User Manual - AC Lighting Inc.
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1. mA Ge MPU 158mm 6 MPU 215 8 MPU 254mm 10 www chroma q com Pur Usor Mar m V1 2 Steer 20122. Chroma 0 reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on going research and development The Chroma 0 Plus has been designed specifically for the professional entertainment lighting industry Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment environment If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma Q products please contact your selling dealer If your selling dealer is unable to help please contact supportchroma q com If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs please contact the following for full factory service Outside North America North America Tel 44 0 1494 446000 Tel 416 255 9494 Fax 44 0 1494 461024 Fax 416 255 3514 support chroma q com support chroma q com For further information please visit the Chroma Q website at www chroma q com Chroma Q is a trademark for more information on this visit www chroma q com trademarks The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised www chroma q com Pu User Mar 2 V1 2 Sorter 2012 Table of Contents 1 Product Overview 2 Operation 21 Control and power cables 22 Gel loading and replacing 23 Operating the unit 24 Mounting the unit 25 Safety wire 26 Troubleshooting 27 Technical overview 28 Technical specification 3 Maintenance and storage 4 Drawings a 41 Outside dimensions 42 G
3. 4 215mm 8 ye and 254mm 10 Also available is the Universal Mounting Bracket shown below This is one bracket that can be adjusted to fixture sizes from 158mnv 6 4 to 254mm 10 Chroma Q part number 110 0109 Anchor Point wal de ENSE N r t r 158mm 6 4 190mmv7 6 254mm 10 This Universal Bracket has two pairs of threaded holes for each leaf and each leaf has two slots and two alignment holes Four frame sizes are achievable To set the frame size to 158mm 6 14 use the inner threaded holes on the bracket and align the outer hole on the leaf with the inner hole on the bracket To set the frame size to 190mm 7 V use the outer threaded holes to secure the leaf and align the outer hole on the leaf with the outer hole on the bracket To set the frame size to 254mm 10 remove the leafs The leaves and bracket have holes which align to 158mm 6 4 190mm 7 and 215mm 84 The leaves can be removed to give a 254mm 10 mounting frame See section 5 for all possible frame connections 2 5 Safety wire The Chroma Q Plus should always be used with the safely wire provided 2 6 Troubleshooting The LED display aids in the troubleshooting of the Chroma Q Plus system These indicators are located on the bottom of each unit www chroma q com Pur Usor Mar D V1 2 Saterter2012 The fist vertical bar indicates that t
4. at the unit The second vertical bar indicates that there is Data DMX at the unit The horizontal bars indicate the data Signal Level OMX at the unit 1 bar 25 49 2M bar 50 74 3 bar 75 100 MENU User Interface Panel The Chroma Q Plus is supplied power and control signals by means of two 4 pin XLR style connectors on the rear panel allowing multiple units to be dalsy chained into the same line of cabling Patching the output from the last unit back into the power supply will terminate the DMX for each chain line and ensure even power voltage across all colour changers in that chain Note The quantity of Chroma Plus colour changers and maximum cable length per power supply output is dependant upon the size of PSU Spliter box used See later in this manual for details www chroma q com Pus Uor Mar 4 V1 2 Saerter2012 The rear of the unit is designed to accept four point mounting brackets for fixture colour frame sizes 158mm 614 to 254mm 10 An option with this unit is the innovative Universal Mounting Bracket which is one bracket that can be adjusted to fixture sizes 158mm 6 4 to 254mm 10 Chroma Q Plus safety information Warning This product is for professional use only It is not for household use Read this manual before powering or installing the colour changer follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the accessory If yo
