Chauvet ST-800X User Manual

DMX Mega Strobe™ II

ST-800X

USER MANUAL

CHAUVET, 3000 N 29

(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115

FAX (954) 929-5560

www.chauvetlighting.com

Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A

2007-03-07

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Table of Contents

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

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

CONTACT US................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................................................................4

2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

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

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

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

3. SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

AC POWER .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

FIXTURE LINKING............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Data Cabling ............................................................................................................................................................................................................8

DMX Data Cable.................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Cable Connectors...............................................................................................................................................................................................8

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart........................................................................................................................................................................9

SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK............................................................................................................................................................................9

STANDALONE/MASTER-SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING ..............................................................................................................................................................9

LAMP INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................................10

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 11

OPERATING MODES....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Stand Alone............................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Unison Strobe (Master/Slave)................................................................................................................................................................................11

DMX Control Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Setting the DMX Address ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

5. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................... 13

RETURNS PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................................................13

CLAIMS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................................................................................................13

BINARY & DMX DIP-SWITCH ADDRESSING.....................................................................................................................................................................14

BINARY ADDRESSING QUICK REFERENCE CHART...........................................................................................................................................................15

DMX CHANNEL VALUES ................................................................................................................................................................................................16

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................................16

TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................................................................................16

notice. CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

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1. Before You Begin

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving a product, 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.

Note: If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET, call CHAUVET for

a (RMA) Return Merchandise Authorization number. The factory will not allow any shipments without an RMA.

Your shipment includes the following:

• 1 x DMX Mega Strobe™ II

• CH-750B lamp (installed)

• Warranty Card

• Users Manual

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General Information Chauvet Lighting

3000 North 29 Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084

Technical Support Chauvet Lighting

3000 North 29 Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)

World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

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Before You Begin

Important Safety Information

This product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment. This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and injury from falls. Read this manual before installing or powering the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on the fixture. If you have any questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact CHAUVET.

Protection against Electric Shock

• Always disconnect from AC power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source.

• All Class I fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.

• 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.

• Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged: an unshielded discharge lamp emits dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and eye damage.

• Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

Protection against Fire & Burns

• This product is designed to be used with very specific lamp(s). Use of any other type of lamp not stated in this manual may create a fire hazard due to possible risk of lamp explosion. Using the wrong type of lamp in this product VOIDS the warranty.

• 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.

• 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.

• Maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter (3.28 feet) from combustible materials.

• Allow this product to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before opening, handling or removing the

lamp in this product.

• Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40°. Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this.

Protection against exposure to (UV) Ultraviolet Radiation

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

• Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged.

Protection against Injury to persons

• Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.

• A hot lamp is an explosion hazard. Do not open fixture for a minimum of 15 minutes after

switching off. Wear eye and hand protection when re-lamping.

• Fixture surface may reach temperatures of up to 160° C (320° F). Handle fixture after it cools.

• 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.

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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2. Introduction

Features

• 2-channel 750-watts DMX-512 strobe light

• Adjustable flash rate 1-20fps

• Variable electronic dimmer (0-100%)

• Manual dimmer and flash rate knobs

• 10 million-flash life

DMX Channel Summary

Channel Function

1 Flash Rate

2 Flash Intensity

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