Chauvet Baby Accessories 3P User Manual

COLORado™ 3P  
USER MANUAL  
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Before You Begin  
6. Appendix..............................................................................................................................................................................33  
DMX Primer......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33  
Returns Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................................... 33  
Claims ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33  
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33  
Photometric ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34  
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35  
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35  
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Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without  
notice. CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or  
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.  
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1. Before You Begin  
Unpacking Instructions  
Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that  
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and  
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself  
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture  
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box  
and packing.  
Note:  
If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET, call CHAUVET for  
a (RMA) Return Merchandise Authorization number. The factory will not allow  
any shipments without an RMA.  
Your shipment includes the following:  
1 x COLORado™ 3  
1 x Power cable with plug  
1 x IP66 power extension cable  
1 x IP66 signal extension cable  
1 x DMX input cable  
1 x DMX output cable  
Warranty Card  
Users Manual  
Contact Us  
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General Information  
Chauvet Lighting  
3000 North 29th Court  
Hollywood, FL 33020  
voice: 954.929.1115  
fax:  
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toll free: 800.762.1084  
Technical Support  
Chauvet Lighting  
3000 North 29th Court  
Hollywood, FL 33020  
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)  
fax:  
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Before You Begin  
Safety Instructions  
Please read these instructions carefully, which  
includes important information about the installation,  
usage and maintenance of this product.  
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that  
they also receive this instruction booklet.  
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are  
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.  
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.  
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with  
same fuse source.  
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.  
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 95°F (35°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher  
than this.  
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the  
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please  
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.  
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.  
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.  
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.  
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.  
Do not daisy chain power to more than 23 units.  
Caution!  
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or  
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,  
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.  
LED Expected Lifespan  
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time. HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the  
acceleration of this decline. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in  
ideal or singular optimum conditions. For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest  
intensity, life of the LEDs is significantly reduced. It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40,000 to  
50,000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions. If improving on this lifespan  
expectancy is of a higher priority, place care in providing for lower operational temperatures. This  
may include climatic-environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity.  
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2. Introduction  
Features  
3, 4, 9 or 12-channel DMX-512 LED bank system (with ID addressing)  
Operating modes:  
3-channel: RGB control  
4-channel: RGB, dimmer  
9-channel: RGB, ID, dim, macro, strobe, automatic, custom, DMX modes  
9-channel: RGB of 3 separate sections  
12-channel: RGB, CMY, ID, dim, macro, strobe, automatic, custom, DMX  
modes  
Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe  
Color macros for individual pod control  
RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller  
Automatic DMX addressing system (ADAS)  
Built-in automated programs via master/slave, DMX or COLOR-CON  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  
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High-power, 1W (350mA) LEDs  
Ingress Protection: IP66  
Interlock multiple units to create blinder, wall or strip light effects  
Additional power output: max 23 units @ 120V (see manual for details)  
LCD display with password protection  
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Introduction  
DMX Channel Summary  
STAGE 1 [DMX MODE 1]  
CHANNEL DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Yellow  
Cyan  
Purple  
White  
Strobe  
Mode Selection  
9
Color-cycle Mode  
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2  
10  
11  
12  
ID Address Selection  
Module Selection  
Effect Macro  
STAGE 1 [DMX MODE 2]  
CHANNEL DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Module #1  
Module #2  
Module #3  
No Function  
Strobe  
Mode Selection  
0 <> 244 : DMX Mode 1  
9
10  
11  
12  
ID Address Selection  
No Function  
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STAGE 2 [DMX MODE 1]  
CHANNEL DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Dimmer  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Color Macros  
Strobe  
Mode Selection  
7
Color-cycle Mode  
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2  
8
9
ID Address Selection  
Module Selection  
Effect Macro  
10  
STAGE 2 [DMX MODE 2]  
CHANNEL DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Module #1  
Module #2  
Module #3  
No Function  
Strobe  
Mode Selection  
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2  
7
8
9
ID Address Selection  
No Function  
10  
PIXEL  
CHANNEL DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Block 1Red  
Block 1 Green  
Block 1 Blue  
Block 2 Red  
Block 2 Green  
Block 2 Blue  
Block 3 Red  
Block 3 Green  
Block 3 Blue  
ARC 1  
CHANNEL DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
Red  
Green  
Blue  
ARC 1 + D  
CHANNEL DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
Dimmer  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
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Introduction  
Product Overview  
210MM  
8.27IN  
570MM  
22.44IN  
Hanging Yoke  
190MM  
7.48IN  
Control Panel  
(1) Power Link out  
(2) Power In  
(3) DMX Out  
(4) DMX In  
Power Link Out  
180  
4
3
2
Interlocking  
connectors  
1
Each LED surface  
is referred to as a  
“Module”  
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3. Setup  
AC Power  
Warning!  
Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage  
applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.  
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate  
of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.  
A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.  
All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat  
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0%  
to 100% switch.  
Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s  
requirement.  
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.  
Power Cable Configuration  
CABLE  
BROWN  
Pin  
Live  
International  
Screw Color  
Yellow or Brass  
Silver  
L
N
BLUE  
Neutral  
Earth  
YELLOW/GREEN  
EG (Ground)  
Green  
Mounting  
Orientation  
This fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position.  
Rigging  
The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be  
attached. You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clamp is  
capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. You can order C or O-clamps  
from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor.  
Hanging Clamp  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable  
platform when installing or servicing fixture.  
Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and  
tighten.  
Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be  
installed fixtures.  
4.  
5.  
Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary.  
