COLOR-CON User Manual
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1. 1 ET E RU ONS PR EO TRE 2 3 SIMON T 3 0 3 RAR ELE TTT TTT 3 PE DOCE AT RU W 4 PRODU TOEN ONS E 5 c 302 ee 6 nal el C 6 6 T 7 0 7 COR C ONF ETOR ON T 8 Single Row Application m 8 Slanaard Block 9 Repeated Row Block Application sss eee eee ee 10 N aa E E AE E 11 I aici gaa yaeeten AA 11 mies m teeteee 11 COLORECON SUPE e DEEREREDE 11 4 Operating 0 C 122 0 ii 12 avc der elel E E 12 Seke aeu B Q 13 NEE 0 TOE PROCEDURE em M 14 Wash FOO A SA ete ene 14 WE Cig eler e a e ee ee 14 EXT MASI eee 14 0 EE ET 14 0 ee TT o RS 15 m T er ee ifs CTH EEE LIER 15 VON e lr rs atts cia cetacean caste tease ree en eet siete cas eevee dn Mig ence 15 0 6 CUSTOM FTON o MR 17 TETE 17 00070 18 Teu DS OBI cs se teat erect n EE 18 rese NIIT T 18 EoI RE ee gr 192. The display will briefly show OK Save on its lower row and it will go back to show the selected Effect program and Edit Press MODE again to exit Effect Program Editing The display will show the selected Effect program Press MODE again to exit to the second menu level The upper row of the display will show 2 Effect program With MENU showing on the display press MODEs three times The upper row of the display will show 3 Custom program Press SETUP to select this option The upper row of the display will show Custom 1 Alternatively to select any of the other Custom programs 2 8 press UP or DOWN The selected Custom program will start playing automatically With the selected Custom program 1 8 showing on the upper row of the display press lt SETUP gt If program editing is set to Yes in the Settings section Edit will show on the display s lower row Otherwise refer to the Settings section to enable program editing Selects a scene in the 000 100 range Press SETUP to configure the selected Custom program Scene will show on the upper row of the display along with its current value 001 100 Press UP or DOWN to change the scene if necessary Any unused scene should have its Step time set to 0 Selects the ID address of the fixtures on which this program will operate Press SETUP to configure the ID address ID address will show on the upper row of the display
3. August 20 2009 23 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 5 Technical Information General Maintenance gt To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear the user should clean the fixtures frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency As a rule the user should clean the fixtures at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear For fixtures containing external optical lenses the user should clean them periodically to optimize light output The cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates Damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Even in the cleanest type of surroundings the user should clean the external optics at least once every 30 days CHAUVET recommends cleaning the fixture s external optics with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid To clean a fixture follow the below recommendations e Unplug the fixture from power e Wait until the fixture is cold e Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external vents and reachable internal components e Clean all external optics and glass surfaces with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth
4. User Manual COLORADO CONTROLLER Edition Notes Copyright Notice Disclaimers Trademarks Intended Audience CHAUVET Publications Hot Line Document Revision Unit at a Glance COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d CHAUVET released this edition of the COLORado Controller COLOR CON User Manual Rev 01d in August 2009 The COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d covers the description safety precautions installation programming operation and maintenance of the CHAUVET COLORado Controller No person group of persons or entity can reproduce any part of this publication store it in a retrieval system or transmit it in any form or by any means whether mechanical electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of CHAUVET Copyright 2009 CHAUVET All rights reserved Printed in the People s Republic of China CHAUVET believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects However CHAUVET assumes no responsibility for any error or omissions in this document CHAUVET reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of CHAUVET to notify any person or company of such revision or changes This does not constitute in any way a commitment by CHAUVET to make such changes CHAUVET may issue a revision of this manual or a new edition of it to incorporate
5. along with its current value 001 66 Press UP or DOWN to change the ID address if necessary 15 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d STI Programming Procedure Cont Step Time Selects the duration of each program step e Press lt SETUP gt to configure the step time Step time will show on the lower row of the display along with its current value 000 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value From 000 010 the time duration per unit is 0 1 seconds From 011 255 the time duration per unit is 1 0 seconds Fade Time Selects the fade time for each step in the program e Press lt SETUP gt to configure the fade time Fade time will show on the lower row of the display along with its current value 000 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value 1 unit 1 second Red Selects the intensity of the red color e Press lt SETUP gt to configure the red color Red will show on the upper row of the display along with its current value 000 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value Green Selects the intensity of the green color e Press lt SETUP gt to configure the green color Green will show on the upper row of the display along with its current value 000 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value Blue Selects the intensity of the blue color e Press lt SETUP gt to configure the blue color Blue will show on the upper row of the displ
6. CON s DMX addressing Wrong polarity settings on the DMX controller Lose or damaged DMX or signal patch cables DMX signal problems Faulty Main PCB Lose internal battery COLOR CON does not keep the internal battery charged 25 Set fixture as per its User Manual Verify fixture s power Verify COLOR CON cable and adapter Configure fixture to match the COLOR CON assigned ID address Set fixtures as per their User Manuals Verify COLOR CON cable and adapter Configure fixtures to match the COLOR CON assigned ID address es Replace COLOR CON Check total load placed on the electrical circuit Check for a short in the electrical wiring internal and or external Check for power on outlet Replace voltage adapter with the same type Replace COLOR CON Replace voltage adapter with the same type Replace COLOR CON Check DMX controller and fixture addressing Check polarity switch settings on the controller Check DMX cables Make sure that the DMX serial link complies with the DMX standard and fix as necessary Replace COLOR CON Reseat internal battery Replace internal battery Replace COLOR CON If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions contact CHAUVET Technical Support COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d Returns Procedure E 4 Claims Contact Us The user must send the merchandise prepaid and in the original box with its original packing and accesso
