ColorCast 14 Conduit User Guide
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1. sJ RO aus COLORCAST 14 CONDUIT FER INSTALLATION GUIDE CHROMACORE BY COLOR KINETICS POWERCORE BY COLOR KINETICS OPTIBIN BY COLOR KINETICS COLOR KINETICS INCORPORATED 10 MILK STREET SUITE 1100 BOSTON MA 02108 TEL 888 FULL RGB TEL 617 423 9999 FAX 617 423 9998 INFO COLORKINETICS COM H US WWW COLORKINETICS COM LISTED ColorCast 14 Conduit 13PE ITEM 123 000008 00 Fixture White 123 000008 01 Fixture Black ITEM 123 000003 00 Base White 123 000003 01 Base Black This product is protected by one or more of the following patents U S Patent Nos 6 016 038 6 150 774 and other patents listed at http colorkinetics com patents Other patents pending 2005 2006 Color Kinetics Incorporated All rights reserved Chromacore Chromasic Color Kinetics the Color Kinetics logo ColorBlast ColorBlaze ColorBurst ColorCast ColorPlay ColorScape Direct Light iColor iColor Cove iPlayer Optibin Powercore QuickPlay Sauce the Sauce logo and Smartivice are registered trademarks and DiMand EssentialWhite eW IntelliWhite iW and Light Without Limits are trademarks of Color Kinetics Incorporated All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners PUB 000135 00 Rev 01 Specifications subject to change without notice GETTING STARTED Color Kinetics ColorCast 14 Conduit offers indoor outdoor wall washing up to 15 feet and large alcove ligh2. Ethernet system to the DMX Ethernet IN port on the Data Enabler 3 Using Zapi or Serial Addressing Software SAS set the light address for each fixture by entering the serial number A Using Light System Composer software discover and address all lights attached to the Ethernet system ColorCast 14 Conduit Specifications COLOR RANGE 16 7 million 24bit additive RGB colors continuously variable intensity SOURCE High intensity surface mount power LEDs BEAM ANGLE 90 at 50 of peak illuminance HOUSING Die cast aluminum Fixture 13 5 x 3 6 x 1 4 34 3 cm x 9 1 cm x 3 6 cm Base 8 9 x 1 9 x 2 22 6 cm x 4 8 cm x 5 cm CONNECTORS Wire nuts LISTINGS C UL US listed CE certified COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS DATA INTERFACE Color Kinetics Data Enabler CONTROL Color Kinetics full line of controllers or other DMX512 RS485 sources ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER REQUIREMENT 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz POWER CONSUMPTION 3OW at full output POWER FACTOR 0 95 or greater at 120VAC ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS TEMPERATURE RANGE 40 F to 122 F 40 C to 50 C operating temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C starting temperature PROTECTION RATING IP66 LED SOURCE LIFE In traditional lamp sources lifetime is defined as the point at which 50 of the lamps fail This is also termed Mean Time Between Failure MTBF LEDs are semiconductor devices and have a much longer MTBF than conventional sources H
3. attach the necessary conduit and use the seal plugs and gaskets provided to seal all conduit holes not needed for the installation Tighten plugs until gaskets are slightly compressed Do not over tighten When calculating the conduit length between fixtures ensure that the spacing between fixtures is at least 4 3 4 12 cm inches measured from the center of one base s mounting hole to the center of the next base s mounting hole See Fig 2 NOTE ColorCast 14 Conduit must be installed with each fixture oriented in the same direction for expected effects The fixtures align and mount to the conduit base in one direction only Ensure that all bases are aligned in the same direction when attaching conduit and installing An easy to ensure proper alignment is to locate the side and or bottom conduit holes on each base in the same direction Fig 2 ATS Conduit A N OTT O w 4 75 12 cm Minimum mounting base spacing measured on mounting holes center to center oo NOTE For outdoor installations use RTV Silicone on the condui
4. cables used in the installation should meet the following minimal requirements MATERIAL 316 Stainless Steel SIZE 5 64 inch 0 78 inch nominal diameter or larger minimum break load must be greater than 400 pounds Maximum diameter is 3 16 inch CONSTRUCTION 7 x 7 49 wires performed stranded END TERMINATIONS Determined by installer and or owner MOUNTING METHOD Determined by installer or owner DANGER Ensure that the power source is off before wiring the Data Enabler or connecting fixtures Failure to do so can can result in serious injuries or death INSTALL THE DATA ENABLER Determine number of Data Enablers needed for your installation and the location of each Use the ColorCast 14 Installation Tool located at www colorkinetics com support install_tool to calculate the number of Data Enablers required for your installation The ColorCast 14 Installation Tool considers the line voltage leader length and fixture spacing when calculating the maximum number of fixtures per Data Enabler Things to remember e Install the Data Enabler according to state and local codes e Consult an Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans Refer to the Data Enabler Installation Guide for complete instructions After running power and data to the Data Enabler you are ready to attach the ColorCast 14 Conduit fixtures ATTACH FIXTURE RUN TO DATA ENABLER Fig 8 End to End Connection Maximum lights per Data Enabler 36
