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COLORdash™ Block User Manual  

11 

6/19/2009 4:54 PM 

This drawing 
provides a general 
illustration of the 
DMX input/output 
panel of a lighting 
fixture.  

Universal DMX

 

Controller

 

Continue the link 

Often, the setup for Master-Slave 
and Standalone operation 
requires that the first fixture in the 
chain be initialized for this 
purpose via settings in the control 
panel. Secondly, the fixtures that 
follow may also require a slave 
setting. Please consult the 
“Operating Instructions” section in 
this manual for complete 
instructions for this type of setup 
and configuration. 

Master 

Slave 

Slave 

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart 

 

 

If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin 
adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. 

The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 

3-P

IN TO 

5-P

IN 

C

ONVERSION 

C

HART

 

Conductor 

3-Pin Female (Output) 

5-Pin Male (Input) 

Ground/Shield 

Pin 1 

Pin 1 

Data ( - ) signal 

Pin 2 

Pin 2 

Data ( + ) signal 

Pin 3 

Pin 3 

Not used 

 

Pin 4 

Not used 

 

Pin 5 

 

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link  

1.  Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the 

DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin 
connector of the controller.   

2.  Connect the end of the cable coming from the 

controller which will have a (female) 3-pin 
connector to the input connector of the next 
fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.  

3.  Then, proceed to connect from the output as 

stated above to the input of the following fixture 
and so on. 

CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables 

Order Code 

Description 

DMX1.5   

DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft 

DMX4.5   

DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft 

DMX10 

 

DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft 

 
 

Master/Slave Fixture Linking 

1.  Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector 

of the first fixture.   

 
2.  Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3-pin 

connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector. Then, 
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Colordash Block

Page 1: ...L 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com User Manual Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Autoswitching Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ...sion Chart 11 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 11 MASTER SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING 11 4 Operating Instructions 12 CONTROL OPTIONS 12 DMX control without ID address 12 DMX addressing with ID address 12 Setting the Starting DMX address 13 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 13 Password Menu Lockout 13 Upload Customs 13 Menu Map 14 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 16 STAGE 1 16 BLOCK 18 ARC1 ARC1 D 18 ARC2 ARC2 D 18 IMPORTANT NO...

Page 3: ...in types of information from the regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values Settings An option shown on the display not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU Settings A sequence of menu options to be selected ON A value to be entered or selected Appendix A secti...

Page 4: ...ing the unit immediately Never connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Do not daisy chain power to more than 20 units 120 V or 30 units 230 V Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation...

Page 5: ...ckout static dimmer strobe pulse RGB W color mixing with or without DMX controller Built in automated programs via master slave Recall custom programs via master slave or DMX Adjustable fan speeds Additional Features High power 1 W 350 mA LEDs Additional power output IEC max 20 units 120 V or 30 units 230 V LCD display with password protection Control independent or multiple combinations of the LE...

Page 6: ...ow to access these STAGE 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION BLOCK CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Dimmer 1 Block 1 Red 2 Red 2 Block 1 Green 3 Green 3 Block 1 Blue 4 Blue 4 Block 2 Red 5 White 5 Block 2 Green 6 Color Macro 6 Block 2 Blue 7 Strobe 7 Block 3 Red 8 Auto Custom Programs 8 Block 3 Green 9 Auto Speed Adjustment 9 Block 3 Blue 10 ID Address Selection 10 Block 4 Red 11 Block Selection 11 Block 4 Green 12 Block ...

Page 7: ...COLORdash Block User Manual 7 6 19 2009 4 54 PM Product Overview Power Link Out DMX In Power In Power Out Control Panel Bracket Adjustment Knob DMX Out Height Width Length ...

Page 8: ...r COLORdash Block fixture This is done with IEC extension cables Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit Never connect the fixture to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100 switch To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixtu...

Page 9: ...P 15 CLP 06 recommended If you are using this fixture for down lighting you must use at least one safety cable chain for each fixture in addition to the double bracket yoke If hanging the fixture for overhead use please follow the below steps 1 Block access below the work area and use a suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing fixture 2 Always use safety cables The safety cable mu...

Page 10: ...ease use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX Data Cable Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable must have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Max...

Page 11: ...1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin...

Page 12: ... second execution time program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel DMX control without ID address The COLORdash Block operates on 12 channels of DMX STAGE 1 Address each fixture in increments of 11 channels for example 1 12 23 34 45 etc To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control You may also group...