7. another user make sure that they also receive this manual e Always make sure that you are connecting the controller external voltage adapter to the proper voltage as per the specifications in this manual or on the controller e Always disconnect the controller external voltage adapter from the power source before servicing e This product is for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the controller or its external voltage adapter to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the controller or the fixture s it controls while operating e Always secure the controlled fixture s to a fastening device using a safety chain e Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate the fixture at a higher temperature e Inthe event of a serious operating problem stop using the controller or the fixture s immediately e Never connect the COLORado controller to a dimmer pack e Make sure the controller s external voltage adapter housing or cable are not cracked crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the external voltage adapter by pulling or tugging on the power cable e Avoid direct eye exposure to the controlled fixtures light sources while they are on Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation of the COLORado Controller or its associated LED fixture s COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 2 Au
8. set the hour in military 24 hours time 00 23 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the minutes digits The cursor will be blinking over the minutes digit lower row fourth digit from left e Press UP as needed to set the minutes 00 59 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the seconds digits The cursor will be blinking over the hour digit lower row third digit from right e Press UP as needed to set the hour in military 24 hours time 00 23 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the minutes digits The cursor will be blinking over the minutes digit lower row first digit from left e Press UP as needed to set the minutes 00 59 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the seconds digits e Press MODE to save the new time and date OK Save will show on the lower row of the display e Press UP or DOWN to select another program e Repeat the steps above e When done configuring the schedule press MODE twice to exit to the second menu level If two schedule ranges overlap the current schedule has not reached its End Time yet when a new schedule has reached its Start Time the new schedule will override the still running one e With MENU showing on the display press lt MODE gt seven times The display will show 7 Settings e Press lt SETUP gt The display will show DMX address e Alternatively to select one of the other parameters Range Allow Edit Detect Device o
9. such changes COLORado is a trademark of CHAUVET All other products names brand names or companies mentioned in the document that are not directly or indirectly related with CHAUVET may be trademarks or enabled trademarks of their respective companies Chauvet provides the COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d with each COLORado Controller unit Any person in charge of installing operating and or maintaining the COLORado Controller should read this manual in its entirety before installing operating or maintaining the COLORado Controller If you have any comments about the accuracy of this document or general suggestions regarding how we can improve it please call us at 800 762 1084 US callers or 1 954 929 1115 international callers ext 43 The latest versions of all CHAUVET manuals are available at CHAUVET s Web Site www chauvetlighting com The COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d supersedes all previous versions of this manual Please discard any older versions of this manual you may have whether in printed or electronic format and replace them with this version Use on Dimmer Auto Programs S Outdoor Use 12 VDC 500 mA Sound Activated Replaceable Fuse Q DMX User Serviceable Master Slave Q Duty Cycle August 20 2009 STI TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Blore YOU s U HH 1 WHAT 7 7 1 Bed INS ae HTHH 1 a 1 go mr
10. which may cause the fixture to perform erratically If you use a DMX controller or fixture with a 5 pin DMX connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter 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 Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 30 August 20 2009 SI i71 H H Calculating the total current drawn by the fixtures connected to a particular Sizing the Circuit circuit is not complicated if the installer has the right information at hand Breakers and knows how to interpret it With the fixture s current draw information the installer can calculate and select the right circuit breaker size rating to which they can connect a group of fixtures Using the CHAUVET fixtures come with a sticker that indicates the current they consume in a circuit at the specified voltage This greatly simplifies Spec Sticker calculating the total current drawn For instance if the sticker on the fixture indicates 0 1 A 115 VAC 60 Hz and the installer is connecting 12 of them on the same 115 VCA circuit to determine the total current required by the fixtures it would be enough to do this simple calculation Using the Some installers may prefer to determine the current drawn by the fixture by divi
11. CON or any of its associated LED fixtures to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch The COLOR CON has no internal fuses However the external voltage adapter may have one Please refer to the external voltage adapters manual to see if it has a fuse you may have to change Refer to the respective COLORado LED fixture s user manual to learn whether they have a fuse you may have to change When applicable always disconnect the fixture s power cord before replacing a blown fuse and always replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 6 August 20 2009 CHAVET COLOR CON DMX Linking 4 DMX Connection DMX Data Connection Diagram August 20 2009 If using the COLORado Controller COLOR CON along with other DMX compatible fixtures it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller DMX compatible fixtures use a serial data link between them If you are not familiar with the DMX standard please refer to the DMX Primer and DMX Connectivity sections in the Appendix chapter of this manual Refer to the DMX Channel Summary in this chapter for a brief description of what COLOR CON features can the DMX controller control The COLORado Controller COLOR CON uses the DMX data connection for its DMX 4 channel mode See the Introduction chapter for a brief descr
12. Exiting Schedule Configuration se sss sse eee mmc 19 TTT 19 eee L T 21 R aeae Tc ee E eee ee eee ne ee ee ee I 21 FR VON L 21 ATS AO c NRI HP ES 21 Factory Default Values eee 22 ROLES 0 23 BC NANME 23 5 1 06 INTOMMAU ON E m 24 Cal NU is ara 24 COLOR CON 25 albi ciureebil U 26 pi c PH 26 August 20 2009 a COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS T Ts aac stieses 28 ba iE HTHH HT 28 IVS CA MOUNT TTT 28 To A a E EEE E E A EA 6 28 1 0 0 eee 28 DLE CETTE i vusduusiavaatninsieedeusiavaasasicaniavastasaapunsicaud EA EAA AE E A EE 28 TA H 28 Personale S aee a 9 28 0 E E E E E ANENE 29 DMX UNIVE ES INTE 29 I CONTI EENE AN EE NAAA NA A E A AAAA N O A N 29 RN TE E 29 29 Making your Own DMX 30 DMX Cable 30 3 30 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 00 30 SIZING THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RR 31 WISIN Me Spet GUC T 31 Jamg TIC WATS 0 0 E E 31 o aeo Nu F ACI ON T 31 Using t
