ETC ColorSource Linear Pearl User manual

ETC Installation Guide
ColorSource®Linear Pearl v1.7
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Overview
The ColorSource Linear Pearl is an affordable LED fixture that provides a
bright, variable white light.
The fixture is available in three lengths:
• ColorSource Linear 1 (0.5 meter)
• ColorSource Linear 2 (1 meter)
• ColorSource Linear 4 (2 meter)
Note:
Features described in this document require the latest
version of software. For information on updating fixture
software, see Updating the fixture software on page 16.
ColorSource Linear 1

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Safety
Read the entire manual before using this equipment.
Environment
The ColorSource Linear Pearl operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C
and comes with a variable-speed fan.
CAUTION:
• Risk of eye injury. Do not stare directly into the light.
• Do not operate in proximity to flammable materials.
WARNING:
Disconnect the fixture from power and DMX and allow
it to cool before performing any cleaning and
maintenance.
Note:
The ColorSource Linear Pearl is for indoor use only.
Note:
• Maximum recommended ambient operating
temperature: Ta = 40°C (104°F)
• Maximum anticipated external surface temperature
at 40°C ambient: Tmax = 80°C (176°F)
• External temperatures after 5 minutes of full-
brightness operation at 25°C (77°F) ambient: 36°C
(97°F) for Linear 1 and Linear 2; 37°C (99°F) for
Linear 4
• External Temperature (steady state achieved) at
25°C (77°F): 58°C (136°F) for Linear 1; 53°C (127°F) for
Linear 2 and Linear 4

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Electrical
• Operates between 100V and 240VAC at a frequency of 50/60Hz.
• Maximum power consumption:
- Linear 1: 120W
- Linear 2: 240W
- Linear 4: 480W
• Up to 9 cells (0.5 m segments) may be linked via power thru connector.
• Up to 10 cells (0.5 m segments) total per circuit when used with an
R20 Relay Module or Unison Echo®Relay Panel. Consult breaker trip
curves when used with other equipment. Requires power from a non-
dimmable source.
• Inrush (Linear 1/Linear 2/Linear 4):
- 120V: 35A/35.6A/67.5A (first half-cycle)
- 240V: 49A/85.6A/153A (first half-cycle)
Typical power consumption
Linear 1 100V 120V 230V
Idle Power/Current 1.51W/0.03A 1.49W/0.03A 1.36W/0.03A
Direct at Full/Current 114.6W/1.15A 113.6W/0.95A 111.6W/0.50A
Linear 2 100V 120V 230V
Idle Power/Current 2.87W/0.06A 3.01W/0.06A 2.58W/0.06A
Direct at Full/Current
221W/2.22A 218.6W/1.83A 214.1W/.96A
Linear 4 100V 120V 230V
Idle Power/Current 5.33W/0.11A 5.32W/0.11A 4.66W/0.11A
Direct at Full/Current 447W/4.53A 443.8W/3.74A 431W/1.92A

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Accessories
You can use several half-meter optional accessories with ColorSource Linear
Pearl fixtures, including:
• Secondary lenses (horizontal, vertical, and round)
• Barn doors (7414K1020)
• Louver (7414K1019)
For information on installing secondary lenses, see
Installing secondary lenses
on page 17 .
Accessories for Linear 2 and Linear 4
For the Linear 2 and Linear 4 fixtures, order one accessory for each 0.5 meter
segment (cell) of the fixture. For example, for a Linear 2 fixture, order two
barn door accessory kits to fit the full length of the fixture.
Spacers for secondary lenses are included with the fixture. Use these spacers
to hold the accessories in position when multiple lenses are used in the
Linear 2 and Linear 4 fixtures. The spacers are positioned between the
0.5 meter lenses.
Contact your local dealer for more information.
Installation
Mounting
The ColorSource Linear Pearl ships with a pair of floor trunnions for
mounting.
You also have the option of using C-clamps with the trunnions to hang the
fixture. Attach the C-clamps to the holes in the trunnion feet (see figure on
page 5 ).
The ColorSource Linear 1 has two additional mounting options. Contact your
local dealer for more information.
• Yoke with C-clamp (7414K1017)
• Double yoke with C-clamp for mounting two fixtures (7414K1018)
Note:
Ensure that the trunnions are installed with the feet
inward so that fixtures can be lined up end-to-end, if
needed.

