Scorpion CMY/BLU EU User Manual (Rev. 02a)
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1. 29 SCORPION ica y BLU EU User Manual Value Innovation Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 of 28 UM Before you Begins 3 WV MAT IS ale lo jo E E E 3 UnpacKino IOSIUCUOLRIS eu aka aia adan aa leek Aa ncn ag ag na a am GO GC CA O OD FO 3 Text GoDVenllolls kasasaban ki aab a a NEG a kd ada b aa a Ga A KG AL dd GYG GOG CG A CUR 3 ICONS MEER REN NN FO I TEL 3 DOcUunmen irion ATION akasa YY i Y YF OF e 3 ProducL ar aGlance o LL a aaa a a a Ia Na aa a a a 4 SATE NOTOS a aaa nag ange naa aa aa Ga O I a pa ee ak 4 oalely Noles GONT aranana ga aaa aaa ga e e aia aaa e Dee nee tate 5 Non interlocked Housing Warning ccccccceeeceeeceeeeseeeseeeseueeeeeseueeeeeeneeeseeees 5 Laser Sale NoleS ee EE 6 laser oalety Label oo ttt ied UU DUAF 7 Laser EMISSION Dalai aa YNE aaa an 8 2 ML UEOCUIG WO Wise costes cce DC 9 mise ROI c aaa aaa MYNU DN dn 9 OCCT NOMS INS UNS aa aa aa EP 10 Moi LU D aaa PERS 11 ee aga a era ica AKAN Apa TT 11 MOUNN Yaa aa aa ka nan gak a aan Ga Y aa HNN FAN aaa A naa naa aaa ah ab a ES FRY CE 12 A ODETA NO aaa ak TT DE Lnd 14 CMY Menu Options GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU esee 15 Men Options BEG EU an as aa a a A uon in mam eda a edicta duce EN KERANG 16 Cobiligurad on DM raaa ocelot ab a O E De a uae 17 Configuration 1 Standalone sasaran gana ga KE a aa aa ga aaa ae a nennen nnns 17 5 Technical Information ee id GER o taa og uie oo TG nee eens 23 General Malnit2. Automatic Mode GVC EU RVM EU and RGY EU Automatic Mode BLU EU Laser Sky Mode GVC EU RVM EU and RGY EU Laser Sky Mode BLU EU Laser Sky Angle all models Page 18 of 28 To enable the Sound mode do the following Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until the active option of the Auto Sound branch AFM to rdM appears on the display Use UP or DOWN to select the sound triggered program SoM Press ENT SoM will show solid on the display Turn the music on Press MENU repeatedly until the active option of the Sound Sensitivity branch S 0 to S 9 shows blinking on the display Use UP or DOWN to select the sensitivity level S 0 S 9 Press lt ENT gt the new sound sensitivity will show solid on the display The fixture will only respond to the low frequencies of the music bass and drums To enable the Automatic mode follow the instructions below Press MENU repeatedly until the active option of the Auto Sound branch AF1 to rdM shows blinking on the display Use UP or DOWN to select an automatic program AF1 ASM Press lt ENT gt the new auto program will show solid on the display To enable the Automatic mode follow the instructions below Press MENU repeatedly until the active option of the Auto Sound branch AFM to rdM shows blinking on the display Use UP or DOWN to select the automatic program AFM or ASM Press lt ENT gt the new auto prog
3. gt 255 Setting Manual Mode Automatic fast color 1 Automatic slow color 1 Automatic fast color 2 Automatic slow color 2 Automatic fast color 3 Automatic slow color 3 Automatic fast mixed colors Automatic slow mixed colors Sound color 1 Sound color 2 Sound color 3 Sound mixed colors Random Auto 32 patterns as shown in page 20 Blackout Preprogrammed Color Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 Alternate Color 1 2 Alternate Color 2 3 Alternate Color 1 3 Alternate Color 1 2 3 Color Roll Stop Slow fast 100 5 Zoom In Macro Zoom Out Macro Zoom In and Out Macro 128 different positions on Y Axis Move Left to right to Left slow lt gt fast Move Left to right to Left fast slow 128 different positions on X Axis Move Up to down to Up slow lt gt fast Move Up to down to Up fast slow Y Axis Roll Roll slow lt gt fast Roll fast slow Y Axis Roll Roll slow gt fast Roll fast lt gt slow Z Axis Roll Clockwise Rotate Counterclockwise Rotate Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d DMX Channel Assignments and Values BLU EU Channel Function 1 Control Mode Pattern selection Only if CH1 000 017 Laser On Off E MM 6 X Axis Move Pan 7 Y Axis Move Tilt 8 X Axis Roll Y Axis Roll co 10 Rotate Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Value 000 gt 027 028 gt 139 140 gt 251
4. 252 255 Setting Manual mode Automatic Sound activated DMX mode 000 255 32 patterns as shown in page 20 00 gt 024 Blackout 025 amp 255 Laser On 0 gt 004 Nostrobe 005 255 Strobe on slow fast 000 gt 127 128 169 170 gt 209 210 255 000 gt 127 128 amp 191 192 255 000 gt 127 128 gt 191 192 255 000 gt 127 128 191 192 255 000 gt 127 128 gt 191 192 255 000 gt 127 128 gt 191 192 255 10096595 Zoom In Macro Zoom Out Macro Zoom In and Out Macro 128 different positions on Y Axis Move Left to right to Left slow lt gt fast Move Left to right to Left fast slow 128 different positions on X Axis Move Up to down to Up slow fast Move Up to down to Up fast lt gt slow Y Axis Roll Roll slow fast Roll fast slow Y Axis Roll Roll slow amp fast Roll fast lt gt slow Z Axis Roll Clockwise Rotate Counterclockwise Rotate Page 21 of 28 DMX Channel 2 Pattern Selection Page 22 of 28 DMX VALUE 000 007 008 015 016 023 024 031 032 039 040 047 048 055 056 063 064 071 072 079 080 087 088 095 POC ah O PATTERN OW eL C DMX VALUE 096 103 104 111 112 119 120 127 128 135 136 143 144 151 152 159 160 167 168 175 176 181 182 189 PATTERN i MEH DMX VALUE 190 197 198 205 206 213 2
