Elation EWDMX IP User manual
EWDMX IP™
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CONTENTS
General Information
4
Warranty
7
Safety Instructions
8
General Guidelines
9
Device Overview
10
Device Installation
11
Installation Location Guidelines
12
Operation Guide
13
Technical Specifications
16
Optional Accessories
17
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and
reliable wireless DMX IP rated devices on the market today! The device has been
designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are
followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully
and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain
important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
IP65 RATED
An IP rated device, which is commonly installed in outdoor environments and has
been designed with an enclosure that effectively protects the ingress (entry) of
external foreign objects such as dust and water. The International Protection (IP)
rating system is commonly expressed as "IP" (Ingress Protection) followed by two
numbers (i.e. IP65) where the numbers define the degree of protection. The first
digit (Foreign Bodies Protection) indicates the extent of protection against
particles entering the fixture and the second digit (Water Protection) indicates
the extent of protection against water entering the fixture. An IP65 rated device
such as the EWDMX IP ™ is one, which has been designed and tested to protect
against the ingress of dust (6) and high-pressure water jets from any direction (5).
MARINE/COASTAL ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATIONS!
Please note although this device is IP rated, the device is NOT suitable for marine
and/or coastal environment installations. Installing this device in a marine
and/or coastal environment may cause corrosion and/or excessive wear to the
interior and/or exterior components of the fixture. Damages and/or
performance issues resulting from installation in a marine and/or coastal
environment will void the manufactures warranty and will NOT be subject to any
warranty claims and/or repairs.
Ensure ALL connections and end caps are properly sealed with a
non-conductive dielectric grease (available at most electrical suppliers) to
prevent water ingress/condensation and/or corrosion.
OPTIONAL CORROSION-RESISTANT COATING
Optional Corrosion-Resistant Coatings may be available for this device.
Please consult your Elation Professional sales representative for details.
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UNPACKING
Every unit has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect
operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may
have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully
inspect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate
the unit have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please
do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at
the number listed below. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash.
Please recycle whenever possible.
BOX CONTENTS
(1) IP Rated Power Cable
(1) IP Rated 3pin Male DMX Input Cable
(1) Clamp Mounting Bracket & (2) Screws
(1) Safety Cable
Manual & Warranty Card
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Elation Professional®provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and
to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or
initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for
any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Elation
Professional®.
ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST
Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-832-9142
E-mail: [email protected]
ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: +31 45 546 85 30 Fax: +31 45 546 85 96
E-mail: [email protected]
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please complete and mail in the enclosed warranty card or register online:
http://www.elationlighting.com/Login.aspx to validate your purchase. All
returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid
and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be
clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the
problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of
paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you
must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a
R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and
returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting
customer support.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs
yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. Damages resulting from
modifications to this fixture and/or the disregard of safety and general user
instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures warranty and are
not subject to any warranty claims and/or repairs.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Elation Professional® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional® products to
be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days),
and Elation Professional® product rechargeable batteries to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of six months (180 days), from the original date of purchase.
This warranty excludes discharge lamps and all product accessories. This warranty shall be valid only if
the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is
the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at
the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional® factory. All shipping
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within
the terms of this warranty, Elation Professional® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated
point within the United States. If any product is sent, it must be shipped in its original package and
packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are
shipped with the product, Elation Professional® shall have no liability what so ever for loss and/or or
damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the
product is modified in any manner which Elation Professional® concludes, after inspection, affects
the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the
Elation Professional® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation
Professional®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the product
instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or
periodic check-up. During the periods as specified above, Elation Professional® will replace
defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by
reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional® under
this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at
the sole discretion of Elation Professional®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured
after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that effect.
E. Elation Professional® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or performance
improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products
theretofore manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory
supplied with the products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by Elation Professional® in connection with this product, including
warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty periods set forth above.
And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness,
shall apply to this product after said periods have expired. The consumer’s and/or dealer’s sole
remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no
circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss and/or damage, direct and/or
consequential, arising out of the use of, and/or the inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional® products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This device is an
extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To
guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this
manual. The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for
damages resulting from the misuse of this device due to the disregard of
the information printed in this manual.
This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1. It’s essential this device is
grounded properly, and only qualified personnel perform all electrical
connections.
For proper operation, only qualified and certified personnel should perform
installation of this device. Do not attempt installation and/or operation without
proper knowledge how to do so. Any modifications to this device will void the
original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal
injury.
Always disconnect from main power source before performing any type of
cleaning procedure and/or when this device is not in use. Only handle the power
cord by the plug end, never pull out plug by tugging wire the cord.
Do not operate device if the power cord has become frayed, crimped and/or
damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace it immediately with a new one
of similar power rating.
DO NOT operate device in locations above 113°F (45°C) or below 14° F (-10° C).
DO NOT operate device in areas subject to extreme vibrations or bumps.
