SMART COLOR® PRO
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1. Our lighting experts and engineers will consult with you on ways to use our standard products or engineer custom solutions Allow your imagination to run free Let the Apollo Design team help you create the lighting design you only imagined There is virtually no limit to what we can do together le 7 fp Joel Nichols Owner CEO Apollo Design Technology Product Description Congratulations on the purchase of your new Smart Color Pro scroller The Smart Color Pro is one of the most cost effective dependable and user friendly scrollers available on the market The scroller uses standard or custom gel strings of 18 24 frames to give you amazing color flexibility FS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Ea 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Safety Information CAUTION This symbol designates an item that will cause damage to the Smart Color Pro if ignored WARNING This symbol designates an item that could cause injury or death if ignored e Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual e The Smart Color Pro is designed for indoor applications and should not be exposed to moisture e There is a risk of fire shock or injury if the Smart Color Pro is not used as specified e Servicing the Smart Color Pro should be undertaken by qualified personnel only e The Smart Color Pro is not intended for residential use e Safety cables must be used when installing the Smart Color Pro2. addresses advance or retreat at a much faster rate e After the desired DMX start address appears in the LED window press SELECT to set the address e TheSmart Color Pro is a two channel device if fan speed is set to PL1 The first channel controls the gel string and the second channel controls the fan speed e The LED display will show Addr when the addressing sequence is complete FS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Menu Tree FAN e To change the fan speed press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Press the DOWN button once FAn will appear Press the SELECT button to select fan control mode e Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the fan options e Selecting _1_ will set the fan to run constantly at low speed Use this setting when the Smart Color Pro is being used with low wattage fixtures or in Situations requiring quiet operation e Selecting 2 will set the fan to run constantly at medium speed e Selecting will set the fan to run constantly at high speed Use this setting when the Smart Color Pro is being used on high wattage fixtures or when maximum cooling is required e Selecting PL1 will set the fan to be controlled at the Smart Color Pro s DMX start address plus 1 For example if the start address for the Smart Color Pro is channel 001 the fan will be controlled by channel 002 With the fader fo
3. power e Check console programming resets intermittently for invalid information on reset channel e Too many Smart Color Pros on one 4 pin XLR circuit Reduce number to a maximum of 8 e Install return cable from last Smart Color Pro to power supply Gel frames won t Worn gel string e Replace gel string center in aperture e Adjust console or channel output to center frames Gel frames won t Worn gel string e Replace gel string travel to ends e Make sure console is set to 100 to reach last frame Gel frames won t Worn gel string e Check to see if gel strings travel to ends are old and heat damaged Replace Gel String Display flashes Gel string jammed e Verify that gel rollers are fully Err seated on drive hubs e Verify that gel string is properly wound onto gel rollers FS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Cie 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Smart Color Pro 5 25 Specifications DESIGN Fixture Compatibility Ideal with 19 ellipsoidals and 6 inch and smaller fresnels Power Supply Apollo Smart Power 75W 200W and 400W Compatibility Dimensions 10 x 9 x 3 273 05mm x 247 65mm x 88 9mm a With mounting tabs 3 88 9mm deep weight 478s 2174 including ean owning tabs Rear 54 133 35mm Front 514 H x 5Y4 W 133 35mm x 133 35mm Comes with adjustable tabs between 4 and 6 108mm x 158mm ons inf prs on back nt as acceso and asha ably OPERATIONAL 18 color frames stand