5. General Troubleshooting Page 24 of 28 Symptom Possible Cause e Excessive load on the circuit Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing e Short circuit along the power lines e Noenergy on power outlet Product does not Loose or damaged power cord mM e Internal problem e Wrong starting address on the fixture e Wrong DMX personality on the fixture e Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller e Loose or damaged DMX cable e Internal problem e Signal cables are not DMX compatible e Interference with AC or radio signals e DMX cable too long Fixture does not respond to DMX Intermittent DMX Problems e Too many fixtures connected e Terminator not connected If you still experience problems after trying CHAUVET Technical Support Possible Action Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80 of the breaker or fuse nominal current Check the power lines and power cords Check power outlet Change to another outlet Check the power cord Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating Send product for repair Set the correct starting address on the fixture Use the right fader s on the controller Set the correct DMX fixture s personality Assign the faders accordingly Change the signal polarity on the controller Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Send product for repair Replace non DMX cables with true DMX cables Keep DMX cables
6. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Power Switch Control Panel Safety Fuse holder LED display CAUTION DO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN OUTPUT SAFETY EYE MENU UP DOWN ENTER 6D POWER INPUT 100 240VAC 50 60HZ FUSE F1A 250V DMX Out Power In DMX In Interlock Key Remote Back Panel Interlock Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 9 of 28 Product Dimensions Page 10 of 28 Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d 3 SETUP AC Power This product has an auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions Always connect this product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse N making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 10026 switch Fuse This fixture uses an F 1 A 250 V fuse Follow the instructions below to change it in case Replacement t blows N Disconnect this product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a
7. L i o Laser Sky Angle Sound sensitivity DMX Slave LSU o r P y P n t y t n Reverse rEv Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 Cyan Magenta Yellow Green Description Fast program shows color 1 Slow program shows color 1 Fast program shows color 2 Slow program shows color 2 Fast program shows color 3 Slow program shows color 3 Fast program alternates colors 1 through 3 Slow program alternates colors 1 through 3 Sound activated program shows color 1 Sound activated program shows color 2 Sound activated program shows color 3 Sound activated program alternates colors 1 through 3 Randomly selects an operation mode Laser sky effect shows color 1 Laser sky effect shows color 2 Laser sky effect shows color 3 Sound triggered laser sky effect alternates colors Laser sky effect position setting Adjusts the internal microphone s sensitivity Selects the DMX starting address 1 503 Sets the fixture as Slave for master slave operation Reverses pan movement direction Reverses tilt movement direction Page 15 of 28 Menu Options BLU EU Ei The menu below refers to a single color laser product Branch Auto Sound Laser Sky Mode Laser Sky Angle Sound sensitivity DMX Slave Reverse Page 16 of 28 Programming Steps LSE r o m lt S r o C o gt P y P n t y t n Description Fast program Slo
8. away from AC wires or radio equipment Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier right before the fixture with intermittent problems Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 Install a terminator as indicated in the DMX Primer section the above solutions contact Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Contact Procedure In case you need to return a product or request support follow the procedure below e f you live in the US contact CHAUVET World Headquarters see below e f you live in the UK or Ireland contact CHAUVET Europe Ltd see below e lf you live in any other country DO NOT contact CHAUVET Instead contact your distributor of record Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the US United Kingdom or Ireland CHAUVET world Headquarters United Kingdom amp Ireland CHAUVET CHAUVET Europe Lid C on ta ct General Information General Information H Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Address Unit 1C Information Sunrise FL 33351 Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Voice 954 929 1115 Pinxton Nottingham UK Fax 954 929 5560 NG16 6NT Toll free 800 762 1084 Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Technical Support Voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 Email uktech chauvetlighting com Fax 954 756 8015 Email tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlight
