Chroma-Q Mark II User Manual The “Digital” Version
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1. Chroma Q Mark II User Manual The Digital Version Version 4 0 January 1999 Table of DMX sel Address aft igi 9 Soe 5 F 2 EGCG BO ua 55 52552060 a o SLxEa He mh __ oouo c N 5599 g7 55090 9 roo 2 a 19 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 Table of DMX Binary Address Settings 257 384 Product Overview NEERING ae o WTCE ae The Chroma Q is designed to be one of the most reliable colour changers ADDRESS ee available The utilization of digital circuitry and high technology composite loal A T Toli 5 materials produces an affordable colour changer which is capable of scrolling gel strings ofvarious lengths from 2 to 16 colours The Chroma Q is designed to give years of trouble free use providing that it is regularly adjusted and used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual If you should experience any problems which fall outside of the scope of this manual contact the selling dealer for further details If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs contact A C Lighting direct2. 3 lbs Power Requirements 115 230V AC internally switchable isolate from mains before removing cover Power Consumption 6 4 Amperes at 115V AC with 13 Amps at 24V DC 3 2 Amperes at 230V AC with 13 Amps at 24V DC Protocol Requirements USITT DMX512 1990 Body Material Powder coated Aluminium Mounting Options Either freestanding or can be hung from a bolt Colour Black Circuit Out Connector XLR 4 pin female power and control protocol Return Connector XLR 4 pin male power and control protocol Power Input Connector IEC 10A UL rated supplied with detachable power cord Control Out Connector XLR 5 pin female DMX link Control Input Connector XLR 5 pin male protected with clamping diodes European Approvals Complies with EU directives EMC 89 336 EEC and LVD 73 23 EEC Harmonized standards applied in order to verify compliance with directives EN 50081 1 amp EN 50082 1 1992 North American Radiated Emissions Complies with FCC part 15 Approvals subpart B class A for unintentional radiators 14 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q System Diagram Continue up to the maximum capacity of the power supply PSU Splitterbox DMX In Return Mains Power In Out Note Total cable length per circuit must not exceed 60m 200 onthe 508 PSU Splitterbox and 105m 350 on the PS18 2 PSU Splitterbox The total amperage draw at 24V DC of the connected units must not ex
3. Emissions Complies with FCC part 15 subpart B class A for unintentional radiators Version 4 0 January 1999 13 Limited Warranty Your Chroma Q colour changers and PSU Splitterbox are covered by a 12 month warranty against defects in manufacture T he warranty covers parts andlabour but excludes the cost of freight In thecaseofany warranty claims please contact your selling dealer If the selling dealer is unable to assist you please contact A C Lighting directly at theappropriate address as detailed on page Chroma Q Colour Changer Specification CQ1 D Dimensions 285mm x 295mm h x 89mm 1114 w x11 h Aperture 171mm 6 34 diameter Weight 2 04kg 4 5lb without mounting frame Gel FrameCapacity between 2 16 frames Speed 1 5 seconds with dip switch 10 toOff Speed 2 3 2 seconds with dip switch 10 toOn Address 10 pin binary dipswitch address up to 512 channels Power Requirements Power Consumption Protocol Requirements BodyMaterial Mounting Plate 24VDC 0 9 Amperes peak at 24V DC with switch 10 toOn 1 3 Amperes peak at 24V DC with dip switch 10 toOff USITT DMX512 1990 UL94V0 rated reinforced PBT compound Mounting plates are available to suit numerous fixtures see separate price list for current selection Colour Black Input Connector XLR 4 pin male power and control protocol Output Connector XLR 4 pin female power and control protocol Euro
4. ceed 6 5 Amps on the PS08 unit PSU Splitterbox and 13 Amps on the PS18 2 PSU Splitterbox e LoadingGelStringsandCalibration In order to load gel strings clip the gel tab after frame 16 to the fixed take up roller black knob and hand roll the scroll on to it Then clip the gel tab before frame 1 on to the spring loaded take up roller grey knob and place the string into the Chroma Q The gel string should be positioned approximately at the first colour frame and inserted as shown by the following diagram This is done to avoid trapping the spring when applyingtension to the gel string Counter Clockwise Clockwise 4 Take up Roller black knob Spring Loaded Take up Roller grey knob Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 1998 7 To apply tension to the gel string being loaded the following procedure should be followed 1 Holdfixedroller roller with blackknob 2 Lift spring loaded roller roller with grey knob until itrotates freely 3 Rotate spring loaded roller clockwisewhilelifted 4 Replace spring loadedrollersecurely on shaft base 5 Repeat procedureas required until excess slack isremoved Note No more than three turns or revolutions of the spring loaded roller are required to tension the gel Do not Over Tension This will cause damage to the unit ie broken springs bent shafts and premature wear on mechanical components It will also increase the ambient noise level of the unit Alwa