5. button are pressed and held for 1 second the unit will reset to the factory default settings This feature is particularly useful when the units are used in many diferent E configurations or shows The reset function is also available through Remote Operation Modes of operation Important Notes The MENU button is used to scroll through the different modes of operation and the UP or DOWN buttons used to select the level or value in that mode It any mode or value is changed the display wil flash until the MENU button is pushed and held for 2 seconds to record the change When the MENU button is held for 2 seconds the unit will save the change s and these user defaults wil take precedence immediately if MENU button is not held for 2 seconds to previous value will be displayed The unit will not save any change s made by remote control after the next power cycle www chroma q com Pur Uor Mar w V1 2 Saterter2012 DMX addressing mode This mode is used to set DMX data address of the unit The unit uses one or two DMX channels depending which mode itis operating The display shows the current DMX address between 1 and 512 To alter the address press UP or DOWN button once to increment or decrement the value hold down the UP or DOWN for fast increments and decrements of the value See also Remote Operation later in this section Fan speed mode Fn This mode is used to set the gel cooling
6. purchase price for the defective finished goods or spare parts has been paid by the due date for payment The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or end user This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods within the warranty period to the ChromaQ warranty retums department by the purchaser at the purchasers expense If no fault is found ChromaQ will charge the purchaser for the subsequent retur of the goods Chroma Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without incurring obligation and expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty www chroma q com Pur Usor Mar 4 V1 2 Sogni 2012 Disclaimer The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate However because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control this information should not be used in substitution for customer s tests to ensure that Chroma Q products are safe effective and fully satisfactory for the intended end use Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent Chroma Q sole warranty is that the product will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted
7. the Monitor Mode eset This wil reset the unit to Wile holding down MENU and DOWN button for 1 he default settings second r E 5 Power Used to load a gel string Hold down the MENU button during power up Pressing lassisted nto the uni the UP button will advance the fixed TUR Pressing the F H L DOWN button will advance the spring TUR Press both www chroma q com Pus Usor Man 2 V1 2 Sante zo Loading PAL Load DOWN amp UP buttons or cycle the power to re calirate See also gel loading instructions Modes Use the MENU button to scroll through these modes DMX addressing Mode Used to set the units DMX data address Te display shows DMX address 1 512 Press DOWN or UP once to increment or decrement the value hold down the DOWN or UP for fast increment or decrement Got See also DMX addressing instructions Fan speed Mode Used to set the fan speed of the unit The display shows the current gel cooling fan speed Tere are four fan speeds 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastest Press UP or DOWN once to increment or decrement the value Fal Fad See also fan speed instructions Gel Saver Mode switches on off the gel Isaving mode The display shows the current gel saver mode Press UP or DOWN once to switch between on 1 and off o GLa GL See also gel saver mode instructions speed Mode Used to set the sc
8. Chroma Q Plus User Manual Q oes Version 1 2 September 2012 PN 103 0078 C Chroma Q Warranty Statement Chroma Q warrants to the original purchaser with proof of purchase that its delivered products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use fora period of 12 months from date of shipment Chroma Q will repair or at its option provide an equivalent item or replace the defective product during the stated warranty period This warranty applies only to the repair or replacement of the product and only when the product is properly handled installed and maintained according to Chroma Q instructions This warranty excludes defects resulting from improper handing storage installation acts of God fire vandalism or civil disturbances Purchaser must notify Chroma Q in writing within 14 days of noticing the defect This warranty excludes field labour or service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from which any serial number has been removed or which have been damaged or rendered defective a as a result of normal wear and tear wilful or accidental damage negligence misuse or abuse b due to water or moisture lightning windstorm abnormal voltage harmonic distortion dust dirt corrosion or other external causes c by operation outside the specifications contained in the user docu
