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Enttec CVC4 Installation Manual

High precision, auto-addressable rgbw led tape dimmer with p-link or dmx/rdm input
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CVC4 - Installation Guide
High precision, auto-addressable RGBW LED tape dimmer with P-Link or DMX/RDM input.
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Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Electrical safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
System Planning and Specification ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Protection from Injury During Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Surface mounting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Replacing the user serviceable fuse ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Servicing, Inspection & Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
How to specify CVC4's ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Single Channel Tape ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Three Channel RGB Tape ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Four Channel RGBW Tape ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Maximum tape length: (based on the LED channel with the highest power draw) ................................................................................. 9
Application Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Controlling CVC4s using ENTTEC's PLink system .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Controlling CVC4s Using DMX512 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Controlling CVC4s using DMX512 & RDM......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Updating firmware over RDM using ENTTEC RDM Controller .......................................................................................................... 11
Setting the CVC4's fixture operating mode .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Ordering Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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Document Updated: 30/06/2021
Visit the ENTTEC website for the latest version.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
CVC4 (73926)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Controlling CVC4s using ENTTEC’s PLink system ................................9 Controlling CVC4s Using DMX512 ......................................10 Controlling CVC4s using DMX512 & RDM..................................11 Updating firmware over RDM using ENTTEC RDM Controller ......................11 Setting the CVC4’s fixture operating mode .............................. 12 Ordering Information ......................................14...

  • Page 2: Safety

    ENTTEC device. If you are in any doubt about system safety, or you plan to install ENTTEC device in a configuration that is not covered within this guide, contact ENTTEC or your ENTTEC supplier for assistance.

  • Page 3: System Planning And Specification

    The device is convection cooled, ensure it receives sufficient airflow so heat can be dissipated. If the  CVC4 overheats its output brightness will be temporarily halved to protect itself and the indicator LED will flash red. The device is not designed for inductive loads.

  • Page 4: Physical Dimensions

     Replacing the user serviceable fuse If the CVC4’s outputs get short circuited or the total dimmable load is higher than 20A, the CVC4’s internal fuse will blow. Users may wish to replace this fuse for one of a lower rated value and shorter blow time if the total power draw of their system is lower than 20A.

  • Page 5: Servicing, Inspection & Maintenance

    Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). Do not touch this products PCB at any time. Gently push and lift both the snap fit joint located along the side of CVC4. Pull the top lid to dislodge and remove. Remove the old fuse by holding the CVC4 in place with one hand and pinching and pulling up on the top plastic part of the fuse with the other.
  • Page 6 CVC4 (73926) Visit the ENTTEC website for the latest version. A selection of environmental factors that may increase the need for frequent cleaning include: Use of stage fog, smoke or atmospheric devices.  High airflow rates (i.e., in close proximity to air conditioning vents).

  • Page 7: How To Specify Cvc4'S

    To determine the total quantity of constant voltage single channel LED tape the CVC4 can control, we need to determine how many meters can be controlled with 20A. For this example, we will use ENTTEC’s 9CH LED tape – this is a high output single channel white led strip capable of 1385 lumens per meter.

  • Page 8: Three Channel Rgb Tape

    CVC4 can control. Three Channel RGB Tape To determine the quantity of constant voltage RGB LED tape the CVC4 can control, firstly we need to determine how many meters of the channel with the highest power draw can be controlled with 5A.

  • Page 9: Four Channel Rgbw Tape

    Application Diagrams Note: In all applications, if the data source to your CVC4 - whether PLink or DMX - drops out, while the CVC4 still remains powered (e.g. the control system happens to lose power while the rest of the install remains powered on), then the CVC4 will continue to output to your lights based on the last frame of data it received.

  • Page 10: Controlling Cvc4S Using Dmx512

    When using DMX512 to control a string of CVC4’s. The DMX input should be wired to the 3-pole Phoenix connector of the first CVC4 in the chain – By default, the CVC4 ships set to channel 001. – This can be modified using any RDM (E1.20) compliant controller device.

  • Page 11: Controlling Cvc4S Using Dmx512 & Rdm

    Controlling CVC4s using DMX512 & RDM RDM can be used to address, identify and update the firmware of CVC4’s. If using RDM, a DMX feed can be linked between CVC4’s and the DMX start address configured using RDM for each CVC4.

  • Page 12: Setting The Cvc4'S Fixture Operating Mode

    Visit the ENTTEC website for the latest version. To update the CVC4’s firmware with a new version from the ENTTEC website, use a DMX USB Pro / Pro MK2 and the basic version of ENTTEC RDM Controller Software. Firstly, connect your CVC4’s to your DMX USB Pro and computer to carry out a [Full Discovery] to identify your CVC4’s.
  • Page 13 Visit the ENTTEC website for the latest version. CVC4’s fixture operating mode The CVC4’s two DIP switches and mode LED allow users to quickly set the DMX operating mode. Each of the CVC4’s 4 modes results in the mode LED lighting with a corresponding colour.

  • Page 14: Ordering Information

    CVC4 (73926) Visit the ENTTEC website for the latest version. Ordering Information For further support and to browse ENTTEC’s range of products visit the ENTTEC website. Item Part No. CVC4 73926 Due to constant innovation, information within this document is subject to change.

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