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 4BAR™ Flex 1 x Power Cord 1 x Carrying Case 1 x Footswitch 1 x Warranty Card 1 x Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the 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 the product. The Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Tripod Adjustment Knob LED Display Power In DMX Out DMX In Light Adjustment Knob (x 4) Fuse Holder Power Outputs for Additional Fixtures 4BAR™ Flex User Manual (Rev.
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3. SETUP AC Power The 4BAR™ Flex has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (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 Technical Specifications. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Power Linking Power Linking Diagram The 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 twelve (12) 4BAR™ Flex units on 120 VAC or up to twenty-one (21) 4BAR™ Flex units on 230 VAC.
Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation The 4BAR™ Flex 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. • Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. See the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel.
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 15-CH Channel Function Value Setting 1 Control/Operating Mode 2 Dimmer 3 Strobe 000 010 030 050 070 090 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 000 009 000 4 5 6 Red Green Blue 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% RGB Color Mixing (Pod 1) 7 8 9 Red Green Blue 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% RGB Color Mixing (Pod 2) 10 11 12 Red Green Blue 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% RGB
Configuration (Standalone) Set the 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 (either 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.
Footswitch Operation The included footswitch provides quick access to the preset colors, color change programs, and triggering via the onboard microphone on the 4BAR™ Flex: 1. 2. 3. Power on the fixture. Connect the footswitch to the 4BAR™ Flex via the 4-pin connection cable with plug. Press pedal #1 (Preset) to activate control. When this is operating properly, the LEDs on the 4BAR™ Flex will light white (first function on pedal #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 and mechanical wear. 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 increasing the cleaning frequency.
General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause 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 problem Send product for repair Wrong starting address on
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 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 website for contact details of distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 47.4 in (1,205 mm) 5.2 in (133 mm) 14.7 in (375 mm) 13.5 lbs (6 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 47 W 46 W Operating 0.7 A 0.
