ÉPIX Drive 900

ÉPIX Drive 900 hosts the processing and power supply for the ÉPIX Tour system. It supports either 18 ÉPIX Strip Tours or 6 ÉPIX Bar Tours, or any combination of the two, with a total capacity of 900 LEDs ÉPIX Drive 900 supports Art-Net, Kling-Net, and sACN, giving you a variety of control options. Thanks to an integrated web server, you can remotely diagnose, troubleshoot, and change settings as needed without having to directly access the ÉPIX lights.


At a Glance

  • The processing and power center of the ÉPIX Tour system will drive any combination of ÉPIX Tour products, up to 900 LEDs

  • Versatile control options include Art-Net, Kling-Net, and sACN (streaming ACN) to support the touring/rental/installation markets

  • Quickly and easily configure the ÉPIX Drive 900 using the built-in OLED display

  • Easily detect and automatically configure your devices using the auto-address function, regardless of fixture order or type (bar/strip)

  • Supports up to 18 ÉPIX Strip Tours or 6 ÉPIX Bar Tours

  • Easily daisy chain fixtures directly from the single output of the Drive 900 on a single cable

  • Advanced power management design allows you to position the Drive 900 up to 65 ft away from your last fixture (using shielded cable)

  • Works with Arkaos Media Master Express for a plug-n-play system that requires almost no training to operate

Specifications

Construction / Physical

  • Dimensions (with rack ears): 19.02 x 7.60 x 1.97 in (483 x 193 x 50 mm)
  • Dimensions (without rack ears): 11.14 x 7.60 x 1.97 in (283 x 193 x 50 mm)
  • Weight: 5.42 lb (2.46 kg)
  • Weight (shipping weight): 7.72 lb (3.5 kg)
  • Threaded Bolt: M12
  • Exterior Color: Black
  • Housing Material: Steel
  • Rackmount: 1U

Connections

  • Power Connection: Edison (Local) plug to Neutrik powerCON
  • Power Input: Neutrik powerCON
  • Power Output: Neutrik powerCON
  • Device Outputs (4-pin XLR): 1
  • Physical Linking: 18 inline ÉPIX Strip Tour or 6 inline ÉPIX Bar Tour
  • Data Connectors: Neutrik etherCON
  • Cable Length (power): 5 ft (1.5 m)
  • Minimum required device linking cable size: 4 conductor (2 x 18 AWG, 2 x 20 AWG)
  • Total max. cable length (shielded cables) between ÉPIX Drive 900 and last ÉPIX Tour fixture: 210 ft (64 m)
  • Max. cable length (shielded cables) between ÉPIX Drive 900 and first ÉPIX Tour fixture: 65 ft (20 m)
  • Max. cable length (shielded cables) between ÉPIX Tour fixtures: 60 ft (18 m)
  • Total max. cable length (unshielded cables) between ÉPIX Drive 900 and last ÉPIX Tour fixture: 300 ft (91 m)
  • Max. cable length (unshielded cables) between ÉPIX Drive 900 and first ÉPIX Tour fixture: 150 ft (45 m)
  • Max. cable length (unshielded cables) between ÉPIX Tour fixtures: 100 ft (30 m)

Control

  • Control Protocol: Art-Net, Kling-Net, sACN
  • Control Channels: 6 Art-Net/sACN Universes

Electrical

  • Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto-ranging)
  • Power Linking: 6 units @ 120 V; 11 units @ 208 V; 12 units @ 230 V
  • Power and Current: 299 W, 2.53 A @ 120 V, 60 Hz
  • Power and Current: 299 W, 1.44 A @ 208 V, 60 Hz
  • Power and Current: 299 W, 1.31 A @ 230 V, 50 Hz
  • Power and Current (resting): 23 W, 0.195 A @ 120 V, 60 Hz
  • Power and Current (resting): 32 W, 0.156 A @ 208 V, 60 Hz
  • Power and Current (resting): 32 W, 0.133 A @ 230 V, 50 Hz
  • Output Voltage: 48 VDC
  • Maximum Load: 18 ÉPIX Strip Tour or 6 ÉPIX Bar Tour (per output)

Certifications / Qualifications

  • CE, MET
  • IP Rating: IP20, dry location
  • Temperature (Ambient): -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)

What's Included

Downloads

 ÉPIX Drive 900 Quick Reference Guide
 ÉPIX Drive 900 User Manual
 ÉPIX Drive 900 CAD File
 ÉPIX Drive 900 V 1.4.2 Firmware Update
 Chauvet Professional Uploader

Videos

ÉPIX Drive 900 by CHAUVET Professional