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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2-CH ........................13 5. Technical Information ..............14 Product Maintenance .................. 14 General Troubleshooting ................15 Contact Procedure ..................16 CHAUVET® Contact Information ..............16 Returning Products to CHAUVET® .............. 16 Page 2 of 21 Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6... - Page 3 Making Your Own DMX Cable ................19 DMX Cable Characteristics ................... 19 DMX Cable Connectors ..................19 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ................20 DMX Connection ....................20 6. Technical Specifications ..............21 Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6 Page 3 of 21...
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Page 4: Before You Begin
CHAUVET®, upon receipt. Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing material for inspection. -
Page 5: Product At A Glance
Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. · Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document. Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6 Page 5 of 21... -
Page 6: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Product Overview Microphone Sound Sensitivity Knob LED Display LED Display 5-pin DMX In/Out Bracket Safety Loop Adjustment Knob Mounting Bracket 3-pin DMX In/Out Text here Text here Power In/Out Page 6 of 21 Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6... -
Page 7: Product Dimensions
Product Dimensions Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6 Page 7 of 21... -
Page 8: Setup
3. S ETUP AC Power The Impulse™ 648 has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 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 9: Power Linking
Product Power Linking Diagram Other products You can power link up to 5 Impulse™ 648 units on 120 VAC or up to 10 Impulse™ 648 units on 230 VAC. The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, you must consult with the local CHAUVET®... -
Page 10: Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation The Impulse™ 648 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. ·... -
Page 11: Operation
DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the product’s channels. The Impulse™ 648 uses up to 2 DMX channels in its 2-channel DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 511. -
Page 12: Configuration (Standalone)
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums). Manual Control To control the Impulse™ 648 manually, follow the instructions below: Mode Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display. -
Page 13: Master/Slave Mode
Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a single Impulse™ 648 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Impulse™ 648 units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX Mode controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. -
Page 14: Technical Information
Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the glass/transparent surface. · Gently polish the glass/transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the glass/transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Page 14 of 21 Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6... -
Page 15: General Troubleshooting
#32 · · Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as indicated in the DMX Primer section. If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6 Page 15 of 21... -
Page 16: Contact Procedure
If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below). · If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your distributor of record. Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the US, United Kingdom, or Ireland. -
Page 17: Dmx Primer
Some fixtures only use a single DMX channel, while others may require 15 or more DMX channels to control all their functions. Personalities are discussed in the next section, DMX Configuration. Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6 Page 17 of 21... -
Page 18: Dmx Configuration
However, the user should always define a physical location for the fixtures that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling to the controller and other fixtures. Page 18 of 21 Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6... -
Page 19: Number Of Fixtures
DMX Data Cabling You must use DMX compliant data cables to link two or more DMX compatible fixtures. You may purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. USITT recommends limiting the total length of the DMX cable (from the first fixture/controller to the last fixture) to 300~455 m (985~1,500 ft). -
Page 20: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart
Connect the 3-pin, female connector of the second DMX cable coming from the first DMX fixture to the DMX Input connector of the second DMX compatible fixture. Continue linking the other DMX fixtures in the same way. Page 20 of 21 Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6... -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
Maximum External Temp. Cooling System 104° F (40° C) Convection I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3- and 5-pin XLR Sockets Ordering Product Name Item Code Item Number Impulse™ 648 03050457 IMPULSE648 Impulse™ 648 User Manual Rev. 6 Page 21 of 21...