Chauvet Gobo Zoom LED User Manual

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User Manual
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CHAUVET®, 2010, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Author: Anthony Chiappone Revision: 01 Release Date: 11-23-2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ICONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3. SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC POWER........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
REPLACING THE GOBO .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Rigging ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 8
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS .................................................................................................................................................. 8
DMX Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Standalone ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
5. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
FIXTURE LINKING (DAISY CHAIN) .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
DATA CABLING .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DMX Data Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
CABLE CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
GENERAL MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
RETURNS PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
CLAIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 14
CONTACT US ................................................................................................................................................................ . 15
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
1 x Gobo Zoom™ LED 1 x Set of four colored gels  1 x Set of eight replacement gobos  1 x Power cord  1 x Warranty card  1 x User manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Manual Conventions
CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text.
CONVENTION
MEANING
[10]
A DIP switch to be configured
<Menu>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
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 (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
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user.
ICONS
MEANING
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.
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Safety Instructions
Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another
user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line
voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose fixture to rain or moisture.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.  The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm)
from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to
replace with same fuse source.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.  Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate fixture at
temperatures higher than this.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try
to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.  Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.  Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.  Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting
bracket.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Power In
DMX Out
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Safety
Bracket Adjustment Knob
Mounting Bracket
DIP Switches
DMX In
Fuseholder
Zoom Thumbscrew Adjustment
Focus Thumbscrew Adjustment
Gobo Holder
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3. SETUP
AC Power
This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages.
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back
plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating
indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.
Replacing the Gobo/Color Gel
This fixture has replaceable gobos and colored gels. Please see the steps below for instructions on this process.
1. Remove power to the Gobo Zoom™ LED.
2. On the underside of the fixture, locate the two thumbscrews that secure the gobo holder in place.
3. Remove the thumbscrews and carefully slide the gobo holder vertically apart from the fixture.
4. Locate the gobo retainer ring and remove it. Use caution for this step, as the retainer ring will be under tension. This may cause the ring to be difficult to remove, as well as unstable after removal. Be careful not to lose it.
5. Remove any gobo that may already be installed.
6. Place the new color gel and gobo in position in the gobo holder, shown below.
7. Reinstall the gobo retainer ring securely.
8. Slide the gobo holder back into the fixture and tighten the two thumbscrews.
Gobo Holder
Thumbscrews
Gobo
Retainer Ring
Gobo
Color Gel
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Mounting
Orientation
The Gobo Zoom™ LED may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging
Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical
Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This
may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging consider routine maintenance and control panel access. Please see the following notes on installation.
When aiming the fixtures, you may use the bracket adjustment knob. Loosen the knob,
adjust to the desired angle, and then tighten the knob by turning clockwise. Do not use tools for this step, as it may cause damage.
Safety cables must always be used.
Mounting
bracket
Do not use a tool on
the bracket
adjustment knob
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Configuring the Starting Address
The Gobo Zoom™ LED fixture uses two DMX channels. The highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 511. Any address higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels.
If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”.
DMX Operation
This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.
Mode DIP switches
DMX 1~9 = set to the DMX starting address 10 = On (DMX mode)
Standalone
This fixture has preprogrammed operating modes. These are accessed via the DIP switches on the back of the fixture.
DIP switch [10] must be OFF in this mode. Please see the chart below for further explanation.
Mode 100% Dimmer, Slow Rotation Speed
100% Dimmer, Medium Rotation Speed
100% Dimmer, Fast Rotation Speed
100% Dimmer, No Rotation
DIP switches
1 = ON
2 = ON
3 = ON
4 = ON
The DIP switches will not work together. Higher the switch values have higher priority. Only use one out of the four modes listed above!
DMX Channel Values
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 255
Dimmer
0%~100%
2
000 255
Gobo Rotation
Slow~fast
The fixture ships with the gobos shown below.
