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4. Operating Instructions 

10/9/2009 2:29 PM 

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AC Power 

This fixture runs on 115V or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line 
voltage to which you are connecting it to matches the current selection on the voltage selection 
switch. 

 

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.

 

Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.  

 

The maximum quantity of fixtures that may be linked is 4.

 

 

Power Linking 

This fixture contains power linking via the edison outlet located in front of the power input cable. 
Please see the diagram below for further explanation. 

 

 

Additional power 

link out 

Summary of Contents for Intimidator Spot XYZ

Page 1: ... 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 115 V 230 V Voltage Selection Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ... 11 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 11 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 11 MENU MAP 12 DMX OPERATION 13 MENU MAP SERVICE 13 STANDALONE OPERATION 14 Automatic Fast 14 Automatic Slow 14 Sound Active 14 Master Slave 15 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 16 5 APPENDIX 18 DMX PRIMER 18 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 18 FIXTURE LINKING 19 DATA CABLING 19 DMX Data Cable 19 Cable Connectors 19 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 20 SETTING UP ...

Page 3: ...nformation from 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 s...

Page 4: ... 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 unskilled people can lead to damage or ...

Page 5: ...trobing Variable motorized focus Variable electronic dimmer 0 100 Remote fixture reset vector speed channel Individual reset of pan tilt color gobo prism focus Move in black for pan tilt color gobo Built in movement macros via DMX automated and sound Additional Features Built in automated programs via master slave Built in sound active programs via master slave High power 60 W 14 9 A LED User sele...

Page 6: ...2 Introduction 6 10 9 2009 2 29 PM Product Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...roduction 7 10 9 2009 2 29 PM Product Overview DMX Out Control Panel DMX In Tilt Pan 1 Front lens Power Output Power Input Carrying handle Standing feet Pan 2 Fuseholder Voltage Selection Switch 115 V 230 V ...

Page 8: ...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 Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground The maximum quantity of fixtures that may be linked is 4 Power Linking This fixture contains power linking via the edison outlet located in front of the power...

Page 9: ...nt With a flat head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing turning counter clockwise Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power Additional signal DMX link out First fixture Second fixture Third fixture DMX controller only in DMX operation Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse...

Page 10: ... this manual for a detailed weight listing Mount the fixture securely Two hanging clamps for truss mounting may be used or nuts and bolts for permanent installation may be used The holes in each bracket are 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 fixtu...

Page 11: ...idator Spot XYZ fixture uses eleven or sixteen DMX channels If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer section in the Appendix Control Panel Functions Access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED display on the included wired remote The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit It is used to select the operating mod...

Page 12: ...ection Sets the fixture to respond to another fixture set to master Standalone Slave mode display Sets the fixture to respond to another fixture set to master Pan 1 Invert selection Pan 1 Invert mode display Pan 2 Invert selection Pan 2 Invert mode display Tilt Invert selection Tilt Invert mode display Display Invert selection Display Invert mode display Channel Personality Advanced Channel Person...

Page 13: ...purpose of this menu is to adjust the home position electronic adjustment of the attributes listed below MAIN FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION Adjustment for Pan 1 Adjustment for Tilt Adjustment for Pan 2 Adjustment for the Color Wheel Adjustment for the Gobo Wheel Please see the instructions below to access this hidden menu 1 Press MENU for at least 10 seconds 2 Using UP DOWN enter the following pa...

Page 14: ...Slow This fixture has preprogrammed slow chases These are accessed via the control panel Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Press MENU until or appears on the LED screen 2 Press ENTER 3 Using UP and DOWN select 4 Press ENTER to confirm settings Sound Active This fixture has preprogrammed sound triggered chases These are accessed via the control panel Please see the instruc...

Page 15: ... setting to assign in the control panel It is not necessary to arrange the master fixture as the first fixture in the daisy chain It may be any fixture in the daisy chain For example fixture 2 5 10 or 12 etc Only 1 fixture may be set to master Do not connect a DMX controller to the daisy chain for this operating mode In order to mirror one fixture to another you may invert the pan and tilt on the ...

Page 16: ...28 191 192 255 Color Wheel White open Blue Yellow Peachblow Green Pink Cyan Orange White Blue Blue Yellow Yellow Peachblow Peachblow Green Green Pink Pink Cyan Cyan Orange Orange White Rotating clockwise with increasing speed Rotating counter clockwise with increasing speed 14 000 007 008 023 024 039 040 055 056 071 072 087 088 103 104 119 120 135 136 151 152 167 168 183 184 199 200 215 216 231 23...

Page 17: ...eachblow Green Pink Cyan Orange White Blue Blue Yellow Yellow Peachblow Peachblow Green Green Pink Pink Cyan Cyan Orange Orange White Rotating clockwise with increasing speed Rotating counter clockwise with increasing speed 9 000 007 008 023 024 039 040 055 056 071 072 087 088 103 104 119 120 135 136 151 152 167 168 183 184 199 200 215 216 231 232 247 248 255 Movement Macros No function Automatic ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...e 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 Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair...

Page 20: ... 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 Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address from 1 512 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control b...

Page 21: ...nnections 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 right after fixture with strong signal Too many fixtures Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit 32 Interference from AC wires Keep DMX cables separa...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ... 148 W 0 1 A max 2 A inrush Power Consumption 230 VAC 50 Hz 144 W 0 5 A max 1 A inrush Power output 4 units max Fuse F 2 A 250 V LIGHT SOURCE LED 1 white 60 W 14 9 A 50 000 hrs PHOTOOPTIC Luminance 1 m 15 000 lux Beam Angle 14 GOBOS Outside diameter 23 8 mm Image diameter 20 mm Maximum thickness 2 mm THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C ORDERING INFORMATION Intimidator Spot XYZ INTIMIDAT...

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