MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev. 2
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1. 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 You must send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Clearly label the package with the RMA number CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number RMA number A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Page 17 of 18 Contact Us WORLD HEADQUARTERS CHAUVETO General Information Technical Support Address 5200 NW 108 Avenue Voice 954 577 4455 Press 4 Sunrise FL 33351 Fax 954 756 8015 Voice 954 577 4455 Email techOchauvetlighting com Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND CHAUVET Europe Ltd General Informati2. 0 to 100 Dimmer S amp 000 255 0 to 100 Dimmer 000 255 0 to 100 Dimmer 000 255 0 to 100 Dimmer 000 U 255 0 to 100 Dimmer 000 U 255 0 to 100 Shutter Effects 000 U 255 0 to 100 Shutter Effects Speed 000 U 255 0 to 100 O0 J O OI BAB 0M N Page 12 of 18 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Configuration Standalone Sound Active Mode and Sound Sensitivity E Automatic Mode Automatic Program Brightness and Strobe Speed Temperature Display Display Orientation Load Factory Defaults MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller Connect the product to a suitable power outlet Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode Static Automatic or Sound Active to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller To enable the Sound Active mode and set sound sensitivity do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until SU O SU 8 Sound Active modes 1 8 shows on the display Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the desired Sound Active mode Press lt ENTER gt Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select S 00 S 99 sound sensitivity Press lt ENTER gt OA ae The product will only respond to low freque
3. Beam angle Field angle Strobe rate Maximum External Temp 104 F 40 C I O Connectors 3 pin XLR Product Name MegaStrobe FX12 3 9 in 98 mm Height 6 7 in 171 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Range 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 63 W 0 5A 8 A 26 units F 2 A 250 V US Worldwide IEC Edison Edison US Power 3 W Quantity 12 2186 Ix 20 38 0 to 26 Hz Cooling System Fan cooled Connector Type Sockets Item Code 08050551 Weight 4 1 Ib 1 9 kg Voltage Selection Auto ranging 230 V 50 Hz 66 W 0 3A 8 A 48 units F 2 A 250 V UK Europe IEC IEC Local plug Lifespan 50 000 hours Current 700 mA Channel Range 2 5 8 Item Number 781462208998 RoHS MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 To return a product or request support In the U S contact CHAUVET World Headquarters see below In the UK or Ireland contact CHAUVET Europe Ltd see below In any other country DO NOT contact CHAUVET Contact your distributor See www chauvetlighting com for distributors outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our E If you live outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record website for contact details Returns Call the corresponding CHAUVET Technical Support office and request a Return
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5. a month However usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency To clean the product follow the instructions below 1 Unplug the product from power 2 Wait until the product is at room temperature 3 Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface and vents 4 Clean all external optics and glass transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol 5 Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue 6 Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the external optics or glass transparent surface 7 Gently polish the external optics and glass transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the external optics and glass transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them Do not spin the cooling fan using compressed air because you could damage it gt O MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Page 15 of 18 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Power Light Source Photo Optic Thermal DMX Ordering Page 16 of 18 Length 13 8 in 350 mm Power Supply Type Switching internal Parameter Consumption Operating current Power linking current units Fuse Power I O Power input connector Power output connector Power Cord plug Type LED Color White Parameter Illuminance O 2m
6. address do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until d001 d512 shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address 4 Press lt ENTER gt DMX The MegaStrobe FX12 has three DMX personalities 2CH 2 channel personality Personalities 5CH S channel personality and 8CH 8 channel personality To select a DMX personality follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 2CH 5CH or 8CH shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the desired DMX personality 3 Press lt ENTER gt MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Page 11 of 18 DMX Channel Modes Assignments and Values 2 Channel Channel Function Value Setting 000 003 No function 004 U 255 O to 100 slow to fast 2 Dimmer 000 255 O to 100 5 Channe Channel Function Value Setting 1 Dimmer 0000 255 Oto 100 000 U 015 No function 016 U 032 Sound control shutter Asynchronous 2 Synchronous n le 16 00 000 U 255 control 4 Auto program speed when Ch 5 is 049 240 Sound sensitivity when Ch 5 is 241 255 000 048 No function Auto program 1 Auto program 2 Auto program 3 Auto program 4 Auto program 5 5 Auto Programs lO pigateai 2 Auto program 7 Auto program 8 Auto program 9 Auto program 10 Auto program 11 Auto program 12 241 255 Sound Active 8 Channel Channel Function Value Setting Dimmer 000 255
7. before cleaning or replacing the fuse Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord If mounting the product overhead always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating Do not touch the product s housing when operating because it may be very hot Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product s housing are blocked Never connect the product to a dimmer Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate the product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the product immediately Never try to repair the product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage
8. el ON A value to be entered or selected Sym bols Symbol Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information The product may not function correctly if this information is not used Useful information PAE gt Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this user manual are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time Download the latest version from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2014 CHAUVET All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET in the United States of America Author Date Editor Date A Leon 01 17 13 L Henry 01 20 14 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Page 3 of 18 Product at a Glance Safety Notes Page 4 of 18 A Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto Programs p Auto ranging Power Supply P p X Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable These notes include important information about the mounting usage and maintenance of this product read before using the product Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect the product from the power source
