User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The Vesuvio™ RGBA User Manual Rev. 1 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Vesuvio™ RGBA. CHAUVET® released this edition of the Vesuvio™ RGBA User Manual in June 2014. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Copyright Notice Manual Use Chauvet).
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1 What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Claims ........................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents 4. Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Control Panel Description ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Control Options .................................................................................................................................................
Before You Begin 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included Claims Manual Conventions • Vesuvio™ RGBA • Neutrik® powerCON® power cord • Warranty Card • Quick Reference Guide Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.
Before You Begin Safety Notes Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs. All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
Introduction 2. INTRODUCTION Vesuvio™ RGBA atmospheric effect generator allows you to add red, green, blue, and Description The amber color mixing (RGBA) to fog output for multi-colored atmospheric column. Vesuvio™ RGBA features a quick heating 1.6 kW heater, a 2.5 liter fluid tank, and features a 40,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) output. Features • • • • • • • Advanced red, green, blue, and amber (RGBA) LED color mixing 40,000 cfm fog output for intense, large effects 2.
Introduction Overview Handle Safety Loop Fluid Tank Hose LED’s Nozzle Fluid Tank Side View Top View DMX Out DMX In Out Control Panel Power Switch Breaker Power In Rear View -4- Front View Vesuvio™ RGBA User Manual Rev.
Introduction Dimensions 19.21 in 488 mm 13.23 in 336 mm 9.09 in 231 mm Vesuvio™ RGBA User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. SETUP AC Power Each Vesuvio™ RGBA has a fixed power supply that works with an input voltage of 120 VAC, 60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Vesuvio™ RGBA, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the CHAUVET® website www.chauvetlighting.com/download/pro.
Setup Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging CHAUVET® recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product. • Procedure When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
Operation 4. OPERATION Control Panel Description Button Function Enters the programming mode Controls the output as a switch.
Operation Menu Map Vesuvio™ RGBA Opening Screen CHAUVET Version X.X Warming Up (only appears if Vesuvio™ RGBA is cold) Ready To Vesuvio CHAUVET Vesuvio™ RGBA Functions Menu Interval Set CHAUVET 1–200s Duration Set CHAUVET 1–10s Color CHAUVET 1–7 DMX512 Add. CHAUVET 1–512 DMX Values 9CH Channel Function 1 Fog 2 3 4 5 6 Dimmer Red Green Blue Amber 7 Strobe 8 Auto Color 9 Auto Speed Vesuvio™ RGBA User Manual Rev.
Operation Starting Address The Vesuvio™ RGBA uses 9 DMX channels in its DMX mode, which defines the highest Setting the LED Color Timer Mode Manual Mode Timer Mode Parameters -10- configurable address to 504. If unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com/download/pro. To select the starting address, do the following: 1. Press repeatedly until DMX512 Add. shows on the display. 2. Use or to select the starting address 1–512.
Technical Information 5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION not allow the Vesuvio™ RGBA to become clogged. Dust build-up reduces light output Maintenance Do performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear. After every 40 hours of continuous operation, use CHAUVET® Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element. The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows. 1.
Technical Information 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Power Light Source Photo Optic Operation/Capacity/ Consumption Misc. Length Width Height Weight 13.2 in (336 mm) 19.2 in (488 mm) 9.1 in (231 mm) 30 lb (13.6 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Model-specific 120 VAC, 60 Hz Fixed Parameter 120 VAC, 60 Hz Consumption Current Fuse/Breaker 1,590 W 13.25 A 15 A Power I/O U.S.
Technical Information Returns You must send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the 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(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.
