User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The COLORado™ 1 Quad IP User Manual Rev. 1 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the COLORado™ 1 Quad IP. CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORado™ 1 Quad IP User Manual in July 2012. 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 Claims .................................................................................................
Table of Contents DMX Values ..................................................................................................................17 TOUR .................................................................................................................................. 17 TOUR (cont.) ....................................................................................................................... 18 ARC.1 .....................................................................................
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • One COLORado™ 1 Quad IP • One IP 66 to Edison Plug Input Power Cord • One Power Extension Cable • One Signal Extension Cable • One Gel Frame Holder • • • • • • One Gel Frame One IP 66 to DMX Output Cable One IP 66 to DMX Input Cable One Safety Cable One Warranty Card One Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the items and inspect the box.
Before You Begin Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Auto Programs Auto-Ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle 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. There are no user-serviceable parts in this product.
Introduction 2. Introduction The COLORado™ 1 Quad IP is a high-power quad color RGBW LED wash product. This product consists of a single module that houses the internal power supply, the main control, the control panel, the LED drivers, the LED boards, as well as the power and signal connectors. The COLORado™ 1 Quad IP includes one double-bracketed yoke that can be both a floor mount and hanging support bracket.
Introduction Product Overview Power In Quad Color LEDs Front View Power Out DMXOut DMX In Control Panel Rear View Adjustment Knob Safety Cable Loop Double-bracketed Yoke Side View -4- COLORado™ 1 Quad IP User Manual Rev.
Introduction Product Dimensions COLORado™ 1 Quad IP User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. Setup AC Power The COLORado™ 1 Quad IP has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage. To determine the power requirements for the COLORado™ 1 Quad IP, refer to the specification label affixed to the product or the specifications in this manual. See the Technical Specifications.
Setup DMX Linking You can link the COLORado™ 1 Quad IP to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible products with the COLORado™ 1 Quad IP, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller. DMX Modes The COLORado™ 1 Quad IP uses the standard DMX data connection for the TOUR, ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC.2, AR2.D, AR2.S, and HSV DMX modes. Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of these modes.
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 COLORado™ 1 Quad IP consists of a double-bracketed yoke and the body of the product CHAUVET® recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
Operation 4.
Operation DMX Personality This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality. 1. Go to the PERS main level. 2. Select the desired personality (TOUR, ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC.2, AR2.D, AR2.S, or HSV). • See the DMX Values section for the highest starting address you can select for each personality. • Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the new personality setting.
Operation Auto Programs Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBW color mixing without a DMX controller. 1. Go to AUTO. 2. Select the desired auto (AT. 01~10) or custom program (PR. 01~10). You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO 01~10). However, you can edit the custom programs (PR.01~10). See Edit Customs below for details. Edit Customs This setting allows the programming of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 customizable programs, including colors and effects. 1. Go to the EDIT main level. 2.
Operation Dimmer Curves Control Panel Lock This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORado™ 1 Quad IP 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 SET main level. 2. Select DIM. 3. Select a dimmer curve (OFF, DIM1, DIM2, DIM3, or DIM4). OFF: The output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer and RGBW channel values.
Operation Reset This setting allows you to reset the COLORado™ 1 Quad IP to the default values, including the custom programs. 1. Go to the SET main level. 2. Select REST. 3. When PASS shows, press . 4. Enter the master access password as described in Control Panel Lock. 5. Wait for the reset process to finish. Whites Setting This setting allows you to select and edit the temperature of the white colors used in channel 6 (Macros) when in the TOUR mode. 1. Go to the CAL main level. 2.
Operation TOUR Notes Master Dimmer Red, Green, Blue, and White Color Selection Color Macros Strobe Auto/Custom Dimmer Speed -14- These notes clarify the way the TOUR DMX personality works. • Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color. • When the slider is at the highest position (100%), the intensity of the output is at maximum. • Channels 2 through 5 control the intensity ratio of each of the Red, Green, Blue, and White LEDs.
Operation Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels STAT Description RED GREN BLUE WHIT 000~255 (0~100%) STRB 00~20 (0~20 Hz) ARC.1 Select a strobe frequency (0~20 Hz) Choose from 10 automatic programs Choose from 10 customizable programs Sets the DMX starting address Receives signals from DMX controller Receives signals from Master unit 3-channel: RGB control AR1.D 4-channel: RGB, dimmer ARC.2 4-channel: RGBW AR2.
Operation Main Level Programming Levels Description UPLD Enter password Defaults product REST Enter password Defaults product OFF DIM No dimmer DIM1~4 Dimmer speed All LEDs turn off when DMX signal is lost All LEDs stay on the last command used when the DMX signal is lost RGB set to “255” = max. output RGB set to “255” = balanced white Universal color balance BLAK SET DERR SAVE OFF COLO RGBW UC KEY CAL -16- On/Off CAL1 WH.
Operation DMX Values TOUR Channel 1 Function 4 5 Dimmer Red Step Time Green Step Time Blue White 6 Color Macro + White Balance 7 Strobe 8 Auto + Custom Programs 2 3 Value Percent/Setting 000 255 0~100% 0~100% 000 255 When CUS. 01-10 in CH. 8 is activated 0~100% 000 255 When CUS. 01-10 in CH.
Operation TOUR (cont.) ARC.1 Channel 9 Auto Speed 10 Dimmer Speed Channel 1 2 3 AR1.D Channel 1 2 3 4 5 AR2.S HSV Channel Function 000 255 000 009 010 029 030 069 070 129 130 189 190 255 Percent/Setting Only when 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: • Unplug the product from power.
Technical Information Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Product does not light up One of the LEDs does not work Two or more LEDs do not work on a single module The wrong LEDs light up when using DMX Circuit breaker/fuse keeps tripping/blowing Product does not power up Cause(s) Dimmer fader set to “0” All color faders set to “0” All colors in Static mode are set to “0” No power Faulty internal power supply Faulty main control board Faulty LED Faulty LED module Faulty LED driver Faulty LED module Faulty LED d
Technical Information 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.
Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length 7.5 in (191 mm) Width 9.4 in (239 mm) Height 11.8 in (299 mm) Weight 11.5 lbs (5.22 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Light Source Photo Optic Thermal DMX Ordering -22- Power Supply Type Switching (internal) Range 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Voltage Selection Auto-ranging Parameter Consumption Operating Power linking 120 V, 60 Hz 81 W 1.5 A 11 products 230 V, 50 Hz 79 W .
Technical Information CHAUVET® Lighting th 5200 NW 108 Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA) Toll free (800) 762-1084, Local 954-577-4455 Fax 954-929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com COLORado™ 1 Quad IP User Manual Rev. 1 © Copyright 2012 CHAUVET® All rights reserved. Printed in the P. R. C. COLORado™ 1 Quad IP User Manual Rev.