4. Apollo is not responsible for damage or Injury resulting from improper use of safety cables FS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc MEN 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Quick Start Connect DMX source to an Apollo Smart Power supply or compatible unit Wybron Coloram II or Wybron IT power supplies are not compatible and cannot be used Serious damage to the Smart Color Pro will occur if these power supplies are used Damage caused by an incompatible power supply is not covered by the warranty Do not apply power to a lighting fixture without first powering up the Smart Color Pro Heat from the lighting fixture will cause damage to the Smart Color Pro and the gel string e Connect 4 pin scroller cable from the power supply to the first Smart Color Pro Continue connecting up to eight Smart Color Pros on a 200 watt circuit e Connect the last Smart Color Pro to the power supply e Plug the power supply in to the appropriate line voltage e The Smart Color Pros will complete a homing sequence e Address each Smart Color Pro to a valid DMX value between 001 and 510 Remember the Smart Color Pro requires 2 DMX channels if fan speed is set to PL1 e Check for control of the Smart Color Pro from the lighting console Smart AN Color UNITS FS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Ca 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Using the Smart Color Pro CONTROLS and INDICATORS Back of
5. Power 75W 200W and 400W Compatibility Dimensions 15 14 3 393 7mm 368 3mm 88 9mm a With mounting tabs 3 88 9mm deep Wei 6 6 bs 298 including gel and mounting tabs Rear 10 254mm Front 10 H x 10 W 254mm x 273 05mm Comes with adjustable tabs between 7 and 10 190mm x 260mm Ports sn XR ports on back o unit far easy access and daisy chain epa OPERATIONAL Product specifications shown are subject to change without notice Pin 1 0 Volts DC 14 Gauge Pin 2 Negative Data 22 Gauge Pin 3 Positive Data 22 Gauge Pin 4 Positive 24 Volts DC 14 Gauge Chassis Ground Bounding 24 Gauge APOLLO DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Cis 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Warranty e Items are covered for defects in materials and workmanship for one year including repair parts and repair labor on defective item from date of the manufacturer invoice e The warranty covers freight for 30 days after initial purchase e The manufacturer does not cover any other loss resulting from product failure e Products being returned for warranty repair must display the original serial number Removal of the serial number voids the product s limited warranty e Despite the care taken for the compilation of this manual Apollo Design Technology Inc cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from errors that may appear in this manual All efforts have been made to pro
6. S when remote reset is required e With YES in the display press the SELECT button e When 000 appears in the display window press UP or DOWN button to scroll to a valid DMX address chosen to control remote reset Press SELECT button to set reset address When this DMX channel is at 100 for more than 1 second the Smart Color Pro will reset e Be sure that the remote reset address does not duplicate any other active DMX address in your system Factory Defaults e Factory default setting for the DMX address is 001 e Factory default setting for fan speed is 3 high e Factory default setting for the gel string speed is 3 high e Factory default setting for remote reset is NO e Factory default address for remote reset is 000 AS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc 9 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Gel String Information e For best accuracy place console output in 16 bit mode output values DMX 0 255 Console output in percent results in less resolution and some position shift e These values are derived from a Smart Color Pro 7 25 with a new gel string Actual values required may vary based on gel string age and condition Smart Color Pro 5 25 and Smart Color Pro 10 scroller values should be very close to these values but may require minor adjustments 18 FRAMES Frame Theater Rock N Roll Position Gel String Gel String AP6300 Neon Yellow AP6400 Pils
7. SMART COLOR PRO FS APOLL DESIGN Table Of Contents Ig ue lle HON ee er UA Te ee OO te ee ee re 2 Product Description 2 nratas 2 nformat oN sarsa a a EE 3 E ee 4 Using the Smart Color 5 6 Controls and CICA T nd 5 a ER 6 E o e IA 6 Monu TOO PPP e o n era ee men eer 7 9 e E E o O O CEA 7 8 O ee ea nee E A IO 8 0 AS RI attentions aaa 9 Factory 9 Gel String Information 1O Gel String INSTA tonm da 11 0 12 PRO 5 25 Specifications Cable Specifications ua iii ii ico 13 PRO 7 25 Specifications Cable Specifications 14 PRO 10 Specifications Cable Specifications 15 WAIT rca 16 AS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Introduction Since 1992 Apollo Design Technology Inc has been one of the world s leading innovators manufacturers and distributors of gobos color filters lights and related equipment and accessories for the lighting industry We are continually engineering new products to help you create and execute the designs of your dreams for theaters bands advertising touring companies television motion pictures museums retail and architecture Apollo Design is recognized for creating innovative and award winning products of Superior quality and value Focused on you our goal is to ensure unparalleled support from the initial conversation to after sales service
