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- Page 1 User Manual Firmware V1.4...
- Page 2 Edition Notes The ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual Rev. 5 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, Edition programming, operation, and maintenance of the ÉPIX Drive 900. Chauvet released this edition Notes of the ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual in 2017. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and ÉPIX Drive 900 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Trademarks Chauvet &...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ..............................1 What Is Included ..................................1 Claims ......................................... 1 Manual Conventions ....................................1 Symbols ........................................1 Product At A Glance ................................2 Safety Notes ..................................2 Personal Safety ......................................2 Mounting And Rigging ....................................2 Power And Wiring ....................................... -
Page 4: Before You Begin
Before You Begin 1. B EFORE EGIN • • ÉPIX Drive 900 Rubber feet (4) What Is • • Neutrik® powerCON® power cord Warranty Card Included • • Rack ears (2) w/ screws Quick Reference Guide Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in Claims the package and are in good condition. -
Page 5: Product At A Glance
Before You Begin Product At A Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Glance Outdoor Use Auto-Ranging Power Supply Master/Slave Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include Safety Notes important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction 2. I NTRODUCTION ÉPIX Drive 900 hosts the processing and power supply for the ÉPIX Tour product line in one Description convenient device. It controls up to 18 ÉPIX Strip Tour, 36 ÉPIX Strip Tour 50, or 6 ÉPIX Bar Tour products easily using Art-Net™, sACN, or ArKaos Kling-Net. -
Page 7: Dimensions
Introduction Dimensions 19.02 in 483 mm 18.31 in 465 mm 1.7 in 1.18 in 44 mm 30 mm 11.14 in 283 mm 7.6 in 193 mm 1.97 in 1.7 in 50 mm 44 mm ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual Rev. 5... -
Page 8: Setup
Setup 3. S ETUP Each ÉPIX Drive 900 has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range AC Power of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each ÉPIX Drive 900, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual. -
Page 9: Mounting
Setup Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET Mounting Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/. Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for Orientation ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. -
Page 10: Signal Connections
Setup Signal Connections You can link the ÉPIX Drive 900 to controller software using an Ethernet connection. If using other Art-Net™, sACN or Kling-Net-compatible products with the ÉPIX Drive 900, you can control each individually on a single network. Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP which transfers a large amount of DMX512 Art-Net™... -
Page 11: Connecting Épix Products
Setup The ÉPIX Drive 900 uses a 4-pin XLR connection to link all ÉPIX Tour products. Each ÉPIX Connecting Tour product must be daisy-chained together in series. Each ÉPIX Drive 900 can support up to ÉPIX Products 900 LEDs in 70 possible configurations that max out the capability of the product. The table below gives the maximum number of each product for the maximum given of each other product connected to one ÉPIX Drive 900. -
Page 12: Connection Diagram
Setup Connection Diagram Length of cables between ÉPIX Drive 900 and 1 product must not exceed 65 ft (20 m) when shielded, or 150 ft (45 m) when unshielded Length of cables between products must not exceed 60 ft (18 m) when shielded, or 100 ft (30 m) when unshielded Total length of cables cannot exceed 210 ft (64 m) when shielded, or 300 ft (91 m) when unshielded... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation 4. O PERATION Button Function Control Panel Exits from the current menu or function or cycles through the main level Description <MENU/ESC> of the menu Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric value <UP> when in a function Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric <DOWN>... -
Page 14: Ethernet Configuration
Operation The ÉPIX Drive 900 operates by routing one of three Ethernet protocols (Art-Net™, sACN, or Ethernet Kling-Net) to the ÉPIX Tour products linked to the output of the Drive. The Ethernet protocol Configuration must be set for the products to respond correctly to the controller. See the Menu Map for more information on menu options. -
Page 15: Home Screen
Operation The ÉPIX Drive 900 has a home screen that displays the current protocol mode and Home Screen IP addresses, or the Output Test mode. This screen shows at start-up, and after 15 seconds with no menu activity. The home screen can also be viewed by pressing and holding <MENU> for 2 seconds. To re-orient the display for easier reading in different mounting applications, do the following: Display Press <MENU>... -
Page 16: Firmware Update
Technical Information 5. F IRMWARE PDATE On occasion, updates to the firmware for the ÉPIX Drive 900 are available. The following is the procedure for obtaining and installing these updates on a Windows PC. Instructions Download the CHAUVET Professional Uploader from http://www.chauvetprofessional.com/products/epix- drive-900 and install it. -
Page 17: Force Upload Instructions
Firmware Update Force Upload Instructions In the event that the upload software cannot find the ÉPIX Drive 900 on the network, follow the instructions below: Turn off the ÉPIX Drive 900. Press and hold <MENU> and <ENTER>, then turn it back on. The display menu will flash, indicating the product is in Force Upload mode. -
Page 18: Technical Information
Technical Information 6. T ECHNICAL NFORMATION To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean this product frequently. Product Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. Maintenance As a rule, clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 7. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 19 in (483 mm) 7.6 in (193 mm) 2 in (50 mm) 5.4 lb (2.5 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection... -
Page 20: Ordering
Technical Specifications Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number ÉPIX Products ÉPIX Drive 900 EPIXDRIVE900 03091141 781462214890 ÉPIX Strip Tour EPIXSTRIPTOUR 03091139 781462214876 ÉPIX Strip Tour 50 EPIXSTRIPTOUR50 09031436 781462217846 ÉPIX Bar Tour EPIXBARTOUR 03091140 781462214883 Accessories ÉPIX Strip Tour Dome EPIXSTRIPDOME 03091142 781462214906... -
Page 21: Returns
User Manual To get support or return a product: ETURNS • If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters. • If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. • If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA. •... -
Page 22: Contact Us
User Manual General Information Technical Support ONTACT World Headquarters Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue Voice: (844) 393-7575 Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll free: (800) 762-1084 Website www.chauvetprofessional.com Address: Unit 1C Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu Brookhill Road Industrial Estate...