Chauvet ILS-CON User Manual

ILS

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CON

ILS™ Control Center

USER MANUAL

Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A

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www.chauvetlighting.com

TABLE OF CONTENT

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...............................................................................................................................................................3

WHAT IS INCLUDED...................................................................................................................................................................... 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................4

FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Control Center (left side)...................................................................................................................................................4

Control Center (right side).................................................................................................................................................5

Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................................................................5

Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................................................................6

SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................................7

CONNECTION DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................................................ 7

COMMON TERMS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................9

SETUP....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Setting up the System ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

ILS™ Fixture Addressing (Patching) ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Non-ILS™ Fixture Addressing (Patching) .............................................................................................................................................. 10

PROGRAMMING......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Entering Program Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Programming Fixtures .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Create a Scene .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Apply Movement Effect to a Scene ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Previewing Memory (Scene or Chase) .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Create a Chase.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Overwrite a Program ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Delete a Program ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Delete a Step ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Clear All Memory ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Running the Show (Light Show Mode) .................................................................................................................................................. 14

Using the Integrated CA-8 controller ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Using the Integrated Strobe Controller .................................................................................................................................................. 15

Using the Fog Machine Trigger............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Blackout............................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Fixture Override ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

PROGRAMMING SHORTCUTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

CONTROLLER PRESET TRAIT SELECTIONS (VISUAL QUICK-CHART) ................................................................................................... 17

MIDI OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 17

APPENDIX................................................................................................................................................................................19

CA-8 COMPATIBLE FIXTURES ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

DMX PRIMER........................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Fixture Linking ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

RETURNS PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................................................................. 21

CLAIMS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................... 22

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

 1 x ILS-CON “ILS™ Control Center”
 DC 9V power adapter
 Manual with warranty card

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.

Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important

information about the installation, usage and maintenance?

 Please keep this User Guide 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 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 50cm from adjacent

surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

 Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to

replace with same lamp source.

 In the event of 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. Always use the same type spare parts.

 Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
 Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
 Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
 Do not operate this device under 113° F ambient temperature conditions.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt

any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact
CHAUVET.

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INTRODUCTION

Features

 DMX address ILS™ intelligent lighting fixtures from the ILS™ Control Center
 Independently control up to 24 ILS™ fixtures or 24 8-channel DMX devices
 12 preset movement effects for quick programming
 24 playbacks as scene or chase
 485 total scene memory
 2 integrated CA-8 controllers
 integrated variable strobe trigger
 integrated fog trigger
 blackout button
 chase speed slider
 fade speed slider
 built in microphone for sound activation
 midi input triggering

Product Overview

Control Center (left side)

BUTTON OR FADER FUNCTION
Stand Alone 1 & 2 Equivalent of 2 CA-8 remote controllers, for master/slave triggering of

compatible fixtures. (see appendix section “CA-8 Compatible Fixtures”

Requires optional CA-CBL Linking cable

Scanners Enables selection of fixtures for programming
Movement (trait) Enables the selection of 12 preset movement patterns

Shutter (trait) Enables shutter settings
Gobo (trait) Enables gobo selection
Color (trait) Enables color selection
Rotation (trait) Enables gobo rotation selection
Dimmer (trait) Enables dimmer selection
Focus (trait) Enables motorized focus selection
Buttons 1~8 / 13~20 Universal keys for the selection of fixtures, preset fixture traits and memory

Down

Up

Full On

Mode

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Introduction

Control Center (right side)

BUTTON OR FADER FUNCTION
Page Toggles between page 1 and page 2 comprised of 12 memory locations

Memory Enables memory location selection
Cancel Used either to delete a program or to cancel out of a function or

Save Used to save a program
Buttons 9~12 / 21~24 Universal keys for the selection of fixtures, traits and memory
Auto/Sound/Manual In Light Show mode toggles between Auto, Sound and Manual modes
Light Show Enables the show mode for playback
Blackout Provides a blackout function and activates Stand/Alone mode
Joystick For pan & tilt movement of intelligent lights

FINE Provides a slower and more accurate response to Pan & Tilt movement

Override Allows an overriding manual control of fixtures while in Light Show

Fog Triggers fog machine
Strobe Momentary strobe trigger

Speed (fader) - Used to adjust the hold or wait time of a scene while in Light Show

