COLORKINETICS Data Enabler Pro User manual

Data Enabler Pro
Integrated data and power for
intelligent LED lighting luminaires
employing Powercore technology
Product Guide

Data Enabler Pro Product Guide2
Data Enabler Pro
Integrated data and power for intelligent LED luminaires
employing Powercore technology
Data Enabler Pro delivers integrated data and power to intelligent color
and tunable white LED lighting luminaires employing Powercore technology
from Color Kinetics.
Data Enabler Pro integrates many of the features of the previous generation
of Data Enablers, including Data Enabler DMX, Data Enabler Ethernet, and
Data Enabler EO. Data Enabler Pro is the single solution for all intelligent
Powercore-based installations, whether DMX or Ethernet, color or white,
indoors or outdoors.

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Easy installation
Accessible, clearly labeled terminal block connectors
for DMX, Ethernet, line voltage, and luminaires make
installation easy. Tethered cover with captive screws
ensures convenient removal and replacement.
On-board diagnostics
On-board indicator LEDs provide visual feedback for
normal operation, Ethernet connection detection, and
Ethernet and DMX data transmission.
Outdoor-rated
Data Enabler Pro offers superior leakage protection in a
cast aluminium, IP66-rated enclosure.
Universal power input range
Data Enabler Pro automatically senses mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 277 VAC, and passes mains
voltages through to all connected lights.
Supports Powercore luminaires
Powercore our patented approach to power output
proves that simple is better. As well as faster, more
efficient, and accurate. Powercore controls power
output to luminaires directly from line voltage. It merges
line voltage with control data and delivers both over
a single standard cable—dramatically simplifying
installation and lowering total system cost.
Full support for DMX and Ethernet
Provides inputs and outputs for both DMX and
Ethernet, allowing you to connect multiple Data Enabler
Pro devices in series. Also provides an Ethernet output
terminal for iColor Accent MX Powercore gen2 support.
Multiple conduit entries
Data Enabler Pro conduit entries accommodate NPT
conduit in US trade sizes of 1/2 in and 3/4 in, or metric
sizes of PG13 and PG21.
Designed for maximum energy efficiency
Data Enabler Pro consumes just 20 W maximum.
Optional power-saving modes automatically cut power
to attached lights when lights are off for a configurable
number of minutes.
Take a closer look
Key features

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General information
Specifications and information
Due to continuous improvements and innovations, specifications may change without notice.
Electrical
Input Voltage 100 to 277 VAC, auto-ranging, 50/60 Hz*
Maximum Input Current 16.5 A maximum
Load Current 16 A maximum
Power Consumption 20 W maximum
Surge Protection For Surge Protection Requirements for LED Lighting Systems, please refer to
www.colorkinetics.com/KB/surge-protection.
Connections
Threaded Openings 3/4 in NPT for power / 1/2 in NPT for data (US trade)
PG21 for power / PG13 for data (metric)
Data Input Source Color Kinetics full range of controllers, third-party DMX controllers, or KiNET-compatible§third-party
Ethernet controllers§
Power Input 3-wire PC terminal block connector†
Power/Data Output 4-wire PC terminal block connector†
4-wire IDC terminal block connector (iColor Accent MX Powercore gen2 only)‡
DMX Input/Output Double-pair, double-entry IDC connectors‡
Ethernet Input/Output Double-pair, double-entry IDC connectors‡
Physical
Dimensions
(Height x Width x Depth)
87 x 267 x 138 mm (3 x 11 x 5.4 in) U.S. trade size
87 x 267 x 138 mm (3.4 x 10.5 x 5.4 in) metric size
Weight 2.4 kg (5.4 lb)
Housing Cast aluminium enclosure with slots for surface mounting. Powder-coated industrial gray matte.
Operating Temperature
Startup Temperature
Storage Temperature
-40 to 50 °C (-40 to 122 °F)
-20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
-40 to 80 °C (-40 to 176 °F)
Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Cooling Convection
Heat Dissipation 20 W
Certification and Safety
Certification UL/cUL, FCC Class A, CE, C-Tick
Environment Dry/Damp/Wet Location, IP66
* Verify that the line voltage is appropriate for the lighting luminaires in your installation. See a specific luminaire’s documentation for supported line voltages.
