User Manual - CHAUVET® Lighting
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1. DMX Primer section in the Technical Information chapter To select the starting address do the following 1 Press lt FUNCTIONS repeatedly until DMX512 Add shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Page 9 of 16 Configuration Stand alone Modes Timer Mode To enable the Timer mode do the following 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Interval Set shows on the display 4 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWNS to select the time in between haze 5 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Duration Set shows on the display 6 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the duration of haze 7 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Timer Out shows on the display 8 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the volume of haze 9 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Fan Speed shows on the display 10 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select fan speed Setting this to OFF will disable the fan in Timer Mode 11 Press lt TIMER gt to activate the mode with the above settings Volume Mode To enable the Volume mode do the following 1 Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn this product on 3 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Volume Out shows on the display 4 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWNs to select the volume of haze 5 Press l2. ARENA HAZER 3 User Manual Valve Innovation Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 of 16 1 Before You Bed Masini 3 Whare Neded sauren a A a ciios 3 UMPACKING MSINUICIONS a oe an at oe 3 A AN A A IA 3 Text CON Ventosa il 3 CONS atada a tt 3 Sale NOLES ras a cidade 4 PaM lol d goto U eadi e y OPA Ue eo E E 5 PIOdU COVES Wisin atada id 5 EA A e cece tence A E E A E E 6 AOG POWO oen E encdan tam easnnesemeetuteaeeaanaes 6 Resenng Me Breaker irian a R A 6 MOUIN darnos A E ce 7 Orientation rr 7 RIGON aerae a a a ect puaeee eee aeeeone toe 7 A Operatoria 8 Gontro Panel Operator oa 8 NIETOS BYE o e ORAR q a 8 DMX Channel Assignments and Values oooooonnccncccccnnnncccnnnncnnononanenonnnnnnos 8 Configuration DMX Mode ccooooocccccnncccccccnonccononcconononononnnnnnonnannnennnnnnnononano 9 SlaMING Addie SS ae a a a tandeeaeos ete mnanee 9 Configuration Stand alone Modes oooconnccccccccccoonnccnnnnccnnnononcconnncnnnnnos 10 TUMOR IM OG Cie ti T eae 10 Voume MOS tt vce icc circ tte cies la ia dis 10 5 Technical INOrMATONiiiriiaa ia 11 General Mantencion 11 A deere a a calm oaa eva ave deg eteses eran texee ase welew 11 General Troubleshooting simi cacctoa aa a 12 Returns Pro CO UTE EAYN V 13 Contact IntormalON tidad lada 13 DMX PIME ennen N 14 Stanno Address cai a dene sem sateen ee ea sd 14 Fixture Linking Daisy Chain oooooonccccnccccccconcconnncconooonononnnonononnnnnnnnnnonona
3. 250 V Fluid Consumption 18 ml min Channel Range 2 ltem Number ARENAHAZER3
4. Out socket of the last DMX fixture in the daisy chain Do not allow the common wire of the DMX cable to touch the fixture s chassis ground This could cause a ground loop which may affect your fixtures performance Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify the correct polarity of the wires and to make sure that they are not touching the shield or each other Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Page 15 of 16 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length 22 in 560 mm Width 11 3 in 287 mm Height 11 in 280 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Magnetic internal Parameter Consumption Internal breaker size Power I O Connectors Cord plug Operation Consumption Capacity Heat up Time 2 min Approved Fluids Chauvet Pro Haze Fluid Gallon PHF Thermal Maximum External Temp 104 F 40 C DMX I O Connectors 3 pin XLR Ordering Product Name Arena Hazer 3 Page 16 of 16 Range 120 V 60 Hz or 230 V 50 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 1 640 W 13 71 A 15A 125 V Input Neutrik powerCON A Edison US market Tank Capacity 2 5 Chauvet Haze Fluid Gallon HFG Cooling System Convection Connector Type Sockets Item Code 05070053 Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Weight 30 5 Ibs 13 8 kg Voltage Selection None Fixed voltage 230 V 50 Hz 1 640 W 6 86 A 8 A
5. damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer s responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s 4 Contact Information World Headquarters CHAUVETO General Information Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise FL 33351 Voice 954 929 1115 Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support Voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 954 756 8015 Email tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 United Kingdom amp Ireland CHAUVET Europe Ltd General Information Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk Page 13 of 16 DMX Primer The USITT DMX512 A data transmission protocol DMX from now on is based on the ElA 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 Some DMX f
6. from must be capable of supporting at least 10 times the weight of the Arena Hazer 3 Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight information Always consider ease of access to the unit for maintenance and programming purposes before deciding on a location for this product Overhead rigging is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by certified experienced riggers The installer user is responsible for ensuring that the Arena Hazer 3 is rigged safely following current national state and local regulations CHAUVET recommends that the unit be inspected every 90 days If any damage is detected remedial action should be taken immediately Fly point HA s i a MT y Fly point Mounting Diagram Side amp Front Fly point Arena M Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Page 7 of 16 4 OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the display Button Function MODE ESC gt Ae to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu lt DOWN gt Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value lt UP gt Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value lt ENTER gt Press to activate a menu option or a selected value ARENA HAZER 3 Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description Interval Set 1 200s Modify the interval time for the timer mode Duratio
