STRIKE 4 - Professional lighting Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STRIKE 4 Chauvet

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About This Guide

The STRIKE 4 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the Use Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.

Disclaimer

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

Safety Notes

• 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: Flashing light is known to trigger epileptic seizures. User must comply with local laws regarding notification of strobe use.
  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 operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it. (IP20)
• 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 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.

Contact

Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. From inside the U.S., UK Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, use the information in Contact Us at the end of this QRG.

What Is ncluded

• STRIKE 4
  • Power Input Cord

• Warranty Card

• 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.

Power Linking

You can link up to 5 STRIKE 4 products at 120 V, 9 products at 208 V, or 10 products at 230 V. Never exceed this number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.

AC Plug

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.

Replacing The Fuse

1. Disconnect this product from power.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type and rating.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.

DMX Linking

The STRIKE 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 4 uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 1 Ch, 3 Ch, 4 Ch and 9 Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.

Master/Slave Connection

The STRIKE 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.

Mounting

Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our CHAUVET® Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/.

Product Mounting Diagram

graph TD
    A["Mounting Clamp"] --> B["Safety Cable"]
    B --> C["Secure the safety cable using the passageway on the back of the product."]

Overhead Mounting

Control Panel Description

Button	Function
	Exits from the current menu or function
	Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function
	Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function
	Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function

Menu Map

Main Level	Programming Levels			Description
Auto Show	Auto 1–6	Speed	0–100	Automatic programs
Static	Dimmer	0-255		Sets the intensity of the light output
	Strobe			Selects the strobe frequency
Dimmer Mode	Off			No dimmer
	Dimmer 1–3			Dimming curves Dimmer 1 (fast) to Dimmer 3 (slow)
Back Light	10S			Turns off display backlight after 10 sec of inactivity
	20S			Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of inactivity
	30S			Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of inactivity
	On			Display backlight always on
Information	Auto	Test		Turns on all LEDs in sequence for testing
	Fixture Hours			Shows total product hours
	Version			Shows installed software version
DMX Address	001–512			Selects DMX address (highest channel restricted to personality chosen)
DMX Channel	1 Ch			1-channel: dimmer
	3 Ch			3-channel: dimmer H, dimmer L, Strobe
	4 Ch			4-channel: pod 1–4
	9 Ch			9-channel: pod 1–4, auto programs, dimmer speed, dimmer H, dimmer L, strobe
Master/Slave Mode	Master			Master mode
	Slave			DMX mode (Slave mode)
Fan Mode	Auto			Fan control
	High
Temperature	LED1			Individual pod temperature
	LED2
	LED3
	LED4
LED Frequency	600Hz			PWM frequency
	1200 Hz
	2000 Hz
	4000 Hz
	25KHz

DMX Values

9 Ch Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	Dimmer H	000Ü 255	0–100%
2	Dimmer L	000Ü 255	0–100%
3 Strobe		000Ü 010011Ü 132133Ü 255	No function0–20 Hz (All pods)0–20 Hz (Random strobe macros)
4	White 1	000Ü 255	0–100%
5	White 2	000Ü 255	0–100%
6	White 3	000Ü 255	0–100%
7	White 4	000Ü 255	0–100%
8 Auto Programs		000Ü 010011Ü 040041Ü 080081Ü 120121Ü 160161Ü 200201Ü 240241Ü 255	No functionAuto 1Auto 2Auto 3Auto 4Auto 5Auto 6No function
9 Dimmer Speed		000Ü 010011Ü 040041Ü 080081Ü 120121Ü 255	Preset dimmer speed from display menuNonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)Nonlinear dimming curve 2Nonlinear dimming curve 3 (slowest)Preset dimmer speed from display menu

1 Ch Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	Dimmer H	000Ü 255	0–100%

3 Ch Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	Dimmer H	000Û 255	0–100%
2	Dimmer L	000Û 255	0–100%
3 Strobe		000Û 010011Û 132133Û 255	No function0–20 Hz (All pods)0–20 Hz (Random strobe macros)

4 Ch Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1	White 1	000Û 255	0–100%
2	White 2	000Û 255	0–100%
3	White 3	000Û 255	0–100%
4	White 4	000Û 255	0–100%

STRIKE 4 Pod Selection for DMX Control

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    A["1"] --> B["2"]
    B --> C["3"]
    C --> D["4"]
    D --> A
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333

STRIKE 4 Angle Adjustment for DMX Control

-24° to 24° Adjustment -24° to 24° Adjustment

Acerca de Esta Guía

Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue

Sunrise, FL 33351

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Toll free:[phone]

Technical Support

Voice: [phone] (Press 4)

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web

www.chauvetlighting.com

EUROPE

General Information - Chauvet Europe BVBA

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK

NG16 6NT

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Technical Support

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web

www.chauvetlighting.co.uk

MEXICO

General Information - Chauvet Mexico

Address: Av. Santa Ana 30

Parque Industrial Lerma

Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000

Voice: [phone]

Technical Support

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web

www.chauvet.com.mx

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

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