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City Theatrical QolorFLEX 5917 User Manual

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QolorFLEX
2x2.5A 900MHz
®
Multiverse
Dimmer
P/N 5917
User's Manual
Rev 1.0
© 2020 City Theatrical, Inc.
®
Multiverse
Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other U.S and foreign patents pending.
Made in USA

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  • Page 1 ® QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz ® Multiverse Dimmer P/N 5917 User’s Manual Rev 1.0 © 2020 City Theatrical, Inc. ® Multiverse Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other U.S and foreign patents pending. Made in USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer Table of Contents Foreword ........................3 Compliance ........................4 Introduction ........................5 Specifications ......................... 8 Configuration ......................... 9 Troubleshooting ......................19 List of Tables Table 1: Part Numbers ......................5 Table 2: Physical Characteristics ..................8 Table 3: Troubleshooting Guide..................

  • Page 3: Foreword

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer 1 Foreword 1.1 Safety Notice □ This product is designed for use in dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may cause damage to the transceiver and increase risk of electrical shock. □ Check all external wiring before applying power.

  • Page 4: Compliance

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Configuration is performed using RDM, such as with a City Theatrical DMXcat or with City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program for PC/MAC. A plastic case is included with the QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer to allow easy mounting to scenery while enabling removal of the dimmer from the case for wiring and configuration.

  • Page 6: Figure 1: Top And Bottom Detail

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer 3.3 Product Detail Product is shown larger than actual size. Status Light: Bottom: Top: Green for wired Blue for wireless Solid for DMX present Blinking when no DMX present Blinking for fault Internal codes: Antenna 1.

  • Page 7: Figure 2: Opening The Dimmer

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer 3.4 Mounting A plastic case is included with each QolorFLEX 2x2.5A Multiverse Dimmer. Two mounting holes are provided for mounting to scenery. The dimmer may be removed from the case for wiring by prying the locking tab slightly and lifting the cover.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    RF Sensitivity -95dBm Antenna Internal, plus U.FL connector for external antenna RDM Features RDM Proxy, RDM Responder Product Information Configuration RDM or City Theatrical USB Configuration Program (PC/Mac) Use Environment Indoor Warranty One year Manufacturing Origin Compliance RoHS, FCC, IC...

  • Page 9: Configuration

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer 5 Configuration 5.1 Installation The QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer requires standard DC power from 5- 30VDC. The input voltage must be the same as the load connected to the output ports requires. Connect your power supply’s DC “+” and “-” to the two DC input terminals on the 5917 labelled DC “+”...
  • Page 10 Start by connecting an XLR5M to bare end jumper to the DMX terminals of your 5917. Be careful to maintain polarity. On the XLR connector pin 1 = common, pin 2 = DMX “-“, pin 3 = DMX “+”. Connect an RDM controller such as a City Theatrical DMXcat. Using RDM, discover your 5917.
  • Page 11 On the XLR5M pin 1 = common, pin 2 = DMX “-“, pin 3 = DMX “+”. Connect an RDM controller such as a City Theatrical DMXcat. If starting from default mode, your 5917 will be in Wired mode, and the green status light will be blinking.
  • Page 12 5.3 RDM Settings 5917 Menu Descriptions The full 5917 menu is reachable through RDM via the City Theatrical DMXcat app, other RDM controllers, or the City Theatrical USB Configurator. The following screenshots show what the menus look like in the DMXcat app.
  • Page 13 5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer DMX Screen Use the “Light Bulb” icon to do an RDM identify command to the 5917. All indicator lights will flash. Enable/disable RDM traffic downstream of the 5917. Relabel the DMX port on the 5917. Choose universe number.
  • Page 14 5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer Multiverse Screen Select Wired or Wireless operation (default is Wired). Select SHoW ID (default is 24250) See Figure 4 on page 16 about Multiverse SHoW IDs. SHoW ID must match on Transmitter and receiving devices. Select Antenna in use (default is Internal).
  • Page 15 5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer Info Screen Shows Device Model Description Shows City Theatrical as manufacturer (made in USA). Device Label (user editable). Shows Software Version. Shows Bootloader Software Version. Restore all configuration options to their factory default settings.

  • Page 16: Figure 4: Multiverse Show Id

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer 9 3 0 2 Multiverse SHoW ID Example: Prefix Data Rate Band Hop Pattern 9 900MHz Multiverse Faster data rates provide more Specifies which sections If multiple wireless DMX universes. Slower data of the wireless band the systems need to operate rates travel longer distances and frequency hopping...
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  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer 6 Troubleshooting Table 3: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Solution(s) Check that power supply is outputting voltage. Unit does not power Check polarity of DC voltage connection from power supply to dimmer. Use bump buttons to check that output is wired correctly. If operating in wireless mode, check that SHoW ID and SHoW Key (if used) and universe match your Transmitter and that DMX present light on dimmer is solid blue.

  • Page 20: Table 4: Accessories

    5917 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmer 6.1 Firmware Updates City Theatrical issues firmware updates occasionally to add features or to fix bugs. The firmware version is found on the Info section of the 5917. Firmware updates are found on the CTI website on the 5917 Downloads tab. Update instructions and the firmware files themselves are found in that download.

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