Chauvet Followspot 1200 User manual

Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents
Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide Rev. 3
Table of Contents
1. Before you Begin .......................................................................................1
What is Included....................................................................................................... 1
About this Guide.......................................................................................................1
Unpacking................................................................................................................ 1
Text Conventions ..................................................................................................... 1
Icons........................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Notes ............................................................................................................ 2
2. Introduction................................................................................................3
Fixture at a Glance ................................................................................................... 3
Features .................................................................................................................. 3
DMX Summary......................................................................................................... 3
3. Setup...........................................................................................................4
AC Power................................................................................................................. 4
Lamp ....................................................................................................................... 6
Mounting.................................................................................................................. 8
DMX Linking.............................................................................................................9
4. Operation..................................................................................................10
Control Panel Description ....................................................................................... 10
Menu Map.............................................................................................................. 10
Normal Mode ......................................................................................................... 11
Offset Mode ........................................................................................................... 11
External Console.................................................................................................... 12
DMX Operation ...................................................................................................... 12
DMX Values ........................................................................................................... 12
5. Technical Information ..............................................................................13
General Maintenance ............................................................................................. 13
Repairs .................................................................................................................. 13
Returns Procedure ................................................................................................. 13
Claims ................................................................................................................... 13
Contact Us ............................................................................................................. 13
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................... 14

Before you Begin
Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide Rev. 3 1
1. Before you Begin
What is
Included
•One Followspot 1200
•One External Console
•One Tripod
•One Flight Case
•One W arranty Card
•One Quick Start Guide
About this
Guide
This Followspot 1200 Quick Start Guide is a condensed version of the
Followspot 1200 user manual, which users can download from CHAUVET®
Web site (www.chauvetlighting.com).
Unpacking
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the road case. Check
the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in
good condition. If you have detected a problem, refer to the Claims
section
in the Technical Information chapter of the Followspot 1200 user manual for
complete instructions on how to make a claim.
Text
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1~512
A range of values
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
Claims
A fixture function, a new term, a section or a chapter
<SET>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
Settings
A menu option
MENU > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
[1~10]
A range of menu values
Yes/No
A set of mutually exclusive menu options
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Icons
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.
Useful information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this document refers to the USITT
DMX512-A transmission protocol.

Before you Begin
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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.
The Followspot 1200 has no user serviceable parts inside it. Any
reference to servicing this fixture you may find within this guide or the
downloaded 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 proper
installation of the Followspot 1200.
Keep this guide and the user manual for future consultation. If you sell
the Followspot 1200 to another user, make sure that they also receive
these documents.
Personal
Safety
•The Followspot 1200 housing weighs 94 lbs (42.6 kg). Always ask for
help when mounting this fixture to avoid personal injuries or damage to
the unit.
•Always connect the Followspot 1200 to a grounded circuit to avoid the
risk of electrocution.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the Followspot 1200
is on.
•Always disconnect the Followspot 1200 from its power source before
servicing.
•Do not touch the Followspot 1200’s housing when operating because it
may reach up to 85º C.
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 fixture, always secure it to a fastening device using
a saf ety cable (not provided).
Power and
Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting the Followspot 1200 to the
proper voltage, as per the specifications in this manual or on the
product.
•Never connect the Followspot 1200 to a dimmer pack.
•Never disconnect the power to the fixture by pulling or tugging on the
power cable.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Operation
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product
immediately!
In the unlikely event that your Followspot 1200
may require service,
please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.

