Chauvet ART-575W User manual

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ART-575W
Spectrum™575W
USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENT
TABLE OF CONTENT....................................................................................................................................................... 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
AC POWER ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SETUP .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
LAMP............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Lamp installation................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Lamp Alignment How-To.................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
POWER ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Orientation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Floor Mounting.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Truss Mounting................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Power configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Wiring the connector................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Data Cables & Linking ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 10
OPERATING MODES....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Master/Slave & Stand-Alone ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Accessing internal programs in Master mode.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Built-in Programs chart..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DMX Mode........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Setting the starting address .............................................................................................................................................................................13
APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
DMX PRIMER ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Fixture Linking .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
PHOTO METRICS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
DIPSWITCH LOCATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
RETURNS PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
CLAIMS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
ART-575W –Spectrum™575W
(1) HSR575 HID lamp Power cord attached with bare ends Warranty Card & 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 internal multi-tap transformer is set to match the line voltage applied. All
fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
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 decal or rear panel of the
fixture.
To prevent risk of fire or shock 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 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 is Ta: 50°. Do not operate
fixture at temperatures higher than this.
In the event of 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.
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the
cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.
Check your power cables carefully to ensure that
there are no cuts or breach of integrity of the outer
shell at any point. Moisture could be drawn up inside
the cable due to a vacuum generated by heat inside
the fixture.
Protect connectors for both power and data lines in a
weatherproof housing or a weatherproof junction
box.
If you don’t hard wire the fixture to a weatherproof
junction box, make sure to use an IP55 or better rated
connector for both plugs and connectors.
Do not connect to a dimmer system.
For your protection, the fixture must be grounded and
the AC mains supply must be outfitted with a circuit
breaker and ground-fault protection.
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.
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance?

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INTRODUCTION
Technical Features
8-channel DMX-512 exterior color wash
CMY color mixing system
Vectored movement of all color blades for super smooth and slow transitions
11 instantly selectable preset color macros
Variable mechanical dimmer (0 ~ 100%)
Variable mechanical zoom (7°~40°)
32 built in color change programs at varying speeds
Features
Durable and weatherproof IP-54 rated housing
Very low noise operation (convection cooled) <- look for a fan??
No control necessary, Master/Slave operation
Frosted lens diffuser
Micro-stepping motors
Thermal switch protection
DMX Channel Summary
CHANNEL FUNCTION
1 Vector speed
2 Yellow
3 Magenta
4 Cyan
5 Color Macros
6 Dimmer
7 Zoom
8 Automatic

Introduction
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289.2
Front View
Side View
5
2
8
11.38in
17.6in
16.1in
17.5in
Top View
20.8in
4
2
8
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8
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326
396
80
150
344
254
100 100
Bottom View
16.9in
13.5in
12.8in
11.4in
5.9in
3.15in
10.0in
3.9in
15.6in
Projection angle
Carrying handles
Product Overview

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Followthisdirectionto open cover
Besuretodisconnectunitfrompowerbefore
Changinglampsoropeningtheunitcover.
Lampbecomeshotduringoperation.allowtime
(atleast 15mi nutes)to cool bef ore handing.donot
Lookdirectlyatlampwhenlit.
Warning!
INSIDE
POWER SWITCH
ON
OFF
AB
C
D E
RemovethelampcoverbyturningscrewsD& E
TurnscrewsA,B& Canti-clockwise to
reduce thediameterofthelightbeam.
TurnscrewsA,B & Cclockwiseto increase
the diameterofthelight beam.
Turn screw Ct oadjust vertical posi tion.
Turn screwsA& B toadjust horizontal posi tion.
A B
D E
C
Back cover plate
Lamp plate
AB
D E
C
Lamp plate
Remove these
screws to
install or
replace lamp
SETUP
Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture.
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.
LAMP INSTALLATION
1) Remove the back cover plate by removing all 8 screws on the rear of the fixture.
2) Remove the screws (D) and (E) on the lamp plate. Pull out the lamp cover plate.
3) With lamp socket plate out and the lamp accessible, if replacing the lamp, remove old lamp first.
4) Holding the new lamp by its base, align the small pin
on the lamp with the small hole in the socket and insert
the lamp squarely until the retaining clips on the lamp
socket secures the lamp tightly.
5) Clean the glass/envelope of the bulb with an alcohol
wipe or equivalent.
6) Holding the lamp plate, insert the tip of the lamp into
the fixture with extreme care. Navigate the lamp all the
way until it reaches the reflector and the lamp base
plate touches the bottom plate of the fixture.
7) Align the screw holes and fasten the screws back onto
the lamp plate.
8) Turn the fixture on and adjust the lamp alignment screws until the brightest most even area of the
beam is in the center of your spot. It may be necessary for you to use a controller in order to
command the fixture to display a white beam. Visit the “Lamp Alignement How-To”section in this
manual for further reading and tips on the subject.
9) Place the back cover plate back on the fixture and screw on securely.