9. at shrink should be used on each individual pin to prevent short circuits Tourflex Ultra Datasafe P amp D cable recommended See diagram below www chroma q com Pur User Mara 5 V1 2 September 2012 Note It is very important to ensure that the drain wire from the cable shield is connected to both XLR connector cases 7 Shrink Tube erem VID 1a e N Wire Lead ax outer Sleeve Shrink Tube telae Detail of connector wiring typical Pint Pint Minimum Cable size 1 Ground ve 2 50mm 14 AWG 2 Control data minus 035mmz 22 AWG 3 Control data plus 0 35 mm 22 AWG 4 24V DC evo 2 50mn 14 AWG Chassis Cable shield drain wire 0 25mm 24 AWG Note Cable length should not exceed 60m 200f with return line Connections Correct cabling procedure and connection of the units to the power supply wil increase signal strength and prevent malfunction Please follow these basic rules a Use the correct type and gauge of cable and connectors Tourflex Ultra Datasafe P amp D cable recommended b Keep cable runs as short as possible to reduce line loss Itis recommended to use a retum cable for each run This will ensure balanced DC power to all units where the lineis correctly terminated and all units receive power if one link of the chain is faulty Continue up tothe maximum capacity ofthe power supply Bree spin xR ec des E on ou
10. el string schematic 43 Mounting bracket positions www chroma q com Pu Uer Mar a V1 2 Soerter2012 T Product overview The Chroma Q Plus takes colour changer technology to a new level The Chroma Q Plus is designed to give years of trouble ree use providing that itis regularly maintained and is used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual The Chroma Q Plus is fully compatible with the Chroma Q Original Note This manual describes functionality available from version 1 0 of the Chroma Plus software For the latest software updates documentation and other information about all Chroma Q products please visit the Chroma Q website at www chroma q com The Chroma Plus is designed to operate on the ANSI 1 11 USITT DMX 512 A protocol This multiplexed serial data system allows for the individual addressing of multiple units on one data cabling system The unit utlises one or two DMX channels depending on the mode of operation The unit is addressed by using the three embossed push button switches and LED display found on the user interface panel located on the bottom of the body These switches are also used to select cooling fan speed gel saving mode scrolling speed display lighting remote operation and reset Another feature of the user interface panel is a diagnostic section on the LED display showing Power DMX signal and signal strength The first vertical bar indicates that there is Power 24V DC
11. fan speed of the unit This feature can be used in environments where a lower noise level is required although this may decrease gel string Ife The display shows the current gel cooling fan speed There are four fan speeds 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastestPress UP or DOWN once to increment or decrement the value See also Remote Operation later in this section Gel saver mode GL Gel saver mode is used to switch the gel saving mode on or off This feature slowly moves the chosen gel frame back and forward slightly so that the heat build up is dissipated over a larger area extending the Ife of the gel string Press the UP or DOWN buttons once to switch between On 1 and Off 0 the default is Off Press hold MENU for 2 seconds to save the new setting This feature is also available via DMX see Remote operation section of this manual A Chroma Q Plus gel string should be installed to maximise the effect of this mode Speed mode SP This mode is used to set the scrolling speed of the unit This feature allows the gel string to move at a higher speed for more rapid changes Use of this high speed will generate more noise from the unit Press the UP or DOWN buttons once to switch between Standard 1 and Fast 2 he default is Standard Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds to save the new setting This feature is also available via DMX see Remote operation section of this manual Display mode dP This mode is a two ste
12. ferent modes of operation and the UP or DOWN buttons used to select the level or value in that mode If any mode or value is changed the display will begin flashing To restore the previous value press and release the MENU To record the change depress and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds or until last character stops flashing Display operation Power up display On power up the unit will go through its self calibration mode and the display will show the units l software version Le 1 0 0 After the self calibration finishes the display will show the DMX address mode e 0 0 1 B B www chroma q com Pur Usor Mar 2 V1 2 Sogni 2012 Monitor Display if left undisturbed for 5 7 seconds the display will revert to Monitor Mode DEL PLUS m usPLUs ICT The first vertical bar indicates hat there is Power 24V DC at the unit The second vertical bar indicates that there is good Data OM at the unit The horizontal bars indicate the data Signal Level DM at the unit thar 25 49 2 bar 50 74 3 bar 75 100 See also Troubleshooting section of this manual Display Flip The display viewing angle can be flipped through 180 by pressing the MENU and DOWN button simultaneously Display Mode The display can be set to auto blackout after 12 seconds This is selected through the mode menu under dP where dPO is OFF and dP1 is ON Reset if the MENU and the UP
