Chauvet Epix Strip 2.0 User manual

Quick Reference Guide

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Safety
Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product.
These notes
include important information about the installation,
usage, and maintenance of this product.
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this
information may render the fixture partially or completely
inoperative, damage third-
party equipment, or cause
harm to the user.
There are no user-serviceable parts in this product. Any
reference to servicing in this guide
applies only to
properly certified CHAUVET® technicians. Do not open
the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are
certified by CHAUVET®.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical
information.
•Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for
proper installation of this product.
•Always disconnect this product from its power source before
servicing.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the
risk of electrocution.
•Do not touch this product’s housing durin
g operation because it
may be very hot.
•Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing,
lenses, or mounting bracket. Have any d
amaged parts replaced
by a certified CHAUVET® technician at once. In the unlikely
event that your CHAUVET® product may require service,
contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid
internal overheating.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not
operate this product at a higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product
immediately!

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Product Description
The ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 is a near-effortless pixel mapping one-meter strip that combines to
make a system that sets up in minutes with minimal technical knowledge.
Controlled by the ÉPIX™ Drive 642 using Art-Net™ or ArKaos Kling-Net, the ÉPIX™
Strip 2.0 intuitively configures images and effects in any orientation and eliminates the
hassle of pixel-by-pixel programming.
When combined with other ÉPIX™ products to create multiple configurations and
displayed in any orientation on a mounting structure, the entire design is transformed into
a dynamic low-resolution display.
What Is Included
Once you receive the product, carefully open the package and make sure all the pieces
included are in good condition. The followng items should be included in the package:
•ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0
•Clear LED Filter
•Quick Reference Guide
If there are any missing pieces, please contact the local dealer where you
purchased the product.

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Product Dimensions
Product Overview
Safety Loop
Hanging/Mounting Bracket
Bracket Angle
Adjustment Knob
Bracket Position
Adjustment Knobs
(used to align
end-to-end on truss)
RJ45 In/Out
Fastening Knob
RJ45 In/Out

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Installation Procedure
Before installing any product, you should completely read through the guide that was
shipped with the product.
1. Carefully remove all items from the package and install on a secure foundation.
2. Connect the ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 to the output of the ÉPIX™ Drive 642 using a
standard Ethernet cable.
Clear/Frost Filter Installation
The ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 includes a preinstalled frost filter. Follow the procedure below to
install the included clear filter.
1. Locate the end cap of the product that does not have the connecting
hardware.
2. Remove the 4 screws from the end cap of the product.
3. Slide out and remove the installed filter.
4. Slide in the desired filter.
5. Re-install the end cap.
Be sure to install the frost filter with the shiny side facing toward the LEDs.
End Cap

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Mounting
The ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 comes with an adjustable mounting bracket and safety loop. The
mounting bracket has three 13-mm holes used to attach a clamp directly to the product’s
adjustable bracket, and serves as support for either mounting on the floor or on the wall.
The safety loop is used to attach a safety cable.
You must supply your own clamps and make sure the clamps are capable of supporting
the weight of this product. Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety
recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET® line of mounting
clamps, go to trusst.com/productcategory/base-plates-accessories-clamps/.
Mounting Guidelines
CHAUVET® recommends using the following guidelines when mounting this product:
•Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the
product for maintenance and programming.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity.
•The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the
product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.
Using tools could damage the knobs.
•When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and cables
are away from people and vehicles.
Mounting Instructions
1. Attach the clamp to the mounting bracket.
2. Attach the clamp to the desired structure or surface.
3. Attach a safety cable to the product’s safety loop.

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Series Attachment Instructions
The ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 can be attached in an end-to-end formation to create a strip up to 4
meters long from just one rigging point.
Do not connect more than a total of 4 strips in a row when hanging vertically.
1. Loosen the safety loop and fastening knob.
2. Slide the connecting bracket out till it stops and tighten the safety loop.
3. Slide the 2nd Epix™ Strip into the connecting bracket and tighten the fastening
knob, then attach the safety cable.
Be sure to install the safety cable last when attaching the products in series.
Safety Loop
Fastening Knob
1
2
3

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Series Attachment Instructions (Cont.)
Never attach more than 3 products from the initial product when hanging
vertically.
When hanging multiple
products vertically, attach the
safety cable from the bracket of
the previous product to the
safety loop of the next product.

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Power/Signal Connection Procedure
The ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 uses an RJ45 connection to link all ports. Each strip can be linked
from end-to-end never exceeding a total of 4 strips for each daisy chain. The following
diagram illustrates how to configure the data connections.
Never connect both data ports on the same end of the strip.
Correct
Incorrect

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Addressing Of Each Output When Using Art-Net™
When using Art-Net™, set the addressing for each of the 4 outputs of the ÉPIX™ Drive
642 , including: Net, Subnet, and Universe 1–4.
If you are using 4 ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 products on a single output, the starting channel
should remain at 1.
In the order of connection, outward from the ÉPIX™ Drive 642, each ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0 will
automatically have the following Art-Net™ address: 1, 121, 241, 361.
The start channel on the lighting controller (or video/media server) should be
set to these start channels in order to have independent control of each
ÉPIX™ Strip 2.0.