Chauvet LED-BANK4 User manual

CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
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LED-BANK4
COLORbank™4
USER MANUAL

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Table of Content
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
AC POWER ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SETUP .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
POWER ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
MOUNTING ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 7
USING THE CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Control Panel Modes & Functions........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MASTER/SLAVE &STAND ALONE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Built in programs detailed ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
DMX CONTROL MODE..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Daisy Chain Connection..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DMX mode setup................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
About DMX addressing .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
CONTROLLING MULTIPLE COLORBANKS™AS ONE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................................ 10
APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DMX PRIMER ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Fixture Linking .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
RETURNS PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
CLAIMS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
1 x LED-BANK4™
1 x Coupling Bracket (Striplight attachment)
IEC Power cable
Warranty Card & User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
AC Power To determine the power requirements for a particular product, see the label affixed to the back plate
of the product or refer to the product’sspecifications chart. A product’slisted current rating is its
average current draw under normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched
circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or
dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power, check that the source
voltage matches the product’srequirement.
Safety Instructions
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you
sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive
this instruction booklet.
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper
voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is
not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the
fixture.
This product is intended for indoor use only!
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to
rain or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable
materials close to the unit while operating.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate
ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure
that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or
replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same
lamp source.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use its carrying
handles.
Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40°. Do not operate
fixture at temperatures higher than this.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the
unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit by yourself.
Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest
authorized technical assistance center. Always use the
same type spare parts.
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the
cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET.
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance?

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CHDESCRIPTION
1 DMX: (000~079)
Static Colors
2 No Function
3 Flash Speed
4 No Function
CHDESCRIPTION
1 DMX: (210~219)
RGB Color Mix
2 Red
3 Green
4 Blue
RGB Mode
CHDESCRIPTION
1 DMX: (220~255)
Color Fade and
Auto Run
2 Run/Fade Speed
3 No Function
4 No Function
Color Fade Mode
CHDESCRIPTION
1 DMX: (080~209)
Programs 1 ~ 13
2 Run Speed
3 Flash Speed
Chase Programs
For a detailed view of DMX values turn to the DMX Channel Values on page 12 in the Appendix section.
Blackout and
Static/Flashing colors
INTRODUCTION
Features
4 channel DMX-512 LED bank system
Operating modes:
oBlackout and static / flashing colors
oRGB color mixing
oColor fade
oAutomatic built-in programs with sound activation
304 LEDs divided into 4 surfaces, 76 LEDs per surface
o40 red, 18 green, 18 blue diodes (per bank)
RGB color mixing
Built in color change programs
Low power consumption
Master/slave mode with additional output for daisy chaining
oAllows for color-changing runway effect
Programmable via any DMX-512 controller
Includes bracket to link 2 fixtures together for hanging as a single unit
DMX Channel Summary

Introduction
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Mounting brackets
76 LEDs per surface area
IEC power input
connector & power
link output
COLORbank™
data link
DMX input & output
connectors Microphone sensitivity dial
Control panelBuilt in microphone
Mode Enter Up Down
LED display
Mode Indicator Number display
Striplight, linear
attachment accessory
1
2
Product Overview

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Striplight attachment
SETUP
Power The LED-BANK4™can operate in voltages between 100V~240V 50Hz or 60Hz. It is equipped with
an auto sensing transformer.
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate
of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0%
to 100% switch.
Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s
requirement.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Power Cable Configuration
CABLE (EU) CABLE (US) PIN INTERNATIONAL
BROWN Black Live L
BLUE White Neutral N
YELLOW/GREEN Green Earth EG (Ground)
Mounting
Rigging
The fixture includes 2 hanging
brackets and one striplight
attachment accessory.
1. Use hanging brackets to affix a standard C clamp
or mount directly to a flat surface.
2. Connect the fixtures for as strip
lights using the strip light
attachment provided.
Shown with str
iplight attachment