9. he list of options or selects a lower value lt ENTER gt Activates a menu option or a selected value Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels Description ee a aoo1 ast2 Selects the DMX starting address Boril Selects the DMX personality 8CH Auto Program C000 FS 0 Sets the auto program brightness and Prgh ness andi C000 C255 FS 9 strobe speed F T Strobe Speed AOM AUE AUtO Sets auto program Mode prog Sound Active S 00 Mode and Sets Sound Active mode and sensitivity ate S 99 Sensitivity Slave Mode SLAV Sets Slave mode Temperature Temperature display Inverse Display Changes the LCD display text position Factory Reset LoAd Loads factory default settings Page 10 of 18 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller DMX 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the product s channels The MegaStrobe FX12 uses up to 8 DMX channels in its 8 channel DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 505 If unfamiliar with DMX download the DMX Primer from www chauvetlighting com To select the starting
10. ncies of music bass and drums To enable the Automatic mode follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until AUtO shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt To set the automatic program brightness and strobe speed do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until COOO C255 auto program brightness shows on the display Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the desired brightness Press lt ENTER gt User lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select FS 0 FS 9 auto program strobe speed Press lt ENTER gt Po DO To view the temperature of the LEDs follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until tEMP shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt and the temperature will be shown in degrees Celsius You are able to flip the LED display for easy readability in any mounting situation To select your display angle 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until diS normal or rdiS inverted shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the desired orientation 3 Press lt ENTER gt To load the factory default settings in the MegaStrobe FX12 follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt and until LoAd shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt Page 13 of 18 Master Slave The Master Slave mode allows a single MegaStrobe FX12 unit the master to Mode control the actions of one or more MegaStrobe FX12 units the slaves withou
11. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 13 Temperature MS ad 13 DISplay ORISA lO Mas a ce ee eee codes eee eens 13 Load Factory Detaulls coca i a E a E E E a A a A a 13 Master slave Mode visi r E amatenntianaenatnnit aaa 14 5 TecANICaALINTOrMatlON ranean EER 15 Produce Mantenan E eiia e a E e E E 15 6 Technical SpecificalONS iii 16 REU Sena n ane aie paar ana aeas eae aoa 17 SONS o 18 Page 2 of 18 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is MegaStrobe FX12 Warranty card Included Power cord Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the Instructions parts are in the package and are in good condition Claims f 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 Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim In addition keep the box and contents 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 7 days of delivery Text Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 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 Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed lt ENTER gt A key to be pressed on the product s control pan
12. on Technical Support Address Unit 1C Email uktech chauvetlighting com Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 MEXICO CHAUVET Mexico General Information Technical Support Address Av Santa Ana 30 Email servicio chauvet com mx Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma Mexico C P 52000 World Wide Web www chauvet com mx Voice 52 728 285 5000 Outside the U S United Kingdom Ireland or Mexico contact your dealer Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product Visit our website for contact details Page 18 of 18 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2
13. or malfunction Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center This product is not intended for permanent installation Keep this user manual for future use If you sell the product to another user be sure to give this document to the next owner MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 2 INTRODUCTION Overview Power Out LED Displ SEE Fuse Holder DMX Out and ee Power In DMX In Buttons OOOO Back Panel View Microphone MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Page 5 of 18 Dimensions 13 8 in 350 mm Page 6 of 18 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 3 SETUP AC Power The MegaStrobe FX12 has an auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the product s power requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the product s specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire i Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Replacement AN Disconnect the product from power before replacing
14. t the need of a DMX controller The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active 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 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until SLAV shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt to accept 3 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 4 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 5 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode 2 Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX daisy chain i Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master unit Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit Page 14 of 18 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can i lead to reduction of the light source s life and mechanical wear To maintain optimum Maintenance performance and minimize wear clean the product at least twice
15. the fuse 1 Disconnect the product from power 2 With a flat head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing 3 Remove the blown fuse 4 Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating 5 Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power AN Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Page 7 of 18 Power Linking The product provides power linking via the Edison IEC outlet located in the back of the unit Power Linking Diagram 2 Product 3 Product Additional Products You can power link up to 26 MegaStrobe FX12 units on 120 VAC or up to 48 MegaStrobe FX12 units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region gt O Page 8 of 18 MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Mou nting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes Orientation The MegaStrobe FX12 may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Rigging Before deciding on a location always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming Make sure that the s
16. tructure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight see Technical Specifications When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point such as an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has 13 mm holes which are appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple products you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually Using tools could damage the knobs The mounting bracket also allows for surface mounting When mounting the product on the floor make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles Mounting Clamp Safety Cable Hanging Mounting Bracket Mounting Diagram Bracket Adjustment Knobs MegaStrobe FX12 User Manual Rev 2 Page 9 of 18 4 OPERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the Operation Button Function lt MENU gt Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option lt UP gt Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value lt DOWN gt Scrolls down t
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