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Scorpion™ Storm RGX User Manual 

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8/18/2011 

 

Fixture Linking 

You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more products using a DMX-512 
controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more products set to a master/slave operating 
mode. The combined number of channels required by all the products on a serial data link 
determines the number of products the data link can support.  

 

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the 

EIA-485 standard no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. 
Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX 
optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.  

 

 

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.) 

 

Maximum recommended number of products on a serial data link: 32 products 

Data Cabling 

To link products together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX 
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your 
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 will have the following characteristics: 

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield 
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft. 
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft. 
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft. 
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms 

Cable Connectors 

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other 

end. 

 

Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding 
the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test 
cables with an ohmmeter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not 
grounded or shorted to the shield or each other. 

COMMON

DMX +

DMX

 -

 

INPUT

 

OUTPUT

1

 

3

 

2

 

1

3

2

1

3

2

Resistance 120 
ohm 1/4w between 
pin 2 (DMX -) and 
pin 3 (DMX +) of 
the last product. 

Termination reduces signal errors. To 
avoid signal transmission problems 
and interference, it is always 
advisable to connect a DMX signal 
terminator.

DMX connector configuration 

Summary of Contents for Scorpion Storm RGX

Page 1: ...AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT CLASSIFIED PER EN IEC 60825 1 2007 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 ...

Page 2: ...MASTER SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING 13 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL 14 Menu Functions 14 DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY 14 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 15 Setting the Starting Address 15 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 16 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 16 5 APPENDIX 17 DMX PRIMER 17 RETURNS PROCEDURE 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18 Contact Information World Headquarters United Kingdom Ireland CHAUVET CHAUVET Europe Ltd...

Page 3: ...the merchandise Manual Conventions CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text Convention MEANING Menu A key to be pressed on the product 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 ME...

Page 4: ...ontact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Never connect this product to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Never carry a product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or the handles Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this pr...

Page 5: ...hich people can get exposed This is true even if it is aimed below people s faces such as on a dance floor Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding 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 manu...

Page 6: ...Scorpion Storm RGX User Manual 6 8 18 2011 Laser Safety Label Reproduction LASER HAZARD WARNING LABEL LASER APERTURE LABEL EXPLANATORY MANUFACTURER S ID CERTIFICATION LABEL NON INTERLOCKED HOUSING LABEL ...

Page 7: ...ssion Data Laser Classification Class 3R 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 laser product ...

Page 8: ...Scorpion Storm RGX User Manual 8 8 18 2011 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Power LED Hanging bracket Bracket adjustment knob 1 of 2 Audio LED Laser Aperture ...

Page 9: ...Scorpion Storm RGX User Manual 9 8 18 2011 Product Dimensions ...

Page 10: ...cuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing 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 Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse Mou...

Page 11: ...mounting hardware from your lighting vendor International laser safety regulations require that laser products 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 CAUTION USE...

Page 12: ...le 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 shiel...

Page 13: ...d 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 DMS 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 product consis...

Page 14: ...return to the previous option or menu without changing the value press the MODE button Menu Functions MAIN FUNCTION SELECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES DMX mode 001 001 509 DMX starting address assignment Stand alone modes AFr Automatic fast red ASr Automatic slow red AFG Automatic fast green ASG Automatic slow green AFB Automatic fast red green ASB Automatic slow red green SrD Sound red SGr Sound green ...

Page 15: ... 000 004 005 127 128 133 134 255 Rotation No rotation Clockwise rotation slow fast Stop Counterclockwise rotation slow fast Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each product requires a start address from 1 to 512 A product requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For e...

Page 16: ... control switches If audio provided via jack make sure a live audio signal exists Adjust sound sensitivity knob Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the product 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 cables separated from pow...

Page 17: ... connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each product Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect products using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable 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 CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX complia...

Page 18: ... 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 114 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 4 ORDERING INFORMAT...

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