Thruster User Manual
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1. Selection 2219 ID address selection 19 Module selection 19 Effect macro 10 DMX CONTROL MODE 2 20 Important Notes about DMX Mode 2 20 Module selection 2 20 Strobe 20 Mode selection 20 ID address selectiones aio tie e dr ee t ee uec i rn re TAN a d E REN n n 20 5 COLORADO V CONTROLLER 5 5 ane an a awa a oe edo ca aen CEU age NENENG sx aec OG rc esae s eda eras NGE 21 OVERVIEW MENU MAP Wash Program 22 Effect Program 22 Custom Program 123 Play Schedule 23 Clocks eds Ke 23 COLORado 3 User Manual 2 2007 02 23 16 44 Before You Begin Settings Activating password mode Contr l via exterial tpi te TR dr ga ANO Nana TR Ng n 26 DMX PRIMER RETURNS PROCEDURE CLAIMS MAINTENANCE PHOTOMETRIC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TFECHNICAL SUPPORT ssw cites cto d o MER DN EC E OR QU TR DA EP MEYER M MS CCHAUVET 2006 All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual COLORado 3 User Manual 3 2007 02 23 16 442. The unit of time is 5 seconds and it can be adjusted between 1 and 255 Effect Program Select from the eight existing Effect programs and it will instantly play Vary the Speed of the effect between 1 and 255 COLORado 3 User Manual 22 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions Custom Program Select from the eight existing Custom programs and it will instantly play Enter the Edit section to create or edit program You can create or edit up to 100 scenes To omit a scene from execution set its Step time to 0 Select the ID address of the target unit Setting ID address to 0 selects all units in the serial link Color Effects combination for different IDs is allowed Specify the Module or modules to run active 0 1 2 3 Select Strobe speed from 0 20Hz if desired Select the Step time for the current scene Step time unit values Range 0 10 Range 11 255 0 1sec per unit 1 sec per unit Set a Fade time for the current scene in one second increments from 0 to 255 Play Schedule Simply activate this menu Play schedule to run Clock Clock 2 Time now To view the current time on the controller Clock 2 Edit now Edit the time and date Schedule There are 24 Wash Effect and Custom programs that can be set with Start and End times Start times take priority over End times Programs will not overlap Programs with the most recent Start time will always override the existi
3. 1 Before You Begn Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a product carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Note If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET call CHAUVET for a RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number The factory will not allow any shipments without an RMA Your shipment includes the following 1x COLORado 3 1 x Power cable with plug 1 x IP65 power extension cable 1 x IP65 signal extension cable 1 x DMX input cable 1 x DMX output cable Warranty Card Users Manual Contact Us 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 Chauvet Lighting 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com COLORado 3 User Manual 4 2007 02 23 16 44 Before You Begin Caution Safety Instructions Please read these inst
4. 1 13 25 37 etc To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control You may also group your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control 1 Access the control panel s DMX512 address function by pressing the UP DOWN buttons until the function is displayed 2 Press the SET button to enter panel function 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 244 4 Press the SET button to confirm action Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to OFF MENU Settings ID ON OFF gt OFF Notes If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture s control panel function unintended results may occur if values are present in channel 10 Make sure values on channel 10 are set to 0 COLORado 3 User Manual 12 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions DMX 512 addressing with ID address Follow instructions 1 4 for DMX512 addressing Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to ON MENU 2 Settings 2 ID ON OFF gt ON For every DMX512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function ID address to incremental values l e 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc MENU Settings gt ID address 01 66 ID addresses are accesible using Channel 10
5. 181 150 151 160 161 180 181 190 191 210 211 220 221 255 Blackout Custom 1 Blackout Custom 2 Blackout Custom 3 Blackout Custom 4 Blackout Custom 5 Blackout Custom 6 Blackout Custom 7 Blackout Custom 8 COLORado 3 User Manual 000 gt 127 128 255 OFF ON 25 2007 02 23 16 44 G Appendix DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are conn