13. ITT DMX512 A DMX Channel s cunute nidos bnbrtetioiee 4 channels Ordering Information 0 COLORCON WARRANTY INFORMATION 0 2 year limited warranty 27 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 6 Appendix DMX Primer The Physical Medium The Signals The functions DMX Configuration Starting Address Personalities CHAUVET The DMX protocol USITT DMX512 A is a networking protocol that enables a universal DMX controller device to control the features of multiple DMX compatible fixtures whether par cans wash lights moving heads followspots foggers proprietary fixture controllers etc As any other networking protocol the USITT DMX512 A describes the physical medium the signals and the functions they control The DMX controller connects to it associated DMX compatible fixtures using a DMX connection This connection consists of a series of jumps between the DMX controller and the various DMX compatible fixtures also known as a daisy chain connection In this type of connection the DATA OUT of one fixture or the DMX controller connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture and so on Each DMX fixture links to the previous and next DMX fixture or controller using a DMX cable This type of cable consists of a section of shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with one 3 pin XLR male connector on one end and a 3 pin XLR female connector on the other end The XLR connectors pin out is as follows pin 1 i
14. TUP gt The lower row of the display will show YES NO The selected option will show between brackets Alternatively press UP or DOWN to change the selected option to NO To activate the selected option press lt SETUP gt The display will briefly show OK save and it will return to showing Allow edit Press DOWN to select another setting parameter or press MODE to exit to the previous level Detect Device Detects new LED fixtures connected after the COLOR CON was on With the display showing Detect device press lt SETUP gt The lower row of the display will show 000 Press UP or lt DOWNs to change the ID address of the fixture s you want the COLOR CON to detect To activate the selected option press lt SETUP gt The display will briefly show the selected address and gt gt gt and it will return to showing Detect device Press DOWN to select another setting parameter or press MODE to exit to the previous level to it if you have energized them before you turned on the COLOR CON That D The COLOR CON will automatically detect all the fixtures already connected is why you must always turn the COLOR CON on the last Reset to Factory Settings Defaults the COLOR CON to its factory settings With the display showing Reset to Factory settings press SETUP The lower row of the display will show YES NO The selected option will show between brackets Press UP or DOWN to cha
15. VA 120V 3A Note that when the power consumption is in VA the fixture s PF is never part of the current draw calculation r The National Electric Code NEC determines that circuit breakers should Selecting the handle 80 of their rated capacity for continuous loads those being on for Circuit Breaker three or more hours and 100 for intermittent loads For safety reasons CHAUVET recommends assuming that all loads are continuous After calculating the total current the fixtures connected to a particular circuit will draw the installer must consider the 80 rule indicated above For a total current of 22 A the calculation is as follows 22A 1 25 27 5A The installer should use a 30 A CB because the immediately lower CB rating 25 A would not be enough for this load COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 31 August 20 2009 CHAUVET 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d August 2009
16. ams 1 8 Su m mary Effect programs 1 8 Custom programs 1 8 On Off August 20 2009 3 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d Introduction CHAUVET DMX In Product Overview DMX Out Power Input LCD Display Controller Output On Off Switch Programming Buttons COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 4 August 20 2009 Introduction CHAUVET Product Dimensions August 20 2009 5 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 3 Setup AC Power A A Fuse Replacement A The COLORado Controller COLOR CON has an external voltage adapter that provides it with 12 VDC 500 mA minimum The input voltage for this voltage adapter is set to match the mains voltage in the market where the COLOR CON will operate Please refer to the voltage adapters manual for more information Always connect the COLOR CON and its associated LED fixtures to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire To determine the power requirements for the COLOR CON and its associated LED fixtures see the label affixed to the side of the controller or each fixture Alternatively you may refer to their respective specifications charts The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation Please refer to the Sizing the Circuit Breakers section in the Appendix chapter of this manual Never connect the COLOR
17. ay along with its current value 000 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value By adjusting the red green and blue values the user can define 16 777 216 possible color combinations COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 16 August 20 2009 STI Programming Procedure Cont Module E Strobe 4 Exiting Custom Program Play Schedule August 20 2009 Enables the various LED modules in the COLORado 3 and COLORado 6 as well as in the COLORdash Batten and COLORdash Quad e Press SETUP to configure the Module parameter Module will show on the upper row of the display along with its current value 000 006 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value as follows SETTING COLORADO 3 COLORDASH BATTEN 0 Modules 1 2 and 3 on Modules 1 2 3 and 4 on 1 Module 1 on Module 1 on Module 2 on Module 2 on Module 3 on Modules 1 and 4 on Modules 1 and 2 on Modules 2 and 3 on Modules 2 and 3 on Modules 1 and 2 on oO wi PY Modules 1 and 3 on Modules 1 2 and 4 on The above values are for reference only The corresponding fixture s manual will tell you which LED modules will be on based on the setting of the COLOR CON s Module parameter For the COLORado 1 and the other compatible single LED module fixtures the existing LED module will act as module 1 Selects the frequency of the strobe e Press SETUP to configure the blue color Strobe will show o
18. d problems The order in which the fixtures are connected to the DMX controller is not important and it has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture However the user should always define a physical location for the fixtures that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling When using a DMX controller the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on the serial data link determines the number of fixtures the DMX controller has to support Conversely the number of onboard sliders page buttons and fixture buttons limits the number of discrete DMX channels a DMX controller can support To comply with the EIA 485 standard which is the base for the USITT DMX512 A do not connect more than 32 fixtures without using a DMX optically isolated splitter Doing otherwise may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal You must use DMX compliant data cables to link two or more DMX compatible fixtures together You may purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable Order Code Description DMX1 5 DMX Cable 1 5 m 4 9 ft DMX4 5 DMX Cable 4 5 m 14 8 ft DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m 32 8 ft USITT recommends limiting the total length of the DMX cable from the first fixture controller to the last fixture to 300 455 m 985 1 500 ft 29 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d STI DMX Connectivity Cont Making your Own DMX Cable D DMX Cab
