Apollo mart Color Pro User manual

Color Scroller
SMART COLOR®PRO


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Table 0f Contents
Introduction ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Product Description ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Safety Information����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Quick Start������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Using the Smart Color®PRO����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-6
Controls and Indicators ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5
Mounting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Powering Up������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Menu Tree ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-9
Addressing������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
Fan ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8
Speed����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Reset������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Factory Defaults �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Gel String Information����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
Gel String Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
Troubleshooting������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12
Smart Color®Pro 5.25 Specications���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Smart Color®Pro 7.25 Specications���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
Smart Color®Pro 10 Specications�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
Warranty �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16

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Introduction
Product Description
Since 1992, Apollo Design Technology, Inc. has been one of the world’s leading
innovators, manufacturers and distributors of gobos, color lters, lights and related
equipment and accessories for the lighting industry.
We are continually engineering new products to help you create and execute
the designs of your dreams for theaters, bands, advertising, touring companies,
television, motion pictures, museums, retail and architecture.
Apollo Design is recognized for creating innovative and award-winning products of
superior quality and value. Focused on you, our goal is to ensure unparalleled support
from the initial conversation to after sales service.
Our lighting experts and engineers will consult with you on ways to use our standard
products or engineer custom solutions. Allow your imagination to run free. Let the
Apollo Design team help you create the lighting design you only imagined.
There is virtually no limit to what we can do together.
Joel Nichols, Owner/CEO
Apollo Design Technology
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Smart Color
®
Pro scroller. The
Smart Color
®
Pro is one of the most cost-effective, dependable and user-friendly
scrollers available on the market. The scroller uses standard or custom gel strings
of 18-24 frames to give you amazing color exibility.

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Safety Information
CAUTION! This symbol designates an item that will cause damage to the
Smart Color®Pro if ignored.
WARNING! This symbol designates an item that could cause
injury or death if ignored.
• Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual.
• The Smart Color®Pro is designed for indoor applications and should not be
exposed to moisture.
• There is a risk of re, shock or injury if the Smart Color®Pro is not used
as specied.
• Servicing the Smart Color®Pro should be undertaken by qualied
personnel only.
• The Smart Color®Pro is not intended for residential use.
• Safety cables must be used when installing the Smart Color®Pro. Apollo is not
responsible for damage or injury resulting from improper use of safety cables.

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Quick Start
Connect unit to an Apollo Smart Power™supply or compatible unit.
Wybron Coloram II or Wybron IT power supplies are not compatible and
cannot be used. Serious damage to the Smart Color®Pro will occur if
these power supplies are used. Damage caused by an incompatible
power supply is not covered by the warranty.
Do not apply power to a lighting xture without rst powering up the
Smart Color®Pro. Heat from the lighting xture will cause damage to
the Smart Color®Pro and the gel string.
• Connect 4-pin cable from the power supply to the rst Smart Color®Pro.
Continue connecting up to seven Smart Color®Pros on a 200 watt circuit.
• Connect the last Smart Color®Pro to the power supply.
• Plug the power supply in to the appropriate line voltage.
• The Smart Color®Pros will complete a homing sequence.
• Address each Smart Color®Pro to a valid DMX value between 001 and 510.
Remember, the Smart Color®Pro requires 2 DMX channels if fan speed
is set to ‘PL1.’
• Check for control of the Smart Color®Pro from the lighting console.
CONSOLE
AC POWER SUPPLY
DMX
4-PIN
ADDITIONAL
UNITS
Smart
Color®
Smart
Color®

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Using the Smart Color® Pro
Back of
Smart Color®Pro
XLR 4-Pin Input
Select Button
Display Window
Down Button
Up Button
This side
towards lamp
Mounting Tab (4)
XLR 4-Pin Output
CONTROLS and INDICATORS