Setup
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AB
D E
C
Lamp Alignment Screws, A, B & C
100V
100V
115V
115V
208V
208V
230V
230V
240V
240V
50Hz
50Hz60HzININ
60Hz
Select voltage
To Ballast 230V/50Hz
To Ballast 230V/60Hz
Lamp Control to PCB in
AC-100-230V
INPUT
To TRANSFORMER
LAMP ALIGNMENT HOW-TO
Often, after a new installation of a lamp, you will find that there is an uneven field of light or what is
referred 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 projector head, behind the back
cover plate. 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 flood 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.
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 gets 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.
Power
Warning! Verify that the internal multi-tap transformer is set to match the line voltage applied and
that the proper fuse is installed for the appropriate voltage setting. All fixtures must
be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
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.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
POWER CABLE PIN INTERNATIONAL
BROWN Live L
BLUE Neutral N
YELLOW/GREEN Earth EG (Ground)
OPERATING VOLTAGE MUST USE CORRECT FUSE
120V 15A
230V 10A
CAUTION!
This lighting
fixture comes
from the
factory with a
120V fuse pre-
installed. To
operate this
fixture in 230V,
please replace
the external
fuse with the
supplied 230V
fuse.
CAUTION!
Voltage selector switch is
accessible by removing the
front cover of the fixture.
Re-wiring of the transformer
should be conducted by a
certified electrician or
lighting professional.

Setup
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Floor mount
Clamp
Bas
e
Installation
ORIENTATION
This fixture is designed to achieve an Ingress Protection Rating of 54 only when the fixture’s base is
attached to a level horizontal surface. The ART-575W can be mounted both upright and on a truss
system.
Warning
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway.
When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access and routine
maintenance.
Safety cables should always be used.
The fixture must have a minimum of 1 meter distance from combustible materials.
FLOOR MOUNTING
1) If connected, be sure to always disconnect from main power before installing fixture.
2) The ART-575W is constructed with mounting bracket/yoke.
3) Bolt fixture onto a leveled floor surface using floor mount holes and 3/8”diameter bolts.
TRUSS MOUNTING
The ART-575W includes 3 clamp
mounting brackets to which half-
coupler pipe clamps can be bolted.
1) Verify the structure can hold 10
times the weight of all fixtures to-be
installed.
2) Attach a minimum of two to three
clamps where illustrated.

