Chauvet Intimidator Spot LED 250 User manual

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Intimidator™Spot 250
USER MANUAL
Snapshot
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................................................3
What is included ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions..................................................................................................................................................................3
AC Power.....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................5
Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................5
Additional Features.......................................................................................................................................................................5
DMX Channel Summary ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Advanced Mode............................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Mode...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Product Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................7
Product Dimensions......................................................................................................................................................................7
3. Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Lamp............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Maximizing the life of your lamp....................................................................................................................................................8
Lamp Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................9
Lamp Alignment How-To...............................................................................................................................................................9
Fuse Replacement......................................................................................................................................................................10
Replacing Gobos........................................................................................................................................................................10
Replacing Color Dichroics...........................................................................................................................................................11
Fixture Linking ............................................................................................................................................................................12
Data Cabling...............................................................................................................................................................................12
DMX Data Cable.........................................................................................................................................................................12
Cable Connectors.......................................................................................................................................................................12
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart..................................................................................................................................................13
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link..............................................................................................................................................13
Master/Slave Fixture Linking.......................................................................................................................................................13
Mounting.....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Orientation..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Rigging.......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Pan/tilt Lock................................................................................................................................................................................15
4. Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................................................16
Navigating the Control Panel.......................................................................................................................................................16
Menu Map ..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Menu Map ..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Menu Map (continued)................................................................................................................................................................18
Service Menu Map......................................................................................................................................................................18
User Configurations....................................................................................................................................................................19
To set the pan to inverting or non-inverting:.................................................................................................................................19
To set the tilt to inverting or non-inverting:...................................................................................................................................19
To activate/deactivate move-in-black function(s): ........................................................................................................................19
Additional Functions....................................................................................................................................................................20
To use the fixture with the ca-9 easy controller............................................................................................................................20
resetting the fixture: ....................................................................................................................................................................20
To restore all settings to their factory defaults:.............................................................................................................................20
Operation....................................................................................................................................................................................21
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): ..........................................................................................................................21
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): ......................................................................................................................21
DMX Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................21
DMX Channel Values..................................................................................................................................................................22
5. Appendix...............................................................................................................................................................................26
DMX Primer................................................................................................................................................................................26
Setting the starting address.........................................................................................................................................................26
Intimidator Spot 250 Service Maintenance Guide........................................................................................................................27
Contact Us..................................................................................................................................................................................28
General Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................28
Returns Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................29
Claims........................................................................................................................................................................................29
Blow-out Diagram. ......................................................................................................................................................................30
Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................33

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Figure 1 - AC Voltage Switch
Not all fixtures have a voltage
select switch. Please be sure to
connect to the proper voltage.
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
1 x Intimidator™Spot 250
1 x Mounting bracket kit w/screws
1 x Power Cord
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
AC Power
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating is its average
current draw under normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and
cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a
fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.
Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection
switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the
line voltage applied. Damage to your fixture may result if the
line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on
the voltage selector switch. All fixtures must be connected to
circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.

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Safety Instructions
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
This product is intended for indoor use only!
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use
its carrying handles.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104°F (40°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this
product.

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2. INTRODUCTION
Features
10 or 14-channel DMX-512 moving yoke
Pan: 540° / tilt: 270°
Color wheel
7 interchangeable, slot-n-lock colors + white
Split colors
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds
Indexed rotating gobo wheel with Gobo Bounce™
7 interchangeable, slot-n-lock gobos + open
5 metal, 2 glass installed
Rotating gobo wheel spin at variable speeds
3-facet, high-speed rotating prism at variable speeds
Variable motorized shutter (for strobing)
Variable motorized focus
Variable motorized dimmer (0 –100%)
Remote fixture reset, lamp on/off & vector speed channel
Individual reset of pan/tilt, color, gobo, shutter, prism, focus
Move-in-black for pan/tilt, color, gobo
Built-in effect macros via DMX (gobo, gobo rotation, color, strobe, prism)
Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX
Built-in sound-active programs via master/slave or DMX
Additional Features
Pan/tilt lock during transportation
User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
Pan: 540 , 360 , 180
Tilt: 270 , 180 , 90
Automatic pan & tilt correction
User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes

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DMX Channel Summary
CHANNEL
FUNCTION
1
Pan
2
Tilt
3
Color
4
Gobo
5
Gobo rotation
6
Shutter
7
Dimmer
8
Effect
9
Prism
10
Focus
CHANNEL
FUNCTION
1
Pan coarse
2
Tilt coarse
3
Pan fine
4
Tilt fine
5
Pan/Tilt speed
6
Color
7
Gobo
8
Gobo rotation
9
Shutter
10
Dimmer
11
Mode/function
12
Effect
13
Prism
14
Focus
Basic Mode
Advanced Mode

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Product Overview
Product Dimensions
DMX out
3 & 5-pin
IEC Power
input
Microphone
Easy
Controller
DMX in
3 & 5-pin
Power
switch
115/230V
switch

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3. SETUP
Lamp
You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A 250W MSD discharge lamp
is included.
Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the
unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.
Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp
with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
Maximizing the life of your lamp
To ensure the longest and most efficient use of the lamp always wait
between 10 and 15 minutes before re-applying power after a shutdown.
Failure to do so could result in premature aging of the lamp and failure to the
electronics that drive it.
Never turn off the power to the unit while the lamp is striking. Always wait 15
minutes after powering on the fixture before powering down. Turning off the lamp
during striking may permanently damage the lamp.