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Using the Smart Color® Pro
MOUNTING
Adjust the 4 mounting tabs to t the gel frame brackets on the lighting xture.
• Brackets on the Smart Color®
Pro 5.25 adjust from 41⁄4" to 61⁄4"
(108mm to 158mm)
• Brackets on the Smart Color®
Pro 7.25 adjust from 61⁄4" to 71⁄2"
(158mm to 190mm)
• Brackets on the Smart Color®
Pro 10 adjust from 71⁄2" to 101⁄4"
(190mm to 260mm)
This side
towards lamp
Brackets set for maximum frame
This side
towards lamp
Brackets set for minimum frame
A safety cable is
provided with each
Smart Color®Pro.
Attach the safety
cable to a pipe or truss.
POWERING UP
• Use only Apollo cable or other approved cable. Approved cable should have two
conductors of 14 AWG wire for power and two shielded and twisted conductors
of 22 AWG wire for data.
Pin "OUT" for the 4-pin connector:
Pin 1 = 24 volts DC Ground (-)
Pin 2 = DMX data (-)
Pin 3 = DMX data (+)
Pin 4 = 24 volts DC (+)
• Insert a 4-pin XLR connector into the plug on the Smart Color®Pro marked
“IN”. Additional Smart Color®Pros, Smart Color®or Smart Move®products can
be daisy chained together using the “OUT” plug.
• Apply power and DMX signal to the Smart Color®Pro. A short homing sequence
will occur, running the gel string from end to end. The fan will run at full speed
during homing.
• The Smart Color®Pro has nished homing when frame #1 of the gel string is
parked in the aperture.
• If a valid DMX signal is present, the LED display will show the DMX address at
a steady brightness. If DMX is not present, the LED display will ash.
Do not apply power to a lighting
xture without rst powering up
the Smart Color®Pro. Heat from
the lighting xture will cause damage
to the Smart Color®Pro and the gel strings.

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Menu Tree
ADDRESSING
ADDRESS “Addr”
• DMX address up
• DMX address down
FAN “FAn”
“=_1_” Low speed fan
“=–2–” Medium speed fan
“=–3–” High speed fan
“=PL1” Sets DMX fan speed control to start address +1
“=512” Sets DMX fan speed control to channel 512
Speed “SPd”
“=_1_” Sets motor speed to low
“=–2–” Sets motor speed to medium
“=–3–” Sets motor speed to high
Reset “rSt”
“=NO” Remote reset is off
“=YES” Allows for Smart Color®Pro reset from console
Enter DMX address for reset control
• Each Smart Color®Pro can respond to a unique start address. To change the
DMX address press the SELECT, UP or DOWN button once. “Addr” will appear.
Press SELECT to select the addressing mode. Pushing the UP and DOWN
buttons will step through DMX addresses. The addresses advance slowly for
the rst three seconds, then the DMX addresses advance or retreat at a much
faster rate.
• After the desired DMX start address appears in the LED window, press SELECT
to set the address.
• TheSmart Color®Pro is a two channel device if fan speed is set to “PL1.”
The rst channel controls the gel string and the second channel controls
the fan speed.
• The LED display will show “Addr” when the addressing sequence is complete.

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Menu Tree
FAN
• To change the fan speed press the SELECT, UP or DOWN button once. Press the
DOWN button once. “FAn” will appear. Press the SELECT button to select fan
control mode.
• Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the fan options.
• Selecting “=_1_” will set the fan to run constantly at low speed. Use this setting
when the Smart Color®Pro is being used with low wattage xtures or in
situations requiring quiet operation.
• Selecting “=–2–” will set the fan to run constantly at medium speed.
• Selecting “=–3–” will set the fan to run constantly at high speed. Use this
setting when the Smart Color®Pro is being used on high wattage xtures or
when maximum cooling is required.
• Selecting “= PL1” will set the fan to be controlled at the Smart Color®Pro's
DMX start address plus 1. For example, if the start address for the Smart Color®
Pro is channel 001, the fan will be controlled by channel 002. With the fader
for channel 002 at 100% the fan will operate low speed.
• Selecting “= 512” will set the fan to be controlled by DMX channel 512. Again,
with the fader at 0% the fan will operate at high speed. With the fader at 100%
the fan will operate at low speed.
• Press the SELECT button to set fan speed.
SPEED
• To change the motor speed press the SELECT, UP or DOWN button once. Press
the DOWN button twice. “SPd “ will appear. Press the SELECT button to select
speed control mode.
• Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the speed options.
• Selecting “=_1_” will set the motor to run at low speed. Use this setting when
the Smart Color®Pro is being used in situations requiring quiet operation.
• Selecting “=–2–“ will set the motor to run at medium speed.
• Selecting “=–3–” will set the motor to run at high speed. Use this setting when
the Smart Color®Pro is being used in situations requiring fast operation.
• Press the “SELECT” button to set motor speed.

