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DMX MEGA STROBE™ III User Manual

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NTRODUCTION

Features

2-channel DMX-512 strobe light

Variable electronic dimmer (0-100%)

Variable electronic flash rate (0-20fps)

Blinder / lightning effect

Additional Features

Includes gel frame and 4-pack of gels (RGBY)

Built-in sound activated programs

Built-in resettable circuit breaker (no fuses)

DMX Channel Summary

C

HANNEL

F

UNCTION

1

Speed/ Mode

2

Dimmer

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Summary of Contents for DMX MEGA STROBE III

Page 1: ...ROBE III User Manual Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave 115 V 230 V Switch Resettable Breaker User Serviceable Duty Cycle 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com ...

Page 2: ...LING 8 DMX Data Cable 8 Cable Connectors 8 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 9 SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK 9 MOUNTING 9 Orientation 9 Rigging 9 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 OPERATION 10 Stand Alone Mode Sound Active 10 Stand Alone Mode Manual Mode 10 DMX Mode 10 DMX Channel Values 10 Blinder Function 10 Setting the DMX Starting Address 11 DMX Quick Reference Chart 12 General Troubleshooting 13 ...

Page 3: ...g is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement Check the fixture or device carefully to ...

Page 4: ...fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp 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 unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Pl...

Page 5: ...light Variable electronic dimmer 0 100 Variable electronic flash rate 0 20fps Blinder lightning effect Additional Features Includes gel frame and 4 pack of gels RGBY Built in sound activated programs Built in resettable circuit breaker no fuses DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Speed Mode 2 Dimmer ...

Page 6: ...DMX MEGA STROBE III User Manual 6 6 11 2009 1 02 PM Product Overview DMX signal indicator DMX Out DMX In Resettable Breaker Power indicator DIP switches Hanging bracket Bracket adjustment knob Gel Frame ...

Page 7: ...dure in reverse to replace and reconnect wire leads to the appropriate terminals on the PCB Make sure that the wires are tightly screwed onto the PCB terminals Unscrew grounding wire from PCB Remove the 4 corner screws to allow the temporary removal of the safety glass cover Unscrew and release lamp wires from the main PCB PCB 3 SETUP Lamp Installation When replacing the lamp please wait 15 minute...

Page 8: ...ur 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 equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable must have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair pl...

Page 9: ...e 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 the input of the following fixture and so on CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables Order Code Description DMX1 5 DMX Cable 1 5 m 4 9 ft DMX4 5 DMX Cable 4 5 m 14 8 ft DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m 32 8 ft Mounting Orie...

Page 10: ...e unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller If you are unfamiliar with DMX please read the DMX Primer section 1 Set DIP switch 10 to the On position 2 Use DIP switches 1 9 to set the DMX starting address DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 211 212 255 Speed Mode Slow Fast Sound triggering mode 2 000 255 Dimmer Low High Blinder Function To trigger the Blinder function you mu...

Page 11: ...on Do so by doing the following 1 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address Turn this switch on 2 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number 3 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction Turn this switch on 4 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remain...

Page 12: ... 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 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495 0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496 1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497 0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 1...

Page 13: ...Adjust sound sensitivity knob Lamps cuts off sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cabl...

Page 14: ...wever control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the...

Page 15: ...ing fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA Products returned without an RMA will be refused Call CHAU...

Page 16: ...0 Hz Breaker 16 A 250 V LIGHT SOURCE CH 750B Lamp 750 W XENON LAMP THERMAL Maximum ambient operating 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 Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels 2 ORDERING INFORMATION DMX MEGA STROBE III DMXMEGASTROBEIII WARRANTY INFORMATION Warra...

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