Page 2 - Table of Contents; Contact Information
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 2 12/12/2011 Table of Contents C ONTACT I NFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................... 2 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN ...........................................
Page 3 - What Is Included
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 3 12/12/2011 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What Is Included 1 x Scorpion™ Storm FXGB 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack this product and check the container to make sure you have receive...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 4 12/12/2011 Safety Instructions 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 a...
Page 5 - Non Interlocked Housing Warning; Laser Safety Notes; STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 5 12/12/2011 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 caus...
Page 6 - Laser Safety Label Reproduction
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 6 12/12/2011 Laser Safety Label Reproduction LASER HAZARD WARNING LABEL LASER APERTURE LABEL EXPLANATORY, MANUFACTURER’S ID & CERTIFICATION LABEL NON INTERLOCKED HOUSING LABEL
Page 7 - Laser Emission Data; Laser Compliance Statement; LASER EXPOSURE
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 7 12/12/2011 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 gov...
Page 8 - NTRODUCTION; Product Overview
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 8 12/12/2011 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Power LED Hanging bracket Bracket adjustment knob (1 of 2) Audio LED Laser Aperture
Page 9 - Product Dimensions
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 9 12/12/2011 Product Dimensions
Page 10 - ETUP; AC Power; Orientation
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 10 12/12/2011 The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. Hanging Clamp Note! Clamp is sold separately. 3. S ETUP AC Power This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages. The ...
Page 11 - Proper Usage
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 11 12/12/2011 Proper Usage 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 s...
Page 12 - Fixture Linking; Data Cabling
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 12 12/12/2011 Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by...
Page 13 - Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link; Master/Slave Fixture Linking
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 13 12/12/2011 This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting fixture. Universal DMX Controller Continue the link Master Slave Slave Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in...
Page 14 - PERATING; Navigating the Control Panel; Menu Functions; DMX Channel Summary
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 14 12/12/2011 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LED Display. The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map below. When...
Page 15 - DMX Channel Values
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 15 12/12/2011 DMX Channel Values C HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION 1 000 019 020 039 040 059 060 079 080 099 100 119 120 139 140 159 160 179 180 199 200 255 Control Mode DMX Mode Automatic fast (blue) Automatic slow (blue) Automatic fast (green) Automat...
Page 16 - Setting the Starting Address
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 16 12/12/2011 Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel i...
Page 17 - General Troubleshooting; Applies to; Technical Support
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 17 12/12/2011 General Troubleshooting Symptom Solution(s) Applies to Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110 v switch f...
Page 18 - PPENDIX; DMX Primer
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 18 12/12/2011 5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture th...
Page 19 - Returns Procedure
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 19 12/12/2011 Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be ref...
Page 20 - Technical Specifications
Scorpion™ Storm FXGB User Manual 20 12/12/2011 Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................................................................................................................ 10.8 in (276 mm) Width ........................................................
