Chauvet MotionDrape LED User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin.................................................................................3
What Is Included ...............................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions......................................................................................3
Claims........................................................................................................................ 3
Text Conventions..............................................................................................3
Icons..................................................................................................................3
Document Information.......................................................................................3
Product at a Glance ..........................................................................................4
Safety Notes......................................................................................................4
2. Introduction..........................................................................................5
Product Overview..............................................................................................5
Product Dimensions..........................................................................................6
3. Setup.....................................................................................................7
AC Power..........................................................................................................7
Fuse Replacement..................................................................................................... 7
Mounting ...........................................................................................................8
Orientation ................................................................................................................. 8
Rigging....................................................................................................................... 8
4. Operation..............................................................................................9
Control Panel Operation....................................................................................9
Menu Map.........................................................................................................9
Configuration (DMX) .........................................................................................9
Starting Address......................................................................................................... 9
Configuration (Standalone).............................................................................10
Sound Active Mode.................................................................................................. 10
Automatic Mode....................................................................................................... 10
DMX Channel Assignments and Values.........................................................11
8-CH......................................................................................................................... 11
5. Technical Information........................................................................12
General Troubleshooting ................................................................................12
Contact Procedure..........................................................................................13
CHAUVET® Contact Information....................................................................13
Returning Products to CHAUVET® ................................................................13
DMX Primer.....................................................................................................14
Starting Address....................................................................................................... 14
Product Linking (Daisy Chain).................................................................................. 14
DMX Cabling............................................................................................................ 15
DMX Connectors...................................................................................................... 15
6. Technical Specifications...................................................................16

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1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN
What Is
Included
1 x MotionDrape™ LED
1 x MotionDrape™ Controller
1 x Power Cord
1 x Signal Cable
1 x Carrying Bag
Replacement LEDs
Reusable Zip Ties (Tie Wraps)
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack this product and check the container to make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
Claims
If the container or the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory
included) appears damaged from shipping, or shows signs of mishandling, notify the
carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon receipt of the damaged merchandise. Failure
to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, retain
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 (7) days of receiving
the merchandise.
Text
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1~512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Icon Meaning
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information may
render the product partially or completely inoperative, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the product from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical,
information.
Document
Information
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual. CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the
existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America
Author Date Editor Date
A. Diaz 8/26/11 B. Pillow 8/29/11

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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer

Auto Programs

Outdoor Use

Auto-ranging Power Supply

Sound Activated

Replaceable Fuse

DMX

User Serviceable

Master/Slave

Duty Cycle

Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with this product. They
include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing
the fuse.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
Never connect this product to a dimmer.
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
Never carry this product from the power cord or any moving part.
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
This product is NFPA certified fire retardant material.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
be sure that they also receive this document.

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2. I NTRODUCTION
Product Overview
LEDDisplay
ButtonMenu
On/OffSwitch
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FrontPanel
DMXIn
DMXOut
CurtainInput
PowerIn
TopPanel

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Product Dimensions

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3. S ETUP
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage
range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the power requirements for this product (circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse),
making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
Follow the instructions below to change the fuse, if necessary.
Disconnect this product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
1. Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder and pry out of
its housing.
2. Remove the blown fuse from its holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating.
3. Insert the fuse holder back into place, and reconnect power.
This product ships with no spare fuse. The safety cap does have room for a spare.
Always replace a blown fuse of the same type and rating.
Installedfuse
(heldbyplasticclip)
Sparefuseholder
(insidesafetycap)
Safetycap

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
Orientation
The MotionDrape™ LED may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy to
access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes.
Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its
weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight
information.
Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
Reusable zip ties (tie wraps) are provided with the MotionDrape™ LED for quick and
easy mounting.
This product can be used with the CHAUVET® CH-31 portable truss or any similar
portable trussing system.
MountingDiagram
Texthere
Grommetsforeasytruss
mountingandvarious
standapplications

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display. Please refer to the Product Overview (page 5) to see the buttons location on the
control panel.
Button Function
<MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
<UP> Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description
Version Software Version Shows the software version number
Automatic NO Disables unit’s auto mode function
YES Enables unit’s auto mode function
Sound NO Disables unit’s sound mode function
YES Enables unit’s sound mode function
DMX Mode NO Disables unit’s DMX512 mode function
YES 1~512
Enables unit’s DMX512 mode and sets
starting address
Speed 1~9 Selects how fast the auto mode program
runs
Program 1~30 NO Disables numbered program running in
sequence in auto or sound mode
YES Enables numbered program running in
sequence in auto or sound mode
Configuration
(DMX) Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket of this product.
Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you
could restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The MotionDrape™ LED uses up to 8 DMX channels in its 8-channel DMX mode, which
defines the highest configurable address to 505.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, you may refer to the DMX Primer section in
the Technical Information chapter.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Dmx512 shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> to select Yes in the menu.
4. Press <ENTER>. Address should appear on the screen.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
6. Press <ENTER>.

