Chroma Inspire Mini User manual

Chroma-Q
®
Inspire Mini™
User Manual
Version 1.1 May 2014, Software Version 2.1
PN: 632-0704

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Warranty Statement
Chro a-Q warrants to the original purchaser, with proof of purchase, that its delivered products shall be free fro defects in
aterial and work anship under nor al use for a period of 12 onths fro date of ship ent.
Chro a-Q will repair, or at its option, provide an equivalent ite or replace, the defective product during the stated warranty
period. This warranty applies only to the repair or replace ent of the product and only when the product is properly handled,
installed and aintained according to Chro a-Q instructions. This warranty excludes defects resulting fro i proper
handling, storage, installation, acts of God, fire, vandalis or civil disturbances. Purchaser ust notify Chro a-Q in writing
within 14 days of noticing the defect. This warranty excludes field labour or service charges related to the repair or
replace ent of the product.
The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts fro which any serial nu ber has been
re oved or which have been da aged or rendered defective (a) as a result of nor al wear and tear, willful or accidental
da age, negligence, isuse or abuse; (b) due to water or oisture, lightning, windstor , abnor al voltage, har onic
distortion, dust, dirt, corrosion or other external causes; (c) by operation outside the specifications contained in the user
docu entation; (d) by the use of spare parts not anufactured or sold by Chro a-Q or by the connection or integration of
other equip ent or software not approved by Chro a-Q unless the Custo er provides acceptable proof to Chro a-Q that
the defect or da age was not caused by the above; (e) by odification, repair or service by anyone other than Chro a-Q,
who has not applied for and been approved by Chro a-Q to do such odification, repair or service unless the Custo er
provides acceptable proof to Chro a-Q that the defect or da age was not caused by the above; (f) due to procedures,
deviating fro procedures specified by Chro a-Q or (g) due to failure to store, install, test, co ission, aintain, operate or
use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and reasonable anner and in accordance with Chro a-Q’s instructions (h) by
repair or replace ent 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 “de o” or under si ilar qualifications or to Consu ables (“Consu ables” 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 consu ed during the operation of the
goods and which part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods require replace ent fro ti e to ti e by a user such as, but
not li ited 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 pay ent.
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 ship ent of the goods, within the warranty period, to the Chro a-Q warranty returns
depart ent, by the purchaser, at the purchasers expense. If no fault is found, Chro a-Q will charge the purchaser for the
subsequent return of the goods.
Chro a-Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without incurring obligation and
expressly disclai s all warranties not stated in this li ited warranty.

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isclaimer
The infor ation contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and
ethods of use of our products are beyond our control, this infor ation should not be used in substitution for custo er's
tests to ensure that Chro a-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of
use shall not be taken as induce ents to infringe any patent. Chro a-Q sole warranty is that the product will eet the sales
specifications in effect at the ti e of ship ent. Your exclusive re edy for breach of such warranty is li ited to refund of
purchase price or replace ent of any product shown to be other than as warranted.
Chro a-Q reserves the right to change or ake alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on
going research and develop ent.
The Chro a-Q Inspire Mini range has been designed specifically for the lighting industry. Regular aintenance should be
perfor ed to ensure that the products perfor well in the entertain ent environ ent.
If you experience any difficulties with any Chro a-Q products please contact your selling dealer. If your selling dealer is
unable to help please contact support@chro a-q.co . 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]
support@chro a-q.co support@chro a-q.co
For further infor ation please visit the Chro a-Q website at www.chro a-q.co .
Chro a-Q and Inspire Mini are trade arks, for ore infor ation on this visit www.chro a-q.co /trade arks.
The rights and ownership of all trade arks are recognised.
Important Notice:
As per the require ents in the Occupational Safety and Health Ad inistration standards for product approval, please refer to
the OSHA web pages http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ for infor ation on the list of Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratories (NRTLs) and the scope of recognition.