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5. APPENDIX
General Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POSSIBLE ACTION(S)
Breaker/Fuse
keeps blowing
Excessive circuit load
Check total load placed on the
electrical circuit.
Short circuit along the power
wires
Check for a short in the electrical
wiring (internal and/or external).
Device does not
power up
No power
Check for power on Mains.
Loose power cord
Check power cord
Fixture is not
responding to DMX
Wrong DMX addressing
Check Control Panel and unit
addressing
Damaged DMX cables
Check DMX cables
Wrong polarity settings on the
controller
Check polarity switch settings on
the controller
Loose DMX cables
Check cable connections
Faulty DMX interface
Replace DMX input
Faulty Main PCB
Replace Main PCB
Loss of signal
Non DMX cables
Use only DMX compatible cables
Bouncing signals
Install terminator as suggested.
Long cable / Low level signal
Install amplifier right after fixture
with strong signal.
Too many fixtures
Install an optically coupled DMX
splitter after unit #32.
Interference from AC wires
Keep DMX cables separated from
power cables or black lights.
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
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DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the fixtures will all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a daisy chain. A daisy chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair DMX data cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+).
Fixture Linking (Daisy Chain)
You will need a daisy chain to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
To comply with the EIA-485 standard, do not connect more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended cable distance: 500 m (1640 ft) Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a daisy chain: 32
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications. Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable must have the following characteristics:
Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft Nominal impedance: 100 ~ 140 ohms
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Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding
the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
Setting the Starting Address
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a start address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol, we suggest jumping
to the “Appendix” section and reading the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful
information that will help you understand its use.
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
OUTPUT
1 3 2
1
3
2
1
3
2
120 ohm ¼ W resistor between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) on the output of the last fixture
To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator.
DMX connector configuration
Terminator
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3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor
3-Pin Female (Output)
5-Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal
Pin 3
Pin 3
Not used
Pin 4
Not used
Pin 5
Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3-pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX input/output panel of a lighting fixture.
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General Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.
Unplug fixture from power.  Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external
vents.
Clean all lenses when the fixture is cool with a mild solution of glass cleaner or
Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.  Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
The cleaning of external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates. Damp, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the
unit’s optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Clean the external optics at
least every 20 days. Clean the fixture at least every 30/60 days.
Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.
Never spin a fan using compressed air.
Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing; call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request an RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to pack fixture properly; any shipping damage
resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. As a suggestion, proper
UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use. CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s).
If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) The RMA #
5) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore, the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage, must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length.......................................................................................................... 8.9 in (226 mm)
Width ........................................................................................................... 6.5 in (165 mm)
Height .......................................................................................................... 6.3 in (159 mm)
Weight ........................................................................................................... 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
POWER
Auto-ranging power supply.............................................................. 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption @ 120 V ................................................ 12 W (0.2 A) max, 0.2 A inrush
Power consumption @ 230 V ................................................ 12 W (0.1 A) max, 0.2 A inrush
GOBO DIMENSIONS
Outside ................................................................................................................... 28.8 mm
Image...................................................................................................................... 24.3 mm
Maximum thickness .................................................................................................. 1.5 mm
LIGHT SOURCE
Type ..................................................................................... high-power, single source LED
Quantity .............................................................................................................................. 1
Rating (white) .................................................................................. (10 W) 2.8 A, 50,000 hrs
PHOTO OPTIC
Zoom angle .............................................................................................................. 22°~38°
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
Rating ..................................................................................................... For indoor use only
THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature ...................................................................... 104° F (40° C)
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input ........................................................................... locking 3-pin XLR female socket
Data output ............................................................................ locking 3-pin XLR male socket
Data pin configuration ............................................................. pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocol ...................................................................................................... DMX-512 USITT
DMX Channels .................................................................................................................... 2
ORDERING INFORMATION
Gobo Zoom™ LED ................................................................................... GOBOZOOMLED
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty ........................................................................................... 2-year limited warranty
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CONTACT US
World Wide
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Technical Support CHAUVET®
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