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
Fuseholde
r
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>.