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1. gt gt Home DMX Address To set the DMX start address of the PSU 30 press Enter scroll wheel to adjust DMX start address press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Control Mode The PSU 30 can be set to operate in 10 DMX controlled modes for the Color Block DB4 system CB1 and 16 DMX controlled modes for the Color Block 2 system CB2 Go to System and select either CB1 or CB2 Both systems offer 3 grouping options single cell block grouped all grouped with 5 control options HSIFX HSI RGBA RGB with Magic Amber RGBI with Magic Amber pre programmed looks and standalone effects See list below for details Press Enter scroll wheel to select control mode and press Enter for 2 seconds to save control mode settings Mode ch Group Sem Km 367 Variable log cel O O 6 Block GFX 30 x HSI 6FX 30 x HSI Block 30 x HSI 30 x HSI All RGB with Magic Amber RGB with Magic Amber All 6FX HSI 6FX HSI 480 Cell Not Available 120 x RGBA with Block 30 x RGB with Magic Amber 30 x RGB with Magic Amber All 80 Cell 20 Block 20 Block Al Al Any When DMX is Lost If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected Press Enter scroll wheel to selection press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Off will snap to off Hold will hold the last valid DMX state Trig will default to Time Trigger operation Look 1 31 will2. circuits A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block DB4 or Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to each XLR4 output Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft It is recommended that a maximum of 20m XLR4 cable length should separate adjacent fixture units as to avoid signal deterioration Note Due to the higher levels of leakage current of the PSU 30 it is important that the XLR4 cables used are manufactured only to the specification detailed above It is also important that the cables are not coupled or uncoupled whilst the PSU is powered and that the PSU is correctly grounded www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 5 V2 1 November 2015 Line 4 5 Line Line 6 Line 3 www chroma q com 2 Line 1 Line V2 1 November 2015 PSU30 User Manual 2 2 Control The Color Block PSU 30 menu items are accessed via the LCD display and the following controls e Right hand button red Enter hold for seconds to save e Left hand button blue Exit without saving e Wheel Adjusts values or scrolls through menu items The LCD screen shown is currently at the Home position The Home position displays product name current DMX Address current Control Mode and Time If left unadjusted at a main menu position for 5 seconds the LCD Screen will revert to the Home position a Control menu Use the wheel to scroll through the control menu positions
3. is at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 5 Intensity Effects Saturation for group 2 Green for group 2 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 6 Intensity Fan Intensity for group 2 Blue for group 2 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between groups All units at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 intensity for group 4 www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 10 V2 1 November 2015 Total DMX Channels 96 DMX channels 90 DMX channels 90 DMX channels d DMX personality mode 7 9 In modes 7 9 all outputs are grouped as one PSU 30 v2 2 Mode 7 9ch Mode 8 3ch Mode 9 3ch DEA HSI HSI RGB with Magic Amber Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue for group 1 Red for group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at O to maximum at 255 Channel 2 Colour Fan saturation for group 1 Green for group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour within group All units are the same colour at 0 Channel 3 Colour Range Intensity for group 1 Blue for group 1 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 4 Colour Step 0 255 Variable control of
4. smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 5 Intensity Effects 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 6 Intensity Fan 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect within group All units at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 Channel 7 Hue for group 1 Channel 8 saturation for group 1 Channel 9 Intensity for group 1 Total DMX Channels 9 DMX channels 3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 11 V2 1 November 2015 e DMX personality mode 10 11 In modes 10 11 each cell is a group PSU 30 v2 2 Mode 10 480ch Mode 11 480ch RGBA RGBI with Magic Amber Channel 10 Green for group 3 Green for group 3 Channel 11 Blue for group 3 Blue for group 3 Channel 12 Amber for group 3 Intensity for group 3 Channel 13 Red for group 4 Red for group 4 Channel 13 and so on up to group 120 BEZ 480 DMX channels 480 DMX channels f DMX personality mode 12 13 In modes 12 13 each Color Block DB4 or Color Block 2 fixture 4 cells is a group PSU 30 v2 2 Mode 12 120ch Mode 13 120ch RGBA RGBI with Magic Amber IN E A E www chroma q
