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- Page 1 Color Tone 50 Elation Professional 6122 S. Eastern Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90040 www.elationlighting.com 7/07/2010-visage Ver 1.1...
- Page 2 Color Tone 50™ ©Elation Professional® Color Tone 50™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Color Tone 50™ CONTENTS General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 4 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 5 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4 Safety Instructions………………………………………………………..…………. 6 Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 7 General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 8 Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 9 Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 10 a. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 10 b. -
Page 4: General Information
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Color Tone 50,™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. -
Page 5: Warranty Registration
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Color Tone 50™ carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personal injuries and/or damage to the fixture. 3. Be sure to unplug the COLOR TONE 50™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. 4. Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may induce blindness. -
Page 7: Features
Color Tone 50™ 3. FEATURES • Upgradable Firmware via Elation E-Loader Programming Device • Light Source: Philips Lexel Led Module • Convection Cooled – No Fans (Silent Operation) • 2 DMX Channel Modes: 3 and 7 • Selectable Color Temperature from 2700K to 6500K •... -
Page 8: General Guidelines
Color Tone 50™ 4. GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to This fixture was designed for indoor use only, use of this fixture outside will void manufactures warranty. -
Page 9: Fixture Overview
Color Tone 50™ 5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW 1) Lens 2) Angle Set Screw 3) Hanging Bracket 4) Mode/esc button 5) Up Button 6) Down Button 7) Enter Button 8) 4-Segment Display 9) 5-Pin DMX Out 10) 5-Pin DMX In 11) 3-Pin DMX Out... -
Page 10: Mounting And Installation
Color Tone 50™ 6. MOUNTING and INSTALLATION Cautions: For added protection mount fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were a fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal. Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight. -
Page 11: Mounting Positions
Mounting The COLOR TONE 50™ is fully operational in any mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5’) away from any flammable materials (decoration, drapes, etc.). -
Page 12: Securing
Securing the COLOR TONE 50™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your COLOR TONE 50™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. -
Page 13: Understanding Dmx
The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Color Tone 50™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Color Tone 50™ is a 3 channel DMX fixture (3 channel default, can also be a 7 channel fixture). -
Page 14: Dmx Connections
2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior. -
Page 15: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion
2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior. - Page 16 In the case of the Color Tone 50™, which is up to a seven channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 8 (7 + 1), the third unit to 15 (7 + 8), and so on.
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Page 17: Fixture Menu
LED Control Panel: The control panel located on the top, front of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Color Tone 50™. During normal operation, tapping the “MODE/ESC” key once will access the fixture’s main menu. - Page 18 Color Tone 50™ Key lock LOCK ON/OFF (Press the MENU button for 3 seconds to activate) <CHAN> 3CH/7CH DMX channel Mode <FAIL> OFF/HOLD/AUTO DMX Loss Configuration <DFSE> ON/OFF Restore to Default Settings <VER> V-1.0~V-9.9 Software version RXXX（0-255） <RED GXXX（0-255） GREN BXXX（0-255）...
- Page 19 Color Tone 50™ addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX information coming from the controller that is not meant specifically for the fixture. Because each fixture is connected in a daisy-chain fashion it is imperative to assign a proper and unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture.
- Page 20 Color Tone 50™ <DISP> - Menu Display Settings This function allows the internal programs to run in either stand-alone or master/salve DMX chain. In “Alone” mode “VALU” - Display the DMX 512 value of each channel This function will electronically display the current DMX value for any channel that is currently being adjusted.
- Page 21 Color Tone 50™ <FAIL> DMX Fault Protection This function dictates how the fixture will operate in the event DMX signal is suddenly lost while operating in DMX mode. The three fail safe modes are; 1) “OFF” which will blackout all light output. 2) “HOLD,” which will hold the last DMX command, or 3 “AUTO,”...
- Page 22 Color Tone 50™ Where “XXXX ”represents the total number of running hours. This time is none destructive and will remain in the fixtures memory indefinitely. Use this time to track rentals or show durations. <CODE> Clear run time access code This lock-out code prevents the current run time from being erased accidently.
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Page 23: Dmx Addressing
Color Tone 50™ DMX ADDRESSING Setting the DMX address - After the fixture is turned “ON” it will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture’s functions. When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the fixture’s current DMX. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal, the display will flash continuously. - Page 24 Color Tone 50™ Controller Settings: (assuming the fixture is addressed at 001) 1. Set the DMX value of channel 1 to a value of 7. 2. Set the DMX value of channel 2 to a value of 7 or 8. When channel 2 is set to "7"...
