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About This Guide
The VIP Drive 21N Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection and technical
specifications.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.
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DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
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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.
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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 power.
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CAUTION: This product's housing may be hot when lights are operating.
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Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
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DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while operating or connected to power.
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DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect
it. (IP20)
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DO NOT operate this product if the housing, ports, or cables appear damaged.
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DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
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ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
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In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
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The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact your distributor to request support or return a
product. Visit
www.chauvetprofessional.com
What is Included
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VIP Drive 21N
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Power Cord
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USB Cable
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Warranty Card
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Quick Reference Guide
Product Description
The VIP Drive 21N is a streamlined video wall driver designed for use with NOVASTAR video control protocol. Convert
standard DVI input to the ethernet-based NOVASTAR protocol to control up to 1,310,720 LEDs at once. Built-in USB
connects directly to any computer for panel configuration through NovaLCT Mars.
Product Overview
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
C
ONNECTION
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.
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Video Signal
Indicator
Power
Indicator
W
(U.S.)
IRE
Black
White
Green/Yellow
Video Signal
DVI Signal
Out Ports
W
(E
IRE
Brown
Blue
Green/Yellow
In Port
USB Port
Type B
)
UROPE
VIP Drive 21N QRG Rev. 1
Power
Switch
Power
Input
S
C
CREW
OLOR
Yellow/Brass
Silver
Green