5. warranty contained 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 PSU30 User Manual 1 V2 1 November 2015 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
6. Chroma Q Color Block PSU 30 User Manual Chroma Q Version 2 1 November 2015 Software Version 2 2 PN 602 0503 d 1 Chroma Q Warranty Statement N 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
7. and local regulations d Installation The Color Block PSU 30 must be installed in a 2U rack mounted enclosure and be supported front and rear Ensure adequate ventilation around the front and rear of the enclosure Failure to allow adequate ventilation may result in premature failure of the unit e Wiring Power in mains voltage Europe Live brown neutral blue earth green yellow North America Live black neutral white ground green OUT XLR4 Used to supply power and control data to the Color Block DB4 or Color Block 2 fixtures Pin 1 OVDC pin 2 control minus pin 3 control plus pin 4 48VDC The chassis should be ground bonded Note Due to the higher levels of leakage current of the PSU 30 it is important that the XLR4 cables used are manufactured only to the specification detailed above It is also important that the cables are not coupled or uncoupled whilst the PSU is powered and that the PSU is correctly grounded DMX XLR5 Pin 1 ground shield pin 2 control minus pin 3 control plus pins 4 and 5 are not used SYNC RJ45 Used to synchronise the FX running on multiple PSU 30s A straight wired RJ45 patch cable is suitable to connect units not a crossover cable Note The SYNC connector on the PSU 30 is not using Ethernet www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 15 V2 1 November 2015
8. com PSU30 User Manual 12 V2 1 November 2015 EE DMX personality mode 14 15 In modes 14 15 all PSU 30 outputs are grouped as one W 30 v2 2 Mode 14 4ch Mode 13 4ch RGBA RGBI with Magic Amber Channel 1 Red for group 1 Red for group 1 Channel 2 Green for group 1 Green for group 1 Channel 3 Blue for group 1 Blue for group 1 Channel 4 Amber for group 1 Intensity for group 1 Ech 4 DMX channels 4 DMX channels h DMX personality mode 16 mode 16 grouping is variable In In mode 16 grouping is variable 16 grouping is variable PSU 05B v2 2 Mode 16 Ich Look Store Channel 1 Channel levels and the corresponding Look numbers Channel Level Channel Level Channel Level or 33 35 69 71 12 15 www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 13 V2 1 November 2015 2 3 Technical Information a Specifications Product code Dimensions Weight Working Voltage Power consumption Output connector in out Sync Power connector Control Body color IP Rating Fuses Cooling Operating temperature Approvals b Maintenance With care the Color Block PSU 30 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 In addition the internal battery will need to be replaced on a regular basis see following section Do not spray liquids on the fr
9. crolling to the far end of the wheel will show the Mode at which the selected Look was programmed To edit the Mode of a selected Look scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Scroll the wheel to the far end until Mode number is shown and press Enter Scroll wheel to adjust the Mode number Press Enter to toggle back to the channel numbers To edit the channel numbers and levels of a selected Look scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Scroll the wheel to select the channel number To edit the channel level press Enter and use the scroll wheel to adjust the level shown as 0 255 Press Enter to toggle back to the channel number When the desired effect is created press Enter for 2 seconds to save Look Time Triggers The PSU 30 has real time triggering of the internal Looks Press Enter and scroll to desired Time Trigger and press Enter Press Enter to toggle between Day Hour 24 Minutes and Look to be triggered adjusting the setting with the scroll wheel as desired Press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings By default Time Triggers will occur on all 7 days unless specified The triggers will only be activated when the feature When DMX is Lost is set to Trig set Day and Time Press Enter to toggle between Day Hour 24 and Minutes adjusting the setting with the scroll wheel as desired When the Day and Ti
