Chroma Inspire MD 632-3020 User manual

Chroma-Q®
Inspire MD
User Manual
Part Number: CHINHLMD, CHINHLMDW
(Model: 632-3020, 632-3030)
North American version 120V 60Hz only
Software Version (Engine) F
Manual: 632-0719, V1.1 Jul. 2019

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Warranty Statement
Chroma-Q warrants to the original purchaser, with proof of purchase,
that its delivered products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for a period of 36 months from date of shipment.
Chroma-Q will repair, or at its option, provide an equivalent item or replace, the defective product
during the stated warranty period. This warranty applies only to the repair or replacement of the
product and only when the product is properly handled, installed and maintained according to
Chroma-Q instructions. This warranty excludes defects resulting from improper handling, storage,
installation, acts of God, fire, vandalism or civil disturbances. Purchaser must notify Chroma-Q in
writing within 14 days of noticing the ect. This warranty excludes field labour or service charges
related to the repair or replacement of the product.
The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from which any
serial number has been removed or which have been damaged or rendered defective (a) as a result
of normal wear and tear, wilful or accidental damage, negligence, misuse or abuse; (b) due to water
or moisture, lightning, windstorm, abnormal voltage, harmonic distortion, dust, dirt, corrosion or
other external causes; (c) by operation outside the specifications contained in the user
documentation; (d) by the use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma-Q or by the
connection or integration of other equipment or software not approved by Chroma-Q unless the
Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the
above; (e) by modification, repair or service by anyone other than Chroma-Q, who has not applied
for and been approved by Chroma-Q to do such modification, repair or service unless the Customer
provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above; (f)
due to procedures, deviating from procedures specified by Chroma-Q or (g) due to failure to store,
install, test, commission, maintain, operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and
reasonable manner and in accordance with Chroma-Q’s instructions (h) by repair or replacement of
engines without factory training.
The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are sold “as
is”, as “second-hand”, as used”, as “demo” or under similar qualifications or to Consumables
(“Consumables” is defined as any part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods, which part(s) of
goods or part(s) for use with goods are consumed during the operation of the goods and which
part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods require replacement from time to time by a user such
as, but not limited to, light bulbs).
The warranty contained herein shall not apply, unless the total purchase price for the defective
finished goods or spare parts has been paid by the due date for payment.
The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable or
transferable to any subsequent purchaser or end-user.
This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods, within the warranty period, to the Chroma-Q
warranty returns department, by the purchaser, at the purchaser’s expense. If no fault is found,
Chroma-Q will charge the purchaser for the subsequent return of the goods.
Chroma-Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without
incurring obligation and expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty.

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Disclaimer
The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However,
because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information
should not be used in substitution for customer's tests to ensure that Chroma-Q products are safe,
effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as
inducements to infringe any patent. Chroma-Q sole warranty is that the product will meet the sales
specifications in effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty
is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as
warranted.
Chroma-Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without
notice due to our on going research and development.
The Chroma-Q Inspire range has been designed specifically for the lighting industry. Regular
maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment
environment.
If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your selling dealer. If
your selling dealer is unable to help please contact [e-mail]. If the selling dealer is
unable to satisfy your servicing needs, please contact the following, for full factory service:
Outside North America: North America:
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] [e-mail]
For further information please visit the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com.
Chroma-Q and Inspire are trademarks, for more information on this visit www.chroma-
q.com/trademarks.
The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised.
Important Notice:
As per the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for product
approval, please refer to the OSHA web pages http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ for information
on the list of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) and the scope of recognition.

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Safety information
Warning!
Safety Hazard.
Risk of severe injury or
death.
Warning!
Fire Hazard.
Warning!
Hazardous Voltage.
Risk of severe lethal
electric shock.
Warning!
Refer to User manual.
Warning!
•Read the user manual before installing and operating the Chroma-Q Inspire MD. For future
reference, keep and use the manual.
•Safety precautions given in user manual must be followed at all times and the manuals of all the
devices you connect it to. Observe all the warnings printed on devices and in manuals. Make
sure whoever is involved in working on or using the Inspire MD has carefully read and
understood all the safety precautions and lasted warnings.
•Install, connect, operate and service devices only as described in this manual and in connected
devices’ manuals and only in accordance with local laws and regulations. All Chroma-Q manuals
are supplied with devices and are also available for download from www.chroma-q.com.
•Inspire MD does not have user-serviceable parts. Refer any operation not described in this
manual to [email protected].
If you experience difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your local dealer.
If your local dealer is unable to help then please contact [e-mail].
If you are having trouble finding what you are looking for on our website, then contact our Chroma-
Q marketing department by sending an email to [e-mail].
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this section before
installing, powering, operating or servicing this
product.

