User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included • • • • • 1 x COLORrail™ 1 x Mounting bracket kit 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1. Before You Begin Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
2. INTRODUCTION Photometrics The field and beam angles provided refer to a single section of the COLORrail™ fixture. When calculating the coverage of the product for a specific application, consider that the total output of the fixture will not be circular, but rather oval-shaped. This is due to the rectangular design of the fixture. 2.
Product Overview Control Panel DMX In Power Out DMX Out Power In 2.
3. SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. 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 switched circuit.
Mounting Orientation The COLORrail™ may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with 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 control panel access.
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Configuring the Starting Address The COLORrail™ fixture uses up to 26 DMX channels. In this DMX configuration/personality, the highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 487. Any address higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels, while in this mode; however, if you desire to use one of the other DMX channels configurations (personalities), then please consider the total DMX channels when selecting a DMX address.
Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. In this mode, the fixture will scroll through each of the different programs. You may determine the number of times a single program will play before moving on to the next program, using n001~100. Access this mode via the control panel on the back of the fixture. The speed and fade times may be adjusted, as well. Please see the chart below for further explanation. 1. 2. 3. Press
DMX Channel Values 26-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE 1 000 Ù 255 2 CHANNEL VALUE Master Dimmer 0%~100% 14 000 Ù 255 Red (section 5) Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 Ù 255 Red (section 1) Dimmer: 0%~100% 15 000 Ù 255 Green (section 5) Dimmer: 0%~100% 3 000 Ù 255 Green (section 1) Dimmer: 0%~100% 16 000 Ù 255 Blue (section 5) Dimmer: 0%~100% 4 000 Ù 255 Blue (section 1) Dimmer: 0%~100% 17 000 Ù 255 Red (section 6) Dimmer: 0%~100% 5 000 Ù 255 Red (section 2) Dimmer: 0%~100% 18 000 Ù 255 Green (secti
14-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE 1 000 Ù 255 2 FUNCTION CHANNEL VALUE Master Dimmer 0%~100% 8 000 Ù 255 Red (section 3) Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 Ù 255 Red (section 1) Dimmer: 0%~100% 9 000 Ù 255 Green (section 3) Dimmer: 0%~100% 3 000 Ù 255 Green (section 1) Dimmer: 0%~100% 10 000 Ù 255 Blue (section 3) Dimmer: 0%~100% 4 000 Ù 255 Blue (section 1) Dimmer: 0%~100% 11 000 Ù 255 Red (section 4) Dimmer: 0%~100% 5 000 Ù 255 Red (section 2) Dimmer: 0%~100% 12 000 Ù 255 Green (section 4) Dimme
7-CH Mode CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 000 Ù 255 Master Dimmer 0%~100% 2 000 Ù 255 Red Dimmer: 0%~100% 3 000 Ù 255 Green Dimmer: 0%~100% 4 000 Ù 255 Blue Dimmer: 0%~100% 5 000 Ù 007 008 Ù 015 016 Ù 023 024 Ù 031 032 Ù 039 040 Ù 047 048 Ù 055 056 Ù 063 064 Ù 071 072 Ù 079 080 Ù 087 088 Ù 095 096 Ù 103 104 Ù 111 112 Ù 119 120 Ù 127 128 Ù 135 136 Ù 143 144 Ù 151 152 Ù 159 160 Ù 167 168 Ù 175 176 Ù 183 184 Ù 191 192 Ù 199 200 Ù 207 208 Ù 215 216 Ù 223 224 Ù 231 232 Ù 255 Color Macro No Function Red Yellow
4-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 Ù 255 Master Dimmer 0%~100% 2 000 Ù 255 Red Dimmer: 0%~100% 3 000 Ù 255 Green Dimmer: 0%~100% 4 000 Ù 255 Blue Dimmer: 0%~100% 3-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 Ù 255 Red Dimmer: 0%~100% 2 000 Ù 255 Green Dimmer: 0%~100% 3 000 Ù 255 Blue Dimmer: 0%~100% 2-CH Mode CHANNEL 4.
5. APPENDIX General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Device does not power up POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) • Excessive circuit load • Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. • Short circuit along the power wires • Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or external). • No power • Loose power cord • Check for power on Mains.
DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap.
Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. DMX connector configuration COMMON INPUT 1 3 1 3 2 DMX + 2 DMX - OUTPUT Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. 1 3 2 120 ohm ¼ W resistor between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) on the output of the last fixture Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) 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 Daisy Chain 1.
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 be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. • Unplug fixture from power.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length .................................................................................................................. 3 in (76 mm) Width .......................................................................................................... 42.2 in (1,071 mm) Height................................................................................................................. 6 in (152 mm) Weight ...........................................................
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