9. or DOWN to select a different starting address 001 503 3 Press lt ENT gt the new starting address will show solid on the display Configuration Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it without a DMX controller Standalone 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on Never connect a fixture that is operating in any standalone mode whether Static i Automatic or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller This is because fixtures in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller Sound Mode GVC To enable the Sound mode do the following EU RVM EU and 1 Press MENU repeatedly until the active option of the Auto Sound branch AF1 to RGY EU rdM appears on the display Use UP or DOWN to select a sound triggered program So1 SoM Press lt ENT gt the new sound program will show solid on the display Turn the music on Press MENU repeatedly until the active option of the Sound Sensitivity branch S 0 to S 9 shows blinking on the display 6 Use UP or lt DOWNS to select the sensitivity level S 0 S 9 7 Press lt ENT gt the new sound sensitivity will show solid on the display E The fixture will only respond to the low frequencies of the music bass and drums Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 17 of 28 Sound Mode BLU EU E
10. signal Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d DMX Cabling The DMX protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high speed digital signals it uses Despite their apparent similarities data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cables because they can carry high frequency digital signals and have better protection against electromagnetic interference You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or make your own DMX cable If you choose to make your own DMX cable you must use a data grade cable such as the Belden 9841 which has the following electrical characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms DMX Connectors Each DMX cable must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting fixtures use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin assignment of the 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows Male Plug Female Plug Signal 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin X Signal Common 1 Common Data 2 2 2 mum Data Data 3 3 3 m 3 Data Not used 4 m 4 Not used Not used 5 5 Not used You ca
11. the key is inserted and turned to the ON position Always turn the interlock key to the OFF position and remove it when leaving this product unattended to prevent accidents or injuries to third parties Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 13 of 28 4 OPERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the Operation splay Button Function pene S i j SD TN lt MENU gt Press to find an operation mode or to p nnnm GP back out of the current menu option wlaha lt UP gt Press to scroll up the list of options or Mic to find a higher value Press to scroll down the list of DOWN t tofind al o o H H options or to TING a lower value Gy e e e e D 1 E Uu D E E N p ENT gt Press to activate a menu option or a Su MENU ME sow ENTO selected value P Menu Branches The menu structure of the Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU fixtures has seven branches Because the Scorpion M BLU EU has a single color laser its menu branches have fewer options than the other models The structure of the menu branches is as follows E Changing Options Current Menu Branch Changing Options Different Menu Branch Page 14 of 28 Auto Sound 13 options 4 options for the BLU EU model Laser Sky Mode 4 options 2 options for the BLU EU model Laser Sky Angle 1 option all models Sound Sensitivity 10 opt
12. 14 221 222 229 230 237 238 245 246 255 PATTERN bw d LJ L L L L LI Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION General Maintenance Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life and mechanical wear To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a month However be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency N DO NOT open this fixture for cleaning or servicing To clean this lighting fixture follow the instructions below e Unplug the fixture from power e Wait until the fixture is cold e Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface and fan vents e Clean all external glass surfaces with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol e Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue and drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the glass e Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the external glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them Refrain from spinning the fan using compressed air because you could damage it PO Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 23 of 28
