Chauvet 1800 Flex User Manual
User Manual
The information and specifications contained in this document are
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................ 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ........................................................................................................................................ 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3
CLAIMS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
TEXT CONVENTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 3
ICONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY NOTES .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3. SETUP ......................................................................................................................................... 5
AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................... 6
BREAKER RESET ........................................................................................................................................... 6
PRODUCT LINKING ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Data Cabling ........................................................................................................................................... 7
DMX Data Cable ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Cable Connectors .............................................................................................................................................. 7
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ......................................................................................................................... 8
SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK ............................................................................................................ 8
MASTER/SLAVE PRODUCT LINKING .................................................................................................................. 8
MOUNTING .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Orientation .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Rigging .................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 10
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................10
DMX MODE .................................................................................................................................................10
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ................................................................................................................................10
Auto Cut-Off Feature ..............................................................................................................................10
Wireless Controller (FC-W) (Optional) ...................................................................................................11
Setting the Starting Address ............................................................................................................................. 12
DMX Quick Reference Chart ............................................................................................................................ 13
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 14
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................14
STORAGE .....................................................................................................................................................14
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................15
CONTACT US ............................................................................................................................... 16
RETURNS ..................................................................................................................................... 17
6. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................ 18
DMX PRIMER ...............................................................................................................................................18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................19
subject to change without notice. Chauvet assumes no responsibility or
liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual.
© Copyright 2014 Chauvet. All rights reserved
Printed in P.R.C.
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Hurricane™ 1800 Flex
• Quick Reference Guide
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in
[10]
A DIP switch to be configured
<Menu>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Icons
What Is Included
• Power Cord
• FC-T Wired Remote
• Warranty Card
Unpacking Instructions
which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above
and that they are all in good condition. If the material inside the container (this product
and any other accessory included with it) appears damaged from shipping, or if the
container shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper imm ediately. In addition,
retain the container and all the packing material for inspection.
See the Claims section in the “Technical Information” chapter.
Claims
The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or
any part that shipped with it. Therefore, if the received merchandise appears to have
damages caused during shipping, the customer must submit the damage report and
any related claims with the carrier, not Chauvet. The customer must submit the report
upon reception of the damaged merchandise. Failure to do so in a timely manner may
invalidate the customer’s claim with the carrier.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, dam a ge not related to
shipping, or concealed damage, the customer must make claims to Chauvet within
seven (7) days of receiving the merchandise.
Text Conventions
Convention Meaning
1~512 A range of values
Settings
Icon Meaning
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render the
product partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the
product, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent the
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product from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.
Product at a Glance
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Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safet y
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
between cleanings, to increase the life of your fogger.
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Resettable Breaker
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
Safety Notes
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
please contact Chauvet.
• Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another
user, be sure that they also receive this document.
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
• Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’ s housing are blocked.
• Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or
replacing the fuse.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
• Never try to repair this product. Repairs carri ed out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical
assistance center.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or dam aged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Never carry a product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
• Do not touch the output nozzle on this product. It is very hot during operation and it
may remain hot for several hours after turning the unit off.
• Do not mount this product on a flammable surface (e.g., wood, linoleum, carton,
plastic, or carpet).
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
• Depending on the amount of fog generated, all fog machines may set off smoke
detectors.
• Do not use as a space heater.
• 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.
FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your
Hurricane™ 1800 Flex. Make sure you use FCQ regularly, no longer than 90 days
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DMX out
3-pin
Bracket
Hanging
Manual
Power input
DMX in
3-pin
Breaker
Power switch
DMX in
Remote
control
DMX out
Dipswitches
2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
adjustment
knobs
bracket
5-pin
5-pin
fog
button
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Verify that the voltage rating on your unit matches the line voltage applied. Damage to
may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage rating. All
3. SETUP
AC Power
To determine the power requirements for a particular product, see the label affixed to the
back plate of the product or refer to the product’s specifications chart. A product’s listed
current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. All products must be
powered directly off a s witched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor)
or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100%
switch. Before applying power to a product, check that the source voltage matches the
product’s requirement. Check the product or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage
selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
your product
products must be connected to circuits with a suitable earth ground.
Breaker Reset
Disconnect the power cord before resetting the breaker.
The breaker will not reset until it has been allowed to cool.
This product is equipped with a breaker on the main power input, located on the exterior of
the back panel. In the event that this breaker trips, you may reset it very easily.
1. Unplug the product from the mains power.
2. Allow to cool for 5-15 minutes.
3. Using your hand, press on the button for the breaker, until it remains in place.
In the event this breaker will not reset, contact Chauvet for troubleshooting. The product
may need to be serviced.
Product Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more products using a DMX512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more products set to a master/slave
operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the products on a
serial data link determines the number of products the data link can support.
Products on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply
with the EIA-485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one
data link. Connecting more than 32 products on one serial data link without the
use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital
DMX signal.
• Maximum recommended seri al data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)
• Maximum recommended number of products on a serial data link: 32 products
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