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S
ETUP
3. S
ETUP
AC Power
Each STRIKE 1 has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240
VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each STRIKE 1, refer to the label affixed to the
product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The STRIKE 1 comes with a power input cord terminated with a Seetronic Powerkon A connector on one
end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input cord that came with your product
has no plug, or if you need the change the plug, use the table below to wire the new plug.
C
ONNECTION
AC Live
AC Neutral
AC Ground
Power Linking
The product supports power linking. You can power link up to 6 products at 120 V; up to 10 at 208 V; or up
to 11 at 230 V.
This product comes with a power input cord. Power linking cables are available from Chauvet for
purchase.
• To preserve the IP65 rating and the warranty of this product Seetronic Powerkon
cables must be used.
• Insert the attached IP65 rated plugs into the corresponding power/data
connections when not in use.
DMX Linking
You can link the STRIKE 1 to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-
compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller.
DMX Personalities
The STRIKE 1 uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for the 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-channel DMX personalities.
•
Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the STRIKE 1 to work in these
personalities.
•
The DMX Values section provides detailed information regarding the DMX personalities.
If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards,
Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX
controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
STRIKE 1 User Manual Rev. 2
W
(U.S.)
IRE
Black
White
Green/Yellow
W
(E
)
IRE
UROPE
Brown
Blue
Green/Yellow
S
C
CREW
OLOR
Yellow or Brass
Silver
Green
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