Introduction
Welcome to a more colorful world brought to you by Color Kinetics
and Chromacore
®
, our patented core technologies that generate
and control millions of colors and a variety of lighting effects using
a microprocessor to control LEDs. This guide contains important
information about installing and operating your new ColorBurst
™
6
safely.
Included in this box:
• ColorBurst 6 with accessory attachment ring
• 1-Accessory attachment spring
• 4-Screws, Phillips, 8-32 standard with color matched screw caps
for indoor junction box installations.
• 4-Screws, Phillips pan head, 10-24, stainless steel, for outdoor
junction box installations.
•1-Gasket for outdoor junction box installations.
• Allen wrench
• Warranty and Registration cards
• Installation Guide
Additional items needed:
• 4” Electrical junction box (rated for your application) with 3.5-
inch center to center mounting, or ColorBurst base (Item# 116-
000005) for indoor applications
• 18AWG, 3-conductor, stranded wire cable (when not using base)
• Wire nuts
• 24VDC power supply - PDS-150e (Item# 109-000008-01)
• Controller - Color Kinetics or DMX compatible
• Color Kinetics Zapi (Item# 103-000005-00, US/103-000005-01, EU)
or Serial Addressing Software (SAS)
Scope of This User Guide
The goal of this user guide is to explain in an easily understood lan-
guage the necessary steps to install ColorBurst 6 and assure peak per-
formance. 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 MH29.1 the following system of identify-
ing the severity of the hazards associated with the products is used:
“
DANGER
” Imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
“
WARNING
” Potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
“
CAUTION
” Potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
DANGER
: Ensure that the main power supply is off before installing
or wiring ColorBurst 6 and PDS-150e power supply. Failure to
adhere to these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
: ColorBurst 6 and PDS-150e power supply must be
installed by a qualified professional in accordance with NEC and
relevant local codes. Failure to comply can result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
WARNING
: Do not attempt to install or use ColorBurst 6 or PDS-150e
until you read and understand the installation instructions and safety
labels. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious
injury or property damage.
WARNING
: Do not use ColorBurst 6 if the power cables are dam-
aged. Doing so can result in death, serious injury, and property
damage.
CAUTION
: ColorBurst 6 has no serviceable parts. Do not attempt to
open the fixture. Doing so will result in property damage and void
the warranty.
CAUTION
: Do not use sharp tools near or on the fixture lens. Doing
so will result in property damage and void the warranty.
CAUTION
: Do not hot swap. Ensure the power supply is off before
connecting or disconnecting fixtures. Hot swapping will result in
property damage and void the warranty.
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 ColorBurst 6 in such a
manner as to comply with all state and local laws, ordinances, regu-
lations, and the American Standard Institution Safety Code.
Plan the Installation
T
he nature of ColorBurst 6 installation requires planning to ensure a
timely, successful installation with minimal complications and down
time.
Planning suggestions
When planning ColorBurst 6 installation, Color Kinetics suggests
doing the following:
• Consult an Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans.
• Refer to local and state codes for installation compliance.
• Create a Mapping Grid. Use this grid to record serial numbers for
easy reference and addressing.
• Create a Layout Plan drawing, per Lighting Designer or Architect.
• Employ Color Kinetics Application Engineering Services.
• Get detailed wiring diagrams and additional support from
http://support.colorkinetics.com.
Installation considerations
When creating your installation plan, consider the following:
• Location of PDS-150e in relationship to lights. The maximum cable
length for a ColorBurst 6 fixture is 60 feet. Therefore, the PDS-
150e must be located within 60 feet of the furthermost supported
fixture.
• Location of fixture and method of mounting. ColorBurst 6 can be
installed indoors or outdoors on walls, ceilings, or floors. Junction
boxes and mounting methods vary according to location.
• Record the serial numbers and identify lights as you unpack the
fixtures.
• Install and wire PDS-150e power/data supplies before installing
ColorBurst 6 fixtures. Refer to the PDS-150e Installation Guide.
Installing ColorBurst 6
Steps to a successful installation
1. Record serial numbers and identify fixtures as you unpack them.
2. Address the fixtures.
3. Install the power/data supplies.
4. Install ColorBurst 6 fixtures.
5. Connect power and data.
Record Serial Numbers
1. As you unpack the fixtures record the serial numbers.
Each ColorBurst 6 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 Address Programmer software and instruction are
located at http://support.colorkinetics.com.
3. Using the Layout Plan, assign the fixture to a layout position in
the installation.
