CHAUVET, 3000 N 29
th
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
2007-03-07
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DMX Mega Strobe™ II
ST-800X
USER MANUAL
Page 1: ...CHAUVET 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com 2007 03 07 10 58 DMX Mega Strobe II ST 800X USER MANUAL...
Page 2: ...EL SUMMARY 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6 3 SETUP 7 AC POWER 7 MOUNTING 7 FIXTURE LINKING 8 Data Cabling 8 DMX Data Cable 8 Cable Connectors 8 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 9 SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK...
Page 3: ...is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Note If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET call CHAUVET for a RMA Return Merchandise Authorization...
Page 4: ...sing the wrong type of lamp in this product VOIDS the warranty 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 st...
Page 5: ...duction Features 2 channel 750 watts DMX 512 strobe light Adjustable flash rate 1 20fps Variable electronic dimmer 0 100 Manual dimmer and flash rate knobs 10 million flash life DMX Channel Summary Ch...
Page 6: ...Glass Hanging Yoke DIM SPEED Speed Rotary knob Strobe Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 DMX ADD 1 2 Hz Term ON 60Hz OFF 50Hz DMX Signal Termination ON Active OFF Non active ON OFF S...
Page 7: ...al Screw Color BROWN Live L Yellow or Brass BLUE Neutral N Silver YELLOW GREEN Earth EG Ground Green Mounting Orientation This fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position or agains...
Page 8: ...If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX Data Cable Use a Belden 9841 or equivale...
Page 9: ...Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cabl...
Page 10: ...ring terminals and pull lamp outwards as you apply the pressure Repeat procedure to replace and reconnect wire leads to the appropriate terminals on the PCB Make sure wires are tightly screwed onto th...
Page 11: ...Strobe Master Slave The Unison strobe mode will allow you to link additional units in a daisy chain fashion Simply connect each fixture in a daisy like fashion using certified DMX XLR cable Be sure th...
Page 12: ...102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and notate the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time setting a DMX address then...
Page 13: ...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 reduces light output performance an...
Page 14: ...essing Quick Reference Chart in the Appendix section of this manual you can go directly to DIP switch settings associated with all 512 values available EXAMPLE ADDRESS Address 10 Pin 4 8 Pin 2 2 Total...
Page 15: ...268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492 1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493 0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494 1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143...
Page 16: ...l switch maximum ambient temperature 40 104 F FUSE Main 20mm Glass 20A Fast Blow CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration...