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Mode Enter Up Down
Mode Indicator Function & number display
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The COLORbank4™is a DMX-512 controllable, full RGB color mix led strip light fixture made up of
highly efficient and super bright LEDs. There are four flood spot led surfaces whose intensity can be
controlled together allowing the creation of an unlimited range of colors.
The COLORbank4™can operate in Stand-Alone, Master/Slave and via DMX-512 control utilizing 4
channels of control.
Using the control panel
1. Press the [MODE] button repeatedly until the
display reads the mode function you wish to
change.
2. Press the [DOWN] or [UP] buttons to toggle or
scroll through values that pertain to that
function.
3. Press [ENTER] to enter the sub-menus.
Control Panel Modes & Functions
MODE FUNC PROGRAM FUNCTION/PROGRAM ( P)RUN SPEED ( F)FLASH SPEED (C)COLOR
001 Blackout Yes
002 Red Yes
003 Green Yes
004 Blue Yes
005 Yellow Yes
006 Purple/Cyan Yes
007 White Yes
008 Color Change 1 Yes Yes
009 Color Change 2 Yes Yes
010 Color Change 3 Yes Yes
011 Color Change 4 Yes Yes
012 Color Change 5 Yes
013 Color Change 6 Yes
014 Sequential Color Chase 1 Yes
015 Sequential Color Chase 2 Yes
016 Sequential Color Chase 3 Yes
017 Sequential Color Chase 4 Yes
018 Sequential Color Chase 5 Yes
019 Sequential Color Chase 6 Yes
020 Sequential Color Chase 7 Yes
021 RGB Red (001-100) Green (001-100) Blue (001-100)
022 Color Fade Yes
ACt A 000
023 Automatic Program (sound)
S dAd DMX channel addressing
SYS S Aad Re-initialize fixture
Re-establishes correct number of down-link fixtures for sequential color chase runs.

Operating Instructions
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Master/Slave & Stand Alone
The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link units in a daisy chain fashion. In this mode, the first unit
in the daisy chain will command all other units following. Stand Alone can simply be achieved by
setting all units to Master. They would no longer be required to be linked in series.
Built in programs detailed
PROGRAM FUNCTION OPTIONS
000 Blackout
001-007 Solid flashing colors F = Flash speed
008-013 Color chase programs P =Run speed
F= Flash speed
014-020 Sequential color chase patterns
Use sound sensitivity rotary knob to adjust sound
level for optimum response or decrease sensitivity
completely to operate in Run speed only
P =Run speed
021 RGB (manual color mix) P = Red F =Green
C =Blue
022 Color fade P = Run speed
023 Auto run (sound active only)
MASTER UNIT Settings
1. Press the Mode button
repeatedly until the display
reads [Act] then press the
Enter button.
2. Select programs 001 ~ 023
by using the Up and Down
buttons.
3. Some programs have
additional controls such as
flash and run speed. Press
the Mode button once again
to toggle additional
functions, then use the Up
and Down buttons to
change values.
Refer to the Control Panel
Modes & Functions chart on
the previous page.
3 Pin XLR DMX cable
SLAVE UNIT Settings
1. Units that follow the Master
unit will automatically
synchronize to the Master
unit. No other settings are
required.
Master
Slave
Slave
Slave
Master/Slave Link output
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION
Turn ON the Master unit last! This will assure that the master unit will detect fully all linked units and re-
configure its’built in sequential chase programs to run on the correct number of linked units.
DMX signal
output does not
continue on M/S
linked fixtures.

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DMX Control Mode
Operating in a DMX Control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to
customizing or creating a show. In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the
fixture and each fixture independently.
Daisy Chain Connection
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
DMX mode setup
3. Press the Mode button until the dispplay reads [SyS] then press Enter.
4. Press the Up and Down buttons until the display reads [S dAd] then press Enter.
5. Set the DMX address value by using the Up and Down buttons.
6. Press the Mode button, use the Up/Down until the display reads [S Aad]. Press Enter to make
changes permanent.
7. Press the Up/Down buttons to return to the DMX control state, the display will read [S dAd].
8. Repeat this for every fixture you wish to address.
3 Pin XLR DMX cable
continue…
Universal DMX Controller
DMX Input
DMX Output
You can use the
Master/Slave link to
control multiple units
as one DMX device.
Read the instructions
on the following
page.

