Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin..........................3 What Is Included ..........................3 Claims ..............................3 Manual Conventions ..........................3 Symbols ............................... 3 Safety Notes ............................4 Expected LED Lifespan ........................4 2. Introduction ............................5 Description ............................5 Features ............................... 5 Overview ..............................
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Kling-Net ............................. 22 Art-Net™ ............................. 22 Kling-Net Mapper ..........................23 Part 1: Confirm Network Connectivity .................... 23 The Connected Devices Window ....................23 Part 2: Test Network Connectivity ....................24 Part 3: Map The Products For ArKaos ................... 25 Nexus Software Upgrade Instructions ....................26 DMX Channel Assignments And Values ...................
If the box or the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
Introduction 2. Introduction Nexus™ Aw 7x7 is a tour-ready blinder panel with a pixel mappable display of forty-nine Description 3-watt warm white LEDs. Each LED projects a narrow beam of light that creates sharp text and visual designs or rich, powerful, warm white wash. The Nexus™ Aw 7x7 operates in Standalone and Master/Slave modes and with the Art-Net™, Kling-Net, or DMX protocols.
Sizing Circuit Breakers from Chauvet website www.chauvetprofessional.com. · Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground . · Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit. AC Plug The Nexus™...
· 12 products at 208 V, or · 13 products at 230 V. A power cord is included but power-linking cables are not included. For power-linking cables, see the Chauvet web site at www.chauvetlighting.com. Power Linking Diagram Nexus™ Aw 7x7 User Manual Rev. 1...
Setup DMX Linking connects Nexus™ Aw 7x7 panels through their DMX input and output ports. The DMX Linking Nexus™ Aw 7x7 has both 3- and 5-pin DMX ports, so either 3- or 5-pin cables, or a combination of both, can be used. DMX Linking is for DMX controllers and for Master/Slave mode.
· Master/Slave operates via DMX ports only. The etherCON® ports cannot be used for Master/Slave mode. For more information about DMX, see the DMX Primer by Chauvet, available at www.chauvetlighting.com Nexus™ Aw 7x7 User Manual Rev. 1...
Art-Net™. For more information about Art-Net™, see the Art-Net™ protocol document available on the Chauvet web site at www.chauvetprofessional.com. Nexus™ Aw 7x7 panels do not work with Art-Net™ controllers sending in Broadcast mode. For information about the controller’s mode, see the controller’s user manual.
Setup The Nexus™ Aw 7x7 automatically senses whether control is coming from a DMX source, or a Setting Network source. When there is an etherCON® cable plug into it, the Nexus™ Aw 7x7 expects Modes And a TCP/IP protocol, such as Art-Net™ or Kling-Net, depending on the setting in the control panel.
Nexus™ Aw 7x7 panels are rigged using the CHAUVET® Affinity™ Rig Kit, or the CHAUVET® CLP-15 clamp, both of which are sold separately. The Rig Kit can bear the weight of 16 panels, in 1 column of 16, or 2 columns of 8. The rig kit has 5 holes for 2 compatible bolts and works with most standard truss clamps.
Setup Mounting Clamp (such as Chauvet CLP-15) Into Bracket Up To 4 Panels In A Single Column Position The Bracket Mounting Diagram At The Top Of The Panel With Clamp #8 Allen Key With Handle Horizontal Panel Connection Bottom Of Panel Top Of Panel Nexus™...
Operation 4. Operation Control Panel Button Function <MENU/ESC> Scrolls through the main menu options or exits the current menu option <ENTER> Enters into the highlighted menu option or sets the currently selected value <UP> Navigates up through a list of menu options or values <DOWN>...
Operation Menu Map The Menu Map below applies only to Software Version 1.2 Main Level Programming Levels Description Auto Show Auto 0–8 Show Speed 000–100 Selects Auto programs 0–8 and speed control Dimmer Sets dimmer to level (0–100%) Static 000–255 Strobe Sets strobe rate (0–20 Hz) Dimmer Mode...
Operation The menu operation configurations the Nexus™ Aw 7x7 for use, including setting it to use Menu built-in programs to operate with a DMX control, and to operate with Art-Net™ or Kling-Net. Operations The menu operations are accessed via the control panel. See Control Panel.
Operation Back Lite Back Lite determines how long the backlight on the display stays on. To set the display backlight on time, do the following: 1. Go to the main menu option Back Lite. 2. Press <ENTER>. A pop-up box shows with a list of display backlight options. 3.
Operation DMX Address sets the Nexus™ Aw 7x7 DMX address for DMX mode only. To select a DMX DMX Address address, do the following: 1. Go to the main menu option DMX Address. 2. Press <ENTER>. A pop-up box shows with a number between 1–512. 3.
Operation Temperature shows the internal temperature of the Nexus™ Aw 7x7. The temperature is Temperature shown on the display home screen, but can also be accessed through the control panel. To show the internal temperature through the control panel, do the following: 1.
Operation The Nexus™ Aw 7x7 products run on Kling-Net or Art-Net. Setting Ethernet Protocols The Kling-Net protocol requires no configuration, except to set the Nexus™ Aw 7x7 to Kling-Net. All Ethernet configurations in the Kling-Net protocol are done automatically by ArKaos software.
Connected Devices window. The Connected Devices Window Nexus Aw 7x7 It can take up to 20 seconds for all the products to populate the list and the devices display in different colors for different reasons, which are as follows:...
2. Select the icon to the right of the Output dropdown icon. One of the options will be Flashing Output Selection. Nexus Aw 7x7 3. Select Flashing Output Selection. The icon is a faded green square with an arrow, indicating that a flashing green light is the current test pattern.
Operation Part 3: Map The 1. Make sure the Nexus™ Aw 7x7 products are all listed in the Connected Devices window and have flashed when tested. For more information, see Part1 Confirming Connectivity. Products For 2. Click on the first product in the list and drag it onto the mapping image in the center of the ArKaos screen.
Operation Nexus Software Upgrade Instructions The following steps refer to the Windows® 7 operating system environment. Step 1: 1. Connect the Nexus™ Aw 7x7 to the router. 2. Verify the computer is using the same network as the Nexus™ Aw 7x7 product. Step 2: 1.
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Operation Step 5: 1. Select the desired network the product is connected to. If you are running a hard-wired line from the PC to your router, then select Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Status dialog appears. 2. Click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears.
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1 min before to reset. Step 12: 1. Navigate to the Info main level. 2. Select Version. 3. Verify the product’s control panel displays the uploaded CHAUVET Lighting version. Nexus™ Aw 7x7 v. x.xx The software upgrade is now complete. -28-...
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Operation Step 13: Once the software upgrade is complete, the IP setting on your PC needs to be changed back to the original settings. 1. Refer to step #4 for navigation instructions on how to access the Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties (TCP/IPv4) dialog.
Operation DMX Channel Assignments And Values The following tables show the DMX channel function assignments and the values that trigger the functions. The tables below apply only to Software Version 1.2 54 Channels 54Ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 White 1 0–100% 000 ó...
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Operation 54Ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 White 35 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 36 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 37 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 38 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 39 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 40 0–100% 000 ó...
Operation 49 Channels 49Ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 White 1 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 2 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 3 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 4 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 5 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 6 0–100% 000 ó...
Operation 49Ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 White 40 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 41 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 42 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 43 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 44 0–100% 000 ó 255 White 45 0–100% 000 ó...
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. · Clearly label the package with the Chauvet provided RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without a valid RMA number.
Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 19.7 in (500 mm) 19.7 in (500 mm) 3.5 in (90 mm) 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) Electrical Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V...
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