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Scorpion™ Storm FX User Manual 

4/30/2009 9:15 AM

 

LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTION

LASER HAZARD 

WARNING LABEL 

LASER APERTURE LABEL 

EXPLANATORY, 

MANUFACTURER’S ID & 

CERTIFICATION LABEL 

NON INTERLOCKED 

HOUSING LABEL 

Summary of Contents for Scorpion Storm FX

Page 1: ...33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com USER MANUAL Snapshot OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave Autoswitching Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ...ummary 8 Product Overview 9 Product Dimensions 10 Proper Usage 11 3 Setup 12 Fuse Replacement 12 Mounting 12 Fixture Linking 13 Data Cabling 13 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 14 Master Slave Fixture Linking 14 4 Operating Instructions 15 Navigating the Control Panel 15 Menu Functions 15 DMX Channel Values 16 General Troubleshooting 17 Technical Support 18 5 Appendix 18 DMX Primer 18 Returns Pro...

Page 3: ...actory box and packing AC Power This fixture has an auto switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages This fixture will accommodate between 100V and 240V AC 50 60 Hz All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched c...

Page 4: ...use the same type spare parts Never connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Do not daisy chain power to more than 75 units 120V Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations Permanent eye injury and blindness...

Page 5: ...ng all safety and 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 Proper Usage section later in this manual After set up and prior to public use test laser to ensure proper function Do not use if any defect is detected Do not use if laser emits only one or two laser beams r...

Page 6: ...pion Storm FX User Manual 6 4 30 2009 9 15 AM LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTION LASER HAZARD WARNING LABEL LASER APERTURE LABEL EXPLANATORY MANUFACTURER S ID CERTIFICATION LABEL NON INTERLOCKED HOUSING LABEL ...

Page 7: ...ASER CLASSIFICATION CLASS 3R EQUIV TO US CLASS IIIA Green Laser Medium DPSS Nd YVO4 532nm Red Laser Medium LD GaAlAs 650nm typical Beam Diameter 5mm at aperture Pulse Data All pulses 4Hz 0 25sec Divergence each beam 2 mrad Divergence total light 160 degrees Laser Power of Each Beam from Aperture 5MW As measured under IEC measurement conditions for classification LASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT THIS LAS...

Page 8: ...e or DMX red and or green fast or slow Built in sound activated programs via master slave or DMX red and or green fast or slow Additional Features Complies with FDA CDRH standards for ClassIIIR Creates a unique star field effect with many patterns and hundreds of beams Multiple mounting locations for bracket Additional power output max 75 units 120V DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Control m...

Page 9: ...Scorpion Storm FX User Manual 9 4 30 2009 9 15 AM Product Overview Power LED Hanging bracket Bracket adjustment knob 1 of 2 Audio LED Laser Aperture ...

Page 10: ...Scorpion Storm FX User Manual 10 4 30 2009 9 15 AM PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ...

Page 11: ...lasers 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 2 5 meters of horizontal separation is required between laser light and audience or other public spaces CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than what is specified herein may result i...

Page 12: ...safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilation RIGGING It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs When selecting installation location take into consideration access and routine ma...

Page 13: ... 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 will have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a s...

Page 14: ... 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...o access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value press the MODE button Menu Functions MAIN FUNCTION SELECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES DMX mode DMX starting address assignment Stand alone modes Automatic fast red Automatic slow red Automatic fast green Automatic slow green Automatic fast red green Automatic slow...

Page 16: ...Red strobing Red Green strobing Red green alternate strobing 3 000 004 005 254 255 255 Strobe No function Strobe slow fast Strobe to sound 4 000 004 005 127 128 133 134 255 Rotation motor 1 No rotation Clockwise rotation slow fast Stop Counterclockwise rotation slow fast 5 000 004 005 056 057 112 113 168 167 255 Stutter motor 1 No function Mode 1 slow fast affected by channel 4 Mode 2 slow fast af...

Page 17: ...vice has no power Check for power on Mains Check device s fuse internal and or external Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings Fixture is on but there is no movement to the audio Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control switches If audio provided via jack make sure a live audio signal exists Adj...

Page 18: ...do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however 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 se...

Page 19: ...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 Note 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 responsi...

Page 20: ... 120V Power Output 75 units max 120V LASER Green diode 532 nm 30mW Red Diode 650 nm 80mW Laser Type DPSS Cooling Fan Cooled RANGE Coverage Angle 99 THERMAL Maximum ambient 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 7 ORDERING INFO...

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