User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 User Manual Rev. 5 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6. CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 User Manual in May 2014. 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 Claims ........................................................................................................................................
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included Claims Text Conventions • COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 • Power Cable • 2 Trunnions • 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 Sound Activated DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Personal Safety Mounting and Rigging Power and Wiring Operation Expected LED Lifespan -2- x x x P P Auto Programs Auto-Ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle P 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.
Introduction 2. Introduction Product Description Features The COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 is a high-power quad color RGBA LED-based linear wash light. It consists of a rectangular housing with 6 quad-colored LEDs arranged in a single row. It comes with a hanging bracket and adjustable side brackets for floor mounting.
Introduction Product Overview Front View Rear View Side View End View -4- COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 User Manual Rev.
Introduction Product Dimensions COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. Setup AC Power Each COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6, 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 Power Linking The COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 supports power linking. You can power link up to 17 products at 120 VAC, 30 products at 208 VAC, or 33 products at 230 VAC. This product comes with a power input cord. This product does not come with a power linking cable; however, a power linking cable is available as an option. DMX Linking You can link the COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection.
Setup Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes in this manual. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging The COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 consists of a double-bracketed yoke and the body of the product CHAUVET® recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting.
Operation 4.
Operation Static Color The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBA color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. Go to the Static main level. 2. Select the Fix C. a. Choose desired color combination. 3. Select the Manu C a. Select Color (RGBA) b. Select the desired color value (000~255). c. Repeat for the other colors. Auto Programs Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBA color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to AUTO Main Level. Select the desired auto (Auto. 01~12). Select Speed.
Operation Dimmer Curves This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORdash™ Batten-Quad 6 changes when you modify the values of the Red, Green, Blue, White, 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, DIM1, DIM2, or DIM3). OFF: DIM1~3: The output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer and RGBA channel values.
Operation Menu Map Main Level Auto Programming Levels Auto 1~12 Description Speed Fix C 0~100 R Red G Green B Blue A Amber GB Green/Blue RB Red/Blue RG Red/Green Red/Green/Blue RGB Static 5 automatic programs RA Red/Amber GA Green/Amber BA Blue/Amber RGA Red/Green/Amber RBA Red/Blue/Amber GBA Green/Blue/Amber RGBA Red/Green/Blue/Amber R Manu C G Value B 0~255 Combine red, green, blue, and amber to make a custom color A No dimmer Off Dim Mode Dimmer curve DIM 1~
Operation DMX Values 28-Ch Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 1 Red 1 000 ó 255 0~100% 2 Green 1 000 ó 255 0~100% 3 Blue 1 000 ó 255 0~100% 4 Amber 1 000 ó 255 0~100% 5 Red 2 000 ó 255 0~100% 6 Green 2 000 ó 255 0~100% 7 Blue 2 000 ó 255 0~100% 8 Amber 2 000 ó 255 0~100% 9 Red 3 000 ó 255 0~100% 10 Green 3 000 ó 255 0~100% 11 Blue 3 000 ó 255 0~100% 12 Amber 3 000 ó 255 0~100% 13 Red 4 000 ó 255 0~100% 14 Green 4 000 ó 255 0~100% 15 Blue 4
Operation DMX Values (cont.
Operation DMX Values (cont.
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: • Unplug the product from power.
Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 22 in (560 mm) 2.6 in (65 mm) 6.46 in (164 mm) 5 lbs (2.3 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 208 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption Operating Power linking current (products) Fuse/Breaker 90 W .76 A 13.
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