ETC ColorSource Linear User manual

ETC Installation Guide
ColorSource Linear v1.7
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Overview
The ColorSource Linear is an affordable LED fixture that uses the RGB-L (red,
green, blue, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright light.
The fixture is available in three lengths:
•
ColorSource Linear 1 (0.5 meter)
•
ColorSource Linear 2 (1 meter)
•
ColorSource Linear 4 (2 meter)
The ColorSource Linear 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.
Note: Features described in this document require the latest version
of software. For information on updating fixture software, see Update
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Safety
For professional use only. Read the entire manual before using this
equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•
Do not use outdoors.
•
Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
•
Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
•
Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it
will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized
personnel.
•
The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
•
Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The light source in this luminaire is not user-replaceable, and
must be replaced only by a qualified technician. Contact ETC
Customer Support for assistance.
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Environment
The ColorSource Linear operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C and
comes with a variable-speed fan. The ColorSourceLinear is for indoor use
only.
•
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)
•
External Temperature (steady state achieved) at 25°C (77°F): 48°C
(118°F)
Electrical
•
Operates between 100V and 240VAC at a frequency of 50/60Hz.
•
Maximum power consumption:
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Linear 1: 120 W
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Linear 2: 240 W
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Linear 4: 480 W
•
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.
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Inrush (Linear 1/Linear 2/Linear 4):
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120 V: 35 A/35.6 A/67.5 A (first half-cycle)
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240 V: 49 A/85.6 A/153 A (first half-cycle)
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Typical Power Consumption
Linear 1
100 V 120 V 230 V
Power Current Power Current Power Current
Idle 1.63 W 0.03 A 1.55 W 0.03 A 1.43 W 0.03 A
Direct at Full 107 W 1.07 A 105 W 0.88 A 104 W 0.46 A
Linear 2
100 V 120 V 230 V
Power Current Power Current Power Current
Idle 2.86 W 0.06 A 2.98 W 0.06 A 2.56 W 0.06 A
Direct at Full 210.83 W 2.12 A 208.67 W 1.75 A 204.5 W 0.91 A
Linear 4
100 V 120 V 230 V
Power Current Power Current Power Current
Idle 5.28 W 0.11 A 5.24 W 0.11 A 4.65 W 0.12 A
Direct at Full 424.17 W 4.27 A 419.33 W 3.52 A 409.17 W 1.82 A
Accessories
You can use several half-meter optional accessories with ColorSource
Linearfixtures, including:
•
Secondary lenses (horizontal, vertical, and round)
•
Barn doors (7414K1020)
•
Louver (7414K1019)
For information on installing secondary lenses, see Install Secondary Lenses
on page15 .
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.
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Installation
Mounting
The ColorSource Linear ships with a pair of floor trunnions for mounting.
Note: Ensure that the trunnions are installed with the feet inward so
that fixtures can be lined up end-to-end, if needed.
You also have the option of using clamps with the trunnions to hang the
fixture. Attach the 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.
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Yoke with C-clamp (7414K1017)
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Double yoke with C-clamp for mounting two fixtures (7414K1018)
C-clamp
attachment
point
Safety cable
anchor point
Cutout for
cable strain relief
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.
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Note: The ColorSource Linear 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.
Set Up the Fixture
See the fixture illustrations below and on the following page for reference.
1. Plug the 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 the previous page .
4. Plug the power cord into the power source.
Trunnion
locking knob
Trunnion
locking
knob
Power in
and thru
connectors
Data in
and thru
connectors
Up and
Down buttons
User
interface
(display)
Mode
button
Linear 1
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Grouping button
and LED indicators
Power and data
connectors are
paired on each
side to facilitate
daisy-chaining
Mode button
Up and Down
buttons
User interface
(display)
Linear 2 and Linear 4
Power Up
Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX address.
See Set the DMXAddress below .
You can press the Mode button to access the Presets/Sequences menu. See
Play Presets and Sequences on page12 .
Adjust 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.
Set 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 Use RDM .
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Change the DMXControl Mode
You can set the DMX control mode for the fixture to one of four 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 button or Down button to change the DMX control
mode:
•
5ch: 5-channel mode (intensity, red, green, blue, and strobe). This
is the default mode.
•
dir: Direct emitter control (intensity, red, green, blue, indigo,
lime, and strobe).
•
1ch: 1-channel mode controls the intensity of preset 1 (defaults
to 3200K White).
•
rgb: RGB mode (red, green, and blue).
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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Set the Grouping Mode
Grouping
button
Group and Cell
LED indicators
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 Set the DMXAddress on page7 ) and the current DMX
control mode (see Change the DMXControl Mode on the previous page ). For
example, if you set the DMX address on the fixture to 100, set the DMX mode
to 5-channel, 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 105.
DMXControl Channels
Linear 1 and Linear 2/Linear 4 in Group Mode
DMX
Channel
5ch
(5 channel)
dir
(Direct)
1ch
(1 Channel)
rgb
(RGB)
1 Intensity Intensity Intensity Red
2 Red Red Green
3 Green Green Blue
4 Blue Blue/Indigo*
5 Strobe** Lime
6 Strobe**
*Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in
channel 4.
