Chauvet Panel User Manual
Chauvet Panel User Manual

Chauvet Panel User Manual

Chauvet colorado panel dmx panels: user manual

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  • Page 1 CO OLORa do™ P Panel USER R MANU Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL L 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762 -1084 – (954) 929-1 X (954) 929-5560 www. chauvetlighting.com Snapsh OK on Dim mmer Outdoor O Sound Activ vated DMX51...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DMX-512 control without “ID” address ... 14 DMX-512 addressing with ID address ... 15 COLORcon™ Setup ... 16 Setting the DMX address ... 17 Control Panel Functions ... 17 Over Heat Protection ... 17 Menu Map ... 18 DMX512 Channel Values ... 19 Important Notes about STAGE 1 DMX Operation ...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    DMX Primer ... 29 General Maintenance ... 30 Returns Procedure ... 30 Claims ... 30 Photometrics ... 31 COLORado™ Panel Service Maintenance Guide ... 32 Blow-out Diagram..33 PCB Line Drawings ... 34 Technical Specifications ... 39 1. B...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture. • The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Additional power output: max 25 or 30 units @ 120V • LCD display with lock-out feature OPTIONS • COLORado Controller (COLOR-CON) • Optical systems available: 10 COLORado™Panel User Manual ° ° ° , 15 (installed), 30 4/25/2008 3:29 PM...
  • Page 6: Dmx Channel Summary

    DMX Channel Summary The COLORado™Panel has a total of 6 DMX channel configurations, referred to as “Personalities” in this manual and in the fixture onboard control board. The 6 personalities are [HSV, STAGE 1, ARC1, ARC1+D, ARC 2, ARC2+D]. Each of the different personalities can be accessed from the control panel.
  • Page 7 [ARC1+D] HANNEL Dimmer Green Blue [ARC2+D] HANNEL Dimmer Green Blue White [HSV] HANNEL Saturation Value (Intensity) COLORado™ Panel User Manual ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION 4/25/2008 3:29 PM...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Power Link Out Bracket Adjustment Power Out DMX In-pin Power In DMX Out Control Panel Hanging Bracket/ Floor Stand COLORado™ Panel User Manual 4/25/2008 3:29 PM...
  • Page 9: Setup

    (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORado™Panel to another COLORado™Panel fixture. Each fixture ships with IP-66 proprietary power input cables. Each fixture ships with a power adapter to Male Edison connector.
  • Page 10: Mounting

    It is recommended to use at least 2 mounting points per fixture. You can order “C” and “O”-clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor (CLP-15, CLP-06 recommended).
  • Page 11: Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement

    Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement The COLORado™Panel comes with 15° lens assembly pre-installed from the factory. However, there are 2 other optional lens kits (CL18X10, CL18X30) available as accessories, which will alter the beam angle. Please follow the below instructions for proper replacement/installation.
  • Page 12: Fixture Linking

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 13: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart

    Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches. Secondarily, the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting. Please consult the “Operating Instructions”...
  • Page 14: Control Options

    NSTRUCTIONS Control Options The COLORado™ Panel is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512. In its simplest control form, this allows for the control of up to 56 fixtures in the 9-channel Stage1 personality; however, a secondary “ID” address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments.
  • Page 15: Dmx-512 Addressing With Id Address

    ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON. {MENU {Settings) For every DMX512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses. Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental values. (I.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…) {MENU} {Settings} ID addresses are accessible using Channel 9 [Stage 1].
  • Page 16: Colorcon™ Setup

    FIXTURE CONTROL PANEL SETUP Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF {MENU} Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental values. (I.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…) {MENU} It is not necessary to set the DMX address.
  • Page 17: Setting The Dmx Address

    100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses s nnels used do not overlap and note the start address selected fo ORado™ Panel uses up to9 channels of DMX. If this is your fir recommend r...
  • Page 18: Menu Map

    Sets the DMX starting address Sets the operating mode for the fixture: to receive signal from a DMX controller DMX~Slave (DMX) or to receive signal from the out of another COLORado Panel (Slave) 3-channel: hue, saturation, value Stage 1 9-channel RGBW+D Arc 1...
  • Page 19: Dmx512 Channel Values

