Apollo Smart Color Pro Manual
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1. UP or DOWN button to scroll through the speed options Place the gel string and Line up the bottom of the gel roller over two gel rollers inside the the hub drive Selecting _1_ will set the motor to run at low speed Use this setting when SMART COLOR PRO Rotate the hub drive until the pin seats g p g p the SMART COLOR PRO is being used in situations requiring quiet operation Line up the left roller fully in the bottom of the gel roller ar pin Repeat the process for the right gel roller Selecting _2 will set the motor to run at medium speed ush the gel roller GE g _4_ p toward the top of the Gel Frame Dimensions SMART COLOR PRO SMART COLOR PRO 5 25 header and tail 15 frames 12 Selecting _3_ will set the motor to run at high speed Use this setting when VI the SMART COLOR PRO is being used in situations requiring fast operation de rd o SMART COLOR PRO 10 header and tail 19 frames 16 Swing the bottom of the gel roller towards the hub drive Press the SELECT button to set motor speed A piece of Apollo Gel Shield is installed on the back of the SMART COLOR PRO The shield filters out harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays that could damage the gel strings Be sure this shield is in place before operating the SMART COLOR PRO Reset ie To set the remote reset function press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Press t2. cS APOLLO APOLLO DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 4130 Fourier Drive Fort Wayne IN 46818 USA Phone 01 260 497 9191 Fax 07 260 497 9192 www apollodesign net 07 26 10 TE smart cloftfofal LFLARO Operating Manual Table of Contents i Warranty PAGE e Items are covered for defects in materials and workmanship for one year including repair parts and repair Safety Information SEDER 2 labor on defective item from date of Apollo invoice Introduction s es esses oe oeo we ww ww Quick Start 2 2 vr ww ww ww we ww we ee ww l o Using the Smart Color PRO LL oe ov 0 0 0 000 The warranty covers freight for 30 days after initial purchase Apollo does not cover any other loss resulting from product failure Products being returned for warranty repair must display the original serial number sticker Removal of the serial number voids the product s limited warranty Serial Number Date Purchased NINN OO WW HR HRW W Purchased From KE Xo Gel String Information 6 4 eeee8 e Despite the care taken for the compilation of this book Apollo Design Technology Inc cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from errors that may appear in this book All efforts have been made to provide the most accurate up to date instructions and illustrations possible CO CO CO 9 e Need assistance Call Apollo at 800 288 4626 for details Troubleshooting 6 6 24see2ee8e6eee
3. sec 24 frames Address LED display up to 510 Power Requirement 24VDC Power Consumption 1 1 AMPS 26 watts at 24VDC fan amp speed high DMX Channels Required Two Protocol Requirements DMX 512 1990 Input Connector XLR 4 pin male power and control protocol Output Connector XLR 4 pin female power and control protocol LED Indicators For menu L3 dO Smart Color Pro 5 25 Specifications i Fixture Compatibility Power Supply Compatibility Dimensions Material Color Weight Aperture Mounting System Ports Heat Deflectors Safety Cable Gel String Capability Gel String Loading Cooling System Gel String Max Speed Address Power Requirement Power Consumption DMX Channels Required Protocol Requirements Input Connector Output Connector LED Indicators Ideal with 19 ellipsoidals and 6 inch and smaller fresnels Apollo Smart Power 75W 200W 400W and 600W 10 3 4 H x 9 3 4 W x3 1 2 D 273 05mm H x 247 65mm W x 88 9mm D 3 1 2 88 9mm D when including mounting tabs Lightweight aluminum black or white powder coat 4 78 Ibs 2 17kg including gel and mounting tabs Rear 5 1 4 133 35mm Front 5 1 4 H x 5 1 4 W 133 35mm x 133 35mm Comes with adjustable tabs between 4 1 4 and 5 1 2 107 95mm x 139 7mm 4 pin XLR ports on back of unit for easy access and daisy chain capability Apollo Gel Shield Yes 18 color frames standard or custom 2 24 frames cu