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RESET
• To set the remote reset function press the SELECT, UP or DOWN button once.
Press the DOWN button three times. “rSt ” will appear.
• With “rSt “ in the display press the SELECT button.
• Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the reset options.
• Select “=NO “ when remote reset of the Smart Color®Pro is not required.
• Select “=YES” when remote reset is required.
• With “=YES” in the display press the SELECT button.
• “When “=000” appears in the display window press UP or DOWN button to
scroll to a valid DMX address chosen to control remote reset. Press SELECT
button to set reset address. When this DMX channel is at 100% for more than
1 second, the Smart Color®Pro will reset.
• Be sure that the remote reset address does not duplicate any other active DMX
address in your system.
• Factory default setting for the DMX address is “=001”.
• Factory default setting for fan speed is “=–3–”, high.
• Factory default setting for the gel string speed is “=–3–”, high.
• Factory default setting for remote reset is “=NO”.
• Factory default address for remote reset is “=000”.
Menu Tree
Factory Defaults

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Gel String Information
18 FRAMES
Frame
Position
DMX
Value
0-255
Console
Value
%
Theater
Gel String
Rock’ N Roll
Gel String
10 0 Clear Clear
2016 7 AP6300 Neon Yellow AP6400 Pilsner Yellow
3032 13 AP7150
Santa Fe Amber
AP7600 Apollo Orange
4047 19 AP7650 Coral Amber AP7450 Golden Amber
5062 25 AP7550
Spiced Rum Amber
AP8300 Diva Red
6076 31 AP7600 Apollo Orange AP8350 Bludgeon Red
7091 36 AP8250 Vixen Red AP8750 Hot Pink
8106 42 AP8450 Spanked Pink AP3150 Sour Grape
9120 47 AP8750 Hot Pink AP3700 Groovy Grape
10 134 53 AP3250
Dominant Lavender
AP3900
Voodoo Lavender
11 148 59 AP3700 Groovy Grape AP4450 Heavenly Blue
12 163 64 AP4800 Ice Blue AP4250 Apollo Blue
13 178 70 AP4450
Heavenly Blue
AP4200 Bright Blue
14 193 76 AP4400
After Hours Blue
AP4950
Caribbean Blue
15 208 82 AP5960
Margarita Green
AP5500
Neptune Blue Green
16 223 88 AP5500
Neptune Blue Green
AP5400
Rock’ N Roll Green
17 239 94 AP2000
Apollo Blue Full CTB
AP4300 London Blue
18 255 100 AP7630
Peach My Interest
AP6200
Banana Yellow
24 FRAMES
Frame
Position
DMX
Value
0-255
Console
Value
%
10 0
2012 5
3024 10
4036 14
5047 19
6058 23
7069 28
8080 32
9091 36
10 101 40
11 112 44
12 122 48
13 133 52
14 143 57
15 153 61
16 164 65
17 175 69
18 186 73
19 197 78
20 208 82
21 220 87
22 232 91
23 244 96
24 255 100
•
For best accuracy, place console output in 16 bit mode, output values DMX 0-255.
Console output in percent results in less resolution, and some position shift.
• These values are derived from a Smart Color®Pro 7.25 with a new gel string.
Actual values required may vary based on gel string age and condition. Smart
Color®Pro 5.25 and Smart Color®Pro 10 scroller values should be very close to
these values but may require minor adjustments.
All 24 frame gel strings are custom
on the Smart Color ®Pro 5.25
and Smart Color ®Pro 7.25.
The Smart Color ®Pro 10 cannot
accept a 24 frame gel string.

