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General Maintenance 

rmance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently.  Usage 

rmining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should 

 reduces light output performance and can cause 

mp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off 

 from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust 
xternal vents and internal components.  Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a 

ld solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply 
lution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical 

Returns Pro

Note: 

If you are given an RA #, 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 RA # 

5)  A brief description of the symptoms 

Claims 

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be 
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and 
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping.  Any other claim 
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage, 
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise. 

To maintain optimum perfo
and environment are contributing factors in dete

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be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build
overheating. This can lead to reduced la
fixture before conducting maintenance. 

Unplug fixture
collected on e
mi
so
surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.  

The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to 
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: 
damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s 
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clea
the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days. 

cedure 

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 (RA #). Products 
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the 
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the caus
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate 
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the 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. 

Scorpion Sky User Manual 

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Summary of Contents for Scorpion Sky

Page 1: ...ound Activated DMX512 Master Slave 115V 230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle Scorpion Sky USER MANUAL Chauvet 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: ...DMX Data Cable 9 Cable Connectors 9 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 10 SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK 10 MASTER SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING 10 MOUNTING 11 Orientation 11 Rigging 11 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 OPERATION 11 Stand Alone Mode Sound Active Auto Mode 11 Master Slave Mode Master Sound Master Auto 12 DMX Mode 12 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 12 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 13 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 14 6 APPENDIX...

Page 3: ...e 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 make sure that ...

Page 4: ...urce before replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse type and rating Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles 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 repai...

Page 5: ...odes auto sound active master Dynamic scan and Static pattern size and X Y position adjustment Laser on off stand alone via DMX Built in automatic programs via master slave or Built in sound activated programs via AD ITIONAL FEATURES 10mW Fat Beam Standards under ClassIIIA Additional power output max 22 units 120V DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Mode 2 Pattern 3 Pan 4 Tilt 5 Size 6 Speed Sc...

Page 6: ...Dipswitches Sound Sensitivity Adjustment Knob 110 220V Switch DMX Out DMX In IEC Power Connection w Fuse Holder Power On Off Switch Power Output Laser Aperture Mounting Bracket LED Laser Output Indicator LED Power Indicator Scorpion Sky User Manual 6 2008 02 05 15 26 ...

Page 7: ...ng Label Identification Laser Classification Class IIIa There is only one laser aperture on this product CAUTION AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Avoid direct eye contact with laser light Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser radiation Non Interlocked Housing Warning Labels This unit contains an embedded laser device that exceeds the output of the intended class internally Exposure ...

Page 8: ... product According to FDA Regulations you should operate the product in the fashion illustrated below 4 SETUP Fuse Replacement Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse The fuse is located inside this compartment Remove using a flat head screwdriver With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing Remove the damaged fuse from ...

Page 9: ...ry 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 will have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 ...

Page 10: ... instructions for this type of setup and configuration Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the 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 co...

Page 11: ... low frequencies of music via the internal microphone in Sound Active change in Auto Mode 3 Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive in reases the sensitivity This fixture may be mounted in any position pr It is important never to obstruct th y Mou fixture using a sui or O fixture by loo no desired position retighten both kn replacement access ...

Page 12: ...a DMX controller to control your units DMX Channel Val H The unit must be the first unit in line Then simply chain the units together using DMX ca 3 Turn switch to the Slave position on the slave units and they will react the same as the Master Mode Dipswitches Slave 1 10 Off 11 On 12 On This mode allows you to use a universal DMX 51 1 To control your fixture in DMX Mode use standard DMX cables to...

Page 13: ...erhe sp 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 9 Loss of signal Use only DMX cables inator p DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights 9 9 9 9 Install term Note Kee Moves slow witch ing 9 Check 220 110v s for proper sett No flash R...

Page 14: ...ix fect on how a c ler c ch f direct cabling Connect fixtures R male to female connectors The d pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carrie t cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 n Service 6 APP IX DMX P fix capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or Ther are many different types of DMX may va nnels required Choosing a start address should be pl overlap If they do this will result in errati...

Page 15: ... optimum perfo and environment are contributing factors in dete up be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build overheating This can lead to reduced la fixture before conducting maintenance Unplug fixture collected on e mi so surfaces until they are free of haze and lint The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cl...

Page 16: ...3W 0 2A operatin Inrush Current 0 4A Power Factor 0 83 LASER Diode Part No 10mW Green Laser Type DPSS Laser Output 10mW Cooling Fan Cooled THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F FUSE Main CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socke Data output locking 3 pin XLR female so Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels ORDERING INFORMATION Sco...

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