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Chauvet DJ SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 3
What Is Included ............................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................... 3
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................ 3
Symbols .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Product at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 4
Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5
Product Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 6
3. Setup .............................................................................................................................. 7
AC Power ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting ......................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Operation ....................................................................................................................... 9
Control Panel Operation.................................................................................................................. 9
Menu Map ....................................................................................................................................... 9
DMX Linking .................................................................................................................................... 9
Configuration (DMX) ....................................................................................................................... 9
DMX Channel Assignments and Values ......................................................................................... 9
Configuration (Standalone) ........................................................................................................... 10
5. Maintenance .................................................................................................................12
Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 12
6. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................13
Returns .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................15
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What Is

Unpacking
Instructions

and check the container to make sure all the
included accessories) appear damaged from
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

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not 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.
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
he content of this document without any
obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design,
” are registered trademarks or
and product names and logos referred to

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Included
Claims
Conventions
• SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC
• 2 L-Brackets
• Power Cord
Carefully unpack the product immediately 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 inv alidate y our claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspectio n .
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Symbol Meaning
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically
cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise t obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest
version from www.chauvetlighting.com.
text and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2016 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in t he United S tates of A m erica. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and “SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC
trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Safety Notes

Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Glance
Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Active DMX Master/Slave
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The Notes include important safety information about instal lation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source 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 cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
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 is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shoc k , 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 sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
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 by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its l ifespan, during periods of non-use
Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable
• Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

DMX In/Out
Power Out
Fuse Holder
Safety Loop
LED Display
Microphone
Power In
Control
Buttons
IR Sensor
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Product Dimensions

5 in
126 mm
41.9 in
1,064 mm
5 in
126 mm
2.3 in
60 mm
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AC Power

ranging power supply and it can work with an
circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the
’s specifications chart. The
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
Fuse
of the unit.
Power Linking
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Other products
Installed fuse (held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

3. SETUP

Replacement
The SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC has an auto­input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements ( label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product listed current rating indicates the product’s av er age c urrent dr a w under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit sure the product has electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to the rheostat or dimmer channel serves o nly as a 0 t o 100% switch.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder .
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
Diagram
You can power link up to 17 SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC units on 12 0 VAC or up to 34 SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC units on 230 VAC .
The power linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the
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product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, cons ult w ith the local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region.

Mounting

, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure
of appropriate weight
knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the
Before mounting the product
Safety Notes.
Orientation
Rigging
The SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
• Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
• Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight. See the T echnical Specif ications for weight information.
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elev at ed platform or a t r uss .
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp capacity.
• When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for power linking cables to reach.
• The bracket adjustment product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs.
Mounting Clamps
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05 from Chauvet)
Mounting Diagram
Bracket
Adjustment Knobs
(x2)
L-Brackets
(also used as floor supports)
(x2)
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Control Panel
Operation

<ENTER>

Menu Map

Mode
Programming Steps
Description
DMX Personality and
Starting Address
Selects the DMX personality and starting address
d 0–d255
Selects the custom UV output (0–100%)
Sound-Active
Snd
Sets the Sound-Active mode
Sound Sensitivity
SenS
u 0–u100
Selects the sound sensitivity
On
OFF

DMX Linking

. Information about DMX is in the
Configuration
ddress that is too high, you could
which defines the highest

DMX Channel Assignments and V alues

000ó001
Open
002ó255
Strobe, slow to fast
011ó255
Sound-Active

4. OPERATION

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel.
Button Function
<MENU>
<UP>
<DOWN>
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option
Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
3-CH d 0–d512
(DMX)
Starting Address
Custom U--
Infrared SET
S 0–S255
Selects the strobe speed (0–33 Hz)
Turns infrared on or off
The SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC works with a D MX controller CHAUVET® DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website:
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
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.
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting a restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC uses up to 3 DMX channels, configurable address to 510.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the follow ing:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH shows on the display .
2. Press <ENTER> and d 0-d512 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
3-CH
Channel Function Value Setting
1
Strobe
2
Dimmer
3
Sound-Active
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000ó255 000ó010 No function
0–100%

