Chauvet Colordash Par-Tri User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03
Edition Notes
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03
covers the description, safety
precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the
COLORdash™ Par-Tri. CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORdash™ Par-Tri
User Manual Rev. 03 in February 2012.
Trademarks
CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or
Chauvet). The CHAUVET® logo in its entirety including the Chauvet name and the
dotted triangle, and all other trademarks on this manual pertaining to services, products,
or marketing statements (example: It’s Green Thinking™
) are owned or licensed by
CHAUVET®. Any other product names, logos, brands, company names, an
d other
trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of their
respective trademark holders.
Copyright Notice
CHAUVET® owns the content of this user manual in its entirety, including but not limited
to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources.
© Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Manual Usage
CHAUVET® authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional
information purposes only. CHAUVET® expressly prohibits the us
age, copy, storage,
distribution, modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose
without its written consent.
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content of this document to A4 paper.
Intended Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining the COLORdash™
Par-Tri should read the guide that shipped with it as well as this manual in their entirety
before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.
Disclaimer
CHAUVET® believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all
respects. However, CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility for any error or omissions
in this document. CHAUVET® reserves the right to revise this document and to make
changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of CHAUVET® to
notify any person or company of such revision or changes. This does not constitute in
any way a commitment by CHAUVET® to make such changes. CHAUVET® may issue
a revision of this manual or a new edition of it to incorporate such changes.
Document
Revision
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri User Manual Rev. 03 supersedes all previous versions of
this manual. Please discard any older versions of this manual you may have, whether in
printed or electronic format, and replace them with this version.
Product at
a Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound Activated
x
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Duty Cycle
x

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin..............................................................................................................1
What is Included.............................................................................................................................1
Unpacking Instructions...................................................................................................................1
Typographic Conventions...............................................................................................................1
Icons Conventions..........................................................................................................................1
Safety Notes...................................................................................................................................2
Expected LED Lifespan..................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction.......................................................................................................................3
Product Description........................................................................................................................3
Features .........................................................................................................................................3
Additional Features...........................................................................................................................................3
Options .............................................................................................................................................................3
DMX Channel Summary.................................................................................................................3
Product Overview...........................................................................................................................4
3. Setup..................................................................................................................................5
AC Power .......................................................................................................................................5
AC Plug ............................................................................................................................................................5
Power Linking...................................................................................................................................................5
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................5
DMX Linking...................................................................................................................................6
DMX Modes......................................................................................................................................................6
Master/Slave Connectivity ................................................................................................................................6
ID Addressing...................................................................................................................................................6
Mounting.........................................................................................................................................7
Orientation........................................................................................................................................................7
Rigging .............................................................................................................................................................7
4. Operation...........................................................................................................................8
Control Panel Description...............................................................................................................8
Control Options...............................................................................................................................8
Programming..................................................................................................................................8
DMX Personality...............................................................................................................................................8
DMX Control Without ID Addressing.................................................................................................................8
DMX Control With ID Addressing......................................................................................................................9
Static Color.......................................................................................................................................................9
Auto Programs..................................................................................................................................................9
Edit Customs ....................................................................................................................................................9
Master/Slave.....................................................................................................................................................9
Color Settings.................................................................................................................................................10
Control Panel Lock .........................................................................................................................................10
Program Upload..............................................................................................................................................10
Reset..............................................................................................................................................................10
Fan Speed......................................................................................................................................................10
Menu Map.....................................................................................................................................11
DMX Values..................................................................................................................................12
STAGE 1 ........................................................................................................................................................12
STAGE 1 (Cont.).............................................................................................................................................13
ARC1..............................................................................................................................................................13
ARC1 + D .......................................................................................................................................................13
5. Technical Information.....................................................................................................14
General Maintenance...................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................................................................15
Photometrics.................................................................................................................................16

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Returns Procedure....................................................................................................................... 17
Claims.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................... 17
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 18

Before You Begin
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1. Before You Begin
What is
Included
•One COLORdash™ Par-Tri (with pre-installed barn doors)
•One power input cable with plug
•One power linking cable (6.6 ft/2 m)
•One set of replacement screws for barn doors removal
•One safety cable
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in
which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above
and that they are all in good condition. If the material inside the container (this product
and any other accessory included with it) appears damaged from shipping, or if the
container shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. In addition, retain
the container and all the packing material for inspection.
See the Claims section in the Technical Information chapter.
Typographic
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1~512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
Claims
A new term, or a section or chapter in this document
“COLORado™ UM”
The name of another publication or manual
<SET>
A button on the fixture’s control panel
Settings
A fixture function or a menu option
MENU > Settings
A sequence of menu options
1~10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON
A unique value to entered or select in a menu
Icons
Conventions
Icon Meaning
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration, or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render
the fixture partially or completely inoperative, damage third-party
equipment, or cause harm to the user.
This icon indicates important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the fixture from functioning correctly.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this document refers to the USITT DMX512-A
transmission protocol.