Please make sure there are NO FLAMMABLE MATERIALS close to this device while
operating, to prevent any fire hazard.
Do not permit operation by persons who are not qualified for operating this type
of device. Most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.
Please use the original packaging and materials to transport this device in for
service.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Device must be installed in a location where the antenna is not blocked or
hidden from view.
DO NOT attempt installation and/or operation without knowledge how to do so.
DO NOT allow persons to operate this type of device who are not qualified. Most
damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.
DO NOT shake device, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating.
When installing device overhead in a suspended location, always install with an
appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a suspended environment,
always use mounting hardware that is no less than M10 x 25 mm, also be sure the
hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the bracket of the fixture.
Use the original packaging and materials to transport the device in for service.
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DEVICE OVERVIEW
SIGNAL
In “Receiver Mode” - Indicates strength of receiving wireless signal.
In “Transmitter Mode” - Indicates Operating Mode (See page 14 for more details)
TX/RX
Indicates current operating mode of the unit
TX = Transmitter Mode
RX = Receiver Mode
LINK - TX (Transmitter) MODE LED INDICATOR
ON: Normal Operation
FLASH: Unlinking All Wireless Receivers
RAPID FLASH: Linking With All Wireless Receivers
LINK - RX (Receiver) MODE LED INDICATOR
ON: Not Linked To A Wireless Transmitter
FLASH: Linked To A Wireless Transmitter
RAPID FLASH: Linking To A Wireless Transmitter
DATA
Both modes (TX / RX) Indicates presence of a wireless DMX signal
G4
Both Modes (TX / RX) Indicates G4 mode is active
RDM
Both Modes (TX / RX) Indicates presence of RDM signal
CTRL
Both Modes (TX / RX) Indicates Control mode is active
POWER
Both Modes (TX / RX) Indicates device is receiving required AC power
FUNCTION BUTTON
Used to activate modes as listed above
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DEVICE INSTALLATION
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING
Keep fixture at
least 5.0 ft (1.5m) away from any
flammable materials, decorations, pyrotechnics, etc.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A qualified electrician should be used for all
electrical connections and/or installations.
CAUTIONS
For added protection, mount the device in areas outside walking paths, seating
areas, or in areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture.
Before mounting the device to any surface, make sure the installation area can
hold a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture.
Device installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment,
such as an appropriate safety cable.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing or servicing.
The applicable operating temperature for the device is between -10°C to 45°C.
Do not use the device under or above this temperature range.
Ensure ALL connections and end caps are properly sealed with a dielectric
grease (available at most electrical suppliers) to prevent water corrosion and/or
electrical short circuit.
INSTALLATION VIA INCLUDED BRACKET
TRUSS MOUNTING INSTALLATION
1) Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the
included bracket into the respective holes on
the bottom of the device. Tighte
n the
quick-lock fasteners fully clockwise.
2) Loop the safety cable through the opening
on the bottom of the base indicated by red
arrow, and over trussing system
or a safe
fixation spot. Hook end of the safety cable on
to the attached carabineer.
PERMANENT INSTALLATION
1) Remove attached mounting bracket and
set on a flat surface or secure to a wall using
the 2 slotted screw-mounting points.
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INSTALLATION LOCATION GUIDELINES
Wireless DMX signal can penetrate walls, glass, metal, and most objects. However
there are many factors that can affect and/or interrupt the wireless DMX signal, one
of which is people. Therefore it is highly recommended to position the wireless
antenna a minimum of 9.8 ft. (3m) above audiences and/or above ground level.
Careful planning and testing of the selected installation location is critical to ensure
optimum and reliable wireless DMX operation.
The maximum wireless DMX range is up to 1,640 ft. (500m), based on general testing
of the EWDMX IP™ in an outdoor urban area with normal interference, installed in a
location 9.8 ft. (3m) ABOVE AUDIENCES and/or GROUND LEVEL, with a DIRECT LINE OF
SIGHT (Tx Antenna to Rx Antenna), and with 80% or greater signal strength.
(See diagram below)
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OPERATION GUIDE
SYNCRONIZING RECEIVERS TO A TRANSMITTER
Note: You can add receivers at any time, even during operation.
1. Power on the RECEIVER unit(s) and ensure that they are not linked with any other
TRANSMITTER (LINK indicators should be OFF and RX indicator should be ON). If
the units are linked, follow the instructions in the next section to unlink receivers.
2. On the TRANSMITTER unit, press and release the RED FUNCTION button quickly.
The TRANSMITTER will scan for all unlinked RECEIVERS for a period of ten seconds -
the LINK indicator will flash rapidly.
If successful, each RECEIVER’s LINK and SIGNAL indicators will go ON. If failed (i.e. the
LINK indicator fails to go solid after 10 seconds on the RECEIVER), check if the
RECEIVER is in range and repeat the procedure.
