Color Force Compact User Manual
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1. o N _ oa _ i a f Ls lage aepo g 4 i i 4 Output 3 P H P P i Output 2 _ Bre ire P P i Output 1 Maximum length of daisy chain per output 60m 200ft WARNING PSU15 Output Maximum of 5 fixtures per output 48VDC 6A per output Cable The total cable length of the daisy chain per output must not exceed 60m 200ft PSU15 Input 100 120V 10A 200 240V 5A 50 60Hz PSU15 Fuse type amp size T12 5A 250V Data signal from the external lighting control console to the power supply is through an XLR 5 pin cable XLR 5 pin Cable Pin Function 1 Ground Screen 2 Data Minus 3 Data Plus 4 Spare Data Minus 5 Spare Data Plus Power Cable International North American Connections Colour Code Colour Code Green and Yellow Green Earth E Ground Green Blue White Neutral N Neutral Silver Brown Black Live L Hot Gold Important Notice The use of an opto splitter for DMX signal distribution is highly recommended when several power supply units are not plugged into the same power source www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 6 V1 4 September 2012 2 3 Mounting The Color Force Compact fixture is equipped with a built in mounting yoke for floor wall and truss mounting applications The yoke features an added pair of holes for height adjustment The fixture enclosure mounted on the top holes of the yoke will allow the fixture to face upwards and perpendicular2. 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 2 Green for fixture 1 Red for fixture 1 Channel 3 Blue for fixture 1 Green for fixture 1 Channel 4 Amber for fixture 1 Blue for fixture 1 Channel 5 Red for fixture 2 Intensity for fixture 1 Channel 6 Green for fixture 2 Red for fixture 2 Channel 7 Blue for fixture 2 Green for fixture 2 Channel 8 Amber for fixture 2 Blue for fixture 2 Channel 9 Red for fixture 3 Intensity for fixture 2 And so on up to fixture 15 And so on up to fixture 15 Total 60 DMX channels 61 DMX channels www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 17 V1 4 September 2012 Color Force Compact DMX Personality Mode 6 8 Output Grouped Color Force Compact v1 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Total Control Mode 6 15ch 6fx 3 x HSI Colour Speed 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at O to maximum at 255 Colour Fan 0 255 Variable fan of colour between within groups All units are the same colour at 0 Colour Range 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single 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
3. 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Intensity Effects 0 Static 4 the fastest 127 the fastest 4 191 the fastest 4 range 255 the fastest Intensity Fan 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 Hue for output 1 Saturation for output 1 Intensity for output 1 and so on up to output 3 15 DMX channels Color Force Compact User Manual 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 28 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 92 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable Control Mode 7 9ch 3 x HSI Hue for output 1 Saturation for output 1 Intensity for output 1 Hue for output 2 Saturation for output 2 Intensity for output 2 Hue for output 3 Saturation for output 3 Intensity for output 3 9 DMX channels www chroma q com Control Mode 8 9ch 3 x RGB with Magic Amber Red for output 1 Green for output 1 Blue for output 1 Red for output 2 Green for output 2 Blue for output 2 Red for output 3 Green for output 3 Blue for output 3 9 DMX channels V1 4 September 2012 Color Force Compact DMX Personality Mode 9 10 Output Grouped Color Force Control Mode 9 Compact v1 2 12ch 3 x RGBA Channel 1 Red for output 1 Channel 2 Green for output 1 Channel 3 Blue for output 1 Chann
4. Look Wireless In this menu wireless DMX connection can be activated with the power supply unit assigned as a transmitter or receiver To create a new wireless network set all Receivers and unlink from previous connections Unlink frm Trnsm set the Transmitter and Add Receivers From the main menu press Up Down to access Wireless press Enter and the display will show Module N A when the Wireless Module is not installed or press Up Down to select from either Off Receiver or Transmitter To activate wireless DMX connection between generic transceiver unit as the Transmitter and the Compact PSU unit as the Receiver A Setup the Compact as the Receiver unit From the main menu press Up Down to access Wireless Press Enter then press Up Down to select Receiver Press Enter for 2 seconds to save and display will show Wireless Press Enter display will show Receiver Press Enter display will show Unlink frm Trnsm Press Enter Unlink frm Trnsm will blink for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and then the main menu This will unlink previous signal connections www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 13 V1 4 September 2012 Proceed to setup transmitter unit Upon completion of a successful link with the transmitter unit the main menu displays w_ and the DMX signal level is indicated by the horizontal bar