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Safety cable
Two safety cable anchor points are
provided on the fixture housing.
The anchor points also include two
cutouts that can be used for cable
strain relief.
Connectors
•Power: Two powerCON®
connectors for power in and
thru
•Data (DMX512/RDM): Two
five-pin XLR connectors
OR
two RJ45 connectors for data
in and thru
Conversion cables are available from ETC. Please contact your ETC customer
service representative and request part number W6538 for RJ45 to female
XLR or part number W6539 for RJ45 to male XLR.
Connector locations
•Linear 1: Power connectors on one side of the fixture and data
connectors on the other
•Linear 2 and Linear 4: Power and data connectors on each end (to
facilitate daisy-chaining)
Note:
This fixture is not Ethernet/data network compatible.
Note:
The ColorSource Linear Pearl is not self terminating. You
must terminate the last fixture in line with a 120 Ohm
resistor. XLR terminators are not available from ETC.
To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact ETC
customer service and request part number N4086.
Safety cable
anchor point
C-clamp
attachment
point
Cutout for
cable strain relief

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Setting up the fixture
See the fixture illustrations below and on the following page for reference.
1: Plug power cord into the powerCON In connector on the rear of the
fixture.
2: Make any power-thru cable connections prior to applying a power
source.
3: Make any DMX connections, and if the fixture is the last in a DMX line,
terminate the fixture. See
Connectors on page 5 .
4: Plug power cord into power source.
Data in
and thru
connectors
User interface
(display)
Power in
and thru
connectors
Mode button
Up and
Down
buttons
Trunnion
locking
knob
Trunnion
locking knob
Linear 1
Mode button

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Powering up
1: Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX
address. See
Setting the DMX address on page 8 .
2: Press the Mode button to access the Presets menu. See Setting presets
on
page 14 .
Adjusting the tilt
The fixture can be tilted up and down as needed.
1: Loosen, but do not remove the two trunnion locking knobs.
2: Tilt the fixture to the desired angle.
3: Tighten the trunnion locking knobs.
User interface
The user interface allows you to set the start
address of the fixture, access the stand-alone
presets, set the DMX control mode, and set the
Grouping mode (Linear 2 and Linear 4 fixtures
only).
• After 5 seconds of inactivity when DMX is
present, the display goes dark.
• The DMX address will blink when no DMX
is present and a preset or sequence is not
active. The inactivity time-out is disabled
while in a data loss state.
Power and data
connectors are
paired on each
side to facilitate
daisy-chaining
Up and Down
buttons
User interface
(display)
Mode button
Grouping button
and LED indicators
Linear 2 and Linear 4
Linear 1
shown

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Mode button
Pressing the Mode button activates the Presets menu; the last active preset
plays automatically. Pressing the Mode button a second time deactivates the
selected preset. The display will revert to show the DMX start address.
• If DMX data is present, the current preset plays in the background and
DMX data continues to take priority.
• If DMX data is lost and a preset is active in the background, the last
selected preset automatically plays.
Setting the DMX address
1: Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX
address.
2: Use the Up and Down buttons to select the DMX address for the
fixture.
You can also use RDM for DMX addressing. See
Using RDM on page 19 .
Changing the DMX control mode
You can set the DMX control mode for the fixture to one of three available
mode options.
1: Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX
address.
2: Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The display shows the
current DMX control mode.
3: Press the Up and Down buttons to change the DMX control mode.
•: Variable color temperature (intensity or color temperature).
This is the default mode.
•: Direct emitter control (intensity, warm white, cool white,
strobe).
•: 1-channel mode controls the intensity of preset 1 (defaults to
3000K White).
4: Press the Mode button to confirm your selection.
The display will automatically return to the DMX address after 10 seconds of
inactivity, and edits to the DMX control mode will not be saved. This cancels
unsaved changes.

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Setting the Grouping mode
The ColorSource Linear 2 and the
ColorSource Linear 4 fixtures have
two Grouping modes:
•Group: Entire array functions as
a single fixture.
•Cell: Each 0.5 m segment (or
“cell”) of the array functions as
a distinct fixture with a
separate DMX start address.
To set the Grouping mode, press the
Grouping button until the LED
indicator for the chosen mode
illuminates.
In Cell mode, each cell is assigned a DMX address based on the DMX address
of the fixture (see
Setting the DMX address on page 8 ) and the current DMX
control mode (see Changing the DMX control mode on page 8 ). For example,
if you set the DMX address on the fixture to 100, set the DMX mode to
Variable Color Temperature, and set the Grouping mode to Cell, the starting
DMX address of the first cell will be 100 and the starting DMX address of the
second cell will be 102.
DMX control channels
Linear 1 and Linear 2/Linear 4 in Group mode
*Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase
the strobe rate from 1 per second up to 33 per second.
DMX
Channel

(Variable
Color Temperature)

(Direct)

(1 Channel)
1 Intensity Intensity Intensity
2 Color temperature Warm white
3Cool white
4Strobe*
Group and Cell
LED indicators
Grouping
button

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Linear 2 in Cell mode
*Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase
the strobe rate from 1 per second up to 33 per second.
DMX
Channel

(Variable
Color Temperature)

(Direct)

(1 Channel)
1
Cell 1
Intensity
Cell 1
Intensity
C1
Intensity
2 Color temperature Warm white
C2
Intensity
3
Cell 2
Intensity Cool white
4Color temperature Strobe*
5
Cell 2
Intensity
6Warm white
7Cool white
8 Strobe*