Philips ColorBlast 6 Installation guide

ColorBlast 12
ColorBlast 6
Color-changing LED wash light for use both indoors and outdoors

ColorBlast Product Guide2
ColorBlast 12
ColorBlast 6
Color-changing LED wash light for use both indoors and outdoors
Outdoor Rated
Fully sealed for maximum
fixture life and IP66 rated
for outdoor applications,
ColorBlast fixtures meet
or exceed specifications
for use in wet locations.
Rugged, die-cast aluminum
housing is available in white
or black powder-coated
finish.
• Twobeampatterns—Afrostedglasslens(22°
beamangleforColorBlast12,21°forColorBlast
6) produces a soft-edge beam, while a clear glass
lens(10°beamangle)affordsextendedlight
projection.
• Flexiblemountingoptions—Theversatilexture
canopy base can be mounted to a junction box or
directlytoawall,ceiling,oroor.Aliquid-tight
cablettingsealsthecanopyopeningforusein
damp or wet environments.
• Versatilelightpositioning—Thelockingcanopy
baseoffersfriction-freerotationofupto350°,
and110°xturetiltingletsinstallersquicklyaim
thexturewithoutspecialtools.
• Industry-leadingcontrols—ColorBlastxtures
work seamlessly with the complete line of Philips
controllers, including Light System Manager,
iPlayer®3, and ColorDial™ Pro, as well as third-
party controllers.
• Additionaloptionsforcontrollinganddispersing
light—Designedspecificallyforthefamilyof
ColorBlastfixturesbyCityTheatrical,Inc.,
accessories include top hats, half top hats, egg
crate louvers, barndoors, and horizontal and
vertical spread lenses.
High-performance ColorBlast LED fixtures generate rich, saturated colors and color-changing effects for a
range of wall-washing and floodlighting applications. Designed with the needs of lighting designers, architects,
and retail window directors in mind, ColorBlast can be used in both indoor and outdoor installations.
ColorBlast12high-intensityLEDsproducesuperiorlightoutputofover1200lumens,whileColorBlast6
produces a lower intensity output in a compact, low-profile housing. Both versions offer full pan and tilt
rotation, flexible mounting options, two beam angles, and superior control through Philips or third-party
DMX controllers.

ColorBlast Product Guide 3
Transforming Chicago with ColorBlast
Transforming the Nightclub
Chicago’s ultra contemporary Soundbar boasts two levels of entertainment with
aneye-poppinginteriorunlikeanyother.The20,000sqft(1858m2) nightclub is
comprisedofuniquelounges,barareas,anddancefloors,eachdistinguishedbyits
ownvividhue.Toaddsparkleto
the club’s exterior and main dance
area, Soundbar’s lighting designers
enlisted the help of intelligent LED
lighting from Philips Color Kinetics.
Theindustrialbuilding’sexterior
façade features glass panels, lit
by ColorBlast 6 fixtures, which
gradually change color over the
courseofanhour.Thecompact,
rugged fixtures wash the glass
surfaces with rich colors ranging
from bright red to exotic green.
Inside the club, ColorBlast 6 fixtures
envelopthemaindancearea(shown
here and on the cover) in deep
shadesofblue.Tocomplementthe
design and high-energy music, four
clear acrylic columns, internally
lit by ColorBlast 6, extend from
floor to ceiling. Because the fixtures are low-heat and low-maintenance, the project
designers could install them in concealed and hard-to-reach spaces. In addition, the
dynamic effects are easily rendered with the club’s existing DMX control system.
Transforming the Fountain
CompletedinJuly2004,theacclaimedCrownFountain,locatedin
Chicago’s Millennium Park, is an interactive sculpture comprising
glass,water,andlight.Thefountainencompassestwo50ft(15m)
glassblocktowerslinkedbya232ft(71m)reflectingpool.Each
translucenttowerislitbyapproximately70ColorBlast12fixtures,
which gradually change color. Because of their compact size, the
designers were able to install the ColorBlast fixtures where needed
to properly illuminate the towers and glass.
In order to make the towers appear light and translucent, with their
internal structures reflecting light from behind the glass surface, the
designers installed the ColorBlast fixtures on continuous channels
mounted between the glass blocks and the structures, aiming straight
upwardstoilluminatethestructuresjustbeyondtheglass.The
towers glow from within on three sides, while the fourth sides feature
LED video displays that project the diverse faces of Chicago and
nature scenes. Water cascades down the outside of the towers into
the pool below.
