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1. Channel 1 Grouping Hue group 1 Red group 1 0 100 Variable grouping range between 1 120 cells with FX running within the group 102 206 variable grouping range between 1 120 cells with FX running between the groups 209 255 Variable grouping range for every 2 Color Block 2 User Manual 15 V1 0 April 2009 to every 120 cells a group eee Channel 2 Colour Speed Saturation group 1 Green group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Channel 3 Colour Fan Intensity group 1 Blue group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour between within groups All units are the same colour at 0 Channel 4 Colour Range Hue group 2 Red group 2 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 5 Colour Step Saturation group 2 Green group 2 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 6 Intensity Effects Intensity group 2 Blue group 2 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 7 Intensity Fan Hue group 3 Red group 3 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between within g2. a comprehensive internal FX engine with seven variable parameters to create an unlimited amount of unique lighting effects Magic Amber is the term used for the unit s ability to bring in Amber when mixing colors that require it b Control Menu Use the wheel to scroll through the control menu positions p DMX Address To set the DMX start address of the PSU 05B PSU 30 press Enter scroll wheel to adjust DMX start address press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings p Control Mode The PSU 05B PSU 30 can be set to operate in 16 DMX controlled modes for the Color Block 2 system CB2 Go to System and select CB2 3 grouping options are available cell grouped block grouped all grouped with 5 control options HSIFX HSI RGB with Magic Amber RGBA RGBI with Magic Amber pre programmed looks and stand alone effects Refer to the list below for details Press Enter scroll wheel to select control mode and press Enter for 2 seconds to save control mode settings PSU 05B PSU 30 LIEU REN NI 2 Cel 60 20xHS 1360 120xHSL 1 3 Cell 60 20x RGB with Magic Amber 120 x RGB with Magic Amber 4 Block 21 6FX 5xHSI 1 96 6FX 30xHSI 5 Block 15 5xHSL 190 6 15 5x RGB with Magic Amber 90 30x RGB with Magic Amber 9 6FEX HS 19 16FX HSI 8 Al 9 JAI 3 1x RGB with Magic Amber RGB with Magic Amber 10 Cel 80 20xRGBA 1
3. package includes 1 unit PSU 30 and a Quick Start Guide 2 2 Cabling DMX Input control data from an external control console is through an XLR 5 pin cable Pin Function S Ground Screen 4 Spare Data Minus Spare Data Plus Color Block 2 User Manual 4 V1 0 April 2009 Power and control data outputs from the Color Block power supply to the fixture is through an XLR 4 pin cable The drain wire should be connected to the chassis of the XLR Pin Function Minimum Cable size Ground ve 2 50mm2 14 AWG Control data minus 0 35mm 22 AWG Control data plus 0 35mm 22AWG 4 24V DC 4 ve 2 50mm 14 AWG Cable shield drain wire 0 25mm 24 AWG Only genuine Tourflex Datasafe cable is recommended for use with the Color Block 2 system Damage will occur if power connections short circuit to data or ground shield connections When assembling XLR4 pin cables heat shrink should be used on each individual data pin and the drain wire to prevent short circuits The Color Block PSU 05B delivers power and data via 1 XLR4 output A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to the PSU 05B Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft It is recommended that a maximum of 20m XLR4 cable length should separate adjacent fixture units as to avoid signal deterioration DIVX IN Note Maximum of 5 Color Block 2 fixtures per cable No
4. used for floor mounting see photo direct wall mounting and truss mounting when used in conjunction with hook clamps or half couplers c Yoke kit for single fixture The yoke kit for single fixture is supplied as a yoke bracket with fibre washers and thumb wheels The yoke kit can be used for floor mounting see photo direct wall mounting and truss mounting when used in conjunction with hook clamps or half couplers d Dual mode yoke kit for single fixture The dual mode yoke kit for single fixture is supplied with fibre washers and thumb wheels The dual mode yoke combines the function of the single yoke and the batten bracket e Blinder frame for four fixtures The blinder frame is supplied as a yoke bracket side plates fibre washers thumb wheels and eight M10 bolts The blinder frame is designed to truss mount with the use of a half coupler The end plates feature two complete sets of fixture fixing holes Set one hold the fixtures closely together ensuring equal centres for all sixteen cells Sets two are adjustable and allow the Color Block 2 fixtures to be splayed out at varying angles Color Block 2 User Manual 8 V1 0 April 2009 f Hinge kit The hinge kit is supplied as one complete hinge with fibre washers and M10 bolts The hinge kit fits between two Color Block 2 fixtures and offers an angle adjustment of 180 deg If used in multiples unique shapes can be achieved such as hexagons octagons etc g Wa