5. buttons to the Look Store and press Enter press Up Down buttons to the desired Look number and press Enter Press Enter again for 2 seconds to save Look Advanced stand alone DMX is unplugged Press Up Down buttons to access Look Store and press Enter press Up Down button to the 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 Pressing Up Down up to the far end will show the Mode at which the selected Look was programmed To edit the Mode of a selected Look Press Up Down buttons to access Look Store and press Enter press Up Down to the desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Press Up Down buttons up to the far end until Mode number is shown and press Enter Press Up Down buttons 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 Press Up Down buttons to access Look Store and press Enter press Up Down to the desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Press Up Down buttons and select the channel number To edit the channel level press Enter and use the Up Down buttons 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 the edited
6. channels RGB gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green Blue LED with Magic Amber for all the fixtures on all the outputs 4 channels RGBA gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green Blue and Amber LED for all the fixtures on all the outputs 5 channels SRGBI gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green and Blue LED with Magic Amber 1 channel affecting the intensity of all the RGB channels and 1 channel for intensity effects for all the fixtures on all the outputs 1 channel Look Select gives 1 contro channel to select from the programmed scenes in the look store Master Standalone assigns the unit to be the Master unit where stand alone control options are set Slave Standalone assigns the unit to be the Slave unit and follows the control options assigned to the Master unit Other Control Options All Models Internal FX engine integrated in the software is an internal FX engine with variable parameters to create an unlimited amount of unique lighting effects see 2 7 DMX Protocol for list of parameters Note All internal FX are referenced back to the group base HSI colour and intensity levels Magic Amber is the term used for the unit s ability to bring in amber when mixing colours that require it Control Menu Use the push buttons up down arrows to scroll
7. com Color Force Compact User Manual 2 V1 4 September 2012 Table of Contents 1 Product Overview 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the units 2 2 Cabling 2 3 Mounting 2 4 Optical Accessories 2 5 Chevrons 2 6 Contro 2 7 DMX Protocol 3 Troubleshooting 4 Specification 4 1 Technical specification 4 2 Drawings 5 Maintenance Color Force Compact User Manual www chroma q com V1 4 September 2012 1 Product overview The Chroma Q Color Force Compact is a powerful creative lighting tool that works in perfect harmony with the popular Color Force range The Compact is a cost effective workhorse ideal for a wide range of applications Utilising core LED technology from the Color Force range the fixture provides 1700 lumens in a cost effective slim compact profile With its rugged external design and IP65 rated casing the Color Force Compact has been designed as a multi purpose workhorse fixture suitable for numerous entertainment lighting applications including uplighting pipe end shin busting backlighting wash applications and truss warmers The Color Force Compact uses its huge RGBA colour mixing palette to deliver a full range of high brightness colours across the spectrum Deep cold blues red hot lava looks and super soft pastels are all available from a single fixture The Chroma Q RGBA engine has been developed to deliver an incredible CRI of 92 for true colour balance across the spectrum Each Colo
8. herein shall not apply unless the total purchase price for the defective finished goods or spare parts has been paid by the due date for payment The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or end user This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods within the warranty period to the ChromaQ warranty returns department by the purchaser at the purchasers expense If no fault is found ChromaQ will charge the purchaser for the subsequent return of the goods Chroma Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without incurring obligation and expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 1 V1 4 September 2012 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