Accordingtotheprojectarchitect,theabilitytomanipulatethe
lighting in multiple ways, depending on time of day and season, was
an important consideration. Because longevity and dependability were
also key to the design, ColorBlast fixtures, with their long lifetimes
andlowmaintenancerequirements,werethelogicalchoice.Boththe
lighting and fountain controls respond to one DMX-based control
system, which integrates seamlessly with the ColorBlast fixtures.

ColorBlast Product Guide4
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
1708 fc
427 fc
190 fc
107 fc
68 fc
47 fc
0.7 ft
1.3 ft
2.0 ft
2.7 ft
3.4 ft
4.0 ft
0.7 ft
1.4 ft
2.0 ft
2.7 ft
3.4 ft
4.1 ft
��Ve rt. Spread: 9.6º
��Horiz. Spread: 9.7º
Illuminance at Distance
ColorBlast 12
10°beamangle
Candela Table
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
0 22.5 44 67.5 90
27343
12774
458
157
114
55
21
2
1
0
0
27343
13162
473
156
116
58
21
2
1
0
0
27343
13077
464
153
113
56
21
2
1
0
0
27343
12960
459
154
114
56
21
2
2
0
0
27343
12942
465
152
111
56
21
2
1
0
0
Polar Candela Distribution
RCC %: Ceiling reflectance percentage, RW %: Wall reflectance percentage, RCR: Room cavity ratio
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RCC %: 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW %:
RCR: 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
70 50 30 0
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.19
1.15 1.13 1.12 1.10
1.12 1.09 1.06 1.04
1.09 1.05 1.02 .99
1.06 1.01 .98.95
1.04 .99.95 .92
1.02 .96.93 .90
1.00 .94.91 .88
.98.92 .89.86
.96.91 .87.85
.95.89 .86.84
70 50 30 0
1.16 1.16 1.16 1.00
1.13 1.11 1.10 .98
1.10 1.07 1.05 .95
1.07 1.03 1.01 .93
1.05 1.00 .97.91
1.02 .98.94 .89
1.00 .96.92 .88
.99.94 .90.86
.97.92 .89.85
.95.90 .87.84
.94.89 .86.83
50 30 20
1.11 1.11 1.11
1.07 1.06 1.05
1.04 1.02 1.00
1.01 .99.97
.99.96 .94
.96.93 .91
.94.91 .89
.93.90 .87
.91.88 .86
.90.87 .85
.88.85 .83
50 30 20
1.06 1.06 1.06
1.04 1.03 1.02
1.01 1.00 .98
.99.97 .95
.97.94 .93
.95.92 .91
.93.91 .89
.92.89 .87
.90.88 .86
.89.86 .84
.88.85 .83
50 30 20
1.02 1.02 1.02
1.00 1.00 .99
.99.97 .96
.97.95 .94
.95.93 .92
.93.91 .90
.92.90 .88
.91.88 .87
.89.87 .85
.88.86 .84
.87.85 .83
0
1.00
.97
.95
.93
.91
.89
.87
.86
.85
.83
.82
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone Lumens % Lamp%Luminaire
0-30 1,062.688% 88.1%
0-40 1,134.694% 94.1%
0-60 1,197.499.2% 99.3%
60-908.1 0.7% 0.7%
0-90 1,205.599.9% 100%
90-180 00%0%
0-1801,205.599.9% 100%
Total Efficiency: 99.9%
Zonal Lumen
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
269 fc
67 fc
30 fc
17 fc
11 fc
7 fc
1.5 ft
3.0 ft
4.4 ft
5.9 ft
7.4 ft
8.9 ft
1.5 ft
3.0 ft
4.5 ft
5.9 ft
7.4 ft
8.9 ft
��Ve rt. Spread: 20.9º
��Horiz. Spread: 21.0º
Illuminance at Distance
ColorBlast 12
22°beamangle
Candela Table
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
0 22.5 44 67.5 90
4300
3614
1217
376
166
90
51
28
12
0
0
4300
3626
1222
377
166
90
52
29
12
0
0
4300
3633
1222
377
166
90
52
29
12
0
0
4300
3634
1224
378
166
90
52
29
12
0
0
4300
3616
1218
376
166
90
51
28
12
0
0
Polar Candela Distribution
RCC %: Ceiling reflectance percentage, RW %: Wall reflectance percentage, RCR: Room cavity ratio
