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1. Output Setting then press Enter and Up Down to select between Standard 2400Lm or Matching CF48 72 gt Reset to Default Press Up Down to access Reset to Default press Enter display will show reset press Enter for 2 seconds display will show resetting and done when complete and all menu items are reset to factory defaults DMX address 001 Control Mode 6 When DMX is Lost Hold Looks 00 Frequency 600 Fan Speed Studio Output Setting Standard 2400Lm 2 7 DMX Protocol Color Force 12 DMX Personality Mode 1 3 Color Force 12 Control Mode 1 Control Mode 2 Control Mode 3 6ch v1 9 7ch 4fx HSI 6ch 2 x HSI 2 x RGB with Magic Amber Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue group 1 Red group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling Static at 0 to max at 255 Channel 2 Colour Range Saturation group 1 Green group 1 Channel 3 O Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Colour Step Intensity group 1 Blue group 1 www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 9 V1 4 September 2012 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest at 0 Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 4 Intensity Effects Hue group 2 Red group 2 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable 63 fastest 64 127 Fade on2. 4050mm 4570mm 375mm LI 21000 915mm 1170 3 1951 14 75 2460 1130 680mm 5050 2060mm 6 75 469 26 75 Lux 980mm 2460 3050mm Footcandles 1951 1 LLI 4 10 229 38 5 229 1280mm 1430 4050mm 109 13 3 133 50 5 Beam width 14 75 8 26 75 38 5 50 5 56 75 133 at Distance 3 O 6 75 E 10 13 3 15 measured at centre of beam 1440mm 1170 4570mm 15 109 56 75 www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 12 V1 4 September 2012 4 3 Drawings Color Force 12 le 8 57 217 6 13 17 334 5 5 Maintenance With care the Color Force 12 will require little maintenance However as the unit is likely to be used in a stage environment we recommend periodical internal inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust and cracked oil residue Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel If the front enclosure requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 13 V1 4 September 2012
3. OpliCal ACCESSOMES Oi abea ie ie ea i Pi a A tocata M ut at a 5 2 5 Chevrons o OO i lide a e a A N Med ae a RI ao 5 2 6 GOR o OO a le da doo 6 2 7 DMX Protocol OO tata A e ta AAA 9 2 8 Thermal Performance nato ti m catea aaa stai ca Baa nr tena S ata 11 3 Troubleshooting cias ia 11 4 Specification gt gt airada dad 200 ta alt la cd bands 11 4 1 Technical specification mate ea a aaa a i a abated tense 11 4 2 lluminance measurements Omnia Een 12 4 3 DRAWINGS O OO a e e a ee tata aa idos 13 5 Maintenance cani die 13 www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 3 V1 4 September 2012 1 Product overview The Color Force 12 is a truly multi purpose LED fixture that is suitable for numerous entertainment lighting disciplines The unit provides power across the spectrum from deep cold blues to red hot lava looks all from a single fixture At only 300mm 1ft long the unit is ideal for floor wall or truss mounting It also provides a massive output of 2 400 hot lumens easily washing up to 8m 26ft with smooth theatrical grade dimming The Color Force 12 is equipped with a built in power supply and can operate as a stand alone unit or be remotely controlled through ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A protocol The Color Force 12 features a total of 48 high powered LEDs 2 x 1200 lumen RGBA cells The control options incorporate a choice of HSI Hue Saturation and Intensity RGBA Red Green Blue Amber RGB A Red Green Blue
4. snap off Variable 127 fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable 191 fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable 255 fastest Channel 5 Hue group 1 Saturation group 2 Green group 2 Channel 6 Saturation group 1 Intensity group 2 Blue group 2 Channel 7 Intensity group 1 Total 7 DMX channels 6 DMX channels 6 DMX channels Color Force12 DMX Personality Mode 4 6 Color Force 12 Control Mode 4 Control Mode 5 9ch Control Mode 6 5ch v1 9 8ch 2 x RGBA 1fx 2 x RGBI with Magic Amber 1fx RGBA Channel 1 Red group 1 Intensity Effects Intensity Effects 0 Static 0 Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable 63 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable 63 fastest fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable 127 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable fastes 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable 191 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable fastest 191 fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable 255 fastest Variable 255 fastest Channel 2 Green group 1 Red for group 1 Red for group 1 Channel 3 Blue group 1 Green for group 1 Green for group 1 Channel 4 Amber group 1 Blue for group 1 Blue for group 1 Channel 5 Red group 2 Intensity for group 1 Amber for group 1 Channel 6 Green group 2 Red for group 2 Channel 7 Blue group 2 Green for group 2 Channel 8 Amber group 2 Blue for group 2 Channel 9 Intensity for group 2 Total 8 DMX channels 9 DMX channels 5 DMX channels Color Force 12 U
