ColorVerge MiniPar 54 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
Unpacking your fixture
Product dimensions
FEATURES
Specifications
Photometrics
INSTALLATION
Safety precautions
Mounting
Fixture linking
DMX cabling tips
Polarity
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Menu Map
Control panel functions
DMX channel protocol
Macros
Master / Slave mode
DMX PRIMER
Understanding DMX
Assigning a start address
Grouping fixtures
Understanding controller and fixture channels
Troubleshooting
Warranty & Returns
Maintenance
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UNPACK AND INSPECT YOUR FIXTURE
This fixture has been thoroughly tested and shipped in proper working condition. Upon arrival check
the contents of your package and make sure there is no damage due to shipping. If you discover
damage, contact the shipping company immediately, then contact ColorVerge Lighting.
We recommend you test your new fixture prior to installation. If you find damage or failure, this will
eliminate the need to uninstall the fixture.
In the event your fixture may need warranty work, you will need to return it in the original box. Do
not discard the box and packing material for this reason. Failure to ship the fixture back in its
proper packaging can potentially void warranty. See “Warranty & Returns” section for information
about returning your fixture.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO DMX LIGHTING you will find the section “DMX Primer” to be very
helpful. Please read this entire manual prior to operating your fixture.
WHATS INCLUDED:
- One MiniPar 54 LED Fixture
- One Safety Eyebolt
- One Safety cable w/ D-ring clip
- Operations manual
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DIMENSIONS
Safety cable
with D-ring clip
Safety eyebolt

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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
The MiniPar™ 54 is the brightest, most compact light in its class. It weighs less than 4 lbs. and has a front
profile of only 6 inches. Packed with 18 x 3w LEDS (54 watts) of pure saturated color, the MiniPar™ 54 is
comparable in output to a conventional 600 watt par 64.
lts flicker-free operation and high output make it perfect for musicians, video, worship, theatre, clubs and
architectural lighting. With a standard lens of 25° and optional lens of 15°, 40° beam angle, this light can be
used for a variety of applications.
The on-board processor controls the internal programs and allows stand-alone operation with no need for an
external controller. Equipped with a lighted 4 digit LCD control panel, you can easily make changes to DMX
addressing or access internal programs. The MiniPar™ 54’s polymer housing is scratch and dent resistant
making it an excellent choice for mobile applications.
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?High output 18 x 3 watt RGB LEDs: 54 watts total
?4 digit LED control panel for easy address and mode changes
?Lightweight scratch and dent resistant polymer housing
?Heavy duty handle with large easy-grip knobs
?Static Colors with or without DMX controller
?Internal programs: Static Colors, Gradual Change, Auto, Sound, Strobe
?Beam angle: 25° (Opt. 15° and 40°)
?Field angle: 42°
?Lux: 9478 @ 1m | 1175 @ 3m
?LED lifespan 50,000 hrs (based on manufacturers test data)
?Power / current: 120V, 60Hz: 70W, .6A operating
?AC power: Autoswitching 100V-240V 50/60Hz
?Weight: 3.9lbs (1.8kg)
?Size: 6in x 7.2in

PHOTOMETRICS
Standard
Lux measurements at 100% rgb
25° Beam Angle
1m (3.28 ft)
9478 lux
3m (9.84 ft)
1175 lux
0m
.5m (1.7 ft) 1.4m (4.3 ft)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Do not attempt to open and service or alter this fixture. While under warranty, this light
should only be serviced or repaired by a authorized ColorVerge™ Lighting repair technician.
This fixture is designed for indoor use only. Failure to use properly will void warranty.
Installation of the fixture should only be completed by a qualified person in accordance with
related local codes.
A periodic safety inspection should be completed to assure all hardware is secure and
mounting is safe for use.
Improper installation can result in serious bodily injury.
Do not mount in areas where unauthorized persons can handle or manipulate the fixtures.
Make sure the mounting surface or truss can adequately support the fixture prior to
mounting.
