Chauvet DJ SWARM 4FX User manual

User Manual
LASER LIGHT
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
CLASSIFIED PER EN/IEC 60825-1:2007
Complies with FDA performance standards
for laser products except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated
June 24, 2007.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty/Garantía/Garantie ................................................................................................................... 5
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................5
Garantía Limitada ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Garantie Limitée .......................................................................................................................................................5
1. Before You Begin................................................................................................................................ 6
What Is Included....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Claims ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Manual Conventions................................................................................................................................................. 6
Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Notes ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Non-Interlocked Housing Warning ...................................................................................................................... 8
Laser Safety Notes ...................................................................................................................................................8
Laser Safety Label Reproduction......................................................................................................................10
Laser Exposure Warning...................................................................................................................................11
Laser Emission Data .........................................................................................................................................11
Laser Compliance Statement............................................................................................................................ 11
2. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 12
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................12
Dimensions............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3. Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 14
AC Power ...............................................................................................................................................................14
Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................................................................14
Power Linking....................................................................................................................................................15
Power Linking Diagram ...............................................................................................................................15
Mounting.................................................................................................................................................................16
Orientation......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Rigging ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Mounting Diagram .......................................................................................................................................16
Proper Usage .........................................................................................................................................................17
4. Operation........................................................................................................................................... 18
Control Panel Operation.........................................................................................................................................18
Menu Map............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Configuration (DMX)...............................................................................................................................................19
DMX Personality and Starting Address.............................................................................................................19
Swarm 4 FX Zones for DMX Control.................................................................................................................20
DMX Channel Assignments and Values ...........................................................................................................20
12CH ...........................................................................................................................................................20
02CH ...........................................................................................................................................................23
Configuration (Standalone) ....................................................................................................................................24
Sound-Active Mode ...........................................................................................................................................24
Automatic Mode ................................................................................................................................................24
Display Timeout.................................................................................................................................................24
Test Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Factory Reset....................................................................................................................................................24
IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control) Operation...................................................................................................... 25
Master/Slave Mode ...........................................................................................................................................26
5. Technical Information....................................................................................................................... 27
Product Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................27

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6. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 28
Returns.................................................................................................................................................. 29
Contact Us............................................................................................................................................. 30
1. Antes de Empezar............................................................................................................................. 31
Que va Incluido.......................................................................................................................................................31
Instrucciones de Desembalaje ............................................................................................................................... 31
Reclamaciones..................................................................................................................................................31
Convenciones del Manual ......................................................................................................................................31
Símbolos.................................................................................................................................................................31
Exención de Responsabilidad ................................................................................................................................ 31
Notas de Seguridad................................................................................................................................................32
Advertencia sobre Carcasa no Cerrada............................................................................................................33
Notas de Seguridad sobre Láser............................................................................................................................33
Reproducción de la Etiqueta de Seguridad del Láser....................................................................................... 35
Advertencia sobre Exposición al Láser............................................................................................................. 36
Datos de Emisión Láser ....................................................................................................................................36
Declaración de Conformidad Láser...................................................................................................................36
2. Introdución........................................................................................................................................ 37
Vista General.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Dimensiones........................................................................................................................................................... 38
3. Configuración ................................................................................................................................... 39
Corriente Alterna .................................................................................................................................................... 39
Sustitución del Fusible ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Alimentación en Cadena ................................................................................................................................... 40
Diagrama de Alimentación en Cadena ....................................................................................................... 40
Mounting.................................................................................................................................................................41
Orientación ........................................................................................................................................................41
Colocación.........................................................................................................................................................41
Diagrama de Montaje..................................................................................................................................41
Uso Adecuado ........................................................................................................................................................42
4. Funcionamiento ................................................................................................................................ 43
Funcionamiento del Panel de Control ....................................................................................................................43
Mapa de Menú........................................................................................................................................................43
Configuración (DMX).............................................................................................................................................. 44
Personalidad DMX y Dirección de Inicio...........................................................................................................44
Zonas para control DMX del Swarm 4 FX ........................................................................................................45
Asignaciones de Canal y Valores DMX ............................................................................................................45
12CH ...........................................................................................................................................................45
02CH ...........................................................................................................................................................48
Configuración (Independiente) ............................................................................................................................... 49
Modo Activo por sonido.....................................................................................................................................49
Modo Automático ..............................................................................................................................................49
Tiempo de espera de la pantalla....................................................................................................................... 49
Modo Prueba..................................................................................................................................................... 49
Reinicio a valores de fábrica .............................................................................................................................49
Funcionamiento del IRC-6 (Control Remoto por Infrarrojos) ............................................................................50
Modo Maestro/Esclavo......................................................................................................................................51
5. Información Técnica ......................................................................................................................... 52
Mantenimiento del Producto................................................................................................................................... 52
6. Especificaciones Técnicas............................................................................................................... 53
Devoluciones ........................................................................................................................................ 54
Contacto................................................................................................................................................ 55