Introduction
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2. Introduction
Fixture at
a Glance
Use on Dimmer

Auto Programs

Outdoor Use

208/230 V, 50/60 Hz

Sound Activated

Replaceable Fuse

DMX

User Serviceable

Master/Slave

Duty Cycle

Features
•Metal Halide 1200 W lamp
•6-Channel DMX mode
Functions: shutter, iris, color, color temperature, dimmer and focus
•Color wheel 1:
8 dichroic colors + white
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds
Split/linear colors
•Color wheel 2:
2 dichroic colors + white
CTC filter: 3,200 K / Frost / Open
•Variable electronic iris (4~38⁰)
•Variable electronic dimmer (0~100%)
•Variable electronic focus
•Blackout shutter button
Additional
Features
•External control console
•Tripod
•Flight case
DMX
Summary
6-channel
Mode
Channel Function
1
Shutter
2
Iris
3
Color
4
Color temperature
5
Dimmer
6
Focus

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
The Followspot 1200 has two AC input voltage settings, 208 and 230 VAC,
and two AC frequency settings, 50 and 60 Hz. The voltage and frequency
settings require changing the connections on the corresponding terminal
strip. See the Voltage and Frequency Selection section in this chapter.
Make sure that you are connecting the Followspot 1200
to the proper
voltage, as per the specifications in this guide, the product’s manual or on
the product’s sticker.
Always connect the Followspot 1200
to a protected circuit with an
appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
Power
Requirements
To determine the power requirements for the Followspot 1200
see the
sticker affixed to the product. Alternatively, you may refer to the
Technical
Specifications chart in the Technical Information chapter of this guide.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal
operation. Please refer to the Sizing the Circuit Breakers
section in the
Appendix chapter of the Followspot 1200 user manual.
Power Cord
The Followspot comes with a bare ended power cord. Use the table below
to wire the appropriate plug to the power cord.
Connection Wire (US) Wire (Europe) Pin Screw
AC Live Black Brown 1 Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral White Blue 2 Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow 3 Green
Never connect the Followspot 1200 to a rheostat (variable resistor) or
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as
a 0 to 100% switch.
Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before 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.
Fuse Holder
Diagram
Illuminated
On/off Switch
Fuse Holder
Power Cord
Rubber Boot

Setup
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Voltage &
Frequency
The Followspot 1200 uses a single terminal strip to select the operating
voltage and frequency. This operation only requires connecting two wires to
a terminal strip, as indicated below.
Do not connect the fixture to the power outlet without having selected
the voltage and frequency first. Make sure that the circuit’s voltage
and frequency matches your selection to avoid unstable operation or
damage to the fixture.
Make sure that there is no power applied to the fixture before opening
the fixture’s housing.
Opening the
Fixture
1) Unfasten the thumbscrew (T) and slide the front cover (FC) slightly
forward.
2) Unscrew the two Allen screws (A) and remove the bracket (B).
3) Carefully pick up and slide the back cover (BC) backward, making sure
not to pull the wires that run from its fans to the Fan Control PCB inside
the housing.
Cover Removal
Diagram
Two black wires arrive to the terminal strip (TS). One wire labeled “1” and
the other labeled “2.”
1) Connect the black wires as needed per the table below, without
reversing them.
2) Replace the covers.
3) Replace the bracket and secure it with the two Allen screws.
Voltage and
Frequency
Selection
Diagram
Voltage/
Frequency Wire #1 Wire #2
208 V, 50 Hz Terminal #2 Terminal #4
208 V, 60 Hz Terminal #2 Terminal #3
230 V, 50 Hz Terminal #1 Terminal #6
230 V, 60 Hz Terminal #1 Terminal #5
A
TS
BC
B
FC
T

Setup
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Lamp
The user may have to install the lamp before operating the Followspot 1200
for the first time.
The instructions below include the steps to remove an existing lamp as well
as to install a new lamp.
Lamp
Removal
Removing an already installed lamp requires caution. Follow the steps
indicated below to complete the removal in a safe manner.
Make sure that there is no power applied to the fixture before opening
the fixture’s housing.
Lamp explosion hazard! Wait 15 minutes after having turned off the
fixture to open the lamp cover.
Opening the
Fixture
1) Unfasten the thumbscrew (T) and slide the front cover (FC) slightly
forward.
2) Loosen the thumbscrew that hold the lamp cover (LC) and lift it to expose
the lamp socket.
Lamp Removing
Diagram
•Always wear safety goggles and soft gloves when handling the
lamp.
•The bulb remains hot for a long time after turn off.
•Never touch the bulb barehanded and always handle it by its
metallic contacts.
Removing an
Existing Lamp
1) Once you have access to the lamp, loosen both lamp end screws.
2) Grab the lamp by both lamp end screws, push it evenly against the clips
and then slide it upwards until it is free.
3) Place the lamp in an appropriate container for disposal.
Always follow local regulations regarding the disposal of used metal
halide lamps.
T
FC
LC
L

