Chauvet ARENA 2100 FLEX User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin.................................................................................3
What Is Included ...............................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions......................................................................................3
Claims........................................................................................................................ 3
Text Conventions..............................................................................................3
Icons..................................................................................................................3
Document Information.......................................................................................3
Product at a Glance .........................................................................................4
Safety Notes......................................................................................................4
2. Introduction..........................................................................................5
Product Overview..............................................................................................5
Product Dimensions..........................................................................................6
3. Setup.....................................................................................................7
AC Power..........................................................................................................7
Resetting the Breaker ................................................................................................ 7
Mounting ...........................................................................................................8
Orientation ................................................................................................................. 8
Rigging....................................................................................................................... 8
4. Operation..............................................................................................9
Control Panel Operation....................................................................................9
Menu Map.........................................................................................................9
Configuration (DMX) .........................................................................................9
Starting Address......................................................................................................... 9
Configuration (Standalone).............................................................................10
Timer Mode.............................................................................................................. 10
Volume Mode........................................................................................................... 10
Master/Slave Mode.................................................................................................. 11
Wireless Remote Operation..................................................................................... 11
DMX Channel Assignments and Values.........................................................11
1-CH......................................................................................................................... 11
5. Technical Information........................................................................12
Fogger Maintenance.......................................................................................12
Storage............................................................................................................12
General Troubleshooting ................................................................................13
Contact Procedure..........................................................................................14
CHAUVET® Contact Information....................................................................14
Returning Products to CHAUVET® ................................................................14
DMX Primer.....................................................................................................15
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 15
DMX Configuration................................................................................................... 16
DMX Connectivity..................................................................................................... 16
6. Technical Specifications...................................................................19

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1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN
What Is
Included
1 x Arena™ 2100 Flex
1 x Handheld Wireless Transmitter
1 x Power Cord
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack this product and check the container to make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
Claims
If the container or the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory
included) appears damaged from shipping, or shows signs of mishandling, notify the
carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon receipt of the damaged merchandise. Failure
to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, retain
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 seven (7) days of receiving
the merchandise.
Text
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
Icons Icon Meaning
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information may
render the product partially or completely inoperative, cause
damage to the product, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the product from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical,
information.
Document
Information
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual. CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the
existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America
Author Date Editor Date
A. Diaz 09/12/11 B. Pillow 09/13/11

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Product at
a Glance
Use on Dimmer

Auto Programs

Outdoor Use

Switchable voltage (120 V / 230 V)

Sound Activated

Circuit breaker

DMX

User Serviceable

Master/Slave

Duty Cycle

Safety
Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with this product. They
include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Do not mount this product on a flammable surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper,
carton, plastic, etc.)
This product’s nozzle is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time
after operation has stopped.
The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temperature. Keep a minimum distance of 6.5
ft (2 m) from the nozzle to the nearest object.
Do not use this product as a space heater.
Do not drink or come in contact with the fog fluid. If you do, call your local emergency
service (911 in the US) for help.
Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any other flammables to the fog fluid.
Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
Never connect this product to a dimmer.
Never carry this product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
Use only CHAUVET® water-based fog fluid.
FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your Arena™
2100 Flex. Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your fogger.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
be sure that they also receive this document.

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2. I NTRODUCTION
Product Overview
SafetyLoop(x3)
PowerSwitch
PowerIn
Breaker
5‐pinDMXIn
OnboardRemote
(Removable)
Bracket
AdjustmentKnob
3‐pinDMXOut
3‐pinDMXIn
5‐pinDMXOut
WirelessRemote
Receiver

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Product Dimensions

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3. S ETUP
AC Power
This product has a fixed voltage power supply and can work with an input voltage of
either 120 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model.
To determine the power requirements for this product (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 this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse),
making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Resetting the
Breaker
This product uses a resettable circuit breaker. Follow the instructions below to reset.
Disconnect this product from the power outlet before resetting the breaker.
This product is equipped with a resettable circuit breaker on the power input circuit.
1. Remove the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Allow unit to cool for 15 minutes.
3. After 15 minutes, you may attempt to reset the breaker by pressing the button with
your index finger until it latches in the operation position.
4. Plug the product’s power cord into the power outlet and continue using as
recommended.
If the breaker does not reset (the breaker button will not remain inserted), contact
CHAUVET® immediately, as this indicates a possible internal malfunction.

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
Orientation
The Arena™ 2100 Flex may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy
to access the unit for maintenance and programming/ fluid replenishment purposes.
Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting this product
can support its weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this
manual for weight information.
When mounting this product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
When rigging this 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
When mounting, use either a clamp attached to the truss and a safety cable, or
use 3 safety cables attached to all 3 safety loops, located at the top of the product.
SafetyLoop(x3)
Bracket
AdjustmentKnob
MountingBracket
SafetyCable
SafetyCable
MountingBracket

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4.OPERATION
Control
Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display. Please refer to the Product Overview (page 5) to see the button locations on
the control panel.
Button Function
<FUNCTION> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<UP> Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
<TIMER> Turns on Timer Mode
<VOLUME> Turns on Volume Mode
<MANUAL> Controls fog output manually
Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description
Interval Set 1-200 Adjusts the fog output interval (in
seconds)
Duration Set 1-200 Adjusts the fog output interval (in
seconds)
Timer Out 1-100% Adjusts the fog output volume of Timer
Mode
Volume Out 1-100% Adjusts the fog output volume of Volume
Mode
DMX 512 Add 1-512 Sets the DMX address
Wireless On On Off
Turns the wireless function on or off
Configuration
(DMX)
Set this product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket of this product.
Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you
could restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Arena™ 2100 Flex uses one DMX channel in its 1-channel DMX mode, which
defines the highest configurable address to 512.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, you may refer to the DMX Primer section
in the Technical Information chapter.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <FUNCTION> repeatedly until DMX 512 Add shows on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.

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Configuration
(Standalone)
Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn this product on.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode, whether
Static, Automatic, or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. This
is because products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could
interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
Timer Mode
To enable the Timer mode, do the following:
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet
2. Turn this product on.
3. Press <FUNCTION> repeatedly until Interval Set shows on the display.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the time in between haze.
5. Press <FUNCTION> repeatedly until Duration Set shows on the display.
6. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the duration of haze.
7. Press <FUNCTION> repeatedly until Timer Out shows on the display.
8. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the volume of haze.
9. Press <TIMER> to activate the mode with the above settings.
Volume Mode
To enable the Volume mode, do the following:
1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet
2. Turn this product on.
3. Press <FUNCTION> repeatedly until Volume Out shows on the display.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the volume of haze.
5. Press <VOLUME> to activate the mode with the above settings.