6. Techni cal Sp eci f ications ..............................................................................................18
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What Is
Unpacking
Instructions
included accessories) appear damaged from
s, damage not related to shipping,
Text
Convention
Meaning
1—512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which o nly one can be ch osen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A seq uence of menu o pti ons to b e followed
<ENTER>
A key t o be pr essed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation informa tion. Not
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the
Author
Date
Editor
Date
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Included
Claims
Conventions
• SlimPAR™ Tri IRC (7 or 12)
• Gel Frame Holder
• Power Cord
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to m ake sure all the
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For ot her issues, such as missi ng components or part
or conc ealed dam age, fil e a claim with CHA U VET® within 7 da ys of delivery.
Symbol Meaning
• Warranty Ca rd
• Quick Reference G uide
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this i nformation is not u sed.
Useful information.
omissions that may appear in t his manual.
existing document or to create a new d ocument to correct any errors or omis sions.
You can download the lat est version of thi s doc ument f rom www.chauvetlighting.com.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the U nit ed St ates of Am er ica.
A. Leon 06/14/13 T. Yeago 06/17/13
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Product at a
x
P
x
P
P
P
P
x
P
Safety Notes
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•Always m ake s ure that t he voltag e of the outlet to which you are connect ing the
center.
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Out door Use
Sound-Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Please read the following Safet y Not es c arefu lly b efore working with the product. The
Notes include importan t safety i nformat i on about installation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circ uit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
• Avo id di rect eye exposu re to the l ight sour ce while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening d evice using a
safety cable.
• Make sure th ere are no flamm able materials close to the product when operating.
•
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor us e only! (IP20) To pr event risk of f ire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be su re that no ventilation slots on t he product’s housing are blocked.
• Nev er co nnec t the product to a dim mer .
• Make sure to replace t he fuse with another of the same typ e and r ati ng.
• Nev er ca r ry the product from the power cord or any movin g part . Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
•The maximum ambient temperature 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.
• Nev er tr y to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskill ed people can lead to
damage or mal function. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable
•Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product to another
user, be sur e that they also receive this document.
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2.INTRODUCTION
Product Overview (SlimPAR™ Tri 12 IRC)
LED Display
Power In
DMX Out
Safety Loop
DMX In
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Fuse Holder
Power Out
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Product Overview (Slim P AR™ Tr i 7 IRC )
LED Display
Power In
DMX Out
DMX In
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Fuse Holder
Power Out
Safety Loop
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Product Dimensions (SlimPAR™ Tri 12 IRC)
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Product Dimensions (SlimPAR™ Tri 7 IRC)
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AC Power
ranging power supply and it can work with an
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
Fuse
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap
3.SETUP
The SlimPAR™ Tri IRC series has an autoinput voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value li sted on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under norma l conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit
sure the product has
electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Replacement
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse hol der.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace wi th a f use of the exa ct same type and rat ing.
6. Insert the fuse hol der ba ck in place and reconnect power.
A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.
Always replace a blown fuse with t he sam e type and ra t ing.
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Power Linking
You can power link up to 23 SlimPAR™ Tri 7 IRC units on 120 VAC or up to 39
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American
in other markets, you must
consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Other products
The product provides power linking via th e Edison outlet located in the back of the unit..
Power Linking Diagram
SlimPAR™ Tri 7 IRC units on 230 VAC.
You can power link up to 15 SlimPAR™ Tri 12 IRC units on 120 VAC or up to 26
SlimPAR™ Tri 12 IRC units on 230 VAC.
version of the product ONLY! If using the product
requirements may differ in your country or region.
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Mounting
Before mounting the product, r ead and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
Rigging
Mount the
also serve
on the
Gel Frame Holder
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Mounting Bracket
Gel Frame
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Slim PAR™ Tri IRC series m ay be mo unted i n any pos ition; however , make su re
adequate ventilation is provided around each product.
•Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy
access to the product for ma intenance and programming purposes.
•Make su re th at th e str uctur e or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications
).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
product securely to a rigging poin t, whether an elevated plat f or m or a t russ.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity.