19. ding its power consumption indicated in watts W by the voltage V Watts Volts Method on the circuit As an example assuming that a certain fixture consumes 240 W and it is connected to a 120 VAC circuit the current it draws would be 240W 120V 22A Co nsidering the The above method is accurate only with fixtures whose power factor PF is equal or very close to 1 Otherwise the calculated current may be too Power Factor low with respect to the actual current drawn by the fixture In fact as the PF decreases the difference between the current calculated using the watts volts method and the actual current increases Therefore for fixtures with a PF below 0 9 the installer must always consider the fixture s PF when using the watts figure to calculate the current it draws For the above example if the published fixture s PF were 0 7 the resulting drawn current would be as follows 2A 0 722 8571A This is approximately equal to 2 86 A 2 9 A or even 3 A depending on the installer s desire for accuracy In other words the actual current ended up being close to 50 higher than originally calculated Using the If the fixture s sticker indicates the power consumption in volt amps VA the calculation of the drawn current is simply the result of dividing the Volt Amps Method amount in VA by the voltage on the circuit V For a fixture with a consumption of 360 VA the calculation would be as follows 360
20. dry surface whether plywood or other COLOR CON suitable material The COLOR CON s detachable baseplate has four holes to Mounting accommodate regular screws for this purpose In any case remember the recommendations indicated above regarding access to the unit and necessary room for ventilation The diagram below shows the detachable baseplate and its three nipples These must slide all the way inside the corresponding slots on the back of the COLOR CON to ensure a safe unit rigging COLOR CON Baseplate Output Nipples COLOR CON Mounting Diagram COLOR CON Mounting screws Make sure there is a suitable power outlet for the COLOR CON voltage adapter near the location where you will mount the COLOR CON unit August 20 2009 11 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d CHAUVET 4 Operating Instructions The COLORado Controller COLOR CON has an LCD display and four buttons Control Panel to configure its functions Description The table below explains the functions of those buttons Button Function Used to access the menu lt MODE gt or to return to a previous menu option SETUP Selects a menu option Scrolls through menu lt UP gt options in descending one OOOO Used to select and store DOWN the current menu or option within a menu maal Serer dlan Navigation The COLOR CON navigation functions allow the user to setup all the COLOR CON s parameters including the acc
21. e starting addresses for each individual fixture to avoid DMX channel overlapping If the DMX channels do overlap the affected fixtures could operate erratically In some cases however the user may control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address for all of them but only if the intended result is that they operate in unison In other words the fixtures that share the same starting address and have the same personality will all respond in exactly the same way A DMX universe is the set of DMX compatible fixtures connected to the same DMX daisy chain which are receiving DMX data from the same DMX controller using the same set of 512 DMX channels Usually a regular size installation will have only one DMX universe In some cases however it might be necessary to define two or more universes due to distance or number of features constrains Most DMX controllers support only one universe although some DMX controllers may support two or more universes Each universe will have its own separated DMX daisy chain A DMX compatible fixture can only be part of a single DMX universe Connecting the DMX fixtures to a DMX controller is small to medium installations is usually a rather simple operation that requires a minimum of tools and some planning not including the actual fixture rigging However in large installations it may be necessary to plan carefully the position and cabling of each fixture to avoid unexpecte
22. erably 001 Fixture Connection Connect the fixtures in a regular DMX daisy chain as indicated below ensuring that the first fixture connects to the they COLOR CON output cable ID Addr 1 ID Addr 2 ID Addr 3 ID Addr 4 COLOR CON 4 For a better visual effect make sure to connect the LED fixtures in the correct order COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 8 August 20 2009 CHAVET Standard Block In this type of application the fixtures appear in repeated rows of the same length to form a block For instance three rows of fixtures with three fixtures per row to form Application a 3 x 3 block Each of the fixtures has unique sequential ascending ID addresses for the COLOR CON to control each fixture individually Fixture Setup e Set each LED fixture to ID ON or SLAVE and to STAGE 1 mode consult the fixture s user manual e Do not set the fixtures DMX address as the COLOR CON does not need it e For Effect and Custom programs configure the ID address of each fixture in sequential ascending order e For Wash programs there is not need to set the ID address COLOR CON Setup e Refer to the Operating Instructions chapter of this manual e For Effect programs limit the Range to the number of actually used ID addresses For the example below the Range must be 9 e For Wash programs there is not need to set an ID address Fixture Connection Connect the fixtures in a regular DMX daisy chain as indica
23. ess password Functions Display The COLOR CON s LCD Display has two lines The upper line shows the menu items the user selects from the menu map While navigating the menu map only the upper row is active Menu Level Change To move to the right side of the menu map next level press SETUP This will serve to accept the current option and move forward To move to the left side of the menu map previous level press MODE This will return the display to the previous option In most cases the COLOR CON will save the current value on exit regardless of whether it has changed Available Options When the user reaches a menu function that has an option to be accepted or changed the display will show it on its lower row Select Options To move up or down in the menu map use UP and DOWN This will show the available options for the current menu item When setting up the password the UP button is also the equivalent of a 1 whereas the DOWN button is the equivalent of a 0 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 12 August 20 2009 ST COLOR CON Menu Map 15 MENU Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level Description Step Time 1 Wash Wash 000 255 p 1 8 Edit Ogre 1 8 Fade Time Defines the fade time for each 000 255 program step 2 Effect Effect Edit Speed N A Defines the speed of the Program 1 8 000 255 effect program Defines the duration of each program step ID addre