    DMX512 Channel Values The CO LORado™ Panel has 6 D ARC2, and A +D]. STAGE 1 HANNE ALUE COLORado™ Panel User Manual MX512 channel configurations [HSV, STAGE1, ARC1, ARC1+D, UNCTI N immer 100% (or STEP TIME when C US.01-10 is activated)
  • Page 20 ID 14 ID 15 ID 16 ID 17 ID 18 ID 19 ID 20 ID 21 ID 22 COLORado™ Panel User Manual uto + Custom Programs No Function Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 6...
  • Page 21 1 00%, then the colo brightness; when value is at 100%, then the color is at its brightest. COLORado™ Panel User Manual the visible light, such as red, yellow, and ominance of hue in the color; when r is at its purest.
  • Page 22 Green 100% Blue 100% RC 2 HANNEL ALUE UNCTION 100% Green 100% Blue 100% White 100% RC 2 + D HANNEL ALUE Dimmer 100% 100% Green 100% Blue 100% White 100% COLORado™ Panel User Manual 100% 100% 4/25/2008 3:29 PM...
  • Page 23: Important Notes About Stage 1 Dmx Operation

    When activating the Auto/Custom programs, it is then possible to control the Step time and Fade time by using Channels 2 & 3 respectively. COLORado™ Panel User Manual the intensity of the currently projected color highest position (255), then the intensity of the output is at the can be combined together to create strobe of Channels 1 through 5.
  • Page 24: Colorado™ Controller

    Set ID addresses on the COLORados in ascending order. Set the {Range} in the {Settings} menu. Note There is no need to set ID and Range for {Wash} programs. COLORado™ Panel User Manual ONTROLLER DOWN isplayed menu or on values UT on the controller to the DMX Input side of the COLORado™...
  • Page 25: Menu Map

    3. The unit of time is 5 seconds and it can be adjusted between 1 and 255. Effect Program 1. Select from the eight existing [Effect] programs and it will instantly play. 2. Vary the [Speed] of the effect between 1 and 255. COLORado™ Panel User Manual ELECTION ELECTION Step time...
  • Page 26: Custom Program

    This is the manual method of detecting and connecting the controller to all new units in when yo u add more units to an existing system. Turning off and then on the controller has the same effect. COLORado™ Panel User Manual to create or edit pr ogram.
  • Page 27: Activating Password Mode

    DMX address set on the COLORado Controller. The controller operates on 4 channels of control. DMX Channel Values HANNEL ALUE COLORado™ Panel User Manual Factory Default Settings Default All times in schedule are reset to [00:00] Step times and fade times are reset to [001]...
  • Page 28: Technical Support

    29-5560 - (Attention: Serv Website: http ://www.chau etlighting.c Contact Us W o r l d W i d e General Info rmation World Wide COLORado™ Panel User Manual fect [6] Blackout Effect [7] Blackout Effect [8] Blackout Custom [1] ckout ustom [2]...
  • Page 29: Appendix

    Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) COLORado™...
  • Page 30: General Maintenance

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned witho ut an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
  • Page 31: Photometrics

    Photometrics COLORado™ Panel User Manual 4/25/2008 3:29 PM...
  • Page 32: Colorado™ Panel Service Maintenance Guide

    Stand alone operation Display reading: “High ˆT” If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on page 28. COLORado™ Panel User Manual Possible Solution(s) Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is convection...
  • Page 33: Blow-Out Diagram

    1  LED Plastic, Clear cover  2  LED Lens‐complete set  3  LED Metal‐Core  PCB ‐ complete  4  LED Driver PCB  5  Electronic Transformer  6  Bracket Knob  7  Display/Master PCB  8  Display/Master IC chip  9  Bracket Assemb ly  10  Temperature sensor  COLORado™ Panel User Manual Part Number  P111‐CPGLSS  CL18X10/15/30  P222‐CPNLLED  P172‐LEDPDVR  P140‐CPELTR  P111‐C3HEXBLT  P170‐CPDSPL  P177‐CPMICH (not shown)  P111‐CPBRKT  P111‐80ITSNR (not shown, on PCB)  4/25/2008 3:29 PM...
  • Page 34: Pcb Line Drawings

    PCB Line Drawings LED Driver PCB Part#:P172-LEDPDVR Display/Master PCB Part#:P172-LEDPDVR COLORado™ Panel User Manual 4/25/2008 3:29 PM...
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  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Protocols ... DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ... User Configurable: 3, 4, 5, or 9 STANDARD ORDERING INFORMATION COLORado ™ Panel ... COLORADOPANEL 10° Optical Lens kit (18pcs) ... CL18X10 15° Optical Lens kit (18pcs) ... CL18X15 30° Optical Lens kit (18pcs) ... CL18X30 IP68 power extension cable ...

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