XFade (fader) - Used to adjust the time between steps within a chase while in Light

in each

unwanted process

Press down to activate FINE pan/tilt movement

using the joystick.

mode

mode

- Varies the tilt output in Scanner function

- Varies the tilt range in Movement function

Show mode

- Varies the pan output in Scanner function

- Varies the pan range in Movement function

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Introduction

Rear Panel

ITEM FUNCTION

1. Power Switch Turns the device ON and OFF.

2. DC Input DC 9~12V, 300mA minimum

3. DC Fog Machine DC Fog Machine Type remote trigger (5-pin Din)

4. Strobe Outputs +12V DC for the control of Strobes

5. Audio In Audio line input

6. Midi In Midi input

7. DMX In DMX data input locking 3-pin XLR male socket

8. DMX Out There are two DMX output connectors on the ILS-CON, also referred to

9. Stand Alone 5-pin XLR to ¼” phone jack for CA-8 Easy Controller compatible fixtures

10. AC Fog Machine AC Fog Machine Type remote trigger

as Loop1 and Loop2
Locking 3-pin XLR female socket

for Master/Slave Mode operation

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FOG MACHINE

Trackscan™ 250DSR

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ILS

Trackscan™ 250DBR

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ILS

Colortrack™ 250DCR

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ILS

Variable Strobe Controller

Universe

SETUP

Connection Diagram

ILS-606DSR

ILS-606DBR

ILS-625DCR

ILS-515DMR
Legend™ 150DMR-ILS

Non-ILS

8-channel DMX devices

Preferred Trait Order

Pan

Tilt

Shutter

Gobo
Color

Gobo Rotation

Dimmer

Focus

DMX-512 / ILS™ Output #2

CA-8 Easy
Controller #1

CA-8 Easy
Controller #2

The CA-8 Easy Controller provides
additional wired remote functionality to a
designated range of CHAUVET lighting
fixtures. Depending on the fixture the
Function and Mode buttons will have
varying affect.

1 DMX-512

DMX-512 / ILS™ Output #1

Note! Please refer to your individual ILS product’s user manual for DMX-512 and all

other wiring connection instructions!

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Setup

Common Terms

The following are common terms used in using the ILS-CON Control Center.

 Blackout is a state by where all lighting fixtures light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary

basis.

 DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting

equipment. For more information read Sections “DMX Primer” and “DMX Control Mode” in the
Appendix.

 Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer of which you can

control.

 Programs are a series of scenes stacked one after another. It can be programmed as either a single

scene or multiple scenes in sequence. Up to 485 scenes can be stored in a single program. A
program can also be considered a chase.

 Scenes are static lighting states.
 Sliders also known as faders. There are 2 physical sliders on the ILS-CON Control Center.
 Chases can also be called programs. A chase consists of a bunch of scenes stacked one after

another. In the ILS-CON every step or scene within the chase can be composed with a movement
effect.

 Movement Effects are pre-constructed Pan/Tilt movements that can be applied to a scene. There

are 12 movement effects in the ILS-CON.

 Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror; however, in the ILS-CON controller it

can be used to control any DMX-512 compatible device as a generic fixture.

 MIDI is a standard for representing musical information in a digital format. A MIDI input would provide

external triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard.

 Stand Alone refers to a fixture’s ability to function independently of an external controller and usually

in sync to music, due to a built in microphone.

 XFADE slider is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase.
 Speed slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state. It is also considered a wait time.
 Shutter is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path. It is often

used to lessen the intensity of the light output and to strobe.

 Patching on the ILS™ Controller is refers to the process of assigning fixtures to any of the Buttons

1~24.

 ILS™ stands for Integrated Lighting System. A component of the ILS™ System is an enhanced

version of the DMX-512 protocol that maintains backwards compatibility. The ILS™ protocol enables
the ILS™ Controller to remotely DMX-512 address fixtures that are ILS™ enabled. Further more, the
ILS™ System allows the control of various types of intelligent fixtures in a unison manner providing
faster and efficient use of the controller.

 Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by user action. A

playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled during a show or running
mode.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Setup

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

1) Place the ILS-CON on a leveled surface. Note! The ILS-CON can also be rack mounted,
occupying 3U spaces.

2) Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet.

3) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective
manual. For a quick Primer on DMX see the “DMX Primer” section in the Appendix of this
manual. Refer to the “Connection Diagram” section of this manual to assist you.

4) Plug in any CA-8 compatible fixtures to the integrated CA-8 controller interface. See “CA-8
Compatible Fixtures” in the appendix section for a list of compatible Chauvet products.

5) Plug in a compatible Chauvet Fogger to the AC Fog Machine Remote Controller connector.

6) Plug in any Chauvet MONO strobes in a daisy like fashion using a ¼” mono phone cable.

ILS™ FIXTURE ADDRESSING (PATCHING)

With the ILS-CON you are able to remotely DMX-512 address ILS™ fixtures.

Action 

1) Press the Blackout button for at least 3
complete seconds or until the LED blinks.
This will enable the Stand/Alone Mode for
the ILS™ fixtures.

2) Hold Scanner button down and bump
(momentarily press) the blackout button.

3) Wait for the lights and their LED displays to
come to a complete stop. (Very important!)

4) Push the joystick down until it clicks.
First fixture in the chain should light up,
otherwise read the notes in this section.

5) Move the joystick left or right to jump
Loops. The first ILS™ fixture connected to
each Loop will light immediately.

6) Up/Down joystick movement will traverse
forwards and backwards along the fixtures.

7) Press any one of the Buttons 1~24 to
patch the fixture accordingly.

8) Optional – Step # 4

Notes 

The only LED that will blink will be the first fixture in
the Loop.

This will place focus on the first fixture in DMX
output # 1, also called Loop1. There are 2 DMX
outputs in the controller, Loop1 and Loop2. The first
light in Loop1 will light up if it does not, then you are
not connected to Loop1 but Loop2. Jump loops by
moving the joystick left and right.

Tip! If you get lost, you probably pushed the joystick
to the side and jumped Loops. Click the joystick to
jump to fixture 1 on Loop1 and repeat step mentioned
above.

Pressing the SCANNERS button will toggle between
pages. Page 1 allows access to (Buttons 1 ~ 12) and
Page 2 to (Buttons 13 ~ 24).

Shortcut: [Blackout] – Hold 3sec (LED blinks)  Hold [Scanner] & Tap [Blackout]  Wait for lights
to stop!  Push to click [Joystick]  [Joystick] Left/Right change Loop  [Joystick] Up/Down
change fixture  Press [Button] to patch.

Tip! You can address multiple lights to the same address. Instead of independent control, you will
have unison control.

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Operating Instructions

Physical DMX Channel Addresses (ILS™) fixtures

Fixture Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

DMX channel for

1 9 17 25 33 41 49 57 65 73 81 89
Moving Head, Scanner,
Barrel

Color changer 3 11 19 27 35 43 51 59 67 75 83 91

Fixture Number 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DMX channel for

97 105 113 121 129 137 145 155 161 169 177 185
Moving Head, Scanner,
Barrel

Color changer 99 107 115 123 131 139 147 157 163 171 179 187

NON-ILS™ FIXTURE ADDRESSING (PATCHING)

Although the ILS-CON was especially designed for the control of ILS™ products, it can control other
DMX-512 fixtures or devices with a little bit of ingenuity. The ILS-CON control buttons are laid out and
based on the DMX attributes of ILS™ fixtures. The controller expects the devices to want 8 channels
of DMX control, and that those channels be in the following order; Pan, Tilt, Shutter, Gobo, Color,
Gobo Rotation, Dimmer and Focus. If some of your intelligent lighting products do not exceed 8
channels, you will be able to control those devices, irrespective of the labeling on the controller.