13. dress of fixture B to 005 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control fixture B It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the fixtures would respond in unison synchronized to the signals from the DMX controller DMX compatible fixtures receive the control signals from the DMX controller through the DMX cables Each fixture has a DMX In and a DMX Out connector The figure to the right illustrates how the fixtures link to DMX Controller each other using multiple segments of DMX cable in a 1 DMX sequential format called daisy chain Fixture The order in which the fixtures connect to the DMX controller is irrelevant because all fixtures receive the same DMX signals and they only respond to them based on their individual starting addresses However i it is important to notice that the connections between 2 OMX fixtures should always be as short and direct as Fixture possible To ensure the integrity of the DMX signal follow the recommendations of the EIA 485 standard UU oin e he maximum recommended cable length is 500 m 1 640 feet e The maximum recommended number of fixtures on the same daisy chain is 32 Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX
14. enarieB sas agi aaa pod bite bte itid ita tested dedecus ede bote rr reru 23 General Troubleshooting eese 24 Contact POCO 6 ED 25 CHAUVETO Contact INformation ccccccccccseccceeeeceeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeaaeeeaeeesaaees 25 Returning Products to CHAUVET cccccccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseueeaeeeaes 25 Bip WAV Tanen a A aaa aing aan Ng ce 26 6 Technical Specifications 2ive soos De pai redu eU eee CE Sv ku nb rH EE Dua Eva 28 Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included Unpacking Instructions Claims Text Conventions Icons Document Information 1 x Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU or BLU EU e 1x Power Cord e 1x Interlock key e 1X Remote interlock connector e 1x Warranty Card e 1x User Manual Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in good condition If the material inside the container this product and any other accessory included with it appears damaged from shipping or if the container shows signs of mishandling notify the shipper immediately not CHAUVET upon reception of the damaged merchandise Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier In addition retain the container and all the packing material for ins
15. f 28 DMX Primer Starting Address Fixture Linking Daisy Chain Page 26 of 28 The USITT DMX512 A data transmission protocol DMX from now on is based on the EIA 485 standard and it has 512 channels 001 to 512 This system requires a controller DMX controller one or more DMX compatible fixtures and a DMX circuit also known as DMX universe to link the fixtures to the controller Depending on their complexity and features DMX compatible fixtures may require from one to more than 30 DMX channels to operate Some DMX fixtures have multiple operation modes also known as personalities each with its own number of channels and controllable parameters In the DMX system the controller sends DMX data to each fixture based on the fixture s starting address The starting address is the number of the DMX channel 001 to 512 assigned to the fixture s first control channel Channel 1 When assigning starting addresses to multiple fixtures it is critical to ensure that no starting address is already in use by another fixture to prevent channels from overlapping Otherwise the affected fixtures may operate erratically For instance a user has two DMX compatible fixtures Fixture A has four channels and fixture B has six channels If the user configures the starting address of fixture A to 001 channels 001 through 004 on the DMX controller will control fixture A This means that the user should assign the starting ad
16. flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder and pry it out of its housing 2 Remove the blown fuse from its holder and replace it with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 3 Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power The fuse is located inside this compartment N Always replace a blown fuse with a good fuse of the same type and rating Interlock This product has a jack for a remote interlock switch that would shut off the laser output Connector in case of emergency You may use the provided remote interlock connector to build your own interlock switch Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 11 of 28 Mounting Orientation Rigging Mounting Diagram Page 12 of 28 Before mounting this product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section page 2 of this manual The Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU units may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight information Mount the fixture securely You can do this with a screw a nut and a bolt You could also use a mounting clamp if rigging this product onto a truss The bracket has a hole 13 mm in diameter which is appropriate for this purpose When mounting this prod