Setup
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Lamp
Installation
Installing a new lamp requires caution. Follow the steps indicated
below to
complete the lamp installation in a safe manner.
If you touched the lamp with your bare hands, make sure to clean it
thoroughly (contacts, glass necks and glass globe) with isopropyl
alcohol and wipe it with a lint-free cloth before installing it.
Follow all the safety instructions indicated in pages 6 and 7.
Installing a
New Lamp
1) If installing a new lamp, open the Followspot 1200 as indicated in page 6.
2) Before installing the lamp, loosen its end screws.
3) Hold the lamp by its metallic contacts and slide it into the slots.
4) Ensure that the flat washers on the lamp shafts are on the thumbscrew
side of the slot to ensure maximum contact.
5) Evenly push the clips backward to allow the lamp to go all the way into
the slots.
6) Rotate the lamp until the nipple is on the top of the bulb.
7) Tighten the lamp end screws.
8) Once installed, the lamp should look as in the diagram bellow.
Lamp Installation
Diagram
Closing the
Fixture
1) Close the lamp cover and tighten the thumbscrew that holds it.
2) Slide the front cover backward until it touches the bracket.
3) Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the front cover.
Reflector
Lamp
end
screw
Lamp end
screw
Bulb
nipple
Contact
plate
Clip
Clip
Fixture’s
front
Lamp
contact
Contact
plate
Flat
washer

Setup
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Mounting
Read the safety notes at the beginning of this guide and follow their
recommendations before mounting this product.
Orientation
You can mount this product in any safe position.
Rigging
The Followspot 1200 consists of a housing unit and a tripod (included)
.
CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below
when
mounting this product.
Mounting
Guidelines
•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.
•Make sure that the location where you are mounting the fixture can
support its weight (84 lbs / 38 kg) as well as the operator’s weight.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
As an extra measure to reduce vibrations and to prevent the fixture
from tipping over, weight down the tripod arms or anchor them to the
mounting platform..
Tripod leg
Carrying
handles
(both sides)
Yoke
Swivel tripod
top
Safety loop
(both sides)
Tilt
adjustment
knob
(+45 ~-45º)
Tripod arm
Control
Panel
Control
Console

Setup
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DMX Linking
If you are using the Followspot 1200 with a DMX controller, you can link
them using a regular DMX serial connection. Be aware that the Followspot
1200 uses 5-pin XLR connectors and that you will need a 5-pin to 3-
pin
adapter in most cases.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, please refer to the
DMX
Primer and DMX Connectivity sections in the Appendix chapter of th
e
Followspot 1200 user manual.
DMX
Connection
The Followspot 1200 uses the regular DMX data connection for its
6-channel DMX mode. Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief
description of this mode and the Operation chapter to learn how to
configure the Followspot 1200 to work in this mode.
The diagram below shows the Followspot 1200 DMX connectors.
DMX Connectors
Diagram
Pins 4 and 5 of the External Console Only socket carry power for the
external console. Therefore, DO NOT connect the DMX cable to this
socket. Otherwise, you could damage the DMX controller or the
fixtures connected to the DMX link.
Procedure
1) Connect the DMX cable that comes from the DMX controller or from the
other DMX fixtures to the DMX Input socket.
2) Connect the DMX cable that goes to the other DMX fixtures to the DMX
Output socket.
•When using the Followspot 1200’s external console, DO NOT
connect the Followspot 1200 to the DMX link.
•
The Followspot 1200 does not support the Master/Slave mode.
The diagram below illustrates a typical DMX link connection.
DMX Link
Diagram
External Console Only
DMX Input
DMX Output