Every control button that pertains to a fixture trait can also be controlled through the slider. By default
selecting the Scanner button will control channel 1 and 2 of the DMX chain enabling joystick control.
But it also uniquely activates both available sliders on the controller. It is important to know that
selecting the Movement button releases control of the sliders and enables the selection of 12 preset
movement effects. The joystick will still be available but only for changing the position of the effect. To
regain control of the pan & tilt movement or channel 1 and channel 2 of DMX then press the
Movement button again to release effects. If you were controlling a fixture with no pan or tilt, channel
1 and 2 could still be controlled either by the joystick or the two sliders. On the other hand if the pan
and tilt were located on other channels, then you could use the XFADE slider to affect change. It is
recommended that you program non-ILS™ fixtures individually. Non-ILS™ fixtures would require
physical DMX addressing in 8 channel increments starting with channel 1. Please refer to your
fixture’s manual for DMX channel addressing method.

Physical DMX Channel Addresses (non-ILS™) fixtures

Fixture Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

DMX channel 1 9 17 25 33 41 49 57 65 73 81 89

Fixture Number 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DMX channel 97 105 113 121 129 137 145 155 161 169 177 185

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Operating Instructions

Programming

ENTERING PROGRAM MODE

By default when the ILS-CON is turned on, it will enter the program editor (mode). The LED on the
Blackout/Stand-Alone button will be set to the OFF state.

1) While in any other mode, simply continue to press the Blackout button until the LED turns OFF.

PROGRAMMING FIXTURES

Action 

1) Enter program editor (mode)

2) Select Scanners button then select fixtures
(Buttons 1~24). The default control is Pan
and Tilt or Channel 1 & Channel 2.

3) You can now control the pan and tilt by
using the joystick.

4) Skip Movement button for now and
proceed to step 5.

5) Select any of the trait buttons with
exception of the Movement button.

6) Select any of the Buttons 1~24 or the
XFADE/VALUE slider to affect change.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to change other traits
of the fixture.

Shortcut: Tap [Blackout] until LED turns OFF  Select [Scanner]  Select [Button(s)] (fixtures) 
Select [trait button]  Move [Joystick] or select [Buttons 1~24] or move [sliders]  Repeat trait
selection and modification

Notes 

Tip! You can choose multiple fixtures. To deselect
fixtures just press the button twice.

Press the Scanners button to toggle between fixtures
1~12 and 13~24 as indicated by the top LED and
bottom LED respectively.

If you pressed Movement and the joystick does not
respond, press Movement again to regain control.

Tip! Program faster and easier by selecting
individual traits such as gobos, colors and dimming.
Go to page 18 for a Visual Quick Chart of
“Controller Preset Trait Selections” to assist in
programming.

Open the shutter on the light and make sure the
dimmer level is set to full. In addition, the sliders can
also be used when programming fixture traits.

Buttons 1~24 contain preset values and the slider
allows you to adjust the trait values manually. Refer
to Page 18 for a Visual Quick Chart.

CREATE A SCENE

A scene is a static lighting state. The ILS-CON can store 24 playbacks consisting of either a static
scene or a series of scenes forming a chase.

Action 

1) Program fixtures.

2) Press the Save button.

3) Select Buttons (1~24) to store into
memory.

Shortcut: {Programming Fixtures}  Press [Save]  Select [Button 1~24] to store to memory

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Notes 

See “Programming Fixtures” above.
Buttons LED will light up that contain previously

stored programs.
The buttons section will now turn into memory

locations 1 ~ 24. Press Page button to toggle between

Buttons(1~12) & Buttons(13~24)

Operating Instructions

APPLY MOVEMENT EFFECT TO A SCENE

There are 12 preset Pan/Tilt movement programs available for you to choose while programming
intelligent lights. These are also called effects. You can apply a different movement effect to every
step in a chase if you so desire.

Action 

1) Enter program editor (mode)

2) Select Scanners button and select
fixture(s) (Buttons 1~24).

3) Press the Movement trait.

12 Programmed movement effects

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

4) Select any of the 12 movement effects
available by pressing any one of the
Buttons (1~12).

5) Press the Save button.

6) Select Buttons (1~24) to store into
memory.

Shortcut: Tap [Blackout] until LED turns OFF  Select [Scanner]  Select [Button(s)] (fixtures) 
Select [Movement]  Select [Buttons 1~12]  Select other [traits] & modify  Press [Save] 
Select [Button 1~24] to store to memory

Notes 

You can choose multiple fixtures. To deselect fixtures
just press the button twice. Tap the Scanners button
to toggle between fixtures 1~12 and 13~24 as
indicated by the top LED and bottom LED
respectively. This is called changing pages. You will
notice that not all trait buttons have 2 pages, so
therefore only buttons 1 ~ 12 are available.