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Safety Notes Please read the following notes
carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside this product
. Any reference to
servicing it you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply to
properly CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt
any repairs unless you are one of them.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper
installation of this product.
Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
make sure that they also receive this manual.
Personal Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the fixture is on.
•Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be hot.
Mounting and Rigging
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while operating.
•When hanging this product, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
chain/cable (included).
Power and Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as
per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
•Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
•Do not operate this fixture if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. In
any of these cases, have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician
at once.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots when the fixture is operating to avoid internal
overheating.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at a higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, please
contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single LED
conditions. For this reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan is vital, lower the operating temperature by
improving the ventilation around the product and reducing the ambient temperature to
an optimal operating range. In addition, limiting the overall projection intensity may also
help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.

Introduction
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2. Introduction
Product
Description
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri is a tri-color LED based wash product. It consists of a
single unit with seven tri-color LEDs and a double bracket yoke. In addition, this fixture
comes with removable barn doors. The Power In and Power Out connectors are of the
IEC type, while the DMX In and DMX Out connectors are 3-pin XLR locking sockets.
Features
•3, 4, or 9-channel tri color LED wash fixture with ID addressing
•Operating modes:
3-channel: RGB control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
9-channel: RGB, dimmer, color macro, strobe, auto/custom, auto speed,
ID addressing
•RGB color mixing with or without DMX control
•Automatic (pre-set) and custom (editable) programs
•Recall auto and custom programs via DMX
•Pre-programmed color macros
•Color temperature presets (3,200~8,500 K)
•Master/Slave operation
•Transfer custom programs between fixtures
Additional Features
•High-power, 3 W tri-color LEDs
•IEC power connectors
•Power linking: max 20 units @ 120 V (see the Technical Specifications section)
•Includes 6.6 ft (2 m) power extension cable
•3-pin DMX input and output connectors
•LCD display with password protection
•Double bracket yoke for overhead or floor mounting
•Adjustable barn doors to direct output (includes gel frame)
•Additional threaded hole on rear for mounting (size M 10)
Options
•33 ft (10 m) power extension cable (EXT-2)
DMX Channel
Summary
STAGE 1
DMX Channel Function
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
Macros
6
Strobe
7
Auto and custom programs
8
Auto program speed
9
ID addressing
ARC1
DMX Channel
Function
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
ARC1 + D
DMX Channel Function
1
Dimmer
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue

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Product Overview
Power In
Power Out
DMX Out
DMX In
Bracket Knob
Control Panel
Bracket Knob

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri has an auto-
ranging power supply that can work with an
input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that y
ou are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual, or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect the COLORdash™ Par-Tri
to a protected circuit with an
appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the COLORdash™ Par-Tri
see the label
affixed to the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding specifications
chart in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
For more information, you may download the “Sizing the Circuit Breakers” document
from the CHAUVET® website.
Never connect the COLORdash™ Par-Tri
to a rheostat (variable resistor) or
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100%
switch.
AC Plug
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri comes with an IEC
power input cord terminated with an
Edison plug (US market). If you need to change the Edison plug, use the table below to
wire the new plug.
Connection
Wire (US)
Wire (Europe)
Screw Color
AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green
Power Linking
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri supports power linking for up to 20 other COLORdash™
Par-Tri fixtures at 120 VAC. This fixture comes with a power linking cord
in addition to
the power input cord.
Make sure to disconnect the fixture’s power cord be
fore replacing a blown fuse,
and always replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating.
Fuse Replacement
1) With a Phillips #2 head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from its housing.
2) Remove the blown fuse from the fuse holder cap and replace it with a good fuse of
the exact same type and rating.
3) Screw the fuse holder cap back in its place and reconnect power.
The fuse is located
inside this fuse holder

