Page 2 - Table of Contents
ST-800X User Manual 2 2007-03-07 / 10:58 ©CHAUVET, 2006, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Table of Contents 1. BEF...
Page 3 - Unpacking Instructions; Contact Us
ST-800X User Manual 3 2007-03-07 / 10:58 1. Before You Begin Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing ...
Page 4 - Important Safety Information
Before You Begin ST-800X User Manual 4 2007-03-07 / 10:58 Important Safety Information This product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment. This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiat...
Page 5 - Features; DMX Channel Summary
ST-800X User Manual 5 2007-03-07 / 10:58 2. Introduction Features • 2-channel 750-watts DMX-512 strobe light • Adjustable flash rate 1-20fps • Variable electronic dimmer (0-100%) • Manual dimmer and flash rate knobs • 10 million-flash life DMX Channel Summary Channel Function 1 Flash Rate 2 Flash In...
Page 6 - Product Overview
Introduction ST-800X User Manual 6 2007-03-07 / 10:58 Safety Glass Hanging Yoke DIM SPEED Speed Rotary knob Strobe Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 DMX ADD 1 2 -Hz Term ON – 60Hz OFF – 50Hz DMX Signal Termination ON – Active OFF – Non-active ON OFF Side View Side View DMX In DMX ...
Page 7 - AC Power; Mounting
ST-800X User Manual 7 2007-03-07 / 10:58 Hanging Clamp 3. Setup AC Power Warning! Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground. • To determine the power requirements for a particular fix...
Page 8 - Fixture Linking; Data Cabling
Setup ST-800X User Manual 8 2007-03-07 / 10:58 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 9 - Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
Setup ST-800X User Manual 9 2007-03-07 / 10:58 This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting Universal DMX Controller Continue the link Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized fo...
Page 10 - Lamp Installation
ST-800X User Manual 10 2007-03-07 / 10:58 CH-750B Lamp Unscrew and release lamp wires from the main PCB. Unscrew grounding wire from PCB. Lamp is removed and replaced through the front of the fixture. You must first remove the glass cover. Attempt to remove the lamp after you have released all wire ...
Page 11 - Operating Instructions; Operating Modes; Stand Alone
ST-800X User Manual 11 2007-03-07 / 10:58 SPEED DIM SPEED DIM DMX Out DMX In 4. Operating Instructions Operating Modes • A stand-alone mode will allow the user to set the desired speed and intensity. • Master/Slave output provides for unison triggering of chained strobes. • DMX-512 control protocol ...
Page 12 - Setting the DMX Address
Operating Instructions ST-800X User Manual 12 2007-03-07 / 10:58 Setting the DMX Address Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture t...
Page 13 - Returns Procedure; Maintenance
ST-800X User Manual 13 2007-03-07 / 10:58 5. Appendix 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 (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will b...
Page 15 - Binary Addressing Quick Reference Chart
Appendix ST-800X User Manual 15 2007-03-07 / 10:58 Binary Addressing Quick Reference Chart DMX & Binary Address Quick Reference Chart DIP-switch Position DMX DIP-SWITCH SET #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 X=OFF o...
Page 16 - DMX Channel Values; Technical Specifications; Technical Support
Appendix ST-800X User Manual 16 2007-03-07 / 10:58 DMX Channel Values C HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION 1 000 Ù 255 Flash Rate Slow <> Fast 2 000 Ù 255 Flash Intensity Blackout <> Full Brightness Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length................................................