Chauvet Laser Pointer User Manual
User Manual
LASER LIGHT
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT
CLASSIFIED PER 21 CFR 1040.10 & .11
Complies with US FDA CDRH laser safety
standards 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11.
Contact Information
World Headquarters United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: (954) 929-1115
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Support
Voice: (954) 929-1115 (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 756-8015
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.com www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
Document Information
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual.
© Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Printed in P.R.C.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America
Author Editor Specialist Manager
A. Diaz B. Pillow R. Jones A. Reiss
General Information
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Technical Support
Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
Product at a Glance
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................................ 4
What Is Included ................................................................................................................. 4
Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................ 4
Claims ................................................................................................................................. 4
Text Conventions ................................................................................................................ 4
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................ 5
Non Interlocked Housing Warning ...................................................................................... 6
Laser Safety Notes .............................................................................................................. 6
Laser Safety Labels Reproduction ...................................................................................... 7
Laser Emission Data ........................................................................................................... 8
Laser Compliance Statement .............................................................................................. 8
2. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 9
Product Overview ................................................................................................................ 9
Back Panel View ........................................................................................................................ 9
Product Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 9
3. Setup ................................................................................................................................... 10
AC Power .......................................................................................................................... 11
Power Linking .................................................................................................................... 11
Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................................ 12
Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 12
Orientation ................................................................................................................................ 12
Rigging ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Proper Usage .................................................................................................................... 13
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................ 14
Control Panel .................................................................................................................... 14
DMX Operation ................................................................................................................. 14
DMX Channel Summary ................................................................................................... 15
Standalone Operation ....................................................................................................... 15
Automatic ................................................................................................................................. 15
Sound-Active ............................................................................................................................ 15
Laser Sky ................................................................................................................................. 15
Master/Slave Operation .................................................................................................... 16
Menu Functions ................................................................................................................. 16
DMX Channel Values ........................................................................................................ 17
Channel 2 Values (Pattern Selection) ...................................................................................... 18
5. Technical Information ....................................................................................................... 19
General Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 19
Returns Procedure ............................................................................................................ 20
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................ 20
DMX Primer ....................................................................................................................... 21
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ............................................................................................... 21
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ........................................................................................... 21
Data Cabling ..................................................................................................................... 22
DMX Data Cable ...................................................................................................................... 22
Cable Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 22
Product Linking ................................................................................................................. 23
Setting the Starting Address ..................................................................................................... 23
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 24
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is Included
Unpacking Instructions
Claims
1 x Scorpion™ GBC
1 x Power Cord
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in
which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and
that they are all in good condition.
If the container or the material inside the container (including any accessory) appears
damaged from shipping, or shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediate ly, not
CHAUVET®. Failure to report damage in a timely manner may invalidate your cla im with the
carrier. In addition, retain the container and all the packing material for inspection.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, you should make claims to CHAUVET® within seven (7) days of
receiving the merchandise.
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
Text Conventions
Icons
Convention Meaning
<Menu>
A key to be pressed on the product’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
Icon Meaning
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information
may render the product partially or completely inoperative,
cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the product from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical,
information.
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Safety Notes
CAUTION! The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to
another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting
this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the
product.
This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or
replacing fuse.
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
If mounting it overhead, always secure this product to a fastening device using
a safety chain.
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair the unit. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical
assistance center.
Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Never carry a product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this product is on.
Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent
eye injury and blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close
attention to each safety REMARK and WARNING statement in this user
manual. Read all instructions carefully BEFORE operating this device.
Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or
others to direct laser light.
This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser
light directly strikes the eyes.
It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the
audience or other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into
their eyes.
It is a US Federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 the dealer nearest to you.
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Non Interlocked Housing Warning
This unit contains high power laser devices internally.
Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation.
The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin
burns, and fires.
Laser Safety Notes
STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW
Laser Light is different from any other light sources with which you may be famil iar. The light
from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. Laser light is
thousands of times more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source. This
concentration of light can cause instant eye injuries, primaril y by burning the retina (the light
sensitive portion at the back of the eye). Even if you cannot feel “ heat” from a laser beam, it
can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience. Even very small a mounts of laser light
are potentially hazardous even at long distances. Laser eye injuries can happen quicker than
you can blink.
It is incorrect to think that because these laser entertainment products use high speed sc anned
laser beams, that an individual laser beam is safe for eye exposure.
It is also incorrect to assume that because the laser light is moving, it is safe. This is not true.
Nor, do the laser beams always move. Since eye injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to
prevent the possibility of any direct eye exposure. In the laser safety regulation, it is not legal to
aim Class IIIa lasers in areas where people can be exposed. This is true even if it is aimed
below people’s faces, such as on a dance floor.
Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all safety and
technical data in this manual.
Always set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 meters
(9.8 feet) above the floor on which people can stand. See the “Proper Usage” section
later in this manual.
After set up, and prior to public use, test the laser to ensure proper function. Do not
use if any defect is detected.
Laser Light - Avoid Direct Eye Exposure.
Do not point lasers at people or animals.
Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
Do not point lasers in areas where people can potentially be exposed, such as
uncontrolled balconies, etc.
Do not point lasers at highly reflective surfaces, such as windows, mirrors an d shiny
metal. Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
Never point a laser at aircraft, as this is a US Federal offense.
Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
Do not use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two beams.
Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear
damaged in any way.
Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective
housing can start fires, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
Never leave this device running unattended.
The operation of a Class IIIa laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled by a
skilled and well-trained operator, familiar with the data included in this manual.
The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to
country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/country of
use.
Always use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging lights and effects
overhead.
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Laser Safety Labels Reproduction
EXPLANATORY,
MANUFACTURER’S
ID & CERTIFICATION LABEL
CAUTION – CLASS 3B
LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID
EXPOSURE TO
THE BEAM
LASER APERTURE LABEL
NON INTERLOCKED
HOUSING LABEL
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LASER HAZARD
WARNING LABEL
Laser Emission Data
LASER EXPOSURE
Laser light - Avoid direct eye contact!
Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI
Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Instit ute of America:
www.laserinstitute.org. Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military and
others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1. Laser Display
guidance can be obtained via the International Laser Display Association:
www.laserist.org.
Scorpion™ GBC
Laser Classification Class IIIa (equiv. to US Class IIIa)
Green Laser Medium DPSS Nd:YVO4, 532 nm
Blue Laser Medium 473 nm, typical
Beam Diameter <5 mm at aperture
Pulse Data All pulses < 4 Hz (>0.25 sec)
Divergence (each beam) <2 mrad
Divergence (total light) <160 degrees
Laser Power of Each
Beam from Aperture*
*As measured under IEC measurement conditions for classification.
Laser Compliance Statement
This laser product complies with EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed 2, 2007-03, and US FDA/CDRH
FLPPS via the terms of Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007. This laser device
is classified 3R. (Class 3R is the international equivalent of US Class IIIa). No
maintenance is required to keep this product in compliance with laser performance
standards.
<5 mW
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