Always use a safety cable or chain as a secondary source of  
attachment. The safety cable must hold 10 times the weight of the  
fixture. If safety cable attachment point is provided that is  
permanently affixed to the surface or body of the fixture, use that  
instead of looping through a hanging yoke/arm.  
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Setup  
Stacking  
The COLORado™ 3 can be stacked vertically and horizontally creating a blinder or a strip light. Stack  
them horizontally to increase intensity of the projection for more distant throws or to use as a blinder  
effect. The strip light stacking can be used for runway lighting and cycloramas.  
Interlocking connectors  
provide an easy, fast  
and secure method for  
stacking units vertically  
and horizontally  
COLORado™ stacked for use as a Blinder or Large Wash Flood  
Fixture Linking  
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller  
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The  
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number  
of fixtures the data link can support.  
The COLORado3 fixtures use 12 channels (maximum) of DMX control.  
Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To  
comply with the EIA-485 standard no more than 32 devices should be  
connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial  
data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in  
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.  
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)  
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures  
Data Cabling  
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX  
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own  
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Setup  
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to  
electromagnetic interference.  
DMX Data Cable  
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.  
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will  
have the following characteristics:  
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield  
Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF/ft.  
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF/ft.  
Maximum resistance of 20/ 1000 ft.  
Nominal impedance 100 - 140Ω  
Cable Connectors  
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.  
Resistance 120  
1
DMX connector configuration  
ohm 1/4w between  
pin 2 (DMX -) and  
pin 3 (DMX +) of  
the last fixture.  
3
2
COMMON  
DMX +  
1
1
3
INPUT  
3
OUTPUT  
Termination reduces signal errors and  
to avoid signal transmission problems  
and interference, it is always  
2
2
DMX -  
advisable to connect a DMX signal  
CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.  
Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture to perform  
erratically. Test cables with OHM meter to verify correct polarity and to make  
sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.  
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart  
Note!  
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use  
a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M.  
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:  
3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART  
Conductor  
3 Pin Female (output)  
Pin 1  
5 Pin Male (Input)  
Pin 1  
Ground/Shield  
Data ( - )signal  
Data ( + ) signal  
Do not use  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Do not use  
Do not use  
Do not use  
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Setup  
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link  
Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector  
of the controller.  
Universal DMX Controller  
Connect the end of the cable coming from  
the controller which will have a (female) 3  
pin connector to the input connector of  
the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3  
pin connector.  
Then, proceed to connect from the output  
as stated above to the input of the  
following fixture and so on.  
This drawing provides a  
general illustration of the  
DMX Input/Output panel  
of a lighting fixture.  
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables  
Order Code  
DMX1.5  
DMX4.5  
DMX10  
Description  
DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft  
DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft  
DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft  
Continue the link  
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4. Operating Instructions  
Control Options  
The COLORado™ 3 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512 in its simplest control form, this  
allows for the control of 20 fixtures; however, a secondary “ID” address system exists for use in a  
limited DMX universe and architectural environments. The “ID” address system allows the user to  
assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address. In effect, multiplying the control of  
COLORado’s™ within a single universe to 1,320 fixtures. The COLORado’s™ “ID” address system is  
accessed using DMX channel 10. Consideration must be placed when programming live  
performances or cues that need to trigger on demand or on a time line. So, to remain within one  
second execution time, program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel.  
ADAS Overview  
Automatic DMX512 Addressing System. Up to 20 fixtures in one universe can be automatically  
addressed. In ADAS with ID address setting, upon activation of CH8 and CH10 at value 255, the  
fixtures will self DMX address. This address is not random; it is calculated using the {ADAS fader no}  
value setting which the user sets in advance. The user can choose between 001 and 244 for the  
ADAS fader value, this value would be set to at least the number of control channels for a  
COLORado(which is 12) or the number of channel faders on a small console maybe 16 OR 18 (i.e.  
for a DMX 50). The ADAS DMX address is calculated within each fixture using the following method;  
{ADAS fader no value] x (ID 1)} + 1 = ADAS DMX Address  
Let’s see how that translates, I’ll use an ID value of 2 and an {ADAS fader no} value of 12;  
{(ADAS=12) x ([ID=2] 1)} + 1 || {12 x (2-1)} + 1 || {12 x 1} + 1 = (13) DMX Address  
COLORado ™ Control Quick Setup  
For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section  
titled; “Display Panel Functions”. These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with setting  
up a DMX serial data link.  
DMX-512 control without “ID” address  
The COLORado™ operates on 12 channels of DMX. Address each fixture in increments of 12  
channels. (I.e. 1,13,25,37 etc…) To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture.  
All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control. You may also group your fixtures and address  
those groups alike for faster programming and control.  
1. Access the control panel’s {DMX512 address} function by pressing the (UP/DOWN)  
buttons until the function is displayed  
2. Press the (SET) button to enter panel function.  
3. Use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 244.  
4. Press the (SET) button to confirm action.  
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to OFF.  
{MENU} {Settings) {ID ON/OFF} [OFF]  
Notes:  
If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function,  
unintended results may occur if values are present in channel 10. Make sure  
values on channel 10 are set to “0”.  
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Operating Instructions  
DMX-512 addressing with ID address  
Follow instructions 1 ~ 4 for DMX512 addressing.  
Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON.  
{MENU} {Settings) {ID ON/OFF} [ON]  
For every DMX512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses.  
Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental values.  
(I.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…)  
{MENU} {Settings} {ID address} [01 ~ 66]  
ID addresses are accesible using Channel 10.  