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1. Avant de Commencer ....................................................................................................................... 56
Contenu .................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Instructions de Déballage.......................................................................................................................................56
Réclamations.....................................................................................................................................................56
Conventions Manuelles .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Symboles................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Clause de Non Responsabilité ...............................................................................................................................56
Consignes de Sécurité ........................................................................................................................................... 57
Avertissement de Boîtier non-Verrouillé............................................................................................................58
Consignes de Sécurité des Lasers.........................................................................................................................59
Reproduction de l'Etiquette de Sécurité Laser..................................................................................................60
Avertissement d'Exposition au Laser ................................................................................................................61
Données d'émission laser ................................................................................................................................. 61
Déclaration de Conformité Laser ......................................................................................................................61
2. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 62
Vue d'Ensemble .....................................................................................................................................................62
Dimensions............................................................................................................................................................. 63
3. Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 64
Alimentation CA......................................................................................................................................................64
Remplacement des fusibles ..............................................................................................................................64
Chaînage Électrique..........................................................................................................................................65
Schéma de chaînage électrique..................................................................................................................65
Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................66
Orientation......................................................................................................................................................... 66
Suspension........................................................................................................................................................66
Schéma de Montage ...................................................................................................................................66
Utilisation Appropriée .............................................................................................................................................67
4. Fonctionnement................................................................................................................................ 68
Utilisation du panneau de commande.................................................................................................................... 68
Tableau du Menu....................................................................................................................................................68
Configuration (DMX)...............................................................................................................................................69
Personnalité DMX et Adresse DMX de Départ .................................................................................................69
Zones du Swarm 4 FX pour le contrôle DMX ...................................................................................................70
Affectation de Canaux DMX et Valeurs ............................................................................................................ 70
12CH ...........................................................................................................................................................70
02CH ...........................................................................................................................................................73
Configuration (Autonome) ......................................................................................................................................74
Mode d'activation par le son.............................................................................................................................. 74
Mode automatique............................................................................................................................................. 74
Temporisation d'affichage ................................................................................................................................. 74
Mode test........................................................................................................................................................... 74
Réinitialisation aux réglages d'usine .................................................................................................................74
Fonctionnement avec l'IRC-6 (Télécommande par infrarouge)........................................................................75
Mode Maître/Esclave ........................................................................................................................................76
5. Informations Techniques ................................................................................................................. 77
Entretien de l'Appareil ............................................................................................................................................ 77
6. Spécifications Techniques............................................................................................................... 78
Renvois ................................................................................................................................................. 79
Nous Contacter ...................................................................................................................................... 80