17. g current Type Laser green Laser violet Type Laser red Laser violet Type Laser red Laser green Type Laser blue Parameter Zoom range Pan positioning Tilt positioning 187 mm Range 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Rating 1 A 250 V Socket IEC 120 V 60 Hz 30 W 0 24A 120 V 60 Hz 26 W 0 21A 120 V 60 Hz 29 W 0 25 A 120 V 60 Hz 27 W 0 22 A Power 40 mW 150 mW Power 100 mW 150 mW Power 100 mW 40 mW Power 300 mW Value 12 362 48 392 Weight 2 7 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging Size 5 x 20 mm Plug Local plug 230 V 50 Hz 32 W 0 14 A 230 V 50 Hz 28 W 0 12 A 230 V 50 Hz 32 W 0 15 A 230 V 50 Hz 30 W 0 13 A Wavelength 532 nm 405 nm Wavelength 650 nm 405 nm Wavelength 650 nm 532 nm Wavelength 450 nm Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Fan cooled DMX I O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3 pin XLR Sockets 10 Ordering Scorpion GVC EU Scorpion RVM EU Scorpion RGY EU Scorpion BLU EU 10060384 10060385 10060386 10060383 Page 28 of 28 Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d
18. ing co uk If you live outside the US United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our Web site for contact details E Returning Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Prod tst Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the fixture Be prepared to roaucts to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the CHAUVET return You must 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 DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label 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 The RMA number A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the fixture properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 25 o
19. ion at the back of the eye Even if you cannot feel heat from a laser beam it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially hazardous even at long distances Laser eye injuries can happen guicker than you can blink It is incorrect to think that because these laser entertainment products use high speed scanned laser beams that an individual laser beam is safe for eye exposure It is also incorrect to assume that because the laser light is moving it is safe This is not true Nor do the laser beams always move Since eye injuries can occur instantly it is critical to prevent the possibility of any direct eye exposure In the laser safety regulation it is not legal to aim Class 3B lasers in areas where people can be exposed This is true even if it is aimed below people s faces such as on a dance floor e Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all safety and technical data in this manual e Always set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 meters 9 8 feet above the floor on which people can stand See the Proper Usage section later in this manual e After set up and prior to public use test the laser to ensure proper function Do not use if any defect is detected e Laser Light Avoid Direct Eye Exposure e Do not point lasers at people or animals e Never look into the laser aperture or laser bea
20. ions all models DMX address 503 options all models Slave 1 option all models Reverse 2 options with two values each all models The control panel will remember the last setting you programmed even after you have turned the fixture off In addition the control panel will remember the last selected option from each menu branch To change an option on the same menu branch do the following 1 2 3 Press lt MENU gt once the LED display will blink Press UP or DOWN until the desired menu option shows on the LED display Press lt ENT gt to accept the new option the new option will show solid on the LED display To change an option on a different menu branch you must exit the current branch 1 2 3 4 Press MENU once the LED display will blink Press MENU repeatedly until seeing the active option of the desired menu branch Press UP or lt lt DOWN gt until the desired menu option within the new menu branch shows on the LED display Press lt ENT gt to accept the new option the new option will show solid on the LED display Scorpion M GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d CMY Menu Options GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU The menu below refers to three different CMY products GVC EU RVM EU and RGY EU each with a different set of colors Model GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU E Red Branch Programming Steps Auto Sound L r oo mh Laser Sky Mode LS3