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Lamp Installation
1) Turn off power to fixture.
2) Loosen the 2 lamp covers knobs by turning counter-clockwise.
3) If there is a current lamp you are replacing, remove it now.
4) While using care not to allow the envelope of the lamp to contact your bare skin,
install the new lamp.
5) Replace lamp cover and tighten knobs.
Lamp Alignment How-To
After the installation of a lamp, you may find that there is an uneven field of light or what is refered to
as a hot spot. This is due to the most intense point of the lamp source not being positioned optimally
within the reflector.
There are three lamp alignment screws provided at the base of the fixture. Turning these screws
allow you to optimize the projection quality of the spot as well as the overall intensity of the beam.
1. Project a white spot against any flat surface. Preferably the surface should be white or pastel in
color.
2. Turning the lamp alignment screws, try to position the hot spot in the center of the beam as best
as possible. This could require many attempts on your part. It is advisable to even out the
screws prior to lamp alignment as described in the illustration.
3. Once the hot spot is in the center of the spot, do your best to turn all screws equally as to affect
movement up or down within the reflector.
4. As you move in and out of optimum lamp focus, you will see the hot spot either get wider or
narrower. The goal is to either totally diminish the hot spot by having it widen and spread across
the entire spot or moving the hot spot so that it covers as much of the beam spot area as
possible.
Lamp alignment screws
Lamp cover screws

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The fuse is located
inside this
compartment.
Remove using a flat
head screwdriver.
Fuse Replacement
With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse
holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged
fuse from its holder and replace with exact
same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in
its place and reconnect power.
Replacing Gobos
1) Be sure the fixture is not powered or connected to mains.
2) Remove the top cover by removing the 4 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
3) With your hand, move the gobo wheel to the desired gobo to change.
4) Remove the slot-n-lock gobo by pressing it up and away of the gobo wheel
and sliding it out of the fixture.
5) You may now replace the gobo easily by removing
the tension ring. This may be done with a small tool.
6) Replace the slot-n-lock gobo assembly.
7) Replace top cover and 4 cover screws.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always
replace with the same type fuse.
Top cover screws
2
3
4
Gobo Wheel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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Replacing Color Dichroics
1) Be sure the fixture is not powered or connected to mains.
2) Remove the top cover by removing the 4 screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
3) With your hand, move the color wheel to the desired color dichroic to change.
4) Remove the slot-n-lock color by pressing it up and away from the color wheel
and sliding in the direction out of the fixture.
5) Replace the slot-n-lock color with the new color.
6) Replace top cover and 4 cover screws.
Top cover screws
2
3
Color Wheel
4
Slot-n-lock color dichroic
5

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Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.
Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485
standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32
fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors –30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield –55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 –140 ohms
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common
can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
Termination reduces signal errors. To
avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.
DMX connector configuration

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This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
Often, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation requires
that the first fixture in the chain be
initialized for this purpose via either
settings in the control panel or DIP-
switches. Secondarily, the fixtures
that follow may also require a slave
setting. Please consult the
“Operating Instructions” section in
this manual for complete instructions
for this type of setup and
configuration.
Master
Slave
Slave
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3PIN TO 5PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor
3 Pin Female (output)
5 Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal
Pin 3
Pin 3
Do not use
Do not use
Do not use
Do not use
Setting up a DMX Serial Data
Link
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female) 3
pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin
connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
Master/Slave Fixture Linking
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

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Hanging Clamp
Note!
Clamp is sold separately.
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in a vertical-hanging or in a floor-mounting-vertical position, provided
there is adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp (CLP-15, CLP-06. Adjust
the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture.
After finding the desired position, retighten both knobs.
When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access and routine maintenance.
Safety cables must always be used (CH-05).
Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high
humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
Safety Cable
(CH-05)
37mm
50mm
50mm
24mm
302mm

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Tilt lock
Tilt lock
Tilt lock
Pan lock
Pan/tilt Lock
This fixture has locking Pan/Tilt function. This is a feature designed to be used during transportation. Follow the below
instructions for operating this properly. These steps are for the Pan Lock.
1. Locate the Pan Lock on the base of the yoke.
2. Using your hand (not a tool!) rotate this either clockwise or counter-clockwise 90° degrees. It will sink into the
lock position.
3. To release the lock, you must pull out the lock and then rotate it 90° degrees.
Note: you may lock the pan/tilt of the fixture in several positions along the axis.
Note: you MUST disengage the pan/tilt lock before applying power to the fixture!

