Lighting and control
Chauvet DJ GigBAR 3 ILS
Prepare GigBAR 3 ILS with PARs, derbies and LED strip. Match DMX modes, pair the footswitch and check Black Out before resetting.
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Model and purpose
- Manufacturer
- CHAUVET DJ
- Model
- Chauvet DJ GigBAR 3 ILS
- Model
- GigBAR 3 ILS; 10052716
- Effects
- PARs, derbies and LED strip
- Power
- 100–240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
- DMX control
- 2 / 21 / 132 channels
Portable lighting system with effects on a bar, tripod, wireless footswitch and RF remote. It supports standalone programs or console control; this variant has no laser or moving heads.
Prepare your rental inquiry
- Date, city, venue and setup, event and pickup schedule.
- Intended use, area dimensions and equipment already supplied by the venue or production.
- Space dimensions, desired effect and preferred control method.
- Stands, footswitch, remotes and transmitters: confirm kit contents and optional accessories.
Specify equipment only or whether setup, programming, operation and strike are also needed. Scope is confirmed in the proposal.
You do not need a final equipment list: tell us the result you want and the part you need help with. Availability and scope are confirmed in the proposal.
Features and connections
PARs combine RGB+UV, derbies project RGB beams and the strip provides RGB color and effects. The remote’s Laser button has no function on this model.
Provides DMX through 3-pin XLR and ILS, D-Fi, RF and footswitch options depending on configuration. Footswitch and RF remote pair separately; neither pairing creates a DMX patch.
Prepare the system
- Confirm nameplate and revision. Published consumption is 47 W at 120 V, 60 Hz and 45 W at 230 V, 50 Hz. Use grounded power without a dimmer; check circuit and regional limits before linking power.
- Set the tripod on level ground away from traffic, with legs spread and load balanced. Secure the bar and adjustment knob; verify capacity before adding accessories. Overhead mounting requires secondary retention and qualified personnel.
- Under DMX > DMX select personality; under DMX > Address set the start and confirm with ENTER. Match the console profile and reserve channels. Do not connect a standalone/master bar to a console-controlled line.
Questions and troubleshooting
Does the console trigger programs instead of individual effects?
02CH selects programs and speed/sensitivity rather than individual colors.
- Match bar and console mode. Select the desired control level before programming scenes.
- 21CH groups PARs and derbies and provides strip effects; 132CH separates units and controls 37 RGB strip cells. Cells and physical LED counts differ.
- Test a fixed color in each section without strobe or programs; inspect address and footprint if sections are missing.
Does the footswitch fail or operate another bar?
COMMON and BIND define which footswitch the system accepts.
- Power on the footswitch and check its 9 V battery. For an isolated test, select an AUTO program and disconnect the console line.
- Under SETUP > FOOT select BIND. Open Binding FOOT and hold pedal 4 until SUCCESS appears.
- Check Black Out with a safe light-emission area. COMMON may accept other footswitches; BIND requires the paired pedal unit.
Does the remote behave incorrectly or leave the bar dark?
Check Black Out and RF pairing separately from the footswitch.
- Black Out keeps lights off; the manual states that other remote inputs are blocked until it is canceled. Prepare for light before pressing it.
- Under SETUP > RF check OFF, COMMON or BIND. Pair through Binding RF and hold BLACK OUT until SUCCESS as specified for the compatible remote.
- With ILS or D-Fi, verify role, channel and hardware revision. Keep a wired patch as an independent test; do not connect USB accessories based on another GigBAR.
Should I use sound activation or controlled scenes?
Built-in programs may suit a music-driven dancefloor; for entrances, speeches or specific cues, compare control prepared for those moments.
- Rehearse the scene and music stopping. Manual Rev. 2 offers Sound Lost options Slow, Freeze or Blackout; silence does not necessarily black out the whole bar.
- Agree on who changes scenes and controls blackout. We can assess standalone use or cue-based control to match the program and available equipment.
Is the bar enough for a complete small-show lighting system?
PARs, derbies and strip serve different purposes. A single kit does not establish suitable light for faces, camera or every part of the space.
- Compare dancefloor, stage and people separately using actual placement and ambient light; if recording, check the presenter shot too.
- We can assess the bar for effects and color, add people lighting or review another layout. Send photos, approximate dimensions and program cues; quantities and scope need confirmation.
Quick reference
| Personality | Channels | Calculated last start |
|---|---|---|
| 02CH | 2 | 511 |
| 21CH | 21 | 492 |
| 132CH | 132 | 381 |
Precautions
- Dry indoor use only; no rain, moisture or immersion. Do not exceed 40 °C and allow 50 cm ventilation clearance.
- Avoid direct eye exposure or presenting UV as harmless. Ensure stability and keep cables away from public access.
- Record settings and version before reset or System Update. A menu option does not confirm an appropriate update exists for that unit.
Terms on this page
- DMX
- A data protocol controlling lighting functions; each model defines what its channels mean.
- Patch
- Assignment of fixture, profile, address and universe in the control system.
- Personality
- A control mode defining the channels and functions used by a fixture.
Documentation and sources
This guide uses the official product page, Rev. 2 manual and Rev. 3 quick reference guide.
Guides to plan your system
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