5. 480 120xXRGBA 11 Cel 80 20 x with Magic Amber 120 x RGBI with Magic Amber 30 x RGBA 5 x RGBI with Magic Amber 30 x RGBI with Magic Amber 14 Al 14 RGBA 4 RGBA RGBI with Magic Amber A RGBI with Magic Amber Look Select Color Block 2 User Manual 10 V1 0 April 2009 When DMX is Lost If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected Press Enter scroll wheel to selection press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Off will snap to off Hold will hold the last valid DMX state Trig will default to Time Trigger operation Look 1 31 will snap to the Look of your choice Look Store The PSU 05B PSU 30 has 31 internal preset FX Looks for stand alone operation 1 23 are pre programmed To replay a Look in stand alone operation scroll to Look Store press Enter scroll and select the desired Look and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings To replay a Look with a DMX console scroll to Control Mode 16 and press Enter for 2 seconds Use the DMX console with the assigned channel to playback the various looks stored 1 31 looks in 1 single channel Note DMX has priority over internal Looks Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down However looks will be returned to default setting if menu 8 Reset is performed There are two ways to record a look Simple with DMX console Set the PSU 05B PSU 30 to the desired Control M
6. A LED output of adjacent cells taking the resulting colour The LED pipe is particularly effective at linear colour chase effects Color Block 2 User Manual 24 V1 0 April 2009
7. All units are the same colour at O Channel 3 Colour Range Intensity group 1 Blue group 1 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 4 Colour Step Hue group 2 Red group 2 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 5 Intensity Effects Saturation group 2 Green group 2 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 6 Intensity Fan Intensity group 2 Blue group 2 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between groups All units at the same intensity at O Alternating units on amp off at 255 Red group 3 Green group 3 Blue group 3 Red group 4 Green group 4 Blue group 4 Red group 5 DT and so on up to group 5 Color Block 2 User Manual 13 V1 0 April 2009 e PSU O5B DMX Personality Mode 7 9 In modes 7 9 all fixtures in the output are a group All PSU 05B Mode 8 3ch HSI Mode 9 3ch RGB v2 1 with Magic Amber Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue group 1 Red group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Channel 2 Colour Fan Saturation group 1 Green grou
8. Chroma Q Color Block 2 System User Manual Version 1 0 April 2009 Software Version 2 1 PN 603 0500 Disclaimer The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate However because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control this information should not be used in substitution for customer s tests to ensure that Chroma Q products are safe effective and fully satisfactory for the intended end use Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent Chroma Q sole warranty is that the product will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted Chroma Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on going research and development The Chroma Q Color Block 2 System has been designed specifically for the lighting industry Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment environment If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma Q products please contact your selling dealer If your selling dealer is unable to help please contact support chroma q com If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs please contact the following for full fact
