Addressing The Fixtures; Routine Maintenance; Important Information - Color Kinetics ColorBlast 12 Powercore User Manual

3. Use wire nuts to connect line (Black/Brown), neutral (White/
Gray), ground (Green/Yel), and data (Red/Black).
: For outdoor installations, insert fixture cable through
note
junction box gasket before making wire connections.
4. Tuck wire connections into junction box and use provided screws
to attach the fixtures to junction boxes.
: For outdoor installations, ensure that the gasket is
note
compressed evenly for a water-tight installation.
5. In the common junction box, connect the wires from each fixture
to the lead wire from Data Enabler. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 3
Home Run Connection
12AWG, 4-conductor
Stranded Copper Cable
Home Run To Common
Junction Box.
Maximum run length from
Data Enabler to any fixture: 175 feet (53 m)
Maximum total cable run: 400 feet (122 m)
Positioning fixtures
Rotate the light fixture to the desired position. Using the provided
hex key wrench, tighten the set screws located on the base to lock
in place. Tilt the fixture to the desired angle and tighten the set
screws located on the front of housing to lock. See Fig. 4 for loca-
tion of set screws.
: For permanent installations, use thread locker to prevent loos-
note
ening.
Fig. 4
Aim fixture and
lock in place.
FRONT VIEW
Rotate fixture at base,
lock in place.
Attaching the Safety cable
Each fixture is designed for use with a safety cable. When dictated
by local or state code, or by a Structural Engineer, attach a safety
cable from the fixture to the mounting surface.
1. Located on the back of the ColorBlast 12 Powercore fixture is a
safety cable bracket. See Fig. 5.
Fig. 5
SAFETY CABLE
END USER SPECIFIES
REQUIRED END TERMINATOR
AND ANCHORING
2. Remove the two screws that attach the cable bracket to the fix-
ture. Loop the safety cable over the cable bracket and reattach to
the fixture.
3. Attach the safety cable to the mounting surface.
For the proper mounting method of the safety cable to the
installation surface, refer to a Structural Engineer or applicable
standards for your specific application.
The safety cables used in the installation should meet the following
minimal requirements:
: 316 Stainless Steel
material
: 5/64-inch (0.78-inch nominal diameter) or
size
larger, minimum break load must be greater
than 400 pounds. Maximum diameter is
3/16-inch.
: 7 x 7 (49 wires) performed stranded
construction
: Determined by installer and/or owner
end terminations
: Determined by installer or owner
mounting method
Installing the data enabler
Turn off power before installing Data Enabler or
:
warning
ColorBlast 12 Powercore. Failure to do so could result in death or
serious injury.
Determine number of Data Enablers needed for your installation and
the location of each. Use the Configuration Calculator located at
www.colorkinetics.com/support/install_tool to calculate the number
of Data Enablers required for your installation.
: Install Data Enabler according to state and local codes.
note
Run power and data to Data Enabler and make connections. Refer
to the Data Enabler Installation Guide for complete instructions.
connecting fixtures to the data enabler
Refer to the Fig. 6 for fixture-to-Data Enabler wire color
correspondence.
Fig. 6
DATA ENABLER
To Lights
From Power Source D
LINE - BLACK (BROWN, EU)
L
L
NEUTRAL - WHITE (GRAY, EU) N N
G
G
GROUND - GREEN/YELLOW
DATA - RED (BLACK, EU)
DMX OUT* DMX/ETHERNET IN
*Not Available For Ethernet
daisy chain Wiring
After fixtures are installed and fixture-to-fixture wiring is complete,
run the leader cable from the first fixture in the daisy chain run to
Data Enabler. See Fig. 7.
Fig. 7 Daisy Chain Connection
Maximum run length from Data Enabler
to last fixture in series: 175 feet (53 m)
12AWG, 4-Conductor
Stranded Copper Cable
100-240VAC
DMX OUT* DMX/Ethernet IN
(CAT5) (CAT5/CAT5e, RJ45)
*Data Out is not
available for Ethernet
Home run Wiring
After fixtures are installed and each fixture is wired to the leader
cable in a common junction box, run the leader cable from the first
fixture in the daisy chain run to Data Enabler. See Fig. 8.
Fig. 8
Home Run Connection
Maximum run length from Data Enabler to any fixture: 175 feet (53 m)
Maximum total cable run: 400 feet (122 m)
12AWG, 4-conductor, Stranded Copper Cable
Home Run To Common Junction Box.
100-240VAC
DMX OUT*
(CAT5)

