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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contact Information ................. 13 DMX Primer .................... 14 Starting Address ....................14 Fixture Linking (Daisy Chain) ................14 DMX Cabling ....................15 DIP Switch Reference Guide ................16 6. Technical Specifications .............. 17 Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 2 of 17...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Document Information The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. © Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved Printed in P.R.C.
  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    Never carry a fixture from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.  Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this fixture is on. Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 4 of 17...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Hanging bracket Bracket knob Power out Power in Fuseholder DMX in DMX out Microphone Microphone Adjustment Safety DIP switches Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 5 of 17...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Power Linking Diagram Other fixtures You can power link up to 27 Orb™ units on 120 VAC or up to 51 Orb™ units on 230 VAC. The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of this product ONLY! If using this product in other markets, you must consult with the local CHAUVET®...
  • Page 7: Mounting

    Mounting Orientation The Orb™ may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation around it. Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for weight information.
  • Page 8: Operation

    DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the fixture’s channels. The Orb™ uses one DMX channel in DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 511.
  • Page 9: Configuration (Standalone Modes)

    Strobe (slow) Strobe (fast) Strobe & rotation (all colors) The red, green, & blue DIP switches can be combined with the Strobe (slow/fast) DIP switches. DIP switch [6] overrides DIP switch [5]. Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 9 of 17...
  • Page 10: Master/Slave Mode

    Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Orb™ unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Orb™ units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode.
  • Page 11: Technical Information

    Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the external glass surface.  Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the external glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 11 of 17...
  • Page 12: General Troubleshooting

    #32   Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as indicated in the “DMX Primer” section. If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 12 of 17...
  • Page 13: Returns Procedure

    Be sure to pack the fixture properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use. CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). Claims The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it.
  • Page 14: Dmx Primer

    The maximum recommended number of fixtures on the same daisy chain is 32. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal. Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 14 of 17...
  • Page 15: Dmx Cabling

    You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable. If you choose to make your own DMX cable, you must use a data-grade cable such...
  • Page 16: Dip Switch Reference Guide

    93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511 Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 16 of 17...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Coverage angle 127º Thermal Maximum External Temp. Cooling System 104° F (40° C) Convection I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3-pin XLR Sockets Ordering Item Name Item Number Item Code Orb™ 07050315 Orb™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 17 of 17...

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