9. includes the fixture frosted glass lens accessory plate safety cable and the Quick Start Guide The Color Force Compact 15 way Power Supply package includes the unit truss rack mounting brackets Rack Ears screws and the Quick Start Guide We recommend that you keep the original packaging in case the item needs to be returned 2 2 Cabling The Color Force Compact utilises XLR4 connectors for power and data input and through The chassis are earth bonded Power and control data outputs from the power supply to the fixture are through an XLR 4 pin cable The drain wire should be connected to the chassis of the XLR Pin Function Minimum Cable size 1 Ground ve 2 50mmz2 14 AWG 2 Control data minus 0 35mm2 22 AWG 3 Control data plus 0 35mm2 22AWG 4 48V DC ve 2 50mm2 14 AWG Chassis Cable shield drain wire 0 25mmz2 24 AWG www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 5 V1 4 September 2012 Power Supply Output Configuration
10. to Default Press Up Down to access Reset to Default press Enter display will show reset press Enter for 2 seconds display will show resetting and done when complete and all menu items are reset to factory defaults DMX address 001 Control Mode 14 When DMX is Lost Hold Looks 01 Frequency 1200 Fan Speed Live Software Uploads Color Force Compact Control Software Upload The control software for the operation of the Compact fixtures can be uploaded directly from the Chroma Q Uploader to the Compact power supply unit via the XLR 5 pin connection with both units powered and no need to access the control menu Power up the Compact PSU Connect an XLR 5 pin cable single pair is fine from the Uploader to the Compact PSU Connect Uploader to an AC power supply The Uploader display will show the software name and version and Ready Press the GO button once to execute the uploading The Red indicator light on the GO button will blink The Uploader display will show a simulated arrow moving from left to right indicating the uploading process www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 15 V1 4 September 2012 The external device will reset automatically upon completion of a successful upload 7 The Uploader display will show DONE upon completion of the upload 8 Power cycle the Compact PSU to verify the new software version The device display will show the new softw
11. to the power supply unit from the Chroma Q Uploader Connect the Compact fixture s to the PSU Press Enter Up Down buttons to select Upload Heads then press Enter and the display will show Ready Connect an XLR 5 pin cable from the Uploader to the unit Power up the Uploader display will show the file name and Ready Press the GO button once to execute the uploading red indicator light onthe GO button will blink The Uploader display will show a simulated arrow moving from left to right indicating the uploading process The Green LED circuit will light up low intensity to indicate completion of a successful Upload and the Uploader display will show DONE Power cycle the unit See Quick Start Guide of the Chroma Q Uploader Fan Speed The Compact power supply unit is built with internal fans with three speed settings Live Live when Light Quiet and Studio In Live mode fan speed is at high velocity In Live when Light the fan speed goes to high velocity when LEDs are turned on and remain at very low velocity when LEDs are off In Quiet mode fan speed is at very low velocity In Studio mode fan speed is at low velocity Press Enter Up Down buttons to select Fan Speed then press Enter to select from either Live Live when Light Quiet Studio and then press Enter for 2 seconds to save the settings Reset
12. 12 Ibs Power amp Connections Daisy chained power amp data connections Power Input Rating 48V DC Power Consumption 60W Typical Power amp Current Measurements done with all LEDs at max intensity Measurements made at nominal voltage Allow for deviation of 10 Power connector In Out XLR 4 pin Data Connectors In Out XLR 4 pin Max cable run 60m 200ft PSU to last unit Power External Control Protocol ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual V1 4 September 2012 Cooling System Convection Construction Cast machined aluminium Colour Black Built In Hardware Yoke assembly IP Rating P65 Approvals CISPR22 2006 EN55022 2006 amp CISPR 24 1997 EN55024 1998 ICES 003 2004 amp FCC Part 15 Subpart B 2007 Control amp Photometric LED Engines 1 LEDs Per Engine 28 7 x RGBA Total LEDs 28 Control Modes 52 channels FxHSI 45 channels HSI 45 channels RGB 15 channels FxHSI 9 channels HSI 9 channels RGB 9 channels FxHSI 3 channels HSI 3 channels RGB 60 channels RGBA 61 channels sRGBI 12 channels RGBA 13 channels sRGBI 4 channels RGBA 5 channels sRGBI Look Select Master Standalone Slave Standalone Dimming Curve Theatrical Variable Effects Engine Yes Effects Parameters Grouping colour speed colour fan colour range colour step intensity effects inte