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PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
•Use only the cables specified in this manual and on the Chroma-q website at
www.chroma-q.com to interconnect devices in the installation. If the specified cables are
not long enough for an intended cable run, consult Chroma-Q for assistance in finding or
creating a safe alternative solution.
•Provide a means of locking out AC mains power that allows power to the installation to be
shut down and made impossible to reapply, even accidentally, during work on the
installation.
•Shut down power to the installation during service and when it is not in use.
•Before applying power to the installation, check that all power distribution equipment and
cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected
devices.
•Isolate the installation from power immediately if any product, power cable or power plug is
in any way damaged, defective or wet, or if it shows signs of overheating.
•Do not immerse an Inspire MD fixture in water or expose it to high-pressure water jets.
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE
•The Inspire MD is cooled passively by natural air convection. Provide adequate clearance
for airflow around the fixtures.
•Do not operate the Inspire MD if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
•Do not modify the Inspire MD in any way not described in this manual or install other than
genuine Chroma-Q parts.
•Use only accessories approved by Chroma-Q.
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
•Ensure that the installation hardware and supporting surface or structure can hold at least
10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
•Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing,
servicing or moving the Inspire MD.
•As soon as work is completed, check that all hardware and components are securely
fastened to supporting structures.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product during operation.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage
or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized dealer or contact support@chroma-
q.com.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If this product is used by another
user, be sure that they also receive this document.

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Table of Contents
1. Product overview ....................................................................................................................... 6
2. Operation .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Unpacking the Units .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2. Power up Inspire™ MD ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3. Mounting ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.4. Optics .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5. Control................................................................................................................................. 10
2.6. Thermal Performance ......................................................................................................... 10
2.7. Overvoltage protection ........................................................................................................ 10
3. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 11
4. Specification ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.1. Technical Specifications...................................................................................................... 12
4.2. Drawings –Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 13
5. Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 13

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1. Product overview
The Chroma-Q™ Inspire™ MD LED house light is a powerful multi-purpose creative lighting tool
that utilises some of the innovative core technologies found in other popular Chroma-Q fixtures.
Inspire™ MD can be used directly on existing dimming system and does not require additional
control system. Inspire™ MD provides beautiful warm white with its fully homogenized lens with a
choice of three different beam angle. Inspire uses an energy-efficient compact LED design
providing reduced maintenance and running costs.
Note: HANDHELD light METERS
Handheld Light Meters provide a limited measuring range for LED fixtures, which may result in
inconsistent and unreliable measurements.
All photometric values listed in this document are based on testing and measurements conducted
by certified independent laboratories with reference to the IES standards.
2. Operation
2.1. Unpacking the Units
The Inspire Terminal Strip package includes:
Table 1: Inspire Mains Dimmer package
ITEM
Description
Qty.
Model
1
Light Fixture
1
632-XXXX
2
Safety Chain
1
900-0649
3
Quick Start Guide
1
632-0720
5
Plug-in terminal block for AC power input
1
900-2214
6
Closing plate is included in the bag
1
632-0007
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2.2. Powering up Inspire™ MD
To connect the wiring of the AC power input cable:
1. There is a Power Input Cover Plate provided with the fixture (Figure 1), and is not attached
to the fixture. The Power Input Cover Plate must be mounted as described in the following
steps.
2. To avoid pressure on connector and faulty connection, the power cable should be
soft like SJOW cable type. Avoid rigid electrical cables.
3. Insert the power cable with the appropriate cable clamp/gland through the cover plate.
4. Unplug the Terminal Block Plug from the Header, Figure 2.
5. Strip the AC power wires as per, Figure 3.
6. Insert the AC power wires in the terminal block connector wire hole and fasten the screws.
Screws must be hand tightened with the Ø1.8mm slotted screwdriver to within the specified
torque, Figure 4.
7. Pull back on the wire to be sure it is secure and check there are no wire strands outside the
terminal block.
8. Secure the cable clamp/ gland in the Ø18mm knockout hole.
9. Plug the wired Terminal Block Plug into the Terminal Block Header.
10. With the cable clamp/ gland unsecured, re-attach the cover plate with the screws provided
in the package using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
11. Tighten the cable clamp/ gland.
Figure 1: Bottom View of the fixture

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Figure 2: AC Power Cable Wiring
Table 1: Power Cable Colour Code
EU
North
America
Connections
Green and Yellow
Green
Earth (E)
Ground (Green)
Blue
White
Neutral (N)
Neutral (Silver)
Brown
Black
Live (L)
Hot (Gold)
Wire Strip Length
The wire must be stripped to the proper dimension to ensure correct insertion depth in the
connector. Excessive conductor will be exposed if the strip length is too long and entrapment of the
insulation or improper termination will result if the strip length is too short.
The wire must be inserted into the wire hole until the insulation is even with the housing at the wire
hole opening. The screw must be hand tightened with the proper screwdriver to within the torque
provided.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Wire strip length: 6 (mm)/ 0.2 inches.
Wire Range: .05 –3 mm² [ 30 –12 AWG]
Suggested Screw Torque: 7.0 in.-lb/ 0.7909 Nm.
Pull back on the wire to be sure it is secure and check
there are no wire strands outside the terminal block.
Screwdriver: Ø 1.8mm slotted screwdriver.

