Chauvet TRI-18 user manual

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User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................3 What Is Included ......................................................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3 Claims .....................................................

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN · SlimBANK™ TRI-18 · Barn doors What Is · Power cord · Warranty card Included · Hanging bracket with mounting · Quick Reference Guide hardware Unpacking Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. Instructions If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from Claims shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the ca

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Use on Dimmer Auto Programs x P Product at a Outdoor Use Auto-ranging Power Supply x P Glance Sound-Activated Replaceable Fuse P P DMX User-Serviceable x P Master/Slave P These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance Safety Notes of this product; read before using the product. · Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution. · Always disconnect the product from the power source before cl

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2. INTRODUCTION Overview Microphone Power Display In Safety Fuse Holder DMX In Menu Buttons Loop Back Panel View Power Out DMX Out SlimBANK™ TRI-18 User Manual Page 5 of 19

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Dimensions 15.3 in 389 mm 7.4 in 187 mm 7.7 in 197 mm Page 6 of 19 SlimBANK™ TRI-18 User Manual

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3. SETUP The SlimBANK™ TRI-18 has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an AC Power input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions. Always connect the

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The product provides power linking via the Edison/IEC outlet located in the front/back of Power Linking the unit. st nd rd 1 Product 2 Product 3 Product Power Linking Diagram Additional Products You can power link up to 9 SlimBANK™ TRI-18 units on 120 VAC or up to 16 SlimBANK™ TRI-18 units on 230 VAC. The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! I

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Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in Mounting the Safety Notes. The SlimBANK™ TRI-18 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure Orientation adequate ventilation is provided around the product. · Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product Rigging for maintenance and programming. · Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the pr

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4. OPERATION To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the Control Panel display. Operation Button Function

Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value Activates a menu option or a selected value Mode Programming Steps Description Menu Map 3-CH DMX 5-CH Personalities

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Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. Configuration 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. (DMX) 2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product. When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels DMX the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could Personalities and restrict the access to some of the product’s ch

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DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values Channel Function Value Setting 13-Channel 1 Red 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 2 Green 000 ó 255 0 to 100% Section 1 3 Blue 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 4 Red 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 5 Green 000 ó 255 0 to 100% Section 2 6 Blue 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 7 Red 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 8 Green 000 ó 255 0 to 100% Section 3 9 Blue 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 000 ó 010 No function 011 ó 028 Chase 1 029 ó 045 Chase 2 046 ó 062 Chase 3 063 ó 079 Chase 4 080 ó 096 Ch

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Channel Function Value Setting 9-Channel 1 Dimmer 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 2 Red 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 3 Green 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 4 Blue 000 ó 255 0 to 100% 000 ó 010 No function 5 Shutter 011 ó 255 Strobe (slow to fast) 000 ó 010 No function 011 ó 030 Red 100% + Green 0 to 100% 031 ó 050 Red 100% to 0 + Green 100% 051 ó 070 Green 100% + Blue 0 to 100% 071 ó 090 Green 100% to 0 + Blue 100% 091 ó 110 Red 0 to 100% + Blue 100% 111 ó 130 Red 100% + Blue 100% to 0 131 ó 150 Red 100

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Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. Configuration · Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. (Standalone) Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (Static, Auto, or Sound-Active) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller. To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following: So

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To select a preset static color, do the following: Static Colors 1. Press

repeatedly until C-- shows on the display. 2. Press and r (red), g (green), b (blue), gb (cyan), r b (magenta), rg (yellow), or rgb (white) shows on the display. 3. Use or to select the desired preset color. 4. Press . To custom mix a color, follow the instructions below: Custom Color 1. Press repeatedly until U-- shows on the display. Mixing 2. Press

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The Master/Slave mode allows a single SlimBANK™ TRI-18 unit (the “master”) to Master/Slave control the actions of one or more SlimBANK™ TRI-18 units (the “slaves”) without the Mode need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either an auto program or Sound-Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit. Configure the units as indicated below. Slav

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5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can Product lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum Maintenance performance and minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However, usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency. To clean the product, follow the instructions below: · Unplug the product from power. · Wait until the pr

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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length Width Height Weight Dimensions and Weight 15.3 in (389 mm) 7.7 in (197 mm) 7.4 in (187 mm) 7 lb (3.2 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 105 W 109 W Operating current 0.9 A 0.5 A Power linking current (units) 8 A (9 units) 8 A (16 units) Fuse

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To return a product or request support: Returns · In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below). · In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below). · In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland. If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to re