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Techno Strobe 168
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CHAUVET DJ Techno Strobe 168 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................3
Claims ................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................5
3. Setup ...............................................................................................................................7
Fuse Replacem ent ............................................................................................................................... 7
Power Linking ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Orientation ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Rigging ................................................................................................................................................ 9
4. Operation ......................................................................................................................10
Starting Address ................................................................................................................................ 10
DIP Switch Reference Guide .............................................................................................................. 11
2-Channel .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Sound-Active Mode ............................................................................................................................ 12
Strobe Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Full On Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Master/Slave Mode ............................................................................................................................ 13
5. Technical Information ..................................................................................................14
6. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................15
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What Is
Included
Unpacking
Instructions
and check the container to make sure all the
ng components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
Text
[10]
A DIP switch to be configured
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
are subject to change
ity for any errors or
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Claims
Conventions
• Techno Strobe™ 168
• 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 included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®. Failure to report damage to the carrier imm ediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missi or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® withi n 7 days of delivery.
Convention Meaning
Symbol Meaning
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liabil omissions, and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time. Download the latest version from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Updated
A. Leon 10/25/12 S. Diaz 1/28/13
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this inform ation is not used.
Useful information.
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Product at a
Safety Notes
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Active
DMX
Master/Slave
These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this product; read before using the product.
• 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 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.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
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 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 sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Make sure to repl ace 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. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable
Duty Cycle
• Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be sure to give this docum ent to the next owner.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Overview
DMX In
Back Panel View
DMX Out
DIP Switches
Power Out
Power In
Fuse Holder
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Intensity
Adjustment Knob
Speed
Adjustment
Knob
Page 6
Dimensions
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AC Power
ranging power supply and it can work with an
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 Techno Strobe™ 168 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 listed 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 normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit sure the product has electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0~100% switch.
Replacement
Disconnect the product from power 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 holder.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace with a fuse of the exact sam e type and rating.
6. Insert the fuse holder back 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 another of the same type and rating.
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Power Linking
ower Linking
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
Additional
Products
The product provides power linking via the Edison/IEC outlet located in the back of the unit.
P
Diagram
You can power link up to 34 Techno Strobe™ 168 units on 120 VAC or up to 57 Techno Strobe™ 168 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
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
Rigging
Mount the
appropriate
surface mounting.
Before mounting the product the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Techno Strobe™ 168 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
• Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.
• Make sure that the structure 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 point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has 13-mm holes, which are for this purpose.
• When power linking multiple products, you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
• The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustm ent when aiming the product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs.
• The mounting bracket also serves as floor supports/allow for When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
Mounting
Clamp
Safety
Cable
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Diagram
Bracket
Adjustment
Knob
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Configuration
starting address that is too high, you could
starting address
Starting Address
until the
position matches the desired address
Starting Address
4. OPERATION
(DMX)
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.
Starting Address
Settings
Examples
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the num ber of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Techno Strobe™ 168 uses up to 2 DMX channels in its 2-channel personality DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 511. The DMX is configured through the DIP switches located on the back panel.
If unfamiliar with DMX or DIP switches, download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetlighting.com.
DIP Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256
Select the desired starting address by setting DIP switches [1]~[9] to On or Off sum of the value of the DIP switches in the On number.
Refer to the exam ples below for more information.
1. To select DMX address 1, set DIP switch [1] to On.
2. To select DMX address 64, set DIP switch [7] to On.
3. To select DMX address 31, set DIP switches [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5] to On.
(1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 = 31)
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DIP Switch
#9
#8
#7
#6
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
DMX Address
0 0 0 0 0
-----
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
256
288
320
352
384
416
448
480
1 0 0 0 0 1 33
65
97
129
161
193
225
257
289
321
353
385
417
449
481
0 1 0 0 0 2 34
66
98
130
162
194
226
258
290
322
354
386
418
450
482 1 1 0 0 0 3
35
67
99
131
163
195
227
259
291
323
355
387
419
451
483
0 0 1 0 0 4 36
68
100
132
164
196
228
260
292
324
356
388
420
452
484
0 1 1 0 0 6 38
70
102
134
166
198
230
262
294
326
358
390
422
454
486
1 1 1 0 0 7 39
71
103
135
167
199
231
263
295
327
359
391
423
455
487
1 0 0 1 0 9 41
73
105
137
169
201
233
265
297
329
361
393
425
457
489
0 1 0 1 0
10
42
74
106
138
170
202
234
266
298
330
362
394
426
458
490
1 0 1 1 0
13
45
77
109
141
173
205
237
269
301
333
365
397
429
461
493
0 1 1 1 0
14
46
78
110
142
174
206
238
270
302
334
366
398
430
462
494
0 0 0 0 1 16
48
80
112
144
176
208
240
272
304
336
368
400
432
464
496 1 0 0 0 1 17
49
81
113
145
177
209
241
273
305
337
369
401
433
465
497
0 1 0 0 1
18
50
82
114
146
178
210
242
274
306
338
370
402
434
466
498
1 1 0 0 1
19
51
83
115
147
179
211
243
275
307
339
371
403
435
467
499 0 0 1 0 1 20
52
84
116
148
180
212
244
276
308
340
372
404
436
468
500 1 0 1 0 1 21
53
85
117
149
181
213
245
277
309
341
373
405
437
469
501
0 1 1 0 1
22
54
86
118
150
182
214
246
278
310
342
374
406
438
470
502
1 1 1 0 1
23
55
87
119
151
183
215
247
279
311
343
375
407
439
471
503 0 0 0 1 1 24
56
88
120
152
184
216
248
280
312
344
376
408
440
472
504
0 1 0 1 1
26
58
90
122
154
186
218
250
282
314
346
378
410
442
474
506
1 1 0 1 1
27
59
91
123
155
187
219
251
283
315
347
379
411
443
475
507
1 0 1 1 1 29
61
93
125
157
189
221
253
285
317
349
381
413
445
477
509
0 1 1 1 1
30
62
94
126
158
190
222
254
286
318
350
382
414
446
478
510
You can use the table below to set your fixture’s DIP switches. Imagine that you want to
Reference
Guide
find the DIP switch settings for DMX address 328:
