Swarm 4 FX - Effect machine Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Swarm 4 FX Chauvet

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LASER LIGHT

AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT

CLASSIFIED PER EN/IEC 60825-1:2007

Complies with FDA performance standards

for laser products except for deviations

pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated

June 24, 2007.

CHAUVET 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty/Garantía/Garantie 5

Limited Warranty 5
Garantía Limitada 5
Garantie Limitée 5

1. Before You Begin....6

What Is Included....6

Unpacking Instructions....6

Claims 6

Manual Conventions....6

Symbols....6

Disclaimer....6

Safety Notes 7

Non-Interlocked Housing Warning 8

Laser Safety Notes 8

Laser Safety Label Reproduction....10
Laser Exposure Warning....11
Laser Emission Data 11
Laser Compliance Statement....11

2. Introduction......12

Overview....12
Dimensions....13

3. Setup 14

AC Power 14

Fuse Replacement 14
Power Linking....15

Power Linking Diagram 15

Mounting....16

Orientation....16
Rigging 16
Mounting Diagram....16

Proper Usage 17

4. Operation....18

Control Panel Operation....18
Menu Map....18

Configuration (DMX)....19

DMX Personality and Starting Address....19
Swarm 4 FX Zones for DMX Control....20
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 20

12CH 20
02CH 23

Configuration (Standalone) 24

Sound-Active Mode 24
Automatic Mode 24

Display Timeout....24

Test Mode 24
Factory Reset 24
IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control) Operation 25
Master/Slave Mode 26

5. Technical Information....27

Product Maintenance 27

6. Technical Specifications ...... 28

Returns....29

Contact Us....30

2. Introduction......62

Vue d'Ensemble 62

Dimensions....63

3. Configuration 64

Alimentation CA....64

Configuration (DMX)....69

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.

Garantía Limitada

Unpacking Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

Claims

If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing material for inspection.

For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.

Manual Conventions	Convention	Meaning
	1-512	A range of values
	50/60	A set of values of which only one can be chosen
	Settings	A menu option not to be modified
	Menu > Settings	A sequence of menu options to be followed
		A key to be pressed on the product's control panel
	ON	A value to be entered or selected
Symbols	Symbol	Meaning
		Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Ignoring this information can cause the product to not work, damage it, 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.

Disclaimer

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetdj.com.

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.

© Copyright 2018 Chauvet & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.

Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.

CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Swarm 4 FX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons Inc. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Safety Notes

The Safety Notes include important laser system safety information. Read and understand all instructions before powering on the laser for the first time. Knowing these safety instructions is crucial to avoiding laser eye injury and breaking the law. Keep this User Manual in a safe place for future reference.

STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA

• Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety REMARK and WARNING statement in this User Manual. Read all instructions carefully BEFORE operating this device.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
  • Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
• Do not touch the product's housing when operating because it may be very hot.

• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product's housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Always use the mounting bracket to carry the product.
• Do not switch the product on/off in short intervals. This will reduce the laser diode life.
• Do not shake this product. Avoid brute force when mounting or operating this product.
• ALWAYS use a safety cable when mounting the product overhead.
• The ambient operating temperature for the laser is 59 °F to 95 °F ( 15 °C to 35 °C ). Do not operate this product outside this range.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.

CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than THOSE specified IN THIS USER MANUAL may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser light.
• This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes.
• It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience or other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into their eyes.
• It is a U.S. federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this User Manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• DO NOT attempt any repairs. Repairs and servicing must be carried out by a certified technician. Unauthorized modifications are forbidden for safety reasons!

Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If transferring ownership of the product to another user, be sure this document is kept with the laser.

Non-Interlocked Housing Warning

• This unit contains high power laser devices internally.
• Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation.
• The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns, and fires.

Laser Safety Notes

STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW

Laser light is different from any other light. Laser light can cause eye injury if the product is not set up and used properly. Laser light is a thousand times more concentrated than any other kind of light. This concentration can cause instant eye injuries by burning the retina (the light-sensitive portion at the back of the eye). The heat from a laser light cannot be felt, but it can still injure or blind product operators and the audience. Even very small amounts of laser light at long distances are are potentially hazardous.

