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- Page 1 User Manual...
- Page 2 Any other product names, logos, brands, company names, and other trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of their respective trademark holders. CHAUVET® owns the content of this User Manual in its entirety, including but not limited Copyright Notice to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fan Control ........................................16 Temperature ........................................16 Setting Ethernet Protocols ................................16 Reset to Factory Default ....................................16 Nexus™ 4x4 Software Upgrade Instructions ..........................17 Menu Map ..................................... 21 DMX Values ....................................23 Pixel Layout (53 or 48 Ch modes) ..............................25 5. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection. For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery. Manual Conventions Convention... -
Page 5: Safety Notes
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately! In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Expected LED LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in... -
Page 6: Introduction
2. Introduction Description Nexus™ 4x4 is a tour-ready wash light capable of delivering a pixel mapping display and an output of sixteen 27-watt RGB COB LEDs. The combination of COB emitters and a clever reflector design yields a diffused light with saturated hues. Nexus™ 4x4 is controllable via Art-Net™, Kling-Net, and DMX protocols. -
Page 7: Overview
Introduction Overview COB LEDs Yoke Adjustment Knob Side View Front View Coffin Lock Control Access Panel Coffin Lock Access Coffin Lock Power I/O Ethernet I/O 5-Pin DMX I/O 3-Pin DMX I/O Rear View Side View Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual... -
Page 8: Dimensions
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Page 9: Setup
The Nexus™ 4x4 has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Nexus™ 4x4, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications section in this manual. -
Page 10: Power Linking
Setup The Nexus™ 4x4 supports power linking. You can power link up to: Power Linking • 4 products at 120 VAC, or • 8 products at 230 VAC This product comes with a power input cord. This product does not come with a power linking cable;... -
Page 11: Dmx Linking
If using other DMX compatible products with the Nexus™ 4x4, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller. DMX Modes The Nexus™ 4x4 uses the standard DMX data connection for the 3, 5, 9, 48 and 53 channel DMX modes. •... -
Page 12: Art-Net™ Connection
For a smooth-running operation, ArKaos Kling-Net requires a gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet card and network switch. The Nexus™ 4x4 uses a Neutrik® etherCON® data connection to link all data ports. The following diagrams illustrate how to assemble the data connections. -
Page 13: Mounting
Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product. Use at least one mounting point per product. The Nexus™ 4x4 comes with an adjustable mounting bracket with three (3) 13 mm holes which serves as a floor or wall mount support. - Page 14 Setup Floor/Wall Mounting -12- Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual...
- Page 15 Setup Pipe/Truss Mounting #5 Allen Key Only use the coffin locks to align the product; it is not intended to be used for bearing weight. Do not hang the product only using the coffin locks. Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual -13-...
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Page 16: Operation
Repeat the steps for each color. Dimmer Curves This setting determines how fast the output of the Nexus™ 4x4 changes when you modify the values of the red, green, blue, and dimmer faders. This setting provides 3 different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product. -
Page 17: Display Backlight
48Ch 53Ch Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a group of Nexus™ 4x4s (slave units) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another Nexus™ 4x4 (master unit) without a DMX controller. 1. Setting each of the slave products: a. Go to Master/Slave main level. -
Page 18: White Calibration
Universe: 2. Select the desired value (00~15). Reset to Factory This procedure allows you to reset the Nexus™ 4x4 to the default factory values. Default 1. Turn off the power to the Nexus™ 4x4. 2. Press and hold <MENU> and <ENTER>. -
Page 19: Nexus™ 4X4 Software Upgrade Instructions
1. Connect the Nexus™ 4x4 to the router. 2. Verify the computer is using the same network as the Nexus™ 4x4 product. Step 2: 1. From the Nexus™ 4x4 main level, navigate to the Ethernet Settings. Ethernet Settings Step 3: 1. - Page 20 Enter 255.0.0.0 in the Subnet mask box. 3. Click OK. 4. Close existing dialogs that are currently open. 5. Minimize the Control Panel, as it will be necessary to access this window after the software upgrade is uploaded to the product. -18- Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual...
- Page 21 Info main level. 2. Select IP Address. 3. From the PC, open the Internet browser. 4. Enter the IP address for the Nexus™ 4x4 you are working with in the address bar. For example, if the IP address shown in the product’s control panel is 2.34.58.104, then type...
- Page 22 2. Select Version. 3. Verify the product’s control panel displays the CHAUVET Lighting uploaded version. Nexus 4x4 v. x.xx The software upgrade is now complete. Step 13: Once the software upgrade is complete, the IP setting on your PC needs to be changed back to the original settings.
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Page 23: Menu Map
Shows the products IP address Device ID Shows the products ID number Sets products DMX Address/Art-Net™ start DMX Address 001~512 channel 3-Channel mode 5-Channel mode DMX Channel 9-Channel mode 48Ch 48-Channel mode 53Ch 53-Channel mode Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual -21-... - Page 24 DHCP Router provides the IP address IP Mode Static Uses the products pre-configured IP address Ethernet Settings Protocol For use with consoles/controllers running Art-Net 000~127 Art-Net™ 3 Subnet 00~15 For use when addressing Art-Net™ Universe -22- Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual...
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Page 25: Dmx Values
000 255 Warm White 10 When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are activated 000 255 0~100% Green 10 Cool White 10 When values 011-020 in CH. 53 are activated 000 255 Blue 10 0~100% Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual -23-... - Page 26 031 051 No Function Dimmer Speed 052 101 Linear dimmer 102 152 Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest) 153 203 Nonlinear dimming curve 2 204 255 Nonlinear dimming curve 3 (slowest) -24- Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual...
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Page 27: Pixel Layout (53 Or 48 Ch Modes)
Red 8 Red 16 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% Green 8 Green 16 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% Blue 8 Blue 16 Pixel Layout (53 or 48 Ch modes) Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual -25-... - Page 28 031 051 No Function Dimmer Speed 052 101 Linear dimmer 102 152 Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest) 153 203 Nonlinear dimming curve 2 204 255 Nonlinear dimming curve 3 (slowest) -26- Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual...
- Page 29 000 255 0~100% Blue 000 010 No Function Strobe 011 255 0~30 Hz 3 CH Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% Green 000 255 0~100% Blue Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual -27-...
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Page 30: Technical Information
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended. CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). -28-... -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
113 °F (45 °C) Fan-assisted Convection I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3- and 5-pin XLR Sockets 3,5,9,48,53 Art-Net™/Kling-Net I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range RJ45 Sockets Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number Nexus™ 4x4 03090656 781462210045 Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual -29-... -
Page 32: Contact Us
World Headquarters United Kingdom and Ireland Contact Us CHAUVET® CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. General Information General Information Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue Address: Unit 1C Sunrise, FL 33351 Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Voice: (954) 577-4545 Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Fax: (954) 929-5560...
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