ColorKey AirBar HEX 6 User manual

SKU: CKU-7070
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SERVICE & SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
POWER & CHARGING ............................................................................................................................................ 5
DISPLAY OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ 5
MENU GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
INFRARED (IR) REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................................... 7
DMX VALUES ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
SETUP EXAMPLES ............................................................................................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................... 13
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 14
Please read these instructions carefully before use. Operating this fixture according to
these instructions is important to avoid any possible damage or accidents caused by
misuse.

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Contents of Package
• ColorKey AirBar HEX 6 fixture
• IR Remote
• Power Supply
• User Manual
Safety
Caution! Opening this unit voids warranty. Contact ColorKey for any service requests.
Warning! To avoid electrical shock, be sure to disconnect power before any service or when
moving or setting up the fixture.
Caution! Avoid direct eye exposure with the fixture when on.
• This fixture is for indoor use only.
• This fixture must be installed a minimum distance of 5 meters (16’4”) away from any
lighted objects.
• Do not install or operate this fixture near flammable materials.
• This device must be installed, operated, and maintained by a qualified professional.
• Please check if the voltage is in accordance with the rated power before installing.
• Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has been damaged. Turn off fixture and
replace with a power cord of similar rating.
Service & Support
Your ColorKey product includes a 2-year warranty. For technical support or to register your
product, please visit https://www.colorkeyled.com/support/
You can also reach us by phone Monday thru Friday, 8:30am – 5pm PST at [phone].

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ColorKey AirBar HEX 6!
The AirBar is part of the ColorKey Air Series, an ecosystem of battery-powered, wireless
DMX lighting fixtures, with a wireless DMX hub for greater control and connectivity options.
All Air Series fixtures include an integrated W-DMX transceiver for instant wireless
connectivity. This enables any Air Series fixture to wirelessly control your entire Air Series
rig.
It’s now easier than ever to fill a room with color by simply setting all the fixtures to the same
wireless group ID and watch them automatically connect and synchronize.
AIRHUB
DMX
ESC DOWN UP ENTER
AIRHUB DMX
ESC DOWN UP ENTER
IR
AIRPAR COB
QUAD
ESC DOWN UP ENTER
AIRPAR HEX 4
AIRBAR HEX 6
AIRPAD
QUAD

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Power & Charging
The AirBar HEX 6 features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for wire free use. The battery
can power the light for up to 20 hours from a full charge. The battery charges whenever the
fixture is connected to a power source, and the light can also be used while charging. The
battery status is shown on the OLED menu display.
Display Operation
ESC: Navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
Down: Scrolls through the menu items and numbers in descending order.
Up: Scrolls through the menu items and numbers in ascending order
Enter: Select and confirm the current menu selection
ESC DOWN UP ENTER
DMX IN
DMX OUT
AC POWER
AIRBAR
HEX6
Battery Life
Working Temperature
Wireless DMX Group ID
DMX Signal Connected
DMX In
Power Switch
DMX Out
AC Power Input

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Menu Guide
Address
Set DMX Address (001 to 512)
Channel
Set DMX Channel Mode (3, 6, 8, 11)
Slave
Set light to Slave or Master
Auto
Activate Auto mode and adjust speed (1-15)
Fade
Activate Fade mode and adjust speed (1-15)
Color
Set light to Color mode and scroll through preset
colors (1-15)
Sound
Set light to Sound Active mode and adjust sensitivity
(1-10)
Red
Adjust Red dimmer (000-255)
Green
Adjust Green dimmer (000-255)
Blue
Adjust Blue dimmer (000-255)
Amber
Adjust Amber dimmer (000-255)
White
Adjust White dimmer (000-255)
UV
Adjust UV dimmer (000-255)
Strobe
Turn on Strobe and adjust speed (1-15)
Dimmer
Adjust Dimmer curve (Linear, Curve, Theatre, Studio)
Screen
Set OLED display to turn off after 30 seconds.
Infrared
Enable / disable infrared receiver
Wireless
Enable / disable wireless transceiver
ID Set
Set Wireless ID group from ID00 to ID15

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Infrared (IR) Remote Control
To use the IR remote, simply point the remote at the IR receiver on the lighting fixture.
The IR receiver on the AirBar HEX 6 is located to the right of the LED screen on the
rear panel.
Black Out
Black Out mode instantly turns all LED’s off.
Press the Black Out button to engage or disengage Black Out mode.
Addr
Address mode enables you to set the DMX Address of the fixture.
To set up a new DMX address, Press the Addr button, then press (+) or (-) to increase
or decrease the DMX Address Value.
Sound
Sound-Active mode enables the light to respond to ambient sounds in the room using
the fixture’s built-in microphone.
Press the Sound button to activate Sound-Active mode. Press (+) or (-) to increase or
decrease sound sensitivity based on the playback level of the music.

