Thruster™

CHAUVET, 3000 N 29 th

Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A

(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115

FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com

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Table of Contents

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3

U

C

NPACKING

ONTACT

U

S

I

NSTRUCTIONS

.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

I

MPORTANT

S

AFETY

I

NFORMATION

................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

F

EATURES

DMX C

....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

HANNEL

S

UMMARY

............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

P

RODUCT

O

VERVIEW

....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

3. SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

AC P

OWER

..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

M

OUNTING

...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

F

IXTURE

L

INKING

............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Data Cabling ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

DMX Data Cable................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Cable Connectors............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

S

ETTING UP A

DMX S

ERIAL

D

ATA

L

INK

............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

S

TANDALONE

/M

ASTER

-S

LAVE

F

IXTURE

L

INKING

.............................................................................................................................................................. 9

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 10

S

TANDALONE

M

ODE

...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Single-Fixture Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Master-Slave Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Setup Master Fixture ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Setup Slave Fixtures ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Sample Master-Slave Setup and Linking (Visual Guide) ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Table of DIP-switch Settings & Options (Patterns)................................................................................................................................................ 12

Table of DIP-switch Settings for Fixture Values .................................................................................................................................................... 12

DMX C

ONTROL

M

ODE

................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Configuring Thrusters™ for Individual DMX control.............................................................................................................................................. 13

Controlling Multiple Thrusters™ as “One Device”................................................................................................................................................. 14

Master fixture setup.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Slave fixture setup............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Setting the DMX address....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

5. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

DMX P

RIMER

................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

R

ETURNS

P

ROCEDURE

.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

C

M

LAIMS

......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

AINTENANCE

............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

B

INARY

& DMX DIP-

SWITCH

A

DDRESSING

..................................................................................................................................................................... 16

B

INARY

A

DDRESSING

Q

UICK

R

EFERENCE

C

HART

........................................................................................................................................................... 17

DMX

T

C

HANNEL

ECHNICAL

S

V

ALUES

................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

PECIFICATIONS

.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

T

ECHNICAL

S

UPPORT

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

©CHAUVET, 2006, All Rights Reserved

Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

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1. Before You Begin

Unpacking Instructions

Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.

Save the carton and all packing materials

. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Note:

If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET, call CHAUVET for a (RMA) Return Merchandise Authorization number. The factory will not allow any shipments without an RMA.

Y o u r s h i p m e n t i n c l u d e s t h e f o l l o w i n g :

•

1 x Thruster™

Strobe Tube

•

•

Warranty

Users

Card

Manual

Contact Us

W o r l d W i d e

General Information

Chauvet Lighting

3000 North 29 th

Court

Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084

Technical Support

World Wide Web

Chauvet Lighting

3000 North 29 th

Court

Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115

(Press 4)

fax: 954.929.5560

(Attention: Service)

www.chauvetlighting.com

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Before You Begin

Caution!

Important Safety Information

This product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment.

This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and injury from falls.

Read this manual

before installing or powering the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on the fixture. If you have any questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact CHAUVET.

P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t E l e c t r i c S h o c k

•

Always disconnect from AC power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source.

•

All Class I fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.

•

To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.

•

Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged: an unshielded discharge lamp emits dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and eye damage.

•

Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.

•

Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t F i r e & B u r n s

•

This product is designed to be used with very specific lamp(s). Use of any other type of lamp not stated in this manual may create a fire hazard due to possible risk of lamp explosion. Using the wrong type of lamp in this product VOIDS the warranty.

•

Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.

•

The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

•

Maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter (3.28 feet) from combustible materials.

•

Allow this product to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before opening, handling or removing the lamp in this product.

•

Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40

°

. Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this.

P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t e x p o s u r e t o ( U V ) U l t r a vi o l e t R a d i a t i o n

•

Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.

•

Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged.

P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t I n j u r y t o p e r s o n s

•

Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.

•

A hot lamp is an explosion hazard. Do not open fixture for a minimum of 15 minutes after switching off. Wear eye and hand protection when re-lamping.

•

Fixture surface may reach temperatures of up to 160° C (320° F). Handle fixture after it cools.

•

In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction.

Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET.