5. Chroma Q Color Force 12 User Manual Version 1 4 September 2012 Software Version 1 9 PN 621 0500 Chroma Q BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS Warranty Statement Chroma Q warrants to the original purchaser with proof of purchase that its delivered products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from date of shipment Chroma Q will repair or at its option provide an equivalent item or replace the defective product during the stated warranty period This warranty applies only to the repair or replacement of the product and only when the product is properly handled installed and maintained according to Chroma Q instructions This warranty excludes defects resulting from improper handling storage installation acts of God fire vandalism or civil disturbances Purchaser must notify Chroma Q in writing within 14 days of noticing the defect This warranty excludes field labour or service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from which any serial number has been removed or which have been damaged or rendered defective a as a result of normal wear and tear willful or accidental damage negligence misuse or abuse b due to water or moisture lightning windstorm abnormal voltage harmonic distortion dust dirt corrosion or other external causes c by operation outside th
6. adjusting the levels of the three primary colours White is achieved with all channels at full including Magic Amber 3 channel RGB 1 intensity channel Red Green Blue with Magic Amber and Intensity gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED Red Green Blue with Magic Amber and 1 channel affecting the intensity of all RGB A channels 4 channel RGBA Red Green Blue and Amber gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED Red Green Blue and Amber Colour is mixed by adjusting the levels of each of the four colours White is achieved with all channels at full 3 channel RGB Red Green Blue with Magic Amber 1 intensity channel 1 intensity effects channel gives a channel for intensity effects 3 channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED Red Green Blue and 1 channel affecting the intensity of all sRGB channels 4 channel RGBA Red Green Blue Amber 1 intensity effects channel gives a channel for intensity effects and 4 channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED Red Green Blue Amber www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 6 V1 4 September 2012 3 channel HSI Hue Saturation and Intensity 4 effects channels gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation separate intensity channel and 4 channels for effects Colour Speed Range Step and Intensity Effects Grouping option
7. an XLR 5 pin cable from the Uploader to the unit 3 Power up the Uploader display will show the file name and Ready 4 Press the GO button once to execute the uploading red indicator light on the GO button will blink 5 The Uploader display will show a simulated arrow moving from left to right indicating the uploading process 6 All the green LEDs of the unit will light up low intensity to indicate completion of a successful Upload and the Uploader display will show DONE Te Power cycle the unit See Quick Start Guide of the Chroma Q Uploader Fan Speed The Color Force 12 is built with an internal fan with three speed options to regulate noise levels and the cooling process The Studio mode is equivalent to low velocity for quiet application and cooler locations Reqular mode is moderate velocity for standard and less critical locations and Live mode is equivalent to high velocity for louder application and warmer locations Press Enter Up Down buttons to select Fan Speed then press Enter to select from either Studio Regular or Live and then press Enter for 2 seconds to save the settings Output Setting The light output of the Color Force 12 can be adjusted to two levels Standard 2400Lm is the maximum light output and Matching CF48 72 is the light output level that matches the levels of the Color Force 72 and 48 fixtures Press Up Down to access
8. arranty contained herein shall not apply unless the total purchase price for the defective finished goods or spare parts has been paid by the due date for payment The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or end user This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods within the warranty period to the ChromaQ warranty returns department by the purchaser at the purchasers expense If no fault is found ChromaQ will charge the purchaser for the subsequent return of the goods Chroma Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without incurring obligation and expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 1 V1 4 September 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 purch
