CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL onAir Flex Drive 2 LED Driver Interface User Guide
- June 2, 2024
- Chauvet Professional
Table of Contents
CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL onAir Flex Drive 2 LED Driver Interface
Specifications
- Product Name: onAir Flex Drive 2
- Power Linking Capacity: Up to 15 products at 240 V
- DMX Connection: 5-pin DMX data connection
- RDM Support: Yes
FAQ
- Q: How many products can I link together?
- A: You can link up to 15 onAir Flex Drive 2 products at 240 V. Refer to the manual for specific linking capacities at different voltage levels.
- Q: What type of DMX connection does the product use?
- A: The product uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for communication with a DMX controller.
- Q: What is RDM and how is it used with this product?
- A: RDM (Remote Device Management) allows bi-directional communication for making changes to menu options. The onAir Flex Drive 2 supports RDM protocol, enabling feedback and menu adjustments through compatible controllers.
About This Guide
The onAir Flex Drive 2 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product
information such as connection and menu options. Download the User Manual from
www.chauvetvideo.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change
without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT
OUR WEBSITE.
For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com
/warranty-registration.
For Customers in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the
Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu
/warranty-registration.
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the
exclusions and limitations outlined in the full limited warranty on our
website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product
and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must
provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an
authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE
NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and
country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United
Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France,
Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your
local distributor.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and
maintenance.
- 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 a breaker or by unplugging it.
- 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 the product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
- CAUTION: This product’s housing may be hot when lights are operating.
- DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while operating or connected to power.
- USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
- DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it. (IP20)
- DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
- DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
- ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket or the handles to carry this product.
- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using it immediately.
- The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or
Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer
to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.
What is Included
- OnAir Flex Drive 2
- 1 long rack ear and 2 short rack ear
- Seetronic Powerkon power cord
- Quick Reference Guide
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input
voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
AC Plug
| Connection | Wire (U.S.) | Wire (Europe) | Screw Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Live | Black | Brown | Yellow/Brass |
| AC Neutral | White | Blue | Silver |
| AC Ground | Green/Yellow | Green/Yellow | Green |
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non- use completely! disconnect the product from power via a breaker or by unplugging it.
Power Linking
You can link up to 7 onAir Flex Drive 2 products at 100 V, 8 products at 120
V, 13 products at 208 V, 14 products at 230 V, or 15 products at 240 V. Never
exceed this number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.
DMX Connection
The onAir Flex Drive 2 will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX data
connection. A DMX Primer is available from
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
RDM (Remote Device Management)
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 onAir Flex Drive 2 supports RDM protocol
that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options. Download the User
Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com
for more details.
Product Front Overview
Control Panel Description
| # | Name | Function |
|---|
1
| ****
Product Indicators
| POWER: Indicates power input DMX: Indicates DMX input Fault1: Indicates error in output 1 Fault2: Indicates error in output 2
2
| ****
Control Knob
| Rotate to navigate upwards or downwards through the menu list, and increase
or decrease a selected numeric value. Push to enable the currently displayed
menu option or set the currently selected value into the selected function.
3| Back Button| Exits the current menu or function
4| Output Indicators| Indicates activity of output signals, RGBW 2
and 1
5| USB Port| USB Type C port for firmware updates
Product Rear Overview
Phoenix Connector Pin-Out
| Name | Pin 1 | Pin 2 | Pin 3 | Pin 4 | Pin 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMX | Ground | Data negative | Data Positive | ||
| Output 1 | Red signal | Green signal | Blue signal | White signal | 24 V DC |
output
Output 2
Product Capacity
The onAir Flex Drive 2 can support up to 600 quad-color LEDs per output, or up
to 1200 quad-color LEDs in total.
Mounting
- The onAir Flex Drive 2 comes with 1 long rack ear and 2 short rack ears for mounting 1 or 2 products in a standard 19” rack or for mounting on a wall or other surface.
- Make sure the mounting surface and hardware are capable of supporting the weight of the product.
Menu Map
Refer to the OnAir Flex Drive 2 product page on
www.chauvetvideo.com for the latest menu map.
DMX Values
10CH–RGBW+Dx2
Address All
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 2 | Green 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 3 | Blue 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 4 | White 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 5 | Dimmer 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 6 | Red 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 7 | Green 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 8 | Blue 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 9 | White 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 10 | Dimmer 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
Address Sub1 or Sub2
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 2 | Green 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 3 | Blue 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 4 | White 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 5 | Dimmer 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
8CH–RGBWx2
Address All
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 2 | Green 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 3 | Blue 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 4 | White 1 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 5 | Red 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 6 | Green 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 7 | Blue 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 8 | White 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
Address Sub1 or Sub2
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 2 | Green 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 3 | Blue 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
| 4 | White 1 or 2 | 000 255 | 0–100% |
Contact Us
General Information Technical Support
Chauvet World Headquart
- Address: 3360 Davie Rd. Voice: 844-393-7575
- Davie, FL 33314 Fax: 954-756-8015
- Voice: 954-577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
- Fax: 954-929-5560
- Toll Free: 800-762-1084 Website: www.chauvetprofessional.com
Chauvet U.K
- Address: Unit 1C Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
- Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
- Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
- NG16 6NT
- Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
- Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
Chauvet Benelux
- Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
- 9770 Kruishoutem
- Belgium Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
- Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Chauvet France
- Address: 3, Rue Ampère
- 91380 Chilly-Mazarin
- Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
- France Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
- Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59
Chauvet Germany
- Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11
- 28759 Bremen
- Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
- Germany Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
- Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
Chauvet Mexico
- Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B
- (Entrance by Calle 2)
- Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
- Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx
- Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
- Voice: +52 728-690-2010
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.