User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORado™ 1 VW Tour. CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev. 01d in October 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 Typographic Conventions ......................
Table of Contents 5. Technical Information ..................................................................................................... 15 General Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 15 Photometrics ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What is Included Unpacking Instructions • One COLORado™ 1 VW Tour • One power input cable with Edison plug (US) • One gel frame holder • One safety cable • One Warranty Card • One 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 COLORado™ 1 VW Tour is an indoor variable white wash light based on 42 white LEDs. It consists of a single pod with a double bracket mounting yoke. The AC power comes into the fixture’s housing through a NEUTRIK® powerCON A socket. The power linking uses a NEUTRIK® powerCON B socket. The DMX input and output sockets are of the 3-pin XLR type. The COLORado™ 1 VW Tour uses a display-based control panel for programming functions.
Introduction DMX Channel Summary -4- STD.1 DMX Channel 1 2 Function Master Dimmer White Macros STD.2 DMX Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Function Master Dimmer Warm White Cool White White Macros Strobe ID Address STD.D DMX Channel 1 2 3 Function Master Dimmer Warm White Cool White STD.W DMX Channel 1 2 Function Warm White Cool White UNO DMX Channel 1 Function Static mode COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev.
Introduction Product Overview Safety cable passageway Power In Power Out A = 30 mm B = 13 mm DMX In DMX Out Control Panel (Plate removed) COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. Setup AC Power The COLORado™ 1 VW Tour has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual, or on the product’s sticker. Always connect the COLORado™ 1 VW Tour to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
Setup DMX Linking You may link any COLORado™ 1 VW Tour fixture to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with a COLORado™ 1 VW Tour fixture, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller. If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX cables needed to link the COLORado™ 1 VW Tour fixture to a DMX controller, you may download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
Setup Mounting Before mounting this fixture, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation Always mount this fixture in any safe position while making sure that there is adequate room around it for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Make sure to mount this fixture away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes section.
Operation 4.
Operation Continued from previous page DMX Control With ID Addressing In this mode, the fixtures with the same DMX starting address will respond to the DMX controller based on the fixture’s individual ID address setting. If the user selects ID address “0”, all the fixtures with the same DMX address will respond in unison. Otherwise, each fixture will follow the control for its particular ID address. 1) Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 from DMX Control Without ID Addressing.
Operation Continued from previous page Control Panel Lock This setting allows the user to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps non-authorized personnel from changing the fixture’s settings. 1) Go to KEY. 2) Select On/ Off. When the control panel lock is active, the fixture will prompt the user to enter the password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the fixture.
Operation STD.2 Notes Master Dimmer Warm White & Cool White Selection White Macros Strobe These notes intent to clarify the way the STD.2 DMX personality works. • Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color. • When the slider is at the highest position (255) the intensity of the output is at its maximum. • Channels 2 and 3 control the intensity ratio of the Warm White and Cool White LEDs respectively.
Operation Menu Map COLORado™ 1 VW Tour User Manual Rev.
Operation DMX Values STD.W Channel Function 1 2 STD.D Channel Function 1 2 3 STD.1 STD.
Technical Information 5. Technical Information General 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 A single white LED does not illuminate A group of white LEDs does not illuminate None of the LEDs are illuminating Breaker/Fuse keeps 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 • Faulty LED • Replace the LED board • Faulty LED board • Replace the LED board • Fa
Technical Information Exploded View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Front cover Rubber seal Front tempered glass Lens holder 15º lens LED board Heat sink Power supply Driver board Power connection board Display / Main board COLORado™ 1 VW Tour 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 Dimensions and Weight Length 11.4 in (290 mm) Width 9.6 in (245 mm) Height 8.0 in (205 mm) Weight 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Switching (internal) Range 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Voltage Selection Auto-ranging Parameter Consumption Inrush current Power linking 120 V, 60 Hz 50.4 W (0.7 A) 0.2 A 12 230 V, 50 Hz 50.7 W (0.4 A) 0.
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