Chroma Color Force 48 User manual

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Chroma-Q
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Color Force™ 48 / 72
User Manual
Version 1.7 November 2013, Sof ware Version 2.2
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Warran y S a emen
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 aQ warranty returns depart ent,
by the purchaser, at the purchasers expense. If no fault is found, Chro aQ 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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Disclaimer
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 Color Force 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:
Ou side Nor h America: Nor h 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 Color Force 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.
I portant Notice:
I portant Notice:I portant Notice:
I portant 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 Con en s
1.
1.1.
1. Product overview
Product overviewProduct overview
Product overview................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.
2.2.
2. Operation
OperationOperation
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Unpacking the units ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Cabling...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Mounting................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Orientation................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.5 Cyc & Border Lens ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Control ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 DMX Protocol........................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Ther al Perfor ance............................................................................................................................... 16
3.
3. 3.
3. Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 16
4.
4. 4.
4. Specification
SpecificationSpecification
Specification .................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 Illu inance easure ents ....................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Drawings................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.
5. 5.
5. Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 20

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1. Product overview
The Chro a-Q Color Force LED batten range is a brute of a light. At up to 12,000 hot lu ens output (Color Force 72); the super
bright fixture easily washes up to 8 / 26 foot. In addition, the advanced colour ixing and control anage ent technologies
together give you a radically increased colour palette, a high CRI of 92 and theatrical grade di ing, all in the sa e fixture.
Slide-in "Cyc Light" and "Border Light" optical accessories are available to adjust the light output to suit a wide range of
applications.
The Chro a-Q Color Force lighting fixture is designed specifically for professional indoor entertain ent lighting. The fixture can
be wall or floor ounted with the adjustable quick-release end-plate fixing syste . For hung bar or truss ounting, additional bar
cla p hardware is required.
The Color Force features built-in power supplies and can operate as a stand-alone unit or be re otely controlled through ANSI
E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol.
The Color Force is available in two lengths, the Color Force 72 odel which features a total of 288 high powered LEDs (12 x
1000 lu en RGBA cells) and the Color Force 48 odel which features a total of 192 high powered LED’s (8 x 1000 lu en RGBA
cells).
The control options incorporate a choice of HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity), RGBA (Red, Green, Blue, A ber), RGB (Red,
Green, Blue, with *Magic A ber), RGBI (Red, Green, Blue with *Magic A ber and Intensity) control odes. The Color Force also
features a dyna ic Variable Effects Engine integrated in the software, which gives the lighting designer full control over colour
and effects co binations.
The product's robust anodised alu inu extruded construction houses a discreet cable anage ent syste . Additional
protection is built around the lenses for a truly road proof fixture.
2. Operation
2.1 Unpacking he uni s
The Color Force package includes 1 unit Color Force fixture, power connector (EU)/power cord (US) 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 Color Force utilises PowerCon connectors for power input and through. 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.
Note: To avoid overloading the input cable, the axi u length of Color Force fixtures for a single power cable run is 3.6 (12')
at 110V or 7.2 (24') at 220V.
XLR 5-pin Cable:
Pin# Func ion
1 Ground (Screen)
2 Data Minus
3 Data Plus
4 Spare Data Minus
5 Spare Data Plus
Power Cable:
In erna ional Colour Code Nor h American Colour Code Connec ions
Green and Yellow Green Earth (E) Ground (Green)
Blue White Neutral (N) Neutral (Silver)
Brown Black Live (L) Hot (Gold)
I portant 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 Moun ing
The Color Force 48 & 72 fixtures are equipped with built-in ounting brackets for floor, wall and truss ounting applications. The
ounting brackets feature a pair of quick release levers for easy tilt adjust ent.
Note: Secure the fixture with a safety bond. Provision for a fixing hold is built into the brackets.
2.4 Orien a ion
The Color Force 48 & 72 fixtures are built with near/far lenses that opti ize the bea spread when used on a wall or cyclora a.
The side with near-field lenses is indicated by the narrow edge border, which should be adjacent to the wall or cyclora a. The
side with far-field lenses is indicated by the wider edge border, which should be facing away fro the wall or cyclora a.