Tip! Quickly open the shutter on the light by pressing
Shutter and Button #2. Then return to Movement.

To disable effects or to return control to the joystick
tap Movement again.

The buttons section will now turn into memory
locations 1 ~ 24 for playback.

PREVIEWING MEMORY (SCENE OR CHASE)

While in the program editor, you can preview a scene or chase. A chase consists of one or more
scenes. Every scene within a chase is considered a step. We will use the term scene and step
interchangeably through out this manual.

Action 

1) Press the Memory button.

2) Select the scene or chase you previously
stored represented by Buttons (1~24).

3) If previewing a chase, simply press the
same memory button again to preview
another existing step in the chase.

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Select same button to preview
another step  Select other [Button 1~24] to preview another scene or chase

Notes 

Remember! The Page button toggles between Page 1
and Page 2 giving you access to memory locations 13
~ 24.

There is no way of traversing backwards so if you
pass a step you wanted to edit you will need to either
continue forward until it loops back again or select
another memory button and then return to the one
desire.

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Operating Instructions

CREATE A CHASE

As mentioned previously, a chase consists of one or more scenes stepped together. Scenes in a
chase are considered steps. The ILS-CON can store a maximum of 485 scenes and all of those
scenes can be stored in a single chase.

Action 

1) A chase is created by adding another step
to the same program memory button. Press
the Memory button.

2) Select the program you wish to add a step
to. Buttons (1~24).

3) See “Programming Fixtures”

4) Press the Save button.

5) Select the same Button (1~24) originally
selected to add this newly created scene to.

6) Repeat steps number 3 through 5 to add
more scenes.

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24]  {Program fixtures}  Press [Save]  Select
the same [Button 1~24] to add step to memory  Repeat from {Programming Fixtures}

OVERWRITE A PROGRAM

Action 

1) Press the Memory button.

2) Select the program you wish to overwrite.
Buttons (1~24).

3) Create a new scene. See “Programming
Fixtures”

4) While holding down the Save button, press
the program button Buttons (1~24) you
previously selected again.

Notes 

Page button toggles between (1~12) and (13~24).

See instructions on page 12.

Notes 

Page button toggles between (1~12) and (13~24).

See instructions on page 12.

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Create new scene {Program
fixtures}  Hold [Save] and press the same [Button 1~24] to overwrite

DELETE A PROGRAM

Action 

1) Press the Memory button.

2) Select the program you wish to delete.
Buttons (1~24).

3) While holding down the Cancel button,
press the program button Buttons (1~24)
you previously selected again.

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Hold [Cancel] and press the same
[Button 1~24] to delete

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Notes 

Page button toggles between (1~12) and (13~24).

Operating Instructions

DELETE A STEP

CLEAR ALL MEMORY

Playback

Action 

1) Press the Memory button.

2) Select the program you wish to edit.
Buttons (1~24).

3) See “Previewing Memory” above for
instructions on selecting a step within this
program.

4) While holding down the Memory button,
press the program button Buttons (1~24)
you previously selected again to delete the
step.

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Select same button to preview
another step  Hold [Memory] & and press the same [Button 1~24] to delete the step

Action 

1) Press the Blackout button for at least 3
complete seconds or until the LED blinks.

2) Press the Memory and Blackout buttons at
the same time to erase all memory.

Shortcut: [Blackout] Hold 3secs  Press [Memory] & [Blackout] simultaneously

Notes 

Page button toggles between (1~12) and (13~24).

See instructions on page 13.

Notes 

RUNNING THE SHOW (LIGHT SHOW MODE)

You will need to program scenes or chases in order to use this mode.

Action 

1) Press the Light Show button

2) The first mode you will encounter will be the
Auto mode, indicated by LED number 1.

3) Select program [Button 1~24) for playback.

4) Pressing the A-S-M button will activate the
Sound mode, indicated by LED number 2.

5) Pressing the A-S-M button again will
activate MIDI triggering, indicated by LED 3.

