COLORado6 User Manual
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1. s Ld 11111114 kn 4 2 0 9 0 5 4 1 4 1 0 6 2 0 1 6 8 2 5 2 1 10 3 0 2 6 Diameter m COLORado 6 User Manual 38 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Master PCB Connection Diagram y Momo ys bwin U8 POWER INPUT DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT DMX IN DMX IN GND DMX IN DMX OUT DMX OUT DMX OUT D Note Use a screw driver to adjust the 1 Control Panel 8 backlight intensity RP2 of LED 308MC PCB 48V POWER INPUT POWER GND ge LED PCB Alignment Layout Diagram COLORado 6 User Manual 39 Symbol R RedLED G G Green LED B Blue LED Each color Led is broken down into individual circuits red circuit 1 blue circuit 2 green circuit 3 If a single LED fails open then the entire circuit will stop functioning because they are wired in series If a single LED fails in a short then only that single LED will stop functioning while the rest of the circuit will continue to onerate 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Technical Specifications WEIGHT amp DIMENSIONS aie acide ebd de 22 5 in 570 mm 8 3 in 210 mm 7 5 in 190 mm 28 7 Ibs 13 kg POWER AC Power Autoswitching 102. IP5 POWER 16 4ft 5m signal extension IP5 SIG SPARE PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Edison Power Adapter Part ennemis P111 C3PADTP Male DMX input COLORado adapter Part P111 C3MDMX Female DMX output COLORado adapter P111 C3FDMX Electronic Transformer Part eerte e iie ende P140 C6ELTR Master POB e RR LE CH per P170 C6PCB LED Metal Core PCB assembled Part P222 C1LEDPC Knob for Bracket Adjustment Part P100 C36NOB LED Clear Plastic Cover Part P100 COL3CVR Plastic seal for Wires P111 WTRCNN OPTIONAL CONTROLLER COLORado TM Controller tei sadasa rh eerte rhe a die tte COLOR CON WARRANTY INFORMATION WAN AD asa meat seed cin MULCA oti Da on E 2 year limited warranty COLORado 6 User Manual 40 1 15 2008 11 12 AM
3. Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta White Strobe Mode Selection 9 Color cycle Mode 245 255 DMX Mode 2 10 ID Address Selection 11 Module Selection 12 Effect Macro AJOJN STAGE 1 DMX MODE2 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Module 1 2 Module 2 3 Module 3 4 5 No Function 6 7 8 Strobe 9 Mode Selection 0 lt gt 244 DMX Mode 1 10 ID Address Selection 11 No Function 12 STAGE 2 DMX MODE 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Dimmer 2 Red 3 Green 4 Blue 5 Color Macro Selection 6 Strobe Mode Selection 7 Color cycle Mode 245 255 DMX Mode 2 8 ID Addressing 9 Module Selection Speed Control of CH7 Color Cycle Mode 10 Effect Macro COLORado 6 User Manual 6 1 15 2008 11 12 AM STAGE 2 DMX MODE 2 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Module 1 2 Module 2 3 Module 3 4 No Function 5 6 Strobe Mode Selection 7 0 lt gt 244 DMX Mode 1 0245 255 DMX Mode 2 ID Addressing 9 Function 10 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue ARC 1 0 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Dimmer 2 Red 3 Green 4 Blue COLORado 6 User Manual 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Product Overview Hanging Yoke m Each LED cluster is referred to as 220mm a
4. 151 160 Blackout 161 180 Effect 6 181 190 Blackout 191 210 Effect 7 COLORado 6 User Manual 32 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 211 220 221 255 Blackout Effect 8 000 010 011 030 031 040 041 060 061 070 071 090 091 100 101 120 121 130 131 150 151 160 161 180 181 190 191 210 211 220 221 255 Blackout Custom 1 Blackout Custom 2 Blackout Custom 3 Blackout Custom 4 Blackout Custom 5 Blackout Custom 6 Blackout Custom 7 Blackout Custom 8 COLORado 6 User Manual 000 127 128 255 OFF ON 33 1 15 2008 11 12 AM COLORado Service Maintenance Guide Symptom s 1 or more LED s are not illuminating Possible Solution s Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure This fixture is convection cooled which means that if the surface is kept clean and free of debris then proper cooling will be allowed to occur An LED may have failed resulting in an open circuit In this event all of the red green or blue in a single module will no longer illuminate This does not mean that all of the LEDs have failed but the circuit is wired in series An LED may have failed resulting in an short circuit In this event only the single LED which has failed will no longer function Note In the event of LED failure a replacement LED PCB assembly may be purchased directly from
5. Allow edit Reset to Yes Password ON OFF Password is reset to OFF Set password Password is reset to 00000000 Down 0 Up 1 Activating password mode 1 Set Password function to ON This will prompt the user for a password every time the controller is powered on 2 Toggle to Set password function in order to change the password 3 Input 8 digit password using the UP amp DOWN keys Press the SET button to confirm Note In the event that the user forgets the password use the following factory password override UP DOWN UP 2 DOWN UP UP DOWN DOWN Control via external DMX Programs in the controller can be accessed via an external DMX controller It will be necessary to have the DMX address set on the COLORado Controller The controller operates on 4 channels of control DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 000 010 Blackout 011 030 Wash 1 031 040 Blackout 041 060 Wash 2 061 070 Blackout 071 090 Wash 3 091 100 Blackout 101 lt gt 120 Wash 4 121 130 Blackout 131 amp 150 Wash 5 151 160 Blackout 161 180 Wash 6 181 lt gt 190 Blackout 191 210 Wash 7 211 220 Blackout 221 255 Wash 8 000 010 Blackout 011 030 Effect 1 031 040 Blackout 041 060 Effect 2 061 070 Blackout 071 090 Effect 3 091 100 Blackout 101 120 Effect 4 121 130 Blackout 131 150 Effect 5