13. Chroma Q Color Force Compact User Manual Version 1 4 September 2012 PN 627 05 Chroma Q BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS Warranty Statement Chroma Q warrants to the original purchaser with proof of purchase that its delivered products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from date of shipment Chroma Q will repair or at its option provide an equivalent item or replace the defective product during the stated warranty period This warranty applies only to the repair or replacement of the product and only when the product is properly handled installed and maintained according to Chroma Q instructions This warranty excludes defects resulting from improper handling storage installation acts of God fire vandalism or civil disturbances Purchaser must notify Chroma Q in writing within 14 days of noticing the defect This warranty excludes field labour or service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from which any serial number has been removed or which have been damaged or rendered defective a as a result of normal wear and tear willful or accidental damage negligence misuse or abuse b due to water or moisture lightning windstorm abnormal voltage harmonic distortion dust dirt corrosion or other external causes c by operation outside the specifications
14. The fixture mounted on the bottom holes of the yoke will only allow the fixture to face upwards Note Secure the fixture with a safety bond A provision for a fixing hold is built into the enclosure fl Holes for Safety The Color Force Compact 15 way power supply unit can be rack mounted or hung from a truss with a pair of Rack Ears brackets fastened with 3 x M5 FH CS screws onto each side or on the top of each side Truss mount www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 7 V1 4 September 2012 2 4 Optical Accessories An optional frosted or clear glass lens is included in the package to adjust the light output of the Compact fixtures An accessory plate is also included to hold and lock in place accessories such as top hats half top hats barndoors egg crate louvers and others Glass change procedure Screws 4 x M5 flathead screws ne 1 Remove the 4 screws Tool Torque screwdriver with PH 2 Torque 20 in lb 7 Insert halfway the M5 screws inthis sequence A B C D Fig 3 8 Tighten the screws to full torque in this sequence o www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 8 V1 4 September 2012 Accessories plate installation procedure Screws 4 x M3 flathead included in package we a Tool Torque screwdriver with PH 1 ma Torque 4 5 in lb 1 Position the plate to match holes Fig 4 2 F
15. are version during boot up 9 Repeat step 1 to step 9 if the uploading process is interrupted power and or data 2 7 DMX Protocol Color Force Compact DMX Personality Mode 1 3 Single Grouped Color Force Control Mode 1 Control Mode 2 Compact vi 2 52ch 7fx 15 x HSI 45ch 15 x HSI Channel 1 Grouping Hue for fixture 1 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 2nd to every 20th cell in a group Channel 2 Colour Speed Saturation for fixture 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Channel 3 Colour Fan Intensity for fixture 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour between within groups All units are the same colour at 0 Channel 4 Colour Range Hue for fixture 2 O Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 5 Colour Step Saturation for fixture 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 for fixture 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 Varia
16. asten the plate to the frame 3 Use the locking plate for adjustments and to fix in place accessories Figure 4 2 5 Chevrons The Color Force Compact fixture has the chevron markings stamped on the front to indicate the side of the fixture that should be adjacent to the wall or cyclorama 2 6 Control The Color Force Compact power supply unit can operate as a stand alone unit or be controlled remotely via ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX512 A protocol The control functions can be accessed through the LCD display at the front with 4 push buttons Down Arrow Decreases the mode level or value Back Arrow Enter Stores the menu choice Power Up Display On power up and home position the display shows the Model Name Software Version the DMX Address current assigned Control Mode and the number of Channels www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 9 V1 4 September 2012 Display Mode The LCD is backlit when you access the menus This will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds Control Modes Grouping options The Color Force Compact fixtures consist of a single LED engine with 4 circuits of 7 Red Green Blue Amber LEDs each for a total of 28 LEDs Three grouping options are available for the control of the fixtures Single grouping allows for the control of the individual LED circuits in every fixture unit Out grouping per output allows for the control of up to 5 fixtu