9. aluminium extrusion Color Block 2 User Manual 19 V1 0 April 2009 Colour LED cells LED per cell Total LED Optics Beam angle Beam dispersion CCT Lamp life Operating temperature IP rating Approvals Black 4 12 RGBA 48 Specialised close focus lens 252 approx Symmetrical direct illumination Adjustable 1000 10000K Up to 25 000 hours 09C to 40 IP20 EN55103 1 EN55103 2 IEC60950 CE 4 2 Technical specifications Color Block Power Supply Units Product code Dimensions Weight Working Voltage Power consumption Output connectors Sync Control Power connector Fuses Operating temperature Body colour IP rating Cooling Approvals Color Block 2 User Manual CHCBPSU05 CHCBPSU30 2 9mm x 219mm x 88mm 483mm x 368mm x 89mm 11 x 8 6 x 3 5 19 X 14 5 x 3 5 3 9kg 8 6lbs 11 1kg 24 516 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 100 240VAC 50 60Hz auto switching auto switching 120VAC 2 240VAC 18A 120VAC 9A 240VAC XLR4 XLR4 Ethercon RJ45 in through Ethercon RJ45 in through ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A IEC male chassis Trailing lead 6A 20mm spare included Both live and neutral are fused 110V 2 x 20A 1 25 ceramic 220V 2x 10A 1 25 ceramic 0 C to 40 C 0 C to 40 C Black powder coated paint Black powder coated paint IP20 IP20 1 x rear mounted fans 5 x rear mounted fans front rear ventilation required front rear v
10. d group 1 Green group 1 Blue group 1 Intensity group 1 Red group 2 Green group 2 Blue group 2 Intensity group 2 Red group 3 Green group 3 Blue group 3 Intensity group 3 Red group 4 and so on up to group 20 80 DMX channels 80 DMX channels Color Block 2 User Manual 14 V1 0 April 2009 g PSU O5B DMX Personality Mode 12 13 ee In modes 12 13 the 4 cells of a fixture is a group Block PSU 05B Mode 12 20ch RGBA Mode 13 20ch RGBI with Magic Amber v2 1 DIESEN nd so on up to group 5 20 DMX channels 20 DMX channels h PSU 05B DMX Personality Mode 14 15 in In modes 14 15 all fixtures in the output are a group All PSU 05B Mode 14 4ch RGBA Mode 15 4ch RGBI with Magic Amber v2 1 Red group 1 4DMX channels 4DMXchanes i PSU 05B DMX Personality Mode 16 LIII In mode 16 grouping is variable PSU 05B v2 1 Mode 16 1ch Look Store Channel 1 Channel levels and the corresponding Look numbers Channel Level Channel Level Channel Level 3 b 39 42 13 15 78 24 6 9 43 45 14 79 81 25 10 11 4 46 48 15 83 85 26 16 319 6 5254 117 8991 2325 8 5961 19 90597 30 2627 9 6264 20 98100 2932 110 6568 2 dlo o j PSU 30 DMX Personality Mode 1 3 In mode 1 grouping is variable amp in modes 2 3 each cell is a group Mode 1 367ch 7FX 120 x HSI Mode 2 360ch Mode 3 360ch 120 x HSI 120 x RGB with Magic Amber
11. e colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Colour Step 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Intensity Effects 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest Mode 2 60ch 20 x HSI Mode 3 60ch 20 x RGB with Magic Amber Hue group 1 Red group 1 Saturation group 1 Green group 1 Intensity group 1 Blue group 1 Hue group 2 Red group 2 Saturation group 2 Intensity group 2 Green group 2 Blue group 2 V1 0 April 2009 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 7 Intensity Fan Hue group 3 Red group 3 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between within groups All units at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 DE so on up to group 20 d PSU 05B DMX Personality Mode 4 6 n In modes 4 6 the 4 cells of a fixture is a group Block PSU 05B Mode 4 21ch 6FX 5 x HSI Mode 5 15ch Mode 6 15ch v2 1 5 x HSI 5 x RGB with Magic Amber Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue group 1 Red group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Channel 2 Colour Fan Saturation group 1 Green group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour between groups
12. ellow North America Live black neutral white ground green DMX Input XLR5 Pin Function 4 SparepataMinus Power Data Output XLR4 Pin Function 4 24vDC ve Note Due to the higher levels of leakage current of the PSU 30 it is important that the XLR4 cables used are manufactured only to the specification detailed above It is also important that the cables are not coupled or uncoupled whilst the PSU is powered and that the PSU is correctly grounded SYNC RJ45 Used to synchronise the FX running on multiple PSU O5Bs A straight wired RJ45 patch cable is suitable to connect units not a crossover cable Note The SYNC connector on the PSU 05B is not using Ethernet Color Block 2 User Manual 23 V1 0 April 2009 9 Accessories Model Part No Yoke kit for single Color Block CHCBSY Dual mode yoke kit for single Color Block CHCBCY Batten bracket kit for up to 5 Color Block units CHCBBB Blinder frame for 4 Color Block units CHCBBF4 Hinge kit for Color Block CHCBHP Wall bracket for single Color Block CHCBWB LED pipe for Color Block 1 3m 4 5 way batten CHCBLP1300 LED pipe for Color Block 0 25m 9 8 single CHCBLP250 Single link cable for use in batten format MUCX4SDP 0 22 Other cable lengths available x is length in m MUCXASDP X LED Pipe The LED pipe is available in 250mm and 1300mm lengths and simply snaps into the fixing slots on the fixture body The LED pipe blends and diffuses the RGB
