Chauvet EZ WEDGE Tri, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...n Time 9 Mounting 10 Orientation 10 Rigging 10 Rigging Diagram 10 DMX Linking 11 DMX Linking Diagram 11 Master Slave Mode 12 4 Operation 13 Control Panel Operation 13 Menu Map 13 DMX Configuration 14 DMX Personalities and Starting Address 14 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 15 Configurations Standalone 16 Sound Active Mode 16 Sound Sensitivity 16 Auto Mode 16 Program Speed 16 Selecting the Dimme...

Page 3: ...n not to be modified Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed Enter A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Symbols Symbol Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation o...

Page 4: ... are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product s housing are blocked Ne...

Page 5: ...edge Tri User Manual Rev 1 Page 5 of 22 2 INTRODUCTION Overview Display Menu Buttons Power In Microphone Power Out IR Sensor Fuse Holder LEDs Size M12 Threaded Hole Power Status LED Full Charge Status LED ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 22 EZwedge Tri User Manual Rev 1 Overview cont M12 Threaded Mounting Hole DMX Out On Off Switch DMX In ...

Page 7: ...EZwedge Tri User Manual Rev 1 Page 7 of 22 Dimensions 5 4 in 136 mm 4 3 in 108 mm 4 3 in 108 mm 4 3 in 108 mm ...

Page 8: ...use Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect the 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 1 Disconnect the product from power 2 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder 3 Pry the fuse ho...

Page 9: ...cause power linking connectors and requirements differ from country to country and region to region Charging the Battery The EZwedge Tri comes with a rechargeable lithium battery for cable free operation To charge the battery simply plug in the external power cord at any time before during or after operation You can charge the battery with the LEDs off by leaving the power switch in the Off positi...

Page 10: ...oduct overhead always use a mounting clamp and safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point such as a pipe or truss The CHAUVET CH 05 safety cable is appropriate for this product When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The EZwedge Tri has an M10 and two M12 threaded mounting holes which are appropriate for this purpose such...

Page 11: ...he master or the board to DMX In of the first product Then connect another DMX cable from DMX Out of the first product to DMX In of the next product Continue connecting each subsequent product until all the products are part of the chain When DMX linking EZwedge Tri products for Master Slave operation the DMX controller is not a part of the DMX daisy chain and the master is the first product in th...

Page 12: ...ows on the display 2 Press ENTER to accept 3 Set the DMX address to d 1 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave to the DMX output of the master 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slaves to the DMX output of the previous slave 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slaves Master Set the master to operate in either Auto or Sound Active mode Make the master the first unit in the DMX daisy ...

Page 13: ... DMX Personalities and Starting Address 3 CH d 1 d512 Selects DMX personality and starting address 8 CH Static Colors C C 1 Red C 2 Green C 3 Blue C 4 Cyan C 5 Magenta C 6 Yellow C 7 White Auto Mode P P 1 Auto program 1 3 color snap P 2 Auto program 2 3 color fade P 3 Auto program 3 7 color snap P 4 Auto program 4 7 color fade Program Speed S S 1 S100 Selects auto program speed slow to fast Sound ...

Page 14: ...s to some of the product s channels The EZwedge Tri uses up to 8 DMX channels in its 8 channel DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 505 If unfamiliar with DMX download the DMX Primer from www chauvetlighting com To select the DMX personality and starting address do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until 3 CH 3 channel mode or 8 CH 8 channel mode shows on the display 2 Pr...

Page 15: ...obe 000 ó 015 016 ó 255 No function Strobe slow to fast Speed 000 ó 255 Auto programs speed slow to fast when Channel 6 is 032 223 6 Auto Programs 000 ó 031 No function 032 ó 063 0 100 064 ó 095 100 0 096 ó 127 100 0 100 128 ó 159 Color fade 160 ó 191 3 color snap 192 ó 223 7 color snap 224 ó 255 Sound Active 7 Dimmer 000 ó 255 0 100 8 Dimmer Mode 000 ó 051 Dimmer mode manually set in Menu Options...

Page 16: ...UP or DOWN to select the desired sound sensitivity u 0 u100 3 Press ENTER The product will respond only to low frequencies of music bass and drums If the product is not responding to sound increase the sensitivity Auto Mode Auto mode sets the product to 1 of 4 preset color changes To set the product to Auto mode do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until P shows on the display 2 Press ENTER an...

Page 17: ...red color 4 Use UP or DOWN to select the desired color value 0 255 0 100 NOTE Selecting 0 will turn the color off 5 Press ENTER to select color value and continue to the next color 6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you create your desired color IR Mode IR mode allows the product to be controlled with an infrared remote controller The IRC 6 can remotely set the product to various modes adjust the color s...

Page 18: ...fic color with the IRC 6 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 6 2 Press any number between 0 and 9 to choose your color To manually control the RGBWA UV percentage 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 6 2 Press R G or B red green or blue to choose your color Note The Wedge Tri only contains red green and blue LEDs The white amber and UV color options on the IRC 6 will only operate with fixtures capable of outputting th...

Page 19: ... the product is at room temperature 3 Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surfaces and vents 4 Clean all external optics and transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol 5 Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue 6 Softly wipe any dirt or grime to...

Page 20: ...1 A Power linking current units 8 A 33 units 8 A 57 units Fuse T 1 A 250 V T 1 A 250 V Power I O US Canada Worldwide Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power cord plug Edison US Local plug LED Type Power Lifespan LED 3 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Tri color 3 1 050 mA Photo Optic Parameter Field angle 30 Beam angle 16 Strobe rate 0 to 17 Hz Illuminance 2 m 1 0...

Page 21: ...mber before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return 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 Write the RMA n...

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