ETC ColorSource PAR User manual

ETC Installation Guide
ColorSource®PAR v1.5
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7412M2100-1.5  Rev A  Released 2017-01
Overview
The ColorSource PAR is an affordable LED wash fixture that uses the RGB-L
(red, green, blue, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright light.
This fixture is available in both original and Deep Blue variants. The Deep Blue
uses an array that offers richer, more saturated blues and stronger magentas
in exchange for the more jewel-toned blues like sky or turquoise. For more
information, see the ETC website at etcconnect.com.
CAUTION:
• Risk of eye injury. Do not stare directly into the light.
• Do not operate in proximity to flammable materials.
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 9.
9.9"
251mm
8.2"
209mm
7.8"
199mm
9.5"
241mm
4.8"
121.8mm
4.3"
110mm
4.0"
102.5mm
8.2"
207.7mm
12.2"
309.8mm
16.6"
422.8mm
14.3"
362.2mm
10.4"
265mm
18.7"
475.2mm
6.1"
154.9mm

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Environment
The ColorSource PAR operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C and it
comes with a variable-speed fan.
Electrical
• Operates between 100V and 240VAC at a frequency of 50/60Hz.
• Maximum power consumption is 120W.
• Up to 9 luminaires (15A max) may be linked via power thru connector
(10 luminaires 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.
Typical power consumption
Note:
The ColorSource PAR 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:
30°C (86°F)
• External temperature (steady state achieved) at
25°C (77°F): 41°C (106°F)
WARNING:
Disconnect the fixture from power and DMX and allow
it to cool before performing any cleaning and
maintenance.
100V 120V 230V
Idle Power/Current 1.22W/0.026A 1.21W/0.026A 1.14W/0.026A
Direct at Full/Current 107W/1.07A 106W/0.88A 104W/0.46A

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Installation
Mounting
The ColorSource PAR ships with a standard yoke. An expandable floor stand
yoke is available as an optional accessory. Contact your local dealer for more
information.
Safety cable
The safety cable (or other approved
safety device) must be attached to the
fixture. Attachment loops are
provided on the fixture housing. Take
care to leave as little slack as possible
in the safety cable to avoid catching
the yoke of the fixture.
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, and part number W6539 for RJ45 to male XLR.
Note:
This fixture is not Ethernet/data network compatible.
Safety cable
attachment
loop
Rear view of PAR with
RJ45 DMX connectors
Rear view of PAR with
XLR connectors

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Setting up the fixture
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: Plug power cord into power source.
Powering up
1: Press the Mode button once to wake the display. The display shows
the DMX address.
2: Press the Mode button a second time to access the Presets/Sequences
menu.
Adjusting the tilt
The fixture can be tilted up and down and rotated (panned) as needed.
1: Loosen, but do not remove the yoke locking knob.
2: Tilt the fixture to the desired angle.
3: Tighten the yoke locking knob.
User interface
The user interface allows you to set the start address of the fixture, access the
stand-alone presets and sequences, and set the DMX control mode.
• 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.
• After 5 seconds of inactivity when DMX is present, the display goes
dark.
Note:
The ColorSource PAR 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 your
ETC customer service representative and request part
number N4086.

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Mode button
Pressing the Mode button activates the Preset/Sequence menu; the last active
preset or sequence plays automatically. Pressing the Mode button a second
time deactivates the selected preset or sequence. The display will revert to
show the DMX start address.
• If DMX data is present, the current preset or sequence 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 or sequence automatically plays.
Setting the DMX address
1: Press the Mode button until the DMX address is displayed.
2: Use the Up and Down buttons to select the DMX address for the
fixture.
Up
Power in
Data in
(XLR version
shown)
Down
Data thru
(XLR version
shown)
Power thru
User
interface
Mode
button
DMX address
Presets and
Sequences
Scroll through
presets 
followed by
sequences 

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Setting presets and sequences
There are twelve factory-configured presets followed by five factory-
configured sequences built into the fixture. From the Preset/Sequence menu,
press the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list. The sequence or
preset plays immediately upon selection. All presets and sequences can be re-
recorded through an RDM device.
Re-recording a preset
1: Using DMX or RDM, set the desired RGB levels.
2: Press the Mode button to access the Preset/Sequence menu.
3: Using the Up and Down buttons, navigate to the preset number that
you want to re-record.
4: Hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to confirm the preset selection.
The user interface will show a 3-second countdown. The preset
number blinks once to confirm that the preset has been recorded.
It is possible to activate a known preset or sequence from a connected fixture
when DMX is not present. If a connected fixture activates a preset or
sequence that is not recognized by the PAR, the PAR will hold its last look.
When DMX is restored, the DMX takes priority.
Note:
When the fixture is in Direct mode (  ) or 1-channel
mode (  ), you cannot re-record presets.
When you re-record presets with the fixture in RGB
mode (
 ), the intensity is set to full and the strobe is
turned off.
See Changing the DMX control mode on page 8.

