Philips ColorBlaze TRX User manual

ColorBlaze TRX
Advanced theatrical and rental LED batten with intelligent RGBAW light

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide2
ColorBlaze TRX
Advanced theatrical and rental LED batten with intelligent
RGBAW light
ColorBlaze TRX is a versatile, feature-packed linear RGBAW LED fixture with industry-leading light output. Available
in two-foot and six-foot lengths, these powerful, stage-ready fixtures incorporate channels of red, green, blue, amber,
and white LED sources to achieve superior color precision and a dramatically expanded color palette. ColorBlaze
TRX is the ideal solution for theatrical and rental distributors, exhibition houses, theaters, nightclubs, and other
entertainment venues.
Expanded Color Palette
Channels of amber and neutral
white LEDs seamlessly blend with
channels of red, green, and blue
LEDs to produce a signicantly
expanded color palette. ColorBlaze
TRX adds intense yellows, high-
quality whites, and a range of subtle
pastel colors to the millions of
saturated colors achievable with
standard RGB lighting xtures.
• Versatile, intense light output — ColorBlaze TRX
xtures outperform the competition with light
output of up to 3,540 lumens per foot. Controllable
in increments of 4 in (102 mm) to 6 ft (1.8 m),
xtures deliver stunning effects and intense washes
of color for ooding surfaces and stages. Native 10°
beam angle and available spread lenses of 22°, 32°,
60° x 32°, and 32° x 12° offer multiple options for
directing and dispersing light.
• Flexible color control — Choose from ve-
channel RGBAW in / out, three-channel RGB in
/ out, and three-channel RGB in mapped to ve-
channel RGBAW out. RGB modes offer consistent
operation with traditional RGB LED xtures such
as ColorBlaze 48 and ColorBlaze 72.
• Superior color consistency and accuracy —
Optibin, an advanced binning algorithm, sets
a new standard for the color consistency and
uniformity of LED sources used in manufacturing.
Chromasync technology achieves unprecedented
consistency of light performance and color
precision across multiple xtures in an installation,
while maximizing intensity and color range.
• Field serviceable for on-site maintenance — Most
xture components are eld-serviceable and
replaceable.
• Advanced on-board controls — On-board
controls offer access to all functions and features,
including addressing, diagnostics, and more.
• Advanced dimming and channel control — 16-bit
resolution supports smooth dimming and precise
color control. Adjustable dimming curves and LED
transition speeds emulate the behavior of other
Philips Color Kinetics xtures and conventional
theatrical xtures with DMX dimming.
• Data input and standalone modes — Accepts
DMX or Ethernet input from a full range of Philips
controllers, as well as third-party DMX and
Ethernet controllers. Standalone mode offers both
pre-set effects and the ability to play custom light
shows stored on the installed SD card.
• Control options for architectural, entertainment,
and portable applications — Master / slave mode
lets you congure a ColorBlaze TRX xture to
act as a master controller for other xtures in a
run. A congurable DMX trigger allows activation
of 10 custom triggers from a lighting console.
Activate up to eight triggers with Ethernet
Controller Keypad, our wall-mounted Power-
over-Ethernet keypad.
• Versatile mounting options — Clamp-mount
ColorBlaze TRX to pipes or trusses, or mount
directly to a surface. Industrial-grade constant
torque hinges and locking handles offer stable,
165° rotation for dependable aiming and locking.
• Universal, integrated power supply — Auto-
switching power supply accepts power input of
100 – 240 VAC, eliminating additional equipment
and enabling consistent use around the world.

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 3
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), no spread lens
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), 22° spread lens
Photometrics
Photometric data is based on test results from an independent NIST traceable testing
lab. IES data is available at www.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/ies.
For lux multiply fc by 10.7
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
6378 fc
1594 fc
709 fc
399 fc
255 fc
177 fc
0.9 ft
1.7 ft
2.6 ft
3.4 ft
4.3 ft
5.1 ft
0.9 ft
1.9 ft
2.8 ft
3.7 ft
4.6 ft
5.6 ft
Vert. Spread: 12.2º
Horiz. Spread: 13.2º
Illuminance at Distance
Polar Candela Distribution
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 116114112111 113112110109 108107106 104103103 101100100 98
2 113110107105 111108106104 105103102 102101100 100 99 98 96
3 110107104101 109105103100 103101 99 101 99 97 99 97 96 95
4 108104101 98 107103100 98 101 98 97 99 97 96 97 96 95 93
5 106101 98 96 105101 98 95 99 97 95 98 96 94 96 95 93 92
6 104 99 96 94 103 99 96 94 97 95 93 96 94 92 95 93 92 91
7 102 98 94 92 101 97 94 92 96 93 92 95 93 91 94 92 91 90
8 101 96 93 91 100 95 93 91 95 92 90 94 92 90 93 91 90 89
9 99 94 92 90 99 94 91 89 93 91 89 93 91 89 92 90 89 88
10 98 93 90 88 97 93 90 88 92 90 88 92 90 88 91 89 88 87
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 6828 96.4
0- 40 6917 97.7
0- 60 7026 99.2
0- 90 7079 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 7079 100.0
Zonal Lumen
Candela Table
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 10204 10204 10204 10204 10204
5 6086 6259 6572 6670 6668
15 464 554 591 556 521
25 52 34 30 29 27
35 24 12 11 12 11
45 10 8 8 9 8
55 6 4 3 6 4
65 4 3 4 5 4
75 1 2 1 2 2
85 0 0 0 0 0
90 0 0 0 0 0
Multiply all candela values by 10
Cd: 0
17,167
34,333
51,500
68,667
85,833
103,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
1794 fc
449 fc
199 fc
112 fc
72 fc
50 fc
1.7 ft
3.4 ft
5.1 ft
6.8 ft
8.4 ft
10.1 ft
1.7 ft
3.4 ft
5.1 ft
6.8 ft
8.5 ft
10.2 ft
Vert. Spread: 23.8º
Horiz. Spread: 24.0º
Illuminance at DistancePolar Candela Distribution
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 115113111109 113111109107 107105104 103102101 100 99 98 97
2 111107104102 109106103101 103101 99 100 98 97 97 96 95 93
3 108103 99 96 106102 98 96 99 96 94 97 95 93 95 93 91 90
4 104 99 95 92 103 98 94 91 96 93 90 94 91 89 92 90 88 87
5 101 95 91 88 100 94 91 88 93 90 87 91 88 86 90 88 86 84
6 98 92 88 85 97 91 87 85 90 87 84 89 86 84 88 85 83 82
7 96 89 85 82 94 89 85 82 87 84 81 86 83 81 85 83 81 80
8 93 86 82 79 92 86 82 79 85 82 79 84 81 79 83 81 78 77
9 91 84 80 77 90 84 80 77 83 79 77 82 79 77 81 78 76 75
10 88 82 78 75 88 81 78 75 81 77 75 80 77 75 79 77 74 74
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 5678 94.5
0- 40 5851 97.4
0- 60 5969 99.4
0- 90 6008 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 6008 100.0
Zonal Lumen
Candela Table
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 28710 28710 28710 28710 28710
5 25617 25590 25590 25610 25535
15 9530 9605 9689 9718 9712
25 1598 1604 1621 1605 1593
35 280 255 233 228 227
45 116 96 85 85 87
55 55 51 47 51 55
65 29 26 25 27 32
75 6 6 6 9 14
85 0 0 0 0 2
90 0 0 0 0 0
Cd: 0
4,833
9,667
14,500
19,333
24,167
29,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 7079 23.8
320 ft (97.5 m)
1 fc maximum distance
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 6008 20.2
169.5 ft (51.7 m)
1 fc maximum distance

