User Manual - AC Lighting Inc.
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1. The 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 Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 1 V1 4 December 2014 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 r2. Laboratories NRTLs and the scope of recognition www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 2 V1 4 December 2014 Table of Contents 1 Produc OVEIVICW sail 4 2 Ope d EH 5 2 1 e KING TNC Hu ENEE 5 2 2 CDO RE 5 2 3 A O 5 2 4 optical ACCESO EEN 5 2 5 Elle D 2 6 OMA PFOLO GON Studio EES EE 15 2 1 ciel tele le 15 3 Kee TE UN e ion 16 4 Sp cial oN ic iii 17 4 1 TECHNICAL SPE CIC HUONG ehh aaa tio 17 4 2 Heli 18 4 3 EE RE 18 5 Maintenant EE 18 www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 3 V1 4 December 2014 1 Product Overview The new Chroma Q Studio Force D Phosphor is a 5 600K CCT daylight white fixture which utilises innovative LED technologies found in the Studio Force range to provide an equivalent soft edge output to a fluorescent fixture up to 8 210 lumens developed specifically for use in TV film and broadcast studio environments Other features include an extremely smooth uniform wash extra soft beam theatrical grade dimming laboratory calibration to match Black Body Locus Designed for practicality the unit is equipped with a manual control mode colour touch screen interface fanless studio amp full modes for maximum control of the units and a range of optional accessories The Studio Force D Phosphor features two light engines with 24 Blue LEDs each for a total of 48 high powered Blue LEDs The fixture is equipped with a built in power supply unit The fixture can operate as a
3. standalone unit or controlled remotely through the ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A protocol The control modes incorporate intensity control in remote DMX or standalone manual operation The product s robust anodised aluminium extruded construction houses a discreet cable management system Additional protection is built around the lenses for a truly road proof fixture Note HANDHELD COLOUR METERS Handheld Colour Meters provide a very limited measuring range for LED fixtures which results in inconsistent and unreliable data All photometric values listed in this document are based on testing and measurements conducted by certified independent laboratories with reference to the IES standards www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 4 V1 4 December 2014 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the Units The Studio Force D Phosphor package includes 1 fixture unit a power cord and connector and a Quick Start Guide We recommend that you keep the original packaging in case the item needs to be returned 2 2 Cabling The Studio Force D Phosphor fixture is built with powerCON connectors for power input and through The DMX control data input and through connections from an external control console are via two XLR 5 pin connectors The chassis are ground bonded Note The maximum number of Studio Force D Phosphor fixtures running off a single power input cable is 10 at 120V AC or 20 at 240V AC Please refer to ANSI and AWG standards for th
4. the Manual Mode Settings screen To adjust the Level 1 On the Main Menu tap Manual 2 On the Manual Mode Setting screen tap the Up or Down arrows to increase or decrease the intensity level The corresponding value is indicated above the arrows 0 100 3 Tap Escape to exit and go back to the Main Menu In this mode two manual settings can be recorded and played back To record a manual setting 1 On the Main Menu tap Manual 2 Set the Level 3 Press and hold Rec1 to record in memory 1 M1 or press and hold Rec2 to record in memory 2 M2 Follow the text prompt that appears on the screen gt Hold Rec1 gt M1 Saved or gt Hold Rec2 gt M2 Saved To play back the recorded setting 1 On the Main Menu tap Manual 2 On the Manual Mode Setting screen tap M1 or M2 The fixture goes to the previously recorded state 2 6 DMX Protocol Studio Force D Phosphor studio Force D Phosphor DMX Personality Studio Force D Level Look Sel Phosphor v1 06 1 ch 1 ch Channel 1 Intensity Level Look 1 32 Playback 2 7 Thermal Performance The Studio Force D Phosphor is built with an internal fan for internal cooling The fixture output is automatically reduced when internal temperature exceeds 75 C for automatic protection This happens on rare and extreme conditions when ambient temperature is over 35 C or the internal fans are blocked or damaged The airflow to and from the fan must not be constricted to maintain th