13. entilation required EN55103 1 EN55103 2 IEC60950 amen C Certified 20 V1 0 April 2009 4 3 Photometric Performance Photometric data for colour white Photometric data for colour red S 1m 6 2m 9 3m 12 4 15 5m 3 1m 6 2m 9 3m 12 Am 15 5m FC 182 49 23 14 8 IC 8 23 1 6 4 Lux 930 247 15 68 41 Photometric data for colour green Photometric data for colour blue 8 1m 6 2m 9 3m 12 4 15 5m 3 1m 6 2m 9 3m 12 4m 15 5m Lux 192 51 24 14 9 Photometric data for colour amber Light Output Color White Red Green Output 1 532 266 4 4 Drawings Color Block 2 9 98 253 5 9 84 250 0 2 2 46 62 5 Color Block 2 User Manual 21 V1 0 April 2009 PSUO5B PSU3O 069 8 9 0 0 026809000 08080202020 09090909090 18 544 Maintenance With care the Color Block 2 fixture and power supply units will require little maintenance 5 However as the unit is likely to be used in a stage environment we recommend periodical internal inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust and cracked oil residue V1 0 April 2009 22 Color Block 2 User Manual Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel If the front enc
14. g the enormous success of the Chroma Q Color Block LED fixture with rental companies and end users alike the manufacturer has combined the product s core elements of modularity and versatility with new single color RGBA optics 530 lumens output almost double the original model and theatrical grade dimming to create the exceptional feature set of the Color Block 2 fixture With its radically increased color palette and high CRI of 90 the Color Block 2 fixture is a master at creating vibrant bold colors and subtle theatrical hues Combined with its built in variable color temperature capability even flesh tones look natural satisfying all but the most critical eye The four large camera friendly LED cells offer performers less glare and mix beautifully for single color output virtually eliminating the frustrating color separation shadows normally synonymous with LED lighting The beam optics have a soft asymmetrical quality carefully crafted to give an immediate perfect color blend for uplighting surfaces yet retain a soft Fresnel like edge for direct illumination At close to twice the output of its predecessor the Color Block 2 fixture is bright enough to uplight a 20 feet set and then some Each Color Block 2 fixture features 48 high output LED set into 12 single optic RGBA clusters that are grouped into 4 cells which produce an intense powerful light and vibrant colours across the spectrum The control options incorporate a ch
15. hronised with the video camera and avoid a flickering effect Press Enter scroll wheel to select frequency press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings jp gt Sync Mode In normal operation internally generated FX should stay synchronised between the PSU 05B s PSU 30 s for approx 30 minutes If better synchronisation is required a timing signal can be run via a RJ45 patch not crossover cable between PSU s In order for this to work correctly one PSU 05B or PSU 30 must be designated as the Master and all the others must be set to Slave Press Enter and use the scroll wheel to select Master or Slave Press Enter for 2 seconds to save setting c PSU 05B DMX Personality Mode 1 3 In mode 1 grouping is variable amp in modes 2 3 each cell is a group PSU 05B v2 1 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Color Block 2 User Manual 12 Mode 1 67ch 7FX 20 x HSI Grouping 0 100 Variable grouping range between 1 20 cells with FX running within the group 102 206 variable grouping range between 1 20 cells with FX running between the groups 209 255 Variable grouping range for every 2 to every 20 cells in a group Colour Speed 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Colour Fan 0 255 Variable fan of colour between within groups All units are the same colour at O Colour Range 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Singl
16. its at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 and so on up to group 30 I PSU 30 DMX Personality Mode 7 9 In modes 7 9 all fixtures in all the outputs are a group All boy with Magic Amber Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue group 1 Red group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Channel 2 Colour Fan Saturation group 1 Green group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour within group All units are the same colour at O Channel 3 Colour Range Intensity group 1 Blue group 1 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 4 Colour Step 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects amp switch to RGB Channel 6 Intensity Fan 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect within group All units at the same intensity at O Alternating units on and off at 255 Channel7 Hue for group 1 Color Block 2 User Manual 17 V1 0 April 2009 Channel 5 Intensity Effects 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest pq Channel 8 Saturation for group 1 Channel 9 Intens
