Chauvet LEDrain 38 User manual

LEDrain™38
Snapshot
Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX/Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
USER MANUAL
CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
[phone] – [phone]
FAX [phone]
www.chauvetlighting.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN........................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED..........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................................3
ACPOWER .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
DMXCHANNEL SUMMARY...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
POWER ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 7
MASTER/SLAVE MODE.....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Daisy Chain Connection.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Dipswitch Options...............................................................................................................................................................................................7
DMXCONTROL MODE.....................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Setting the DMX address...................................................................................................................................................................................8
APPENDIX............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
DMXPRIMER..................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Fixture Linking....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
DMXCHANNEL VALUES ................................................................................................................................................................................................10
RETURNS PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................................................11
CLAIMS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
PHOTOMETRIC...............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
DMXDIPSWITCH QUICK REFERENCE CHART.................................................................................................................................................................12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................................................................................13

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
¾1 x LEDrain™38
¾1 x Power cable (1 m) and 1 x Linking cable (1.5 m)
¾Warranty Card
¾Users 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
This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input
voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage
you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between
100V and 240V AC. 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.
Warning! All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance?
•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°C. 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.
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CHANNEL INTENSITY CONTROL OF
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Color Macros
5 Strobe/Speed
6 Programs
7 Dimmer
INTRODUCTION
Features
CONTROL FEATURES
•7-channel DMX-512 LED narrow beam
•Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe
•Selector switch for sound active or automatic mode
•Static colors and RGB color mixing in master/slave mode via dip switches
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Additional power output for daisy chaining units together (max 50 units)
•Built-in automated programs via master/slave
•Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave
•Double-bracket yoke doubles as floor stand
•Low power consumption
OPTIONS
•Programmable: Any universal DMX-512 controller
DMX Channel Summary
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Product Overview
Min-Max
r
otary knob
DMX dipswitches:
DMX channel addressing
DMX Connectors
Green LED Status
ON - signifies the par can is set to be
controlled via DMX
OFF – Par can is set to either
Automatic or Sound Active mode as
previously selected by the Music/Auto
switch
Hanging yoke
also floor stand
for uplighting.
Music/Auto switch
Power Input
Connector
Fuse Holde
r
Power Link
Out
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Introduction
Hanging Clamp
(sold separately)
SETUP
Power
This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages. The
only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is
within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between 100V and 240V AC. 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.
•All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Power Cable Configuration
CABLE PIN INTERNATIONAL
BROWN Live L
BLUE Neutral N
YELLOW/GREEN Earth EG (Ground)
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is
adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging
The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which 1 rigging clamp can be bolted.
1. Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and tighten.
2. Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be installed fixtures.
3. Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The LEDrain™38 is a DMX-512 controllable, full RGB color mix par can made up of highly efficient
and bright LEDS measuring 10mm in diameter. All red, green and blue LEDs can be controlled
separately allowing the creation of an unlimited range of colors.
The LEDrain™38 can operate in Stand-Alone, Master/Slave and via DMX-512 control utilizing 6 DMX
channels.
Master/Slave Mode
The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link up to as many units you want in a daisy chain fashion. In
this mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will automatically command all other units following.
1. Connect all LEDrain™38 units in a daisy chain fashion as described in the section following.
2. Dipswitch settings on slave fixtures are not required and will have no affect.
3. Set all dipswitches on the Master unit to the “Off” position and the unit will run it’s built in color
change program.
OPTIONS
- Set Music/Auto switch to Music and for sound-activated triggering of the program
- Set Music/Auto switch to Auto then use the rotary dial to adjust speed of the program
- See below under Dipswitch Options for additional program settings
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.
Dipswitch Options
FUNCTIONS DIPSWITCHES (ON ) NOTES &DESCRIPTION
Manual color 1-8
Dipswitches 1-2: Red level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
Dipswitches 3-4: Green level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
Dipswitches 5-6: Blue level (1 on = 50%, 2 on = 75%, 1-2 on = 100%)
Music/Auto switch has no function in this mode
Color change program 8 Music/Auto switch
Music: Sound Activated, Rotary knob sets sound sensitivity
Auto: Rotary knob sets speed of program
Very slow color cross-fade
program 9 Music/Auto switch has no function in this mode

