Chauvet RGX 2.0 User Manual
User Manual
LASER LIGHT
June 24, 2007.
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
CLASSIFIED PER EN/IEC 60825-1:2007
Complies with FDA performance standards
for laser products except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• MiN™ Laser FX 2.0/RGX 2.0/RBX
Wirel ess remo te
• Power supply
User manual
unpack this product and check the container to make
If the container or the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory
included) appears damaged from shipping, or shows signs of mishandling, notify the carrier
a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, retain the container
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
mage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within seven (7) days of receiving the
information from the regular text.
<Menu>
1~512
A range of v alues
50/60
A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the
MENU >
Settings
ON
on the part of the user.
What Is Included
• Flexible tripod
•
Unpac ki ng Instructi ons
Imm ediatel y upo n receip t, car efully
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
Claims
immediately, not C HAUVET®, upon rec eipt of the d amaged merc handise. F ailur e to do so in
and all the packing material for inspection.
concealed da
merchandise.
Manual Conventions
CHAUVET® manuals use the followi ng conv enti ons to di fferentia te cer t ain ty pes of
Convention
• Warrant y card
•
Meaning
A key t o be pressed on the product’s control panel
A set of val ues of w hich only one can be c hosen
Settings
operating mode/current status)
A sequence o f menu opti ons to be followed
A value to be entered or s elect ed
Symbols
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that require s special attention
Symbol
Critical installation, configuration or operation information. The
product might partially or c ompletely not work, be damaged, or
cause harm to the user if this information is not followed.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to
comply may prevent the product from working properly.
Useful information.
Meaning
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• Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be
Safety Instructions
The following notes include important safety information about the installation,
usage, and maintenance of this product.
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 slot s 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 t he nearest author ized 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 attent ion t o
each safety REMARK and WARNING statement in this user manual. Read all
ins truc t ions caref ully B E FORE op erating this device.
• Avo id direct eye contact with la ser li ght. Never in tentionally expose yo ur eyes or ot hers
to di rect laser l ight .
• This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light
directly strikes t he eyes.
• It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience
or other personnel could get di rect laser b eams or br ight reflectio ns into their eyes.
• It is a U.S. 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 rep airs yours elf. In the un l ikely event your unit ma y require s ervic e, plea se
contact the dealer nearest to you.
• Avo id direct eye contact with la ser li ght. Never in tentionally expose yo ur eyes or others
to di rect laser l ight .
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• This unit cont ains high power laser devices internall y.
skin burns, and fires.
from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. Laser light
can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience. Even very small amounts of laser light
are potentially hazardous even at long distances. Laser eye injuries can happen quicker than
hundreds of beams that the laser beam is scanned out in high speed, that an individual laser
beam is safe for eye exposure. This laser product uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power
• Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all safety and technical
After set up, and prior to public use, test laser to ensure proper function. Do not use if any
Always use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging lights and effects overhead.
Non Interlocked Housing Warning
• 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,
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 familiar. The light
is th ous and s of t im es m or e concentrated than light from any other kind of light source. This
concentration of light can cause instant eye injuries, primarily 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
you can blink.
It is incorrect to think that because these laser entertainment products split the laser into
(Cl as s 3 B l ev el s i n t er n ally) before it splits into multiple beams (Class 3R levels). Many of the
individual beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
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 3R lasers in areas which people can get exposed. This is true even if it is aimed
below people’s faces, such as on a dance floor.
data in this manual.
• Alw ays set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 meter s ( 9.8
feet ) above the floor on which people can stand. See “P roper Usage” secti on later in t his
manual.
•
defect i s detected. D o not use if laser emits only one o r two laser beams rather t han
dozens/hundreds, as this could indicate damage to the diffraction grating optic, and could
allow emission of higher laser levels above Class 3R.
• Do not poi nt lasers at people or ani mals.
• Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
• Do not point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get exposed, such as
uncontrolled balconies, etc.
• Do not poi nt lasers at highl y reflectiv e surf aces, such as window s, mir rors and shiny
met al. Ev en laser refl ections can be hazardous.
• Nev er point a laser at ai rcr af t, this is a f ederal offen se.
• Nev er point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
• Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
• Do not use l aser if the laser a ppears to be emitting only one or two b eams.
• Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear damaged in
any way.
• Nev er open the la ser housing. The high laser pow er lev els inside of the protec t ive
housing can start fires, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
• Never leave this device running unattended.
• The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled by a
skilled and well -trai ned oper ator , f amiliar with the data i ncluded in this manual.
• The legal requirements for using laser entert ainm ent products vary from country t o
country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/country of use.
•
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Front
Rear
Top
Bottom
Laser Safety Label Reproduction
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Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI
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:
Mi N L aser F X 2.0
MiN Laser RBX
*As measured under IEC measurement conditions for classification.
This laser product complies with EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed 2, 2007-03, and US FDA/CDRH
standards.
LASER EXPOSURE
Laser light – Avoid direct eye contact!
Z136.1 St an d ar d “F or S af e Us e o f L as er s ” , av a il a bl e f r om t he La s er I n s t it ut e o f Americ a :
Laser Emission Data
www.laserist.org.
