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Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev. 02k) 

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1. Before you Begin ............................................................................ 3

 

What is Included ........................................................................................ 3

 

Unpacking Instructions .............................................................................. 3

 

Text Conventions ...................................................................................... 3

 

Icons ......................................................................................................... 3

 

Safety Notes ............................................................................................. 4

 

Safety Notes (Cont.) .................................................................................. 5

 

Non Interlocked Housing Warning ............................................................. 5

 

Laser Safety Notes .................................................................................... 6

 

Laser Safety Labels ................................................................................... 7

 

Laser Emission Data ................................................................................. 8

 

Scorpion™ GVC ................................................................................................8

 

Scorpion™ RVM ................................................................................................8

 

Scorpion™ RGY ................................................................................................8

 

2. Introduction..................................................................................... 9

 

Product Overview ...................................................................................... 9

 

Product Dimensions ................................................................................ 10

 

3. Setup ............................................................................................. 11

 

AC Power ................................................................................................ 11

 

Power Linking .................................................................................................. 11

 

Mounting ................................................................................................. 12

 

Orientation ....................................................................................................... 12

 

Rigging ............................................................................................................ 12

 

Proper Usage................................................................................................... 13

 

4. Operation ...................................................................................... 14

 

Control Panel Operation .......................................................................... 14

 

Menu Branches ................................................................................................ 14

 

Changing Options on the Current Menu Branch ................................................ 14

 

Changing Options on a Different Menu Branch .................................................. 14

 

Menu Options .......................................................................................... 15

 

Configuration ........................................................................................... 16

 

DMX Mode ...................................................................................................... 16

 

Standalone Modes ........................................................................................... 16

 

Reverse Motion ................................................................................................ 17

 

Master/Slave Mode .......................................................................................... 18

 

DMX Channel Assignments and Values ............................................................ 19

 

DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection ............................................................................. 20

 

5. Technical Information .................................................................. 21

 

Fixture Maintenance ................................................................................ 21

 

General Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 22

 

Returns Procedure .................................................................................. 23

 

Claims ..................................................................................................... 23

 

Contact Information ................................................................................. 23

 

DMX Primer ............................................................................................ 24

 

Starting Address .............................................................................................. 24

 

Fixture Linking (Daisy Chain) ............................................................................ 24

 

DMX Cabling ................................................................................................... 25

 

6. Technical Specifications .............................................................. 26

 

 

Summary of Contents for Scorpion GVC

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ... Linking 11 Mounting 12 Orientation 12 Rigging 12 Proper Usage 13 4 Operation 14 Control Panel Operation 14 Menu Branches 14 Changing Options on the Current Menu Branch 14 Changing Options on a Different Menu Branch 14 Menu Options 15 Configuration 16 DMX Mode 16 Standalone Modes 16 Reverse Motion 17 Master Slave Mode 18 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 19 DMX Ch 2 Pattern Selection 20 5 Technic...

Page 3: ...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 Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause da...

Page 4: ... disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing fuse Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating If mounting it overhead always secure this product to a fastening device using a safety chain The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop us...

Page 5: ...s a US Federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 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 Non Inte...

Page 6: ...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 the Proper Usage section later in this manual After set up and prior to public use test the laser to ensure proper function Do not use if any defect is detected Laser Light Avoid Direct Eye Exposure Do not point lasers at peop...

Page 7: ...Scorpion GVC RVM RGY User Manual Rev 02k Page 7 of 26 Laser Safety Labels NOTICE Scorpion GVC sticker shown The sticker on your unit will reflect the actual Scorpion fixture model whether GVC RGY or RVM ...

Page 8: ...ication via 7 mm aperture 5 mW Scorpion RVM Laser Classification Class IIIa equivalent to US Class IIIa Red Laser Medium GaAlAs 650nm Violet Laser Medium 405 nm GaN Beam Diameter 15 mm at aperture Pulse Data All pulses 4 Hz 0 25 sec Divergence each beam 2 mrad Laser Power for Classification via 7 mm aperture 5 mW Scorpion RGY Laser Classification Class IIIa equivalent to US Class IIIa Red Laser Me...

Page 9: ...Scorpion GVC RVM RGY User Manual Rev 02k Page 9 of 26 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel LED display DMX Out DMX In Power Switch Fuse holder Power In Power Out Safety Back Panel ...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 26 Scorpion GVC RVM RGY User Manual Rev 02k Product Dimensions ...