† PC terminal block connectors accept recommended wire sizes from 8 to 18 AWG (8.37 – 0.823 mm2)
‡ IDC connectors accept wire sizes from 22 – 26 AWG (0.326 – 0.129 mm2).
§ KiNET is the Ethernet lighting protocol from Color Kinetics.

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85 mm
(3.3 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
20.4 mm Ø (CE)
Accepts M20
0.8 in Ø (UL)
Accepts ½ in NPT
26.8 mm Ø (CE)
Accepts M25
1.05 in Ø (UL)
Accepts ¾ in NPT
138 mm (5.4 in)
87 mm
(3.4 in)
60 mm
(2.35 in)
43 mm
(1.7 in)
161.3 mm (6.35 in)41 mm
(1.6 in)
0.8 in Ø (UL)
Accepts ½ in NPT
1.05 in Ø (UL)
Accepts ¾ in NPT
267 mm (8.7 in)
20.4 mm Ø (CE)
Accepts M20
26.8 mm Ø (CE)
Accepts M25
267 mm (10.5 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
3 mm hex
Ø4.8 mm
(0.1875 in)
Dimensions
For further information
Data Enabler Pro is available in U.S. trade and metric sizes. Complete details including Installation Instructions,
Specification Sheets, .ies files, and product drawings, can be found at:
https://www.colorkinetics.com/global/products/pds/dataenablerpro
Part Numbers
Item Number Item 12NC
Data Enabler Pro 3/4 in / 1/2 in NPT (U.S. trade size conduit) 106-000004-00 910503701210
Data Enabler Pro PG21/PG13 (metric size conduit) 106-000004-01 910503701211
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Installation
Data Enabler Pro integrates data and power
transmission for all intelligent color and tunable white
LED luminaires employing Powercore technology
from Color Kinetics. Installation specics will vary
depending on luminaire types, controller, environment
(dry or damp/wet), and network (DMX, Ethernet, or a
combination).
Owner/User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer,
purchaser, owner, and user to install, maintain, and
operate Data Enabler Pro in such a manner as to
comply with all applicable codes, state and local
laws, ordinances, and regulations. Consult with the
appropriate electrical inspector to ensure compliance.
Installing in Damp or Wet Locations
When installing in damp or wet locations, seal all
junction boxes, power supplies, and other devices with
electronics-grade RTV silicone sealant so that water
or moisture cannot enter or accumulate in any wiring
compartments, cables, luminaires, or other electrical
parts. You must use suitable outdoor-rated junction
boxes when installing in wet or damp locations.
Additionally, you must use gaskets, clamps, and other
parts required for installation to comply with all
applicable local and national codes.
Plan the Installation
To streamline installation and ensure accurate
conguration, start with a layout or a lighting design
plan that shows the physical layout of the installation
and identies the locations of all luminaires, Data
Enabler Pro devices, controllers, switches, and cables.
DMX and Ethernet Configurations
Data Enabler Pro can be used in either DMX or
Ethernet networks. DMX is appropriate for relatively
simple installations, or for installations in which groups
of lights operate in unison—for example, for accent
lighting, perimeter lighting, or cove lighting applications.
Typical DMX installations with intelligent LED luminaires
from Color Kinetics use a controller such as iPlayer 3,
a Controller Keypad for turning the lighting system on
and o and for triggering light shows, and one or more
Data Enabler Pro devices. Data Enabler Pro devices
can be connected in series to deliver DMX data from a
single controller to all connected lights.
Because it is not subject to the DMX addressing
limitations, Ethernet is the preferred environment
for large-scale, color-changing light shows and video
displays, both of which require large numbers of unique
addresses.
Typical Ethernet installations with Color Kinetics
LED luminaires use an Ethernet switch, an Ethernet
controller such as Light System Manager or Video
System Manager Pro, Ethernet Controller Keypads for
push-button light show triggering, and one or more
Data Enabler Pro devices. While your specic lighting
network conguration may allow for additional devices,
we recommend that you limit individual Ethernet runs
to 25 or fewer Data Enabler Pro devices. For additional
Data Enabler Pro devices in a network, use additional
Ethernet switch ports.