4. start and home Verify that 4 pin cable is valid scroller cable and pin out is compatible SMART COLOR PRO fails to DMX is not present or is not Verify that 4 pin cable is valid scroller cable and pin respond to DMX valid The LED display will out is compatible flash from dim to bright If there isa known good DMX device in the system set the SMART COLOR PRO to this address Run a cue to see if the PRO responds SMART COLOR PRO operates Faulty DMX Install return cable from last SMART COLOR PRO erratically to power supply Install 5 pin DMX terminator on last DMX device SMART COLOR PRO resets Check console programming for invalid information intermittently on reset channel Too many PROs on one 4 pin XLR circuit Reduce number to a maximum of 8 Install return cable from last SMART COLOR PRO to power supply Gel frames won t center in Worn gel string Replace gel string aperture Adjust console or channel output to center frames Gel frames won t travel to Worn gel string Replace gel string ends Make sure console is set to 100 to reach last frame Display flashes Err Gel string jammed Verify that gel rollers are fully seated on drive hubs Verify that gel string is properly wound onto gel rollers Cable Specifications Pin 1 0 volts DC 14 Gauge Pin2 Negative Data 22 Gauge Pin3 Positive Data 22 Gauge Pin4 Positive 24 volts DC 14 Gauge Chassis Ground B
5. 08e8 10 Cable Specifications seee ee eee eee o o 10 PRO 5 25 Specifications 6 6seee0e88e08 11 PRO 7 25 Specifications 0009 vr eoe e 12 PRO 10 Specifications ev 0009 rv vr eee 13 ETE PE EE wee tuecdaeacacde 14 Keep this information handy if requiring technical assistance Other Products From Apollo m Contact Information ii e Architectural Lighting Gobos Fixtures Apollo Design Technology e LEDs per 4130 Fourier Drive Fort Wayne IN 46818 USA Right Arm Tape Phone 01 260 497 9191 Rotators and more Fax 01 260 497 9192 sales apollodesign net www apollodesign net 1 EE _ _ 4 Smart Color Pro 10 Specifications PE Fixture Compatibility Ideal with fresnels and PARs Power Supply Compatibility Apollo Smart Power 75W 200W 400W and 600W Dimensions 15 1 2 H x 14 1 2 W x 3 1 2 D 393 7mm H x 368 3mm W x 88 9mm D 3 1 2 88 9mm D when including mounting tabs Material Color Lightweight aluminum black or white powder coat Weight 6 46 Ibs 2 93 kg including gel and mounting tabs Aperture Rear 10 254mm Front 10 H x 10 3 4 W 254mm x 273 05mm Mounting System Comes with adjustable tabs between 9 and 10 1 4 228 6mm x 260 35mm Ports 4 pin XLR ports on back of unit for easy access and daisy chain capability Heat Deflectors Apollo Gel Shield Safety Cable Yes Gel String Capability 18 color frames Gel Str
6. AP5500 Neptune Blue Green AP5400 Rock N Roll Green por 17 239 94 AP2000 Full CTB AP4300 London Blue Factory default setting for the DMX address is 001 18 255 100 AP7630 Peach My Interest AP6200 Banana Yellow 3 high 3 high Factory default setting for fan speed is Factory default setting for the gel string speed is Factory default setting for remote reset is no_ Factory default address for remote reset is 000 EA For best accuracy place console output in 16 bit mode output values DMX 0 255 Console output in percent results in less resolution and some position shift These values are derived from a SMART COLOR PRO 7 25 with a new gel string Actual values required may vary based on gel string age and condition SMART COLOR PRO 5 25 and SMART COLOR PRO 10 scroller values should be very close to these values but may require minor adjustments Continued on next page ss
7. d two shielded and twisted conductors of 22 AWG wire for data The following pin out for the 4 pin connector must be followed Pin 1 24 volts DC Ground Pin 3 DMX data Pin 2 DMX data Pin 4 24 volts DC Insert a 4 pin XLR connector into the plug on the SMART COLOR PRO marked IN Additional SMART COLOR PROs Smart Color or Smart Move products can be daisy chained together from the OUT plug Apply power and DMX signal to the SMART COLOR PRO A short homing sequence will occur running the gel string from end to end The fan will run at full soeed during homing The SMART COLOR PRO has finished homing when frame one of the gel string is parked in the aperture If a valid DMX signal is present the LED display will show 001 If DMX is not present the LED window will flash 001 Menu Tree M ADDRESS Addr DMX address up DMX address down FAN Fan 1 Low speed fan 2 Medium speed fan 3 High speed fan PL1 Sets DMX fan speed control to start address 1 512 Sets DMX fan speed control to channel 512 Speed SPd _1_ Sets motor speed to slow 2 Sets motor speed to medium _3_ Sets motor speed to high Reset rST no_Remote reset is off YES Allows for SMART COLOR PRO reset from console enter DMX address for reset control L 5 Troubleshooting Im Symptom Cause Solution SMART COLOR PRO fails to No power from power supply Verify that the power supply is on
