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  • Page 1 Controller Manual version 2.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety instructions How to replace the fuse Product Overview Connections Connecting the ShowLED controller Setting up the control network Configurations with a DMX lightboard Configuration without a DMX lightboard What is DMX? Controller Menu Structure Operator Console...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying our product. The ShowLED* Chameleon controller has the following features: • 8 output channels for driving RGB LEDs • Stand-alone mode with Chase Patterns and Effects Memory • Chase patterns - Stand alone (or selected by DMX signal)

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    (Fuse, medium delay 4A, 20x5mm). Connect the powercord and check if the controller is working properly. Should you encounter any problems operating the ShowLED Chameleon system please contact ShowLED FZC at +971 6 557 83 07. Never try to open up or repair the Chameleon curtain without consulting our technicians.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    RGB LED Strings 4 pole XLR link cable Connector ShowLED Chameleon Controller User Interface 5 pole XLR link cable Powercord DMX lightboard Note that the DMX lightboard is not a ShowLED product, but it can be provided through a third party.

  • Page 7: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the ShowLED controller Connect your application to the LED output connectors of the controller. Insert the powercord into the MAINS (90-250V) input of the controller. At this point you will need to set the parameters of the controller. You will learn how to do so from this manual.

  • Page 8: Configuration Without A Dmx Lightboard

    CONFIGURATION WITHOUT A DMX LIGHTBOARD In a configuration without use of a DMX lightboard the first controller is set as master and all the other controllers are set as slave. Controller Controller Last Controller DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX The first controller is set as master All other controllers are set as slave...

  • Page 9: Controller Menu Structure

    CONTROLLER MENU STRUCTURE - - - - STATUS - - - - stand alone master [choose operat. mode] > stand alone DMX mode U/D=scroll select > [select type] [select DMX mode] > set as master > DMX mode 24 set as slave DMX mode 10 U/D=scroll select >...

  • Page 10: Operator Console

    OPERATOR CONSOLE The operator console consists of an LCD display and a keypad with five push buttons. This console is the physical interface that lets you access the menu structure. The menu structure lets you modify the parameters of the controller. Use the buttons (Up, Down, Left and Right) to scroll through the menu structure.
  • Page 11 If you choose “DMX mode” , [Select DMX mode] will appear. Now you can choose in which DMX mode you want to set the controller. • Select “DMX mode 24” to control the channels individually. • Select “DMX mode 10” to control the build in patterns of the master controller. •...

  • Page 12: Controller Modes

    3 colours rotating 2 colours rotating Chameleon! • Colour 1: 000... 255 (See DMX mode 10 - Fader 7 to 10 - Selection of colour) • Colour 2: 000... 255 (See DMX mode 10 - Fader 7 to 10 - Selection of colour) •...

  • Page 13: Dmx Mode 10 - Controlling The Build In Patterns

    DMX Mode 10 – Controlling the build in patterns If you have more than one controller, it is advisable to use DMX mode 10 SYNC. The channel descriptions of DMX Mode 10 have the same meaning as the parameters in the stand alone mode.
  • Page 14 4 colours rotating 160.. 191 3 colours rotating 192.. 223 2 colours rotating 224.. 255 Chameleon colour change Fader 7 to 10 - Selection of colour Choose from the following colour pallet to set the 4 colour presets. DMX value Description Blue 1..
  • Page 15 Colour 4 Colour 3 Colour 2 Colour 1 number of colours Maximum Intensity Minimum Intensity Chase Speed Pattern Behaviour Pattern Type...

  • Page 16: Dmx Mode 24 - Controlling The Channels Individually

    DMX Mode 24 - Controlling the channels individually Function channel offset Green LED channel 1 Blue Green LED channel 2 Blue Green LED channel 3 Blue Green LED channel 4 Blue Green LED channel 5 Blue Green LED channel 6 Blue Green LED channel 7...

  • Page 17: Faq's

    • Note that we are in the GMT-zone +4 hour. Here are some useful links to convert time zones: www.worldtimeserver.com • www.timezoneconverter.com • www.timeanddate.com • Contact address ShowLED FZC • P.O. Box : 120888 • Warehouse Q4-006 • Sharjah Airport Free Zone • Sharjah • United Arab Emirates...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input - Supply voltage: 90 .. 250 Vac - Line frequency: 50 .. 60 Hz - Input current: 2.2 A (@115Vac) / 1.2 A (@230Vac) - Input power: 225 Watt - Fuses, medium delay, 4A, 20x5mm - Mains input: standardized IEC power inlet - PFC (Power Factor Correction) circuit present Outputs ( 4 XLRs in total) - Output Voltage: 24 V...

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity

    We, ShowLED FZC P.O. Box : 120888 - Warehouse Q4-006 - Sharjah Airport Free Zone - Sharjah - UAE Declare that the product ShowLED Chameleon System² is in conformity with the essential requirements of the following directives and standards: Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC 60065, 12-2005 (Edition 7.1)
  • Page 20 LED starcloths for: theatres TV studios concerts night clubs exhibitions corporate events movie theatres cruise ships Visit our website for further information or to check contact details of your local ShowLED supplier. www.showled.com...

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