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1. Before You Begin 

Rev. 2 

Safety Instructions 

 

 

Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that 
they also receive this instruction booklet. 

 

Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are 
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture. 

 

This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to 
rain or moisture. 

 

Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating. 

 

The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent 
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked. 

 

Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with 
same fuse source. 

 

Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. 

 

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 the nearest authorized technical assistance center. 

 

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. 

 

Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting bracket. 

 

Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.  

 

2.

 

I

NTRODUCTION

 

Features 

 

3-channel DMX-512 LED centerpiece  

 

Individual control of red, green and blue 

 

Variable electronic strobe in any color combination 

 

Back-and-forth motor effect with variable speed  

 

Static colors with or without DMX controller 

A d d i t i o n a l   F e a t u r e s  

 

Built-in automated programs  

 

Built-in sound activated programs  

 

Tri-color LEDs (2,550 mA total) 

 

Additional power output: max 26 units 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important 
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this 
product. 

Summary of Contents for TRIDENT

Page 1: ...L 33351 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com User Manual Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ...N 7 MASTER SLAVE 7 STANDALONE OPERATION 7 Automatic 7 Sound Active 7 Custom Program 8 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 8 DIP SWITCH VALUES 8 5 APPENDIX 9 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 9 POWER LINKING 9 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS 9 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 10 RETURNS 11 CLAIMS 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 CONTACT US 12 CHAUVET 2012 All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to ch...

Page 3: ...te certain types of information from the regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture 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 MENU Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A val...

Page 4: ...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 the nearest authorized technical assistance center Never connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or ...

Page 5: ...oduction 5 Rev 2 Product Overview Safety attachment point Hanging bracket Fuse holder Power in Power out DMX in DMX out DIP switches Microphone Microphone sensitivity adjustment knob Back Panel A Back Panel B ...

Page 6: ...e The maximum quantity of fixtures that may be linked is 26 Mounting Orientation The Trident may be mounted in any safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilation Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture Mount the product securely This may be done with a screw nut and bolt or a hanging clamp Be sure to also use a safety cable The hole in each bracket i...

Page 7: ...which will allow 1 fixture to act as the master and control all of the other slave fixtures You must set both the master and the slave s fixtures to the correct mode for this operation They must also be connected using DMX cables in a daisy chain fashion Master Settings 1 Using the DIP switches set the master fixture to one of the following modes custom automatic or sound activated Slave Settings ...

Page 8: ...r to rotate CW CCW at a preset speed This may not be altered Do not connect a DMX controller to the daisy chain for this operation DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 004 005 028 029 056 057 084 085 112 113 140 141 168 169 197 198 224 225 255 Color Selection no dimming Blackout Red Green Blue Green Blue Red Blue Red Green Red Green Blue 3 color chase 7 color chase 2 000 004 005 255 Str...

Page 9: ...y 30 60 days Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them Never spin a fan using compressed air Power Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines t...

Page 10: ...ed DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty DMX interface Replace DMX input Faulty Main PCB Replace Main PCB Loss of signal Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested Long cable Low level signal Install amplifier right aft...

Page 11: ...r double boxing are recommended CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s 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 responsibility of the shipper therefore the dam...

Page 12: ...le 155 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 3 ORDERING INFORMATION Trident TRIDENT WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty 2 year limited warranty Contact Us World Wide General Information CHAUVET 5200 NW 108th...

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