Chauvet Nexus 2x2 Operator's manual

Quick Reference Guide
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About this
Guide
The Nexus™ 2x2 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™ 2x2
•Power Input Cord
•
5 mm Allen Key
•Floor Bracket
•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 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
You can link up to 15 Nexus™ 2x2 products at 120 VAC or
28 at 230 VAC. 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. (T2A 250V)
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™ 2x2 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™ 2x2 uses a regular DMX data for its DMX personalities:
3, 5, 9, 12,and 17. See the User Manual to connect and
configure for DMX
operation.
Master/Slave
Connection
The Nexus™ 2x2 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 large network. Art-Net™
uses the
Neutrik® etherCON® connection. An Art-Net™ protocol document
is
available from www.chauvetpro.com. Art-
Net™ is Designed by and
Copyright Artistic 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 Neutrik® etherCON®
connection.
Refer to the ArKaos MediaMaster™ software manual for
detailed instructions on 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™ 2x2 from power.
2. Press and hold the <MENU/ESC> and <ENTER> buttons
simultaneously while plugging the Nexus™ 2x2 back into power.
3. Release the <MENU/ESC> and <ENTER> buttons.
NOTE: Do not use WAN port!
Computer/Controller
(running Kling-Net
or Art-Net™ protocol)
Router
To other
Kling-Net or
Art-Net™
Devices

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Mounting
The Nexus™ 2x2 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/ESC>
Scrolls through the main menu or 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
Coffin Lock
Overhead Mounting
Floor Mounting

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Menu Options
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Auto Show
Auto 1~11
Show Speed
000~100
11 automatic programs
Fade
Cross-fading color scroll
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 Kling-Net 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
12Ch
12-Channel mode
17Ch
17-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 Settings 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
17 Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red 1
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 1
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
2
Green 1
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 1
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
3
Blue 1
000 ó255
0~100%
4
Red 2
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 2
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
5
Green 2
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 2
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
6
Blue 2
000 ó255
0~100%
7
Red 3
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 3
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
8
Green 3
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 3
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
9
Blue 3
000 ó255
0~100%
10
Red 4
000 ó255
0~100%
WW 4
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
11
Green 4
000 ó255
0~100%
CW 4
When values 011-020 in CH. 17 are
activated
12
Blue 4
000 ó255
0~100%
13 Auto Programs
000
ó
010
011 ó029
030 ó048
049 ó067
068 ó086
087 ó104
105 ó123
124 ó142
162 ó161
180 ó179
199 ó198
199 ó217
218 ó236
237 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
Fade
Auto 1~11
14 Auto Speed 000 ó255
Only when values 011~255 in CH. 13
are activated
15
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%
16 Strobe
000 ó010
011 ó255
No Function
0~30 Hz

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DMX Values (Cont.)
17 Ch
(Cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
17 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)
12 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%
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
0~30 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%~0G: 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%~0G: 100%~0 B: 100%
R: 100% G: 100% B: 100%
White 1
White 2
White 3
White 4
White 5
White 6
White 7
White 8
White 9
White 10
White 11

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DMX Values (Cont.)
9 CH
(Cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
7 Auto Programs
000 ó010
011 ó029
030 ó048
049 ó067
068 ó086
087 ó104
105 ó123
124 ó142
162 ó161
180 ó179
199 ó198
199 ó217
218 ó236
237
ó
255
No Function
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Auto 11
Fade
Auto 1~11
8 Auto Speed 000 ó255
Only when values 011~255 in CH. 7are
activated
9 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)
5 CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
3
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
4
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%
5
Strobe
000 ó010
011 ó255
No Function
0~30 Hz
3 CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%

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Acerca de Esta
Guía
La Guía de Referencia Rápida (GRR) del Nexus™ 2x2 contiene
información básica sobre el producto, como montaje, opciones de menú y
valores DMX. Descargue el manual de usuario de
www.chauvetlighting.com para una información más detallada.
Exención de
Responsabilidad
La información y especificaciones contenidas en esta GRR están sujetas a
cambio sin previo aviso.
Notas de
Seguridad
•NO abra este producto. No contiene piezas reparables por el usuario.
•NO mire a la fuente de luz cuando el producto esté encendido.
•CUIDADO: La carcasa de este producto puede estar caliente cuando
las luces están en funcionamiento.
•Monte este producto en una ubicación con ventilación adecuada, al
menos a 20'' (50 cm) de superficies adyacentes.
•NO deje ningún material inflamable a menos de 50 cm de este
producto mientras esté funcionando o conectado a la alimentación.
•USE un cable de seguridad cuando monte este producto en lo alto.
•NO cuelgue el producto usando solo los cierres de la caja.
•NO ponga en funcionamiento este producto en el exterior o en
cualquier ubicación en la que el polvo, calor excesivo, agua o
humedad puedan afectarlo.
•NO ponga en funcionamiento este producto si sospecha que la
carcasa, lentes o cables están dañados.
•NO conecte este producto a un atenuador o reostato.
•Conecte este producto SOLO a un circuito con toma de tierra y
protegido.
•Use SOLAMENTE los soportes de colgar/montar para mover este
producto
•En caso de un problema grave de funcionamiento, deje de usarlo
inmediatamente.
•La máxima temperatura ambiente es de 104 ºF (40 ºC). No haga
funcionar este producto a temperaturas más altas.
Contacto
Fuera de EE.UU, Reino Unido o Irlanda, póngase en contacto con su
distribuidor para solicitar asistencia o devolver el producto. Visite
www.chauvetlighting.com para información de contacto.
Qué va
Incluido
•Nexus™ 2x2
•Cable de alimentación
•
Llave Allen de 5 mm
•Soporte de Suelo
•Tarjeta de garantía
•
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