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  • Page 1 User Manual Model ID: COLORSTRIKEM...
  • Page 2 Edition Notes The Color STRIKE M User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the Color STRIKE M as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, and Strike are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control Channel Assignments and Values............ 97CH / 74CH ...................... 47CH / 30CH ...................... 24CH / 13CH ...................... 11CH / 8CH......................Pixel Mapping....................Plate Patterns....................Beam Patterns ....................Configuration....................Static Color......................Plate FX ......................Beam Intensity ....................Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 4 White Balance ....................Pulse Width Modulation ..................Display Invert ..................... Display Back Light....................Key Lock ......................Product Information.................... Factory Reset..................... 5. Maintenance................Product Maintenance ..................6. Technical Specifications ............Contact Us ..................Warranty & Returns..................Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Any reference to data or power connections in this manual assumes the use of Seetronic IP-rated cables. The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data transmission protocol. Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    • In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately. If a Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 7: Fcc Statement Of Compliance

    LEDs, contributing to shorter lifespans if always used at full intensity. The average LED lifespan is 40,000 to 50,000 hours. To extend LED lifespan, maintain proper ventilation around the product, and limit the overall intensity. Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    2. Introduction Description Color STRIKE M is an IP65-rated motorized strobe/wash with two ultra-bright, white light tube elements surrounded by an electrifying, color-mixing, and pixel-mappable face. This versatile strobe light can double as a wash fixture with 180° tilt range to throw bright saturated color wherever needed. The IP65 casing protects the fixture from any environmental factors or weather and has two omega-bracket attachments to mount the fixture horizontally or vertically without any hassle.

  • Page 9: Product Dimensions

    133 mm 13.09 in 333 mm 6.84 in 8.35 in 174 mm 212 mm 12.30 in 13.44 in 312 mm 341 mm 7.39 in 188 mm 11.96 in 304 mm 6.40 in 163 mm Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 10: Setup

    3. Setup AC Power The Color STRIKE M has an auto-ranging power supply, and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart.

  • Page 11: Usb Software Update

    Setup USB Software Update The Color STRIKE M allows for software updates with a USB device using the built-in USB port. To update the software using a USB flash drive, do the following: 1. Power on the product, and plug the flash drive into the USB port.

  • Page 12: Mounting

    When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. Procedure The Color STRIKE M comes with a bracket to which a mounting clamp can be attached directly. Mounting clamps are sold separately. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product. For the Chauvet Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://www.trusst.com/products.

  • Page 13: Operation

    • The highest recommended starting address for 47 Ch is 466. • The highest recommended starting address for 74 Ch is 439. • The highest recommended starting address for 97 Ch is 416. Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 14: Menu Map

    Operation Menu Map Refer to the Color STRIKE M product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map. Main Level Programming Levels Description DMX512 Protocol Art-Net Sets the control protocol sACN Selects DMX address DMX Address 1–512* (*highest channel restricted to...
  • Page 15 Always On Display backlight remains on Locks the control panel Key Lock Keeps the control panel unlocked 0–255 (ArtNet) Universe Sets the universe Ethernet 1–255 (sACN) Setting IP Address 2.192.0.1 Sets the IP address Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 16 “No such file!” Selects an update file for other Other Fixture Type _ _ _ _ _ _.CHL connected products, or shows “No such file!” Factory Reset Resets settings to factory default Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 17: Control Channel Assignments And Values

    000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 10 blue 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 11 red 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 11 green 000  255 0–100% Plate pixel 11 blue 000  255 0–100% Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 18 000  005 No function 006  042 Ramp up 043  085 Ramp down – Beam FX 086  128 Ramp up-down 129  171 Random 172  214 Lightning 215  255 Spikes Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 19 003  255 Fade duration: short to long 000  002 Plate FX All select (all on) Plate 2 (pixels 8–14) – FX select (see Pixel Mapping) 003  255 Plate FX pattern select Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 20 131  140 No function 141  150 FX pattern priority 151  155 Color mix HTP on 156  160 Color mix HTP off 161  170 Color priority 171  255 No function Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 21: 47Ch / 30Ch

    – Plate Pixel 5 + 12 Red 000  255 0–100% – Plate Pixel 5 + 12 Green 000  255 0–100% – Plate Pixel 5 + 12 Blue 000  255 0–100% Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 22 131  140 No function 141  150 FX pattern priority 151  155 Color mix HTP on 156  160 Color mix HTP off 161  170 Color priority 171  255 No function Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 23: 24Ch / 13Ch

    Blue R: 0 G: 0 B: 255 W: 0 240  247 Color index, fast to slow 248  255 Color snap, fast to slow – Plates foreground dimmer 000  255 0–100% Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 24 131  249 Right to left, slow to fast 250  255 No function 000  002 Snap from cell to cell – Beams 1 & 2 FX crossfade 003  255 Fade duration: short to long Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...
  • Page 25 126  130 Beam swap off 131  140 No function 141  150 No function 151  155 No function 156  160 No function 161  170 No function 171  255 No function Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 26: 11Ch / 8Ch

    0–100% – 000  255 0–100% – Green 000  255 0–100% – Blue 000  255 0–100% Beam 000  255 0–100% Pixel Mapping Plate 1 Beam 1 Beam 2 Plate 2 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 27: Plate Patterns

    Operation Plate Patterns 000- 080- Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 28: Beam Patterns

    Operation Beam Patterns 000- 145- Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 29: Configuration

    Static Color There are two options to run the Color STRIKE M on a static color setting: Fixed Color and Manual Color Mixer. The Static Fixed Color mode allows for permanent RGB presets without a DMX controller. To run the Static Fixed Color mode, do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Tilt Invert

    The Master/Slave mode allows a group of Color STRIKE M (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another Color STRIKE M (the master) without a DMX controller. To set the Color STRIKE M product to master or slave mode, do the following: 1.

  • Page 31: Display Back Light

    UID – to display the fixture’s unique identification (UID) Factory Reset To reset the product to factory default settings: 1. Go to the Factory Reset main level. 2. Select from No (cancel) or Yes (reset). Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. 7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    5-pin IP65 XLR, Seetronic etherCON IP65 8, 11, 13, 22, 74, 97 Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number Color STRIKE M COLORSTRIKEM 03011799 781462221478 UL 1573 CSA C22.2 No. 166 E113093 Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

  • Page 34: Contact Us

    For warranty terms and conditions and return information, please visit our website. For customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration. For customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration. Color STRIKE M User Manual Rev. 9...

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