6. VALUE FUNCTION 000 004 005 034 035 064 065 094 095 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 Module 1 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta Pink White 000 004 005 034 035 064 065 094 095 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 Module 2 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta Pink White 000 004 005 034 035 064 065 094 095 124 125 154 155 184 185 gt 255 Module 3 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta Pink White JO R No Function 000 004 005 255 Strobe No Function 0 20Hz 000 244 245 255 Mode Selection DMX MODE 1 only when channels 1 7 0 DMX MODE 2 10 ID Address Selection See Channel 10 ID address selection on page 20 under DMX Control Mode 1 11 12 COLORado 6 User Manual No Function 22 1 15 2008 11 12 AM STAGE 2 DMX CONTROL MODE 1 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Dimmer 1 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Red 2 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Green 3 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Blue 4 000 004 No Function 005 255 10 100 Color Macros 000 009 No Function 010 029 Red 100 030 039 Red 85 Green 15 040 049 Red 60 Green 40 050 069 Yellow 100 070 079 Red 15 Green 85 080 089 Red
7. 40 Green 60 090 109 Green 100 110 119 85 Blue 15 3 120 129 60 Blue 40 130 149 100 150 159 85 Green 15 160 169 60 Green 40 170 189 Cyan 100 190 199 Green 50 Magenta 50 200 219 Magenta 100 220 229 Magenta 80 Green 20 230 249 RGB 100 250 255 White 100 Strobe 6 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 20Hz Mode Selection 000 004 No Function 005 034 Mode 1 035 064 Color Cycle Mode 2 065 094 Color Cycle Mode 3 7 095 124 Color Cycle Mode 4 125 154 Mode 5 155 184 Mode 6 185 214 Mode 7 215 244 Mode 8 245 255 DMX MODE 2 Channel 8 ID address selection 000 lt gt 009 All IDs 212 D23 235 D 46 010 019 D1 213 D24 236 D47 020 029 D2 214 D25 237 D 48 030 039 D3 215 D 26 238 D 49 040 gt 049 D4 216 D 27 239 D 50 050 gt 059 D5 217 D 28 240 D 51 060 069 D6 218 D 29 241 D52 070 079 D7 219 D 30 242 D 53 080 089 D8 220 D 31 243 D54 090 099 D9 221 D32 244 D 55 100 109 D 10 222 D 33 245 D 56 110 e 119 D 11 223 D 34 246 D 57 120 129 D 12 224 0 35 247 D 58 130 139 D 13 225 D 36 248 D 59 140 149 D 14 226 D 37 249 D 60 150 159 D 15 227 D 38 250 D 61 160 169 D
8. 16 228 D 39 251 D 62 170 179 17 229 D 40 252 D 63 180 189 D 18 230 D 41 253 D 64 190 199 D 19 231 D 42 254 D 65 200 209 D 20 232 D 43 255 D 66 210 D 21 233 D 44 211 D 22 234 0 45 COLORado 6 User Manual 23 1 15 2008 11 12 AM CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Module Selection 000 004 1 ON 2 ON 3 ON 005 034 1 ON 035 064 2 ON 065 094 3 ON 095 124 1 ON 2 ON 125 154 2 ON 155 184 1 ON 3 ON 185 214 1 ON 2 ON 3 ON 215 255 1 OFF 2 OFF 3 OFF Effect Macro 000 004 No Function 005 008 Macro 01 009 013 02 014 018 Macro 03 019 023 04 024 028 Macro 05 029 033 06 034 038 Macro 07 039 043 08 044 048 Macro 09 049 053 Macro 10 054 058 Macro 11 059 063 Macro 12 064 068 Macro 13 069 073 Macro 14 074 078 Macro 15 079 083 Macro 16 084 088 17 089 093 18 094 098 19 099 103 20 104 108 Macro 21 109 113 Macro 22 114 118 Macro 23 119 123 Macro 24 124 128 Macro 25 129 133 Macro 26 134 138 Macro 27 139 143 Macro 28 144 148 Macro 29 149 153 Macro 30 154 158 Macro 31 159 163 Macro 32 164 168 Macro 33 169 173 Macro 34 174 178 35 179 183 Macro 36 184 188 Macro 3
9. Chauvet P222 C1LEDPC 1 or more LED s are producing very low output Check that the lens assembly is installed properly If the lens assembly is not aligned properly over the LEDs then they will not project fully See section on Lens Assembly Installation Note In the event of LED failure a replacement LED PCB assembly may be purchased directly from Chauvet Part P222 CTLEDPC Breaker Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on the electrical circuit Check for a short in the electrical wiring internal and or external Device has no power Check device s fuse internal Check for power on Mains Check cable connections The COLORado P68 cables must be firmly connected for operation Check for manual power off from the display by pressing and holding down the EXIT button for more than 3 seconds Note In the event of autoswitching transformer failure the unit can be sent in for repair however a replacement part can be ordered directly from Chauvet 40 6 Fixture is not responding to DMX Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings on the controller Check cable connections The COLORado P68 cables must be firmly connected for operation Call service technician Note In the event of Master PCB failure a replacement PCB can be ordered directly from Chauvet P170 C6M
10. E A E edo ee Cle ct er A ada Ee Nh KAR etd ee Dne rte od dea i cet Ee A DATA CABLING DMX Data Cable x Cable Cornnectors rtt t ttim Y HR le EU E e svn RYE UE SEHR Y OR DUE REED AY Ed 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart i eee rtt ee br SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK MASTER SEAVE FIXTURE EINKING 53 ag e re Pat eo Sana Te eei va aa a aga dag aaa a aa Ce wak ngg 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONTG resa serban wanen waspa gena usak angaken g gana nakenang as asne 15 CONTROL OPTIONS m ADAS OVERVIEW esee 3 15 COLORADO TM CONTROL QUICK SETUP 52 19 512 00 0061 5 Ga eddie e Mie Ba de Ne 15 DMX 512 addressing with D address enero aana a aa gae a aaa ga aa a KAN aaa Fn wa a raka aa aan a gage a aana 16 ADAS with ID address COLORcon setup x Setting the DMX address cucine ep DERI Re UK e ie Dee a uec de ede Aer VAE 18 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 55252552 stu hie eel A et Ado ale atc Ce tome ces a d ve eadein ve d boot Pope Yd 18 Menu Map Manual Power ON OFF sani ag alaa teca deett eet ce eee edes dede dea dade ede dd abdo