5. Chroma Q studio Force D Phosphor User Manual Version 1 4 December 2014 Software Version 1 07 PN 634 0502 Chroma Q BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS Warranty Statement 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 ou
6. cessed through the Touch Screen LCD display at the rear of the fixture Opening Screen on Power On Brand Name Fixture Name amp Firmware Version Number CH wg Y Studio Force O Phosshor _ FW ver 1 05 OOO Display On Pinhole Main Screen CH Chroma Q Fixture Name Studio Force D Phosphor NO Data Address 1 Footprint 1Ch 1 1 Mode Level e Data Signal Indicator Control Information Change Add Change Mode Setup Menu Manual Www chroma q com Command Buttons Data Signal Indicator Shows the presence and status of DMX signal No Data appears when the fixture is set at Level mode and not connected to an external DMX control console gt gt gt DMX appears when the fixture is set at Level mode and DMX signal from an external DMX control console is present appears when the fixture is set at Manual and also the source of the DMX data signal DMX line is busy KK DMX line is busy ok CUP Level When the warning screen appears follow the display text prompts The warning screen appears when a DMX signal from an external control console is plugged into the fixture set on Manual e Press and hold the Level Mode command button to change the mode The warning screen appears when the fixture is set to Manual with a DMX signal still present e Remove the DMX cable e Change the mode to Manual www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 6 V1 4 December 2014 Loc
7. d and stored through the Look Store screen A total of 32 looks can be stored in the fixture s internal memory Manual Mstr The fixture is set as the Master unit for Manual control Manual control of the fixture s intensity Level a is accessed through the Manual Mode Setting screen Slave The fixture is set as the Slave unit in stand alone operation The fixture set as slave unit follows the ee L teaazetse r Ease eNe www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 8 V1 4 December 2014 Setup screen Mode Setup Command Buttons Mi Data Fan Seed RotateDiae Frequency MX Lost Lock Reset Upload ENG Escare The table shows the fixture setup options available in the Setup screen Command Button Description DMX Data Displays DMX start address and the levels for all the channels assigned Fan Speed 4 Fan Speed options are accessed through the Fan Speed screen Quiet internal fan is off Intensity reduced to 80 Studio internal fan is at low speed Live internal fan is on Live Quiet internal fan is automatically switched on when light output is on and automatically switched off when light output is off RotateDisp The button rotates the orientation of the Touch Screen Display Frequency 4 frequency options are accessed through the PWM Frequency screen TTT Tanahe o o S DMX Lost The fixture can be set with 2 options when DMX data is lost wt e Last data holds the last valid DMX sta
8. e maximum data and power cable lengths XLR 5 pin Cable Ground Screen Data Plus Spare Data Minus Spare Data Plus Power Cable International North American Connections Colour Code Colour Code Green and Yellow Earth E Ground Green Neutral N Neutral Silver De Hot Gold Important Notice The use of an opto splitter for DMX signal distribution is highly recommended when several fixture units are not plugged into the same power source 2 3 Mounting The Studio Force D Phosphor fixture is built with a mounting yoke for floor wall and truss mounting applications The yoke assembly features a hidden quick release fixing for fast and easy tilt adjustment Note Secure the fixture with a safety bond A provision for a fixing hold is built into the yoke assembly 2 4 Optical Accessories Slide in optical accessories are available to adjust the beam angle of the Studio Force D Phosphor fixtures One accessory slot and a swivel plate are available at the front and side of the fixture to hold and lock the slide in accessories such as cyc and border light lens lightbank kit egg crate louver top hat half top hat barn door and diffuser box attachment accessories www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 5 V1 4 December 2014 2 5 Control The Studio Force D Phosphor fixture can operate as a standalone unit or remotely controlled via ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX512 A protocol The control functions can be ac