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Pre-configured presets
Pre-configured sequences
Adjusting the intensity of presets
1: Ensure that DMX data is not present.
2: Press the Mode button to access the Preset/Sequence menu, and then
press the Up and Down buttons to select the preset that you want to
edit.
3: Hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The display shows : ## where
the number is an intensity level from , or .
4: Press the Up and Down buttons to change the intensity level of the
preset in real time.
5: Press the Mode button to confirm your selection and return to the
Preset/Sequence menu.
The fixture will automatically return to the Preset/Sequence menu after
10 seconds of inactivity without saving edits to the preset intensity. This
cancels unsaved changes.
Preset Name Preset Name
1 3200K White 7 Magenta
2 5600K White 8 Yellow
3 Red 9 Orange
4 Green 10 Light Yellow
5 Blue 11 Light Blue
6 Cyan 12 Light Pink
Sequence Name
1 Rainbow Fast
2 Rainbow Slow
3WarmColorsFast
4 Cool Colors Fast
5 Random

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Changing the DMX control mode
You can set the DMX control mode for the fixture to one of four available
mode options.
1: Press the Mode button until the DMX address is displayed.
2: 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.
•: 5-channel mode (intensity, red, green, blue, and strobe)
•: Direct emitter control (intensity, red, green, blue, lime, and
strobe)
•: Single-channel mode controls the intensity of preset 1
(defaults to 3200K White)
•: RGB mode (red, green, and blue)
4: Press the Mode button to confirm your selection.
The fixture will automatically return to the DMX address after 10 seconds of
inactivity without saving edits to the DMX control mode. This cancels unsaved
changes.
DMX control channels
*Original ColorSource PAR v1.5 fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue
ColorSource PAR v1.5 fixture uses indigo in channel 4.
DMX
Channel

(5 Channel)

(Direct)

(1 Channel)

(RGB)
1 Intensity Intensity Intensity Red
2 Red Red Green
3 Green Green Blue
4 Blue Blue/Indigo*
5 Strobe Lime
6Strobe

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Locking the user interface
After you have set up the fixture, you can lock the user interface to prevent
additional changes.
1: Hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The
display will show  to indicate that the user interface is locked.
2: To unlock the user interface, hold the Up and Down buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Updating the fixture software
ETC recommends using UpdaterAtor software to manage software updates.
For more information on UpdaterAtor, see the UpdaterAtor Software Quick
Guide , which you can download for free from etcconnect.com.
When you add a ColorSource fixture running a newer software version or
update a ColorSource fixture to a newer software version using UpdaterAtor,
you can use that fixture to push the newer software version to all connected
ColorSource fixtures.
You can push newer software versions from a connected fixture only on
ColorSource fixtures running software v1.3.0 or newer. Use UpdaterAtor to
update individual fixtures running versions older than v1.3.0.
1: Remove power and DMX from the master fixture that is running the
software version that you want to push to other fixtures.
2: Hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously while restoring power.
3: The display will show  to indicate the update mode is
selected.
4: Press the Mode button to start the update process.
• The display will alternate between  and the percentage
complete while updating.
• The master fixture will reboot once the update is complete.
Restoring factory defaults
Hold all three buttons (Mode, Up, and Down) simultaneously for 5 seconds.
The DMX start address will blink once to confirm that defaults have been
restored.

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Error codes
There are three error codes that may be shown on the user interface.
•: Screen toggles between and to indicate a problem
with the color calibration. The fixture will need to be returned to the
ETC factory; contact your local dealer to set up a repair.
•: Screen toggles between and to indicate that the
fixture has gone into over-temperature protection mode to avoid
damaging the fixture. Once the fixture has self-cooled, the error will
automatically clear.
•: Screen toggles between and to indicate that the
upgraded fixtures have a software issue. Reload software to clear the
error. If the error persists, contact ETC.
RDM values
Parameter Value Description
Manufacturer ID 0x6574 Electronic Theatre Controls
Model ID
0x0201 ETC ColorSource PAR
0x0202 ETC ColorSource PAR Deep Blue
Personality ID
1 5 Channel
2 Direct
3 1 Channel
4RGB

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