DO NOT assume that exposure to an individual laser beam is safe, even a tiny beam split off from a larger beam. This laser product uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power—Class 3B levels internally—and splits them into multiple beams—Class 3R levels. The individual Class 3R level beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.

DO NOT assume that a moving laser light is safe. Laser light is never without risk. Since eye injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to prevent the possibility of ANY direct eye exposure. According to laser safety regulations, it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers into areas where people can be exposed, even if the laser is aimed below people's faces, such as at a dance floor.

• Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all the safety and technical data in this manual.
• ALWAYS set up and install all laser effects so that any laser light is at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) above the floor on which people are standing. See the Proper Usage section of this manual.
• After setup, and prior to public use, test the lasers to ensure they are functioning properly. Do not use the product if any defect is detected.
• DO NOT use laser if it is emitting only one or two beams, rather than dozens/hundreds, as this indicates damage to the diffraction grating optic, and allows emission of laser levels higher than Class 3R.
  • DO NOT point lasers at people or animals.
  • DO NOT look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
• DO NOT point lasers into areas where people could be exposed to them.
• DO NOT point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors, and shiny metal. Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
• Never point a laser at aircraft; this is a U.S. federal offense.
• Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
• Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to harsh cleaning chemicals.
• Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear damaged in any way.
• Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing can start fires or burn skin, and will cause instant eye injury.
• Never leave this product running unattended.
• The operation of a Class 3R laser show is allowed only if the lasers are operated by a skilled and well-trained professional, who is familiar with the data included in this manual.
• The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements in the location/country of use.

CAUTION! Do not operate this device in ways not specified in this User Manual. Failure to follow the instructions will void the warranty, may damage the product, or injure the user or the audience.

CAUTION! This product cannot be discarded with household waste. Contact your local waste management service for electronic disposal regulations in your area.

Laser Safety Label Reproduction

Laser Exposure

Warning

LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America: www.laserinstitute.org. Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military, and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1. Laser Display guidance can be obtained via the International Laser Display Association: www.laserist.org.

Laser Emission Data

As measured under IEC measurement conditions for classification.

Laser Classification Class 3R

Green Laser Medium	DPSS Nd:YVO4, 532 nm/30 mW
Red Laser Medium	LD GaAlAs, 650 nm/100 mW
Beam Diameter	<5 mm at aperture
Pulse Data	All pulses < 4 Hz (>0.25 sec)
Divergence (each beam) <2 mrad
Divergence (total light)	<160 degrees
Laser Power of Each Beam from Aperture*	<5 mW

Laser Compliance Statement

This laser product complies with EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed 2, 2007-03, and U.S. FDA/CDRH FLPPS via the terms of Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007. This laser device is classified 3R. (Class 3R is the international equivalent of U.S. Class IIIa.) No maintenance is required to keep this product in compliance with laser performance standards.

2. INTRODUCTION

Overview

Safety Loop DMX In/Out Fan Microphone Sound Sensitivity Knob Power Out Power In Fuse Holder Indicator LEDs DMX Auto Sound Slave Menu Up Down Enter Display and Menu Buttons

Moonflower Effect Lenses Laser Aperture Strobe LEDs x12 IR Sensor

Dimensions

11.4 in (290 mm) 14.2 in (360 mm)

4.2 in (107 mm)

3. SETUP

AC Power

The Swarm 4 FX has an internal 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 6. Technical Specifications in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the product's average current draw under normal conditions.

• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect 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.

Fuse Replacement

1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.

Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.

Spare fuse holder (inside safety cap) Installed fuse (held by plastic clip) Safety cap

The product does not ship with a spare fuse; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.

Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating.

Power Linking

Power linking is when products are daisy chained together through the power in and power out plugs, allowing many products to be powered from one wall outlet.

Up to 11 Swarm 4 FX products can be power linked at 120 V, or up to 21 Swarm 4 FX products can be power linked at 230 V. The diagram below illustrates the power linking process.