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Table of Contents
1.
1.1.
1. Product overview
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2. Operation
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2.1 Unpacking the Units ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Cabling ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Optional Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit ............................................................................................................. 5
2.5 Optics ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Control ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 DMX Protocol – Inspire ................................................................................................................................ 11
2.8 Ther al Perfor ance .................................................................................................................................. 13
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3. Troubleshooting
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4. Specification
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4.1 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Drawings – Di ensions ............................................................................................................................... 15
5.
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5. Maintenance
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6. Ceiling Installation Procedure
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1. Product overview
The new Chro a-Q® Inspire Mini™ LED house light is a powerful and co pact ulti-purpose creative lighting tool that
co pli ents the award winning Inspire range. Continuing to utilise so e of the innovative core technologies found in the
incredibly popular Chro a-Q Color Force™ range. The fixture has a wide 65 degree bea angle, designed for venues with
lower ceiling or balconies. The Inspire Mini provides a choice of beautiful whites, soft pastels and bold saturates - all fro
one fixture. By incorporating industry standard DMX-512 control, the Inspire Mini is able to integrate sea lessly with an
existing DMX infrastructure and can be controlled by any DMX supported lighting console. The Inspire Mini provides an
excellent selection of stunning ixed colours and 'true' whites with no unsightly colour separation shadows. The Inspire
Mini also features an energy-efficient co pact LED design providing reduced aintenance and running costs.
The Inspire Mini fixture is built with a single light engine featuring 30 high powered LEDs (co bination of white, red, green
and blue). Built with an internal power supply, the fixture can operate as a standalone unit or be re otely controlled through
the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol. The control options incorporate a choice of ultiple channel intensity control,
effects and a dyna ic Variable Effects Engine integrated in the software, which gives the user full control of the effects
co bination.
The product's robust anodised alu iniu extruded enclosure houses a discreet cable anage ent syste and additional
protection is built around the optics.
Note: HAN HEL COLOUR METERS
Handheld Colour Meters provide a li ited easuring range for LED fixtures, which results in inconsistent and unreliable data.
All photo etric values listed in this docu ent are based on testing and easure ents conducted by certified independent
laboratories with reference to the IES standards.
2. Operation
2.1 Unpacking the Units
The Inspire Mini package includes 1 unit Inspire Mini fixture, power connector (EU) or power cord (US), safety chain and a
Quick Start Guide. We reco end that you keep the original packaging in case the ite needs to be returned.

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2.2 Cabling
The Inspire Mini utilises a powerCon connector for power input. The DMX control data input and through connections fro an
external control console are via two XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.
XLR 5-pin Cable: Power Cable:
Pin# Function
1 Ground (Screen)
2 Data Minus
3 Data Plus
4 Spare Data Minus
5 Spare Data Plus
Important Notice: The use of an opto-splitter for DMX signal distribution is highly reco ended when several fixture units
are not plugged into the sa e power source.
2.3 Mounting
The Inspire Mini is equipped with a built-in ounting bracket for overhead hanging applications. Secure the fixture with a
safety bond. A provision for a fixing hold is built into the fixture.
2.4 Optional Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit
The Inspire Mini can be ounted onto the ceiling with the Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit, which consists of the following
ite s: (See Table & Drawing below; see Ceiling Installation Procedure on page 16 of this User Manual)
1 Tri Ring Inspire Black
2 Bracket Hook
3 T-Nut ¼-20” Econo y 15S
4 Angle support ceiling ounting
5 Screw Flanged Button Socket ¼-20 x ¾”
Caution: The angl
The anglThe angl
The angle supports of the ceiling installation kit ust be ounted or attached to the ceiling with the
e supports of the ceiling installation kit ust be ounted or attached to the ceiling with the e supports of the ceiling installation kit ust be ounted or attached to the ceiling with the
e supports of the ceiling installation kit ust be ounted or attached to the ceiling with the
appropriate load capacity.
appropriate load capacity.appropriate load capacity.
appropriate load capacity.
International
Colour Code
North American
Colour Code
Connections
Green and Yellow Green Earth (E) Ground (Green)
Blue White Neutral (N) Neutral (Silver)
Brown Black Live (L) Hot (Gold)
Inspire or
Inspire Mini
Inspire or
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2.5 Optics
The Inspire Mini is built with Wide lens with a bea angle of approxi ately ~ 65°.
2.6 Control
The Inspire Mini can operate as a standalone unit or be controlled re otely via ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A protocol. The
control functions can be accessed through the LCD display at the rear of the fixture with 4 push buttons.
Power-Up Display:
On power-up and ho e position, the display shows the Main Menu:
•odel na e
•software version
•the DMX address
•current assigned ode
•nu ber of assigned channels
Display ode:
The LCD is backlit when you access the enus. This will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds.
Control odes:
The Inspire Mini consists of a single LED engine with a co bination of 6 Red LEDs, 6 Green LEDs, 6 Blue LEDs and 12
Neutral White LEDs for a total of 30 LEDs. Control of the fixture can be set by selecting a control ode fro the list of
options below:
No. Display Ch Description
1 fxHSI 7 4 x channels for Effects + Hue, Saturation, Intensity
2 sRGBW 5 1 x Intensity Effects Channel + Red, Green, Blue, White
3 HSI 3 Hue, Saturation & Intensity
4 RGBW 4 Red, Green, Blue, White
11 Look sel 1 Look Select (Effects engine, progra able presets and user progra ed Looks)
12 Mastr StndAlon Assigns the unit as Master in standalone operation
13 Slave StndAlon Assigns the unit as Slave in standalone operation
Exit: Back to previous enu
Exit: Back to previous enuExit: Back to previous enu
Exit: Back to previous enu
Up Arrow: Increases (+) the ode level or value
Up Arrow: Increases (+) the ode level or valueUp Arrow: Increases (+) the ode level or value
Up Arrow: Increases (+) the ode level or value
Down Arrow: Decreases (
Down Arrow: Decreases (Down Arrow: Decreases (
Down Arrow: Decreases (
-
--
-
) the ode level or
) the ode level or) the ode level or
) the ode level or
value
valuevalue
value
Back Arrow: (Enter) Stores the enu choice
Back Arrow: (Enter) Stores the enu choiceBack Arrow: (Enter) Stores the enu choice
Back Arrow: (Enter) Stores the enu choice