11. FUNCTION SET Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the selected function UP Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function DOWN Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function EXIT Exits from the current menu or function COLORado 6 User Manual 18 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Manual Power ON OFF MAIN FUNCTION SUB FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION Dimmer Red is 16 User combine Red Green and Blue to Static color Green 2 generate a custom color Blue Strobe range Select strobing freguency between 0 and 9 Color Macros is 0 20 20Hz Strobe DMX512 001 512 244 addressable DMX channels Stage 1 12 channel mode Personality Stage 2 10 channel mode Arc 1 3 channel RGB mode Arc 1 0 4 channel RGB D mode Run Mode DMK Allow control CON Allow COLOR CON control 1 2 3 4 5 Choose from 8 Automatic run programs 6 7 8 ID address 01 66 Assigns the ID address to a fixture ID ON OFF On Off Either enables or disables ID addressing ee ae reat Settings ADAS ON OFF On Off Automatic 512 ressing System When activated the DMX512 address ADAS copy On Off assigned by the ADAS will become permanent on the fixture Factory settings Reset confirm Resets fixture to factory de
12. Ido ndak da ag a a 512 CHANNEL VALUES 2 EE E STAGE 1 DMX CONTROL MODE 1 STAGE 1 DMX CONTROL MODE 2 STAGE 2 DMX CONTROL MODE 1 STAGE 2 DMX CONTROL MODE 2 ARG ee iens ARG TID nihi a a e e tdi etaed IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STAGE 145 2 DMX MODE 1 e Important Notes about STAGE 1 STAGE 2 DMX Mode 2 28 Mod le sel amp ctiOni 2 OR e EPIRI O AA a TR KA RENTE 28 Strobe m 28 Mod selections anga ie eem 28 5 iei tnit epi inre e EH E ESO HE EORR 28 5 GOLORADOTM CONTROLLER em 29 CVERVIEW 29 SETUP ET 29 iecore cem ter eere cr ee ru Te a va d SVA EHE ex err eee Ee vea a o 30 Wash Program 30 Effect Program 30 Custom Program 2 31 Play Schedule 2 31 Clock 2 31 ires 31 EI NM 31 COLORado 6 User Manual 2 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Activating password mode dp ask ERE ERE EU ECHO ee 32 Gontrol v
13. 0 240 50 60Hz AC Fuse Internal sia gag eee e eS Es 20mm Glass Fast Blow 4A 250V Power Consumption 149W 1 24A max at 120V 60Hz Inr sh POWOT et sper tie Leda cere ek Pe ar que alea ra tr gah 312W 2 6A at 120V 60Hz Power Factory NE EP 0 89 at 120V 60Hz Additional Power 12 units max 100 120V 24 units max 220 240V LIGHT SOURCE Quantity 108 36 Red 36 Blue 36 Green LED EE 1W 50 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Luminance 1m with included 159 1 370 fc 23 457 lux Beam Angle with included 15 lenses 17 x 12 Field Angle with included 1591 30 x 24 COOLING ir e ie er ade i ea eie eee t ee n t Convection Cooled CONTROL amp PROGRAMMING Data input us ies IP68 connector with adapter for locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output IP68 connector with adapter for locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuratlOD e eer ien eed pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 5 M DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels iecore User Configurable 3 4 9 10 or 12 STANDARD ORDERING INFORMATION COEORadO M ak est m ree ree doe ia ea e ie Gent prie eee reae ad COLORado6 10 Optical Lens Assembly CLENS1036 30 Optical Lens Assembly 2 CLENS3036 16 4ft 5m power extension
14. 4 2 155 184 1 ON 3 ON 185 214 1 2 ON 3 ON 215 255 1 OFF 2 OFF 3 OFF 000 255 Speed control of Channel 9 Color Cycle Mode 4 Effect Macro 000 004 Function 005 008 Macro 01 009 013 Macro 02 014 018 Macro 03 019 023 04 024 028 gt 05 029 033 06 034 038 Macro 07 039 043 08 044 048 Macro 09 049 053 Macro 10 054 058 Macro 11 059 063 Macro 12 064 068 Macro 13 069 073 Macro 14 074 078 Macro 15 079 083 Macro 16 084 088 Macro 17 089 093 18 094 098 19 099 103 20 104 108 Macro 21 109 113 Macro 22 114 118 Macro 23 119 123 Macro 24 124 128 Macro 25 129 133 Macro 26 134 138 Macro 27 139 143 Macro 28 144 148 29 149 153 Macro 30 154 158 Macro 31 159 163 Macro 32 164 168 Macro 33 169 173 Macro 34 174 178 35 179 183 Macro 36 184 188 37 189 193 Macro 38 194 198 Macro 39 199 203 Macro 40 204 208 Macro 41 209 213 Macro 42 214 218 Macro 43 219 223 Macro 44 224 228 Macro 45 229 233 Macro 46 234 238 Macro 47 239 243 Macro 48 244 248 49 249 255 Macro 50 12 COLORado 6 User Manual 21 1 15 2008 11 12 AM STAGE 1 DMX CONTROL MODE 2 CHANNEL
15. 7 189 193 Macro 38 194 198 Macro 39 199 203 Macro 40 204 208 Macro 41 209 213 Macro 42 214 218 Macro 43 219 223 Macro 44 224 228 Macro 45 229 233 Macro 46 234 238 Macro 47 239 243 Macro 48 244 248 Macro 49 249 255 Macro 50 10 COLORado 6 User Manual 24 1 15 2008 11 12 AM STAGE 2 DMX CONTROL MODE 2 CHANNEL VALUE 000 004 005 034 035 064 065 094 095 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 FUNCTION Module 1 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta Pink White 000 004 005 034 035 064 065 094 095 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 Module 2 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta Pink White 000 004 005 034 035 064 065 094 095 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 Module 3 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta Pink White No Function 000 004 005 gt 255 Strobe No Function 0 20Hz 000 244 245 255 Mode Selection DMX MODE 1 only when channels 1 7 0 DMX MODE 2 ID Address Selection See Channel 10 ID address selection on page 20 under DMX Control Mode 1 10 COLORado 6 User Manual No Function 25 1 15 2008 11 12 AM ARC 1 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 000 004 005 255 Red No Function 0 10096 000 004 005 255 Green No
16. COLORado 6 Volve Innovation Performance Chauvet 3000 N 29 Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Snapshot OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave 115V 230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle 5 1 YOU BEGIN 3 WHATIIS INCLUDED oa bi a e dt acd oo o oo o ee eet we UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS SAFBTMINSTRUGTIONS E EED EXPECTED LIFESPAN dra dau Yee oes die AN da v aga 2 INTRODUCTION E FEATURES a ed ace Ba ad Ka baal EN Ep d eee AE e da Ue e Eua Ho E DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY aaa sandaran a anta E EP a a a is ENIM TEE 9 AG POWER eb t rta eae aded doeet dus bs e D ups at bras 9 MOUNTING Orientation Rigging STACKING asarat akang cet Pe a e Debe LENS ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT zs FUSE REPLACEMENT reus Deva e E BAN ga ag UK a Aa a aga TER TS Ga FIXTURE LINKING