17. ble range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 16 Control Mode 3 45ch 15 x RGB with Magic Amber Red for fixture 1 Green for fixture 1 Blue for fixture 1 Red for fixture 2 Green for fixture 2 Blue for fixture 2 V1 4 September 2012 range 255 the fastest Channel 7 Intensity Fan Hue for fixture 3 Red for fixture 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 Channel 8 Hue for fixture 1 Saturation for fixture 3 Green for fixture 3 Channel 9 Saturation for fixture 1 Intensity for fixture 3 Blue for fixture 3 Channel 10 Intensity for fixture 1 Hue for fixture 4 Red for fixture 4 Channel 11 Hue for fixture 2 Saturation for fixture 4 Green for fixture 4 Channel 12 Saturation for fixture 2 Intensity for fixture 4 Blue for fixture 4 Channel 13 Intensity for fixture 2 Hue for group fixture 5 Red for fixture 5 and so on up to fixture 15 and so on up to fixture and so on up to fixture 15 15 Total DMX 52 DMX channels 45 DMX channels 45 DMX channels Channels Color Force Compact DMX Personality Mode 4 5 Single Grouped Compact Force Control Mode 4 Control Mode 5 Compact v1 0 60ch 15 x RGBA 61ch 1s 15 x RGBI Channel 1 Red for fixture 1 Intensity Effects O Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest
18. contained in the user documentation d by the use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or software not approved by Chroma Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above e by modification repair or service by anyone other than Chroma Q who has not applied for and been approved by Chroma Q to do such modification repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above f due to procedures deviating from procedures specified by Chroma Q or g due to failure to store install test commission maintain operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with Chroma Q s instructions h by repair or replacement of engines without factory training The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are sold as is as second hand as used as demo or under similar qualifications or to Consumables Consumables is defined as any part s of goods or part s for use with goods which part s of goods or part s for use with goods are consumed during the operation of the goods and which part s of goods or part s for use with goods require replacement from time to time by a user such as but not limited to light bulbs The warranty contained
19. d Receivers will blink for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and then the main menu The unit is initiating signal link search Note The Compact PSU transmitter unit that is not connected to DMX control console continues to send wireless signal link to the Compact PSU receiver units C To unlink receivers from the Compact PSU transmitter unit From the main menu of the Compact PSU transmitter unit Press Up Down to access Wireless Press Enter and display shows Transmitter Press Enter and Up Down to select Unlink Receivers Press Enter Unlink Receivers will blink for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and then the main menu Technical www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 14 V1 4 September 2012 In this mode the frequency settings of the unit can be changed and addressing programs for the Compact LED engines can be uploaded Press Up Down to access Technical press Up Down to select either Frequency or Upload Heads Frequency The power supply unit has four frequency settings available 1200 2400 4800 9600 This allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronised with the video camera and avoid a flickering effect Press the Up Down buttons to select the desired frequency press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Upload Heads The LED engine s addressing software for the Compact fixture can be uploaded
20. el 4 Amber for output 1 Channel 5 Red for output 2 Channel 6 Green for output 2 Channel 7 Blue for output 2 Channel 8 Amber for output 2 Channel 9 Red for output 3 And so on up to output 3 Total 12 DMX channels Color Force Compact DMX Personality Mode 11 12 All Grouped Control Mode 11 9ch 6fx HSI 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 0 Colour Range O Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single 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 O Static Color Force Compact v1 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Control Mode 10 13ch 1s 3 x RGBI 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 Red for output 1 Green for output 1 Blue for output 1 Intensity for output 1 Red for output 2 Green for output 2 Blue for output 2 Intensity for output 2 And so