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide4
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), 32° spread lens
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), 32° x 12° spread lens
For lux multiply fc by 10.7
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
701 fc
175 fc
78 fc
44 fc
28 fc
19 fc
2.9 ft
5.8 ft
8.7 ft
11.7 ft
14.6 ft
17.5 ft
2.8 ft
5.5 ft
8.3 ft
11.0 ft
13.8 ft
16.5 ft
Vert. Spread: 40.0º
Horiz. Spread: 38.0º
Illuminance at Distance
Polar Candela Distribution
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 114111109107 111109107105 105103102 101100 99 98 97 96 94
2 109104100 97 106102 99 96 99 96 94 96 94 92 93 92 90 88
3 104 98 93 89 102 96 92 89 94 90 87 91 88 86 89 87 85 83
4 99 92 87 83 97 91 86 83 89 85 82 87 83 81 85 82 80 78
5 95 87 82 78 93 86 81 77 84 80 77 83 79 76 81 78 75 74
6 91 82 77 73 89 82 76 73 80 76 72 79 75 72 78 74 71 70
7 87 78 73 69 85 78 72 69 76 72 68 75 71 68 74 70 68 66
8 83 74 69 65 82 74 69 65 73 68 65 72 68 65 71 67 64 63
9 80 71 66 62 79 71 65 62 70 65 62 69 65 61 68 64 61 60
10 77 68 63 59 76 67 62 59 67 62 59 66 62 59 65 61 58 57
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 4678 79.7
0- 40 5428 92.5
0- 60 5791 98.7
0- 90 5868 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 5868 100.0
Zonal Lumen
Candela Table
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 11208 11208 11208 11208 11208
5 10833 10812 10767 10734 10684
15 7699 7649 7517 7374 7302
25 3684 3651 3554 3422 3356
35 1193 1190 1158 1108 1081
45 326 321 313 305 300
55 116 111 107 110 110
65 51 51 50 54 55
75 19 20 20 22 25
85 1 1 1 2 4
90 0 0 0 0 0
Cd: 0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
2431 fc
608 fc
271 fc
152 fc
97 fc
68 fc
1.0 ft
1.9 ft
2.9 ft
3.8 ft
4.8 ft
5.8 ft
2.1 ft
4.2 ft
6.4 ft
8.5 ft
10.6 ft
12.7 ft
Vert. Spread: 13.7º
Horiz. Spread: 29.7º
Illuminance at DistancePolar Candela Distribution
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 115113111109 113111109108 107106104 103102101 100 99 98 97
2 111108105102 109106103101 103101 99 100 98 97 97 96 95 93
3 108103100 97 106102 99 96 99 97 95 97 95 93 95 93 92 91
4 105 99 95 92 103 98 95 92 96 93 91 94 92 90 93 91 89 88
5 102 96 92 89 100 95 91 89 93 90 88 92 89 87 91 88 86 85
6 99 93 89 86 98 92 88 86 91 87 85 90 87 84 88 86 84 83
7 96 90 86 83 95 89 86 83 88 85 82 87 84 82 86 84 82 81
8 94 87 83 81 93 87 83 81 86 83 80 85 82 80 84 82 80 79
9 92 85 81 79 91 85 81 78 84 81 78 83 80 78 83 80 78 77
10 89 83 79 77 89 83 79 76 82 79 76 81 78 76 81 78 76 75
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 5639 93.7
0- 40 5850 97.2
0- 60 5979 99.4
0- 90 6018 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 6018 100.0
Zonal Lumen
Candela Table
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 38890 38890 38890 38890 38890
5 26212 27341 30371 34411 36000
15 2513 3228 6149 13126 19131
25 330 333 604 2448 5242
35 158 160 158 360 928
45 71 73 76 103 232
55 37 38 43 52 114
65 19 19 20 26 69
75 3 5 6 10 31
85 0 0 0 0 3
90 0 0 0 0 0
Cd: 0
6,500
13,000
19,500
26,000
32,500
39,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 6008 19.7
106 ft (32.3 m)
1 fc maximum distance
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 6018 20.2
197 ft (60 m)
1 fc maximum distance