17. ity for group 1 9 DMX channels 3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels m PSU 30 DMX Personality Mode 10 11 Inmodesi0 Meachcellisagroup PSU 30 v2 1 Mode 10 480ch RGBA Mode 11 480ch with Magic Amber 480DMXchanes 480DMXchamels n PSU 30 DMX Personality Mode 12 13 5 In modes 12 13 the 4 cells in a fixture is a group Block amp PSU 30 v2 1 Mode 12 120ch RGBA Mode 13 120ch with Magic Amber 120DMXchanes 120 DMX channels o PSU 30 DMX Personality Mode 14 15 _PSU 30 v2 1 Mode 14 RGBA Mode 13 4ch with Magic Amber Red for group 1 Channel 3 Blue for group 1 Blue for group 1 Channel 4 Amber for group 1 Intensity for group 1 4DMX channels 4 DMX channels p PSU 30 DMX Personality Mode 16 In mode 16 grouping is variable PSU 30 v2 1 Mode 16 1ch Look Store Color Block 2 User Manual 18 V1 0 April 2009 Channel 1 Channel levels and the corresponding Look numbers ros Level Level Level o o o 0 33 35 J 69 731 d Hn 8 2 3942 X 13 7578 24 h 4345 l4 798 25 1011 14 4648 115 8385 26 1e19 6 X 5254 17 8991 28 23 25 8 1 5961 19 X 9597 30 26 7 9 6264 20 98100 31 2932 X 10 X 6568 20 3 Troubleshooting T
18. ll bracket for single fixture The Wall bracket for single fixture is a discreet fixing suitable for fixing a single Color Block 2 to a wall or set piece Keyhole slots are provided to for vertical or horizontal fixing 2 4 Control The Chroma Q Color Block 2 is controlled via two models of addressable ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX512 A power supply units the 5 way Color Block PSU 05B and the 30 way Color Block PSU 30 The Color Block PSU 05B and PSU 30 menu items are accessed via the LCD display and the following controls Right hand button red Enter hold for 2 seconds to save Left hand button blue Exit without saving Wheel Adjusts values or scrolls through menu items BLOCK PSU 05B The LCD screens shown above are currently at the Home position and display product name and model software version current DMX address current control mode and time If left unadjusted at a main menu position for 5 second the LCD screen will revert to the Home position a Control Options 3 channel HSI Hue Saturation and Intensity gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel A separate definable intensity channel is particularly useful when Color Block 2 User Manual 9 V1 0 April 2009 creating intensity chases or when the grand master is used The hue channel has 255 different colours available and the saturation channel specifies the saturation level of that colour The saturation channel is fu
19. ll to desired Time Trigger and press Enter Press Enter to toggle between Day Hour 24 Minutes and Look to be triggered adjusting the setting with the scroll wheel as desired Press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings By default Time Triggers will occur on all 7 days unless specified The triggers will only be activated when the feature When DMX is Lost is set to Trig Set Day and Time Press Enter to toggle between Day Hour 24 and Minutes adjusting the setting with the scroll wheel as desired When the Day and Time is set correctly press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Display Backlight Displ Backlight The LED display can be set to go off after 5 seconds of no activity Press Enter scroll Color Block 2 User Manual 11 V1 0 April 2009 wheel to On permanently or Off after 5 seconds and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings p Reset to Default Press Enter for 2 seconds to reset all menu items to factory defaults DMX address 001 Control Mode 1 67 or 367 channels HSI FX DMX Lost Hold Looks default Display On Frequency 360 System CB2 j System The PSU 05B PSU 30 can be set to operate for the Color Block DB4 system CB1 and the Color Block 2 system CB2 Press Enter scroll wheel to select CB1 or CB2 press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings p Frequency The PSU 05B PSU 30 has four frequency settings available 360 600 1200 2400 This allows for the LED scan rate to be sync