5. 112VAC or 61 240VAC Depending on installation param mm TL l m al 12AWG 4 Conductor Stranded Copper Cable 100 240VAC_ gf 7 i o pEi a DMX OUT A DMX Ethernet IN f fl Controll Cas AN Hi Ie NU CATS CAT5e RJA5 0O S Data Out is not available for Ethernet To Lights O From Power Sourc i i US a i LINE BLACK He NEUTRAL WHITE 2 eile GROUND GREEN YELLOW g il GI Ee E D DMX OUT DMX ETHERNET IN EEE o z o mm T DATA RED EUROPE LINE BROWN NEUTRAL BLUE GROUND GREEN YELLOW DATA BLACK Not Available For Ethernet After all fixture wiring connections are complete attach the leader cable from the first light in the run to the Data Enabler See Fig 8 Refer to the Data Enabler Installation Guide for complete instructions ADDRESS THE FIXTURES The ColorCast 14 Conduit fixtures are pre addressed to light number 1 at the time of manufacture Address each fixture with a new light number as needed using one of the follow methods ZAPI Use Color Kinetics Zapi to reset the DMX address for each serial number Refer to the Zapi User Guide for step by step addressing instructions s
6. TY This product is sold pursuant to CK s Standard Terms and Conditions the T amp Cs which may be found at http colorkinetics com howtobuy buy terms and which contain impor tant provisions including among others Limited Warranty exclusions and limitations on CK s liability for damages and restrictions on the remedies that are available to you
7. alculate the number of fixtures you can put on a data enabler The fixtures to Data Enabler ratio is determined by the parameters of your installation Installation parameters include all or part of the following line voltage fixture type leader length jumper lengths and wire gauge Location of the fixture and method of attaching Mounting hardware is dictated by the mounting surface Ensure that the hardware used is appropriate for the mounting surface Spacing between fixtures determines the number of fixtures per run For the maximum number of ColorCast 14 Conduit fixtures per run install fixtures butted end to end You can also install the fixtures spaced apart Increasing the space between fixtures decreases the number of fixtures per run e Install and wire the Data Enabler after installing ColorCast 14 Conduit fixtures Refer to the Data Enabler Installation Guide STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION 1 Record serial numbers and identify fixtures as you unpack them Note the installation location on a mapping grid 2 Install fixtures 3 Address the fixtures 4 Install the Data Enablers 5 Connect power and data from the Data Enabler to the fixtures RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS 1 As you unpack the fixtures record the serial numbers Each ColorCast 14 Conduit fixture has a unique serial number programmed at the time of manufacture 2 Write the serial numbers onto a Mapping Grid 3 Using the Layout Plan assign the fix
8. as When using a PC with iPlayer 2 or a PC with Smart Jack 3 to address the serial numbers download the Serial Addressing Software and instructions from http support colorkinetics com LIGHT SYSTEM COMPOSER When using ColorCast 14 Conduit fix tures in an Ethernet application the lights can be addressed after installation using the Light System Composer Management Tool TO SET DMX ADDRESS PRE INSTALLATION USING ZAPI OR SAS 1 With power disconnected connect a single ColorCast 14 Conduit fixture or a series of fixtures to a Data Enabler 2 Attach the DMX interface Zapi iPlayer 2 or Smart Jack 3 to the DMX IN port on the Data Enabler 3 Connect power to the Data Enabler A Use Zapi or Serial Addressing Software SAS to set the light address for each serial number 5 If addressing individual fixtures disconnect power and then discon nect the addressed fixture s Repeat steps 1 through 5 NOTE Serial addressing gives you the option of post installation addressing multiple fixtures through a single Data Enabler or multiple Data Enablers using the recorded serial numbers Refer to the Zapi User Guide or SAS Instruction Guide for details POST INSTALLATION USING ZAPI SAS OR LIGHT SYSTEM COMPOSER 1 After installing ColorCast 14 Conduit and Data Enabler connect power fo system 2 Attach the DMX interface Zapi iPlayer 2 or Smart Jack 3 to the DMX Ethernet IN port on the Data Enabler or attach the Light System Manager