Setup
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Power configuration
The factory power settings will be printed on the fixtures serial label. Make sure that your local AC
voltage matches that required by the fixture.
115V / 50Hz AC
230V / 60Hz AC
The ART-575W is equipped with a 3-conductor electrical cable for connecting to an AC power supply.
The cable enters the fixture through a cable gland that fits 5 to 10mm diameter cables. Because the
ART-575W fixture is built for permanent exterior installations please adhere to the following safety
and installation precautions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Check your power cables carefully to ensure that there are no cuts or breach of integrity of the
outer shell at any point. Moisture could be drawn up inside the cable due to a vacuum generated
by heat inside the fixture.
Protect connectors for both power and data lines in a weatherproof housing or a weatherproof
junction box.
If you don’t hard wire the fixture to a weatherproof junction box, make sure to use an IP54 or better
rated connector for both plugs and connectors.
Do not connect to a dimmer system.
For your protection, the fixture must be grounded and the AC mains supply must be outfitted with a
circuit breaker and ground-fault protection.
Wiring the connector
Visible Markings (USA) Wires (EU) Wires Connector
Live “L”Black Brown Yellow or brass
Neutral “N”White Blue Silver
Ground “W”Green Yellow/Green Green
Consult an electrician if you have any doubts about the proper wiring connection during your
installation.
Data Cables & Linking
Data linking is required for synchronized operation as well as DMX controller operation. The ART-
575W fixture is equipped with two 24 AWG data cables that exit the fixture through a cable gland.
Both cables are equipped with XLR connectors. The locking 3-pin male is for data input and the 3-pin
female is for data output. The “DMX Primer”in the Appendix section details more information about
wiring. In short, a 3-pin connector is wired pin-1 to (ground), pin-2 to (signal) and pin-3 to (hot).
Use RS-485 data cables designed for outdoor use.
(24 AWG) for runs up to 1000 feet or 300 meters
(26 AWG) for runs up to 1640 feet (500 meters)
Currently, neither the data cables nor the power cable is weather rated. Consider changing these for
exterior weather rated equivalents. In addition, follow the same “Safety Precautions”as listed in the
section above “Power configuration”.
Tips!
oUse shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices.
oNever use a “Y”connector to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use an Opto-Isolated signal
splitter.
oLimit one universe of DMX-512 to no more than 32 devices.
oUse a terminator at the end of a run. A terminator can be made by soldering a 120ohm, 0.25 watt resistor
between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector.

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Daisy Chain
Connection
also
applies to DMX-512 control.
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
MASTER
SLAVE
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
Dip 11 = ON
Dip 12 = OFF
Dip 11 = OFF
Dip 12 = ON
Dip 11 = OFF
Dip 12 = ON
DMX Cable
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Modes
Stand-Alone mode will allow the independent execution of programs and a Master/Slave mode will
allow the command of up to as many units you want in a synchronized manner.
DMX control mode will provide the greatest flexibility and creativity. You can create an unlimited
range of chase patterns at any speeds
MASTER/SLAVE & STAND-ALONE
Stand-alone is an independent fixture operating state which basically means without the use of any
controlling device. The Spectrum™575 Exterior Wash fixtures have 42 internal programs that can be
manually selected using the fixture’s dipswitches. Once set, every time the fixture is powered, the
program selected will automatically execute. If you own multiple Spectrum™fixtures, you can link
them together so that they all follow one leader in synchrony called the (master). This operating state
is called Master/Slave mode.
The Master/Slave mode allows you to link multiple units in a daisy chain fashion. In this mode, the
first unit in the daisy chain will automatically command all other units following. Simply connect each
fixture in a daisy like fashion using qualified 3 pin DMX cables and address master and slave fixtures
as described below. The first unit in the chain will operate in a Stand-Alone mode and all units
following will synchronize to the first unit.
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 as illustrated
below in “Daisy Chain Connection”.

Operating Instructions
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ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
Binary values
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
Binary values
ACCESSING INTERNAL PROGRAMS IN MASTER MODE
The programs are available while the fixture is set to the Master mode which is dipswitch 11 to ON
and 12 to OFF. The programs are assigned to the first 42 channels or numerical values which can be
initialized using the dipswitches.
Each dipswitch has an associated value. These values are not printed on the fixture so it is very
important that you read this section thoroughly. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position
will provide the channel address. Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specific channel
address can be accomplished in the following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value
possible from the selected channel address which does not cause a negative number.
This is the exact method for computing DMX address values as well and this section will be repeated.
EXAMPLE CHANNEL
ADDRESS THE CHANNEL ADDRESSES WERE SELECTED AT RANDOM.
CHANNEL 10
PIN #4= 8
PIN #2= 2
TOTAL =10
CHANNEL 24
PIN #5= 16
PIN #4= 8
TOTAL=24
RESOLVING ADDRESS USING
SIMPLE MATH.
ADDRESS 42
42 –(32) = 10, Turn ON Dip # 6
10 –(8) = 2, Turn ON Dip # 4
2 –(2) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 2
DIP SWITCH (CH VALUE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
The page following contains an itemized chart of the built-in programs and their associated channel
address.