Light System
Manager Controller
100 to 277 VAC
Antumbra
Ethernet
Keypad
Ethernet
Switch
CAT 5e Cable
CAT 5e Cable
Ethernet Data
Junction
Box
Data Enabler
Pro
100 to 277 VAC
Controller
Keypad
iPlayer 3
Controller
Data Enabler
Pro
Serial Cable DMX Data
Junction
Box
Configuration and planning
Regardless of the size and complexity of your installation, the planning time you spend up front can help streamline
the installation and configuration of your luminaires. Keep these points in mind as you plan your installation:
DMX Configuration Ethernet Configuration

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Electrical Configuration Guidelines
Linear Powercore luminaires, such as iColor Cove MX
Powercore, iColor Accent MX Powercore gen2, and iW
Cove MX Powercore, are installed in series using the
luminaires’ end-to-end connectors or jumper cables.
Multiple runs are typically installed to a common
junction box. Powercore oodlights, wash lights, and
spotlights, such as ColorReach Powercore, ColorBlast
Powercore, and ColorBurst Powercore, can be installed
in series (each wired to a separate junction box) or in
parallel (wired to a common junction box).
The maximum number of luminaires each Data Enabler
Pro can support depends on the luminaire type
and method of connection, as well as on additional
conguration details such as luminaire spacing, circuit
size, wire gauge, and line voltage. As an example,
the table to the left lists the maximum number of
ColorBlast Powercore luminaires each Data Enabler
Pro can support at various voltages, assuming a
20 A circuit and 1.5 m (5 ft) jumper cables between
luminaires. Keep in mind that these gures, provided as
a guideline, are accurate for the specied conguration
only, and that changing the conguration can aect the
number of luminaires per Data Enabler Pro.
Color Kinetics oers a Conguration Calculator
to help calculate the number of luminaires
a specic installation can support. You can
download the Conguration Calculator from
www.colorkinetics.com/support/install_tool/. For further
help, please consult Application Engineering Services at
[e-mail].
Data Enabler Pro must be installed in a location that
allows air to move freely around the device. Startup
and operating temperatures are rated to 50 °C (122
°F). Exceeding this temperature limit may cause device
damage or failure.
Data Configuration Guidelines
In addition to maximum luminaire run lengths
determined by the electrical conguration, each Data
Enabler Pro imposes maximum run lengths based
on data integrity. To ensure data integrity, maximum
individual run length should not exceed 53.3 m (175 ft),
and the total cable length per Data Enabler Pro should
not exceed 122 m (400 ft).
When selecting mounting locations for the Data
Enabler Pro devices in your installation, keep cable and
luminaire run length maximums in mind:
• In Ethernet networks, maximum data cables lengths
are 100 m (328 ft) between Ethernet devices without
a repeater (for example, controller to switch, or
switch to Data Enabler Pro).
• In DMX networks, maximum data run lengths are 305
m (1,000 ft). The maximum number of Data Enabler
Pro devices that can be connected in series is 32.
We recommend using DMX repeaters for data run
lengths that exceed the maximum length, as well as
for runs of more than 32 Data Enabler Pro devices
connected in series.
100 m (328 ft) Max
305 m (1,000 ft) Max
Ethernet maximum data cable length
100 m (328 ft) Max
305 m (1,000 ft) Max
DMX maximum data run length
Data Integrity – maximum individual length 53.3 m (175 ft)
Luminaires
Data Integrity – total length 122 m (400 ft)
Luminaires
Fixtures
175 ft (53.3 m)
maximum individual length
Fixtures
400 ft (122 m) total length
Fixtures
175 ft (53.3 m)
maximum individual length
Fixtures
400 ft (122 m) total length
Data Enabler
Pro
Data Enabler
Pro Data Enabler Pro
Data Enabler
Pro
Luminaires Luminaires

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Assemble Additional Items
The following additional items are required to mount
and connect Data Enabler Pro.
• 4 mounting screws suitable for the mounting surface
• For installations using metric size conduit, PG21
watertight conduit and ttings for power, and PG13.5
watertight conduit and ttings for data, as required
by local codes
• For installations using US trade size conduit, 3/4 in
NPT watertight conduit and ttings for power, and
1/2 in NPT watertight conduit and ttings for data, as
required by local codes
• CAT 5e or better data cable, as required
• 4-conductor copper wire for luminaire connections,
as required. Standard 3.31mm2 (12 AWG) stranded
wire is recommended.