9. ican National Standard Institute Safety Code PLAN THE INSTALLATION The nature and complexity of ColorCast 14 Conduit installation requires in depth planning to ensure timely successful installation with minimal complications and down time PLANNING SUGGESTIONS When planning ColorCast 14 Conduit installation Color Kinetics suggests doing the following e Consult an Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans e Refer to local and state codes for installation compliance e Create a Layout Plan drawing e Create a Mapping Grid Use this grid to record serial numbers for easy reference and addressing e Employ Color Kinetics Application Engineering Services INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS When creating your installation plan consider the following e Location of Data Enabler in relationship to lights Each Data Enabler can support up to 38 120VAC 58 220VAC or 61 240VAC ColorCast 14 fixtures using a 50 foot field cuttable leader cable The Data Enabler supports a slightly greater or fewer number of fixtures depending on customized installation parameters NOTE By decreasing the length of the leader cable you can increase the number of ColorCast 14 fixtures per run For more information contact Color Kinetics or refer to the Configuration Calculator located at www colorkinetics com support Calculate the number of fixtures per Data Enabler Use the Configuration Calculator located at www colorkinetics com support to c
10. owever MTBF is not the only consideration in determining useful life Color Kinetics uses the concept of useful light output for rating source lifetimes Like traditional sources LED output degrades over time lumen depreciation and this is the metric for SSL lifetime LED lumen depreciation is affected by numerous environmental conditions such as ambient temperature humidity and ventilation Lumen depreciation is also affected by means of control thermal management current levels and a host of other electrical design consid erations Color Kinetics systems are expertly engineered to optimize LED life when used under normal operating conditions Lumen depreciation information is based on LED man ufacturers source life data as well as other third party testing Low temperatures and con trolled effects have a beneficial effect on lumen depreciation Overall system lifetime could vary substantially based on usage and the environment in which the system is installed Temperature and effects will affect lifetime Color Kinetics rates product lifetime using lumen depreciation to 50 of original light output When the fixture is running at room temperature using a color wash effect the range of lifetime is in the range of 80 000 100 000 hours This is LED manufacturers test data High output is defined as any LED device that is 1 2 watt or above For more detailed information on source life please see www colorkinetics com lifetime WARRAN
11. rts Do not attempt to open the fixture Doing so can result in death serious injury and property damage CAUTION Use appropriate materials and mounting methods to support the fixture adequately Failure to do so can result in property damage and void the warranty CAUTION Do not exceed the specified voltage and current input Doing so will result in property damage and void the warranty CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum number of specified fixtures in a light run Doing so will result in current overload CAUTION Do not use sharp tools near or on the fixture lens Doing so will result in property damage and void the warranty CAUTION Do not hot swap Ensure that power to the fixture is off before connecting or disconnecting fixtures Hot swapping will result in property damage and void the warranty CAUTION ColorCast 14 Conduit is a Class 2 LED product with LED radiation Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments NOTE The instructions and precautions set forth in this user guide are not necessarily all inclusive all conceivable or relevant to all applications as Color Kinetics cannot anticipate all conceivable or unique situations OWNER USER RESPONSIBILITIES It is the responsibility of the contractor installer purchaser owner and user to install maintain and operate ColorCast 14 Conduit in such a manner as to comply with all state and local laws ordinances regula tions and the Amer
12. s injury WARNING Potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage DANGER Ensure that main power supply is off before installation or wiring ColorCast 14 Conduit Failure to adhere to these instructions will result in death or serious injury DANGER ColorCast 14 Conduit must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with NEC and relevant local codes Failure to comply will result in death serious injury or property damage WARNING Do not attempt to install or use ColorCast 14 Conduit until you read and understand the installation instructions and safety labels Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage WARNING Do not use ColorCast 14 Conduit if the lens housing or power cables are damaged Doing so can result in death serious injury and property damage WARNING As dictated by a Structural Engineer and or local code install safety cables to ColorCast 14 Conduit fixtures Failure to do so can result in injuries or property damage WARNING When using safety cables ensure that they comply to the specifications given in this user guide Failure to comply can result in injuries or property damage WARNING ColorCast 14 Conduit has line voltage risk of shock and no user serviceable pa
