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Chauvet Followspot 1200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Intended Any person in charge of installing, operating and/or maintaining the Followspot 1200 should read the Quick Start Guide that shipped with the Followspot 1200 unit and this Audience manual in their entirety before installing, operating or maintaining the Followspot 1200.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rigging ................................11 4. Operation ......................... 12 Control Panel Description ........................12 Programming Panel ............................12 Navigation Functions ............................12 Followspot 1200 Menu Options ......................13 Normal Mode ..............................13 Offset Mode ..............................13 Programming Procedure ........................14 Normal Mode ..............................14 Normal Mode (Cont.) ............................
  • Page 4 Sizing the Circuit Breakers ........................ 31 Using the Spec Sticker ........................... 31 Using the Watts/Volts Method ........................31 Considering the Power Factor ........................31 Using the Volt Amps Method ......................... 31 Selecting the Circuit Breaker ......................... 31 Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    · User manual Unpacking The Followspot 1200 ships in a flight case, Immediately upon receiving the fixture, carefully unpack the flight case. Check the flight case contents to ensure that all parts Instructions are present and that they are in good condition. If any part appears damaged from shipping, or if the flight case shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediately.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Personal · The Followspot 1200 housing weighs 84 lbs (38 kg). Always ask for help when mounting this fixture to avoid personal injuries or damage to the unit. Safety ·...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction The Followspot 1200 is a DMX compatible follow spot fixture that uses a 1200 W metal System halide lamp and features a high efficiency optical assembly, a high quality dichroic color Description wheel and an external console.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    For details about the Control Panel, refer to the Fuse Replacement and DMX Linking sections in the Setup chapter as well as the Operation chapter. For details about the external console, refer to the External Console section of the Operation chapter. Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e April 7, 2010...

  • Page 9: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions April 7, 2010 Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...

  • Page 10: Setup

    Setup 3. Setup The Followspot 1200 has two AC input voltage settings, 208 and 230 VAC, and two AC AC Power frequency settings, 50 and 60 Hz. The voltage and frequency settings require changing the connections on the corresponding terminal strip. See the Voltage and Frequency Selection section in this chapter.

  • Page 11: Voltage/Frequency Selection

    Setup Voltage/Frequency The Followspot 1200 uses a single terminal strip to select the operating voltage and frequency. This operation only requires connecting two wires to a terminal strip, as Selection indicated below. Do not connect the fixture to the power outlet without having selected the voltage and frequency first.

  • Page 12: Lamp

    Setup The user may have to install the lamp before operating the Followspot 1200 for the first Lamp time. The instructions below include the steps to remove an existing lamp as well as to install a new lamp. Lamp Removal Removing an already installed lamp requires caution.

  • Page 13: Lamp Installation

    Follow all the safety instructions indicated on page 8. Installing a 1) If installing a new lamp, open the Followspot 1200 as indicated on page 8. New Lamp 2) Before installing the lamp, loosen its end screws.

  • Page 14: Dmx Linking

    Setup If you are using the Followspot 1200 with a DMX controller, you can link them using a DMX Linking regular DMX serial connection. Be aware that the Followspot 1200 uses 5-pin XLR connectors and that you will need a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter in most cases.

  • Page 15: Mounting

    Safety Notes. Rigging The Followspot 1200 consists of a housing unit and a tripod (included). CHAUVET recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting the Followspot 1200 and its tripod on top of a suitable platform.

  • Page 16: Operation

    (backward) order Navigation Functions The Followspot 1200’s navigation functions allow the user to setup all the fixture’s parameters, as described in the Menu Map and the programming procedures. Display The Followspot 1200’s display has four 7-segment, blue LED modules.

  • Page 17: Followspot 1200 Menu Options

    Performs the fine position adjustment for the color wheel Effect Offset -127~127 Performs the fine position adjustment for the effects wheel Dimmer Offset -127~127 Performs the fine position adjustment for the dimmer April 7, 2010 -13- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...

