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Before You Begin 

 

Xeno™ 2500 User Manual Rev. 1 

Product at a Glance 

Use on Dimmer 

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Auto Programs 

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Outdoor Use 

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Auto-Ranging Power 

Supply 

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Sound Activated 

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Replaceable Fuse 

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DMX 

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User Serviceable 

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Master/Slave 

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Duty Cycle 

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Safety Notes 

Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before starting to work with the product. 

These notes provide important safety information about the installation, usage, and 

maintenance. 

 

DO NOT change lamp while product is plugged into power! Serious personal 

injury can occur. See 

Lamp Replacement

  in the Setup section for the proper 

procedure to change the lamp. 

 

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this 

User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians. 

Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs. 

 

Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper installation 

of the product. 

Personal Safety 

  Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on. 

  Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing. 

  Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution. 

  Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot. 

Mounting and Rigging 

  This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this 

product to rain or moisture. 

  Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating. 

  When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable. 

Power and Wiring 

  Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in 

accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification 

label. 

  Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat. 

  Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable. 

Operation 

  Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. 

Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once. 

  Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating. 

  The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at 

a higher temperature. 

  In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately! 

 

CAUTION

: Flashing light is known to trigger epileptic seizures. User must comply 

with local laws regarding notification of strobe use. 

 

In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, contact 

CHAUVET® Technical Support. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Xeno 2500

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...HAUVET authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only CHAUVET expressly prohibits the usage copy storage distribution modification or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without its written consent Document Printing For best results print this document in color on letter size paper 8 5 x 11 inches double sided If using...

Page 3: ...ct Dimensions 5 3 Setup 6 AC Power 6 AC Plug 6 Resetting the Breaker 6 DMX Linking 7 DMX Modes 7 Master Slave Connectivity 7 Lamp Replacement 7 Procedure 7 Increasing the Lamp s Life 8 Scroller Mounting Bracket 9 Procedure 9 Scroller Attachment 9 Mounting 10 Orientation 10 Rigging 10 4 Operation 11 Control Panel Description 11 Control Options 11 Programming 11 Master Slave Mode 12 Menu Map 12 DMX ...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents iv Xeno 2500 User Manual Rev 1 Notes ...

Page 5: ... CHAUVET within 7 days of delivery Manual Conventions Convention Meaning 1 512 A range of values in the text 50 60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text SET A button on the product s control panel Settings A product function or a menu option MENU Settings A sequence of menu options 1 10 A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu Yes No A set of two mutually exclusive menu optio...

Page 6: ...o not touch this product s housing during operation because it may be very hot Mounting and Rigging This product is for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Power and Wiri...

Page 7: ...t in automated programs trigger several pre programmed shows via master slave The product is controlled by sound activation or DMX through 3 and 5 pin connectors Features 3 or 4 channel Xenon strobe product Quiet operation with no fan DMX or sound active operation Stunning automated programs with built in offsets Master slave mode for easy programming of effects 2 500 W Xenon long life lamp 5 600 ...

Page 8: ...anual Rev 1 Overview Front View Side View Top View Rear View Bottom View Yoke Scroller Attachment Bracket Yoke Adjustment Knob Safety Cable Loop Control Panel Power Breaker 3 and 5 pin DMX In Out Slave Out Sensitivity Knob Microphone ...

Page 9: ...Introduction Xeno 2500 User Manual Rev 1 5 Dimensions ...

Page 10: ...t cord terminated on one end with a Neutrik powerCON A connector that connects to the product The other is bare ended Use the table below to wire the new plug Connection Wire U S Wire Europe Screw Color AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass AC Neutral White Blue Silver AC Ground Green Yellow Green Yellow Green Resetting the Breaker This product is equipped with a resettable 20A circuit breaker on th...

Page 11: ...lave operation the slave products will operate in unison with the master product The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to configure the Master and Slave products If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards Master Slave connectivity or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller download the DMX Primer from the CH...

Page 12: ...rom the socket springs 6 Holding ONLY the ceramic ends of the lamp and using EXTREME CAUTION not to touch the glass portion of the lamp gently slide the lamp into the socket spring located on Side B 7 Reverse the steps 2 through 4 above to install the new lamp Increasing the Lamp s Life DO NOT touch the lamp without wearing gloves to avoid leaving grease on the bulb or on the contacts that could r...

Page 13: ...the diagrams above place each bracket on the product using the alignment nipple and the bracket screws Insure that each bracket is installed on the proper side 3 Tighten each of the 4 Phillips head bracket attachment screws Scroller Attachment Left Side View Right Side View Bracket Attachment Screws Bracket Bracket Attachment Screws Bracket Alignment Nipple Slide the top of the scroller over brass...

Page 14: ...cated in the Safety Notes Never mount in places where rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation may affect the product If hanging this product make sure that the mounting location can support the product s weight Refer to the Technical Specifications chart for the weight bearing requirements of this product When hanging this product always secure to a fastening devic...

Page 15: ... from the control panel Refer to the Menu Map to learn how the menu options relate to each other DMX Address 1 Go to A 001 512 in the main level 2 To change the current address press UP or DOWN pressing UP and DOWN keys at the same time will return the setting to 001 DMX Mode 1 Go to d 3 4 CH in the main level 2 To change the current mode press UP or DOWN Standalone Flash Mode This mode allows you...

Page 16: ...g the SLAVE OUT connection on the back of the MASTER product 5 Connect the rest of the SLAVE products using the DMX IN OUT connections 6 Go to A 001 512 in the main level of each of the SLAVE products and set the DMX address to A 002 A 003 A 004 as it pertains to each product in the chain DMX Control Master Slave Mode 1 Go to A 001 512 in the main level of the first MASTER product and set the desi...

Page 17: ...6 130 131 155 156 180 181 205 206 230 231 255 Show 0 user defined Show 1 Show 2 Show 3 Show 4 Show 5 Show 6 Show 7 Show 8 Show 9 Random show mix 1 9 Single Flash Mode 000 005 006 249 250 255 Blackout 0 5 25 fps Single trigger Quad Flash Mode 000 005 006 249 250 255 Blackout 0 5 25 fps Single trigger Blinder Effect 000 005 006 249 250 255 Blackout 0 25 1 fps Single trigger Blinder Effect with Fade ...

Page 18: ...2 Show 3 Show 4 Show 5 Show 6 Show 7 Show 8 Show 9 Random show mix 1 9 Single Flash Mode 000 005 006 249 250 255 Blackout 0 5 25 fps Single trigger Quad Flash Mode 000 005 006 249 250 255 Blackout 0 5 25 fps Single trigger Blinder Effect 000 005 006 249 250 255 Blackout 0 25 1 fps Single trigger Blinder Effect with Fade Out 000 005 006 249 250 255 Blackout 0 15 0 7 fps Single trigger 3 Dimmer 000 ...

Page 19: ... free of haze and lint Always dry the external optics glass and plastic surfaces thoroughly after cleaning them Refrain from spinning this product s fans using compressed air 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 befo...

Page 20: ...er 230 V 50 Hz Consumption N a Operating 15 A Breaker 20 A 125 250 V Power I O U S Worldwide Europe Power input connector Neutrik powerCON A Neutrik powerCON A Power output connector N A N A Power cord plug Open Wire Open Wire Light Source Type Power Lifespan Xenon Lamp 2 500 W 500 hours Thermal Max External Temperature Cooling System 104 F 40 C Fan Assisted Convection DMX I O Connectors Connector...

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