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W
ARRANTY
/G
ARANTÍA
/G
ARANTIE
Limited Warranty
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR
WEBSITE.
For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembou
rg, France,
and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the
p
eriod specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under
this warranty, yo
u must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer
that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may a
lso have other rights that vary from state to
state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland,
Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries,
please consult your local distributor.
Garantía Limitada
PARA VER EL REGISTRO DE GARANTÍA Y LOS TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES COMPLETOS, VISITE
NUESTRO SITIO WEB.
Para clientes en los Estados Unidos y México: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
Para clientes en Reino Unido, República de Irlanda, Bélgica, Países Bajos, Luxemburgo, Francia y
Alemania: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.
Chauvet garantiza que este producto estará libre de defectos de material y mano de obra en condiciones de uso
normales, durante el periodo especificado, sujeto siempre a las exclusiones y limitaciones establecidas
en la
garantía limitada completa de nuestro sitio web. Esta garantía se concede únicamente al comprador original del
producto y no es transferible. Para ejercer los derechos que otorga esta garantía, usted debe proporcionar una
prueba de compra en forma d
e un recibo de compra original, expedido por un distribuidor autorizado, donde figure
el nombre del producto y la fecha de compra. NO EXISTEN OTRAS GARANTÍAS EXPRESAS NI IMPLÍCITAS.
Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos. Es posible que a ust
ed le asistan otros derechos, que
variarán dependiendo del estado o del país. Esta garantía solamente es válida en los Estados Unidos, Reino
Unido, República de Irlanda, Bélgica, Países Bajos, Luxemburgo, Francia, Alemania y México. Para conocer los
términos de garantía en otros países, consulte a su distribuidor local.
Garantie Limitée
VEUILLEZ VISITER NOTRE SITE INTERNET POUR CONSULTER LES MODALITÉES D'ENREGISTREMENT
DE LA GARANTIE ET LES CONDITIONS GÉNÉRALES COMPLÈTES.
Pour les clients aux États-Unis et au Mexique: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
Pour les clients du Royaume-Uni, de la République d'Irlande, de la Belgique, des Pays-
Bas, du
Luxembourg, de la France et de l'Allemagne: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.
Chauvet garantit que cet appareil est exempt de défauts de matériaux et de fabrication dans des conditions
normales d'utilisatio
n, pendant la période spécifiée dans la garantie limitée complète consultable sur notre site
Internet et sous réserve des exclusions et limitations qui y sont énoncées. Cette garantie ne s'applique qu'à
l'acheteur initial du produit et n'est pas transférab
le. Pour exercer les droits prévus par cette garantie, vous devez
fournir une preuve d'achat sous la forme d'un reçu de vente original d'un revendeur autorisé qui indique le nom du
produit et la date d'achat. IL N'EXISTE AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE EXPRESSE OU I
MPLICITE. Cette garantie
vous confère des droits légaux spécifique. Vous pouvez également bénéficier d'autres droits qui varient selon les
états et les pays. Cette garantie n'est valable qu'aux États-Unis, au Royaume-
Uni, en République d'Irlande, en
Belgique, aux Pays-
Bas, au Luxembourg, en France, en Allemagne et au Mexique. Pour connaître les conditions
de garantie dans d'autres pays, veuillez consulter votre revendeur local.

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
•Swarm 4 FX
•Power Cord
•User Manual
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in
the package and are in good condition.
Claims
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
do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the
container and all the packing material for inspection.
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.
Manual
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Ignoring this
information can cause the product to not work, damage it, or cause harm to
the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not
function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects.
However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to
any party for an
y loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this
document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other
cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation
to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to
make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from
www.chauvetdj.com.
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text
and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2018 Chauvet & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Swarm 4 FX are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Chauvet & Sons Inc. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other
countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks
of their respective companies.

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Safety Notes
The Safety Notes include important laser system safety information. Read and understand all
instructions before powering on the laser for the first time
. Knowing these safety instructions is
crucial to avoiding laser eye injury and breaking the law. Keep this User Manual
in a safe place
for future reference.
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA
•Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and
blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety
REMARK and WARNING statement in this User Manual. Read all instructions carefully
BEFORE operating this device.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
•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.
•This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•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 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.
•Always use the mounting bracket to carry the product.
•Do not switch the product on/off in short intervals. This will reduce the laser diode life.
•Do not shake this product. Avoid brute force when mounting or operating this product.
•ALWAYS use a safety cable when mounting the product overhead.
•The ambient operating temperature for the laser is 59 °F to 95 °F (15 °C to 35 °C). Do not
operate this product outside this range.
•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.
CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than THOSE specified IN
THIS USER MANUAL may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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•Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to
direct laser light.
•This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly
strikes the eyes.
•It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience or
other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into their eyes.
•It is a U.S. federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
•Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this User Manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect
from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•DO NOT attempt any repairs. Repairs and servicing must be carried out by a certified
technician. Unauthorized modifications are forbidden for safety reasons!
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If transferring ownership of the product
to another user, be sure this document is kept with the laser.
Non-Interlocked
Housing Warning
•
This unit contains high power laser devices internally.
•Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation.
•The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin
burns, and fires.
Laser Safety
Notes
STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW
Laser light is different from any other light. Laser light can cause eye injury if the product is not
set up and used properly. Laser light is a thousand times more concentrated than
any other kind
of light. This concentration can cause instant eye injuries by burning the retina (the light-
sensitive portion at the back of the eye). The heat from a laser light cannot be felt, but it can still
injure or blind product operators and the audience. Even very small amounts of laser light
at
long distances are are potentially hazardous.
DO NOT assume
that exposure to an individual laser beam is safe, even a tiny beam split off
from a larger beam. This laser product uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power—
Class 3B
levels internally—and splits them into multiple beams—Class 3R levels. The individual
Class 3R
level beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
DO NOT assume that a moving laser light is safe. Laser light is never without risk
. Since eye
injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to prevent the possibility of ANY
direct eye exposure.
According to laser safety regulations, it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers into areas where
people can be exposed, even if the laser is aimed below people’s faces, such as at
a dance
floor.

