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1. Before You Begin 

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What is included 

 

 

1 x DIAMONDsplash

™ 86 

 

1 x Warranty Card 

 

1 x User Manual 

 

Unpacking Instructions 

Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that 

all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and 

retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself 

shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture 

must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box 

and packing. 

Manual Conventions 

CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from 

the regular text. 

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A DIP switch to be configured  

<Menu> 

A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel 

1~512 

A range of values 

50/60 

A set of values of which only one can be chosen 

Settings 

A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating 
mode/current status) 

MENU

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Settings

 

A sequence of menu options to be followed 

ON 

A value to be entered or selected 

 

Icons 

This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part 

of the user. 

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This  paragraph  contains  critical  installation,  configuration  or  operation 
information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture 
partially  or  completely  inoperative,  cause  damage  to  the  fixture  or  cause 
harm to the user. 

 

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. 
Failure  to  comply  with  this  information  may  prevent  the  fixture  from 
functioning correctly. 

 

This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information. 

 

Summary of Contents for 86

Page 1: ... 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com User Manual Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ...3 SETUP 6 AC POWER 6 Power Linking 6 MOUNTING 7 Orientation 7 Rigging 7 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 8 DMX OPERATION 8 MASTER SLAVE MODE AUTO MODE STATIC 8 STANDALONE OPERATION 8 Automatic 8 Sound Active 9 Static 9 Fixture Linking 9 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 9 5 APPENDIX 10 DMX PRIMER 10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 10 DATA CABLING 11 DMX Data Cable 11 Cable Connectors 11 FIXTURE LI...

Page 3: ...r text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icons This manual ...

Page 4: ...ct from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by un...

Page 5: ...tic color strobing and pulse effects with or without DMX controller Additional Features Additional power output max 37 units Built in automated programs via master slave Built in sound activated programs via master slave Product Overview Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Power In Microphone DMX In DIP Switches Power Out DMX Out Fuseholder ...

Page 6: ...switch To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground Power Linking This fixture contains power linking via the ediso...

Page 7: ...r a hanging clamp The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size When rigging consider routine maintenance and control panel access Please see the following steps for installation If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixture take into account the length of each power cable and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to accommodate for this When aiming the fixtures you may u...

Page 8: ... set the starting address for this mode If this is your first time using DMX then it is recommended that you refer to the DMX Primer section in the Appendix of this manual Mode DIP switches DMX 1 9 set to the DMX starting address 10 On Master Slave Mode Auto Mode Static This mode allows a single unit to run a standalone program while 1 or more other units follow the same operation This requires th...

Page 9: ...sitivity adjustment knob Please see the chart below for further explanation Mode DIP switches Strobe 9 On Static This unit has 3 different standalone static dimming levels These are accessed via the DIP switches on the back of the fixture Please see the chart below for further explanation Mode DIP switches Minimum Intensity 1 On Medium Intensity 2 On Maximum Intensity 1 2 On Fixture Linking In ord...

Page 10: ...e with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up ...

Page 11: ...your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number...

Page 12: ... CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female Output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connect...

Page 13: ...l wiring internal and or external Device does not power up No power Check for power on power outlet Loose power cord Check power cord Fixture is not responding to DMX Wrong DMX addressing Check Control Panel and unit addressing Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faul...

Page 14: ... UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 The RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of ...

Page 15: ...ower Consumption 120 VAC 60 Hz 11 W 0 2 A max 0 2 A inrush Power Consumption 230 VAC 50 Hz 14 W 0 1 A max 0 2 A inrush Power output 37 units max Fuse F 2 A 250 V LIGHT SOURCE LED 86 x 5 mm white 100 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Luminance 1 m 1 430 lux Beam Angle 20 Field Angle 38 THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C ORDERING INFORMATION DIAMONDsplash 86 DIAMONDSPLASH86 WARRANTY INFORMATION Warran...

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