City Theatrical QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail Dimmer User manual

475 BARELL AVE, CARLSTADT, NJ 07072
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© City Theatrical 2022
www.citytheatrical.com
FEATURES & COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
ALPHA/NUMERIC DISPLAY
USER CONTROLS
CHs 1-4 OUTPUT
TERMINALS COMMON (V+) OUTPUT TERMINAL
DC+ INPUT
TERMINAL DC- INPUT
TERMINAL
DMX INPUT/OUTPUT
TERMINAL BLOCK
1. Connect the QolorFLEX™ 4x5A DINrail Dimmer to your DMX controller using the D1+, D1-, and Ground terminals on
the DMX input/output terminal block. As needed, DMX out connections can be made using the D2+, D2-, and Ground
terminals.
2. Connect your load to the output channel spring terminals. For single color LED tape with two connection wires, connect
the V- (black) wire to any one of the four output channel terminals and the V+ (red) wire to its corresponding terminal.
When using multi-color LED Tape, connect as follows: CH1-red, CH2 -green, CH3 -blue, and CH4 -fourth color. Note*-
The V+ (common) circuit for multicolor tape will be connected to either a black or white wire. To determine which
is correct, look at one of the sets of contacts on the tape itself and note which color wire is connected to the one
labeled (+). Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of 5A per channel.
3. Connect the appropriate power supply providing 12-24VDC to the power input spring terminals. Note*-The size of the
power supply must match the tape being used in both voltage and watts. QolorFLEX™ 4x5A DINrail Dimmer's
maximum output power rating is: 240W (12V), and 480W(24V).
Revision 1.3
The QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail Dimmer can control a full
20A of LED tape spread over four channels of 5A
each. It uses constant voltage technology which
ensures consistent full range dimming that is especially
important at low end light levels. The unit mounts to a
standard hat section DINrail, and has terminal blocks
for all electrical and data connections.
An easy to read onboard display and four button user
interface allow selection of Modes, DMX addresses,
setting quantity of DMX channels, selecting 8 or 16 bit
output resolution, setting PWM frequency (500Hz to
30KHz), setting output dimming curve values for
matching the dimming curves of other dimmers in use,
Quick Start Instructions:
and setting the device’s operating profile. The
QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail Dimmer is also RDM
capable. Both DMX and Standalone Modes are
available depending on your application. The unit
requires a separate power supply providing input
voltage of 12-24VDC. The maximum current load per
channel is 5A with a maximum device output of 20A.
The QolorFLEX 4x5A DINrail Dimmer operates
perfectly with City Theatrical’s QolorFLEX LED tape,
the LED tape of professionals on Broadway, network
television, and architectural lighting installations.
QolorFLEX® 4x5A DINrail Dimmer
P/N 5825
Quick Start Guide
Mode - Sets the Mode to either DMX (Run 1) or
Standalone (Run 2).

© City Theatrical 2022
Revision 1.3
DMX Address is 001,CH04
DMX Start Address-
Output Resolution-
Device DMX Proles
Dimming Curve
Control Interface
8888
Select
(Select)
Enter
(Enter)
Up Down
The six function menus are:
DMX Address PWM Frequency
Dimming Curve Value
Operating Prole
DMX Channel Qty
Output Resolution
(Factory default is 001)
(Factory default is 16)
(Factory default is 1.1)
(Factory default is 1.5 )
08 or 16
00 thru 30
0.1 thru 9.9
DMX Channel Qty- (Factory default is 04)
SETTINGS:
CH01: DMX addresses 1,2,3,4 = 001
CH02: DMX addresses, 1,3 =001, 2,4 =002
CH03: DMX addresses, 1,2 =001, 3 =002, 4 =003
CH04: DMX addresses, 1 =001, 2 =002, 3 =003,
4 =004
A00 i
ch05
i6
9a i5
pf0 i
I i
Values: 00 = 500Hz
01 to 30 = 1kHz to 30kHz
PWM Frequency (Factory default is 05)
PWM frequency is used to tune the dimmer for
flicker free operation when used with high
speed cameras. A high PWM value produces
the least amount of flicker. A low PWM value
produces better dimming quality. Always
perform a camera test to confirm optimal results.
The Dimming Curve may be adjusted to
affect the rate of rise and fall of the dimmer.
Values less than 1.0 increase the rate, while
values greater than 1.0 decrease the rate.
(1.0 is linear)
Resolution determines the smoothness of the
dimming. 8 bit uses one DMX channel, while
16 bit uses two.
Sets the DMX address for the dimmer.
Operation:
1. Press “Up” to scroll thru
menu choices
2. Press “Select” to enable
programming- (display ashes)
3. Use “Up” or “Down” buttons to
set values
4. Press “Enter” to save value.
AVAILABLE SETTINGS:
AVAILABLE SETTINGS:
AVAILABLE SETTINGS:
LIGHT OUTPUT
DMX CONTROL SETTING
<1
>1
1.5
1.0
2.5
3.5
6.5
0.9
0.8
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7
Channel 8
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 1
Channel 2
dp1.1
dp1.1
dp1.1
dp1.1
dp2.1
dp2.1
dp2.1
dp2.1
dp3.2
dp4.3
dp5.4
dp5.3
dp6.4
For output 1,3
dimming
For output 1
dimming
For output 1
dimming For output 1
dimming For output 1 dimming
For output 2
dimming For output 2
dimming
For output 2
dimming For output 2 dimming
For output 3
dimming
For output 3
dimming
For output 3
dimming
For output 4
dimming
For output 4
dimming
For output 4
dimming
For output 2
dimming
For output 2
dimming
For output 1
dimming For output 1
dimming
For output 2,4
dimming
For output 3,4
dimming For output 3,4
dimming For output 3,4
dimming
For output 2,4
dimming
For output 1,3
dimming
For all output
dimming Strobe Effects
Strobe Effects
For all output
dimming
For all output
dimming
For all output
dimming
For all output
dimming
For all output
dimming
For all output
dimming
For output 1
dimming
For output 4
dimming
For output 4
Fine dimming
For output 2
dimming
For output 3
dimming
For output 2
dimming
For output 1
dimming
For output 1
Fine dimming
For output 1
Fine dimming
For output 2
Fine dimming
For output 2
Fine dimming
For output 3
Fine dimming
For output 2,4
dimming
For output 3,4
dimming
For output 3,4
Fine dimming
For output 2,4
Fine dimming
For output 1,3
dimming
For output 1,3
Fine dimming
For all output
dimming
For all output
Fine dimming
Note*- To restore factory defaults, press and hold both
“Enter” and “Select” for five seconds until display
goes out.
DMX Address is 001,CH01
DMX Address is 001,CH02
DMX Address is 001,CH03
Should the dimmer experience an input voltage issue or output
overload the display will flash repeatedly.
Once the issue is corrected, power cycle to reset the unit.