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Power Linking Diagram

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    A["1st Product"] --> B["2nd Product"]
    B --> C["3rd Product"]
    C --> D["Additional Products"]

Do not power link more than 11 Swarm 4 FX on 120 V. Do not power link more than 21 Swarm 4 FX on 230 V.

The power linking diagram above shows the North American version of the product only! Power linking connectors and requirements differ from country to country, and region to region. If using this product anywhere other than North America, consult with the local Chauvet distributor.

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the mounting clamp (such as CLP-15 from Chauvet) is capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to www.chauvetlighting.com/cables-clamps-main.html.

Orientation

The Swarm 4 FX must be mounted in a position that includes planning for safe laser usage. In addition, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.
• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product's weight (see Technical Specifications).
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable (such as CH-05 from Chauvet). Mount the product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has a 13-mm hole, which is appropriate for this purpose.
• The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs.

damage the knobs. Mounting Clamp Mounting Bracket Bracket Adjustment Knob x2 Mounting Diagram Safety Cable

Proper Usage

This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, Chauvet recommends mounting lighting effect products on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, use safety cables. Obtain appropriate mounting hardware from your lighting vendor.

International laser safety regulations require that laser products must be operated in the fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft) of vertical separation between the floor and the lowest laser light. Additionally, 3 meters of horizontal separation is required between laser light and audience or other public spaces.

3 meters

CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than THOSE specified IN THIS USER MANUAL may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

4. OPERATION

This product is not designed for continual use. Make sure there are regular breaks during operation to maximize the life of your laser. Always disconnect the Swarm 4 FX from power when not in use.

Control Panel Operation

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. When the product is on, the LED monitor on the rear panel will show the current operating mode (Standalone or DMX). The product will retain the last saved settings when powered off.

Button	Function
	Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option
	Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
	Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
	Activates a menu option or a selected value

Menu Map

Mode	Programming Steps				Description
Auto Mode Aut-		Aut0	S.01-S.99		Auto Mixed Effect
		Aut1			Moonflower - single color chase
		Aut2			Moonflower - multi-color chase
		Aut3			Laser + Strobe
		Aut4			Moonflower + Strobe
		Aut5			Moonflower (single color chase) + Laser
		Aut6			Moonflower (multi-color chase) + Laser
		Aut7			Alternating color Laser
		Aut8			Laser
		Aut9			Strobe
Sound-Active Mode	Sou-	Sou0			Sound Mixed Effect
		Sou1			Moonflower - single color chase
		Sou2			Moonflower - multi-color chase
		Sou3			Laser + Strobe
		Sou4			Moonflower + Strobe
		Sou5			Moonflower (single color chase) + Laser
		Sou6			Moonflower (multi-color chase) + Laser
		Sou7			Alternating color Laser
		Sou8			Laser
		Sou9			Strobe
Slave Mode	SLA	SLAV			Slave mode
DMX Addr		d001-d511	02CH	d001-d511	Sets DMX address and personality
			12CH	d001-d501
System Options SYS		LEdS		on	Turns LEDs on
				oFF	Turns LEDs off
		tESt			Test mode
		rESt			Reset to factory defaults

Configuration (DMX)

Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. The product uses 3-pin DMX cable.

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.

DMX Personality and Starting Address

When selecting a DMX starting address, always consider the number of DMX channels used by the fixture. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the product's channels.

The Swarm 4 FX uses up to 12 DMX channels in the 12-channel mode, 12CH, which means the highest recommended DMX address for that personality is 501.

The Swarm 4 FX uses 2 DMX channels in the 2-channel mode, 02CH, which means the highest recommended DMX address for that personality is 511.

If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_Rev6_WO.pdf.

To select the DMX personality and starting address, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until d001-d511 shows on the display.
2. Press and 02CH or 12CH will show in the display
3. Use or to select the DMX personality.
4. Press and d001-d511 (for 02CH) or d001-d502 (for 12CH) will show on the display.
5. Use or to select the DMX personality.
6. Press .