Operating Instructions
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ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
BUILT-IN PROGRAMS CHART
The channels address dipswitch settings for On and
Off are displayed using binary numbers (1 and 0).
1 represents ON and 0 represent OFF. Remember
that dipswitch 11 is also turned ON for Master mode.
CHANNEL DIPSWITCH
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
FUNCTION
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: White
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Red
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Yellow (soft orange edge)
3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Green
4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Cyan
5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Light Blue
6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Blue
7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Dark Blue
8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Purple
9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: Magenta
10 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static Color: White (soft pink edge)
Rapid Color Change; Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta
11 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
12 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
13 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
14 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds
Smooth Color Change; Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta
15 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
16 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
17 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
18 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds
Rapid Color Change; Red, Orange, Green, Cyan, Light Blue, Blue, UV Filter,
Purple, Magenta, Auvergne
19 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
20 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
21 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
22 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds
Smooth Color Change; Red, Orange, Green, Cyan, Light Blue, Blue, UV Filter,
Purple, Magenta, Auvergne
23 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
24 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
25 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
26 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds
Rapid Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Light Blue, Magenta
27 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
28 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
29 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
30 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds
Smooth Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Light Blue, Magenta
31 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
33 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
34 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds
Rapid Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Cyan, Light Blue, Blue, UV
Filter, Purple, Magenta, Auvergne
35 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
36 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
37 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
38 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds
Smooth Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Cyan, Light Blue, Blue, UV
Filter, Purple, Magenta, Auvergne
39 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 5 seconds
40 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 10 seconds
41 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 30 seconds
42 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Every 60 seconds

Operating Instructions
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ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
DMX Mode: Set Dipswitches 11 & 12 to Off
120ohm
The ART-575W utilizes 8 control
channels in DMX mode.
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
Binary values
DMX MODE
Operating in a DMX Control mode environment gives
the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to
customizing or creating an environment. Simply
address all fixtures sequentially and use any universal
DMX controller.
1) Create the serial data link by connecting all fixtures in
a daisy chain.
2) Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of
the first fixture.
3) 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.
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start
address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data
on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 6 channels
of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and notate
the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol then I suggest jumping
to the Appendix Section and read the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful information that
will help you understand its use.
Set the start address using the group of dipswitches located underneath the top cover of the fixture
illustrated in the Appendix Section “Dipswitch Location”. Each dipswitch has an associated value.
Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address. Determining which
switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be accomplished in the following manner. By
subtracting the largest switch value possible from the selected start address which does not cause a
negative number.
EXAMPLE DMX CHANNEL
ADDRESS THE DMX CHANNEL ADDRESSES WERE SELECTED AT RANDOM.
CHANNEL 10
PIN #4= 8
PIN #2= 2
TOTAL =10

Operating Instructions
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ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
Binary values
CHANNEL 24
PIN #5= 16
PIN #4= 8
TOTAL=24
RESOLVING ADDRESS USING
SIMPLE MATH.
ADDRESS 42
42 –(32) = 10, Turn ON Dip # 6
10 –(8) = 2, Turn ON Dip # 4
2 –(2) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 2
DIP SWITCH (DMX VALUE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
The ART-575W utilizes 8 control channels to operate in DMX mode. Therefore, each fixture must be
spaced and addressed in 8 channel increments as illustrated below.
The page following contains a cheat sheet which contains all possible DMX address values and
associated dipswitch settings.
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
DMX values
(1)
DMX 001
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
DMX values
(2)
DMX 009
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
DMX values
(3)
DMX 017
ON
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
DMX values
(4)
DMX 025
Notice that all fixtures are separated
by 8 control channels.
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)