13. here is Power 24V DC at the unit The second vertical bar indicates that there is Data DMX at the unit The horizontal bars indicate the data Signal Level OMX at the unit 1 bar 25 49 2M bar 50 74 3 bar 75 100 Note The signal level changes during normal operation of the unit Symptom Possible Cause Solution Unit does not respond to DMX control Unit set to wrong DMX address Check DMX address settings but DMX display indicator is on Unit does not respond to DMX DMX Bad Cable Check cable and DMX run from display indicator is off No DMX at Splitter PSU console Units run at different speeds Colour changer speed settings may be different Cable lengths are too long No cable retum line Check all colour changer speed settings Check the cable length and configuration Ensure there is a cable retum line in the system Chroma Q Plus units have dim display Cable runs too long Check voltage levels on last unit indicators and run slowly Too many units on one chain Should not be below 20VDC overloading PSU DMX display indicator is off onone Colour changer not connected Check cable int Bad cable Damaged transceiver IC in the colour changer Send unit back for repair Display Indicators appear OK but gel string does not move Mechanical or electrical failure in the unit Tum unit on and off Retum unit for repair Gel bums too quic
14. it It there is any oily residue on the body of the unit or the gel string wipe off with a damp cloth ensuring that no water enters the fan or vent area affecting the electronics The gel string should be inspected for wrinkling and cracking If there are signs of wear a new gel sting should be installed www chroma q com Pus Usor Mar v V1 2 Sogni 2012 4 Drawings 41 Outside dimensions of the unit www chroma q com Gel string schematic 42 ecu ees yi Buyns 9B Woy yaou e mong NS sowey 9 ay seu job oui Bude jo Aem aou Buder jo Aem 1981309 mop sos 26 L ulama dn paui eue sawe y aua zey auns oxetu sarpo yaga ol sawe aip Duluoeme uou et 108 ou ur st uotou ayp aledw tuu jo8 ayp ano ng pue get o6 oui 9eq pjo Bus Is6 oui uo qe o oui Bulder sayy J6p o uo Bulpuadap anojoo soue4 Jnojoo pijos Jo lealo oq ueo jre pue peeH Oz pue z uaawaq souue jo Jaquny 9 N at oer i s owes awe wes owes meL anojoo uioz anojoo uit anojoo pug anopoo ist www chroma q com V1 2 Steer 2012 19 Pus Uor Mar 43 Mounting bracket positions MPi 10 e je
15. k the gel tab on the hook of the take up reel The completed string shouid look like this Tanm 1st colour 2nd colour 19th colour 20th colour He Sem frame frame frame frame m Jem 5 257mm E Tow Note A range of completed custom gel strings are available upon request Contact the selling dealer for details When ordering gel strings please state the Chroma Q model the gel string will be built for www chroma q com Pur Uor Mar 7 V1 2 Saerter2012 Warning Because of the gel saver mode the Chroma Q Plus the gel strings have a longer frame A GL gel string should be sed to maximise the effect of this mode An original gel string will fit and operate also but the performance wil be compromised Manual Loading 1 Remove Take up Reel TUR by opening lid and pulling out both TUR 2 Make hole in gel string at V notch on tail end and hook tail end of gel string to the black fixed TUR 3 Wind the gel string onto the black TUR 4 Hookhead end of gel string to the gray Spring Loaded TUR 5 Insert both TUR on color changer shafts and DO NOT engage them to the hubs 6 Hold black TUR and turn grey TUR 3 full tums to engage spring tension 7 Press both TUR down locking them onto the hub with out releasing the spring tension The TURS may need to be rotated a lite to locate the hub pins 8 Plugin the colour changer and check that it goes through the initialisation sequence correctly Check that the ge
