Chauvet 1200E User Manual
Setup
Legend™ 1200E Wash User Manual Rev. 02e
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3. Setup
AC Power
The Legend 1200E Wash has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input
voltage range of 200~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
voltage range of 200~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual, or on the product’s sticker.
specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual, or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect the Legend™ 1200E Wash to a protected circuit with an
appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the Legend™ 1200E Wash see the label
affixed to the side of the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding
specifications chart in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
affixed to the side of the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding
specifications chart in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
Please refer to the Sizing the Circuit Breakers section in the Appendix chapter of this
manual.
Please refer to the Sizing the Circuit Breakers section in the Appendix chapter of this
manual.
Never connect the Legend™ 1200E Wash to a rheostat (variable resistor) or
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100%
switch.
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100%
switch.
AC Plug
The Legend™ 1200E Wash has a bare-ended power input cord that is hard-wired to the
base of the fixture. Use the table below to wire a plug for the power cord.
base of the fixture. Use the table below to wire a plug for the power cord.
Connection
Wire (US)
Wire (Europe)
Screw Color
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Make sure to disconnect the fixture’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse,
and always replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating.
and always replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating.
Fuse Replacement
1) With a Phillips #2 screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder from its housing.
2) Remove the blown fuse from its holder and replace it with a good fuse of the exact
same type and rating.
3) Screw the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.
DMX Linking
You may link the Legend™ 1200E Wash to a DMX controller using a standard DMX
serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with the Legend™ 1200E
Wash, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller.
serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with the Legend™ 1200E
Wash, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, please refer to the “DMX Primer”
document, which you can download from the CHAUVET® Web site.
document, which you can download from the CHAUVET® Web site.
DMX Modes
The Legend™ 1200E Wash can operate in 16 and 21-channel DMX modes. You will
find information about these DMX modes in the Introduction chapter (brief description),
the Operation Instructions chapter (configuration details), and the DMX Values section
(individual channel values).
find information about these DMX modes in the Introduction chapter (brief description),
the Operation Instructions chapter (configuration details), and the DMX Values section
(individual channel values).