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 5
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), 60° x 32° spread lens
For lux multiply fc by 10.7
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
637 fc
159 fc
71 fc
40 fc
25 fc
18 fc
2.0 ft
4.0 ft
6.1 ft
8.1 ft
10.1 ft
12.1 ft
4.8 ft
9.6 ft
14.4 ft
19.2 ft
24.0 ft
28.8 ft
Vert. Spread: 28.4º
Horiz. Spread: 62.0º
Illuminance at Distance
Polar Candela Distribution
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 113111108106 111109106104 105103101 101 99 98 97 96 95 93
2 108103 99 96 106101 98 95 98 95 92 95 93 90 92 90 89 87
3 103 96 91 87 101 95 90 87 92 88 85 90 87 84 88 85 83 81
4 98 90 85 80 96 89 84 80 87 82 79 85 81 78 83 80 77 76
5 93 85 79 75 91 84 78 74 82 77 74 80 76 73 79 75 72 71
6 88 80 74 70 87 79 73 69 77 73 69 76 72 69 75 71 68 67
7 84 75 69 65 83 75 69 65 73 68 65 72 68 65 71 67 64 63
8 81 71 66 62 79 71 65 61 70 65 61 69 64 61 68 64 61 59
9 77 68 62 58 76 67 62 58 66 61 58 65 61 58 65 61 58 56
10 74 64 59 55 73 64 59 55 63 58 55 63 58 55 62 58 55 53
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 4213 72.4
0- 40 5111 87.9
0- 60 5715 98.3
0- 90 5815 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 5815 100.0
Zonal Lumen
Candela Table
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 10197 10197 10197 10197 10197
5 9421 9507 9713 9935 9992
15 4684 5118 6386 8006 8779
25 1227 1527 2693 5041 6621
35 270 342 762 2362 4064
45 112 128 211 807 1877
55 63 70 92 238 642
65 33 38 47 84 191
75 11 14 18 28 56
85 0 0 1 3 3
90 0 0 0 0 0
Cd: 0
1,833
3,667
5,500
7,333
9,167
11,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 5815 19.5
101 ft (30.8 m)
1 fc maximum distance

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide6
Specications
Due to continuous improvements and innovations, specifications may change without notice.
* Lumen measurement complies with IES LM-79-08
†L50 = 50% lumen maintenance (when light output drops below 50% of initial
output). Ambient luminaire temperatures specied. Lumen maintenance
calculations are based on lifetime prediction graphs supplied by LED source manufacturers. Calculations
for white-light LED xtures are based on measurements that comply with IES LM-80-08 testing
procedures. Refer to www.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/appnotes/lm-80-08.pdf for more
information.
55 in
(1402 mm)
8.5 in
(216 mm)
72 in
(1829 mm)
4.9 in
(124 mm)
5.25 in
(133 mm)
1.4 in
(35 mm)
1.4 in
(35 mm)
.5 in
(12.7 mm)
6.7 in
(170 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
3.5 in
(89 mm)
8.5 in
(217 mm)
7 in
(178 mm)
.51 in
(Ø13 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
24 in
(610 mm)
55 in
(1402 mm)
8.5 in
(216 mm)
72 in
(1829 mm)
4.9 in
(124 mm)
5.25 in
(133 mm)
1.4 in
(35 mm)
1.4 in
(35 mm)
.5 in
(12.7 mm)
6.7 in
(170 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
3.5 in
(89 mm)
8.5 in
(217 mm)
7 in
(178 mm)
.51 in
(Ø13 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
24 in
(610 mm)
55 in
(1402 mm)
8.5 in
(216 mm)
72 in
(1829 mm)
4.9 in
(124 mm)
5.25 in
(133 mm)
1.4 in
(35 mm)
1.4 in
(35 mm)
.5 in
(12.7 mm)
6.7 in
(170 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
3.5 in
(89 mm)
8.5 in
(217 mm)
7 in
(178 mm)
.51 in
(Ø13 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
24 in
(610 mm)
DMX or 10/100 Ethernet†.
Item Specication 2 ft (610 mm) 6 ft (1.8 m)
Output
Beam Angle 10° native (no spread lens)
LED Channels Red / Green / Blue / Amber / White
Lumens* 7079 (2 ft length, RGBAW channels full on)
Lumen Maintenance†50,000 hours L50 @ 25° C
35,000 hours L50 @ 50° C
Electrical
Input Voltage 100 – 240 VAC, auto-switching, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 315 W maximum at full output,
steady state
930 W maximum at full output,
steady state
Control
Interface DMX or 10/100 Ethernet. Fixture rmware addressable 8- and
16-bit control, RGBAW, and RGB modes.
Control System Philips full range of controllers, including Video System Manager Pro
and Light System Manager, or third-party controllers
Physical
Dimensions
(Height x Width x Depth)
9.3 x 24 x 6.7 in
(236 x 610 x 170 mm)
9.3 x 72 x 6.7 in
(236 x 1829 x 170 mm)
Weight 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) 43 lb (19.5 kg)
Housing Extruded aluminium and polymer, black nish
Lens Clear polycarbonate
Fixture Connections Neutrik PowerCon Power Connector
RJ45 and XLR-5 data connections
Temperature Ranges
-40°– 122° F (-40° – 50° C) Operating
32° – 122° F (0° – 50° C) Startup
-40°– 122° F (-40° – 50° C) Storage
Humidity 0 – 95%, non-condensing
Certication
and Safety
Certication UL / cUL, FCC Class A, CE
Environment Dry Location, IP20