21. g the intensity of all the RGB channels for each single fixture and a channel for intensity effects Out Grouped 15 channels FxHSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation a separate intensity channel for every output of 5 fixtures each and 6 channels for effects 9 channels HSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel for every output of 5 fixtures each 9 channels RGB gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green Blue LED with Magic Amber for every output of 5 fixtures each 12 channels RGBA gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green Blue and Amber LED for every output of 5 fixtures each www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 10 V1 4 September 2012 13 channels SRGBI gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green and Blue LED with Magic Amber 1 channel affecting the intensity of all the RGB channels and 1 channel for intensity effects for every output of 5 fixtures each All Grouped 9 channels FxHSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation a separate intensity channel for all the fixtures on all the outputs and 6 channels for effects 3 channels HSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel for all the fixtures on all the outputs 3
22. hange without notice Color Force Compact User Manual www chroma q com V1 4 September 2012 15 Way Power Supply Unit for Color Force Compact 412mm 16 9 6008000000088000000060000000006 60 e 268mm 10 5 DISCLAIMER Dimensions and illustrative drawings contained herein are accurate to the company s knowledge at the time of printing however specifications are subject to change without notice 5 Maintenance With care the Color Force Compact fixture and power supply unit will require little maintenance 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 Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel If the front enclosure requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 25 V1 4 September 2012
23. ies For technical support and or parts please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual Symptom Fixture does not respond to DMX control Noise from power supply unit Low LED output from the fixture Possible Cause Set to wrong or different DMX address Bad cable connection between DMX control and PSU Bad cable connection between PSU and Compact fixtures Bad in through connection between adjacent fixtures Fixture malfunction Fan malfunction Fan speed addressing Internal temperature of the PSU unit is over the limit Fans of the PSU unit are not working Fixture malfunction Solution Check DMX address and Mode settings Check replace DMX run from the console to the PSU Check replace extension cables between adjacent fixtures Check replace fixtures Check fan Check fan speed mode Check Fan Speed mode of the PSU unit Check the fans of the PSU unit Check PSU unit for airflow to and from the internal fans 4 Specification 4 1 Technical specifications Check PSU area ventilation Check replace fixture unit Color Force Compact Product Code CHCFCRGBA Net Dimensions Without Fixings Width x Height x Depth 212mm x 196mm x 152mm 8 4 x 7 7 x 6 Net Weight Without Fixings 4 kgs 8 5 lbs Shipping Dimensions Width x Height x Depth 267mm x 254mm x 241mm 10 5 x 10 x 9 5 Shipping Weight 5 4kgs
24. n Slave Slave Standalone StandAlon When DMX is Lost If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected Press Up Down to access When DMX is Lost press Enter press Up Down buttons to select the options press Enter for 2 seconds to save Off will snap to off Hold will hold the last valid DMX state Look 1 31 will snap to the Look of your choice Look Store The Color Force Compact power supply unit has 31 internal preset FX Looks for stand alone operation 1 23 are pre programmed To replay a Look in stand alone operation press Up Down buttons to access Look Store press Enter press Up Down buttons to select the desired Look and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings To replay a Look with a DMX console press Up Down buttons to access 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 Reset is performed There are two ways to record a look www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 12 V1 4 September 2012 Simple with DMX console Set the power supply unit to the desired Control Mode Use a DMX console to adjust channel levels and create the desired look or effect Press Up Down