6. DMX Address 001 DMX Address 001 DMX Address 001 DMX Address 013 DMX Address 013 DMX Address 013 ID Address 01 ID Adaress 02 ID Address 03 ID Address 01 ID Adaress 02 ID Adaress 03 The figure above shows a simple DMX layout which has used three units at each DMX address The three units have different ID addresses which allows the user to collectively control the whole group of units at that DMX address by setting Channel 10 to 0 or to control each unit independently by first selecting the DMX address and then by using Channel 10 to locate the target ID address Note that when using ID addresses it is also possible to activate ADAS which allows for even more option with DMX addressing and control DMX 512 Controller ADAS with ID address With ADAS activated it is not necessary to set DMX512 addresses on each fixture The fixture will automatically assign a temporary DMX address based on the fixture ID address and the value of ADAS fader no that will be assigned 1 Set ID addresses as previously explained in ascending numerical order 2 Set ADAS ON OFF to ON MENU 2 Settings 2 ADAS ON OFF 2 ON 3 Set ADAS fader no to 12 Which is the number of control channels on a COLORado MENU 2 Settings 2 ADAS fader no 2 12 4 Activate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 and 10 to value 255 Faders 8 amp 10 all the way up 5 ADMX address will be calculated and temporari
7. combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support The COLORado 3 fixtures use 12 channels of DMX control Important Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the EIA 485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 meters 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 fixtures COLORado 3 User Manual 9 2007 02 23 16 44 Setup Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX Data Cable Use a BeldenO 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable will have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor
8. DMX e LED display with lock out feature e Black anti UV plastic cover e Low power consumption DMX Channel Summary DMX MODE 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Purple White co oj o01 BR ow Pp Strobe Mode Selection 9 Color cycle Mode 245 lt gt 255 DMX Mode 2 10 ID Address Selection 11 Module Selection 12 Effect Macro DMX MODE2 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Module 1 2 Module 2 3 Module 3 4 5 No Function 6 7 8 Strobe 9 Mode Selection 0 lt gt 244 DMX Mode 1 10 ID Address Selection 11 No Function 12 COLORado 3 User Manual 6 Introduction Product Overview Hanging Yoke Power Link out Control Panel m Mee zu LS Jo Interlocking connectors EON Each LED surface is referred to as a Module 2007 02 23 16 44 COLORado 3 User Manual 3 Selup AC Power Warning Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage applied All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground e To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart e A fixture s listed current rat
9. and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 200 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 1400 Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end Resistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture DMX connector configuration 1 3 COMMON e Termination reduces signal errors to avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture to perform erratically Test cables with OHM meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart Note If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter CHAUVET Model No DMX5M 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 Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use COLORado 3 User Manual 10 2007 02 23 16 44 Setup Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 Universa
10. on demand or on a time line So to remain within one second execution time program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel ADAS Overview Automatic DMX512 Addressing System Up to 20 fixtures in one universe can be automatically addressed In ADAS with ID address setting upon activation of CH8 and CH10 at value 255 the fixtures will self DMX address This address is not random it is calculated using the ADAS fader no value setting which the user sets in advance The user can choose between 001 and 244 for the ADAS fader value this value would be set to at least the number of control channels for a COLORado which is 12 or the number of channel faders on a small console maybe 16 OR 18 i e fora DMX 50 The ADAS DMX address is calculated within each fixture using the following method ADAS fader no value x ID 1 1 ADAS DMX Address Let s see how that translates l Il use an ID value of 2 and an ADAS fader no value of 12 ADAS 12 x ID22 1 1 12x 2 1 1 12x 1 1 13 DMX Address COLORado Control Quick Setup For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section titled Display Panel Functions These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with setting up a DMX serial data link DMX 512 control without ID address The COLORado operates on 12 channels of DMX Address each fixture in increments of 12 channels l e