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Internal FX engine:
integrated in the software is an internal effects engine with variable para eters to create an unli ited
a ount of unique lighting effects.
Control enu
•Use the Up
UpUp
Up and Down
DownDown
Down arrows to navigate the control enu options
•Press the Back
BackBack
Back arrow (Enter) to select a control enu option
•Press and hold the Back
BackBack
Back arrow (Enter) to save the setting
•Press Exit
ExitExit
Exit to return to the Main Menu
Main Menu
The Main Menu displays:
•Model na e
•Control software version
•DMX start address
•Control Mode
•Nu ber of channels
MX Address
To set the DMX start address,
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter
2. Press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to adjust DMX start address
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save and return to the Main Menu.

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Control Mode
The Inspire Mini can be set to operate in 5 DMX controlled odes and 2 standalone odes. Refer to the list
below for details.
To set the Control Mode,
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to access the Control Mode
2. Press Enter
Enter Enter
Enter and then Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select the ode
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save
The display returns to Control Mode and then the Main Menu.
Control Mode - Software Version 2.1
Mode isplay Ch escription
1 fxHSI 7 4 x Effects, Hue, Saturation, Intensity
2 sRGBW 5 Intensity Effects, Red, Green, Blue, White
3 HSI 3 Hue, Saturation, Intensity
4 RGBW 4 Red, Green, Blue, White
11 Look sel 1 Look Select
12 Mastr StndAlon Unit assigned as Standalone Master
13 Slave StndAlon Unit assigned as Standalone Slave
When MX is Lost
If DMX is not detected, various output options can be selected:
OFF Fixture has no light output
HOLD Fixture holds the last valid DMX state
LOOK 01 – 31 Fixture snaps to the selected Look
To set the option When DMX is Lost,
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to access When DMX is Lost
2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, then press Up
Up Up
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select the option
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save
The display returns to When DMX is Lost and then the Main Menu.
Look Store
The Inspire Mini has 31 internal preset FX Looks for standalone operation, 1-23 are pre-progra ed.
To replay a Look in standalone operation,
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to access Look Store
2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select a Look
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save
The display returns to Look Store and then the Main Menu.
The fixture plays back the assigned Look.
To replay a Look with a DMX console,
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
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2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, then press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select Look sel
Look selLook sel
Look sel
3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save
4. Use the external DMX console with the assigned DMX channel to playback the various looks stored.
(1-31 looks in 1 single channel)
Note: DMX has priority over internal Looks
Recording user progra ed Looks:
Looks can be recorded to the internal flash e ory by users and will be preserved on power down. However,
looks will be returned to default setting if Reset is perfor ed. There are two ways to record a look:
Simple, with MX console
1. Set the fixture to the desired Control Mode.
2. Use an external DMX console to adjust the channel levels and create the desired look or effect.
3. Press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
Down Down
Down to select Look Store
4. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select the Look nu ber
5. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save the Look
Advanced, standalone ( MX is unplugged)
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select Look Store
2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, then press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select a Look
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter to access the e ory data. The data is presented as two nu bers separated by a letter
“c”. The nu ber to the left of the “c” is the channel nu ber and to the right is the channel level.
Pressing Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down up to the far end will show the Mode at which the selected Look was
progra ed.
Proceed to edit the Mode, the channels nu bers and levels of a selected Look.
To edit the Mode of a selected Look:
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select Look Store
2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, then press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select a Look
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter to access the e ory data.
4. Press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down up to the far end until Mode nu ber is shown
5. Press Ente
EnteEnte
Enter
rr
r, then press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to adjust the Mode nu ber
6. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter to navigate back to the channel nu bers
7. When editing is co plete, press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save
The odified Look will be stored in the selected Look Store nu ber.
To edit the channel nu bers and levels of a selected Look:
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select Look Store
2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, then press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select a Look
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter to access the e ory data.
4. Press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select the channel nu ber.
5. To edit the channel level, press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter and Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to adjust the level (shown as 0-255).
6. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter to navigate back to the channel nu ber.
7. When the desired effect is created press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save
The odified Look will be stored in the selected Look Store nu ber.