25. nsity fan Hot Lumen Output Combined 1700 Red 350 Green 960 Blue 90 Amber 700 Optics Specialised close focus lens Beam Angle 14 approx Beam Angle With Optional Frosted Lens 21 approx Beam Distribution Asymmetrical direct illumination CCT Adjustable 1 000 10 000K Colour Gamut Performance enhanced CRI 92 Lamp Life L70 at 50 000 hours Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C Color Force Compact User Manual www chroma q com 23 V1 4 September 2012 15 way Power Supply Unit Product Code Dimensions Weight Power input rating Power input connector Data input connector Control protocol Cooling system Colour IP Rating Operating temperature Approvals As per IEC60529 ingress protection rating code 4 2 Drawings Power amp Data output connector CHCFCPSU15 412mm x 132 6mm x 267 7mm 16 9 x 5 2 x 10 5 9 5kg 21lbs 100 120V 10A 200 240V BA 50 60Hz IEC XLR 4 pin XLR 5 pin ANSI E1 11 DMX 512A Forced Black IP20 0 C to 40 C CSA C22 No 166 M1983 R2008 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 07 UL 60950 1 2007 EN 60950 1 A1 2010 Ce COLOR FORCE COMPACT p 8 26 212 3 6 00 152 4 DISCLAIMER Dimensions and ilustrat e drawings contained herein are accurate to the company s knowledge al the time of printing however specifications are subject to c
26. on up to output 3 13 DMX channels Control Mode 12 3ch HSI Hue for all fixtures Saturation for all fixtures Intensity for all fixtures www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 19 V1 4 September 2012 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 between within groups All units at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 Channel 7 Hue for all fixtures Channel 8 Saturation for all fixtures Channel 9 Intensity for all fixtures Total 9 DMX channels Color Force Compact DMX Personality Mode 13 15 All Grouped Control Mode 13 Color Force Control Mode 14 Compact vi 2 Boh RGB 4ch RGBA with Magic Amber Channel 1 Red for all fixtures Red for all fixtures Channel 2 Green for all fixtures Green for all fixtures Channel 3 Blue for all fixtures Blue for all fixtures Channel 4 Amber for all fixtures Channel 5 Total 3 DMX channels 4 DMX channels 3 DMX channels Control Mode 15 5ch 1s RGBI with Magic Amber Intensity Effects O 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 fastes
27. r Force Compact includes ColorSure technology for enhanced colour consistency across fixtures For real versatility and compatibility with existing lighting inventories the Color Force Compact is compatible with industry standard top hat half top hat egg crate louver and barn door accessories Other optional accessories available include clear glass and frosted glass light lens and a W DMX wireless option Complementing other models in the range the Color Force line up now provides a full choice of creative tools for almost any entertainment application Compatibility with industry standard control consoles is assured HSI FxHSI RGB Magic Amber RGBA RGBI Magic Amber Look Select Master and Slave Standalone contro modes are available via an external 15 way Power Supply unit and the Color Block Power Supply units As per IEC60529 ingress protection rating code www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 4 V1 4 September 2012 15 way Power Supply Unit The Color Force Compact fixture is controlled via an external DMX controlled power supply unit A single Color Force Compact PSU15 is a 15 way Power Supply unit that supplies power and data for a maximum total of 15 Color Force Compact fixtures The Color Force Compact power supply unit features 3 XLR4 outputs and each output with a maximum capacity of 5 fixtures daisy chained together 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the units The Color Force Compact fixture package
28. 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 Force Compact 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 factory 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 and Color Force Compact are trademarks for more information on this visit www chroma q com trademarks The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised Important Notice As per the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for product approval please refer to the OSHA web pages hitp www osha gov dis otpca nril for information on the list of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories NRTLs and the scope of recognition www chroma q