CLEARING A RECEIVER LINK TO A TRANSMITTER
On the TRANSMITTER unit, press the RED FUNCTION button and hold for 3 seconds. All
display LEDs will go out, and the LINK LED will be blinking slowly. Release the
RED FUNCTION button at this point, and all connected RECEIVERS will be unlinked.
TO UNLINK AN INDIVIDUAL RECEIVER
On the RECEIVER, press and hold the RED FUNCTION button until the LINK indicator
goes OFF except for POWER and RX indicators. The RECEIVER is now unlinked.
SWITCHING BETWEEN TX AND RX MODES
The EWDMX IP™can switch between transmit and receive modes, allowing the unit
to be used as a TRANSMITTER or a RECEIVER.
1. Remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cable
2. Push and hold the RED FUNCTION button
3. Reconnect power while still holding the RED FUNCTION button
4. Release the RED FUNCTION button
5. The TX (TRANSMITTER) or RX (RECEIVER) LEDs indicate the mode of the unit.
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G3/G4 MODES, & RDM OPERATION
EWDMX IP™can change between Generation 3 protocol (compatibility for older
units), and the new Generation 4 protocol, which supports Invisiwire, Datasafe and
RDM (Remote Device Management). G4 receivers automatically detect the mode
the transmitter is in, so you only need to change the mode of the transmitter to
change the mode of the entire system. When the protocol mode has been
changed, receivers need to be re-connected to their respective transmitters.
TO CHANGE MODES
1. Hold down the RED FUNCTION button for over 10 seconds. Initially, you will see the
LINK light blink slowly. Do not release the RED FUNCTION button at this point, as this
will disconnect all RECEIVERS. Wait until you see the ALL of the LEDs light up, then
the RED CTL light illuminate, before releasing the RED FUNCTION button.
2. Press and release the RED FUNCTION button to change between the (3) modes.
Note that each time the RED FUNCTION is pressed, the unit will toggle between all
the different modes.
3. Once the desired mode is set, power cycle the unit to begin use in that mode.
The Following Modes Can Be Set:
G4 2.4GHz (First green SIGNAL indicator on the left and G4 Light is static on).
G4 RDM (First green SIGNAL indicator on the left is off but G4 Light is static on).
G3 2.4GHz (First green SIGNAL indicator on the left is static on but G4 Light is off).
Note: Units ship standard as G3, 2.4GHz for backward compatibility reasons
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SWITCHING RDM MODE
1. On the TRANSMITTER, enter G4 RDM mode.
2. Press the RED FUNCTION button to enter the control mode (TX / LINK / DATA / G4 /
RDM / PWR and three middle SIGNAL indicators are static ON).
3. On the RECEIVER, RX and PWR indicators are static ON. If not, please unlink the
individual RECEIVER.
4. If all LED indicators above light formally, press the RED FUNCTION button on the
TRANSMITTER quickly, LINK lights on TRANSMITTER and RECEIVER will blink.
Successfully switch to RDM mode if RX / LINK / DATA / G4 / RDM / PWR and
SIGNAL indicators are static ON.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
IP65 Wireless DMX Transceiver with 2dbi Outdoor Antenna
Up To 1,640 ft. (500m) Wireless DMX Range* (*See page 12 for more information)
FHSS (Frequency Hoping Spread Spectrum) 1,800 tps
Datasafe Tech - Wireless Fidelity and Error Correction
Invisi-wire High-Fidelity Tech - Output Matches Input
Easy-To-Use Single Push Button Function Control
RDM (Remote Device Management) Support
2.4GHz Radio – License Free Worldwide
TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)
W-DMX G4 Protocol Support
Rugged Hard Plastic Case
Single DMX-512 Universe
CONTROL / CONNECTIONS
Multi-Function Single Push Button
Antenna Port
IP Rated 3pin Male + 3pin Female Attached DMX In/Out Cables
IP Rated 3pin Attached Power In Cable
SIZE / WEIGHT
Length: 9.4” (240mm)
Width: 6.7” (170mm)
Vertical Height: 2.2” (56.5mm)
Weight: 4.6 lbs. (2.1kg)
ELECTRICAL / THERMAL
AC 100-240V - 50/60Hz
3W Max Power Consumption
14°F (-10°C) to 113°F (45°C)
APPROVALS / RATINGS
CE | IP65
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ORDER CODE
ITEM
TRIGGER CLAMP
Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp
804090301390
3pin IP to Edison Plug Power Cable
804090301370
10 ft. (3m) IP Power Extension Cable
804090301770
32.8 ft. (10m) IP Power Extension Cable
804090301470
3pin Female DMX to 3pin Male IP Cable
804090301480
3pin Male DMX to 3pin Female IP Cable
804090301380
10 ft. (3m) 3pin Female IP to 3pinMale IP Data Extension Cable
804090301780
32.8 ft. (10m) 3pin Female IP to 3pin Male IP Data Extension Cable
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