This fixture must have a secondary safety device installed such as safety cable properly rated
for your fixture type.
Be sure to have a qualified electrician perform all electrical connections.
Complete all installation procedures prior to plugging in power cord.
Keep fixtures away from flammable objects by at least 2 feet (.6 meters).
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Field angle 2.3m (7.5 f t)
@ 3m distance (9.8 ft)
42° Field Angle
This chart shows how the beam will spread at varying distances from the fixture. Beam angle refers
to the angle between the two planes of light where the intensity is 50% of the maximum intensity at
center beam. Field angle refers to the angle between the two planes of light where the intensity is
10% of the maximum intensity at center beam.
INSTALLATION
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MOUNTING THE FIXTURE
This fixture can be mounted in any orientation (vertical, horizontal). Always make sure there is
adequate ventilation and no flammable surfaces within 2 feet (.6 meters) of the fixture. You can
mount the fixture using fixture clamps or with threaded bolt type hardware. Always install the
included safety eyebolt and cable when mounting in overhead or wall locations (see images below
for reference).
DMX fixtures are always wired in a “series” style wiring chain.
Refer to the drawing below. Maximum
length of cabling per chain should not exceed 200 ft. Maximum fixtures per chain should not exceed
24. If more fixtures are needed use an optical DMX splitter to create additional chains. Shorter chains
with fewer fixtures will keep the data stream clean and error-free.
The controller connects to the fixture 1
"In-connector" then the fixture 1 "Out-connector" plugs into the fixture 2 "In-connector" and so on.
Always use a DMX terminator on the last fixture in the chain.
Controller
In Out In Out In OutOut
Fixture 1 Fixture 3 Fixture 4Fixture 2
DMX terminator
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Install the included eyebolt into the threaded hole on the back of the housing (see
images above). Then install the safety cable to the eyebolt. Anchor the safety cable
to the truss or other secure mounting surface. Overhead and wall installations
should be performed only by qualified professionals. Incorrect installations can result
in personal injury or death, or damage to property. Always use lock-washers on all
installation hardware. Also use a thread-locking compound on threaded bolts as an
extra precaution to ensure that the fixture installation is secure and safe.
Warning: Do not mount the fixture in the ventilation path of a nearby heating
supply duct. The heated airflow will cause fixture failure due to overheating.
SAFETY EYEBOLT & CABLE
FIXTURE LINKING
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Safety cable
with D-ring clip
Safety eyebolt

DMX CABLING TIPS
Do not use XLR audio microphone cables for your lighting fixtures. Microphone cables are designed
to work with analogue audio signals, while DMX cables are specifically designed for digital data
transfer.
When troubleshooting DMX lighting, one of the most common problems will be with cabling. Below
are a few tips that will help ensure clean, error-free data flow throughout your DMX network.
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Always use a high quality, professional grade DMX cable*
Always use the shortest cable possible for each light fixture within the chain
Do not allow excessive tension on cable or connectors
When using wire ties to secure cable, do not over tighten and pinch the cable
Keep cable away from electromagnetic sources such as power cables, motors, etc.
Do not allow kinks or excessive twisting to occur in the cable
Do not split a DMX chain with a “Y-Splitter” use an optical isolated DMX splitter only
Do not connect more than 16 fixtures within a single chain, use an *optical isolated
DMX splitter and create additional chains
Always use a *DMX Terminator on the last fixture in a chain
NEVER use audio microphone cables for DMX lighting
Failure to follow these guidelines can cause problems with data transmission and/or degrade signal.
*We recommend ColorVerge™ brand DMX cables, terminators and optical splitters. DMX Splitters
significantly reduce the amount of cabling needed in a network and help ensure the signal is clean
and error-free. Visit www.ColorVerge.com to find an online distributor.