6) Pressing the A-S-M button again will revert
back to Auto mode, indicated by LED 1.

Shortcut: Press [Light Show] default (Auto Mode)  Optional: Choose another mode by pressing
[A-S-M] (2nd Sound Mode, 3rd MIDI Mode)  Select programs using [Button 1~24]  Optional:
Modify [Speed] and [XFADE] sliders

Notes 

In Auto mode, programs selected will loop
automatically. You can change the speed of the chase
and the Fade time by moving the Speed slider and the
XFade slider.

Tap the Page button to toggle between Buttons 1~24
and Buttons 13~24.

A-S-M is short for Auto – Sound – Midi, and it refers
to the button directly to the left of the Light Show
button.

In the Sound mode, programs will be triggered by the
sound using its built-in microphone.

Programs would be triggered by a MIDI device, such
as a MIDI keyboard.

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Operating Instructions

USING THE INTEGRATED CA-8 CONTROLLER

The CA-8 Easy Controller provides additional wired remote functionality to a
designated range of CHAUVET lighting fixtures. Depending on the fixture the
Function and Mode buttons will have varying affect. The ILS™ Control Center has
2 individual integrated CA-8 controllers. You will need (2) CA-CBL linking cables to
begin the chain. Cables are sold separately.

You will need to consult with your individual fixture’s manual for a detailed
description of the controlled parameters. Below is a general description of what the
individual buttons will do.

BUTTON ACTION

STAND BY In general, this function will provide a blackout mode to all units connected.

FUNCTION The function button is a multi-purpose button providing for the selection of minor

program changes, such as strobing, step advancement, fast/slow selection and more
features that depend on the particular CA-8 compatible lighting fixture you are
controlling. The user will need to review the section about the CA-8 Easy Controller in
the Users Manual of the lighting fixture he/she is controlling to determine the specific
outcome.

MODE This button also serves a multi-purpose function. Depending on the lighting fixture, the

mode button could make available the selection of programs, audio enable or

slow/fast speeds.

USING THE INTEGRATED STROBE CONTROLLER

Press the Strobe button to activate the strobes. You can vary the strobe rate by holding down the
Strobe button and selecting Buttons 1~12. You will notice that the Strobe LED will blink at different
rates as you select different Buttons 1~12.

USING THE FOG MACHINE TRIGGER

The Fog Machine button is really simple to use. Just press the button to trigger the fogger.

BLACKOUT

The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0 or off. The same affect as sliding the Master slider
all the way down.

FIXTURE OVERRIDE

While in show mode, press the Override button to control fixtures manually.
The LED will light up indicating that it is active. Press the Scanners button
then select the fixtures you would like to manually control. Follow steps 2
through 7 under “Programming Fixtures” f or details on controlling fixtures.

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Operating Instructions

Programming Shortcuts

Fixture addressing (patching)

Shortcut: [Blackout] – Hold 3sec  Hold [Scanner] & Tap [Blackout]  Wait for lights to stop! 
Push to click [Joystick]  [Joystick] Left/Right change Loop  [Joystick] Up/Down change fixture
 Press [Button] to patch

Programming fixtures

Shortcut: Tap [Blackout] until LED turns OFF  Select [Scanner]  Select [Button(s)] (fixtures) 
Select [trait button]  Move [Joystick] or select [Buttons 1~24] or move [sliders]  Repeat trait
selection and modification

Create a scene

Shortcut: {Programming Fixtures}  Press [Save]  Select [Button 1~24) to store to memory

Apply movement effect to a scene

Shortcut: Tap [Blackout] until LED turns OFF  Select [Scanner]  Select [Button(s)] (fixtures) 
Select [Movement]  Select [Buttons 1~12]  Select other [traits] & modify  Press [Save] 
Select [Button 1~24] to store to memory

Previewing memory

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Select same button to preview
another step  Select other [Buttons 1~24] to preview another scene or chase

Create a chase

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24]  {Program fixtures}  Press [Save]  Select
the same [Button 1~24) to add step to memory  Repeat from {Programming Fixtures}

Overwrite a program

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Create new scene {Program
fixtures}  Hold [Save] and press the same [Button 1~24] to overwrite

