IntroductIon
Color Kinetics® ColorBlast® 12 Powercore marries Color Kinetics'
popular ColorBlast 12 with Powercore™ technology. This combi-
nation offers wall-washing, wall-grazing, spot lighting and large
alcove lighting in an easy-to-install, Powercore-based fixture.
This guide contains important information on planning, installing,
and operating your new ColorBlast 12 Powercore. For your protec-
tion, read it carefully and save it for future reference.
Included In this Box
• ColorBlast 12 Powercore
• (2) 8-32 screws for indoor installations
• (4) 10-24 stainless steel screws for outdoor installations
• (1) 3/32" hex key wrench
• User Guide
Additional Items needed
• 4”
Electrical junction box (rated for your application) with 3.5”
center-to-center distance for mounting locations. Refer to the man-
ufacturer's literature for additional items required for mounting or
sealing.
• Data Enabler (Item# 106-000003-04/05)
• Controller - Color Kinetics or DMX compatible
• Light addressing tool: Color Kinetics Zapi (Item# 103-000005-00,
US/103-000005-01, EU
) or Serial Addressing Software (SAS) with
iPlayer 2 or Smart Jack 3
• 12 AWG, 4 conductor, copper wire
• Conduit and hubs as required
optional Items
•
3/16" OD braided safety cable and hardware as required.
Scope of this user Guide
The goal of this user guide is to explain in an easily understood
language the necessary steps to install ColorBlast 12 Powercore
and assure peak performance. Its intended use is for reference only,
by persons who are fully qualified. This document should never be
considered a substitute for any provisions of a regulation or state and/
or local code.
Identification and Warnings of Safety Hazards
In accordance with ANSI Z535.4-2002, the following system
identifies the severity of the hazards associated with the products:
“
danger
” Imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
“
warning
” Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
“
caution
” Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or property dam-
age. Also used to alert against unsafe practices.
ignoring
a
hazard
will
void
any
warranty
.
danger
: Ensure that main power supply is off before installing or
wiring, ColorBlast 12 Powercore.
danger
: ColorBlast 12 Powercore must be installed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with NEC and relevant local codes.
warning
: Do not attempt to install or use ColorBlast 12 Powercore
until you read and understand the installation instructions, and
safety labels.
warning
: Do not use ColorBlast 12 Powercore if the lens, housing,
or power cables are damaged.
warning
: As dictated by a Structural Engineer and/or local
code, install safety cables to ColorBlast 12 Powercore fixtures.
warning
: When using safety cables, ensure that they comply to the
specifications given in this user guide.
warning
: ColorBlast 12 Powercore has line voltage risk of shock
and no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open the fixture.
caution
: Use appropriate materials and mounting methods to
support the fixture adequately.
caution
: Do not exceed the specified voltage and current input.
caution
: Do not exceed the maximum number of specified fixtures
in a light run.
caution
: Do not use sharp tools near or on the fixture lens.
caution
: Do not hot swap. Ensure that power to the fixture is off
before connecting or disconnecting fixtures.
caution
: ColorBlast 12 Powercore is a Class 2 LED product with
LED radiation. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical
instruments.
note
: The instructions and precautions set forth in this user guide
are not necessarily all-inclusive, all conceivable, or relevant to all
applications as Color Kinetics cannot anticipate all conceivable or
unique situations.
owner/user responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner
and user to install, maintain, and operate ColorBlast 12 Powercore
in such a manner as to comply with all state and local laws, ordi-
nances, regulations, and the American National Standard Institute
Safety Code.
PlAnnInG tHe InStAllAtIon
ColorBlast 12 Powercore installation requires planning to ensure a
timely, successful installation with minimal complications and down
time.
Planning Suggestions
When planning a ColorBlast 12 Powercore installation, Color
Kinetics suggests doing the following:
• Consult an Electrical Inspector to review all wiring plans.
• Refer to local and state codes for installation compliance.
• Create a Layout Plan drawing.
• Create a Mapping Grid. Use this grid to record serial numbers
for easy reference and addressing.
• Consult Color Kinetics Application Engineering Services as need-
ed at [email protected].
• Get detailed wiring diagrams and additional support from
www.colorkinetics.com/support.
Installation considerations
•
the location of data enabler in relationship to lights.
The maximum distance that the Data Enabler can be located from
the last fixture in a series, or each individual fixture in a home-run
installation is 175 feet (53 m). The maximum total cable run is
400 feet (122 m).
•
calculate the number of fixtures per data enabler.
Use
the
Configuration Calculator
located at www.colorkinetics.com/
support/install_tool to calculate the number of fixtures you can put
on a Data Enabler. The fixtures-to-Data Enabler ratio is determined
by the parameters of your installation. Installation parameters
include all or part of the following: line voltage, circuit load,
voltage drop, and cable lengths.
•
location of the fixture and method of attaching.
Mounting hardware is dictated by the mounting surface. Ensure
that the hardware used is appropriate for the mounting surface.
•
Install and wire the data enabler after installing
colorBlast 12 Powercore fixtures.