DMX Address: 001  
ID Address: 01  
DMX Address: 013  
ID Address: 02  
DMX Address: 001  
ID Address: 02  
DMX Address: 001  
ID Address: 03  
DMX Address: 013  
ID Address: 01  
DMX Address: 013  
ID Address: 03  
The figure above shows a simple DMX layout which has used three units at  
each DMX address. The three units have different ID addresses which allows  
the user to collectively control the whole group of units at that DMX address  
by setting Channel 10 to 0, or to control each unit independently by first  
selecting the DMX address and then by using Channel 10 to locate the target  
ID address. (Note that when using ID addresses it is also possible to activate  
ADAS which allows for even more option with DMX addressing and control.  
DMX 512 Controller  
ADAS with ID address  
With ADAS activated it is not necessary to set DMX512 addresses on each fixture. The fixture will  
automatically assign a temporary DMX address based on the fixture ID address and the value of  
{ADAS fader no} that will be assigned.  
1. Set ID addresses as previously explained in ascending numerical order.  
2. Set {ADAS ON/OFF} to ON.  
{MENU} {Settings} {ADAS ON/OFF} [ON]  
3. Set {ADAS fader no} to “12”. Which is the number of control channels on a COLORado™.  
{MENU} {Settings} {ADAS fader no} [ 12 ]  
4. Activate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 and 10 to value 255. (Faders 8 &  
10 all the way up!)  
5. A DMX address will be calculated and temporarily assigned as explained in the “ADAS  
Overview” section.  
6. Deactivate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8, 10 and 11 to value 255. (Faders  
8, 10 & 11 and the way up!). All fixtures will return to the DMX address previously set before the  
ADAS activation.  
Note:  
You must set channels 8, 10, and 11 to 255 for EACH fixture you want to  
deactivate ADAS DMX addressing. For example, if a fixture has a starting address of 17, you  
must set DMX channels 24, 26, and 27.  
You can make the temporary ADAS DMX address permanent on each fixture by selecting the  
{ADAS copy} function.  
{MENU} {Settings} {ADAS copy} [ ON ] (Will store the new DMX address)  
Important When using ADAS, all fixtures must have the following settings;  
{ID address}  
All ID addresses need to be set in ascending order  
Set to [ ON ]  
{ID ON/OFF}  
{ADAS fader no}  
{ADAS ON/OFF}  
All units set to the same value  
Set to [ ON ]  
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Operating Instructions  
COLORcon™ setup  
1. FIXTURE CONTROL PANEL SETUP  
Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON.  
{MENU} {Settings) {ID ON/OFF} [ON]  
Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental  
values. (I.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…)  
{MENU} {Settings} {ID address} [01 ~ 66]  
It is not necessary to set the DMX address.  
2. CONTROLLER SETUP  
When using the {Effect program} function, it is necessary to set the {Settings} {Range}  
setting, which is the quantity of fixtures in series.  
{MENU} {Settings} {Range} [ (No. of fixtures) ]  
ID Address: 01  
ID Address: 02  
ID Address: 03  
ID Address: 04  
ID Address: 05  
ID Address: 06  
Single Row  
Application  
The figure above shows 6 fixtures connected in series with corresponding  
addresses. Each fixture has {ID ON} in the fixture’s settings. You must set the  
{Range} settings in the controller to [006] before accessing {Effect}  
programs.  
SET  
UP  
DOWN  
EXIT  
Repeat Row Block Application  
Block Application  
ID Address: 01  
ID Address: 02  
ID Address: 03  
ID Address: 01  
ID Address: 02  
ID Address: 03  
ID Address: 01  
ID Address: 02  
ID Address: 03  
ID Address: 04  
ID Address: 05  
ID Address: 06  
ID Address: 07  
ID Address: 08  
ID Address: 09  
ID Address: 01  
ID Address: 02  
ID Address: 03  
The figure above shows 9 fixtures connected  
in series. Three rows comprised of 3 fixtures  
are addressed identically. Each fixture has {ID  
ON} in the fixture’s settings. You must set the  
{Range} settings in the controller to [003]  
before accessing {Effect} programs.  
The figure above shows 9 fixtures  
connected in series with  
corresponding addresses. Each  
fixture has {ID ON} in the fixture’s  
settings. You must set the {Range}  
settings in the controller to [009]  
before accessing {Effect} programs.  
SET  
UP  
DOWN  
EXIT  
SET  
UP  
DOWN  
EXIT  
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Operating Instructions  
Setting the DMX address  
Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 244. A fixture requiring one or more channels for  
control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture  
that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would  
read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the  
channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference. The  
COLORado3 uses 12 channels of DMX. If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend  
reading the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section.  
Control Panel Functions  
All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface.  
SET  
UP  
DOWN EXIT  
BUTTON  
SET  
FUNCTION  
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the  
selected function  
UP  
Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a  
function  
DOWN  
EXIT  
Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when  
in a function  
Exits from the current menu or function  
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Operating Instructions  
Menu Map  
MAIN FUNCTION  
SUB-FUNCTION  
SELECTION  
INSTRUCTION  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
User can combine Red, Green and Blue  
to generate a custom color  
000 ~ 255*  
(0 ~ 100%)  
Yellow  
Cyan  
Purple  
White  
Strobe  
Select intensity over pre-composed  
colors yellow, cyan, purple and white  
Select strobing frequency between 0  
and 20Hz  
Static color  
*Strobe range  
is 0 ~ 20 (000  
~ 255)  
DMX512 address  
Personality  
001 ~ 512  
Sets the DMX starting address  
STAGE 1  
STAGE 2  
PIXEL  
RGB for each module  
RBG  
ARC 1  
ARC+D  
DMX  
RGB + D  
To operate with DMX control  
To operate with the COLOr-CON  
Run Mode  
CON  
1
2
3
4
Auto program  
Choose from 8 Automatic run programs  
5
6
7
8
ID address  
ID ON/OFF  
01 ~ 66  
On ~ Off  
Assigns the ID address to a fixture  
Either enables or disables ID addressing  
Sets the number of ADAS channels for use  
when automating DMX channel assignment  
ADAS faders no  
ADAS ON/OFF  
01 ~ 244  
On ~ Off  
Enables the Automatic DMX512  
Addressing System  
Settings  
When activated the DMX512 address  
assigned by the ADAS will become  
permanent on the fixture  
ADAS copy  
On ~ Off  
Factory settings  
Dimmer start  
Reset confirm Resets fixture to factory default settings  
001 or 005  
When password is set to on the control  
ON/OFF  
On ~ Off  
panel will ask for a password each time the  
control panel is accessed  
Use UP and DOWN buttons to set and  
press SET to confirm  
Password  
Set Password  
[????????]  
