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3. Setup 

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Mounting

 

 

 

Orientation 

 

 

 

The Circus™ may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. 

 

 

Rigging 

 

 

 

Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical 
Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This 
may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a mounting clamp.  
 
The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in diameter. 
 
When rigging, consider routine maintenance and control panel access. Please see the following 
notes on installation. 

 

 

If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixtures, 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, use the bracket/yoke adjustment knobs. Loosen the knobs, 
adjust to the desired angle, and then tighten the knobs by turning them clockwise. Do 
not use tools for this step, as it may cause damage. 

 

Safety cables must always be used! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Hanging Bracket Knob 

Bracket Adjustment 

Knob 

Summary of Contents for Circus

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ... AC POWER 6 FUSE REPLACEMENT 6 Power Linking 7 MOUNTING 8 Orientation 8 Rigging 8 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 USING THE CONTROL PANEL 9 MENU MAP 9 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 9 OPERATION 10 DMX Operation 10 DMX Channel Values 10 Master Slave Mode Auto Sound active 12 STANDALONE 12 Sound Active 12 Auto Selection 12 Auto Configure 13 5 APPENDIX 14 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 14 DMX PRIMER 15 FIXTURE...

Page 3: ...lar 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 manua...

Page 4: ...t 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 uns...

Page 5: ...2 Introduction 5 1 17 2011 6 15 PM 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Safety Control Panel LED Display Power Out Power In Fuse holder DMX In DMX Out Back Panel ...

Page 6: ...connect the fixture to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100 switch Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground Fuse Replacement Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse Always replace with the same type rating fuse 1 With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housin...

Page 7: ... be linked is26 units 120V 40 units 230V The power linking shown in this document is for the CHAUVET North American version ONLY Therefore it is the customer s responsibility to check with the Dealer Distributor regarding power linking on the local version of the product Connections and availability may change depending on the power requirements and or regulations of each country region Additional...

Page 8: ... is 13 mm in diameter When rigging consider routine maintenance and control panel access Please see the following notes on installation If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixtures 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 use the bracket yoke adjustment knobs Loosen th...

Page 9: ...nsitivity sound active mode only Standalone static C L r Red C L g Green C L b Blue C L y Amber C L u White Software version v Displays the software version installed Standalone auto selection Pr 01 42 Operate in standalone mode with preset run speeds Standalone auto configure AUTO n000 100 Program progression time slow fast SP00 99 FL Run speed slow fast FS00 99 Strobe rate off slow fast Configur...

Page 10: ...2 ó 047 048 ó 053 054 ó 059 060 ó 065 066 ó 071 072 ó 077 078 ó 083 084 ó 089 090 ó 095 096 ó 101 102 ó 107 108 ó 113 114 ó 119 120 ó 125 126 ó 131 132 ó 137 138 ó 143 144 ó 149 150 ó 155 156 ó 161 162 ó 167 168 ó 173 174 ó 179 180 ó 185 186 ó 191 192 ó 197 198 ó 203 204 ó 209 210 ó 215 216 ó 221 222 ó 227 228 ó 233 234 ó 239 240 ó 245 246 ó 251 252 ó 255 No function Automatic 1 Automatic 2 Automa...

Page 11: ...7 2011 6 15 PM Continued from previous page CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE SETTING 2 Run Speed When running programs 000 ó 255 0 100 Sound Sensitivity When in Sound Active Mode 000 ó 255 0 100 3 Strobe Speed Only for programs 000 ó 255 0 100 ...

Page 12: ...ars on the LED screen 3 Press ENTER Plug the master fixture in LAST Only connect a maximum of 31 slave fixtures when operating in this mode Standalone Sound Active Please see the instructions below for details on this mode 1 Plug the fixture into power 2 Press MENU until SOUn appears on the LED screen 3 Press ENTER 4 Press MENU until SE 00 31 appears on the LED screen 5 Using UP DOWN adjust the mi...

Page 13: ...ou reach n 4 Using UP DOWN adjust the light show progression time between 000 100 This is the time that the fixture will run a single show before proceeding to the next 5 Press ENTER until you reach SP 6 Using UP DOWN adjust the run speed between 00 99 FL FL in the menu signifies full run speed 7 Press ENTER until you reach SF 8 Using UP DOWN adjust the strobe speed between 00 99 FL FL in the menu...

Page 14: ...ng 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 Faulty DMX interface Replace DMX input Faulty Main PCB Replace Main PCB Loss of signal Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested Long cable low level signal Install amplifier r...

Page 15: ... pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S Fixture Linking Daisy Chain You will need a daisy chain 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 of channels required by all the fixtures on a daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the data link can sup...

Page 16: ...o read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX co...

Page 17: ...n 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 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 connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to ...

Page 18: ...epaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number RMA Products returned without the RMA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to pack fixture properly any...

Page 19: ...1 A 250 V LIGHT SOURCE Type 5 mm LED Quantity 320 total 80 red 80 green 80 blue 40 white 40 amber 64 per pod Rating 100 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Coverage angle 55 INDOOR OUTDOOR Rating For indoor use only THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 ...

Page 20: ...e 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service Email tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web http www chauvetlighting com UNITED KINGDOM IRELAND General Information CHAUVET Europe Ltd Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 EMail uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web http www chauvetlighting co uk ...

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