Animator 4 Plus, 1-4 Channel Multifunction Controller
Animator 4 Plus, 1-4 Channel Multifunction Controller
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| Chase Controller Specifications | |
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Review Rating |
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Item SKU |
TCLE-PBS-ANIM-4-PLUS
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Warranty Length |
1 Season
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Multifunction |
Yes, 16 Built-in Effects
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Number of Outputs |
1, 2, 3 or 4(max)
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Speed Control |
Yes
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Max Amps Per Channel |
2
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Max Amps Per Controller |
8
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User Serviceable Fuse |
No
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Voltage |
120v
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Enclosure Require for Outdoor Use |
Recommended by Manufacturer (not included)
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Grounded Plug |
No
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Polarized Plugs |
Yes
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Dimensions |
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Built In Patterns:
- 1-4 build up, 2 second hold all on, then repeat
- 1-4 sequence, then repeat
- 1-4 sequence, pause, repeat
- 1-4 then 4-1, repeat
- 1-4 sequence cross fade, pause
- 4-1 sequence, pause, repeat
- All fade up, then down
- 1-4 cross fade
- Outer to center cross fade
- Random pattern
- 1 & 4 then 2 & 3
- Twinkle
- Sparkle
- 1 & 2 fade up, cross fade 3 & 4
- 2&3 to 1 & 4
- All on then all off
Features:
- Made in the USA!
- Programmable to function as a 1, 2,3 or 4 channel multi-function controller
- Replaces popular controllers such as a 3 channel 8 function controller and build up controllers - and with more flexibility to function as a 2 channel 16 function controller, a 3 channel 16 function controller or 4 channel 16 function controller
- 16 built-in effects including chases, fades, cross-fades, twinkle, sparkle and more!
- 8 amps max per controller, 2 amps max per channel
- Adjustable speed control dial
- The ONLY multi function controller on the market with speed control
- No cross talk (no crossover between channels when animation moves from one channel to the next)
- End user replaceable fuse.
- FCC part 15 Certified (will not cause EMF interference to radios and TVs or other broadcast signals)
NOTE: Do not use RGB ROPE lighting or string lighting of any kind that has its own controller built in to the lights as it will damage the controller and void the warranty. Single color rope light will work fine as will any standard string of Christmas lights or bulbs.
Click the image below to view the compared specifications for all of the chase controllers we offer.
How Do Chase Controllers Work?
Chase controllers create effects across the channels of the controller and allow you to do all sorts of creative things with lighting. For example, a 4 channel chase controller will turn channel 1 on and then off when channel 2 comes on, channel off when channel 3 comes on, channel 3 off when channel 4 comes on, and then the sequence repeats. The same is true of 2 and 3 channel chase controllers. The speed of the chase between channels is controlled by a dial on the front of the controller.
Multifunction Controllers
Multifunction controllers like our 3 channel and 4 channel multifunction controllers contain 8 different effects that apply themselves across the channels. Effects include slow chase, fast chase, twinkle, shimmer, all on, slow glow, cross fade and all glow. There is no speed control dial on the multifunction controllers
Other Controllers
Our higher end controllers from PBS lighting do have additional functionality such as the Animator controller which is programmable to be a 2, 3 or 4 channel chase controller and does not have any crosstalk They can be connected to computer controlled light controllers such as those from Light-O-Rama and the Light-O-Rama effects will be passed through to the channels on the animator controller and they have a much higher average lifespan.
Can a Chase Controller Make My Standard Lights Chase Down the string?
NOTE: No. Chase controllers do not make bulbs on standard light strings chase down the string. No controller can make standard lights chase down a string. Rather, they apply the chase or other effects across channels.
Do These Controllers Work with LED Lights?
Yes, in most cases they will work fine. There are some older LED light sets that do have issues with light controllers of any kind and will not work with any light controller. But most newer, commercial and professional grade rectified, dimmable LED lights will work fine with light controllers.
What is the Slowest/Fastest Speed I Can Get When Using the Speed Control Dial?
The speed of the on/off between a controller's output channels will be different from one controller type to the next and can be different from one unit to the next even among batches of the same controller type (due to how they are manufactured). hence, the speed/slowness you can achieve is simply defined as really slow or really fast. There is no pre defined time interval specification for the slowest or the fastest available speed settings. But in general, the slowest speed setting will be a delay between channels of about 1-3 seconds while the fastest speed setting on the control dial will be somewhere between what looks like a REALLY fast flicker to what basically look like all of the lights are always on.
Do I Need to Cover the Controller If I Use It Outdoors?