8. eed Use this setting when the SMART COLOR PRO is being used with low wattage fixtures or in situations requiring quiet operation Selecting _2_ will set the fan to run constantly at medium speed Selecting _3_ will set the fan to run constantly at high speed Use this setting when the SMART COLOR PRO is being used on high wattage fixtures or when maximum cooling is required Selecting PL1 will set the fan to be controlled at the SMART COLOR PRO s DMX start address plus 1 For example if the start address for the SMART COLOR PRO is channel 001 the fan will be controlled by channel 002 With the fader for channel 002 at 100 the fan will operate low speed Selecting 512 will set the fan to be controlled by DMX channel 512 Again with the fader at 0 the fan will operate at high speed With the fader at 100 the fan will operate at low speed Press the SELECT button to set fan speed CR EI Speed ee To change the motor speed press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Press the DOWN button twice SPd will appear Press the SELECT button to select speed control mode Gel String Information Iii The SMART COLOR PRO has been designed for easy installation and removal of gel string assemblies The front cover has been removed for clarity The SMART COLOR PRO has been designed to allow the front cover to remain in place during the actual process Press the
9. ffordable scroller available The Smart Color PRO uses Standard or user defined gel strings of 18 24 frames The Smart Color PRO is designed to give years of trouble free use provided it is used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual If you should experience any problems that fall outside the scope of this manual contact the selling dealer for further details If the dealer is unable to satisfy your service needs contact Apollo directly for tech nical support The contact information is listed on page one of this manual Quick Start RR Connect DMX source to an Apollo Smart Power supply or compatible unit Eight SMART COLOR PROs can be run using a Smart Power 200 eight SMART COLOR PROs can be run on each additional circuit from a Smart Power 400 or 600 AR power supplies are not compatible 4 PIN and cannot be used Serious damage to the SMART COLOR PRO will occur if these power supplies are used Damage caused by an incompatible power sup ply is not covered by the warranty N Wybron Coloram Il or Wybron IT N Do not apply power to a lighting fixture without first powering up the SMART COLOR PRO If power is not applied first to the SMART COLOR PRO heat from the lighting fixture will cause damage to the SMART COLOR PRO and the gel string Connect Apollo 4 pin scroller cable from the power supply to the first SMART COLOR PRO Continue connecting up to eight SMART COLOR PROs
10. he DOWN button three times rSt will appear Theater Rock N Roll Gel String Gel String With rSt in the display press the SELECT button Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the reset options a 0 0 Clear Clear 2 016 7 AP6300 Neon Yellow AP6400 Pilsner Yellow Select no_ when remote reset of the SMART COLOR PRO is not required 3 032 13 AP7150 Santa Fe Amber AP7600 Apollo Orange P 4 047 19 AP7650 Coral Amber AP7450 Golden Amber Select YES when remote reset is required 5 062 25 AP7550 Spiced Rum Amber AP8300 Diva Red With YES in the display press the SELECT button 6 076 31 AP7600 Apollo Orange AP8350 Bludgeon Red 7 091 36 AP8250 Vixen Red AP8750 Hot Pink When 000 appears in the display window enter a valid DMX address chosen 8 106 42 AP8450 Spanked Pink AP3150 Sour Grape to control remote reset When this DMX channel is raised to 100 for more than 9 120 47 AP8750 Hot Pink AP3700 Groovy Grape 1 second the SMART COLOR PRO will reset 10 134 53 AP3250 Dominant Lavender AP3900 Voodoo Lavender 11 148 59 AP3700 Groovy Grape AP4450 Heavenly Blue Be sure that the remote reset address does not duplicate any other active DMX 12 163 64 AP4800 Ice Blue AP4250 Apollo Blue address in your system 13 178 70 AP4450 Heavenly Blue AP4200 Bright Blue 14 193 76 AP4400 After Hours Blue AP4950 Caribbean Blue 15 208 82 AP5960 Magarita Green AP5500 Neptune Blue Green Factory Defaults Kr 16 223 88
11. ing Loading Spring loaded self tensioning Cooling System Variable speed single fan with local or remote speed control Gel String Max Speed 6 sec 18 frames Address LED display up to 510 Power Requirement 24VDC Power Consumption 1 1 AMPS 26 watts at 24VDC fan amp speed high DMX Channels Required Two Protocol Requirements DMX 512 1990 Input Connector XLR 4 pin male power and control protocol Output Connector XLR 4 pin female power and control protocol LED Indicators For menu 13 Ha aaaaaaauauauaauasasasssssssi n Safety Information Im N CAUTION this symbol designates an item that will cause damage to the SMART COLOR PRO if ignored WARNING this symbol designates an item that could cause injury or death if ignored Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual The SMART COLOR PRO is designed for indoor applications and should not be exposed to moisture There is a risk of fire shock or injury if the Smart Color PRO is not used as specified Servicing the SMART COLOR PRO should be undertaken by qualified personnel only The SMART COLOR PRO is not intended for residential use Safety cables must be used when installing the SMART COLOR PRO Apollo is not responsible for damage or injury resulting from improper use of safety cables 2 Introduction ie The SMART COLOR PRO scroller by Apollo Design Technology Inc is designed to be the most reliable and a