9. ase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted Chroma Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on going research and development The Chroma Q Color Force 12 has been designed specifically for the lighting industry Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment environment If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma Q products please contact your selling dealer If your selling dealer is unable to help please contact support chroma q com If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs please contact the following for full factory service Outside North America North America Tel 44 0 1494 446000 Tel 416 255 9494 Fax 44 0 1494 461024 Fax 416 255 3514 support chroma q com support chroma q com For further information please visit the Chroma Q website at www chroma q com Chroma Q and Color Force 12 are trademarks for more information on this visit www chroma q com trademarks The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 2 V1 4 September 2012 Table of Contents 1 Product Overviews O suie caiete coca pa cs a ias 4 2 Operations RE SD cca A aia 4 2 1 Unpacking the unitS a tek death alee 3 4 2 2 Cabling ot ed eee tt dani 4 2 3 Mounting OO a ae a Tae a aa aw cited ae etate a ai 5 2 4
10. d press Enter for 2 seconds Use the DMX console with the assigned channel to playback the various looks stored 1 31 looks in 1 single channel Note DMX has priority over internal Looks Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down However looks will be returned to default setting if Reset is performed There are two ways to record a look Simple with DMX console Set the Color Force 12 to the desired Control Mode Use a DMX console to adjust channel levels and create the desired look or effect Press Up Down buttons to the Look Store and press Enter press Up Down buttons to the desired Look number and press Enter Press Enter again for 2 seconds to save Look Advanced stand alone DMX is unplugged Press Up Down buttons to access Look Store and press Enter press Up Down button to the desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data The data is presented as two numbers separated by a letter c The number to the left of the c is the channel number and to the right is the channel level Pressing Up Down up to the far end will show the Mode at which the selected Look was programmed To edit the Mode of a selected Look Press Up Down buttons to access Look Store and press Enter press Up Down to the desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Press Up Down buttons up to the far end until Mode number is shown and press Enter Press Up Down b
11. dimensions Nett weight Power supply Power input rating Power factor Power consumption Typical power amp current Power connector in out Data connectors in out Max cable run Control protocol Cooling system Operating temperature Construction Colour Color Force 12 User Manual CHCF12NFRGBA 335mm x 190mm x 218mm 13 2 x 7 5 x 8 6 4 3kgs 9 5lbs Built in 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz 160VA 0 997 120W Measurements done with all LEDs at max intensity Measurements made at nomincal voltage Allow for a deviations of 10 PowerCon XLR 5 pin NA ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A Forced 1 fan 0 C to 40 C Anodised aluminium extrusion Black www chroma q com 11 V1 4 September 2012 LED engine 2 LED per engine 24 6 x RGBA Total LEDs 48 Optics Specialised close focus lens Beam angle 18 Beam distribution Asymmetrical direct illumination CCT Adjustable 1000 10000K CRI 92 Lamp Life L70 up to 50 000 hours IP Rating IP20 Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Approvals CISPR 22 2006 EN55022 2006 amp CISPR 24 1997 EN55024 1998 ICES 003 2004 4 2 illuminance measurements amp FCC Part 15 Subpart B 2007 CSA C22 No 166 M1983 R2008 UL 1573 2003 UL Lux and footcandle measurements with RGBA at full intensity Throw Beam 8750 Center Beam Distance Width Beam width 375mm 680mm 980mm8B 1280mm4 1440mm at Distance 915mm 2060mm 3050mm
12. e specifications contained in the user documentation d by the use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or software not approved by Chroma Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above e by modification repair or service by anyone other than Chroma Q who has not applied for and been approved by Chroma Q to do such modification repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above f due to procedures deviating from procedures specified by Chroma Q or g due to failure to store install test commission maintain operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with Chroma Q s instructions h by repair or replacement of engines without factory training The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are sold as is as second hand as used as demo or under similar qualifications or to Consumables Consumables is defined as any part s of goods or part s for use with goods which part s of goods or part s for use with goods are consumed during the operation of the goods and which part s of goods or part s for use with goods require replacement from time to time by a user such as but not limited to light bulbs The w