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Gel String Installation
• Place the gel string and two gel rollers inside the Smart Color®Pro.
• Line up the left roller with the top guide pin. Push the gel roller toward the top
of the Smart Color®Pro.
• Swing the bottom of the gel roller towards the hub drive.
• Line up the bottom of the gel roller over the hub drive.
• Rotate the hub drive until the pin seats fully in the bottom of the gel roller.
• Repeat the process for the right gel roller.
GEL FRAME DIMENSIONS (WxH)
Smart Color®Pro 5.25
Exterior Frames: 15" x 6.025" (381mm x 153mm)
Interior Frames: 12" x 6.025: (305mm x 153mm)
Smart Color®Pro 7.25
Exterior Frames: 15" x 8" (381mm x 203mm)
Interior Frames: 13" x 8" (330mmx 203mm)
Smart Color®Pro 10
Exterior Frames: 19" x 10.75" (483mmx 273mm)
Interior Frames: 16" x 10.75" (406mm x 273mm)
• Apollo Gel Shield is installed on the back of the Smart Color®Pro. The shield
lters out harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays that could damage the gel
strings. Be sure the shield is in place before operating the Smart Color®Pro.
The Smart Color®Pro
has been designed for
easy installation and
removal of gel string
assembly. The front cover
has been removed for
clarity. The front cover
should be in place during
the installation process.

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Solution
Smart Color®Pro fails
to start and home
No power from
power supply
• Verify that the power supply is on
• Verify that 4-pin cable is valid cable
and pin out is compatible
Smart Color®Pro fails
to respond to DMX
DMX control signal
not connected
• Verify that DMX is present from console
to power supply
• Verify 4-pin cable is good
Smart Color®Pro
operates erratically
Faulty DMX • Verify that 4-pin cable runs from last
MXR 2 back to power supply
• Verify that DMX terminator is being used on
the last DMX device in the control circuit
Smart Color®Pro
resets intermittently
Insufcient power • Check console programming for invalid
information on reset channel
• Check that limits per power supply or per
cable has not been exceeded
• Install return cable from last
Smart Color®Pro to power supply
Gel frames won’t
center in aperture
Worn gel string • Replace gel string
• Adjust console or channel output
to center frames
Gel frames won’t
travel to ends
Worn gel string • Replace gel string
• Make sure console is set to 100% to reach
last frame
• Check to see if gel strings are old and heat
damaged. Replace Gel String
Display ashes “Err”
Gel string jammed • Verify that gel rollers are fully
seated on drive hubs
• Verify that gel string is properly wound onto
gel rollers

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Smart Color® Pro 5.25 Specifications
DESIGN
Fixture Compatibility Ideal with 6" Ellipsoidals (19°) and smaller Fresnels
Power Supply Apollo Smart Power™75W, 200W and 400W or other compatible unit
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
103⁄4" x 93⁄4" x 23⁄4" (273.05mm x 247.65mm x 69.85mm)
With mounting tabs: 31⁄2" (88.9mm) deep
Weight 5.20 lbs. / 2.35kg. including gel and mounting tabs
Material / Color Aluminum, black or white textured matte powder coat. Custom colors available.
Aperture Rear: 51⁄4" Ø (133.35mm) Front: 51⁄4"H x 51⁄4"W (133.35mm x 133.35mm)
Mounting System
Adjustable tabs from 4
1⁄4
" to 6
1⁄4
" (108mm to 158mm).
Custom mounting options available.
Ports
4-pin XLR
Heat Deectors
Apollo Gel Shield
Safety Cable
Yes
OPERATIONAL
Gel String Capability 18 color frames (standard or custom); 2-24 frames (custom only)
Gel String Loading Spring loaded / self tensioning
Cooling System Variable speed, single fan with local or remote speed control
Gel String Max. Speed 6 sec., 18 frames; 7 sec., 24 frames
Address LED display up to 510
Power Requirement 24VDC
Power Consumption
1.1 AMPS / 26 watts at 24VDC (fan & speed high)
DMX Channels Required
Two
Protocol Requirements
DMX 512 (1990)
Input Connector
XLR 4-pin male (power and control protocol)
Output Connector
XLR 4-pin female (power and control protocol)
LED Indicators
Menu
Certications
RDM Compliant. Made in the USA
Product specications shown are
subject to change without notice.
Pin 1: 0 Volts DC (14 Gauge)
Pin 2: Negative Data (22 Gauge)
Pin 3: Positive Data (22 Gauge)
Pin 4: Positive 24 Volts DC (14 Gauge)
Chassis: Ground Bounding (24 Gauge)

