RASHA PROFESSIONAL Chaos Owner's manual

CHAOS
QUICK USER MANUAL
RASHA PROFESSIONAL A/S
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Edition Notes
The Chaos, User Manual Rev. 2 covers the description, safety precautions,
installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the chaos. Rasha
released this edition of the chaos User Manual in November 2015.
Trademarks
Rasha® is a registered trademark of RASHA PROFESSIONAL A/S. (d/b/a RASHA®
or Rasha). The RASHA® logo in its entirety including the RASHA® name and the
dotted triangle, and all other trademarks in this manual pertaining to services,
products, or marketing statements are owned or licensed by RASHA®. Any other
product names, logos, brands, company names, and other trademarks featured or
referred to within this document are the property of their respective trademark
holders.
Copyright
Notice
RASHA owns the content of this User Manual in its entirety, including but not
limited to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources. © Copyright 2015
RASHA. All rights reserved. Electronically published by Rasha in the United
States of America.
Manual Use
Rasha authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional
information purposes only. Rasha expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage,
distribution, modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other
purpose without written consent from Rasha.
Document
Printing
Intended
Audience
For better results, print this document in color, on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in),
double-sided. If using A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), configure your printer to scale the
content accordingly.
Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product
should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as
this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.
Document
Revision
The Chaos par User Manual Rev. 2 supersedes all previous versions of this manual.
Discard any older versions of this manual and replace with this version. Go to
www.rashaprofessional.com for the latest version.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
Ram Magar
11/11/015
Ram Magar
11/11/2015

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Table of Contents
1. Before You
Begin...............................................................................................................1
What Is Included ................................................................................................................5
Claims ............................................................................................................................................5
Manual Conventions ......................................................................................................................5
Symbols .........................................................................................................................................5
Product At A Glance ..........................................................................................................6
Safety Notes ......................................................................................................................6
Personal Safety..............................................................................................................................6
Mounting And Rigging....................................................................................................................6
Power And Wiring ..........................................................................................................................6
Operation .......................................................................................................................................6
2. Introduction ...............................................................................................7
Description .........................................................................................................................7
Features .............................................................................................................................7
Overview ............................................................................................................................8
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................8
3. Setup...........................................................................................................8
AC Power ...........................................................................................................................8
AC Plug..........................................................................................................................................8
Fuse Replacement.........................................................................................................................8
Power Linking……..............................................................................................................8
DMX Linking.......................................................................................................................8
DMX Personalities..........................................................................................................................8
Mounting ............................................................................................................................9
Orientation .....................................................................................................................................9
Rigging ..........................................................................................................................................9
Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operation .................................................................................................11
Control Panel Description ................................................................................................11
Control Options ...........................................................................................................................11
Programming............................................................................................................................... 11
Menu Map ........................................................................................................................11
DMX Control....................................................................................................................12
Address ............................................................................................................................12

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Set the DMX Address.................................................................................................................. 12
Run Mode ........................................................................................................................12
DMX Personality ..........................................................................................................................12
Auto Test......................................................................................................................................12
Manual Test .................................................................................................................................12
Setup................................................................................................................................12
Pan Reverse ................................................................................................................................12
Tilt Reverse..................................................................................................................................12
Pan Angle ...................................................................................................................................12
Tilt Angle .....................................................................................................................................12
Fans ............................................................................................................................................12
Display ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Screen Reverse ...........................................................................................................................12
Dimmer Curve..............................................................................................................................12
Dimmer Speed ............................................................................................................................ 12
Color Calibration ......................................................................................................................... 12
Reset Function............................................................................................................................ 12
Factory Reset Function…………………………………................................................................. 12
System Information.......................................................................................................... 12
Offset Mode .....................................................................................................................12
Pan.............................................................................................................................................. 12
Tilt ............................................................................................................................................... 12
DMX Values .................................................................................................................... 13
5. Technical Information ............................................................................16
Product Maintenance.......................................................................................................16
6. Technical Specifications.........................................................................17
Returns ............................................................................................................................17
Contact Us ...................................................................................................17
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What Is
Included
•Rasha Chaos
•Neutrik® PowerCON®
•Omega Bracket with screw
•DMX Cable
•Quick reference guide
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Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all
the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the
contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not
Rasha Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your
claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to
shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Rasha within 7 days of
delivery.
Manual
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1–512
DMX!value!range!in!number!!
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text!
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel!
Settings
A product function or a menu option!
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0-512
A sequence of menu options!
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1-10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu!
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu!
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ON
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu!
Symbols
Symbols
Meaning
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The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the DMX512 digital data transmission protocol.

