User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes This manual covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORdash™ Accent RGBW, UV, and VW products, also known as the COLORdash™ Accent Series. CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev. 03c in August 2010. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Chauvet).
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ............................................................................................................1 What is Included ............................................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................................... 1 Text Conventions...........................................
Table of Contents RGBW Fixtures........................................................................................................................................ 16 UV Fixtures ............................................................................................................................................. 17 VW Fixtures............................................................................................................................................. 17 Returns Procedure .........
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What is Included Unpacking Instructions • One COLORdash™ Accent Series fixture (RGBW, UV, or VW) • Warranty Card • Quick Reference Guide Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in good condition.
Before You Begin Safety Notes Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Any reference to servicing it you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply to properly CHAUVET® certified technicians.
Introduction 2. Introduction Product Description The COLORdash™ Accent fixtures, whether RGB, UV, or VW, are small LED-based, DMX controllable, wash lights designed for indoor applications. Theses fixtures are equipped with high power, high luminance LEDs, and they consist of a small aluminum casing and a double bracket yoke that serves as a floor stand.
Introduction DMX Channel Summary RGBW Fixtures STAGE 1 DMX Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Function Dimmer Red Green Blue White Macros Strobe Auto program selection Auto program speed ARC 1 DMX Channel 1 2 3 Function Red Green Blue ARC 2 DMX Channel 1 2 3 4 Function Red Green Blue White SV1 DMX Channel 1 Function Function 1 SV1.S DMX Channel 1 2 Function Function 1 Function 2 UV Fixtures VW Fixtures S1.
Introduction Product Dimension (All versions) Width Height Front View Rear View Bracket Adjustment Knob Length Side View COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. Setup AC Power The fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series have an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. • Always connect these products to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire. • Make sure that the line voltage is within the range specified in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
Setup Mounting Before mounting any of the fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation Always mount the fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series in any safe position while making sure that there is adequate room around it for ventilation. Make sure to mount these fixtures away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes section.
Operation 4. Operation Control Options You can set the start address of any of the fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series in the 001~512 DMX range. This allows for the control of up to 56 fixtures in the 9channel STAGE 1 personality. Control Panel Description All the fixtures in the COLORdash™ Accent Series have a basic control panel, which consist of a single 12-switch dual in line package (DIP) switch module. Each of the individual switches has a number (DIP switch [1] through [12]).
Operation Programming It is possible to change the fixture’s various operation modes, DMX address, AUTO programs, or STATIC settings while the fixture is on. Always make sure that you have clear access to the DIP switches on the back of the fixture for easier fixture changes. Starting Address When any of the DMX modes is active as per the Operation Modes Table, you may select the fixture’s starting DMX address (1~512) by setting DIP switches [1] through [9] as per the table below.
Operation STATIC Mode RGBW STATIC Mode Configuration VW & UV STATIC Mode Configuration Procedure When selecting the STATIC mode, the COLORdash™ Accent fixtures can be set up to various white intensities without a DMX controller by using DIP switches [1] through [8] as per the tables below.
Operation DMX Values for RGBW Fixtures STAGE 1 Channel Function 1 2 3 4 5 Dimmer Red Green Blue White 6 Color Macro 7 Strobe 8 Auto Select 9 Auto Speed COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev.
Operation DMX Values for RGBW Fixtures (Cont.) ARC 1 Channel Function 1 2 3 ARC 2 Red Green Blue Channel Function 1 2 3 4 Red Green Blue White Value Percent/Setting 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% Value 000 000 000 000 255 255 255 255 Percent/Setting 0~100% 0~100% 0~100% 0~100% DMX Values for VW Fixtures S1.D2 STD.W Channel Function 1 2 3 Dimmer Warm White Cool White 4 White Macros 5 Strobe Channel Function 1 2 STD.D Channel Function 1 2 3 STD.
Technical Information 5. Technical Information General Fixture Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user should clean the light fixtures frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. As a rule, the user should clean the fixtures at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.
Technical Information Troubleshooting Guide Symptom General low light intensity One LED does not illuminate Groups of LEDs do not illuminate None of the LEDs illuminates Circuit breaker/fuse keeps tripping/blowing Fixture does not power up Fixture does not respond to DMX Cause(s) Action(s) • Dirty lens assembly • Clean the fixture regularly. • Misaligned lens assembly • Install lens assembly properly.
Technical Information Exploded View Item Description 1 Front rim cover 2 LED lens assembly (18º) 3 LED PCB with metal core 4 Power supply 5 LED driver PCB 6 Power and DMX PCB 7 Main PCB (DIP Switches) 8 Main metal case 9 Bracket 10 Adjustment knob w/washer COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev.
Technical Information Photometrics RGBW Fixtures -16- COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev.
Technical Information UV Fixtures VW Fixtures COLORdash™ Accent Series User Manual Rev.
Technical Information Returns Procedure The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #) before shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #).
Technical Information Technical Specifications Weight & Dimensions Length ................................................................................................................................ 6.8 in (175 mm) Width .................................................................................................................................. 4.3 in (110 mm) Height ...................................................................................................................................
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