Chauvet SCORPION GBC User Manual
Chauvet SCORPION GBC User Manual

Chauvet SCORPION GBC User Manual

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Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Auto-ranging
Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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3000 N 29
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated Master/Slave Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle User Manual 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PECIFICATIONS CHAUVET®, 2009, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Scorpion™ GBC User Manual...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    1. B EFORE EGIN What is included  1 x Scorpion™ GBC  1 x Power cable  1 x Warranty Card  1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. 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.
  • Page 5: Non-Interlocked Housing Warning

    NON-INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING This unit contains high power laser devices internally. Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels accessible, if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns and fires.
  • Page 6: Laser Safety Label Reproduction

    LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTION EXPLANATORY, MANUFACTURER’S ID & CERTIFICATION LABEL CAUTION – CLASS 3B LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM NON INTERLOCKED HOUSING LABEL LASER HAZARD WARNING LABEL LASER APERTURE LABEL Scorpion™ GBC User Manual 12/17/2009 10:50 AM...
  • Page 7: Laser Emission Data

    LASER EXPOSURE WARNING LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America: www.laserinstitute.org. Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features 10-channel DMX-512 controlled green, blue & cyan aerial effect laser Programmable pan, tilt and zoom with separate X, Y, and Z rolling effects 32 built-in pattern selections each with adjustable parameters Color selection of green, blue and/or cyan with strobe control Built-in automatic programs via master/slave or DMX Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Back Panel View Hanging bracket Laser Aperture Bracket adjustment knob (1 of 2) Power LED Audio LED Scorpion™ GBC User Manual 12/17/2009 10:50 AM...
  • Page 10: Product Dimensions

    Product Dimensions Scorpion™ GBC User Manual 12/17/2009 10:50 AM...
  • Page 11: Proper Usage

    Proper Usage This fixture has been designed to be hung. It is recommended for safety purposes, your lighting effects are properly mounted using a suitable hanging clamp and safety cable. Items appropriate for safe and effective mounting are easily sourced from your lighting vendor. International laser safety regulations require that 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.
  • Page 12: Setup

    3. S ETUP Mounting Orientation This fixture may be mounted in any safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Hanging Clamp 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.
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LED Display. Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a <MODE> previous menu option Scrolls through menu options in ascending <UP>...
  • Page 14: Standalone Operation

    Standalone Operation Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed automatic programs. These are accessed via the LED display on the back panel of the product. Please see the instructions below for further explanation. Press <MODE> until a standalone mode appears on the LED display. See the chart under menu functions to identify these.
  • Page 15: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions UNCTION ELECTION ESCRIPTION VALUES DMX mode DMX starting address assignment Automatic fast (blue) Automatic slow (blue) Automatic fast (green) Automatic slow (green) Automatic fast (cyan) Automatic slow (cyan) Automatic fast (mixed) Automatic slow (mixed) Standalone Sound (blue) modes Sound (green) Sound (cyan) Sound (mixed)
  • Page 16: Dmx Channel Values

    DMX Channel Values HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Control Mode 000  017 Manual Mode 018  035 Automatic fast (blue) 036  053 Automatic slow (blue) 054  071 Automatic fast (green) 072  089 Automatic slow (green) 090  107 Automatic fast (cyan) 108 ...
  • Page 17: Channel 2 Values (Pattern Selection)

    Channel 2 Values (Pattern Selection) Value Pattern Value Pattern Value Pattern Value Pattern 000~007 064~071 128~135 190~197 008~015 072~079 136~143 198~205 016~023 080~087 144~151 206~213 024~031 088~095 152~159 214~221 032~039 096~103 160~167 222~229 040~047 104~111 168~175 230~237 048~055 112~119 176~181 238~245 056~063 120~127...
  • Page 18: Appendix

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
  • Page 19: General Troubleshooting

    No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping;  readjust If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Contact Us W o r l d W i d e General Information CHAUVET®...
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................11.3 in (287 mm) Width.......................... 13.4 in (340 mm) Height .......................... 9.1 in (230 mm) Weight........................... 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg) POWER Auto-ranging power supply ................100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Fuse ......................T 1.5 A, 250 V (slow-blow) Power Consumption@ 120 V ..................

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