Wall or Cyclora a
Narrow Edge
Wider Edge
Audience

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2.5 Cyc & Border Lens
“Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output of the Color Force 72 & 48
fixtures to suit a wide range of applications. Two accessory slots are available at the front of the fixture to hold these slide-in
Lens. Matching indentations on both ends of both panels are available for locking.
Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of both accessory slots to lock in-place the slide-in panels. The height of the
spring plungers are preset and fixed with no need for further adjust ent.
2.6 Con rol
Color Force 48 & 72 fixture can operate as a stand-alone unit or be controlled re otely via ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A
protocol. The control functions can be accessed through the LCD display at the rear of the fixture with 4 push buttons.
Push button operation:
Control Function
Exit Back to previous enu
Up Arrow Increases (+) the ode level or value
Down Arrow Decreases (-) the ode level or value
Back Arrow (Enter) Stores the enu choice
Power-Up Display:
On power-up and ho e position, the display shows the Main Menu with the odel na e, software version, the DMX address,
current assigned ode and the nu ber of assigned channels.
Display Mode:
The LCD is backlit when you access the enus. This will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds.
Control Options:
3 channel HSI
3 channel HSI3 channel HSI
3 channel HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel. A
separate definable intensity channel is particularly useful when creating intensity chases or when the grand aster is used. The
hue channel has 255 different colours available and the saturation channel specifies the saturation level of that colour. The
saturation channel is fully saturated at full. White is achieved with the intensity channel to full and the saturation channel at zero.
3 channel RGB
3 channel RGB3 channel RGB
3 channel RGB (Red, Green, Blue with *Magic A ber™) is the ore traditional way of controlling colour changing LED fixtures.
Each of the three control channels directly affects the intensity of the corresponding LED. Colour is ixed by adjusting the levels
of the three pri ary colours. White is achieved with all channels at full including Magic A ber.
4 channel RGBA
4 channel RGBA4 channel RGBA
4 channel RGBA (Red, Green, Blue and A ber) gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED
– Red, Green, Blue and A ber. Colour is ixed by adjusting the levels of each of the four colours. White is achieved with all
channels at full.
3 channel HSI
3 channel HSI3 channel HSI
3 channel HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) + 7 effects channels
7 effects channels7 effects channels
7 effects channels gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation, separate
intensity channel and 7 channels for effects (Grouping, Colour Speed, Fan, Range, Step, Intensity Effects, Intensity Fan).
3 channel HSI + 6 effects channels
3 channel HSI + 6 effects channels3 channel HSI + 6 effects channels
3 channel HSI + 6 effects channels gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation, separate intensity channel and 6 effects
(Colour Speed, Fan, Range, Step, Intensity Effects, Intensity Fan).

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3 channel RGB
3 channel RGB3 channel RGB
3 channel RGB (with *Magic A ber) + 1 intensity channel + 1 effects channel
1 intensity channel + 1 effects channel1 intensity channel + 1 effects channel
1 intensity channel + 1 effects channel gives three control channels directly affecting
the intensity of the corresponding LED – Red, Green, Blue with *Magic A ber, 1 channel affecting the intensity of all RGB(A)
channels, and 1 channel for intensity effect.
Grouping options:
Grouping options:Grouping options:
Grouping options: grouping by individual “cell” and “all” cells. A Color Force 72” fixture consists of 12 cells and a Color Force
48” fixture consists of 8 cells. “Cell” grouping allows individual control of each single cell. In “All” grouping, all cells in either the
72” or 48” fixture can be controlled as 1 group.
Internal FX engine:
Internal FX engine:Internal FX engine:
Internal FX engine: ode 1, 5, 6 and 10 incorporate internal FX engine with variable para eters to create an unli ited a ount
of unique lighting effects. (see 2.5 DMX Protocol for list of para eters) All internal FX are referenced back to the group base HSI
colour and intensity levels.
*Magic A ber is the ter used for the unit's ability to bring in a ber when ixing colours that require it.
Control Menu
To scroll through and access the control enu positions:
1. Fro the Main Menu/Ho e, press the Up or Down buttons.
2. Press Enter, then press the Up or Down buttons to select enu options.
3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save or press Exit to exit without saving.
The display goes back to the Main Menu/Ho e.