13. t coupler and plugs ensure that the conduit connections to the base are water tight Mount Base After attaching the conduit to the base mount the base by using the four mounting holes located at each end of the base Use CAUTION Do not over tighten the mounting hardware Doing so can damage the base resulting in possible installation failure hardware suitable for the mounting surface See Fig 1 NOTE The ColorCast 14 Conduit base can be used as a template when pre drilled pilot holes are required Hold the fixture in place and mark the four screw holes Ensure that the minimum spacing between base mounting holes is 4 3 4 inches 12 cm Wire Fixture Pull 12 AWG 4 conductor stranded copper cable DANGER Turn off main power supply before wiring the fixtures Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury through the conduit and into the base Use wire nuts of suitable size to connect 3 12 AWG wires e Connect the chassis ground pig tail and the fixture ground green Fig 3 Line neutral and data wires not shown N N D T EI yellow to the incoming and outgoing ground wires See Fig 3 e Connect the fixture line black US brown EU to the incoming and Fig 4 Ground neutral and data wires not shown si T E i outgoing line wires See Fig 4 e Connect
14. the fixture neutral white US blue EU to the incoming and Fig 5 Line ground and data wires not shown N N Jol cn outgoing neutral wires See Fig 5 e Connect the fixture data red US black EU to the incoming and Fig 6 Line neutral and ground wires not shown oo LS outgoing data wires See Fig 6 Attach Fixture to Base After all wiring connections are complete you are ready to attach the fixture to the base e Ensure that all wires are tucked completely into the base and that the gasket is seated properly e Align pins on base to fixture bottom plate Attach the fixture to base using the six provided screws and lock washers Tighten screws to 15 to 20 lbpin 1 5 to 2 3 N mm to create a seal Do not over tighten ATTACH SAFETY CABLE Each fixture is designed for use with a safety cable When dictated by local or state code or by a Structural Engineer attach a safety cable from the fixture to the mounting surface 1 Locate the four cable holes are designed into each fixture two at each end of the fixture See Fig 7 2 Thread a cable through one of the cable holes 3 Attach the safety cable to the mounting surface For the proper mounting method of the safety cable to the installa tion surface refer to a Structural Engineer or applicable standards for your specific application The safety
15. ting in a conduit ready compact linear housing lts power on board technology makes it easy to install This guide contains important information on planning installing and operating your new ColorCast 14 Conduit For your protection read it carefully and save it for future reference Included in this box e 1 ColorCast 14 Conduit fixture e Installation Guide e Warranty and Registration cards Additional items needed e ColorCast 14 Conduit Base ITEM 123 000003 e Color Kinetics Data Enabler ITEM 106 000003 04 05 e 12 AWG 4 conductor copper wire e 10 mounting screws M5 and tools e 3 4 NPT conduit and hubs as required e 5 16 hex wrench or adjustable wrench for seal plugs shipped with base Optional items e 3 16 OD braided safety cable and hardware as required SCOPE OF THIS USER GUIDE The goal of this user guide is to explain in easily understandable language the necessary steps to install ColorCast 14 Conduit and assure peak performance Its intended use is for reference only by persons who are fully qualified This document should never be considered a substitute for any provision of a regulation or state and or local code IDENTIFICATION AND WARNINGS OF SAFETY HAZARDS In accordance with ANSI Z535 4 2002 the following system of identifying the severity of the hazards associated with the products is used DANGER I mminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or seriou
16. ture to a layout position in the installation A Using a weatherproof label identify the fixture s installation position Place an identifying label in an inconspicuous location INSTALL THE FIXTURE ColorCast 14 Conduit fixtures and bases are installed in series end to end or spaced apart using 12 AWG 4 conductor copper cable To install ColorCast 14 Conduit begin by installing the ColorCast 14 Conduit Base and conduit After installing the bases and conduit pull wiring through the conduit into the bases and then wire the fixtures Finally mount the fixtures to the bases and attach safety cables as dictated NOTE ColorCast 14 Conduit can also be installed in parallel INSTALL COLORCAST 14 CONDUIT BASE The ColorCast 14 Conduit Base is designed with four 3 4 NPT conduit holes which accommodate threaded pipe conduit hubs and flexible conduit The conduit holes are located on the side ends and bottom of the base for installation versatility The type of conduit you use is dictated by your electrical design plan along with relevant state and local codes z TOP Fig 9 DIA 0 75 1 9 cm TyP TUTUUT 9 O 2 46 ___ LL i 2 5 cm 5 SIDE 5 cm Cc D U j EMA o ase _ 12 cm Attach Conduit Prior to mounting the bases
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