Note! If you forget the password use the  
following factory password:  
UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, UP, DOWN,  
DOWN  
Manual Power ON/OFF  
The COLORado™ can be turned on and off using the control panel.  
POWER  
ACTION  
When {MENU} is displayed in the LCD panel, hold down the (EXIT) button for 3  
seconds to turn off the fixture.  
Hold the {EXIT} button for 3 seconds to turn power on.  
Turn OFF  
Turn ON  
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Operating Instructions  
DMX512 Channel Values  
The COLORado™ has 5 DMX512 channel profiles (modes). In Stage 1, Channel 9 is used to switch  
between DMX Mode 1 & 2. In Stage 2, Channel 7 is used to switch between DMX Mode 1 & 2.  
STAGE 1 MODE 1  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Red  
1
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Green  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Blue  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Yellow  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Cyan  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Purple  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
White  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Strobe  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 20Hz  
Mode Selection  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Color-Cycle Mode 1  
035 064 Color-Cycle Mode 2  
065 094 Color-Cycle Mode 3  
095 124 Color-Cycle Mode 4  
125 154 Color-Cycle Mode 5  
155 184 Color-Cycle Mode 6  
185 214 Color-Cycle Mode 7  
215 244 Color-Cycle Mode 8  
245 255 DMX MODE 2  
9
CHANNEL 10 (ID ADDRESS SELECTION)  
000 009 All IDs  
010 019 ID 1  
020 029 ID 2  
030 039 ID 3  
040 049 ID 4  
050 059 ID 5  
060 069 ID 6  
070 079 ID 7  
080 089 ID 8  
090 099 ID 9  
100 109 ID 10  
110 119 ID 11  
120 129 ID 12  
130 139 ID 13  
140 149 ID 14  
150 159 ID 15  
160 169 ID 16  
170 179 ID 17  
180 189 ID 18  
190 199 ID 19  
200 209 ID 20  
212  
213  
214  
215  
216  
217  
218  
219  
220  
221  
222  
223  
224  
225  
226  
227  
228  
229  
230  
231  
232  
233  
234  
ID 23  
ID 24  
ID 25  
ID 26  
ID 27  
ID 28  
ID 29  
ID 30  
ID 31  
ID 32  
ID 33  
ID 34  
ID 35  
ID 36  
ID 37  
ID 38  
ID 39  
ID 40  
ID 41  
ID 42  
ID 43  
ID 44  
ID 45  
235  
236  
237  
238  
239  
240  
241  
242  
243  
244  
245  
246  
247  
248  
249  
250  
251  
252  
253  
254  
255  
ID 46  
ID 47  
ID 48  
ID 49  
ID 50  
ID 51  
ID 52  
ID 53  
ID 54  
ID 55  
ID 56  
ID 57  
ID 58  
ID 59  
ID 60  
ID 61  
ID 62  
ID 63  
ID 64  
ID 65  
ID 66  
210  
211  
ID 21  
ID 22  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
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Module Selection  
000 004 #1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON  
005 034 #1=ON  
035 064 #2=ON  
065 094 #3=ON  
095 124 #1=ON, #2=ON  
125 154 #2=ON, #3=ON  
155 184 #1=ON, #3=ON  
185 214 #1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON  
215 255 #1=OFF, #2=OFF, #3=OFF  
11  
000 255 Speed control of Channel 9 Color-Cycle Mode 4  
Effect Macro  
000 004 No Function  
005 008 Macro 01  
009 013 Macro 02  
014 018 Macro 03  
019 023 Macro 04  
024 028 Macro 05  
029 033 Macro 06  
034 038 Macro 07  
039 043 Macro 08  
044 048 Macro 09  
049 053 Macro 10  
054 058 Macro 11  
059 063 Macro 12  
064 068 Macro 13  
069 073 Macro 14  
074 078 Macro 15  
079 083 Macro 16  
084 088 Macro 17  
089 093 Macro 18  
094 098 Macro 19  
099 103 Macro 20  
104 108 Macro 21  
109 113 Macro 22  
114 118 Macro 23  
119 123 Macro 24  
124 128 Macro 25  
129 133 Macro 26  
134 138 Macro 27  
139 143 Macro 28  
144 148 Macro 29  
149 153 Macro 30  
154 158 Macro 31  
159 163 Macro 32  
164 168 Macro 33  
169 173 Macro 34  
174 178 Macro 35  
179 183 Macro 36  
184 188 Macro 37  
189 193 Macro 38  
194 198 Macro 39  
199 203 Macro 40  
204 208 Macro 41  
209 213 Macro 42  
214 218 Macro 43  
219 223 Macro 44  
224 228 Macro 45  
229 233 Macro 46  
234 238 Macro 47  
239 243 Macro 48  
244 248 Macro 49  
249 255 Macro 50  
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Important Notes about Stage 1 Mode 1  
Red, Green and Blue Selection  
Channels 1, 2 and 3 control overall intensity of each respective color.  
