please contact the local dealer where you
purchased the product.
Installation Procedure
Before installing any product, you should completely read through the guide that
was shipped with the product.
1. Carefully remove all items from the package and place on a secure
foundation.
2. Mount product.
3. Connect product to computer/controller via router.
4. Connect ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 and/or Bar 2.0.
5. Install power cable and connect to power.

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Product Overview
ÉPIX™ Drive 642 hosts the processing and power supply for the EPIX™ 2.0
product line in one convenient device. It controls up to 16 ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 4
ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0, or 4 ÉPIX™ Bar 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.
Front View
Art-Net™/Kling-
Net In/Out
Power Output
Mounting/Safety Points
ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0, ÉPIX™
Tile 2.0 or ÉPIX™ Bar
2.0 Output
Power Input
Side Views

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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 product 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.

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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:
1. Screw product in the mounting points
securely into a mounting surface.

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Signal Connections
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.chauvetpro.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.
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

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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™ strips, 1 ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0 or 1- ÉPIX™ Bar 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 pc. ÉPIX™ Bar 2.0, ÉPIX™ Tile 2.0 or 4 pcs.
ÉPIX™ Strip 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

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Software Upgrade Instructions
These instructions below apply to VERSION 1 hardware only. Do Not load VERSION 2
software onto VERSION 1 hardware.
The following steps refer to the Windows® 7 operating system environment.
Step 1:
1. Connect the ÉPIX™ Drive 642 to the
router.
2.
Verify the computer is using the same
network as the ÉPIX™ Drive 642
product.
Step 2:
1.
From the ÉPIX™ Drive 642
main level,
navigate to Input Mode > Art-Net.
Step 3:
1.
Select IP Mode.
2.
Select <Static>.
Step 4:
1.
From the Windows® start menu, click
the <Start> button.
2.
From the Search box, type Network
and Sharing Center. Windows will
generate the
search results in the Start
window.
3.
Select Network and Sharing Center,
and the Network and Sharing Center
dialog appears.
IP Mode
Static
Input Mode
Art-Net

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Step 5:
1.
Select the desired network the
product is connected to.
If you are running a hard-
wired line
from the PC to your
router, then select
Local Area Connection. The Local Area
Connection Status dialog appears.
2. Click Properties. The Local Area
Connection Properties dialog
appears.
Step 6:
1. From the Networking tab, select
Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4).
2. Click Properties. The Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Properties dialog appears.
Step 7:
1. From the General tab, select Use the
following IP address:.
2. Enter the following information:
3. Enter 2.255.0.0 in the IP address box.
4. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet
mask box.
5. Click OK.
6. Close existing dialogs that are
currently open.
7. Minimize the Control Panel, as it will
be necessary to access this window
after the software upgrade is
uploaded to the product.
2. 255 .0.0
255 . 255 . 255 . 0