Setup, Ac power, Mounting – Chauvet Obey 40 User Manual
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Obey™ 40 User Manual Rev. 7
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3.
S
ETUP
AC Power
The Obey™ 40 has an auto-ranging external power supply, that can work with an input voltage
range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. It runs on 9 VDC, 500 mA.
Before turning on the power, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages as
listed on the label affixed to the product or as described in
The listed rating indicates average current draw under normal conditions.
· Always connect the board to a grounded circuit.
· Never connect the board to a rheostat or dimmer circuit.
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.
Mounting
The Obey™ 40 may be mounted in any position; make sure adequate ventilation is provided around
the product.
Setting Up The
Board
In order to use the controller it must be connected to the products with DMX cables and the products
must be addressed correctly. The sections below described DMX cabling and DMX addressing.
DMX Cabling
DMX cabling is required to get DMX values from the board to the products. Connect the DMX cable
from DMX Out of the board to DMX In of the first product in the rig.
Then connect another DMX cable from DMX Out of the first product in the rig to DMX In of the next
product.
Continue connecting until all the products are connected.
DMX Cabling
Diagram
DMX
In
DMX
Out
DMX
In
DMX
Out
DMX
In
DMX
Out
1
st
Product
2
nd
Product
3
rd
Product
Additional
Products