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Technical
In this ode, the frequency setting of the fixture can be changed. The Inspire Mini has four frequency settings
available - 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600. This allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronised with the video
ca era and avoid a flickering effect.
To set the frequency,
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select Technical
2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, then press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select the Frequency
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter for 2 seconds to save
The display returns to Technical and then the Main Menu.
Reset to efault
To reset the fixture to the factory default settings,
1. Fro the Main Menu, press Up
UpUp
Up or Down
DownDown
Down to select Reset to Default
2. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter, display shows “reset?”
3. Press Enter
EnterEnter
Enter and hold until display shows “resetting” and “done” when co plete
The display returns to Reset to Default and then the Main Menu.
All control enu co ands are reset to factory defaults:
DMX address 001
Control Mode RGBW
When DMX is Lost HOLD
Look Store 01
Frequency 1200

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2.7 MX Protocol – Inspire Mini
MX Personality Mode 1-2:
Inspire
InspireInspire
Inspire Mini
MiniMini
Mini V2.1
V2.1V2.1
V2.1
Control Mode 1
[7ch]
fxHSI
Control Mode 2
[5ch]
sRGBW
Channel 1 Colour Speed
0-255 Variable speed of colour scrolling. Static
at 0 to ax at 255.
Intensity Effects
0 Static
1-63 Fade on, fade off. Variable, 63 fastest
64-127 Fade on, snap off. Variable, 127 fastest
128-191 Snap on, fade off. Variable, 191
fastest
192-255 Snap on, snap off (strobe). Variable,
255 fastest.
Channel 2 Colour Range
0 Full spectru
1-255 Variable li it of spectru for colour
scrolling. Single colour at 1, full spectru at
255.
Red
Channel 3 Colour Step
0-255 Variable control of s oothness of colour
scrolling. S oothest at 0. Most coarse is at
250. Rate will vary with scrolling speed. 255
will override effects and switch to RGB.
Green
Channel 4 Intensity Effects
0 Static
1-63 Fade on, fade off. Variable, 63 fastest
64-127 Fade on, snap off. Variable, 127 fastest
128-191 Snap on, fade off. Variable, 191
fastest
192-255 Snap on, snap off (strobe). Variable,
255 fastest.
Blue
Channel 5 Hue White
Channel 6 Saturation
Channel 7 Intensity
Total 7 DMX channels 5 DMX channels
MX Personality Mode 3-4:
Inspire V2.1
Inspire V2.1Inspire V2.1
Inspire V2.1
Control Mode 3
[3ch]
HSI
Control Mode 4
[4ch]
RGBW
Channel 1 Hue Red
Channel 2 Saturation Green
Channel 3 Intensity Blue
Channel 4 White
Total 3 DMX channels 4 DMX channels