The display will continue to blink until the fixture receives a DMX signal.

Swarm 4 FX Zones for DMX Control

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DMX Channel Assignments and Values

12CH	Channel	Function	Value	Setting
	1 Moonflower 1 Control		000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 019	Red
			020 ⇔ 029	Green
			030 ⇔ 039	Blue
			040 ⇔ 049	Amber
			050 ⇔ 059	Red + green
			060 ⇔ 069	Red + blue
			070 ⇔ 079	Red + amber
			080 ⇔ 089	Green + blue
			090 ⇔ 099	Green + amber
			100 ⇔ 109	Blue + amber
			110 ⇔ 119	Red + green + blue
			120 ⇔ 129	Red + green + amber
			130 ⇔ 139	Red + blue + amber
			140 ⇔ 149	Green + blue + amber
			150 ⇔ 159	Red + green + blue + amber
			160 ⇔ 224	Auto single color loop
			225 ⇔ 255	Auto multicolor loop
	2 Moonflower 1 Strobe		000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 254	Strobe speed, slow to fast (when Ch. 1 is 010-159)
				Program speed, slow to fast (when Ch. 1 is 160-255)
			255	Sound-Active
	3 Moonflower 1 Rotation		000 ⇔ 004	Stop
			005 ⇔ 127	Rotate clockwise, slow to fast
			128 ⇔ 133	Stop
			134 ⇔ 255	Rotate counter-clockwise, slow to fast
	4 Moonflower 2 Control		000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 019	Red
			020 ⇔ 029	Green
			030 ⇔ 039	Blue
			040 ⇔ 049	Amber
			050 ⇔ 059	Red + green
			060 ⇔ 069	Red + blue
			070 ⇔ 079	Red + amber
			080 ⇔ 089	Green + blue
			090 ⇔ 099	Green + amber
			100 ⇔ 109	Blue + amber
			110 ⇔ 119	Red + green + blue
			120 ⇔ 129	Red + green + amber
			130 ⇔ 139	Red + blue + amber
			140 ⇔ 149	Green + blue + amber
			150 ⇔ 159	Red + green + blue + amber
			160 ⇔ 224	Auto single color loop
			225 ⇔ 255	Auto multicolor loop
	5 Moonflower 2 Strobe		000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 254	Strobe speed, slow to fast (when Ch. 1 is 010–159)
				Program speed, slow to fast (when Ch. 1 is 160–255)
			255	Sound-Active
	6 Moonflower 2 Rotation		000 ⇔ 004	Stop
			005 ⇔ 127	Rotate clockwise, slow to fast
			128 ⇔ 133	Stop
			134 ⇔ 255	Rotate counter-clockwise, slow to fast
	7 Lasers		000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 049	Red
			050 ⇔ 089	Green
			090 ⇔ 129	Red + green
			130 ⇔ 169	Red on + green strobe
			170 ⇔ 209	Green on + red strobe
			210 ⇔ 255	Red + green (alternate strobe)
	8 Laser Strobe		000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 254	Strobe slow to fast
			255	Sound-Active
12CH Channel	Function	Value	Setting
9 Laser FX Rotation		000 ⇔ 004	Stop
		005 ⇔ 127	Rotate clockwise, slow to fast
		128 ⇔ 133	Stop
		134 ⇔ 255	Rotate counter-clockwise, slow to fast
10 Strobe Program		000 ⇔ 009	No function
		010 ⇔ 019	Solid on
		020 ⇔ 029	Program 1
		030 ⇔ 039	Program 2
		040 ⇔ 049	Program 3
		050 ⇔ 059	Program 4
		060 ⇔ 069	Program 5
		070 ⇔ 079	Program 6
		080 ⇔ 089	Program 7
		090 ⇔ 099	Program 8
		100 ⇔ 109	Program 9
		110 ⇔ 119	Program 10
		120 ⇔ 129	Program 11
		130 ⇔ 139	Program 12
		140 ⇔ 149	Program 13
		150 ⇔ 159	Program 14
		160 ⇔ 169	Program 15
		170 ⇔ 179	Program 16
		180 ⇔ 189	Program 17
		190 ⇔ 199	Program 18
		200 ⇔ 255	Program 19
11	Strobe Program Speed	000 ⇔ 255	Program speed, slow to fast
12 Strobe Rate		000 ⇔ 009	No function
		010 ⇔ 254	Strobe, slow to fast
		255	Sound-Active