13. rican Colour Code Connections Green and Yellow Green Earth E Ground Green Blue White Neutral N Neutral Silver Brown Black Live L Hot Gold Important Notice The use of an opto splitter for DMX signal distribution is highly recommended when several fixture units are not plugged into the same power source 2 3 Mounting The Color Force 12 fixture is equipped with a built in mounting yoke for floor wall and truss mounting applications The yoke assembly features a hidden quick release fixing for fast and easy tilt adjustment Note Secure the fixture with a safety bond A provision for a fixing hold is built into the yoke 2 4 Optical Accessories Slide in optical accessories are available to adjust the light output of the Color Force 12 fixture to suit a wide range of applications Two accessory slots and a swivel plate are included at the front and side of the fixture to hold and lock these slide in lenses barndoors egg crates half hats and top hats 2 5 Chevrons The Color Force 12 fixture has the chevron markings stamped on both ends and printed at the rear enclosure to indicate the side of the fixture that should be adjacent to the wall or cyclorama www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 5 V1 4 September 2012 2 6 Chevrons Color Force 12 fixture can operate as a stand alone unit or be controlled remotely via ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX512 A protocol The control functions can be accessed through the LCD display a
14. s grouping by individual cell Duo and All cells A Color Force 12 fixture consists of 2 cells Cell grouping Duo allows individual control of each single cell In All grouping both cells can be controlled as 1 group Internal FX engine mode 1 5 and 6 incorporate internal FX engine with variable parameters to create an unlimited amount of unique lighting effects see 2 6 DMX Protocol for list of parameters All internal FX are referenced back to the base HSI colour and intensity levels Magic Amber is the term used for the unit s ability to bring in amber when mixing colours that require it Control Menu Use the push buttons up down arrows to scroll through the control menu positions gt Home DMX Address To set the DMX start address press Enter press Up Down buttons to adjust DMX start address press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings the display goes back to Home gt Control Mode The Color Force 12 can be set to operate in 11 DMX controlled modes and 2 standalone modes 2 grouping options are available cell grouped Duo all grouped All with 5 control options fxHSI HSI RGB with Magic Amber RGBA RGBI with Magic Amber pre programmed looks and stand alone effects Refer to the list below for details Press the Up Down buttons to access the Control Mode press Up Down to select the mode and press Enter for 2 seconds to save the settings Color Force 12 Control Mode Soft
15. ser Manual www chroma q com 10 V1 4 September 2012 2 8 Thermal Performance The Color Force 12 fixture is equipped with an internal fan to drive the internal cooling system If the internal temperature of the Color Force 12 exceeds 75 C the output of the fixture is reduced for automatic protection This happens on rare and extreme conditions when ambient temperature is over 35 C or the internal fans are blocked or damaged The airflow to and from the fan must not be constricted to maintain the maximum operating capacity of the Color Force 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a process of elimination First rule out the other field factors i e bad connections faulty cables and power supplies For technical support and or parts please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual Symptom Possible Cause Solution Fixture does not respond to Set to wrong or different DMX address Check DMX address and Mode DMX control Bad cable connecting DMX control and fixture settings Bad in through connection between adjacent Check replace DMX run from the fixtures console Noise from fixture unit Fan malfunction Check fan Low LED output Internal temperature is over the limit Check Fan Control mode Fan is not working Check fan Check for airflow to and from the internal fan Check area ventilation 4 Specification 4 1 Technical specifications Product code Nett