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RCC %: 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW %:
RCR: 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
70 50 30 0
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.19
1.14 1.11 1.08 1.06
1.08 1.04 1.00 .96
1.03 .97.93 .89
.99.92 .87.83
.95.87 .82.78
.91.83 .77.74
.87.79 .74.70
.84.76 .71.67
.81.73 .68.64
.79.70 .65.62
70 50 30 0
1.16 1.16 1.16 1.00
1.11 1.09 1.07 .94
1.06 1.02 .98.88
1.01 .96.92 .83
.97.91 .86.79
.93.86 .81.75
.89.82 .77.72
.86.78 .73.69
.83.75 .70.66
.80.72 .67.63
.78.70 .65.61
50 30 20
1.11 1.11 1.11
1.05 1.03 1.01
.99.96 .93
.93.90 .87
.89.84 .81
.84.80 .77
.81.76 .73
.77.73 .69
.74.70 .66
.71.67 .64
.69.65 .62
50 30 20
1.06 1.06 1.06
1.01 1.00 .98
.96.93 .91
.91.88 .85
.87.83 .80
.83.79 .76
.79.75 .72
.76.72 .69
.73.69 .66
.71.67 .64
.68.64 .61
50 30 20
1.02 1.02 1.02
.98.96 .95
.93.91 .89
.89.86 .84
.85.82 .79
.81.78 .75
.78.75 .72
.75.71 .69
.72.69 .66
.70.66 .63
.68.64 .61
0
1.00
.94
.88
.82
.78
.74
.71
.67
.65
.62
.60
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone Lumens % Lamp%Luminaire
0-30 824.175.6% 75.7%
0-40 929.885.3% 85.4%
0-60 1,046.796% 96.1%
60-9042.53.9%3.9%
0-90 1,089.299.9% 100%
90-180 00%0%
0-1801,089.299.9% 100%
Total Efficiency: 99.9%
Zonal Lumen
Photometrics
PhotometricdataisbasedontestresultsfromanindependentNISTtraceabletesting
lab. IES data is available at www.colorkinetics.com/support/ies.
Forluxmultiplyfcby10.7
165ft(50.3m)
1 fc maximum distance
65.5ft(19.9m)
1 fc maximum distance
Cd: 0
4,557
9,114
13,672
18,229
22,786
27,343
VA : 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
�- 0º H �- 90º H
Cd: 0
717
1,435
2,152
2,869
3,587
4,304
VA : 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
�- 0º H �- 90º H
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 1207 16.9
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 1090 15.3

ColorBlast Product Guide 5
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
860 fc
215 fc
96 fc
54 fc
34 fc
24 fc
0.7 ft
1.3 ft
2.0 ft
2.7 ft
3.4 ft
4.0 ft
0.7 ft
1.3 ft
2.0 ft
2.7 ft
3.3 ft
4.0 ft
��Ve rt. Spread: 9.6º
��Horiz. Spread: 9.5º
Illuminance at Distance
ColorBlast 6
10°beamangle
Candela Table
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
0 22.5 44 67.5 90
13754
6424
210
73
52
25
9
3
1
0
0
13754
6484
219
75
54
26
9
3
0
0
0
13754
6469
217
74
52
26
9
3
0
0
0
13754
6352
214
77
52
24
9
3
0
0
0
13754
6412
213
74
52
25
8
3
0
0
0
Polar Candela Distribution
RCC %: Ceiling reflectance percentage, RW %: Wall reflectance percentage, RCR: Room cavity ratio
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RCC %: 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW %:
RCR: 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
70 50 30 0
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.19
1.15 1.13 1.12 1.10
1.12 1.09 1.06 1.04
1.09 1.05 1.02 .99
1.06 1.02 .98.96
1.04 .99.96 .93
1.02 .97.93 .91
1.00 .95.91 .89
.98.93 .89.87
.97.91 .88.86
.95.90 .87.85
70 50 30 0
1.16 1.16 1.16 1.00
1.13 1.11 1.10 .98
1.10 1.07 1.05 .96
1.07 1.04 1.01 .94
1.05 1.01 .98.92
1.03 .98.95 .90
1.01 .96.93 .89
.99.94 .91.87
.97.92 .89.86
.96.91 .88.85
.95.90 .87.84
50 30 20
1.11 1.11 1.11
1.07 1.06 1.05
1.04 1.02 1.01
