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ColorBlast TRX    Product Guide

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  To set the fixture’s color control mode, select Normal (RGBAW in/out), RGB3 

 

(RGB in/out), or RGB5 (RGB in, RGBAW out) from the Color Control Mode 

drop-down list, then click Program.

  To set the menu unlock time, select 1 sec, 2 sec, or 5 sec from the Menu Unlock 

 

Time drop-down list, then click Program.

4.  To set the fixture’s starting DMX address, click the DMX Address tab, enter a 

starting DMX address in the New DMX Address box, and click Program.

Summary of Contents for ColorBlast TRX

Page 1: ...ColorBlastTRX Theatrical RGBAW LED wash light with expanded color range ...

Page 2: ...g options A pre assembled mounting base easily accommodates truss clamps and other mounting and positioning options Built in 6 ft 1 8 m power cables can be extended up to 175 ft 53 3 m with standard color scroller or XLR patch cables An integral safety bracket lets you easily attach a safety tether Accessories and additional spread lenses City Theatrical Inc offers a line of accessories designed f...

Page 3: ...0 180 1577 100 0 Zone Lumens Fixture Zonal Lumen 173 5 ft 52 9 m 1 fc maximum distance Cd 0 5 167 10 333 15 500 20 667 25 833 31 000 VA 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º 90º 80º 70º 60º 50º 0º H 90º H LED Lumens Efficacy RGB 1577 27 0 Center Beam fc Beam Width 4 0 ft 8 0 ft 12 0 ft 16 0 ft 20 0 ft 24 0 ft 314 fc 79 fc 35 fc 20 fc 13 fc 9 fc 1 7 ft 3 4 ft 5 1 ft 6 7 ft 8 4 ft 10 1 ft 1 7 ft 3 3 ft 5 0 ft 6 7 ft 8...

Page 4: ...up 40 176 F 40 80 C Storage Humidity 0 95 non condensing Maximum Cable Length 175 ft 53 3 m with extension to built in 6 ft 1 8 m power cable Certification and Safety Certification UL cUL FCC Class A CE LED Class Class 2 LED product Environment Dry Damp Location IP22 Lumen measurement complies with IES LM 79 08 0 5 in 13 mm 0 2 in 5 mm 4x 3 5 in 89 mm 2 2 in 56 mm 14 in 356 mm 5 75 in 146 mm 8 in ...

Page 5: ...02 PDS 150e 109 000008 01 910503700092 PDS 60 24V DMX Ethernet 109 000017 03 910503700097 Blast TR Demo Case Cable 5 ft 1 5 m 110 000016 00 XLR to RJ45 Adapter Cable 104 000005 00 910503700061 Included in the box ColorBlast TRX fixture with accessory holder and 6 ft 1 8 m power cable Frosted glass 23 lens Clear glass 10 lens 4 6 32 stainless steel screws for lens bezel installation 3 32 in hex key...

Page 6: ... power In permanent installations fixtures are likely to be installed in fixed locations and reconfigured for different purposes and events In such situations you can configure ColorBlast TRX fixtures in position using the onboard controls or you can perform certain configurations over the lighting network using a personal computer and QuickPlay Pro addressing and configuration software Because it...

Page 7: ... record the serial numbers in a layout grid typically a spreadsheet or list for easy reference and light addressing 2 Assign each fixture to a position in the lighting design plan 3 To streamline installation and aid in light show programming you can affix a label identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous location on each light fixture s housing PDS 750 TRX Color s...

Page 8: ... Using the ColorBlast TRX Onboard Menus below for details The PDS 750 TRX power data supply from City Theatrical Inc offers convenient automatic addressing appropriate for many ColorBlast TRX installations Using onboard controls you can set a starting DMX address to automatically assign sequential DMX addresses to installed fixtures or you can set starting DMX addresses individually per power port...

Page 9: ...der Do not remove the screws on the edge of the accessory holder closest to the base 2 Grab the tabs at the top of the lens bezel and gently flex it apart until the tabs release from the fixture housing Pivot the bezel and accessory holder forward to access the lens 3 Remove the installed lens 4 Clean both sides of the lens using a mild non abrasive cleaner Handle the lens by the gasket making sur...

Page 10: ...umbscrews hold spread lenses and accessories firmly in place and prevent them from falling out if the fixture is tipped or hung upside down 1 If hanging a ColorBlast TRX fixture upside down clamped to a pipe for example flip the accessory holder as follows Using a flathead screwdriver remove the lockdown screws from the four corners of the accessory holder Remove the accessory holder from the fixt...

Page 11: ...ip the spread lens or accessory into the accessory holder slot 4 Pivot the top of the accessory holder back in place and tighten the captive thumbscrews Fixture with accessories installed upright Fixture with accessories hung upside down ...

