SlimBANK T18 USB - DJ Equipment Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SlimBANK T18 USB Chauvet

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About This Guide

Disclaimer

Safety Notes

The SlimBANK T18 USB Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the Us Manual from www.chauvetlighting.com for more details.

The information and specifications here are subject to change without notice. Chauvet reserves to right to revise or reissue this QRG.

These Safety Notes include important information about product mounting, use, and maintenance.

• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
• DISCONNECT from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
- Never disconnect this product from power by pulling on the cord.
- When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.
• DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
- DO NOT touch the product's housing when it is on because it will be hot.
• DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.

• The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be 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 mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit's housing are blocked.
  • Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
  • ONLY carry this product by the hanging/mounting brackets.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
  • In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
  • DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

Contact

Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Visit www.chauvetlighting.com for contact information.

What Is Included

• SlimBANK T18 USB
• Warranty Card
• Barn Doors
  • Quick Reference Guide
• Power Cord

To Begin

Unpack your SlimBANK T18 USB and make sure you have received all parts in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, no Chauvet.

Product Description

The SlimBANK T18 USB is a tri-color LED panel. Removable barn doors direct light where needed. Built-in infrared technology offers easily controllable static colors and automated programs with the optional IRC-6 remote. DMX control wirelessly with the convenient built in D-Fi USB port. Eighteen high-power, tri-color LEDs nearly eliminate multicolored shadows and the smooth and even output makes it perfect for frontlight applications.

D-Fi USB Port Menu Buttons LED Display Microphone Safety Cable Pass-Through Product Overview Fuse Holder Power In Power Out Mounting Brackets DMX In/ Out Bracket Adjustment Knob

WARNING! DO NOT plug anything other than a D-Fi USB into the USB port. Doing so may cause damage to the product.

AC Power

This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Power Linking

To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of nonuse completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

Fuse Replacement

For the maximum number of SlimBANK T18 USB products that you can power link at each voltage, see the User Manual or the sticker on the product.

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 safety cap out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the clip on the front of the safety cap and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
5. Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.

Mounting

Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.

Product Mounting Diagram

Safety Cable (such as CH-05 from Chauvet) Mounting Clamp (such as the CLP-15N from Chauvet) Mounting Bracket

Bracket Adjustment Knob

Control Panel Description	Button	Function
		Exits the current menu or function
		Navigates up through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function
		Navigates down through or decreases the numeric value
		Activates a menu option or a selected value

Menu Options

Mode	Programming Levels		Description
DMX Mode	3-CH	d 1–512	Selects DMX personality and DMX starting address
	5-CH
	9-CH
	13CH
Static Colors	C--	C1–18	Static colors
Auto Programs	P--	P 1–14	Auto programs 1–14
Program Speed	S--	S 1–100	Sets auto-program speed
Sound-Active	Snd		Sound-active mode
Sensitivity	SenS	u 0–100	Sets sound sensitivity
Custom Color Mixing	U--	r000–255	Custom static colorsCombine red, green, and blue
		g000–255
		b000–255
Dimmer Speed Mode	dIM	OFF	Dimmer speed settings off, fast, medium, or slow
		dIM1
		dIM2
		dIM3
Temperature	teMP		Displays current product temperature
Infrared Mode SET		On	Turns on Infrared mode for IRC-6 remote use
		OFF

DMX Linking

Starting Address

Master/Slave Connection

Infrared Remote Control

The SlimBANK T18 USB can work with a DMX controller when linked by DMX serial connections. Instructions for DMX operation are in the User Manual. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetlighting.com.

To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 500.

The SlimBANK T18 USB uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product for Master/Slave operation are in the User Manual.

The SlimBANK T18 USB is fully compatible with the Infrared Remote Control (IRC-6) from CHAUVET DJ For more information on the IRC-6 or to download instructions, go to www.chauvetlighting.com.

D-Fi USB Connectivity

The SlimBANK T18 USB is able to become a D-Fi wireless receiver/transmitter with the use of the D-Fi USB from CHAUVET DJ. Simply set the DIP switch D-Fi receiving/transmitting channel, plug it into the USB port then set the product's DMX Personality and DMX Address. Further instructions for connecting and configuring this product for D-Fi USB operation are in the User Manual.

WARNING! DO NOT plug anything other than a D-Fi USB into the USB port. Doing so may cause damage to the product.