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Auto
In Auto mode, the light loops through various preprogrammed colors.
To turn on Auto mode, press the Auto button, then press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease
the speed of the program.
Strobe
In Strobe mode, the light will flash at the desired rate.
To turn on Strobe mode, press the Strobe button, then press (+) or (-) to increase or
decrease the strobing rate. You can change the color using manual color mixing (more
below).
Fade
In Fade Mode, the light creates smooth, gradual color transitions.
To turn on Fade mode, press the Fade button, then press (+) or (-) to increase or
decrease the speed of the program.
Manual Color Mixing
The AirBar is capable of creating an almost unlimited number of colors by mixing the Red,
Green, Blue, and White LEDs.
To begin mixing colors, press the Red (R), Green (G), Blue (B), Amber (A), White (W),
or Ultra-Violet (UV) button, then press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease the brightness of
each color. Continue with the next color until you achieve your desired color.
Color Presets
10 preset colors can be accessed from the IR Remote. Press any number between (0)
and (9) to set a color.
0 - Red
1 - Green
2 - Blue
3 - Amber
4 - White
5 - UV
6 - Yellow
7 - Magenta
8 - Orange
9 - Pink

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DMX Values
3 channel mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
000-255
Hue
2
000-255
Saturation
3
000-255
Value
6 channel mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
000-255
Red
2
000-255
Green
3
000-255
Blue
4
000-255
Amber
5
000-255
White
6
000-255
UV
8 channel mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
000-255
Master Dimmer
2
000-255
Red
3
000-255
Green
4
000-255
Blue
5
000-255
Amber
6
000-255
White
7
000-255
UV
8
000-255
Strobe

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11 channel mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
000-255
Master Dimmer
2
000-255
Red
3
000-255
Green
4
000-255
Blue
5
000-255
Amber
6
000-255
White
7
000-255
UV
8
000-255
Strobe
9
000-015
None
016-095
Auto Mode
096-175
Fade Mode
176-255
Sound Active
10
0-255
Speed for Ch9
11
000-005
Menu Default
006-065
Linear Dimmer Mode
066-125
Curve Dimmer Mode
126-185
Theatre Dimmer Mode
186-255
Studio Dimmer Mode

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Setup Examples
Master / Slave
The AirBar HEX 6 includes an integrated W-DMX transceiver for instant wireless
connectivity. This enables the AirBar to wirelessly control any Air Series fixture in the same
wireless group. To achieve this, simply set an AirBar to Master and all other fixtures to
Slave, and set all fixtures to the same wireless group ID.
Master/Slave mode allows you to connect multiple units together using one (1) unit
to control others in a chain. When a fixture is set to ‘Master Mode,’ this unit will
always act as a controlling unit until it is switched out of ‘Master Mode’. The Master
unit will send out signal to Slave units which will react in synchronization. When a
fixture is set into ‘Slave Mode’, this fixture will receive the Master signal.
AirHub DMX
The AirHub DMX (available separately) is the central hub used to remotely control all Air
Series fixtures. It is a battery powered wireless DMX transceiver with 16 wireless groups
(00-15) and features built-in presets including static colors, auto, fade, and sound active
mode.
AIRBAR HEX 6 AIRBAR HEX 6
AIRHUB
DMX
ESC DOWN UP ENTER
AIRHUB DMX AIRBAR HEX 6 AIRBAR HEX 6

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To make a connection, simply set the AirHub DMX and AirBar HEX 6 to the same group ID.
Both units are set to ID01 in the example below.
AirHub DMX Menu AirBar HEX 6 Menu
DMX Controller
The AirBar HEX 6 can connect to any DMX controller using standard 3-pin DMX cables, or
wirelessly using the AirHub DMX. AirBars connected to a DMX controller via the AirHub can
still be addressed independently.
The AirBar can also transmit wireless DMX to any 2.4ghz enabled W-DMX lights outside of
the Air Series ecosystem through group ID 0-5 (such as the ColorKey MobilePar Mini HEX
4). Simply scroll through the wireless bands on your lights until a signal connection is made
with the AirBar.
AIRHUB
DMX
ESC DOWN UP ENTER
AIRHUB DMX
DMX CONTROLLER
AIRBAR HEX 6
AIRBAR HEX 6 AIRBAR HEX 6

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solutions
No DMX control
• Confirm the Wireless Group ID is the same as the transmitter
• Make sure the fixture is in DMX mode
• Make sure wireless is enabled on your AirBar, or that a DMX
cable is properly connected to your controller.
Fixture does not
respond to sound
• Make sure the fixture is in Sound Active mode.
IR remote will not
respond
• The IR remote will not respond to any inputs when the Black
Out mode is enabled. If the remote is not responding when a
button is pressed, try pressing (Black Out). It may already be
in Black Out Mode thus rendering the light dark.

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Technical Information
• 6x12W RGBW 6-in-1 LEDs
• 25˚ beam angle
• DMX Channels: 3 / 6 / 8 / 11 channels
• Built-in 2.4Ghz W-DMX transceiver for wireless connectivity
• Lithium-Ion battery (+/-) 20 hours single color; (+/-) 6 hours full color, (+/-) 5 hours
charge time
• Control modes: W-DMX, DMX 512, IR Remote, Master /Slave, Sound Active, Stand
Alone
• Multicolor OLED display for easy access to fixture settings
• 0-100% dimmer
• 3-pin DMX In/Out connectors
• Speakon power input
• Lamp rated life: >50000 Hours
• Flicker Free
• Working temperature: up to 40˚C
• Power consumption: 72W
• Power supply: AC100-240V;50-60Hz
• Product size: 19” x 3.5” x 3.25”
• Net Weight: 8.5lbs
Please note: As we continue to work towards improving our products and your experience
as a user, we recommend that you check our website periodically for updates to user
manuals and specifications at www.ColorKeyLED.com or you may contact us directly at
[email protected].