Chroma Color Force 48 User manual

Color Force 72/48 Quick Start Guide V2.2 Color Force 72/48 Quick Start Guide V2.2 PN: 622-050
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Quick Start Guide
Chroma-Q
®
Color Force™ 72/48
For a full product manual please visit www.chroma-q.com
Software version 2.2

Color Force 72/48 Quic Start Guide V2.2 Color Force 72/48 Quic Start Guide V2.2
1.
1.1.
1. Overview
OverviewOverview
Overview
The Chroma-Q Color Force LED batten range is a brute of a light. At up to 12,000 lumens output (Color Force 72), the
super bright fixture easily washes up to 8m / 26 foot.
The Color Force is available in two lengths, the 72 model with a total of 288 high powered LED’s (12 x 1000 lumen
RGBA cells), and the 48 model with a total of 192 high powered LED’s (8 x 1000 lumen RGBA cells).
The control options incorporate a choice of HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity), RGBA (Red, Green, Blue, Amber), RGB
(Red, Green, Blue, with *Magic Amber), RGBI (Red, Green, Blue with *Magic Amber and Intensity) control modes. A
dynamic Variable Effects Engine is integrated in the control software.
The Color Force features built-in power supplies which can operate as a standalone unit or remotely controlled through
ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol.
2.
2.2.
2. Safety
SafetySafety
Safety
Caution
CautionCaution
Caution
1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or outdoor use.
2. The bright flash of light during power-up and continuous strobe effect may cause epileptic seizure.
3. This product must be used with safety cable.
3.
3.3.
3. Cabling
CablingCabling
Cabling
The Color Force 72 & 48 utilize PowerCon connectors for power input and through. The DMX control data input and
through connections from an external control console are via two XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: The maximum number of Color Force 72 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 2 at 120V AC or 4 at
240V AC. The maximum number of Color Force 48 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 3 at 120V AC or 6
at 240V AC. Please refer to ANSI and AWG standards for the maximum data and power cable lengths.
4.
4.4.
4. Mounting
MountingMounting
Mounting
The Color Force 72 & 48 are equipped with built-in adjustable mounting brac ets for floor, wall and truss mounting
applications. Use the pair of quic release levers for easy tilt adjustment. Secure the fixture with a safety bond through
the fixing hold that is built into the end plates of the fixture.
5.
5.5.
5. Orientation
OrientationOrientation
Orientation
The Color Force 72 & 48 are built with near/far lenses that optimize the beam spread when used on a wall or cyclorama.
The side with near-field lenses is indicated by the narrow edge border, which should be adjacent to the wall or cyc. The
side with far-field lenses is indicated by the wider edge border, which should be facing away from the wall or cyc.
6.
6.6.
6. Cyc & Border Lens
Cyc & Border LensCyc & Border Lens
Cyc & Border Lens
“Cyc Lens
Cyc LensCyc Lens
Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens
Border LensBorder Lens
Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output. Two accessory slots
are available for loc ing. Spring Plungers
Spring PlungersSpring Plungers
Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of both accessory slots to loc in-place the
slide-in panels. The height of the spring plungers are preset and fixed with no need for further adjustment.
7.
7.7.
7. Control
ControlControl
Control
The control functions of the Color Force 72 & 48 are accessed through the LCD display at the rear with 4 push buttons.
Control
ControlControl
Control Function
FunctionFunction
Function
Exit Bac to previous menu
Up Arrow Increases (+) the mode level or value
Down Arrow Decreases (-) the mode level or value
Bac Arrow (Enter) Stores the menu choice
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: All internal FX are referenced bac to the group base HSI colour and intensity levels.
* Magic Amber is the term used for the unit's ability to bring in Amber when mixing colors that require it with the use of only 3 control channels.
Control Menu
Control MenuControl Menu
Control Menu
1. From the Home/Main Menu, press the Up or Down buttons to access menu positions and control options.
2. Press Enter to select and save (2 sec) or press Exit to exit without saving.
Main Menu
Main MenuMain Menu
Main Menu / DMX Address
1. To set the DMX start address, press Enter from the Main Menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons to adjust DMX start address.
