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T E C H N I C A L S E R V I C E S F O R E V E N T S , T H E A T R E , MU S I C , E X H I B I T I O N , F I L M &...
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Chroma-Q ® Color Force™ 48 / 72 User Manual Version 1.7 November 2013, Software Version 2.2 PN: 622-0500...
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Chroma-Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above; (e) by modification, repair or service by anyone other than Chroma-Q, who has not applied for and been approved by Chroma-Q to do such modification, repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above;...
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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.
Product overview The Chroma-Q Color Force LED batten range is a brute of a light. At up to 12,000 hot lumens output (Color Force 72); the super bright fixture easily washes up to 8m / 26 foot. In addition, the advanced colour mixing and control management technologies together give you a radically increased colour palette, a high CRI of 92 and theatrical grade dimming, all in the same fixture.
Orientation The Color Force 48 & 72 fixtures are built with near/far lenses that optimize the beam spread when used on a wall or cyclorama. The side with near-field lenses is indicated by the narrow edge border, which should be adjacent to the wall or cyclorama. The side with far-field lenses is indicated by the wider edge border, which should be facing away from the wall or cyclorama.
Control Color Force 48 & 72 fixture can operate as a stand-alone unit or be controlled remotely via ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol. The control functions can be accessed through the LCD display at the rear of the fixture with 4 push buttons.
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6fx + RGB(A) with Ch4 @ Full & Ch1 as Intensity Master 1 x HSI 1 x RGB (with *Magic Amber) 1 x RGBA 1s + RGBI (with *Magic Amber) Look Select Master stand-alone Slave stand-alone www.chroma-q.com Color Force User Manual V1.7 November 2013...
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Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Mode Mode Group Group Ch Ch Ch Ch Description Description Mode Mode Group Group Description Description Variable 7fx + 8 x HSI -or- 7fx + 8 x RGB(A) with Ch5 @ Full & Ch2 as Intensity Master...
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Upload Engines: Upload Engines: Addressing software for LED engines can be uploaded to the Color Force from the Chroma-Q Uploader. In “Technical”, select “Upload Engines” then press Enter, and the display shows “Ready”. Connect an XLR 5-pin cable from the Uploader to the unit.
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Press Enter for 2 seconds until the display shows “resetting”. “done” is displayed when reset is complete with all menu items reset to factory defaults: DMX address Control Mode DMX Lost Hold Looks Fan speed Live Frequency ETC compatible Display www.chroma-q.com Color Force User Manual V1.7 November 2013...
Mode 1 Color Force 72 (43ch) Color Force 72 (43ch) Color Force 72 (43ch) Color Force 72 (43ch) Color Force 48 (31ch) Color Force 48 (31ch) Color Force 48 (31ch) Color Force 48 (31ch) 7fx + 7fx + 12 x HSI...
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(with Magic Amber) (with Magic Amber) Color Force 72 (36ch) Color Force 72 (36ch) Color Force 72 (36ch) Color Force 72 (36ch) Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 72 Color Force 72...
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3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels 4 DMX channels 4 DMX channels Total Total 3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels 4 DMX channels 4 DMX channels www.chroma-q.com Color Force User Manual V1.7 November 2013...
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255 Snap on, snap off (strobe). Variable range, 255 the fastest. Channel 2 Channel 3 Green Channel 4 Blue Channel 5 Intensity Total Total Total Total 5 DMX ch 5 DMX channels 5 DMX ch 5 DMX ch annels annels annels www.chroma-q.com Color Force User Manual V1.7 November 2013...
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Light Cyan Full 62-64 Blue Full 65-68 Light Blue Full 69-71 3200 White 72-74 5600 White 75-78 Empty 79-81 Empty 83-85 Empty 86-88 Empty 89-91 Empty 92-94 Empty 95-97 Empty 98-100 Empty www.chroma-q.com Color Force User Manual V1.7 November 2013...
Thermal Performance The Color Force 48 & 72 fixtures feature 2 internal fans that drive the internal cooling system. If the internal temperature of the Color Force exceeds 75ºC the output of the fixture is reduced for automatic protection. This happens on rare and extreme conditions when ambient temperature is over 35ºC or the internal fans are blocked or damaged.
Specification Technical specifications Color Force 72 Color Force 72 Color Force 72 Color Force 72 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Product Code: CHCF72NFRGBA CHCF48NFRGBA Dimensions: 1759mm x 182mm x 177mm 1181mm x 182mm x 177mm 69.25"...
12.5' 12.5' 12.5' 12.5' 4580 80" 13.3' 13.3' 13.3' 13.3' 4060 81" Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Color Force 48 Lux and footcandle measurements with RGBA at full intensity: Throw Throw Centre Centre Throw Throw Centre...
Color Force 48 48 48 48 Color Force Color Force Color Force Maintenance With care, the Color Force will require little maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be used in a stage environment we recommend periodical internal inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust and cracked oil residue.
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