Operation
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4. Operation
Control
Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Used to scroll to a function or to return to a previous menu
option
<ENTER>
Selects a menu option
<UP>
Scrolls through the menu options in ascending (forward) order
<DOWN>
Scrolls through the menu options in descending (backward)
order
Menu Map
The Followspot 1200 has two programming modes, Normal and Offset. The
Normal mode is for regular operation, while the Offset mode is for fine
position adjustments.
Normal Mode
The Normal mode controls the DMX address, the blackout
while changing
colors activation, the lamp on/off status, the running of the self-
test and the
fixture reset. In addition, it shows the number of hours the fixture has been
in service.
Function
1st Level
2nd Level
Description
DMX Address
1~255 Selects the fixture’s DMX
address
Color Blackout
Activation
Yes/No Enables the black out while
changing colors
Self-test
N/A Runs the built-in self-test
program
Fixture Hours
N/A Shows the amount of hours the
fixture has been on
Lamp On/Off
On/Off Turns the lamp on or off
Reset
N/A Resets the fixture to its factory
default settings
Offset Mode
The Offset mode controls the fine position adjustment of the color wheel, the
color temperature wheel and the dimmer. Use these
adjustments to center
the filter and color temperature windows (to eliminate borders) as well as to
fine position the dimmer.
Function
1st Level
2nd Level
Description
Color Offset
-127~127 Performs the fine position
adjustment for the color wheel
Effect Offset
-127~127 Performs the fine position
adjustment for the effects wheel
Dimmer Offset
-127~127 Performs the fine position
adjustment for the dimmer

Operation
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Normal
Mode
DMX Address
1) Go to MENU > Addr and press <ENTER>
2) Select a starting DMX address (001~512)
Control Activation
1) Go to Menu > b_co and press <ENTER>
2) Change the setting with <UP> or <DOWN>
3) Press <ENTER> to save the new value,or press <MENU> to exit
Self-test
1) Go to Menu > test
2) Press <ENTER> to start the tests
3) Press <ENTER> to suspend the test, or press <MENU> to exit
Fixture Hours
1) Go to Menu > Fhrs
2) Press <ENTER> to see the number of hours, or press <MENU> to exit
Lamp
1) Go to Menu > LAMP and press <ENTER>
2) Change the setting (On/Off) with <UP> or <DOWN>
3) Press <ENTER> to save the change.
Reset
1) Go to Menu > rSet and press <ENTER>
2) After a few seconds, all DMX channels will return to their default settings.
Offset Mode
Entering Offset
Mode
1) Press <MENU> for five seconds.
The display will show the first offset mode function.
Color Offset
1) Go to Menu > oCoL and press <ENTER>
2) Change the setting (-127~127) with <UP> or <DOWN>
3) Press
<ENTER>
to save the change.
Effect Offset
1) Go to Menu > oCoL and press <ENTER>
2) Change the setting (-127~127) with <UP> or <DOWN>
3) Press <ENTER> to save the change.
Dimmer Offset
1) Go to Menu > oCoL and press <ENTER>
2) Change the setting (-127~127) with <UP> or <DOWN>
3) Press
<ENTER>
to save the change.
Exiting Offset
Mode
1) After you are done, wait eight seconds for the display timer to activate.
The display will show the current DMX address.

