Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ............................1 What Is Included ................................1 Claims ......................................1 Manual Conventions ..................................1 Symbols ....................................... 1 Product At A Glance ..............................2 Safety Notes ................................. 2 Personal Safety .................................... 2 Mounting And Rigging ..................................
Page 4
Table of Contents 5. Technical Information ..........................14 Product Maintenance ..............................14 6. Technical Specifications ......................... 15 Returns ..................................16 Contact Us ..............................17 -ii- COLORdash™ Accent User Manual Rev. 5...
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.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
Introduction 2. I NTRODUCTION The COLORdash™ Accent is a small LED-based, DMX controllable, wash light designed for Description indoor applications. The COLORdash™ Accent is a high-power, high luminance LED wash product. This product consists of a small aluminum casing that houses the internal power supply, the main control, the control panel, the LED drivers, the LED boards, as well as the power and signal connectors.
Introduction Overview Bracket Adjustment Knob LED (7) 3- Pin Power In In/Out Front View Top View Double-Bracketed Yoke Control Panel Side View Rear View COLORdash™ Accent User Manual Rev. 5...
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the CHAUVET® website: www.chauvetlighting.com/download/pro. Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX Primer from the CHAUVET® website: www.chauvetlighting.com/download/pro. The Master/Slave mode allows a COLORdash™ Accent (the master) to control one or more Master/Slave COLORdash™...
You must supply your own mounting clamps. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product. Use at least one mounting point per product. For our CHAUVET® line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/productcategory/base-plates-accessories-clamps/.
Operation 4. O PERATION The COLORdash™ Accent has a basic control panel, which consists of a single 12-switch dual Control Panel in-line package (DIP) switch module. Each of the individual switches has a number (DIP switch Description [1] through [12]). The only function of DIP switches [10] through [12] is to set the product’s operation mode.
If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX Primer from the CHAUVET® website: www.chauvetlighting.com/download/pro. -10- COLORdash™ Accent User Manual Rev. 5...
Operation When selecting the Static mode, the COLORdash™ Accent can be set up to various colors and STATIC Mode intensities without a DMX controller by using DIP switches [1] through [8] as per the tables below. STATIC Mode Green Blue White Configuration DIP Switch...
Operation DMX Values (Cont.) STAGE1 Channel Function Value Percent/Setting (Cont.) 000ó020 No Function 021ó030 Auto 0 031ó040 Auto 1 041ó050 Auto 2 051ó060 Auto 3 061ó070 Auto 4 071ó080 Auto 5 081ó090 Auto 6 091ó100 Auto 7 101ó110 Auto 8 111ó120 Auto 9 121ó130...
Technical Information 5. T ECHNICAL NFORMATION To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean this product frequently. Product Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. Maintenance As a rule, clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating.
Technical Specifications 6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 6.9 in (174 mm) 4.3 in (108 mm) 2.5 in (65 mm) 1.5 lb (0.6 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection...
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.
Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll free:(800) 762-1084 World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. General Information Technical Support Address:Unit 1C Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton, Nottingham, UK World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.co.uk...