8. Smart Color Pro Mounting Tab 4 XLR 4 Pin Output ISPLAY XLR 4 Pin Input Down Button Select Button Up Button Display Window A APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc 3 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Using the Smart Color Pro MOUNTING Adjust the 4 mounting tabs to fit the gel frame brackets on the lighting fixture e Brackets on the Smart Color Pro 5 25 adjust from 4 to 6 108mm x 158mm e Brackets on the Smart Color Pro 7 25 adjust from 6 to 7 158mm x 190mm e Brackets on the Smart Color Pro 10 adjust from 7 2 to 10 190mm x 260mm Brackets set for maximum frame Brackets set for minimum frame A safety cable is Do not apply power to a lighting provided with each fixture without first powering up Smart Color Pro the Smart Color Pro Heat from Attach the safety the lighting fixture will cause damage cable to a pipe or truss to the Smart Color Pro and the gel strings POWERING UP e Use only Apollo cable or other approved cable Approved cable should have two conductors of 14 AWG wire for power and two shielded and twisted conductors of 22 AWG wire for data Pin OUT for the 4 pin connector Pin 1 24 volts DC Ground Pin 3 DMX data Pin 2 DMX data Pin 4 24 volts DC 4 e Insert a 4 pin XLR connector into the plug on the Smart Color Pro marked IN Additional Smart Color Pros Smart Color or Smart Move products can be d
9. aisy chained together using the OUT plug e Apply power and DMX signal to the Smart Color Pro A short homing sequence will occur running the gel string from end to end The fan will run at full speed during homing e The Smart Color Pro has finished homing when frame 1 of the gel string is parked in the aperture e f a valid DMX signal is present the LED display will show the DMX address at a steady brightness If DMX is not present the LED display will flash FS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Ce 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Menu Tree ADDRESSING ADDRESS Addr e DMX address up e DMX address down FAN FAn _1_ Low speed fan 2 Medium speed fan 3 High speed fan PL1 Sets DMX fan speed control to start address 1 512 Sets DMX fan speed control to channel 512 Speed SPd _1_ Sets motor speed to low 2 Sets motor speed to medium 3 Sets motor speed to high Reset rSt NO Remote reset is off YES Allows for Smart Color Pro reset from console Enter DMX address for reset control e Each Smart Color Pro can respond to a unique start address To change the DMX address press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Addr will appear Press SELECT to select the addressing mode Pushing the UP and DOWN buttons will step through DMX addresses The addresses advance slowly for the first three seconds then the DMX
10. ard or custom 2 24 frames custom only Product specifications shown are subject to change without notice Pin 1 0 Volts DC 14 Gauge Pin 2 Negative Data 22 Gauge Pin 3 Positive Data 22 Gauge Pin 4 Positive 24 Volts DC 14 Gauge Chassis Ground Bounding 24 Gauge APOLLO DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc EA 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Smart Color Pro 7 25 Specifications DESIGN Fixture Compatibility Ideal with 19 90 ellipsoidals fresnels and PARs Power Supply Apollo Smart Power 75W 200W and 400W Compatibility Dimensions 12 x 11 x 234 323 85mm x 298mm 69 85mm a With mounting tabs 3 88 9mm deep Weight 521 2361 including ge and montas Rear 7 4 184 15mm Front 7 4 H x 8 W 184 15mm x 203 2mm Comes with adjustable tabs between 6 and 7 4 158mm 190mm Pots sn LR pots on bot nto easy access and daisy chain capa OPERATIONAL 18 color frames standard or custom 24 frames custom only Product specifications shown are subject to change without notice Pin 1 0 Volts DC 14 Gauge Pin 2 Negative Data 22 Gauge Pin 3 Positive Data 22 Gauge Pin 4 Positive 24 Volts DC 14 Gauge Chassis Ground Bounding 24 Gauge APOLLO DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc ee 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Smart Color Pro 10 Specifications DESIGN Fixture Compatibility Ideal with fresnels and PARs Power Supply Apollo Smart
