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  • Page 1 User Manual Model ID: EPIXDRIVE2000IP...
  • Page 2 Trademarks Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, and ÉPIX 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ............... What Is Included ................... Claims ......................Text Conventions ..................Symbols ......................FCC Statement of Compliance ..............Safety Notes....................Expected LED Lifespan................. 2. Introduction ................Description ....................Features ......................Product Overview..................Product Dimensions ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Control Channel Assignments and Values............ Pixel and 301-CH ....................11 50-Section ......................17 25-Section ......................21 10-Section ......................22 5-Section ......................23 8-CH-fixture......................24 7-CH-Drive ......................25 Settings Configuration................... View Linked Fixtures ..................26 Output Test ......................26 Display Inverse....................

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP • 2 rack ears with screws • Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cable • Quick Reference Guide • Omega bracket with mounting hardware 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.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    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.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction Description The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP hosts the processing and power supply for the ÉPIX IP and ÉPIX Tour product line in one convenient device. Using both ports, it controls up to 20 ÉPIX Strip IP, 40 ÉPIX Strip IP 50, 36 ÉPIX Strip Tour, 72 ÉPIX Strip Tour 50, or 12 ÉPIX Bar Tour products easily using Art-Net™, sACN, or ArKaos Kling-Net.

  • Page 8: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions 10.55 in 0.98 in 268 mm 25 mm 3.35 in 85 mm 10.35 in 263 mm 11.49 in 252 mm 3.33 in 85 mm 9.84 in 250 mm 19.01 in 483 mm 3.30 in 84 mm 1.76 in 45 mm 18.31 in 465 mm...

  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup 3. Setup AC Power The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP comes with an Omega bracket.The user can directly attach a mounting clamp (sold separately) to this Omega bracket. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product. For the Chauvet Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://www.trusst.com/products. Mounting Diagram...

  • Page 11: Signal Connections

    Setup Signal Connections The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP can receive an Art-Net™, sACN, or Kling-Net signal. The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP has 2 Seetronic Etherkon through ports, and 2 4-pin XLR output ports. If using other compatible products with this product, it is possible to control each individually with a single controller. Art-Net™...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation 4. Operation Control Panel Description Button Name Function <LEFT> Exits from the current menu or function or cycles through the main level of the menu Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected <RIGHT>...
  • Page 13 Operation Main Level Programming Levels Description Factory Reset Resets the product to factory defaults Pixel 7-CH-Drive 8-CH-fixture 5-Section Personality Sets control personality for Port A 10-Section 25-Section Port A 50-Section (Art-Net™ and 301-CH sACN only) 000–246 (Art-Net™) Sets the lowest of the 6 consecutive Universe 001–247 (sACN) universes to which Port A is assigned...

  • Page 14: Ethernet Configuration

    Operation Ethernet Configuration The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP operates by routing one of three ethernet protocols (Art-Net™, sACN, or Kling- Net) to the ÉPIX IP and ÉPIX Tour products linked to the outputs of the Drive. The Ethernet protocol must be set for the products to respond correctly to the controller.

  • Page 15: Auto Address

    Operation Auto Address The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP addresses connected products with the Auto Address function. To perform an Auto Address, follow the instructions below: 1. Go to the Auto Address main level. 2. Select from No (do not perform Auto Address) or Yes (perform Auto Address). Control Channel Assignments and Values Pixel and 301-CH Pixel...
  • Page 16 Operation Pixel 301-CH Function Value Percent Green 14 000  255 0–100% Blue 14 000  255 0–100% Red 15 000  255 0–100% Green 15 000  255 0–100% Blue 15 000  255 0–100% Red 16 000  255 0–100% Green 16 000 ...
  • Page 17 Operation Pixel 301-CH Function Value Percent Red 30 000  255 0–100% Green 30 000  255 0–100% Blue 30 000  255 0–100% Red 31 000  255 0–100% Green 31 000  255 0–100% Blue 31 000  255 0–100% Red 32 000 ...
  • Page 18 Operation Pixel 301-CH Function Value Percent Blue 45 000  255 0–100% Red 46 000  255 0–100% Green 46 000  255 0–100% Blue 46 000  255 0–100% Red 47 000  255 0–100% Green 47 000  255 0–100% Blue 47 000 ...
  • Page 19 Operation Pixel 301-CH Function Value Percent Green 61 000  255 0–100% Blue 61 000  255 0–100% Red 62 000  255 0–100% Green 62 000  255 0–100% Blue 62 000  255 0–100% Red 63 000  255 0–100% Green 63 000 ...
  • Page 20 Operation Pixel 301-CH Function Value Percent Red 77 000  255 0–100% Green 77 000  255 0–100% Blue 77 000  255 0–100% Red 78 000  255 0–100% Green 78 000  255 0–100% Blue 78 000  255 0–100% Red 79 000 ...