17. Function 0 100 ARC 1 D CHANNEL 000 004 005 255 VALUE Blue No Function 0 100 FUNCTION 000 004 005 255 Dimmer No Function 0 100 000 004 005 255 Red No Function 0 100 000 004 005 255 Green No Function 0 100 000 004 005 255 COLORado 6 User Manual Blue No Function 0 100 26 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Important Notes about STAGE 1 5 2 DMX Mode 1 RED GREEN AND BLUE SELECTION e Channels 1 2 and 3 control overall intensity of each respective color e Channels 1 2 and 3 can be combined to create an unlimited range of colors e Channels 1 2 and 3 have priority over Channels 4 5 6 and 7 YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA AND WHITE e These colors cannot be mixed e When levels are raised on more than one of these channels the lowest channel number will have priority STROBE e Strobe occurs at every channel with exception to programs on Channel 9 and 12 e Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz MODE SELECTION e Channel 9 values 5 244 provides mode selection and can only be activated while Channels 1 through 7 are at value 0 When channel 9 is between 245 and 255 channels 1 through 7 can be any value e When Color Cycle mode 4 is selected channel 11 controls the speed ID ADDRESS SELECTION e Use channel 10 to select ID addressed fixtures e Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID ad
18. N OFF Set to ADAS fader All units set to the same value ADAS ON OFF Set to COLORado 6 User Manual 16 1 15 2008 11 12 AM COLORcon setup 1 FIXTURE CONTROL PANEL SETUP Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to ON MENU Settings gt ID ON OFF 2 ON Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function ID address to incremental values l e 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc MENU Settings gt ID address gt 01 66 It is not necessary to set the DMX address 2 CONTROLLER SETUP When using the Effect program function it is necessary to set the Settings gt Range setting which is the quantity of fixtures in series MENU Settings gt Range gt No of fixtures ID Address 01 ID Address 02 ID Address 03 ID Address 04 ID Address 05 ID Address 06 Single Row Application p The figure above shows 6 fixtures connected in series with corresponding addresses Each fixture has ID ON in the fixture s settings You must set the Range settings R in the controller to 006 before accessing Effect programs 600006 Repeat Row Block Application Block Application ID Address 03 ID Address 01 ID Address 02 23 amp 23 20 ID Address 01 ID Address 04 ID Address 05 48 0 22 B The figure above shows 9 fixtures con
19. PCB Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights COLOR CON Controller does not function or does not function properly Make sure connector is firmly connected to device The COLORado fixture must be in the correct mode in order to properly respond to the COLOR CON controller The correct mode is CON under RUN in the onboard Control Panel Stand alone operation This fixture has built in automatic programs that may be triggered from the onboard Control Panel Display reading warning heat The COLORado 6 features a thermal protection that will be implemented in the event of over heating This can occur if the fixture in not in an ideal location for the convection cooling to be effective COLORado 6 User Manual 34 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Blow out Diagram Parts Assembly ITEM PART DESCRIPTION Front Cover Rubber Seal Clear Plastic Lens cover LED LENS Complete Set Led PCB Array Rigging Knob Master PCB Electronic Transformer Plastic Seal for Wires 0 Knob for Bracket Adjustment NO O MNO OU RB U Ur COLORado 6 User Manual 35 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Contact Us World Wide General Information Chauvet Lighting 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support Chauvet L
20. accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Claims Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RA Products returned without an RMA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number RMA A description of the symptoms Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a
21. chedule Clock Schedule Settings Simply activate this menu Play schedule to run Clock gt Time now To view the current time on the controller Clock gt Edit now Edit the time and date There are 24 Wash Effect and Custom programs that can be set with Start and End times Start times take priority over End times Programs will not overlap Programs with the most recent Start time will always override the existing previously executed program DMX address This function sets the DMX address for the controller It is addressable from 1 to 250 Range Enter the number of fixtures connected in series Allow edit This function either enables or disables editing in Wash Effect and Custom programs Detect device This is the manual method of detecting and connecting the controller to all new units in series It is generally used when you add more units to an existing system Turning off and then on the controller has the same effect COLORado 6 User Manual 31 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Reset to factory settings This function will reset all the settings to the factory defaults except for Custom programs Factory Default Settings Setting Default Schedule All times in schedule are reset to 00 00 Wash program Step times and fade times are reset to 001 Effect program Speeds are reset to 001 DMX address DMX address is reset to 001 Range Range is reset to 066