9. e maximum operating capacity of the Studio Force D Phosphor fixtures www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 15 V1 4 December 2014 3 Troubleshooting Check and eliminate the possible external field factors such as bad connections faulty cables damaged power supplies bad control etc The items in the table below are basic guidelines for quick troubleshooting For technical support and or parts please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual Symptom Possible Cause Fixture does not respond to Set to wrong or different DMX address Check DMX address and Mode DMX control Bad cable connecting DMX control and fixture settings Bad in through connection between adjacent Check replace DMX run from the fixtures console Check replace DMX runs between fixtures Low LED output Internal temperature is over the limit Check Fan Control mode Fan is not working Check fan Check for airflow to and from the internal fan Check area ventilation www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 16 V1 4 December 2014 4 Specification 4 1 Technical Specifications Studio Force D Phosphor Product Code Dimensions Weight Power Supply Power Input Rating Power Factor Power Consumption Typical Power amp Current Power Connector In Out Data Connectors In Out Control Protocol Cooling System Operating Temperature Construction Colour Built In Hardware IP Rating Ap
10. efund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted See full warranty details on next page 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 Chroma Q Studio Force Phosphor range have been designed specifically for the 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 If 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 g com For further information please visit the Chroma Q website at www chroma q com Chroma Q and Studio Force are trademarks for more information on this visit www chroma q com trademarks The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised Important Notice As per the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for product approval please refer to the OSHA web pages http www osha gov dts otpca nrtl for information on the list of Nationally Recognized Testing
11. fications are subject to change without notice 4 3 Accessories e CHCFCL12 Cyc Lens For Force 12 e CHCFBL12 Border Light Lens For Force 12 e CHCFSA12 Spigot Adaptor For Force 12 e CHCFECL12 Egg Crate Louver For Force 12 e CHCFTH12 Top Hat For Force 12 e CHCFHTH12 Half Top Hat For Force 12 e CHCFBD12 Barn Door For Force 12 e CHCFDBX Diffuser Box For Force 12 e CHCFLBA12 Lightbank Adaptor Speedring For Force 12 e CHCFLB12 Lightbank For Force 12 e CHCFLBK K Lightbank Kit For Force 12 consists of Lightbank Adaptor Speedring amp Lightbank 5 Maintenance With care the Studio Force D Phosphor fixtures 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 Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel If the front enclosure requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 18 V1 4 December 2014
12. in Menu with the new DMX address W Change Mode The Studio Force D Phosphor can be set to operate in various DMX controlled and standalone modes Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual Level This mode assigns a channel to set the intensity level Level To set the Level mode 1 On the Main Menu tap Change Mode 2 On the Change Mode screen tap Level 3 Tap Apply to save or Escape to cancel The display goes back to the Main Menu showing Address assigned DMX number Footprint 1Ch assigned channels Mode Level Look Sel This mode assigns 1 DMX channel to access all the 32 saved Looks To access a look from the Look Sel mode 1 On the Main Menu tap Change Mode 2 On the Change Mode screen tap Look Sel 3 Tap Apply to save or Escape to cancel 4 Scroll through the Looks using the assigned channel on the external DMX console which is connected to the fixture Access to the 32 stored Looks corresponds to the channel level from 0 to 100 Look Store In this mode Looks created from an external DMX console can be captured and stored in the internal memory of the fixture On the Change Mode screen the Look Store button appears only after Level is tapped as the assigned mode To capture a Look 1 On the Main Menu tap Change Mode 2 On the Change Mode screen tap Level and then Apply The Look Store button www chroma q com 11 V1 4 December 2014 p setup Menu appears only when Level is the as