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 7
Fixtures, Lenses, and Replacement Parts
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures are part of a complete system which includes a full range of
Philips controllers, including Video System Manager Pro, Light System Manager, and
iPlayer 3, or a third-party controller, and RJ45 or XLR-5 data cables for connecting
xtures together in series or to controllers, and power cables using Neutrik
PowerCon connectors for connecting xtures to power, or for connecting multiple
xtures to a single circuit.
Item Type Item Number Philips 12NC
ColorBlaze TRX xtures ColorBlaze TRX 2 ft 116-000028-00 910503701741
6 ft 116-000028-01 910503701742
Spread lenses Spread Lenses, 2 ft
22° 120-000109-00 910503701959
32° 120-000109-01 910503701960
60° x 32° 120-000109-02 910503701961
32° x 12° 120-000109-03 910503701962
ColorBlaze TRX eld replaceable units
LED board assembly 120-000127-00 910503701963
Power supply / lter board assembly
with battery holders Center unit 120-000128-00 910503701964
Power supply / lter board assembly
without battery holders End units 120-000128-01 910503701965
Control board with OLED display, UI components,
and UI buttons 120-000129-00 910503701966
Fan assembly 120-000130-00 910503701967
Primary lens, 2 ft 120-000131-00 910503701968
Primary lens, 6 ft 120-000131-01 910503701969
LED board carrier 120-000132-00 910503701970
Secondary lens rail pair, 2 ft 120-000133-00 910503701971
Secondary lens rail pair, 6 ft 120-000133-01 910503701972
Lens clip assembly, pair 120-000134-00 910503701973
Diffuser spacer assembly, pair 120-000134-01 910503701974
Top end cap assembly, pair 120-000135-00 910503701974
Yoke with mounting feet (for 2 ft unit only) 120-000136-00 910503701975
Trunion with mounting foot, pair 120-000137-00 910503701976
Thermoplastic T-handle, pair 120-000138-00 910503701977
End cap rotation bracket assembly, input side 120-000139-00 910503701978
End cap rotation bracket assembly, output side 120-000139-01 910503701789
Input connector board assembly 120-000140-00 910503701979
Output connector board assembly 120-000140-01 910503701980
Optic tray assembly with optics, pair 120-000141-00 910503701981
Back cover, 2 ft 120-000142-00 910503701982
Back cover, 6 ft 120-000142-01 910503701983
Power distribution board assembly, 2 ft section 120-000143-00 910503701984
Use Item Number when ordering in North America.
Included in the box
ColorBlaze TRX xture
Neutrik PowerCon connector
Ferrite core for EMI suppression
EField replaceable units (FRUs) must be
installed by trained / qualified personnel in
accordance with procedures detailed in the
ColorBlaze TRX Service Manual.

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide8
Installation
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures have integrated power supplies and onboard menus, located
on the front of the fixture, for addressing and other functions. These features,
along with remote configuration capabilities and flexible mounting hardware, make
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures easy to set up, configure, and tear down.
Owner / User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to
install, maintain, and operate ColorBlaze TRX fixtures 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.
Planning Your Installation
ColorBlaze TRX is a highly exible, capable LED lighting xture with multiple points
of control. Your approach to addressing, conguring, and mounting ColorBlaze TRX
xtures will differ depending on your situation:
▪In simple installations using pre-programmed light shows, a lighting board, or
DMX controller, you may not need to perform any onboard or per-xture
addressing.
▪In rental, touring, and other temporary installations, it’s often advantageous to
address and congure xtures in a preparation area before hanging or mounting
them. Doing so requires you to power up the xtures, congure them with the
onboard controls, and install any spread lenses or other accessories. At the
installation site, the xtures must be hung or mounted and connected to power.
In architectural applications where fixtures are mounted permanently against flat
surfaces, in niches, or in other areas that may be difficult to access, we strongly
recommend configuring ColorBlaze TRX fixtures before installing them.
▪In permanent installations, xtures are likely to be installed in xed locations
and recongured for different purposes and events. In such situations, you can
congure ColorBlaze TRX xtures in position using the onboard controls, or you
can perform certain congurations over the lighting network using a personal
computer and QuickPlay Pro addressing and conguration software.
Because it’s the most common situation, the installation sections that follow describe
the process for a rental or touring installation, where fixtures are addressed and
configured in a preparation area, then hung at the installation site.
DMX or Ethernet?
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures can accept either DMX or Ethernet (KiNET) data
input. Because of addressing limitations, DMX is appropriate for relatively simple
installations, or for light shows in which multiple fixtures operate in unison. A DMX
universe consists of 512 addresses, while ColorBlaze TRX fixtures can consume from
3 to 216 DMX addresses each, depending on length and configuration.
Because it is not subject to DMX addressing limitations, Ethernet is the preferred
environment for intricate, color-changing light shows and video displays, in which
each fixture node must be controlled individually. In an Ethernet lighting network,
each ColorBlaze TRX fixture effectively functions as its own universe, identified by
the fixture's unique IP address. Depending on your controller, Ethernet installations
can have tens of thousands of unique, individually controllable nodes — in some
cases, hundreds of thousands.
A typical DMX installation uses a DMX controller such as iPlayer 3, or a third-party
DMX lighting control board. ColorBlaze TRX devices can be connected in series to a
controller's DMX output port. The number of fixture runs is limited by the number
of DMX output ports on each controller.
ERefer to the ColorBlaze TRX Installation
Instructions for specific warning and caution
statements.
EYou can configure ColorBlaze TRX fixtures
on battery power, without connecting them to
AC power.

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A typical Ethernet installation uses one or more Ethernet switches, and an Ethernet
controller such as Light System Manager or Video System Manager Pro. You can
connect a series of up to 15 ColorBlaze TRX xtures to each available Ethernet port.
Creating a Lighting Design Plan
Regardless of the details of your installation, it’s good practice to create a
lighting design plan that identifies your fixtures, details their addresses and other
configuration information, and identifies their locations in relation to other required
hardware. For complex installations displaying light shows with dynamic effects, such
a lighting design plan is essential.
To create a lighting design plan, determine the appropriate location of each
ColorBlaze TRX fixture in relation to power sources and controllers. On an
architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of the
installation, identify the locations of all controllers, xtures, power sources, and
cables. To streamline installation and aid in light show programming, you can afx
a label identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous
location on each ColorBlaze TRX xture’s housing.
Keep the following considerations in mind when planning your installation:
• The integrated, auto-switching power supply automatically adjusts to any 50 / 60
Hz power source from 100 – 240 VAC. Each ColorBlaze TRX xture includes a
Neutrik PowerCon connector to which you can connect a power cable with ying
leads appropriate for your geographic location.
• You can connect ColorBlaze TRX data control in series, using XLR-5 data cables
for DMX, or Ethercon or RJ45 for Ethernet.
• ColorBlaze TRX xtures can work as a single pixel, or you can set xtures to have
multiple segments that display different colors simultaneously for dynamic effects.
Segment lengths can be as small as 4 in (102 mm) or as large as the entire xture
— 2 ft (610 mm) or 6 ft (1.8 m). When installing xtures end-to-end, you can
create virtual segments that span multiple xtures.
• You can mix 2 ft and 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX xtures in a single run. A mixture of
xture lengths can offer exibility in architectural applications where you need to
install xtures around corners or in conned areas.
• Using a combination of Neutrik PowerCon power in and power out connectors,
you can connect a run of multiple ColorBlaze TRX xtures from a single power
source.
Data Conguration Guidelines
You can mount ColorBlaze TRX fixtures end-to-end, or you can space them
however you wish, so long as you follow these data configuration guidelines:
• In DMX networks using shielded XLR-5 data cables, maximum data run lengths
are 1,640 ft (500 m). The maximum number of DMX devices that can be
connected in series is 32. We recommend using DMX repeaters for runs that
exceed the maximum length, as well as for runs of more than 32 DMX devices
connected in series.
1640 ft Maximum DMX
(500 m)
RJ45 or XLR-5
Data cables DMX
Terminator
Inputs Outputs
Onboard controls
Power and data inputs
Power and data outputs

