Chauvet COLORado 3 User manual

COLORado™ 3
COLORADO 3
USER MANUAL
CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
[phone] – [phone]
FAX [phone]
www.chauvetlighting.com
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Table of Contents
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 4
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................................4
CONTACT US...................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
LEDEXPECTED LIFESPAN...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
DMXCHANNEL SUMMARY...............................................................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3. SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
ACPOWER .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
STACKING .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
FIXTURE LINKING.............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Data Cabling ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
DMX Data Cable...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Cable Connectors.............................................................................................................................................................................................10
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ......................................................................................................................................................................10
SETTING UP A DMXSERIAL DATA LINK ..........................................................................................................................................................................11
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 12
CONTROL OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................12
ADASOVERVIEW..........................................................................................................................................................................................................12
COLORADO™CONTROL QUICK SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................12
DMX-512 control without “ID” address ..................................................................................................................................................................12
DMX-512 addressing with ID address...................................................................................................................................................................13
ADAS with ID address...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
COLORcon™ setup...............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Setting the DMX address.......................................................................................................................................................................................15
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Menu Map..............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Manual Power ON/OFF.........................................................................................................................................................................................16
DMX512CHANNEL VALUES ..........................................................................................................................................................................................17
DMX CONTROL MODE 1......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Important Notes about DMX Mode 1.....................................................................................................................................................................19
Red, Green and Blue Selection........................................................................................................................................................................19
Yellow, Cyan, Purple and White.......................................................................................................................................................................19
Strobe...............................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Mode Selection.................................................................................................................................................................................................19
ID address selection.........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Module selection ..............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Effect macro .....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
DMX CONTROL MODE 2......................................................................................................................................................................................20
Important Notes about DMX Mode 2.....................................................................................................................................................................20
Module selection ..............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Strobe...............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Mode selection.................................................................................................................................................................................................20
ID address selection.........................................................................................................................................................................................20
5. COLORADO™ CONTROLLER ...................................................................................................................................... 21
OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
SETUP...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
MENU MAP....................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Wash Program.......................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Effect Program.......................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Custom Program....................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Play Schedule........................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Clock......................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Schedule................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
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Before You Begin
Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Activating password mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Control via external DMX.......................................................................................................................................................................................24
6. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
DMXPRIMER................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
RETURNS PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................................................26
CLAIMS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................................................................................................26
PHOTOMETRIC...............................................................................................................................................................................................................27
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................................28
TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Notice!
As a part of Chauvet’s commitment to continual process improvement, this fixture has been
upgraded from the original production version to allow the output to be filmed by most cameras
without flickering. As a consequence, the current version of the COLORado 3 may not
synchronize properly with older non-400Hz COLORado 3’s when using the strobe channel
(channel 8) or the color-cycle modes on channel 9. However, these functions will synchronize
properly with other 400Hz units. All other operating characteristics should be identical between
the 400Hz version and the older non-400Hz version.
If desired, older versions of the COLORado 3 can be upgraded to the latest version of the
COLORado 3. Please contact Chauvet at the location below for the cost and time required for this
upgrade.
Chauvet
Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [email protected]
Telephone: [phone] - (Press 4)
Fax: [phone] - (Attention: Service)
©CHAUVET, 2006, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without
notice. CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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1. Before You Begin
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
Note: If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET, call CHAUVET for
a (RMA) Return Merchandise Authorization number. The factory will not allow
any shipments without an RMA.
Your shipment includes the following:
•1 x COLORado™ 3
•1 x Power cable with plug
•1 x IP65 power extension cable
•1 x IP65 signal extension cable
•1 x DMX input cable
•1 x DMX output cable
•Warranty Card
•Users Manual
Contact Us
World Wide
General Information Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084
Technical Support Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
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Before You Begin
Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, which
includes important information about the installation,
usa
g
e and maintenance of this
p
roduct.
•Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
•Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with
same fuse source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 95°F (35°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
•Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
•Do not daisy chain power to more than 15 units.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
LED Expected Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time. HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the
acceleration of this decline. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in
ideal or singular optimum conditions. For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest
intensity, life of the LEDs is significantly reduced. It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40,000 to
50,000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions. If improving on this lifespan
expectancy is of a higher priority, place care in providing for lower operational temperatures. This
may include climatic-environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity.
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2. Introduction
Features
•12-channel DMX-512 LED bank system (with ID addressing)
•Separate DMX channels for red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow and white
•Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe
•Separate RGB control over each individual pod
•RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller
•Durable and weather resistant IP65 rated
•Flip-down knobs for interlocking multiple units together which can create blinder, wall and strip
light effects (flush mounted)
•Automatic DMX-512 addressing (ADAS)
•Built-in automated programs via COLORcon controller or DMX
•LED display with lock-out feature
•Black anti-UV plastic cover
•Low power consumption
DMX Channel Summary
DMX MODE 1 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Yellow
5 Cyan
6 Purple
7 White
8 Strobe
9 Mode Selection Color-cycle Mode
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2
10 ID Address Selection
11 Module Selection
12 Effect Macro
DMX MODE 2 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION
1 Module #1
2 Module #2
3 Module #3
4
5
6
7
No Function
8 Strobe
9 Mode Selection
0 <> 244 : DMX Mode 1
10 ID Address Selection
11
12 No Function
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IntroductionIntroduction
Product Overview
1
23
4
180
Power Link Out
190MM
7.48IN
570MM
22.44IN
210MM
8.27IN
(1) Power Link out
(2) Power In
(3) DMX Out
(4) DMX In
Hanging Yoke
Interlocking
connectors
Control Panel
Each LED surface
is referred to as a
“Module”
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1
23
4
180
Power Link Out
190MM
7.48IN
570MM
22.44IN
210MM
8.27IN
(1) Power Link out
(2) Power In
(3) DMX Out
(4) DMX In
Hanging Yoke
Interlocking
connectors
Control Panel
Each LED surface
is referred to as a
“Module”

3. Setup
AC Power
Warning! Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage
applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
•To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate
of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
•A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
•All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0%
to 100% switch.
•Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s
requirement.
•All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Power Cable Configuration
CABLE Pin International Screw Color
BROWN Live L Yellow or Brass
BLUE Neutral N Silver
YELLOW/GREEN Earth EG (Ground) Green
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position.
Rigging
The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be
attached. You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clamp is
capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. You can order C-clamps from
any CHAUVET dealer or distributor.
Hanging Clamp
1. Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable
platform when installing or servicing fixture.
2. Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and
tighten.
3. Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be
installed fixtures.
4. Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary.
5. Always use a safety cable or chain as a secondary source of
attachment. The safety cable must hold 10 times the weight of the
fixture. If safety cable attachment point is provided that is
permanently affixed to the surface or body of the fixture, use that
instead of looping through a hanging yoke/arm.
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Setup
Stacking
The COLORado™ 3 can be stacked vertically and horizontally creating a blinder or a strip light. Stack
them horizontally to increase intensity of the projection for more distant throws or to use as a blinder
effect. The strip light stacking can be used for runway lighting and cycloramas.
COLORado™ stacked for use as a Blinder or Large Wash Flood
Interlocking connectors
provide an easy, fast
and secure method for
stacking units vertically
and horizontally
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.
The COLORado™ 3 fixtures use 12 channels of DMX control.
Important: 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 devices 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.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
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Setup
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:
•2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
•Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
•Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
•Maximum resistance of 20Ω/ 1000 ft.
•Nominal impedance 100 - 140Ω
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture to perform
3-Pin to 5-Pin C
a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use
HAUVET Model No: DMX5M.
Conductor 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input)
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
Termination reduces signal errors and
to avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
DMX connector configuration
CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.
erratically. Test cables with OHM meter to verify correct polarity and to make
sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
onversion Chart
Note! If you use a controller with
a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. C
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3PIN TO 5PIN CONVERSION CHART
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - )signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do enot us
Do not use Do enot us
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Setup
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel
of a lighting fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side
of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3
pin connector of the controller.
Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female) 3
pin connector to the input connector of
the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3
pin connector.
Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the
following fixture and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
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4. Operating Instructions
Control Options
The COLORado™ 3 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 245 in its simplest control form, this
allows for the control of 20 fixtures; however, a secondary “ID” address system exists for use in a
limited DMX universe and architectural environments. The “ID” address system allows the user to
assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address. In effect, multiplying the control of
COLORado’s™ within a single universe to 1,320 fixtures. The COLORado’s™ “ID” address system is
accessed using DMX channel 10. Consideration must be placed when programming live
performances or cues that need to trigger on demand or on a time line. So, to remain within one
second execution time, program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel.
ADAS Overview
Automatic DMX512 Addressing System. Up to 20 fixtures in one universe can be automatically
addressed. In ADAS with ID address setting, upon activation of CH8 and CH10 at value 255, the
fixtures will self DMX address. This address is not random; it is calculated using the {ADAS fader no}
value setting which the user sets in advance. The user can choose between 001 and 244 for the
ADAS fader value, this value would be set to at least the number of control channels for a
COLORado™ (which is 12) or the number of channel faders on a small console maybe 16 OR 18 (i.e.
for a DMX 50). The ADAS DMX address is calculated within each fixture using the following method;
{ADAS fader no value] x (ID – 1)} + 1 = ADAS DMX Address
Let’s see how that translates, I’ll use an ID value of 2 and an {ADAS fader no} value of 12;
{(ADAS=12) x ([ID=2] – 1)} + 1 || {12 x (2-1)} + 1 || {12 x 1} + 1 = (13)DMX Address
COLORado™ Control Quick Setup
For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section
titled; “Display Panel Functions”. These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with setting
up a DMX serial data link.
DMX-512 control without “ID” address
The COLORado™ operates on 12 channels of DMX. Address each fixture in increments of 12
channels. (I.e. 1,13,25,37 etc…) To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture.
All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control. You may also group your fixtures and address
those groups alike for faster programming and control.
1. Access the control panel’s {DMX512 address} function by pressing the (UP/DOWN)
buttons until the function is displayed
2. Press the (SET) button to enter panel function.
3. Use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 244.
4. Press the (SET) button to confirm action.
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to OFF.
{MENU} Â{Settings) Â{ID ON/OFF} Â[OFF]
Notes: If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function,
unintended results may occur if values are present in channel 10. Make sure
values on channel 10 are set to “0”.
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Operating Instructions
DMX-512 addressing with ID address
Follow instructions 1 ~ 4 for DMX512 addressing.
Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON.
{MENU} Â{Settings) Â{ID ON/OFF} Â[ON]
For every DMX512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses.
Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental values.
(I.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…)
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ID address} Â[01 ~ 66]
ID addresses are accesible using Channel 10.
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 01 DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 0
2
DMX Address: 001
ID Address: 0
3
DMX Address: 013
ID Address: 01 DMX Address: 013
ID Address: 0
2
DMX Address: 013
ID Address: 0
3
DMX 512 Controller
The figure above shows a simple DMX layout which has used three units at
each DMX address. The three units have different ID addresses which allows
the user to collectively control the whole group of units at that DMX address
by setting Channel 10 to 0, or to control each unit independently by first
selecting the DMX address and then by using Channel 10 to locate the target
ID address. (Note that when using ID addresses it is also possible to activate
ADAS which allows for even more option with DMX addressing and control.
ADAS with ID address
With ADAS activated it is not necessary to set DMX512 addresses on each fixture. The fixture will
automatically assign a temporary DMX address based on the fixture ID address and the value of
{ADAS fader no} that will be assigned.