11. other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance COLORado 3 User Manual 26 2007 02 23 16 44 Appendix Unplug fixture from power Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output 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 Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days P
12. use Detect device from the Settings menu Set ID addresses on the COLORados in ascending order Set the Range in the Settings menu Note There is no need to set ID and Range for Wash programs COLORado 3 User Manual 21 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions Menu Map MAIN SELECTION SELECTION SELECTION SELECTION FUNCTION Step time Wash me Edi 001 255 program Wash 8 Fade time 001 255 Effect RE 1 Edit Speed program Effect 8 001 gt 100 ID address 000 gt 100 0 all units Step time 000 gt 255 Custom 1 Scene 1 Fade time 000 gt 255 i Edit e Red 000 255 prog Custom 8 Scene 100 Green 000 255 Blue 000 gt 255 Module 001 gt 006 Strobe 000 gt 020 Play schedule Schedule l e Time now 12 31 2006 Clock 29021 Edit time 12 31 2006 13 50 24 Wash 1 e Wash 8 Effect H Stan Eng Schedule 00 00 gt gt 00 00 Effect 8 Custom 1 e Custom 8 DMX address 001 255 Range 001 lt gt 066 Allow edit YES NO Settings Detect device gt gt gt Reset to Factory YES NO settings Password ON gt OFF Password ON OFF gt Set password Wash Program Select from the eight existing Wash programs and it will instantly play Set the Step time and the Fade time in the Edit function if desired
13. 2 244 ID 55 100 amp 109 ID 10 222 ID 33 245 ID 56 110 amp 119 10 11 223 ID 34 246 ID 57 120 129 ID 12 224 ID 35 247 ID 58 130 139 13 225 ID 36 248 ID 59 140 149 ID 14 226 ID 37 249 ID 60 150 159 ID 15 227 ID 38 250 ID 61 160 169 ID 16 228 ID 39 251 ID 62 170 179 ID 17 229 ID 40 252 ID 63 180 e 189 ID 18 230 ID 41 253 ID 64 190 lt 199 10 19 231 ID 42 254 ID 65 200 209 ID 20 232 ID 43 255 ID 66 210 D 21 233 ID 44 211 D 22 A 234 ID 45 COLORado 3 User Manual 17 2007 02 23 16 44 CHANNEL VALUE 000 004 005 gt 034 035 064 065 gt 094 095 gt 124 125 154 155 184 185 214 215 255 FUNCTION Module Selection 1 ON 2 ON 3 ON 1 ON 2 ON 3 ON 1 ON 2 ON 2 ON 3 ON 1 ON 3 ON 1 ON 2 ON 3 ON 1 OFF 2 OFF 3 OFF 000 gt 255 Speed control of Channel 9 Color Cycle Mode 4 COLORado 3 User Manual 000 004 005 008 009 013 014 018 019 gt 023 024 028 029 033 034 gt 038 039 gt 043 044 gt 048 049 gt 053 054 lt 058 059 gt 063 064 068 069 073 074 gt 078 079 gt 083 084 088 089 gt 093 094 gt 098 099 lt 103 104 lt 108 109 113 114 118 119 123 124 128 129 133 134 138 139 143 144 148 149 153 154 158 159 163 164 gt 168 169 lt 173 174 178 179 lt 183 184 gt 188 189 193 194 198 199 203 204 208
14. 209 gt 213 214 e 218 219 223 224 amp 228 229 233 234 gt 238 239 gt 243 244 248 249 255 Effect Macro No Function Macro 01 Macro 02 Macro 03 Macro 04 Macro 05 Macro 06 Macro 07 Macro 08 Macro 09 Macro 10 Macro 11 Macro 12 Macro 13 Macro 14 Macro 15 Macro 16 Macro 17 Macro 18 Macro 19 Macro 20 Macro 21 Macro 22 Macro 23 Macro 24 Macro 25 Macro 26 Macro 27 Macro 28 Macro 29 Macro 30 Macro 31 Macro 32 Macro 33 Macro 34 Macro 35 Macro 36 Macro 37 Macro 38 Macro 39 Macro 40 Macro 41 Macro 42 Macro 43 Macro 44 Macro 45 Macro 46 Macro 47 Macro 48 Macro 49 Macro 50 Operating Instructions 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions Important Notes about DMX Mode 1 Red Green and Blue Selection e Channels 1 2 and 3 control overall intensity of each respective color e Channels 1 2 and 3 can be combined to create an unlimited range of colors e Channels 1 2 and 3 have priority over Channels 4 5 6 and 7 Yellow Cyan Purple and White e These colors can not be mixed e When levels are raised on more than one of these channels the lowest channel number will have priority Strobe e Strobe occurs at every channel with exception to programs on Channel 9 and 12 e Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz Mode Selection e Channel 9 values 5 244 provides mode selection and can only be activated while Channels 1 through 7 are at value 0 When channel 9