22. ck them horizontally to increase intensity of the projection for more distant throws or to use as a blinder effect The strip light stacking can be used for runway lighting or cycloramas COLORado stacked for use as a Blinder or Large Wash Flood COLORado 6 User Manual 11 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Lens Assembly Installation Replacement The COLORado 6 comes with 15 lens assembly pre installed from the factory However there are other optional lens assemblies available as accessories which will alter the beam angle Please follow the below instructions for proper replacement installation 6 screws around each LED module 5 screws that hold the lens assembly in place KOXOXOX ye 7 9 P N p ROY HOOG Se 1 There are 6 screws located around each module Remove all 18 screws for the front cover 2 After removing the front cover there are 5 screws that hold each lens assembly in place over the LED s Remove these and take out the lens assembly 3 Place the new lens assembly over the Led s being careful to get the correct alignment i Note the center module is different from the outer 2 modules i Note there are multiple possible position in which to place the lens assembly over the LED s Failure to install it properly can lead to loss of light output and or damage to the physical LED s Please see the diagram located above to prevent this 4 Replace the outer
23. dressed fixtures e ID address 0 allows control of all fixtures simultaneously MODULE SELECTION e Provides individual control of the three LED modules in each fixture e Channel 11 has priority over channel 12 EFFECT MACRO e These are pre programmed color patterns and module chases e Channel 12 has priority over channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 amp 7 e Channel 12 has priority over channel 11 if first activated COLORado 6 User Manual 27 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Important Notes about STAGE 1 STAGE 2 DMX Mode 2 MODULE SELECTION e Simplified control of modules using channels 1 2 amp 3 STROBE e Controls the strobe of channels 1 2 and 3 simultaneously e Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz MODE SELECTION e Use channel 9 to switch between DMX mode 1 and DMX mode 2 ID ADDRESS SELECTION e Channel 10 selects ID addressed fixtures COLORado 6 User Manual 28 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 5 COLORADO CONTROLLER Overview LCD Display O O O O O RW Rn esse MODE SETUP UP DOWN SOLD 5 SEPARATELY Accesses main menu or backs out of sub menu SETUP Selects the currently displayed menu or confirms the current function value Setup 1 Connect from the OUT on the controller to the DMX Input side of the COLORado using a DMX XLR cable Visit the section titled COLORcon Setup on page 22 2 Itis recommended that you power up COLORado units c
24. e huc Connection Pin Brown AC Live AC Live 1 Blue AC Neutral AC Neutral 2 Green Yellow AC Ground Ground Earth 3 FEMALE POWER MALE POWER INPUT OUTPUT LINKING COLORado 6 User Manual 9 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Mounting Orientation This fixture may be mounted in any safe position Hanging Clamp Rigging The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be attached You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this fixture It is recommended to use at least 2 mounting points per fixture You can order C and clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor CLP 15 CLP 06 CLP 16 1 Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing fixture 2 Safety cables must always be used utilizing the provided safety attachment points The safety cable must be capable of holding 10 times the weight of the fixture 3 Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to be installed fixtures Caution After prolonged periods of operation the fixture chassis may reach high temperatures This fixture must be mounted in a ventilated location as it is convection cooled Note Clamp is sold separately COLORado 6 User Manual 10 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Stacking The COLORado 6 can be stacked vertically and horizontally to create a blinder or strip light Sta
25. el 10 Make sure values on channel 10 are set to 0 COLORado 6 User Manual 15 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 512 addressing with ID address 1 Follow instructions 1 4 for DMX512 addressing 2 Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to ON MENU Settings gt ID ON OFF gt ON 3 For every DMX512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses 4 Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function ID address to incremental values l e 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc MENU Settings gt ID address gt 01 66 5 ID addresses are accessible using Channel 10 2 DMX Address 001 DMX Address 001 DMX Address 001 DMX Address 013 DMX Address 013 DMX Address 013 ID Address 01 ID Address 02 ID Address 03 ID Address 01 ID Address 02 ID Address 03 The figure above shows a simple DMX layout which has used three units at each DMX address The three units have different ID addresses which allows the user to collectively control the whole group of units at that DMX address by setting Channel 10 to 0 or to control each unit independently by first selecting the DMX address and then by using Channel 10 to locate the target ID address Note that when using ID addresses it is also possible to activate ADAS which allows for even more option with DMX addressing and control DMX 512 Controller ADAS with ID address With ADAS activated it is not nec
26. essary to set DMX512 addresses on each fixture The fixture will automatically assign a temporary DMX address based on the fixture ID address and the value of ADAS fader no that will be assigned 1 Set ID addresses as previously explained in ascending numerical order 2 Set ADAS ON OFF to ON MENU 5 Settings 2 ADAS ON OFF 2 ON 3 Set ADAS fader no to 12 Which is the number of control channels on a MENU Settings 2 ADAS 2 12 4 Activate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 and 10 to value 255 Faders 8 amp 10 all the way up 5 A DMX address will be calculated and temporarily assigned as explained in the ADAS Overview section 6 Deactivate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 10 and 11 to value 255 Faders 8 10 amp 11 and the way up All fixtures will return to the DMX address previously set before the ADAS activation Note You must set channels 8 10 and 11 to 255 for EACH fixture you want to deactivate ADAS DMX addressing For example if a fixture has a starting address of 17 you must set DMX channels 24 26 and 27 You can make the temporary ADAS DMX address permanent on each fixture by selecting the ADAS copy function MENU Settings 2 ADAS copy gt ON Will store the new DMX address Important When using ADAS all fixtures must have the following settings ID address All ID addresses need to be set in ascending order ID O