Refer to the Data Enabler
Installation Guide.
StePS to A SucceSSful InStAllAtIon
1. Record serial numbers and identify fixtures as you unpack them.
2. Install the fixtures.
3. Install the Data Enablers.
4. Connect power and data from the Data Enabler to the fixtures.
5. Address the fixtures.
recording Serial numbers
1. As you unpack the fixtures record the serial numbers.
Each ColorBlast 12 Powercore has a unique serial number
programmed at the time of manufacture.
2. Write the serial numbers onto a Mapping Grid or use a bar code
scanner along with Color Kinetics Serial Addressing Software to
record each serial number.
Color Kinetics Serial Addressing Software and instructions are
located at www.colorkinetics.com/support/downloads.
3. Using the Layout Plan, assign the fixture to a layout position in
the installation.
4. Using a weatherproof label, identify the fixtures' installation
positions based on the Layout Plan. Place the identifying label in
an inconspicuous location noting the order or placement in the
installation. This step not only minimizes installation mistakes, but
aids in post-installation programming of your light shows.
Installing colorBlast 12 Powercore
ColorBlast 12 Powercore fixtures are junction box mounted. Ensure
that the junction box used in your installation is suitable for the
environment.
ColorBlast 12 Powercore can be installed in a daisy-chained series
or each fixture can be home-run to a common junction box.
through-Base cable Assembly
For all installations where the cable must go through the canopy
base, follow the directions below to prevent cable damage and to
create a water-tight seal for outdoor installations.
1. Screw the liquid-tight fitting into the canopy base. The O-ring
must be seated against the canopy opening to ensure a water-
tight seal.
2. Insert the fixture cable through the dome nut. Loosen dome nut if
necessary. Pull the cable through the fitting. Leave enough cable
above the fitting to ensure full fixture head rotation.
3. Tighten dome nut to seal the cable. After 24 hours, tighten the
dome nut again to ensure proper sealing force and water-tight
seal. See Fig. 1.
daisy chain fixtures
1. Pull 12AWG, 4-conductor, stranded copper wiring between
junction boxes in a series. The maximum cable run from Data
Enabler to the last fixture in a series is 175 feet (53 m).
2. Trim fixture cable to fit in junction box leaving enough cable to
make wiring connections.
3. Use wire nuts to connect line (Black/Brown), neutral (White/
Gray), ground (Green/Yel), and data (Red/Black).
note
: For outdoor installations, insert fixture cable through
junction box gasket before making wire connections.
4. Tuck wire connections into junction box and use provided screws
to attach the fixture to the junction box. See Fig. 2.
note
: For outdoor installations, ensure that the gasket is
compressed evenly for a water-tight installation.
Home run fixtures
1. Pull 12AWG, 4-conductor, stranded copper wiring from Data
Enabler to a common junction box, and from the common
junction box to each fixture's junction box. The maximum cable
run from Data Enabler to any fixture in a series is 175 feet
(53 m), and the maximum total cable run is 400 feet (122 m).
2. Trim fixture cable to fit in junction box leaving enough cable to
make wiring connections.
Color Kinetics Incorporated
10 Milk street, Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02108 USA
Tel 888 Full RGB
Tel 617 423 9999
Fax 617 423 9998
[email protected]
www.colorkinetics.com
IteM# 123-000005-00 (ul, White, frosted lens)
123-000005-01 (ul, Black, frosted lens)
123-000005-02 (eu, White, frosted lens)
123-000005-03 (eu, Black, frosted lens)
123-000005-04 (ul, White, clear lens)
123-000005-05 (ul, Black, clear lens)
123-000005-06 (eu, White, clear lens)
123-000005-07 (eu, Black, clear lens)
This product is protected by one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 6,016,038,
6,150,774 and other patents listed at http://colorkinetics.com/patents/. Other patents pending.
©2005-2006 Color Kinetics Incorporated. All rights reserved. Chromacore, Chromasic, Color
Kinetics, the Color Kinetics logo, ColorBlast, ColorBlaze, ColorBurst, ColorCast, ColorPlay,
ColorScape, Direct Light, iColor, iColor Cove, iPlayer, Optibin, Powercore, QuickPlay, Sauce,
the Sauce logo, and Smartjuice are registered trademarks and DIMand, EssentialWhite, eW,
IntelliWhite, iW, and Light Without Limits are trademarks of Color Kinetics Incorporated.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
ColorBlast 12
Powercore
u s e r
g u i d e
Daisy Chain Connection
12AWG, 4-conductor Stranded Copper Cable From Data Enabler
Gasket
Maximum run length
from Data Enabler
to last fixture in series:
175 feet (53 m)
Fig. 2
LOCK NUT
CANOPY BASE
CABLE
LIQUID-TIGHT
FITTING
O-RING
DOME NUT
Fig. 1
DRY
WET
DAMP
warning
:
When installing ColorBlast 12 Powercore fixtures, the
input earth ground, canopy earth ground, and the fixture cable
earth ground must all be connected together. Failure to make these
connections could result is death or serious injury.