•When power linking multiple products, you must al way s cons id er th e len gth of th e
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for th e cable to reac h.
•The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the
product to the desi red angl e. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.
Using t ools could damage the knobs.
•The double-bracketed yok e/mounting brackets/rubber feet/metallic feet
as floor supports/allow for surface mounting. When mounting the product
floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
Mounti ng Di a gr a m
(SlimPAR™ Tri 12 IRC
shown)
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Control Panel
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
on the control
Menu Map
Mode
Programming Steps
Description
7-CH
d001-512
C1
Red
C5
C7
White
P4
4.OPERATION
Operation
display. Pl ease r efer to t he Product Overview to see the button locations
panel.
Button Function
<MENU>
<UP> Press t o s crol l up the li s t of opti ons or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Press t o s crol l do wn the list of opt ions or to f ind a l ower value
<ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
3-CH d001-512 3 channel DMX mode (RGB)
C--
P--
P-S-- S--1-100 Program speed for P1-P4
U--
SEr
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
7-channel DMX mode
C2 Green
C3 Blue
C4 Cyan
Magenta
C6 Yellow
P1 7-col or program (sw itc hing)
P2 7-col or program (f ading)
P3 3-col or program (sw itc hing)
P5 7-color program (sound active)
P6 3-color program (sound active)
A--
g--
b--
Red
(r000-100)
Green
(r000-100)
Blue
(r000-100)
On
Off
Static color
3-col or program (f ading)
Cus tom Stati c Colors
Com bine red, green, a nd blu e
Turns infrared on or off
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Configuration
always consider the number of DMX channels
choose a starting address that is too high, you
DMX mode,
Configuration
signals that could interfere with the DMX signals fr om
to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program
Custom Static
(DMX)
Starting Add ress
(Standalone)
Set the product in DMX mode t o control wit h a D M X cont rol ler.
1. Connect the product to a suitable po w er outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
3. Connect a DMX cabl e from the DMX out put of the DMX controll er to the DMX input
socket on the product.
When selecting a starting DMX address,
the s elected DMX mode uses. If you
could restrict the access t o som e of the product’s channels.
The Slim PAR™ Tri I RC series uses up to 7 DMX channels in its 7-channel
which defi nes the hig hest configu rable ad dress to 506.
If you are not familiar wi th the DMX protocol, you may refer to the DMX Primer section in
the Technical Infor mation chapter.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly unt il 3-CH or 7-CH shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the s tartin g addr ess.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Set the product in one of the standalone modes t o control without a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable po w er outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
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Automatic Mode
Static Color Mode
Color Mode
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either Static or
Automatic) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone
mode may transmit DMX
the controller.
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly unt il P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose an auto program (P1-P6).
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. To adjust the speed of the program, press <MENU> until S-- shows on the display.
6. Press <ENTER>.
7. Use <UP> or <DOWN>
from S__1 (fast) to S100 (slow).
8. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Static Color Mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly unt il C-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose a color. (C1-C7)
4. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Custom Static Color Mode, follow the instructions bel ow:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly unt il U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose between colors (R--, g--, b--).
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choo se the intensity of the color (000-100).
6. Repeat the steps to mi x additional colors to create the color you need.
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Master/Slave
units (the “slaves”) without
the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic
all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
with the IRC, set the slave units to
The Master/Slave mode al lows a single SlimPAR™ Tri IRC series un it (t he “m as ter ”) t o
Mode
control the actions of one or more SlimPAR™ Tri IRC series
or Static Color mode, whi le th e slave unit s w ill be set to opera te i n Sla ve Mode. Once s et
and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly unt il 3-CH shows on the di splay.
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set th e DMX address to 001.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to t he DMX outpu t of the ma ster unit.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the
previous slave uni t.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1. Set th e m aster unit to opera te i n either Automatic or Static Color mode.
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
• Configure
daisy chain.
•
operation because the controller may i nterfere wit h the sign als f rom the m aster
unit.
• Do not connect more than 31 sl ave units to the master unit.
• When using the Master/Slave mode
7-channel mode to ensure the best performance.