1.01 .99.97
.99.96 .94
.97.94 .92
.95.92 .90
.93.90 .88
.92.89 .87
.90.87 .85
.89.86 .84
50 30 20
1.06 1.06 1.06
1.04 1.03 1.02
1.01 1.00 .99
.99.97 .96
.97.95 .93
.95.93 .91
.94.91 .89
.92.90 .88
.91.88 .86
.90.87 .85
.88.86 .84
50 30 20
1.02 1.02 1.02
1.00 1.00 .99
.99.98 .96
.97.95 .94
.95.94 .92
.94.92 .90
.93.90 .89
.91.89 .87
.90.88 .86
.89.87 .85
.88.86 .84
0
1.00
.97
.95
.93
.91
.89
.88
.87
.85
.84
.83
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone Lumens % Lamp%Luminaire
0-30 518.988.9% 89.1%
0-40 551.994.5% 94.7%
0-60 579.299.2% 99.4%
60-903.4 0.6% 0.6%
0-90 582.799.8% 100%
90-180 00%0%
0-180582.7 99.8%100%
Total Efficiency: 99.8%
Zonal Lumen
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
131 fc
33 fc
15 fc
8 fc
5 fc
4 fc
1.5 ft
3.0 ft
4.5 ft
6.0 ft
7.5 ft
9.0 ft
1.5 ft
3.0 ft
4.5 ft
6.0 ft
7.5 ft
9.0 ft
��Ve rt. Spread: 21.2º
��Horiz. Spread: 21.2º
Illuminance at Distance
ColorBlast 6
21°beamangle
Candela Table
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
0 22.5 44 67.5 90
2095
1772
603
187
81
43
24
13
6
0
0
2095
1772
606
187
81
43
25
13
6
0
0
2095
1773
607
188
81
43
24
13
6
0
0
2095
1772
604
187
81
43
24
13
6
0
0
2095
1772
605
187
81
43
24
13
5
0
0
Polar Candela Distribution
RCC %: Ceiling reflectance percentage, RW %: Wall reflectance percentage, RCR: Room cavity ratio
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
RCC %: 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW %:
RCR: 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
70 50 30 0
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.19
1.14 1.11 1.09 1.06
1.08 1.04 1.00 .97
1.04 .97.93 .89
.99.92 .87.83
.95.87 .82.78
.91.83 .78.74
.88.79 .74.70
.84.76 .71.67
.82.73 .68.64
.79.70 .65.62
70 50 30 0
1.16 1.16 1.16 1.00
1.11 1.09 1.07 .94
1.06 1.02 .99.89
1.02 .96.92 .84
.97.91 .86.79
.93.86 .81.75
.90.82 .77.72
.86.79 .74.69
.83.76 .71.66
.81.73 .68.64
.78.70 .65.61
50 30 20
1.11 1.11 1.11
1.05 1.03 1.01
.99.96 .93
.93.90 .87
.89.85 .82
.85.80 .77
.81.76 .73
.78.73 .70
.75.70 .67
.72.67 .64
.69.65 .62
50 30 20
1.06 1.06 1.06
1.01 1.00 .98
.96.94 .91
.91.88 .86
.87.83 .81
.83.79 .76
.80.76 .73
.76.72 .69
.74.69 .67
.71.67 .64
.69.65 .62
50 30 20
1.02 1.02 1.02
.98.97 .96
.93.91 .90
.89.86 .84
.85.82 .80
.81.78 .76
.78.75 .72
.75.72 .69
.73.69 .66
.70.66 .64
.68.64 .62
0
1.00
.94
.88
.83
.78
.74
.71
.68
.65
.63
.60
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone Lumens % Lamp%Luminaire
0-30 406.776.2% 76.2%
0-40 458.485.8% 85.8%
0-60 514.296.3% 96.3%
60-9019.93.7%3.7%
0-90 534.1100%100%
90-180 00%0%
0-180534.1 100% 100%
Total Efficiency: 100%
Zonal Lumen
Forluxmultiplyfcby10.7
117ft(35.7m)
1 fc maximum distance
45.7ft(13.9m)
1 fc maximum distance
Cd: 0
2,292
4,585
6,877
9,169
11,462
13,754
VA : 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
�- 0º H �- 90º H
Cd: 0
349
699
1,048
1,397
1,747
2,096
VA : 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
�- 0º H �- 90º H
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 584 14.2
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 534 13.0

ColorBlast Product Guide6
Specications
Due to continuous improvements and innovations, specifications may change without notice.
