CHAUVET STRIKEARRAY2 Professional Outdoor Ready Audience Blinder User Guide

CHAUVET STRIKEARRAY2 Professional Outdoor Ready Audience Blinder

Model ID: STRIKEARRAY2

About This Guide
The Strike Array 2 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/warrantyregistration.

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

•  The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 7.5 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.
•  DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
•  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: 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 20 in (50 cm) of this product while operating or connected to power.
•   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 or the handles 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.

FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC Rules. Operations is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Contact
Outside the US, UK, 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

•  StrikeArray2
•  Seetronic Powerkon IP65 Power Cord
•  Omega Bracket with mounting hardware
•  Quick Reference Guide

AC Power
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 11 Strike Array 2 products at 100 V, 13 products at 120 V, 22 products at 208 V, 24 products at 230 V, or 25 products at 240 V. Never exceed this number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.

AC Plug

WARNING:

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 Array 2 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 Array 2 uses a wireless DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 1 Ch, 2 Ch, 3 Ch, 4 Ch, 5 Ch, and 8 Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.
Master/Slave Connection
The Strike Array 2 uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. See the User Manual for information about 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 Array 2 supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to some menu map options. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/productcategory/truss- clamps/.

Product Mounting Diagram

Multi-Product Mounting
The Strike Array 2 has an interlocking system to connect multiple Strike Array 2 or Strike Array 4 products together, vertically or horizontally. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/productcategory /truss-clamps/.

Multi-Product Mounting Diagram

  Mounting Products Attached in Series

WARNING

• When using the omega bracket, never hang more than 16 cells vertically from a single mounting point.
•  When not using the omega bracket, never hang more than 8 cells vertically from a single mounting point.

Vertical Mounting Stability

When mounting products attached in series, use omega brackets in the back position to create a spine. This will prevent any motion which may damage the products.

Control Panel Description

Passcode
After being prompted, enter the following passcode by pressing: , ,