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USER MANUAL ENGLISH Peanut Box Product code: 55008 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Peanut Box Preface Thank you for purchasing this Infinity product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
Peanut Box Table of contents Introduction ................................3 Before Using the Product ..........................3 Intended Use ............................... 3 Product Lifespan ..............................3 Text Conventions ..............................3 Symbols and Signal Words ..........................4 Symbols on the Information Label ........................4 Safety ..................................5 Warnings and Safety Instructions ........................
Fig. 01 Intended Use This device is designed to be used as an addition to the Infinity Chimp devices. This device is not suitable for households. Any other use, not mentioned under intended use, is regarded as non-intended and incorrect use.
Peanut Box Symbols and Signal Words Safety notes and warnings are indicated throughout the user manual by safety signs. Always follow the instructions provided in this user manual. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in DANGER death or serious injury.
Peanut Box Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. Warnings and Safety Instructions...
Attention This device shall be used only for the purposes it is designed for. This device is designed to be used as an addition to the Infinity Chimp devices. This device is not suitable for households. Any incorrect use may lead to hazardous situations and result in injuries and material damage.
Description of the Device The Peanut Box is designed to be used as an addition to the Infinity Chimp. It expands your setup with 4 additional universes (DMX, Art-Net and sACN). The device also activates the SMPTE timecode input for timecode shows (if you use the Chimp OnPC or the Chimp 100).
From -5 °C to 40 °C Compatibility Attention The Peanut Box is designed to be operated ONLY with the Chimp 100, Chimp 300 or Chimp OnPC software. The Peanut Box is delivered without the Chimp devices. You need to purchase these devices separately.
Peanut Box Dimensions Fig. 04 Mounting Dimensions Fig. 05 Installation Installation Site Requirements ● The device can be used only indoors. ● The device can be positioned on a flat surface or be mounted to a 19-inch rack with 2 x M3 screws.
Peanut Box Setup The Peanut Box functions as an addition to the Infinity Chimp devices. It can be used only with the Infinity Chimp consoles or with a PC with Chimp OnPC software installed. Warnings and Precautions Attention Connect all data cables before supplying power.
For more information about the protocols, refer to the user manuals of the Chimp consoles. DMX Connection DMX-512 Protocol You need a DMX serial data link to run light shows of one or more devices using an Infinity Chimp console or Chimp OnPC software. The Peanut Box has 5-pin DMX signal OUT connectors.
Peanut Box DMX Cables Shielded twisted-pair cables with 5-pin XLR connectors must be used for reliable DMX connection. You can purchase DMX cables directly from your Highlite International dealer or make your own cables. If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network.
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Peanut Box 15-bit Sub-net Universe Port Address (0–127) (0–15) (0–15) 32766 32767 Note: If you are using an Art-Net controller that supports Art-Net I or Art-Net II, the Art-Net net must be set to 0. The net number is available in Art-Net 3 and higher versions of the Art-Net protocol.
Peanut Box SMPTE SMPTE time is coded with Binary Coded Decimal. Four bits are assigned to every tenth decimal numeral. The first 26 bits in each frame are assigned to the time information. Then, there are 32 bits of user data and the synchronization word (final 16 bits).
Attention Software compatibility The Chimp’s software version must be 2.0 or higher for the Peanut Box to work. The Peanut Box is not supported by older software versions. Use a USB cable to connect the USB connector (07) on the Peanut Box with the USB connector on the rear panel of your Chimp console.
The Peanut Box needs to be connected to the Chimp OnPC and activated before it becomes functional. 01) Use a USB cable to connect the USB connector (07) on the Peanut Box with the USB connector on your PC (with Chimp OnPC software installed). The PC screen will show: 02) Select “Connect to a virtual machine“...
Peanut Box Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary person. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage.
Peanut Box Corrective Maintenance The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device and do not modify the device. Refer repairs and servicing to instructed or skilled persons. Contact your Highlite International dealer for more information. Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage Instructions for Deinstallation If trussing systems are used, deinstallation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons.
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