Channels 1, 2 and 3 can be combined to create an unlimited range of colors.  
Channels 1, 2 and 3 have priority over Channels 4, 5, 6 and 7.  
Yellow, Cyan, Purple and White  
These colors can not be mixed.  
When levels are raised on more than one of these channels, the lowest channel number  
will have priority.  
Strobe  
Strobe occurs at every channel with exception to programs on Channel 9 and 12.  
Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz.  
Mode Selection  
Channel 9 values 5-244 provides mode selection and can only be activated while  
Channels 1 through 7 are at value 0. When channel 9 is between 245 and 255, channels  
1 through 7 can be any value.  
When Color-Cycle mode 4 is selected channel 11 controls the speed.  
ID address selection  
Use channel 10 to select ID addressed fixtures.  
Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addressed fixtures.  
ID address “0” allows control of all fixtures simultaneously.  
Module selection  
Provides individual control of the three LED modules in each fixture.  
Channel 11 has priority over channel 12.  
Effect macro  
These are pre-programmed color patterns and module chases.  
Channel 12 has priority over channels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7).  
Channel 12 has priority over channel 11 if first activated.  
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Operating Instructions  
STAGE 1 MODE 2  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Module 1  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Red  
035 064 Green  
065 094 Blue  
1
095 124 Yellow  
125 154 Cyan  
155 184 Purple  
185 255 Pink-White  
Module 2  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Red  
035 064 Green  
065 094 Blue  
2
095 124 Yellow  
125 154 Cyan  
155 184 Purple  
185 255 Pink-White  
Module 3  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Red  
035 064 Green  
065 094 Blue  
3
095 124 Yellow  
125 154 Cyan  
155 184 Purple  
185 255 Pink-White  
4
5
6
7
No Function  
Strobe  
8
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 20Hz  
Mode Selection  
9
000 244 DMX MODE 1 (only when channels 1-7 = 0)  
245 255 DMX MODE 2  
ID Address See Channel 10 (ID address selection) on  
Selection page 16 under DMX Control Mode 1  
10  
11  
12  
No Function  
Important Notes about STAGE 1 Mode 2  
Module selection  
Simplified control of modules using channels 1,2 & 3.  
Strobe  
Controls the strobe of channels 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously.  
Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz.  
Mode selection  
Use channel 9 to switch between DMX mode 1 and DMX mode 2.  
ID address selection  
Channel 10 selects ID addressed fixtures.  
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Stage 2 MODE 1  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Dimmer  
1
000 255 0 100%  
Red  
2
3
4
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Green  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Blue  
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 100%  
Color Macros  
000 009  
010 029  
030 039  
040 049  
050 069  
070 079  
080 089  
090 109  
110 119  
120 129  
130 149  
150 159  
160 169  
170 189  
190 199  
200 219  
220 229  
230 239  
No function  
Red  
Red 85%, Yellow 15%  
Red 60%, Yellow 40%  
Yellow  
Yellow 85%, Green 15%  
Yellow 60%, Green 40%  
Green  
Green 85%, Blue 15%  
Green 60%, Blue 40%  
Blue  
Blue 85%, Cyan 15%  
Blue 60%, Cyan 40%  
Cyan  
5
Cyan 50%, Purple 50%  
Purple  
Purple 50%, White 50%  
White 95%, Yellow 5%  
240 255 White  
Strobe  
6
7
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 20Hz  
Mode Selection  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Color-Cycle Mode 1  
035 064 Color-Cycle Mode 2  
065 094 Color-Cycle Mode 3  
095 124 Color-Cycle Mode 4  
125 154 Color-Cycle Mode 5  
155 184 Color-Cycle Mode 6  
185 214 Color-Cycle Mode 7  
215 244 Color-Cycle Mode 8  
245 255 DMX MODE 2  
CHANNEL 8 (ID ADDRESS SELECTION)  
212  
000 009 All IDs  
010 019 ID 1  
020 029 ID 2  
030 039 ID 3  
040 049 ID 4  
050 059 ID 5  
060 069 ID 6  
070 079 ID 7  
080 089 ID 8  
090 099 ID 9  
100 109 ID 10  
110 119 ID 11  
120 129 ID 12  
130 139 ID 13  
140 149 ID 14  
150 159 ID 15  
160 169 ID 16  
170 179 ID 17  
180 189 ID 18  
190 199 ID 19  
200 209 ID 20  
ID 23  
ID 24  
ID 25  
ID 26  
ID 27  
ID 28  
ID 29  
ID 30  
ID 31  
ID 32  
ID 33  
ID 34  
ID 35  
ID 36  
ID 37  
ID 38  
ID 39  
ID 40  
ID 41  
ID 42  
ID 43  
ID 44  
ID 45  
235  
236  
237  
238  
239  
240  
241  
242  
243  
244  
245  
246  
247  
248  
249  
250  
251  
252  
253  
254  
255  
ID 46  
ID 47  
ID 48  
ID 49  
ID 50  
ID 51  
ID 52  
ID 53  
ID 54  
ID 55  
ID 56  
ID 57  
ID 58  
ID 59  
ID 60  
ID 61  
ID 62  
ID 63  
ID 64  
ID 65  
ID 66  
213  
214  
215  
216  
217  
218  
219  
220  
221  
222  
223  
224  
225  
226  
227  
228  
229  
230  
231  
232  
233  
234  
210  
211  
ID 21  
ID 22  
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CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Module Selection  
000 004 #1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON  
005 034 #1=ON  
035 064 #2=ON  
065 094 #3=ON  
095 124 #1=ON, #2=ON  
125 154 #2=ON, #3=ON  
155 184 #1=ON, #3=ON  
185 214 #1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON  
215 255 #1=OFF, #2=OFF, #3=OFF  
9
000 255 Speed control of Channel 9 Color-Cycle Mode 4  
