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User Manual

CT3EQ

C

ONTROLLER

Snapshot

COLOR

TUBE

™

3.0

EQ

Use on Dimmer

Outdoor

Sound-Activated

DMX

Master/Slave

Autoswitching

Power Supply

External Power

Supply

Replaceable Fuse

User-Serviceable

(Optional)

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Summary of Contents for COLORtube

Page 1: ...User Manual CT3EQ CONTROLLER Snapshot COLORTUBE 3 0 EQ Use on Dimmer Outdoor Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Autoswitching Power Supply External Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Optional ...

Page 2: ...0 DMX Data Cable 10 Cable Connectors 10 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 11 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 11 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 12 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 12 MENU MAP 13 OPERATION 14 DMX 14 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 14 Mode Channel DMX Details 15 Sound Active Mode Channel 2 Values 15 STANDALONE AUTOMATIC AND SOUND ACTIVE 16 DIP Switch Settings 16 SETTING THE S...

Page 3: ...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 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered ...

Page 4: ...no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repai...

Page 5: ...ps Center point and balance point marks For best results use the optional CT3EQ Controller Options CT3EQ Controller 5 ft 1 5 m signal extension cable LED SIG5A 15 ft 4 6 m signal extension cable LED SIG15A CT3EQ Controller Optional Features 6 channel DMX COLORtube 3 0 EQ controller RGB color mixing with variable strobe rate via stand alone or DMX 7 selectable preset colors plus blackout with varia...

Page 6: ...be 3 0 EQ User Manual Rev 3 Product Overview CT3EQ Controller Sound Sensitivity Signal Output to Tubes ENTER button UP button Power Switch Microphone DMX LED indicator MODE button DOWN button DMX Out DMX In DC Power Input ...

Page 7: ...COLORtube 3 0 EQ User Manual Rev 3 Page 7 of 22 Signal In Power In Signal Out Power Out Power Indicator Sound Sensitivity Microphone DIP Switches Product Overview COLORtube 3 0 EQ Front Side Back Side ...

Page 8: ...r 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 Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitabl...

Page 9: ...ith a screw nut and bolt or a hanging clamp The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size When rigging consider routine maintenance and DIP switch access Please see the following steps for installation 1 Attach the bracket 1 or 2 to the mounting point 2 Slide the bottom ridge of the tubes into place as shown in the first diagram below 3 Attach the pressure plate by using the bolt and lock washer that ...

Page 10: ... 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 must have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twi...

Page 11: ...ut 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 consi...

Page 12: ...rence The COLORtube 3 0 EQ fixture uses six DMX channels If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer section in the Appendix Control Panel Functions Access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display on the included wired remote The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit It is used to select the operating mode a...

Page 13: ...the speed of the strobe EQ SOUND MODE 1 36 Set the EQ sound mode Interval 001 100 Set the interval between color changing slow fast DMX 512 001 512 Sets the DMX starting address COLOR FADE Speed 000 100 0 100 Set the speed of the program from one step to another MANUAL RGB Red 000 100 0 100 Set a custom color by combining red green and blue together Green Blue FIND TUBES Automatically detect the q...

Page 14: ... DOWN select the desired DMX address DMX Channel Values 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dimmer 000 005 Red 000 255 Green 000 255 Blue 000 255 No Function 000 005 No Strobe 006 255 Strobe Red 006 011 No Function No Function No Function Green 012 017 Blue 018 023 Yellow 024 029 Cyan 030 035 Purple 036 041 White 042 047 Mode 1 4 See Chart Below 048 071 000 255 Run Speed 000 005 No Strobe 006 255 Strobe Mode 5 21 See Cha...

Page 15: ... 1 132 137 32 Back N Flow RB 2 234 239 16 Back W Flow R 1 138 143 33 Back N Flow RG 2 240 245 17 Back N Flow R 1 144 149 34 Back N Flow W 2 246 249 Sound Active Mode Channel 2 Values CHANNEL 2 WHEN CHANNEL 1 MODE VALUES ARE 250 255 No Function 000 006 Back W Active B 133 139 Back R Active G 007 013 Back W Active RG 140 146 Back R Active B 014 020 Back W Active GB 147 153 Back R Active GB 021 027 B...

Page 16: ...Page 16 of 22 COLORtube 3 0 EQ User Manual Rev 3 Standalone Automatic and Sound Active DIP Switch Settings ...

Page 17: ...COLORtube 3 0 EQ User Manual Rev 3 Page 17 of 22 ...

Page 18: ...Page 18 of 22 COLORtube 3 0 EQ User Manual Rev 3 ...

Page 19: ... power cord Fixture is not responding to DMX Wrong DMX addressing Check Control Panel and unit addressing Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty DMX interface Replace DMX input Faulty Main PCB Replace Main PCB Loss of signal Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible ...

Page 20: ...le connectors The shield 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...

Page 21: ...tion 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 RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibil...

Page 22: ... 1 year limited warranty CT3EQ Controller Optional WEIGHT DIMENSIONS Length 8 4 in 214 mm Width 4 6 in 116 mm Height 1 8 in 47 mm Weight 0 6 lbs 0 3 kg POWER External Autoswitching Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 VDC 500 mA Power Consumption 120 V 12 W 0 1 A max Power Consumption 230 V 24 W 0 1 A max THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin X...

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