Item Specication ColorBlast 6 ColorBlast 12
Output
BeamAngle 10°/21° 10°/22°
Lumens* 584(10°beamangle)
534(21°beamangle)
1207(10°beamangle)
1090(22°beamangle)
LED Channels Red / Green / Blue
Mixing Distance 6in(152mm)touniformlight
Lumen Maintenance† 50,000+hoursL50@50°C(fulloutput)
Electrical
InputVoltage 24VDCviaPDS-150eorPDS-60
Power Consumption 25 W maximum at full output,
steady state
50Wmaximumatfulloutput,
steady state
Control
Interface PDS-150e24V(DMXorEthernet)
PDS-6024V(DMX,Pre-programmed,orEthernet)
Control System Philips full range of controllers, including Light System Manager,
iPlayer 3, and Color Dial Pro, or third-party controllers
Physical
Dimensions
(Height x Width x Depth)
8.4x6.3x5.1in
(213x160x130mm)
8.4x12.6x5.1in
(213x320x130mm)
Weight 8lb(3.6kg)
Housing Die-castaluminium,blackorwhitepowder-coatednish
Lens Clearglass(10ºbeamangle)
Frosted glass (21ºbeamangle)
Clearglass(10ºbeamangle)
Frosted glass (22ºbeamangle)
Fixture Connections 60ft(18.3m)uniedpower/datacable
TemperatureRanges
-40° – 122°F (-40°–50°C)Operating
-4° – 122°F (-20°–50°C)Startup
-40°–176°F(-40°–80°C)Storage
Humidity 0–95%,non-condensing
Maximum Fixtures
Per Power / Data Supply
PDS-150e24V:6
PDS-6024V:2
PDS-150e24V:3
PDS-6024V:1
Certication
and Safety
Certication UL / cUL, CE, PSE
Environment Dry / Damp / Wet Location, IP66
110º Rotation
10º Beam Angle 22º Beam Angle
110º 110º
110º Rotation
10º Beam Angle 23º Beam Angle
110º 110º
110º Rotation
10º Beam Angle 22º Beam Angle
110º 110º
110º Rotation
10º Beam Angle 23º Beam Angle
110º 110º
ColorBlast 12
ColorBlast 6
Dia. 3.5 in
(89 mm)
90º T y p
Dia. 4.7 in
(119 mm)
1.4 in
(36 mm)
4.75 in
(121 mm)
3.43 in
(87 mm)
5.1 in
(130 mm)
12.6 in
(320 mm)
8.4 in
(213 mm)
3.0 in
(76 mm)
5.1 in
(130 mm)
4.4 in
(112 mm)
6.4 in
(163 mm)
6.6 in
(168 mm)
THREAD SIZE 6-32
5.1 in
130 mm
6.3 in
160 mm
3.4 in
87 mm
Dia 3.5 in
(89 mm)
Dia 4.7 in
(119 mm)
4.75 in
121 mm
8.4 in
213 mm
1.4 in
36 mm
3 in
76 mm
5.1 in
130 mm
90º
T y p
4.4 in
112 mm
6.4 in
163 mm
6.6 in
168 mm
*LumenmeasurementcomplieswithIESLM-79-08.
†L50=50%maintenanceoflumenoutput(whenlightoutputdropsbelow50%of
initialoutput).Ambienttemperaturespecified.

