User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes Trademarks Copyright Notice Manual Use The COLORdash™ Accent Quad User Manual Rev. 2 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORdash™ Accent Quad. Chauvet released this edition of the COLORdash™ Accent Quad User Manual in April 2015. 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 Claims ........................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents 6. Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................... 15 Returns ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................................
Before You Begin 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included Claims Manual Conventions • COLORdash™ Accent Quad • Warranty Card • Quick Reference Guide Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
Before You Begin Product At A Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Master/Slave DMX Safety Notes x x P P Auto Programs Auto-Ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse/Breaker User-Serviceable P P x x Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Introduction 2. INTRODUCTION COLORdash™ Accent Quad delivers evenly mixed light into tight locations. Powered by a Description The 10 W quad-color (RGBA) LED, this palm-sized product delivers saturated colors and pastels with a soft, even glow. The COLORdash™ Accent Quad features an OLED digital display which controls and addresses the product via DMX or in a stand-alone mode, as well as a doublebracketed yoke that can serve as a floor mount or hanging support bracket.
Introduction Overview Lens Bracket Adjustment Knob (x2) Front View Safety Loop Display Control Buttons Power In DMX In/Out Hanging/ Mounting Bracket Rear View -4- COLORdash™ Accent Quad User Manual Rev.
Introduction Dimensions 4.33 in 110 mm 0.71 in 18 mm 1.02 in 26 mm 3.11 in 79 mm 2.64 in 67 mm 6.77 in 172 mm 6.46 in 164 mm 4.53 in 115 mm COLORdash™ Accent Quad User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. SETUP AC Power Each COLORdash™ Accent Quad has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each COLORdash™ Accent Quad, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
Setup Mounting Orientation Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET® Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/. Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
Operation 4.
Operation Menu Map (Cont.
Operation Configuration (Standalone) Use standalone configuration to operate the product without a DMX controller. Auto Programs Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBA color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. Go to the Auto Show main level. 2. Select the desired auto (Auto 0–4). 3. Select the desired speed (Speed 0–100). You cannot edit any of the auto programs.
Operation Dimmer Profiles This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORdash™ Accent Quad changes when you modify the values of the red, green, blue, amber, and dimmer faders. This setting provides four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product. 1. Go to the Dimmer Mode main level. 2. Select a dimmer curve (OFF, Dimmer 1, Dimmer 2, or Dimmer 3). OFF: The output is proportional (linear) to the dimmer and RGBA channel values.
Operation DMX Values 10Ch Channel Value Percent/Setting 1 Dimmer 000ó255 0–100% 2 3 4 5 Red Green Blue Amber 6 Strobe 000ó255 000ó255 000ó255 000ó255 000ó010 011ó255 000ó010 011ó030 031ó050 051ó070 071ó090 091ó110 111ó130 131ó150 151ó170 171ó200 201ó205 206ó210 211ó215 216ó220 221ó225 226ó230 231ó235 236ó240 241ó245 246ó250 251ó255 000ó051 052ó101 102ó152 153ó203 204ó254 255 0–100% 0–100% 0–100%) 0–100% No function Slow to fast No function R: 100% G: 0–100% R: 100%–0 G: 100% R: 0 G: 100% R: 0
Operation DMX Values (Cont.) 6 Ch 4 Ch Channel Function Value 1 Dimmer 000ó255 2 3 4 5 Red Green Blue Amber 6 Strobe 000ó255 000ó255 000ó255 000ó255 000ó010 011ó255 Channel Function Percent/Setting No function 0–100% (only when using Auto 1–10 in CH.
Technical Information 5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean this product frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. As a rule, clean this product 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. To clean your product: 1. Unplug the product from power. 2.
Technical Specifications 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Power Light Source Photometrics Thermal DMX Ordering Length Width Height Weight 4.3 in (110 mm) 2.6 in (67 mm) 6.8 in (172 mm) 1.8 lb (0.8 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 VAC, 60 Hz 230 VAC, 50 Hz Consumption Current 14 W 0.2 A 13 W 0.13 A Power Input U.S.
User Manual Returns You must send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.