Chroma Color Span 2 User manual

Color Span 2TM QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 633-0501
Quick Start Guide
Chroma-Q®
Color Span 2™
For a full product manual please visit www.chroma-q.com
Part Number: CHSP2[XXXXX]
Model: 633-XXXX

Color Span 2TM QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 633-0501
1. Overview
The Chroma-Q Color Span 2TM is a configurable low profile, ultra bright LED indoor cove lighting
and wall wash system for wide ranging applications.
The Color Span 2TM fixture comes in lengths of 400mm / 16” with 16 LEDs, 800mm / 32” with 32
LEDs, and 1200mm / 48” with 48 LEDs. The Color Span 2TM fixtures of various lengths can be
combined and connected via the RJ45 in/out connectors for power and data. The total lengths of
the combined fixtures must match the corresponding power supply output.
2. Safety
Caution
1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or
outdoor use.
2. The bright flash of light during power-up and continuous strobe effect may
cause epileptic seizure.
3. Chroma-Q® Color Span 2TM Power Supply Units
The Color Span 2TM PS02, PS06 and PS18 are power supply units which can be remotely
controlled via ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A (XLR 5-pin) and available with outputs via RJ45
connection.
Color Span 2TM PS02 is a power supply with 2 outputs which can be configured for up to 2 full-
size (1200mm/48”) 48 LEDs Color Span 2TM fixture units, or 2 (800mm/32”) 32 LEDs Color Span
2TM fixtures, or 2 (400mm/16”) 16 LEDs Color Span 2TM fixtures, or combined (daisy-chained) to
match each output.
Color Span 2TM PS06 is a power supply with 6 outputs which can be configured for up to 6 full-
size (1200mm/48”) 48 LEDs Color Span 2TM fixture units, or 6 (800mm/32”) 32 LEDs Color Span
2TM fixtures, or 6 (400mm/16”) 16 LEDs Color Span 2TM fixtures, or combined (daisy-chained) to
match each output.
Color Span 2 TM PS18 is a power supply with 18 outputs which can be configured for up to 18
full-size (1200mm/48”) 48 LEDs Color Span 2TM fixtures, or 18 (800mm/32”) 32 LEDs Color Span
2TM fixtures, or 18 (400mm/16”) 16 LEDs Color Span 2TM fixtures, or combined (daisy-chained)
to match each output.
Caution: The total lengths of combined Color Span 2 TM fixtures must not be less or more than
the power output of the power supply unit. The power supply unit will be damaged if the total
length of combined fixtures is not matched to the corresponding output used.
A POWER TERMINATOR must be connected to the last fixture in the combined (daisy-
chained) configuration series.
Output and cabling Configuration
The PS02, PS06 and PS18 have 3 output configurations for up to 6 fixture configurations. Each
RJ45 output connector of the Color Span2TM PS02, PS06 and PS18 are color coded to indicate
the appropriate number and/or combination of Color Span 2TM fixture units.
Output Connector Color
Code
Number of LEDs in the
fixture
Fixture Length
BROWN
16
400mm / 16”
ORANGE
32
800mm / 32”
YELLOW
48
1200mm / 48”
Output Configuration:
PSU
Color Code
Fixture Configuration/Combination
PS02/
PS06/
PS18
Yellow
2/6/18 outputs x (48 LEDs fixture) or
2/6/18 outputs x (32 LEDs + 16 LEDs fixture) or
2/6/18 outputs x (16 LEDs + 16 LEDs + 16 LEDs fixture)
Orange
2/6/18 outputs x (32 LEDs fixture) or
2/6/18 outputs x (16 LEDs + 16 LEDs fixture)
Brown
2/6/18 outputs x (16 LEDs fixture)
Note: Damage may occur to the fixture if the size is not matched to the coded outputs.

Color Span 2TM QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 633-0501
4. Control
The Color Span 2TM system can operate as a stand-alone unit or controlled remotely via ANSI
E1.11 USITT DMX512-A through the power supply. Refer to the user manual for full details.
Control Menu is accessed via the LCD display and the following controls:
Right hand button (Arrow) - Enter (hold for 2 seconds to save)
Left hand button (Exit) - Exit without saving
Centre pressure slide pad - Adjusts or scrolls through the menu items
To access Control Menu items,
1. Use the slide pad to scroll through the menu items
2. Press Enter to select the menu item
3. Use the slide pad to scroll through the options
4. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save the settings
Control Menu
Function
Home
Shows the Name, Software Version, current DMX address, control mode and time.
Control Mode
PS02/PS06/PS18 Power Supply Units –Software Version 1.6
Mode
Name
Ch
Grouping
Description
1
fxHSI
13/25/61
Variable
7 x effects + 2/6/18 x Hue, Saturation, Intensity
2
HSI
6/18/54
Single
2/6/18 x Hue, Saturation, Intensity
3
RGB
6/18/54
Single
2/6/18 x Red, Green, Blue (w/ *Magic Amber)
4
fxHSI
9
All
6 x effects + Hue, Saturation, Intensity
5
HSI
3
All
1 x Hue, Saturation, Intensity
6
RGB
3
All
1 x Red, Green, Blue (w/ *Magic Amber)
7
RGBA
8/24/72
Single
2/6/18 x Red, Green, Blue, Amber
8
RGBI
8/24/72
Single
2/6/18 x Red, Green, Blue, Intensity
9
RGBA
4
All
1 x Red, Green, Blue, Amber
10
RGBI
4
All
1 x Red, Green, Blue, Intensity
11
LkSel
1
Variable
Selection of pre-programmed looks
12
DEMO
Stand-alone effects sequence
*Magic Amber is the term used for the unit’s ability to bring in Amber when mixing colors that require it.
When DMX is Lost
In this mode, various options can be selected when DMX is not detected.
Look Store
In this mode, 42 internal FX Looks are available for stand-alone operation, 1-9 are
preset. Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory and will be reserved on
power down. Looks will be returned to default upon reset. To record a Look with a
DMX console –set the PSU to Control Mode 1, use the DMX console to create the
desired effect, scroll to Look Store number and save the Look to that number. Refer
to the Color Span 2TM User Manual to record a Look in Standalone mode.
Time Triggers
Select Time Triggers from the menu, then toggle between Day, Hour (24), Minutes
and the Look to be triggered.
Set Day and Time
Select SetDay and Time fromthe menu then toggle between Day, Hour(24),Minutes
Display Backlight
Select Displ. Backlight from the menu then toggle between On (permanently) or Off
(after 5 seconds)
Reset to Default
Press Enter for 2 seconds to reset all menu items to factory defaults: DMX
address=001, Control Mode=1, DMX Lost=Hold, Look Store=default, Time
Triggers=deleted, Display=On, Frequency=600
Frequency
In this mode, four frequency settings are available - 360, 600, 1200, 2400, which
allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronized with the video camera and avoid a
flickering effect.
5. Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q®Color Span 2TM manual for more detailed information.
A copy of the manual can be found at the Chroma-Q®website –www.chroma-
q.com/support/downloads

Color Span 2TM QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 633-0501
Approvals & Disclaimer
The information contained herein is offered in good faith andisbelieved tobe accurate.
However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our
control,this informationshouldnot be usedin substitutionfor 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 Chroma-Q®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 on-going research and development.
The Chroma-Q®Color Span 2TM hasbeen designed specifically forthelightingindustry.
Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in
the entertainment environment.
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