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2. Introduction

Features

•

3-channel DMX-512 strobe tube

•

Operating modes:

•

DMX-512

•

Master/slave mode with linking output for runway effect

•

Automatic built-in programs with sound activation

•

Sound-active (stand alone) mode via DMX

•

Flash/speed control

•

Built-in programs via DMX

•

Selectable flash patterns with or without DMX controller

•

Runway effect with or without DMX controller

•

Built-in automated programs (with master/slave)

•

Built-in sound activated programs (with master/slave)

•

Fan cooled

DMX Channel Summary

C

H

D

ESCRIPTION

1

Auto/Sound Mode Selection

2

Programs

3

Speed

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Product Overview

Audio Sensitivity

Rotary knob

Speed Rotary knob

Introduction

DIP-switches

Unit Assigning

DMX Addressing

16

32

64

128

256

1

2

4

8

1

2

4

8

16

Link Out

DMX Output

DMX Input

IEC Plug for AC Input

&Fuse Compartment

Microphone

Power Switch

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Hanging Yoke

6

CAUTION

!

Running the Thruster™ Strobe Tube at full speed for durations exceeding one hour can significantly decrease the life of your lamps.

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3. Setup

Warning!

AC Power

Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.

•

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 is its average current draw under normal conditions.

•

All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat

(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

•

Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.

•

All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.

P o w e r C a b l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n

C

ABLE

B

ROWN

B

LUE

Y

ELLOW

/G

REEN

Pin

Live

International

L

Screw Color

Yellow or Brass

Neutral N Silver

Earth

EG (Ground)

W

Green

Mounting

O r i e n t a t i o n

This fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position.

R i g g i n g

The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which 1 rigging clamp can be bolted. You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. You can order C-clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor.

Hanging Clamp

1. Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing fixture.

2. Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and tighten.

3. Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be installed fixtures.

4. Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary.

5. Always use a safety cable or chain as a secondary source of attachment. The safety cable must hold 10 times the weight of the fixture. If safety cable attachment point is provided that is permanently affixed to the surface or body of the fixture, use that instead of looping through a hanging yoke/arm.

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Setup

Fixture Linking

You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.

The Thruster™ fixtures use 3 channels of DMX control.

Important:

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)

Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures

Data Cabling

To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

D M X D a t a C a b l e

Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.

Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will have the following characteristics:

•

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield

•

Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.

•

Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.

•

Maximum resistance of 20

Ω

/ 1000 ft.

•

Nominal impedance 100 - 140

Ω

C a b l e C o n n e c t o r s

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

DMX connector configuration

INPUT

COMMON

1

3

2

Resistance 120 ohm 1/4w between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

1

3

2

DMX +

DMX -

1

3

2

OUTPUT

Termination reduces signal errors and to avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal

CAUTION

Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.

Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture to perform erratically. Test cables with OHM meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

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Setup

3 - P i n t o 5 - P i n C o n ve r s i o n C h a r t

Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M.

The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Conductor

Ground/Shield

Data ( - )signal

Data ( + ) signal

Do not use

Do not use

3 P

IN TO

5 P

IN

C

ONVERSION

C

HART

3 Pin Female (output)

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

5 Pin Male (Input)

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Do not use

Do not use

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

Universal DMX Controller

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the controller.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.

3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting

CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables

Order Code Description

DMX1.5

DMX4.5

DMX10

DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft

DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft

DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft

Continue the link

Standalone/Master-Slave Fixture Linking

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting. Please consult the

“Operating Instructions” section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration.

Fixtures displayed are for illustration purpose only!

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4. Operating Instructions

The Thruster™ is a DMX-512 controllable, 8 strobe-head chasing device that can be linked in series to create even bigger strobe chases. The Thruster™ can operate in Stand-Alone, Master/Slave and via DMX-512 control utilizing 3 channels.

Standalone Mode

The Thruster™ can be operated without a DMX controller in a standalone mode. It can be operated as a single fixture or together with several other Thrusters™ in what is called a “Master/Slave” configuration.

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Single-Fixture Mode

The Thruster™ can be set to operate independently of other fixtures and a DMX controller in either a sound-active or automatic mode. A serial data-link is not necessary for this mode of operation and it is recommended that no connection to other fixtures be made at all.

