Chauvet Q-SPOT 260 LED User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
Q-Spot 260-LED User Manual Rev. 01d
Edition
Notes
CHAUVET® released this edition of the Q-Spot 260-LED User Manual Rev. 01d in April
2010. The Q-Spot 260-LED User Manual Rev. 01d covers the description, safety
precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance of the Q-Spot 260-
LED fixture.
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Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating and/or maintaining the Q-Spot 260-LED
should read the Guide that shipped with it and this manual in their entirety before
installing, operating or maintaining this product.
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Revision The Q-Spot 260-LED User Manual Rev. 01d supersedes all previous versions of this
manual. Please discard any older versions of this manual you may have, whether in
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Fixture at
a Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound Activated
P
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Duty Cycle
x

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before you Begin ..............................................................................................................1
What is Included..................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................................1
Text Conventions.................................................................................................................................1
Icons ....................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................2
Expected LED Lifespan.......................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction.......................................................................................................................3
Feature Description .............................................................................................................................3
Features...............................................................................................................................................3
Additional Features...........................................................................................................................................3
DMX Channel Summary......................................................................................................................3
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................4
3. Setup..................................................................................................................................5
AC Power.............................................................................................................................................5
AC Plug ............................................................................................................................................................5
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................5
Gobo Replacement..............................................................................................................................6
LED Replacement................................................................................................................................6
DMX Linking ........................................................................................................................................7
DMX Modes......................................................................................................................................................7
Master/Slave Linking ...........................................................................................................................7
Mounting..............................................................................................................................................8
Orientation........................................................................................................................................................8
Rigging .............................................................................................................................................................8
4. Operation...........................................................................................................................9
Control Panel Description....................................................................................................................9
Control Options....................................................................................................................................9
Programming .......................................................................................................................................9
DMX Operation.................................................................................................................................................9
Stand-alone Operation......................................................................................................................................9
Master/Slave Operation....................................................................................................................................9
Display Mode....................................................................................................................................................9
Software Version ..............................................................................................................................................9
Keylock...........................................................................................................................................................10
Movement Inversion .......................................................................................................................................10
Color Wheel Movement..................................................................................................................................10
Edit Custom....................................................................................................................................................10
Range Limitation.............................................................................................................................................11
Move-in Black.................................................................................................................................................11
Reset Control..................................................................................................................................................11
System Default ...............................................................................................................................................11
Q-Spot 260-LED Menu Map..............................................................................................................12
DMX Values.......................................................................................................................................13
ADVANCED....................................................................................................................................................13
ADVANCED (Cont.)........................................................................................................................................14
BASIC.............................................................................................................................................................14
BASIC (Cont.).................................................................................................................................................15
5. Technical Information.....................................................................................................16
General Maintenance ........................................................................................................................16
Q-Spot 260-LED Troubleshooting Guide...........................................................................................17
Exploded View...................................................................................................................................18

Table of Contents
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Parts List........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Photometrics ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Returns Procedure............................................................................................................................ 20
Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Contact Us......................................................................................................................................... 20
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................... 21
6. Appendix..........................................................................................................................22
DMX Primer....................................................................................................................................... 22
The Physical Medium..................................................................................................................................... 22
The Signals.................................................................................................................................................... 22
The Functions................................................................................................................................................ 22
DMX Configuration............................................................................................................................ 22
Personalities.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Starting Address ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Assigning Addresses ..................................................................................................................................... 23
DMX Universes.............................................................................................................................................. 23
DMX Connectivity.............................................................................................................................. 23
Fixture Location ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Number of Fixtures ........................................................................................................................................ 23
DMX Data Cabling......................................................................................................................................... 23
Making your Own DMX Cable........................................................................................................................ 23
DMX Cable Characteristics............................................................................................................................ 23
DMX Cable Connectors................................................................................................................................. 24
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart .................................................................................................................... 24
DMX Connection............................................................................................................................................ 24
Master/Slave Linking......................................................................................................................... 25
Master/Slave Connection............................................................................................................................... 25
ID Addressing.................................................................................................................................... 26
Single Row Connection.................................................................................................................................. 26
Standard Block Connection ........................................................................................................................... 26
Repeated Row Block Connection .................................................................................................................. 26
Other Effects.................................................................................................................................................. 26
Sizing the Circuit Breakers................................................................................................................ 27
Using the Spec Sticker................................................................................................................................... 27
Using the Watts/Volts Method........................................................................................................................ 27
Considering the Power Factor ....................................................................................................................... 27
Using the Volt Amps Method ......................................................................................................................... 27
Selecting the Circuit Breaker ......................................................................................................................... 27

Before you Begin
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1. Before you Begin
What is
Included
•One Q-Spot 260-LED
•One IEC power cord with Edison plug
•Two mounting brackets
•Warranty card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the box. Check the box contents
to ensure that all parts are present and that they are in good condition. If any part
appears damaged from shipping, or if the box shows signs of mishandling, notify the
shipper immediately. In addition, retain the box and all the packing material for
inspection.
In any event, save the carton and all packing material because, in case that you have
to return the fixture to the factory, you will have to do so in its original box, with its
original packing. See the Claims section in the Technical Information chapter.
Text
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1~512 A range of values
50/60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
Claims A fixture function, a new term, a section or a chapter
“COLORado™ UM” The name of another publication or manual
<SET>
A button to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
Settings A menu option that can be selected but not modified
MENU > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
[1~10]
A range of menu values of which one can be selected
Yes/No A set of mutually exclusive menu options to choose
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Icons Meaning
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render
the fixture partially or completely inoperative, damage third-party
equipment, or cause harm to the user.
This icon indicates important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the fixture from functioning correctly.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this document refers to the USITT DMX512-A
transmission protocol.

