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.
Power Linking
You can link up to 3 ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP products at 120 V, 4 products at 108 V, or 5 products at 230 V. Never exceed this
number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.
AC Plug
Connection
AC Live
AC Neutral
AC Ground
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the
product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Signal Connections
The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP can link to a controller or controller software using an ethernet connection. If using other
Art-Net™, sACN, or Kling-Net-compatible products with the ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP, they can all be controlled individually on
a single network. See the User Manual for information about how to connect and configure the product for these signals.
Control Personalities
The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP uses Art-Net™ an sACN for its control personalities:
Personality
Pixel
300 per ÉPIX Strip IP
7-Channel
5-Section
15 per ÉPIX Strip IP
10-Section
30 per ÉPIX Strip IP
25-Section
75 per ÉPIX Strip IP
50-Section
150 per ÉPIX Strip IP
Art-Net™ Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP that transfers large amount of DMX512 data using an etherCON RJ45
connection over a large network. An Art-Net™ protocol document is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
This product is not designed to respond to controllers sending in Broadcast mode via Art-Net™.
For best results, use Unicast mode. For information about which control protocol your controller
uses, please contact the manufacturer of your controller.
sACN Connection
Also known as ANSI E1.31, Streaming-ACN is an Ethernet protocol that uses the layering and formatting of Architecture
for Control Networks to transport DMX512 data over IP or any other ACN compatible network. ACN is maintained by the
Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA).
Kling-Net Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol that allows auto configuration of display devices using an etherCON RJ45 Ethernet
connection. Refer to the ArKaos software manual for detailed instructions on programming this product.
For smooth-running operation, ArKaos Kling-Net requires a gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet card
and network router.
ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP QRG Rev. 6
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Wire (U.S.)
Black
White
Green/Yellow
Channels
Description
Complete pixel control
7
Dimmer, auto programs, and strobe
Controls LED output in 5 groups of 20 LEDs
Controls LED output in 10 groups of 10 LEDs
Controls LED output in 25 groups of 4 LEDs
Controls LED output in 50 groups of 2 LEDs
Wire (Europe)
Brown
Blue
Green/Yellow
EN
Screw Color
Yellow/Brass
Silver
Green
2