Chroma Inspire 632-5010 User manual

InspireTM External Control Box QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 632-0708
Quick Start Guide
Chroma-Q®
Inspire™External Control Box
For a full product manual please visit www.chroma-q.com
Part Number: CHINHLCTRLBOX924
Model: 632-5010
Software Version 1.5

InspireTM External Control Box QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 632-0708
1. Overview
The Inspire™ External Control Box, is the addressing control interface for the remote control of
the Inspire™ Terminal Strip fixture through the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol.
2. Safety
Caution
This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or
outdoor use.
3. Cabling
Figure 1: Sample System Diagram
Figure 2: Power & Data Connections
To connect the wiring for power and control data:
•Remove the cover plate and the plastic plugs covering the holes.
•Connect the wiring for the AC and Emergency Power Input through the hole, into the Terminal
Block Plug and plug into the Terminal Block Header inside the External Control Box (Figure 4).
•Connect the wiring for the DMX Data Outputs –Port 1, 2 and 3 through the holes, into the
Terminal Block Plug and plug into the Terminal Block Header inside the External Control Box
(Figure 3).
Maximum DMX cable
length from Data Out
1/2/3 to the 1st fixture
must not exceed
500’/152m.

InspireTM External Control Box QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 632-0708
Figure 3: Data Output Wiring
Figure 4: AC Power and Emergency Power Input
4. Mounting
The control box is built with a standard 19” rack mount enclosure.
5. Control
The control functions are accessed through the touch screen display at the front panel of the
Inspire™ External Control Box. The features of the touch screen display are shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Main Screen of the External Control Box
Control Menu
Main Menu
Displays the model name, DMX information, AC and Emergency power input and
Command buttons
Address
Sets the DMX start address for each output: Output 1, Output 2, Output 3
Mode
Select from the control mode options:
RGBW single
4 channels x RGBW for each fixture in each output
(up to 512 channels per output)
RGBW output
4 channels x RGBW for all fixtures in each output
Tungsten
1 channel x W for all fixtures in each output
LookStore
Save and Load a Look
Setup Menu
Set the internal settings of the Inspire External Control:
DMX Data
Displays DMX values
RotateDisp
Change the display orientation
Frequency
To change the LED scan rate frequency, select from:
1200Hz
2400Hz
4800Hz
9600Hz
DMX Lost
When DMX is not detected, select from the output options:
Last Data
No Output
Look
Reset
Reset to user saved and default settings. (see User Manual)
6. Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma-Q®InspireTM External Control Box manual for more detailed
information. A copy of the manual can be found at the Chroma-Q®website –www.chroma-
q.com/support/downloads

InspireTM External Control Box QSG V2.0 QSG P/N: 632-0708
Approvals & Disclaimer
The information contained herein is offered in good faith andis believed to be accurate.
However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our
control,this information should notbe used insubstitutionfor customer's teststo ensure
that Chroma-Q®products are safe, effective, andfully 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®InspireTM has been designed specifically for the lighting industry.
Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in
the entertainment environment.
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