Chauvet Scorpion Storm FX User Manual
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LASER LIGHT
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.

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  • Page 1 LASER LIGHT 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: Table Of Contents

      PPENDIX   DMX P ................................18 RIMER   ..............................19 ETURNS ROCEDURE   ............................20 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Contact Information World Headquarters  United Kingdom & Ireland  CHAUVET®  CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.  General Information  General Information  Address:  5200 NW 108th Avenue  Address:   Unit 1C    Sunrise, FL 33351    Brookhill Road   Voice:   (954) 929‐1115    Pinxton, Nottingham, UK  Fax:   (954) 929‐5560 ...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    CHAUVET®, upon receipt of the damaged merchandise. Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, retain the container and all the packing material for inspection.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.  Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document. ...
  • 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 EXPLANATORY, MANUFACTURER’S ID & CERTIFICATION LABEL LASER HAZARD WARNING LABEL LASER APERTURE LABEL NON INTERLOCKED HOUSING LABEL Scorpion™ Storm FX User Manual 08/10/2011...
  • Page 7: Laser Safety Label Reproduction

    LASER EXPOSURE Laser light - Avoid direct eye contact! 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 Product Overview Hanging bracket Bracket Power LED adjustment knob (1 of 2) Audio LED Laser Aperture Scorpion™ Storm FX User Manual 08/10/2011...
  • Page 9: Product Dimensions

    Product Dimensions Scorpion™ Storm FX User Manual 08/10/2011...
  • Page 10: Setup

    3. S ETUP AC Power This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 11: Proper Usage

    Proper Usage This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® recommends mounting your lighting effect products on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, you must use safety cables. You can obtain appropriate mounting hardware from your lighting vendor.
  • Page 12: Fixture Linking

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 Data Cabling To link fixtures 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.
  • Page 13: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart

    3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3- pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
  • Page 14: 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 15: Dmx Channel Values

    DMX Channel Values HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Control Mode 000  019 DMX Mode 020  039 Automatic fast (red) 040  059 Automatic slow (red) 060  079 Automatic fast (green) 080  099 Automatic slow (green) 100  119 Automatic fast (red &...
  • Page 16: Setting The Starting Address

    Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address.
  • Page 17: General Troubleshooting

     power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support. Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 5200 NW 108 Avenue, Sunrise, FL 33351 (U.S.A.)
  • Page 18: Appendix

    Connect fixtures 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 compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) Scorpion™...
  • Page 19: Returns Procedure

    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 20: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................... 10.8 in (276 mm) Width ..........................9 in (229 mm) Height ..........................9.2 in (234 mm) Weight ..........................5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) POWER Autoswitching ....................100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Fuse ........................... T 1.5 A, 250 V Power Consumption @ 120 V ....................

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