Delete a program

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Hold [Cancel] and press the same
[Button 1~24) to delete

Delete a step

Shortcut: Press [Memory]  Select [Button 1~24] (program)  Hold [Cancel] and press the same
[Button 1~24] to delete

Clear all memory

Shortcut: [Blackout] Hold 3secs  Press [Memory] & [Blackout] simultaneously

Run light show

Shortcut: Press [Light Show] default (Auto Mode)  Optional: Choose another mode by pressing
[Light Show] (2nd Sound Mode, 3rd MIDI Mode)  Select programs using [Button 1~24]  Optional:
Modify [Speed] and [XFADE] sliders

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Operating Instructions

Controller Preset Trait Selections (Visual Quick-Chart)

Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Upper Blackout Open Slow

Button 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Lower Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Shaking Open

Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Upper Open Open Gobo 1 Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 5

Button 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Lower Gobo 6 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Slow

Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rotation Stop Fast

Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Upper White White Green Green Magenta Magenta Light

Button 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Lower UV

Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Upper White Green Green +

Shutter

Gobos & Rotation

CCW

Speed

Colors (Full Color)

Purple

Light

Green

Colors (Split)

Strobe

CCW

Speed

1

Light

Green

Magenta

Strobe Strobe Strobe Strobe Strobe Strobe Strobe Strobe Fast

Scroll

Pink Slow

Magenta Magenta

Scroll 1 Scroll 2 Scroll 3 Scroll 4 Scroll 5 Scroll 6 Scroll 7 Fast

CCW

Speed

CCW

Speed

2

scroll

+ Light

Blue

3

Slow

CCW

Speed

Scroll 1 Scroll 2 Scroll 3 Scroll 4 Scroll 5 Scroll 6 Fast

Light
Blue

Slow

CW

Speed

Blue

Light
Blue +
Yellow

CW

Speed

3

Yellow Yellow Orange Orange Blue

Yellow Yellow +

CW

Speed

2

Orange

CW

Speed

1

Orange Orange

+ Blue

Fast

CW

Speed

Strobe

Scroll

scroll

Stop

Blue

Button 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Lower Blue +

UV

Purple

UV

Purple +

Light

Green

Light

Green

Dimmer

Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Dimmer 100% 90% 82% 74% 64% 55% 46% 37% 28% 19% 10% 0%

Midi Operation

You can run a chase, adjust the speed and fade time, switch light show to auto or sound, and
blackout using MIDI commands. This allows you to synchronize a light show against a midi track. You
cannot perform live control or programming functions with MIDI.

The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel which it is set to full stop. All
MIDI control is performed using Note on commands. All other MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a
chase, send the blackout on note.

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Pink

Slow
scroll

Scroll 1 Scroll 2 Scroll 3 Scroll 4 Scroll 5 Scroll 6 Fast

scroll

Operating Instructions

When programming a MIDI controlled sequence, you should always start by sending a page
command, as you don’t know what the current page setting will be on the controller. When you recall
a chase by MIDI, the chase will run at its programmed speed, fade and sound activation settings.
Change the speed, fade and sound activation by MIDI command after you have started the chase.
The speed, fade and sound setting which you set by MIDI will not be remembered as part of the
chase.

MIDI NOTE NOTE NAME FUNCTION
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
74
75
76
77
78
79

C3 Chase 1
C#3 Chase 2
D3 Chase 3
D#3 Chase 4
E3 Chase 5
F3 Chase 6
F#3 Chase 7
G3 Chase 8
C4 Chase 9
C#4 Chase 10
D4 Chase 11
D#4 Chase 12
E4 Chase 13
F4 Chase 14
F#4 Chase 15
G4 Chase 16
G#4 Chase 17
A4 Chase 18
A#4 Chase 19
B4 Chase 20
C5 Chase 21
C#5 Chase 22
D5 Chase 23
D#5 Chase 24
D6 SPEED
D#6 X-FADE
E6 AUTO MODE
F6 SOUND MODE
F#6 BLACKOUT ON
G6 BLACKOUT OFF