Main Menu
Main MenuMain Menu
Main Menu / DMX Address
/ DMX Address / DMX Address
/ DMX Address
To set the DMX start address,
1. Fro the ain enu, press Enter,
2. Press Up/Down buttons to adjust DMX start address,
3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
Display goes back to the ain enu with the new DMX start address.
Control Mode
Control Mode Control Mode
Control Mode
The Color Force can be set to operate in 11 DMX controlled odes. 2 grouping options are available (cell-grouped,
all-grouped) with 5 control options: fxHSI, HSI, RGB (with Magic A ber), RGBA, RGBI (with Magic A ber), pre-
progra ed looks and stand-alone effects. Refer to the list below for details.
Color Force 72
Color Force 72Color Force 72
Color Force 72
Mode
ModeMode
Mode Group
GroupGroup
Group Ch
ChCh
Ch Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
1 Variable 43 7fx + 12 x HSI -or-
7fx + 12 x RGB(A) with Ch5 @ Full & Ch2 as Intensity Master
2 Cell 36 12 x HSI
3 Cell 36 12 x RGB (with *Magic A ber)
4 Cell 48 12 x RGBA
5 Cell 49 1s + 12 x RGBI (*Magic A ber)
6 All 9 6fx + HSI -or-
6fx + RGB(A) with Ch4 @ Full & Ch1 as Intensity Master
7 All 3 1 x HSI
8 All 3 1 x RGB (with *Magic A ber)
9 All 4 1 x RGBA
10 All 5 1s + RGBI (with *Magic A ber)
11 1 Look Select
12 Master stand-alone
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Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
Mode
ModeMode
Mode Group
GroupGroup
Group Ch
ChCh
Ch Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
1 Variable 31 7fx + 8 x HSI -or-
7fx + 8 x RGB(A) with Ch5 @ Full & Ch2 as Intensity Master
2 Cell 24 8 x HSI
3 Cell 24 8 x RGB (with *Magic A ber)
4 Cell 32 8 x RGBA
5 Cell 33 1s + 8 x RGBI (with *Magic A ber)
6 All 9 6fx + HSI -or-
6fx + RGB(A) with Ch4 @ Full & Ch1 as Intensity Master
7 All 3 1 x HSI
8 All 3 1 x RGB (with *Magic A ber)
9 All 4 1 x RGBA
10 All 5 1s + RGBI (with *Magic A ber)
11 1 Look Select
12 Master stand-alone
13 Slave stand-alone
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 in this ode:
Off will snap to off
Hold will hold the last valid DMX state
Look 1-31 will snap to the Look of your choice
Look Store
Look StoreLook Store
Look Store
The Color Force has 31 internal preset FX Looks for stand-alone operation, 1-23 are pre-progra ed.
To replay a Look in stand-alone operation,
1. In “Look Store”, select a Look.
2. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
To replay a Look with a DMX console,
1. Set the fixture to “Control Mode 11”.
2. Use the DMX console with the assigned channel to playback the various looks stored. (1-31 looks in 1
single channel)
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: DMX has priority over internal 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:
Si ple, with
Si ple, with Si ple, with
Si ple, with DMX console:
DMX console:DMX console:
DMX console:
1. Set the Color Force to the desired Control Mode.
2. Use a DMX console to adjust channel levels and create the desired look or effect.
3. Go to “Look Store” and select the Look nu ber where the created Look will be stored.
4. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save the Look.
A
AA
Advanced, stand
dvanced, standdvanced, stand
dvanced, stand-
--
-alone
alonealone
alone:
::
: (DMX is unplugged)
1. In “Look Store”, select a Look.
2. Press Enter to access the e ory data. The data is presented as two nu bers separated by a letter “c”.

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The nu ber to the left of the “c” is the channel nu ber and to the right is the channel level. Pressing
Up/Down up to the far end will show the Mode at which the selected Look was progra ed.
To edit the Mode of a selected Look:
To edit the Mode of a selected Look:To edit the Mode of a selected Look:
To edit the Mode of a selected Look:
1. In “Look Store”, select a Look,
2. Press Enter to access the e ory data.
3. Press the Up/Down buttons up to the far end until Mode nu ber is shown then press Enter.
4. Press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the Mode nu ber.
5. Press Enter to toggle back to the channel nu bers.
To edit the channel nu bers and levels of a selected Look:
To edit the channel nu bers and levels of a selected Look:To edit the channel nu bers and levels of a selected Look:
To edit the channel nu bers and levels of a selected Look:
1. In “Look Store”, select a Look.
2. Press Enter to access the e ory data.
3. Press Up/Down buttons and select the channel nu ber.
4. To edit the channel level, press Enter and use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the level (shown as 0-255).
