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Ilumipod SL as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks ILUMINARC, the Iluminarc logo and Ilumipod SL are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ..................What Is Included ...................... Claims ........................Text Conventions ..................... Symbols ........................FCC Compliance...................... Expected LED Lifespan.................... Safety Notes......................Personal Safety......................Mounting and Rigging ....................Power and Wiring......................Operation ........................2.
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • Ilumipod SL • Quick Reference Guide • Filter frame Claims Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
Before You Begin Safety Notes Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians.
2. Introduction Description The Ilumipod SL from Iluminarc fuses plug-and-play installation with precision optics to create seamless splashes of light and color. Bringing energy to any architectural project in any weather conditions, it has a sleek, low-profile form factor and four-in-one LED optics. The advanced RGBL color mixing unlocks true whites from crisp and cool tones to warm incandescent ambers, as well as raucous, saturated shades.
Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green DMX Linking The Ilumipod SL will work with a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.iluminarc.com. DMX Output Signal Connector 1. Ground (black clip) 1. Ground 2. Data - (green clip) 2.
Setup Remote Device Management (RDM) Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The Ilumipod SL supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.
Setup Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position, making sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product. •...
Menu Map Refer to the Ilumipod SL product page on www.iluminarc.com for the latest menu map. The Ilumicode section of the RDM2go (from Chauvet Professional) is required to access the full menu of options. For more information, download the RDM2go User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Operation Configuration (DMX) Use control configurations to operate the product with a DMX controller. Control Personalities To set the control personality: 1. Go to the PERSON main level. 2. Select the desired personality, from ARC1, ARC1+D, ARC2, ARC2+D, ARC FULL, SOLID, or SPECIAL2.
Operation Configuration (Static Mode) To set the Ilumipod SL to operate in a static or strobing color without DMX: 1. Go to the STATIC main level. 2. Select the parameter to configure, from: • RED, • GREEN, • BLUE, • COOL (lime), •...
Maintenance 5. Maintenance Product Maintenance Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.