• Electronics-grade RTV silicone for installations in
damp and wet locations
• Screwdrivers, wire strippers, and other tools as
needed
Inspect Data Enabler Pro and Accessories
Carefully inspect the box containing Data Enabler
Pro and the contents for any damage that may have
occurred in transit.
We recommend that you ensure your Data Enabler
Pro devices are running the latest version of the
rmware, and update the rmware if necessary, before
positioning and mounting the devices. See page 14 for
complete information.
Position and Mount Data Enabler Pro
Make sure the power is OFF before mounting and
connecting Data Enabler Pro.
1. Each Data Enabler Pro device is identied by a unique
serial number and IP address. The serial number and
default IP addresses are located on a label inside the
Data Enabler Pro housing. If your installation requires
multiple Data Enabler Pro devices, record the serial
numbers (DMX) or IP addresses (Ethernet) in a
layout grid (typically a spreadsheet or list) for easy
reference.
2.Assign each device to a position in the lighting design
plan.
3.Position each Data Enabler Pro device in its
designated mounting location. Make sure the
mounting surface is at, suitable for the mounting
hardware, and clear of debris and other obstructions.
The overall dimensions of each Data Enabler Pro
device are 267 mm (10.5in)widex 138 mm (5.4 in)
deep x 87 mm (3.4 in) high. Make sure the mounting
location allows enough space around the housing for
air to move freely around the device. Be careful not to
obstruct or submerge the vents on either side of the
Data Enabler Pro housing.
We recommend orienting Data Enabler Pro so that
power and data cables enter the input side of the
housing (the side with four threaded openings), and
luminaire cables exit the output side (the side with two
threaded openings).
4.Use four suitable mounting screws to secure Data
Enabler Pro to the mounting location.
Do not obstruct or
submerge the vents
Installation
Multi-language installation instructions can be found at:
https://www.colorkinetics.com/global/products/pds/dataenablerpro
Data Enabler Pro
8 mm hex wrench
3 mm hex wrench
Flat blade screwdriver
Installation Instructions
3 mm hex
8 mm hex

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Prepare for Cable Connections
1. Using the included 3 mm hex wrench, loosen the
housing cover’s six captive screws to open the Data
Enabler Pro housing.
2.Identify which openings to use for power and data
cables, and remove the seal plugs from the openings.
• For installations using metric size conduit, the larger
openings accommodate PG21 cable connectors
for power, and the smaller openings accommodate
PG13.5 cable connectors for data.
• For installations using US trade size conduit, the
larger openings accommodate 3/4 in NPT cable
connectors for power, and the smaller openings
accommodate 1/2 in NPT cable connectors for data.
3.Install and tighten cable connectors to
manufacturer’s specs. Do not overtighten.
4.Torque remaining seal plugs to approximately 2.2 Nm
(19 in-lb).
8 mm hex or
5/16 in hex
RTV Silicone
RTV Silicone
In wet or damp locations, use electronics-grade RTV silicone to
seal all points of entry in all Data Enabler Pro devices and all
connected junction boxes to prevent water infiltration.
Make Data Input Connections
Data Enabler Pro has dierent connectors for DMX
and Ethernet data inputs. Instead of RJ45 connectors,
Data Enabler Pro uses double-pair, double-entry
IDC connectors, which accept unstripped cable wire
strands.
Color Kinetics uses a DMX scheme that diers slightly
from the popular DMX scheme maintained by the
Entertainment Services and Technology Association
(ESTA). You use the CK DMX scheme with Color Kinetics
DMX controllers, and the ESTA DMX scheme with many
common third-party DMX controllers.
1. Run CAT 5e or better cable from the data output port
of a Color Kinetics DMX controller, such as iPlayer 3.
2.If necessary, cut the cable jacket to expose the wire
pairs. Do not strip the wire pairs.
3.Locate the DMX input pivot connectors inside
the Data Enabler Pro housing. Open both pivot
connectors.