5. Press Enter to toggle back to the channel nu ber.
6. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save the edited Look.
Technical
TechnicalTechnical
Technical
In this ode,
•Frequency settings of the unit can be changed.
•Addressing software for LED engines can be uploaded.
•ETC co patible ode can be set to On or Off
Frequency:
Frequency:Frequency:
Frequency:
The Color Force has four frequency settings available - 600, 1200, 2400 and 4800. This allows for the LED scan
rate to be synchronised with the video ca era and avoid a flickering effect.
To change the frequency settings,
1. In “Technical”, select the Frequency.
2. Select the frequency option.
3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
Upload Engines:
Upload Engines:Upload Engines:
Upload Engines:
Addressing software for LED engines can be uploaded to the Color Force fro the Chro a-Q Uploader.
1. In “Technical”, select “Upload Engines” then press Enter, and the display shows “Ready”.
2. Connect an XLR 5-pin cable fro the Uploader to the unit.
3. Power-up the Uploader - display shows the file na e, and “Ready”.
4. Press the “GO” button once to execute the uploading - red indicator light on the “GO” button will blink.
5. An ani ated arrow is displayed on the Uploader indicating the upload process.
6. All the green LEDs of the unit will light up (low intensity) to indicate co pletion of a successful Upload
and the Uploader display shows “DONE”.
7. Power-cycle the unit.
(See Quick Start Guide of the Chro a-Q Uploader)
ETC co patible:
ETC co patible:ETC co patible:
ETC co patible:
Colour output of the Color Force fixture can be set to atch the Color Picker feature in the ETC Eos consoles.
1. In “Technical”, select “ETC co patible”.
2. Select On or Off.
3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.

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Fan Speed
Fan SpeedFan Speed
Fan Speed
The internal fans of the Color Force can be set to 3 speed settings:
Quiet the internal fan is off and light output is reduced by 45%
Studio the fan speed is at low velocity and light output is reduced by 15%
Live the fan speed is at high velocity and the light output at 100%
1. In “Fan Speed”, press Up/Down to select an option.
2. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
Reset to
Reset toReset to
Reset to Default
Default Default
Default
To reset the settings of the fixture into the default settings,
1. In “Reset to Default”, press Enter and the display shows “reset?”.
2. Press Enter for 2 seconds until the display shows “resetting”.
3. “done” is displayed when reset is co plete with all enu ite s reset to factory defaults:
DMX address 001
Control Mode 9
DMX Lost Hold
Looks 01
Fan speed Live
Frequency 600
ETC co patible Off
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2.7 DMX Pro ocol
Color Force DMX Personality Mode 1:
In ode 1 grouping is variable.
In ode 1 grouping is variable.In ode 1 grouping is variable.
In ode 1 grouping is variable.
Mode 1
Mode 1Mode 1
Mode 1
Color Force
Color ForceColor Force
Color Force
V2.
V2.V2.
V2.2
22
2
Color Force 72 (43ch)
Color Force 72 (43ch)Color Force 72 (43ch)
Color Force 72 (43ch)
7fx +
7fx + 7fx +
7fx + 12 x HSI
12 x HSI12 x HSI
12 x HSI
Color Force 48 (31ch)
Color Force 48 (31ch)Color Force 48 (31ch)
Color Force 48 (31ch)
7fx + 8 x HSI
7fx + 8 x HSI7fx + 8 x HSI
7fx + 8 x HSI
Channel 1 Grouping
GroupingGrouping
Grouping
0
00
0-
--
-100
100 100
100 Variable grouping range between 1-12 cells with FX
running within the group.
102
102102
102-
--
-206
206 206
206 Variable grouping range between 1-12 cells with
FX running between the groups.
209
209209
209-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable interval grouping range for every 2
nd
to
every 12
th
cells in a group.
Grouping
GroupingGrouping
Grouping
0
00
0-
--
-100
100 100
100 Variable grouping range between 1-8 cells with FX
running within the group.