20. lly saturated at full White is achieved with the intensity channel to full and the saturation channel at zero 3 channel RGB Red Green Blue with Magic Amber is the more traditional way of controlling colour changing LED fixtures Each of the three control channels directly affects the intensity of the corresponding LED Colour is mixed by adjusting the levels of the three primary colours White is achieved with all channels at full including Magic Amber 3 channel RGB A 1 intensity channel Red Green Blue with Magic Amber and Intensity gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED Red Green Blue with Magic Amber and 1 channel affecting the intensity of all RGB A channels 4 channel RGBA Red Green Blue and Amber gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED Red Green Blue and Amber Color is mixed by adjusting the levels of each of the four colors White is achieved with all channels at full 11 Grouping options grouping by individual cell grouping by block and all A Color Block 2 fixture consists of 4 cells Cell grouping allows individual control of each single cell In Block grouping the 4 cells in each Color Block 2 fixture are grouped and controlled as 1 block In All grouping all fixtures connected to a power supply can be controlled as 1 group Internal FX engine modes 1 4 and 7 incorporate
21. losure requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth 6 Battery Replacement The CR20 32 Lithium battery should last approximately 5 years from the date the battery was made note that a 4 year life from date of product sale would not be unexpected when delivery and manufacturing times are allowed for Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local regulations 7 Installation Unique Magic Box interlocking enclosure of the PSU 05B facilitates easy rack mounting when used in pairs and easy truss mounting via captive nut insert Rack mounting brackets are available in single unit and dual unit versions enabling you to customise your equipment rack or installation by mixing and matching different Magic Box interface units Ensure adequate ventilation around the holes in the enclosure Failure to allow adequate ventilation may result in premature failure of the unit The Color Block PSU 30 must be installed in a 2U rack mounted enclosure and be supported front and rear Ensure adequate ventilation around the front and rear of the enclosure Failure to allow adequate ventilation may result in premature failure of the unit 8 Wiring Power in mains voltage PSU 05B IEC Power Cord PSU 30 Europe Live brown neutral blue earth green y
22. ode Use a DMX console to adjust channel levels and create the desired look or effect Scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look number and press Enter Press Enter again for 2 seconds to save Look Advanced stand alone DMX is unplugged Scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data The data is presented as two numbers separated by a letter c The number to the left of the c is the channel number and to the right is the channel level Scrolling to the far end of the wheel will show the Mode at which the selected Look was programmed To edit the Mode of a selected Look Scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Scroll the wheel to the far end until Mode number is shown and press Enter Scroll wheel to adjust the Mode number Press Enter to toggle back to the channel numbers To edit the channel numbers and levels of a selected Look Scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Scroll the wheel to select the channel number To edit the channel level press Enter and use the scroll wheel to adjust the level shown as 0 255 Press Enter to toggle back to the channel number When the desired effect is created press Enter for 2 seconds to save Look Time Triggers The PSU 05B PSU 30 has real time triggering of the internal Looks Press Enter and scro
23. oice of HSI Hue Saturation and Intensity RGBA Red Green Blue Amber RGB A Red Green Blue with Magic Amber RGBI Red Green Blue with Magic Amber and Intensity control modes and a dynamic Variable Effects Engine integrated in the software which gives the lighting designer full control over colour and effects combinations The product s lightweight yet robust heavy gauge aluminium extruded construction houses a discreet cable management system and additional protection is built around the LED lenses for a truly road proof fixture A range of DMX controlled power supplies are available to accommodate most applications Each Color Block Power Supply features XLR4 outputs with a maximum capacity of 5 Color Block 2 fixtures daisy chained together See separate PSU user manual for control details Magic Amber is the term used for the unit s ability to bring in Amber when mixing colours that require it 1 2 Chroma Q Color Block Power Supply Units Two DMX controlled power supply models are available to accommodate most applications or operate independently as a stand alone system Each Color Block Power Supply features outputs XLR4 The unit can be controlled remotely ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A XLR 5 pin Color Block 2 User Manual 3 V1 0 April 2009 Color Block PSU 05B The Color Block PSU 05B is a power supply suitable for up to 5 Color Block DB4 LED fixtures or 5 Color Block 2 LED fixtures It can be controlled