4. Using a weatherproof label, identify the fixtures installation posi-
tion based on the Layout Plan. Place the identifying label in an
inconspicuous location noting the order or placement in the instal-
lation. This step not only minimizes installation mistakes, but aids
in post-installation light show programming.
Addressing the Lights
Important:
Before you begin the installation, consider the scope of
your lighting application and installation. Your ColorBurst 6 is set to
DMX address one at the factory. If your application requires other
addresses, set the DMX addresses before installing ColorBurst 6
using one of the following methods.
ZAPI
: Use Color Kinetics Zapi to set the DMX address for each
fixture. Refer to the Zapi User Guide for step-by-step addressing
instructions.
PROGRAM
: Use a PC with iPlayer 2, or a PC with Smart Jack 3 to
address the fixtures. Download the Address Programmer software
and instructions from www.colorkinetics/support.com.
Setting Individual Addresses:
1. With power disconnected, connect a single ColorBurst 6 to the
PDS-150e.
2. Attach the DMX interface (Zapi, iPlayer 2, or Smart Jack 3) to the
DMX IN
port on the PDS-150e.
3. Connect power to the PDS-150e.
4. Use Zapi or Serial Addressing Software to set the light address.
5. Disconnect power and then disconnect the addressed ColorBurst
6 fixture.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each fixture.
7. After all fixtures are addressed, disconnect the DMX interface.
NOTE
: To assign unique addresses to each ColorBurst 6, fixtures
must be addressed individually. Designate a PDS-150e as the
addressing power/data supply and address all fixtures before
installing them.
Setting the Same Address to Multiple Lights:
1. With power disconnected, connect up to six ColorBurst 6 fixtures
to the PDS-150e (one per terminal block).
2. Attach the Zapi to the
DMX IN
port on the PDS-150e.
3. Connect power to the PDS-150e.
4. Use Zapi to set the light addresses. All ColorBurst 6 fixtures con-
nected to the PDS-150e are addressed simultaneously.
NOTE
: If you are using Serial Addressing Software, you must
address the fixtures individually.
5. Disconnect the DMX interface.
NOTE
: For applications using multiple, daisy chained power sup-
plies, you can address all lights in the chain by attaching Zapi to
the first power supply in the series.
Install the PDS-150e Power/Data Supply
Following the Layout Plan, install the PDS-150e power/data supplies
according to state and local codes. Refer to the PDS-150e Installation
Guide for complete instructions.
Things to remember:
• ColorBurst 6 requires 24VDC provided by the PDS-150e.
• PDS-150e must be located within 60-feet of the ColorBurst 6 fix-
tures.
• Each PDS-150e supports six ColorBurst 6 fixtures.
• Consult a Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans.
WARNING
: Ensure that power supply is off before wiring the PDS-
150e. Failure to do so can result in serious injuries or death.
Electrical Connections
After installing the PDS-150e, pull 18AWG, 3-conductor, stranded
wire cable from the power supply to the junction boxes for the fix-
tures. When using the ColorBurst base, pull base cable from fixture
location to PDS-150e.
Connect the cables to the PDS-150e snap-in connectors. Each PDS-
150e supports up to six ColorBurst 6 fixtures--one per terminal. See
Fig. 5 for acceptable installation configurations.
Color Kinetics Incorporated
10 Milk street, Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02108 USA
Tel 888 Full RGB
Tel 617 423 9999
Fax 617 423 9998
www.colorkinetics.com
ITEM# 116-000004-00 (White)
116-000004-01 (Black)
116-000004-02 (Aluminum)
U.S. PATENTS 6,016,038, 6,150,774 AND 6,340,868
EUROPEAN PATENT 1,016,062
OTHER PATENTS PENDING
©2003 Color Kinetics Incorporated. All rights reserved. Chromacore, Color Kinetics,
the Color Kinetics logo, ColorBlast, ColorPlay, ColorScape, iColor, iColor Cove,
iPlayer, QuickPlay, and Smartjuice are registered trademarks, and Chromasic,
ColorBlaze, and ColorBurst are trademarks of Color Kinetics Incorporated.
PUB-000085-00 Rev. 01
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
BACK VIEW
LOCKING PIVOTS
ACCESSORY RING
ACCESSORY RING
ATTACHMENT
SCREW CAPS
BASE (OPTIONAL)
SUPPORT ARM
POWER CABLE
Fig.1
ColorBurst 6
Light Fixture Detail
C o l o r B u r s t 6
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