7. or radio equipment e DMX cable too long e Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier right before the fixture with intermittent problems e Too many fixtures connected e Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit 32 e Terminator not connected e Install a terminator as indicated in the DMX Primer section Fixture does not respond to DMX Intermittent DMX Problems If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions contact CHAUVET Technical Support Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 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 CHAUVETO and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number 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 RMA number CHAUVETO will refuse any product returned without an RMA number DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label Once you have received the RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box e Your name e Your address e Your phone number e The RMA number e A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the fixture properly Any shipping
8. al 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 This product is for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit s housing are blocked Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing fuse Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair this product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Never connect this product to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Never carry a fixture from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or t
9. he handles Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this fixture is on Do not touch the output nozzle on this product It is very hot during operation and it may remain hot for several hours after turning the unit off Do not mount this product on a flammable surface e g wood linoleum carton plastic or carpet Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating Depending on the amount of fog haze generated all fog machines may set off smoke detectors FCQ Fog Cleaner Quart was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your Arena Hazer 3 Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your product Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Carrying handle Fluid reservoir Haze output nozzle cover Air filter Rubber feet 4 DMX 3 pin 8 5 pin Power Switch ON OFF LCD screen Control Panel Power Input NEUTRIK powerCON A Main Breaker Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Page 5 of 16 3 SETUP AC Power A O This product uses a transformer based power supply with a fixed input voltage of either 120 V 60 Hz or 230 V 50 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 condit
10. ions Always connect this product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Resetting the Breaker Page 6 of 16 This product is equipped with a resettable circuit breaker on the power input circuit In the event that the breaker trips the power will be cut to the entire product Please see the instructions below for resetting this breaker 1 Remove the power cord from mains power 2 Allow unit to cool for 15 minutes 3 After 15 minutes you may attempt to reset the breaker by pressing the button with your index finger 4 Plug the fixture power cord into the power outlet and continue recommended use In the event that the breaker will not reset the breaker button will not remain inserted contact CHAUVET immediately as this indicates a possible internal malfunction Arena M Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Mounting Orientation The Arena Hazer 3 is a haze machine and it uses fluid Keep this in mind when selecting the orientation as the fluid will leak out of the fluid reservoir if the unit is not horizontal Rigging When hanging this product overhead always use all three of the fly points The cables and structure to which you are hanging the product
11. ixtures have multiple operation modes also known as personalities each with its own number of channels and controllable parameters Starting Address In the DMX system the controller sends DMX data to each fixture based on the fixture s starting address The starting address is the number of the DMX channel 001 to 512 assigned to the fixture s first control channel Channel 1 When assigning starting addresses to multiple fixtures it is critical to ensure that no starting address is already in use by another fixture to prevent channels from overlapping Otherwise the affected fixtures may operate erratically For instance a user has two DMX compatible fixtures Fixture A has four channels and fixture B has six channels If the user configures the starting address of fixture A to 001 channels 001 through 004 on the DMX controller will control fixture A This means that the user should assign the starting address of fixture B to O05 or higher For a starting address of 005 the DMX controller would use channels 005 to 010 to control fixture B It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same type by assigning each one of them the same starting address In this case all the fixtures would respond in unison synchronized to the signals from the DMX controller Fixture Linking Daisy Chain Page 14 of 16 DMX compatible fixtures receive the control signals fro
12. lected Icons Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly 4 This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information Document Information The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual Copyright 2011 CHAUVET All rights reserved Printed in P R C Electronically published by CHAUVETE in the United States of America Author Editor Manager PD Manager A Chiappone B Pillow A Reiss F Sellers Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Page 3 of 16 Product at a Glance Safety Notes Page 4 of 16 A Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto Programs O Asto anging Power Supply O Replaceable Fue 7 O O User Serviceable Duty Cycle Please read the following notes carefully before starting to work with this product They include important safety information about its installation usage and maintenance Keep this User Manu
13. m the DMX controller through the DMX cables DMA Each fixture has a DMX In and a DMX Out Controker connector The figure to the right illustrates how the fixtures link to each other using multiple segments of 1 DMX DMX cable in a sequential format called daisy Elina chain The order in which the fixtures connect to the DMX controller is irrelevant because all fixtures receive the same DMX signals and they only respond to DMX Input DMA utput nd them based on their individual starting addresses EA However it is important to notice that the Fixture connections between fixtures should always be as short and direct as possible i To other To ensure the integrity of the DMX signal follow the l fixtures recommendations of the EIA 485 standard e The maximum recommended cable length is 500 m 1 640 feet e The maximum recommended number of fixtures on the same daisy chain is 32 Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one daisy chain without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 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 interfe