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DMX Linking
You may link any COLORdash™ Par-Tri
fixture to a DMX controller using a standard
DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with a COLORdash™
Par-Tri fixture, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX
cables needed to link the COLORdash™ Par-Tri
fixture to a DMX controller, you may
download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
DMX Modes
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri uses the standard DMX data connection for its STAGE 1,
ARC1, and ARC1 + D DMX modes. You will find information about these DMX modes in
the Introduction chapter (summary), the Operation Instructions
chapter (configuration
details), and the DMX Values section (individual channel values).
Master/Slave
Connectivity
The Master/Slave mode allows a COLORdash™ Par-Tri fixture to control one or more a
COLORdash™ Par-Tri
fixtures without a DMX controller. The controlling fixture
becomes the “master” when running an automatic or custom program,
or by being in
STATIC mode. The controlle
d fixtures are the “slaves” and you must set them to
“SLAVE” mode from their respective control panels. During the Master/Slave operation,
the slave fixtures will operate in unison with the master fixture.
The master and slave fixtures link to each other
using the standard DMX serial
connection. If you are not familiar with the Master/Slave connectivity, you may download
the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to the fixtures operating in Master/Slave mode.
Otherwise, the signals from the DMX controller may interfere with the signals from
the master unit.
The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed
instructions on how to
configure the Master and Slave units.
ID Addressing
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri uses the ID Addressing feature to increase the number of
addressable fixtures in the same DMX universe when in the STAGE 1 personality. Refer
to the Operation
chapter in this manual to learn in detail how to configure the
COLORdash™ Par-Tri fixtures when using ID Addressing. If you are not familiar with the
various connection methods when using ID Addressing,
you may download the “DMX
Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.

Setup
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Mounting
Before mounting this fixture, read and follow
the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
Orientation
Always mount this fixture in any safe position while making sure that there is adequate
room around it for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
Make sure to mount this fixture away from any flammable material as indicated in the
Safety Notes section.
Rigging
CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting the
COLORdash™ Par-Tri.
•When selecting an installation location, consider ease of access to the fixture for
operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
•Never mount the fixture in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature
changes, or restricted ventilation may affect it.
•If hanging this fixture, make sure that the location where you are mounting the
fixture can support its weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this
manual for the weight requirement of this fixture.
Procedure
The COLORdash™ Par-Tri comes with a double bracket yoke
to which you can attach
one or two “C” or “O” clamps. The yoke serves also as a floor mount support. You must
supply your own “C” or “O” clamps as well as your own safety cable. Always make sure
that make sure that the clamps and mounting points
are capable of supporting the
weight of this fixture. CHAUVET suggests using two clamps per fixture.
Product Mounting
Diagram
C clamp
(not included)
Floor Mounting
Overhead Mounting

Operation
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4. Operation
Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or
function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed
menu or sets the currently
selected value in to the current
function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the
menu list and increases the
numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through
the menu list and decreases the
numeric value when in a function
Control Options
You can set the COLORdash™ Par-Tri start address in the 001~512 DMX range. This
allows for the control of up to 56 fixtures in the 9-channel STAGE 1
personality. In
addition, the ID address system allows you to assign up to 66 fixtures for each starting
DMX address, thus multiplying the number of fixtures you can control within a single
universe. You can access the fixture’s ID address system from channel 9
when in the
STAGE 1 DMX personality.
When programming live performances as well as
cues that need to trigger on
demand or on a time line, program no more than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per
DMX channel. This is to remain within a one-second execution time.
Programming
Carry out all the programming procedures indicated below from the control panel. Refer
to the Menu Map on page 11 to learn how the menu options relate to each other.
To go to an option, press <MENU> repeatedly until the option shows on the display.
To select an option value, press <UP> or <DOWN> until you see the desired value and
press <ENTER> to accept it.
To exit to the previous menu level, press <MENU>.
DMX Personality
This setting allows the user to choose a particular DMX personality.
1) Go to PERSON.
2) Select the desired personality (STAGE 1, ARC1, or ARC1 + D).
DMX Control
Without ID
Addressing
In this mode, each unit will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX
controller. All units with the same starting address will respond at unison.
1) Select the STAGE 1 personality as shown in DMX Personality.
2) Set the running mode:
a) Go to RUN.
b) Select DMX.
3) Set the starting address:
a) Go to ADDRESS.
b) Select the starting address (001~512).
4) Deactivate ID Addressing in each fixture:
a) Go to SETTINGS.
b) Select ID ON/OFF.
c) Select OFF.
Make sure to deactivate ID Addressing in each fixture when using the STAGE 1
personality. Otherwise, unintended results may occur if
channel 9 is not set to
“0”.