5. d up before the fixture and that you follow the reverse procedure at the end of the show Failure to do so may cause gel string damage i Using Mark and Mark II Units Together Mark and Mark units can easily be used the same show If doing this calibrate your Mark units first and last frames to the same frames of the Mark II units 10 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q j Troubleshooting Troubleshooting of the Chroma Q is aided by the indications provided by the 3 diagnosticLED s located on theunderside of the Chroma Q Alltroubleshooting procedures shouldbeginwithaLE Dcheck Thissection is aguide to solving common problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution All Chroma Qs show 24V DC power supply is not Check if mains power is power indicator RedLED providing power to Chroma andred 24VDCLEDis on Q Single Chroma Q power 4 pin XLR cable has broken Replace 4 pin XLR cable indicatoris off Red LED connection Power indicator light in Gel string is jammed Readjust or replace faulty flashing Red LED gel stringand or turnp ower off and then on again This willreset the unit Chroma Q has dim power Voltage has dropped below Check that the return line light RedLED acceptable level has been installed Check maximum cable length has notbeen exceeded DMX indicator on No DMX is present at the Checkthat theDMXcableis Chroma Q are off Green Splitterbox properl
6. ding 6 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q Product Ordering List CQ1 D Chroma Q Digital Colour Changer MP1 Mounting Plate for Par 64 aperture 165mm MP2 Mounting Plate for Source 4 Par MP3 Mounting Plate for Source 4 Shakespeare MP4 Mounting Plate for 6 Leko 360Q aperture 190mm MP5 Mounting Plate 185mm x 185mm MP6 Mounting Plate 254mm x 254mm aperture 190mm 508 6 5 Amp PSU Splitterbox PS18 2 13 Amp PSU Splitterbox GST16 16 frame Theatre Gel String for original Chroma Q GST16 D 16 frame Theatre Gel String for digital Chroma Q GSR16 16 frame Rock amp Roll Gel String for original Chroma Q GSR16 D 16 frame Rock amp Roll Gel String for digital Chroma Q GTI Gel tabs ST High Temperature Clear Tape Chroma Q Data Safe Cables CQC3 1m 3ft Chroma Q Colour Changer Cable CQC5 1 5m 5ft Chroma Q Colour Changer Cable CQC10 3m 10ft Chroma Q Colour Changer Cable CQC25 7 5m 254 Chroma Q Colour Changer Cable CQC50 15m 50ft Chroma Q Colour Changer Cable CQC100 30m 100ft Chroma Q Colour Changer Cable DMX Data Safe Cables DS10 3m 10 Data Safe 5 pin DMX Cable DS25 7 5m 25ft Data Safe 5 pin DMX Cable DS50 15m 50ft Data Safe 5 pin DMX Cable DS100 30m 100ft Data Safe 5 pin DMX Cable TP 5 pin DMX Termination Plug Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 15 Chroma Q PS18 2 PSU Splitterbox Specification Dimensions 300mm w 68 75mm h x 281 25mm 12 w x 2 75 h x 11 25 d Weight 3 3kg 7
7. ion page 10 i Using Mark and Mark II Units Together page 10 j Troubleshooting page 11 a Gel Description The standard gel string consists of a leader gel frames and a tail Procolor HT Rosco Supergel and GAMcolor are the recommended brands The leader and tail are taped to gel tabs which are inserted into the slots on each of the rollers b Gel Dimensions The leader and tail dimensions are as follows 455mm 18 2 om 6 178mm Tail amp 60mm 7 Leader 2 47 570mm 22 8 Note The tail and leader include the firsi last frame The gel frame dimensions are as follows aufufutu ol ol Gel Frame aululu cof a ID a 255mm 10 16 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 5 c Gel String Assembly To join a leader tail gel and tab together a high temperature clear gel tape is recommended see Product Ordering List page15 To join leaderandtail torollers gel tabs are required see ProductOrderingListon page 15 Thecompleted string should look likethis Grey Knob Black Knob Take up Roller Take up Roller Loaded Gel ols cn Gel Leader amp Colour olour olour olour amp Tail End Tab a Frame Frame Frame Frame K a