Controller
DMX
Terminator
DMX
Terminator
DMX Optical Splitter
Fewer than 16 fixtures per chain
Use the shortest cables possible
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Polarity
ColorVerge™ fixtures operate on “PIN 3 positive polarity” (refer to the diagram above). If your
fixtures are not working or operating erratically, it is possible your controller’s polarity switch is not
set correctly. Refer to the operation manual of your controller for more information about this
issue.
1
3
2
1
3
2
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
DMX Terminator:120 Ohm 1/4 watt resistor
Pins 2 & 3
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Polarity switch commonly found on hardware-based controllers. Set to “Pin 3 positive” setting.
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MENU MAP
The chart below is a global view of the Main Modes and the Value options for each mode. To choose
a main mode, press MENU, then press Up or Down,then press ESC to select the mode. Then
press Up or Down to choose a value for the selected mode. See chapter “Control Panel Functions”
for more information on the mode features.
DMX MODE
Using a controller
STAND ALONE MODES
for use without a controller
RED DIMMER
GREEN DIMMER
BLUE DIMMER
STROBE
FADE COLOR CHANGE
AUTO SHIFT COLOR
Addr
DMX ADDRESS
A001 A512
MODE: VALUE:
rL-- rL00 rL12
GL00 GL12 GL--
bL00 bL12 bL--
FL00 FL12 FLAS
FA00 FA12 FADE
AS00 AS12 ASC-
SOUND ACTIVATE - 3 COLOR
SOU1SO-1
SOUND ACTIVATE - 7 COLOR
SOU2SO-2
Control Panel
Use this mode to set the DMX
start address for each fixture
Set the intensity for the Red LED
Set to 00 to turn off RED
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Set the intensity for the Green LED
Set to 00 to turn off Green
Set the intensity for the Blue LED
Set to 00 to turn off Blue
Set the speed for the Strobe
Set the speed for Fade Color
Change
Set the speed for Auto Shift Color
No value settings for this mode
No value settings for this mode
SLAVE MODE
SLAESLA-
No value settings for this mode
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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS in detail
Addr DMX ADDRESS MODE
See
the section ‘DMX Primer’ in this manual for more information about DMX Addressing.
¤press MENU, then press UP or DOWN until you
see Addr,press ESC. Then UP or DOWN
rL-- RED DIMMER
Use this mode to set the intensity of the red LEDs (for static color mixing).
¤To enter this mode, press MENU, then press UP or DOWN until you see rL--,press ESC.
Then press UP or DOWN until you reach the desired value for this mode. Set value to 00 to turn
off the red LED.
Note: If you want “Red only” make sure the values for 9L (Green) and bL (Blue) are set to 0.
GL-- GREEN DIMMER (static color mixing)
Use this mode to set the intensity of the green LEDs (for static color mixing).
¤To enter this mode, press MENU, then press UP or DOWN until you see GL--,press ESC.
Then press UP or DOWN until you reach the desired value for this mode. Set value to 00 to turn
off the green LED.
Note: If you want “Green only” make sure the values for rL (Red) and bL (Blue) are set to 0
bL-- BLUE DIMMER (static color mixing)
Use this mode to set the intensity of the blue LEDs (for static color mixing).
¤To enter this mode, press MENU, then press UP or DOWN until you see bL--,press ESC.
Then press UP or DOWN until you reach the desired value for this mode. Set value to 00 to turn
off the blue LED.
Note: If you want “Blue only” make sure the values for rL (Red) and GL (Green) are set to 0
FLAS STROBE
Use this mode to create a strobe light effect.
¤To enter this mode, press MENU, then press UP or DOWN until you see FLAS,press ESC.
Then press UP or DOWN until you reach the desired value for this mode. Value 00 is the slowest
strobe, value 12 is the fastest.
This mode is used to set the start address for this fixture and is the most commonly used mode
for DMX lighting. You must use some type of DMX controller when operating in this mode. Check
the manual for your controller to determine the recommended start address for each fixture.
To set the DMX start address for this fixture,
press until you reach the desired DMX address.
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The following MODES are for stand-alone use (without a controller)
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