14. n Set 1 200s Modify the duration time for the timer mode Timer Out 1 100 Modify the haze volume for the timer mode Volume Out 1 100 Modify the volume output for volume mode Fan Speed OFF 1 100 Modify the fan speed for both the time amp volume modes DMX512 Add 1 512 Set the DMX starting address Fluid Sensor ON OFF Turn on off the internal fluid sensor When this is blinking on the LCD screen fluid EMPTY FLUID blinking needs to be added to the fluid reservoir in order to continue either volume or timer operation DMX Channel Assignments and Values Channel Function Value Setting 1 000 255 0 100 2 Haze 000 lt gt 255 0 100 Page 8 of 16 Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 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 If you choose a starting address that is too high you could limit the access to some of the channels of the DMX mode in use The Arena Hazer 3 uses up to two DMX channels which defines the highest configurable address to 511 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the
15. nded to test run the machine on a monthly basis in order to achieve its best fogging condition i Do not operate the machine without liquid at any time Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 Page 11 of 16 General Troubleshooting Page 12 of 16 Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action e Excessive load on the circuit e Make sure that the total load External circuit does not exceed 80 of the breaker or fuse breaker or fuse nominal current keeps blowing e Short circuit along the power e Check the power lines and lines power cords e No energy on power outlet e Check power outlet e Change to another outlet Product does not Loose or damaged power cord e Check the power cord POMS ee e Blown fuse e Replace blown fuse with a good one of the same type and rating e Internal problem e Send product for repair e Wrong starting address on the e Set the correct starting address fixture on the fixture e Use the right fader s on the controller e Wrong DMX personality on the e Set the correct DMX fixture s fixture personality e Assign the faders accordingly e Wrong polarity setting on the e Change the signal polarity on DMX controller the controller e Loose or damaged DMX cable e Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit e Internal problem e Send product for repair e Signal cables are not DMX e Replace non DMX cables with compatible true DMX cables e Interference with AC or radio e Keep DMX cables away from signals AC wires
16. nenennnnnss 14 do eaten senate N a Sanat diane lia sheets Sa malate tas 15 6 Technical Specification Susini 16 Arena M Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included e 1x Arena Hazer 3 e 1x Warranty Card e 1x Power Cord e 1x 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 Claims if the container or the product inside the container including any accessories appears damaged from shipping or signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately not CHAUVET upon receipt of the damaged merchandise Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier In addition retain the container and all the packing material for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with CHAUVET within seven 7 days of receiving the merchandise Text Conventions Convention Meaning lt Menu gt A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel Sola A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status A sequence of menu options to be followed Menu gt Settings ON A value to be entered or se
17. rence You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or make your own DMX cable If you choose to make your own DMX cable you must use a data grade cable such as the Belden 9841 which has the following electrical characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms DMX Connectors Each DMX cable must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end The DMX protocol indicates that the XLR connectors must have five pins However most lighting fixtures use the 3 pin XLR connector The pin assignment of the 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors in a DMX cable is as follows Male Plug Female Plug Common 1 OA i Common Data 2 2 2 Data Data 3 93 e 9 e 3 Data Not used 4 4 Not used Not used 5 5 Not used You can use the above table to create a 3 pin 3 pin cable a 5 pin 5 pin cable or a 3 pin to 5 pin adapter The DMX daisy chain uses a terminator to reduce signal transmission problems especially with long cables The terminator consists of either a 3 pin or 5 pin XLR male plug with a 120 Q 1 4 W resistor connected to the wire side of pins 2 and 3 as shown below 5 Pin Male XLR 3 Pin Male XLA nn a The terminator plug connects to the DMX
18. t FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Fan Speed shows on the display 6 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select fan speed Setting this to OFF will disable the fan in Volume Mode 7 Press lt VOLUME gt to activate the mode with the above settings Page 10 of 16 Arena Hazer 3 User Manual Rev 02 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION General Maintenance Do not allow the fog machine to become contaminated After every 40 hours of continuous operation it is recommended to run a cleaning solution composed of 80 distilled water and 20 distilled vinegar through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element The recommended cleaning regimen is as follows 1 Empty all fog liquid from the machine 2 Add cleaning solution to tank 3 Plug unit in and allow it to warm up 4 Run the unit in a well ventilated area until the tank is almost empty Do not allow the pump to run dry 5 Cleaning is now complete Refill with fog liquid Run the machine briefly to clear any cleaning solution from the pump and heater Arena Hazer 3 Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your E FCQ Fog Cleaner Quart was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your product Storage Before storing this product run distilled water not tap water through the system as described in the cleaning method above This will help to avoid any particles condensing inside the pump or heater It is strongly recomme
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