COLORSTRIKEM Pro Color STRIKE M IP65 Motorized Strobe Light
User Guide
About This Guide
The Color STRIKE M 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
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and
maintenance.
- DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
- DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
- DO NOT leave any flammable material within 20 cm of this product while operating or connected to power.
- DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
- DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
- DO NOT submerge this product. Temporary outdoor operation is fine (IP65).
- Not for permanent outdoor installation in locations with extreme environmental conditions. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Exposure to a marine/saline environment (within 3 miles of a saltwater body).
- Where the normal high or low temperatures of the location exceed the temperature ranges in this manual.
- Locations that are prone to flooding or being buried in snow.
- Other areas where the product will be subject to extreme radiation or caustic substances.
- 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.
- CAUTION: This product’s housing may be hot when lights are operating.
- USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
- ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.
- Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
- The product is not intended for permanent installation.
- 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.
- 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.
- The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 10 ft (3 m) is not expected.
- Minimum distance from irradiated object to the final lens of the luminaire: 1.7 ft (.5 m)
- 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.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- 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.
RF Exposure Warning for North America and Australia
Warning! This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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
- Color STRIKE M
- Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
- Omega bracket
- 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.
| 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 |
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 Color STRIKE M 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 Color STRIKE M uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its 6 control
personalities: 8CH, 11CH, 13CH, 24CH, 30CH, 74CH, and 97CH. See the User
Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX
operation.
Master/Slave Connection
The Color STRIKE M 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.
Signal Connection
The Color STRIKE M can link to controller software using an Ethernet
connection. If using other Art-Net™- or sACN- compatible products with the
Color STRIKE M, each product can be controlled individually on a single
network. See the User Manual for information about how to connect and
configure the product for these signals.
Art-Net™ Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP, which transfers a large
amount of DMX512 data using an Amphenol XLR Net RJ45 connection over a large
network. An Art-Net™ protocol document is available from
www.chauvetprofessional.com. Chauvet
Professional recommends using unicast Art-Net™ for best results.
Art-Net™ designed by and copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
sACN Connection
Also known as ANSI E1.31, Streaming-ACN is an Ethernet protocol that uses the
layering and formatting of Architecture for Control Networks to transport
DMX512 data over IP or any other ACN-compatible network.
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 Color STRIKE M 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. Use at least two mounting
point per product. 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/.
Mounting Diagram
Use only the DOWN orientation when mounting the fixture from the side/arm.
Control Panel Description
