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User Manual
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual Rev. 9 covers the description, safety Edition precautions, installation, and maintenance of the ÉPIX™ Drive 640. Notes CHAUVET® released this edition of the ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual in April 2012. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Chauvet). The CHAUVET® logo in its entirety including the CHAUVET name and the dotted triangle, and all other trademarks in this manua
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack and check the Unpacking container. Make sure you have received all the parts indicated in the Instructions What Is Included section of this manual and that all the parts are in good condition. Claims If the container or the material inside the container (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately upon receipt, n
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual Safety Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include important information about the installation, usage, Notes and maintenance of this product. There are no user-serviceable parts in this product. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual applies only to properly certified CHAUVET® technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are certified by CHAUVET®. Please refer to
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual • One ÉPIX™ Drive 640 What Is • One NEUTRIK® powerCON® to Edison Plug Input Power Cord Included • One Warranty Card • Controlled via the ArKaos Kling-Net protocol which provides fast Features and easy assignment and control • A video/pixel mapping system that doesn’t require years of experience or technical know-how to design, set-up, or operate • Does NOT require piles of processing, driver, and signal distribution equipment to create large-
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 is the power supply for the ÉPIX™ Strip. Product The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 consists of stainless steel construction. You may Description combine other ÉPIX™ Series units to create multiple numbers of configurations. The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 is controlled using a computer (Mac or PC) with ArKaos MediaMaster™ software installed. ArKaos MediaMaster™ software running on a PC or Mac is required to use this product. Product Overview M
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual Product Dimensions Page 7 of 14
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 has swichable power supply that works with an Input Power input voltage of 120VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage. To determine the power requirements for the ÉPIX™ Drive 640, refer to the specification label affixed to the product or the specifications in this manual. Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 works connected through a network switch (or Data Linking crossover cable) to a computer (Mac or PC) with ArKaos MediaMaster™ software installed. The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 uses an RJ45 data connection to link all data ports. Data The following diagrams illustrate how to assemble the data connections. Connection Switch Computer (running ArKaos MediaMaster™ ArKaos Kling-Net software) Connectio
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes in this User Manual. Mounting Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging The ÉPIX™ Drive 640 has six (6) mounting points with 10 mm holes. CHAUVET® recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product: • When selecting an installation location, consider ea
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual Refer to the ArKaos MediaMaster™ software manual for detailed Programming instructions on installing and programming this product. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean Product this product frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in Maintenance determining the cleaning frequency. As a rule, clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual You must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with the Returns original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Procedure Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual Technical Specifications Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 10.0 in (253 mm) 12.2 in (310 mm) 3.4 in (86 mm) 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection ÉPIX™ Drive 640 120/230 V, 50/60 Hz Switchable Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 310 W 299 W Operating 4.12 A 2.16 A Power linking products 3 product
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ÉPIX™ Drive 640 User Manual World Headquarters United Kingdom and Ireland Contact Us CHAUVET® CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. General Information General Information Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue Address: Unit 1C Sunrise, FL 33351 Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Voice: (954) 929-1115 Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Fax: (954) 929-5560 NG16 6NT Toll free: (800) 762-1084 Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115 Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110 Technical S
