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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included 1 x COLORdash™ Quad 1 x Power cable with plug 1 x 6 ft (2 m) power linking cable 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.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully because they include important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Any reference to servicing the unit you may find from now on will only apply to properly certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are one of them. In the unlikely event that your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at (954) 929-1115.
2. INTRODUCTION Features 3, 4, 10 or 12 channel DMX 512 LED linear wash light (with ID addressing) Operating modes 3-channel RGB 4-channel RGB, Dimmer 10-channel RGB, ID, Dimmer, Macro, Strobe, Automatic, Custom, Module Select 12-channel RGB control of each block RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller 10 Built in Automated programs via master/slave or DMX Program and recall custom programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features High Power, 1 W (350 mA) LEDs Variable fan speed Includes 6.
DMX Channel Summary The COLORdash™ Quad has a total of four DMX channel configurations, referred to as “Personalities” in this manual and in the fixture onboard control panel. The four personalities are: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, and ARC 1 + D. Each of the different personalities may be accessed from the control panel. Please see section on “Control Panel Functions” on a description on how to accomplish this.
Product Overview Power in 3-pin DMX in Control panel 5-pin DMX in 5-pin DMX out Cooling fan 3-pin DMX out Power out COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 7 6/1/2010 1:41 PM
Product Dimensions Width Bracket Adjustment Knob Double-bracket yoke / floor stand Height Length COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 8 6/1/2010 1:41 PM
3. SETUP AC Power This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages (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. This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORdash™ Quad to another COLORdash™ Quad fixture. This is done with IEC extension cables. Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit.
Mounting Orientation This fixture may be mounted in any safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the Hanging Clamp fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the desired position, retighten both knobs. When selecting installation location, consider access and routine maintenance.
Fixture Stacking The fixture may be stacked together horizontally to create a strip light or vertically for a blinder effect. With the different methods of bracket mounting, this turns this fixture into a very versatile lighting tool. In this configuration, it is only recommended that a maximum of 3 fixtures be stacked together at a time. You will still need to connect and configure each fixture separately. For the power, you may use the linking cables provided with the fixture.
Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement The COLORdash™ Quad comes with 26 x 6° lens assembly preinstalled from the factory. However, there are 2 other optional lens kits 15° degree (CL20X15) and 30° degree (CLENS3009) available as accessories, which will alter the beam & field angles. Please follow the below instructions for proper replacement/installation. 1. Front cover LED PCB 2. LENS Assembly (1 of 4) 1. Remove the front cover, using a Phillips #2 screwdriver. There are 10 screws for this cover. 2.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
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. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. 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 Serial Data Link Universal DMX Controller 1.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Options The COLORdash™ Quad is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512. In its simplest control form, this allows for the control of up to 51 fixtures in the 10-channel Stage 1 personality; however, a secondary ID address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments.
DMX Addressing Example DMX Address: 001 ID Address: 01 DMX Address: 001 ID Address: 02 DMX Address: 001 ID Address: 03 DMX Address: 011 ID Address: 01 DMX Address: 011 ID Address: 02 DMX Address: 011 ID Address: 03 The figure above shows a simple DMX layout, which has used three units at each DMX address.
Setting the Starting DMX Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 ~ 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105.
Menu Map MAIN FUNCTION 1. STATIC SUB-FUNCTION Red Gree (Green) SELECTION 000 ~ 255 000 ~ 255 Blue 000 ~ 255 Stro (Strobe) 000 ~ 255 Auto 001 ~ 010 Custom 001 ~ 010 (No sub function) ~ 2. AUTO 4. RUN Stage 1 Block 5. PERSON (No sub function) ARC 1 ARC 1+D 6. ID 7. SET 8. LOCK (No sub function) Addr:001~066 Upload *Password required Reset (No sub function) *Password required ~ Red [0~255] 9.
DMX-512 Channel Values The COLORdash™ Quad has four DMX-512 channel configurations: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, and ARC 1 + D.
CHANNEL 9 ID ADDRESSING VALUE ID VALUE ID VALUE ID 000 009 010 019 020 029 030 039 040 049 050 059 060 069 070 079 080 089 090 099 100 109 110 119 120 129 130 139 140 149 150 159 160 169 170 179 180 189 190 199 200 209 210 211 All IDs ID 1 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 ID 5 ID 6 ID 7 ID 8 ID 9 ID 10 ID 11 ID 12 ID 13 ID 14 ID 15 ID 16 ID 17 ID 18 ID 19 ID 20 ID 21 ID 22 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 ID 23 ID
BLOCK CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Red 1 0 100% 2 000 255 Green 1 0 100% 3 000 255 4 000 255 5 000 255 6 000 255 7 000 255 8 000 255 9 000 255 10 000 255 11 000 255 12 000 255 Blue 1 0 100% Red 2 0 100% Green 2 0 100% Blue 2 0 100% Red 3 0 100% Green 3 0 100% Blue 3 0 100% Red 4 0 100% Green 4 0 100% Blue 4 0 100% ARC 1 + D CHANNEL ARC 1 VALUE FUNCTION CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Dimmer 0 100% 1 000 255
DMX Operation Notes (STAGE 1) Master Dimmer Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color When the slider is at the highest position (255), the output intensity is at its maximum. Red, Green, Blue and White Color Selection Channels 2, 3, 4 and 5 control the intensity ratio of the Red, Green, Blue and White LEDs respectively. Channels 2, 3, and 4 can be combined together to create over 16 million color combinations. Strobe Channel 7 controls the strobe of Channels 2 ~ 4.
5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 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.
Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing; call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
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COLORdash™ Quad Service Maintenance Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POSSIBLE ACTION(S) General low light intensity Dirty lens assembly Clean the fixture regularly. Misaligned lens assembly Install lens assembly properly. White LED does not illuminate Faulty LED Replace the LED PCB (Part#: P222-CDQLED). Faulty LED driver Replace the LED Driver PCB (Part # P170-CDQLDB). Opened LED. If any red, green or blue LED opens up, the other LED will not illuminate.
Exploded View Description Part Number 1 Front plastic cover P100-CDQFPC 2 Plastic lens cover P150-CDQPLC 3 LED Lens assembly (1 of 4) See section on lens installation 4 LED Metal-core PCB assembly P222-CDQLED 5 Plastic side cover P100-CDQPSC 6 Electronic Transformer P140-CDQTRAN 7 P110-CDQDMX DMX PCB 8 Fuseholder P110-CDQFUH 9 IEC Power connector P110-CDQIEC 10 Back panel P100-CDQBKP 11 Bracket adjustment knob P111-CDQBAK 12 LED Driver PCB P170-CDQLDB 13 Display PCB P170-CDQDPY
Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length................................................................................................................................ 6 in (152 mm) Width ............................................................................................................................... 11 in (279 mm) Height .............................................................................................................................. 14 in (355 mm) Weight .............