Lighting and control
Chauvet DJ GigBAR Move + ILS
Match US/EU version, DMX profile and remote pairing before programming GigBAR Move + ILS. Setup checks and laser limitations.
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Model and purpose
- Manufacturer
- CHAUVET DJ
- Model
- Chauvet DJ GigBAR Move + ILS
- System
- GigBAR Move + ILS
- Effects
- Moving heads, PARs, derbies, laser and strobe
- US DMX
- 3 / 29 / 51 channels
- EU DMX
- 3 / 30 / 52 channels
Portable effects bar with tripod, wireless footswitch and RF remote. It can run standalone programs and coordinate ILS fixtures. Identify region and revision before loading a profile.
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; a room photo or preliminary program gives us a starting point.
Features and connections
Heads have separate color and gobo wheels; PARs combine RGBAW+UV. DMX uses 3-pin XLR, and D-Fi provides TX/RX functions.
The official repository separates US and EU firmware. It lists V2.10 US with DMX laser-pattern control and V2.10 EU with improved sound response; do not interchange files or infer compatibility from version number alone.
Prepare the system
- Match the nameplate, region, startup version, and manual. The documented supply range is 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; use grounded power without a dimmer. Before linking power between units, confirm the limit on the label and in the manual for that unit. If the information differs, check with CHAUVET before linking them.
- Secure a stable tripod, balanced load and fixation screw. Overhead installation requires qualified personnel, load-rated hardware and secondary retention.
- Under DMX > DMX select personality, then Address. Confirm with ENTER and reserve the full footprint. Do not connect a standalone master to a console-controlled line.
Questions and troubleshooting
Do PARs work while moving heads respond to the wrong controls?
A profile for another region or revision can shift channels after the laser.
- Compare the manual chart with the profile, beyond fixture name and channel count.
- In US Rev. 13, 51CH mode, laser uses 32–33 and heads start at 34 and 43. In EU Rev. 13, 52CH mode, laser uses 32–34 and heads start at 35 and 44.
- With laser output disabled and the area clear, check pan, tilt, shutter and dimmer separately. Copy the profile before editing; resetting the fixture does not repair the patch.
Does the footswitch or remote fail or trigger another bar?
FOOT and RF have separate settings and pairing.
- Check footswitch power and its 9 V battery; the RF remote uses a 23A 12 V battery. Test nearby without obstructions.
- Under SETUP > FOOT or RF, check OFF, COMMON and BIND. COMMON accepts compatible controls without exclusive pairing; BIND requires the paired control.
- Use FOOT Binding while holding the Blackout pedal, or RF Binding while holding BLACK OUT, for the appropriate accessory. Check Black Out before other commands and prepare for output when canceling it.
Does the show change when music or DMX stops?
Sound loss and DMX loss are different conditions.
- Under SOUND > Sound Lost, check Slow, Freeze or Blackout and test a controlled pause without exposing the public.
- The manual specifies holding the last state on DMX loss and blacking out in Master/Slave. Do not assume disconnecting the cable provides a safe blackout.
- Use a wired DMX test to isolate the link. With D-Fi, match TX/RX and channel; record version and settings before considering appropriate regional firmware.
Can we prepare a calm look as well as dance-floor effects?
We can select effects and levels for each moment. Rehearse the chosen program with the planned song or speech and check whether the lighting changes suit the scene.
- Define palette, movement, transitions and moments without flashes. Rehearse effect selection for the actual mode and revision; keep the laser inactive unless its conditions are met, and check signal return before admitting the audience.
- We can compare selected programs with prepared DMX cues, or independent fixtures to separate ambience from effects. Share the date, venue, program, and restrictions so we can define the preparation and operator support you need.
Will ILS cover every change in the show?
To choose the control method, decide whether you need coordinated effects across fixtures or precise changes to individual effects at agreed moments. Compare those needs with the ILS models and event program.
- List existing ILS models and controllers, bar region and firmware. Compare a representative transition with the intended control; do not transfer the US DMX profile to EU because the names are similar.
- We can assess ILS coordination for general effects or DMX programming with defined operation for finer detail. Include rehearsal, pauses, and recovery in the request. Test the fixture combination and planned changes with the music: ILS coordination alone does not define a custom sequence for each song.
Quick reference
| Documented personality | Channels | Calculated last start |
|---|---|---|
| US/EU 3CH | 3 | 510 |
| US 29CH | 29 | 484 |
| US 51CH | 51 | 462 |
| EU 30CH | 30 | 483 |
| EU 52CH | 52 | 461 |
Precautions
- Class 3R laser: do not aim at people, animals, reflective surfaces, or accessible areas. The manual requires 3 m of vertical separation between the floor and the lowest laser light, plus 3 m horizontally from the public. The included tripod does not guarantee that geometry.
- Laser operation requires trained personnel, controlled beam paths and verification of local requirements. Never leave it unattended or open the housing; disable the laser when conditions cannot be met.
- Dry indoor use only; general maximum 40 °C with 50 cm ventilation clearance. For the laser, the Rev. 13 manuals’ thermal table specifies a range of 15 to 35 °C. Check the unit’s conditions and observe both limits. Allow operating breaks and disconnect when unused.
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.
- Shutter
- A fixture function opening or closing light output; distinct from the camera shutter.
Documentation and sources
Reference versions: US/EU manuals Rev. 13 and official firmware notes. Choose the documentation matching your unit’s region and revision.
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