Operating Instructions
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About DMX addressing
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start
address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data
on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 6 channels
of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and notate
the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol than I suggest jumping
to the Appendix Section and read the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful information that
will help you understand its use.
Controlling multiple COLORbanks™as one device
1. Turn on all fixtures.
2. On the first fixture, press the Mode button until the dispplay reads [SyS] then press Enter.
3. Press the Up and Down buttons until the display reads [S dAd] then press Enter.
4. Set the DMX address value by using the Up and Down buttons.
5. Press the Mode button, use the Up/Down until the display reads [S Aad]. Press Enter to make
changes permanent and re-initialize the fixture so that all following fixtures in the down-link can be
counted and the sequential color chases will run correctly.
6. Press the Up/Down buttons to return to the DMX control state, the display will read [S dAd].
3 Pin XLR
DMX c
able
Universal DMX Controller
DMX Input
DMX Output
DMX
Fixture
DMX
Fixture
If Master/Slave or linked units do
not appear to correctly run
sequential color chases, simply
turn the first fixture OFF then
back ON.
To other DMX
fixtures
To other COLORbanks™
ONLY!
DMX signal
output does not
continue on M/S
linked fixtures.

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APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user
must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number
of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should
never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is
set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)
Fixture Linking
Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5
pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3PIN TO 5PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - )signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use
COMMON
DMX +
DMX
-
INPUT OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
Termination re
duces signal errors and to
avoid signal transmission problems and
interference, it is always advisable to
connect a DMX signal terminator.
DMX connector configuration

Operating Instructions
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DMX Channel Values
NOTE!
Please read all instructions carefully on fixture DMX control mode and addressing.
DMX channels 2, 3 and 4 functions are determined by the current settings of channel 1. For example,
while Channel 1 is set between 210 and 219 the following conditions will apply;
Channel 2 will control the Red leds
Channel 3 will control the Green leds
Channel 4 will control the Blue leds
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
000 009
010 019
020 029
030 039
040 049
050 059
060 069
070 079
Static Colors
Blackout
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Purple
Cyan
White
Flash Speed
000 249
Sound Active
250 255
080 089
090 099
100 109
110 119
Color Changes
Color change 1
Color change 2
Color change 3
Color change 4
Flash Speed
000 249
Sound Active
250 255
120 129
130 139 Color change 5 Color change 6
140 149
150 159
160 169
170 179
180 189
190 199
200 209
Sequential Color Chases
Color chase 1
Color chase 2
Color chase 3
Color chase 4
Color chase 5
Color chase 6
Color chase 7
Run Speed
0-100%
210 219 RGB Color Mix RGB mode Red 0-100% Green 0-100% Blue 0-100%
220 229 Color Fade Fade Speed
0-100%
1
230 255 Auto Run (sound active only)

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Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.
Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.

Operating Instructions
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Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length........................................................................................................................572 mm (22.5 in)
Width..........................................................................................................................146 mm (5.75 in)
Height ............................................................................................................................97 mm (3.8 in)
Weight......................................................................................................................2.94Kgs (6.48 lbs)
POWER
Switch-selectable power setting..............................................................................100-240V 50/60Hz
AC input.........................................................................................................3 prongs IEC 60320 C14
Current draw.......................................................................................................(peak <36W @ 120V)
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input .........................................................................................................3-pin XLR male socket
Data output...................................3-pin XLR female socket [2nd female XLR for linking purposes only]
Data pin configuration............................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols.....................................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT
DMX Channels....................................................................................................................................4
FUSE
Main.................................................................................................20mm Glass 2A, 250W Fast Blow
LEDS
Quantity of LEDs......................................................................(304) Total divided into 4 surface areas
............................................................................................(Red 40, Green 36, Blue 36) in each area
ORDERING INFORMATION
COLORbank™4...............................................................................................................LED-BANK4
FUSE 2A 250W.............................................................................................................P170FUSE002
Technical Support
Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] - (Press 4)
Fax: [phone] - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com