Addressing the fixtures

The ColorBlast 12 Powercore fixtures are pre-addressed to light
number 1 at the time of manufacture. Address each fixture with a
new light number, as needed, using one of the following methods:
:
Use Color Kinetics Zapi to reset the DMX address for each
zapi
serial number. Refer to the Zapi User Guide for step-by-step
addressing instructions.
: When using a PC with iPlayer 2 or a PC with Smart Jack 3
sas
to address the serial numbers, download the Serial Addressing
Software and instructions from www.colorkinetics.com/support.
: When using ColorBlast 12 Powercore
light system composer
fixtures in an Ethernet application, the lights can be addressed
after installation using the Light System Composer software.
Setting the dMX Address using Zapi, SAS, or light
System composer
1. After installing ColorBlast 12 Powercore and Data Enabler, con-
nect power to system.
2. Attach the DMX interface (Zapi, iPlayer 2, or Smart Jack 3) to the
DMX/Ethernet IN port on Data Enabler;
or attach the Light System Manager Ethernet system to the DMX/
Ethernet IN port on Data Enabler.
3. Using Zapi or Serial Addressing Software (SAS) set the light
address for each fixture by entering the serial number.
4. Using Light System Composer software, discover and address all
lights attached to the Ethernet system.

routIne MAIntenAnce

Cleaning: Using a soft cloth, clean surface with mild soap and
water or window cleaner.
Lubricating: As needed, apply light household oil to the hinges.

IMPortAnt InforMAtIon

Strobe Warning
There is some anecdotal evidence that strobe lighting may induce
epileptic symptoms in certain susceptible individuals, although no
associated product warnings have been issued by United States
government according to the Food and Drug Administration.
If strobe lights are used, some international regulatory agencies 1
recommend keeping flicker rates at or below four flashes per sec-
Controller
ond (as less of the flicker-sensitive population will then be at risk of
an attack).
This flicker rate applies only to the overall output of any group of
lights in direct view. However, when more than one strobe light is
used, the flashes should be synchronized. End users should also
consider issuing a warning, alerting audience or viewers to the
presence of strobe
lighting.
temperature Monitoring
For protection from extreme temperatures, ColorBlast 12 Powercore
has been designed with a temperature monitoring feature. If operat-
ing temperatures rise to an unsafe level, a compensation circuit is
triggered and the ColorBlast 12 Powercore operation is interrupted
causing the lights to turn dull red. After 30 minutes the lights will
auto-cycle and return to full intensity.
To prevent additional power shut-downs, determine the cause of the
overheating and correct the problem.
If any problems occur during usage, unplug the product immediately
and call or email Color Kinetics Technical Support Group at:
1-888-FULL RGB or 617-423-9999 or support@colorkinetics.com.
colorBlASt 12 PoWercore SPecIfIcAtIonS
16.7 million (24-bit) additive RGB colors; continuously
color range
DMX/Ethernet IN
Controller variable intensity output range
(CAT5/CAT5e, RJ45)
36 high-intensity RGB LEDs
source
10º clear lens, 23º ground lens
beam angle
Die cast aluminum, powder coated
housing
Soft-focus tempered glass or clear tempered glass
lens
Unified power and data cable
connectors
UL/cUL, CE
listings
communication Specifications
Color Kinetics Data Enabler
data interface
Color Kinetics full line of controllers including Light
control
System Manager or other DMX512 (RS485) sources
electrical Specifications
100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz
input
50W @ 110-240VAC (60W @ 100VAC)
power consumption
0.95 or greater @ 120VAC
power factor
environmental Specifications
-40ºF to 122ºF (-40ºC to 50ºC) operating temperature
temperature range
-4ºF to 122ºF (-20ºC to 50ºC) starting temperature
IP66 (Suitable for wet locations.)
protection rating
led Source life
IIn traditional lamp sources, lifetime is defined as the point at which 50% of the lamps
fail. This is also termed Mean Time Between Failure [MTBF]. LEDs are semiconductor
devices and have a much longer MTBF than conventional sources. However, MTBF is
not the only consideration in determining useful life. Color Kinetics uses the concept
of useful light output for rating source lifetimes. Like traditional sources, LED output
degrades over time (lumen depreciation) and this is the metric for SSL lifetime.
LED lumen depreciation is affected by numerous environmental conditions such as
ambient temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Lumen depreciation is also affected by
means of control, thermal management, current levels, and a host of other electrical
design considerations. Color Kinetics systems are expertly engineered to optimize LED
life when used under normal operating conditions. Lumen depreciation information is
based on LED manufacturers' source life data as well as other third party testing. Low
temperatures and controlled effects have a beneficial effect on lumen depreciation.
Overall system lifetime could vary substantially based on usage and the environment in
which the system is installed.
Temperature and effects will affect lifetime. Color Kinetics rates product lifetime using
lumen depreciation to 50% of original light output. When the fixture is running at room
temperature using a color wash effect, the range of lifetime is in the range of 80,000-
100,000 hours. This is LED manufacturers' test data. High output is defined as any LED
device that is 1/2 watt or above. For more detailed information on source life, please
see www.colorkinetics.com/lifetime.
Warranty
This product is sold pursuant to CK's Standard Terms and Conditions (the "T&Cs") which
may be found at http://colorkinetics.com/howtobuy/buy/terms and which contain
important provisions, including, among others, Limited Warranty, exclusions and limita-
tions on CK's liability for damages, and restrictions on the remedies that are available
to you.
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