1. Find 328 among the addresses from the table and point at it with your finger.
2. Move your finger to the left and you will find the settings for DIP switches [1]~[5].
DIP switches [1], [2], [3], and [5] are Off (0), while DIP switch [4] is On (1).
3. Go back and point at the 328 address.
4. Move your finger upward and you will find the settings for DIP switches [6]~[9].
DIP switches [6] and [8] are Off (0), while DIP switches [7] and [9] are On (1).
5. See below how the DIP switches will look after configuring them.
DIP Switches
0 = Off 1 = On
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
1 0 1 0 0 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485
0 0 0 1 0 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488
1 1 0 1 0 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491
0 0 1 1 0 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492
1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495
1 0 0 1 1 25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505
0 0 1 1 1 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508
1 1 1 1 1 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511
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DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values
000 005
251 255
No function
Sou nd-Active mode
2 Dimmer
000 255
0~100%
Configuration
standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX
Active
Turn the Intensity Adjustment knob until the product starts responding to the beat of
Due to its innovate design, this unit can be run strobing all night, but continuous
On operation should not be used for more than 30 minutes at 120V or 15
2-Channel
(Standalone)
Sound-
Strobe Mode
Mode
Channel
1 Control Functions
Function Value Percent/Setting
006 240 241 250
Strobe speed, slow to fast Full On (all LEDs on)
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. The standalone modes are accessed through the DIP switches located on the back panel.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either Static, Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in
signals from the controller.
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:
1. Set all DIP switches to Off.
2. Turn the Speed Adjustment knob counterclockwise to the minimum position.
3. the m usic.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
To enable the Strobe mode, do the following:
1. Set all DIP switches to Off.
2. Turn the Speed Adjustment knob between the minimum and maximum positions to the desired strobe speed.
All-On Mode
To enable the All-On mode, do the following:
1. Set all DIP switches to Off.
2. Turn the Speed Adjustment knob clockwise to the maximum position.
All­minutes at 230V.
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Master/Slave
units (the “slaves”) without the
. Once
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
interfere with the signals from the
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Techno Strobe™ 168 unit (the “master”) to
Mode
control the actions of one or more Techno Strobe™ 168 need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in Manual or Sound­Active m ode, while the slave units will be set to the sam e DMX starting address set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Set the DMX address to 1.
2. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit.
3. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
Master unit:
1. Set the master unit to operate in Manual or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
• Configure
daisy chain.
•
operation because the controller may master unit.
• Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.
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Product
To maintain optimum performance and
sage and
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
Maintenance
lead to reduction of the light source’s life. minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However, u environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
• Unplug the product from power.
• Wait until the product is at room temperature.
• Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
the external 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 cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
• Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the glass/transparent surface.
• Gently polish the glass/transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the glass/transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
5.5 in (140 mm)
9.4 in (238 mm)
8.7 in (220 mm)
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit .
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100~240 V, 50/ 60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
28 W
32 W
Operating curr ent
0.2 A
0.1 A
Power linking c urrent (units)
8 A (34 units)
8 A (57 units)
Fuse/Br eaker
T 1 A, 250 V
T 1 A, 250 V
Power I/O
U.S./Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power output c onnector
Edison
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (U .S.)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
LED
Color
Quantity
White
168
Photo Optic
Parameter
Illuminance @ 2 m
500 lx
Beam angle
24º
Field angle
44
Str obe R ate
0~12 Hz
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104° F (40° C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connector s
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Sockets
2
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Techno Strobe™ 168
16050595
781462209438
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
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s to
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
the following information on a piece of paper
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
Contact Us
Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.c om
www.chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
To return a product or request support:
• In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
• In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe 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 record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® product them. Visit our website for 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® will not issue call tags.
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 and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• The 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® returned product(s).
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