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Page 1: User Manual
Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave Autoswitching Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle User Manual 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
..................................... 23 RIMER ..................................23 ENERAL AINTENANCE ..................................24 ETURNS ROCEDURE ......................................24 LAIMS ....................................25 HOTOMETRICS COLOR ™ Q .......................... 26 DASH ERVICE AINTENANCE UIDE ....................................27 XPLODED ................................28 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Manual Conventions CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text. EANING ONVENTION A DIP switch to be configured. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are one of them. In the unlikely event that your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at (954) 929-1115. -
Page 5: Introduction
Transfer custom programs between fixtures Double-bracket yoke doubles as floor stand 3 or 5-pin DMX Multiple mounting options (linear or array) with included brackets Options COLORado™ Controller (COLOR-CON) Optical Systems 15° (CL20X15), 30° (CLENS3009), 25x6° (installed) COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 6: Dmx Channel Summary
DMX Channel Summary The COLORdash™ Quad has a total of four DMX channel configurations, referred to as “Personalities” in this manual and in the fixture onboard control panel. The four personalities are: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, and ARC 1 + D. Each of the different personalities may be accessed from the control panel. -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Power in 3-pin DMX in Control panel 5-pin DMX in 5-pin DMX out Cooling fan 3-pin DMX out Power out COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 8: Product Dimensions
Product Dimensions Width Bracket Adjustment Knob Double-bracket yoke / floor stand Height Length COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 9: Setup
(100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz). Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORdash™ Quad to another COLORdash™ Quad fixture. This is done with IEC extension cables. -
Page 10: Mounting
Horizontal hang: The clamp is mounted directly to the fixture’s M10 threaded hole on the rear of the fixture, without any other bracket(s). Note: this setup provides limited angle adjustments. COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 11: Fixture Stacking
Horizontal Stacking (floor standing) You must use the attachment screws, floor standing brackets, and the linking brackets Vertical Stacking (hanging) When using the vertical stacking method, you must use theater style c-clamps (CLP-04) COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 12: Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement
Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement The COLORdash™ Quad comes with 26 x 6° lens assembly preinstalled from the factory. However, there are 2 other optional lens kits 15° degree (CL20X15) and 30° degree (CLENS3009) available as accessories, which will alter the beam & field angles. Please follow the below instructions for proper replacement/installation. -
Page 13: Fixture Linking
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 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 cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. -
Page 14: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart 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, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:... -
Page 15: Operating Instructions
NSTRUCTIONS Control Options The COLORdash™ Quad is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512. In its simplest control form, this allows for the control of up to 51 fixtures in the 10-channel Stage 1 personality; however, a secondary ID address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments. -
Page 16: Dmx Addressing Example
Three rows comprised of addresses. Each fixture has ID ON in the 3 fixtures are addressed identically. Each fixture’s settings. fixture has ID ON in the fixture’s settings. DOWN EXIT DOWN EXIT COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 17: Setting The Starting Dmx Address
After 30 seconds of inactivity, the lockout will automatically engage once it has been enabled. Upload Customs The custom programs in the COLORdash™ Quad may be transferred (copied) from one fixture to another, thus giving the ability to only program them on a single fixture, and then duplicate this on several others. This is referenced in the control panel as Upload. -
Page 18: Menu Map
DMX controller (DMX) 4. RUN (No sub function) <DMX> ~ <SLAV> or to receive signal from the DMX out of another COLORdash™ Quad (Slave) Stage 1 9-channel with ID 12-channel individual RGB control over Block each module (1 of 4) 5. -
Page 19: Dmx-512 Channel Values
DMX-512 Channel Values The COLORdash™ Quad has four DMX-512 channel configurations: STAGE 1, BLOCK, ARC 1, and ARC 1 + D. STAGE 1 HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Dimmer 000 255 0 100% 000 255 (or STEP TIME when Custom 01-10 is activated) 0 ... - Page 20 110 129 Block 3,4 130 149 Block 1,4 150 169 Block 2,3 170 189 Block 1,2,3 190 209 Block 2,3,4 210 229 Block 1,3,4 230 255 Block 1,2,4 COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM...
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Page 21: Block
000 255 0 100% 000 255 0 100% Green Blue 000 255 0 100% 000 255 0 100% Blue 000 255 0 100% COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 22: Dmx Operation Notes (Stage 1)
3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support www.chauvetlighting.com voice: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4) fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service) World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 23: 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’) General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. -
Page 24: Returns Procedure
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. -
Page 25: Photometrics
Photometrics COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 26: Colordash™ Quad Service Maintenance Guide
Interference from AC wires Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights. If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support. (See “Contact Us”) COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 27: Exploded View
P111-CDQBAK 12 LED Driver PCB P170-CDQLDB 13 Display PCB P170-CDQDPY 14 Cooling fan P130-CDQFAN 15 Mounting/hanging bracket P111-CDQMHB 16 Master IC chip (on display PCB) P170-CDQMIC (not shown) 17 Extra bracket set P111-CDQEBK COLORdash™ Quad User Manual 6/1/2010 1:41 PM... -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
Protocols........................DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ..............User Configurable: 3, 4, 10, or 12 channels ORDERING INFORMATION COLORdash™ Quad ..................... COLORDASHQUAD 15 Optical Lens kit (20 pcs) ....................... CL20X15 30 Optical Lens kit (20 pcs) ......................CLENS3009 26 x 6 Optical Lens kit (20 pcs) ......................Installed Power extension cable ..........................