CHAUVET DJ ML3 Scorpion Dual RGB ILS User Manual

CHAUVET DJ ML3 Scorpion Dual RGB ILS

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Before You Begin

What Is Included

• Scorpion Dual RGB ILS
•  Power Cord
• User Manual

Unpacking Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

Claims

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 Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrierimmediately 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 Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.

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Disclaimer

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetdj.com.

Intellectual Property

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet. © Copyright 2022 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved. Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, ILS (patent pending), and Scorpion Dual RGB ILS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Safety Notes
The Safety Notes include important laser system safety information. Read and understand all instructions before powering on the laser for the first time. Knowing these safety instructions is crucial to avoiding laser eye injury and breaking the law. Keep this User Manual in a safe place for future reference

STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA

• Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and blindness are possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety
• REMARK and WARNING statement in this User Manual. Read all instructions carefully
• BEFORE operating this device.
•  Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•  Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
•  Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•  Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•  Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•  If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
•  Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•  Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•  This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•  Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•  The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
•  Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•  Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•  Never connect the product to a dimmer.
•  Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•  Always use the mounting bracket to carry the product.
•  Do not switch the product on/off in short intervals. This will reduce the laser diode life.
•  Do not shake this product. Avoid brute force when mounting or operating this product.
•  ALWAYS use a safety cable when mounting the product overhead.
•  The ambient operating temperature for the laser is 59 °F to 95 °F (15 °C to 35 °C). Do not operate this product outside this range.
•  In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•  Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. direct laser light.
•  This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes.
•  It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience or other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into their eyes.
•  It is a U.S. federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
•  To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•  DO NOT attempt any repairs. Repairs and servicing must be carried out by a certified technician. Unauthorized modifications are forbidden for safety reasonsdirect laser light.
•  This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes.
•  It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience or other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into their eyes.
•  It is a U.S. federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
•  To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•  DO NOT attempt any repairs. Repairs and servicing must be carried out by a certified technician. Unauthorized modifications are forbidden for safety reasons

Non-Interlocked Housing Warning

• This unit contains high power laser devices internally.
•  Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation.
•  The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns, and fires.

Laser Safety Notes

• Laser light is different from any other light. Laser light can cause eye injury if the product is not set up and used properly. Laser light is a thousand times more concentrated than any other kind of light. This concentration can cause instant eye injuries by burning the retina (the light-sensitive portion at the back of the eye). The heat from a laser light cannot be felt, but it can still injure or blind product operators and the audience. Even very small amounts of laser light at long distances are potentially hazardous.
• DO NOT assume that exposure to an individual laser beam is safe, even a tiny beam split off from a larger beam. This laser product uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power—Class 3B levels internally and splits them into multiple beams—Class 3R levels. The individual Class 3R level beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
• DO NOT assume that a moving laser light is safe. Laser light is never without risk. Since eye injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to prevent the possibility of ANY direct eye exposure. According to laser safety regulations, it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers into areas where people can be exposed, even if the laser is aimed below people’s faces, such as at a dance floor.
• Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all the safety and technical data in this manual.
•  ALWAYS set up and install all laser effects so that any laser light is at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) above the floor on which people are standing. See the Proper Usage section of this manual.
•  After setup, and prior to public use, test the lasers to ensure they are functioning properly. Do not use the product if any defect is detected.
•  DO NOT point lasers at people or animals.
•  DO NOT look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
•  DO NOT point lasers into areas where people could be exposed to them.
•  DO NOT point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors, and shiny metal. Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
•  Never point a laser at aircraft; this is a U.S. federal offense.
•  Never point unterminated laser beams into the sky.
•  Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to harsh cleaning chemicals.
•  Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear damaged in any way.
•  Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing can start fires or burn skin, and will cause instant eye injury.
•  Never leave this product running unattended.
•  The operation of a Class 3R laser show is allowed only if the lasers are operated by a skilled and well-trained professional, who is familiar with the data included in this manual.
•  The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements in the location/country of use.

