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City Theatrical QolorFLEX Multiverse 5916 User Manual

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QolorFLEX
2x2.5A 2.4GHz
®
Multiverse
Dimmer
P/N 5916
User's Manual
Rev 1.2
© 2022 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 2.4GHz ® Multiverse Dimmer P/N 5916 User’s Manual Rev 1.2 © 2022 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

    5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz Multiverse Dimmer Table of Contents Foreword ........................2 Compliance ........................3 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: Compliance

    2.2 CE Mark Conformity City Theatrical Inc. declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed in this manual, following the provisions of the European RED Directive 2014/53/EU. City Theatrical Inc. vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 2014/53/EU oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
  • Page 4 European RED directive 2014/53/EU. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact City Theatrical Inc. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PC/MAC. A plastic case is included with the QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz Multiverse Dimmer to allow easy mounting to scenery while enabling removal of the dimmer from the case for wiring and configuration. This dimmer is designed and built in the USA by City Theatrical. 3.1 Features □...

  • Page 6: Figure 1: Top And Bottom Detail

    5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz 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

    5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz 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

    -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 CE, RoHS, FCC, AU, Japan, IC...

  • Page 9: Configuration

    5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz Multiverse Dimmer 5 Configuration 5.1 Installation The QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz 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 5916 labelled DC “+”...
  • Page 10 Start by connecting an XLR5M to bare end jumper to the DMX terminals of your 5916. 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 5916.
  • 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 5916 will be in Wired mode, and the green status light will be blinking.
  • Page 12 5.3 RDM Settings 5916 Menu Descriptions The full 5916 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 5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz Multiverse Dimmer DMX Screen Use the “Light Bulb” icon to do an RDM identify command to the 5916. All indicator lights will flash. Enable/disable RDM traffic downstream of the 5916. Relabel the DMX port on the 5916. Choose universe number.
  • Page 14 5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz 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 5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz 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

    5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz Multiverse Dimmer 24 3 0 2 Multiverse SHoW ID Example: Prefix Data Rate Band Hop Pattern 0 (or blank) Neo mode at Faster data rates Specifies which sections If multiple wireless provide more DMX of the wireless band the systems need to operate 2.4GHz The rest of the show universes.
  • Page 17 5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz Multiverse Dimmer...
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  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz 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

    5916 QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz 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 5916. Firmware updates are found on the CTI website on the 5916 Downloads tab. Update instructions and the firmware files themselves are found in that download.

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