13. ked CH Chroma Q Studio Force D Phosphor Address 1 Footprint 1Ch 1 1 Display Lock Icon Note The Lock Icon turns green when tapped Mode Leve a Wew cnrome q com _ Display On Off amp Locked Unlocked Factory default sets the display screen of the fixture to turn off and lock when untouched for 30 seconds To disable this feature see Control Menu below To activate the screen 1 Tap the screen 2 Press and hold for 5 seconds the lock symbol on the screen Follow the text prompt that appears on the screen Keep holding for 5sec to unlock The lock symbol disappears and the screen is active Change DMX Address screen Q Chroma Q Screen Title Change DMX Address New as a Control Information Command Buttons The screen shows the current DMX start address and the new DMX start address In the screen the numeric command buttons can be tapped to set the new DMX start address Command Description Button 0 9 Button numbers 0 to 9 for typing the new DMX start address Apply Save the new DMX address Exit the screen without saving www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual T V1 4 December 2014 Change Mode screen Mode Change Mode Ich Level Cotrol Mode Look Sel Slave Control Information Command Button The table shows the control options available in the Change Mode screen Button Look Store Programmed internal effects and looks are accesse
14. n the Reset Setting screen press and hold Save User for 10 seconds to save the current settings Follow the text prompt that appears on the screen The screen goes to the Setup screen To reset the fixture to the saved user settings 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap Reset 3 On the Reset Setting screen tap User 4 Press and hold Apply for 3 seconds to restore the saved user settings The screen reboots to the opening screen and Main Menu To reset the fixture to the factory default settings 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap Reset 3 On the Reset Setting screen tap Default 4 Press and hold Apply for 3 seconds to restore the factory default settings The screen reboots to the opening screen and Main Menu Factory Default Settings Fan Speed 1200Hz Default W Upload ENG LED Engine software can be uploaded to the fixture from an external source by activating this menu To activate Upload ENG 1 On the Main menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap Upload ENG 3 Connect the fixture to an external uploader e initiate the uploading process from the external uploader e Follow the display prompts on the external uploader and the fixture 4 Tap the screen to exit www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 14 V1 4 December 2014 p Manual In this mode the fixture is set as a standalone unit Level intensity is set in
15. nu internal settings of the Studio Force D Phosphor can be re configured DMX Data Fan Speed RotateDisp gt Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual DMX Data The screen shows the DMX start address and the equivalent value for each of the DMX channels assigned to the fixture To show DMX Data 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap DMX Data 3 Tap Escape to go to the Setup screen Fan Speed The internal fan of the fixture can be set to four speed options to regulate noise levels and the cooling process www chroma q com 12 V1 4 December 2014 Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual Fan Speed options Internal fan is off Intensity reduced to 80 Internal fan is on at low speed Internal fan is on Internal fan is on when DMX signal is present To set the Fan Speed 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap Fan Speed 3 On the Fan Speed screen select and tap a Fan Speed option and then tap Apply to save The description of the option appears below the screen title The screen goes to Setup screen Rotate Display This command rotates the display screen by 180 degrees To rotate the display screen 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap RotateDisp The display screen rotates by 180 degrees Frequency In this menu the fixture can be set to four frequency options The LED scan rate can be synchronised with the video camera to a
16. provals LED Engines LEDs Per Engine Total LEDs Control Modes Dimming Curve Variable Effects Engines Effects Parameters Hot Lumen Output combined Optics Beam Distribution CCT Color Gamut CRI Lamp Life CHSFDP12 335mm x 190mm x 218mm 13 2 x 7 5 X 8 7 Akgs 9lbs Built in 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz 160VA 9 150W Measurements done with all LEDs at maximum intensity Measurements made at nominal voltage Allow for a deviation of 10 powerCON XLR 5 pin ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A Forced 1 fan 0 C to 40 C Anodised aluminium extrusion Black Quick release lever for tilt adjustment IP20 CISPR 22 2006 EN55022 2006 amp CISPR 24 1997 EN55024 1998 ICES 003 2004 amp FCC Part 15 Subpart B 2007 CSA C22 No 166 M1983 R2008 UL 1573 2003 UL 8750 2 24 Blue LEDs 48 1 channel Level 1 channel Look Sel Manual Mstr Slave Look Store Theatrical N A N A 8 210 Remote phosphor panel Symmetrical direct illumination 5600K 200K Performance enhanced Up to 71 L70 at 50 000 hours For exact measurements please refer to the line drawings below Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual LE www chroma q com 17 V1 4 December 2014 4 2 Drawings Dimensions STUDIO FORCE D PHOSPHOR 8 56 217 4 13 17 334 5 DISCLAIMER Dimensions and Illustrative drawings contalned hereln are accurate to the company s knowledge at the time of printing however speci