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•Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all the safety and technical
data in this manual.
•ALWAYS set up and install all laser effects so that any laser light is at least 3 meters
(9.8 feet) above the floor on which people are standing. See the Proper Usage section of this
manual.
•After setup, and prior to public use, test the lasers to ensure they are functioning properly.
Do not use the product if any defect is detected.
•DO NOT use laser if it is emitting only one or two beams, rather than dozens/hundreds, as
this indicates damage to the diffraction grating optic, and allows emission of laser levels
higher than Class 3R.
•DO NOT point lasers at people or animals.
•DO NOT look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
•DO NOT point lasers into areas where people could be exposed to them.
•DO NOT point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors, and shiny metal.
Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
•Never point a laser at aircraft; this is a U.S. federal offense.
•Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
•Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to harsh cleaning chemicals.
•Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear damaged in any
way.
•Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing
can start fires or burn skin, and will cause instant eye injury.
•Never leave this product running unattended.
•The operation of a Class 3R laser show is allowed only if the lasers are operated by a skilled
and well-trained professional, who is familiar with the data included in this manual.
•The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country.
The user is responsible for the legal requirements in the location/country of use.
CAUTION! Do not operate this device in ways not specified in this User Manual. Failure to follow the
instructions will void the warranty, may damage the product, or injure the user or the audience.
CAUTION! This product cannot be discarded with household waste. Contact your local waste
management service for electronic disposal regulations in your area.

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Laser Safety Label
Reproduction
Front
Rear
Bottom

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Laser Exposure
Warning
LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1
Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America:
www.laserinstitute.org. Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military,
and others,
require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1. Laser Display guidance can
be obtained via the International Laser Display Association: www.laserist.org.
Laser Emission
Data
As measured under
IEC measurement
conditions for
classification.
Laser Classification Class 3R
Green Laser Medium DPSS Nd:YVO4, 532 nm/30 mW
Red Laser Medium LD GaAIAs, 650 nm/100 mW
Beam Diameter <5 mm at aperture
Pulse Data All pulses < 4 Hz (>0.25 sec)
Divergence (each beam) <2 mrad
Divergence (total light) <160 degrees
Laser Power of Each Beam from Aperture* <5 mW
Laser
Compliance
Statement
This laser product complies with EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed 2, 2007-03, and U.S. FDA/CDRH
FLPPS via the terms of Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007. This laser device is
classified 3R. (Class 3R is the international equivalent of U.S. Class IIIa.
) No maintenance
is required to keep this product in compliance with laser performance standards.

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2. INTRODUCTION
Overview
Strobe LEDs x12
Sound Sensitivity
Knob
Power In
Moonflower Effect Lenses
Laser Aperture
Fan
DMX In/Out
Microphone
Power Out
Fuse Holder
Safety
Loop
Sound
DMX
Slave
Auto
Menu Up Down Enter
Indicator LEDs
Display and Menu Buttons
IR Sensor

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Dimensions
11.4 in
(290 mm)
14.2 in
(360 mm)
4.2 in
(107 mm)

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3. SETUP
AC Power
The Swarm 4 FX has an internal auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input
voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (
circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use
the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to
6. Technical
Specifications in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the product
’s average current
draw under normal conditions.
•
Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure
the product
has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or
fire.
•To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-
use completely
disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
Disconnect the product from power.
Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
The product does not ship with a spare fuse; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.
Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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Power Linking
Power linking is when products are daisy chained together through the power in and power out
plugs, allowing many products to be powered from one wall outlet.
Up to 11 Swarm 4 FX products can be power linked at 120 V, or up to 21 Swarm 4
FX products
can be power linked at 230 V. The diagram below illustrates the power linking process.
Power Linking
Diagram
Do not power link more than 11 Swarm 4 FX on 120 V.
Do not power link more than 21 Swarm 4 FX on 230 V.
The power linking diagram above shows the North American version of the product only!
Power linking connectors and requirements differ from country to country,
and region to
region.
If using this product anywhere other than North America, consult with the local
Chauvet
distributor.
1st Product
2
nd
Product
3rd Product
Additional Products

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Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the
Safety Notes.
Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the mounting clamp
(such as CLP-15 from Chauvet
) is capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our
Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to www.chauvetlighting.com/cables-clamps-main.html.
Orientation
The Swarm 4 FX must be mounted in a position that includes planning for safe laser usage. In
addition, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
•
Before deciding on a location for the product, 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 Technical Specifications).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable (such as CH-05 from
Chauvet). Mount the 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 a 13-mm hole, which is appropriate for this purpose.
•The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to
the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could
damage the knobs.
Mounting Diagram
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Clamp
Safety Cable
Bracket Adjustment
Knob x2