8. litterbox Options The Chroma Q PSU Splitterboxes are the only units suitable to be connected to Chroma Q colour changers Connection to other units will invalidate the warranty and may cause serious damage to Chroma Q colour changers and or Chroma Q PSU Splitterbox 8 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q Chroma Q 508 PSU Splitterbox Specification Dimensions Weight Power Requirements Power Consumption Protocol Requirements Body Material Mounting Options Colour Circuit Out Connector Return Connector Power Input Connector Control Out Connector Control Input Connector European Approvals North American Approvals Chroma Q 185mm w x 65mm h x 240mm d 71 w x 2 h x912 2 05kg 4 5lb 115 230 V AC internally switchable isolate from mains before removing cover 3 2 Amperes at 115VAC with 6 5 Amps at 24V DC 1 6 Amperes at 230VAC with 6 5 Amps at 24V DC USITT DMX512 1990 Powder coated Aluminum Either freestanding or can be hung from a bolt Black XLR 4 pin female power and control protocol XLR 4 pin male power and control protocol IEC 10A UL rated supplied with detachable power cord XLR 5 pin female DMX link XLR 5 pin male protected with clamping diodes Complies with EU directives EMC 89 336 EEC and LVD 73 23 EEC Harmonized standards applied in order to verify compliance with directives EN 55022 class B EN 50082 1 amp EN 60950 Radiated
9. ly for full factoryservice Outside USA USA A C Lighting Ltd A C Lighting Inc Unit 3 Spearmast Industrial Park 5308 Derry Avenue Unit R Lane End Road Sands Agoura Hills CA 91301 High Wycombe Bucks USA HP12 4JG England Tel 44 0 1494 446000 Tel 1 818 707 0884 Fax 44 0 1494 461024 Fax 1 818 707 0512 Product Description The Chroma Q will read USITT DMX512 1990 protocol which enables individual addressing of each unit This allows for easy grouping of multiple units The units are individually addressed by setting the 10 pin binary dip switch as displayed in the Rear Panel Viewon page 4 and the instructions on page 8 section f The Chroma Q is supplied power and control signals by means of a XLR 4 pin input connector The XLR 4 pin output may then be used to connect other units in turn to the same line Each chain line must be terminated by patching the output from the last unit in the chain to it s corresponding return connection on the PSU Splitterbox as shownin theSystem Diagramon page 7 Note The quantity of Chroma Q colour changers andmaximum cable length per distribution line is dependent upon the size of PSU Splitterbox used and the collective amperage draw of theunitsconnected see page 7 for full details The Chroma Q is equipped with an integral cooling fan Each unitis also equipped with three diagnostic LED indicators found on the underside of the unit showing Power DMX signal and DMX le
10. peanApprovals Complies with EU directives EMC 89 336 EEC Class A Harmonized standards applied in order to verify compliance with directives EN 56022 1994 EN50082 1 1992 amp EN 60950 NorthAmerican Radiated Emissions Complies with FCC part 15 Approvals subpart B class A for unintentional radiators Low Voltage Directive Complies with CSA 22 2 950 UL1950 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q The Chroma Q PSU Splitterbox is available 2 sizes One suitable for 6 5 Amps DCand the other suitable for 13Amps DC total load Each Chroma QP SU Splitterbox is equipped with thefollowing DMX input and thru sockets DMX data indicator Mainspower indicator php XLR 4 pin outputsockets XLR 4 pin return sockets AC mains input The basic purpose of the PSU Splitterbox is to combine the DMX control signal and the 24VDC power into individual lines There are separate circuit outputs for distribution on each PSU Splitterbox each capable of supplying power and data for Chroma Q colour changers The maximum total cable length for each output circuit is 60M 200 on the PS08 PSU Splitterbox and 105M 350 onthe PS18 2 PSU Splitterbox All outputs are independent of one another and each line has it s own return The purpose of the return socket is to maintain a constant voltage level across all units oneach line to prevent line lossand toprovide DMX signal termination The PS08 PSU Splitterbox has two Ch
11. pprox 4775mm 188 Note A range of completed gel strings are available see Product Ordering List on 15 Custom gel strings are available upon request Contact the selling dealer for details When ordering gel strings please ensure you statewhich type of Chroma Q you require themfor either an original Mark Chroma Q ortheMarkll Digital Chroma Q Note Gel strings prepared for the Mark Chroma Q can be used in a Mark unit Todo this remove the pre fixed metal gel tab but donot throw thisaway as it may be useful at alater date and simplytapethegeltotheMark non slotted take upreels d Control and Power cables Only genuine Tourflex Data Safe cable is recommended for use with the Chroma Q colour changing System see Product Ordering Liston page15 The Chroma Q utilizes an XLR 4 pin cable system This is used for power and data transfer Pins 1 and 4 serve as 24VDC power Pins 2 and 3 are used for USITT 1990 DMX512control protocol Note It is very important to ensure that the drain wire from the cable shield is connected to both connectorcases When assemblingXLR4 pin cables heat shrink should b used on each individual pin to prevent short circuits Note Damage will occur if power connectionsshort circuit to control protocol or ground shield connections The pins are wired one to one in the following format Pin Function DC Control Data Minus Control Data Plus Plus 24V DC Ground Bon