27. fault settings When password is set to on the control ON OFF On Off panel will ask for a password each time the control panel is accessed Use UP and DOWN buttons to set and Password press SET to confirm Set Password Note If you forget the password use the AYAYAAY Y following factory password UP DOWN UP DOWN UP UP DOWN DOWN The COLORado 6 can be turned on and off using the control panel POWER Turn OFF ACTION When MENU is displayed in the LCD panel hold down the EXIT button for 3 seconds to turn off the fixture Turn ON COLORado 6 User Manual Hold the EXIT button for 3 seconds to turn power 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 512 Channel Values The COLORado has 4 DMX512 channel configurations STAGE 1 STAGE 2 ARC1 ARC1 D Both STAGE 1 8 STAGE 2 have 2 DMX modes DMX MODE1 8 DMX MODE 2 Channel 9 is used to switch between modes STAGE 1 DMX CONTROL MODE 1 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Red 1 000 004 Function 005 255 10 100 Green 2 000 004 Function 005 255 0 100 Blue 3 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Yellow 4 000 004 Function 005 255 0 100 Cyan 5 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Magenta 6 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 White 7 000 004 Function 005 255 0 100 Strobe 8 000 004 Function 005 255 0 20Hz Mode Selecti
28. fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise COLORado 6 User Manual 37 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Photometric RGB 10075 9100 2910 1370 800 643 LUK TETI TITEN 1 233668 bo 1 ITT F eae nl 2 0 9x0 5 4 1 4x1 0 6 2 0x1 6 8 2 5x2 1 10 3 0x2 6Area m Diameter m 8100 2570 1160 689 575 LUX TTTT 55 EE KN 1 Bane 2088 31 4 44 4 45 4 41 4 41 4 4 4 4 2 323 9 2 0 9 0 5 4 1 4 1 0 6 2 0 1 6 8 2 5x2 1 10 3 0x2 6Area m Diameter m 2900 893 414 238 197 LUX 3 2 me 08 1180 Ig 24 171 2 0 9 0 5 4 1 4 1 0 eS ee e E 1 11 1 1 T F 6 2 0 1 6 8 2 5x2 1 10 3 0x2 6Area m Diameter m GREEN 5565 1752 836 471 396 LUK I T T I 15 IL II 1 T T E V 12 11 11311111 _ 2 0 9 0 5 4 1 4 1 0 6 2 0 1 6 8 2 5 2 1 10 3 0 2 6 Diameter m BLUE 3 710 231 110 64 53 LUX LIT
29. g or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing COLORado 6 User Manual 3 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Caution Caution Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20in 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 95 F 35 Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repair
30. ght existing Wash programs and it will instantly play 2 Setthe Step time and the Fade time in the Edit function if desired 3 unit of time is 5 seconds and it can be adjusted between 1 and 255 Effect Program 4 Select from the eight existing Effect programs and it will instantly play 5 Vary the Speed of the effect between 1 and 255 COLORado 6 User Manual 30 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Custom Program 1 Select from the eight existing Custom programs and it will instantly play 2 Enterthe Edit section to create or edit program 3 You can create or edit up to 100 scenes To program less than 100 scenes set the Step time of the scene after your last scene to 0 4 Select the ID address of the target unit Setting ID address to 0 selects all units in the serial link Color Effects combination for different IDs is allowed 5 Specify the Module or modules to run active Note this option is intended for use with the COLORado 3 6 for the COLORado 1 it will function as if Module is set to one WoH m H H HH I 6 RGB mix using the Red Green and Blue functions and adjusting the range between 0 and 255 7 Select a Strobe speed from 0 20Hz if desired 8 Selectthe Step time for the current scene Step time unit values Range 0 10 0 1sec per unit Range 11 255 1 sec per unit 9 Seta Fade time for the current scene in one second increments from 0 to 255 Play S
31. ia external DM eii re Tei tev eee gagana naa gang aga eaaa su ra a Te eee gua 32 COLORADO SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE 34 BLOW OUT DIAGRAM PARTS ASSEMBLY 35 CONTACT US DD EE ese ee eR a ed sa een ee SI sein 36 LM dud amu asun ag ethan wa aa Na aan aa aaa eat ee ee aa a 36 a EE GENERAL MAINTENANCE RETURNS PROCEDURE tace cn ciega a a are a Ka Vo A KA E KA waja amp E E PHOTOMETRIC MASTER CONNECTION DIAGRAM jd LED PCB ALIGNMENT LAYOUT DIAGRAM sss risorsa tenses uev ye aevo Te see ee ca cov agua k la kafe sz Dag e Pee Y eva Er Rena esu 39 TECHNICAL SPEGIFICATIONS 12 Lain 40 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1x COLORado 6 1 Power cable with plug 1x IP68 power extension cable 9 8ft 3m 1x IP68 signal extension cable 9 8ft 3m 1x DMX Input cable 1x DMX output cable 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual Unpacking Instructions VVVVVVVV Immediately upon receiving a fixture carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shippin
32. ighting 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com 6 APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor t
33. ination reduces signal errors avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other COLORado 6 User Manual 13 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 3 PIN 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART Note If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter CHAUVET Model No or The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin3 Pin 3 Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on CHAUVET Cer