ColorBlast Product Guide 7
Item Type Housing Color Item Number Philips 12NC
ColorBlastxtures
ColorBlast 12
22°BeamAngle White 116-000025-00 910503700589
10°BeamAngle 116-000025-02 910503700591
22°BeamAngle Black 116-000025-01 910503700590
10°BeamAngle 116-000025-03 910503700592
ColorBlast 6
21°BeamAngle White 116-000026-00 910503700593
10°BeamAngle 116-000026-02 910503700595
21°BeamAngle Black 116-000026-01 910503700594
10°BeamAngle 116-000026-03 910503700596
Power / data supplies
PDS-150e24V DMX / Ethernet 109-000008-01 910503700092
PDS-6024V Pre-programmed 109-000017-00 910503700096
DMX / Ethernet 109-000017-03 910503700097
Fixtures, Power / Data Supplies,
and Controllers
ColorBlast6andColorBlast12fixturesarepartofacompletesystemwhichincludes:
• Oneormorepower/datasupplies
• AnyPhilipscontroller,includingLightSystemManagerandiPlayer3,ora 
third-party DMX controller
Included in the box
ColorBlast6orColorBlast12xture
(2)8-32screwsforindoorinstallation
(4)10-24stainlesssteelscrewsforoutdoorinstallation
Watertight grommet assembly
3/32inhexkeywrenchforxturepositioning
and locking
Junction box gasket
Installation Instructions
ColorBlast 12 & 6 fixtures
iPLAYER3
PRESETS
45
X
3
2

POWER
USB
ColorPlay 3
Software
iPlayer 3
Controller
Controller Keypad
OFF
DMX Control 2
to fixtures
PDS-150e
DMX Control 1
to fixtures
Typical ColorBlast installation
For detailed wiring diagrams visit www.colorkinetics.com/support/wiring/ls_prod.html
UseItemNumberwhenorderinginNorthAmerica

ColorBlast Product Guide8
Item Type Housing Color Item Number Philips 12NC
AccessoryHolders
ColorBlast 12 White 120-000003-03 —
Black 120-000003-04 —
ColorBlast 6 White 120-000004-03 —
Black 120-000004-04 —
HalfTopHats
ColorBlast 12 White 120-000009-03 —
Black 120-000009-04 —
ColorBlast 6 White 120-000010-03 —
Black 120-000010-04 —
TopHats
ColorBlast 12 White 120-000005-03 —
Black 120-000005-04 —
ColorBlast 6 White 120-000006-03 —
Black 120-000006-04 —
Egg Crate Louvers
ColorBlast 12 White 120-000015-03 —
Black 120-000015-04 —
ColorBlast 6 White 120-000016-03 —
Black 120-000016-04 —
Barndoors
ColorBlast 12 White 120-000019-03 —
Black 120-000019-04 —
ColorBlast 6 White 120-000020-03 —
Black 120-000020-04 —
Horizontal Spread Lens ColorBlast 12 36/50° 120-000025-00 —
ColorBlast 6 36/50° 120-000026-00 —
VerticalSpreadLens ColorBlast 12 40° 120-000025-01 —
ColorBlast 6 40° 120-000026-01 —
Accessories
Designed specifically for the family of Blast fixtures, accessories provide additional options
forcontrollinganddispersinglight.Accessoryholderssnaptothefrontofthefixtureand
arerequiredformountingaccessories.Accessoryholderspreventaccessoriesfromfalling
out if the fixture is tipped or hung upside down.

ColorBlast Product Guide 9
Installation
ColorBlast offers rich, saturated wall-washing color and color-changing effects, both
indoors and outdoors. Both ColorBlast 12 and ColorBlast 6 are low-voltage fixtures,
intendedforusewiththepower/datasuppliesPDS150e24VandPDS-6024Vfrom
Philips Color Kinetics.
Owner / User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to
install, maintain, and operate ColorBlast 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.
Installing in Wet or Damp Locations
When installing in wet or damp locations, it is good practice to seal all fixtures and
junctionboxeswithelectronics-gradeRTVsiliconesealanttoensurethatmoisture
cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments, cables, or other electrical parts.
You must use suitable outdoor-rated junction boxes when installing in wet or damp
locations.Additionally,youmustusegaskets,clamps,andotherpartsrequiredfor
installation to comply with all applicable local and national codes
Create a Lighting Design Plan
and Layout Grid
1. Determine the appropriate location of each power / data supply in relation to
thextures,andofthexturesinrelationtoeachother.Refertothepower
/datasupply’sInstallationInstructionsorSpecicationSheetforguidelineson
conguringandpositioningthepower/datasupplyinrelationtothecontroller.
 Withthenative60ft(18.3m)power/datacablesuppliedwitheachxture,
youcanconnectuptothreeColorBlast12xturestoeachPDS-150e,orone
ColorBlast12xturetoeachPDS-60.YoucanconnectuptosixColorBlast6
xturestoeachPDS-150e,oruptotwoColorBlast6xturestoeachPDS-60.
Using18AWG,3-conductorstrandedcopperwire,youcanextendthecablefor
eachindividualxturetoamaximumlengthof150ft(45.7m),aslongasthetotal
cablelengthforeachpower/datasupplydoesnotexceed400ft(121.9m).