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Configuration
(Standalone)
Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control it without a DMX controller.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode, whether Static,
Automatic, or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. This is
because products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could
interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
Sound Active
Mode
To enable the Sound Active mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Sound shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Yes.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Turn the music on until the product responds to the beat of the music.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of the music (bass and drums).
Automatic Mode
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Automatic shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Yes.
4. Press <ENTER>.

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DMX Channel Assignments and Values
8-CH Channel Function Value Setting
1 Dimmer 000 007 No function
008 255 0~100%
2 Strobe 000 010 No function
011 255 0~100%
3 Red 000 255 0~100%
4 Green 000 255 0~100%
5 Blue 000 255 0~100%
6 Programs 1-15
000 015 No function
016 031 Falling Star
032 047 Diagonal Color Bands
048 063 Color Pattern Chase
064 079 Inward Arrow (L-R)
080 095 Color Stack
096 111 Multi-Color Freeway
112 127 Color Wave (L-R)
128 143 Color Wave (R-L)
144 159 Color Bar Chase (L-R)
160 175 Color Bar Chase (R-L)
176 191 Windmill
192 207 Fan
208 223 Whirlpool
224 239 Falling Snow
240 255 Multi Box Frenzy
7 Programs 16-30
000 015 No function
016 031 Center Burst
032 047 Outer Burst
048 063 EQ Effect
064 079 Rolling Color
080 095 Horizontal Stacking
096 111 Inner Zone
112 127 Outer Zone
128 143 Diamond Spread
144 159 Single Diamond Squeeze
160 175 Follow The Leader
176 191 Crisscross
192 207 X-Factor
208 223 Double Diamond Squeeze
224 239 Red X Factor
240 255 Multicolor Rain
8 Speed 000 255 0~100%

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5. T ECHNICAL I NFORMATION
General Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Possible Action(s)
General low light intensity Dirty LEDs Clean the MotionDrape™ LED drape regularly
One LED in an LED group
failed Faulty (shorted) LED Replace faulty LED
All the LEDs in a group
failed
Faulty (open) LED Replace faulty LED
Faulty LED cable Replace faulty LED cable
Faulty LED driver Replace faulty LED Driver box
Single MotionDrape™ LED
controller: All LEDs in a
drape failed
Faulty LED driver box Replace faulty LED Driver box
Faulty drape output cable Repair or replace faulty cable
Faulty MotionDrape™ LED controller Replace MotionDrape™ LED controller
Multiple MotionDrape™ LED
controllers: All LEDs on a
controller failed
Faulty MotionDrape™ LED controller Replace MotionDrape™ LED controller
If using DMX connection, wrong DMX address
on the corresponding controller Set the starting DMX address correctly
If using proprietary serial link, wrong
Master/Slave setting on the corresponding
controller Set the starting Master/slave mode correctly
MotionDrape™ LED controller not powered Check power to the MotionDrape™ LED
controller
Faulty DMX cable Repair or replace faulty cable
Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Excessive circuit load Check total load placed on the electrical circuit
Short circuit along the power wires Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal
and/or external)
MotionDrape™ LED
controller does not power
up
No power Check for power on Mains
Faulty or lose power cord Check power cord
Faulty internal power supply Replace internal power supply
Product is not responding to
DMX
Wrong DMX addressing Check DMX controller and product addressing
Wrong polarity on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller
Lose or damaged cables Check DMX and signal patch cables
Faulty Main PCB Replace Display PCB
Loss of signal on some
MotionDrape™ LED
controllers
Non compatible signal patch cables Use only compatible cables
Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested
Long cable / Low level signal Do not exceed maximum recommended length
Too many products Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit
#32.
Interference from AC wires Keep DMX and signal patch cables separated
from power cables or black lights
If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.

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Contact
Procedure
In case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below:
If you live in the US, contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below).
If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your
distributor of record. Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside
the US, United Kingdom, or Ireland.
CHAUVET®
Contact
Information
World Headquarters
CHAUVET®
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
General Information
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
Email: [email protected]
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
If you live outside the US, United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to
them. Visit our Web site for contact details.
Returning
Products to
CHAUVET®
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Tech Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
return.
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly
affixed label.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper
and place it inside the box:
Your name
Your address
Your phone number
The RMA number
A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging will be your responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-
boxing is always a safe method to use.
CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
returned product(s).