15. 270lux CONTROL amp PROGRAMMING Data put aaa locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket RICH e Tue CH TT pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Protocols cc TE DMX 512 USITT psu 12 ORDERING INFORMATION GOLORAdO d P COLORADO3 Technical Support Address Service Dept 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A Support Email tech chauvetlighting com Telephone 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service Website http www chauvetlighting com COLORado 3 User Manual 28 2007 02 23 16 44
16. COLORado 3 COLORADO 3 USER MANUAL CHAUVET 3000 N 29 Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com 2007 02 23 16 44 Table of Contents T BEFORE YOU BEGIN e 4 IIe att Eege EE H CONTACT 0 5 H SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LED EXPECTED LIFESPAN DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY PRODUCT OVERVIEW EE STACKING FIXTURE LINKING Dieter Cea lu eoo pei en OR Aa Danda e 1 DMX Data Cable 1 Cable Connectors i 3 Pin to 5 P in Conversion Chart E SETTING PADMA SERIAL DATA rece ce ee cen ie ce re ce d De T de ede 11 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONG 12 CONTROL OPTIONS Ate ERE EEN ANIA RE S SR I RR E 12 ADASOVERVIE Was zc sista eege 12 COLORADO CONTROL QUICK SETUP 4 DMX 512 control without ID address DMX 512 addressing with ID address ADAS with ID address COLORcon setup Setting the DMX address CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS Menu Manual Power ON OFF DMX512 CHANNEL VALUES 17 DMX CONTROL MODE 1 auld Important Notes about DMX Mode T e t ren ce ce t ie n eere ro a e e dr erre re re T d 19 Red Greensand Ee EE ean endete re La ede ode 19 Yellow Cyan Purple and White 25 19 2 19
17. Hz 000 gt 244 245 gt 255 Mode Selection DMX MODE 1 only when channels 1 7 0 DMX MODE 2 10 ID Address Selection See Channel 10 ID address selection on page 16 under DMX Control Mode 1 11 12 No Function Important Notes about DMX Mode 2 Module selection e Simplified control of modules using channels 1 2 amp 3 Strobe e Controls the strobe of channels 1 2 and 3 simultaneously e Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz Mode selection e Use channel 9 to switch between DMX mode 1 and DMX mode 2 ID address selection e Channel 10 selects ID addressed fixtures COLORado 3 User Manual 20 2007 02 23 16 44 5 COLORacio Controller Overview LCD Displav Panel oO EL 9 MODE SETUP UP DOWN Accesses main menu or backs out of sub menu Selects the currently displayed menu or confirms the current function value Use to navigate upwards through menu items or increment function values Use to navigate downwards through menu items or decrement function values Setup Connect from the OUT on the controller to the DMX Input side of the COLORado using a DMX XLR cable Visit the section titled Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link on Page 11 It is recommended that you power up all COLORado units connected prior to turning on the controller This ensures that the controller will auto detect DMX addresses Alternatively you can
18. assword using the UP amp DOWN keys Press the SET button to confirm Note In the event that the user forgets the password use the following factory password override UP gt DOWN 2 UP gt DOWN 2 UP 2 UP 2 DOWN 2 DOWN Control via external DMX Programs in the controller can be accessed via an external DMX controller It will be necessary to have the DMX address set on the COLORado Controller The controller operates on 4 channels of control DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE 000 010 011 030 031 gt 040 041 060 061 gt 070 071 090 091 100 101 120 121 130 131 150 151 160 161 180 181 190 191 210 211 gt 220 221 255 FUNCTION Blackout Wash 1 Blackout Wash 2 Blackout Wash 3 Blackout Wash 4 Blackout Wash 5 Blackout Wash 6 Blackout Wash 7 Blackout Wash 8 COLORado 3 User Manual 000 010 011 gt 030 031 040 041 060 061 gt 070 071 090 091 100 101 120 121 130 181 150 151 160 161 180 Blackout Effect 1 Blackout Effect 2 Blackout Effect 3 Blackout Effect 4 Blackout Effect 5 Blackout Effect 6 24 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions 181 190 191 210 211 220 221 255 Blackout Effect 7 Blackout Effect 8 000 gt 010 011 030 031 gt 040 041 060 061 gt 070 071 gt 090 091 100 101 120 121 130
