Chroma-Q M5 Plus
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1. 2 2 Control and power cables The M5 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 heat shrink should be used on each individual pin to prevent short circuits Tourflex Ultra Datasafe P amp D cable recommended See diagram below Note It is very important to ensure that the drain wire from the cable shield is connected to both XLR connector cases www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 5 V1 3 September 2012 Shrink Tube Contact Ax T 1 8 Dx 1 4 Wa 1 Wire Lead A 4x AAA Be PEA Es Outer Sleeve Shield Shrink Tube 1 16 x 3 8 Detail of connector wiring The correct wiring between male and female connectors is one to one Minimum Cable size Ground ve 2 50mmY 14 AWG Control data minus 0 35mm 22 AWG Control data plus 0 35mm 22AWG 24V DC 16 2 50mm 14 AWG Cable shield drain wire 0 25mm 24 AWG Note Total cable length should not exceed 60m 200 ft with return line Connections Correct cabling procedure and connection of the units to the power supply will increase signal strength and prevent malfunction Please follow these basic rules a Use the correct type and gauge of cable and connectors Tour2. M5 Plus User Manual
3. SG V ri 8 dE 13 V1 3 September 2012 See also display mode instructions remote Mode single DMX The display shows the current DMX mode of the unit There operation channel operation are three DMX modes Mode 2 Dual DMX Press UP or DOWN button to increment or decrement the channel operation mode setting Colour Fan speed Mode 3 Dual DMX channel operation Colour Function 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 different configurations or J C shows The reset function is also available through Remote Operation The Factory default settings put the unit in its manufacturer operating mode Fan speed 4 fast Gel saver O off Gel speed 1 slow Display 1 on Remote operation 1 normal Display flip standard 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 2 7 Troubleshooting The LED display aids in the troubleshooting of the M5 Plus system These indicators are lo
4. The gel string should be inspected for wrinkling and cracking If there are signs of wear a new gel sting should be installed 4 Drawings 4 1 Outside dimensions www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 17 V1 3 September 2012 4 2 Gel String Schematic 43215 mm 0 u 173 16 L 203mm 8 609mm 24 J 203mm 8 Correct way of taping the Incorrect way of taping the gel frames gel frames Detail of taping the gel to the take up reel www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 18 V1 3 September 2012 4 3 Mounting Bracket Positions www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 19 V1 3 September 2012 Parts Schematic 4 4 En spod MB NOldlios3 F330 0 SON W o SHOLOM AIHE w S 10 46 Mos sma SW Ned w S 20 0690000 OSADO i k d S0 d Soo IB CH HOOT H3HSvM 9003 HDD dSWMOD Sd SM UTADI S24 eo d5WO23 Sdld Hd OL vcW Aide 6 amp O d5Woo DBE amp EL ZMIMLL II O L dS HS MIB Sdld Hd ZISA Mayos LLN SAd D wvHWOHHOS JxTH3 0 TL doo Sd SW 1334 dn 33w1 ek SSNIHYJA W o dOL 3ivld WA kel L L Sid SW dOL dl SL dSHO2 L Sid SA HI 3uis 914305 L Sd SW HH 20gl 21 1 Sd SW INDHJ ILYA 8lL d3H05 44318 AST id G UG I3 OH 1399 L da le Ss E of Id SIN O VINOYHO www chroma q com V1 3 September 2012 20
5. spacing of these stands Is set to accommodate standard 20 Lites Blinder mounting brackets Chroma Q part number CHMP50 Also available for the M5 Plus is the Universal Mounting Bracket shown below This is one bracket that can be adjusted to fixture sizes from 260mm 1014 to 409 6mm 16 5 Chroma Q part number CHMPUDK NS A A N 410mm 16 1 8 d e DARA y Lee A M LS SS S 593 N S ZR A NS y ES 6 82404 uc d f e 6 geg A 260mm 1014 409 6mm 16787 This Universal Bracket has two pairs of threaded holes for each leaf and each leaf has two inner hole strip slots and two outer hole strip slots Multiple frame sizes are achievable e To set the frame size to a minimum of 260mm 1014 use the outer threaded holes on the bracket and align the outer hole strip slots on the leaf with the outer holes on the bracket e To set the frame size to the maximum size of 409 6mm 16 use the inner threaded holes to secure the leaf and align the inner hole strips on the leaf with the inner hole on the bracket Note See section 4 for other possible frame connections www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 9 V1 3 September 2012 safety Wire The M5 Plus sh
6. the TUR www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 7 V1 3 September 2012 6 Plug in the colour changer and check that it goes through the initialisation sequence correctly Check that the gel runs smoothly and does not bind up on the TUR s 1 Run a 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 Notes e For normal operation the start leader of the gel string is on the left side TUR and the end tail of the string on the right side TUR when viewed from the front of the unit e Do not power lights without powering up the colour changer first The fan must be running in order to protect gels from premature failure 8 High fan speed is recommended on all lighting fixtures of 2000 Watts and above e 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 colour changer motor With practice this will allow for speedier loading and unload of gel strings 1 Place the unit on a flat surface with motor fan electronics on your right hand side assuming you ar