3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
Control Mode
Control Mode Control Mode
Control Mode
There are 11 DMX controlled modes featuring: 2 grouping options (cell-grouped, all-grouped) with 5 control
options: fxHSI, HSI, RGB (with *Magic Amber), RGBA, RGBI (with *Magic Amber), pre-programmed loo s and
standalone effects. Refer to the list below for details.
Color Force 72
Color Force 72Color Force 72
Color Force 72 Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
Mode
ModeMode
Mode Group
GroupGroup
Group Ch
ChCh
Ch Description
DescriptionDescription
Description Ch
ChCh
Ch Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
1 Variable 43 7fx + 12 x HSI -or–
7fx + 12 x RGB(A) w/ Ch5/Full &
Ch2/Intensity Master
31 7fx + 8 x HSI –or-
7fx + 8 x RGB(A) w/ Ch5 @ Full &
Ch2/Intensity Master
2 Cell 36 12 x HSI 24 8 x HSI
3 Cell 36 12 x RGB (w/ *Magic Amber) 24 8 x RGB (w/ *Magic Amber)
4 Cell 48 12 x RGBA 32 8 x RGBA
5 Cell 49 1s + 12 x RGBI (w/ *Magic Amber) 33 1s + 8 x RGBI (w/ *Magic Amber)
6 All 9 6fx + HSI -or- 6fx + RGB(A) with Ch4/Full & Ch1/Intensity Master
7 All 3 1 x HSI
8 All 3 1 x RGB (w/ *Magic Amber)
9 All 4 1 x RGBA
10 All 5 1s + RGBI (w/ *Magic Amber)
11 1 Loo Select
12 Master Standalone
13 Slave Standalone
When DMX is Lost
When DMX is Lost When DMX is Lost
When DMX is Lost
If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected:
Off - snaps to off; Hold - holds the last valid DMX state; Loo 1-31 snaps to the Loo of your choice.
Loo Store
Loo StoreLoo Store
Loo Store
31 internal preset FX Loo s are available for standalone operation, 1-23 are pre-programmed.
To replay a Loo in standalone operation, go to Loo Store, select the Loo and save.
To replay a Loo with a DMX console, set the fixture to Control Mode11. Use the DMX console with the
assigned channel to playbac the various loo s stored. (1-31 loo s in 1 single channel)
Note:
::
: DMX has priority over internal Loo s.
Loo s can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down. Loo s will
be returned to default settings upon reset. There are two ways to record a loo : Simple, with DMX console and
Advanced, standalone. (DMX is unplugged): refer to user manual for control details.
Technical
TechnicalTechnical
Technical
In this mode, ‘Frequency’ is set to the following options: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800; ‘Upload Engines’ is activated
for LED software update from the Chroma-Q Uploader (See Quic Start Guide of the Chroma-Q Uploader for
operation.); ‘ETC compatible’ is switched On or Off to set the colour output to match the Color Pic er feature of
ETC Eos control consoles.
Fan Speed
Fan SpeedFan Speed
Fan Speed
The internal fans can be set to 3 speed settings:
Quiet – internal fan is off and light output is reduced by 45%; Studio – fan speed is at low velocity and light
output is reduced by 15%; Live – fan speed is at high velocity and light output is 100%
Reset to Default
Reset to DefaultReset to Default
Reset to Default
In this mode, press Enter to ‘reset?’; press Enter for 2 seconds to activate ‘resetting’;
'done’ is displayed when complete and menu settings have bee reset to factory defaults:
DMX address = 001, Control Mode = 9, When DMX is Lost = Hold, Loo s = 01, Fan Speed = Live,
Frequency = 600, ETC compatible = Off, Display = On
3.
3.3.
3. Further Information
Further InformationFurther Information
Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q Color Force manual for more detailed information. A copy of the manual can be found at
the Chroma-Q website – www.chroma-q.com – under Support.