21. ivergence each beam Laser Power for Classification via 7 mm aperture Scorpion RVM EU Laser Classification Red Laser Medium Violet Laser Medium Beam Diameter Pulse Data Divergence each beam Laser Power for Classification via 7 mm aperture Scorpion RGY EU Laser Classification Red Laser Medium Green Laser Medium Beam Diameter Pulse Data Divergence each beam Laser Power for Classification via 7 mm aperture Scorpion BLU EU Laser Classification BLU Laser Medium Beam Diameter Pulse Data Divergence each beam lt 5 mm at aperture All pulses lt 4 Hz 50 25 sec 2 mrad Green 40 mW Violet 150 mW Class 3B GaAlAs 650 nm 405 nm GaN lt 5 mm at aperture All pulses lt 4 Hz 50 25 sec 2 mrad Red 100 mW Violet 150 mW Class 3B GaAlAs 650 nm 532 nm DPSS Nd YV04 lt 5 mm at aperture All pulses lt 4 Hz 50 25 sec 2 mrad Hed 100 mW Green 40mW Class 3B 450 nm GaAs lt 5 mm at aperture All pulses lt 4 Hz 50 25 sec 2 mrad Laser Power for Classification via 7 mm aperture 2300 mW As measured under IEC measurement conditions for classification Laser Compliance Statement This laser product complies with EN IEC 60825 1 Ed 2 2007 03 for Class 3B No maintenance is required to keep this product in compliance with laser performance standards Page 8 of 28 Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d 2
22. ms e Do not point lasers in areas where people can potentially be exposed such as uncontrolled balconies etc e Do not point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows mirrors and shiny metal Even laser reflections can be hazardous e Never point a laser at aircraft as this is a US Federal offense e Never point un terminated laser beams into the sky e Do not expose the output optic aperture to cleaning chemicals e Do not use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two beams e Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged open or if the optics appear damaged in any way e Never open the laser housing The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing can start fires burn skin and will cause instant eye injury e Never leave this device running unattended e The operation of a Class 3B laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled by a skilled and well trained operator familiar with the data included in this manual e The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location country of use e Always use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging lights and effects overhead Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 6 of 28 Laser Safety Labels NOTICE This las oduct complies with EN IEC 60825 1 Ed 2 2007 03 for Class 3B cen Mss cione i
23. n use the above table to create a 3 pin 3 pin cable a 5 pin 5 pin cable or a 3 pin to 5 pin adapter The DMX daisy chain uses a terminator to reduce signal transmission problems especially with long cables The terminator consists of either a 3 pin or 5 pin XLR male plug with a 120 O 1 4 W resistor connected to the wire side of pins 2 and 3 as shown below 3 Pin Male XLR A N 1200 AW dd The terminator plug connects to the DMX Out socket of the last DMX fixture in the daisy chain ground This could cause a ground loop which may affect your fixtures performance Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify the correct polarity i Do not allow the common wire of the DMX cable to touch the fixture s chassis of the wires and to make sure that they are not touching the shield or each other Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 27 of 28 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Width Height 215mm Dimensions and Weight Power Scorpion GVC EU Scorpion RVM EU Scorpion RGY EU Scorpion BLU EU Light Source Scorpion GVC EU Scorpion RVM EU Scorpion RGY EU Scorpion BLU EU Photo Optic Length 2 6 mm Power Supply Type Switching internal Fuse Type Fast Power Input Cord Type Detachable Parameter Consumption Operating current Parameter Consumption Operating current Parameter Consumption Operating current Parameter Consumption Operatin
24. nnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections N into their eyes e Never shine any laser at aircraft e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure e There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event that your unit may require service please contact the dealer nearest to you Non interlocked Housing Warning e This unit contains high power laser devices internally e This unit will not turn off automatically or stay off if you open its housing non interlocked housing N e Do not operate the laser with if the housing is open due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation e The laser power levels accessible if the unit is open when in operation can cause instant blindness skin burns and fires Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 5 of 28 Laser Safety Notes N STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW Laser Light is different from any other light sources with which you may be familiar The light from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source This concentration of light can cause instant eye injuries primarily by burning the retina the light sensitive port