  • Page 18: Programming Procedure

    Operation The Followspot 1200 programming requires only three menu levels and it uses two Programming programming modes, Normal and Offset. Procedure The Offset mode is for home adjustments of the color, the dimmer and the effects. When not in program mode, the display shows the current DMX address.

  • Page 19: Normal Mode (Cont.)

    The display will start blinking, showing the current value (-127~127). 3) Press <UP> or <DOWN> to set the new value. 4) Press <ENTER> to save the new value or <MENU> to exit without saving. April 7, 2010 -15- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...
  • Page 20 4) Press <ENTER> to save the new value or <MENU> to exit without saving. Exiting Offset Mode 1) After you are done, wait eight seconds for the display timer to activate. The display will show the current DMX address. Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e -16- April 7, 2010...

  • Page 21: External Console

    Console In addition, the external console connects to the Followspot 1200 using a dedicated 5- pin XLR connector on the control panel. Pins 4 and 5 of the External Console Only socket carry power for the external console.

  • Page 22: Dmx Controller Operation

    Operation Procedure section of this chapter for instructions. After that, you will have to connect the Followspot 1200 to the DMX link as indicated on page 10 of this manual. Always disconnect the external control console when operating this fixture with a third party DMX controller.

  • Page 23: Technical Information

    Even in the cleanest type of surroundings, the user should clean the external optics at least once every 30 days. CHAUVET® recommends cleaning the fixture’s external optics with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.

  • Page 24: Photometrics

    Technical Information Photometrics Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e -20- April 7, 2010...

  • Page 25: Followspot 1200 Troubleshooting Guide

    · Interference from AC wires Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. April 7, 2010 -21- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...

  • Page 26: Exploded View

    Technical Information Exploded View Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e -22- April 7, 2010...

  • Page 27: Parts List

    Flange for shutter/color wheel P100-FS12CHAN Controller handle P100-FS12PTMT 20 mm Post P170-FS12MAS Master board P110-FS12MOT 1.8º step motor P100-FS12BRCN Bracket for controller P100-FS12PLT Plate P100-FS12GLAS Glass P100-FS12HEX P100-FS12HOOK Safety hook April 7, 2010 -23- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...

  • Page 28: Returns Procedure

    The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA #. DO NOT write the RMA # directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly affixed label.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    Data output ....................locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ..................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols..........................DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ............................. 6 Ordering Information Followspot 1200 ......................FOLLOWSPOT1200 April 7, 2010 -25- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...

  • Page 30: Appendix

    When the job does not require using all the fixture’s capabilities, the user can select a more basic personality (less channels), thus allowing the DMX controller to accommodate more DMX fixtures. Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e -26- April 7, 2010...

  • Page 31: Assigning Addresses

    DMX Data Cabling You must use DMX compliant data cables to link two or more DMX compatible fixtures. You may purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. USITT recommends limiting the total length of the DMX cable (from the first fixture/controller to the last fixture) to 300~455 m (985~1,500 ft).

  • Page 32: Dmx Cable Connectors

    4) Connect the 3-pin, female connector of the second DMX cable coming from the first DMX fixture to the DMX Input connector of the second DMX compatible fixture. 5) Continue linking the other DMX fixtures in the same way. Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e -28- April 7, 2010...

  • Page 33: Master/Slave Linking

    6) Follow the steps in fixtures’ manual to configure the fixtures as master and slaves. Other Slave Second First Fixtures Cable Cable Generic Master/Slave Connection Diagram First Slave Fixture Master Fixture April 7, 2010 -29- Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e...

  • Page 34: Id Addressing

    Standard Block Connection Repeated Block Connection Other Effects For other types of effects, you may group the fixtures in diagonal lines or place them in random positions within a single block. Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 03e -30- April 7, 2010...

  • Page 35: Sizing The Circuit Breakers

    (rating) to which they can connect a group of fixtures. Using the CHAUVET® fixtures come with a sticker that indicates the current they consume in a circuit at the specified voltage. This greatly simplifies calculating the total current Spec Sticker drawn.
  • Page 36 CHAUVET® 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com Followspot 1200 User Manual - Rev. 03e April 2010...

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