1. Set DMX ADD ASSIGN DIP-switch #10 to the “On” position and all others to the “Off” position.

2. Set UNIT ASSIGN DIP-switch #6: “On” = Sound Activation, “Off” = Automatic Run

3. Choose from any one of the 11 built-in programmed patterns under “DIP-switch Options and

Settings” on Page 12.

Master-Slave Mode

A master-slave mode setup consists of more than one fixture connected in a serial data link without the use of a controller. In a master-slave operation the slave fixtures will synchronize and will behave either identically or in a planned chase pattern to the master unit which must be the first in the serial daisy chain. A Master-Slave Thruster™ system can consist of up to 31 total fixtures.

S e t u p M a s t e r F i x t u r e

1. Set DMX ADD ASSIGN DIP-switch #10 to the “On” position and all others to the “Off” position.

2. Set UNIT ASSIGN DIP-switch #6: “On” = Sound Activation, “Off” = Automatic Run

3. You need to tell the master unit how many Thrusters™ you intend to link. This is important because it will adjust all built-in chase patterns to match the exact number of fixtures.

1. Set the number of fixtures on the link by adjusting the binary UNIT ASSIGN DIPswitches 1 through 5.

Note:

Both UNIT ASSIGN and DMX ADD ASSIGN DIP-switches resolve values via a binary numbering method. Each DIP represents a specific value and the sum of the values of the DIP-switches in the “On” position provides the final address. For detailed instructions on binary addressing refer to “Binary DIPswitch Addressing” in the Appendix section of this manual.

4. Choose from any one of the 11 built-in programmed patterns under “DIP-switch Options and

Settings” on Page 12.

5. Adjust the rotary knobs accordingly.

Sound Sensitivity

when set to sound-active mode and

Speed

when set to Auto.

6. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the

LINK OUT

connector (female) 3 pin connector of the Master fixture.

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S e t u p S l a v e F i x t u r e s

1. Set DMX ADD ASSIGN DIP-switch #10 to the “Off” position.

2. Set thefixture number in the chain using DIP-switches 1 through 5 of the DMX ADD ASSIGN DIPswitches.

3. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the

DMX IN

input connector of the Slave fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Continue the loop from

DMX OUT

to

DMX IN.

Sample Master-Slave Setup and Linking (Visual Guide)

The following system example consists of:

•

5 total fixtures

•

Master fixture will run the “Flow from left to right” pattern in Sound mode.

1. MASTER Fixture

Link Output

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Important!

In Master-Slave use the LINK Out instead of the DMX Out connector when jumping from the Master fixture!

2. SLAVE Fixture

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DIP-switches 1 ~ 5 are used to set the total number of fixtures in the system. DIPswitch

# 6 sets Sound or Auto

DIP-switches # 1 ~ 5 are used to select the running built-in pattern for the entire system, NOT to address the fixture like in the slave fixtures following. In this instance refer to the Table of

DIPswitch settings in the page following to choose a programmed pattern. The master fixture defaults to Fixture address # 1

Use certified DMX XLR cable

DMX Output DMX Input

In Slave fixtures, DIP-switches # 1 ~ 5 are used to set the

Fixture number. DIP # 10 needs to be in the OFF position.

Remember that the master fixture’s default address is # 1 so you will need to start at # 2

3. SLAVE Fixture

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. SLAVE Fixture

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. SLAVE Fixture

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Table of DIP-switch Settings & Options (Patterns)

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

F

IXTURE

Options

M

ASTER

Master-Slave or Standalone setting

S

LAVE

Slave fixture setting

P

ROGRAMMED

P

ATTERNS

6

7

8

9

1

2

3

4

5

10

11

Chase from left to right

Flow from left to right

Chase from right to left

Flow from right to left

Chase from left to right then right to left

Flow from left to right then right to left

Chase from center to two ends

Flow from center to two ends

Chase from two ends to center

Flow from two ends to center

All flash

DIP-switch Settings

( 0 = OFF, 1 = ON )

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Table of DIP-switch Settings for Fixture Values

Use the following table to quickly set the UNIT ASSIGN DIP-switch on the Master unit with the total number of fixtures in your Master-Slave setup and to address each Slave fixture accordingly using the

DMX ADD ASSIGN DIP-switches.

