User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................................................... 3 What is Included ........................................................................................................ 3 Unpacking Instructions............................................................................................... 3 Text Conventions ....................................................................................................... 3 Icons....
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included 1 x Scorpion™ RVM, RGY, or GVC 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 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. 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.
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. 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 portion at the back of the eye).
Laser Safety Labels Page 6 of 24 Scorpion™ RVM/RGY/GVC 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) DMX Out DMX In Back Panel Power Switch Fuseholder Power In Power Out Safety Page 8 of 24 Scorpion™ RVM/RGY/GVC User Manual (Rev.
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Proper Usage This fixture has been designed to be hung. It is recommended for safety purposes, your lighting effects are properly mounted using a suitable hanging clamp and safety cable. Items appropriate for safe and effective mounting are easily sourced from your lighting vendor. International laser safety regulations require that lasers must be operated in the fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft) of vertical separation between the floor and the lowest laser light vertically.
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 r ating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
Mounting Orientation The Scorpion™ RVM/RGY/GVC 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 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.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Continued from the previous page Sound Color 3 So3 The sound program will operate with the both colors (relative to the specific product model); use the sound sensitivity option in the menu map to adjust the microphone sensitivity Random RDM The fixture will operate in a random mode Laser Sky Color 1 LS1 The fixture will run the “laser sky” effect with the first color (relative to the specific product model) Laser Sky Color 2 LS2 The fixture will run the “laser sky” effect with the second color
Configuration DMX Mode Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a 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 channels assigned to the selected DMX mode.
Laser Sky Mode To enable the Laser Sky Mode, follow the instructions below: 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. 3) Press
DMX Channel Assignments and Values CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Control Mode (use channels 2~10 in this mode) 2 Pattern selection (only when CH1 is between 000~017) VALUE 000 018 036 054 072 090 108 126 144 162 180 198 216 234 017 035 053 071 089 107 125 143 161 179 197 215 233 255 SETTING Manual Mode Automatic fast (blue) Automatic slow (blue) Automatic fast (green) Automatic slow (green) Automatic fast (cyan) Automatic slow (cyan) Automatic Fast (mixed) Automatic Slow (mixed) Sou
DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection DMX VALUE Page 18 of 24 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 PATTERN Scorpion™ RVM/RGY/GVC User Manual (Rev.
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.
General Troubleshooting Symptom Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing Product does not power up Possible Cause Possible Action 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 fu
Returns Procedure 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 Number (RMA #) before shipping the fixture. 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 Number (RMA #).
DMX Primer The USITT DMX512-A data transmission protocol (DMX, from now on) is based on the EIA-485 standard and it has 512 channels. Any DMX compatible fixture will require one or more consecutive DMX channels to operate. Because of the many different types of DMX compatible fixtures, they may vary in the total number of channels they require. In addition, there can only be one DMX controller operating on the same DMX connection at any given time.
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 cable because they can carry high frequency digital signals and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 11 in (276 mm) 8.5 in (215 mm) 7.4 in (187 mm) 5.6 lbs (2.7 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 16 W (0.2 A) 16 W (0.2 A) Inrush current 0.2 A 0.