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STRIKE P38 User Manual Rev. 1

Returns

Returns

Send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will 

not issue call tags. 
Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. 

Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the 

return.
To submit a service request online, go to 

www.chauvetprofessional.com/service-request

.

Clearly label the package with an RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA 

number.

Once you have the RMA number, provide the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside 

the box:

Your name

Your address

Your phone number

RMA number

A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be 

your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number 

directly on the box.

Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned 

product(s).

Summary of Contents for STRIKE P38

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ut written consent from Chauvet Document Printing For best results print this document in color on letter size paper 8 5 x 11 in double sided If using A4 paper 210 x 297 mm configure the printer to scale the content accordingly Intended Audience Any person installing operating and or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product as well as this man...

Page 3: ... 2 Introduction 3 Description 3 Features 3 Product Overview 3 Product Dimensions 4 3 Setup 5 AC Power 5 AC Plug 5 Power Linking 5 DMX Linking 5 DMX Personalities 5 Remote Device Management RDM 5 Master Slave Connectivity 6 Mounting 6 Orientation 6 Rigging 6 Procedure 6 4 Operation 7 Control Panel Operation 7 Control Options 7 Programming 7 Menu Map 7 Configuration DMX 8 Control Personalities 8 Sta...

Page 4: ... Static Mode 10 Auto Programs 10 Red Shift 10 Master Slave 11 Dimmer Profiles 11 LED Frequency 11 Back Light 11 System Information 11 Factory Reset 11 5 Technical Information 12 Product Maintenance 12 6 Technical Specifications 13 Photometrics Charts 14 Returns 15 Contact Us 16 ...

Page 5: ...on IP65 Power Cord Gel Frame 6 25 in 158 75 mm accessories Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Convention Meaning 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen SET A button on the product s control panel Settings A product function or a menu option Symbol Meaning Electrical warning Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product accessori...

Page 6: ...erating When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Power and Wiring Always make sure you are connecting the product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product s specification label Never connect the product to a dimmer pack or rheostat Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable Ope...

Page 7: ...trol 4 Ch dimmer fine dimmer red shift and dimmer speed control 5 Ch dimmer red shit strobe auto program and dimmer speed control 6 Ch dimmer fine dimmer red shift strobe auto program and dimmer speed control Intense single pod blinder strobe rated IP65 for all weather use Emulated red shift to mimic incandescent fixtures perfectly 16 bit dimming control for smooth perfect fades Strobe functionali...

Page 8: ...Page 4 of 16 Introduction STRIKE P38 User Manual Rev 1 Product Dimensions 10 27 in 261 mm 11 98 in 304 mm 6 97 in 177 mm 11 93 in 303 mm 7 25 in 184 mm 8 58 in 218 mm 6 46 in 164 mm 8 11 in 206 mm ...

Page 9: ... of each DMX personality Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the STRIKE P38 to work in these personalities The DMX Values section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities Remote Device Management RDM Remote Device Management or RDM is a standard for allowing DMX enabled devices to communicate bi directionally along existing DMX cabling Check the DMX co...

Page 10: ...head always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity When power linking multiple products mount the products close enough for power linking cables to reach The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to t...

Page 11: ...on UP Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function DOWN Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function Main Level Programming Levels Description DMX Address Address 001 510 Selects DMX address highest channel restricted to personality chosen DMX Personality 3 Ch 3 channel dimmer red shift dimmer speed 4 Ch 4 ch...

Page 12: ...ain level 2 Select the starting address 001 512 The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode is as follows Information Fixture Hours _ _ _ _H Shows total hours the product has been on Version V_ _ Shows current firmware version UID _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Shows product UID Reset Factory No Resets the product to factory default settings Yes Personality Channels 3 Ch 3 4 Ch 4 5 Ch 5 6 Ch 6 See...

Page 13: ... 152 Dimmer speed mode 1 fastest 153 203 Dimmer speed mode 2 204 255 Dimmer speed mode 3 slowest Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Dimmer 000 255 0 100 2 Red Shift 000 On 001 255 Off 3 Strobe 000 010 No function 011 255 Strobe slow to fast 4 Auto Program 000 010 No function 011 080 Auto 1 slow to fast 081 160 Auto 2 slow to fast 161 240 Auto 3 slow to fast 241 255 No function 5 Dimmer Speed...

Page 14: ...nce of a lamp when dimming 1 Go to the Red Shift main level 2 Select On or Off Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Dimmer 000 255 0 100 2 Fine Dimmer 000 255 0 100 3 Red Shift 000 On 001 255 Off 4 Dimmer Speed 000 051 Current dimmer speed mode 052 101 Dimmer speed mode off linear dimmer 102 152 Dimmer speed mode 1 fastest 153 203 Dimmer speed mode 2 204 255 Dimmer speed mode 3 slowest Channel...

Page 15: ...Hz 2000Hz 4000Hz 6000Hz or 25Khz Back Light This setting allows for selection of the amount of time the backlight on the STRIKE P38 s display stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel 1 Go to the Back Light main level 2 Select On remains on 10S 10 seconds 20S 20 seconds or 30S seconds System Information This option displays the total number of hours the product has run the ins...

Page 16: ...creased mechanical wear To clean the product 1 Unplug the product from power 2 Wait until the product is at room temperature 3 Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external vents 4 Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol 5 Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a...

Page 17: ...r linking current products 13 6 A 30 products 13 6 A 50 products 13 6 A 55 products Power I O U S Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector Seetronic Powerkon A Seetronic Powerkon A Power output connector Seetronic Powerkon B Seetronic Powerkon B Power Cord plug Edison U S Local Plug Type Color Quantity Power Current Lifespan LED Warm white 1 80 W 1 19 A 50 000 hours LED Amber 8 5 W 0 07 A 50 000 ...

Page 18: ...t 38 16 ft 5 50 ft 24 01 ft 47 70 ft 3 75 ft 36 01 ft 71 55 ft 1 100 ft 48 02 ft 95 40 ft 1 125 ft 60 02 ft 119 24 ft 1 150 ft 72 02 ft 143 09 ft 0 STRIKE P38 Metric Distance Beam Diameter Field Diameter Lux 1 m 0 48 m 0 95 m 8 125 2 m 0 96 m 1 91 m 2 031 5 m 2 40 m 4 77 m 325 8 m 3 84 m 7 63 m 127 10 m 4 80 m 9 54 m 81 15 m 7 20 m 14 31 m 36 20 m 9 60 m 19 08 m 20 25 m 12 00 m 23 85 m 13 30 m 14 ...

Page 19: ...equest Clearly label the package with an RMA number Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Once you have the RMA number provide the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number RMA number A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate pack...

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