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

F

IXTURE

O

R

V

ALUE

DIP-switch Settings

( 0 = OFF, 1 = ON )

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0

1 0 1 0 0

0 1 1 0 0

1 1 1 0 0

0 0 0 1 0

1 0 0 1 0

0 1 0 1 0

1 1 0 1 0

0 0 1 1 0

1 0 1 1 0

0 1 1 1 0

1 1 1 1 0

0 0 0 0 1

Fixture

Or

Value

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

DIP-switch Settings

( 0 = OFF, 1 = ON )

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 0 0 0 1

0 1 0 0 1

1 1 0 0 1

0 0 1 0 1

1 0 1 0 1

0 1 1 0 1

1 1 1 0 1

0 0 0 1 1

1 0 0 1 1

0 1 0 1 1

1 1 0 1 1

0 0 1 1 1

1 0 1 1 1

0 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1

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DMX Control Mode

The Thruster™ can be operated from a DMX controller. This control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customizing or creating a show by enabling the control of each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently.

Several Thrusters™ can also be controlled as “One Device”. The benefit of a “One Device” setup is that you harness the power of the built in programs and its ability to run chases across a specified total of units. In short, a typical strobe chase that starts at one of the first flash pots of the master unit will continue on and throughout all linked fixtures until the very end in which case it will repeat the loop. This is sequenced and intended, so long as you have enumerated and positioned each linked

Thruster™ in an ascending numerical order, the running chase will appear consistent and organized.

Up to 31 Thrusters™ can be controlled as “One Device”

Configuring Thrusters™ for Individual DMX control

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the controller.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.

3. Then, proceed to connect from the DMX output as stated above to the DMX input of the following fixture and so on.

4. If you need help setting the DMX address read the section titled “Setting the DMX address” in this

Chapter.

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DIP-switches # 1 ~ 9 are used to set the DMX starting address.

DIPswitch # 10 must be set to ON in al fixtures

Use certified DMX XLR cable

DMX Input

DMX:001

DMX Output

DMX Input

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DMX:004

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

D

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DMX:007

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Controlling Multiple Thrusters™ as “One Device”

This configuration is identical to the Master-Slave setup with one exception. You use a DMX controller and connect to the DMX Input of the Master unit.

M a s t e r f i x t u r e s e t u p

•

Assign

UNIT ASSIGN

DIP-switches with the total number of Thrusters™ that will be used.

•

Set DIP-switch # 10 to the ON position.

•

Set a DMX starting address by assigning

DMX ADD ASSIGN

DIP-switches 1 ~ 9.

S l a ve f i x t u r e s e t u p

•

Set DIP-switch # 10 to the OFF position.

•

Assign the fixture number using

DMX ADD ASSIGN

DIP-switches 1 ~ 5

DIP-switches 1 ~ 5 are used to set the total number of fixtures in the system. DIPswitch

# 6 sets Sound or Auto

UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LINK Out

DIP-switches # 1 ~ 9 are used to set the DMX starting address.

DIPswitch # 10 must be set to ON

Use certified DMX XLR cable

DMX Input

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UNIT ASSIGN

Sound

Auto

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

In Slave fixtures, DIP-switches # 1 ~ 5 are used to set the

Fixture number. Remember that the master fixture’s default address is # 1 so you will need to start at # 2. DIP # 10 will need to be switched OFF.

DMX Output

UNIT ASSIGN

DMX ADD

ASSIGN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DMX Input

Fixture # 2

DMX Input

Fixture # 3

Setting the DMX address

Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and notate the start address selected for future reference. If this is your first time, read the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section.

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DMX Primer

There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.

There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.

DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)

Returns Procedure

Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.

Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.

Claims

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage, must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.

Maintenance

To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.

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Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Do not to touch the lamp glass when cleaning fixture. Oil and dirt can cause damage and premature aging of the lamp. In the event that the lamp is touched or becomes dirty, clean the lamps with an alcohol wipe.

The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days.

Binary & DMX DIP-switch Addressing

Each DIP-switch has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the final address. Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specific desired address or value can be accomplished in the following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value possible from the selected start address which does not cause a negative number.

