CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL STRIKE1 Single-Source LED Blinder User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Chauvet Professional
Table of Contents
CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL STRIKE1 Single-Source LED Blinder
About This Guide
The STRIKE 1 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
- For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
- For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and
- Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor
Safety Notes
- DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
- The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 7.6 ft (2.3 m) is not expected.
- If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall be replaced by a special cord or cord exclusively available from the manufacturer or his service agent.
- The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person.
- The luminaire is intended for professional use only.
- 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 look at the light source when the product is on.
- CAUTION : Flashing light is known to trigger epileptic seizures. User must comply with local laws regarding notification of strobe use.
- CAUTION : This product’s housing may be hot when lights are operating.
- Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
- DO NOT leave any flammable material within 7.9 in (0.2 m) to all exterior surfaces of the luminaire.
- 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.
- USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
- DO NOT submerge this product (IP65). Regular outdoor operation is fine.
- DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
- DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
- ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.
- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
- The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.
What is Included
- STRIKE 1
- Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
- Multi-Bracket
- Quick Reference Guide
AC Power
Connection| Wire (U.S.)| Wire (Europe)| Screw
Color
---|---|---|---
AC Live| Black| Brown| Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral| White| Blue| Silver
AC Ground| Green/Yellow| Green/Yellow| Green
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
You can link up to 5 STRIKE 1 units at 100 VAC, 6 units at 120 VAC, 10 units at 208 VAC,11 products at 230 VAC, or 11 units at 240 VAC. Never exceed this number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.
AC Plug
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
DMX Linking
The STRIKE 1 will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
DMX Connection
The STRIKE 1 uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 1 Ch, 3 Ch, 4 Ch, 5 Ch, and 6 Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.
Master/Slave Connection
The STRIKE 1 uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. See the User Manual for information about how to connect and configure the product for master/slave operation.
RDM (Remote Device Management)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The STRIKE 1 supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
STRIKE 1 Multi-Bracket
The STRIKE 1 Multi-Bracket allows the creation of multi-fixture banks with ease. Link up to 4 products vertically from any mounting point. The included spacer bar maintains horizontal pixel pitch. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the combined weight of the products. For our CHAUVET Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products.
Multi-Bracket Overview
Product Mounting Diagram
- Secure all safety cables to the mounting surface, NOT the multi-bracket.
- Do not mount more than 4 products vertically from one mounting point.
- Ensure any mounting surface you plan to use is capable of supporting the weight of all products being mounted.
Control Panel Description
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| < MENU> | Exits from the current menu or function |
| < ENTER> | Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently |
selected value into the selected function
< UP>| Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric
value when in a function
< DOWN>| Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the
numeric value when in a function
Menu Map
Refer to the STRIKE 1 product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map.
| Main Level | Programming Levels | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DMX Address | Address | < 001- 512 > |
(highest channel restricted to personality chosen)
DMX Channel
| 1 Ch| 1-channel: dimmer
3 Ch| 3-channel: dimmer, red shift, dimmer speed
4 Ch| 4-channel: 16-bit dimmer, red shift, dimmer speed
5 Ch| 5-channel: dimmer, red shift, strobe, auto, dimmer speed
6 Ch| 6-channel: 16-bit dimmer, red shift, strobe, auto, dimmer
speed
Static| Dimmer| < 0- 255 >| Sets the intensity of the light
output
Strobe| Selects the strobe frequency
Auto Show| Auto 1-3| < 001- 100 >| Automatic