19. e Settings gt Range setting which is the quantity of fixtures in series MENU Settings gt Range gt No of fixtures ID Address 01 ID Address 02 ID Address 03 ID Address 04 ID Address 05 ID Address 06 Single Row Application 2 The figure above shows 6 fixtures connected in series with corresponding addresses Each fixture has ID ON in the fixture s settings You must set the E E Range settings in the controller to 006 before accessing Effect 00006 programs Repeat Row Block Application Block Application ID Address 01 ID Address 02 ID Address 03 ID Address 01 ID Address 03 0 H ID Address 01 ID Address 05 p 64 0 The figure above shows 9 fixtures connected The figure above shows 9 fixtures in series Three rows comprised of 3 fixtures 9 connected in series with e are addressed identically Each fixture has ID corresponding addresses Each E E ON in the fixture s settings You must set the fixture has ID ON in the fixture s Range settings in the controller to 003 600006 settings You must set the Range before accessing Effect programs or settings in the controller to 009 9900 900 before accessing Effect programs COLORado 3 User Manual 14 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions Setting the DMX address Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 244 A fixture requiring one or more chan
20. ected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RA Products returned without an RA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any
21. ellow Y Select intensity over pre composed Static color J Cyan Strobe range colors yellow cyan purple and white UCM Select strobing frequency between 0 Purple is 0 20 and 20Hz White Strobe DMX512 address 001 244 e 244 addressable DMX channels 1 2 3 Auto program e Choose from 8 Automatic run programs 6 7 8 ID address 01 66 Assigns the ID address to a fixture ID ON OFF On Off Either enables or disables ID addressing Sets the number of ADAS channels for use ADAS faders no when automating channel assignment Enables the Automatic DMX512 Settings g ADAS ON OFF On Off Addressing System When activated the DMX512 address ADAS copy On Off assigned by the ADAS will become permanent on the fixture Factory settings Reset confirm Resets fixture to factory default settings When password is set to on the control ON OFF On Off panel will ask for a password each time the control panel is accessed Use UP and DOWN buttons to set and Password press SET to confirm Set Password 22222222 Note If you forget the password use the following factory password UP DOWN UP DOWN UP UP DOWN DOWN Manual Power ON OFF The COLORado can be turned on and off using the control panel POWER ACTION Turn OFF When MENU is displayed in the LCD panel hold down the EXIT button for 3 seconds to turn off the fixture Turn ON COLORado 3 User Manual Hold the EXIT button for 3 seconds to turn power
22. hotometric 100 2970 950 450 266 216 LUX 3 2 1 D 9 2 1 2 PP TI TT 3 2 4 6 8 10 Distance m WH ITE 0 9x 0 5 1 4x1 0 2 0 x 1 6 25x21 3 0x2 6 Diameter m 2370 788 375 222 177 LUX 3 2 1 0 1 2 2 4 6 8 10 Distance m Diameter m Distance m 0 9x0 5 14x1 0 20 16 25 21 30 26 Diameter m 1763 570 270 159 128 LUX 3 2 1 0 CTT CTS get tT PE 2 4 6 8 Distance m 0 9x0 5 14x1 0 20 16 25 21 3 0 x 2 6 Diameter m 307 98 46 27 22 LUX 3 2 1 0 1 2 2 4 6 8 10 Distance m 0 9x0 5 14x1 0 20 16 25 21 3 0 2 6 Diameter COLORado 3 User Manual 27 2007 02 23 16 44 Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT amp DIMENSIONS 22 5 in 570 mm xis 7 5 in 190 mm du 8 3 in 210 mm 18 Ibs 8 2 kg Serra POWER EE 90V 240V 50 60 Hz PCR NG IEC 60320 C14 peak 84W 120V inrush lt 42W 120V nad 20mm Glass 2A Fast Blow LED 54 Total Red 18 Green 18 Blue 18 EE 1 Watt PHOTO OPTIC 18 by 15 ilem ao EET 34 by 23 at 1 meter neret rrr ns 675 fc 7
23. ing is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 096 to 100 switch e Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement e All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Power Cable Configuration CABLE Pin International Screw Color BROWN Live L Yellow or Brass BLUE Neutral N Silver YELLOW GREEN Earth EG Ground Green Mounting Orientation This fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position Rigging The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be Hanging Clamp attached You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this fixture You can order C clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor 1 Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing fixture 2 Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and tighten 3 Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to be installed fixtures 4 Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary 5 X Always use a safety cable or chain as a secondary source of attachment The safety cable must hold 10 times the weight of the fi