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DMX Address Quick Reference Chart
Dip Switch Position
DMX DIP SWITCH SET #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480
1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481
0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482
1 1 0 0 0 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483
0 0 1 0 0 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484
1 0 1 0 0 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485
0 1 1 0 0 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486
1 1 1 0 0 7 39 71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487
0 0 0 1 0 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488
1 0 0 1 0 9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489
0 1 0 1 0 10 42 74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490
1 1 0 1 0 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491
0 0 1 1 0 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492
1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493
0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494
1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495
0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496
1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497
0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498
1 1 0 0 1 19 51 83 115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499
0 0 1 0 1 20 52 84 116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500
1 0 1 0 1 21 53 85 117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501
0 1 1 0 1 22 54 86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502
1 1 1 0 1 23 55 87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503
0 0 0 1 1 24 56 88 120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504
1 0 0 1 1 25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505
0 1 0 1 1 26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506
1 1 0 1 1 27 59 91 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507
0 0 1 1 1 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508
1 0 1 1 1 29 61 93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509
0 1 1 1 1 30 62 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510
1 1 1 1 1 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511
Dip Switch Position DMX Address

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APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user
must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number
of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should
never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is
set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)
FIXTURE LINKING
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.
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
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 and to
avoid signal transmission problems and
interference, it is always advisable to
connect a DMX signal terminator.
Figure 1 - DMX connector configuration

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DMX Channel Values
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1
000 255 Vector Control Speed for CMY and Dimmer 0 –100%
2
000 255 Yellow 0 –100%
3
000 255 Magenta 0 –100%
4
000 255 Cyan 0 –100%
5
000 255
Color Macros
Red, Yellow (soft orange edge), Green, Cyan, Light Blue, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple,
Magenta, White (soft pink edge)
6
000 255 Linear Dimmer 0 –100%
7
000 255 Linear Zoom 7° –40°
8
000 031
032 038
039 045
046 052
053 059
060 066
067 073
074 080
081 087
088 094
095 101
102 108
109 115
116 122
123 129
130 136
137 143
144 150
151 157
158 164
165 176
177 183
184 190
191 197
198 204
205 211
212 218
219 225
226 232
233 239
240 246
247 253
254 255
Programs
Blackout
Rapid Color Change: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Light Blue, Rose Red
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)
Smooth Color Change: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Light Blue, Rose Red
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)
Rapid Color Change; Red, Orange, Green, Sky Blue, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Purple,
Rose Red, Pink
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)
Smooth Color Change; Red, Orange, Green, Sky Blue, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Purple,
Rose Red, Pink
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)
Rapid Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Light Blue, Rose Red
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)
Smooth Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Light Blue, Rose Red
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)
Rapid Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Sky Blue, Light Blue, Blue, Dark
Blue, Purple, Rose Red, Pink
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)
Smooth Color Change; White, Red, Orange, Green, Sky Blue, Light Blue, Blue, Dark
Blue, Purple, Rose Red, Pink
(5 seconds)
(10 seconds)
(30 seconds)
(60 seconds)

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Photo Metrics
4
0
B
e
a
m
p
a
t
h
1
1
2
2
3
3
0
29007200 1250 500 400 320620 LUX
53 10 15 20 25 30
3.642.18 7.28 10.92 14.56 18.20 21.84
40
4
4
5
5
6
6
Distance(m)
Diameter(m)
7 Beampath
1
1
2
2
0
820023000 2300 800 620 5601200 LUX
53 10 15 20 25 30
0.61
0.37 1.22 1.83 2.45 3.06 3.67
7
Distance(m)
Diameter(m)

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Dipswitch Location
Remove fixture front cover, clips
are located on both sides.
Front of fixture exposed
Dipswitch is accessible without
removing PCB cover; however, a
photograph has been taken with
the PCB cover removed.
Dipswitches

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Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage
and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should
be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off
fixture before conducting maintenance.
Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust
collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a
mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply
solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical
surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Do not to touch the lamp glass when cleaning fixture. Oil
and dirt can cause damage and premature aging of the lamp. In the event that the lamp is touched or
becomes dirty, clean the lamps with an alcohol wipe.
The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates:
damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean
the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days.
Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.
Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.