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide10
• In Ethernet networks, maximum data cables lengths are 328 ft (100 m) between
Ethernet devices without a repeater (for example, controller to switch, switch
to ColorBlaze TRX xture, or xture to xture). You can connect up to 15
ColorBlaze TRX xtures in series.
Power Conguration Guidelines
For proper power management, ColorBlaze TRX fixtures should be installed on a
separate power circuit of 20 A maximum. We recommend using 3-conductor 12
AWG (3.3 mm2) stranded copper wire for power cables.
You can connect multiple ColorBlaze TRX in series on a single circuit. The maximum
number of fixtures each circuit can support depends on fixture power consumption
(fixture length), voltage, and power cable lengths. The table to the right lists
maximum run lengths for fixtures and power cables per circuit at different voltages.
Keep in mind that these gures, provided as a guideline, are accurate for the specied
conguration only. Changing the conguration can affect the run lengths.
Unpack Fixtures
1. As you unpack ColorBlaze TRX, carefully inspect the box and contents for any
damage that may have occurred in transit. Because each 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX
fixture is bulky and weighs 43 lb (19.5 kg), you may need two people to lift the
fixture out of the box.
2. Each ColorBlaze TRX xture is assigned a date code and unique serial number.
We recommend recording the serial numbers and date codes in a layout grid
(typically a spreadsheet or list) to aid in servicing and troubleshooting.
3. Assign each xture to a position in the lighting design plan.
4. To streamline installation and aid in light show programming, you can afx a label
identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous location
on each light xture’s housing.
Included in the box
ColorBlaze TRX xture
Neutrik PowerCon connector
Ferrite core for EMI suppression
910503701741
116-000028-00
111000 22b342-45/567
123-4567 8 91 01
1046BMG0001
12345678
00
0000
Maximum power run lengths
Assumes xtures installed in series on a 20 A circuit with 12 AWG
power cables. Maximum number of xtures can include any
combination of 2 ft and 6 ft xtures. Maximum feet of power
cables = leader cable + jumper cables.
Voltage Maximum Feet of
ColorBlaze TRX Fixtures
Maximum Feet of
Power Cables
100 VAC 8 100
120 VAC 12 100
208 VAC 20 200
220 VAC 22 175
230 VAC 22 200
240 VAC 24 200

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 11
Connect Fixture to Power
ColorBlaze TRX has integrated, auto-switching power supplies that automatically
adjust to any 50 / 60 Hz power source from 100 – 240 V. ColorBlaze TRX fixtures
connect directly to line power using the included Neutrik PowerCon connector and
the appropriate length of power cable. We recommend using 3-conductor 12 AWG
(3.3 mm2) stranded copper wire
1. Unpack the xture, and place it in a staging area or other location where the
power and data ports on the ends of the xture are readily accessible.
2. Connect the appropriate length of 3-wire power cable from line power to
the Neutrik PowerCon connector. Following the connector manufacturer’s
instructions, assemble the connector, connecting ground (earth), line, and
neutral.
3. Insert the assembled power connector into the power input port on the input
side of the xture (with the onboard controls facing you, the left end of the
xture).
PUSH
1
5
32
4
From line power
L
N
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12 AWG
(3.3 mm2)
.2 – .6 in Ø
(5 – 15 mm Ø)