16. kly Fans have failed or are too slow Poorly optimised lamp focus in fixture IR fiter medium not fitted Check fans are operating Optimise bulb focus Replace gel strings and install IR fiter Note A high percentage of problems are a direct result of poor cable and corrupt DMX control signals Pur Usor Mar www chroma q com E V1 2 Sogni 2012 2 7 Technical overview The colour transport system employs an opto electronic system for accurate positioning of the gel string When the unit initially receives power it will go through a calibration sequence The purpose of the initial calibration sequence during power up is to determine the total length of the gel string and therefore the position of the different gels Note Over time the gel string may warp slightly This may alter the positions of the gels relative to their pre programmed DMX values and therefore some fine tuning may be required The motor has an optical encoder feedback system The purpose of this is to convert motor revolutions in to electronic pulses and also to determine which direction the motor is turning The electronic cards consist of three key components L6225 motor driver 75176 transceiver and a processor The L6225 is a true digital device receiving two PWM signals to operate speed and direction The 75176 transcelver operates in the receive configuration to convert serial protocol to a TTL level All data relevant to the
17. l runs smoothly and does not bind up on the TUR s 9 Runatest sequence to allow the gel string to bed in The unit does not have to be attached to a lighting fixture to perform this operation It is recommended that this sequence is run for a few minutes or 3 to 4 times end to end Counter Clockwise Top View Clockwise _ e Ps iring Leader amp 1st Colour NN Fixed Take up Reel black es j me See Spring Loaded Take up Reel grey Tor LIGHT Important Notes For normal operation the start of the gel string is on the left side TUR and the end of the string on the right side TUR when viewed from the front of the unit Do not power lights without powering up the colour changer first The fan must be running in order to protect gels from premature failure High fan speed is recommended on all lighting fixtures of 750 Watts and above Poorly optimised light bulbs in some fixtures may result in premature gel failure Power Assisted Loading PAL Load See also Operating the unit and drawing sections of this manual PAL Load controls the direction of the Take up Reels TUR with the UP and DOWN button In this mode the user can wind and unwind the gel string using the color changer motor With practice this will allow for speedier loading and unload of gel strings 1 Open lid and remove Take Up Rollers TUR and old gel string if necessary Hook tall end of gel string to the black Fixed TUR Insert a
18. material UL94 VO rated reinforced PBT compound Body color Black white option Mounting plate Optional fixed or universal mounting system fits 160 254mm 6 4 10 fixtures www chroma q com Pu User Mar w V1 2 Sorter 2012 Connectors XLR 4 male in and XLR 4 female through European approvals Complies with EU directives EMC89 336 EECClass A Harmonised standards applied in order to verify compliance with directives EN 56022 1994 EN50082 1 1992 amp EN 60950 North American approvals Radiated Emissions Complies with FCC part 15 subpart B class A for unintentional radiators Low Voltage Directive Complies with CSA 22 2 950 UL 1950 Note We use the Power Unit PU to simplify the load calculation on any given Chroma Q power supply For example a PSU12 will supply up to 12 PU So you can plug in 12 Chroma Q Plus 8 Chroma Q Universal or a combination of 8 Chroma Q Plus and 4 Chroma Q Universal on one PSUOB 3 Maintenance and storage The Chroma Q Plus should be stored in a dry and cool environment safely secured to prevent from falling on a hard surface The unit may be exposed to dirty environments containing many air particles This can lead to dust and dirt build up in the vents and fan area The unit should be vacuumed to remove dust and dirt This can be done with a painters brush and vacuum Simply brush the dust out of the vents and fan into a vacuum cleaner DO NOT use compressed air to blow dust and dirt into the un
19. mentation d by the use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or software not approved by Chroma Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above o by modification repair or service by anyone other than Chroma Q who has not applied for and been approved by Chroma Q to do such modification repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above f due to procedures deviating from procedures specified by Chroma Q or g due to failure to store Install test commission maintain operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with Chroma Q s instructions n by repair or replacement of engines without factory training The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are sold as is as second hand as used as demo or under similar qualifications or to Consumables Consumables is defined as any part s of goods or part s for use with goods which parts of goods or parti for use with goods are consumed during the operation of the goods and which part s of goods or parti for use with goods require replacement from time to time by a user such as but not limited to light bulbs The warranty contained herein shall not apply unless the total
