Chauvet DJ Intimidator Beam 140SR 140W 3° Beam

Chauvet DJ Intimidator Beam 140SR V2 – 140W 3° Moving Head Beam with 16-Facet Prism, Gobos, and Frost FX for Pro Stage & DJ Lighting

The Chauvet DJ Intimidator Beam 140SR V2 is a powerhouse 140W moving head beam engineered to deliver razor-sharp 3° aerial effects that cut through any atmosphere. With its rotating 16-facet prism, richly detailed gobo wheel, and frost FX for soft washes, it brings unmatched versatility to your rig. Lightning-fast pan/tilt movement ensures precise, dramatic sweeps, while the intense Osram Sirius HRI lamp floods venues with vivid color and pinpoint beams. Designed for touring DJs, club installs, and stage productions, this fixture combines show-stopping performance with rugged build quality for professional reliability.

Real-World Applications and Lighting Roles:

• Touring DJ rigs needing intense beam punches and multi-effect versatility.
• Club and venue installs demanding tight aerials with bold color changes.
• Stage shows using prism, gobos, and frost to layer complex light looks.
• Corporate events and live productions needing compact yet powerful beams.

Where This System Excels

• Ultra-Tight Optics: 3° beam delivers pinpoint aerial effects with maximum reach.
• Multi-Layer Effects: 16-facet prism, gobos, and frost FX for dynamic visual variety.
• Pro-Grade Light Engine: 140W Osram Sirius HRI for intense, consistent output.
• Rapid Movement: High-speed pan/tilt with repeatable precision.
• Tour-Ready Build: Rugged housing with PowerCON I/O and 3-pin DMX.

Control Modes

The Intimidator Beam 140SR V2 adapts to any control workflow:

• DMX Control: 8- or 14-channel modes for full or streamlined operation.
• Stand-Alone: Automated programs deliver effects without external gear.
• Sound-Active: Onboard mic triggers effects to match the music.
• IRC-6 Remote: Optional wireless control for quick show adjustments.

Lighting Engine & Optical Design of the Intimidator Beam 140SR V2

The Intimidator Beam 140SR V2 pairs a 140 W Osram Sirius HRI discharge lamp with precision 3° beam optics to deliver a razor-tight aerial that stays defined through atmospherics. The optical path is designed for high punch and minimal spill, giving you concentrated mid-air beams that read clearly from club distances to larger stages. When you need a softer look, engage the frost to broaden the beam (manufacturer photometrics list a frost beam angle of 21°), creating mellow ambiance without swapping fixtures.

A rotating 16-facet prism multiplies the beam into layered shards for immersive aerials. Rotation is available in both directions (slow-to-fast) so you can dial dramatic sweeps or subtle drifts that match your show pacing. The fast pan (up to 540°) and tilt (up to 270°) ranges, combined with a dedicated pan/tilt speed channel, enable quick repositioning and repeatable looks across cues.

Engineered for reliability, the fixture integrates fan-assisted cooling and a user-serviceable lamp path. Onboard lamp control (on/off, ignition delay, low-power delay) lets you manage thermal load and power behavior per rig requirements—especially important when power-linking multiple heads.

Color, Gobos, Prism & Strobe Effects

The Intimidator Beam 140SR V2 packs a full suite of beam-shaping and visual enhancement tools, all designed for quick deployment in touring, club, and event lighting rigs.

• Color Wheel: Bold saturated primaries and usable whites (warm/natural) with instant snap or smooth fades.
• Gobo Wheel: Pattern selection with shake effects for textured aerials and mid-air geometry.
• Prism Layering: Rotating 16-facet prism to multiply the beam into immersive, room-filling shards.
• Frost FX: Softens the tight 3° beam into a diffused wash without needing to swap fixtures.
• Strobe/Shutter: Variable 0–20 Hz strobe, plus pulse and random options for high-energy effects.

Layering gobo, prism, and frost modes provides up to five distinct looks from a single head, reducing fixture count while increasing show variety.

Connectivity, Power & Control Workflows

Whether in a mobile DJ rig or a permanent club install, the Intimidator Beam 140SR V2 offers pro-level connectivity and control flexibility.

• DMX Control: Choose 8-channel for streamlined operation or 14-channel for full parameter access.
• Power Linking: Locking PowerCON in/out connectors for secure daisy-chains (up to 3 units @ 120 V, 6 @ 230 V).
• Lamp Management: Ignition delay, low-power delay, and DMX on/off modes to protect the lamp and manage inrush current.
• Menu Tools: Totem mode for fixed positioning, adjustable pan/tilt angle limits, and screen reverse for inverted mounts.
• Wireless Control: Optional IRC-6 remote for cable-free color, gobo, prism, frost, and strobe changes.

These options give you precise show control and safe, efficient power handling, whether running a few fixtures or a multi-head rig.

Mechanical Design, Serviceability & Show Reliability

A compact moving-head chassis with carry handles and a robust yoke simplifies rigging and transport. The head offers smooth, high-speed movement, and zero-adjust calibration is available via a protected menu for pan/tilt, color, gobo, prism, frost, focus, and dimmer start points—helpful when matching units across a fleet.

Rated for indoor use (IP20) with a max ambient of 40 °C, the fixture includes thermal management to safeguard the lamp and optics. Service points (fuse access, lamp access) are straightforward, and the manual outlines a safe lamp replacement procedure. Approvals include CE and MET, supporting compliance in professional environments.

For long-life performance, follow recommended cleaning (vents, optics) and use the maintenance timer to standardize intervals. The result is consistent output and predictable show quality week after week.

How to Deploy in the Field

1. Mount & Safety: Use appropriate clamps on truss or place on deck; always add a safety cable. Maintain at least ~50 cm clearance for ventilation. Confirm orientation and lock yoke angles before power-up.
2. Power Strategy: Connect to a grounded 100–240 VAC circuit. For power-linked runs (3 @ 120 V, 6 @ 230 V), set Ignition Delay on each head to stagger lamp strike (e.g., first head =5 s, each subsequent head +5 s) to limit inrush.
3. Addressing & Personality: In the menu, set the DMX starting address and choose 8-ch (lean shows) or 14-ch (granular control). If flying over audience or on totems, enable Totem Mode and constrain Pan/Tilt Angle ranges as required by the plot.
4. Signal & Linking: Daisy-chain 3-pin XLR for DMX; use short jumpers to reduce clutter. Avoid mixing Stand-Alone units on a DMX chain. For cable-light rigs or quick tweaks, enable IRC-6.
5. Baseline Looks: Program core cues: tight 3° beam for aerials; add gobo for texture; engage 16-facet prism + rotation for big moments; apply frost for diffused looks; use strobe up to 20 Hz for accents.
6. Show Protection: Set Low-Power Delay so the lamp idles when shuttered for long periods, and use On if DMX On/Off if DMX Off to define behavior during console reboots or loss of signal.
7. Maintenance & Consistency: Set the Maintenance Timer interval for your duty cycle (e.g., 100–150 hrs for busy clubs). Clean vents/optics regularly to preserve output and beam definition.

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