10. ity mode 1 3 9 c DMX personality mode Ap 10 d DMX personality mode 80 11 e DMX personality mode 1011 12 f DMX personality mode 12 13 ccccesscsccesscescesscescureceecerecesaussereceesereeesarens 12 g DMX personality mode 14 15 ou ccc ssccnesssscnesscscnersceceerseseneraesseeenerseenersaaes 13 h DMX personality mode 16 ccccsecscccnesscccersceecersceeeursursaeenersceeeerscessureaas 13 GC E eeler ET EE 14 EO Ee E A S E ee ee Bee 14 BD Ve MGIC E as ee ea 14 C Ball VIEDIEL CME een eg 14 A EE 15 E EE Ee 15 www chroma q com 3 V2 1 November 2015 1 Product overview 1 1 Color Block PSU 30 The Color Block PSU 30 is a 2U 19 rack mounted power supply suitable for up to 30 Color Block DB4 LED Fixtures or 30 Color Block 2 LED Fixtures It can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A in a variety of modes to accommodate most applications or can operate independently as a standalone system The Color Block PSU 30 delivers power and data via six XLR4 outputs A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block DB4 or Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to each XLR4 output Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft Two in out ethernet RJ45 connectors are available for synchronisation 1 2 Color Block Fixtures Color Block DB4 For the purpose of clarification the Color Block DB4 u
11. me is set correctly press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Display Backlight Displ Backlight The LED display can be set to go off after 5 seconds of no activity Press Enter scroll wheel to On permanently or Off after 5 seconds and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Reset to Default Press Enter for 2 seconds to reset all menu items to factory defaults DMX address 001 Control Mode 1 67 channels HSI FX DMX Lost Hold Looks default Display On Frequency 360 System CB2 system The PSU 30 can be set to operate for the Color Block DB4 system CB1 and the Color Block 2 system CB2 Press Enter scroll wheel to select CB1 or CB2 press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Frequency www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 8 V2 1 November 2015 The PSU 30 has four frequency settings available 360 600 1200 2400 This allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronised with the video camera and avoid a flickering effect Press Enter scroll wheel to select frequency press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Sync Mode In normal operation internally generated FX should stay synchronised between PSU 30 s for approx 30 minutes If better synchronisation is required a timing signal can be run via a RJ45 patch not crossover cable between PSU 30 s In order for this to work correctly one PSU 30 must be designated as the Master and all the others must be set to Slave Press Enter and use the scroll wheel to
12. nit picture below is known as a Fixture Each Color Block DB4 Fixture contains 4 Cells with each Cell comprising of 3 LEDs Color Block 2 The Color Block 2 unit picture below is known as a Fixture Each Color Block 2 Fixture contains four cells with each cell comprising of 3 single optic RGBA LED clusters Note To ensure proper functionality Date Time must be set before operation Look Store will function when Date Time are set Time is reset when battery is replaced or when the PSU 30 is reset www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 4 V2 1 November 2015 2 Operation 2 1 Cabling 2 2 Control a Control menu DMX personality mode 1 3 DMX personality mode 4 6 DMX personality mode 7 9 DMX personality mode 10 11 DMX personality mode 12 13 DMX personality mode 14 15 DMX personality mode 16 2 9 Technical information a Specifications SS FD Oo D Maintenance C Battery replacement d Installation e Wiring 2 1 Cabling The Color Block system utilises an XLR4 cable system This is used to supply power and control data Pin 1 OVDC pin 2 control minus pin 3 control plus pin 4 48VDC The chassis should be ground bonded Only genuine Tourflex Datasafe cable is recommended for use with the Color Block system Damage will occur if power connections short circuit to data or ground shield connections When assembling XLR4 cables heat shrink should be used on each individual data pin and the drain wire to prevent short
13. ntensity at 0 Alternating units on and www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 9 Mode 2 360ch 120 x HSI Mode 3 360ch 120 x RGB with Magic Amber Hue for group 1 Red for group 1 Saturation for group 1 Green for group 1 Intensity for group 1 Blue for group 1 Hue for group 2 Red for group 2 Saturation for group 2 Green for group 2 Intensity for group 2 Blue for group 2 Hue for group 3 Red for group 3 V2 1 November 2015 ofa 255 C I O 0 nl Channel 8 Hue for group 1 Saturation for group 3 Green for group 3 Channel 9 saturation for group 1 Intensity for group 3 Blue for group 3 Intensity for group 4 ee and so on up to group 120 c DMX personality mode 4 6 Poo In modes 4 6 each Color Block DB4 or Color Block 2 fixture 4 cells is a group PSU 30 v2 2 Mode 4 96ch Mode 5 90ch Mode 6 90ch DEA 30 x HSI 30 x HSI 30 x RGB with Magic Amber Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue for group 1 Red for group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at O to maximum at 255 Colour Fan Saturation for group 1 Green for group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour between groups All units are the same colour at 0 Channel 3 Colour Range Intensity for group 1 Blue for group 1 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 259 Channel 4 Colour Step Hue for group 2 Red for group 2 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest
14. ont or rear panel If the front enclosure requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp soft cloth c Battery replacement When the text Battery not fully charged appears on the display menu the battery in the control PCB has expired and needs a replacement To replace the battery 1 Remove the top cover 2 On the control PCB replace the old battery with a new unit See image on page 15 CHCBPSU30 max 30 DB4 or CB2 483mm x 368mm x 89mm 19 x 14 5 x 3 5 11 1kg 24 5lbs 100 240VAC 50 60Hz auto switching 18A 120VAC 9A 240VAC XLR4 Ethercon RJ45 in and through Trailing lead ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A Black power coated paint IP20 Both live and neutral are fused 110V 2 x 20A 1 25 ceramic 220V 2 x 10A 1 25 ceramic 5 x rear mounted fans ventilation required front and rear 0 C to 40 C EN55103 1 55103 2 IEC60950 US 3 Put back the cover and power cycle the unit PSU30 User Manual www chroma q com 14 Control PCB The CR20 32 Lithium battery should last approximately 5 years from the date the battery was made note that a 4 year life from date of product sale would not be unexpected when delivery and manufacturing times are allowed for Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions
15. or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted Chroma Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on going research and development The Color Block PSU 30 has been designed specifically for the professional entertainment 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 H 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 is a trademark for more information on this visit www chroma g com trademarks The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 2 V2 1 November 2015 Table of Contents 1 PSU30 User Manual Product OVENVICW sis iai o keine alas 4 1 1 COOBECK PRSU sans nina aaa am 4 1 2 Color Block Fixtures nana na 4 WD CRACOW BEE 5 2 1 CANIN pete tate eee tere et eee 5 EM 7 a CONDUC MM CMLL ha Eee ner 7 b DMX personal
16. select Master or Slave Press Enter for 2 seconds to save setting b DMX personality mode 1 3 ET In mode 1 grouping is variable amp in modes 2 3 each cell is a group PSU 30 v2 2 Mode 1 367ch 7FX 120 x HSI Channel 1 Grouping 0 100 Variable grouping range between 1 120 cells with FX running within the group 102 206 variable grouping range between 1 120 cells with FX running between the groups 209 255 Variable grouping range for every 2 d to every 120 cells in a group Channel 2 Colour Speed 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at O to maximum at 255 Channel 3 Colour Fan 0 255 Variable fan of colour between within groups All units are the same colour at 0 Channel 4 Colour Range 0 Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 5 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 Channel 6 Intensity Effects 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 7 Intensity Fan 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between within groups All units at the same i
17. snap to the Look of your choice O 6 8 ES 16 CHE CH dl ll gt O www chroma q com PSU30 User Manual 7 V2 1 November 2015 Look Store The PSU 30 has 31 internal preset FX Looks for standalone operation 1 23 are pre programmed To replay a Look in standalone operation scroll to Look Store press Enter scroll and select the desired Look and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings To replay a Look with a DMX console scroll to Control Mode 16 and press Enter for 2 seconds Use the DMX console with the assigned channel to playback the various looks stored 1 31 looks in 1 single channel Note DMX has priority over internal Looks Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down However looks will be returned to default setting if menu 8 Reset is performed There are two ways to record a look Simple with DMX console Set the PSU 30 to the desired Control Mode Use a DMX console to adjust channel levels and create the desired look or effect Scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look number and press Enter Press Enter again for 2 seconds to save Look Advanced standalone DMX is unplugged scroll to Look Store and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data The data is presented as two numbers separated by a letter c The number to the left of the c is the channel number and to the right is the channel level S
18. the specifications 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
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