**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.
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Linear 2 in CellMode
DMX
Channel
5ch
(5 Channel
dir
(Direct)
1ch
(1 Channel)
rgb
(RGB)
1
Cell 1
Intensity
Cell 1
Intensity Cell 1 Intensity
Cell 1
Red
2 Red Red Cell 2 Intensity Green
3 Green Green Blue
4 Blue Blue/Indigo*
Cell 2
Red
5 Strobe** Lime Green
6
Cell 2
Intensity Strobe** Blue
7 Red
Cell 2
Intensity
8 Green Red
9 Blue Green
10 Strobe** Blue/Indigo*
11 Lime
12 Strobe**
*Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in
channel 4.
**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.
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Linear 4 in CellMode
DMX
Channel
5ch
(5 Channel
dir
(Direct)
1ch
(1 Channel)
rgb
(RGB)
1
Cell 1
Intensity
Cell 1
Intensity Cell 1 Intensity
Cell 1
Red
2 Red Red Cell 2 Intensity Green
3 Green Green Cell 3 Intensity Blue
4 Blue Blue/Indigo* Cell 4 Intensity
Cell 2
Red
5 Strobe** Lime Green
6
Cell 2
Intensity Strobe** Blue
7 Red
Cell 2
Intensity
Cell 3
Red
8 Green Red Green
9 Blue Green Blue
10 Strobe** Blue/Indigo*
Cell 4
Red
11
Cell 3
Intensity Lime Green
12 Red Strobe** Blue
13 Green
Cell 3
Intensity
14 Blue Red
15 Strobe** Green
16
Cell 4
Intensity Blue/Indigo*
17 Red Lime
18 Green Strobe**
19 Blue
Cell 4
Intensity
20 Strobe** Red
21 Green
22 Blue/Indigo*
23 Lime
24 Strobe**
*Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in
channel 4.
**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.
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Data Loss Behavior
When DMX data is lost, the fixture does one of the following actions:
•
If you selected a preset or sequence, that preset or sequence
automatically plays.
•
If no preset or sequence is active in the background, the fixture goes
dark and the DMXstart address flashes on the user interface.
Play Presets and Sequences
The fixture has twelve factory-configured presets and five factory-configured
sequences. When you play a preset or sequence on a fixture, the same preset
number or sequence number plays on any connected fixtures that are not
receiving DMX. You can re-record presets and sequences through an RDM
device or manually on the fixture. See Re-record Presets on the facing page .
When a Linear 2 or Linear 4 fixture is in Cell mode, you can re-record a preset
with each cell having a distinct set of values. See Set the Grouping Mode on
page9 .
1. Press the Mode button to activate the Presets/Sequences menu. The
last active preset or sequence plays automatically. (If DMX data is
present, the current preset or sequence plays in the background and
DMX data continues to take priority.)
2. Press the Up button or Down button as needed to scroll through the
available presets and sequences.
3. To stop the selected preset or sequence, press the Mode button a
second time. The display will revert to show the DMX start address.
Pre-configuredPresets
Preset Name
1 3200 K White
2 5600 K White
3 Red
4 Green
5 Blue
6 Cyan
Preset Name
7 Magenta
8 Yellow
9 Orange
10 Light Yellow
11 Light Blue
12 Light Pink
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Pre-configuredSequences
Sequence Name
1 Rainbow Fast
2 Rainbow Slow
3 Warm Colors Fast
4 Cool Colors Fast
5 Random
Re-record Presets
1. Using DMX, set the desired levels for the new preset.
2. Press the Mode button to access the Presets/Sequences menu.
3. Press the Up button or Down button to navigate to the preset number
that you want to re-record.
4. Press and 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.
Note: When the fixture is in Direct mode (dir) or 1-channel mode
(1ch), you cannot re-record presets.
When you re-record presets with the fixture in RGB mode (rgb), the
intensity is set to full and the strobe is turned off.
See Change the DMXControl Mode on page8.
Adjust the Intensity of Presets
1. Ensure that DMX data is not present.
2. Press the Mode button to access the Presets/Sequences menu, and
then press the Up button or Down button to select the preset that you
want to edit.
3. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The display shows L:
followed by either an intensity level from 0–99 or FL for full.
4. Press the Up button or Down button to change the intensity level of
the preset in real time.
5. Press the Mode button to confirm your selection and return to the
Presets/Sequences menu.
The display will automatically return to the Presets/Sequences menu after 10
seconds of inactivity, and edits to the preset intensity will not be saved.
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Lock the User Interface
After you have set up the fixture, you can lock the user interface to prevent
additional changes.
1. Press and hold the Up button and Down button simultaneously for
3seconds. The display will show Loc to indicate that the user interface
is locked.
