RGBW RECESSED LIGHTING MANUAL Coloronix, Inc. 5461 West Jefferson Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90016 (323) 677-4242 http://www.rgbw.com Page 1 - Coloronix RGBW Recessed Lighting Manual V2.
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Contents Summary 4 Introduction 4 Scope 4 Who is this manual intended for? 4 Additional Supplies 4 Safety 5 Hazard Icon Key 5 Specifications 5 Planning for Installation 6 Unpacking 6 Preparation 6 Points to Consider About Data 6 Quick Step-by-Step Instructions 6 Setting Color Mode 7 Color Ray Stand Alone Mode 9 Installing Fixture 10-12 Installing Housing Rough-In Area 10 Installing Trim 11 Option of Wall Wash 11 Electrical Connection 11 Data Connection 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13-14 Further Troubl
Summary Introduction RGBW Color Changing Downlights are active, top-of-the-line color changing fixtures. They draw on solid-state elements in order to produce highlights and washes in architectural spaces. More specifically, “RGBW” is an acronym for “Red, Green, Blue, and White”. RGBW LED color mixing luminaires have the potential to produce 4.3 billion colors, and 16.7 million white light tones.
Safety Hazard Icon Key: The “ DANGER” icon means avoiding pending danger will result in serious injury, or death. The “ WARNING” icon means avoiding this warning may result may in serious injury, or death. The “ CAUTION” icon means not exercising caution here may result in minor to moderate injury, or property damage. The precautions are: DANGER: Not turning off the main power before wiring, installing, connecting, or disconnecting this product may result in serious injury, or death.
Planning for Installation Unpacking The data enabler and trim are shipped assembled with no additional assembly needed. Housing and trim are shipped in two different boxes. Any optional accessories are included in the package. Use the packing list located on the outside of the box to ensure all accessories are included. Survey the unit to make sure the data enabler/trim are all intact—not cracked or damaged.
Setting Color Mode (Optional) Dip Switch Inside Housing For installations requiring DMX control, set the personalized DMX address using the address table (Below) for address dip switch position settings. The Dip Switch Board can be found inside the housing accessible below the ceiling. See figure. Note: Up to 128 unique 4-channel addresses can be set per DMX universe.
Dip Switch Setting 1,5,9 1,3,5,9 1,4,5,9 1,3,4,5,9 1,6,9 1,3,6,9 1,4,6,9 1,3,4,6,9 1,5,6,9 1,3,5,6,9 1,4,5,6,9 1,3,4,5,6,9 1,7,9 1,3,7,9 1,4,7,9 1,3,4,7,9 1,5,7,9 1,3,5,7,9 1,4,5,7,9 1,3,4,5,7,9 1,6,7,9 1,3,6,7,9 1,4,6,7,9 1,3,4,6,7,9 1,5,6,7,9 1,3,5,6,7,9 1,4,5,6,7,9 1,3,4,5,6,7,9 1,8,9 DMX Channels 273-276 277-280 281-284 285-288 289-292 293-296 297-300 301-304 305-308 309-312 313-316 317-320 321-324 325-328 329-332 333-336 337-340 341-344 345-348 349-352 353-356 357-360 361-364 365-368 369-372 373-376 3
ColorRay Stand Alone Mode For application not using DMX control, user can preprogram shows. The fixture’s on board computer have been pre-configured with ColorRay programs. No additional software or hardware is needed to access.
Installing Fixture Installing Housing Rough-In Area Using a ½” electrical conduit, install the fixture into the ceiling cavity. You may use the following as mounting rails (not included) to insert the rails through hanger brackets at both sides: ¾” channel, 1-1/2” channel, 1/8”x1/2” bar stock, or T-bar fasteners. For 6” fixture, use supplied hanger bars. Size of Cutout (Inches) 3” (diameter) 3-7/8” Product Type 4”x9” (square) 9-3/16” x 5” Page 10 - Coloronix RGBW Recessed Lighting Manual V2.
Installing Trim Installing assembly: insert torsion springs into spring receivers (found in housing). For 3” round, insert trim held in place by spring blades. WARNING: Power must be off before connecting LED trim. Option of Wall Wash For 4”x9” wall wash trim, install frame according to diagram. Electrical Connection WARNING: Do not expose bare wires outside wire nut connectors. 1. Per local or “National Electric Code”, provide electrical service to junction box located on the housing. a.
Data Connection Note: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485 standard, no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Troubleshooting Guide If does not light, check if: Electrical power is not connected. Electrical power is less than specific voltage. Electrical power is greater than specified voltage. If does not respond to DMX control signal, check if: DMX control device and RGBW are addressed differently. DMX cable is damaged. DMX control device is disconnected or not operating. DMX device needs to be restarted. LED fixture was not restarted after address change. Restart fixture.
Further Troubleshooting Should problems occur while using the product, unplug it at once and contact: Coloronix, Inc. Tech Support: (909) RGBW-555 support@coloronix.com Replacing a Failed Fixture “Hot Swapping” a fixture is not allowed. If a fixture needs to be replaced, the steps are to: 1. Disconnect the DMX input at the junction box of the fixture needing replacement. 2. Disconnect DMX output. 3. Replace fixture. 4. Reconnect AC negative. 5. Reconnect AC positive. 6. Reconnect DATA output. 7.
Warranty Information 3 YEAR PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Coloronix, Inc. provides a warranty to LED housings and LED trims in case of physical or assembly-related malfunctions. This warranty is valid up to three years from the product’s purchase date. Furthermore, Coloronix, Inc. offers to repair products with no charge for labor, or at its own discretion, may offer to replace parts at no charge. However, any labor to remove or install fixtures is not covered.