**Laser Safety Label Reproduction

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Laser Exposure Warning

LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America: www.lia.org Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military, and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1. Laser Display guidance can be obtained via the International Laser Display Association: www.ilda.com

Laser Emission Data

Laser Compliance Statement
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. No maintenance is required to keep this product in compliance with laser performance standards.

Introduction

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

Setup

AC Power

The Scorpion Dual RGB ILS has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.

Fuse Replacement

1. Disconnect the product from power.
2.  Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3.  Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4.  Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
5.  Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.

Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the outlet located in the back of the product. See the diagram below for further explanation.

Power Linking Diagram

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation

The Scorpion Dual RGB ILS must be mounted in a position that includes planning for safe laser usage. In addition, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

•  Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.
•  Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications)
•  When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
•  When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.
•  The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs.

Mounting Diagram

Proper Usage

This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, Chauvet recommends mounting lighting effect products on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, use safety cables. Obtain appropriate mounting hardware from your lighting vendor. International laser safety regulations require that laser products must be operated in the fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft) of vertical separation between the floor and the lowest laser light. Additionally, 3 meters of horizontal separation is required between laser light and audience or other public spaces.

Operation

This product is not designed for continual use. Make sure there are regular breaks during operation to maximize the life of the lasers. Always disconnect the Scorpion Dual RGB ILS from power when not in use.

Control Panel Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel

Menu Map
Refer to the Scorpion Dual RGB ILS product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.

address
Slave Mode| SLA| SLA| Slave mode
ILS Mode| ILS_| ILS1–4| ILS mode
Remote Control| rEN| rEN| Wireless remote control
Test Mode| tSt| tSt| Test pattern

Auto Mode/Sound Mode

|

Aut or Sou

| Aut| Automatic programs
Au1–6
Sou| Sound-active programs
So1–6
Sensitivity| S _| S 0–9| Sound sensitivity

Configuration (DMX)

The Scorpion Dual RGB ILS works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf

Starting Address

When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If the starting address is set too high, access to some of the product’s channels could be restricted. The Scorpion Dual RGB ILS uses 10 DMX channels, which defines the highest configurable address to 503. For information about the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com To select the starting address, do the following:

1.  Press repeatedly until _ (001–503) shows on the display.
2.  Use or to increase or decrease the starting address, from 001–503.
3.  Press .

D-Fi USB Connectivity
The Scorpion Dual RGB ILS is able to become a D-Fi wireless receiver/transmitter with the use of the D-Fi USB from Chauvet DJ. Simply set the product’s DMX Personality and DMX Address, set the DIP switch DFi receiving/transmitting channel, then plug it into the D-Fi USB port.

D-Fi USB Compatibility
The D-Fi USB can receive a DMX signal from the D-Fi Hub and the FlareCON Air 2 as well as other D-Fi USB products.
Configuration (D-Fi USB)

• Set the DMX Personality and DMX address on the Scorpion Dual RGB ILS.
•  Use the Chart provided to set BOTH:
  •  the Channel, and then
  •  The Receiving or Transmitting option

NOTE: DIP Switch 5 is for Transmitting OR Receiving, please choose carefully. D-Fi USB DIP Switch Channels

DMX Channel Assignments and Values

1

| ****

Control mode

| 000 ó 017| Manual control mode
018 ó 034| Automatic mode (multi-color)
035 ó 051| Automatic mode (red)
052 ó 068| Automatic mode (green)
069 ó 085| Automatic mode (blue)
086 ó 102| Automatic mode (yellow)
103 ó 119| Automatic mode (magenta)
120 ó 136| Automatic mode (cyan)
137 ó 153| Sound-active mode (multi-color)
154 ó 170| Sound-active mode (red)
171 ó 187| Sound-active mode (green)
188 ó 204| Sound-active mode (blue)
205 ó 221| Sound-active mode (yellow)
222 ó 238| Sound-active mode (magenta)
239 ó 255| Sound-active mode (cyan)
2| Pattern