16. t the rear of the fixture with 4 push buttons Push button operation Control Function Exit Back to previous menu Up Arrow Increases the mode level or value a Down Arrow Decreases the mode level or value 4il Seria Y Back Arrow Enter Stores the menu choice Color Force Power Up Display On power up and home position the display shows the model name ColorForce12 software version 1 1 the DMX address d001 current assigned mode RGBA and the number of channels the Color Force 12 is in 4ch Display Mode The LCD is backlit when you access the menus This will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds Control Options 3 channel HSI Hue Saturation and Intensity gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel A separate definable intensity channel is particularly useful when creating intensity chases or when the grand master is used The hue channel has 255 different colours available and the saturation channel specifies the saturation level of that colour The saturation channel is fully saturated at full White is achieved with the intensity channel to full and the saturation channel at zero 3 channel RGB Red Green Blue with Magic Amber is the more traditional way of controlling colour changing LED fixtures Each of the three control channels directly affects the intensity of the corresponding LED Colour is mixed by
17. uttons to adjust the Mode number Press Enter to toggle back to the channel numbers To edit the channel numbers and levels of a selected Look Press Up Down buttons to access Look Store and press Enter press Up Down to the desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data Press Up Down buttons and select the channel number To edit the channel level press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to adjust the level shown as 0 255 Press Enter to toggle back to the channel number When the desired effect is created press Enter for 2 seconds to save the edited Look Technical In this mode internal fan speed and frequency settings of the unit can be changed and pre programmed engines can be uploaded Press Up Down to access Technical press Up Down to select either Frequency or Upload Engines or Fan Speed Frequency The Color Force 12 has four frequency settings available 600 1200 2400 4800 This allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronised with the video camera and avoid a flickering effect Press the Up Down buttons to select the desired frequency press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings Upload Engines Pre programmed engines can be uploaded to the Color Force 12 from the Chroma Q Uploader www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 8 V1 4 September 2012 1 Press Enter Up Down buttons to select Upload Engines then press Enter and the display will show Ready 2 Connect
18. ware Version 1 9 Mode Name Group Ch Description 1 XHSI All 7 Afx HSI Colour Speed Colour Range Step Strobe Hue Saturation Intensity 2 HSI Duo 6 2 x HSI 3 RGB Duo 6 2 x RGB with Magic Amber 4 RGBA Duo 8 2 x RGBA 5 sRGBI Duo 9 1 intensity fx 2 x RGBI Magic Amber 6 sRGBA All 5 1 intensity fx RGBA T HSI All 3 1x HSI 8 RGB All 3 1 x RGB with Magic Amber 9 RGBA All 4 1 x RGBA 10 RGBI All 4 1 x RGBI with Magic Amber 11 Look Sel 1 Look Select 12 Mastr StndAlon Standalone Master 13 Slave StndAlon Standalone Master gt When DMX is Lost If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual T V1 4 September 2012 Press Up Down to access When DMX is Lost press Enter press Up Down buttons to select the options press Enter for 2 seconds to save Off will snap to off Hold will hold the last valid DMX state Look 1 31 will snap to the Look of your choice 3 Look Store The Color Force 12 has 31 internal preset FX Looks for stand alone operation 1 23 are pre programmed To replay a Look in stand alone operation press Up Down buttons to access Look Store press Enter press Up Down buttons to select the desired Look and press Enter for 2 seconds to save settings To replay a Look with a DMX console press Up Down buttons to access Control Mode 11 an
19. with Magic Amber RGBI Red Green Blue with Magic Amber and Intensity sRGBI with intensity effects and sRGBA with intensity effects control modes The Color Force 12 also features a dynamic Variable Effects Engine integrated in the software which gives the lighting designer full control over colour and effects combinations The product s robust anodised aluminum extruded construction houses a discreet cable management system Additional protection is built around the lenses for a truly road proof fixture 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the units The Color Force 12 package includes 1 unit Color Force fixture power connector EU power cord US and a Quick Start Guide We recommend that you keep the original packaging in case the item needs to be returned 2 2 Cabling The Color Force 12 utilises PowerCon connectors for power input and through The DMX control data input and through connections from an external control console are via two XLR 5 pin connectors The chassis are ground bonded Note To avoid overloading the input cable the maximum length of Color Force 12 fixtures for a single power cable run is 3 6m 12 at 110V or 7 2m 24 at 220V www chroma q com Color Force 12 User Manual 4 V1 4 September 2012 XLR 5 pin Cable Pin Function Ground Screen Data Minus Spare Data Minus 1 2 3 Data Plus 4 5 Spare Data Plus Power Cable International Colour Code North Ame
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