ETC ColorSource Linear Installation Manual

ETC ColorSource Linear Installation Manual

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ETC Installation Guide
ColorSource Linear v1.7
Overview
The ColorSource Linear is an affordable LED fixture that uses the RGB-L (red,
green, blue, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright light.
The fixture is available in three lengths:
ColorSource Linear 1 (0.5 meter)
ColorSource Linear 2 (1 meter)
ColorSource Linear 4 (2 meter)
The ColorSource Linear is available in both original and Deep Blue variants.
The Deep Blue uses an array that offers richer, more saturated blues and
stronger magentas in exchange for the more jewel-toned blues like sky or
turquoise. For more information, see the ETC website at etcconnect.com.
Note:
of software. For information on updating fixture software, see
the Fixture Software on
Features described in this document require the latest version
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  • Page 1 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Overview The ColorSource Linear is an affordable LED fixture that uses the RGB-L (red, green, blue, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright light. The fixture is available in three lengths: ColorSource Linear 1 (0.5 meter) •...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    Do not use this equipment for other than intended use. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Note: The light source in this luminaire is not user-replaceable, and must be replaced only by a qualified technician. Contact ETC Customer Support for assistance. ColorSource Linear Page 2 of 20...
  • Page 3 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Environment The ColorSource Linear operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C and comes with a variable-speed fan. The ColorSourceLinear is for indoor use only. Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature: Ta = 40°C  • (104°F) Maximum anticipated external surface temperature at 40°C ambient: •...
  • Page 4: Typical Power Consumption

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Typical Power Consumption 100 V 120 V 230 V Linear 1 Power Current Power Current Power Current Idle 1.63 W 0.03 A 1.55 W 0.03 A 1.43 W 0.03 A Direct at Full 107 W 1.07 A...
  • Page 5: Installation

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Installation Mounting The ColorSource Linear ships with a pair of floor trunnions for mounting. Note: Ensure that the trunnions are installed with the feet inward so that fixtures can be lined up end-to-end, if needed.
  • Page 6: Set Up The Fixture

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Note: The ColorSource Linear is not self terminating. You must terminate the last fixture in line with a 120 Ohm resistor. XLR terminators are not available from ETC. To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact ETC customer service and request part number N4086.
  • Page 7: Set The Dmx Address

    ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Power and data connectors are paired on each side to facilitate Grouping button daisy-chaining and LED indicators Up and Down buttons Mode button User interface (display) Linear 2 and Linear 4 Power Up Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX address.
  • Page 8 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Change the DMX Control Mode You can set the DMX control mode for the fixture to one of four available mode options. Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX address.
  • Page 9: Dmx Control Channels

    Strobe** Lime Strobe** *Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in channel 4. **Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase the strobe rate from 1 per second up to 33 per second.
  • Page 10 Blue/Indigo* Lime Strobe** *Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in channel 4. **Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase the strobe rate from 1 per second up to 33 per second.
  • Page 11 Blue/Indigo* Lime Strobe** *Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in channel 4. **Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase the strobe rate from 1 per second up to 33 per second.
  • Page 12 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Data Loss Behavior When DMX data is lost, the fixture does one of the following actions:  If you selected a preset or sequence, that preset or sequence • automatically plays. If no preset or sequence is active in the background, the fixture goes •...
  • Page 13 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Pre-configured Sequences Sequence Name Rainbow Fast Rainbow Slow Warm Colors Fast Cool Colors Fast Random Re-record Presets Using DMX, set the desired levels for the new preset. Press the Mode button to access the Presets/Sequences menu.
  • Page 14 To unlock the user interface, press and hold the Up button and Down button simultaneously for 3 seconds. Update the Fixture Software ETC recommends using UpdaterAtor software to manage software updates. For more information on UpdaterAtor, see the UpdaterAtor Software Quick Guide , which you can download for free from etcconnect.com.
  • Page 15 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 Install Secondary Lenses You can use several optional accessories with the ColorSource Linear, including 2: Pivot secondary lenses (horizontal, vertical, and round). You can use either a single lens or two lenses simultaneously, and you can install them from either end of the fixture.
  • Page 16: Restore Factory Defaults

    Verify that internal cables are properly connected. If the error persists, the fixture will need to be returned to the ETC factory; contact your local dealer to set up a repair.
  • Page 17 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 RDM Values Parameter Fixture Value Description Manufacturer ID 0x6574 Electronic Theatre Controls Model ID Linear 1 0x0209 Linear 1 Deep Blue 0x020A Linear 2 0x020D Linear 2 Deep Blue 0x020E Linear 4 0x0211 Linear 4 Deep Blue 0x0212 DMX Start Address All...
  • Page 18 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 ColorSource Linear Page 18 of 20...
  • Page 19 ETC Installation Guide ColorSource Linear v1.7 ColorSource Linear Page 19 of 20...
  • Page 20: Quick Reference

    Strobe** Lime Strobe** *Original ColorSource Linear fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in channel 4. **Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase the strobe rate from 1 per second up to 33 per second.

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