24. ory service Outside North America North America Tel 44 0 1494 446000 Tel 416 255 9494 Fax 44 0 1494 461024 Fax 416 255 3514 support chroma q com support chroma q com For further information please visit the Chroma Q website at www chroma q com Chroma Q is a trademark for more information on this visit www chroma q com trademarks The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised Color Block 2 User Manual 1 V1 0 April 2009 Table of Contents 1 Product OVerVIe W ee 3 1 1 Color Block 2 2 m iau p MAR EN a otf ma E p 3 1 2 Chroma Q Color Block Power Supply Units 3 2 DeratO 4 2 1 Uripackidg EE 4 25 T IIT ETT 4 285 IP I oA DLE 7 E E E E 9 3 Troubleshooting E E a iiia 19 4 Specificationucn i dd Ove eua peo sve tiva ded Ed dva Ia edv oA EE M OP dedu rs 19 4 1 Technical specifications Color Block 2 19 4 2 Technical specifications Color Block Power Supply Units 20 49 Photometric Performante aas iae 21 44 Drawings 21 5 VAESTIRRTEIEES DAR NT TETTE TI LE 22 6 Battery Replacement cuis ia acia EE NE Vera aea HR NEST VER HE S CER S RENS Eas NIST dE TEES PE 23 7 Sa 23 23 9 PACCESS OMICS 24 Color Block 2 User Manual 2 V1 0 April 2009 1 Product overview 1 1 Chroma Q Color Block 2 Followin
25. p 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour within group All units are the same colour at O Channel3 Colour Range Intensity group 1 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 4 Colour Step 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour mM Channel 8 MUS Channel 9 PENNA Total 3 DMX channels f PSU O5B DMX Personality Mode 10 11 In modes 10 11 each cell is a group PSU 05B Mode 10 80ch RGBA Mode 11 80ch RGBI with Magic Amber v2 1 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 scrolling Smoothest is at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 5 Intensity Effects 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 6 Intensity Fan 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect within group All units at the same intensity at O Alternating units on and off at 255 Channel 7 Hue group 1 Red group 1 Green group 1 Blue group 1 Amber group 1 Red group 2 Green group 2 Blue group 2 Amber group 2 Red group 3 Green group 3 Blue group 3 Amber group 3 Red group 4 Re
26. remotely via ANSI E1 11 DMX 512 A in a variety of modes to accommodate most applications or can operate independently as a stand alone system The Color Block PSU 05B delivers power and data via 1 XLR4 output A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to the PSU 05B Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft Two in out ethernet RJ45 connectors are available for synchronisation Color Block PSU 30 The Color Block PSU 30 is a 2U 19 rack mounted power supply suitable for up to 30 Color Block DB4 LED Fixtures or 30 Color Block 2 LED Fixtures It can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A in a variety of modes to accommodate most applications or can operate independently as a stand alone system The Color Block PSU 30 delivers power and data via 6 XLR4 outputs A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to each XLR4 output Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft Two in out Ethernet RJ45 connectors are available for synchronisation 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the units The Color Block 2 package includes 1 unit Color Block 2 fixture and a Quick Start Guide We recommend that you keep the original packaging in case item needs to be returned The Color Block PSU 05B package includes 1 unit PSU 05B IEC power cord and a Quick Start Guide The Color Block PSU 30