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide12
Address and Congure the Fixtures
Make sure the power is ON before addressing and configuring fixtures.
When in DMX / Ethernet mode, each ColorBlaze TRX fixture uses a set of
sequential DMX addresses. A ColorBlaze TRX fixture uses from 3 to 216 DMX
addresses, depending on color control mode (3-channel or 5-channel DMX input),
fixture resolution (8-bit or 16-bit), fixture length (2 ft or 6 ft), segment size (ranging
from 4 in to the total fixture length), and whether the intensity channel is enabled or
disabled.
In 8-bit mode, each segment uses one DMX address per channel, while in 16-bit
mode each segment uses two DMX addresses per channel, one for coarse control
and one for fine control. The coarse channel allows values in multiples of 256, while
the fine channel adds 256 additional values to each coarse channel value, resulting in
a total of 65,536 individual steps or settings (256 x 256). Channel assignments per
segment are as follows:
Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is factory-addressed with a DMX starting address of 1.
Sequential DMX addresses are automatically assigned to the fixture beginning with
the starting address. For instance, if you set a 2 ft fixture to RGB in / out mode,
8-bit operation, segment size of 24 in, and DMX starting address 73, the fixture is
automatically assigned three DMX addresses, 73 – 75. If you set a 2 ft fixture to
RGBAW in / out mode, 16-bit operation, segment size of 4 in, and DMX starting
address 400, the fixture is automatically assigned 60 DMX addresses, 400 – 459.
Make sure that the DMX starting address allows enough DMX addresses for all of
the fixture’s segments, or the fixture will not function properly. For example, a 2
ft fixture with 4 in segments set to RGBAW in / out at 8-bit resolution requires 30
DMX addresses — 5 addresses per each of six segments. Therefore, the fixture's
DMX starting address should be 483 or lower.
Addressing in a DMX Lighting Network
Since each DMX universe is limited to 512 DMX addresses, you must take care to
configure and address your fixtures to ensure that enough unique addresses are
available to support your light show designs.
For lighting designs where fixtures work in unison, all fixtures can be assigned the
same DMX starting address. For light show designs that display different output on
different fixtures or segments simultaneously, you must address your fixtures such
that the DMX addresses assigned to each segment are unique and do not overlap.
ETerminology for individually controllable
LED lighting units varies and can become
confusing. In general, an individually
controllable lighting unit is referred to as
a node. A xture can function as a single
node, or it can contain multiple nodes.
ColorBlazeTRX is unusual because it can be
segmented into one or more nodes.
In video displays, individually controllable
nodes are often referred to as pixels.A pixel
can be a single-node xture, or a segment of
a multiple-node xture.
RGBAW in / out (5-channel RGBAW input) Intensity Channel
Enabled
8-Bit Mode 123456
Red Green Blue Amber White Intensity
16-Bit Mode
123456789101112
Red
Coarse
Red
Fine
Green
Coarse
Green
Fine
Blue
Coarse
Blue
Fine
Amber
Coarse
Amber
Fine
White
Coarse
White
Fine
Intensity
Coarse
Intensity
Fine
RGB in / out and RGB -> RGBAW (3-channel RGB input) Intensity Channel
Enabled
8-Bit Mode 1234
Red Green Blue Intensity
16-Bit Mode
12345678
Red Coarse Red Fine Green
Coarse Green Fine Blue Coarse Blue Fine Intensity Coarse
Intensity
Fine
Channels Per Node

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 13
For example, in a series of three 2 ft fixtures, each with 4 in segments, RGB in / out,
8-bit resolution, and the intensity channel enabled, you can ensure that each fixture
segment is uniquely addressed by setting the DMX starting address of the first
fixture to 1, the starting address of the second fixture to 25 (1 + 24), and the starting
address of the third fixture to 49 (25 + 24).
Addressing in an Ethernet Lighting Network
Because it eliminates the addressing limitations of DMX, Ethernet is preferred for
lighting installations that display intricate effects requiring hundreds or thousands of
individually addressable nodes.
In Ethernet lighting networks, each fixture effectively functions as its own DMX
universe. Ethernet lighting controllers identify each ColorBlaze TRX fixture by an IP
address. As long all ColorBlaze TRX IP addresses are unique within an installation,
the set of DMX addresses assigned to a given fixture is unique within the installation,
regardless of the fixture’s DMX starting address.
Some Notes About Fixture Segments
Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is factory-addressed to have a segment size of 4 in
(highest resolution) and a DMX starting address of 1. For complex installations
where you set different numbers of groups on different xtures, it’s good practice to
notate each xture’s group setting on the lighting design plan.
Keep the following considerations in mind when setting the number of fixture
groups:
• You can mix 2 ft and 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in the same series while
maintaining consistent segment lengths of 4 in, 8 in, 12 in, or 24 in.
• If you install fixtures of the same length end to end, you can create virtual
segments that span multiple fixtures. For example, you can create virtual 9 ft
segments with 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX fixtures by alternating fixtures with 72 in and
36 in segment sizes.
Addressing and Conguration Methods
You can manually set the color control mode, fixture resolution, segment size,
intensity channel setting, and DMX starting address of a ColorBlaze TRX fixture
using the onboard menus. Refer to “Using the ColorBlaze TRX Onboard Menus,”
beginning on page 23, for details.
You can also remotely address and configure ColorBlaze TRX fixtures using
QuickPlay Pro addressing and configuration software with a computer connected to
your lighting network. Refer to “Addressing and Configuring ColorBlaze TRX with
QuickPlay Pro” on page 37 for details.
9 ft segments
12549
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
DMX starting addresses
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
24 in segments
9 ft segments
12549
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
DMX starting addresses
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
24 in segments
9 ft segments
12549
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
DMX starting addresses
ColorBlaze TRX
(2 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
ColorBlaze TRX
(6 ft)
24 in segments
ETo streamline conguration and light
show programming, note each xture's IP
address, if applicable, and the DMX starting
address of each xture segment, on your
lighting design plan.

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide14
Using the Intensity Channel
Enabling the intensity channel lets you adjust the brightness of all LED channels
proportionally using a fader on a DMX console. For example, you can set a desired
color, then adjust the brightness with the assigned fader while maintaining the color
value.
When you enable the intensity channel, each ColorBlaze TRX node consumes an
additional DMX address in 8-bit mode and two additional DMX addresses in 16-bit
mode (as shown in the table on page 12). Make sure that your addressing scheme
accounts for the additional DMX addresses that the intensity channel requires.
You can use the Single-Channel Fixture icon in ColorPlay 3 (version 1.10 and higher)
to represent and control the intensity channel in a ColorPlay 3 light show. Refer to
the ColorPlay 3 User Guide for more information.
Options for Controlling ColorBlaze TRX
Fixtures
In addition to standard control schemes using DMX- or Ethernet-based lighting
consoles and controllers, ColorBlaze TRX offers a number of control options
designed to support architectural, theatrical, and portable lighting applications.
Standalone Mode
By default, the input source of a ColorBlaze TRX xture is DMX / Ethernet. When in
DMX / Ethernet mode, ColorBlaze TRX listens for and responds to DMX or Ethernet
data transmitted to the lighting network by a console or controller.
You can change the input source of ColorBlaze TRX xture to Standalone. In
Standalone mode, a ColorBlaze TRX xture ignores DMX and Ethernet data input
and displays either a pre-set show or a ColorPlay 3 show stored on the xture's SD
card. ColorBlaze TRX offers three pre-set shows — Fixed Color, Color Wash, and
Chasing Rainbow — which you can congure using the xture's on-board menus.
You can download light shows and triggers onto a xture's installed SD card from
ColorPlay 3, light show authoring and conguration software from Philips Color
Kinetics. ColorPlay 3 is bundled with the iPlayer 3 DMX controller, and is also
available as a free download from the Philips Color Kinetics website.
To download ColorPlay 3 light shows and triggers to the ColorBlaze TRX SD card,
you connect a computer running ColorPlay 3 to an Ethernet switch in the lighting
network, or directly to the Ethernet input on a ColorBlaze TRX xture, using a
standard CAT-5e or better cable. An iPlayer 3 controller is not required.
You can download up to 255 triggers to the ColorBlaze TRX SD card. You can
download as many ColorPlay 3 light shows as the SD card can contain, but only the
255 most recently downloaded shows appear on the ColorBlaze TRX menu.
EYou can download the latest version of
ColorPlay 3 from www.colorkinetics.com/
support/iplayer3/
ColorPlay 3
software
ColorBlaze TRX
Ethernet
switch
EFor instructions on enabling and
disabling the intensity channel, refer to
"Enabling and Disabling the Intensity
Channel" on page 31.
EFor instructions on setting xture input
source, conguring pre-set shows, and
playing triggers and shows from the xture's
SD card, refer to "Using the ColorBlaze TRX
Onboard Menus," beginning on page 23.