11. ner Yellow AP7150 AP7600 Apollo Orange Santa Fe Amber AP3250 AP3900 Dominant Lavender Voodoo Lavender AP3700 Groovy Grape AP4450 Heavenly Blue AP4800 Ice Blue AP4250 Apollo Blue 78 70 AP4450 AP4200 Bright Blue Heavenly Blue 76 AP4400 AP4950 After Hours Blue Caribbean Blue 08 82 AP5960 AP5500 Margarita Green Neptune Blue Green 23 88 AP5500 AP5400 Neptune Blue Green Rock N Roll Green AP2000 AP4300 London Blue Apollo Blue Full CTB 299 100 AP7630 AP6200 Peach My Interest Banana Yellow All 24 frame gel strings are custom or the Smart Color Pro 5 25 24 FRAMES Frame Console Position Value and Smart Color Pro 7 25 GS The Smart Color Pro 10 cannot J accept a 24 frame gel string APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Cw 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Gel String Installation The Smart Color Pro has been designed for easy installation and removal of gel string assembly The front cover has been removed for clarity The front cover Should be in place during the installation process e Place the gel string and two gel rollers inside the Smart Color Pro e Line up the left roller with the top guide pin Push the gel roller toward the top of the Smart Color Pro e Swing the bottom of the gel roller towards the hub drive e Line up the bottom of the gel roller over the hub drive e Rotate the hub drive until the pin seats fully in the bottom of the gel roller e Repeat the process for
12. r channel 002 at 100 the fan will operate low speed e Selecting 512 will set the fan to be controlled by DMX channel 512 Again with the fader at 0 the fan will operate at high speed With the fader at 100 the fan will operate at low speed e Press the SELECT button to set fan speed SPEED e To change the motor speed press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Press the DOWN button twice SPd will appear Press the SELECT button to select Speed control mode e Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the speed options e Selecting _1_ will set the motor to run at low speed Use this setting when the Smart Color Pro is being used in situations requiring quiet operation e Selecting 2 will set the motor to run at medium speed e Selecting 3 will set the motor to run at high speed Use this setting when the Smart Color Pro is being used in situations requiring fast operation e Press the SELECT button to set motor speed AS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Fep 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Menu Tree RESET e To set the remote reset function press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Press the DOWN button three times rSt will appear e With rSt in the display press the SELECT button e Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the reset options e Select NO when remote reset of the Smart Color Pro is not required e Select YE
13. the right gel roller GEL FRAME DIMENSIONS WxH Smart Color Pro 5 25 Exterior Frames 15 x 6 025 381mm x 153mm Interior Frames 12 x 6 025 305mm x 153mm Smart Color Pro 7 25 Exterior Frames 15 x 8 381mm x 203mm Interior Frames 13 x 8 330mmx 203mm Smart Color Pro 10 Exterior Frames 19 x 10 75 483mmx 273mm Interior Frames 16 x 10 75 406mm x 273mm e Apollo Gel Shield is installed on the back of the Smart Color Pro The shield filters out harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays that could damage the gel strings Be sure the shield is in place before operating the Smart Color Pro FS APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Cm 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Smart Color Pro No power from e Verify that the power supply is on fails to start and power supply e Verify that 4 pin cable is valid home cable and pin out is compatible Smart Color Pro DMX is not present e Verify that 4 pin cable is valid fails to respond or is not valid The cable and pin out is compatible to DMX LED display will e f there is a known operating DMX flash from dim to device in the system set the Smart bright Color Pro to this address Run a cue to see if the PRO responds Smart Color Pro Faulty DMX e Install return cable from last operates erratically Smart Color Pro to power supply e Install 5 pin DMX terminator on last DMX device Smart Color Pro Insufficient
14. vide the most accurate up to date instructions and illustrations possible e Gel strings are not included in this 2 year warranty Serial Number Date Purchased Purchased From A APOLL DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc Tien 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net smant colt Pl 2 19 S uno BEER mis APOLLO MART COLOR PRO Color Scroller FS APOLLO DESIGN Apollo Design Technology Inc 260 497 9191 ApolloDesign net Copyright 2015 Apollo Design Technology Inc 7 15
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