1. Set ID addresses as previously explained in ascending numerical order.
2. Set {ADAS ON/OFF} to ON.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ADAS ON/OFF} Â[ON]
3. Set {ADAS fader no} to “12”. Which is the number of control channels on a COLORado™.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ADAS fader no} Â[ 12 ]
4. Activate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 and 10 to value 255. (Faders 8 &
10 all the way up!)
5. A DMX address will be calculated and temporarily assigned as explained in the “ADAS
Overview” section.
6. Deactivate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8, 10 and 11 to value 255. (Faders
8, 10 & 11 and the way up!). All fixtures will return to the DMX address previously set before the
ADAS activation.
Note: You must set channels 8, 10, and 11 to 255 for EACH fixture you want to
deactivate ADAS DMX addressing. For example, if a fixture has a starting address of 17, you
must set DMX channels 24, 26, and 27.
You can make the temporary ADAS DMX address permanent on each fixture by selecting the
{ADAS copy} function.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ADAS copy} Â[ ON ] (Will store the new DMX address)
Important When using ADAS, all fixtures must have the following settings;
{ID address} All ID addresses need to be set in ascending order
{ID ON/OFF} Set to [ ON ]
{ADAS fader no} All units set to the same value
{ADAS ON/OFF} Set to [ ON ]
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Operating Instructions
COLORcon™ setup
1. FIXTURE CONTROL PANEL SETUP
Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON.
{MENU} Â{Settings) Â{ID ON/OFF} Â[ON]
Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental
values. (I.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…)
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{ID address} Â[01 ~ 66]
It is not necessary to set the DMX address.
2. CONTROLLER SETUP
When using the {Effect program} function, it is necessary to set the {Settings} Â{Range}
setting, which is the quantity of fixtures in series.
{MENU} Â{Settings} Â{Range} Â[ (No. of fixtures) ]
ID Address: 01 ID Address: 02 ID Address: 03 ID Address: 04 ID Address: 05 ID Address: 06
The figure above shows 6 fixtures connected in series with corresponding
addresses. Each fixture has {ID ON} in the fixture’s settings. You must set the
{Range} settings in the controller to [006] before accessing {Effect}
programs.
UP DOWN EXITSET
Single Row
Application
ID Address: 01
The figure above shows 9 fixtures
connected in series with
corresponding addresses. Each
fixture has {ID ON} in the fixture’s
settings. You must set the {Range}
settings in the controller to [009]
before accessing {Effect} programs.
UP DOWN EXITSET
Block Application
ID Address: 02 ID Address: 03
ID Address: 04 ID Address: 05 ID Address: 06
ID Address: 07 ID Address: 08 ID Address: 09
ID Address: 01
The figure above shows 9 fixtures connected
in series. Three rows comprised of 3 fixtures
are addressed identically. Each fixture has {ID
ON} in the fixture’s settings. You must set the
{Range} settings in the controller to [003]
before accessing {Effect} programs.
ID Address: 02 ID Address: 03
ID Address: 01 ID Address: 02 ID Address: 03
ID Address: 01 ID Address: 02 ID Address: 03
Repeat Row Block Application
UP DOWN EXITSET
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Operating Instructions
Setting the DMX address
Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 244. 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 occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would
read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the
channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference. The
COLORado™ 3 uses 12 channels of DMX. If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend
reading the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section.
Control Panel Functions
All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface.