7. 00 Fn1 slow Mode 3 Dual channel DMX operation The 1st channel controls the colour selection The 2nd channel controls the units other functions These functions Ch 2 Level Feature initialise two 0 5 No feature emet oun fanf entered 16 25 Fan speed 1 slowest 26 35 Fan speed 2 36 45 Fan speed 3 46 55 Fan speed 4 fastest 96 65 Gel Saver off 66 75 Gel Saver on 76 85 Motor speed normal see Speed mode SP 86 95 Motor speed fast see Speed mode SP 96 99 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 www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 12 V1 3 September 2012 Summary of control functions Operation Description Actions required Display Mode ooftware version shown on the unit s at power up reSet This will reset the unit to the default settings Power Up Power Assisted Loading PAL Load see also gel loading instructions Used to load a gel string into the unit This shows the software version while the unit is self calibrating before displaying the Monitor Mode While holding down MENU and UP button for 1 second Hold down the MENU button during power up Pressing the UP button will advance the fixed TUR Pressing the DOWN button will advance the spring TUR Press both DOWN amp UP buttons or cycle the power to re calibrate
8. Chroma Q Mb Plus User Manual 0 Version 1 3 September 2 PN 113 0501 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 the specifications contai
9. DC rJ rJ The second vertical bar indicates that there is data DMX The horizontal bars indicate the data DMX signal level Power Data Signallevel The signal level changes during normal operation of the unit 1st bar 2596 2nd bar 90 and 3rd bar Note Full menu description on page 8 The M5 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 daisy 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 M5 Plus colour changers and maximum cable length per power supply output is dependant upon the size of PSU Splitterbox used See later in this manual for details The rear of the M5 Plus is designed to accept six point standard 20 Lites Blinder mounting bracket An option with this unit is the innovative Universal Mounting Bracket which is one bracket that can be adjusted to fixtures with colour frame sizes from 260mm 10 to 409 6mm 16 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the unit 2 2 Control and power cables 200 Mounting the unit 2 4 Operating the unit 25 Modes of operation 2 6 Troubleshooting 2 Technical overview 2 8 Technical specifications 2 1 Unpacking the unit The M5 Plus package includes 1 unit Chroma Q M5 Plus with safety chain
10. Modes Use the MENU button to scroll through these modes DMX addressing Mode Used to set the units DMX data address see also DMX addressing instructions The 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 Used to set the fan speed The display shows the current gel cooling fan speed There Fan speed Mode of the unit see also fan speed instructions Gel Saver Mode switches on off the gel saving mode see also gel saver mode instructions Speed Mode Used to set the scrolling speed of the unit oee also gel scroll speed instructions disPlay Mode Switches on off the display Mb Plus User Manual are four fan speeds 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastest Press UP or DOWN once to increment or decrement the value The display shows the current gel saver mode Press UP or DOWN once to switch between on 1 and off 0 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 owitches the display on or off Display will re activate when any button is pressed Press UP or DOWN to switch between on 1 and off 0 www chroma q com Lm bs En D Nra LO
11. a address of the unit The unit uses one or two DMX channels depending which mode it is operating The display shows the current DMX address between 1 512 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 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 life The display shows the current gel cooling fan speed There are four fan speeds 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastest Press 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 life 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 The appropriate gel string should be installed to maximise the benefit of this mode www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 11 V1 3 September 2012 opeed
12. cated on the bottom of each unit The first vertical bar indicates that there is power 24VDC rJ rJ The second vertical bar indicates that there is data DMX The horizontal bars indicate the data DMX signal level Power Data Signallevel The signal level changes during normal operation of the unit 1st bar 25 2nd bar 50 and 3rd bar 75 Symptom Possible Cause 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 MX DMX Bad Cable Check cable and DMX run from www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 14 V1 3 September 2012 Units run at different speeds Colour changer speed settings may be Check all colour changer speed different settings Cable lengths are too long Check the cable length and No cable return line configuration Ensure there is a cable return line in the system Units have dim display indicators and Cable runs too long Check voltage levels on last unit run slowly Too many units on one chain overloading Should not be below 20VDC PSU DMX display indicator is off on one Colour changer not connected Check cable unit Bad cable Damaged transceiver IC in the colour oend unit back for repair changer Display Indicators appear OK but gel Mechanical or electrical failure in the Turn unit on and off string does not move unit Return unit for repair Gel burns too quickly Fans hav