Infrared Control
The Sl imPAR™ T ri IRC seri es is f ull y comp ati ble wit h th e IRC I nfr ared Rem ot e Cont rol
from CHAUVET®. To enable usage with the IRC, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly unt il SEr shows on the displ ay.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to turn the feature on or off.
4. Press <ENTER>.
For IRC operation instructions, refer to the following page .
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IRC (Infrared Remote
Control) Operation
Automatic Mode
Automatic Mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the
product.
To turn o n Automatic Mode:
1. Press AUTO on the IRC.
2. Press + or – to c hoose betw een the di f fer ent a uto programs.
To a djust the speed of the automatic program:
1. Press SPEED on the IRC.
2. Press %.
3. Press + or – to eith er increase or d ecrea se the speed of the program.
Sound-Active Mode
Sound Active Mode will enable the product to respond to the music.
To turn on Sound Active mode:
1. Press SOUND on the IRC.
To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound Active mode:
1. Press SENSITIVITY on the IRC.
2. Press %.
3. Press + or – to eith er increase or d ecrea se sound sensitivity.
Manual Col or Control
To c hoos e a specific color with t he IR C :
1. Press MANUAL o n the IRC.
2. Press any n umber bet ween 0-9 to choos e your c olor.
To manually control the RGB percentage:
1. Press MANUAL o n the IRC.
2. Press R, G, o r B to cho ose y our color.
3. Press + or – to increase or decrease the percentage of each color.
Miscellaneous Operation
To adjust the str obe rate of the program:
1. Press STROBE on the IRC.
2. Press + or – to increase or dec rease th e str obe ra te.
3. Press STROBE again to tur n off t he strobe.
To change the switching effect of the program:
Press FADE/SNAP on the IRC.
Fade will slowly s witc h th e effect. Snap will rapidly switch th e effect.
To black out t he lights:
Press BLACK OUT on the IRC.
This wil l turn off all t he li ghts until th e button is pressed again.
Note: The IRC will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated. If
the remote does not respond when a button is pressed, try pressing
BLACK OUT. You may have inadvertently activated BLACK OUT.
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DMX Channel Assignments and Values
1
Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
2
Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
Color Macros
000 ó 015
No function
016 ó 255
Color M acr os
Speed
(when CH.6 is 032~223)
000 ó 015
No function
016 ó 255
Slow to fast
000 ó 031
RGB Mode
032 ó 063
Pul se effec t 0~100%
064 ó 095
Pulse effect 100 %~0
096 ó 127
Pulse effect 100 %~0~100%
128 ó 159
Auto fade transition
160 ó 191
Auto snap transition (3 colors)
192 ó 223
Auto snap transition (7 colors)
224 ó 255
Sound-Active mode
7
Dimmer
000 ó 255
0~100%
1
Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
2
Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
Product
up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
7-CH
3-CH
Channel Function Value Setting
4
(overrides CH. 1-3)
000 ó 255 0~100%
5
Strobe
6 Mode
Channel Function Value Setting
5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dust build-
Maintenance
lead to reduction of the light source’s life and m echa nical wear. To m aint ain o ptimum
performance and minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However,
usage and envir onm ental c onditions contribute to incr eased cleanin g frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
• Unplug the product from po wer.
• Wait until the product is at room temperature.
• Use a vacuum (or dry compress ed air) and a sof t bru sh to remove dust collected on
the exter nal surface/vents.
• Clean all glass/transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
• Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton c loth or a len s cleaning t i ssu e.
• Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside edge of the glass/transparent surface.
• Gently poli sh the glass/transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Alw ays dry th e glass/transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to
Returns
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
al packing
will refuse any product
number
the following information on a piece of paper
product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
boxing are
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
CHAUVET®
Contact
Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
To return a product or request support:
• In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World H eadquarters (see b elow).
• In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europ e Ltd. ( see below).
• In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See
www.chauvetlighting.com
for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or
Ireland..
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
them. Visit our websi t e for c onta ct details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET®
return.
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its origin
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET®
returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NO T wr i t e th e RM A
directly on the box.
Information
Before sending the product, clea rly wr ite
and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or doublerecommended.