25. ntinue to step 3 3 Press lt ENT gt the current option for tilt direction will show t n or t Y a To change the setting use UP or DOWN and continue to step 4 b To keep the setting continue to step 4 4 Press lt ENT gt the current software version will show briefly on the display followed by rEv Master Slave This mode allows a single Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU fixture the Mode master to control the actions of one or more Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU units the slaves without the need of a DMX controller The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic Sound or Laser Sky mode while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode Once set and connected the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit Configure the units as indicated below and movements of a Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU or RGY EU master unit minus E When working as a slave unit the Scorpion BLU EU will duplicate all the effects the multiple colors Slave units 1 Press MENU repeatedly until SLA shows blinking on the display Press lt ENT gt SLA will show solid on the display 3 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 5 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to o
26. pection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage you should make claims to CHAUVET within seven 7 days of receiving the merchandise Convention Meaning lt Menu gt A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating settings mode current status Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information Je amp The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual Copyright 2011 CHAUVET All rights reserved Printed in P R C Electronically published by CHAUVET in the United States of America Author Editor Manager PD Manage
27. peo Scorpion GVC EU sticker shown CHAUVET WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS RoHS Sunrise FL 33351 The sticker on Yora will reflect USA the actual Scorpion fixture model CE R whether GVC EU RGY EU RVM EU Value Innovation Performance or BLU EU PRODUCT NAME Scorpion GVC EU THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED USE ONLY FUSE OF SAME TYPE amp RATING ITEM CODE 10060384 NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE IMPROPRE A UUSAGE DOMESTIOUE LIGHT SOURCE LASER DRY LOCATIONS EMPLACEMENTS SECS ORIGIN MADE IN P R C DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING USA CANADA WORLDWIDE Power AC 100 240 V 60 Hz 22 W Power AC 100 240 V 50 Hz 22 W WARRANTY VOID If seal is broken or has been tampered with Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 7 of 28 Laser Emission Data N LASER EXPOSURE WARNING N Laser light Avoid direct eye contact Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI 2136 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 Scorpion GVC EU Laser Classification Class 3B Green Laser Medium DPSS Nd YVO4 532 nm Violet Laser Medium 405 nm GaN Beam Diameter Pulse Data D
28. perate in either Automatic Laser Sky or Sound mode as previously indicated 2 Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain e Wait until all the slave units are configured and connected before connecting the master unit to the DMX daisy chain ip e Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master Slave operation because it may interfere with the signals from the master unit Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 19 of 28 DMX Channel Assignments and Values GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU Page 20 of 28 Channel 10 Function Value 000 gt 017 018 gt 035 036 053 054 gt 071 072 gt 089 090 amp 107 108 gt 125 Control Mode 126 amp 143 144 gt 161 162 179 180 197 198 215 216 233 234 255 Pattern selection Only if CH1 000 017 000 gt 024 025 gt 049 050 074 075 gt 099 100 124 125 gt 149 150 174 175 gt 199 200 gt 224 225 255 Color selection 000 lt gt 004 Color Changing Speed 005 gt 255 000 gt 127 128 169 170 gt 209 210 255 000 gt 127 X Axis Move Pan 128 gt 191 192 amp 255 000 2 127 Y Axis Move Tilt 128 gt 191 192 amp 255 000 2 127 X Axis Roll 128 191 192 amp 255 000 2 127 Y Axis Roll 128 191 192 amp 255 000 amp 127 Rotate 128 amp 191 192 255 000
29. r O Desmonteix D Couppe A Reiss F Sellers Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Page 3 of 28 Product ata Use on Dimmer Glance Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto Programs 4 auto ranging Power Supply 7 Replaceable Fused D User Serviceable Duty Cycle Q Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety Safety Notes information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product Page 4 of 28 Keep this User Manual for future consultation If you sell this product to another user be sure that they also receive this document Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing fuse Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating If mounting it overhead always secure this product to a fastening device using a safety chain The maximum ambient temperat
