CHAUVET STRIKE Array 1 LED Blinder User Manual

Symbols

following these instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
| Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
| Useful information.

Any reference to data or power connections in this manual assumes the use of Seetronic IP-rated cables.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data transmission protocol.

Safety Notes
Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.

• The luminaire is intended for professional use only.
• 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 its service agent.
• The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person.
• CAUTION:
• This product’s housing may be hot when operating. Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• When transferring the 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 the product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
• Flashing light is known to trigger epileptic seizures. User must comply with local laws regarding notification of strobe use.
• ALWAYS:
• Disconnect from power before cleaning the product.
• When using an IP65-rated product in an outdoor environment, use IP65- (or higher) rated power and data cable.
• Replace and secure IP-rated protective covers to all power, data, USB, or other ports when not in use.
• Use a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
• Connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
• DO NOT:
• Open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Look at the light source when the product is on.
• Leave any flammable material within 1 m of this product while operating or connected to power.
• Connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• Operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
• Submerge this product (adhere to standards for the published IP rating). Regular outdoor operation is fine.
• Permanently install outdoors 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 of water).
• Locations where normal temperatures 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.
• ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
• The minimum startup temperature is -4°F (-20°C). Do not start the product at lower temperatures.
• The minimum ambient temperature is -22°F (-30°C). Do not operate the product at lower temperatures.
• 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.

If this Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

FCC Statement of Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC rules. Operation 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Expected LED Lifespan
Over time, use and heat will gradually reduce LED brightness. Clustered LEDs produce more heat than single LEDs, contributing to shorter lifespans if always used at full intensity. The average LED lifespan is 40,000 to 50,000 hours. To extend LED lifespan, maintain proper ventilation around the product, and limit the overall intensity.

Introduction

Description
The STRIKE Array 1 is an IP65-rated audience blinder powered by intense warm white LEDs housed in an independently focusable pod. Its proprietary tool-free interlocking system enables the STRIKE Array 1 to be easily interconnected with multiple units for scalable configurations. For additional rigging versatility, the STRIKE Array 1 pod can be removed from its frame and mounted using the included standard yoke. The STRIKE Array 1 delivers superb low end dimming performance and Red Shift that warms the color temperature of the light as it dims to emulate a classic tungsten look. Variable PWM and high CRI make it an ideal blinder for broadcast applications.
Features

• Intense, stacking blinder/strobe rated IP65 for all-weather use
• Remote driver unit with automatic addressing of up to 8 pods for clean installations
• Heads are removable from the frame and can be mounted in standard (included) yoke for a more traditional look
• Emulated “red shift” to mimic incandescent fixtures perfectly
• Manual pan (or tilt, depending on mount orientation) of each head to allow for directional adjustment of light output
• Innovative interlocking system to connect multiple fixtures together

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

Setup

AC Power
The STRIKE Array 1 Driver 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.

• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (a circuit breaker or fuse). Ensure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• 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.

Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.

AC Plug
The STRIKE Array 1 comes with a power input cable terminated with a Seetronic Powerkon A connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power cable which came with the product has no plug, or if it is necessary to change the plug, use the table below to wire a plug.

Power Linking
It is possible to power link STRIKE Array 1 Driver products. See the table below for the current draw at each voltage and frequency:

| 100 V, 60 Hz| 120 V, 60 Hz| 208 V, 60 Hz| 230 V, 50 Hz| 240 V, 50 Hz
---|---|---|---|---|---
Current Draw (4 Pods)| 2.57 A| 2.13 A| 1.21 A| 1.09 A| 1.04 A
Current Draw (8 Pods)| 5.14 A| 4.22 A| 2.38 A| 2.14 A| 2.04 A

Never exceed 12 A on a single circuit. Power-linking cables can be purchased separately.
USB Software Update
The STRIKE Array 1 allows for a software update through USB using the built-in USB port. To update the software using a USB flash drive, do the following:

1. Power on the product 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 menu (Update Firmware) and select from Only This Fixture, Multiple Fixture, Other Fixture Type, or Fixture to Fixture. A list of the software update files will be displayed.
   The “Other Fixture Type” option under Upgrade Firmware can only be selected for connected products compatible with the Upload 03 (the first 2 digits of the item code must be 03).
   •See Fixture To Fixture Software Update for the Fixture to Fixture software update process.

3. Select the file that needs to be uploaded. The message “Are you sure?” will be displayed. Press .
   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.

4. If the selected file is correct, the update will start. DO NOT turn off power or disconnect the USB during the process. The USB update can take several minutes to complete.

5. When the update is complete, the product will automatically reboot.

6. Go to the Information level of the product menu map and confirm the firmware revision.

7. When the boot-up process is finished, restart the product.
   • Place the .chl file in the root directory of the USB drive.
   • The product’s USB port supports up to 32GB capacity and only works with FAT32 file format.
   Turning off the power, removing the DMX cable, or not setting the fixture to the correct protocol during the update can cause partial or total software failure in the targeted fixture. The user will need an Upload 03 device to fix the software failure issues. Please contact Chauvet customer service for this device.