Page 12: ...lder and secure the lens bezel to the fixture housing using the four included stainless steel screws 1 Using a flathead screwdriver remove the lockdown screws from the four corners of the accessory holder 2 Remove the accessory holder from the fixture housing 3 Secure the lens bezel directly to the fixture housing using the four included 6 32 Phillips head stainless steel screws ...

Page 13: ...e or floor using a standard theatrical C clamp or other mounting hardware When mounting ColorBlast TRX ensure that the installation is suitable and safe and that the hardware is properly rated for the task 2 When mounting ColorBlast TRX fixtures on the floor or a base ensure that the fixture sits flush to the surface and use mounting hardware suitable for the mounting surface 3 Connect each ColorB...

Page 14: ... mounting surface using a method that follows the code or engineer s requirements Aim and Lock the Fixtures Using the included 3 32 in hex key wrench loosen the tilting set screws located on the front of the fixture s mounting base Aim the fixture by tilting the beam as desired Optionally tighten the set screws to lock the fixture in place 3 32 in 130 Safety cable minimum requirements Material 316...

Page 15: ... settings Overview of the Onboard Menus The ColorBlast TRX onboard menus appear in an LCD window below the LEDs on the face of the fixture For unobstructed access to the menus make sure that no accessories or spread lenses are installed You can access the menus with the clear or frosted lens installed You can navigate the menus and make selections using four touch sensitive buttons Return returns ...

Page 16: ...lor to display in standalone mode by adjusting the intensity of each channel Put the fixture in DMX mode or fixed color mode Set the fixture s color control mode Set the fixture s resolution Set the fixture s dimming curve Set the LED transition speed Display information about the fixture Set the menu unlock time Save current settings as profiles and load saved profiles Firmware version of main LE...

Page 17: ...mode ColorBlast TRX responds to DMX data input from a controller or power data supply In standalone mode ColorBlast TRX ignores any DMX data and displays a fixed color You can set the fixed color by entering a brightness value 0 255 for each of the fixture s five channels red green blue amber and white To display the fixture s current mode With the fixture locked press any button If in standalone ...

Page 18: ...ress 1 512 If the fixture is in standalone mode it retains the last starting DMX address assigned to it To display the starting DMX address select ADDR To set a fixture s starting DMX address Select ADDR 1 Select a starting DMX address 1 512 2 Press Enter to confirm your selection 3 Setting Color Control Mode ColorBlast TRX offers three color control modes RGBAW NORM ColorBlast TRX accepts five ch...

Page 19: ... CFG CURV 1 Select NORM LINR or TUNG 2 Press Enter to confirm your selection 3 Setting LED Transition Speed Normally LEDs react to DMX or other control data instantaneously In some cases you may want to slow down the reaction speed to achieve smoother transitions when the intensity of different LED channels changes ColorBlast TRX offers five levels of decreasing LED transition speed from FAST inst...

Page 20: ...d by degrees F scrolls across the readout area until the menu times out To display the fixture s current input voltage select VOLT Saving and Loading Profiles You can save a fixture s current settings to one of two profiles then load the saved profile to reapply the settings Profiles can save you time if you often configure ColorBlast TRX fixtures in a similar manner for different applications or ...

Page 21: ... port on a PDS 750 TR or PDS 750 TRX with an RJ45 to female XLR patch cable or to the DMX IN port on a PDS 150e or PDS 60 24V using a standard RJ45 patch cable 2 Run QuickPlay Pro and click Fixture Configuration 3 Enter the serial number of the fixture you want to configure in the Enter Serial Number text box and press Enter When QuickPlay Pro recognizes the fixture a ColorBlast TRX tab appears in...

Page 22: ...RGBAW out from the Color Control Mode drop down list then click Program To set the menu unlock time select 1 sec 2 sec or 5 sec from the Menu Unlock Time drop down list then click Program 4 To set the fixture s starting DMX address click the DMX Address tab enter a starting DMX address in the New DMX Address box and click Program ...

Page 23: ...ates page at www colorkinetics com support downloads firmware to check for the latest firmware version 2 If a newer firmware image is available click the link on the Firmware Updates page to download the firmware file to an accessible location on your computer Download CK Firmware Updater To update the firmware image on a ColorBlast TRX fixture you must download and install the CK Firmware Updater...

Page 24: ... with a standard USB cable If using a PDS 750 TR or PDS 750 TRX power data supply connect the DMX output port on SmartJack Pro to the DMX IN port on the power data supply with a standard male to female XLR patch cable If using a PDS 150e or PDS 60 24V power data supply connect the DMX output port on SmartJack Pro to the DMX IN port on the power data supply with a male XLR to RJ45 patch cable 2 Run...

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