Summary of STRIKE P38
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User manual.
Page 2: Edition Notes
Strike p38 user manual rev. 1 edition notes the strike p38 user manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the strike p38 as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks chauvet, the chauvet logo and strike p38 are regi...
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Strike p38 user manual rev. 1 table of contents i table of contents 1. Before you begin ....................................................................... 1 what is included ........................................................................................... 1 claims .......................
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Table of contents strike p38 user manual rev. 1 ii configuration (standalone) ........................................................................... 10 static mode .................................................................................................................... 10 auto progra...
Page 5: 1. Before You Begin
Page 1 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 before you begin 1. Before you begin what is included claims carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included acces...
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Page 2 of 16 before you begin strike p38 user manual rev. 1 safety notes read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. Personal safety • avoid direct eye exposure to the ...
Page 7: 2. Introduction
Page 3 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 introduction 2. Introduction description the strike p38 is a blinder powered by an 80 w warm white led source. It can be used as a blinder, a strobe, or even a wide area flood light. The strike p38 is ip65 rated and features ip rated power and dmx connectio...
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Page 4 of 16 introduction strike p38 user manual rev. 1 product dimensions 10.27 in 261 mm 11.98 in 304 mm 6.97 in 177 mm 11.93 in 303 mm 7.25 in 184 mm 8.58 in 218 mm 6.46 in 164 mm 8.11 in 206 mm.
Page 9: 3. Setup
Page 5 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 setup 3. Setup ac power each strike p38 has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 vac, 50/60 hz. To determine the power requirements for each strike p38, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also ref...
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Page 6 of 16 setup strike p38 user manual rev. 1 master/slave connectivity the master/slave mode allows an strike p38 (the master) to control one or more strike p38 products (the slaves) without a dmx controller. One strike p38 becomes the master when running an auto program, or by being in static m...
Page 11: 4. Operation
Page 7 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 operation 4. Operation control panel operation control options set the strike p38 starting address in the 001–512 dmx range. This enables control of up to 85 products in the 6-channel 6 ch personality. Programming refer to the menu map to understand the men...
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Page 8 of 16 operation strike p38 user manual rev. 1 configuration (dmx) use control configurations to operate the product with a dmx controller. Control personalities this setting allows you to choose a particular control personality. 1. Go to the dmx personality main level. 2. Select the desired p...
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Page 9 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 operation dmx values 6 ch 5 ch channel function value percent/setting 1 dimmer 000 255 0–100% 2 fine dimmer 000 255 0–100% 3 red shift 000 on 001 255 off 4 strobe 000 010 no function 011 255 strobe, slow to fast 5 auto program 000 010 no function 011 080 au...
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Page 10 of 16 operation strike p38 user manual rev. 1 4 ch 3 ch configuration (standalone) use standalone configuration to operate the product without a dmx controller. Static mode the static mode allows for permanent dimmer and strobe presets without a dmx controller. 1. Go to the static main level...
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Page 11 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 operation master/slave the master/slave mode allows a group of strike p38 products (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another strike p38 (the master) without a dmx controller. To set each of the slaves: 1. Go to the master/slave main le...
Page 16: 5. Technical Information
Page 12 of 16 technical information strike p38 user manual rev. 1 5. Technical information product maintenance to maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean this product frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. Clean this product at...
Page 17: 6. Technical Specifications
Page 13 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 technical specifications 6. Technical specifications dimensions and weight note: dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power light source photometrics thermal dmx ordering length width height weight 11.93 in (303 mm) 10.27 in (261 mm) ...
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Page 14 of 16 technical specifications strike p38 user manual rev. 1 photometrics charts strike p38 (imperial) distance beam diameter field diameter footcandle 15 ft 7.2 ft 14.31 ft 36 20 ft 9.60 ft 19.08 ft 20 30 ft 14.40 ft 28.62 ft 9 40 ft 19.21 ft 38.16 ft 5 50 ft 24.01 ft 47.70 ft 3 75 ft 36.01...
Page 19: Returns
Page 15 of 16 strike p38 user manual rev. 1 returns returns send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the 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 prepare...
Page 20: Contact Us
Page 16 of 16 contact us strike p38 user manual rev. 1 contact us visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the u.S., united kingdom, ireland, mexico or benelux, contact the dealer of record. World headquarters general informati...