DMX
DMX
L N
L N
DMX input
CK RJ45 Pinouts
RJ45 Pin # CK DMX Signal Wire Color
1 DMX_DATAto Orange/White
2 DMX_DATA+ Orange
3 GND Green/White
6 GND Green
ESTA RJ45 Pinouts
RJ45 Pin # DMX512-A Signal Wire Color
1 DMX_DATA+ Orange/White
2 DMX_DATAto Orange
7 GND Brown/White
8 GND Brown
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4.Insert the wires into the IDC connector’s wire entry
holes from right to left as follows:
• For CK DMX, Orange/White, Orange, Green/White,
and Green.
• For ESTA DMX, Orange/White, Orange, Brown/White,
and Brown.
The unused wires should be capped and turned back.
5. While holding the wires rmly in place, push down on
the pivot connectors until they click shut.
6.Unless you’re connecting additional devices in series,
use the termination switch to terminate the series.
Ethernet Data Input Connections
1. Run CAT 5e or better cable from the data output port
of a Color Kinetics Ethernet controller, such as Light
System Manager or Video System Manager Pro.
2.If necessary, cut the cable jacket to expose the wire
pairs. Do not strip the wire pairs.
The Brown, Brown/White, Blue, and Blue/White wires
are not used and should be capped and turned back.
3.Locate the Ethernet input pivot connectors inside
the Data Enabler Pro housing. Open both pivot
connectors.
4.From right to left, following the wire color codes
printed on the data board, insert the Orange/White,
Orange, Green/White, and Green wires into the pivot
connector’s wire entry holes.
5. While holding the wires rmly in place, push down on
the pivot connectors until they click shut.
Connecting Data Enabler Pro Devices
in Series (Optional)
Installations with large numbers of luminaires may
require multiple Data Enabler Pro devices. Data Enabler
Pro aords DMX and Ethernet output connectors,
which you can use to connect two or more Data
Enabler Pro devices in series.
Series Connection Using DMX
In DMX networks, you should use DMX repeaters for
run lengths of over 325 m (1000 ft). Also use a DMX
repeater for runs of more than 32 Data Enabler Pro
devices connected in series.
1. Cut a sucient length of CAT 5e or better cable to
connect the rst Data Enabler Pro device in a series
with the next.
DMX
Not
terminated
Terminated
L N
L N
DMX
DMX
Ethernet input
DMX
DMX
DMX
DMX
DMX
DMX
Ethernet Pinouts
RJ45 Pin # Ethernet Signal Wire Color
1 RxD+ Orange/White
2 RxDto Orange
3 TxD+ Green/White
6 TxDto Green
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DMX
DMX
DMX
DMX
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2.If necessary, cut both ends of the cable jacket to
expose the wire pairs. Do not strip the wire pairs.
The Brown, Brown/White, Blue, and Blue/White wires
are not used and should be capped and turned back.
3.Run one end of the cable through a cable connector
installed on the output side of the rst Data Enabler
Pro device in the series (the side with two openings).
4.Locate the DMX output pivot connectors inside
the Data Enabler Pro housing. Open both pivot
connectors.
5.From right to left, following the wire color codes
printed on the data board, insert the Orange/White,
Orange, Green/White, and Green wires into the pivot
connector’s wire entry holes.
6. While holding the wires rmly in place, push down on
the pivot connectors until they click shut.
7. Run the free end of the cable to the next Data
Enabler Pro device in the series, and make DMX
data input connections as described in the previous
section.
8.Repeat for each Data Enabler Pro device in the series.
9.Terminate the last Data Enabler Pro device in the
series using the termination switch.
Series Connection Using Ethernet
You can connect up to 25 Data Enabler Pro devices in
series. Use additional Ethernet switch ports to connect
additional Data Enabler Pro devices to your network.
In Ethernet networks, maximum run lengths for data
cables are 100 m (328 ft) between Ethernet devices
without a repeater.
1. Cut a sucient length of CAT 5e or better cable to
connect the rst Data Enabler Pro device in a series
with the next.
2.If necessary, cut both ends of the cable jacket to
expose the wire pairs. Do not strip the wire pairs.
The Brown, Brown/White, Blue, and Blue/White wires
are not used and should be capped and turned back.
3.Run one end of the cable through a cable connector
installed on the output side of the rst Data Enabler
Pro device in the series (the side with two openings).
4.Locate the Ethernet output pivot connectors inside
the Data Enabler Pro housing. Open both pivot
connectors.