Configuration
(Standalone)

to a DMX string
s in standalone mode may transmit DMX
Custom Mode
Active
Adjusting Sound
Turning Infrared
IRC-6 Operation
Be sure the IRC-6 remote is pointing directly at the product and there is nothing in
The IRC-6 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
Sound-
Sensitivity
Mode
On/Off
Set the product in one of the standalone mo des to c ont rol without a DMX controller.
• Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode connected to a DMX controller. Product signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
To create your own effect in the custom mode, follow the instructions below :
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either
• d 0-d255 for custom UV output (0–100%), or
• S 0-S255 for custom strobe speed (0–33 Hz)
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease.
6. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the follow ing:
1. Press <MENU repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
To adjust the sensitivity of the Sound-Activ e mode, do the fol l owing:
1. Press <MENU repeatedly until SenS shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and u 0-u100 will show on the display.
3. Turn the music on and adjust the sound sensitivity using the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons until the product starts responding to t he beat of t he m usic.
4. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Infrared option, do the following:
1. Press <MENU repeatedly until SET shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> to choose On or OFF.
4. Press <ENTER>.
between the remote and the product. The following buttons fun ction w ith this product:
• <UV> - adjusts the UV color of the LEDs
• <SOUND> - activated Sound-Active mode
• <SENSITIVITY> - adjusts sound sensitivi ty
• <STROBE> - controls strobing
• <+> - increases values for controls as descri bed abov e
• <-> - decreases values for controls as descri bed abov e
• <BLACKOUT> - turns LEDs on/off
• All other buttons on the remote have no function with this product.
have inadvertently activated Black Out.
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Master/Slave
unit (the master) to control
units (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
The Master/Slave mode allows a single SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC
Mode
the actions of one or more SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Custom or Sound-Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave m the slave units will operate in unison wit h the master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH shows on the display .
2. Press <ENTER> and d 0-d512 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Set the DMX address to 001.
5. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master un it.
6. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of t he previous slave unit.
7. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
8. Set the master unit to operate in either Custom or Sound-Active mode.
9. Make the master unit the first unit in the daisy chain.
• Configure all the slave units before connecting the master to the daisy chain.
•
operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master .
• Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master.
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Product
up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead
To maintain optimum
contributing factors

5. MAINTENANCE

Dust build-
Maintenance
to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow t he instruction s 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 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 transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully af ter cleaning them.
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Dimensions and
Length
Height
Height w/ Bracket
Weight
41.9 in (1,065 mm)
2.3 in (60 mm)
5 in (126 mm)
5.2 lb (2.4 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
51 W
50 W
Operating Current
0.4 A
0.2 A
Power linking current (units)
8 A (17 units)
8 A (34 units)
Fuse
T2 A, 250 V
T2 A, 250 V
Power I/O
U.S./Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power output connector
Edison
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (U.S.)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
3 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
UV
18
700 mA
Photometrics
Parameter
Coverage angle
160°
Strobe Rate
0 to 33 Hz
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Channel Range
3-pin XLR 3
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
SlimSTRIP UV-18 IRC
03030811
781462211592

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
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or Ireland, contact your distributor and follow their
ebsite for

Returns

Support office and request a Return
. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
its original box, and with its original packing
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned
To return a product or request support:
• In the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters (See Contact Us).
• In the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. (See Contact Us).
• In Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. (See Contact Us).
• In any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your lighting
distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Mexico, or Ireland.
Outside the U.S., UK, Mexico, instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our w contact details.
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
return. You must send the merchandise prepaid, in
and accessories. Chauvet w ill not issue call tag s. Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned
without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper 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 product packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Chauvet product(s).
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C
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
General Information
Technical Support
EUROPE
General Information
Technical Support
General Information
Technical Support
MEXICO
General Information
Voice: +52 (728) 285-5000
Technical Support
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request record.
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Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
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