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CHAUVET DJ SlimPAR Pro RGBA User manual

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User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS INCLUDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
ICONS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFETY NOTES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Power Linking .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Orientation................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rigging ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
LENS ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 9
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................................ 10
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
MENU MAP ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DMX OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
MASTER/SLAVE MODE ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
STANDALONE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Automatic .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Static Color ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Custom Static Co l o r ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
RETURNS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
CLAIMS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA User Manual 2 Rev. 5
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is Included

• SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA
Quick Reference Guide

Unpac ki ng Instru cti o ns

be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Manual Conventions

from the regular text.
ON

Icons

par t of the user .
• Hanging Bracket with Mounting Hardware
• Gel Holder
• Power Cord
• Warranty Card
•
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all par ts are present , an d have been r ec ei ved in g ood condit i on. Notify the sh ipper 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
CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information
EANING
CONVENTION
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
<Menu> A key to be pressed on the fixture’s c ontrol pan el
1—512 A range of val u es
50/60 A set of values of w hic h on ly one can be ch os en
Settings MENU >
Settings
A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating mode/current status)
A sequence of menu options to be followed A value to be entered or s el ected
M
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the
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ICONS
M
EANING
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation inform ati on. F ailur e t o c ompl y wi th th is i nf orm ation may r ender th e fi xtur e partiall y or comp letely in operati ve, caus e damage to th e fixture or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.
This parag raph remi nds you of useful, alth ough not cr itical, informati on.
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Safety Notes

• Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another
user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
Please read these instructions carefully. It inclu des important information about the ins tallat i on, usage and m ain tenance of this prod uc t .
• Always mak e sur e th at you ar e c onn ec ti ng to the prop er vol t age, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
• This product is intended f or ind oor use only! To prevent ris k of fire or sh ock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
• Make sur e th er e ar e no f l am m abl e m at eri als cl ose to the uni t w hil e o p er ati ng.
• The unit mus t b e install ed in a location wi th ad equ ate venti l ation, at leas t 20 in (50 cm)
from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
• Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source.
• Secure fixture to fastening device us ing a safet y ch ai n.
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not op er at e fi xture at
temperatures higher than thi s .
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the un it b y yourself. R ep air s c arr i ed out by uns k illed people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please c ont act the near est au t h ori zed tech ni c al ass is t ance center.
• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power c ord b y pul ling or tugg in g on t h e c ord.
• Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting
bracket.
• Avoi d direct eye exposure to the light source w hil e it is on.
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2. INTRODUCTION

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Product Overview
Power In
DMX Out
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Fuseholder
Control Panel (LED Display)
DMX In
Safety
Power Out
Hanging Bracket
Bracket Adjustment Knob
SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA User Manual 6 Rev. 5
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3. SETUP

AC Power

This fixture is auto-ranging and runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power.
indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
as a 0 to 100% swit c h.

Power Linking

Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
The power linking shown in this document is for the CHAUVET® North American version
country/region.
Additional power
link out
Fixture #1
Fixture #2
Fixture #3
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
Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only
Always conne ct the fixt ure to a circuit wi th a suit abl e el ectri ca l ground.
This fixture contains power linking via the Edison outlet located in front of the power input cable.
The maximum qu antit y of SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA that may be linked is 19.
ONLY! Therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to check with the Dealer/Distributor regarding power linking on the local version of the product. Connections and availability may change, depending on the power requirements and/or regulations of each
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Mounting

Orientation

The SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation.

Rigging

Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical
Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This
• Safety c ables must al w ays be used.
Bracket Adjustment
Knob
Bracket Adjustment Knob
Safety
may be don e with a sc rew, nut an d b olt, or a hangin g cl am p. The hol e in eac h br ac k et is 13 mm in size. When rigging, consider routine maintenance and control panel access. Please see the following notes on installation.
• If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixture, take into account the length of eac h pow er cable, and m ount th e fi xtures clos e enough t o on e another to accommodate for this.
• When aimi n g the fixtur es, you may use the bracket adj us tm en t kn ob(s). Loosen the knob(s), adj us t t o th e des ired angl e, an d t h en tig hten the kn ob(s) by turning clockwise. Do not use t ools f or this st ep , as it m ay cause damag e.
• Use the rubber feet to support the fixture i n a sitt ing posit i on.
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Lens Assembly Replacement

The SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA has an option availabl e to repl ace the sec ondary LED optics, or lens
assembly. This will alter the beam and field angles of the fixture. The wide-angle lens ass em bl y is
To replace the lens a s se mbly in the SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA:
1. Remove the four Allen screws from the front trim ring with a #3 metric Allen wr enc h.
6. Put the front cover in place and reinstall the five Allen screws.
Lens assembly
Front cover
Allen screw
Allen screw
Allen screw
Allen screw
installed at the factory. The narrow lens (15°) ass emb ly is avail abl e as an opt i on al access or y (item number SPPRGBALENS15).
2. Remove the front cover (with glass still attached to the ring).
3. You now have access to the lens assembly. Use a Philips-head screwdriver to remove the five screws that hold it in place.
4. Carefully remove the lens assembly. The LEDs and board will now be exposed. Use caution to prevent damage.
5. Place the new lens assembly in the fixture and reinstall the five Philips screws. Tighten screws as simultaneously as possible to the same tension. Do not over-tighten the screws as this could cause damage.
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Configuring the Starting Address

The SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA fixture uses 10 D MX channels in its maximum setting. In this DM X
configu ration/pers onality, the highest chann el that the fi xtur e m ay be set to in or der to functi on
he other DMX channels configurations (personalities),
please consider the total DMX channels when selecting a DMX address.

Control Panel Funct ions

on the included wired remote.
BUTTON
FUNCTION
Used to select a move to
store it t o memory
The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit. It is used to select the operating please se e th e “m enu map” se ction.

Menu Map

MAIN FUNCTION
SELECTION
SUB-SELECTION
DESCRIPTION
DM X A ddress
AddR
d001~d512
DMX starting address selection
10CH
10-chan n el op erating m od e
5 CH
5-channel operatin g m ode: RGBA c ol or mi xi ng wit h di m m er
4 CH
4-channel operatin g m ode: RGBA c ol or mi xi ng
OFF
Dimming curve: off
dIM1
Dimming curve: dim 1
dIM2
Dimming curve: dim 2
dIM3
Dimming curve: dim 3
C-01
Red
C-02
Green
C-03
Blue
C-04
Amber
C-05
Cyan
C-06
Magenta
C-07
Yellow
C-08
White
C-09
Red/Amber
C-10
Green/Amber
C-11
Blue/Amber
R000~R255
G000~G255
b000~b255
A000~A255
S000~S020
Strobe speed (000=no strobe)
P--1~P--5
Program selection
S000~S100
Run speed
C--
P--
MENU ENTER UP DOWN
proper ly is 503. Any addr ess hi gh er th an this wi ll prevent access t o a ll of th e ch an nels, whil e i n t his mode; h owever , if you desir e t o us e on e of t
Access c ontrol panel f unc ti ons us ing the four buttons l ocated directly underneath the LED display
Used to scroll through the
<MENU>
current op er at in g m od e, as w e ll as bac k out of t he current m enu opti on
<ENTER>
<DOWN>
mode, as well as the sub-features. For a detailed layout of the control panel functions,
Personality PERS
Dimming Curve dIM
Static Color C--
<UP>
the right in the menu map and select a val u e an d
Used to select increasing advancem ent in the val u e
Used to select decreasing advancem ent in the val u e
Custom Static Color
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Auto Program P--
U--
There is no strobing in the following modes: Channel DMX mode.
Combin e r ed, green, bl u e, and am ber to create a custom , static color
and
. For full function control, use 10-
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DMX Operation

This is the op erating m od e w hic h will allow f or c ontr ol with an externa l DMX c ontroller. Y ou mus t set the starting address for this mode.
1. Plug a DMX controller into the fixture in a daisy chain configuration.
2. Press <MENU> until the following appears on the LED screen: PeRS.
9. Press <ENTER>.
Master/Slave Mode
This mod e all ows a single unit, the mas t er , to operat e in on e of the st an dalone modes, whil e on e
fixture( s ) t o DM X mode at starting addr ess 00 1.

Standalone

This fixture has several options for operating without a DMX controller. Access these options via the control p anel on the b ack of th e fi xtu re.