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Page 25: Operation
Color Tone 50™ 10. OPERATION Operating Modes: The Color Tone 50™ can operate in four different modes. This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes. • Auto Program Mode (Master) - The fixture will chase through the built-in programs, sending a DMX control signal to all other fixtures connect via DMX cables instruction for a synchronized light show. - Page 26 A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. The Color Tone 50™ uses up to 7 DMX channels. See page 30 for detailed description of the DMX traits. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures on pages 13-16 as well as the set-up specifications that are included with your DMX controller.
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Page 27: Working With Built-In Programs
Color Tone 50™ 11. WORKING WITH BUILT-IN PROGRAMS The fixture comes equipped with a built-in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture’s control board. Programs can be created and stored using the fixture’s control board or by using an external DMX controller. The following instructions will detail the procedures for using the on-board system menu as well as using a DMX compliant controller. - Page 28 Color Tone 50™ Blue “Strobe” – adjust the strobe “Dimmer” – adjust the dimmer intensity “Scene Time” – set the hold time for the scene “Input By Out” – this function will store a scene from an external DMX console. See the next section for scene editing via an external DMX controller.
- Page 29 Color Tone 50™ then change to Edit Steps 01. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to toggle through the scenes created in “Step 1.” Press the “ENTER” button to add a scene to the program. Tapping the “Enter” button will automatically lock the selected scene into the programs’...
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Page 30: Dmx Channel Traits
Color Tone 50™ 12. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS The charts below detail the channel layout for both the 3-channel and the 7-channel mode. Channel 1: Red Channel 2: Green Channel 3: Blue Channel 4: Color Temperature Channel 5: Built-In Programs Channel 6: Strobe Channel 7: Dimmer ©Elation Professional®... -
Page 31: Dmx Channel Values
Color Tone 50™ DMX channel function and values: Elation Professional - COLOR TONE 50 DMX channel functions and values: Mode/Channel Value Function 3 CH 7 CH Red Value 0-255 Red 0~255 (0-Off, 255-100% Red) Green Value 0-255 Green 0~255 (0-Off, 255-100% Green) - Page 32 Color Tone 50™ 106-111 Color temperature (4100K) 112-117 Color temperature (4200K) 118-123 Color temperature (4300K) 124-129 Color temperature (4400K) 130-135 Color temperature (4500K) 136-141 Color temperature (4600K) 142-147 Color temperature (4700K) 148-153 Color temperature (4800K) 154159 Color temperature (4900K) 160-165...
- Page 33 Color Tone 50™ 41-70 Internal program 2 71-100 Internal program 3 101-130 Internal program 4 131-160 Internal program 5 161-190 Internal program 6 191-220 Internal program 7 221-255 Internal program 8 Special (7-Channel Mode) No function (shutter open) 1-95 Strobe effect slow to fast...
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Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp. Please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local dealer. -
Page 35: Photometric Data
Color Tone 50™ PHOTOMETRIC DATA ©Elation Professional® Color Tone 50™... - Page 36 Color Tone 50™ ©Elation Professional® Color Tone 50™...
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Page 37: Dimensional Drawings
Color Tone 50™ DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ©Elation Professional® Color Tone 50™... -
Page 38: Circuit Schematic
Color Tone 50™ 16. CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC ©Elation Professional® Color Tone 50™... -
Page 39: Warranty
® defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement ®... - Page 40 The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
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Page 41: Technical Specifications
Color Tone 50™ 18. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply: □100VAC, 50Hz;□120VAC, 50Hz;□208VAC, 50Hz; Operating Voltage □220VAC, 50Hz;□230VAC, 50Hz;□240VAC, 50Hz; or □100VAC,60Hz;□120VAC,60Hz;□208VAC,60Hz; □ 220VAC,60Hz;□230VAC,60Hz;□240VAC,60Hz; Fuse protection 120V = 1/250V, GMA (5x20mm fine-wire fuse) 220V = 1/250V, GMA (5x20mm fine-wire fuse) Power consumption... - Page 42 Color Tone 50™ ©Elation Professional® Color Tone 50™...
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- Page 44 Elation Professional 6122 South Eastern Ave Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 / 323-582-3108 fax www.ElationLighting.com /Info@ElationLighitng.com 7/07/2010-visage Ver 1.1...