Power Linking ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Control Panel Operation.................................................................................................................. 9
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Pan Orientation ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Temperature ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Contact Us .........................................................................................................................18
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What Is
Included
Hanging Bracket with Mounting
Hardware
•Power Cord Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
validate your claim. In
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
Text
Convention
Meaning
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
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all
respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any
and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or
omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence,
accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this
document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision,
ever, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such
(d/b/a Chauvet and
Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Intimidator Spot 155
•
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
• Warranty Card
•
Claims
Conventions
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may in
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of deliver y .
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
how
revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetlighting.com.
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design,
text and images are owned by Chauvet.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, Intimidator Spot 155, and Intimidator Spot LED 150 are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons LLC
names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Intimidator Spot 155 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 3 of 18
Product at a
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Safety Notes
information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance
to a fastening device using a
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
These notes include important
of this product; read before using the product.
• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure
safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• Never carry the product
hanging/mounting bracket.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable
center.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-
sure to give this document to the next owner.
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Product Overview
Back Panel View
Power Out
Manual
Focus Lens
Yoke
Cooling Fan
LED Display
Menu
Buttons
DMX In/Out
Power In
Fuse-Holder
2.INTRODUCTION
Front Panel View
Intimidator Spot 155 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 5 of 18
Product Dimensions
8.3 in
211 mm
11.5 in
291 mm
8.1 in
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AC Power
circuit breaker, power outlet, and
’s back panel, or
’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
(circuit breaker or fuse).
has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk
wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of
use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
unplugging it.
to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
Fuse
Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American
markets, you must
consult with the local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Other products
3.SETUP
Replacement
The Intimidator Spot 155 has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input
voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product
refer to the product
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
•Always connect the product to a protected circuit
Make sure the product
of electrocution or fire.
•To eliminate unnecessary
non-
Never connect the product
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse.
4. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating.
5. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
• Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
•
Power Linking
Power Linking
Diagram
The product provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit.
You can power link up to 8 Intimidator Spot 155 units on 120 VAC or up to 16
Intimidator Spot 155 units on 230 VAC.
version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other
requirements may differ in your country or region.
Intimidator Spot 155 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 7 of 18
Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy
Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
for weight
When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the
When power linking multiple products, you must always consider the length of the
The rubber feet also serve as floor supports. When mounting the product on the
floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
When using only one mounting clamp with this fixture, you must use a clamp with
Safety Cable
Bracket Attachment
Plate x2
Threaded Hole for
Safety Loop
Mounting Clamp
Hanging/Mounting
Bracket
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
Rigging
The Intimidator Spot 155
adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
•
access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
•
can support the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications
information. The CLP-15 cla m p from Chauv et is appr opria t e for this product.
•
product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity.
•
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
•
Mounting Diagram
Rubber Feet for
Floor Mounting x4
a captive bolt to prevent acc idental loosening.
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Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
Button
Function
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<UP>
Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
<DOWN>
Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
<ENTER>
Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
Menu Map
Mode
Programming Levels
Description
DMX Mode
d_ _ _
d001–d512
Sets the DMX starting address
SLAV
Son
Slave operating mode
NASL
SLoU
Automatic mode, slow program
NAFA
FASt
Automatic mode, fast program
NStS
Srun
Sound-Active mode
PAn
Normal pan operation
rPAn
Inverse pan operation
tiL
rtiL
diS
Normal display
rdiS
Inverse display
6CH
Selects the 6-channel DMX personality
11CH
Selects the 11-channel DMX personality
PA54
Selects the 540° pan angle range
PA36
Selects the 360° pan angle range
PA18
Selects the 180° pan angle range
ti27
Selects the 270° tilt angle range
ti18
Selects the 180° tilt angle range
ti 9
Temperature
t _ _
Reset
rESt
Resets the product
Load
LoAd
Load the factory defaults
4.OPERATION
display.