24. g on the display press MODE once Usage The upper row of the display will show 1 Wash program e Press SETUP to select this option The upper row of the display will show Wash 1 gt Alternatively to select any of the other Wash programs 2 8 press UP or DOWN The selected Wash program will start playing automatically Wash Program gt With the selected Wash program 1 8 showing on the upper row of the display Editi press SETUP Ing If program editing is set to Yes in the Settings section Edit will show on the display s lower row Otherwise refer to the Settings section to enable program editing Fade Time Selects the fade time for each step in the program e Press SETUP to configure the selected Wash program Fade time will show on the lower row of the display along with its current value 001 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value 1 unit 2 1 secondi e Once done press lt SETUP gt to configure the Step time parameter Step Time Selects the duration of each program step Step time will show on the lower row of the display along with its current value 001 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value 1 unit 5 seconds Exiting Wash e Press MODE to save the current values The display will briefly show OK Save on its lower row and it will go back to Pr ogram show the selected Wash program and Edit e Press MODE again to exit Wash Program Editing The display
25. gust 20 2009 STI 2 Introduction S The COLORado Controller COLOR CON is the proprietary 4 channel DMX ystem controller for the COLORado and COLORdash M fixtures Description It consists of a small stand alone case and an external 12 VDC voltage adapter The output for the controlled COLORado and COLORdash LED fixtures is a 3 pin IP66 rated connector at the end of a pigtail cable The DMX input and output are on the body of the controller and use regular 3 pin XLR connectors The COLOR CON controls its associated fixtures using the ID address method not the regular DMX addressing method Therefore the COLOR CON cannot control the COLORdash Accent fixture because this one lacks the ID address feature The COLOR CON has a back lit two row LCD module and four programming buttons MODE SETUP UP and DOWN for fixture configuration The User Manual of those COLORado and COLORdash fixtures that work with the COLOR CON may also have a chapter dedicated to its connectivity and operation Featu res e 4 channel DMX controllable from a standard DMX controller e 16 editable programs Eight color wash programs Eight effect programs e Controls up to 66 units using ID addressing e Eight user programmable shows with 100 steps each e Full RGB color mixing e Control of each pod COLORado 3 only e Playback schedules via internal clock e LCD display with password protection DMX Channel CHANNEL FUNCTION Wash progr
26. he Volt Amps Method 7 RARETAT O RAE 31 Selecting Mhe Crou 0 31 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d b August 20 2009 CHAUVET 1 Before you Begin What is e One COLORado Controller COLOR CON e One external voltage adapter 12 VDC output Included e One IP66 to DMX adapter e One warranty card e One user manual Unpacking 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 Instructions condition If any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling notify the shipper immediately In addition retain the box and all the packing material for inspection In any event save the carton and all packing material because in case that you have to return the fixture to the factory you will have to do so in its original factory box and packing Text CHAUVET manuals use the following text conventions within the regular text as well as inside tables Conventions CONVENTION MEANING 1512 A range of values 50 60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text 10 A DIP switch to be configured lt SET gt A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel Settings A menu option that can be selected but not modified MENU gt Settings sequence of menu options to be followed 1 10 A range of menu values of which one can be selected Yes No A set of mutually e
27. ice to exit to the second menu level Time amp Date gt With Time now showing on the display press UP Setting Edit time will show on the upper row of the display e Press SETUP to edit the time and date 00 00 2000 will show on the upper row of the display 00 00 00 will show on the lower row of the display Day of the month The cursor will be blinking over the day of the month digit upper row second 0 from left e Press UP as needed to set the day of the month 00 31 e Press lt SETUP3 gt to move the cursor to the month digits Month The cursor will be blinking over the month digit upper row fourth 0 from left e Press UP as needed to set the month 00 12 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the year digits Year The cursor will be blinking under the year digit upper row right most 0 e Press UP as needed to set the month 00 12 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the hour digits Hour The cursor will be blinking over the hour digit lower row second 0 from left e Press UP as needed to set the hour in military 24 hours time 00 23 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the minutes digits Minutes The cursor will be blinking over the minutes digit lower row fourth 0 from left e Press UP as needed to set the minutes 00 59 e Press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor to the seconds digits Seconds The cursor will be blinking over the seconds digit lower row right mos
28. ignal s Therefore it is necessary to configure on each fixture which DMX channel will be its Channel 1 This is the fixture s starting address Once this assignment is complete and based on the number of channels it uses the fixture will respond to the DMX signals sent to the range of DMX channels that begins with the starting address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels and whose starting address is 100 will accept DMX data sent by the DMX controller to channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Most DMX fixtures use multiple personalities each of them requiring a different number of channels depending on the number of features it enables The number of DMX channels used by a fixture may vary from only one usually the general dimmer control to 15 or more When the job does not require using all the fixture s capabilities the user can select a more basic personality less channels thus allowing the DMX controller to accommodate more DMX fixtures COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 28 August 20 2009 STI DMX Connectivity Cont Assigning Addresses DMX Universes DMX Connectivity Fixture Location Number of Fixtures D DMX Data Cabling CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables D August 20 2009 Because of the different number of DMX channels used by each fixture assigning their respective starting addresses may become a difficult task The user must carefully assign th
29. iption of this mode and the Operation Instructions chapter to learn how to configure the COLOR CON controller to work in this mode The procedure below illustrates a possible connection method 1 Connect the 3 pin male connector of the first DMX cable to the DMX Output connector 3 pin female of the DMX controller 2 Connect the 3 pin female connector of the first DMX cable coming from the controller to the DMX Input connector 3 pin male of the COLOR CON 3 Connect the 3 pin male connector of the second DMX cable to the DMX Output connector 3 pin female of the COLOR CON 4 Connect the 3 pin female connector of the second DMX cable coming from the COLOR CON to the DMX Input connector of the first DMX compatible fixture 5 Continue linking the other DMX compatible fixtures in the same way The figure below is only an example of a possible DMX serial connection Although the COLOR CON appears as the first unit in the DMX serial connection it could be physically in any position of the DMX serial link J L LJ LU L L L L Q9 Q Q O S E ps 95050 EO Universal TFP i Con 2 0 0 B Controller S d Ue Z BL First DMX Second Third DMX Cable DMX Cable Cable COLOR CON First DMX Fixture Bus DMX Output Inat DMX Output Next DMX Fixture COLORado and COLORdash COLOR CON LED fixtures o
