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Chauvet 2100 User Manual

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User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin................................................................................3
2. In troduction.........................................................................................5
3. Setup ...................................................................................................7
Resetting the Breaker............................................................................................. 7
Orientation ............................................................................................................. 8
Rigging .................................................................................................................. 8
4. Operation ............................................................................................9
Starting Address .................................................................................................... 9
Timer Mod e ........................................................................................................... 9
Volume Mod e....................................................................................................... 10
Master/Slave Mode .............................................................................................. 10
On-board Remote Operation ................................................................................ 10
Keychain Remote Operation ................................................................................. 10
5. Technical Information ......................................................................11
6. Techni cal Sp eci f ications ..................................................................12
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What Is
Included

Claims
Immediately unpack the product and check the box to make sure all the parts are
box or the contents appear damaged from shipping,
with CHAUVET® within 7 days of receiving the product.
Text
Convention
Meaning
1~512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A seq uence of menu o ptions to be fol lowed
<ENTER>
A key t o be pres sed on t he product’s control panel
ON
A value to b e entered or selected
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation informa tion. Failure product, or ha r m the user.
Disclaimer
subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility
ions without
Product at
Use on Dimmer
Auto Programs

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Conventions
• Arena™ 2100 Flex
• Keychain Remote
• On-board Wired Remote
present and in good condition. If the notify the carrier immediately, not CHA U VET®. Keep the box and all the packing material for inspection. For missing parts or damage not related to shipping, file a claim
Symbol Meaning
to comply might cause the product not to operate, dam age the
Important installation or configuration information. Follow this guidance to make sure the product functions correctly.
• Power Cord
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference G uide
a Glance
Useful information.
This manual is or l i a bil i t y f or a ny errors or omissions and reser v es t he r ight t o make correct notice. Download the latest version of this manual from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the U.S.A.
Author Date Editor Date
A. Diaz 09/12/11 S. Graham 3/20/12
Out door Use Sound Activated DMX Master/Slave
Switchable voltage (120 V / 230 V) Circuit breaker User Serviceab le Duty Cycle
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Safety
Notes

• Always connect this product to a grounded ci r cuit t o avoid the risk of electrocution.
The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temperature. Keep a minimum distance of 6.5
Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any other flammables to the fog fluid.
Use only CHAUVET® water-based fog fluid.
by Chauvet to clean your Arena™
Please read the following Safet y N ot es car ef ull y bef or e working with this product. T hey include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always disconnect this product from the power source before cle aning it.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fastenin g device usin g a
safety ca ble.
• Make sure there are no fl am mable materials close to the unit w hile operating.
• Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
• Do not mount this product on a fl am mable surface (li noleum, carpet, wo od, paper,
carton , pl a st ic, etc.)
• This product’s nozzl e is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time after operation has stopped.
• ft (2 m) from the nozzle to the nearest object.
• Do not use this product as a space h eater.
• Do not drink or come in con tact with the f og flui d. If yo u do, call your local emergen cy
service (911 in the US) for help.
•
• Alw ays make sure t hat 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! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or m oisture.
• Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from ad jacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect this product to a di m mer.
• Nev er carry this product from the power cord or any moving part. Alw ays use t he
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
• The maximum ambient tempera ture ( Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
• In t he event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
• Nev er try t o repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized techni cal assistan ce center.
•
FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specifically developed
2100 Flex. Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your fogger.
• Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to anoth er user, be su re that they also receive th is document.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Safety Loops (3)
Power Switch
Power In
Breaker
5-pin DMX In
Onboard Remote (Removable)
Bra cket
Adjustment Knob
3-pin DMX Out
3-pin DMX In
5-pin DMX Out
Wireless Remote
Receiver
ontrol
(not to scale)
Keychain Remote C
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Product Dimensions
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AC Power

can work with an input voltage of
(circuit breaker, power outlet, and
(circuit breaker or fuse),
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resisto r) or dimmer circuit , even