102
102102
102-
--
-206
206 206
206 Variable grouping range between 1-8 cells with
FX running between the groups.
209
209209
209-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable interval grouping range for every 2
nd
to
every 8
th
cells in a group.
Channel 2 Colour Speed
Colour SpeedColour Speed
Colour Speed
0
00
0-
--
-255
255255
255 Variable speed of colour scrolling. Fro static at 0 to axi u at 255.
(Intensity Master when on Mode 7fx + 12 x RGB(A) and Ch5 at Full)
Channel 3 Colo
ColoColo
Colour Fan
ur Fanur Fan
ur Fan
0
00
0-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable fan of colour between / within groups. All units are the sa e colour at 0.
Channel 4 Colour Range
Colour RangeColour Range
Colour Range
0
0 0
0 Full spectru
1
11
1-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable li it of spectru for colour scrolling. Single colour at 1, full spectru at 255.
Channel 5 Colour Step
Colour StepColour Step
Colour Step
0
00
0-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable control of s oothness of colour scrolling. S oothest is at 0. Most coarse is at 250. Rate will vary with
scrolling speed. 255 will override effects and switch to RGB.
(Mode 7fx + 12 x RGB(A) is activated when this Ch is at Full and Ch2 beco es Master Intensity)
Channel 6 Intensity Effects
Intensity EffectsIntensity Effects
Intensity Effects
0
0 0
0 Static
1
11
1-
--
-63
63 63
63 Fade on, fade off. Variable, 63 fastest
64
6464
64-
--
-127
127127
127 Fade on, snap off. Variable, 127 the fastest
128
128128
128-
--
-191
191191
191 Snap on, fade off. Variable, 191 fastest
192
192192
192-
--
-255
255 255
255 Snap on, snap off (strobe). Variable, 255 fastest.
Channel 7 Intensity Fan
Intensity FanIntensity Fan
Intensity Fan
0-255 Variable fan of intensity effect between / within groups. All units at the sa e intensity at 0. Alternating units on & off
at 255.
Channel 8 Hue for group 1
Channel 9 Saturation for group 1
Channel 10 Intensity for group 1
Channel 11 Hue for group 2
Channel 12 Saturation for group 2
Channel 13 Intensity for group 2
...and so on up to group 12 ...and so on up to group 8
Total
TotalTotal
Total 43 DMX channels
43 DMX channels43 DMX channels
43 DMX channels 31 DMX channels
31 DMX channels31 DMX channels
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Color Force DMX Personality Mode 2-3
In odes 2 & 3 each cell is a group.
In odes 2 & 3 each cell is a group.In odes 2 & 3 each cell is a group.
In odes 2 & 3 each cell is a group.
Mode 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Mode 2 Mode 3
Mode 3 Mode 3
Mode 3
(with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)(with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)
Color Force
Color Force Color Force
Color Force
V2.
V2.V2.
V2.2
22
2
Color Force 72 (36ch)
Color Force 72 (36ch)Color Force 72 (36ch)
Color Force 72 (36ch)
12 x HSI
12 x HSI12 x HSI
12 x HSI
Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
(24ch)
(24ch)(24ch)
(24ch)
8 x HSI
8 x HSI8 x HSI
8 x HSI
Color Force 72
Color Force 72 Color Force 72
Color Force 72
(36ch)
(36ch)(36ch)
(36ch)
12 x RGB
12 x RGB12 x RGB
12 x RGB
Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
(24ch)
(24ch)(24ch)
(24ch)
8 x RGB
8 x RGB8 x RGB
8 x RGB
Channel 1 Hue for group 1 Red for group 1
Channel 2 Saturation for group 1 Green for group 1
Channel 3 Intensity for group 1 Blue for group 1
Channel 4 Hue for group 2 Red for group 2
Channel 5 Saturation for group 2 Green for group 2
Channel 6 Intensity for group 2 Blue for group 2
Channel 7 Hue for group 3 Red for group 3
Channel 8 Saturation for group 3 Green for group 3
Channel 9 Intensity for group 3 Blue for group 3
Channel 10 Hue for group 4 Red for group 4
Channel 11 Saturation for group 4 Green for group 4
Channel 12 Intensity for group 4 Blue for group 4
Channel 13 Hue for group 5 Red for group 5
...and so on up to group 12 ...and so on up to group 8 ...and so on up to group 12 ...and so on up to group 8
Total
TotalTotal
Total 36 DMX channels
36 DMX channels36 DMX channels
36 DMX channels 24 DMX channels
24 DMX channels24 DMX channels
24 DMX channels 36 DMX channe
36 DMX channe36 DMX channe
36 DMX channels
lsls
ls 24 DMX channels
24 DMX channels24 DMX channels
24 DMX channels
Color Force DMX Personality Mode 4-5.