2. On an architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of
the installation, identify the locations of all switches, controllers, power supplies,
xtures,andcables.
3. EachColorBlastxturecomespre-programmedwithauniqueserialnumber.As
youunpackthextures,recordtheserialnumbersinalayoutgrid(typicallya
spreadsheet or list) for easy reference and light addressing.
4. Assigneachxturetoapositioninthelightingdesignplan.
5. Tostreamlineinstallationandaidinlightshowprogramming,youcanafxa
weatherproof label identifying the order or placement in the installation to an
inconspicuouslocationoneachlightxture’shousing.
Start the Installation
1. Install all power / data supplies, including any interfaces with controllers. Power
/ data supplies and external controllers send power and control signals to the
xturesoverthesinglexturecable.
2. Ensurethatthenumberoffreepower/datasupplypowerportsisadequate.
3. Verifythatalladditionalsupportingequipment(switches,controllers)isinplace.
EFor complete instructions on how to wire
the power / data supply, refer to the specic
power / data supply’s Installation Guide or
Specication Sheet. For sample wiring diagrams,
visit www.colorkinetics.com/support/wiring/
ls_prod.html/
ERefer to the ColorBlast 6 and ColorBlast 12
Installation Instructions for specific
warning and caution statements.
Record fixture serial numbers
1234 567 89101
123-456789-00
111000 22b342-45/567
123-4567 8 91 01
0000000000
12345678
00
0000
1234 567 89101
123-456789-00
111000 22b342-45/567
123-4567 8 91 01
0000000000
12345678
00
0000

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4. Ensurethatalladditionalpartsandtoolsareavailable,including:
• Theincluded8-32screwsforindoorinstallations,orthe10-24stainlesssteel
screws for outdoor installations
• Theincluded3/32inhexkeywrench
• Theincludedjunctionboxgasket(optional)
• Unlessmountingdirectlytoawall,ceiling,orothersurface,one4in(102
mm)roundUSelectricaljunctionboxperxture,ratedforyourapplication,
with3.5in(89mm)center-to-centerscrewholesforattachingthexture’s
base.(Refertothejunctionboxmanufacturer’sliteratureforadditionalitems
requiredformountingorsealing.)
• Conduitasrequired
• Contractor-graderoomtemperaturevulcanizing(RTV)siliconesealant
Install the Fixtures
If installing ColorBlast fixtures indoors, you can mount the fixtures directly to a
wall, ceiling, or other suitable surface. For outdoor installations, and optionally for
indoor installations, you install ColorBlast fixtures to a junction box. In wet or damp
locations, you must ensure that all junction boxes are suitable for the environment
and sealed, if necessary.
Mounting ColorBlast Directly to a Surface
1. Determinethexturemountinglocationsasspeciedinthelightingdesignplan.
2. Ensurethatthexturesitsushtothemountingsurface.
3. Usingtheprovided8-32screws,attachthexturetothemountingsurface.
4. Repeatsteps2and3foreachxtureintheinstallation.
Mounting ColorBlast to a Junction Box
1. Mountjunctionboxesinaccordancewiththelightingdesignplan.Eachxture
isdesignedformountingina4in(102mm)roundUSelectricaljunctionbox,
ratedforyourapplication,with3.5in(89mm)center-to-centerscrewholesfor
attachingthexture’sbase.
2. Screwtheincludedgrommetassemblyintothexture’sbase.Ifinstallinginawet
ordamplocation,seattheO-ringsecurelyagainsttheopeninginthexturebase
to ensure a watertight seal.
3. Insertthexturecablethroughthegrommet’sdomenut,looseningthedomenut
ifnecessary,andthexture’sbase.Leaveenoughcableabovethedomenutto
allowfullxturerotation.
4. Tightenthedomenuttosealthecable.After24hours,tightenthedomenut
again to ensure a proper seal.
Included in the box
ColorBlast6orColorBlast12xture
(2)8-32screwsforindoorinstallation
(4)10-24stainlesssteelscrewsforoutdoorinstallation
Watertight grommet assembly
3/32inhexkeywrenchforxturepositioning
and locking
Junction box gasket
Installation Instructions
EIf installing in a wet or damp location, you
must mount fixtures to outdoor-rated junction
boxes, as described below.
ColorBlast 6
ColorBlast 12

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5. Insertthexturecablethroughtheprovidedjunctionboxgasket,andpullthe
cable through the junction box.