SET UP DOWN EXIT
BUTTON FUNCTION
SET Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the
selected function
UP Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a
function
DOWN Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when
in a function
EXIT Exits from the current menu or function
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Operating Instructions
Menu Map
MAIN FUNCTION SUB-FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Purple
White
Static color
Strobe
000 ~ 255*
(0 ~ 100%)
*Strobe range
is 0 ~ 20
•User can combine Red, Green and Blue
to generate a custom color
•Select intensity over pre-composed
colors yellow, cyan, purple and white
•Select strobing frequency between 0
and 20Hz
DMX512 address 001 ~ 244 •244 addressable DMX channels
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Auto program
8
•Choose from 8 Automatic run programs
ID address 01 ~ 66 Assigns the ID address to a fixture
ID ON/OFF On ~ Off Either enables or disables ID addressing
ADAS faders no 01 ~ 244 Sets the number of ADAS channels for use
when automating DMX channel assignment
ADAS ON/OFF On ~ Off Enables the Automatic DMX512
Addressing System
ADAS copy On ~ Off When activated the DMX512 address
assigned by the ADAS will become
permanent on the fixture
Settings
Factory settings Reset confirm Resets fixture to factory default settings
ON/OFF On ~ Off
When password is set to on the control
panel will ask for a password each time the
control panel is accessed
Password
Set Password [????????]
Use UP and DOWN buttons to set and
press SET to confirm
Note! If you forget the password use the
following factory password:
UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, UP, DOWN,
DOWN
Manual Power ON/OFF
The COLORado™ can be turned on and off using the control panel.
POWER ACTION
Turn OFF When {MENU} is displayed in the LCD panel, hold down the (EXIT) button for 3
seconds to turn off the fixture.
Turn ON Hold the {EXIT} button for 3 seconds to turn power on.
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Operating Instructions
DMX512 Channel Values
The COLORado™ has two DMX512 channel profiles (modes). Channel 9 is used to switch between
profiles.
DMX CONTROL MODE 1
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Red
No Function
0 Ù100%
2
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Green
No Function
0 Ù100%
3
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Blue
No Function
0 Ù100%
4
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Yellow
No Function
0 Ù100%
5
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Cyan
No Function
0 Ù100%
6
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Purple
No Function
0 Ù100%
7
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
White
No Function
0 Ù100%
8
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Strobe
No Function
0 Ù20Hz
9
000 Ù004
005 Ù034
035 Ù064
065 Ù094
095 Ù124
125 Ù154
155 Ù184
185 Ù214
215 Ù244
245 Ù255
Mode Selection
No Function
Color-Cycle Mode 1
Color-Cycle Mode 2
Color-Cycle Mode 3
Color-Cycle Mode 4
Color-Cycle Mode 5
Color-Cycle Mode 6
Color-Cycle Mode 7
Color-Cycle Mode 8
DMX MODE 2
Channel 10 (ID address selection)
000 Ù009
010 Ù019
020 Ù029
030 Ù039
040 Ù049
050 Ù059
060 Ù069
070 Ù079
080 Ù089
090 Ù099
100 Ù109
110 Ù119
120 Ù129
130 Ù139
140 Ù149
150 Ù159
160 Ù169
170 Ù179
180 Ù189
190 Ù199
200 Ù209
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 24
ID 25
ID 26
ID 27
ID 28
ID 29
ID 30
ID 31
ID 32
ID 33
ID 34
ID 35
ID 36
ID 37
ID 38
ID 39
ID 40
ID 41
ID 42
ID 43
ID 44
ID 45
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
ID 46
ID 47
ID 48
ID 49
ID 50
ID 51
ID 52
ID 53
ID 54
ID 55
ID 56
ID 57
ID 58
ID 59
ID 60
ID 61
ID 62
ID 63
ID 64
ID 65
ID 66
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Operating Instructions
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
000 Ù004
005 Ù034
035 Ù064
065 Ù094
095 Ù124
125 Ù154
155 Ù184
185 Ù214
215 Ù255
Module Selection
#1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON
#2=ON
#3=ON
#1=ON, #2=ON
#2=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON
#1=OFF, #2=OFF, #3=OFF
11
000 Ù255 Speed control of Channel 9 Color-Cycle Mode 4
12
000 Ù004
005 Ù008
009 Ù013
014 Ù018
019 Ù023
024 Ù028
029 Ù033
034 Ù038
039 Ù043
044 Ù048
049 Ù053
054 Ù058
059 Ù063
064 Ù068
069 Ù073
074 Ù078
079 Ù083
084 Ù088
089 Ù093
094 Ù098
099 Ù103
104 Ù108
109 Ù113
114 Ù118
119 Ù123
124 Ù128
129 Ù133
134 Ù138
139 Ù143
144 Ù148
149 Ù153
154 Ù158
159 Ù163
164 Ù168
169 Ù173
174 Ù178
179 Ù183
184 Ù188
189 Ù193
194 Ù198
199 Ù203
204 Ù208
209 Ù213
214 Ù218
219 Ù223
224 Ù228
229 Ù233
234 Ù238
239 Ù243
244 Ù248
249 Ù255
Effect Macro
No Function
Macro 01
Macro 02
Macro 03
Macro 04
Macro 05
Macro 06
Macro 07
Macro 08
Macro 09
Macro 10
Macro 11
Macro 12
Macro 13
Macro 14
Macro 15
Macro 16
Macro 17
Macro 18
Macro 19
Macro 20
Macro 21
Macro 22
Macro 23
Macro 24
Macro 25
Macro 26
Macro 27
Macro 28
Macro 29
Macro 30
Macro 31
Macro 32
Macro 33
Macro 34
Macro 35
Macro 36
Macro 37
Macro 38
Macro 39
Macro 40
Macro 41
Macro 42
Macro 43
Macro 44
Macro 45
Macro 46
Macro 47
Macro 48
Macro 49
Macro 50
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Operating Instructions
Important Notes about DMX Mode 1
Red, Green and Blue Selection
•Channels 1, 2 and 3 control overall intensity of each respective color.
•Channels 1, 2 and 3 can be combined to create an unlimited range of colors.
•Channels 1, 2 and 3 have priority over Channels 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Yellow, Cyan, Purple and White
•These colors can not be mixed.
•When levels are raised on more than one of these channels, the lowest channel number
will have priority.
Strobe
•Strobe occurs at every channel with exception to programs on Channel 9 and 12.
•Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz.
Mode Selection
•Channel 9 values 5-244 provides mode selection and can only be activated while
Channels 1 through 7 are at value 0. When channel 9 is between 245 and 255, channels
1 through 7 can be any value.
•When Color-Cycle mode 4 is selected channel 11 controls the speed.
ID address selection
•Use channel 10 to select ID addressed fixtures.
•Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addressed fixtures.
•ID address “0” allows control of all fixtures simultaneously.
Module selection
•Provides individual control of the three LED modules in each fixture.
•Channel 11 has priority over channel 12.
Effect macro
•These are pre-programmed color patterns and module chases.
•Channel 12 has priority over channels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7).
•Channel 12 has priority over channel 11 if first activated.
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Operating Instructions
DMX CONTROL MODE 2
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1
000 Ù004
005 Ù034
035 Ù064
065 Ù094
095 Ù124
125 Ù154
155 Ù184
185 Ù255
Module 1
No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Purple
Pink-White
2
000 Ù004
005 Ù034
035 Ù064
065 Ù094
095 Ù124
125 Ù154
155 Ù184
185 Ù255
Module 2
No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Purple
Pink-White
3
000 Ù004
005 Ù034
035 Ù064
065 Ù094
095 Ù124
125 Ù154
155 Ù184
185 Ù255
Module 3
No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Purple
Pink-White
4
5
6
7
No Function
8
000 Ù004
005 Ù255
Strobe
No Function
0 Ù20Hz
9
000 Ù244
245 Ù255
Mode Selection
DMX MODE 1 (only when channels 1-7 = 0)
DMX MODE 2
10 ID Address
Selection See Channel 10 (ID address selection) on page 16 under DMX Control Mode 1
11
12 No Function
Important Notes about DMX Mode 2
Module selection
•Simplified control of modules using channels 1,2 & 3.
Strobe
•Controls the strobe of channels 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously.
•Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz.
Mode selection
•Use channel 9 to switch between DMX mode 1 and DMX mode 2.
ID address selection
•Channel 10 selects ID addressed fixtures.
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