Effect Macro  
000 004 No Function  
005 008 Macro 01  
009 013 Macro 02  
014 018 Macro 03  
019 023 Macro 04  
024 028 Macro 05  
029 033 Macro 06  
034 038 Macro 07  
039 043 Macro 08  
044 048 Macro 09  
049 053 Macro 10  
054 058 Macro 11  
059 063 Macro 12  
064 068 Macro 13  
069 073 Macro 14  
074 078 Macro 15  
079 083 Macro 16  
084 088 Macro 17  
089 093 Macro 18  
094 098 Macro 19  
099 103 Macro 20  
104 108 Macro 21  
109 113 Macro 22  
114 118 Macro 23  
119 123 Macro 24  
124 128 Macro 25  
129 133 Macro 26  
134 138 Macro 27  
139 143 Macro 28  
144 148 Macro 29  
149 153 Macro 30  
154 158 Macro 31  
159 163 Macro 32  
164 168 Macro 33  
169 173 Macro 34  
174 178 Macro 35  
179 183 Macro 36  
184 188 Macro 37  
189 193 Macro 38  
194 198 Macro 39  
199 203 Macro 40  
204 208 Macro 41  
209 213 Macro 42  
214 218 Macro 43  
219 223 Macro 44  
224 228 Macro 45  
229 233 Macro 46  
234 238 Macro 47  
239 243 Macro 48  
244 248 Macro 49  
249 255 Macro 50  
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Operating Instructions  
Important Notes about Stage 2 Mode 1  
Red, Green and Blue Selection  
Channels 2, 3 and 4 control overall intensity of each respective color.  
Channels 2, 3 and 4 can be combined to create an unlimited range of colors.  
Strobe  
Strobe occurs at every channel with the exception of Channels 7 and 10.  
Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz.  
Mode Selection  
Channel 9 values 5-244 provides mode selection and can only be activated while  
Channels 1 through 7 are at value 0. When channel 9 is between 245 and 255, channels  
1 through 7 can be any value.  
When Color-Cycle mode 4 is selected channel 9 controls the speed.  
ID address selection  
Use channel 8 to select ID addressed fixtures.  
Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addressed fixtures.  
ID address “0” allows control of all fixtures simultaneously.  
Module selection  
Provides individual control of the three LED modules in each fixture.  
Channel 9 has priority over channel 10.  
Effect macro  
These are pre-programmed color patterns and module chases.  
Channel 10 has priority over channels (1, 2, 3, 4).  
Channel 10 has priority over channel 9 if first activated.  
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Stage 2 MODE 2  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Module 1  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Red  
035 064 Green  
065 094 Blue  
1
095 124 Yellow  
125 154 Cyan  
155 184 Purple  
185 255 Pink-White  
Module 2  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Red  
035 064 Green  
065 094 Blue  
2
095 124 Yellow  
125 154 Cyan  
155 184 Purple  
185 255 Pink-White  
Module 3  
000 004 No Function  
005 034 Red  
035 064 Green  
065 094 Blue  
3
095 124 Yellow  
125 154 Cyan  
155 184 Purple  
185 255 Pink-White  
4
5
Strobe  
6
000 004 No Function  
005 255 0 20Hz  
Mode Selection  
7
8
000 244 DMX MODE 1 (only when channels 1-7 = 0)  
245 255 DMX MODE 2  
ID Address See Channel 10 (ID address selection) on  
Selection page 16 under DMX Control Mode 1  
9
No Function  
10  
Important Notes about Stage 2 Mode 2  
Module selection  
Simplified control of modules using channels 1, 2 & 3.  
Strobe  
Controls the strobe of channels 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously.  
Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz.  
Mode selection  
Use channel 7 to switch between DMX mode 1 and DMX mode 2.  
ID address selection  
Channel 8 selects ID addressed fixtures.  
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DMX Channel Values (ARC Mode)  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Red (or step time when PR. 01 PR. 10 is activated)  
0 100%  
1
2
000 255  
000 255  
Green (or fade time when PR. 01 PR. 10 is activated)  
0 100%  
Blue  
0 100%  
3
000 255  
DMX Channel Values (ARC+D Mode)  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
1
2
000 255  
Master Dimmer: 0 100%  
Red (or step time when PR. 01 PR. 10 is activated)  
0 100%  
000 255  
000 255  
Green (or fade time when PR. 01 PR. 10 is activated)  
0 100%  
3
4
Blue  
0 100%  
000 255  
DMX Channel Values (PIXEL Mode)  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Red  
1
000 004  
005 255  
No function  
0 100%  
Green  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
000 004  
005 255  
No function  
0 100%  
Blue  
No function  
0 100%  
000 004  
005 255  
Red  
No function  
0 100%  
000 004  
005 255  
Green  
No function  
0 100%  
000 004  
005 255  
Blue  
No function  
0 100%  
000 004  
005 255  
Red  
No function  
0 100%  
000 004  
005 255  
Green  
No function  
0 100%  
000 004  
005 255  
Blue  
No function  
0 100%  
000 004  
005 255  
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5. COLORado™ Controller  
Overview  
Setup  
LCD Display Panel  
Sold  
Separately  
MODE  
SETUP  
UP  
DOWN  
MODE  
SETUP Selects the currently displayed menu or confirms the current function value  
UP Use to navigate upwards through menu items or increment function values  
DOWN Use to navigate downwards through menu items or decrement function values  
Accesses main menu or backs out of sub-menu  
Connect from the OUT on the controller to the DMX Input side of the COLORado™ using a DMX  
XLR cable. Visit the section titled: Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link on Page 13.  