<MENU>
Operating Mode
Pan
Tilt
Display
Channel Mode
Manual Pan Range
Manual Tilt Range
(currently selected mode)
_ _ _ _
_Pan
_tiL
_diS
_ _CH
PA_ _
Ti_ _
Normal tilt operation
Inverse tilt operation
Selects the 90° tilt angle range
Shows the current product temperature in °C
Intimidator Spot 155 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 9 of 18
Configuration
starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could
channel DMX mode,
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from
DMX Personalities
a
DMX Assignments
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Pan
000ó255
0–540°
2
Tilt
000ó255
0–270°
3
Fine Pan
000ó255
Fine control of pan
4
Fine Tilt
000ó255
Fine control of tilt
5
Pan/Tilt Speed
000ó255
Pan/Tilt speed (fast to slow)
000ó005
White
006ó011
Yellow
012ó017
Magenta
018ó023
Green
024ó029
Red
030ó035
Cyan
036ó041
Orange
042ó047
Blue
048ó053
Light Green
054ó063
Amber
064ó069
White + Yellow
070ó075
Yellow + Magenta
076ó081
Magenta + Green
083ó087
Green + Red
088ó093
Red + Cyan
094ó099
Cyan + Orange
100ó105
Orange + Blue
106ó111
Blue + Light Green
112ó117
Light Green + Amber
118ó127
Amber + White
128ó191
Color cycling rai nbow with increasing speed
Reverse color cycling rainbow with increasing
speed
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
(DMX)
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
Starting Address
11CH
When sel ecting a
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Intimidator Spot 155 uses up to 11 DMX channels in its 11which defines the highest configurable address to 502.
www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until d_ _ _ shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
3. Press <ENTER>.
The Intimidator Spot 155 has two DMX personalities, an 11-channel personality and
6-channel personality.
To choose which DMX personality to use, follow the steps below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 6CH or 11CH shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to toggle between the personalities.
3. Press <ENTER>.
6 Color Wheel
192ó255
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11CH
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
000ó003
Blackout
004ó007
Open
008ó215
Strobe effect with increasing speed
216ó255
Open
8
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
064 ó 073
Gobo 9 shake, slow to fast
074 ó 079
Gobo 8 shake, slow to fast
080 ó 085
Gobo 7 shake, slow to fast
086 ó 091
Gobo 6 shake, slow to fast
092 ó 097
Gobo 5 shake, slow to fast
098 ó 103
Gobo 4 shake, slow to fast
104 ó 109
Gobo 3 shake, slow to fast
110 ó 115
Gobo 2 shake, slow to fast
116 ó 121
Gobo 1 shake, slow to fast
122 ó 127
Open
128 ó 191
Cycle effect with increasing speed
192 ó 255
Reverse cycle effect with increasing speed
000ó007
No function
008ó027
Blackout while pan/tilt moving
028ó047
Blackout while moving gobo wheel
048ó067
Blackout while pan/tilt/moving gobo wheel
068ó087
Blackout while moving color wheel
088ó107
Blackout while pan/tilt/moving color wheel
108ó127
Blackout while moving gobo/color wheel
Blackout while pan/tilt/moving gobo/moving
color wheel
148ó167
Reset pan
168ó187
Reset tilt
188ó207
Reset color wheel
208ó227
Reset gobo wheel
228ó247
Reset all channels
248ó255
No function
000ó007
No function
008ó135
Automatic movements 1–8
136ó255
Sound-active movements 1–8
(cont.)
7 Shutter
9 Gobo Wheel
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10 Special Function
11 Movement Macros
128ó147
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Pan
000ó255
0–540°
2
Tilt
000ó255
0–270°
000ó005
White
006ó011
Yellow
012ó017
Magenta
018ó023
Green
024ó029
Red
030ó035
Cyan
036ó041
Orange
042ó047
Blue
048ó053
Light Green
054ó063
Amber
064ó069
White + Yellow
070ó075
Yellow + Magenta
076ó081
Magenta + Green
083ó087
Green + Red
088ó093
Red + Cyan
094ó099
Cyan + Orange
100ó105
Orange + Blue
106ó111
Blue + Light Green
112ó117
Light Green + Amber
118ó127
Amber + White
128ó191
Color cycling rainbow with increasing speed
Reverse color cycling rainbow with increasing
speed
000ó003
Blackout
004ó007
Open
008ó215
Strobe effect with increasing speed
216ó255
Open
5
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
064 ó 073
Gobo 9 shake, slow to fast
074 ó 079
Gobo 8 shake, slow to fast
080 ó 085
Gobo 7 shake, slow to fast
086 ó 091
Gobo 6 shake, slow to fast
092 ó 097
Gobo 5 shake, slow to fast
098 ó 103
Gobo 4 shake, slow to fast
104 ó 109
Gobo 3 shake, slow to fast
110 ó 115
Gobo 2 shake, slow to fast
116 ó 121
Gobo 1 shake, slow to fast
122 ó 127
Open
128 ó 191
Cycle effect with increasing speed
192 ó 255
Reverse cycle effect with increasing speed
6CH
3 Color Wheel
4 Shutter
6 Gobo Wheel
192ó255
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Configuration
(Standalone)
to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
s in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with
Active
Display
<ENTER>
follow the instructions
Reset
Load Factory
Automatic Mode
Sound-
Mode
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
•Connect the product to power.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either
Automatic or Sound-Active)
Product
the DMX signals from the controller.