Before you Begin
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Safety
Notes Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.
It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the Q-Spot 260-LED. Any reference to
servicing this unit you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply
to properly CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs unless you are one of them.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for proper installation
of the Q-Spot 260-LED.
Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell the Q-Spot 260-LED to
another user, make sure that they also receive this manual.
Personal
Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the fixture is on.
•Always disconnect the Q-Spot 260-LED from its power source before servicing.
•Always connect the Q-Spot 260-LED to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of
electrocution.
Mounting
and Rigging
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the fixture(s) while operating.
•When hanging this fixture, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
cable (not provided).
Power and
Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting the Q-Spot 260-LED to the proper
voltage, as per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
•Never connect the Q-Spot 260-LED to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure that the power cable is not cracked, crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the fixture by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation •The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the
fixture at a higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your Q-Spot 260-LED may require service, please
contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optimum
conditions. For this reason, using all color LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be of 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan expectancy is vital, lower the operational
temperature by improving ventilation and reducing the external temperature, as well
as limiting the overall projection intensity

Introduction
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2. Introduction
Feature
Description
The Q-Spot™ 260-LED is a high power moving yoke fixture equipped with a 60-watt
white LED. It includes a color wheel with eight slots plus white. It also comes with two
gobo wheels, one with seven rotating slot-n-lock gobos plus open, and the other with
nine fixed gobos plus open. The easy-access hatch provides for tool-free gobo
changes. It also includes remote focus and a rotating 3-face prism.
Features
•11 or 14-channel DMX-512 LED moving yoke
•Pan: 540°/ tilt: 270°
•Color wheel:
8 colors + white
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds
•Gobo wheel 1:
Gobo shake
9 gobos + open
Gobo wheel spin at variable speeds
•Gobo wheel 2:
Indexed, rotating gobo wheel with gobo shake
7 slot-n-lock gobos + open
2 glass, 5 metal
Rotating gobo wheel spin at variable speeds
•3-facet, high-speed rotating prism at variable speeds
•Variable electronic shutter (for strobing)
•Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)
•Remote fixture reset & vector speed channel
•255 user-programmable steps without DMX controller
•Move-in-black for pan/tilt
Additional Features
•Built-in automated programs
•Built-in sound activated programs
•High-powered, 60 W (12.6 A) LED
•Easy access door for gobo change
•User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
•Automatic pan & tilt correction
•User-selectable basic or advanced operating DMX modes
DMX Channel Summary
Advanced
Channel
Function
Basic
Channel
Function
1
Pan
1
Pan
2
Pan Fine
2
Tilt
3
Tilt
3
Color Wheel
4
Tilt Fine
4
Fixed Gobo Wheel (#1)
5 Pan / Tilt Speed
5 Rotating Gobo Wheel (#2)
6
Color Wheel
6
Gobo Rotation
7
Fixed Gobo Wheel (#1)
7
Rotating Prism
8
Rotating Gobo Wheel (#2)
8
Focus
9
Gobo Rotation
9
Dimmer
10
Rotating Prism
10
Strobe
11
Focus
11
Control
12
Dimmer
13
Strobe
14
Control

Introduction
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Product Overview
Product Dimensions Drawing Here
Base Fan
Fuse Holder
Control Panel
Base Fan
DMX Out
DMX In
Power Input
On/Off Switch

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
The Q-Spot 260-LED has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper
voltage, as per the
specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect the Q-Spot 260-LED to a protected circuit with an appropriate
electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the Q-Spot 260-LED see the label affixed to
the side of the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the technical specifications chart in
the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
Please refer to the Sizing the Circuit Breakers section in the Appendix chapter of this
manual.
Never connect the Q-Spot 260-LED to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer
circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The Q-Spot 260-LED comes with a power input cord terminated with an IEC connector
on one end an Edison plug on the other end (US market). If the power cord that came
with your fixture has no plug or you need to change the Edison plug, use the table
below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (US) Wire (Europe) Pin
AC Live Black Brown 1
AC Neutral White Blue 2
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow 3
Fuse Replacement
1) With a flat head screwdriver, wedge the fuse holder out of its housing and remove
the blown fuse from the holder.
2) Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
3) Insert the fuse holder back in its place, and reconnect power.
Make sure to disconnect the fixture’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse,
and always replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating.

Setup
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Gobo
Replacement
1) Unlock the gobo cover and slide it away.
2) Take the target gobo out of the gobo wheel.
3) Install the new rotating gobo.
4) Slide and lock the gobo cover.
Make sure to disconnect the fixture’s power cord before replacing the gobo.
LED
Replacement
1) Remove the head cover by loosening its screws.
2) Remove the fan cover, the head fan, the fan support and the heat sink in this order.
3) Disconnect and remove the LED.
4) Mount and connect the new LED.
5) Reverse steps “2” and “1”.
Make sure to disconnect the fixture’s power cord before replacing the LED.