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Navigating the Control Panel
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD
Display.
The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #.
When a menu function is selected, the display will show immediately the first available option for the
selected menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Press the <MENU/ESC> button repeatedly until MENU appears on the top line of the display. This is
the top of the menu map. What appears on the bottom line of the display is one of the four choices in
the menu map. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map and menu options.
Press the <ENTER> button to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu
option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MODE/ESC>
button.
Button
Function
<MODE/ESC>
Used to access the menu or to return to a
previous menu option
<UP>
Scrolls through menu options in ascending
order
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu options in descending
order
<ENTER>
Used to select and store the current menu
or option within a menu

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Menu Map
MAIN FUNCTION
SUB-FUNCTION
SELECTION
INSTRUCTION
1. DMX Address
Address
000 ~ 255
Sets the DMX starting address
2. Run
Fast
Sets the fixture to fast Auto mode
Slow
Sets the fixture to slow Auto mode
Sound
Sets the fixture to audio triggering Auto
mode
Econtr
Sets the fixture to operate with the Easy
Controller
Slave
Sets the fixture to receive signal from
another fixture (master/slave) or from a
DMX controller
3. Pan
Normal
Sets the Pan to normal operation
Reverse
Sets the Pan to inverted operation
4. Tilt
Normal
Sets the Tilt to normal operation
Reverse
Sets the Tilt to inverted operation
5. Display
Bright
Sets the display backlight to remain on
indefinitely
30-Close
Sets the display to turn off the back light
after 30 seconds
6. Pan Angle
540
Sets the Pan range to full
360
Limits the Pan range to 360°degrees
180
Limits the Pan range to 180°degrees
7. Tilt Angle
270
Sets the Tilt range to full
180
Limits the Tilt range to 180°degrees
90
Limits the Tilt range to 90°degrees
8. Channel
ADVANCED
14-channel 16-bit pan/tilt operation
Basic
10-channel 8-bit pan/tilt operation
9. Lamp Control
ON
Turns the lamp on
OFF
Turns off the lamp
10. Reset System
No
No function
Ok
Resets the fixture
11. Load Set
No
No function
Ok
Reset all settings to factory defaults

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Menu Map (continued)
Service Menu Map
The password is: 2323
Exit this mode by pressing Mode/Esc 2 times (2X)

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User Configurations
To set the pan to inverting or non-inverting:
1) Press the <MENU/ESC>.
2) Select the desired option by using the <UP>and/or <DOWN> button to navigate through the
display until you reach “3-Pan”.
2) Press the <ENTER> button.
Note: you may select “Normal” using the <UP and/or <DOWN buttons and press the <ENTER>
button for non-inverting; or, you may select “Reverse” for inverting.
To set the tilt to inverting or non-inverting:
1) Press the <MENU/ESC>.
2) Select the desired option by using the <UP>and/or <DOWN> button to navigate through the
display until you reach “4-Tilt”.
2) Press the <ENTER> button.
Note: you may select “Normal” using the <UP>and/or <DOWN> buttons and press the <ENTER>
button for non-inverting; or, you may select “Reverse” for inverting.
To activate/deactivate move-in-black function(s):
This fixture has a built-in function that will offer greater ease in programming. This is called the move-
in-black function. This is the option of stating that the fixture will blackout (close shutter) between 2
different steps of operation via DMX. You may enable and disable this function remotely via the
control channel in DMX operation. See the below instructions for this operation for the pan/tilt
movement.
1) Using a DMX controller, bring channel 14 (in advanced mode) to a value of [010014].
2) Hold this value for 3 seconds.
3) After 3 seconds, you may bring the channel back down to a value of [000].
4) The fixture now has saved this setting in the onboard memory and will retain it. If you wish to
disable this function, then you may bring channel 14 to a value of [015019].
You may follow the above steps for the pan/tilt, color, gobo, and combined movement by locating the corresponding DMX
values in the DMX values section of this user manual.

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Additional Functions
To use the fixture with the ca-9 easy controller.
1) Under the “Run” option in the menu, select “Econtr”.
2) Press the <ENTER> button.
3) Now, plug in the CA-9 into the EASY CONTROLLER connection on the back panel of the fixture.
resetting the fixture:
1) Under the “10-Reset system”, Press <ENTER>.
2) “Select: Ok”.
To restore all settings to their factory defaults:
Warning: This will erase all user settings and revert the fixture back to the original factory defaults!
1) Under the “11-Load Set”, Press <ENTER>.
2) “Select: Ok”.
3) Press the <ENTER> button