Chauvet Elan User Manual
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- Page 1 Snapshot Élan™ OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN... 3 ... 3 HAT IS INCLUDED ... 3 NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS AC P ... 3 OWER ... 3 ONTACT ... 4 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 2. INTRODUCTION ... 5 DMX C ... 5 HANNEL UMMARY ... 6 RODUCT VERVIEW 3. -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Earth Ground. Contact Us W o r l d W i d e General Information Technical Support World Wide Web Élan Manual EGIN Chauvet Lighting 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on. Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. Élan Manual 2007-07-18/11:37... -
Page 5: Introduction
2. I NTRODUCTION CONTROL FEATURES • 4-channel DMX-512 LED effect light • Blackout/static/strobe • Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Built-in automated programs via master/slave • Built-in sound active programs via master/slave • (2) built-in microphones: 1 for LEDs, 1 for motor •... -
Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview Control Panel Control Panel Mic for LED Sound Sensitivity for Knob for LED DMX In Power Connector with Fuse Holder Élan Manual Hanging Bracket Mic for Motor Sound Sensitivity Knob for Motor Voltage Selector Switch Power Output (For Élan only, Maximum 20) Lens DMX Out 2007-07-18/11:37... -
Page 7: Setup
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. -
Page 8: Cable Connectors
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CO NVERSION CHART If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output c Note! CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO ONVERSION Ground/Shield... -
Page 9: Master/Slave Fixture Linking
Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connecto of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect ften, the setup for master-slave and and alone operation requires that... -
Page 10: Operation
4. OPERATION Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. Set dipswitches position to Sound Active Mode. Mode Sound Active Sound Active w/ Strobe Fixed Speed strobe w/ movement Strobe w/ Color Change Sound Activated (no sound for 3 sec. -
Page 11: Dmx Mode
DMX Mode DMX mode allows the user to select specific colors displayed, as well as the shutter speed (for strobe effect), by adjusting the value of four separate DMX channels. For more information on setting the address, or if you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer (pg. 15) and address information (pg. -
Page 12: Setting The Starting Address
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. -
Page 13: Dmx Quick Reference Chart
DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART DMX Address Quick Reference Chart DMX DIP #9 0 0 0 SWITCH SET 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 1=ON #7 0 0 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 #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... -
Page 14: General Troubleshooting
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. Élan Manual... -
Page 15: Technical Support
XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) Élan Manual... -
Page 16: General Maintenance
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
Data output ... locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ...pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols... DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ...4 ORDERING INFORMATION Élan ... Elan WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ... 2-year limited warranty Élan Manual 2007-07-18/11:37...