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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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1 x MotionDrape™ LED
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Replacement LEDs
What Is
Included
1 x MotionDrape™ Controller
1 x Power Cord
Reusable Zip Ties (Tie Wraps)
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Signal Cable
1 x Quick Reference Guide
1 x Carrying Bag
Unpacking Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack this product and check the container to make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
Instructions
If the container or the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory
Claims
included) appears damaged from shipping, or shows signs of mishandling, notify the
carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon receipt of the damaged merchandise. Failure
to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, retain
the container and all the packing material 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 seven (7) days of receiving
the merchandise.
Convention
1~512
Meaning
Text
Conventions
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
A menu option not to be modified
Settings
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
ON
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
A value to be entered or selected
Icon
Meaning
Icons
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information may
render the product partially or completely inoperative, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the product from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical,
information.
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual. CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the
existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
Document
Information
© Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
A. Diaz
2/13/12
S. Graham
2/13/12
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Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Auto Programs
x
x
P
P
P
Product at a
Glance
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
P
x
x
P
P
Master/Slave
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with this product. They
include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
Safety Notes
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Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing
the fuse.
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Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
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Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
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Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
Never connect this product to a dimmer.
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
Never carry this product from the power cord or any moving part.
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
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In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
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This product is NFPA-certified fire retardant material.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
be sure that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Front Panel
Button Menu
LED Display
Top Panel
Curtain Input
Power In
Fuse holder
DMX Out
On/Off Switch
DMX In
Product Dimensions
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3. SETUP
This product has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage
range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
AC Power
To determine the power requirements for this product (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. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse),
making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
Follow the instructions below to change the fuse, if necessary.
Disconnect this product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
1. Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder and pry out of
its housing.
2. Remove the blown fuse from its holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating.
3. Insert the fuse holder back into place, and reconnect power.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Safety cap
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
This product ships with no spare fuse. The safety cap does have room for a spare.
Always replace a blown fuse of the same type and rating.
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Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
Mounting
Orientation
Rigging
The MotionDrape™ LED may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy to
access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes.
Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its
weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight
information.
Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
Reusable zip ties (tie wraps) are provided with the MotionDrape™ LED for quick and
easy mounting.
This product can be used with the CHAUVET® CH-31 portable truss or any similar
portable trussing system.
Grommets for easy truss
mounting and various
stand applications
Mounting Diagram
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4. OPERATION
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display. Please refer to the Product Overview (page 5) to see the buttons location on the
control panel.
Control Panel
Operation
Button
Function
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<MENU>
<ENTER>
<UP>
Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
<DOWN>
Mode
Programming Steps
Description
Menu Map
Version
Software Version
Shows the software version number
Disables unit’s auto mode function
Enables unit’s auto mode function
Disables unit’s sound mode function
Enables unit’s sound mode function
Disables unit’s DMX512 mode function
NO
YES
NO
Automatic
Sound
YES
NO
DMX Mode
Speed
Enables unit’s DMX512 mode and sets
starting address
YES
1~512
Selects how fast the auto mode program
runs
1~9
Disables numbered program running in
sequence in auto or sound mode
NO
Program
1~30
Enables numbered program running in
sequence in auto or sound mode
YES
Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
Configuration
(DMX)
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket of this product.
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected 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.
Starting Address
The MotionDrape™ LED uses up to 8 DMX channels in its 8-channel DMX mode, which
defines the highest configurable address to 505.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, you may refer to the DMX Primer section in
the Technical Information chapter.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Dmx512 shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> to select Yes in the menu.
4. Press <ENTER>. Address should appear on the screen.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
6. Press <ENTER>.
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Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control it without a DMX controller.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
Configuration
(Standalone)
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode, whether Static,
Automatic, or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. This is
because products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could
interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
To enable the Sound Active mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Sound shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
Sound Active
Mode
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Yes.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Turn the music on until the product responds to the beat of the music.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of the music (bass and drums).