17. signed mode 3 Create your Looks through the external DMX console using the assigned Level channels 4 On the Change Mode screen tap Look Store 5 On the Look Store screen tap the up or down arrows to select which Look number to store the created Look 6 Then tap CaptureDMX to assign the Look number 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to create and capture other Looks To save all the captured Looks in a series 8 Press and hold SaveLooks then follow the text prompt which appears on the screen gt Hold SaveLooks then gt Looks Saved The screen goes back to the Main Menu after 30 seconds or you may tap the Escape button to go to the Main Menu Slave In this mode the fixture is set as the slave unit when connected to other units The settings of the master unit will be automatically applied to all the slave units To set the fixture as the slave unit 1 On the Main Menu tap Change Mode 2 On the Change Mode screen tap Slave and then tap Apply The screen goes back to the Main Menu showing Mode Slave Manual Mstr In this mode the fixture is set as the Master standalone unit Level intensity is set in the Manual Mode Settings screen See Manual Mode Setting below To access Manual Mstr mode 1 From the Main Menu tap Change Mode 2 From the Change Mode screen tap Manual Mstr and then tap Apply The screen goes back to the Main Menu showing Mode Manual Mstr The fixture output goes to the previously set manual settings In this me
18. te e No Output the fixture switches to off Reset Reset Settings options are accessed through the Reset Setting screen e Default Factory default settings e User User defined settings Upload ENG The fixture can be set for software uploads through the Engine Upload screen Exit the screen without saving www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 9 V1 4 December 2014 Manual Mode Setting screen Mode Manual Mode Sett ing r Value 5600K Command Buttons The table shows the control options available in the Manual Mode Setting screen Command Description Button Increase intensity Level corresponding Value shown above Decrease intensity Level corresponding Value shown above Playback the look recorded on Rec1 www chroma q com Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual 10 V1 4 December 2014 Control Menu The control menu options are accessed through the touch screen display at the rear of the Studio Force D Phosphor fixture Main Menu The Main Menu displays the fixture name control information current assigned DMX address Footprint Mode and the 4 command buttons Change Add Change Mode Setup Menu and Manual Select and tap a command button to access the main control options available W Change Add To set the DMX start address 1 On the Main Menu screen tap Change Add 2 Using the buttons type the desired number 3 Tap Apply to save The display goes back to the Ma
19. tside 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
20. void a flickering effect Frequency options To set the Frequency 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap Frequency 3 On the PWM Frequency screen select and tap a Frequency option then tap Apply to save The screen goes to the Setup screen DMX Lost In this menu 2 output options can be selected if the fixture does not detect DMX signal Output options Last data Fixture holds the last valid DMX state No output Fixture output is off To set DMX Lost 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 2 On the Setup screen tap DMX Lost 3 On the When DMX Lost screen select and tap an output option then tap Apply to save The screen goes to the Setup screen Lock Factory default sets the display screen to turn off and lock when untouched for 30 seconds A lock symbol appears on the screen when touched To disable or enable the lock 1 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu www chroma q com 13 V1 4 December 2014 2 On the Setup screen tap Lock 3 On the Lock Future screen tap Enable or Disable then tap Apply to save The screen goes to the Setup screen Reset In this menu e Current user settings can be saved e The fixture can be reset to the saved user settings e The fixture can be reset to the factory default settings All recorded Looks are erased To save the current user settings 1 Review all settings 2 On the Main Menu tap Setup Menu 3 On the Setup screen tap Reset 4 O
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