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Proper Usage
This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, Chauvet recommends
mounting lighting effect products on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports
using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, use safety cables. O
btain appropriate mounting
hardware from your lighting vendor.
International laser safety regulations require that laser products must be operated in the fashion
illustrated below, with a mi
nimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft) of vertical separation between the floor and
the lowest laser light. Additionally, 3 meters of horizontal separation is required between laser
light and audience or other public spaces.
CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than THOSE specified IN
THIS USER MANUAL may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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4. OPERATION
This product is not designed for continual use. Make sure there are regular breaks during operation to maximize the life
of your laser. Always disconnect the Swarm 4 FX from power when not in use.
Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
When the product is on, the LED monitor on the rear panel will show the
current operating mode
(Standalone or DMX). The product will retain the last saved settings when powered off.
Button
Function
<MENU>
Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option
<UP>
Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
<DOWN>
Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
<ENTER>
Activates a menu option or a selected value
Menu Map
Mode
Programming Steps
Description
Auto Mode Aut-
Aut0
S.01–S.99
Auto Mixed Effect
Aut1
Moonflower - single color chase
Aut2
Moonflower – multi-color chase
Aut3
Laser + Strobe
Aut4
Moonflower + Strobe
Aut5
Moonflower (single color chase) + Laser
Aut6
Moonflower (multi-color chase) + Laser
Aut7
Alternating color Laser
Aut8
Laser
Aut9
Strobe
Sound-Active Mode Sou-
Sou0
Sound Mixed Effect
Sou1
Moonflower - single color chase
Sou2
Moonflower – multi-color chase
Sou3
Laser + Strobe
Sou4
Moonflower + Strobe
Sou5
Moonflower (single color chase) + Laser
Sou6
Moonflower (multi-color chase) + Laser
Sou7
Alternating color Laser
Sou8
Laser
Sou9
Strobe
Slave Mode
SLA
SLAV
Slave mode
DMX Addr d001–d511
02CH
d001–d511
Sets DMX address and personality
12CH
d001–d501
System Options SYS
LEdS
on
Turns LEDs on
oFF
Turns LEDs off
tESt
Test mode
rESt
Reset to factory defaults

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Configuration
(DMX)
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. The product uses 3-pin DMX
cable.
Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket
on the product.
DMX Personality
and Starting
Address
When selecting a DMX starting address, always consider the number of DMX channels used by
the fixture. If you choose a starting a
ddress that is too high, you could restrict the access to
some of the product’s channels.
The Swarm 4 FX uses up to 12 DMX channels in the 12-channel mode, 12CH, which
means the
highest recommended DMX address for that personality is 501.
The Swarm 4 FX uses 2 DMX channels in the 2-channel mode, 02CH, which means the highest
recommended DMX address for that personality is 511.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_Rev6_WO.pdf.
To select the DMX personality and starting address, do the following:
Press <MENU> repeatedly until d001–d511 shows on the display.
Press <ENTER> and 02CH or 12CH will show in the display
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the DMX personality.
Press <ENTER> and d001–d511 (for 02CH) or d001–d502 (for 12CH) will show on the
display.
Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the DMX personality.
Press <ENTER>.
The display will continue to blink until the fixture receives a DMX signal.

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Swarm 4 FX Zones for DMX Control
DMX Channel Assignments and Values
12CH
Channel
Function
Value
Setting
1 Moonflower 1 Control
000

009
No function
010

019
Red
020

029
Green
030

039
Blue
040

049
Amber
050

059
Red + green
060

069
Red + blue
070

079
Red + amber
080

089
Green + blue
090

099
Green + amber
100

109
Blue + amber
110

119
Red + green + blue
120

129
Red + green + amber
130 139
Red + blue + amber
140

149
Green + blue + amber
150

159
Red + green + blue + amber
160

224
Auto single color loop
225

255
Auto multicolor loop
2 Moonflower 1 Strobe
000

009
No function
010 254
Strobe speed, slow to fast
(when Ch. 1 is 010–159)
Program speed, slow to fast
(when Ch. 1 is 160–255)
255
Sound-Active
3 Moonflower 1 Rotation
000

004
Stop
005

127
Rotate clockwise, slow to fast
128

133
Stop
134

255
Rotate counter-clockwise, slow to fast
1
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