Automatic

1. Remove an y DMX controller from the fixture.
9. Press <ENTER>.

Static Color

This fi xtur e h as pr eprogram m ed , st atic look s t h at m ay b e tri gg ered without a contr ol ler. Access these chases via the control panel on the back of the fixture.
1. Remove any DMX controller from the fixture.
5. Press <ENTER>.

Custom Static Color

This fixture has the ability to accept custom static color settings. Access this via the control panel.
1. Press <MENU> until U-- appears on the LED screen.
color. However, this is necessary to save the modification.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Using <UP> & <DOWN>, select the desired personality (
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Press <MENU> until
7. Press <ENTER>.
8. Using <UP> & <DOWN>, select the desired DMX starting address
Only connect 32 fixtures to a single DMX daisy chain!
or more fixtures, slaves, synchronize their responses to the master. Master: The master fixture may be set in any of the STANDALONE modes listed in this user manual. Slave: Set the slave
Only connect 31 slave fixtur e s when op erat ing in this mode!
2. Press <MENU> to select Auto Program (P--).
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Using <UP> & <DOWN>, select one of the five programs.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. Press <MENU> until
7. Press <ENTER>.
8. Using <UP> & <DOWN>, select the desired run speed (slow~fast)
AddR app ears on the LED screen.
S000~S100 appears on the LED screen.
10-CH, 5 -CH, 4 -CH).
(d001~d512).
2. Press <MENU> to select Static Color mode (C--).
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Using <UP> & <DOWN>, sel ect on e of th e 11 presets.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired color.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired c ol or val ue ( the color will remain off.
6. Press <ENTER> to continue to the next color (
7. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired c ol or val ue (
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8. Continue until the desired mix is obtained. The order of colors is red, green, blue, and amber.
9. Press <ENTER> to continue to the strobe setting.
10. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired str obe value ( the strobe function will remain off.
11. Press <ENTER> to save the final color setting. This will move the selection to the following
000~100). By selecting 000,
R, G, b, A).
000~100).
000~100). By selecting 000,
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DMX Channel Values

4-CH Mode
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 ó 255
Red 0~100%
2
000 ó 255
Green 0~100%
3
000 ó 255
Blue 0~100%
4
000 ó 255
Amber 0~100%
5-CH Mode
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 ó 255
Master Di mmer 0~100%
2
000 ó 255
Red 0~100%
3
000 ó 255
Green 0~100%
4
000 ó 255
Blue 0~100%
5
000 ó 255
Amber 0~100%
10-CH Mode
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 ó 255
Master Di mmer 0~100%
2
000 ó 255
Red 0~100%
3
000 ó 255
Green 0~100%
4
000 ó 255
Blue 0~100%
5
000 ó 255
Amber 0~100%
000 ó 010
251 ó 255
No function
White 11: 10,000 K
7
Strobe
000 ó 009 010 ó 255
No function 1~20 Hz (slow~fast)
000 ó 051
255 ó 255
No Function
Auto 5
000 ó 255
Auto Program Sp eed (only when CH.7 is between 052~255)
0%~100% (slow~fast)
000 ó 051
204 ó 255
Default dimmer speed
Non-linear dimmer 3
6
Color
Macro
8
Auto
Program
9
011 ó 030 031 ó 050 051 ó 070 071 ó 090 091 ó 110 111 ó 130 131 ó 150 151 ó 170 171 ó 200 201 ó 205 206 ó 210 211 ó 215 216 ó 220 221 ó 225 226 ó 230 231 ó 235 236 ó 240 241 ó 245 246 ó 250
052 ó 101 102 ó 152 153 ó 203 204 ó 254
Red 100%, Green (0~100%), Blue 0% Red (100~0%), Green 10 0% , Blue 0% Red 0%, Green 100%, Blue (0~100%) Red 0%, Green (100~0%), Blue 100% Red 0~100%, Green 0%, Blue 100% Red 100%, Green 0%, Blue (100~0%) Red 100%, Green (100~0%), Blue (0~100%) Red (100~0%), Green (100~0%), Blu e 10 0% Red 100%, Green 100%, Blue 100%, Amber 100% White 1: 3,200 K White 2: 3,400 K White 3: 4,200 K White 4: 4,900 K White 5: 5,600 K White 6: 5,900 K White 7: 6,500 K White 8: 7,200 K White 9: 8,000 K White 10: 8, 5 00 K
Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4
10
Dimmer
Speed
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052 ó 101 102 ó 152 153 ó 203
Linear dimmer Non-linear dimmer 1 Non-linear dimmer 2
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5. APPENDIX

Maintenance

least every 20 days. Clean the fixture at least every 30/60 days.