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DMX Primer
The USITT DMX512-A data transmission protocol (DMX, from now on) is based on the
EIA-485 standard and it has 512 channels (001 to 512). This system requires a
controller (DMX controller), one or more DMX compatible products, and a DMX circuit
(also known as “DMX universe”) to link the products to the controller.
Depending on their complexity and features, DMX compatible products may require
from one to more than 30 DMX channels to operate. Some DMX products have
multiple operation modes (also known as “personalities”), each with its own number of
channels and controllable parameters.
Starting
Address
In the DMX system, the controller sends DMX data to each product based on the
product’s starting address. The starting address is the number of the DMX channel
(001 to 512) assigned to the product’s first control channel (Channel 1). When
assigning starting addresses to multiple products, it is critical to ensure that no starting
address is already in use by another product to prevent channels from overlapping.
Otherwise, the affected products may operate erratically.
For instance, a user has two DMX compatible products. Product “A” has four channels
and product “B” has six channels. If the user configures the starting address of product
“A” to “001”, channels 001 through 004 on the DMX controller will control product “A”.
This means that the user should assign the starting address of product “B” to “005” or
higher. For a starting address of “005”, the DMX controller would use channels 005 to
010 to control product “B”.
It is possible to control multiple products of the same type by assigning each one of
them the same starting address. In this case, all the products would respond in unison
(synchronized) to the signals from the DMX controller.
Product
Linking (Daisy
Chain)
DMX compatible products receive the control signals
from the DMX controller through the DMX cables.
Each product has a DMX In and a DMX Out
connector. The figure to the right illustrates how the
products link to each other using multiple segments
of DMX cable in a sequential format called “daisy
chain”.
The order in which the products connect to the DMX
controller is irrelevant because all products receive
the same DMX signals and they only respond to
them based on their individual starting addresses.
However, it is important to notice that the
connections between products should always be as
short and direct as possible.
To ensure the integrity of the DMX signal, follow the
recommendations of the EIA-485 standard:
The maximum recommended cable length is 500 m (1,640 feet).
The maximum recommended number of products on the same daisy chain is 32.
Connecting more than 32 products on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX
optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
DMX
Controller
1
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DMX
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DMX
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products

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DMX Cabling
The DMX protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high
speed digital signals it uses. Despite their apparent similarities, data cables are
electrically different from standard microphone cables because they can carry high
frequency digital signals and have better protection against electromagnetic
interference. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a
dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable.
If you choose to make your own DMX cable, you must use a data-grade cable such as
the Belden 9841, which has the following electrical characteristics:
Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft
Nominal impedance: 100~140 ohms
DMX
Connectors
Each DMX cable must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must
have five pins. However, most lighting products use the 3-pin XLR connector. The pin
assignment of the 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows:
Male Plug
Female Plug
Signal 3-Pin
5-Pin 5-Pin 3-Pin Signal
Common 1
1 1 1 Common
Data - 2
2 2 2 Data -
Data + 3
3 3 3 Data +
Not used
4 4 Not used
Not used
5 5 Not used
You can use the above table to create a 3-pin/3-pin cable, a 5-pin/5-pin cable, or a 3-
pin to 5-pin adapter.
The DMX daisy chain uses a terminator to reduce signal transmission problems,
especially with long cables. The terminator consists of either a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR male
plug with a 120 Ω, ¼ W resistor connected to the wire side of pins 2 and 3, as shown
below.
The terminator plug connects to the DMX Out socket of the last DMX product in the
daisy chain.
Do not allow the common wire of the DMX cable to touch the product’s chassis
ground. This could cause a ground loop, which may affect your products’
performance. Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify the correct polarity
of the wires, and to make sure that they are not touching the shield or each
other.

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6. T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and
Weight
Length (Drape) Width (Drape) Height (Drape) Weight (Drape)
9.8 ft (118 in)
3 m (3000 mm) 0.6 in (15 mm) 6.6 ft (78.7 in) 2 m (2000 m) 9.8 lbs (4.4 kg)
Length (Control Box) Width (Control Box) Height (Control Box) Weight (Control Box)
9.6 in (243 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) 2 in (50 mm) 1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches and feet rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection
Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging
Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption 51 W 54 W
Operating 0.4 A 0.2 A
Fuse F 2 A, 250 V F 2 A, 250 V
Power I/O US/Worldwide UK/Europe
Power input connector IEC IEC
Power output connector Edison IEC
Power Cord plug Edison (US) Local plug
Light Source Type Quantity Lifespan
LED 176 50,000 hours
Thermal Maximum External Temp. Cooling System
104° F (40° C) Convection
DMX I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range
3-pin XLR Sockets 8
Ordering Product Name Item Code Item Number
MotionDrape™ LED 15090388 MOTIONDRAPELED