CHAUVET Color Strike M User Guide

CHAUVET Color Strike M

Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance of the Color STRIKE M.

• 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 33.5 ft (10.2 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 or replacing the fuse.
  • Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
  • 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 50 cm 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.
  • Operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it (adhere to standards for the published IP rating).
  • 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.
  • Use for space-heating purposes.
• 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.

FCC STATEMENT

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.
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.

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 the user. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Connection of the control signal: DMX line

• The product has XLR sockets for DMX input and output.
• Notice: This control circuit is isolated and belongs to the Class 2 data port.
• The control circuit has a cumulative leakage current of less than 3.5 mA.

What is Included

• Color STRIKE M
• Seetronic Powerkon power cable
• (2) 140D Omega brackets with mounting hardware
• Quick Reference Guide

More 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.

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.

Power and Current

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| 7.14 A| 6.36 A| 2.35 A| 3.27 A| 3.02 A

Mounting

• Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least two mounting points per product.
• Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For the Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/productcategory/truss-clamps.

Mounting Diagram

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

FAQ

• What is included in the package?
  • The package includes AC Power cable, AC Plug, Connection Wire (U.S.), Wire (Europe), and Screw Color with corresponding color codes.
• How to disconnect the product during non-use?
  • To improve lifespan, disconnect the product from power by either using a breaker or unplugging it completely during periods of non-use.

Contact Us

General Information / Technical Support

Chauvet World Headquarters

• Address: 3360 Davie Rd., Suite 509 Davie, FL 33314
• Voice: 954-577-4455
• Fax: 954-929-5560
• Toll Free: 800-762-1084
• Voice: 844-393-7575
• Fax: 954-756-8015
• Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
• Website: www.chauvetprofessional.com

Chauvet U.K.

• Address: Pod 1 EVO Park Little Oak Drive, Sherwood Park Nottinghamshire, NG15 0EB UK
• Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
• Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
• Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
• Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Chauvet Benelux

• Address: Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium
• Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
• Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
• Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Chauvet Germany

• Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen Germany
• Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
• Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
• Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Chauvet Mexico

• Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2) Zona Industrial Lerma Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
• Voice: +52 728-690-2010
• Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
• Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx

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