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LED Shadow™
TFX-UVLED
USER MANUAL
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CHAUVET, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
2006-10-11/12:19
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Table of Contents 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 CONTACT US.............................................................................
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1. Before You Begin 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 importan
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Before You Begin Important Safety Information This product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment. This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and injury from falls. Read this manual before installing or powering the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on the fixture. If you have any question
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2. Introduction Features • 3-channel DMX-512 LED UV blacklight • Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe • Built-in automatic programs • Adjustable flash rate, dimmer and static via stand-alone • Automatic built-in programs with sound activation • Linkable with LED Techno Strobe™ & LED Techno Strobe RGB™ in stand-alone • Coverage up to 15ft x 30ft • Low power consumption • Additional power output for daisy chaining units together DMX Channel Summary 1 2 3 DMX Channel (Columns) I
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Introduction Product Overview Hanging Yoke Audio Sensitivity Rotary knob DIP-switches DMX Input Power Link Out DMX Addressing DMX Output Red LED: Power Indicator Blue LED: Signal Indicator IEC Plug for AC Input & Fuse Compartment Flush Mounting Bracket LED Front Panel TFX-UVLED User Manual 6 2006-10-11/12:19
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3. Setup AC Power Warning! Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground. • 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 of
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Setup Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. The TFX-UVLED fixtures use 3 channels of DMX control. Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one s
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Setup 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart 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: 3 PIN TO 5 PIN 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 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link Univers
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4. Operating Instructions The TFX-UVLED is a DMX-512 controllable, flash UV LED panel made up of highly efficient and super bright UV LEDs. The TFX-UVLED can operate in Stand-Alone, Master/Slave and via DMX-512 control utilizing 3 channels. Standalone Mode The TFX-UVLED can be operated without a DMX controller Sound Auto in a standalone mode. It can be operated as a single fixture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON or together with several other TFX-UVLED fixtures in what is called a “Master/S
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Operating Instructions DMX Control Mode The TFX-UVLED can be operated from a DMX controller. This control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customizing or creating a show by enabling the control of each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently. Configuring for DMX control 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the controller. 2. Connect the end of the cable co
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5. 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 adv
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Appendix Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Do not to touch the lamp glas
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Appendix Binary Addressing Quick Reference Chart DMX & Binary Address Quick Reference Chart DIP-switch Position DMX DIP-SWITCH SET #9 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 0 1 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 22
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Appendix DMX Channel Values NOTE! Please read all instructions carefully on fixture DMX control mode and addressing. DMX channels 2, and 3 functions are determined by the current settings of channel 1. For example, while Channel 1 is set between 000 and 029 the following conditions will apply; Channel 2 will control Dimming Intensity from 0% to 100% Channel 3 will control Dimming Intensity from 100% to 0% Channel Value Function Ch 2 Ch 3 000 029 Dimmer Mode Flash Speed 0% 10
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Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length........................................................................................................................ 355.6 mm (14.0 in) Width ....................................................................................................................... 247.65 mm (9.75 in) Height .......................................................................................................................... 165.1 mm (6.5
