Chauvet 1200 User Manual

User Manual

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CHAUVET® released this edition of the Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 05 in March 2012.

The F ollows pot 1200 User M anual Rev. 05 covers the desc ript ion, s afety pr ecautions, install ati on, progr am mi ng , op eration and m aintenanc e of the Followspot 1200 .

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Use on Dimmer

Auto Programs

a Glance

Outdoor Use

Sound Activated

DMX

Master/Slave

Follo wspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5

208/230 V, 50/60 Hz

Replaceable Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

Table of Contents

1. Before you Begin .............................................................................................................1

What is Included ............................................................................................................................. 1

Unpacking Instruc tions ................................................................................................................... 1

Text Conventions............................................................................................................................ 1

Icons .............................................................................................................................................. 1

Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Introduction .....................................................................................................................3

System Description ......................................................................................................................... 3

Features ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Additional Features .................................................................................................................................... 3

DMX Channel Summary ................................................................................................................. 3

6-channel DMX mode ................................................................................................................................ 3

Product Overview ........................................................................................................................... 4

Product Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 5

3. Setup ................................................................................................................................6

AC Power ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Power Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 6

Power Cord ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Fuse Replacement ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Voltage/Frequency Selection ...................................................................................................................... 7

Lamp .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Lamp Removal........................................................................................................................................... 8

Lamp Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 9

DMX Linking ................................................................................................................................. 10

DMX Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Mounting ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 11

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.) ................................................................................................................................ 15

Offset Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 15

External Console .......................................................................................................................... 16

Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 16

DMX Controller Oper ation ............................................................................................................. 17

DMX Values ................................................................................................................................. 17

6-CH........................................................................................................................................................ 17

5. Technical Information ...................................................................................................17

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 17

Returns ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Claims .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Contact Us ................................................................................................................................... 18

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................... 19

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1. Before you Begin

Unpacking

have to return the fixture to the factory, you will have to do so in its original flight case,

Text

1~512

A range of val u es

50/60

A set of mutually exclusive values in the text

[10]

A DIP switch to be configured

Claims

A fixture function, a new term, a s ection or a chapter

“COLORado™ UM”

The name of another publication or manual

<SET>

A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel

Settings

A menu option that can be selected but not modified

MENU > Settings

A sequence of menu options to be followed

[1~10]

A range of m enu val u es of w hich one can be s elected

Yes/No

A set of mutually exclusive menu opti ons to choose

A value to be entered or s el ect ed

Icons

This icon indicates critical ins tallation, config uration or op eration

party equi pment, or cause harm to the user.

What is

Included

Instructions

Conventions

• One Followspot 1200 Fixture

• One External Console

• One Tripod

• One Flight Case

• Warranty Card

• Quick Reference/Start Guide

The Followspot 1200 ships in a flight case, Immediately upon receiving the fixture, carefully unpack the flight c ase. Ch eck the f light c ase cont ents t o ensure t hat all part s are present and that they ar e in good condit ion. If any p art appears d amaged from shipping, or if the flight case shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. In addition, retain the flight case and all the packing material for inspection.

In any event, s ave the f light cas e and all p acking material because, in case t hat you with all its original packing. See the Claims section in the Technical Information

chapter.

Convention Meaning

Before you Begin

Icons Meaning

information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative , damage third-

This icon indicates important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may pr ev en t the fixture from functioning correctly.

Useful information.

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Before you Begin

Safety

Notes

carefully because they include important safety

There are no user-servic ea ble parts i n si d e t h e Fo llo w spo t 1 2 00. A ny r eferenc e to

any repairs unless you are one of them.

Please read the following notes inform at i on ab ou t th e inst allation, usage and m ai nt enance of this pr o duc t.

It is important to read all these n ot es before st arti ng to work wit h this product.

servicing thi s unit y ou m ay fin d fro m no w on in thi s U ser Manu al wil l only apply to properly CHAUVET® c ertified techn ici an s. Do n ot op en t he h ous ing or atte mp t

Please refer to all applicabl e local codes an d regulations f or proper inst allation of the Followsp ot 1200.

Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell the Followspot 1200 to another user, make sure that they also receive this manual.

• The Foll ow s p ot 1200 hous i ng w eig hs 94 lbs (42.6 kg). Always ask for help when mounting this fixture to avoid personal injuries or damage to the unit.

• Always connect the Followsp ot 1200 to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.

• Avoid direct eye exp os ure to the ligh t s ource while th e Followspot 1200 is on.

• Lamp explosion hazard! Do not open the lamp cover within five minutes of having

turned off the fixture.

• The bulb remains hot for a long time after turn off. Never touch the bulb barehanded and always hand it by its metallic contacts.

• Always disconnect the Followspo t 1200 from its power source before servicing.

• Do not touc h th e Followspot 1200’s housing when op erating b ec ause it may reac h

up to 85º C.

• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this produc t t o r ain or m oistur e.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the fixture(s) while operating.

• When hang in g this fixture, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety

cable (not prov ided).

• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the fixture at a higher temperature.

• Always m ak e sure that you are c onn ec t i ng th e Followspot 1200 to the proper voltage, as per the specifications in this manual or on the product.

• Never connect the Foll ow s p ot 12 00 to a dimmer pack.

• Never disconnect th e pow er t o the f i xture by pullin g or t ug gi ng on t h e pow er c abl e.

• Make sure the power cord is not crimp ed or d am aged.

• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!

In the unlikely event that your Followspot 1200 may require service, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.

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2. Introduction

Description

Features

Shutter

Iris 3 Color

Color temperature

Dimmer

Focus

System

Additional Features

Introduction

The Fol l ows pot 1200 is a DM X compatibl e follow s p ot fixture that us es a 1200 W m et al halide l amp and features a hi gh eff iciency optical ass embl y, a hi g h qu ality dichroic c ol or wheel and an external c onsole.

This f ixture consis ts of a h ous in g unit that cont ains the p ow er s upply, the control panel, the lamp and th e optical assembl y. The housing has a yoke f or trip od mounting. Th e Followspot 1200 ships with an external console already mounted on its handle. In additi on, t h e Followspot 1200 includes a stand-alone, adj ustable h eight tripod .

The 5-pi n DMX inp ut an d output s ock ets for D M X connecti vit y are on t h e c ont rol panel, while there is another 5-pin XLR socket dedicated to the external console. The Followspot 1200 features a bright 4-digit display and four buttons to perform all its programming functions.

The ext ernal console f eat ures four sliders and sev er al buttons to control the f i xture in a stand-alone fashion. However, th e user can conn ect th e Followspot 1200 to a DMX daisy chain data link t o c ontrol it fr om a st an dard DMX c ontroller , al ong with oth er DMX compatible fixtures.

• Metal Halide 12 00 W lamp

• 6-Channe l DMX mode

Functions: shutter, iris, color, color temperature, dimmer and focus

• Color Wheel 1 8 dichroic colors + white Rainbow color spin at variable speeds Split/Linear Colors

• Color Wheel 2 2 dichroic colors + white CTC filter: 3,200 K / Frost / Open

• Variable electronic iris (4~38⁰)

• Variable electronic dimmer (0~100%)

• Variable electronic focus

• Blackout shutt er bu t t on

• External control console

• Tripod

• Flight case

DMX Channel Summary

6-channel DMX mode

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DMX Channel Function

Introduction

For detail s about the Contr ol Panel, refer to th e Fuse Replacement and DMX

the Operation chapter.

Housing

Fans

Yoke

Tripod

Safety

loop

Knob

Control Panel

External Console

Product Overview

Linking sections in the Setup chapter as well as the Operation chapter. For deta ils ab out the exter nal co nsole, refer to the Exter nal Co nsole se ction of

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