CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL STRIKE ARRAY 4 Blinder Effect Light User Guide

CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL STRIKE ARRAY 4 Blinder Effect Light User Guide

About This Guide

The Strike Array 4 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.

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 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.

What is Included

• Strike Array 4
• Sermonic Power kon IP65 power cord
• Omega bracket with mounting hardware
• Quick Reference Guide

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.

Disclaimer

The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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.

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.

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 5 Strike Array 4 products at 100 V, 6 products at 120 V, 11 products at 208 V, 12 products at 230 V, or 12 products at 240 V. 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 Array 4 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 4 uses a wireless DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 1 Ch, 3 Ch, 4 Ch, 5 Ch, 6 Ch, and 10 Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.

Master/Slave Connection
The Strike Array 4 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 4 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 4 has an interlocking system to connect multiple Strike Array 4 or Strike Array 2 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

• 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

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

Passcode
After being prompted, enter the following passcode by pressing: UP , DOWN , UP, DOWN, ENTER . This passcode cannot be changed and must be used whenever prompted.

Menu Map
Refer to the Strike Array 4 product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map.

restricted to personality chosen)
DMX Channel| 1 Ch| 1-channel: Dimmer
3 Ch| 3-channel: Dimmer, red shift, dimmer speed mode
4 Ch| 4-channel: White 1, white 2, white 3, white 4
5 Ch| 5-channel: Dimmer, red shift, strobe, auto programs, dimmer speed mode
6 Ch| 6-channel: White 1, white 2, white 3, white 4, red shift, dimmer speed mode
10 Ch| 10-channel: Dimmer, 16-bit dimmer, red shift, strobe, white 1, white 2, white 3, white 4, auto programs, dimmer speed mode
Static| Dimmer| 000–255| Sets the intensity of the light output
Strobe| Selects the strobe frequency
Auto Show| Auto 1–6| Speed 001–100| Selects automatic programs and auto program speed
Red Shift| On| Turns on or off Red Shift (amber LEDs imitate lamp when dimming)
Off
Master/Slave| Master| Master mode
Slave| Slave mode
Dimmer Mode| Off| Linear dimmer
Dimmer 1| Fast dimmer curve
Dimmer 2| Medium dimmer curve
Dimmer 3| Slow dimmer curve

LED
Frequency

| 600Hz| Selects the PWM output frequency
1200Hz
2000Hz
4000Hz
25KHz
Back Light| 10S| Turns off display backlight after 10 seconds of inactivity
30S| Turns off display backlight after 30 seconds of inactivity
2Min| Turns off display backlight after 2 minutes of inactivity
Always On| Display backlight always on
Key Lock| On| Locks display (password: < UP>, < DOWN>, < UP>, < DOWN>, < ENTER>)
Off
Main Level| Programming Levels| Description
---|---|---
Information| Fixture Hours| _ H| Shows total hours the product has been powered on
LED Hours| _ H| Shows the total hours the LED lights have been on
Version| V.| Shows installed software version
UID| | Shows product UID
Temperature| LED1:|

°C

| Individual pod temperature
LED2:
LED3:
LED4:
Update Firmware| Only This Unit| .CHL| Selects an update file for this product, or shows “ No such file! ”
…
Multiple Units| .CHL| Selects an update file for this and connected Strike Array 4 products, or shows “ No such file! ”
…
Other Fixture Type| .CHL| Selects an update file for other connected products, or shows “ No such file! ”
…
Factory Reset| No| Reset to factory defaults
Yes

USB Software Update

The Strike Array 4 allows for software updates with a USB device using the built-in USB port. To update the software using a USB flash drive, do the following:

1. Power on the fixture, and plug the flash drive into the USB port.
2.  Once the flash drive has been detected, the message “Upgrade Firmware” will be displayed. Press .
   • If a different message appears on the display, search for the updated software in the Main Menu (Update Firmware) and select from Only This Unit, Multiple Units, or Other Fixture Type. A list of the software update files will be displayed.
3. Select the file that needs to be uploaded. The message “Are you sure?” will be displayed. Press .
4. If the selected file is correct, the upgrade will be completed. Restart the fixture.
   • If the selected file is incorrect, the upgrade will fail, and the display will go back to the main interface. Repeat steps 1-3 using the correct file.

The .chl format file needs to be placed in the “STRIKE” folder in the USB flash drive.

The “Other Fixture Type” option can only be selected for connected products compatible with the Upload 03 (the first 2 digits of the item code must be 03).

DMX Values

10 Ch

Off
4| Strobe| 000 ó 010
011 ó 132
133 ó 255| No function

Strobe, slow to fast (all pods)

Strobe, slow to fast (random strobe macros)

5| White 1| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
6| White 2| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
7| White 3| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
8| White 4| 000 ó 255| 0–100%
9| Auto Programs| 000 ó 010

011 ó 040

041 ó 080

081 ó 120

121 ó 160

161 ó 200

201 ó 240

241 ó 255

| No function
Auto 1 (slow to fast) Auto 2 (slow to fast) Auto 3 (slow to fast) Auto 4 (slow to fast) Auto 5 (slow to fast) Auto 6 (slow to fast) No function
10| **Dimmer Speed Mode***| 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.

6 Ch

Off
6| **Dimmer Speed Mode***| 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.

5 Ch

001 ó 255

| On
Off
3| Strobe| 000 ó 010

011 ó 132

133 ó 255

| No function
Strobe, slow to fast (all pods) Strobe, slow to fast (random strobe macros)
4| Auto Programs| 000 ó 010

011 ó 040

041 ó 080

081 ó 120

121 ó 160

161 ó 200

201 ó 240

241 ó 255

| No function
Auto 1 (slow to fast) Auto 2 (slow to fast) Auto 3 (slow to fast) Auto 4 (slow to fast) Auto 5 (slow to fast) Auto 6 (slow to fast) No function
5| **Dimmer Speed Mode***| 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

3 Ch

001 ó 255

| On

Off

3| **Dimmer Speed Mode***| 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.

1 Ch

Contact Us

General Information

Chauvet World Headquarters

Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: (954) 577-4455
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084

Technical Support

Voice: (844) 393-7575
Fax: (954) 756-8015
Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Website: www.chauvetprofessional.com

Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the US, UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record.

UL 1573
CSA C22.2 No. 166
E113093

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