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Setup
3. Setup
AC Power
Each COLORado Panel Q40 has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each COLORado Panel Q40, refer to
the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the
product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The COLORado Panel Q40 comes with a power input cord terminated with a Seetronic Powerkon A
connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input cord that
came with your product has no plug, or if you need the change the plug, use the table below to wire the
new plug.
Connection
AC Live
AC Neutral
AC Ground
Power Linking
The product supports power linking. You can power link up to 2 products at 120 V; up to 4 at 208 V; or up
to 5 at 230 V.
This product comes with a power input cord. Power linking cables are available from Chauvet for purchase.
• To preserve the IP65 rating and the warranty of this product Seetronic Powerkon cables
must be used.
• Insert the attached IP65 rated plugs into the corresponding power/data connections
when not in use.
DMX Linking
You can link the COLORado Panel Q40 to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. If using other
DMX-compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller.
DMX Personalities
The COLORado Panel Q40 uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for the 4Ch, 7Ch, 11Ch, 16Ch, and 23Ch
DMX personalities.
•
Refer to the
Introduction
•
Refer to the
Operation
personalities.
•
The
DMX Values
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.chauvetprofessional.com.
Remote Device Management (RDM)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate
bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller's User Manual or with the
manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The COLORado Panel Q40 supports RDM
protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.
COLORado Panel Q40 User Manual Rev. 1
Wire (U.S.)
Black
White
Green/Yellow
chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
chapter to learn how to configure the COLORado Panel Q40 to work in these
section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities.
Wire (Europe)
Brown
Blue
Green/Yellow
Screw Color
Yellow or Brass
Silver
Green
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