13. e failed or are too slow Check fans are operating Poorly optimised lamp focus in fixture IR filter medium not fitted Optimise bulb focus Replace gel strings and install IR filter Note A high percentage of problems are a direct result of poor cable and corrupt DMX control signals 2 9 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 L6225PD motor driver 75176 transceiver and a processor The L6225PD is a true digital device receiving two PWM signals to operate speed and direction The 75176 transceiver operates in the receive configuration to convert serial protocol to a TTL level All data relevant to the operation of the unit is stored onboard in flash memory The majority of electronics
14. e loading from tail end of the string reverse if starting from the leader end of the string 2 Tape the top and bottom edge of the tail end of the gel string to the Take Up Reel TUR Follow the centre line guide scribed on the TUR 3 Apply power to the unit while holding down the MENU button The display will show the legend PAL 4 Press and hold UP until gel string is wound onto TUR 5 Rotate the unit to position motor fan electronics on your left hand side 6 Tape the top and bottom edge of the leader end of the gel string to the other TUR Follow centre line guide scribed on the TUR 1 Allow the unit to self calibrate by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously or by unplugging and re plugging the colour changer 8 Run a 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 www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 8 V1 3 September 2012 2 4 Mounting the unit See section 4 3 The M5 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 M5 Plus has six reinforced mounting stands with an M4 sleeved thread inserted The
15. flex Ultra Datasafe P amp D cable recommended b Keep cable runs as short as possible to reduce line loss It is recommended to use a return cable for each run This will ensure balanced DC power to all units where the line is correctly terminated and all units receive power if one link of the chain is faulty Chroma Q M5 Plus Continue up to the maximum capacity of the power supply Spin ALR PSU SoD Ne in Return o 4 pin ALR Main Power in Outpt Total cable length should not exceed bUm DUE with return line Note Standard signal input is a male XLR chassis connector and output is a female XLR chassis connector Warning Always ensure that safety wire is connected before final inspection www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 6 V1 3 September 2012 2 3 Gel Loading and Replacement 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 M5 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 until they become familiar with the units Replacing the gel string Manual Mode See also the drawing section of this manual Gel Description The standard gel string consists of a head gel frames and a tail Pro Color Rosco Supergel and GAMcolor are t
16. ges during normal operation of the unit 1st bar 25 2nd bar 50 and 3rd bar 75 Display Flip The display viewing angle can be flipped through 180 by pressing the MENU and DOWN button simultaneously www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 10 V1 3 September 2012 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 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 different IW L Lr configurations or shows j A The reset function is also available through Remote Operation See later in this section 2 6 X Modes of operation Notes e 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 e any mode or value is changed the display will flash until the MENU button is pushed and held for 2 seconds to record the change e When the MENU button is held for 2 seconds the unit will save the change s and these user defaults will take precedence immediately e If MENU button is not held for 2 seconds to previous value will be displayed e The unit will not save any change s made by remote control after the next power cycle DMX addressing mode This mode is used to set DMX dat
17. he recommended media The head and tail are taped to 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 see Product Ordering List on page 14 The completed string should look like this 432mm 203mm ake 609mm 203mm 8 24 8 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 Warning Because of the gel saver mode the M5 Plus gel strings have a longer frame A GL gel string should be used to maximise the effect of this mode Manual loading for the M5 Plus See image below when installing gel string 1 Place the unit on a flat surface with motor fan electronics on your right hand side assuming you re loading from tail end of the string reverse if starting from the leader end of the string 2 Tape the top and bottom edge of the tail end of the gel string to the Take Up Reel TUR Follow the centre line guide scribed on the TUR 3 Wind the gel string onto the TUR manually and thereafter gently pull the string towards you to tighten the roll 4 Rotate the unit to position motor fan electronics on your left hand side 5 Tape the top and bottom edge of the leader end of the gel string to the TUR Follow centre line guide scribed on