Once plugged in, the D-Fi USB will take over the product. Wired DMX, manual display control/menu buttons and IRC-6 will be unavailable until you unplug the D-Fi USB. The priority levels are:

1. D-Fi USB
2. Wired DMX
3. IRC-6 Remote Control
4. Manual Digital Display/Menu Buttons

DMX Values

13CH Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	Red 1	000 Ü 255	0-100%	Zone 1
2	Green 1	000 Ü 255	0-100%
3	Blue 1	000 Ü 255	0-100%
4	Red 2	000 Ü 255	0-100%	Zone 2
5	Green 2	000 Ü 255	0-100%
6	Blue 2	000 Ü 255	0-100%
7	Red 3	000 Ü 255	0-100%	Zone 3
8	Green 3	000 Ü 255	0-100%
9	Blue 3	000 Ü 255	0-100%
10 Auto Programs		000 Ü 010	No function
		011 Ü 028	Auto program 1
		029 Ü 045	Auto program 2
		046 Ü 062	Auto program 3
		063 Ü 079	Auto program 4
		080 Ü 096	Auto program 5
		095 Ü 113	Auto program 6
		114 Ü 130	Auto program 7
		131 Ü 147	Auto program 8
		148 Ü 164	Auto program 9
		165 Ü 181	Auto program 10
		182 Ü 198	Auto program 11
		199 Ü 215	Auto program 12
		216 Ü 232	Auto program 13
		233 Ü 250	Auto program 14
		251 Ü 255	Sound-active program
11	Auto Speed (when Ch. 10 is 011-250)	000 Ü 255	Auto program speed (slow to fast)
	Sound Sensitivity (when Ch. 10 is 251-255)	000 Ü 010	Sound sensitivity off
		011 Ü 255	Sound sensitivity (low to high)
12	Dimmer	000 Ü 255	0-100%
13 Strobe		000 Ü 010	No function
		011 Ü 255	Strobe (slow to fast)

Zones for DMX Control

1 2 3

9-CH Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	Dimmer	000 Ü 255	0–100%
2	Red	000 Ü 255	0–100%
3	Green	000 Ü 255	0–100%
4	Blue	000 Ü 255	0–100%
5 Strobe		000 Ü 010	No function
		011 Ü 255	Strobe (slow to fast)
6	Color Macros and Color Temperature	000 Ü 010	No function
		011 Ü 030	R: 100% G: 0–100% B: 0
		031 Ü 050	R: 100%-0 G: 100% B: 0
		051 Ü 070	R: 0 G: 100% B: 0–100%
		071 Ü 090	R: 0 G: 100%-0 B: 100%
		091 Ü 110	R: 0–100% G: 0 B: 100%
		111 Ü 130	R: 100% G: 0 B: 100%-0
		131 Ü 150	R: 100% G: 0–100% B: 0–100%
		151 Ü 170	R: 100%-0 G: 100%-0 B: 100%
		171 Ü 200	R: 100% G: 100% B: 100%
		201 Ü 205	Color temperature 1
		206 Ü 210	Color temperature 2
		211 Ü 215	Color temperature 3
		216 Ü 220	Color temperature 4
		221 Ü 225	Color temperature 5
		226 Ü 230	Color temperature 6
		231 Ü 235	Color temperature 7
		236 Ü 240	Color temperature 8
		241 Ü 245	Color temperature 9
		246 Ü 250	Color temperature 10
		251 Ü 255	Color temperature 11
7 Auto Programs		000 Ü 010	No function
		011 Ü 028	Auto program 1
		029 Ü 045	Auto program 2
		046 Ü 062	Auto program 3
		063 Ü 079	Auto program 4
		080 Ü 096	Auto program 5
		097 Ü 113	Auto program 6
		114 Ü 130	Auto program 7
		131 Ü 147	Auto program 8
		148 Ü 164	Auto program 9
		165 Ü 181	Auto program 10
		182 Ü 198	Auto program 11
		199 Ü 215	Auto program 12
		216 Ü 232	Auto program 13
		233 Ü 250	Auto program 14
		251 Ü 255	Sound-active program

9-CH (cont.)	Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
	8	Auto Speed (when Ch. 7 is 011–250)	000 255	Auto program speed (slow to fast)
		Sound Sensitivity (when Ch. 7 is 251–255)	000 010	Sound sensitivity off
			011 255	Sound sensitivity (low to high)
	9	Dimmer Speed Mode	000 051	Dimmer Speed set from display
			052 101	Dimmer speed mode off
			102 152	Dimmer speed mode 1 fast
			153 203	Dimmer speed mode 2 medium
			204 255	Dimmer speed mode 3 slow

5-CH Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	Dimmer	000 Ü 255	0–100%
2	Red	000 Ü 255	0–100%
3	Green	000 Ü 255	0–100%
4	Blue	000 Ü 255	0–100%
5 Strobe		000 Ü 010	No function
		011 Ü 255	Strobe (slow to fast)

3-CH Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	Red	000 Ü 255	0–100%
2	Green	000 Ü 255	0–100%
3	Blue	000 Ü 255	0–100%

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