Setup; Ac Power; Ac Plug; Power Linking - Chauvet ColorDash Batten-Tri User Manual

Setup

3. Setup

AC Power

AC Plug

Power Linking

Fuse Replacement

DMX Linking

DMX Modes

Master/Slave
Connectivity
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The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an
input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
specifications in this guide, the product's user manual, or on the product's sticker.
Always connect the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri to a protected circuit with an
appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri see the label
affixed to the side of the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding
specifications chart in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
For more information, you may download the "Sizing the Circuit Breakers" document
from the CHAUVET® Web site.
Never connect the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri to a rheostat (variable resistor) or
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100%
switch.
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri comes with a power input cord terminated with an IEC
connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (US market). If the power
cord that came with your fixture has no plug or you need to change the Edison plug, use
the table below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (US)
AC Live
AC Neutral
AC Ground Green/Yellow
Make sure to disconnect the fixture's power cord before replacing a blown fuse,
and always replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating.
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri supports power linking for up to 12 other similar fixtures
at 120 VAC. Although this fixture comes with a power input cord, it comes with no power
linking cord. However, a power linking cable is available as an option.
1) With a Phillips #2 head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from its housing.
2) Remove the blown fuse and replace it with a good fuse of the same type and rating.
3) Screw the fuse holder cap back in its place and reconnect power.
You may link any COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixture to a DMX controller using a standard
DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with a COLORdash™
Batten-Tri fixture, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX
cables needed to link the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixture to a DMX controller, you may
download the "DMX Primer" document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri uses the standard DMX data connection for its DMX
modes, TOUR, PIXEL, ARC1, ARC1 + D, and HSV. You will find information about
these DMX modes in the Introduction chapter (brief description), the Operation
Instructions chapter (configuration details), and the DMX Values section (individual
channel values).
The Master/Slave mode allows a COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixture to control one or
more COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixtures without a DMX controller. The controlling fixture
becomes the "master" when running an Auto/Custom program or by being in STATIC
mode. The controlled fixtures are the "slaves" and you must set them to "SLAVE" mode
from their respective control panels. During the Master/Slave operation, the slave
fixtures will operate in unison with the master fixture.
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Wire (Europe)
Black Brown
White Blue
Green/Yellow
COLORdash™ Batten-Tri User Manual Rev. 02a
Screw Color
Yellow or Brass
Silver
Green