Operation
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External
Console
The external console ships already installed on the Followspot 1200 handle.
This console has dedicated sliders and buttons to control only the associated
fixture.
In addition, the external console connects to the Followspot 1200 using a
dedicated 5-pin XLR connector on the control panel.
Pins 4 and 5 of the External Console Only socket carry power for the
external console. Therefore, DO NOT connect the DMX cable to this
socket. Otherwise, you could damage the DMX controller or the fixtures
connected to the DMX link.
When the Followspot 1200 is in any of its programming modes, the
external console is not operational.
Controls
The external console controls have pre-
assigned functions and labels
(dimmer, shutter, iris, focus, color control and color temperature). This
simplifies the fixture’s operation.
The illuminated buttons (1~9) change their functionality depending on
the setting of the Fixed Color / Color Scroll rocker switch.
DMX
Operation
To operate the Followspot 1200 with a standard DMX controller you will have
to assign a starting DMX address on the Followspot 1200. Please refer to
the DMX Address paragraph of this chapter for instructions.
Always disconnect the external control console when operating
this
fixture with a third party DMX controller.
DMX Values
6-channel
DMX Mode
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1 Shutter
000 007
008 015
016 247
248 255
Blackout
Open
Strobe (1~12 Hz)
Open
2 Iris
000 254
255
0~100%
Closed
3 Color
000 014
015 028
029 042
043 056
057 070
071 084
085 098
099 112
113 127
128 191
192 255
White
Red
Green
Blue
UV Purple
Golden Amber
2,900 K
4,800 K
3,800 K
CW Rotation (Fast~Slow)
CCW Rotation (Slow~Fast)
4 Color Temperature
000 085
086 170
171 255
6,000 K
5,600 K
3,200 K
5
Dimmer
000 255
0~100%
6
Focus
000 255
Close~Far

Technical Information
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5. Technical Information
General
Maintenance
Download the Followspot 1200 user manual and refer to its Technical
Information chapter for a description on how to troubleshoot and maintain
this fixture
Always dry the optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning
them.
If the fixture has fans, never spin them using compressed air.
Repairs
Download the Followspot 1200 user manual and refer to its Technical
Information chapter for a description on how to troubleshoot this fixture
If you need help with troubleshooting your fixture, contact CHAUVET®
Technical Support at once.
Returns
Procedure
Download the Followspot 1200 user manual and refer to its Technical
Information chapter for a description on how to return this fixture to
CHAUVET®.
Claims
Download the Followspot 1200 user manual and refer to its Technical
Information chapter for a description on how to make a claim regarding this
fixture if you received it damaged during shipping.
For other claims (missing
parts, fixture not working, etc., contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Contact Us
World Wide
General Information
CHAUVET®
5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
Technical Support
Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
Fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.com

Technical Information
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Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length ....................................................................................................... 45.1 in (1,147 mm)
Width.............................................................................................................16.9 in (430 mm)
Height..............................................................................................................9.0 in (230 mm)
Weight (Product only).....................................................................................94 lbs (42.6 kg)
Weight (Stand).................................................................................................. 17 lbs (7.7 kg)
Weight (All w/ roadcase) ..............................................................................213 lbs (96.6 kg)
POWER
Selectable Input Voltage and Frequency ..............................................208/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Current draw..........................................................................Operating: 8.61 A; Inrush 9.2 A
Power ..........................................................................................................................1,264 W
Power Factor ...............................................................................................................PF 0.71
FUSE
External................................................................................... 6 x 30 mm, glass, 15 A, 250 V
LIGHT SOURCE
Metal Halide Lamp ...................................... Osram HTI 1200 W/D/7/60, 6,500 K, 2,000 hrs
Quantity ................................................................................................................................. 1
PHOTO OPTIC
Luminance (4º angle) ............................................................................... 202,000 lux @ 1 m
Luminance (13º angle) .................. 7,000 lux @ 5 m; 3,650 lux 2 @ 7 m, 1,800 lux @ 10 m
Beam angle range ..........................................................................................................4~38°
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input ...............................................................................locking 3-pin XLR male socket
Data output ..........................................................................locking 3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration ............................................................ pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols ....................................................................................................... DMX-512 USITT
DMX Channels ...................................................................................................................... 6
ORDERING INFORMATION
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