User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before you Begin ............................................................................. 3 What is Included............................................................................................ 3 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................. 3 Claims .................................................................................................................... 3 Text Conventions ...............................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included • • • • • 1 x Scorpion™ Scan RGB EU 1 x Power Cord 1 x Operation key 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 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. 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 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 26 Scorpion™ Scan RGB EU User Manual (Rev.
Laser Emission Data 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.laserist.org.
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Music Mode Power Indicator Laser aperture Front Panel DMX In Control Panel (LED display) DMX Out Safety Eye Operation Key Power In Power Switch Fuse holder Back Panel Page 8 of 26 Scorpion™ Scan RGB EU User Manual (Rev.
Product Dimensions Scorpion™ RGB Scan EU User Manual (Rev.
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.
Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation You may mount the Scorpion™ Scan RGB EU in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. You must also consider all the restrictions regarding proper usage, as indicated in page 11. Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight.
Proper Usage This fixture is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® 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.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Menu Options Branch Programming Steps Description Fast auto program Slow auto program Auto/Sound Fast sound activated program Slow sound activated program Sound sensitivity ~ Adjusts the internal microphone’s sensitivity DMX ~ Selects the DMX starting address (1~496) Slave Sets the fixture as “Slave” for master/slave operation X axis increases to the right. Y axis increases upward X axis increases to the left. Y axis increases upward Reverse X axis increases to the right.
DMX Operating 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.
Standalone Operating Modes Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it without a DMX controller. 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, 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.
Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Scorpion™ Scan RGB EU unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Scorpion™ Scan RGB EU units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound, 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.
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 17-Channel Mode Page 18 of 26 Channel Function Value 000 049 050 099 100 149 150 199 200 249 250 255 000 051 052 103 104 155 156 207 208 255 000 015 016 031 032 047 048 063 064 079 080 095 096 111 112 127 128 143 144 159 160 175 176 191 192 207 208 223 224 239 240 255 000 007 008 015 016 023 024 031 032 039 040 047 048 055 056 063 064 111 112 159 160 207 208 255 000 001 127 128 255 000
17-Channel Mode (Cont.) Channel Function 14 X-Axis Shifting 15 X-Axis Shifting Speed 16 Y-Axis Shifting 17 Y-Axis Shifting Speed Scorpion™ RGB Scan EU User Manual (Rev.
DMX Channel 2 Pattern Selection Ch 2 DMX Values Ch 3 DMX Values 000~051 052~103 104~155 156~207 208~255 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Tunnels Sets Curves Lines Graphics 000-015 016-031 032-047 048-063 064-079 080-095 096-111 112-127 128-143 144-159 160-175 176-191 192-207 208-223 224-239 240-255 Page 20 of 26 Scorpion™ Scan RGB EU 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
Contact Procedure CHAUVET® Contact Information In case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below: • • • If you live in the US, contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below). If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below). If 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.
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 (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.
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.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 250 mm 204 mm 99.5 mm 2.7 kg . Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Light Source Photo Optic Thermal DMX Ordering Page 26 of 26 Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) Parameter 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz Auto-ranging 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 33 W 37 W Operating current 0.3 A 0.17 A Fuse Power Input Cord Type T 1.6 A, 250 V Socket T 1.