12. on a 200 watt circuit Use a return cable to connect the last SMART COLOR PRO to the power supply Plug the power supply in to the appropriate line voltage The SMART COLOR PROs will complete a homing sequence Address each SMART COLOR PRO to a valid DMX value between 001 and 510 Remember that the SMART COLOR PRO requires 2 DMX channels Check for control of the SMART COLOR PRO from the lighting console Smart Color Pro 7 25 Specifications iii Fixture Compatibility Ideal with 19 90 ellipsoidals fresnels and PARS Power Supply Compatibility Apollo Smart Power 75W 200W 400W and 600W Dimensions 12 3 4 H x 11 3 4 W x 2 3 4 D 323 85mm H x 298mm W x 69 85mm D 3 1 2 88 9mm D when including mounting tabs Material Color Lightweight aluminum black or white powder coat Weight 5 2 lbs 2 36 kg including gel and mounting tabs Aperture Rear 7 1 4 184 15mm Front 7 1 4 H x 8 W 184 15mm x 203 2mm Mounting System Comes with adjustable tabs between 6 1 4 and 7 1 2 158 75mm x 184 15mm Ports 4 pin XLR ports on back of unit for easy access and daisy chain capability Heat Deflectors Apollo Gel Shield Safety Cable Yes Gel String Capability 18 color frames standard or custom 24 frames custom only Gel String Loading Spring loaded self tensioning Cooling System Variable speed single fan with local or remote speed control Gel String Max Speed 6 sec 18 frames 7
13. onding 24 Gauge 10 24 FRAMES Frame DMX Console Position Value Value 0 255 All 24 frame gel strings are custom and intended for the Smart Color Pro 5 25 and Smart Color Pro 7 25 The SMART COLOR PRO 10 cannot accept a 24 frame gel string 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Addressing Each SMART COLOR PRO can respond to a unique start address To change the DMX address press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Addr will appear Press SELECT to select the addressing mode Pushing the UP and DOWN buttons will step through DMX addresses The addresses advance slowly for the first three seconds while holding the UP or DOWN button After the first three seconds the DMX addresses advance or retreat at a much faster rate After the desired DMX start address appears in the LED window press SELECT to set the address The SMART COLOR PRO is a two channel device The first channel controls the gel string and the second channel controls the fan speed The LED display will show Addr when the addressing sequence is complete Fan To change the fan speed press the SELECT UP or DOWN button once Press the DOWN button once Fan will appear Press the SELECT button to select fan control mode Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the fan options Selecting _1_ will set the fan to run constantly at low sp
14. stom only Spring loaded self tensioning Variable speed single fan with local or remote speed control 6 sec 18 frames 7 sec 24 frames LED display up to 510 24VDC 1 1 AMPS 26 watts at 24VDC fan amp speed high Two DMX 512 1990 XLR 4 pin male power and control protocol XLR 4 pin female power and control protocol For menu DDD Using the SMART COLOR PRO Jm Back of SMART COLOR PRO 7 it 2 3 1 XLR 4 Pin Input 5 Up Button 2 XLR 4 Pin Output 6 Down Button 3 Select Button 7 Mounting tab four places 4 Display Window Mounting I Adjust the 4 mounting tabs to fit the gel frame brackets on the lighting fixture Brackets on the PRO 5 25 adjust from 4 1 4 to 5 1 2 Brackets on the PRO 7 25 adjust from 6 1 4 to 7 1 2 Brackets on the PRO 10 adjust from 9 to 10 1 4 Brackets set for maximum frame Brackets set for minimum frame NA safety cable is provided with each SMART COLOR PRO Be certain to attach the safety to a pipe or truss supporting the lighting fixture NDo not apply power to a lighting fixture without first powering up the SMART COLOR PRO If power is not applied first to the SMART COLOR PRO heat from the lighting fixture will cause damage to the SMART COLOR PRO and the gel strings n A Powering Up Use only Apollo scroller cable or other approved scroller cable Approved cable should have two conductors of 14 AWG wire for power an
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