MiN Laser RGX 2.0
Laser Classification Class 3R
Gr een Las er Medium DPSS Nd:YVO4, 532 nm
Red L aser M edium LD GaAIAs, 650 nm
Beam Diameter <5mm at apertu re
Pulse Data All puls es < 4 Hz (>0.25 sec)
Divergence (ea ch beam) <2 mrad
Divergence (total light) <160 degrees
Laser Power of Each
Beam from Aperture*
Laser Classification Class 3R
<5 mW
Blue La ser Medium LD InGaN, 450 nm
Red Laser M edium LD GaAIAs, 650 nm
Beam Diameter <5mm at apertu re
Pulse Data All puls es < 4 Hz (>0.25 sec)
Divergence (ea ch beam) <2 mrad
Divergence (total light) <160 degrees
Laser Power of Each
Beam from Aperture*
<5 mW
Laser Compliance Statement
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
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2. INTRODUCTION
Laser Output
Mode Button
Microphone
LED
Indicator
Wireless
Receiver
Cooling Fan
Gr een Las er Dimmer
12 V Power
In
Product Overview
Remote
(RGX 2.0/FX 2.0 ONLY)
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3. SETUP
To obtain a
To determine the power requirements for a
or refer to the
’s listed current rating indicates its average
current draw under normal conditions.
as a 0 t o 100% sw itch.
Orientation
The MiN™ Laser FX 2.0/RGX 2.0/RBX may be mounted in any position
provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the product. Please see
the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight
• Use the floor stand to support the product in a sitting position.
recommends mounting your lighting effect products on steady elevated platforms or
sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, you must use
vendor. International laser safety regulations require that laser products must be
operated in the fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft) of
3 meters of horizontal separation is required between laser light and audience or
Bracket Adjustment
Knob
Mounting Bracket
Floor Stand,
Flexible Feet (3)
CAUTION – USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER
RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
AC Power
Mounting
This product includes an external power supply which is auto-ranging and runs on
100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power. Only use the included power supply!
replacement power supply, contact Chauvet®.
particular product, see the label affixed to the back plate of the product
product’s specifications chart. A product
Always connect the product to a swi t c hed c ir c uit. Nev er co n nec t t he product to a rheostat
(var iabl e res ist or) or dimm er ci rcui t, even if t he rheostat or dimmer channel is used only
listing. Mount the product securely. Do t his wit h a scr ew, nut a nd bol t, or a
hanging clamp. When rigging, consider rout i ne maintenance. Please see the
following notes on installation.
Rigging
• When aiming th e products, you may use the bracket adjustment
knob(s). Loosen the knob(s), adjust to the desired angle, and then
tighten the knob(s) by turning clockwise. Do not use tools for this
step, as it may cause damage.
Proper Usage
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This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET®
safety cables. You can obtain appropriate mounting hardware from your lighting
vert ical s ep ar at i o n b et w een t he fl oor and the lowest laser light vertically. Additionally,
other public spaces.
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Access the four different operating modes available in this product by using the
Mode
Description
1
Sound-active A
2
Sound-active B
3
Automatic A (fast effects)
4
Automatic B (slow effects)
Cycles through auto
programs
Cycles through colors
Turns on sound active
mode
Turn the laser on/off
In Manual Mode,
rotate effect direction
Pause the effect
Manual Mode
<MODE> button on the f ront panel. Pressing and holding the <MODE> button for 2.5
seconds will turn the product on or off. Press <MODE> to cycle through the modes.
Please see a description of ea ch mode below .
The LED indicator on the front of the product will be blue when a sound-active
mod e is sel ected .
The LED indicator on the front of the product will be red when an automatic mode
is selected.
Wireless Remote (IR)
In Manual Mode, selects effect:
A-Red, B-Green, C-Effect Speed
In Manual Mode, selects speed:
1~8- fast to slow, 9- on, 0- off
The wirele s s Rem ot e (IR ) will immediately ov erride the <MODE> button. No
additional settings are required!
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5. APPENDIX
Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be
6. G ently polish the glass surface until it is free of haze and lint.
The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original
and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
early label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
recommended.
lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum
performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice
a
contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean this lighting product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is col d.
3. Use a v acuum ( or dry c ompressed a ir) and a soft brush to remo ve dust coll ected on
the extern al surfac e and fa n vents.
4. Clean the glass panel ( laser aperture) with a mi ld solution of gl ass cl eaner o r
isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free co tton cloth o r a lens c leaning tissue,
and drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the glass.
Always dry the glass surface carefully after cleaning them.
Do not spin the fan using compressed air because you could damage it.
DO NOT ope n this product for cleaning or servicing.
Returns
packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call t ags.
Call CHAUVET®
before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number,
and a brief description of the cause for the return.
The user must cl
number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.
DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box. I nstead, write it on a properly
affixed label.
Once you have received the RMA number, please include the following information on a
piece of paper inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• The RM A num ber
• A brief description of the problem
Be su re to p ack th e product
packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are
CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
returned product(s).
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
5.5 in (140 mm)
5.4 in (137 mm)
4.1 in (106 mm)
0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounde d to the neare st de cimal digit
Power
Input Voltage
Range
Voltage Selection
12 VDC 600 mA
100~240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
6 W (FX 2.0/RGX 2.0)
6 W (FX 2.0/RGX 2.0)
8 W (RBX)
10 W (RBX)
Operating current (units)
0.1A
0.1 A
Power I/O
Input
Output
Cord plug
Edison (USA)
N/A
Light Source
Mi N L aser F X 2.0
Type
Power
Wavelength
Laser (green)
50 mW
532 nm
Laser (red)
100 mW
650 nm
MiN Laser RBX
Type
Power
Wavelength
Laser (blue)
80 mW
450 nm
Laser (red)
100 mW
650 nm
Photo Optic
Parameter
Value
Coverage angle
100º
Thermal
Maximum External
Temp.
104° F (40 ° C)
Fan cooled
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
It em Numb er
MiN™ Laser RGX 2.0
10060415
MINLASERRGX2.0
MiN™ La ser FX 2.0
10060414
MINLASERFX2.0
MiN™ Laser RBX
10060477
MINLASERRBX
MiN Laser RGX 2.0
Weight
Energy consumption
Cooling System
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