2. To unlock the user interface, press and hold the Up button and Down
button simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Update 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, except for ColorSource Spotjr fixtures. ColorSource
Spotjr fixtures can only update (and be updated by)other ColorSource Spotjr
fixtures.
1. Remove power and DMX In from the master fixture that is running the
software version that you want to push to other fixtures.
2. Press and hold the Up button and Down button simultaneously while
restoring power.
3. The display will show Udt rdy to indicate the update mode is
selected.
4. Press the Mode button to start the update process.
•
The display will alternate between Udt and the percentage
complete while updating.
•
The master fixture will reboot once the update is complete.
5. Reconnect DMX In on the master fixture.
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Install Secondary Lenses
2: Pivot
1: Loosen
You can use several optional
accessories with the
ColorSource Linear, including
secondary lenses (horizontal,
vertical, and round). You can
use either a single lens or two
lenses simultaneously, and
you can install them from
either end of the fixture.
For the Linear 2 and Linear 4
fixtures, order one accessory
for each 0.5 meter segment
(cell) of the fixture.
Spacer
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.
1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the access panel on either
end of the fixture.
2. Pivot the access panel until you can access the slots
above the LEDs.
3.
Spacer
Secondary
lens
Secondary
lens
Slide the secondary lens
(or lenses) into either of
the slots above the LEDs.
4. For the Linear 2 and
Linear 4 fixtures, position
spacers between the
lenses for the cells (in the
same slot as the lenses).
See image at left.
5. Pivot the access panel
back into place and
tighten the thumbscrew.
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Restore Factory Defaults
Press and hold the Mode button, Up button, and Down button
simultaneously for 5 seconds. The DMX start address will blink once to
confirm that defaults have been restored.
Error Codes
There are three error codes that may be shown on the user interface.
•
CAL: Screen toggles between CAL and ERR 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.
•
OtP: Screen toggles between OtP and ERR 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.
•
CBL: Screen toggles between CBL and ERR to indicate that a control
card or the internal cabling is damaged or unplugged. Verify that
internal cables are properly connected. If the error persists, the fixture
will need to be returned to the ETC factory; contact your local dealer to
set up a repair.
•
No App: Screen toggles between no and APP to indicate that the
upgraded fixtures have a software issue. Reload software to clear the
error. If the error persists, contact ETC.
Use RDM
RDM and Grouping Modes
Linear 2 and Linear 4 fixtures in Cell mode contain 2 sub-devices (Linear 2) or
4 sub-devices (Linear 4). Use DMX_BLOCK_ADDRESS to set the DMX address
of the first cell, and the remaining cells will be numbered sequentially from
that starting value.
RDM also allows you to use nonsequential DMX addresses, if desired. The
fixture displays “---” for the DMX address to indicate nonsequential DMX
addressing. If you set up nonsequential DMX addresses and then change the
DMX address at the fixture, however, the fixture will return to sequential DMX
addressing.
Linear 2 and Linear 4 fixtures in Group mode do not use sub-devices.
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RDM Values
Parameter Fixture Value Description
Manufacturer ID All 0x6574 Electronic Theatre
Controls
Model ID Linear 1 0x0209
Linear 1 Deep Blue 0x020A
Linear 2 0x020D
Linear 2 Deep Blue 0x020E
Linear 4 0x0211
Linear 4 Deep Blue 0x0212
DMXStart Address All 0x00F0 Range = 1–512
DMX Personality Linear 1 0x00E0 1 = 5 Channel
2 = Direct
3 = 1 Channel
4 = RGB
Linear 2 in Group
mode
Linear 4 in Group
mode
Linear 2 in Cell mode 5 = 5 Channel Multi-Cell
6 = Direct Multi-Cell
7 = 1 Channel Multi-Cell
8 = RGB Multi-Cell
Linear 4 in Cell mode
Output Frequency Linear 1 0x8123 0 = Standard (1.2 kHz)
1 = High (25 kHz)
Linear 2 in Group
mode
Linear 4 in Group
mode
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Quick Reference
DMXControl Channels
Linear 1 and Linear 2/Linear 4 in Group Mode
DMX
Channel
5ch
(5 channel)
dir
(Direct)
1ch
(1 Channel)
rgb
(RGB)
1 Intensity Intensity Intensity Red
2 Red Red Green
3 Green Green Blue
4 Blue Blue/Indigo*
5 Strobe** Lime
6 Strobe**
*Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in
channel 4.
**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.
Error Codes
There are three error codes that may be shown on the user interface.
•
CAL: Screen toggles between CAL and ERR 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.
•
OtP: Screen toggles between OtP and ERR 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.
•
CBL: Screen toggles between CBL and ERR to indicate that a control
card or the internal cabling is damaged or unplugged. Verify that
internal cables are properly connected. If the error persists, the fixture
will need to be returned to the ETC factory; contact your local dealer to
set up a repair.
•
No App: Screen toggles between no and APP to indicate that the
upgraded fixtures have a software issue. Reload software to clear the
error. If the error persists, contact ETC.
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