24. is between 245 and 255 channels 1 through 7 can be any value e When Color Cycle mode 4 is selected channel 11 controls the speed ID address selection e Use channel 10 to select ID addressed fixtures e Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addressed fixtures e ID address 0 allows control of all fixtures simultaneously Module selection e Provides individual control of the three LED modules in each fixture e Channel 11 has priority over channel 12 Effect macro e These are pre programmed color patterns and module chases e Channel 12 has priority over channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 amp 7 e Channel 12 has priority over channel 11 if first activated COLORado 3 User Manual 19 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions DMX CONTROL MODE 2 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 000 004 005 gt 034 035 064 065 gt 094 095 gt 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 Module 1 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Purple Pink White 000 004 005 gt 034 035 064 065 gt 094 095 gt 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 Module 2 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Purple Pink White 000 004 005 gt 034 035 064 065 gt 094 095 gt 124 125 154 155 184 185 255 Module 3 No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Purple Pink White No Function 000 lt 004 005 255 Strobe No Function 0 20
25. l DMX Controller pin connector of the controller Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector H3TIOH1NO2 DEN Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input Output panel of a liahtina fixture CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables Order Code Description DMX1 5 DMX Cable 1 5m 4 9ft DMX4 5 DMX Cable 4 5m 14 8ft DMX10 DMX Cable 10m 32 8ft Continue the link COLORado 3 User Manual 11 2007 02 23 16 44 4 Operating Instructions Control Options The COLORado 3 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 245 in its simplest control form this allows for the control of 20 fixtures however a secondary ID address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments The ID address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address In effect multiplying the control of COLORado s within a single universe to 1 320 fixtures The COLORado s ID address system is accessed using DMX channel 10 Consideration must be placed when programming live performances or cues that need to trigger
26. ly assigned as explained in the ADAS Overview section 6 Deactivate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 10 and 11 to value 255 Faders 8 10 amp 11 and the way up All fixtures will return to the DMX address previously set before the ADAS activation Note You must set channels 8 10 and 11 to 255 for EACH fixture you want to deactivate ADAS DMX addressing For example if a fixture has a starting address of 17 you must set DMX channels 24 26 and 27 You can make the temporary ADAS DMX address permanent on each fixture by selecting the ADAS copy function MENU 2 Settings 2 ADAS copy 2 ON Will store the new DMX address Important When using ADAS all fixtures must have the following settings ID address All ID addresses need to be set in ascending order ID ON OFF Set to ON ADAS fader no All units set to the same value ADAS ON OFF Set to ON COLORado 3 User Manual 13 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions COLORcon setup 1 FIXTURE CONTROL PANEL SETUP Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to ON MENU 2 Settings 2 ID ON OFF gt ON Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function ID address to incremental values l e 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc MENU Settings 2 ID address 01 66 It is not necessary to set the DMX address 2 CONTROLLER SETUP When using the Effect program function it is necessary to set th
27. n the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact CHAUVET at 954 929 1115 LED Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the acceleration of this decline Packaged in clusters LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optimum conditions For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest intensity life of the LEDs is significantly reduced It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40 000 to 50 000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity COLORado 3 User Manual 5 2007 02 23 16 44 2 Introduction Features e 12 channel DMX 512 LED bank system with ID addressing e Separate DMX channels for red green blue cyan magenta yellow and white e Blackout static dimmer strobe e Separate RGB control over each individual pod e RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller e Durable and weather resistant IP65 rated e Flip down knobs for interlocking multiple units together which can create blinder wall and strip light effects flush mounted e Automatic DMX 512 addressing ADAS e Built in automated programs via COLORcon controller or