In odes 4
In odes 4In odes 4
In odes 4-
--
-5 each cell is a group.
5 each cell is a group.5 each cell is a group.
5 each cell is a group.
Mode 4
Mode 4 Mode 4
Mode 4 Mode 5
Mode 5 Mode 5
Mode 5
(with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)(with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)
Color Force
Color ForceColor Force
Color Force
V2.
V2.V2.
V2.2
22
2
Color Force 72
Color Force 72 Color Force 72
Color Force 72
(48ch)
(48ch)(48ch)
(48ch)
12 x RGBA
12 x RGBA12 x RGBA
12 x RGBA
Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
(32ch)
(32ch)(32ch)
(32ch)
8 x RGBA
8 x RGBA8 x RGBA
8 x RGBA
Color Force 72
Color Force 72 Color Force 72
Color Force 72
(49ch)
(49ch)(49ch)
(49ch)
1s + 12 x RG
1s + 12 x RG1s + 12 x RG
1s + 12 x RGBI
BIBI
BI
Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
(33ch)
(33ch)(33ch)
(33ch)
1s + 8 x RGBI
1s + 8 x RGBI1s + 8 x RGBI
1s + 8 x RGBI
Channel 1 Red for group 1 Intensity Effects
Intensity EffectsIntensity Effects
Intensity Effects
0
0 0
0 Static
1
11
1-
--
-63
63 63
63 Fade on, fade off. Variable, 63 fastest
64
6464
64-
--
-127
127127
127 Fade on, snap off. Variable, 127 fastest
128
128128
128-
--
-191
191191
191 Snap on, fade off. Variable, 191 fastest.
192
192192
192-
--
-255
255 255
255 Snap on, snap off (Strobe). Variable, 255 fastest.
Channel 2 Green for group 1 Red for group 1
Channel 3 Blue for group 1 Green for group 1
Channel 4 A ber for group 1 Blue for group 1
Channel 5 Red for group 2 Intensity for group 1
Channel 6 Green for group 2 Red for group 2
Channel 7 Blue for group 2 Green for group 2
Channel 8 A ber for group 2 Blue for group 2
Channel 9 Red for group 3 Intensity for group 2
Channel 10 Green for group 3 Red for group 3
Channel 11 Blue for group 3 Green for group 3
Channel 12 A ber for group 3 Blue for group 3
Channel 13 Red for group 4 Intensity for group 3
...and so on up to group 12 ...and so on up to group 8 ...and so on up to group 12 ...and so on up to group 8
Total
TotalTotal
Total 48 DMX channels
48 DMX channels48 DMX channels
48 DMX channels 32 DMX channels
32 DMX channels32 DMX channels
32 DMX channels 49 DMX channels
49 DMX channels49 DMX channels
49 DMX channels 33 DMX channels
33 DMX channels33 DMX channels
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Color Force DMX Personality Mode 6.
In ode 6 all cells are a group (All)
In ode 6 all cells are a group (All)In ode 6 all cells are a group (All)
In ode 6 all cells are a group (All) Color Force
Color ForceColor Force
Color Force
V2.
V2.V2.
V2.2
22
2
Mode 6
Mode 6 Mode 6
Mode 6
Color Force 72 & 48 (9ch)
Color Force 72 & 48 (9ch)Color Force 72 & 48 (9ch)
Color Force 72 & 48 (9ch)
6fx + HSI
6fx + HSI6fx + HSI
6fx + HSI
Channel 1 Colour Speed
Colour SpeedColour Speed
Colour Speed
0
00
0-
--
-255
255255
255 Variable speed of colour scrolling. Fro static at 0 to axi u at 255.
(This channel beco es Intensity Master when on Mode 6fx + 12 x RGB(A) and Ch4 at Full)
Channel 2 Colour Fan
Colour FanColour Fan
Colour Fan
0
00
0-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable fan of colour between groups. All units are the sa e colour at 0.