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Product At
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Auto Programs
Outdoor Use
Auto-Ranging Power Supply
Sound-Activated
Replaceable Fuse
DMX
User-Serviceable
Master/Slave
In the unlikely event that your Rasha product may require service, contact Rasha Technical
Support.
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Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include
important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User
Manual will only apply to properly trained Rasha certified technicians. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs. All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper
installation of this product.
Personal Safety
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
Rigging
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This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. (IP20)
CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g.
cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of
the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding
environment before connecting it to power. Mount this product in a location with
adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
Always carry this product by the handles. Do not carry from the head.
When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Power And
Wiring
Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in
accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification
label.
Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat. !
Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable. !
Operation
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Do not operate this product if you see damage to the housing, lenses, or cables. Have the
damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating. Do not
aim this product toward the Sun. The lenses could concentrate the solar energy and
cause internal overheating.
The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature. In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product
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2. INTRODUCTION
Description
RPAS Chaos is a triangle, unlimited pan rotation versatile effect light featuring
3 x 3-Zone LED bars. Each bar with 3 LEDs can be individually control, which
produce narrow beams for powerful mid-air effects, pulsing, strobing and
sweeping beams effect.
It can project out 9 intense narrow long threw beam, features fast tilt
movement and continues pan rotation, dimming and strobe. It has three
individually controllable led bars with 9X individually controllable 12W RGBW
multichip LEDs in compact size and lightweight housing with 150 degree
motorized tilt , unlimited rotating Pan can be very precisely positioned,
indexed or programmed to produce rapid sweeping movements of 5°beam
comes with preprogramed macros for connivance, master/salve, sound active,
auto as well as DMX function.
Features
Single lens wash with premixed colors
Selectable 13/44 DMX channel
Unlimited pan rotation
Electronic engine for dynamic wash pattern design, with digital accuracy and
repeatability
9 RGBW LEDs, 15 W each
Dimmer control from 0-255, flicker free leds
9 zones of LED control for pixel mapping control
Preprogramed random strobe, pulse and matrix effects
Runs extremely cool! - NO Duty Cycles! – Run all night!
Multiple Field angle options for a perfect wash
Wireless DMX receiver built in (optional)
Create coordinated light shows by linking other Freedom fixtures in
master/slave mode
Compact design easily fits inside sticks of truss or stand free.!
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Fuse
Replacement
1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse and replace with a another fuse of the same type and rating (F 10 A, 250
V).
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse. Always
replace the blown fuse with another of the same type and rating
Power Linking
The Choas™ supports power linking. You can power link up to 8 products at 120 V;
up to 15 at 208 V; or up to 9 at 230 V. This product comes with a power input cord. Power linking
cables are available from Rasha for purchase.
DMX Linking
You can link the Chaos™ to a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If using other
DMX-compatible products with the Chaos™ R2 Wash, you can control each Individually with a single
DMX controller
DMX
Personalities
The Chaos™ uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection for the 13 or 44 channel DMX personalities.
•Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
•Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Chaos™ R2 Wash to work in these
personalities.
•The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX personalities
If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables
needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX Primer from the Rasha website:
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3. SETUP
Power Supply
Each Chaos has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100
to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Chaos, refer to the label
affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For
more information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Rasha website:
www.rashaprofessional.com
Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate
electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-
use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
unplugging it.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit,
even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The Chaos comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik® powerCON® A
connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input
cord that came with your product has no plug, or if you need to change the Edison plug, use
the table below to wire the new plug.
Connection
Wire (U.S.)
Wire (Europe)
Screw Color
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our Rasha®
Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://rashaprofessional.com/products
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for
ventilation, configuration, and maintenance
Rigging
Rasha recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
•When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for
operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
•Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in
the Safety Notes.
•Never mount in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes, or
restricted ventilation may affect the product.
•If hanging this product, make sure that the mounting location can support the
product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications for the weight-bearing
requirements of this product.
•When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Procedures
The Chaos comes with a preinstalled mounting surface to which you will be able to attach
the included omega bracket. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of
this product. Use at least 1 mounting point per product. In addition, use a safety cable to link
the product to the structure.
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