Appendix
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. The LEDrain™38 uses 7 channels of control.
Note: Dipswitch 10 must be turned on to activate DMX control mode.
Note: Older 8-dipswitch version must have dipswitch 8 turned off to activate DMX control
mode. Dipswitches 1-7 set the DMX address, and the maximum address is 127.
Setting the DMX address
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 7 channels
of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. 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.
Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the fixture. Each
dip switch has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide
the start address. Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be
accomplished in the following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value possible from the
selected start address until zero is achieved.
EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS
Address 10
Pin # 4 = 8
Pin # 2 = 2
Total = 10
Address 24
Pin # 5 = 16
Pin # 4 = 8
Total = 24
Resolving address using
simple math.
Address 233
233 – (128) = 105, Turn ON Dip # 8
105 – (64) = 41, Turn ON Dip # 7
41 – (32) = 9, Turn ON Dip # 6
9 – (8) = 1, Turn ON Dip # 4
1 – (1) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 1
You will most likely use the first
available number which maybe
number 1. This number was
selected for example purposes.
DIP SWITCH (DMX VALUE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
128 16 32 64
ON
1 2 4 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
128 16 32 64 1 2 4 8
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Appendix
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! r with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5
HAUVET Model No: DMX5M.
Conductor 5 Pin Male (Input)
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
DMX connector configuration
Termination reduces signal errors and to
avoid signal transmission problems and
interference, it is always advisable to
connect a DMX signal terminator.
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
If you use a controlle
pin to 3 pin adapter. C
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3PIN TO 5PIN CONVERSION CHART
3 Pin Female (output)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - )signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do enot us
Do not use Do not use
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Appendix
DMX Channel Values
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION NOTES
1 000 Ù255 Red: ( 0% ~ 100% )
2 000 Ù255 Green: ( 0% ~ 100% )
3 000 Ù255 Blue: ( 0% ~ 100% )
4
000 Ù007
008 Ù015
016 Ù023
024 Ù031
032 Ù039
040 Ù047
048 Ù055
056 Ù063
064 Ù071
072 Ù079
080 Ù087
088 Ù095
096 Ù103
104 Ù111
112 Ù119
120 Ù127
128 Ù135
136 Ù143
144 Ù151
152 Ù159
160 Ù167
168 Ù175
176 Ù183
184 Ù191
192 Ù199
200 Ù207
208 Ù215
216 Ù223
224 Ù231
232 Ù239
240 Ù247
248 Ù255
Macro Colors (By LED levels)
Off
Red: 100% Green: 20% Blue:
Red: 100% Green: 40% Blue
Red: 100% Green: 60% Blue:
Red: 100% Green: 80% Blue:
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue:
Red: Green: 100% Blue:
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 20%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 40%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 60%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 80%
Red: Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 20% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 40% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 60% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 80% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 25% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 50% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 75% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 25%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 50%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 75%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 20% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 40% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 60% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 80% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
Red: 50% Green: 50% Blue: 50%
5 000 Ù255 Strobe or Speed: ( 0% ~ 100% )
6
000 Ù127
128 Ù159
160 Ù223
224 Ù255
Preset Programs
No Function
Fade Program: Use Ch 5 to adjust speed
Color Chase: Use Ch5 to adjust speed
Color Chase: Use rotary knob to adjust speed
7 000 Ù255 Dimmer: ( 0% ~ 100% )
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Appendix
Returns Procedure
Retur chandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Pac Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returne w UVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixt number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the r turn. Be y shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace er UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
me
Claims
ned mer
kage must b
d ithout
e clearly labeled with a
an RA # will be refused. Call CHA
ure. Be prepared to provide the model
e sure to properly pack fixture, an
product(s). As a suggestion, prop
thod to use.
Damage incurred refore the damage must be
rep pon r the customer's responsibility to notify and
sub s damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for g co elated to shipping, and concealed damage,
mu dise.
Photometrics
in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; the
orted to the carrier u eceipt of merchandise. It is
mit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture i
items such as missin mponent/part, damage not r
st be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchan
19° B gleeam An
104 26
1119 280
3.3
1 6.6 2 9.8 Distance (feet) 3 Distance (meters)
11.6 Foot Candles
124 LUX
19°
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k Reference ChartDMX Dipswitch Quic
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart
Dip Switch Position
#9
DMX DIP
SWITCH SET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 01 0 1 0 1
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480
1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481
0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482
1 1 0 0 0 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483
0 0 1 0 0 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484
1 0 1 0 0 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485
0 1 1 0 0 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486
1 1 1 0 0 7 39 71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487
0 0 0 1 0 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488
1 0 0 1 0 9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489
0 1 0 1 0 10 42 74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490
1 1 0 1 0 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491
0 0 1 1 0 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492
1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493
0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494
1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495
0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496
1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497
0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498
1 1 0 0 1 19 51 83 115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499
0 0 1 0 1 20 52 84 116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500
1 0 1 0 1 21 53 85 117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501
0 1 1 0 1 22 54 86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502
1 1 1 0 1 23 55 87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503
0 0 0 1 1 24 56 88 120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504
1 0 0 1 1 25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505
0 1 0 1 1 26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506
1 1 0 1 1 27 59 91 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507
0 0 1 1 1 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508
1 0 1 1 1 29 61 93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509
0 1 1 1 1 30 62 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510
1 1 1 1 1 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511
Dip Switch Position DMX Address

Technical Specifications
WEIGHT &
Length............................................................................................................................. 7.5 in (191 mm)
Width .............................................................................................................................. 6.8 in (173 mm)
Height . . .. ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... in 5 )
Weight ......1.2 lbs (0.5kg)
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wer output connector ...................................................................................................... 50 units max
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OWER
witc ......hing pow r su ly... ...... ...... ...... ....... ...... ...... 0V 40V 0/60 AC
Power
rush consumptio .............................................................................................................. 12W In
Po
LIGH
LSOURCE D...........................................................................108 Total, (36 Red, 36 Green, 36 Blue) 100 000hr
P O OMETRIC
B
Fam ld Ang ngl le... e............. ................. ................... .................... .................... .......... .......... .................... .................... .................... .......... .......... ..................... ..................... ................... ......... ...19° ...34°
P ot etric chart ......................................... ........................................ .............................See page 11
FUSE
Main ............................................................ ........................................ .......20mm Glass 2A Fast Blow
C N ROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input..................................................... ........................................ .locking 3-pin XLR male socket
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Dta ta outpu pin cot.... nfig
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urati......... on .............. .................... .................... .......... .......... .................... .................... ................... l ..........ocking ..pin 1 3-pin X shield LR fe , pin 2male socket (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols........................................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT
D X Channels ............................................. ........................................ ........................................ .......7
O D RING INFORMAT ON
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