5.From right to left, following the wire codes printed
on the data board, insert the Orange/White, Orange,
Green/White, and Green wires into the pivot
connector’s wire entry holes.
6. While holding the wires rmly in place, push down on
the pivot connectors until they click shut.
7. Run the free end of the cable to the next Data
Enabler Pro device in the series, and make Ethernet
data input connections as described in the previous
section.
8.Repeat for each Data Enabler Pro device in the series.
L N
L N
DMX
DMX
Ethernet input
Ethernet output
L N
L N
DMX
DMX
DMX input
DMX output

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Make Mains Voltage Connections
1. Run the mains voltage power cable through a cable
connector installed on the input side of the Data
Enabler Pro housing (the side with the four openings).
Pull at least 127 mm (5 in) of wire into the housing.
2.Strip 15 mm (0.6 in) of insulation from the wires. If
using stranded wire, twist each wire tight to secure
the wire threads.
3.Locate the mains voltage 3-wire PC terminal block
connector inside the Data Enabler Pro housing.
4.Securely install line, neutral, and ground in the
terminal block:
• Insert a small athead screwdriver in the slot above a
wire entry hole.
• Firmly insert the correct wire in the wire entry hole.
• Remove the screwdriver.
Make Luminaire Cable Connections
Color Kinetics intelligent LED luminaires that use Data
Enabler Pro either have a detachable leader cable with
ying leads, or an integrated power/data cable. Leader
cables range from 3 m (10 ft) to 18.3 m (60 ft), while
integrated power/data cables can be as long as 3.7 m
(12 ft) or as short as 152 mm (6 in).
Luminaires with integrated cables, such as ColorBlast
Powercore and ColorBurst Powercore, are installed
to junction boxes. For runs of luminaires installed in
series, a lead wire is run from the rst junction box to
Data Enabler Pro. For luminaires installed in parallel
(star conguration), a lead wire is run from a common
junction box to Data Enabler Pro.
Luminaires with detachable leader cables, such as
ColorGraze Powercore, iColor Cove MX Powercore,
and iColor Accent MX Powercore gen2, can be
installed in single runs by connecting the leader cable
directly to Data Enabler Pro. Luminaires in the run
are connected together by means of integrated end-
to-end connectors or jumper cables. Multiple runs
of luminaires can also be connected in parallel by
connecting a lead wire from a common junction box to
a Data Enabler Pro.
For luminaires that do not use leader cables and
jumper cables, use a sucient length of 4-conductor
copper wire to connect luminaires to each other and
to Data Enabler Pro. Standard 3.31 mm2 (12 AWG)
stranded wire is recommended, but the wiring you use
depends on local electrical codes.
1.Run a leader cable from a run of luminaires, or a lead
wire from a junction box, through a cable connector
installed on the output side of the Data Enabler Pro
housing (the side with two openings). Pull at least 152
mm (6 in) of wire into the housing.
2.Strip 15 mm (0.6 in) of insulation from the wires. If
using stranded wire, twist each wire tight to secure
the wire threads.
L N
15 mm
(0.6 in)
UL/cUL
UL/cUL
L
N
CE/PSE
CE/PSE UL/cUL
CE/CQC
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
CQC
L
N
UL/cUL
CE/CQC
PSE
L
N
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/CCC
L
N
CE/Japan
L
N
CE
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/PSE
CCC
L
N
UL/cUL
UL/cUL
L
N
CE/PSE
CE/PSE UL/cUL
CE/CQC
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
CQC
L
N
UL/cUL
CE/CQC
PSE
L
N
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/CCC
L
N
CE/Japan
L
N
CE
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/PSE
CCC
L
N
L N
L N
DMX
DMX
Mains voltage
input

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3.Locate the luminaire cable 4-wire PC terminal block
connector inside the Data Enabler Pro housing.
4.Securely install line, neutral, ground, and data in the
terminal block:
• Insert a small athead screwdriver in the slot above a
wire entry hole.
• Firmly insert the correct wire in the wire entry hole.
• Remove the screwdriver.
Luminaire Cable Connection for iColor Accent MX
Powercore gen2
Data Enabler Pro includes a separate 4-wire IDC
terminal block connector for Ethernet data output to
iColor Accent MX Powercore gen2 luminaires, which
directly accept Ethernet input. Leader cables for eW
and iColor Accent Powercore bundle data and power
wires within the same wire jacket.