34. module COLORado 6 User Manual 8 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 3 SETUP AC Power This fixture has an auto switching switch mode power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages This fixture will accommodate between 100V and 240V AC 50 60 Hz This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORado to another COLORado fixture Each fixture ships with power extension cables proprietary male to female IP68 connectors Note All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 096 to 10096 switch Warning All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Depending on the application the lighting fixture may require a different connector terminator Please refer to the below factory installed IP66 terminator wire color code if installing a wire connector terminator Please be aware this fixture is warranted as IP66 outdoor rating Removing the connector s on this fixture or any other type of tampering with the case or cable s may void the IP66 outdoor rating However this will not void the standard 2 year warranty that all Chauvet DMX fixtures carry provided the operating voltages are within the proper rang
35. nected in The figure above shows 9 fixtures series Three rows comprised of 3 fixtures are connected in series with corresponding addressed identically Each fixture has ID ON in addresses Each fixture has ID ON in the fixture s settings You must set the Range the fixture s settings You must set the settings in the controller to 003 before accessing Range settings in the controller to o o Effect programs vom 009 before accessing Effect oO O9 90 programs COLORado 6 User Manual 17 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Setting the DMX address Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 512 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference The COLORado 6 uses up 1012 channels of DMX If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section Control Panel Functions All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface I 0000 5 DOWN EXIT BUTTON
36. o value x 0 1 1 ADAS DMX Address Let s see how that translates l Il use an ID value of 2 and an ADAS fader no value of 12 ADAS 12 x ID 2 1 41 412 2 1 41 12x 1 1 13 DMX Address COLORado Control Quick Setup For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section titled Display Panel Functions These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with setting up a DMX serial data link DMX 512 control without ID address The COLORado 6 operates on 12 channels of DMX STAGE1 personality Address each fixture in increments of 12 channels 1 6 1 13 25 37 etc To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control You may also group your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control 1 Access the control panel s DMX512 address function by pressing the UP DOWN buttons until the function is displayed 2 Press the SET button to enter panel function 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 244 4 Press the SET button to confirm action Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to OFF MENU Settings gt ID ON OFF gt OFF Notes If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture s control panel function unintended results may occur if values are present in chann
37. on 000 004 No Function 005 034 Color Cycle Mode 1 035 064 Mode 2 065 094 Color Cycle Mode 3 9 095 124 Color Cycle Mode 4 125 154 Color Cycle Mode 5 155 184 Color Cycle Mode 6 185 214 Color Cycle Mode 7 215 244 Color Cycle Mode 8 245 255 DMX MODE 2 Channel 10 ID address selection 000 009 All IDs 212 ID 23 235 ID 46 010 019 ID 1 213 ID 24 236 ID 47 020 029 ID2 214 ID 25 237 ID 48 030 039 215 ID 26 238 ID 49 040 049 ID4 216 ID 27 239 ID 50 050 059 05 217 ID 28 240 ID 51 060 069 ID6 218 ID 29 241 ID 52 070 079 ID7 219 ID 30 242 ID 53 080 089 ID8 220 ID 31 243 ID 54 090 099 ID9 221 ID 32 244 ID 55 100 109 11 10 222 ID 33 245 ID 56 110 119 10 11 223 ID 34 246 ID 57 120 129 1012 224 ID 35 247 ID 58 130 139 110 13 225 ID 36 248 ID 59 140 149 110 14 226 ID 37 249 ID 60 150 159 ID 15 227 ID 38 250 ID 61 160 169 11 16 228 ID 39 251 ID 62 170 amp 179 10 17 229 ID 40 252 ID 63 180 189 1018 230 ID 41 253 ID 64 190 199 1019 231 ID 42 254 ID 65 200 209 10 20 232 ID 43 255 ID 66 210 ID 21 233 ID 44 211 ID 22 234 ID 45 COLORado 6 User Manual 20 1 15 2008 11 12 AM CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Module Selection 000 004 1 2 ON 3 ON 005 034 1 035 064 2 065 094 3 ON 11 095 124 1 2 125 15
38. onnected prior to turning on the controller This ensures that the controller will auto detect DMX addresses Alternatively you can use Detect device from the Settings menu 3 Set ID addresses on the COLORados in ascending order 4 Setthe Range in the Settings menu Note There is no need to set ID and Range for Wash programs COLORado 6 User Manual 29 1 15 2008 11 12 AM MAIN SELECTION SELECTION SELECTION SELECTION FUNCTION Step time Wash Wash 1 i 001 lt gt 255 program Wash I8 Fade time BI 001 255 Effect irn Speed program Effect 8 001 100 ID address 0001 100 0 all units Step time 000 255 Custom 1 Scene 1 Fade time 000 255 Custom Edit e Red 000 255 Program Custom 8 Scene 100 Green 000 255 Blue 000 255 Module 001 006 Strobe 000 020 Play schedule Schedule l e Time now 12 31 2006 13 50 24 Clock Edit time 12 31 2006 13 50 24 Wash 1 e Wash 8 Effect 1 Start gt gt gt End Schedule 5 Effect B 00 00 00 00 Custom 1 e Custom 8 DMX address 001 255 Range 001 066 Allow edit YES NO Settings Detect device gt gt gt Reset to Factory YES NO settings Password ON lt gt OFF Password ON OFF Set password Wash Program 1 Select from the ei