12. roma Q circuits and produces 24VDC at 6 5 Amps maximum output Thismeans a total of 7 Chroma Qcolour changers can be powered through a single 508 PSU Splitterbox The power consumption is approximately 3 2 Amps at 115VAC To change the operating voltage on the 508 PSU Splitterbox first isolate the unit from the mains supply then remove the main body cover by unscrewing the four screws on the side of the cover Set the voltage selection switch to the desired setting and refitthe cover using the four screws The PS18 2 PSU Splitterbox has twoChroma Q circuits and produces 24VDC at 13 Amps maximum output This means that a total of 14 Chroma Q colour changers be powered through a single PS18 2 PSU Splitterbox The power consumption is approximately 6 4Amps at 115VAC To change the operating voltage on the PS18 2 PSU Splitterbox first isolate the unit from the mains supply then remove the main body cover by unscrewing the fourscrews on the side of the cover Set the voltage selection switches two to the desired settingand refit the cover using the four screws Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 9 h Mounting Position The Chroma Q is designed to be mounted in an upright position with the base of the unit below the fixture Do notmount in an inverted position with the base of the unit above the fixture as the effect of the rising heat from the fixture may cause gel string damage Always ensure that the Chroma Q is powere
13. vel see section j Troubleshooting on page 11 for full details 18 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 3 Table of DMX 24 Address a 1231696 Rear Panel View Lata cal uo ATA AN fa Pa Pal co XLR 4 Output i XLR 4 Pin Input DMX ADDRESS Mounting Plate Note A range of mounting plates are available to suit most fixtures see Price 5 9 5 an 9 S 8 50 Y LR gt 0 S 3 5 LL 2 17 Version 4 0 January 1999 Chroma Q Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 Table of DMX Binary Address Settings 1 128 Operation BINARY SWITCHSETTING BINARY SWITCHSETTING summary of Chroma Q s operations has been divided into the following ADDRESS Pit 2p 4 7 8 7 16 32 7128 1256 ADDRESS 2 4 e J 16 32 64 128 256 sections a Gel Description page 5 b Gel Dimensions page 5 Gel String Assembly page 6 d Control and Power Cables page 6 e Loading Gel Strings and Calibration page 7 f Setting the Address page 8 g PSU Splitterbox Options page 8 h Mounting Posit
14. y connected to DMX LED input on the Splitterbox Check that DMX indicator light located on the Splitterbox ison DMX indicator light One output of the Call selling dealer group of Chroma Q s are off Splitterbox has failed Green LED Faulty XLR 4 pin cable at Test cables Splitterbox output Level indicator does Improper address respond to DMX control signal Yellow LED Reassign unit addressing Level indication changes Mechanical failure Call selling dealer intensity b ut gel string does notmove Yellow LED Note A high percentage of problems are caused by corrupt DMX control protocol We highly recommend the use of genuine Tourflex Data Safe cables for all Chroma Qcolour changer and DMX control protocol cables Chroma Q Version 4 0 January 1999 11
15. ys ensure that fixed roller does not rotate while completing this procedure 6 Power upthe unit and a selfcalibration procedure will be completed set the 100 and 0 gel string settings Itis advisable tohave control protocol at the zerolevel to verifythegel stringhasbeenloaded properly Note The slotted takeuprollerson the Mark Ilcanbe fitted to theMark unit We offer a cost effective part exchange service for these rollers If you would like to fit your Mark unitswithMark II rollers please contact our sales staff for advice and a quotation f Setting the Address The Chroma Q can be addressed easily by setting the binary dip switches located on therear panel seediagrampage 4 To set your desiredaddress move theappropriate switches to eitherthe on up positionorthe off down position Note All switches in the down position is 0 Forexample TNTOONT OO The DMX address is equal to the sum of the selected switches For example DMX ADDR 327 A complete chart of dip switch settings for DMX channels 1 511 is available on pages 16 19 Switch position To reduce units maximum motor speed turn Dip switch 10 on The Chroma Q can also be set to a second default motor speed By moving switch 10 on the binary dip switch to the on up positon the inherent speed of the Chroma Q will decrease by approximately 50 ideal for environments that are particularly noise sensitive g PSU Sp
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