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Smart Color® Pro 7.25 Specifications
DESIGN
Fixture Compatibility Ideal with Ellipsoidals (19° - 90°), Fresnels and PARs
Power Supply Apollo Smart Power™75W, 200W and 400W or other compatible unit
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
123⁄4" x 113⁄4" x 23⁄4" (323.85mm x 298mm x 69.85mm)
With mounting tabs: 31⁄2" (88.9mm) deep
Weight 5.8 lbs. / 2.63 kg. including gel and mounting tabs
Material / Color Aluminum, black or white textured matte powder coat. Custom colors available.
Aperture Rear: 71⁄4" Ø (184.15mm) Front: 71⁄4" H x 71⁄4" W (184.15mm x 184.15mm)
Mounting System
Adjustable tabs from 6
1⁄4
" to 7
1⁄2
" (158mm to 190mm).
Custom mounting options available.
Ports
4-pin XLR
Heat Deectors
Apollo Gel Shield
Safety Cable
Yes
OPERATIONAL
Gel String Capability 18 color frames (standard or custom); 24 frames (custom only)
Gel String Loading Spring loaded / self tensioning
Cooling System Variable speed, single fan with local or remote speed control
Gel String Max. Speed 6 sec., 18 frames; 7 sec., 24 frames
Address LED display up to 510
Power Requirement 24VDC
Power Consumption
1.1 AMPS / 26 watts at 24VDC (fan & speed high)
DMX Channels Required
Two
Protocol Requirements
DMX 512 (1990)
Input Connector
XLR 4-pin male (power and control protocol)
Output Connector
XLR 4-pin female (power and control protocol)
LED Indicators
Menu
Certications
RDM Compliant. Made in the USA
Product specications shown are
subject to change without notice.
Pin 1: 0 Volts DC (14 Gauge)
Pin 2: Negative Data (22 Gauge)
Pin 3: Positive Data (22 Gauge)
Pin 4: Positive 24 Volts DC (14 Gauge)
Chassis: Ground Bounding (24 Gauge)

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Smart Color® Pro 10 Specifications
DESIGN
Fixture Compatibility Ideal with Fresnels and PARs
Power Supply Apollo Smart Power™75W, 200W and 400W or other compatible unit
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
151⁄2" x 141⁄2" x 23⁄4" (393.7mm x 368.3mm x 69.85mm)
With mounting tabs: 31⁄2" (88.9mm) deep
Weight 6.78 lbs. / 3.07 kg. including gel and mounting tabs
Material / Color Aluminum, black or white textured matte powder coat. Custom colors available.
Aperture Rear: 10" Ø (254mm) Front: 10"H x 10"W (254mm x 254mm)
Mounting System
Adjustable tabs from 7
1⁄2
" to 10
1⁄4
" (190mm to 260mm).
Custom mounting options available.
Ports
4-pin XLR
Heat Deectors
Apollo Gel Shield
Safety Cable
Yes
OPERATIONAL
Gel String Capability 18 color frames (standard or custom)
Gel String Loading Spring loaded / self tensioning
Cooling System Variable speed, single fan with local or remote speed control
Gel String Max. Speed 6 sec., 18 frames
Address LED display up to 510
Power Requirement 24VDC
Power Consumption
1.1 AMPS / 26 watts at 24VDC (fan & speed high)
DMX Channels Required
Two
Protocol Requirements
DMX 512 (1990)
Input Connector
XLR 4-pin male (power and control protocol)
Output Connector
XLR 4-pin female (power and control protocol)
LED Indicators
Menu
Certications
RDM Compliant. Made in the USA
Product specications shown are
subject to change without notice.
Pin 1: 0 Volts DC (14 Gauge)
Pin 2: Negative Data (22 Gauge)
Pin 3: Positive Data (22 Gauge)
Pin 4: Positive 24 Volts DC (14 Gauge)
Chassis: Ground Bounding (24 Gauge)

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Warranty
• Items are covered for defects in materials and workmanship for one year,
including repair parts and repair labor on defective item, from date
of the manufacturer invoice.
• The warranty covers freight for 30 days after initial purchase.
• The manufacturer does not cover any other loss resulting from product failure.
• Products being returned for warranty repair must display the original serial
number. Removal of the serial number voids the product’s limited warranty.
• Despite the care taken for the compilation of this manual, Apollo Design
Technology, Inc. cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from
errors that may appear in this manual. All efforts have been made to provide
the most accurate, up-to-date instructions and illustrations possible.
• Gel strings are not included in this 1-year warranty.
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Purchased From


Apollo Design Technology, Inc.
260.497.9191
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