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MX Personality Mode 11:
Inspire V2.1
Inspire V2.1Inspire V2.1
Inspire V2.1
Mode 11
Mode 11 Mode 11
Mode 11
[1ch]
[1ch][1ch]
[1ch]
Look Select
Look SelectLook Select
Look Select
Channel 1 Channel levels and the corresponding Look nu bers:
Channel Level (%) Look Description
0 OFF
1–2 1 Full Colour Scroll (5 sec)
3–5 2 Full Colour Scroll (10 sec)
6–9 3 Full Colour Scroll (30 sec)
10–11 4 War Colour Scroll (5 sec)
12–15 5 War Colour Scroll (10 sec)
16–19 6 War Colour Scroll (30 sec)
20–22 7 Cold Colour Scroll (5 sec)
23-25 8 Cold Colour Scroll (10 sec)
26–27 9 Color Colour Scroll (30 sec)
29-32 10 Red Full
33–35 11 Pink Full
36-38 12 Orange Full
39-42 13 Light Orange Full
43-45 14 Yellow Full
46-48 15 Light Yellow Full
49-51 16 Green Full
52-54 17 Light Green Full
56-58 18 Cyan Full
59-61 19 Light Cyan Full
62-64 20 Blue Full
65-68 21 Light Blue Full
69-71 22 3200 White
72-74 23 5600 White
75-78 24 E pty
79-81 25 E pty
83-85 26 E pty
86-88 27 E pty
89-91 28 E pty
92-94 29 E pty
95-97 30 E pty
98-100 31 E pty

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2.8 Thermal Performance
The internal cooling syste of the Inspire Mini is by convection. When the internal te perature exceeds 75ºC, the output of
the fixture is reduced for auto atic protection. This happens on rare and extre e conditions when a bient te perature is
over 35ºC.
3. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a process of eli ination. 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 or the offices listed in this anual.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Fixture does not respond to DMX control. •Set to wrong or different DMX
address.
•Bad cable connecting DMX control
and fixture.
•Bad in/through connection between
adjacent fixtures.
•Check DMX address and Mode
settings.
•Check/replace DMX run fro the
console.
Low LED output. •Internal te perature is over the
li it.
•Check area ventilation.

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4. Specification
4.1Technical Specifications
Product Code CHINMINIHLRGBWA
Net Di ensions**
(Without Fixings - Width x Height
x Depth)
181 x 251 x 181 / 7” x 10” x 7”
Net Weight (Without Fixings) 3 kg / 6.7 lbs.
Shipping Di ensions –
Width x Height x Depth
310 x 390 x 310 / 12.25" x 15.5" x 12.25"
Shipping Weight 4.5kgs / 10lbs
Power & Connections
Power Supply Built-in
Power Input Rating 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 120VA
Power Factor .9
Power Consu ption 75W (Maxi u ); 2W (Stand-by)
Typical Power & Current Measure ents done with all LEDs at axi u intensity. Measure ents ade at no inal
voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.
Power connector In/Out PowerCon (Input only)
Data Connectors In/Out XLR 5-pin
Control Protocol ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A
Cooling Syste Convection
Operating Te perature 0°C to 40°C
Construction Anodised alu iniu extrusion
Colour Black / White
Built-In Hardware Mounting bracket
IP Rating IP20
Approvals CISPR 22:2008/EN55022:2010 &
CISPR 24:2010/EN55024:2010,
ICES-003:2012,
FCC Part
15 Subpart B:2012,
CSA C22.2 No. 160-M1983 (R2013), UL 1573:2003 (R2014), IEC 60598-2-17
Control & Photo etric
LED Engines 1
LEDs Per Engine 12 x Neutral White + 6 x RGB
Total LEDs 30
Control Modes 7 channels fxHSI, 5 channels sRGBW, 3 channels HSI, 4 channels RGBW, 1 channel Look sel,
Mastr StndAlon, Slave StndAlon
Di ing Curve Theatrical
Variable Effects Engine Yes
Effects Para eters Colour speed, range, step, intensity effects
Hot Lu en Output (Co bined) 3010
Optics Fully Ho ogenised
Bea Angle 65° (approx.)
Bea Distribution Sy etrical direct illu ination
CCT Adjustable 1,000 – 10,000K
Colour Ga ut Perfor ance enhanced
CRI 91
La p Life L70 at 50,000 hours
**For exact easure ents please refer to the line drawings below