1. Run iColor Accent MX Powercore gen2 leader cable
through a cable connector installed on the output
side of the Data Enabler Pro housing (the side with
two openings).
2. Strip o a sucient length of the cable jacket to
connect the data wires to the IDC terminal block on
the data board and the power wires to the luminaire
cable PC terminal block on the power board.
2.Strip 15 mm (0.6 in) of insulation from the power
wires. If using stranded wire, twist each wire tight to
secure the wire threads.
3.Connect the data wires to the IDC terminal block:
• Using your ngers or a small tool, lift the four punch-
down connectors.
• From right to left, following the wire codes printed
on the data board, insert the Orange/White, Orange,
Blue/White, and Blue wires into the wire entry holes
on the front of the connector.
• Push down each punch-down connector until they
snap rmly in place.
4.Securely install line, neutral, and ground in the
luminaire cable 4-wire terminal block:
• Insert a standard athead screwdriver in the slot
above a wire entry hole.
• Firmly insert the correct wire in the wire entry hole.
(Leave the data position empty.)
• Remove the screwdriver.
Secure Cover
Once you have nished connecting all data and power
inputs and outputs, secure the Data Enabler Pro cover.
1. Seat the cover on the Data Enabler Pro housing.
2.Using the included 3 mm hex wrench, tighten the
housing cover’s six captured screws.
3.Torque each screw to approximately 1.8 Nm (16 in-lb).
L N
L N
DMX
DMX
Luminaire
output
UL/cUL
UL/cUL
L
N
CE/PSE
CE/PSE
UL/cUL
CE/CQC
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
CQC
L
N
UL/cUL CE/CQC
PSE
L
N
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/CCC
L
N
CE/Japan
L
N
CE
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/PSE
CCC
L
N
UL/cUL
UL/cUL
L
N
CE/PSE
CE/PSE UL/cUL
CE/CQC
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
CQC
L
N
UL/cUL CE/CQC
PSE
L
N
L
N
UL/cUL CE/PSE
L
N
L
N
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/CCC
L
N
CE/Japan
L
N
CE
L
N
CE/PSE
L
N
CE/PSE
CCC
L
N
L N
L N
15 mm
(0.6 in)
L N
L N
DMX
DMX
iColor Accent MX
Powercore gen2
output

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Configuring Data Enabler Pro with QuickPlay Pro
(Optional)
In Ethernet installations, you can automatically discover
all Data Enabler Pro devices using QuickPlay Pro with
a computer connected to your lighting installation’s
network. In DMX installations, you can congure Data
Enabler Pro devices with QuickPlay Pro by connecting a
computer directly to the Ethernet input terminal block.
When a Data Enabler Pro device is connected to your
lighting network, the Data Enabler Pro tab under
PDS Conguration becomes active. The Data Enabler
Pro tab provides options for setting DMX and power
modes.
Setting DMX Mode
Under normal operation, Data Enabler Pro handles
data in a slightly dierent manner than earlier versions
of Data Enabler. Dierent versions, therefore, can be
out of sync by one frame when used together in the
same lighting network. Though small, the discrepancy
could be visible in video displays or other rapidly
changing light shows.
• To synchronize Data Enabler Pro with earlier versions
of Data Enabler, click Backwards Compatible.
• To set Data Enabler Pro to operate normally, click
Normal (the default).
Setting Power Mode
To maximize energy eciency, optional power-saving
modes automatically cut power to attached lights when
lights are o for a congurable number of minutes. Use
the Power Mode drop-down list to set Data Enabler Pro
power mode.
• To send power to connected lights at all times, select
Enable Power (the default). (Lights continue to draw
power even when receiving no data or black data.)
• To cut power to connected lights at all times,
select Disable Power. (Lights remain o even when
receiving non-black data.)
• To cut power to connected lights after receiving no
data for a period of time, select “Turn o after no
data for,” and enter a timeout (in minutes) in the text
box. Power is automatically restored to connected
lights when data ows again.
• To cut power to connected lights after receiving
black data (DMX packets with all data elds set to 0)
for a period of time, select “Turn o after black data
for,” and enter a timeout (in minutes) in the text box.
Power is automatically restored to connected lights
when non-black data ows again.