programs
Red Shift| On| Turns on or off Red Shift (Amber LEDs imitate
lamp when dimming
Off
Master/Slave Mode| Master| Master mode
Slave| DMX mode (Slave mode)
Dimmer Mode| Off| No dimmer curve
Dimmer 1–3| Dimming curves Dimmer 1 (fast) to Dimmer 3 (slow)
Main Level| Programming Levels| Description
---|---|---
LED Frequency
| 600Hz|
PWM frequency
1200Hz
2000Hz
4000Hz
25KHz
Fan Mode| Auto| Fan Control
On
Back Light
| On| Display backlight always on
10S| Turns off display backlight after 10 seconds of inactivity
20S| Turns off display backlight after 20 seconds of inactivity
30S| Turns off display backlight after 30 seconds of inactivity
Key Lock| On| Locks display (password is < UP>, <
DOWN>, < UP>, < DOWN>,
< ENTER>)
Off
Information
| Fixture Hours| Shows total product hours
Version| Shows installed software version
UID| Shows product ID
Reset Factory| No| Reset to factory defaults
Yes
DMX Values 6 Ch
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0-100% |
| 2 | Fine Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0-100% |
| 3 | Red Shift | 000 |
001 ó 255
| On
Off
4| Strobe| 000 ó 010
011 ó 255
| No function
Strobe, slow to fast
5
| ****
Auto Program
| 000 ó 010
011 ó 080
081 ó 160
161 ó 240
241 ó 255
| No function
Auto 1, slow to fast Auto 2, slow to fast Auto 3, slow to fast No function
6
| ****
Dimmer **Speed***
| 000 ó 051
052 ó 101
102 ó 152
153 ó 203
204 ó 255
| Current dimmer speed mode
Dimmer speed mode off (linear dimmer) Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest) Dimmer speed mode 2
Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)
5 Ch
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0-100% |
| 2 | Red Shift | 000 |
001 ó 255
| On
Off
3| Strobe| 000 ó 010
011 ó 255
| No function
Strobe, slow to fast
4
| ****
Auto Program
| 000 ó 010
011 ó 080
081 ó 160
161 ó 240
241 ó 255
| No function
Auto 1, slow to fast Auto 2, slow to fast Auto 3, slow to fast No function
5
| ****
Dimmer **Speed***
| 000 ó 051
052 ó 101
102 ó 152
153 ó 203
204 ó 255
| Current dimmer speed mode
Dimmer speed mode off (linear dimmer) Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest) Dimmer speed mode 2
Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)
Hold desired dimmer speed value for 3 seconds, then release. This changes the dimmer speed setting in the menu.
4 Ch
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0-100% |
| 2 | Fine Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0-100% |
| 3 | Red Shift | 000 |
001 ó 255
| On
Off
4
| ****
Dimmer **Speed***
| 000 ó 051
052 ó 101
102 ó 152
153 ó 203
204 ó 255
| Current dimmer speed mode
Dimmer speed mode off (linear dimmer) Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest) Dimmer speed mode 2
Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)
3 Ch
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0-100% |
| 2 | Red Shift | 000 |
001 ó 255
| On
Off
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 ó 051 | Current dimmer speed mode | ||
| 052 ó 101 | Dimmer speed mode off (linear dimmer) | ||
| 3 | Dimmer **Speed*** | 102 ó 152 | Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest) |
| 153 ó 203 | Dimmer speed mode 2 | ||
| 204 ó 255 | Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest) |
Hold desired Dimmer Speed value for 3 seconds, then release. This changes the Dimmer Speed setting in the menu.
1 Ch
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimmer | 000 ó 255 | 0-100% |
Contact Us
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.
General Information Technical Support
Chauvet World Headquarters
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave.
Voice : 844-393-7575 Sunrise, FL
33351
Fax : 954-756-8015
Voice: 954-577-4455
Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Fax: 954-929-5560
Toll Free : 800-762-1084
Website:
www.chauvetprofessional.com
Chauvet Europe Ltd.
Address: Unit 1C
Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu Brookhill
Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
Website : www.chauvetprofessional.eu
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
Chauvet Europe BVBA
Address: Stokstraat 18
Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium Website:
www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Chauvet France
Address: 3, Rue Ampère 91380 Chilly-Mazarin
Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
France Website :
www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59 Chauvet Germany
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen
Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Germany Website :
www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice : +49 421 62 60 20
Chauvet Mexico
Address : Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2)
Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
Zona Industrial Lerma
Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx
Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
Voice : +52 728-690-2010
References
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