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4.2 rawings – imensions
5. aintenance
With care, the Inspire Mini requires little aintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be used in a stage environ ent we
reco end periodical internal inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust and cracked oil residue.
Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a ild detergent on a da p
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6. Ceiling Installation Procedure
The Inspire Mini can be ounted onto the ceiling with the Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit. The Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit
consists of the following ite s: (See drawing below with the reference nu bers.)
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Description
1 Tri Ring Inspire Black A ring that holds and fastens the fixture in place (facing downwards)
with 4 slots for fixture tri height adjust ent
2 Bracket Hook A bracket shaped with 2 hooks and built with 2 x ¼-20” pe nuts.
The 2 hooks are set on the edges of 2 extruded fins of the fixture.
The Tri Ring is fastened on the 2 pe nuts of the Bracket Hook.
3 T-Nut ¼-20” Econo y 15S Nuts inserted into the extruded cavity between 2 extruded fins
4 Angle support ceiling ounting 2 angle bars that are ounted onto the ceiling
5 Screw Flanged Button Socket ¼-20 x ¾” Fastening screw
Disclaimer:
•Installation should be carried out by an experienced professional. The instructions below are provided for
information only.
•All work should be verified to meet Local and National Building Regulations, and Health and Safety Standards
in particular.
•Ensure that the specified torque is applied to fasten the Trim Ring and Angle Supports.
•The Angle Supports of the Inspire fixture must be fastened to the ceiling with the appropriate load capacity.
•The use of a safety chain or other fall arrest cable is strongly recommended as per standard rigging practice.
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6.1
Remove the Cap:
•Position the fixture lens side up. Ensure
that the display screen at the rear/botto
is resting on a clean scratch-free surface
and the fe ale XLR-5 latch at the rear is
not pressed.
•Unscrew the 2 x M3 FH screws at the
front to re ove the Cap.
6.2 Insert the 2 Bracket Hooks
•Insert and hook the 1st Bracket Hook to
set onto the edges of 2 straight extruded
fins (not curved).
•The threaded side of the Bracket Hook
ust be adjacent towards the external
side of the enclosure.
•Insert and hook the 2nd Bracket Hook to
set onto the edges of the 2 straight
extruded fins (not curved) on the opposite
side.
6.3
Attach the Angle Supports to the Trim Ring
•Attach the 1st angle support onto one side
of the tri ring.
•Insert a flanged button head socket screw
through the hole in the angle support into
a tri ring slot and fasten a nut loosely.
•Attach the 2nd angle support onto the
opposite side of the tri ring.
•Insert a flanged button head socket screw
through the hole in the 2nd angle support
into the opposite tri ring slot and fasten a
nut loosely.
Bracket Hook on
the opposite side
Bracket Hook
Angle Support
Nut
Flanged button head screw
Trim Ring

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6.4
Slide the Trim Ring and Angle Support assembly down onto the fixture
•Align the 2 e pty slots of the tri ring to
atch the threads of the 2 bracket hooks
on the fixture.
•Slide the tri ring down onto the fixture.
•Match the 2 e pty tri ring slots to the
bracket hook threads.
•Match and insert the 2 loosely fastened
screw nuts into the slots between the fins.
6.5
Put the Cap back
•Put the cap back and fasten with 2 x M3
FH screws (5.5 in-lb torque).
6.6
Fasten the Trim Ring to the 2 Bracket Hooks on the fixture
•Adjust the tri height then fasten with the
4 flanged button socket screws and
washers onto the 2 Bracket Hooks on both
sides of the fixture.
Note:
Mini u torque for the ¼-20 in. flanged
button socket screw is 48 in-lb.
6.7
Tighten the screws on the Angle Supports
•Tighten the loosely fastened flanged
button socket screws on each of the angle
supports.
Note:
Mini u suggested torque for the ¼-20 in.
flanged button socket screw is 48 in-lb.
Slot for Nut
Slot for Bracket Hook
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6.8 Install the fixture onto the ceiling
•Turn the fixture with the Tri Ring and
Angle Supports lens side down.
•Fasten the angle supports onto the
appropriate ceiling infrastructure.
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