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COMMON

1 32 1 32

1 3 2

APPENDIX

CA-8 Compatible Fixtures

MODEL NUMBER MODEL NAME
ILS-625DCR

DMX-100SQ
CH-649X
DMX-100
DMX-100S
CH-610
CH-605
ILS-515DMR
DMX-515R
DMX-1655R
DX-427W
DMX-425
CH-636X
LGG-2050RG
DMX-100B
TFX-900
ST-200X
ILS-606DBR
ILS-606DSR
DMX-606R

Colortrack™ 250DCR-ILS
DJ Squeeze™
Explorer Plus™
Fascination™
Imagination™
Insignia™
Intimidator™
Legend™ 150DMR-ILS
Legend™ 150R
Legend™ 250RX
Mini Legend Wash™
Mini Legend™
Navigator Plus™
Orbiter RG™
Sensation™
Stage Wash™ 900
Techno Strobe™ 200X
Trackscan™ 250-ILS (Barrel)
Trackscan™ 250-ILS (Scanner)
Trackscan™ 250R

DMX Primer

There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 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 be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.

DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial 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 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+). CHAUVET
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)

FIXTURE LINKING

Figure 1 - DMX connector configuration

Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of

INPUT

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OUTPUT

Termination reduces signal errors and to
avoid signal transmission problems and
interference, it is always advisable to connect
a DMX signal terminator.

Appendix

Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5

pin to 3 pin adapter. Chauvet Model No: DMX5M.
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
DO NOT USE Do not use
DO NOT USE Do not use

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Appendix

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 and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold 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. Do not to touch the lamp glass when cleaning fixture. Oil
and dirt can cause damage and premature aging of the lamp. In the event that the lamp is touched or
becomes dirty, clean the lamps with an alcohol wipe.

The cleaning of internal and 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 surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean
the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days.

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 Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # 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 properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.

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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Appendix

General Troubleshooting

Applies to

Symptom Solution(s)

Foggers

Lights

& Snow Controllers

Dimmers
& Chaser

Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or not

bright

Breaker/Fuse keeps

Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Check total load placed on device

blowing
Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.

Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)

Fixture is not
responding

Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

Fixture is on but there
is no movement to the
audio

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control
switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make sure a live
audio signal exists

Adjust sound sensitivity knob

Lamps cuts off
sporadically

Light will not come on
after power failure

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.

Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before
the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to
10 minutes before powering up

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Loss of signal Use only DMX cables

Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or

black lights.
Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping,

readjust
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact

Install bulb

Call service technician
Relay will not work Check reset switch

Check cable connections
Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone functions

do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture

and it will automatically enter into this mode

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Appendix

Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length ............................................................................................................................485 mm (19.09 in)

Width.................................................................................................................................. 135 mm (5.3 in)

Height.................................................................................................................................80 mm (3.15 in)

Weight............................................................................................................................... 2.5 Kg (5.5 lbs)

POWER

Operating Range ...................................................................................................DC 9V-12V 300mA min

Adapter...........................................................................................................................................Provided

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature ............................................................................................45°C (113° F)

CONTROL & PROGRAMMING

Data input....................................................................................................locking 3-pin XLR male socket

Data output .......................................................................................2 x locking 3-pin XLR female socket

Data pin configuration.................................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)

Protocols...........................................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT

ORDERING INFORMATION

ILS™ Control Center....................................................................................................................ILS-CON

CA-8 Linking Cables.......................................................................................................................CA-CBL

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare that our products (lighting equipments) comply with the following specification and bears
CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
89/336/EEC.

......................................................................EN55014-1: 1993, EN61000-3-2: 1995, EN61000-3-3:1995

................................................................................................................EN55014-2: 1997 CATEGORY II

..................................................................EN61000-4-2: 1995, EN61000-4-3: 1995, EN61000-4-4:1995

...............................................................EN61000-4-5: 1995, EN61000-4-6: 1995, EN61000-4-11: 1994

Harmonized Standard.....................................................................................................EN60598-1: 1993

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1: General requirements
Following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare that our products (remote controller) comply with the following specification and bears CE
mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
89/336/EEC.

.............................................................................................................................................EN55015: 1993

.........................................................................................................................................EN50082-1: 1997

......................................................................................................................................EN61000-3-2: 1995

......................................................................................................................................EN61000-3-3: 1995

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