3. SETUP

Resetting the
Breaker
This product has a fixed voltage power supply and either 120 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model.
To determine the power requirements for this product wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or see the Technical Specifications. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect this product to a protected circuit making sure that it has electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0~100% switch.
This product uses a resettable circuit breaker. Follow the instru ctio ns belo w to reset .
Disconnect this product from the power outlet before resetting the breaker.
This product is equipped with a res ettable cir cuit br eaker on the power input circuit.
1. Remove t he power cord from the power outlet .
2. Allow unit to cool for 15 minutes.
3. After 15 minut es, you m ay attempt to r eset the break er by pressing the button with your index finger unt i l it latches in the operation position.
4. Plug the product’s power cord into the power outlet and continue using as recommended.
If the breaker does not reset (the breaker button will not remain inserted), contact CHAUVET® immediately, as this indicates a possible internal malfunction.
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Mounting

may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
, always make sure that it will be easy
Mount the
of appropriate weight
the truss and a safety cable, or
Safety Loop (x3)
Bra cket Adjustment Knob
Mounting Bracket
Safety Cable
Safety Cable
Mounting Bracket
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Arena™ 2100 Flex ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
• Before deciding on a location for this product
to access the unit for maintenance and programming/fluid replenishment purposes.
• Make su re th at the s truct ure or surf ace onto which you are mounting this product
can support its weight (see t he Techn ical Specifications).
• When mounting this product overhead, always use a safety cable.
product securely to a rigging point, w hether an elev ated platform or a trus s.
• When rigging this product to a truss, use a mounting clamp
capacity (the bra cket ha s a 13-mm hole for this purpose).
• The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the
product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs.
Mounting Diagram
When mounting, use either a clamp attached to use 3 safety cables attached to all 3 safety loops.
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To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
Control
<UP>
<DOWN>
<TIMER>
Turns on Timer Mode

Menu Map

Interval Set
1~200
Timer Out
1~100%
Volume Out
1~100%
Adjusts the fog output volume of Volume Mode
Configuration
When connected to
If you are unfamiliar with DMX,
Configuration
that is operating in any standalone mode, whether
Static, Automatic, or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. This
mode may transmit DMX signals that could

4. OPERATION

Panel
Operation
display.
Button Function
<FUNCTION> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
Press to sc roll u p t he list of options or to find a h igher value Press to sc roll d own the list of o ptions or to find a lower valu e
<VOLUME> Turns on Volume Mode <MANUAL> Controls fog output manually
Mode Programming Steps Description
Adjusts the fog output interval (in seconds)
Duration Set 1~200 Adjusts the fog output interval ( in seco nds)
Adjusts the fog output volume of Timer Mode
(DMX)
Starting Address
(Standalone)
DMX 512 Add 1~512 Set s the DM X address
Wireless On On Off Turns the wireless function on or off
Set this product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. DMX, the fogger will operate in an off-on mode a t wha tever set ting s were s et t hro ugh the control panel.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product.
The Arena™ 2100 Flex uses one DMX channel in its 1-Channel DMX m ode, which defines the highest configurable address to 512. download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <FUNCTION> repeat edly un t il DMX 512 Add shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to sel ect the starting ad dress.
Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
Never connect a product is because products in standalone
interfere with t he DMX signals f rom the controller.
Timer Mode
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To enable the Timer mode, do the following:
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
3. Press <FUNCTION> rep eatedly until Int erval S et shows on the display.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to selec t the time in between haze.
5. Press <FUNCTION> rep eatedly until Duration S et shows on the display.
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6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the duration of haze.
Flex unit (the master) to control
a DMX
mode, while
Mode. Once set and connected, the slave
DMX string configured for Master/Slave
operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the
It serves
board remote can be used to set up the Keychain Remote Control, volume, and timer
Keychain Remote
of the
Volume Mode
Master/Slave
Mode
7. Press <FUNCTION> rep eatedly until Timer Out show s on the display.
8. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to selec t the volume of haze.
9. Press <TIMER> to act ivate the mode with the above settings. To enable the Volume mode, do the following:
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
3. Press <FUNCTION> rep eatedly until Volume Out shows on the display.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to selec t the volume of haze.
5. Press <VOLUME> to activate the mode with the above settings. The Master/Slave mode allows a single Arena™ 2100
the actions of one or more Arena™ 2100 Flex units (the slaves) without con tr oll er . T he m ast er u nit is s et to oper at e in Timer, Volume, or Manual the s lave u nits are set to oper ate in DMX units wil l operate in unison with th e m aster unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <FUNCTION> rep eatedly until DMX 512 Add shows on the display.
2. Set the DM X addres s to 001.
3. Connect the DMX inp ut of the first slave u nit to the DMX output of the master unit.
4. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit.
5. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1. Set the ma ster unit to op erate in Timer, Volume, or Manual mode.
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
On-board Remote
Operation
Operation
• Configure all the slave unit s before connecting the master unit to the DMX
daisy chain.
• Never connect a DMX controller to a
master unit.
• Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.
The On -board Remote Controller is pre-installed on the back of the product. as both the fogger’s display panel and as a hand-hel d, wir ed co ntr ol dev ic e. The on-
functions as a standalone method of operation. The Arena™ 2100 Flex comes with a wireless Keychain Remote Control for easy
operation. The Keychain Remote turns fog on and off according to the co nf i g ur at i on at the time of use. To configure specific functions such as volume or timing of fog, either DMX or the On-board Remote Controller must be used.
To sync and use the Keychain Remote:
1. Power the fogger off, then back on.
2. While the fogger powers up and t he displ ay of the On-Board Remot e Cont roll er reads “Wireless Setup,” press and hold the stop button (open-lock symbol) Keychain Remote until the LCD screen flashes.
3. Press the on button (closed-lock symbol) of t he Keychain Remote to emit fog. To stop the flow, pres s the stop button (open-cloc k symbol) .
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Fogger
machine to become contaminated. After every 40 hours of
a cleaning solution composed
of 80% distilled water and 20% distilled vinegar through the system to prevent the
Storage
through the system as
described in the cleaning method above. This will help to avoid any particles condensing
run the machine on a monthly basis in order to
by Chauvet to clean your Arena™