Returns

use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s).
1) Your name

Claims

concealed damage, must be m ad e wit hi n s even ( 7) d ays of rec ei vi ng merchandise.
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be c l eaned at leas t tw ice a month. Dust buil d up red uces light output p erformance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.
• Unplug fixture from power.
• Use a vacuu m or air c om pr essor and a soft brush to rem o ve d us t c ollected on ext ernal
vents.
• Clean all lenses when the fixture is cool with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
• Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.
• Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
The clean in g of extern al opt i cal lenses and/or mirrors mus t b e c arri ed out peri odically to optimize light outp ut . Cl ean i ng frequency dep ends on th e en vironm ent in w hich the fixture oper ates. Damp, sm ok y or p art ic ularly dir ty surroun di ngs can cause greater accumu l ati on of di rt on th e unit’s opt ic s . Cl ean wi th soft cl oth us in g n or m al gl ass cl ean ing flui d. C l ean th e extern al optic s at
Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.
Never spin a fan using compressed air.
Return ed m erc handise must be sent pr ep aid and in th e original p ac ki ng; c all tags will not b e issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request an RMA # prior to ship pi ng th e fixture. B e pr ep ared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to pack fixture properly; any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxi ng is always a s af e meth od to use. CHA U VE T® reserves the right to
If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box:
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore, the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shippi ng. Any other claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and
2) Your address
3) Your phone numb er
4) The RMA #
5) A brief description of the symptoms
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 2-year lim it ed w arranty
Length ....................................................................................................................................... 3.4 in (87 mm)
Width..................................................................................................................................... 10.1 in (256 m m)
Height ................................................................................................................................... 11.4 in (290 mm)
Weight ..................................................................................................................................... 6.3 lbs (2.8 kg)
POWER
Auto-ranging .............................................................................................................100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption @ 120 V ....................................................................... 86 W (0.7 A) max, 0.3 A inrush
Power consumption @ 230 V ....................................................................... 90 W (0.4 A) max, 0.4 A inrush
Power out put ................................................................................. 8 A (9 units @ 120 V)(16 units @ 230 V)
Fuse ............................................................................................................................................. F 2 A, 250 V
LIGHT SOURCE
Type ................................................................................................................................... high-powered LED
Quantity ........................................................................................... 42 (12 red, 12 green, 12 blue, 6 amber)
Rating .................................................................................................................... 1 W (350 mA), 50,000 hrs
PHOTO OPTIC (WIDE) (INSTALLED)
Lux .............................................................................................................................................. 2,830 @ 2 m
Beam angl e ................................................................................................................................................ 21°
Field angle .................................................................................................................................................. 42°
PHOTO OPT I C (NARROW) (OPTIONAL)
Lux ............................................................................................................................................ 20,000 @ 1 m
Beam angl e ................................................................................................................................................ 15°
Field angle .................................................................................................................................................. 28°
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
Rating ............................................................................................................................... For indoor us e onl y
THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature ............................................................................................... 104° F (40° C)
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
DMX input ........................................................................................................................................ 3-pin XLR
DMX outp ut ..................................................................................................................................... 3-pin XLR
Data pin configuration .................................................................................... pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols............................................................................................................................... DMX-512 USITT
DMX Cha nnels (user-configurable) .................................................................................................... 4, 5, 10
ORDERING INFORMATION
SlimPAR™ Pro RGBA ................................................................................................................... SPPRGBA
Optional 15° (Narrow) Lens ............................................................................................. SPPRGBALENS15
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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CONTACT US

World Wide
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
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5200 NW 108 Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954-577-4455 fax: 954-929-5560 toll free: 800-762-1084
Technical Support CHAUVET®
5200 NW 108 Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954-577-4455 (Press 4) fax: 954-929-5560 (Attention: Service)
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