29. res from each PSU output as one group All grouping allows for the control of all fixtures from all the outputs as one group Single Grouped 52 channels FxHSI gives 2 colour channels for hue saturation and a separate intensity channel for each single fixture and 7 channels for pre programmed effects A separate definable intensity channel is particularly useful when 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 fully saturated at full White is achieved with the intensity channel to full and the saturation channel at Zero 45 channels HSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel for each single fixture 45 channels RGB gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green Blue LED with Magic Amber for each single fixture Colour is mixed by adjusting the levels of the three primary colours White is achieved with all channels at full including Magic Amber 60 channels RGBA gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green Blue and Amber LED for each single fixture 61 channels SRGBI gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red Green and Blue LED with Magic Amber 1 channel affectin
30. s beside it 5 bars maximum The menu display will indicate wx if there is no signal connection B Setup external Wireless DMX Transmitter Transceiver Please refer to the User Manual of the external Transmitter Transceiver unit for the steps to initiate signal link with the Compact PSU receiver unit To activate the wireless DMX connection between a Compact PSU unit as the Transmitter and the next Compact PSU unit as the Receiver A Setup the Compact PSU unit as the Receiver unit From the main menu press Up Down to access Wireless Press Enter then press Up Down to select Receiver Press Enter for 2 seconds to save and display will show Wireless Press Enter display will show Receiver Press Enter display will show Unlink frm Trnsm Press Enter Unlink frm Trnsm will blink for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and then the main menu This will unlink previous signal connections Proceed to setup next Compact PSU as the transmitter unit B Setup the Compact PSU as the Transmitter unit Connect DMX control to the Compact PSU unit via XLR5 cable From the main menu press Up Down to access Wireless Press Enter and press Up Down to select Transmitter Press Enter for 2 seconds to save and display will show Wireless Press Enter display will show Transmitter Press Enter display will show Add Receivers Press Enter Ad
31. t 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Red for all fixtures Green for all fixtures Blue for all fixtures Intensity for all fixtures 5 DMX channels www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 20 V1 4 September 2012 Color Force 12 DMX Personality Mode 16 Color Force Mode 16 Compactv1 2 ch Look Select Channel 1 Channel levels and the corresponding Look numbers Channel Level Look Description 0 OFF 1 2 1 Full Colour Scroll 6 sec 3 5 2 Full Colour Scroll 10 sec 6 9 3 Full Colour Scroll 30 sec 10 11 4 Warm Colour Scroll 5 sec 12 15 5 Warm Colour Scroll 10 sec 16 19 6 Warm Colour Scroll 30 sec 20 22 7 Cold Colour Scroll 5 sec 23 25 8 Cold Colour Scroll 10 sec 26 27 9 Color Colour Scroll 30 sec 29 32 10 Red Full 33 35 11 Pink Full 36 38 12 Orange Full 39 42 13 Light Orange Full 43 45 14 Yellow Full 46 48 15 Light Yellow Full 49 51 16 Green Full 92 54 17 Light Green Full 56 58 18 Cyan Full 59 61 19 Light Cyan Full 62 64 20 Blue Full 65 68 21 Light Blue Full 69 71 22 3200 White 72 74 23 5600 White 75 78 24 Empty 79 81 25 Empty 83 85 26 Empty 86 88 27 Empty 89 91 28 Empty 92 94 29 Empty 95 97 30 Empty 98 100 31 Empty www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 21 V1 4 September 2012 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a process of elimination First rule out the other field factors i e bad connections faulty cables and power suppl
32. through the control menu positions Home DMX Address To set the DMX start address press Enter press Up Down buttons to adjust DMX start address press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings the display goes back to Home p Control Mode The Color Force Compact power supply unit can be set to operate in 16 DMX controlled modes and 2 standalone modes 3 grouping options are available Single Output and All Refer to the list below for details Press the Up Down buttons to access the Control Mode press Up Down to select the mode and press Enter for 2 seconds to save the settings www chroma q com Color Force Compact User Manual 11 V1 4 September 2012 Color Force Compact Control Mode Software Version 1 2 Mode O NOD UI PU N o 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Name Group Ch Description XHSI Single 52 7fx 15 x HSI Grouping Colour Speed Fan Range Step Intensity Fx Intensity Fan HSI Single 45 15 x HSI RGB Single 45 15 x RGB with Magic Amber RGBA Single 60 15 x RGBA sRGBI Single 61 1s 15 x RGBI FXHSI Output 15 6fx 3 x HSI HSI Output 9 3 x HSI RGB Output 9 3 x RGB with Magic Amber RGBA Output 12 3 x RGBA sRGBI Output 13 1s 3 x RGBI FxHSI Al 9 6fx 3 x HSI Colour Speed Fan Range Step Intensity Fx Intensity Fan HSI Al 3 HSI RGB Al 3 RGB with Magic Amber RGBA Al 4 RGBA sRGBI Al 5 1s RGBI Look Sel Al 1 Look Select Mastr Master Standalone StandAlo
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