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If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
• In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately! If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. Expected LED Lifespan Over time, use and heat will gradually reduce LED brightness. Clustered LEDs produce more heat than single LEDs, contributing to shorter lifespans if always used at full intensity.
2. Introduction Description The COLORado Batten Q15 is a quad-color RGBW LED batten with 15 individually controllable LEDs that eliminate the appearance of “skittles” and allow for awesome pixel-mappable looks. The IP65-rated product features tremendous output with selectable, smooth dimming curves, convenient color temperature presets and an extraordinary reach with a native 16°...
Introduction Product Dimensions 7.28 in 185 mm 41.22 in 1047 mm 6.55 in 5.58 in 166.4 mm 142 mm 40.37 in 1025 mm 3.93 in 100 mm Page 4 of 29 COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1...
3. Setup AC Power The COLORado Batten Q15 has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart.
When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. Procedure The COLORado Batten Q15 comes with a bracket to which you can attach a mounting clamp directly. Mounting clamps are sold separately. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product.
Setup Base Plate Each COLORado Batten Q15 comes with a base plate and 2 retaining pins, which can be used for floor mounting or vertical hanging. The retaining pins each have a safety cable for added security. Attaching the Base Plate To attach the base plate to either end of the COLORado Batten Q15: 1.
Mounting Diagram (with Base Plate) Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Make sure the mounting clamp is capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/ productcategory/truss-clamps/. Mounting Clamp...
Series Attachment Instructions 2 COLORado Batten Q15 products can be attached together with the included retaining pins to mount them both from one mounting point. Do not connect any more than 2 COLORado Batten Q15 products in a row when hanging vertically.
Attach the Safety Cables of the following products to the Bracket of the preceding product Never attach more than 2 products together when hanging vertically from a single mounting point. Page 10 of 29 COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1...
<ENTER> Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function Control Options Set the COLORado Batten Q15 starting address in the 001–509 DMX range. This enables control of up to 6 products in the 76-channel 15 HSIC personality, or up to 128 products in the 4-channel 1 Simple personality.
245 255 8000K The color temperatures above are simulated renditions of the color output produced as compared to a tungsten lamp at the specified color temperature. Chauvet makes no guarantee of the color output accuracy. 15-Cell DMX Values 15 HSIC (76 Channels)
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190 255 Random strobe, slow to fast Dimmer 7 000 255 0–100% Hue 7 000 255 0–100% Fine Hue 7 000 255 0–100% Saturation 7 000 255 0–100% COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 15 of 29...
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190 255 Random strobe, slow to fast Dimmer 12 000 255 0–100% Hue 12 000 255 0–100% Fine Hue 12 000 255 0–100% Saturation 12 000 255 0–100% Page 16 of 29 COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1...
010 099 Strobe, slow to fast 100 109 No function Strobe 110 179 Lightning effect, slow to fast 180 189 No function 190 255 Random strobe, slow to fast Page 22 of 29 COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1...
190 255 Random strobe, slow to fast 1 Simple (4 Channels) Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 255 0–100% Green 000 255 0–100% Blue 000 255 0–100% White 000 255 0–100% COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 23 of 29...
Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORado Batten Q15 products (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another COLORado Batten Q15 (the master) without a DMX controller. To set each of the slaves: 1. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
Operation Dimmer Mode This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORado Batten Q15 changes when you modify the output value. This setting provides four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product. 1. Go to the Dimmer Mode main level.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. 7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Page 26 of 29 COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1...
Returns Returns Send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return.
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. COLORado Batten Q15 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 29 of 29...