It is recommended that you power up all COLORado units connected prior to turning on the  
controller. This ensures that the controller will auto-detect DMX addresses.  
Alternatively you can use {Detect device} from the {Settings} menu.  
Set ID addresses on the COLORados in ascending order.  
Set the {Range} in the {Settings} menu.  
Note  
There is no need to set ID and Range for {Wash} programs.  
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Operating Instructions  
Menu Map  
MAIN  
SELECTION  
SELECTION  
SELECTION  
SELECTION  
FUNCTION  
Step time  
[001] [255]  
Wash [1]  
Wash [8]  
Wash  
program  
Edit  
Fade time  
[001] [255]  
Effect [1]  
Effect [8]  
Effect  
program  
Speed  
[001] [100]  
Edit  
Edit  
ID address [000*] [100]  
(*0 = all units)  
Step time [000] [255]  
Fade time [000] [255]  
Red [000] [255]  
Custom [1]  
Custom [8]  
Scene [1]  
Scene [100]  
Custom  
program  
Green [000] [255]  
Blue [000] [255]  
Module [001] [006]  
Strobe [000] [020]  
Play  
schedule  
Schedule  
Time now  
I.e.  
12/31/2006  
13:50:24  
Clock  
I.e.  
Edit time  
12/31/2006  
13:50:24  
Wash [1]  
Wash [8]  
Effect [1]  
Effect [8]  
Start>>>End  
00:00>>00:00  
Schedule  
Custom [1]  
Custom [8]  
DMX address [001] [255]  
Range  
Allow edit  
[001] [066]  
[YES] [NO]  
>>>  
Settings  
Detect device  
Reset to  
Factory  
settings  
[YES] [NO]  
Password  
ON/OFF  
[ON] [OFF]  
Password  
Set password  
[
]
Wash Program  
Select from the eight existing [Wash] programs and it will instantly play.  
Set the [Step time] and the [Fade time] in the [Edit] function if desired.  
The unit of time is 5 seconds and it can be adjusted between 1 and 255.  
Effect Program  
Select from the eight existing [Effect] programs and it will instantly play.  
Vary the [Speed] of the effect between 1 and 255.  
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Custom Program  
1) Select from the eight existing [Custom] programs and it will instantly play.  
2) Enter the [Edit] section to create or edit program.  
3) You can create or edit up to 100 scenes. To program less than 100 scenes, set the [Step time]  
of the scene after your last scene to 0.  
4) Select the ID address of the target unit. Setting ID address to 0 selects all units in the serial  
link. Color/Effects combination for different IDs is allowed.  
5) Specify the [Module] or modules to run active.  
Note: this option is intended for use with the COLORado 3; for the COLORado 1, it will function  
as if [Module] is set to one.  
0 = 1,2,3  
1 = 1  
2 = 2  
3 = 3  
4 = 1,2  
5 = 2,3  
6 = 1,3  
6) RGB mix using the [Red], [Green] and [Blue] functions and adjusting the range between 0 and  
255.  
7) Select a [Strobe] speed from 0-20Hz if desired.  
8) Select the [Step time] for the current scene.  
Step time unit values  
Range 0 10 =  
Range 11 255 =  
0.1sec per unit  
1 sec per unit  
9) Set a [Fade time] for the current scene in one second increments from 0 to 255.  
Play Schedule  
Simply activate this menu [Play schedule] to run.  
Clock  
[Clock] [Time now]: To view the current time on the controller.  
[Clock] [Edit now]: Edit the time and date.  
Schedule  
There are 24 Wash, Effect and Custom programs that can be set with Start and End times. Start  
times take priority over End times. Programs will not overlap. Programs with the most recent Start  
time will always override the existing previously executed program.  
Settings  
[DMX address]  
This function sets the DMX address for the controller. It is addressable from 1 to 250.  
[Range]  
Enter the number of fixtures connected in series.  
[Allow edit]  
This function either enables or disables editing in Wash, Effect and Custom programs.  
[Detect device]  
This is the manual method of detecting and connecting the controller to all new units in series. It is  
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generally used when you add more units to an existing system. Turning off and then on the controller  
has the same effect.  
[Reset to factory settings]  
This function will reset all the settings to the factory defaults except for [Custom] programs.  
Factory Default Settings  
Setting  
Default  
[Schedule]  
All times in schedule are reset to [00:00]  
Step times and fade times are reset to [001]  
Speeds are reset to [001]  
DMX address is reset to [001]  
Range is reset to [066]  
[Wash program]  
[Effect program]  
[DMX address]  
[Range]  
[Allow edit]  
Reset to [Yes]  
[Password ON/OFF]  
[Set password]  
Password is reset to [OFF]  
Password is reset to [00000000] Down=0, Up=1  
Activating password mode  
Set [Password] function to [ON]. This will prompt the user for a password every time the  
controller is powered on.  
Toggle to [Set password] function in order to change the password.  
Input an 8 digit password using the [UP] & [DOWN] keys. Press the [SET] button to confirm.  
