LED-RAIN36
USER MANUAL
CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
1 x LED-RAIN36
1 x Power cable (1 m) and 1 x Linking cable (1.5 m)
Warranty Card
Users Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
AC Power
To determine the power requirements for a particular product, see the label affixed to the back plate
of the product or refer to the product’s specifications chart. A product’s listed current rating is its
average current draw under normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched
circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit,
AC Voltage Switch Example
even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100%
switch. Before applying power, check that the source voltage matches the
product’s requirement. Check the product or device carefully to make sure
that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line
voltage you will use.
Warning!
If applicable, verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the line
voltage applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth
Ground.
Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance?
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you
sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive
this instruction booklet.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use its carrying
handles.
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper
voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is
not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the
fixture.
Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40°. Do not operate
fixture at temperatures higher than this.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the
unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit by yourself.
Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest
authorized technical assistance center. Always use the
same type spare parts.
This product is intended for indoor use only!
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to
rain or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable
materials close to the unit while operating.
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate
ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure
that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the
cord.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or
replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same
lamp source.
Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET.
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INTRODUCTION
Features
CONTROL FEATURES
2-channel DMX-512 LED pinspot
Dimmer/Strobe
FEATURES
86 white LEDs per surface
Ultra bright LEDs
Built in strobe program
Low power consumption
Up to 100,000-hour LED life span
Master/Slave mode
OPTIONS
Programmable: Any universal DMX-512 controller
DMX Channel Summary
CHANNEL
1
INTENSITY CONTROL OF
Dimmer
Strobe
2
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Product Overview
DMX Connectors
DMX dipswitches:
DMX channel addressing
Power link
AC Voltage Switch
Power connection
Fuse
Hanging yoke
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SETUP
Power
Warning!
Verify that the power indicator label on your unit matches the line voltage applied.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate
of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0%
to 100% switch.
Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s
requirement.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Power Cable Configuration
CABLE
BROWN
PIN
Live
INTERNATIONAL
L
N
BLUE
Neutral
Earth
YELLOW/GREEN
EG (Ground)
Mounting
Optional Hanging Clamp
Orientation
This fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position.
Rigging
The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which 1 rigging clamp can be bolted.
1. Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and tighten.
2. Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be installed fixtures.
3. Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The LED-RAIN36 is a DMX-512 controllable, pinspot made up of highly efficient and super bright
white LEDs. The LED-RAIN36 can operate in Stand-Alone, Master/Slave and via DMX-512 control
utilizing 2 channels.
Master/Slave & Stand-Alone Mode
The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link up to as many units you want in a daisy chain fashion. In
this mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will automatically command all other units following.
DMX512
OUT
1. Connect all LED-RAIN36 units in a daisy
chain fashion as described in the section
following.
IN
ON
POWER
IN AC
Master Setting
POWER
OUT AC
FUSE
2. Master Unit: Set dipswitch #10 to OFF.
3. Slaves: Set dipswitch # 10 to the ON position
and all others to the OFF position.
DMX512
IN
OUT
4. You can also run the fixtures in an automatic
stand-alone mode by simply setting all
fixtures to run as master units.
ON
Slave Setting
POWER
OUT AC
POWER
IN AC
FUSE
Daisy Chain Connection
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
Continue
Optional DMX Controller
Use 3-pin XLR DMX cable
DMX512
DMX512
DMX512
DMX512
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
O
N
O
N
O
N
O
N
C.
C
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
OUT AC
OUT AC
OUT AC
OUT AC
IN AC
IN AC
IN AC
IN AC
AC Line
Continue
Use AC linking cable for convenience. As many as 50 par cans
can be powered from one AC daisy chain connection.
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Built-in Program Options
There are 2 main programs that can be adjusted
by turning ON dipswitches 1 through 8 as
illustrated next. Dipswitch # 10 must be set to
OFF.
