User Manual LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT CLASSIFIED PER 21 CFR 1040.10 & .11 Complies with US FDA CDRH laser safety standards 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.
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 • • • • Scorpion™ GVC, RVM, or RGY Power Cord Warranty Card User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately unpack and check the box. Make sure all the parts are present and in good condition. If the material inside the box appears damaged from shipping, notify the shipper immediately, not CHAUVET®. In addition, retain the container and all the packing material for inspection.
Safety Notes CAUTION! The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 4 of 20 Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Non Interlocked Housing Warning • • • This unit contains high power laser devices internally. Do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant blindness, skin burns, and fires. 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.
Laser Safety Labels NOTICE Scorpion™ GVC sticker shown. The sticker on your unit will reflect the actual Scorpion™ product model, whether GVC, RGY, or RVM. Page 6 of 20 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY 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) Fuse holder DMX Out Power In Power Switch Power Out DMX In Safety Back Panel Product Dimensions Page 8 of 20 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev.
3. SETUP AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for a particular product, see the label affixed to the back plate of the product or refer to the product’s specifications chart. A product’s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions. Always connect this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse).
Mounting Orientation The Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY units 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 product 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.
Proper Use This product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, CHAUVET® recommends mounting your lighting effect products 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. International laser safety regulations require that laser products must be operated in the fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Menu Options The menu below refers to three different CMY products, GVC, RVM, and RGY, each with a different set of colors.
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.
Automatic Mode To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below: 1. Press
DMX Channel Assignments and Values Channel Page 16 of 20 Function Value Setting 1 Control Mode (Use channels 2~10 in this mode) 000 018 036 054 072 090 108 126 144 162 180 198 216 234 2 Pattern selection (Only when CH1 is between 000~017) 000 255 32 patterns, as shown in page 20 000 025 050 075 100 125 150 175 200 225 000 005 000 128 170 210 017 035 053 071 089 107 125 143 161 179 197 215 233 255 024 049 074 099 124 149 174 199 224 25
DMX Ch.2 Pattern Selection DMX VALUE 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 Scorpion™ GVC/RVM/RGY User Manual (Rev.
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product 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 products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
Returns 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 (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. The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length 11 in (276 mm) Width 8.5 in (215 mm) Height 7.4 in (187 mm) Weight 5.6 lbs (2.7 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Switching (internal) Range 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Voltage Selection Auto-ranging Parameter Energy consumption Operating current (units) Power linking (units) Fuse 120 V, 60 Hz 22 W 0.2 A 14 units T 1 A, 250 V 230 V, 50 Hz 22 W 0.