To enable the Automatic mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SLAV, NASL, NAFA, or NStS shows on the
display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose either:
•NASL (for a slow program)
or
•NAFA (for a fast program)
3. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Sound-Active mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SLAV, NASL, NAFA, or NStS shows on the
display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose NStS.
3. Press <ENTER>.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Pan Orientation
Tilt Orientation
Orientation
Manual Pan
Range
Manual Tilt Range
Temperature
Defaults
To select the pan orientation on the Intimidator Spot 155, do the following.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until PAn or rPAn shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select between normal pan operation (PAn) and inverse
pan operation (rPAn).
3. Press <ENTER>.
To select the tilt orientation on the Intimidator Spot 155, follow the instructions below.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until tiL or rtiL shows on the display .
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select between normal tilt operation (tiL) and inverse tilt
operation (rtiL).
3. Press <ENTER>.
To select the display orientation on the Intimidator Spot 155, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until diS or rdiS shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select between normal display orientation (diS) and
inverse display orientation (rdiS).
3. Press <ENTER>.
To set the pan range, follow the instructions below.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until PA54, PA36 or PA18 shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select between 540° (PA54), 360° (PA36), or 180°
(PA18).
3. Press <ENTER>.
To set the tilt range, do the following.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until ti27, ti18 or ti 9 shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select between 270° (ti27), 180° (ti18), or 90° (ti 9).
3. Press
To view the current temperature of the Intimidator Spot 155,
below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until t _ _ shows on the display.
To reset the fixture, do the following.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until rESt shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
To load the factory defaults, do the following.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until LOAd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
.
Intimidator Spot 155 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 13 of 18
Master/Slave
(the mas ter) t o contr ol the
(the slaves) without the need of a
ode. Once set and connected,
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
may interfere with the signals from the
Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master.
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Intimidator Spot 155
actions of one or more Intimidator Spot 155 products
Mode
DMX controller. The master will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active
mode, while the slaves wil l be set to opera te in Slave m
the slaves will operate in unison w ith the master.
Configure the products as indicated below.
Slaves:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SLAV, NASL, NAFA, or NStS shows on the
display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select SLAV.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slaves to the DMX output of the previou s
slave.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slaves.
Master:
1. Set the master to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
• Configure all the slaves before connecting the master to the DMX daisy chain.
•
operation because the controller
master.
•
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Product
Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and
be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to
Do not spin the cooling fans using compressed air because you could damage
5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Maintenance
minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However,
increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all glass/transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the glass/tra nsp arent sur fa ce.
7. Gently polish the glass /tr an sp arent surf a ce s until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the glass/transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
them.
Intimidator Spot 155 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 15 of 18
Dimensions and
Height
(pointing upward)
8.1 in (205 mm)
8.3 in (211 mm)
11.5 in (291 mm)
9.8 lb (4.4 kg)
Note
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
62 W
62 W
Operating
0.9 A
0.5 A
Power linking current (units)
8 A (8 units)
8 A (16 units)
Fuse
F 2 A, 250 V
F 2 A, 250 V
Power I/O
US/Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power output connector
Edison
IEC
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
32 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Cool White
1
2.3 A
Photometrics
Parameter
Illuminance @ 2 m
4,860 lux
Beam angle
17°
Pan and Tilt
540° Pan
270° Tilt
180°, 360°, 540°
90°, 180°, 270°
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Fan-Assisted Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Sockets
6 or 11
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Intimidator Spot 155
08011103
781462214517
6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
Length Width
: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power Cord plug Edison (US) Local plug
Weight
Strobe Rate 0 to 23 Hz
Pan/Tilt Ranges
Pan
Tilt
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R
Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your
distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet
the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
e merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product
number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
boxing are
discretion to repair or replace returned
ETURNS
In case you need to get support or return a product:
1. If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
2. If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
3. If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
4. If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
5. If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact
your local distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S.,
UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux.
If you are located outside the U.S., UK,
products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetlighting.com for conta ct detai ls.
Call
return.
Send th
accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags.
returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA
directly on the box.
and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or doublerecommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use its own
product(s).
Intimidator Spot 155 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 17 of 18
C
USA WORLD HEADQUARTERS
General Information – Chauvet
Technical Support
www.chauvetlighting.com
EUROPE
General Information - Chauvet Euro pe BVBA
Technical Support
General Information - Chauvet Europe Ltd.
Technical Support
MEXICO
General Information - Chauvet Mexico
Voice: +52 (728) 285-5000
Technical Support
www.chauvet.com.mx
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact the dealer of
record. Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our
website for contact details.