20. nd lock black TUR and gel string into color changer The TUR may need to be rotated a itl to locate the PAL Pus Usor Mar D V1 2 September 2012 www chroma q com Apply power to the unit while holding down the MENU button The display will show the legend PAL Press and hold DOH Vuntil gel string is wound onto black TUR Insert grey TUR on color changer shafts and DO NOT engage it to the hub Hold black TUR and turn gray TUR 3 full tums to engage spring tension Press grey TUR down locking it into the hub with out releasing the spring tension The TUR may need to be rotated a lite to locate the hub pins 9 Alow the unit to sef calirate by pressing the UPand AAWVhuttons simultaneously or by unplugging and re plugging the colour changer 10 Runa test sequence to allow the gel string to bed in The unit does not have to be attached to a lighting fixture to perform this operation It is recommended that this sequence is run for a few minutes or 3 to 4 times end to end 2 3 Operating the unit All the unit functions are accessed using the LED display and the three push button switches on the bottom panel Control Function MENU Button Mode access record and escape UP Button Decrements the mode level or value DOWN Button Increments the mode level or value 3 digit display Displays mode monitor or blank display Control description The MENU button is used to scroll through the dif
21. operation of the unit is stored onboard in flash memory The majority of electronics problems are usually created by extemal factors such as shorted cables etc The 75176 transceivers are susceptible to damage if 24VDC is present on the DMX signal lines Routine maintenance can prevent most mechanically based problems The motor mounting plate can be adjusted to control tension on the belt Excessive belt tension is often the cause of noise and poor performance Conversely loose motor belts can cause accuracy problems Troubleshooting is a process of elimination First rule out the other field factors Le faulty cables power sources If an electronics problem is suspected inside the unit replace the electronics card first If accuracy problems should occur and mechanical problems have been ruled out replace optical sensors For technical advice and or parts please contact your seling dealer or the offices listed in this manual 2 8 Technical specifications Dimensions 286mm w X 297mm n X 92mm 11 25 v X 11 69 h X3 61 Weight 2 049 4 5 Ib without mounting frame Aperture dTimm 675 Colour media Pro Color HT Rosco and GAMcolor recommended Gel capacity 2 20 frames Cooling Forced air Cooling speed 4 speeds Addressing Digitally via push buttons 3 and LED display Working Voltage 24 VDC 4 10 Power consumption 1 Power Unit PU see note below DMX protocol ANSIET 11 USITT DMX 512 8 Body
22. p feature set with the UP and DOWN button on 1 and off 0 Default is off 0 When set to dP1 the display will change to diagnostic mode after 6 seconds When set to dPO the display will change to the diagnostic mode in 6 seconds then clear in another 6 seconds making 12 seconds till auto blackout The display will retum to diagnostic mode with the first button press and will do the action of the second press Remote Operation mode to This mode is used to switch between the different remote operation modes in the unit The use of these different modes greatly enhances the versatility of the unit by giving the user remote control of some functions There are three remote operation modes Mode 1 Single channel DMX operation The channel controls the colour selection Mode 2 Dual channel DMX operation The 1 channel controls the colour selection The 2 channel controls the fan speed 0 24 Fn 4 fast 25 49 Fn3 50 74 Fn2 75 100 Fn1 slow Mode 3 Dual channel DMX operation The 1 channel controls the colour selection The 2 channel controls the units other functions These functions Ch 2 Level Feature www chroma q com Pu User Mar V1 2 Sorter 2012 intialise two seconds 0 5 after the channel level is entered 6 15 16 25 26 35 36 45 46 55 56 65 66 75 76 85 86 95 96 99 No feature Fan off Fan speed 1 slowest Fan speed 2 Fan speed 3 Fan
23. rolling ispeed of the unit The display shows the current gel scrolling speed There are two scrolling speeds 1 is the slowest 2 is the fastest Press UP or DOWN once to increment or decrement the value ARA PE See also gel scroll speed instructions dsplay Mode Switches on off the display Switches the display on or off Display wil re activate when any button is pressed Press UP or DOWN to switch between on 1 and off AFT dF i See also display mode instructions remote Modet single DMX The display shows the current DMX mode of the unit rt operan channel operation ere are three DMX modes IMode 2 Dual DMX Press UP or DOWN button to increment or decrement the channel operation Imode setting B g Colour Fan speed H Modo 3 Dual DMX Ichannel operation g coourFunction r www chroma q com Pus er aru E Viz aptamer 2012 2 4 Mounting the unit The Chroma Q Plus is designed to mount in a variety positions but with the base of the unit below the fixture Do not mount in an inverted position with the base of the unit above the fixture as the rising heat from the fixture may cause the gel string damage The rear of the unit has four re enforced mounting stands with an M4 sleeved thread inserted The spacing of these stands are set to accommodate standard mounting brackets for fixture colour frame sizes of 158mnv6 4 190mnv 7