30. le Characteristics DMX Cable Connectors D 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart If you choose to create your own DMX cable make sure to use data grade cables that can carry a high frequency signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference Use a BeldenO 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Do not use standard microphone cables for DMX applications because they cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The DMX data cable must have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Each DMX cable must have a male 3 pin XLR connector on one end and a female 3 pin XLR connector on the other end DMX Connector Configuration To DMX Input To DMX Output Female Male To avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator as seen below 120 ohm 14 W resistor between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX on the output of the last fixture Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify their correct polarity and to make sure that there are no short circuits between any of the pins or between any pin and ground If the Common wire shield touched the chassis ground a ground loop could form
31. n the upper row of the display along with its current value 000 020 e Press UP or DOWN to change the value 1 unit 1 Hz 000 lt No strobe continuously on e AL any stage of the programming process press MODE to save the current values OK Save will show on the lower row of the display e Press MODE again to exit Effect Program Editing The display will briefly show OK Save on its lower row and it will go back to show the selected Effect program and Edit e Press MODE again to exit Effect Program Editing The display will show the selected Effect program e Press lt MODE gt again to exit to the second menu level The upper row of the display will show 3 Custom program e With MENU showing on the display press lt MODE gt four times The upper row of the display will show 4 Play Schedule e Press SETUP to activate the pre configured schedule Three chevrons will show on the lower row of the display indicating that the pre configured schedule is in process of execution 17 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d STI Programming Procedure Cont Clock Usage e With MENU showing on the display press MODE five times The upper row of the display will show 5 Clock e Press lt SETUP gt to see or edit the current time and date Time now will show on the upper row of the display Otherwise press UP e Press lt SETUP gt to see the current time and date e Press MODE tw
32. need to set an ID address Fixture Connection Connect the fixtures in daisy chain as indicated below ensuring that they are in the correct order for a better visual effect IDAddr 1 IDAddr 2 ID Addr 3 IDAddr 1 IDAddr 2 ID Addr 3 IDAddr 1 IDAddr 2 IDAddr 3 4 For a better visual effect make sure to connect the LED fixtures in the correct order COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 10 August 20 2009 CHAUYET Mounting Orientation Always mount the COLORado Controller COLOR CON and its controlled LED fixtures in any safe position while making sure that there is adequate room around them for ventilation Rigging The COLORado Controller COLOR CON consists of a controller unit and an external voltage adaptor that provides 12 VDC 500 mA minimum e When selecting an installation location for the COLOR CON or its associated LED fixtures consider ease of access to each unit for operation programming adjustments and routine maintenance e Never mount the COLOR CON or its associated LED fixtures in places where rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation may affect them e Make sure that the location where you are mounting the COLOR CON associated LED fixtures can support their weight Please see the Technical Specifications section of the fixtures user manuals for the weight requirement of each fixture 8 You should mount the COLOR CON on a flat
33. nge the setting To activate the selected option press lt SETUP gt If the option was Yes the display will turn off whole the COLOR CON resets The display will return to showing Reset to Factory settings Press DOWN to select another setting parameter or press MODE to exit to the previous level D The Reset to Factory Settings operation does not affect the Custom programs COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 20 August 20 2009 SI Programming Procedure Cont Password Setting E Password Enabling Password Disabling Password Usage August 20 2009 With the display showing Set password press lt SETUP gt The lower row of the display will show 1 Press UP or DOWN to set each eight digits of the password The display will show an asterisk each time you press UP or DOWN Alternatively if you want to clear the entered password press UP or DOWN a ninth time In this case the display will go back to show 1 To save the new password press lt SETUP gt The display will briefly show OK Save and it will return to showing Set password Press DOWN to select Password ON OFF to activate the password or press MODE to exit to the second menu level The UP button writes a 1 in the Password line while the DOWN button writes a 0 With the display showing Password ON OFF press lt SETUP gt The upper row of the display will show Pa
34. omponents or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage the customer must made claims to CHAUVET within seven 7 days of receiving the merchandise 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 Voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 26 August 20 2009 CHAUVET Technical Specifications August 20 2009 Controller Be THT 7 0 in 177 mm I 2 0 in 52 mm selca ERR 4 9 in 125 mm liie M 1 6 lbs 0 7 kg Power E E E A N EE 12 VDC OUIA ea sence E E E A E A 500 mA min Voltage adaptor 120 or 230 VCA 50 or 60 Hz to 12 VDC Based on local power requirements Controller cooling Cooling Syste scutis ieasqectestdtuctupistuaeceduainecitusedei ic tique Natural convection Maximum operating temperature cseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 104 F 40 C Control amp Programming DMA E Locking 3 pin XLR male socket DMX CUTOUT NT Locking 3 pin XLR female socket COLOR CON IP66 3 pin female connector DMX pin configuration sss eee eee eee Pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 POLO CO S NM E RARAN US
35. or 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 O 21 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d Factory Default Values COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 2 MENU LEVEL Wash programs Effect programs Custom programs Clock Scheduled times Settings Password 22 3 MENU LEVEL Step time Fade time Speed Scene ID Address Step time Fade time Red Green Blue Module Strobe Date Time Start End DMX address Range Allow edit Detect device Password ON OFF Set password CHAUVET VALUE 001 001 001 001 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 00 00 2000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 001 066 No 000 OFF 00000000 Eight times lt DOWN gt August 20 2009 ST DMX Channel Values 4 Channel Mode Channel Value Percent Setting Function Refresh Wash 1 Refresh Wash 2 Refresh Wash 3 Refresh Wash 4 Select a Wash Refresh program Wash 5 Refresh Wash 6 Refresh Wash 7 Refresh Wash 8 Refresh Effect 1 Refresh Effect 2 Refresh Effect 3 Refresh Effect 4 Select an Effect Refresh program Effect 5 Refresh Effect 6 Refresh Effect 7 Refresh Effect 8 Refresh Custom 1 Refresh Custom 2 Refresh Custom 3 Refresh Custom 4 Select a Custom Refresh program Custom 5 Refresh Custom 6 Refresh Custom 7 Refresh Custom 8 000 7 128 255 Set LED fixtures On or Off
