Color Kinetics ColorBlast 6 User Manual page 2

Indoor: Wall or Ceiling Mount
1. E nsure the junction box is located within 60 feet of the fixture.
Pull fixture leader cable through the junction box.
: If you do not exceed the maximum accumulated cable length
note
of 400 feet for all fixtures attached to a single PDS-150e, then
you can splice additional cable between the junction box and
the power/data supply, as long as the cable length between the
power/data supply and the fixture does not exceed 150 feet.
2. Using the provided screws, attach the mounting bracket of
ColorBlast 6 to the junction box. (See Fig. 2.)
Fig. 2
8-32
Fastening Screws
Included
3.5" Center-to-center
mounting hole spacing Indoor electrical
junction box
Not included
Outdoor: Wall or Ceiling Mount
For outdoor installations, ColorBlast 6 must be used with an
outdoor-rated junction box and the gasket must be used to ensure a
watertight seal.
1. E nsure that the junction box is located within 60 feet of the
power/data supply. Thread the leader cable through provided
gasket. Pull fixture leader cable through the junction box.
: If you do not exceed the maximum accumulated cable length
note
of 400 feet for all fixtures attached to a single PDS-150e, then
you can splice additional cable between the junction box and
the power/data supply, as long as the cable length between the
power/data supply and the fixture does not exceed 150 feet.
2. Using the provided screws, attach the mounting bracket of
ColorBlast 6 to the outdoor rated junction box. (See Fig. 3.)
Fig. 3
10-24
Fastening Screws
Included
Gasket
Included
3.5" Center-to-center
Outdoor electrical
mounting hole spacing
junction box
Not included
Floor Mount
When used indoors, ColorBlast 6 can be mounted without a junc-
tion box. Ensure that the fixture sits flush to the surface and use
mounting hardware suitable for the mounting surface.
Positioning Fixtures
Rotate the light fixture to the desired position. Using the provided
hex key, 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 location of set screws.
Fig. 4
Aim fixture and
lock in place.
FRONT VIEW
Rotate fixture at base,
lock in place.
: For permanent installations, use thread locker to prevent
note
loosening.
Attaching Safety Cable
1. Locate the safety cable bracket on rear of ColorBlast 6.
(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
ocker to further secure the hardware.
the fixture. Add thread l
3. Attach the safety cable to the mounting surface. Consult
Structural Engineer and refer to applicable standards for your
to determine the
specific application proper method for mount-
ing the safety cable to the installation surface .
S
afety cables used in the installation must 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 diam-
eter is 3/16-inch.
: 7 x 7 (49 wires) preformed stranded
construction
: Determined by installer and/or owner
end terminations
: Determined by installer or owner
mounting method
Making Electrical Connections
ColorBlast 6 is compatible with Color Kinetics power/data
supplies.
: Ensure that the power is off before wiring or connecting
warning
fixtures to the power/data supply. Failure to do so can result in
serious injuries or death.
Connecting Power
ColorBlast 6 requires 24 VDC. After installing the light fixtures, con-
nect thepower/data cable to the power/data supply.
Each PDS-150e supports six ColorBlast 6 fixtures. Wire one fixture
per terminal block. Each PDS-60 24V supports two ColorBlast 6
fixtures. Fig. 6 shows ColorBlast 6 fixtures connected to PDS-150e.
Fig. 7 – Fig. 9 show fixtures connected to PDS-60 24V power/data
supplies.
: Do not overload the power/data supply. Doing so will
caution
result in product failure and void the warranty.
: You must use the cable provided with the unit. Use of
caution
other cables may result in light failure and void the warranty.
Fig. 6
ColorBlast 6 with PDS-150e
PDS-150e
PDS-150e
Power/Data
Loop out connection
Supply
for multiple
power/data supplies ETHERNET
AUX IN
PDS-150e
PDS-150e
Power/Data Supply
C A T 5/RJ4 5
Color
Kinetics
Data Cable
Controller
ETHERNET
AUX IN
a
Maximum: Six ColorBlast 6 fixtures per PDS-150e Power/Data suppl y .
(One per te r minal )
Maximum single run distance from PDS-150e: 150 feet (46 m).
Fig. 7
ColorBlast 6 with PDS-60 24V (Preprogrammed)
60-foot (18.3 m)
power/data cable
Power/Data Cable
included with fixture.
18A WG/.823mm
3-conductor , stranded copper
Maximum cable run from
60W Power/Data Supply
DMX/ETHERNET IN OUT DMX
to Lights: 150 feet (46 m)
(C A T5/RJ45 )
100-240 V A C
PDS-60 24V
Maximum: T wo ColorBlast 6 fixtures
per PDS-60 24V power/data supply.
Fig. 8
ColorBlast 6 with PDS-60 24V (DMX Control)
Power/Data Cable
18AWG/.823mm 2 CSA,
3-conductor, stranded copper
Maximum cable run from
60W Power/Data Supply
to Lights: 150 feet (46 m)
60-foot (18.3 m)
power/data cable
included with fixture.
Power/Data Cable
18 A WG/.823mm 2 CSA,
3-conducto r , stranded coppe r
From PDS-150e Power/Data Supply maximum
accumulated length of cable run for all fixtures
must not exceed 400 feet (122 m).
(Power/data cable for junction
box-mount provided by third pa r ty )
100-240 V AC
Fig. 9
100-240 V AC
NEMA enclosure ColorBlast 6 with PDS-60 24V (Ethernet Control)
Power/Data Cable
18AWG/.823mm CSA,
2
3-conductor, stranded copper
Maximum cable run from
60W Power/Data Supply
to Lights: 150 feet (46 m)
60-foot (18.3 m)
power/data cable
CSA,
2
included with fixture.
Color Each light must receive power directly from a power supply.
:
note
Kinetics
Controller You cannot daisy chain power from one ColorBlast 6 to another.
The ColorBlast 6 cable contains three color-coded wires.
(See Fig. 10.)
• Black = Common
• White = Data
• Red = +24 VDC
DMX IN
(CAT5/RJ45)
DMX IN DMX OUT
ETHERNET
100-240VAC
PDS-60 (DMX/Ethernet)
DMX OUT
DMX IN DMX
Controller
(CAT5/RJ45)
24V for Accessory
Controller (as required)
DMX IN DMX OUT
ETHERNET
100-240VAC
PDS-60 (DMX/Ethernet)
Ethernet IN
DMX IN DMX OUT
ETHERNET
Ethernet
Switch
PDS-60 (DMX/Ethernet)
Light
System
Engine
Ethernet IN
DMX IN DMX OUT
PC*
ETHERNET
* PC used for show
authoring and show control.
PDS-60 (DMX/Ethernet)
Fig. 10
COM BLACK
DATA WHITE
24V RED