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2.3. Mounting
The Inspire™ MD fixture is built with a mounting bracket for overhead hanging applications. The top
of the mounting bracket has a 1/2" hole which will accommodate for M10 & M12 hardware.
Secure the fixture with a safety cable.
Other mounting options, such as a yoke, or recessing mounting kits are available.
Table 3: Optional Mounting Kits and Accessories
Picture
PART NUMBER: Description
CHINSIK15B: Blind Sloped Ceiling Kit - 0 TO 15° Angle (Black Trim)
CHINSIK15W: Blind Sloped Ceiling Kit - 0 TO 15° Angle (White Trim)
CHINSIK30B: Blind Sloped Ceiling Kit - 20 TO 30° Angle (Black Trim)
CHINSIK30W: Blind Sloped Ceiling Kit - 20 TO 30° Angle (White Trim)
CQ632-9120: Inspire™ Blind Ceiling Mount Kit (Black Trim)
CQ632-9121: Inspire™ Blind Ceiling Mount Kit(White Trim)
CHINTHB: InspireTM Top hat/Snoot (Black)
CHINTHW: InspireTM Top hat/Snoot (White)
CHINBDB: Barndoor for InspireTM (Black)
CHINBDW: Barndoor for InspireTM (White)
CHINYK: Yoke Mount Kit for InspireTM (Black)
CHINYKW: Yoke Mount Kit for InspireTM (White)
For further information, consult your local representative or please visit the Chroma-Q website at
www.chroma-q.com support/ product download section for installation instructions and product
support material download.

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2.4. Optics
The Inspire™ MD fixture is factory shipped with a permanent 32°
lens. Spreader lens kit is provided with the fixtures to achieve
wider beam angles.
The holographic diffusion lens film is installed in between the
permanent 32° lens and the bezel. Consult the quick start guide in
the lens kit for more detailed lens installation instructions.
The light output beam angles are:
Lens type
Beam angle
Narrow lens (factory installed)
~32°
Medium lens (holographic film)
~ 42°
Wide lens (holographic film)
~65°
2.5. Control
The Inspire™ MD is attached to the mains source that is controlled by a phase cut dimmer. The
output of a fixture is controlled by the output of existing dimmer system. The fixture needs to
energized the its internal circuit before it can output any light, therefore the first 10% of a typical
dimmer control channel will not cause the Inspire™MD to emit light. From 10% to 100% of the
control channel is equivalent to 0% to 100% of the Inspire™MD light output.
2.6. Thermal Performance
The Inspire™ MD is cooled passively via natural convection. The fixture incorporates an automatic
thermal protection that reduces the output when the internal temperature reaches the maximum limit
due to extreme ambient conditions. Provide free airflow around the unit. Do not operate the unit in
places where air circulation is blocked. During installation, provide a minimum of 5-inch/ 127mm space
around the unit from building insulation materials.
2.7. Overvoltage protection
The fixture has in-built overvoltage protection (≥150VAC) and has a 2A fuse installed.
Figure 5
Table 4

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3. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a process of elimination.
First, rule out the other field factors (i.e. bad connections, faulty cables and power supplies).
For technical support and/or parts, please contact your selling dealer.
Table 5
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Low LED output.
•Internal temperature of the
fixture is over the limit.
•Check area ventilation.
No LED output
•Overvoltage protection fuse
blown
•Replace the fuse with
same rating fuse (2A).

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4. Specification
Spec
CHINHLMD (Black)
CHINHLMDW (White)
Net Dimensions**
(Without Fixings –
W x H x D)
180mm x 400mm x 180mm / 7" x 16” x 7"
Net Weight
(Without Fixings)
6 kgs / 13.5 lbs
Shipping
Dimensions (W x H
x D)
501mm x 380mm x 501mm / 20" x 15" x 12"
Shipping Weight
8 kgs / 18 lbs
Power &
Connections
Power Supply
External- AC mains (up to 120VAC only)
Power Input Rating
100-120VAC 60Hz 120VA
Power Factor
0.9
Power
Consumption
105W
Typical Power &
Current
Measurements done with all LEDs at maximum intensity. Measurements
made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.
Power connector
Input
Terminal Block: plug-in screw connector (Input only) (use softer AC cable like
SJOW type)
Cooling System
Natural convection
Operating
Temperature
0°C to 40°C (ambient)
Construction
Anodized aluminum extrusion
Color (RAL)
RAL 9005 (Black)
RAL 9010 (White)
Built-In Hardware
Mounting bracket (12.7mm / 1/2” diameter hole)
IP Rating
IP20
Approvals
ICES-003 Issue 6:2016 / FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2016
Control &
Photometric
Control Modes
Phase cut mains dimming
Dimming Curve
Theatrical
Hot Lumen Output
6,000 (Narrow)
Optics
Fully Homogenized
Beam Angle
Narrow lens (factory installed) : ~ 32°
Medium lens (holographic film) : ~ 42°
Wide lens (holographic film) : ~ 65°
Beam Distribution
Symmetrical direct illumination
CCT
3000K
CRI
90
Lamp Life
L70 at 50,000 hours
**For exact measurements please refer to the line drawings below
4.1. Technical Specifications

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Figure 6
5. Maintenance
With care, the Inspire™ MD fixture requires little maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be
used in a stage environment, we recommend periodic inspection and cleaning of any accumulated
debris.
Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a
mild solvent free detergent on a damp cloth.
4.2. Drawings –Dimensions