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Scorpion™ Storm RG User Manual 

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Summary of Contents for Scorpion Storm

Page 1: ...3020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Scorpion Storm RG USER MANUAL Snapshot OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave 115V 230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ... 4 Setup 10 Fuse Replacement 10 Fixture Linking 10 Data Cabling 10 DMX Data Cable 10 Cable Connectors 11 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 11 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 11 Mounting 12 Orientation 12 Rigging 12 5 Operating Instructions 13 Stand Alone Mode Sound Active Auto Mode 13 DMX Mode 13 Setting the starting adress 14 DMX Quick Reference Chart 15 Technical Support 16 6 Appendix 17 DMX Pri...

Page 3: ...ons chart A fixture s listed current rating is its average 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...

Page 4: ...ice 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 repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact ...

Page 5: ...reen 121 149 A utomatic Red G reen 150 178 SoundRed 179 207 SoundG reen 208 236 SoundRed G reen 237 255 2 INTRODUCTION Features 4 channel DMX 512 controlled red and green laser Operating modes auto sound activation DMX Motor rotation speed and direction adjustments Laser on off stand alone via DMX Color selection red green or both red green with strobe control Built in automatic programs via DMX B...

Page 6: ... 3 33 PM Product Overview On off switch DMX Input 115 230V voltage selection switch Dipswitch es IEC power socket Linking Power output Laser Aperture Mounting Bracket LED Power Indicator Cooling fan Sound Sensitivity Adjusting knob DMX Output ...

Page 7: ...Scorpion Storm RG User Manual 7 1 26 2009 3 33 PM ...

Page 8: ...ooled Output 20mW Beam Diameter at aperture 10 14mm Beam Divergence Optically adjusted for compliance Radiant Exposure at Aperture 4 95mW 7mm Human Limiting Aperture 3 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Your Scorpion Storm RG complies with FDA CDRH 21CFR1040 1540 11 and Laser Notice 50 as well as IEC 60825 1 2003 as well as with FDA CDRH Safety Standards under ClassIIIA Due to a unique optic design this product...

Page 9: ...orpion Storm RG User Manual 9 1 26 2009 3 33 PM Proper Usage CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than what is specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure ...

Page 10: ...res 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 fixtures on a serial data link 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from ...

Page 11: ...ONVERSION CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female output 5 Pin Male Input Ground 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...

Page 12: ... 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 lamp replacement access and routine maintenance Safety cables must always be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to ...

Page 13: ...otation in both directions slow 7 On rotation in both directions medium 6 7 6 7 On rotation in both directions fast 8 On strobe slow 9 On strobe medium 8 9 both 8 9 On strobe fast 10 On DMX operation mode 2 The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal microphone in Sound Active mode or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode 3 Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of th...

Page 14: ...s on Do so by doing the following 1 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address Turn this switch on 2 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number 3 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction Turn this switch on 4 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the rema...

Page 15: ...332 364 396 428 460 492 1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493 0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494 1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495 0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496 1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497 0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 11...

Page 16: ...he IEC cable must be firmly connected for operation Note In the event of transformer failure the unit can be sent in for repair however a replacement part may be ordered directly from Chauvet Part P140 STORMT Fixture is not responding to DMX Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings on the controller Check cable connections Call service tec...

Page 17: ...ever 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 serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the ...

Page 18: ...ing fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure 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 RMA Products returned without a RMA will be refused Call CHAUV...

Page 19: ... Green laser diode P179 STORMG 5 Storm Red laser diode P179 STORMR 6 12VDC Fan 60mm X 60mm P130 12V60MM 7 Led On Off Switch 21 x 15mm P110 LEDON21 8 Belt for rotation P111 STBELT 9 Magnetic Transformer 115 230volt switchable P140 STORMT 10 Microphone LED Indicator PCB NLDJS40G A P170 STORMLP 11 Dipswitch PCB 10 switches with LED indicator P171 STORMDS 12 Storm Green laser diode PCB P171 STORDG 12 ...

Page 20: ...Scorpion Storm RG User Manual 20 1 26 2009 3 33 PM Wiring Diagram ...

Page 21: ...a 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 INFORMATION Scorpion Storm RG SCORPIONSTORMG SPARE PARTS Master PCB P170 STORMLP Storm Lens ball bearing assembly P111 STORMBB Stepper Motor P110 16HY050 Storm Green laser diode P179 STORMG Storm Red laser diode P179 STORM...

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