36. or a lens cleaning tissue e Apply the solution directly to the cloth or tissue and drag any dirt and grime to the outside of the lens gt Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint e When cleaning movable mirrors to avoid scratching or damaging their surface minimize the contact with the mirror surface to a minimum Always dry the external optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them Never spin a fan using compressed air COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 24 August 20 2009 STI COLOR CON Service Maintenance Guide Possible Action s Symptom One LED fixture not responding to COLOR CON No LED fixture responds to COLOR CON Breaker Fuse keeps blowing COLOR CON does not power up COLOR CON s display OK but buttons do not respond COLOR CON is not responding to DMX signals COLOR CON does not retain settings after e power off D August 20 2009 Possible Cause s Fixture not set as ID ON or Slave Fixture not powered Fixture not connected to the COLOR CON Fixture set to the wrong ID address Fixtures not set as ID ON or Slave Fixtures not connected to the COLOR CON Fixtures set to the wrong ID address es Faulty COLOR CON Excessive circuit load Short circuit along the power wires No power on outlet Faulty voltage adapter Faulty control board Faulty voltage adapter Faulty control board Wrong COLOR
37. r Reset to Factory Settings press UP or lt DOWNS gt Sets the DMX Address of the first fixture s DMX channel See DMX Primer e With the display showing DMX address press lt SETUP gt The lower row of the display will show the current starting DMX address 1 255 e Press UP or DOWN to change the starting DMX address e Press lt SETUP3 gt to accept the new stating DMX address The display will briefly show OK save and it will return to showing DMX address e Press DOWN to select another setting parameter or press MODE to exit to the second menu level 19 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d August 20 2009 CHAUVET Programming Procedure Cont Range Limits the range of ID addresses to the ones actually assigned With the display showing Range press SETUP The lower row of the display will show the current ID address range 1 66 Press UP or DOWN to change the starting ID address range Press SETUP to accept the new stating DMX address The display will briefly show OK save and it will return to showing Range Press DOWN to select another setting parameter or press MODE to exit to the second menu level The Range setting is for the Effect and Custom program to execute without the interruptions caused by the COLOR CON sending data to non existing fixtures Allow Edit Allows or denied program editing capabilities With the display showing Allow edit press lt SE
38. ries CHAUVET will not issue call tags Call CHAUVET and request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA before shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA DO NOT write the RMA directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label Once you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box e Your name e Your address e Your phone number gt he RMA e A brief description of the symptoms Be sure to pack the fixture properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility AS a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s The shipper is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping Therefore if the merchandize appears damaged due to shipping the customer s must submit the damage report and any related claims with the carrier not CHAUVET The customer must submit the report upon reception of the damaged merchandise Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate the customer s claim with the carrier For other issues such as missing c
39. s the Common shield pin 2 is Signal Negative S and pin 3 is Signal Positive S The signals sent by the DMX controller to the DMX compatible fixture conform to the EIA 485 standard These signals are unidirectional from the DMX controller to the DMX compatible fixtures The stream of DMX signals consists of 512 individual sequential channels that form a frame The DMX controller constantly sends frames of DMX signals to the DMX connection even if there are not that many fixtures connected to it Because of this there can be only one DMX controller in a DMX connection Each DMX channel can have any unitary value in the 000 255 range Each DMX compatible fixture uses as many consecutive DMX channels as features the user can control The sequential numbers assigned to each DMX channel 1 512 are also known as DMX addresses The function each DMX channel has and the results of its values 000 255 depend on each controlled fixture Some fixtures only use a single DMX channel while others may require 15 or more DMX channels to control all their functions The DMX fixture configuration consists in assigning the corresponding DMX channels to each fixture as well as determining how many channels each fixture will need to size correctly the DMX controller For the DMX controller to control each DMX fixture the user must configure them to receive only the channel s required to must know on which channel s they will receive the control s
40. ss 000 066 93 9ns an ID address Step time 000 255 Defines the step duration Fade time 000 255 Defines the fade duration n 255 Defines the level of red Custom Edit Scene 000 255 Me Gea Defines the level of green 000 255 9 Blue 000 255 Defines the level of blue Module Activate LED module s multi 000 006 LED module fixtures only Strobe 000 020 Selects the strobe frequency N A Activates the pre configured 4 Play cs Schedule schedule s a f yy TES N A Shows current time and date 5 Clock Edit time dd mm yyyy hh mm ss N A Edits time and date Sets the daily schedule for N A each Wash Effect and Custom program 7 Settings DMX address 01 255 NA NA Sets the unit s DMX address Defaults the COLOR CON to Up Down Sets the unit s password 6 Schedule 00 00 23 59 00 00 23 59 Set password 8 Password August 20 2009 13 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d SI H To start programming the COLORado Controller COLOR CON the display must Programming show MENU On power up MENU shows on the display automatically However if Procedure someone has already configured the COLOR CON its display may be showing the current mode If MENU does not show on the display press lt MODE gt repeatedly until MENU appears This is the top of the menu map At this point SETUP UP and lt DOWN3 gt will not work Wash Program e With MENU showin