Page 11: ...ectrocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Power Linking This fixture provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the unit Please see the diagram below for further explanation Power Linking Diagram You can power link up to 14 Scorpion GVC RVM RGY fix...

Page 12: ...racket has a hole 13 mm in diameter which is appropriate for this purpose When mounting this product overhead always use a safety cable Always consider ease of access to the unit for maintenance and programming purposes before deciding on a location for this product When power linking multiple fixtures always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the fixtures close enough from e...

Page 13: ...riate mounting hardware from your lighting vendor International laser safety regulations require that laser fixtures 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 other public spaces CAUTI...

Page 14: ...ch The control panel will remember the last setting you programmed even after you have turned the fixture off In addition the control panel will remember the last selected option from each menu branch Changing Options on the Current Menu Branch To change an option on the same menu branch do the following 1 Press MENU once the LED display will blink 2 Press UP or DOWN until the desired menu option ...

Page 15: ...ugh 3 So1 Sound activated program shows color 1 So2 Sound activated program shows color 2 So3 Sound activated program shows color 3 SoM Sound activated program alternates colors 1 through 3 rdM Randomly selects an operation mode Laser Sky Color LS1 Laser sky effect shows the product s first color LS2 Laser sky effect shows the product s second color LS3 Laser sky effect shows the product s third c...

Page 16: ...N to select a different starting address 001 503 3 Press ENT the new starting address will show solid on the display Standalone Modes Never connect a fixture that is operating in any standalone mode whether Static Automatic or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller This is because fixtures in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the c...

Page 17: ...olid on the display Laser Sky Effect Mode To enable the Laser Sky Effect mode follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly until LSU shows blinking on the display 2 Use UP or DOWN to change the angle of the laser sky effect 3 Press ENT LSU will show solid on the display Reverse Motion To reverse the direction of the pan and tilt motion follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly...

Page 18: ...isplay 2 Press ENT SLA will show solid on the display 3 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 4 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 5 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic Laser Sky or Sound mode as previously indicat...

Page 19: ...74 075 099 100 124 125 149 150 174 175 199 200 224 225 255 Blackout Preprogrammed Color Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 Alternate Color 1 2 Alternate Color 2 3 Alternate Color 1 3 Alternate Color 1 2 3 Color Roll 4 Color Changing Speed 000 004 005 255 Stop Slow fast 5 Zoom 000 127 128 169 170 209 210 255 100 5 Zoom In Macro Zoom Out Macro Zoom In and Out Macro 6 X Axis Move Pan 000 127 128 191 192 255 128...

Page 20: ...TERN DMX VALUE PATTERN DMX VALUE PATTERN 000 007 096 103 190 197 008 015 104 111 198 205 016 023 112 119 206 213 024 031 120 127 214 221 032 039 128 135 222 229 040 047 136 143 230 237 048 055 144 151 238 245 056 063 152 159 246 255 064 071 160 167 072 079 168 175 080 087 176 181 088 095 182 189 ...

Page 21: ...fixture follow the instructions below Unplug the fixture from power Wait until the fixture is cold Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface and fan vents Clean the glass panel laser aperture with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue and...

Page 22: ...e the right fader s on the controller Wrong DMX personality on the fixture Set the correct DMX fixture s personality Assign the faders accordingly Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller Change the signal polarity on the controller Loose or damaged DMX cable Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Internal problem Send product for repair Intermittent DMX Problems Signal cables are not DMX ...

Page 23: ...t to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Claims The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it Therefore if the received merchandise appears to have damages caused during shipping the customer must submit the damage report and any related claims with the carrier not CHAUVET The customer must submit the ...

Page 24: ...r will control fixture A This means that the user should assign the starting address of fixture B to 005 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control fixture B It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the fixtures would respond in unison synchronized t...

Page 25: ...nnector on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting fixtures use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin assignment of the 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows Male Plug Female Plug Signal 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin Signal Common 1 1 1 1 Common Data 2 2 2 2 Data Data 3 3 3 3 Data Not used 4 4 Not used Not used 5 5 Not us...

Page 26: ...s 28 units Fuse F 1 A 250 V F 1 A 250 V Power I O Input Output Connectors IEC Edison USA Cord plug Edison USA N A Light Source Scorpion GVC Type Power Wavelength Laser green 10 mW 532 nm Laser violet 20 mW 405 nm Scorpion RVM Type Power Wavelength Laser red 15 mW 650 nm Laser violet 15 mW 405 nm Scorpion RGY Type Power Wavelength Laser red 20 mW 650 nm Laser green 10 mW 532 nm Photo Optic Paramete...

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