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To run two (2) or more fixtures in this mode: Be sure all your units are powered down. Connect your
units together using the XLR connectors on the rear of the unit via standard, high quality, balanced
microphone cable. Be sure to daisy chain the fixture together. Do not try to "Y" or split your connec-
tions. The female XLR connector is the output connector and the male XLR connector is the input
connector. Once you have connected your units together, follow the dip switch chart on page 7/dia-
gram 1 to assign the proper values to your fixtures. When you have set all the dip switches according
to the chart on page eight (8), turn all the power switches on. The units will all take about 10 seconds
to reset. After resetting the units will begin to react to first unit's (master unit) internal programs.
Those programs in turn will be triggered by the low frequencies of a sound source.
When there is no sound source for a period of ten (10) seconds the fixture will automatically go into
blackout mode. When there is no sound source for more than 30 seconds the fixture will automatical-
ly shut down the lamp output to prolong lamp life. The unit will continue to operate normally once a
sound source has been reintroduced.
EL-1402/C Controller: The EL-1402/C is a 19 inch rackmount controller allows you to control several
of the water columns function without the expensive of a multifunctional DMX controller. The EL-
1402/C controller gives you several controller options; Blackout, Synchro Color, Random Color,
Strobe, Sweep, Random, or Manual. Blackout will terminate all light output. Synchro Color will scroll
the units to same color. Random Color will scroll individual units through different colors. Strobe will
produce a variety of strobe effects automatically. Sweep will change all the units colors in a sequen-
tial order. Random will operate your units in all four (4) modes automatically, triggered by sound. You
may also manually control your units to constantly maintain a specific color. When using the EL-
1402/C controller follow the dip switch chart on page 7/diagram 2 to assign the proper values to your
fixtures.
Please refer to the owners manual that is included with the EL-1402/C for a more detail description of
the controller, set-up, and operating instructions.
DMX Mode: Only Color may be controlled through DMX, not bubble flow.
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to create his/her own programs tai-
lored to their own individual needs. This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights.
This function will allow you to control each individual fixture's traits with a standard DMX 512 con-
troller such as the American DJ DMX Operator™ and Show Designer
one (1) DMX channel to operate. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
connections to any standard DMX controller. - Follow the set-up specifications that come with your
DMX controller. Follow the dip switch chart on page 7/diagram 2 to assign the proper DMX values for
your first 16 fixtures.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
3-pin XLR connector for data input and output. If you are making your own cables be sure to use
standard two conductor shielded cable and follow the pin configuration as described in the charts
below. Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the
cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be "Y"ed or split.
XLR MALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
2 COLD
HOT 3
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Your fixture and your controller require a standard
XLR FEMALE SOCKET
2 COLD
1 EARTH
3 HOT
Figure 2
American DJ
. The Water Column/4™ uses
TM
XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
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