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DMX Control With ID
Addressing
In this mode, the fixtures with the same DMX starting address will respond to the DMX
controller based on the
fixture’s individual ID address setting. If the user selects ID
address “0”, all the fixtures with the same DMX address will respond in unison.
Otherwise, each fixture will follow the control for its particular ID address.
1) Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3from DMX Control Without ID Addressing.
2) Activate ID Addressing in each fixture:
a) Go to SETTINGS.
b) Select ID ON/OFF.
c) Select ON.
Static Color
The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGB color mixing without a DMX controller.
1) Go to STATIC.
2) Select the desired color (RED, GREEN, or BLUE).
3) Select the desired color value (0~255).
4) Repeat for the other two colors.
5) Select STROBE.
6) Select the desired frequency (0~20).
Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGB color mixing without a DMX controller.
1) Go to AUTO.
2) Select the desired auto program (AUTO 01~10 or CUSTOM 01~10)
3) Select the speed (SP 000~255).
You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO 01~10). However you can edit
custom programs CUSTOM 01~10 (see Edit Customs).
Edit Customs
This setting allows the programming of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 customizable
programs, including colors and effects.
1) Go to EDIT.
2) Select the desired custom program (CUSTOM 01~10).
3) Select the desired scene (SCENE 01~30).
4) Select the desired color or effect (RED, GREEN, BLUE, STROBE, TIME, or FADE).
5) Select the color or effect value (000~255 for colors and timers, or 00~20 for strobe).
6) Repeat for the other colors or effects.
7) Return to the SCENE level (step “3”).
8) Repeat the settings of colors and effects for the other scenes.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORdash™ Par-Tri fixtures (the slaves) to
execute simultaneously the same program, whether auto or custom, that another
COLORdash™ Par-Tri fixture (the master) is executing, and without a DMX controller.
1) Set the master unit:
a) Set the running mode to DMX as explained in “DMX Control Without ID
Addressing”
b) Select an auto program as explained in “Auto Programs”.
2) Set the slave units:
a) Go to RUN.
b) Select SLAVE.
The fixture that operates in Static mode or runs a program, whether automatic or
custom, automatically becomes the master.
•Do not connect a DMX controller to the master or slave fixtures.
•Never connect a fixture operating in Static, Auto, or Custom mode to a DMX
universe

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Color Settings
The COLOR setting determines how the COLORdash™ Par-Tri
generates the white
color based on various RGB settings.
1) Go to SETTINGS.
2) Select COLOR.
3) Select OFF or UC.
OFF = When RGB are all set to “255”, output is maximum.
UC = RGB are set to match the intensity of older fixtures (Universal Color).
Control Panel Lock
This
setting allows the user to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps
non-authorized personnel from changing the fixture’s settings.
1) Go to PASSWORD.
2) Select ON or OFF.
When the control panel lock is active, the fixture will prompt the user to enter the
password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the
fixture.
After being prompted to enter the password:
1) Press <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, and <ENTER>
Program Upload
This option allows the user to copy the custom programs of one COLORdash™ Par-Tri
fixture onto other COLORdash™ Par-Tri fixtures by using the Master/Slave method
1) Configure and connect the fixtures in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the
master unit has the custom programs you want to transfer onto the slave units.
2) At the master unit, go to SETTINGS.
3) Select Upload Customs?
4) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
5) When SEND shows, press <ENTER> to start the upload.
6) Wait for the upload process to finish before disconnecting the fixtures.
•During and after the upload, the master and slave units will visually indicate
the status of the process, as follows:
•Yellow means that the upload is running.
•Red means that the upload failed due to an error.
•Green means that the upload completed successfully.
Reset
This setting allows the user to reset the COLORdash™ Par-Tri
fixture to its default
values, including the custom programs.
1) Go to SETTINGS.
2) Select Reset to Factory?
3) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
4) Wait for the reset process to finish.
Fan Speed
1) Go to FANS.
2) Select HIGH, NORMAL, AUTO, or LOW.
Be aware that the fixture’s controller may reset
the fan speed from LOW or
NORMAL to HIGH if the fixture’s internal temperature is too high.

Operation
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Menu Map

Operation
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DMX Values
STAGE 1
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
Step Time
Only if playing a custom program (CUS 01~10)
3
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
Fade Time
Only if playing a custom program (CUS 01~10)
4
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%
5 Color Macro + White
Balance
000 ó010
011 ó035
036 ó060
061 ó085
086 ó110
111 ó135
136 ó160
161 ó185
186 ó210
211 ó215
216 ó220
221 ó225
226 ó230
231 ó235
236 ó240
241 ó245
246 ó250
251 ó255
No Function
R: 100% G: Up B: 0%
R: Down G: 100% B: 0%
R: 0% G: 100% B: Up
R: 0% G: Down B: 100%
R: Up G: 0% B: 100%
R: 100% G: 0% B: Down
R: 100% G: Up B: Up
R: Down G: Down B: 100%
White 1: 3,200 K
White 2: 3,400 K
White 3: 4,200 K
White 4: 4,900 K
White 5: 5,600 K
White 6: 5,900 K
White 7: 6,500 K
White 8: 7,200 K
White 9: 8,500 K
6 Strobe
000 ó010
011 ó255
No Function
0~20 Hz
7 Auto & Custom Programs
000
ó
020
021 ó030
031 ó040
041 ó050
051 ó060
061 ó070
071 ó080
081 ó090
091 ó100
101 ó110
111 ó120
121 ó130
131 ó140
141 ó150
151 ó160
161 ó170
171 ó180
181 ó190
191 ó200
201 ó210
211 ó220
221 ó255
No Function
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
Custom 6
Custom 7
Custom 8
Custom 9
Custom 10
No function
8
Auto Speed
000 ó255
Only if playing an auto program (AUTO 01~10)
Continues on the next page