Fixture To Fixture Software Update
The STRIKE Array 1 allows for a software update through a DMX cable from one STRIKE Array 1 Driver to another. To update the software using a DMX cable connection, follow the instructions below:

1. Power on the products.

2. Connect the DMX out of the STRIKE Array 1 Driver with the latest software to the DMX in of the STRIKE Array 1 Driver that needs to be updated.

3. Go to the Update Firmware main level of the receiving product.

4. Select the Fixture To Fixture option.

5. A warning “make sure no other signal, Network or DMX controller is being sent! and press enter key to start update” will show on the display. Press to start the update.
   • DO NOT turn off the power or disconnect the DMX cable during the process. The update can take several minutes to complete.
   • If the connected product is incorrect or has the incorrect software, the upgrade will fail, and the display will go back to the main interface. Repeat steps 1-5 using a STRIKE Array 1 Driver with valid software.

6. If the connected product is valid, the update will start. DO NOT turn off power or disconnect the DMX cable during the process. The update can take several minutes to complete.

7. When the update is complete, the product will automatically reboot.

8. Go to the Information level of the product main menu and confirm the software update.
   • When updating software using Fixture To Fixture, make sure no other DMX signals or Ethernet signals are connected to the products.
   • Turning off the power, removing the DMX cable, or not setting the fixture to the correct protocol during the update can cause partial or total software failure in the targeted fixture. The user will need an Upload 03 device to fix the software failure issues. Please contact Chauvet customer service for this device.

Signal Connections
The STRIKE Array 1 can receive a DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN signal. The product has 2 Seetronic Etherkon through ports and 5-pin DMX in and out ports. If using other compatible products with this product, it is possible to control each individually with a single controller.
Control Personalities
The STRIKE Array 1 uses a 5-pin DMX data connection, Art-Net™, or sACN for its 11 control personalities, ranging from 1 Ch to 8P–46Ch.

• Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the STRIKE Array 1 to work in these personalities.
• The DMX Channel Assignments and Values section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities.

For more information about DMX standards or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.

DMX Linking
It is possible to link the STRIKE Array 1 to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. For more information about DMX, read the DMX primer at:https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/wp- content/uploads/2016/06/DMX_Primer.pdf.
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 1 supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.
Art-Net™ Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP which transfers a large amount of DMX512 data using an ethernet connection over a large network. An Art-Net™ protocol document is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
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.
Ethernet Connection Diagram Pod and Driver Linking
Each STRIKE Array 1 Driver has 4 linking out ports which can support up to a total of 8 STRIKE Array 1 pods in any configuration between them. Pod Addressing
STRIKE Array 1 pods come without an assigned address. It is necessary to address new pods before use.
A prompt to address the connected pods will appear when the STRIKE Array 1 Driver is powered on.

• Select Yes to address or re-address all connected pods.
• Select No or wait for the prompt to disappear to keep the current addressing.

Alternative ways to re-address the pods are:

• Go to the Address PODs main level and select Yes (see Re-Address Pods).
• Set the DMX Control channel from 096 103 (this function will repeat if the channel value remains in this range).

Upon addressing or re-addressing, the address of each connected pod will be in order of port first and link order second.

• The Driver will address all pods connected to port 1 before any pods connected to port 2.
  The Driver will address all pods connected to port 2 before any pods connected to port 3.
  The Driver will address all pods connected to port 3 before any pods connected to port 4.

• The pod connected first to a given port will have the lowest available address for that port.
  The next pod connected to that port will have the next address, and so on.

• If a port has no connected pods, addressing will skip that port. Addressing will begin with the first pod connected to the first port with connected pods.
  When disconnecting and reconnecting pods without performing a re-address, the pods will retain their assigned addresses.

• Re-arranging the pods connected to the same port will not change the addresses. They will respond in the same order as they did before the re-arranging as if there was no change.

• Connecting an addressed pod to a different port will disable it. A re-address will be necessary to restore function

Addressing Diagram

Pod LED Indicators
The LED indicators on each STRIKE Array 1 pod display the assigned address of the pod.If all indicators on a pod are on and not blinking, that pod exceeds the capacity of the connected driver and will not function

Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position, making sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
Rigging
Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.

• Before deciding on a location for the product, make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
• Make sure that the structure and attachment points can support the weight before hanging the product. See the Technical Specifications for weight information.
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.

Procedure
The STRIKE Array 1 comes with 5 Omega brackets. The user can directly attach a mounting clamp to these Omega brackets. Make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this product. For the Chauvet Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://www.trusst.com/products.
Mounting Diagram Driver Mounting Diagram Multi-Product Mounting
The STRIKE Array 1 has an interlocking system to connect multiple STRIKE Array 1, STRIKE Array 2C, or STRIKE Array 4C products together, vertically or horizontally.
Multi-Product Mounting Diagram Mounting Products Attached in Series Never hang more than 15 cells from a single omega bracket, including the Driver.
Switching from Frame to Head-Only Yoke

Operation

Control Panel Description

selected value into the 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

Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level and a variable number of programming levels for each option.

• To go to the desired main level, press

  repeatedly until the option shows on the display.
  Press to select. This will enter the first programming level for that option.

• To select an option or value within the current programming level, press or until the option shows on the display. Press to select. In this case, if there is another programming level, that first option or the selected value will show on the display.

• Press

  repeatedly to exit to the previous main level.

Passcode
After being prompted to enter the passcode, press , , , ,