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COLORado™ 3P

USER MANUAL

CHAUVET, 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
1/30/2012 10:56:00 AM

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    COLORado™ 3P USER MANUAL CHAUVET, 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 U.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com 1/30/2012 10:56:00 AM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin .................................. 4 Unpacking Instructions ......................................4 Contact Us ..........................................4 Safety Instructions........................................5 LED Expected Lifespan ......................................5 2. Introduction ................................... 6 Features ..........................................6 DMX Channel Summary ......................................6 Product Overview ........................................8 3.
  • Page 3 400Hz version and the older non-400Hz version. If desired, older versions of the COLORado 3 can be upgraded to the latest version of the COLORado 3. Please contact Chauvet at the location below for the cost and time required for this upgrade.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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: of 3 separate sections 12-channel: RGB, CMY, ID, dim, macro, strobe, automatic, custom, DMX modes ·...
  • Page 7 Introduction DMX Channel Summary 1 [DMX M TAGE HANNEL ESCRIPTION Green Blue Yellow Cyan Purple White Strobe Mode Selection Color-cycle Mode 245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2 ID Address Selection Module Selection Effect Macro 1 [DMX M TAGE HANNEL ESCRIPTION Module #1 Module #2...
  • Page 8 Introduction 2 [DMX M TAGE HANNEL ESCRIPTION Dimmer Green Blue Color Macros Strobe Mode Selection Color-cycle Mode 245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2 ID Address Selection Module Selection Effect Macro 2 [DMX M TAGE HANNEL ESCRIPTION Module #1 Module #2 Module #3 No Function Strobe...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview 210MM 8.27IN 570MM 22.44IN Hanging Yoke 190MM Control Panel 7.48IN Power Link out Power In DMX Out DMX In Power Link Out Interlocking connectors Each LED surface is referred to as a “Module” COLORado™ 3 User Manual 1/30/2012 10:56 AM...

  • Page 10: Setup

    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. Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing fixture.

  • Page 11: Stacking

    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 COLORado™...

  • Page 12: Dmx Data Cable

    3 - Pi n t o 5 - Pi n Conv e r s i o n Cha r t 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: IN TO...

  • Page 13: Setting Up A Dmx Serial Data Link

    Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on. This drawing provides a CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel Order Code Description of a lighting fixture.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 15: Dmx-512 Addressing With Id Address

    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} Ü {Settings) Ü {ID ON/OFF} Ü [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.

  • Page 16: Colorcon™ Setup

    Operating Instructions COLORcon™ setup FIXTURE CONTROL PANEL SETUP Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON. {MENU} Ü {Settings) Ü {ID ON/OFF} Ü [ON] Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental values.

  • Page 17: Setting The Dmx Address

    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.

  • Page 18: Menu Map

    Operating Instructions Menu Map UNCTION UNCTION ELECTION NSTRUCTION Green · User can combine Red, Green and Blue 000 ~ 255* Blue (0 ~ 100%) to generate a custom color · Select intensity over pre-composed Yellow Static color *Strobe range colors yellow, cyan, purple and white Cyan ·...

  • Page 19: Dmx512 Channel Values

    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 HANNEL ALUE...
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Module Selection 000 ó 004 #1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON 005 ó 034 #1=ON 035 ó 064 #2=ON 065 ó 094 #3=ON 095 ó 124 #1=ON, #2=ON 125 ó 154 #2=ON, #3=ON 155 ó 184 #1=ON, #3=ON 185 ó 214 #1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON 215 ó...

  • Page 21: Important Notes About Dmx Mode 1

    Operating Instructions Important Notes about Stage 1 Mode 1 Re d, G r e e n a nd Bl ue Sel e c t i on · 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. ·...

  • Page 22: Important Notes About Dmx Mode 2

    Operating Instructions STAGE 1 MODE 2 HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Module 1 000 ó 004 No Function 005 ó 034 035 ó 064 Green 065 ó 094 Blue 095 ó 124 Yellow 125 ó 154 Cyan 155 ó 184 Purple 185 ó 255 Pink-White Module 2 000 ó...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Stage 2 MODE 1 HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Dimmer 000 ó 255 0 ó 100% 000 ó 004 No Function 005 ó 255 0 ó 100% Green 000 ó 004 No Function 005 ó 255 0 ó 100% Blue 000 ó...
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Module Selection 000 ó 004 #1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON 005 ó 034 #1=ON 035 ó 064 #2=ON 065 ó 094 #3=ON 095 ó 124 #1=ON, #2=ON 125 ó 154 #2=ON, #3=ON 155 ó 184 #1=ON, #3=ON 185 ó...
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions Important Notes about Stage 2 Mode 1 Re d, G r e e n a nd Bl ue Sel e c t i on · 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. St r obe ·...
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Stage 2 MODE 2 HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Module 1 000 ó 004 No Function 005 ó 034 035 ó 064 Green 065 ó 094 Blue 095 ó 124 Yellow 125 ó 154 Cyan 155 ó 184 Purple 185 ó 255 Pink-White Module 2 000 ó...
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions DMX Channel Values (ARC Mode) HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Red (or step time when PR. 01 – PR. 10 is activated) 000 ó 255 0 – 100% Green (or fade time when PR. 01 – PR. 10 is activated) 000 ó...

  • Page 28: Colorado™ Controller

    5. COLORado™ Controller Overview Setup LCD Display Panel Sold Separately MODE SETUP DOWN MODE Accesses main menu or backs out of sub-menu SETUP Selects the currently displayed menu or confirms the current function value Use to navigate upwards through menu items or increment function values DOWN Use to navigate downwards through menu items or decrement function values Connect from the OUT on the controller to the DMX Input side of the COLORado™...

  • Page 29: Menu Map

    Operating Instructions Menu Map ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION UNCTION Step time Wash [1] [001] ó [255] Wash ó Edit program Fade time Wash [8] [001] ó [255] Effect [1] Effect Speed ó Edit [001] ó [100] program Effect [8] ID address [000*] ó [100] (*0 = all units) Step time [000] ó...

  • Page 30: Custom Program

    Operating Instructions Custom Program Select from the eight existing [Custom] programs and it will instantly play. Enter the [Edit] section to create or edit program. 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.

  • Page 31: Activating Password Mode

    Operating Instructions 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...
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions 121 ó 130 Blackout 131 ó 150 Effect [5] 151 ó 160 Blackout 161 ó 180 Effect [6] 181 ó 190 Blackout 191 ó 210 Effect [7] 211 ó 220 Blackout 221 ó 255 Effect [8] 000 ó 010 Blackout 011 ó...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    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.

  • Page 34: Photometric

    Appendix 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.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    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 ...............

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