Updating Data Enabler Pro Firmware
The Data Enabler Pro rmware image is periodically
updated to improve system performance and
functionality. To maximize system performance, make
sure your Data Enabler Pro devices are running the
most recent version of the rmware. We recommend
that you conrm that your Data Enabler Pro devices
have the most recent version of the rmware before
installing them in your lighting network.
Determine Data Enabler Pro Firmware Version
1. You can determine the rmware version that
your Data Enabler Pro devices are running with a
computer and QuickPlay Pro:
• In Ethernet installations, connect a computer to the
lighting network and run QuickPlay Pro. QuickPlay
Pro automatically discovers all connected Data
Enabler Pro devices. Select a device from the
Controllers drop-down list.
• In DMX installations, directly connect a computer to
the Ethernet input port inside the Data Enabler Pro
housing, and run QuickPlay Pro.
2. If necessary, select a Data Enabler Pro device from
the Controllers drop-down list.
The rmware version for the selected Data Enabler
Pro device appears at the top of the QuickPlay Pro
window, on the right.
Configuration
You can congure Data Enabler Pro devices using QuickPlay Pro addressing and conguration software.
Download QuickPlay Pro: https://www.colorkinetics.com/global/support/downloads
Firmware
release
number

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Download Data Enabler Pro Firmware
If a more recent version of the Data Enabler Pro
rmware is available, download the rmware le (.hex
extension):
1. Visit the Firmware Updater page at
https://www.colorkinetics.com/global/support/
downloads/firmware to check for the latest rmware
version.
2. If a newer rmware image is available, click the
link on the Firmware Updater page to download
the rmware le to an accessible location on your
computer.
Download CK Firmware Updater
To update the rmware image on a Data Enabler Pro
device, you must download and install the CK Firmware
Updater application on your computer.
1. Visit the Firmware Updater page at
https://www.colorkinetics.com/global/support/
downloads/firmware.
2. Download the CK Firmware Updater installer.
3. Decompress the le to an accessible location on
your computer and open it.
4. Run the installer, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Running a Data Enabler Pro Firmware Update
(Ethernet network)
1. Connect a computer to the lighting network, and run
CK Firmware Updater.
2. From the Interface Select drop-down list, select
Ethernet Controllers.
3. From Device Select drop-down list, select Data
Enabler Pro.
4. Click File Select, navigate to the folder to which you
downloaded the rmware le (.hex extension), and click
Open.
5. Click Discover. CK Firmware Updater automatically
discovers all Data Enabler Pro devices connected to
your lighting network.
6. Select a Data Enabler Pro device and click PROGRAM.
7. Repeat step 6 for each Data Enabler Pro device that
you want to update.
Running a Data Enabler Pro Firmware Update
(DMX network)
1. Directly connect a computer to the Ethernet input
port inside the housing of a Data Enabler Pro device
that you want to update
2. Run CK Firmware Updater.
3. From the Interface Select drop-down list, select
Ethernet Controllers.
4. From the Device Select drop-down list, select Data
Enabler Pro.
5. Click File Select, navigate to the folder to which you
downloaded the rmware le (.hex extension), and
click Open.
6. Click Discover. CK Firmware Updater discovers the
Data Enabler Pro device to which your computer is
currently connected.
7. Click PROGRAM.
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 for each Data Enabler Pro device
that you want to update.
Recovering from Firmware Update Errors
In rare instances, you may experience power or
data loss or interruption during the rmware update
process. In such cases, a Data Enabler Pro device may
receive an incomplete or corrupt rmware image. You
must successfully re-install the rmware image to
restore normal Data Enabler Pro operations.
• In the case of power loss or interruption, the Data
Enabler Pro device retains its assigned IP address,
but you are temporarily unable to communicate with
the device using that address.
If this happens, enter the reserved IP address
10.1.250.250 in CK Firmware Updater, and re-install
the rmware image.
Once the rmware image is successfully installed,
you can again communicate with the Data Enabler
Pro device using its assigned IP address.
• In the case of data loss or interruption, you must
manually enter the device’s IP address in CK
Firmware Updater to re-install the rmware image.
If you don’t know the device’s assigned IP address,
you can cycle power, then use the reserved IP
address 10.1.250.250, as described above.

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