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COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 

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Summary of Contents for Colordash

Page 1: ...020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com User Manual Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave Autoswitching Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ...13 Cable Connectors 13 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 14 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 14 MASTER SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING 14 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 CONTROL OPTIONS 15 DMX 512 control without ID address 15 DMX 512 addressing with ID address 15 DMX Addressing Example 16 DMX ID Addressing Examples 16 Setting the Starting DMX Address 17 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 17 Password Menu Lockout 17 Upload...

Page 3: ...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 section of the ma...

Page 4: ...using 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 15 units 120 V or 30 units 230 V Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installati...

Page 5: ...DMX controller 10 Built in Automated programs via master slave or DMX Program and recall custom programs via master slave or DMX Additional Features High Power 1 W 350 mA LEDs Variable fan speed Includes 6 6 ft 2 m power extension cable LCD display with password protection Transfer custom programs between fixtures Double bracket yoke doubles as floor stand 3 or 5 pin DMX Multiple mounting options ...

Page 6: ...sed from the control panel Please see section on Control Panel Functions on a description on how to accomplish this STAGE 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Dimmer 2 Red 3 Green 4 Blue 5 Color Macro 6 Strobe 7 Auto Custom Programs 8 Auto Speed Adjustment 9 ID Address Selection 10 Block Selection BLOCK CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 1 Red 1 2 Green 1 3 Blue 1 4 Red 2 5 Green 2 6 Blue 2 7 Red 3 8 Green 3 9 Blue 3 10 Red ...

Page 7: ...COLORdash Quad User Manual 7 6 1 2010 1 41 PM Product Overview 5 pin DMX in 3 pin DMX in 5 pin DMX out 3 pin DMX out Power in Power out Cooling fan Control panel ...

Page 8: ...COLORdash Quad User Manual 8 6 1 2010 1 41 PM Product Dimensions Double bracket yoke floor stand Bracket Adjustment Knob Width Height Length ...

Page 9: ...r 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 fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions...

Page 10: ...ables must always be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Clamp is sold separately Double yoke bracket floor stand The fixture ships with this configuration installed Note it is recommended that 2 clamps be used when hanging in this configuration Horizontal hang The clamp is mounted directly to the ...

Page 11: ...ll still need to connect and configure each fixture separately For the power you may use the linking cables provided with the fixture It is recommended to use at least 2 clamps when hanging the fixtures in a stacking configuration Vertical Stacking hanging When using the vertical stacking method you must use theater style c clamps CLP 04 Horizontal Stacking floor standing You must use the attachme...

Page 12: ...removing the front cover remove the screws that hold the lens assembly in place There are 4 lens assemblies for each fixture There are 4 Phillips 2 screws that secure each of these assemblies in position 3 The same assembly is to be reinstalled with the new lenses in place and the process is complete Use care when performing this procedure as this gives you direct access to the LEDs which are very...

Page 13: ...r own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX Data Cable Use a 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 will have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor tw...

Page 14: ...ta 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 or 5 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 or 5 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 or 5 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male ...

Page 15: ...eater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel DMX 512 control without ID address The COLORdash Quad operates on 10 channels of DMX STAGE 1 Address each fixture in increments of 10 channels For example 1 11 21 31 41 etc To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control You may also group your fixtures and address those ...

Page 16: ...ddress 01 ID Address 02 ID Address 03 ID Address 04 ID Address 05 ID Address 06 The figure above shows 6 fixtures connected in series with corresponding addresses Each fixture has ID ON in the fixture s settings UP DOWN EXIT SET Single Row Application ID Address 01 The figure above shows nine fixtures connected in series with corresponding addresses Each fixture has ID ON in the fixture s settings...

Page 17: ...MODE Password Menu Lockout The COLORdash Quad 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 Quad may be transferred copied from one fixture to another...

Page 18: ...ssigns the ID address to a fixture 7 SET Upload Password required Performs an upload of the custom programs to another fixture Displays End when successful Reset Password required Performs a factory reset 8 LOCK No sub function ON OFF Enables or Disables password lockout 9 EDIT Custom 010 010 Scene 001 030 Red 0 255 User programmable programs can be altered Gree green 0 255 Adjust different parame...

Page 19: ...ue 100 Red 100 Green 0 Blue Down Red 100 Green Up Blue Up Red Down Green Down Blue 100 White 1 3200K White 2 3400K White 3 4200K White 4 4900K White 5 5600K White 6 5900K White 7 6500K White 8 7200K White 9 8500K 6 000 004 005 255 Strobe No Function 0 20Hz 7 000 010 011 020 021 030 031 040 041 050 051 060 061 070 071 080 081 090 091 100 101 110 111 120 121 130 131 140 141 150 151 160 161 170 171 1...

Page 20: ... 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 ID 23 ID 24 ID 25 ID 26 ID 27 ID 28 ID 29 ID 30 ID 31 ID 32 ID 33 ID 34 ID 35 ID 36 ID 37 ID 38 ID 39 ID 40 ID 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 VAL...

Page 21: ...5 000 255 Green 2 0 100 6 000 255 Blue 2 0 100 7 000 255 Red 3 0 100 8 000 255 Green 3 0 100 9 000 255 Blue 3 0 100 10 000 255 Red 4 0 100 11 000 255 Green 4 0 100 12 000 255 Blue 4 0 100 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 1 000 255 Red 0 100 2 000 255 Red 0 100 2 000 255 Green 0 100 3 000 255 Green 0 100 3 000 255 Blue 0 100 4 000 255 Blue 0 100 ...

Page 22: ... 3 4 5 and 7 Channel 1 is used to control the intensity of the current Color Macro ID Address Selection Use channel 9 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 7 selects the preset Auto Custom programs 1 10 When activating the Auto Custom programs it is...

Page 23: ...hield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at leas...

Page 24: ...n proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 The RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibi...

Page 25: ...COLORdash Quad User Manual 25 6 1 2010 1 41 PM Photometrics ...

Page 26: ...e faulty main PCB Replace Main PCB Part P170 CDQDPY 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 int...

Page 27: ...y P222 CDQLED 5 Plastic side cover P100 CDQPSC 6 Electronic Transformer P140 CDQTRAN 7 DMX PCB P110 CDQDMX 8 Fuseholder P110 CDQFUH 9 IEC Power connector P110 CDQIEC 10 Back panel P100 CDQBKP 11 Bracket adjustment knob P111 CDQBAK 12 LED Driver PCB P170 CDQLDB 13 Display PCB P170 CDQDPY 14 Cooling fan P130 CDQFAN 15 Mounting hanging bracket P111 CDQMHB 16 Master IC chip on display PCB P170 CDQMIC ...

Page 28: ...n 12 Blue 50 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC WITH INCLUDED 25 X 6 LENS ASSEMBLY Luminance 1 m 480 lux Beam Angle 25 x 10 Field Angle 46 x 21 COOLING Fan cooled 50 x 18 mm 24 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 3 Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Ch...

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