Chauvet LRG-55 User Manual

LRG-55

Scorpion™ 55 RG

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

AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................... 4

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 5

FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................... 5

DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................. 5

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 6

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................7

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT......................................................................................................................... 8

LASER SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 8

PROPER USAGE ............................................................................................................................................ 9

CONTROL & FUNCTION............................................................................................................................... 9

DIPSWITCH CHART......................................................................................................................................... 9

DMX MODE .................................................................................................................................................10

Setting the starting address ...............................................................................................................10

OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................11

Stand-Alone Operation (Sound_Active, Auto Mode):.............................................................................11

Master-Slave Operation (Master_Sound, Master_Auto): .......................................................................11

Universal DMX Control (DMX Mode): ....................................................................................................12

TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................................................................................................................12

APPENDIX.....................................................................................................................................................13

DMX PRIMER...............................................................................................................................................13

Fixture Linking ....................................................................................................................................13

DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART ...................................................................................................................14

DMX CHANNEL VALUES................................................................................................................................15

TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................................................................................................................15

DYNAMIC PATTERNS & DMX VALUES .............................................................................................................16

STATIC PATTERNS & DMX VALUES ................................................................................................................17

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................18

RETURNS PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................18

CLAIMS........................................................................................................................................................18

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................19

TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................19

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

¾ 1 x Scorpion™ 55 RG
¾ Warranty Card

¾ User Manual
¾ Power cord

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.

AC Power

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 is its average
current draw under normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and
cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a
fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.

Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection
switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.

Warning! Verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the

line voltage applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits
with a suitable Earth Ground.

Figure 1 - AC Voltage Switch

Not all fixtures have a voltage
select switch. Please be sure to
connect to the proper voltage.

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Introduction

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, which

includes important information about the installation,

• 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.

• Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use
its carrying handles.

• Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 35°. Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this.

• 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.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.

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

You may notice that both the red and green beams coming out of the projector are larger than the

4.95mW projectors. There is a very distinct reason for this. Unlike 4.95mW projectors the output of
the CHAUVET laser projectors with Fatbeam™ technology inside outputs <20mW for each beam.
Normally outputs greater than 4.95mW require a variance from the FDA. This product has been
designed to meet a special classification of ClassIIIR. Under this classification with the Fatbeam™
technology the acceptable energy levels (AEL) have been met. Therefore the maximum potential
exposure to the unaided eye is less than 4.95mW for a static beam. Additionally the (MPE) or
Maximum Permissible Exposure with this product is below acceptable levels for human ocular or
tissue exposure.

Features

CONTROL FEATURES

• 8-channel DMX controlled green and red laser

• 41 Dynamic, 50 Static patterns, laser off & sound active mode

- Scan and speed adjustment yields 500 laser effects

- 44 patterns in sound active mode

- 48 patterns in auto mode

• X and Y position adjustment of laser effect

- X moves lasers in opposite movements

- Y moves lasers in unison

• Dynamic Scan speed adjust

• Dynamic pattern speed adjust

• Static pattern size adjust

• Laser color selection; red, green or both red & green

FEATURES

• Dual 10mW Fatbeam™ Laser
technology produces 10-14mm
beam which complies with IEC
Safety Standards under ClassIIIR

• Operating modes; Auto, Sound
Active, Master/Slave & DMX

• Safety cover for scanner mirrors

• Sound sensitivity control

• Sound activated via DMX

• Scanning motors (micro stepping)

• Rugged construction

• Fan cooled

DMX Channel Summary

CHANNEL FUNCTION
1 Mode

2 Pattern Selection
3 X Position
4 Y Position
5 Scan speed
6 Dynamic Pattern select
7 Static Pattern size
8 Color

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Product Overview

DANGER: Laser Radiation emitted from this aperture.

Before connecting the unit to AC power, make certain that
the front aperture is pointed away from you or others.

Dipswitch settings
for DMX
addressing &
other functions

DMX
connectors

Sound
Sensitivity
Knob

Switch selectable
power

Power Switch

Fan

AC Power Input

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