41. ssword The lower row of the display will show ON OFF The selected option will show between brackets Press lt UP gt to change the setting The display will show ON OFF To activate the password press lt SETUP gt The display will briefly show OK Save and it will return to showing Password ON OFF Press MODE to exit to the second menu level With the display showing Password ON OFF press lt SETUP gt The upper row of the display will show Password The lower row of the display will show ON OFF The selected option will show between brackets Press DOWN to change the setting The display will show ON OFF To deactivate the password press lt SETUP gt The display will briefly show OK Save and it will return to showing Password ON OFF Press MODE to exit to the second menu level The password will become active the next time you turn the COLOR CON on With the upper row of the display showing Password and the lower row showing press UP or DOWN as needed to enter the password The display will show an asterisk each time you press UP or DOWN After entering the eight digit password press lt SETUP gt If the password was correct the display will show Wash 1 Otherwise it will ask again for a password If you forget the current password you can use the emergency password instead which is UP DOWN UP DOWN lt UP gt UP DOWN lt DOWN gt
42. t 0 e Press UP as needed to set the seconds 00 59 e Press MODE to save the new time and date OK Save will show on the upper row of the display gt Press MODE twice to exit to the second menu level Schedule e With MENU showing on the display press MODE six times The upper row of the display will show 6 Schedule e Press lt SETUP gt to see the current schedule Wash 1 will show on the upper row of the display Otherwise it may show the last program whose schedule the user has seen or edited The lower row of the display will show hh mm hh mm f the schedule is not set the lower row of the display will show all zeroes e Press UP or DOWN to see the schedule for the other programs Wash 2 8 Effect 1 8 or Custom 1 8 gt Press MODE once to exit to the second menu level COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 18 August 20 2009 SI Programming Procedure Cont Schedule Configuration Start Hour Start Minutes End Hour End Minutes Exiting Schedule Configuration D Settings DMX Address e With the selected program on the upper row of the display press lt SETUP gt The display will show Start and the start time hh mm below It will also show End and the end time below hh mm The cursor will be blinking over the hour digit lower row second digit from left Otherwise press lt SETUP gt to move the cursor accordingly e Press UP as needed to
43. ted below ensuring that the first fixture connects to the they COLOR CON output cable ID Addr 1 ID Addr 2 ID Addr 3 ID Addr 4 ID Addr 5 ID Addr 6 4 For a better visual effect make sure to connect the LED fixtures in the correct order August 20 2009 9 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d SI Repeated Row In this type of application the fixtures appear in repeated rows of the same length to form a block For instance three rows of fixtures with three fixtures per row to form Block Application a 3 x 3 block In this application the fixtures form groups each with its own sequential ascending ID addresses This way the COLOR CON will control each group of fixtures individually For other types of effects you may group the fixtures in columns diagonal lines or even place them in random positions within the block Fixture Setup e Set each LED fixture to ID ON or SLAVE and to STAGE 1 mode consult the fixture s user manual e Do not set the fixtures DMX address as the COLOR CON does not need it e For Effect and Custom programs configure the ID address of each fixture in sequential ascending order e For Wash programs there is not need to set the ID address COLOR CON Setup e Refer to the Operating Instructions chapter of this manual e For Effect programs limit the Range to the number of actually used ID addresses For the example below the Range must be 3 e For Wash programs there is not
44. utput cable The COLOR CON output cable is of the IP66 type and it is only for those compatible COLORado and COLORdash LED fixtures it will control Although this output cable comes with an IP66 to 3 pin XLR adapter DO NOT connect any other fixture to this cable but the ones mentioned above 7 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 0 SI COLOR CON The COLORado Controller COLOR CON uses the ID addressing method to l control its associated COLORado and COLORdash LED fixtures This allows Fixture Linking the user to setup the LED fixtures in three basic ways single row standard block and repeated row block 1 In this application the fixtures appear in a single row All the fixtures have Sing le Row sequential ascending ID addresses for the COLOR CON to control each fixture Application individually Fixture Setup e Set each LED fixture to ID ON or SLAVE and to STAGE 1 mode consult the fixture s user manual gt Do not set the fixtures DMX address as the COLOR CON does not need it e For Effect and Custom programs configure the ID address of each fixture in sequential ascending order e For Wash programs configure all the fixtures as ID address 001 COLOR CON Setup e Refer to the Operating Instructions chapter of this manual e For Effect programs limit the Range to the number of actually used ID addresses For the example below the Range must be 4 e For Wash programs use a single ID address pref
45. will show the selected Wash program e Press lt MODE gt again to exit to the second menu level The upper row of the display will show 1 Wash program Effect Program e With MENU showing on the display press MODE twice Usa ge The upper row of the display will show 2 Effect program e Press lt SETUP gt to select this option The upper row of the display will show Effect 1 e Alternatively to select any of the other Effect programs 2 8 press UP or DOWN The selected Effect program will start playing automatically COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d 14 August 20 2009 SI Programming Procedure Cont Effect Program Editing Speed Exiting Effect Program Custom Program Usage Custom Program Editing Scene D ID Address August 20 2009 With the selected Effect program 1 8 showing on the upper row of the display press SETUP If program editing is set to Yes in the Settings section Edit will show on the display s lower row Otherwise refer to the Settings section to enable program editing Selects the speed at which the program executes Press SETUP to configure the selected Effect program Speed will show on the lower row of the display along with its current value 001 255 Press UP or DOWN to change the value Press MODE to save the current value OK Save will show on the lower row of the display Press MODE to exit Effect Program Editing
46. xclusive menu options to choose ON A value to be entered or selected Icons CHAUVET manuals use the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user ICONS MEANING This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information D This paragraph contains important installation or August 20 2009 1 COLORado Controller User Manual Rev 01d Safety Please read the following instructions carefully because they include important safety information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product Instructions There are no user serviceable parts inside the COLORado Controller Any reference to servicing this unit you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply to properly CHAUVET certified technicians Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are one of them In the unlikely event that your COLORado Controller may require service please contact CHAUVET at 954 923 3680 e Keep this manual for future consultation If you sell the COLORado Controller to
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