Page 13: ...hen in a function Password Menu Lockout The COLORdash Block has a password lock out feature Enable disable this by using the Control Panel This feature uses a default non changeable password of UP DOWN UP DOWN After 30 seconds of inactivity the lockout will automatically engage once it has been enabled Upload Customs The custom programs in the COLORdash Block may be transferred copied from one fix...

Page 14: ...el RGBW Arc2 D 5 channel RGBW D 6 ID ID Address 0 66 Assigns the ID address to a fixture 7 SETTINGS ID On Off Turns ID addressing on or off Reset to factory Password required Resets the fixture to the default factory settings Upload custom Password required Uploads a fixture s custom program to another fixture same fixture only 8 PASSWORD On Off Turns the password on or off after 30 s of no activi...

Page 15: ...COLORdash Block User Manual 15 6 19 2009 4 54 PM ...

Page 16: ...e Down Red 100 Green Up Blue Up Red Down Green Down Blue 100 White 1 3200 K White 2 3400 K White 3 4200 K White 4 4900 K White 5 5600 K White 6 5900 K White 7 6500 K White 8 7200 K White 9 8500 K 7 000 004 005 255 Strobe No Function 0 20 Hz 8 000 010 011 020 021 030 031 040 041 050 051 060 061 070 071 080 081 090 091 100 101 110 111 120 121 130 131 140 141 150 151 160 161 170 171 180 181 190 191 2...

Page 17: ...D 41 ID 42 ID 43 ID 44 ID 45 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 ID 46 ID 47 ID 48 ID 49 ID 50 ID 51 ID 52 ID 53 ID 54 ID 55 ID 56 ID 57 ID 58 ID 59 ID 60 ID 61 ID 62 ID 63 ID 64 ID 65 ID 66 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 11 000 010 011 021 022 032 033 043 044 054 055 065 066 076 077 087 088 098 099 109 110 120 121 131 132 142 143 153 154 164 165 175 176 186...

Page 18: ...n 0 100 11 000 255 Block 4 Green 0 100 6 000 255 Block 2 Blue 0 100 12 000 255 Block 4 Blue 0 100 ARC1 ARC1 D ARC2 ARC2 D CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Red 0 100 1 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 2 000 255 Green 0 100 2 000 255 Red 0 100 3 000 255 Blue 0 100 3 000 255 Green 0 100 4 000 255 Blue 0 100 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Red 0 100 1 000 255 Dimmer ...

Page 19: ...nnel 6 selects the required Color Macro Channel 6 has priority over Channels 2 3 4 5 Channel 1 is used to control the intensity of the current Color Macro ID Address Selection Use channel 10 to select the target ID address Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addressed fixtures ID address 0 allows control of all fixtures simultaneously Auto Custom Programs Channel 8 selects the preset...

Page 20: ...control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next ...

Page 21: ...s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number RMA Products returned without the RMA will be refused Call ...

Page 22: ...COLORdash Block User Manual 22 6 19 2009 4 54 PM Photometric Data ...

Page 23: ...in PCB Part P170 CDBDSY Breaker Fuse keeps blowing Excessive circuit load Check total load placed on the electrical circuit Short circuit along the power wires Check for a short in the electrical wiring internal and or external Device does not power up no display No power Check for power on Mains Loose power cord Check power cord Faulty internal power supply Replace internal power supply Part P140...

Page 24: ...5 Bracket Floor stand P110 CDBRKT 6 Bracket Knob P111 M1KNOB 7 Power signal input output P111 M1PWR POWER P111 M1SIG SIGNAL 8 LED Driver PCB P172 DCBDRV 9 Cooling fan 12 V 0 16 A P130 CDBFAN 10 Main Case Cover X2 P100 CDBPLTB 11 LED metal core PCB assembly P222 CDBLED 12 Plastic clear lens cover with rubber insulator P111 CDBFCP 13 Fuse holder 250 V 6 3 A P110 M1FUSEH 14 Safety attachment point ey...

Page 25: ...COLORdash Block User Manual 25 6 19 2009 4 54 PM Wiring Diagram ...

Page 26: ...GHT SOURCE LED 1 W 350 mA 28 8 Red 8 Blue 8 Green 4 White 50 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC WITH 18 LENS ASSEMBLY Luminance 2 m 1 690 lux Beam Angle 17 Field Angle 32 COOLING Forced air cooling 40x18 mm 12 V fan Maximum ambient operating temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin...

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