COLORado™ 3P
USER MANUAL
CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
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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
©CHAUVET, 2006, All Rights Reserved
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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fax:
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Technical Support
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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
o
o
o
o
o
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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Introduction
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 COLORado™ 3 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 20Ω / 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
COLORado™ 3 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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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]
2
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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
4
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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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Appendix
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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