Channel 3 Colour Range
Colour RangeColour Range
Colour Range
0
0 0
0 Full spectru
1
11
1-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable li it of spectru for colour scrolling. Single colour at 1, full spectru at 255.
Channel 4 Colour Step
Colour StepColour Step
Colour Step
0
00
0-
--
-255
255 255
255 Variable control of s oothness of colour scrolling. S oothest is at 0. Most coarse is at 250. Rate will vary with
scrolling speed. 255 will override effects and switch to RGB.
(Mode 6fx + 12 x RGB(A) is activated when this Ch is at Full and Ch1 beco es Master Intensity)
Channel 5 Intensity Effects
Intensity EffectsIntensity Effects
Intensity Effects
0
0 0
0 Static
1
11
1-
--
-63
63 63
63 Fade on, fade off. Variable, 63 fastest
64
6464
64-
--
-127
127127
127 Fade on, snap off. Variable, 127 fastest
128
128128
128-
--
-1
11
191
9191
91 Snap on, fade off. Variable, 191 fastest.
192
192192
192-
--
-255
255 255
255 Snap on, snap off (strobe). Variable, 255 fastest
Channel 6 Intensity Fan
Intensity FanIntensity Fan
Intensity Fan
0-255 Variable fan of intensity effect between groups. All units at the sa e intensity at 0. Alternating units on and off at
255.
Channel 7 Hue
Channel 8 Saturation
Channel 9 Intensity
Total
TotalTotal
Total 9 DMX channels
9 DMX channels9 DMX channels
9 DMX channels
Color Force DMX Personality Mode 7-9
In odes 7
In odes 7In odes 7
In odes 7-
--
-9 all cells are a group (All)
9 all cells are a group (All)9 all cells are a group (All)
9 all cells are a group (All) Color Force
Color ForceColor Force
Color Force
V2.
V2.V2.
V2.2
22
2 Mode 7 (3ch)
Mode 7 (3ch)Mode 7 (3ch)
Mode 7 (3ch)
Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48 Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48
HSI
HSI HSI
HSI
Mode 8 (3ch)
Mode 8 (3ch)Mode 8 (3ch)
Mode 8 (3ch)
Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48
RGB
RGBRGB
RGB
(with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)(with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)
Mode 9 (4ch)
Mode 9 (4ch)Mode 9 (4ch)
Mode 9 (4ch)
Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48 Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48
RGBA
RGBARGBA
RGBA
Channel 1 Hue Red Red
Channel 2 Saturation Green Green
Channel 3 Intensity Blue Blue
Channel 4 A ber
Total
TotalTotal
Total 3 DMX channels
3 DMX channels3 DMX channels
3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels
3 DMX channels3 DMX channels
3 DMX channels 4 DMX channels
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Color Force DMX Personality Mode 10
In ode 10 all cells are a group (All)
In ode 10 all cells are a group (All)In ode 10 all cells are a group (All)
In ode 10 all cells are a group (All) Color Force
Color ForceColor Force
Color Force
V2.
V2.V2.
V2.2
22
2
Mode 10
Mode 10 Mode 10
Mode 10
Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48 Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48 (5ch)
(5ch) (5ch)
(5ch)
1s + RGBI
1s + RGBI1s + RGBI
1s + RGBI (with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)(with Magic A ber)
(with Magic A ber)
Channel 1 Intensity Effects
Intensity EffectsIntensity Effects
Intensity Effects
0
0 0
0 Static
1
11
1-
--
-63
63 63
63 Fade on, fade off. Variable range, 63 the fastest
64
6464
64-
--
-127
127127
127 Fade on, snap off. Variable range, 127 the fastest
128
128128
128-
--
-191
191191
191 Snap on, fade off. Variable range, 191 the fastest.
192
192192
192-
--
-255
255 255
255 Snap on, snap off (strobe). Variable range, 255 the fastest.
Channel 2 Red
Channel 3 Green
Channel 4 Blue
Channel 5 Intensity
Total
TotalTotal
Total 5 DMX ch
5 DMX ch5 DMX ch
5 DMX channels
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annels

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Color Force DMX Personality Mode 11
Color Force
Color ForceColor Force
Color Force
V2.