18. iMd Cor teu Con ru ats 11 27 VTOUBICSMOOUIMNG A a ban saat apa pa sad rd ves darin dini dads 14 2 8 Technnicaloverview 0 E E a 15 2 9 0 0 16 d Maintenance and Storage drama 16 4 Hex ES 17 41 BI Ee 17 4 2 ES RE lte CC Ile 18 4 3 leide Bracke 05005 19 4 4 Eee 20 www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 3 V1 3 September 2012 1 Product overview The Chroma Q M5 Plus takes colour changer technology to a new level The M5 Plus is designed to give years of trouble free use providing that they are regularly maintained and used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual The M5 Plus is fully compatible with the M5 Note This manual describes functionality available from version 2 0 of the M5 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 g com M5 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 alll warnings in this manual and printed on the accessory If you have questions 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 e Do not expose the colour changer to rain or moisture e Refer the service operation not described in this manual to a q
19. 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 the 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 step 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 return to diagnostic mode with the first button press and will do the action of the second press Remote Operation mode ro 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 Dual channel DMX operation The 1st channel controls the colour selection The 2nd channel controls the fan speed 0 24 Fn 4 fast 25 49 Fn3 50 74 Fn2 75 1
20. ned 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 warranty contained herein
21. ould always be used with the safety wire provided 2 5 Operating the unit All the unit functions are accessed using the LED display and the three push button switches on the bottom panel Display MENU DOWN UP ee e MENU Button Mode access and record DOWN Button Decreases the mode level or value UP Button Increases the mode level or value 3 digit display Displays mode monitor or blank display Push button operation 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 any mode or value is changed the display will begin flashing 9 To restore the previous value press and release the MENU e 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 software version i e 1 0 0 After the self calibration finishes the display will double check and show the DMX address mode i e 001 HM Monitor Display If left undisturbed for 5 7 seconds the display will revert to Monitor Mode The first vertical bar indicates that there is power 24VDC rJ O rJ The second vertical bar indicates that there is data DMX The horizontal bars indicate the data DMX signal level Power Data Signal level The signal level chan
22. problems are usually created by external factors such as shorted cables etc The 75176 transceivers are susceptible to damage if 24VDC is present on the DMX signal lines www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 15 V1 3 September 2012 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 i e 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 selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual 2 9 Technical specifications Dimensions 938mm w x 610mm h x 76mm d 21 2 x 24 x 3 Weight 4 63kg 0 Aperture 479mm x 406mm 18 8 x 16 Colour media Pro Color HT Roso Supergel and GAMcolor are recommended Gel capacity 2 16 frames Cooling Forced air Cooling Speed 4 speeds Addressing Digital via push buttons 3 and LED display Working Voltage 24NDC 10 Power consumption 1 5 PU see note below DMX protocol ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A Body material Powder coated aluminium Body color Black white o
23. 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 M5 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 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 supportOchroma 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 M5 Plus User Manual 2 V1 3 September 2012 Table of Contents 1 Product Overview ii dae 4 2 Aire ere 5 2 1 BODIE 0 dn D 22 CONTO anda Power cables a D 2 3 Gel Loading anid Replacement abra 6 2 4 TAS lt OT 9 2 5 nea A d iio 10 2 6 Oe ETC CS dissepediuesqimntadaxudiate tdi
24. ption Mounting plate Optional fixing or universal mounting system 10 16 fixtures Connectors XLR 4 male in and XLR 4 female through European approvals Complies with EU directives EMC89 336 EEC Class 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 PSU 12 will supply up to 12 PU so you can plug in 8 M5 Plus 2 Maintenance and Storage The M5 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 out of the unit www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 16 V1 3 September 2012 If 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
25. 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 M5 Plus User Manual 1 V1 3 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 purchase price or replacement of any
26. ualified technician Protection from burns and fire e Keep flammable materials well away from the colour changer e Provide a minimum clearance of 0 1 meters 4 inches around air vents e Do not modify fixture accessory or install other than genuine Chroma Q parts Protection from injury due to falls e When mounting the colour changer verify that the fixture frame can hold the weight of the device e Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use the supplied means of secondary attachment the safety cable e Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the colour changer The M5 Plus is designed to operate on the ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX512 A protocol This multiplexed serial data system allows for the individual addressing of multiple units on one data cabling system The unit utilises 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 www chroma q com M5 Plus User Manual 4 V1 3 September 2012 The first vertical bar indicates that there is power 24V
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