User Manual LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT CLASSIFIED PER 21 CFR 1040.10 & .11 Complies with US FDA CDRH laser safety standards 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin............................................................................................ 3 What Is Included ............................................................................................................ 3 Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................... 3 Claims ........................................................................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included • 1 x Scorpion™ BLU • 1 x Power Cord • 1 x Warranty Card • 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions 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.
Safety Notes CAUTION! The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. • Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Non Interlocked Housing Warning • This unit contains high power laser devices internally. • Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation. • The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns, and fires. Laser Safety Notes STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW Laser Light is different from any other light sources with which you may be familiar.
Laser Safety Labels Reproduction Page 6 of 21 Scorpion™ BLU User Manual (Rev.
Laser Emission Data LASER EXPOSURE WARNING Laser light - Avoid direct eye contact! Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from the Laser Institute of America: www.laserinstitute.org. Many local governments, corporations, agencies, military and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI Z136.1. Laser Display guidance can be obtained via the International Laser Display Association: www.
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel (LED display) Fuse Holder DMX Out Power In Power Switch Power Out DMX In Safety Back Panel Page 8 of 21 Scorpion™ BLU User Manual (Rev.
Product Dimensions Scorpion™ BLU User Manual (Rev.
3. SETUP AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for a particular product, see the label affixed to the back plate of the product or refer to the product’s specifications chart. A product’s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
Mounting Orientation The Scorpion™ BLU units may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging 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 product 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.
Proper Usage This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® recommends mounting your lighting effect products 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 products must be operated in the fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Menu Options Branch Programming Steps Auto/Sound Laser Sky Mode Description AFn ASn Son rdn LSE LSS Fast program Slow program Sound activated program Randomly selects an operation mode Laser sky effect Sound triggered laser sky effect strobes LSU Laser sky effect position setting Laser Sky Angle Sound sensitivity DMX S 0~S 9 Adjusts the internal microphone’s sensitivity 001~503 Slave SLA Selects the DMX starting address (1~503) Sets the product as “Slave” for master/slave operation Reverses p
Sound Mode To enable the Sound mode, do the following: 1. Press
Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Scorpion™ BLU product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Scorpion™ BLU 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. Slave units: 1.
DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection DMX VALUE PATTERN DMX VALUE PATTERN DMX VALUE 000~007 096~103 190~197 008~015 104~111 198~205 016~023 112~119 206~213 024~031 120~127 214~221 032~039 128~135 222~229 040~047 136~143 230~237 048~055 144~151 238~245 056~063 152~159 246~255 064~071 160~167 072~079 168~175 080~087 176~181 088~095 182~189 Scorpion™ BLU User Manual (Rev.
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product 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 products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Excessive load on the circuit Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the breaker or fuse nominal current Short circuit along the power lines Check the power lines and power cords No energy on power outlet Check power outlet Change to another outlet Loose or damaged power cord Check the power cord Blown fuse Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing Product does not power up Product do
Returns The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length 11in (276mm) Width 8.5in (215mm) Height 7.4in (187mm) Weight 5.6lbs (2.7kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Supply Type Switching (internal) Range 100~240V, 50/60Hz Voltage Selection Auto-ranging Parameter Energy consumption Operating current (units) Power linking (units) Fuse 120V, 60Hz 22W 0.2A 14 units F1A, 250V 230V, 50Hz 22W 0.