Most of our basic controllers are designed for outdoor use without the need for additional weather protection. However, if you use a weatherproof enclosure or even something as simply as a plastic bag to protect them, they will typically experience a longer lifespan. Controllers from PBS Lighting (Animator, Starburst, Music box) the manufacturer does recommend the use of a weatherproof enclosure.
Can I Plug one Controller Into an Output on Another Controller?
No. This will void the warranty and dramatically increase the potential for failure on of the secondary controller. Chase controllers are designed to host constant power. Hence, plugging one controller into another creates a situation in which the secondary controller (the one plugged into another controllers output) is being constantly turned on/off and/or having effects (like fading/dimming) at its power input source - which is expected to always be in an 'on' state.
Frequently asked questions
How Does Your 7 Day Price Protection Guarantee Work?
When you choose to purchase your Christmas lights and decor with us, you can do so without waiting for the next big sale or fear that the price will drop tomorrow - thanks to our 7 day price protection guarantee.
If an item you purchase drops in price within 7 days after you place your order, we'll issue you a store credit for the difference between what you paid and the current selling price of the same item + 10% of that difference.
For example, if you purchase an item for $500 on Monday and on Tuesday, the exact same item goes on sale for $400 - we'll give you a store credit for $110 (the $100 difference in price paid + 10% of that difference).
Price protection is not valid during blackout dates and some sales and promotional events including our end of the year sale, January winter sale, pre order sales and certain other sales and promotions.
If you stumble across this situation, just let us know by reaching out to our customer service team at support@thechristmaslightemporium.com.
Do You Offer Local Pickup?
YES! We are happy to now offer local pickup at our Denton, Texas warehouse location!
All orders must be placed online or by phone and are usually ready for pick up within a couple of hours.
Pick up hours are 1pm-6pm CST, Mon-Fri, excluding holidays.
Just select local pickup as your shipping method at checkout. You'll receive an order confirmation email when you place your order AND a separate email to notify you when your order is ready for pick up.
We do not have a showroom or any way for you to shop while at our warehouse. All orders must be placed in advance. You will be notified by email when your order is ready for pick up.
How do I contact you?
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Are Your LED Christmas lights Dimmable?
Indeed, all of our standard (non twinkle, non strobe, etc) light strings and bulbs are full wave and dimmable unless otherwise noted. Please see the product specifications on each individual product page.
Do You Sell Gift Cards?
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What is your return policy?
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Do you ship to Canada / my country / internationally?
We ship to locations within the United States and Canada. Some items (such as wireframe displays) we cannot ship outside of the continental 48 US states. We do not ship to international locations outside of the United States and Canada at this time.
Not all items in our store can be shipped to locations outside of the United States. If you do not see an "Add to Cart" button on a product page, but instead see a message such as "This item is not available for shipment to your location", that means the item cannot be shipped to locations outside of the United States.
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For orders shipping to locations outside of the United States, all customs duties and taxes will be pre paid at checkout. You will not be asked for additional payment and your package will not be held for customers tariff, taxes or duty payments. There is always the possibility that a shipment may be delayed due to customs inspections, but you will not be asked for any additional payments for duties, tariff, taxes or fees as these will be pre paid at the time you place your order.
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If your order is shipping to a location outside of the United States or Canada and you choose to please an order that will ship to a parcel pickup location within the United States, and a return is required for any reason at all - including mis-shipments - for which we provide a return label to you, the return label and any associated re-shipment will be from and to the parcel location used for shipment of the original order.
Do you offer 2-day or overnight expedited shipping?
Indeed we do! Because our expedited shipping options are calculated in real time, you must either be logged into your account, or have already entered your shipping address on the checkout page – once any of these prerequisites are met, you will see 2-day and overnight shipping options appear during the checkout process for orders shipping to locations within the United States. For orders shipping to locations outside of the United States, all available shipping methods will be presented at checkout, including any available expedited options.
All orders, international and domestic are shipped FOB shipping point (customer assumes responsibility for the package and its contents at the time in leaves our warehouse).
When ordering products online for delivery across international borders, the buyer assumes all risks, delays caused by customs, customs inspections, etc.
Shipping carriers to do not count weekends or holidays as transit days. So if you place an expedited order on an off season Friday before 12pm EST, for example, using overnight shipping - it will arrive on Monday. A 2 day shipment placed on the same Friday before 12pm EST will arrive on Tuesday. During our peak season, we ship expedited orders within 24 business hours, sometimes that means that same day the order is placed, sometimes it means the following business day. This means that during our peak season of October through January, you should give yourself one extra day for processing even on expedited orders.
Packages do not move in transit on weekends, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving or any Friday that follows a holiday falling on a Thursday.
All orders (standard and expedited) placed on weekends will ship the following business day - usually Monday unless that Monday falls on a holiday.
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