ILUMINARC ILUMIPODSL Outdoor Rated LED Wash User Manual

Edition Notes

The Ilumipod SL User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ilumipod SL as of the release date of this edition.

Trademarks

ILUMINARC, the Iluminarc logo and Ilumipod SL are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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© Copyright 2021 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.

Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.

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Intended Audience

Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.

Disclaimer

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.iluminarc.com.

Document Revision

This Ilumipod SL User Manual is the 1st edition of this document. Go to www.iluminarc.com for the latest version.

1.   Before You Begin

What Is Included

• Ilumipod SL
• Quick Reference Guide

Claims

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.

For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.

Text Conventions

Symbols

| 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 or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.

| Useful information.

Any reference to data or power connections in this manual assumes the

use of proprietary IP66-rated cables.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data transmission protocol.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Notes

Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to

servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.

Personal Safety

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very

Mounting and Rigging

• The luminaire is intended for professional use
• The product should be positioned so that prolonged staring into it at a distance closer than 3 ft (1 m) is not expected.
• Do not submerge this product (IP67). Temporary outdoor operation is
• When using this product in an outdoor environment, use IP65 (or higher) rated power and data Secure unused power and data ports with attached IP65 covers.
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g., cold truck to warm, humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to
• Not for permanent outdoor installation in locations with extreme environmental This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Exposure to a marine/saline environment (within 3 miles of a saltwater body of water).
  • Locations where the normal high or low temperatures exceed the temperature ranges in this
  • Locations that are prone to flooding or being buried in
  • Areas where the product will be subjected to extreme radiation or caustic
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety

Power and Wiring

• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power
• If the external flexible cable or cord of this product is damaged, it shall be replaced with a special cable or cord exclusively available from the manufacturer or its service
• The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person.

Operation

• Do not operate this product if there is damage on the housing, lenses, or Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal
• The startup temperature range is -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C).
• The operating temperature range is -40 °F to 113 °F (-40 °C to 45 °C).
• The storage temperature range is -40 °F to 167 °F (-40 °C to 75 °C).
• Do not start, operate, or store the product outside of the above temperature
• In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately!

If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical

Support.

Expected LED Lifespan

Over time, use and heat will gradually reduce LED brightness. Clustered LEDs produce more heat than single LEDs, contributing to shorter lifespans if always used at full intensity. The average LED lifespan is 40,000 to 50,000 hours. To extend LED lifespan, maintain proper ventilation around the product, and limit the overall intensity.

Introduction

Description

The Ilumipod SL from Iluminarc fuses plug-and-play installation with precision optics to create seamless splashes of light and color. Bringing energy to any architectural project in any weather conditions, it has a sleek, low-profile form factor and four-in-one LED optics. The advanced RGBL color mixing unlocks true whites from crisp and cool tones to warm incandescent ambers, as well as raucous, saturated shades.

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

Setup

AC Power

The Ilumipod SL has an auto-ranging power supply, and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 277 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 specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.

•  Always connect the product to a protected circuit (a circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• 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.
• Use only proprietary IP67 waterproof cables and secure unused ports with attached IP67 covers.

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.

AC Plug

The Ilumipod SL comes with a bare-ended power input cord. Use the table below to wire a plug.

DMX Linking

The Ilumipod SL will work with a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.iluminarc.com.
DMX Output Signal Connector

Remote Device Management (RDM)

Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The Ilumipod SL supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.

Beam-Shaping Filters

The Ilumipod SL can be used with the medium, wide, very wide, or asymmetrical beam-shaping filters (sold separately).

Follow the instructions below to install the optional filters:

1. Detach the filter retainer ring by removing the screws attaching it to the
2. Place the beam-shaping filter on top of the
3. Place back the filter retainer ring on top of the beam-shaping

Screw the filter and the retainer ring back in place

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation

Always mount this product in a safe position, making sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.

Rigging

Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.

• Before deciding on a location for the product, make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming
• Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications for weight information).
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use hardware of appropriate weight

Procedure

The Ilumipod SL comes with two adjustable brackets which can be secured directly to a mounting surface. Make sure the mounting surface and hardware are capable of supporting the weight of this product. Use at least one mounting point per product.
Mounting Diagram

4.   Operation

RDM2go Control

The Ilumipod SL requires an external controller, such as the RDM2go (from Chauvet Professional), to change its configuration.

Menu Map

Refer to the Ilumipod SL product page on www.iluminarc.com for the latest menu map.

The Ilumicode section of the RDM2go (from Chauvet Professional) is required to access the full menu of options. For more information, download the RDM2go User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com.

STATIC

| RED

GREEN BLUE COOL SOLID

STROBE

|

000–255

|

Configures the static color and effect

DIMMER

| OFF| Dimmer works in linear mode
DIM1–4| Dimmer works in non-linear mode, from fastest (DIM1) to slowest (DIM4)

CALIB

| WHITE (1–11)| RED

GREEN BLUE COOL

|

000–255

| Determines the white balance for the color macros
RGBTOW| Determines the white balance when RGBTOW is active

PERSON

| ARC1| 3-channel: RGB control
ARC1+D| 4-channel: dimmer, RGB control
ARC2| 4-channel: RGBL control
ARC2+D| 5-channel: dimmer, RGBL control
ARC FULL| 8-channel: dimmer, RGB control, preset colors, color temperature, strobe, dimmer speed
SOLID| 1-channel: LED control
SPECIAL2| 9-channel: dimmer, RGBL control, preset colors, color temperature, strobe, dimmer speed
DMX| 001–512| Selects DMX address

(highest channel restricted to personality chosen)

UC-CALIB

| RED

GREEN BLUE

|

000–255

|

Universal color calibration

SETTINGS

|

COLOR

| OFF| Maximum output, unbalanced white
RGBTOW| White output is determined by the CALIB > RGBTOW settings
UC| Output matches that of product’s previous versions
RESET| NO| Resets unit to factory default settings
YES

Configuration (DMX)

Use control configurations to operate the product with a DMX controller.