28. nels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference The COLORado 3 uses 12 channels of DMX If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section Control Panel Functions All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface O76 76 e SET UP DOWN EXIT X A BUTTON FUNCTION SET Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the selected function UP Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function DOWN Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function EXIT Exits from the current menu or function COLORado 3 User Manual 15 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions Menu Map MAIN FUNCTION SUB FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION Red Green 000 255 e User can combine Red Green and Blue Blue 0 100 to generate custom color Y
29. ng previously executed program Settings DMX address This function sets the DMX address for the controller It is addressable from 1 to 250 Range Enter the number of fixtures connected in series Allow edit This function either enables or disables editing in Wash Effect and Custom programs Detect device This is the manual method of detecting and connecting the controller to all new units in series It is generally used when you add more units to an existing system Turning off and then on the controller has the same effect COLORado 3 User Manual 23 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions Reset to factory settings This function will reset all the settings to the factory defaults except for Custom programs Factory Default Settings Setting Default Schedule All times in schedule are reset to 00 00 Wash program Step times and fade times are reset to 001 Effect program Speeds are reset to 001 DMX address DMX address is reset to 001 Range Range is reset to 066 Allow edit Reset to Yes Password ON OFF Password is reset to OFF Set password Password is reset to 00000000 Down 0 Up 1 Activating password mode Set Password function to ON This will prompt the user for a password every time the controller is powered on Toggle to Set password function in order to change the password Input an 8 digit p
30. on 2007 02 23 16 44 Operating Instructions DMX512 Channel Values The COLORado has two DMX512 channel profiles modes Channel 9 is used to switch between profiles DMX CONTROL MODE 1 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Red 1 000 lt 004 No Function 005 255 0 amp 100 Green 2 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Blue 3 000 lt 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Yellow 4 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Cyan 5 000 lt 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Purple 6 000 amp 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 White 7 000 004 No Function 005 255 0 100 Strobe 8 000 amp 004 No Function 005 255 0 20Hz Mode Selection 000 amp 004 No Function 005 034 Color Cycle Mode 1 035 064 Color Cycle Mode 2 065 amp 094 Color Cycle Mode 3 9 095 124 Color Cycle Mode 4 125 amp 154 Color Cycle Mode 5 155 amp 184 Color Cycle Mode 6 185 214 Color Cycle Mode 7 215 gt 244 Color Cycle Mode 8 245 255 DMX MODE 2 Channel 10 ID address selection 000 009 All IDs 212 ID 23 235 ID 46 010019 101 213 ID 24 236 ID 47 020 029 ID2 214 ID 25 237 ID 48 030 gt 039 ID3 215 ID 26 238 ID 49 040 049 104 216 ID 27 239 ID 50 050 059 ID5 217 ID 28 240 ID 51 060 069 ID6 218 ID 29 241 ID 52 070 079 107 219 ID 30 242 ID 53 080 089 ID8 220 ID 31 243 ID 54 090 099 ID9 221 ID 3
31. ructions carefully which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 95 35 Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Don t connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Do not daisy chain power to more than 15 units There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not ope
32. xture If safety cable attachment point is provided that is permanently affixed to the surface or body of the fixture use that instead of looping through a hanging yoke arm COLORado 3 User Manual 8 2007 02 23 16 44 Setup Stacking The COLORado 3 can be stacked vertically and horizontally creating a blinder or a strip light Stack them horizontally to increase intensity of the projection for more distant throws or to use as a blinder effect The strip light stacking can be used for runway lighting and cycloramas Interlocking connectors Pu et provide an easy fast 06000 H 0000 and secure method for stacking units vertically ig lig and horizontally 0000 0660 ma ah IL IC SS Sa 0000 0000 Hm DE gt 6660 gt 66606 n 0000 00900 He z a 60060 0666 Jn mal a COLORado stacked for use as a Blinder or Large Wash Flood Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX 512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The
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