(when Ch. 3 is active)

| 000 ó 255| See Patterns

3

| ****

Color

| 000 ó 014| No function
015 ó 030| Multi-color
031 ó 046| Red
047 ó 062| Green
063 ó 078| Blue
079 ó 094| Yellow
095 ó 110| Magenta
111 ó 126| Cyan
127 ó 149| Red and green program
150 ó 174| Green and blue program
175 ó 199| Red and blue program
200 ó 254| All colors program
255| Multi-color program

4

| Strobe

(when Ch. 3 is 015 ó 126)

| 000 ó 004| No function
005 ó 255| Strobe, slow to fast
Color Program Speed

(when Ch. 3 is 127 ó 255)

| 000 ó 004| No function
005 ó 255| Color program speed, slow to fast

5

| ****

Zoom

| 000 ó 127| Manual zoom, 100–5%
128 ó 169| Auto zoom, 100–5%, slow to fast
170 ó 209| Auto zoom, 5–100%, slow to fast
210 ó 255| Auto zoom, 100–5–100%, slow to fast

6

| ****

Pan

| 000 ó 127| Manual pan (128 horizontal points)
128 ó 191| Auto pan, slow to fast
192 ó 255| Reverse auto pan, fast to slow

7

| ****

Tilt

| 000 ó 127| Manual tilt (128 vertical points)
128 ó 191| Auto tilt, slow to fast
192 ó 255| Reverse auto tilt, fast to slow

8

| ****

X-Axis Rolling

| 000 ó 127| Manual x-axis rolling (0–359°)
128 ó 191| Auto rolling, slow to fast
192 ó 255| Reverse auto rolling, fast to slow
Channel| Function| Value| Percent/Setting
---|---|---|---

9

| ****

Y-Axis Rolling

| 000 ó 127| Manual y-axis rolling (0–359°)
128 ó 191| Auto rolling, slow to fast
192 ó 255| Reverse auto rolling, fast to slow

10

| ****

Z-Axis Rolling

| 000 ó 127| Manual z-axis rolling (0–359°)
128 ó 191| Auto rolling, slow to fast
192 ó 255| Reverse auto rolling, fast to slow

• For manual operation of lasers using DMX control, set Channel 1 to manual control mode (000  017).
•  For automatic operation of lasers using DMX control, set Channel 1 to automatic mode (018  136).
•  For sound-active operation of laser using DMX control, set Channel 1 to sound-active mode (137  153)
•  Sound sensitivity is set through the display menu.
•  Channel 3 must be set from 015
•  255 for Channels 2 and 4–10 to be operational

Patterns

Configuration (Standalone)

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller

Automatic Mode
To run the Scorpion Dual RGB ILS in automatic mode, follow the instructions below.

•  Press repeatedly until Aut or Sou shows on the display.
•  Use or to select from Aut and Au1–6.
•  Press .

Sound-Active Mode
To run the Scorpion Dual RGB ILS in sound-active mode, do the following:

•  Press repeatedly until Aut or Sou shows on the display.
•  Use or to select from Sou and So1–6.
•  Press .

Sound Sensitivity

To set the sound sensitivity on the Scorpion Dual RGB ILS, follow the instructions below.

•  Press repeatedly until S _ shows on the display.
•  Use or to increase or decrease the sound sensitivity, from S 0–9.
•  Press .

Test Mode

To activate the laser test pattern, do the following:

•  Press repeatedly until tSt shows on the display.
•  Press .

IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control

The Scorpion Dual RGB ILS can be operated with the CHAUVET IRC-6. To enable IR wireless control, follow the instructions below.

•  Press repeatedly until rEN shows on the display.
•  Press .

IRC-6 Operation

Automatic Mode

• To turn on Automatic mode with the IRC-6:
•  Press on the IRC-6.

Sound-Active Mode

• To turn on Sound-Active mode with the IRC-6:
•  Press on the IRC-6.
• To adjust the sound sensitivity:
•  Press on the IRC-6.
•  Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

Manual Control

• To manually select the laser color with the IRC-6:
•  Press the desired color, from (red), (green), (blue), (yellow), <UV/P> (magenta), or (multi-color).
• To manually select the laser pattern with the IRC-6:
•  Select a manual color.
•  Press <+> or <–> to cycle through the patterns.