Control Personalities

To set the control personality:

1. Go to the PERSON main level.
2. Select the desired personality, from ARC1 , ARC1+D , ARC2 , ARC2+D , ARC FULL , SOLID , or

SPECIAL2.

• See the Starting Address section for the highest starting address you can select for each
• Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the new personality

Starting Address

Each product will respond to a unique starting address from the controller. All products with the same starting address will respond in unison. To set the starting address:

1. Go to the DMX main
2. Select the starting address ( 001 – 512 ).

Control Channel Assignments and Values

ARC1 (3 Channels)

ARC1+D (4 Channels)

ARC2 (4 Channels)

Operation| |
---|---|---

ARC2+D (5 Channels)

ARC FULL (8 Channels)

010 ó 255

| No function

Strobe, 1–25 Hz

8

|

Dimmer speed

| 000 ó 009

010 ó 029

030 ó 069

070 ó 129

130 ó 189

190 ó 255

| No function

Dimmer speed OFF Dimmer speed 1 (fastest) Dimmer speed 2

Dimmer speed 3

Dimmer speed 4 (slowest)

SOLID (1 Channel)

SPECIAL2 (9 Channels)

010 ó 255

| No function

Strobe, 1–25 Hz

9

|

Dimmer speed

| 000 ó 009

010 ó 029

030 ó 069

070 ó 129

130 ó 189

190 ó 255

| No function

Dimmer speed OFF Dimmer speed 1 (fastest) Dimmer speed 2

Dimmer speed 3

Dimmer speed 4 (slowest)

Preset Colors Chart

Color Temperature Chart

DMX Channel| Color Temperature| DMX Channel| Color Temperature
---|---|---|---
000 ó 009| No function| 100 ó 115| 4500–5000K linear transition
010| 1800K| 115| 5000K
010 ó 025| 1800–2200K linear transition| 115 ó 130| 5000–5600K linear transition
025| 2200K| 130| 5600K
025 ó 040| 2200–2700K linear transition| 130 ó 145| 5600–6000K linear transition
040| 2700K| 145| 6000K
040 ó 055| 2700–3000K linear transition| 145 ó 160| 6000–6500K linear transition
055| 3000K| 160| 6500K
055 ó 070| 3000–3200K linear transition| 160 ó 175| 6500–7000K linear transition
070| 3200K| 175| 7000K
070 ó 085| 3200–4000K linear transition| 175 ó 190| 7000–8000K linear transition
085| 4000K| 190| 8000K
085 ó 100| 4000–4500K linear transition| 190 ó 205| 8000–10000K linear transition
100| 4500K| 205 ó 255| 100000K

Operation| |
---|---|---

Configuration (Static Mode)

To set the Ilumipod SL to operate in a static or strobing color without DMX:

1. Go to the STATIC main
2. Select the parameter to configure, from:
   • RED ,

•          GREEN,

•          BLUE,

• COOL (lime),
• SOLID (no function), or

•          STROBE

3. Set the selected parameter to the desired level, from 000–255.
4. Repeat until the static mode is set as

Configuration (Settings)

Dimmer Speed

To set the dimmer speed:

1. Go to the DIMMER main
2. Select the dimmer speed from OFF (linear dimmer), DIM1 (fastest), DIM2 , DIM3 , or DIM4 (slowest).

Color Calibration

There are 4 color calibration options for the Ilumipod SL: OFF (maximum output/unbalanced white), RGBTOW (quad-color calibration), UC (“universal”, tri-color calibration to match legacy products), and the color macro WHITE 1–11 settings.

To select the color calibration mode:

1. Go to the SETTINGS main
2. Select the COLOR
3. Select the calibration mode, from OFF , RGBTOW , or UC.

Color Macro White Balance

To adjust the color macro white balance:

1. Go to the CALIB main
2. Select the macro to adjust, from WHITE 1–11.
3. Select the color level to adjust, from RED , GREEN , BLUE , or COOL (lime).
4. Set the level of the selected color, from 000–255.
5. Repeat until the white balances are set as

RGBTOW Mode

To adjust the color calibration in RGBTOW mode:

1. Go to the CALIB main
2. Select the RGBTOW
3. Select the color level to adjust, from RED , GREEN , BLUE , or COOL (lime).
4. Set the level of the selected color, from 000–255.
5. Repeat until the calibration is set as

Universal Calibration

To adjust the color calibration in UC mode:

1. Go to the UC-CALIB main
2. Select the color level to adjust, from RED , GREEN , or BLUE.
3. Set the level of the selected color, from 000–255.
4. Repeat until the calibration is set as

Factory Reset

To reset the product to factory default settings:

1. Go to the SETTINGS main
2. Select the RESET
3. Select from NO (cancel) or YES (reset).

Maintenance

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/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, 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 the product, follow the instructions below:

1. Unplug the product from
2. Wait until the product is at room
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and

Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

Technical Specifications

Returns

Send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Iluminarc will not issue call tags.
Call Iluminarc and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return.
To submit a service request online, go to www.chauvetprofessional.com /service-request.
Clearly label the package with an RMA number. Iluminarc will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box:

• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double- boxing are recommended.
Iluminarc reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).

Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record.

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