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FURTHER INFORMATION ........18 Aqua Drum and Driver specifications Dimensions Aqua Driver 150 Aqua Drum EO Aqua Drum EO In-grade housing kit Aqua Drum SO Aqua Drum SO In-grade housing kit Aqua Drum HO Aqua Drum HO In-grade housing kit Limited product warranty www.acclaimlighting.com...
INTRODUCTION WELCOME Welcome to the Aqua Drum (and Aqua Driver 150) from Acclaim Lighting. This range of high output, submersible LED flood fixtures offer IP68* submersible properties thanks to their 316 marine grade stainless steel housings and fully sealed joints.
INSTALLATION AQUA DRIVER 150 MOUNTING The Aqua Driver 150 can be wall mounted either vertically or horizontally as required. Two slotted holes (Ø 0.23” x 0.47” / Ø 6 x 12mm) are available on each side for mounting purposes - see “Dimensions” on page 19. CONTROL INPUT CONNECTIONS The Aqua Driver 150 can either operate in a standalone manner or be controlled by...
CREATING A WIRELESS DMX INPUT The optional Acclaim Lighting Aria units allow you create a wireless DMX link up to 2600 feet (792m) line of sight, between your control output and the Aqua Driver. Setup and configuration is straightforward: 1 Connect the DMX output of one Aria unit to the DMX input (using either the terminal block or the XLR connector) of the Aqua Driver.
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS The Aqua Driver 150 has four constant current output ports, each of which uses an 8-pin terminal block. Each output port provides multiple channels, the addressing of which are decided by the front panel switch settings (see “Aqua Driver 150 mode control”...
The Aqua Driver 150 has four output ports to which varying numbers of Aqua Drum fixtures can be connected. Aqua Drum EO and SO fixtures require one port per fixture, whereas the larger Aqua Drum HO fixtures require two ports. See also “Port grouping” on page 8.
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PORT GROUPING The four output ports can either be used individually under separate control or grouped in either pairs, or grouped all as one control block. The grouping status is determined by switches 1 and 2 of the smaller switch block (see page 11). Aqua Drum HO fixtures require two ports in order to feed all of their emitters, in which case ports will need to be grouped whenever HO fixtures are used.
DMX CHANNEL LAYOUTS The number of DMX channels required to control the connected fixtures depends upon the following settings, which are configured using the small switch block: • Port grouping, and • Fixture type The various DMX channel requirements for the various port grouping and fixture type combinations are listed here: RGBW/A RGBW/A...
POWER INPUT The fixed power cord is supplied as standard with US color coding and bare tails. For international installations, wire according to local codes. The Aqua Driver 150 power requirements are as follows: • Voltage: 100-277VAC 50/60Hz Power cord colors The red front panel indicator will illuminate when power is applied.
AQUA DRIVER 150 MODE CONTROL The manner in which the four output ports are grouped and operate is determined by the settings of the two switch blocks located on the front panel (Note: all switch settings can be changed when the driver is off or on). There are three main ways to use the Aqua Driver 150: •...
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STANDALONE MODE USING INTERNAL CHASE PROGRAMS In standalone mode, all four ports are treated as one group. Note: all switch settings can be changed when the driver is off or on. To configure the Aqua Driver 150 for standalone chase mode you need to: 1 On the large switch block, set switch 10 OFF to Standalone mode: OFF...
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STANDALONE MODE USING ADJUSTABLE STATIC DIMMING In standalone mode, all four ports are treated as one group. Note: all switch settings can be changed when the driver is off or on. To configure the Aqua Driver 150 for standalone static dimming you need to: 1 On the large switch block, set switch 10 OFF to Standalone mode: OFF...
MOUNTING SURFACE INSTALLATION To mount an Aqua Drum onto a surface may require you to first remove the yoke in order to gain full access to the mounting holes. 1 Using a 3/16 (5mm) Allen wrench, loosen the two yoke tensioners; it is not necessary to remove them completely.
GROUND INSTALLATION Use an optional In-grade housing kit when installing an Aqua Drum in-ground; three sizes of sleeve kit are available to fit the various Aqua Drum models. Each kit consists of a durable plastic sleeve, a replacement die cast trim ring for the fixture, plus four screws. GROUND INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 1 Where necessary, ensure power to the installation site has been fully isolated.
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PREPARING THE AQUA DRUM FOR GROUND INSTALLATION 1 On the underside of the Aqua Drum fixture, use a 1/8” (2.5mm) Allen wrench to remove the four (six on HO models) bolts which secure the front ring: Remove the standard front Four (or ring six) x 1/8”...
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4 Make the necessary connections within the well and test. 5 Lower the Aqua Drum fixture into the well and align the four countersunk screw holes with the pilot holes in the top lip of the plastic sleeve: 6 Insert the four supplied screws and use a TA2.3mm triangular driver to tighten them. www.acclaimlighting.com...
FURTHER INFORMATION AQUA DRUM AND DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS AQUA DRUM FIXTURES Emitters 8 LEDs 18 LEDs 36 LEDs Photometrics (4000K) 700 lm 1600 lm 3259 lm Power consumption Lumen maintenance (L 150,000 hours (25 Operating temperature F to 122 F (-40 C to 50 Housing 316 marine grade stainless steel, sealed glass lens...
If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Acclaim Lighting will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package.
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