39. plastic cover being careful to make a watertight seal Warning When replacing the lens assembly please make sure that the power is disconnected from the fixture beforehand Please also make sure that the covers are sealed tightly when replacing them after the new lens assembly is installed as failure to accomplish this will compromise the IP66 protection and possibly the warranty Fuse Replacement There is no external fuse in this fixture This fixture can handle 100 240 volts of power for normal operation However if a power surge occurs above the recommended voltage there is an internal fuse This fuse can be accessed by removing the back cover where the display is located If this is not done properly then the IP66 rating may be compromised COLORado 6 User Manual The fuse is located inside this compartment Warning Removal of this compartment may compromise the IP66 rating 12 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX 512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Important Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the EIA 485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connec
40. res This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity COLORado 6 User Manual 4 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 2 INTRODUCTION Features 3 12 channel DMX 512 LED bank system with ID addressing Separate DMX channels for red green blue cyan magenta yellow and white Blackout static dimmer strobe Separate RGB control over each individual module RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller Flip down knobs for interlocking multiple units together which can create blinder wall and strip light effects flush mounted Automatic DMX 512 addressing ADAS Remote Addressing System RAS Built in automatic programs via controller or DMX LED display with lock out feature Black anti UV plastic cover Low power consumption Optional Controller COLORado Controller COLOR CON Additional Features High powered 1w 350mA LEDs Optical systems available 10 15 30 15 installed Ingress Protection IP66 Additional power output max 12 units 100 120V 24 units 220 240volts Overheat Protection showing warning heat COLORado 6 User Manual 5 1 15 2008 11 12 AM 5 The COLORado 6 has total of 4 DMX channel configurations referred to as Personalities in this manual and in the fixture onboard control board The 4 personalities are STAGE 1 STAGE2 ARC1 ARC 1 D STAGE 1 DMX 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Red Green
41. s addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512 in its simplest control form this allows for the control of 20 fixtures however a secondary ID address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments The ID address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address In effect multiplying the control of COLORado s within a single universe to 1 320 fixtures The COLORado s ID address system is accessed using DMX channel 10 Consideration must be placed when programming live performances or cues that need to trigger on demand or on a time line So to remain within one second execution time program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel ADAS Overview Automatic DMX512 Addressing System Up to 42 fixtures in one universe can be automatically addressed Using the STAGE1 personality In ADAS with ID address setting upon activation of 8 and CH10 at value 255 the fixtures will self DMX address This address is not random it is calculated using the ADAS fader noj value setting which the user sets in advance The user can choose between 001 and 244 for the ADAS fader value this value would be set to at least the number of control channels for a COLORado which is 12 or the number of channel faders on a small console maybe 16 OR 18 i e fora DMX 50 The ADAS DMX address is calculated within each fixture using the following method ADAS fader n
42. s carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Never connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Do not daisy chain power to more than 12 units 100 120volts Do not daisy chain power to more than 24 units 220 240volts There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact CHAUVET at 954 929 1115 After prolonged periods of operation the fixture chassis may reach high temperatures Use caution when handling this fixture LED Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the acceleration of this decline Packaged in clusters LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optimum conditions For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest intensity life of the LEDs is significantly reduced It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40 000 to 50 000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatu
43. ted on one data link Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 meters 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX DATA CABLE Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable will have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end DMX connector Resistance 120 config 309 ohm 1 4W 2 2 between 2 DMX pin 3 DMX of the last fixture INPUT 20 OUTPUT NG 27 Term
44. tified DMX Data Cables Order Code Description DMX1 5 DMX Cable 1 5m 4 9ft DMX4 5 DMX Cable 4 5m 14 8ft DMX10 DMX Cable 10m 32 8ft Master Slave Fixture Linking Universal DMX Controller e 0 1081 02 09 This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input Output panel of a lighting fixture Continue the link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture COLORado 6 User Manual 14 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on Often the setup for Master Slave and Stand alone operation reguires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also reguire a slave setting Please consult the Operating Instructions section this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Master DMX OUT DMX IN 1 15 2008 11 12 AM Slave Slave DMK IN DMK OUT 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Options The COLORado 6 i
45. wisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 COLORado 6 User Manual 36 1 15 2008 11 12 AM General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance Unplug fixture from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater
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