User manual

M8 Plus User Manual 4 V1.3 September 2012
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1. Product overview
The Chroma-Q M8 Plus takes colour changer technology to a new level. The M8 Plus is designed to give years of trouble
free use, providing that they are regularly maintained and used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual.
The M8 Plus is fully compatible with the Chroma-Q M8.
Note: This manual describes functionality available from version 2.0 of the M8 Plus software. For the latest software
updates, documentation, and other information about all Chroma-Q products, please visit the Chroma-Q website at
www.chroma-q.com
Safety information
Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
Read this manual before powering or installing the colour changer, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the accessory. If you have questions about how to operate the colour changer safely,
please contact your Chroma-Q dealer or e-mail [e-mail].
Protection from electric shock
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Do not expose the colour changer to rain or moisture
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Refer the service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician
Protection from burns and fire
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Keep flammable materials well away from the colour changer
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Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around air vents
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Do not modify fixture accessory or install other than genuine Chroma-Q parts
Protection from injury due to falls
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When mounting the colour changer, verify that the fixture frame can hold the weight of the device
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Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use the supplied means of
secondary attachment, the safety cable.
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Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the colour changer
The M8 Plus is designed to operate on the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A protocol. This multiplexed serial data system allows
for the individual addressing of multiple units on one data cabling system. The unit utilises one or two DMX channels
depending on the mode of operation.
The unit is addressed by using the three embossed push button switches and LED display found on the user interface panel
located on the bottom of the body. These switches are also used to select cooling fan speed, ‘gel saving’ mode, scrolling
speed, display lighting, remote operation, and reset.
Another feature of the user interface panel is a diagnostic section on the LED display showing Power, DMX signal and signal
strength.
The first vertical bar indicates that there is power (24VDC).
The second vertical bar indicates that there is data (DMX).
The horizontal bars indicate the data (DMX) signal level.
The signal level changes during normal operation of the unit. 1st bar = 25%,
2nd bar = 50% and 3rd bar = 75%