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Continued from previous page
STAGE 1
(Cont.)
Channel Function Value Setting Value Setting Value Setting
9 ID Address
000
ó
009
010 ó019
020 ó029
030 ó039
040 ó049
050 ó059
060 ó069
070 ó079
080 ó089
090 ó099
100 ó109
110 ó119
120 ó129
130 ó139
140 ó149
150 ó159
160 ó169
170 ó179
180 ó189
190 ó199
200 ó209
210
211
All IDs
ID 1
ID 2
ID 3
ID 4
ID 5
ID 6
ID 7
ID 8
ID 9
ID 10
ID 11
ID 12
ID 13
ID 14
ID 15
ID 16
ID 17
ID 18
ID 19
ID 20
ID 21
ID 22
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
ID 23
ID 24
ID 25
ID 26
ID 27
ID 28
ID 29
ID 30
ID 31
ID 32
ID 33
ID 34
ID 35
ID 36
ID 37
ID 38
ID 39
ID 40
ID 41
ID 42
ID 43
ID 44
ID 45
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
ID 46
ID 47
ID 48
ID 49
ID 50
ID 51
ID 52
ID 53
ID 54
ID 55
ID 56
ID 57
ID 58
ID 59
ID 60
ID 61
ID 62
ID 63
ID 64
ID 65
ID 66
ARC1
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
2
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%
ARC1 + D
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000
ó
255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0~100%
3
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
4
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%

Technical Information
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5. Technical Information
General
Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user should clean the light
fixtures frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the
cleaning frequency. As a rule, the user should clean the fixtures at least twice a month.
Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.
CHAUVET® recommends cleaning the fixture’s external optics with a soft cloth using
normal glass cleaning fluid.
To clean a fixture, follow the recommendations below:
•Unplug the fixture from power.
•Wait until the fixture is cold.
•Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected
on the external vents and reachable internal components.
•Clean all external optics and glass surfaces with a mild solution of glass cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol, and a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
•Apply the solution directly to the cloth or tissue and drag any dirt and grime to the
outside of the lens.
•Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
•When cleaning units with a movable mirror, you should keep the contact with the
mirror surface to a minimum to avoid scratching or damaging it.
Always dry the external optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
If the fixture has one or more cooling fans, refrain from spinning them using
compressed air.

Technical Information
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Cause(s)
Action(s)
Low light intensity
Dirty lens assembly
Clean the fixture regularly
Misaligned lens assembly
Install lens assembly properly
A single tri-color LED
does not illuminate
Faulty LED
Replace the LED board
Faulty LED board
Replace the LED board
Faulty LED Driver board
Replace the LED Driver board
None of the tri-color
LEDs illuminate
Faulty LED Driver board
Replace the LED Driver board
Faulty LED wiring
Repair or replace wiring
Faulty Display board
Replace the Display board
Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing
Excessive circuit load
Check total load placed on the electrical circuit
Short circuit along the power wires
Check for a short in the electrical wiring
Fixture does not
power up
No power
Check for power on power outlet
Loose or damaged power cord
Check power cord
Blown fuse
Replace fuse
Faulty internal power supply
Replace internal power supply
Fixture does not respond
to DMX
Wrong DMX addressing
Check Control Panel and unit addressing
Damaged DMX cables
Check DMX cables
Wrong polarity on the controller
Check polarity switch settings on the controller
Loose DMX cables
Check cable connections
Faulty DMX interface
Replace the Display/Main board
Faulty Display/Main board
Replace the Display/Main board
DMX signal problems
Non DMX cables
Use only DMX compatible cables
Bouncing signals
Install terminator as suggested
Long cable / low level signal
Install an optically coupled DMX splitter right after
the fixture with the strong signal
Too many fixtures
Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit
#32 or before
Interference from AC wires
Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
or fluorescent/black lights
If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.

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Photometrics