Dipswitches 1 ~ 8
(adjusts either speed or intensity)
ON
Manual Control Options
DIPSWITCHES (ON)
ADJUSTMENT
PROGRAM FUNCTION
Light Intensity
(0%) - - - - - (100%)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
>
>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
Solid, very narrow beam
Strobe Speed
(Min)- - - - - (Max)
9 & 8
9 & 7
9 & 6
9 & 5
9 & 4
9 & 3
9 & 2
9 & 1
9
>
>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
Strobing
Only the number of
the dipswitch listed
in this column is
turned ON all others
remain OFF
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DMX Control Mode
Operating in a DMX Control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to
customizing or creating a show. In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the
fixture and each fixture independently. The LED-RAIN36 uses 2 channels of control.
1. Enable DMX control by setting dipswitch # 10 to the ON position. Use dipswitches 1 through 9 to
address each fixture accordingly.
Setting the DMX address
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start
address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data
on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels
of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and
notate the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol than I suggest jumping
to the Appendix Section and read the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful information that
will help you understand its use.
Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the fixture. Each
dip switch has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide
the start address. Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be
accomplished in the following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value possible from the
selected start address until zero is achieved.
EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS
Address 10
ON
Pin # 4 = 8
Pin # 2 = 2
Total
= 10
Address 24
ON
Pin # 5 = 16
Pin # 4 = 8
Total
= 24
233 – (128) = 105, Turn ON Dip # 8
105 – (64) = 41, Turn ON Dip # 7
41 – (32) = 9, Turn ON Dip # 6
9 – (8) = 1, Turn ON Dip # 4
DIP SWITCH
(DMX VALUE)
1
2
1
2
Resolving address using
simple math.
1 – (1) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 1
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
8
You will most likely use the first
available number which maybe
number 1. This number was
selected for example purposes.
16
32
64
128
256
Address 233
10
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APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user
must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number
of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should
never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is
set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)
Fixture Linking
DMX connector configuration
Resistance 120
1
ohm 1/4w between
3
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
2
COMMON
the last fixture.
1
1
3
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
3
OUTPUT
Termination reduces signal errors and to
avoid signal transmission problems and
interference, it is always advisable to
connect a DMX signal terminator.
2
2
Note!
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5
pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data ( - )signal
Data ( + ) signal
Do not use
3 Pin Female (output)
5 Pin Male (Input)
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do not use
Do not use
Do not use
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DMX Channel Values
DEFAULT
1
VALUE
FUNCTION
Dimmer
000 255
000 255
Intensity: 0% > 100%
Strobe (fps)
Min > Max
2
Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.
Claims
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.
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DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart
Dip Switch Position
DMX DIP SWITCH SET #9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0=OFF
1=ON
#8
#7
#6
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
X=OFF or ON
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
32 64
33 65
34 66
35 67
96
97
98
99
128
129
130
131
132
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36 68 100
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10 42 74 106
11 43 75 107
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23 55 87 119
24 56 88 120
25 57 89 121
26 58 90 122
27 59 91 123
28 60 92 124
29 61 93 125
30 62 94 126
31 63 95 127
Dip Switch Position
DMX Address
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Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length........................................................................................................................125 mm (4.92 in)
Width..........................................................................................................................125 mm (4.92 in)
Height ........................................................................................................................200 mm (7.87 in)
Weight........................................................................................................................1.1Kgs (2.43 lbs)
POWER
Switch-selectable power setting ..................................................................115V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz
AC input............................................................................................................... Power cord attached
European version............................................................................................................... 240V 50 Hz
FUSE
Main............................................................................................................ 20mm Glass 1A Fast Blow
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input ............................................................................................. locking 3-pin XLR male socket
Data output ........................................................................................ locking 3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration ............................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols.....................................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT
DMX Channels....................................................................................................................................2
ORDERING INFORMATION
LED-RAIN36. ................................................................................................................... LED-RAIN36
Technical Support
Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [email protected]
Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com
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