Note  
In the event that the user forgets the password use the following factory  
password override:  
[UP] [DOWN] [UP] [DOWN] [UP] [UP] [DOWN] [DOWN]  
Control via external DMX  
Programs in the controller can be accessed via an external DMX controller. It will be necessary to  
have the DMX address set on the COLORado Controller. The controller operates on 4 channels of  
control.  
DMX Channel Values  
CHANNEL  
VALUE  
FUNCTION  
000 010 Blackout  
011 030 Wash [1]  
031 040 Blackout  
041 060 Wash [2]  
061 070 Blackout  
071 090 Wash [3]  
091 100 Blackout  
101 120 Wash [4]  
121 130 Blackout  
131 150 Wash [5]  
151 160 Blackout  
161 180 Wash [6]  
181 190 Blackout  
191 210 Wash [7]  
211 220 Blackout  
221 255 Wash [8]  
1
000 010 Blackout  
011 030 Effect [1]  
031 040 Blackout  
041 060 Effect [2]  
061 070 Blackout  
071 090 Effect [3]  
091 100 Blackout  
101 120 Effect [4]  
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121 130 Blackout  
131 150 Effect [5]  
151 160 Blackout  
161 180 Effect [6]  
181 190 Blackout  
191 210 Effect [7]  
211 220 Blackout  
221 255 Effect [8]  
000 010 Blackout  
011 030 Custom [1]  
031 040 Blackout  
041 060 Custom [2]  
061 070 Blackout  
071 090 Custom [3]  
091 100 Blackout  
101 120 Custom [4]  
121 130 Blackout  
131 150 Custom [5]  
151 160 Blackout  
161 180 Custom [6]  
181 190 Blackout  
191 210 Custom [7]  
211 220 Blackout  
221 255 Custom [8]  
3
000 127 OFF  
128 255 ON  
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6. Appendix  
DMX Primer  
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A  
fixture capable of receiving DMX-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user  
must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.  
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number  
of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should  
never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is  
set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting  
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the  
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.  
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is  
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which  
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to  
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures  
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The  
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET  
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)  
Returns Procedure  
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.  
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products  
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the  
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause  
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate  
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to  
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe  
method to use.  
Claims  
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be  
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and  
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim  
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,  
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.  
Maintenance  
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage  
and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should  
be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause  
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off  
fixture before conducting maintenance.  
Unplug fixture from power. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner  
or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply solution to the cloth or tissue  
and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of  
haze and lint.  
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The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to  
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates:  
damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s  
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean  
the external optics at least every 20 days.  
Photometric  
RGB100%  
950  
450  
266  
216 LUX  
2970  
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
2
0.9x 0.5  
4
1.4x 1.0  
6
2.0x 1.6  
8
2.5x 2.1  
10  
3.0x 2.6  
Distance(m)  
Diameter (m)  
WHITE  
788  
375  
222  
177 LUX  
2370  
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
2
0.9x 0.5  
4
1.4x 1.0  
6
2.0x 1.6  
8
2.5x 2.1  
10  
3.0x 2.6  
Distance(m)  
Diameter (m)  
RED  
360  
167  
97  
78 LUX  
1130  
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
2
0.9x 0.5  
4
1.4x 1.0  
6
2.0x 1.6  
8
10  
3.0x 2.6  
Distance(m)  
Diameter (m)  
2.5x 2.1  
GREEN  
570  
270  
159  
128 LUX  
1763  
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
2
0.9x 0.5  
4
1.4x 1.0  
6
2.0x 1.6  
8
10  
3.0x 2.6  
Distance(m)  
Diameter (m)  
2.5x 2.1  
BLUE  
98  
46  
27  
22 LUX  
307  
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
2
0.9x 0.5  
4
1.4x 1.0  
6
2.0x 1.6  
8
10  
3.0x 2.6  
Distance(m)  
Diameter (m)  
2.5x 2.1  
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Technical Specifications  
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS  
Length .............................................................................................................................. 22.5 in (570 mm)  
Width.................................................................................................................................. 7.5 in (190 mm)  
Height................................................................................................................................. 8.3 in (210 mm)  
Weight...................................................................................................................................18 lbs (8.2 kg)  
POWER  
Autoswitching.....................................................................................................AC100V ~ 240V 50/60 Hz  
AC input ..............................................................................................................................IEC 60320 C14  
Current draw .......................................................................(peak <75W @ 120V), (inrush 1.2A @ 120V)  
Power Factor.....................................................................................................................PF 1.00 @ 120V  
FUSE  
Internal (Power Supply)....................................................................................20mm Glass 4A Fast Blow  
LED  
Quantity.......................................................................................... 54 Total, (Red 18, Green 18, Blue 18)  
LED ....................................................................................................................................................1 Watt  
PHOTO OPTIC  
Luminance at 1m (15° lenses, included) ..................................................................................... 7,270 lux  
Luminance at 1m (30° lenses, optional) ...................................................................................... 2,841 lux  
Beam angle with included 15° lenses ........................................................................................15° by 18°  
Field angle with included 15° lenses..........................................................................................23° by 34°  
Beam angle with optional 30° lenses.........................................................................................22° by 34°  
Field angle with optional 30° lenses ..........................................................................................45° by 59°  
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING  
Data input................................................................................................... locking 3-pin XLR male socket  
Data output ............................................................................................. locking 3-pin XLR female socket  
Data pin configuration.................................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)  
Protocols ...........................................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT  
DMX Channels.........................................................................................................................3, 4,9, 10,12  
ORDERING INFORMATION  
COLORado ™ 3P.............................................................................................................. COLORADO3P  
Technical Support  
Address: Service Dept.  
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)  
Support (Email): [email protected]  
Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)  
Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)  
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