6. Usingtheprovided10-24stainlesssteelscrews,attachthexturebasetothe
junction box, ensuring that the gasket is compressed evenly.
7. Repeatsteps2through6foreachxtureintheinstallation.
8. Ifinstallinginawetordamplocation,sealalljunctionboxeswithcontractor-
gradeRTVsiliconesealant.Usegaskets,clamps,andotherpartsandfittings
requiredtocomplywithlocaloutdoorwiringcodes.
Make Power Connections
Make sure the power is OFF before mounting and connecting ColorBlast fixtures.
1. Pullcablesfromthexturestothepower/datasupply.
2. Pulleachxturecablethroughaknockoutinthesideofthepower/datasupply.
3. Connect line, common, ground, and data to a provided connector, then snap the
connector into the connector terminal inside the power / data supply housing.
4. Usingwirenuts,connectthegreengroundwirefromeachxturecabletothe
earth ground on the power / data supply,
4. Repeatforeachpower/datasupplyinyourinstallation.
.31in
(8 mm)
18 AWG
.04 in (1 mm)
Fixture cable connector dimensions
W
R
R
W
B
B
R W B
R W B
R W B
ColorBlast 12 wiring
ColorBlast 6 wiring
PDS-150e
PDS-150e
PDS-60
PDS-60

Philips Color Kinetics
3 Burlington Woods Drive
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 USA
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Chromacore, Chromasic, CK, the CK logo, Color Kinetics, the Color Kinetics logo, ColorBlast,
ColorBlaze, ColorBurst, eW Fuse, ColorGraze, ColorPlay, ColorReach, iW Reach, eW Reach,
DIMand, EssentialWhite, eW, iColor, iColor Cove, IntelliWhite, iW, iPlayer, Optibin, and Powercore
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc. in
the United States and / or other countries. All other brand or product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Due to continuous improvements and
innovations, specifications may change without notice.
Cover Photo: Soundbar, courtesy of Michael Dreas DAS-000034-00 R02 12-10
Attach Safety Cable (optional)
Each ColorBlast fixture is designed for use with a safety cable to tether it to a
secure anchor point. When dictated by local or state code or advised by a structural
engineer, attach a safety cable to the bracket on the back of the fixture. Remove
the two screws that attach the cable bracket, loop the safety cable over the cable
bracket,andreattachtothefixture.Attachthesafetycabletothemountingsurface
usingamethodthatfollowsthecodeorengineer’srequirements.
Address and Congure the Fixtures
Make sure the power is ON before addressing and configuring fixtures.
EachColorBlastfixtureusesthreesequentialDMXchannelsoraddresses,onefor
red, one for green, and one for blue. ColorBlast fixtures come factory-addressed to
DMXchannels1(red),2(green),and3(blue).
For lighting designs where fixtures work in unison, all fixtures can be assigned the
same DMX addresses. Changes to the default addresses are not necessary, but if
lights were previously readdressed for use in other installations, you must reset
them. For light show designs that show different colors on different fixtures, you
mustassignuniqueDMXaddressestoyourfixturesandsorttheminausefulorder.
• InEthernetinstallations,youcanaddressandcongureyourxturesusing
QuickPlay Pro with a computer connected to your lighting installation’s network.
QuickPlayProcanautomaticallydiscoverallofyourxtures,controllers,andData
EnablerProdevicesforquickconguration.
• InDMXinstallations,youcanaddressandcongureyourxturesusingQuickPlay
ProwithiPlayer3orSmartJackPro.Youcanmanuallyenterxtureserial
numbers,oryoucanimportaspreadsheetlistingeachxture’sserialnumberand
starting DMX address.
For complete details on addressing and configuring fixtures, controllers, and
power / data supplies with QuickPlay Pro, refer to the Addressing and Configuration
Guide, which you can view or download at www.colorkinetics.com/support/
addressing.
Aim and Lock the Fixtures
Using the provided 3/32 in hex key wrench, loosen the rotation and tilting set screws.
Aimthefixturesbyrotatingthebaseandtiltingthebeamasdesired.Tightenthetwo
pairs of set screws to lock the fixture in place.
Safety cable bracket location on fixture
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
EYou will need the layout grid that
you created when you recorded the serial
numbers of the light fixtures in your
installation.
EYou can download QuickPlay Pro from
www.colorkinetics.com/support/addressing/
130°
3/32 in