5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Do not allow the fog continuous operation, CHAUVET® recommends running
Maintenance
accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element. The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows:
1. Empty all fog liquid from the machine.
2. Add cleaning solution to tank.
3. Plug unit in and allow it to warm up.
4. Run the unit in a well-ventilated area until the tank is almost empty. Do not allow the pump to run dry.
5. Cleaning is n ow compl ete. Refill with fog liquid. Run the machine briefly to clear any cleaning solution from the pump and heater.
Before storing this product, run distilled water (not tap water) ins ide the pump or heater .
It is strongly recommended to test­achieve its best fogging condition.
FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specifically developed
2100 Flex. Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your fogger.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
21 in (542 mm)
15.4 in (390 mm)
14.5 in (368 mm)
35 lbs (15.8 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Magnetic (internal)
120 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz
Fixed voltage
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
1460 W
1460 W
Operating
12.2 A
6.3 A
Breaker
15 A
15 A
Power I / O
US/Worldwide
Power input connector
Neutrik® powerCON® A
Power Cord plug
Edison (US)
Operation/
Capacity
Heat-up Time
Tank Capacity
Fluid Consumption
Misc.
Output
Remote Lengt h
Tilt
30,000 cfm
14.7 ft (4.5 m)
180º
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling Syste m
104° F (40° C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3- and 5-pi n X LR
Sockets
1
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
Item Numb er
Arena™ 2100 Flex
05070312 (120 V version)
ARENA2100FLEX
Arena™ 2100 Flex – 220 V
05070322 (220 V version)
220VARENA2100FLEX

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
Consumption/
8 min 1.3 gal (5 l) 100 ml/ mi n
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Contact Us

Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
, United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor
s to
Returning
Tech Support office and request a Return
. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
he merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
the following information on a piece of paper
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
If y ou liv e i n the U.S.A., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters ( see belo w ). If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below). If you live in any other country, your distributor (see www.chauvetlighting.com for an
international distributor directory).
Products to CHAUVET®
World Headquart ers
CHAUVET® General Inform ation
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 Voice: (954) 929-1115 Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Supp or t
Voice: (954) 929-1115 (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 756-8015
World Wide Web
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. General Inform ation
Address: Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton, Nottingham, UK NG16 6NT Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115
Technical Supp or t
Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web
If you live outside the U.S.A. of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® product them. Visit our Web site for contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
return. You must send t
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
DO NOT writ e t he RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly affixed label.
Before sending the product, clear ly wri te and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• The RM A number
• A brief description of the problem
Be su re to p ack th e product packaging will be your responsibility. Fedx packing or double-boxing are recommend ed.
CHAUVET® returned product(s).
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