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Commands on the on-board menus let you trigger shows or play show les directly
from the SD card. For complete details on authoring ColorPlay 3 light shows,
conguring triggers, and downloading shows and triggers, refer to the ColorPlay 3
User Guide.
Master / Slave Mode
By default, ColorBlaze TRX xtures are in Slave mode — that is, they respond to
DMX or Ethernet data in the network (unless they are also in Standalone mode). You
can congure a ColorBlaze TRX xture to act as a master controller for ColorBlaze
TRX xtures that follow it in a run by putting the xture in Master mode. When
connected together properly, you can congure slave xtures that follow the master
xture in a run to show the same output as the master xture — a show playing from
the master xture's SD card, for example, or light output from a controller or lighting
console connected to the master xture.
Keep the following considerations in mind when using master / slave mode:
▪Each run of ColorBlaze TRX xtures can contain only one xture in Master mode.
All other xtures in the run must be in Slave mode.
▪The master ColorBlaze TRX xture can send either DMX or Ethernet (KiNET)
data to downstream slave xtures. When sending DMX, xtures must be
connected together using XLR-5 cables and the xtures' DMX input and output
ports. When sending Ethernet, xtures must be connected together using CAT-5e
or better cables and the xtures' Ethernet input and output ports.
▪To listen to the DMX or KiNET output from the master xture, the input source
of downstream slave xtures must be set to DMX / Ethernet. Downstream
xtures set to Standalone do not respond to the master xture, but instead play
their currently congured standalone effect or light show.
▪For consistent results, make sure that all master and slave xtures in a run are
congured alike, with the same color control mode, bit depth, segment size,
segment order, dimming curve, transition speed, and so on.
▪You can connect a Philips Color Kinetics devices that accept Ethernet input —
such as sPDS-480ca 24V power / data supplies, Data Enabler Pro devices, or
iColor Accent MX Powercore xtures — to the end of the run. When congured
properly, the master ColorBlaze TRX xture acts as a controller for these devices
as well, allowing you to add other xture types to a run.
EYou can download the ColorPlay 3 User
Guide from www.philipscolorkinetics.com/
ls/controllers/iplayer3/
Fixture showing
output from
lighting console
Lighting console Master fixture
playing show stored
on SD card
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Slave fixture
in Standalone
mode
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Master fixture
playing show stored
on SD card
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
sPDS 480ca 24V
power / data supply
sPDS-480ca 24V
Ethernet
iColor Flex LMX strands
EIn master mode, ColorBlazeTRX
broadcasts one DMX universe of data.All
ports on a multi-port power / data supply
receive the same data.

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide16
Controlling ColorBlaze TRX Effects and Shows
with Ethernet Controller Keypad
Ethernet Controller Keypad is a wall-mounted keypad from Philips Color Kinetics
that triggers up to eight light shows at the touch of a button. When used in
conjunction with ColorBlaze TRX, Ethernet Controller Keypad can provide push-
button control of the first eight ColorPlay 3 triggers stored on the fixture's SD card.
In architectural and portable installations consisting of multiple ColorBlaze TRX
fixtures, we recommend using Ethernet Controller Keypad in conjunction with
master / slave mode to ensure that fixtures work in unison. If you trigger the same
set of shows from the individual SD cards of fixture's in a run, the fixtures can fall
out of synch with each other, especially when displaying lengthy shows.
To use Ethernet Controller Keypad with ColorBlaze TRX, configure master and slave
fixtures in a run as described on the previous page. Connect Ethernet Controller
Keypad to a Power-over-Ethernet port on an Ethernet switch, then connect the
master fixture to another port on the switch.
As shown below, buttons 1 – 8 on the Ethernet Controller Keypad activate triggers
1 – 8 stored on a ColorBlaze TRX fixture's SD card. If the fixture is currently playing
a pre-set show, pressing buttons 1 – 8 stops the pre-set show and activates the
trigger associated with the pressed button. The dimmer and OFF buttons work with
both pre-set shows and triggers stored on the SD card.
Master fixture
playing show stored
on SD card
PoE Ethernet
switch
Ethernet Controller
Keypad
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Slave fixture
in DMX / Ethernet
input mode
Ethernet Controller Keypad buttons
Activates triggers 1 – 8 on
the ColorBlaze TRX SD card
Dimmer controls
Turns all show lights off
– 5
– 6
– 7
– 8
1 –
2 –
3 –
4 –
EFor detailed product information, refer
to the Ethernet Controller Keypad Product
Guide at www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ls/
controllers/enetkeypad/
EFor instructions on how to congure
ColorBlaze TRX xtures, shows, and triggers
in Standalone mode, refer to "Using the
ColorBlazeTRX Onboard Menus," beginning
on page 23.