27. return cables required The Color Block PSU 30 delivers power and data via 6 XLR4 outputs A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to each XLR4 output Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft It is recommended that a maximum of 20m XLR4 cable length should separate adjacent fixture units to avoid signal deterioration Note Due to the higher levels of leakage current of the PSU 30 it is important that the XLR4 cables used are manufactured only to the specification detailed above It is also important that the cables are not coupled or uncoupled whilst the PSU is powered and that the PSU is correctly grounded Color Block 2 User Manual 5 V1 0 April 2009 Line 4 5 Line Line 6 Line 3 2 Line 1 Line V1 0 April 2009 Color Block 2 User Manual 2 3 Fixings One of the strengths of the Color Block 2 fixture is its flexible fixing possibilities The Color Block 2 fixture is supplied with an integral M10 clinch nuts at each end These can be used to attach the Color Block 2 fixture to a standard hook clamp or the wide range of Color Block accessories listed below Note Damage may occur if the bolt is too long M10x16 maximum In addition both sides of the fixture feature a fixing slot designed to accept an M6 bold head The Color Block 2 fixture also features an integral connection system to enable up to five units to be locked
28. roubleshooting is a process of elimination First rule out the other field factors i e bad connections faulty cables and power supplies For technical advice and or parts please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual Possible Cause Fixture does not respond to DMX PSU set to wrong control different DMX address Bad cable connecting DMX control and PSU Check DMX address and Mode settings Check replace DMX from the console run Bad cable connecting PSU and the fixture Bad in thru connection between adjacent fixtures Fan not working LED Signal deterioration cable lengths connecting adjacent fixtures are too long Fixture does not respond to DMX Electronics fault in control but PSU and all cable fixture unit connection are good Intensity levels of are fluctuating the Check replace cable from PSU to fixture or in thru connections Call selling dealer if fan is not working Check the cable length and configuration Call selling dealer Noise from fixture unit Fan malfunction Check fan and call selling dealer 4 Specification 4 1 Technical specifications Color Block 2 Product Code CHCB4M2 Dimensions 250mm x 62mm x 117mm 9 8 x 2 4 x 4 6 Weight 1 3kg 2 8lbs Power input rating 48V DC Control protocol ANSI E1 1 DMX 512A Connector in out XLR4 Maximum cable run 60m 200 Cooling system 1 x fan Construction Anodised
29. roups All units at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 and so on up to group 120 367 DMX channels 360 DMX channels 360 DMX channels k PSU 30 DMX Personality Mode 4 6 In modes 4 6 the 4 cells of each fixture is a group Block p Mode 4 96ch 6FX 30 x HSI Mode 5 90ch Mode 6 90ch ee with Magic Amber Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue group 1 Red group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Channel 2 Colour Fan Saturation group 1 Green group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour between groups All units are the same colour at 0 Channel 3 Colour Range Intensity group 1 Blue group 1 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 4 Colour Step Hue group 2 Red group 2 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at 0 Most coarse is at Color Block 2 User Manual 16 V1 0 April 2009 ET RN override effects and switch to RGB Channel 5 Intensity Effects Saturation group 2 Green group 2 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 6 Intensity Fan Intensity group 2 Blue group 2 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between groups All un
30. together as a batten see below Note it is important to ensure that each fixture is also secured with a safety bond The end plate of each fixture has a fixing hold to facilitate secondary fixings a Integrated connection system One end of the Color Block 2 fixture features two protruding locating pins and a catch plate the other end has two keyhole slots and a butterfly latch 1 To connect two fixtures together firstly mate the two protruding pins from one fixture into the keyhole slots of the other 2 Then slide the fixtures together so that they are aligned correctly taking care to get past the extended catch plate Note This will be stiff on new fixtures and a twisting action may ease assembly 3 Finally use the butterfly latch to secure the fixtures together tightly max 5 units together Note It is important to ensure adequate ventilation to the rear of all Color Block fixtures Never place the fixtures directly on the floor pointing upwards when configured as a batten Color Block 2 User Manual 7 V1 0 April 2009 The Color Block 2 fixture is supplied with an integral M10 clinch nuts at each end These can be used to attach the Color Block 2 fixture to a standard hook clamp Note damage may occur if the bolt is too long M10x16 maximum b Batten bracket kit for up to five fixtures The batten bracket set is supplied as a pair of brackets with fibre washers and thumb wheels The batten bracket set can be
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