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Cirrus™ User Manual 

2010-08-09

 

 

Safety Instructions 

 

 

 

Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that 
they also receive this instruction booklet. 

 

Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are 
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture. 

 

This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to 
rain or moisture. 

 

Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating. 

 

The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent 
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked. 

 

Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with 
same fuse size and rating. 

 

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 unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please 
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. 

 

Never connect the device to a dimmer pack. 

 

Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. 

 

Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord. 

 

Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.  

 

Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and 
blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety REMARK and 
WARNING statement in the user manual. Read all instructions carefully BEFORE operating this 
device. 

 

Caution! 

Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to 
direct laser light. 

 
Caution! 

This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly 
strikes the eyes. 

 
Caution! 

It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience or other 
personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into their eyes. 

 

Caution!   

It is a US Federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft. 

 
Caution! 

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified 
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

 

 
Caution! 

There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any 
repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact the dealer 
nearest to you. 

 
 

 

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important 
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. 

Summary of Contents for Cirrus

Page 1: ...3351 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 External Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle Linkable Power ...

Page 2: ...HAT IS INCLUDED 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 3 MANUAL CONVENTIONS 3 ICONS 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 NON INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING 5 LASER SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 LASER EMISSION DATA 7 LASER EXPOSURE WARNING 7 2 INTRODUCTION 8 FEATURES 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9 PROPER USAGE 10 3 SETUP 11 AC POWER 11 MOUNTING 12 Orientation 12 Rigging 12 4 OPERATION 13 Sound Active 13 Manual 13 AUTO 13 5 APPENDIX...

Page 3: ...m the regular 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 ...

Page 4: ... connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations Permanent eye injury and blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly Pay close attention to each safety REMARK a...

Page 5: ...ven if it is aimed below people s faces such as on a dance floor Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all safety and technical data in this manual Always set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 meters 9 8 feet above the floor on which people can stand See Proper Usage section later in this manual After set up and prior to public use te...

Page 6: ...Cirrus User Manual 6 2010 08 09 LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTION ...

Page 7: ...SER EMISSION DATA LASER CLASSIFICATION CLASS 3R EQUIV TO US CLASS IIIA Green Laser Medium DPSS Nd YVO4 532 nm Red Laser Medium GaAIAs diode laser 650 nm typical Pulse Data All pulses 4 Hz 0 25 sec Divergence total light 160 degrees Laser Power of output from Aperture 5 mW As measured under IEC measurement conditions for classification LASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This laser product complies with EN ...

Page 8: ...ht sky atmosphere with ever changing patterns 3 operating modes Sound activated Automatic Manual Separate control of laser effect and LED Laser separate red and green strobe rates or full on LED electronic dimmer 0 100 Laser LED rotation speed High power 5 W 1 000 mA LED Complies with FDA CDRH standards for Class 3R ...

Page 9: ...g bracket Bracket adjustment knob 2 Rubber feet 4 Light output Red strobe speed Green strobe speed Microphone sensitivity adjustment pot Microphone Safety attachment point LED Dimmer Rotation speed Mode switch MANUAL MUSIC AUTO Power In Power ON OFF switch ...

Page 10: ...ate for safe and effective mounting are easily sourced from your lighting vendor International laser safety regulations require that lasers must be operated in the fashion illustrated below with a minimum of 3 meters 9 8 ft of vertical separation between the floor and the lowest laser light vertically Additionally 3 meters of horizontal separation is required between laser light and audience or ot...

Page 11: ...it is within the range of accepted voltages Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit Never 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 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 c...

Page 12: ...suitable C or O type clamp Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs When selecting installation location take into consideration access and routine maintenance Safety cables must always be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or re...

Page 13: ...e see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Plug the fixture into power 2 Turn the power switch to the ON position 3 Turn the mode switch to the MANUAL position 4 Combine the 4 knob adjustments to achieve the desired effect The DIMMER adjustment knob controls solely the blue LED NOT either laser All of the adjustment knobs will function in this mode Turn the RED GREEN STROBE adjustment ...

Page 14: ... right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note 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 responsibil...

Page 15: ...ables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights 9 9 9 9 No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping readjust 9 If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions please contact CHAUVET Technical Support Contact Us World Wide General Information CHAUVET 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise FL 33351 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 556...

Page 16: ... 0 2 A Power consumption 230 V 15 W 0 1 A max Inrush current 230 V 0 2 A LASERS Green laser 532 nm 30 mW Red laser 650 nm 80 mW Laser Type Diode DPSS Cooling Fan Cooled LED Deep blue 450 nm Quantity 1 x 5 W PHOTO OPTIC Coverage Angle 76 THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C ORDERING INFORMATION Cirrus CIRRUS WARRANTY INFORMATION Fixture Warranty excluding laser diode 1 year limited warran...

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