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- Page 1 ® Chroma-Q Inspire™ External Control Box UL924 User Manual Version 1.3 May 2018, Software Version 1.04 PN: 632-5010...
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Page 2: Warranty Statement
(c) by operation outside the specifications contained in the user documentation; (d) by the use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma-Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or software not approved by Chroma-Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above;... - Page 3 Chroma-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent.
- Page 4 Table of Contents...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Product overview The Inspire External Control Box UL924 is a 19” rack mount external remote addressing unit for the control of the Inspire Terminal Strip fixtures via DMX 512. Three control data output ports are available for the control of up to 128 daisy-chained fixtures from each port. -
Page 6: System Diagram
Cabling System Diagram The Inspire External Control Box UL924 has 3 control data outputs (Port 1, 2, 3). Each control data output provides remote control for up to 128 daisy-chained Inspire Mini Terminal Strip fixtures. The maximum length of the DMX cable from each data output of the External Control Box to the first Terminal Strip fixture must not exceed 500 ft (152 m). - Page 7 CAUTION: The Inspire External Control Box UL924 has more than one power supply connection point. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both the branch circuit-breakers or fuses and emergency power supplies before servicing. AC Mains Line Power Connection To connect the wiring of the AC power input cable: (Figure 2 &...
- Page 8 Figure 3: AC & Emergency Power Wiring Note: In SINGLE PHASE, connect to LIVE 1 with JUMPERS to LIVE 2 and LIVE 3 CAUTION: Provide conduit/armored connection for each Data Output Cable. (Min 20MSG metal plate) Data/DMX Connection To connect the wiring of the control data cables: (Figure 2 & 4) 1.
- Page 9 XLR 5-pin Cable: Pin# Function Common (Screen) Data Minus Data Plus Spare Data Minus Spare Data Plus Power Cable Color Code: North America Connections Green and Yellow Green Earth (E) Ground (Green) Blue White Neutral (N) Neutral (Silver) Brown Black Live (L) Hot (Gold) North America...
- Page 10 Connecting 0 – 10V Source (Control Bus) This mode controls the Inspire XT fixtures over DMX, pin polarity is shown in Fig 6. When put at this mode, by tapping on 0-10v bus button in the change mode screen, 1. The control box disregards the current DMX input and controls the connected light fixtures over the DMX output according to the 0-10v input voltage.
- Page 11 Figure 6: Alarm and 0-10v Bus 0-10v Control Bus Alarm Dry contact Pin#2 (-ve) Pin#1 (+ve)
- Page 12 Mounting The Inspire External Control Box UL924 is built with a standard 19” rack mount enclosure. The Inspire External Control Box UL924 provides remote control of the Inspire Terminal Strip fixtures. The control functions can be accessed through the Touch Screen Display at the front panel.
- Page 13 Change DMX Address screen: Command Buttons: Tap to access each Port (DMX output) The screen shows the current DMX start address and the new DMX start address. In the screen, the numeric command buttons can be tapped to set the new DMX start address. Command Description Button...
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Page 14: Setup Screen
Look Store screen The table shows the options available in the Look Store screen: Command Description Button LoadLook Recall and playback the saved Look. SaveLook This command button saves the current output setting. SaveEmergency This command button saves the current output setting that will turn ON when power is automatically switched to Emergency (loss of Main Power). - Page 15 Control Menu Setup The Control Menu options are accessed through the Touch Screen Display at the front of the Inspire External Control Box. To access the control options: • From the Main Menu, tap the command buttons to access menu screens •...
- Page 16 Main Menu The Main Menu displays the port number and the current assigned DMX start address, and the 3 command buttons: • Address • Mode • Setup Menu Select and tap a command button to access the main control options available. ►...
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Page 17: Setup Menu
This mode assigns 1 channel from the external analog control source. To set the 0-10V mode, 1. On the Main Menu, tap Mode 2. On the Mode screen, tap 0-10V 3. Tap Apply to save or Escape to cancel The display goes back to the Main Menu. ►... - Page 18 This command rotates the display screen by 180 degrees. To rotate the display screen, 1. On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu 2. On the Setup screen, tap RotateDisp The display screen rotates by 180 degrees. ► Frequency In this menu, the fixture can be set to four frequency options. The LED scan rate can be synchronised with the video camera to avoid a flickering effect.
- Page 19 In this menu, • Current user settings can be saved. • The unit can be reset to the saved user settings. • The unit can be reset to the factory default settings. All recorded Looks are erased. To save the current user settings, Review all settings.
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Page 20: Dmx Protocol
DMX Protocol V1.01 RGBW single RGBW output Tungsten [128 ch per output] [4 ch per assigned [1 ch] RGBW output] RGBW Channel 1 Red for fixture 1 Red for output White for all fixtures (RGBW combined) Channel 2 Green for fixture 1 Green for output Channel 3 Blue for fixture 1... -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
each run if it has the 120 Ω terminating resistor. Specification Technical Specifications 483mm x 88mm x 254mm / 19” x 3.5” x 10” Net Dimensions** (Without Fixings - Width x Height x Depth) Net Weight (Without 2.5kg / 5.5lb Fixings) Shipping Dimensions –... -
Page 22: Drawings - Dimensions
Drawings – Dimensions Maintenance With care, the Inspire External Control Box UL924 requires little maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be used in a stage environment, we recommend periodic inspection and cleaning of any accumulated debris. Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth.
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