02CH	Channel	Function	Value	Setting
	1 Program		000 ⇔ 009	No function
			010 ⇔ 021	Auto program 0
			022 ⇔ 033	Auto program 1
			034 ⇔ 045	Auto program 2
			046 ⇔ 057	Auto program 3
			058 ⇔ 069	Auto program 4
			070 ⇔ 081	Auto program 5
			082 ⇔ 093	Auto program 6
			094 ⇔ 105	Auto program 7
			106 ⇔ 117	Auto program 8
			118 ⇔ 127	Auto program 9
			128 ⇔ 140	Sound-Active program 0
			141 ⇔ 153	Sound-Active program 1
			154 ⇔ 166	Sound-Active program 2
			167 ⇔ 179	Sound-Active program 3
			180 ⇔ 192	Sound-Active program 4
			193 ⇔ 205	Sound-Active program 5
			206 ⇔ 218	Sound-Active program 6
			219 ⇔ 231	Sound-Active program 7
			232 ⇔ 244	Sound-Active program 8
			245 ⇔ 255	Sound-Active program 9
	2	Program Speed	000 ⇔ 255	Slow to fast (when Ch. 1 is 010–127)

Configuration (Standalone)

Set the product in one of the Standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.

Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.

Never connect a product that is operating in any Standalone mode (Static, Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in Standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

Sound-Active Mode

To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until Sou- shows on the display.
2. Press and Sou0–Sou9 will show on the display.
3. Use or to select the desired Sound-Active program.
4. Press .
5. Turn the music on and adjust the sound sensitivity knob until the product starts responding to the beat of the music.

The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).

The product will blackout when in Sound-Active mode after 3 seconds of silence or noise below the sensitivity setting.

Automatic Mode

To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until Aut- shows on the display.
2. Press and Aut0–Aut9 will show on the display.
3. Use or to select the desired Auto program.
4. Press and S.01–S.99 will show on the display.
5. Use or to adjust the program speed.
6. Press .

Display Timeout

To enable or disable the Display Timeout, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until SYS shows on the display.
2. Press and LEdS, tEST, or rEST will show on the display.
3. Use or to select LEdS.
4. Press and on or oFF will show on the display.
5. Use or to select the Display Timeout to be on or oFF.
6. Press .

Test Mode

To run the Swarm 4 FX in Test mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until SYS shows on the display.
2. Press and LEdS, tEST, or rEST will show on the display.
3. Use or to select tEST.
4. Press .

Factory Reset

To reset the Swarm 4 FX to factory defaults, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until SYS shows on the display.
2. Press and LEDs, tEST, or rEST will show on the display.
3. Use or to select rESt.
4. Press .

IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control) Operation

Note: Make sure to point the IRC-6 directly at the receiver on the product.

BLACK OUT AUTO SOUND STROSE SPEED GENSI- TIVITY % MANUAL FADE R G B A UV W + 0 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Automatic Mode

Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.

To turn on Automatic mode:

• Press and hold on the IRC-6.
• Press any number between <0> and <9> to choose your auto program.

- Press < + > or < - > to either increase or decrease the speed of the program.

Sound-Active Mode

Sound-Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music.

To turn on Sound-Active mode:

• Press and hold on the IRC-6.
• Press any number between <0> and <9> to choose your auto program.

To adjust the strobe program and rate:

• Press on the IRC-6.
• Press <0> to strobe all, or any number between <1> and <9> to choose your auto program.
• Press < + > or < - > to increase or decrease, respectively, the strobe rate.
• Press again to turn off the strobe.

Moonflower Color Modes

To set a specific color output for the moonflower effects:

• Press < > for red.
• Press for green.
• Press < B> for blue.
• Press < A> for amber.
• Press for purple.
• Press for white.