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 17
Using DMX Triggers
You can enable a DMX trigger to implement convenient playback of stored shows
from a lighting console.
To enable a DMX trigger on a ColorBlaze TRX xture, you assign an unused DMX
address to serve as the trigger channel. Then you assign that DMX address to a
channel on your lighting console and control the value — usually on a scale of 1% –
100% or 0 – 255. The DMX trigger divides the scale of values into 11 regions. The
lowest region of the scale deactivates the trigger, while the other 10 regions activate
the rst 10 triggers stored on the xture's SD card.
Using a DMX trigger in conjunction with master / slave mode is a convenient way to
show the same light output on multiple xtures within the control network. Set a
DMX trigger on the master xture, and all properly congured slave xtures respond
in unison when the lighting console fader activates a show.
If you're not using master / slave mode, you can congure multiple ColorBlaze TRX
xtures to respond simultaneously by assigning the same DMX trigger to multiple
ColorBlaze TRX xtures in the network. Each xture plays the set of shows stored
on its own SD card.
If you want all triggered xtures to show the same light output, all SD cards must
contain the same shows, 1 through 10. Note that if you trigger the same set of shows
from the individual SD cards of multiple ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in a run, the fixtures
can fall out of synch with each other, especially when displaying lengthy shows. To
ensure consistent results, we recommend using a DMX trigger in conjunction with
master / slave mode.
10
9
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Tr igger 2
Tr igger 3
Tr igger 4
Tr igger 5
Tr igger 6
Tr igger 7
Tr igger 8
Tr igger 9
Activates trigger 10 on
ColorBlaze TRX SD Card
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Lighting console ColorBlaze TRX fixtures
in Standalone mode
EFor instructions on conguring DMX
triggers, refer to "Conguring DMX Triggers"
on page 32.
Action 0% – 100% Scale 0 – 255 Scale
Deactivate trigger 0% – 9% 0 – 23
Activate trigger 1 10% – 18% 24 – 46
Activate trigger 2 19% – 28% 47 – 69
Activate trigger 3 29% – 36% 70 – 93
Activate trigger 4 37% – 45% 94 – 116
Activate trigger 5 46% – 54% 117 – 139
Activate trigger 6 55% – 63% 140 – 162
Activate trigger 7 64% – 72% 163 – 186
Activate trigger 8 73% – 81% 187 – 209
Activate trigger 9 82% – 90% 210 – 232
Activate trigger 10 91% – 100% 233 – 255
DMX Trigger Behavior
You can also assign the DMX trigger to a lighting console's
fader. Fader positions 1 through 10 activate stored triggers
1 through 10, while fader position 0 deactivates the trigger.

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide18
Install Spread Lenses (Optional)
Spread lenses of 22°, 32°, 60°x 32°, or 32° x 12° rest in the ColorBlaze TRX lens
rails, and are held in place by lens clips integrated into the fixture housing. Spread
lenses are available in 2 ft sections, and can be laid end-to-end for full coverage in
6 ft fixtures.
1. Using ngers or a athead screwdriver, loosen captive screws on lens clips and lift
out of the way.
2. Rest lens or lenses in lens rail.
3. Fold lens clips
back into position,
and secure using
ngers or a athead
screwdriver.

ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 19
Start the Installation
1. Verify that all supporting equipment (switches, controllers) is in place.
2. Ensure that all additional parts and tools are available, including:
• Power cable using included PowerCon connector
• If installing in series, a sufcient number and length of XLR-5, Ethercon, or
RJ45 cable for data connections
• If installing in series, a sufcient length of 3-wire cable for power, and a
sufcient number of Neutrik PowerCon locking 3-pole power connectors,
Use Neutrik NAC3FCA Power Connector Type A (blue connector) for power
input, and Neutrik NAC3FCB Power Connector Type B (gray connector) for
power output. We recommend 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) stranded copper wire.
• If installing in series in a DMX network, a DMX terminator
• C-clamps, bases, or other hardware for pipe, truss, or oor mounting, as
needed
Mount Fixtures
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures come with an attached mounting trunion or mounting feet
designed for 1/2 in mounting hardware. Fixtures can be mounted to a surface or to a
pipe or truss with standard pipe clamps or Cheeseborough clamps.
Ensure that the installation is suitable and safe and that the hardware is properly
rated for the task. When mounting ColorBlaze TRX fixtures on the floor or a base,
also ensure that the fixture sits flush to the surface.
The three holes in each foot of the 6 ft fixture, and in the mounting trunion of the 2
ft fixture, provide a clearance for a 1/2 in bolt for mounting to a pipe, truss, weighted
base, or floor using a standard theatrical C-clamp or other mounting hardware.
PUSH
1
5
32
4
5 in
(127 mm)
EWhen a xture is hung upside down or
is hard to access, you can ip the orientation
of the menu display so that it appears right
side up to the operator. Refer to page 23
for details.
EBecause 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX xtures
are bulky and weigh 43 lb (19.5 kg), you
may need two people to position and install
each xture in its mounting location.
EWe recommend using 22 AWG 5-pin
XLR shielded cable with all ve pins wired.

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Attach Safety Cables (Optional)
Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is designed for use with safety cables to tether
fixtures to secure anchor points. When suspending or installing ColorBlaze TRX
fixtures overhead, or when dictated by local or state code or advised by a structural
engineer, loop safety cables through the restraining holes located at the either end of
the ColorBlaze TRX housing. Securely anchor the safety cables using a method that
follows code or engineer’s requirements.
Connect Data and Power
Make sure the power is OFF before connecting ColorBlaze TRX fixtures.
1. Supply power to the rst ColorBlaze TRX xture in a series by plugging a power
cable with Neutrik PowerCon connector into the blue Power In port on the input
side of the xture.
PUSH
1
5
32
4
From line power
Safety cable minimum requirements
Material 316 Stainless Steel
Size
5/64 to 3/16 in (2 to 5 mm) nominal
diameter. Minimum break load must be
greater than 400 lb (181 kg)
Construction 7 x 7 (49 wires) preformed stranded