Alternatively, using the “Binary Addressing Quick Reference Chart” in the Appendix section of this manual, you can go directly to DIP-switch settings associated with all 512 values available.

E

XAMPLE

A

DDRESS

Address 10

Pin # 4 = 8

Pin # 2 = 2

Total = 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Address 24

Pin # 5 = 16

Pin # 4 = 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Resolving address using simple math.

Address 233

233 – (128) = 105, Turn ON Dip # 8

105 – (64) = 41, Turn ON Dip # 7

41 – (32) = 9, Turn ON Dip # 6

9 – (8) = 1, Turn ON Dip # 4

1 – (1) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 1

You will most likely use the first available number which maybe number 1. This number was selected for tutorial purposes.

D

IP

S

WITCH

(DMX V

ALUE

)

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

10

1

2

4

8

16

32

64

128

256

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Binary Addressing Quick Reference Chart

DMX & Binary Address Quick Reference Chart

DIP-switch Position

DMX DIP-SWITCH SET #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

X=OFF or ON

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

#6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481

0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482

1 1 0 0 0 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483

0 0 1 0 0 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484

1 0 1 0 0 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485

0 1 1 0 0 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486

1 1 1 0 0 7 39 71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487

0 0 0 1 0 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488

1 0 0 1 0 9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489

0 1 0 1 0 10 42 74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490

1 1 0 1 0 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491

0 0 1 1 0 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492

1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493

0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494

1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495

0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496

1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497

0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498

1 1 0 0 1 19 51 83 115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499

0 0 1 0 1 20 52 84 116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500

1 0 1 0 1 21 53 85 117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501

0 1 1 0 1

1 1 1 0 1

0 0 0 1 1

1 0 0 1 1

22 54 86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502

23 55 87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503

24 56 88 120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504

25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505

0 1 0 1 1

1 1 0 1 1

0 0 1 1 1

1 0 1 1 1

26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506

27 59 91 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507

28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508

29 61 93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509

0 1 1 1 1 30 62 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510

1 1 1 1 1 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511

DIP-switch Position DMX Address

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DMX Channel Values

C

HANNEL

1

2

3

V

ALUE

000

Ù

127

128

Ù

255

000

Ù

022

023

Ù

045

046

Ù

068

069

Ù

091

092

Ù

114

115

Ù

137

138

Ù

160

161

Ù

183

184

Ù

206

207

Ù

229

230

Ù

252

253

Ù

255

000

Ù

255

F

UNCTION

Operating Mode

Auto Run

Sound-active Run

Programmed Patterns

Blackout

Chase from left to right

Flow from left to right

Chase from right to left

Flow from right to left

Chase from left to right then right to left

Flow from left to right then right to left

Chase from center to two ends

Flow from center to two ends

Chase from two ends to center

Flow from two ends to center

All flash

Program Speed

Speed: Slow

Ù

Fast

Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length......................................................................................................................... 1003 mm (39.5 in)

Width .................................................................................................................................76 mm (3.0 in)

Height ............................................................................................................................. 229 mm (9.0 in)

Weight ....................................................................................................................... 5.22 Kgs (11.5 lbs)

Master Pack................................................................................................ (2 pcs) 10.66 Kgs ( 23.5 lbs)

POWER

Operating Voltage ................................................................................................................. 115V 60 Hz

AC input........................................................................................................................... IEC 60320 C14

European version .................................................................................................................. 240V 50 Hz

Current draw.......................................................................................................... (peak <15W @ 120V)

FUSE

Main............................................................................................................... 20mm Glass 5A Fast Blow

CONTROL & PROGRAMMING

Data input ................................................................................................ locking 3-pin XLR male socket

Data output ........................................................................................... locking 3-pin XLR female socket

Data pin configuration ..............................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)

Protocols........................................................................................................................ DMX-512 USITT

DMX Channels .......................................................................................................................................3

ORDERING INFORMATION

Thruster™............................................................................................................................. THRUSTER

Replacement Lamp ................................................................................................................. ST-35BLB

Technical Support

Address: Service Dept.

3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)

Support (Email): [email protected]

Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)

Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)

Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com

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