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Automatic shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
Automatic Mode
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Yes.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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DMX Channel Assignments and Values
Channel
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Function
Value
Setting
8-CH
000 ó 007 No function
008 ó 255 0~100%
Dimmer
Strobe
000 ó 010 No function
011 ó 255 0~100%
2
3
4
5
Red
000 ó 255 0~100%
Green
Blue
000 ó 255 0~100%
000 ó 255 0~100%
000 ó 015 No function
016 ó 031 Falling Star
032 ó 047 Diagonal Color Bands
048 ó 063 Color Pattern Chase
064 ó 079 Inward Arrow (L-R)
080 ó 095 Color Stack
096 ó 111 Multi-Color Freeway
112 ó 127 Color Wave (L-R)
128 ó 143 Color Wave (R-L)
144 ó 159 Color Bar Chase (L-R)
160 ó 175 Color Bar Chase (R-L)
176 ó 191 Windmill
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Programs 1-15
192 ó 207 Fan
208 ó 223 Whirlpool
224 ó 239 Falling Snow
240 ó 255 Multi Box Frenzy
000 ó 015 No function
016 ó 031 Center Burst
032 ó 047 Outer Burst
048 ó 063 EQ Effect
064 ó 079 Rolling Color
080 ó 095 Horizontal Stacking
096 ó 111 Inner Zone
112 ó 127 Outer Zone
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Programs 16-30
128 ó 143 Diamond Spread
144 ó 159 Single Diamond Squeeze
160 ó 175 Follow The Leader
176 ó 191 Crisscross
192 ó 207 X-Factor
208 ó 223 Double Diamond Squeeze
224 ó 239 Red X Factor
240 ó 255 Multicolor Rain
000 ó 255 0~100%
8
Speed
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5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Possible Action(s)
General low light intensity
Dirty LEDs
Clean the MotionDrape™ LED drape regularly
One LED in an LED group
failed
Faulty (shorted) LED
Replace faulty LED
Faulty (open) LED
Replace faulty LED
All the LEDs in a group
failed
Faulty LED cable
Replace faulty LED cable
Faulty LED driver
Replace faulty LED Driver box
Replace faulty LED Driver box
Repair or replace faulty cable
Replace MotionDrape™ LED controller
Replace MotionDrape™ LED controller
Faulty LED driver box
Single MotionDrape™ LED
controller: All LEDs in a
drape failed
Faulty drape output cable
Faulty MotionDrape™ LED controller
Faulty MotionDrape™ LED controller
If using DMX connection, wrong DMX address
on the corresponding controller
Set the starting DMX address correctly
Multiple MotionDrape™ LED If using proprietary serial link, wrong
controllers: All LEDs on a
controller failed
Master/Slave setting on the corresponding
controller
Set the starting Master/slave mode correctly
Check power to the MotionDrape™ LED
controller
MotionDrape™ LED controller not powered
Faulty DMX cable
Repair or replace faulty cable
Excessive circuit load
Check total load placed on the electrical circuit
Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing
Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal
and/or external)
Short circuit along the power wires
No power
Check for power on Mains
MotionDrape™ LED
controller does not power
up
Faulty or lose power cord
Faulty internal power supply
Wrong DMX addressing
Wrong polarity on the controller
Lose or damaged cables
Faulty Main PCB
Check power cord
Replace internal power supply
Check DMX controller and product addressing
Check polarity switch settings on the controller
Check DMX and signal patch cables
Replace Display PCB
Product is not responding to
DMX
Non compatible signal patch cables
Bouncing signals
Use only compatible cables
Install terminator as suggested
Do not exceed maximum recommended length
Loss of signal on some
MotionDrape™ LED
controllers
Long cable / Low level signal
Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit
#32.
Too many products
Keep DMX and signal patch cables separated
from power cables or black lights
Interference from AC wires
If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.
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In case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below:
Contact
Procedure
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If you live in the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
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 U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland.
World Headquarters
CHAUVET®
General Information
Address:
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
General Information
Address:
CHAUVET®
Contact
Information
5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
(954) 929-1115
Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice:
Fax:
(954) 929-5560
Toll free:
(800) 762-1084
Voice:
Fax:
+44 (0)1773 511115
+44 (0)1773 511110
Technical Support
Technical Support
Voice:
Fax:
(954) 929-1115 (Press 4)
(954) 756-8015
Email:
Email:
World Wide Web
World Wide Web
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to
them. Visit our website for contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Tech Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
return.
Returning
Products to
CHAUVET®
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly
affixed label.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper
and place it inside the box:
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Your name
Your address
Your phone number
The RMA number
A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging will be your responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-
boxing is always a safe method to use.
CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
returned product(s).
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length (Drape)
Width (Drape)
Height (Drape)
Weight (Drape)
Dimensions and
Weight
9.8 ft (118 in)
6.6 ft (78.7 in)
2 m (2,000 m)
0.6 in (15 mm)
9.8 lbs (4.4 kg)
3 m (3,000 mm)
Length (Control Box) Width (Control Box) Height (Control Box)
9.6 in (243 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) 2 in (50 mm)
Weight (Control Box)
1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches and feet rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Power
Switching (internal)
100~240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
Consumption
Operating
Fuse
120 V, 60 Hz
51 W
230 V, 50 Hz
54 W
0.4 A
0.2 A
F 2 A, 250 V
F 2 A, 250 V
Power I/O
US/Worldwide
IEC
UK/Europe
IEC
Power input connector
Power output connector
Power Cord plug
Edison
IEC
Edison (US)
Local plug
Type
Quantity
Lifespan
Light Source
Thermal
DMX
LED
176
50,000 hours
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104° F (40° C)
Convection
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Sockets
8
Product Name
Item Code
Item Number
Ordering
MotionDrape™ LED
15090388
MOTIONDRAPELED
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