V2.V2.
V2.2
22
2
Mode 11
Mode 11 Mode 11
Mode 11
Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48 Color Force 72 & 48
Color Force 72 & 48 (1ch)
(1ch)(1ch)
(1ch)
Look Select
Look SelectLook Select
Look Select
Channel 1 Channel levels and the corresponding Look nu bers:
Channel Level (%)
Channel Level (%)Channel Level (%)
Channel Level (%) Look
LookLook
Look Description
DescriptionDescription
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
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2.8 Thermal Performance
The Color Force 48 & 72 fixtures feature 2 internal fans that drive the internal cooling syste .
If the internal te perature of the Color Force 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 or the internal fans are blocked or da aged.
The airflow to and fro the fan ust not be constricted to aintain the axi u operating capacity of the Color Force.
. 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.
Symp om Possible Cause Solu ion
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.
Noise fro fixture unit. Fan alfunction. Check fan.
Low LED output. Internal te perature is over the li it.
Fan is not working.
Check “Fan Control” ode.
Check fan.
Check for airflow - to and fro the
internal fan.
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4. Specification
4.1 Technical specifica ions
Color Force 72
Color Force 72Color Force 72
Color Force 72 Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
Product Code: CHCF72NFRGBA CHCF48NFRGBA
Di ensions: 1759 x 182 x 177
69.25" x 7.25" x 7"
1181 x 182 x 177
46.5" x 7.25" x 7"
Weight: 22kg / 48lbs 15kgs / 33lbs
Power input rating: 100-240VAC, 700VA, 50-60Hz 100-240VAC, 400VA, 50-60Hz
Power connector in/out: PowerCon
Data connectors in/out: XLR 5-pin
Control protocol: ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A
Cooling syste : Forced - 2 fans
Construction: Anodised alu iniu extrusion
Colour: Black
LED cells: 12 8
LED per cell: 24 (6 x RGBA) 24 (6 x RGBA)
Total LED: 288 192
Optics: Specialised close focus lens
Bea angle: ~ 23º (approx)
Bea distribution: Asy etrical direct illu ination
CCT: Adjustable 1000 – 10000K
CRI: 92
La p Life: Up to 25,000 hours
IP Rating: IP20
Operating te perature: 0ºC to 40ºC
Approvals: CISPR 22:2006/EN55022:2006 & CISPR 24:1997/EN55024:1998
ICES-003:2004 & FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2007
CSA C22. No. 166-M1983:R2008
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4.2 Illuminance measuremen s
Color Force 72
Color Force 72Color Force 72
Color Force 72
Lux and footcandle easure ents with RGBA at full intensity:
Throw
Throw Throw
Throw
Distance
DistanceDistance
Distance
Center
Center Center
Center
Bea
Bea Bea
Bea
Bea
Bea Bea
Bea
Width
WidthWidth
Width
LUX 24000 68"
3'
3'3'
3' FC 2230
LUX 10700 69"
6.7'
6.7'6.7'
6.7' FC 994
LUX 8000 70"
8.75'
8.75'8.75'
8.75' FC 743
LUX 6550 71"
10'
10'10'
10' FC 609
LUX 5050 76"
12.5'
12.5'12.5'
12.5' FC 469
LUX 4580 80"
13.3'
13.3'13.3'
13.3' FC 425
LUX 4060 81"
15'
15'15'
15' FC 377
Color Force 48
Color Force 48Color Force 48
Color Force 48
Lux and footcandle easure ents with RGBA at full intensity:
Throw
Throw Throw
Throw
D
DD
Distance
istanceistance
istance
Centre
Centre Centre
Centre
Bea
BeaBea
Bea
Bea
Bea Bea
Bea
Width (in)
Width (in)Width (in)
Width (in)
LUX 23400 46"
3'
3'3'
3' FC 2174
LUX 10450 48"
6.7'
6.7'6.7'
6.7' FC 971
LUX 8000 51"
8.75'
8.75'8.75'
8.75' FC 743
LUX 6600 54"
10'
10'10'
10' FC 632
LUX 4980 54"
12.5'
12.5'12.5'
12.5' FC 463
LUX 4600 58"
13.3'
13.3'13.3'
13.3' FC 427
LUX 3960 58"
15'
15'15'
15' FC 368