Miscellaneous Operation

To black out the lights:

- Press on the IRC-6. This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again.

Note: The IRC-6 will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated. If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed, try pressing . You may have inadvertently activated Black Out.

Master/Slave Mode

The Master/Slave mode allows a single Swarm 4 FX product (the master) to control the actions of one or more Swarm 4 FX products (the slaves) without the need of a DMX controller. The master will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode, while the slaves will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master.

Configure the products as indicated below.

For every slave:

1. Press repeatedly until SLA shows on the display.
2. Press to put the fixture in Slave mode. SLAV will show on the display.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for every slave.
4. Connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the next slave unit.
5. Connect the DMX input of each subsequent slave unit to the DMX output of the previous slave unit.

Configure all the slave units before connecting the master to the DMX daisy chain. The display on the slaves will continue to blink until the slaves are receiving a DMX signal from the master.

For the master:

1. Connect the DMX output of the master to the DMX input of the first slave unit.
2. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode

• Make sure the master is the first unit in the DMX chain.

- Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX chain configured for Master/Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master.

- Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master.

5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Product Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. To maintain optimum performance, clean the product at least twice a month. However, usage and environmental conditions contribute to increasing the cleaning frequency.

To clean the product, follow the instructions below:

1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surfaces and fan vents.
4. Clean the glass panel (laser aperture) with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the glass.
7. Gently polish the glass surface until they are free of haze and lint.

Always dry the glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and Weight	Length	Width	Height	Weight
	11.4 in (290 mm)	14.2 in (360 mm)	4.2 in (107 mm)	5.4 lb (2.5 kg)
	Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power	Input Voltage	Range	Voltage Selection
	Switching (internal)	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	Auto-ranging
	Parameter	120 V, 60 Hz	230 V, 50 Hz
	Consumption	47 W	46 W
	Operating current	0.7 A	0.4 A
	Power linking current (units)	8 A (11 units)	8 A (21 units)
	Fuse	F 1.6 A, 250 V	F 1.6 A, 250 V
	Power I/O	US/Worldwide	UK/Europe
	Power input connector	IEC	IEC
	Power output connector	Edison	IEC
	Power cord plug	Edison (US)	Local plug
Light Source
Laser	Type	Power	Wavelength
	Laser (green)	30 mW	532 nm
	Laser (red)	100 mW	650 nm
Moonflower	Type	Power	Lifespan
	LED	13 W	50,000 hours
	Color	Quantity	Current
	Quad-color RGBA	2	4.4 A
Strobe	Type	Power	Lifespan
	LED	1 W	50,000 hours
	Color	Quantity	Current
	White	12	300 mA
Photometrics	Parameter
	Coverage angle (moonflower)	54°
	Coverage angle (strobe)	69°
	Strobe rate	0–11 Hz
Thermal	Laser Maximum External Temp	Cooling System
	95 °F (35 °C)	Fan-Assisted Convection
DMX	I/O Connectors	Connector Type	Channel Range
	3-pin XLR	Sockets	2 or 12
Ordering	Product Name	Item Code	UPC Code
	Swarm 4 FX	10051086	781462214340

RETURNS

In case you need to get support or return a product:

• If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
• If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in France, contact Chauvet France.
• If you are located in Germany, contact Chauvet Germany.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
- If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetdj.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico.

If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetdj.com for contact details.

Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.

Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags.

Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.

Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box:

• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
  • A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.

Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).

CONTACT Us

General Information Technical Support

Chauvet World Headquarters

Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue

Sunrise, FL 33351

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Website www.chauvetdj.com

Chauvet Europe Ltd

Address: Unit 1C

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK

NG16 6NT

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Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

Chauvet Europe BVBA

(Entrance by Calle 2)

Zona Industrial Lerma

Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000

Voice: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.chauvetdj.mx

Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. Follow the instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details

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Chauvet World Headquarters

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK

NG16 6NT

Voz: [phone]

[e-mail]

Fax: [phone]

Sitio web: www.chauvetdj.eu

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