Chauvet DMX MEGA STROBE III User manual

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DMX MEGA STROBE™III
User Manual
Snapshot
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master / Slave
115 V / 230 V Switch
Resettable Breaker
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
[phone] –[phone]
FAX [phone]
www.chauvetlighting.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN............................................................................................................................................................3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
CONTACT US.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Additional Features............................................................................................................................................................5
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................................ 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................................7
LAMP INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
FIXTURE LINKING......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
DATA CABLING............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
DMX Data Cable................................................................................................................................................................8
Cable Connectors..............................................................................................................................................................8
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart .......................................................................................................................................9
SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK........................................................................................................................................... 9
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Orientation..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Rigging...............................................................................................................................................................................9
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................................10
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active): ................................................................................................................................10
Stand-Alone Mode (Manual Mode):................................................................................................................................10
DMX Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................10
DMX Channel Values ......................................................................................................................................................10
Blinder Function...............................................................................................................................................................10
Setting the DMX Starting Address ..................................................................................................................................11
DMX Quick Reference Chart...........................................................................................................................................12
General Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................13
TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................................. 13
5. APPENDIX............................................................................................................................................................................14
DMX PRIMER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
RETURNS PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................................................... 15
CLAIMS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
1 x DMX Mega Strobe™ III
1 x Gel Frame
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 indicator 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
fixture.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Contact Us
World Wide
General Information CHAUVET
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084
Technical Support CHAUVET
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

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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 20 in (50 cm) 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.
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.
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
2-channel DMX-512 strobe light
Variable electronic dimmer (0-100%)
Variable electronic flash rate (0-20fps)
Blinder / lightning effect
Additional Features
Includes gel frame and 4-pack of gels (RGBY)
Built-in sound activated programs
Built-in resettable circuit breaker (no fuses)
DMX Channel Summary
CHANNEL
FUNCTION
1
Speed/ Mode
2
Dimmer

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Product Overview
DMX signal indicator
DMX Out
DMX
In
Resettable Breaker
Power indicator
DIP switches
Hanging bracket
Bracket adjustment knob
Gel Frame

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CH-750B Lamp
The lamp is removed and replaced through the front of the
fixture. You must first remove the glass cover. Attempt to
remove the lamp after you have released all wire leads from the
PCB.
Remove the two Phillips#2 screws holding down each end of
the lamp.
Slide out the lamp wires from the reflector.
Repeat procedure in reverse to replace and reconnect wire
leads to the appropriate terminals on the PCB. Make sure that
the wires are tightly screwed onto the PCB terminals.
Unscrew grounding
wire from PCB.
Remove the 4 corner
screws to allow the
temporary removal of the
safety glass cover.
Unscrew and release
lamp wires from the main
PCB.
PCB
3. SETUP
Lamp Installation
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.
Note: The DMX Mega Strobe™III ships with a lamp preinstalled.

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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 fixtures 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 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32
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 must
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 ohmmeter 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 ¼ W between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) on
the output of the
last fixture.
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
Hanging Clamp
Note!
Clamp is sold separately.
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
Not used
Pin 4
Not used
Pin 5
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 1.5 m/4.9 ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in any safe 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. 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.
Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high
humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operation
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active):
This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music. See the settings below for details on
this operation.
1. Set all DIP switches to the Off position.
Stand-Alone Mode (Manual):
1. Set Dip switch #10 to the Off position.
2. Set Dip switch #9 to the On position.
3. The following assignments will result modification of the other DIP switches.
Manual
DIP switch
Function
1 –4
Speed
5 –8
Intensity
DMX Mode
This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with
DMX, please read the “DMX Primer section”.
1. Set DIP switch #10 to the On position.
2. Use DIP switches 1-9 to set the DMX starting address.
DMX Channel Values
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 211
212 255
Speed/ Mode
Slow Fast
Sound triggering mode
2
000 255
Dimmer
Low High
Blinder Function
To trigger the Blinder function, you must have the following combination of DMX values.
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 042
043 211
212 255
Speed/ Mode
No function
Blinder (requires CH.2 to be at DMX value 000)
No function
2
000 000
Dimmer
No function (required for Blinder effect)
Note: To disable the Blinder function after it has begun, channel 1 must be set at a value of 0 or 212-
255.

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Setting the DMX Starting Address
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address"
from 1 to 512. 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 uses 6 DMX channels 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 note the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol, we suggest jumping to the
Appendix Section and reading the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful information that will help you
understand its use.
Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the fixture. Each dip switch
has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address.
Figuring out which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be accomplished by determining
which switch values will add up to the address value, and turning these switches on. Do so by doing the
following:
1) Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address. Turn this switch on.
2) Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number.
3) Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction. Turn this
switch on.
4) Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder of the previous subtraction.
5) Repeat steps three and four until you have a remainder of zero.
EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS
Address 10
Switch # 4 = 8
Switch # 2 = 2
Total = 10
Address 24
Switch # 5 = 16
Switch # 4 = 8
Switch # 2 = 2
Total = 26
Resolving address
using simple math.
Address 233
233 –(128) = 105, Turn ON Dip # 8
105 –(64) = 41, Turn ON Dip # 7
41 –(32) = 9, Turn ON Dip # 6
9 –(8) = 1, Turn ON Dip # 4
1 –(1) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 1
DIP SWITCH
(DMX VALUE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
13456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
13456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
12222223456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256
123456789
ON
OFF
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
128 256

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DMX Quick Reference Chart
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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General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution(s)
Applies to
Lights
Foggers
& Snow
Controllers
Dimmers
& Chaser
Auto shut off
Check fan thermal switch reset

Beam is very dim or
not bright
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing
Check total load placed on device

Chase is too slow
Check users manual for speed adjustment



Device has no power
Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)



Fixture is not
responding
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

Fixture is on but
there is no
movement to the
audio
Make sure you havethe correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make
sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob



Lamps cuts off
sporadically
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.

Light will not come
on after power failure
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period
before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up

Loss of signal
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
or black lights.




Moves slow
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

No flash
Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping

No light output
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician

Relay will not work
Check reset switch
Check cable connections

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical
Support.
Technical Support
Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] - (Press 4)
Fax: [phone] - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com

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5. 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’)

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General 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.
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 (RMA #).
Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # 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.
Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of
paper inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) The RMA #
5) A brief description of the symptoms
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.

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Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length .................................................................................................................................13 in (330 mm)
Width.................................................................................................................................. 5.8 in (147 mm)
Height................................................................................................................................. 8.3 in (211 mm)
Weight..................................................................................................................................9.2 lbs (4.2 kg)
POWER
Input voltage ......................................................................................120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Breaker......................................................................................................................................16 A, 250 V
LIGHT SOURCE
CH-750B (Lamp)......................................................................................................750 W XENON LAMP
THERMAL
Maximum ambient operating temperature.......................................................................... 104° F (40° C)
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...........................................................................................................................................2
ORDERING INFORMATION
DMX MEGA STROBE™ III ....................................................................................DMXMEGASTROBEIII
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty..................................................................................................................2-year limited warranty