  • Page 21: 50-Section

    Operation Pixel 301-CH Function Value Percent Blue 92 000  255 0–100% Red 93 000  255 0–100% Green 93 000  255 0–100% Blue 93 000  255 0–100% Red 94 000  255 0–100% Green 94 000  255 0–100% Blue 94 000 ...
  • Page 22 Operation Channel Function Value Percent Green 11–12 000  255 0–100% Blue 11–12 000  255 0–100% Red 13–14 000  255 0–100% Green 13–14 000  255 0–100% Blue 13–14 000  255 0–100% Red 15–16 000  255 0–100% Green 15–16 000 ...
  • Page 23 Operation Channel Function Value Percent Red 43–44 000  255 0–100% Green 43–44 000  255 0–100% Blue 43–44 000  255 0–100% Red 45–46 000  255 0–100% Green 45–46 000  255 0–100% Blue 45–46 000  255 0–100% Red 47–48 000 ...
  • Page 24 Operation Channel Function Value Percent Blue 73–74 000  255 0–100% Red 75–76 000  255 0–100% Green 75–76 000  255 0–100% Blue 75–76 000  255 0–100% Red 77–78 000  255 0–100% Green 77–78 000  255 0–100% Blue 77–78 000 ...

  • Page 25: 25-Section

    Operation 25-Section 75 channels per ÉPIX Strip IP Channel Function Value Percent Red 1–4 000  255 0–100% Green 1–4 000  255 0–100% Blue 1–4 000  255 0–100% Red 5–8 000  255 0–100% Green 5–8 000  255 0–100% Blue 5–8 000 ...

  • Page 26: 10-Section

    Operation Channel Function Value Percent Red 61–64 000  255 0–100% Green 61–64 000  255 0–100% Blue 61–64 000  255 0–100% Red 65–68 000  255 0–100% Green 65–68 000  255 0–100% Blue 65–68 000  255 0–100% Red 69–72 000 ...

  • Page 27: 5-Section

    Operation Channel Function Value Percent Red 41–50 000  255 0–100% Green 41–50 000  255 0–100% Blue 41–50 000  255 0–100% Red 51–60 000  255 0–100% Green 51–60 000  255 0–100% Blue 51–60 000  255 0–100% Red 61–70 000 ...

  • Page 28: 8-Ch-Fixture

    Operation 8-CH-fixture 8 channels per ÉPIX Strip IP Channel Function Value Percent Dimmer 000  255 0–100% 000  255 0–100% Green 000  255 0–100% Blue 000  255 0–100% 000  010 No function 011  024 Auto program 1 025 ...

  • Page 29: 7-Ch-Drive

    Operation 7-CH-Drive 7 channels per ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP Channel Function Value Percent Dimmer 000  255 0–100% 000  255 0–100% Green 000  255 0–100% Blue 000  255 0–100% 000  010 No function 011  024 Auto program 1 025 ...

  • Page 30: Settings Configuration

    Operation Settings Configuration View Linked Fixtures To view which fixtures are linked in order from each port: 1. Go to the View Linked Fixtures main level. 2. Select from Port A or Port B. 3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to scroll through the list of linked fixtures for the selected port. Output Test To test the output of the LEDs of all connected ÉPIX products: 1.

  • Page 31: Firmware Update

    On occasion, updates to the firmware for the ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP will be made available. The following is the procedure for obtaining and installing these updates on a Windows PC. Instructions 1. Download the CHAUVET Professional Uploader from http://www.chauvetprofessional.com/ products/epix-drive-2000-ip and install it.

  • Page 32: Force Upload Instructions

    Operation Force Upload Instructions In the event that the upload software cannot find the ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP on the network, or if the display on the product is black when powered on, follow the instructions below. 1. Set the IP address of the network on the PC to 192.168.1.24, and the subnet to 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    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 each lighting product at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 6. Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Length Width Height Weight (w/ Rack Ears) (w/o Rack Ears) 19.01 in (483 mm) 10.55 in (268 mm) 3.30 in (84 mm) 10.35 in (263 mm) 12 lb (5.4 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches are rounded. Power Power Supply Type Range...

  • Page 35: Ordering

    Extension Cable, 25 ft Neutrik® powerCON® POWERCONEXT50FT 19110376 781462207281 Extension Cable, 50 ft For the most current list of related products and accessories available from Chauvet Professional, visit our website at www.chauvetprofessional.com. ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP User Manual Rev. 6...

  • Page 36: Contact Us

    Contact Us Contact Us General Information Technical Support Chauvet World Headquarters Address: 3360 Davie Rd. Voice: (844) 393-7575 Davie, FL 33314 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 Chauvet U.K. Address: Pod 1 EVO Park Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu...

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