24. speed 4 fastest Gel Saver off Gel Saver on Motor speed normal see Speed mode SP Motor speed fast see Speed mode SP Reset reset to user defaults The display shows the current Remote Operation mode of the unit Press UP or DOWN to increment or decrement the mode setting Default Settings Factory default settings if the MENU and the UP button are pressed and held for 1 second the unit will reset to the factory default settings This feature is particularly useful when the units are used in many diferent configurations or shows The reset function is also available through Remote Operation The Factory defauit settings put the unit in the manufacturer operating mode User default settings Each time the MENU button is pressed and held for 2 seconds the unit will save that change and these user defaults will take precedence immediately These User defaults can be reset to the factory defaults using the method detailed above Summary of control functions Fan Speed Gel Saver Gel Speed Display Rmt Operation Display Fip HER 4 fast 0 Off 1 slow 1 0n 1 normal standard operation or Description Actions required Display Mode Power Up Software version shown on This shows the software version while the unit is self he units at power up calibrating before displaying
25. t KA JA ee Total cabe length should not exceed somvzooh with return ne Note Standard signal input is a male XLR chassis connector and output is a female XLR chassis connector Waring Always ensure that safety wire is connected before final inspection www chroma q com Pur Uor Mar 5 V1 2 Saterter2012 2 2 Gel loading and replacing Introduction Changing the gel strings is easy but it may take some time and practice to accomplish if the user is not familiar with these types of colour changers There are two methods of loading gel strings on the Chroma Q Plus manually or using the power assisted loading method PAL Load Note It is suggested that new users of this product load the gel strings by the manual method unti they become familiar with the units Gel description The standard gel string consists of a head gel frames and a tal Pro Color HT Rosco Supergel and GAMcolor are the recommended media The head and tail are taped to metal gel tabs which are then attached to the plastic hooks on the centre of the Take up Reels TUR Gel string dimensions and assembly To join a leader tail and gel together a high temperature clear gel tape is recommended To join leader and tail to reels metal gel tabs are required Position the gel tab at the end of the gel string Tape the gel tab to the gel string both vertically and horizontally Fold back the gel tab and cut out a notch from the gel string Clic
26. u have question about how to operate the colour changer safely please contact your Chroma Q dealer or e mail support chroma q com Protection from electric shock Do not expose the colour changer to rain or moisture Refer and service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician Protection from burns and fire Keep fammable materials well away from the colour changer Provide a minimum clearance of 0 1m 4 inches around air vents e Do not modif fixture accessory or install other than genuine Chroma Q parts Protection from injury due to falls When mounting the colour changer verify that the fixture frame can hold the weight of the device Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use the supplied means of secondary attachment the safety cable Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the colour changer 2 Operation 2 1 Control and power cables 22 Gel loading and replacing 23 Operating the unit 24 Mounting the unit 25 Safety wire 2 6 Troubleshooting 2 7 Technical overview 2 8 Technical specifications 2 1 Control and power cables The Chroma Q Plus utilises an XLR 4 pin cable system This is used for power and data transfer Pins 2 and 3 are for ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A data Pins 1 and 4 are for 24VDC power Damage will occur if power connections short to data or ground shield connections When assembling XLR 4 pin cables he
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