User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ................................................................................. 3 What Is Included ............................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instructions ...................................................................................... 3 Claims ........................................................................................................................ 3 Text Conventions ...............
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included 1 x Obsession™ LED 2.0 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Instructions 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.
Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with this product. They include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In DMX Out Safety Loop Microphone Sensitivity Knob Microphone Obsession™ LED 2.0 User Manual (Rev.
Product Dimensions Page 6 of 20 Obsession™ LED 2.0 User Manual (Rev.
3. SETUP AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 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.
Power Linking Power Linking Diagram This product provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit. Please see the diagram below for further explanation. 1st Product 2nd Product 3rd Product Other products You can power link up to 37 Obsession™ LED 2.0 units on 230 VAC. Page 8 of 20 Obsession™ LED 2.0 User Manual (Rev.
Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation The Obsession™ LED 2.0 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
4. OPERATION Control Panel 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 button locations on the control panel.
Configuration (Standalone) Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 2. Turn the product on. 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. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Obsession™ LED 2.0 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Obsession™ LED 2.0 units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. Once set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit. Configure the units as indicated below. Slave units: 1.
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Maintenance Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency. To clean this product, follow the instructions below: Unplug the product from power.
General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action Excessive load on the circuit Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the breaker or fuse nominal current Short circuit along the power lines Check the power lines and power cords No energy on power outlet Check power outlet Change to another outlet Loose or damaged power cord Check the power cord Blown fuse Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating Internal proble
Contact Procedure CHAUVET® Contact Information In case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below: If you live in the US, 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 US, United Kingdom, or Ireland.
DMX Primer Introduction The DMX protocol (USITT DMX512-A) is a networking protocol that enables a universal DMX controller device to control the features of multiple DMX compatible fixtures, whether PAR cans, wash lights, moving heads, followspots, foggers, or proprietary fixture controllers, etc. As any other networking protocol, the USITT DMX512-A describes the physical medium, the signals, and the functions they control.
DMX Configuration The DMX fixture configuration consists in determining how many channels each fixture will need as well as assigning the corresponding DMX channels to each fixture in order to size correctly the DMX controller. Personalities A DMX personality describes what channel or channels control which fixture parameters. A DMX fixture may have many personalities to choose from. Each personality requires a different number of channels, based on the number of features the fixture enables.
(DMX Connectivity cont.) Number of Fixtures When using a DMX controller, the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on the DMX daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the DMX controller has to support. Conversely, the number of onboard sliders, page buttons, and fixture buttons limits the number of discrete DMX channels a DMX controller can support.
(DMX Connectivity cont.) Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify their correct polarity and to make sure that there are no short-circuits between any of the pins, or between any pin and ground. If the common wire (shield) touched the chassis ground, a ground loop could form, which may cause the fixture to perform erratically. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a DMX controller or fixture with a 5-pin DMX connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 202 mm 236 mm 178 mm 2.3 kg Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Light Source Photo Optic Thermal DMX Ordering Page 20 of 20 Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 43 W Operating 0.