30. ram will show solid on the display To enable the Laser Sky Color mode follow the instructions below Press MENU repeatedly until the active option of the Laser Sky Mode branch LS1 to LSS shows blinking on the display Use UP or DOWN to select a laser sky color option LS1 L SS Press lt ENT gt the new laser sky color will show solid on the display To enable the Laser Sky Color mode follow the instructions below Press MENU repeatedly until the active option of the Laser Sky Mode branch LSE or LSS shows blinking on the display Use UP or lt DOWNS to select a laser sky color option LSE or LSS Press lt ENT gt the new laser sky color will show solid on the display To enable the Laser Sky Effect mode follow the instructions below 1 2 3 Press MENU repeatedly until LSU shows blinking on the display Use UP or lt DOWNs to change the angle of the laser sky effect Press ENT LSU will show solid on the display Continues on the next page Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Continued from previous page Reverse Motion To reverse the direction of the pan and tilt motion follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly until rEv shows blinking on the display 2 Press lt ENT gt the current option for pan direction will show P n or P Y a To change the setting use UP or DOWN and continue to step 3 b To keep the setting co
31. uct overhead always use a safety cable Always consider ease of access to the unit for maintenance and programming purposes before deciding on a location for this product The bracket knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the fixture to the desired angle Do not use tools to loosen or tighten the bracket knobs Doing otherwise could damage the knobs 13 mm hole Hanging Bracket ging N Bracket Adjustment Knob 1 of 2 Rubber Feet Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Proper Usage This fixture is for overhead mounting only For safety purposes CHAUVETO recommends mounting your lighting effect fixtures on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps In all cases you must use safety cables You can obtain appropriate mounting hardware from your lighting vendor International laser safety regulations require that laser fixtures must be operated in the fashion illustrated below with a minimum of 3 meters of vertical separation between the floor and the lowest laser light vertically Additionally 3 meters of horizontal separation is required between laser light and audience or other public spaces 3 meters PROCEDURES OTHER THAN WHAT IS SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE j CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF Interlock Key This product has an interlock key to prevent the laser from operating unless
32. ure Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Never connect this product to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Never carry a fixture from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or the handles Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this fixture is on 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 Continues on the next page Scorpion M GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Continued from previous page Safety Notes Cont e Avoid direct eye contact with laser light Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser light e This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes e tis illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas where the audience or other perso
33. w program Sound activated program Randomly selects an operation mode Laser sky effect Sound triggered laser sky effect strobes Laser sky effect position setting Adjusts the internal microphone s sensitivity Selects the DMX starting address 1 503 Sets the fixture as Slave for master slave operation Reverses pan movement direction Reverses tilt movement direction Scorpion GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU User Manual Rev 01d Configuration Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a DMX DMX controller 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input Socket of this product Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address you must always consider the number of DMX all models channels assigned to the selected DMX mode If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the channels of the DMX mode in use The Scorpion M GVC EU RVM EU RGY EU BLU EU fixtures use ten DMX channels which defines the highest configurable address to 503 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the DMX Primer section in the Technical Information chapter To select the starting address do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until the current starting address 001 to 503 shows blinking on the display 2 Use UP
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