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Summary of Contents for Martin ColorFox 100

  • Page 1 ColorFox 100 installation guide...
  • Page 2: Dimensions

    Dimensions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Dimensions ................. 2 Safety Information............... 4 Introduction ................. 5 Installation................6 Connections ................ 7 Setup................... 9 Troubleshooting ..............14 Specifications..............15...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    If the controller or power supply are in any way damaged, defective, wet, or show signs of overheating, disconnect the power supply from AC power and contact Martin Service for assistance. Do not install or use the device outdoors. Do not spray with or immerse in water or any other liquid.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction About the ColorFox 100 The ColorFox 100 is a revolutionary new lighting controller for DMX controllable color changing lights. Programmed with each fixture’s unique color curve, it provides the simplest, yet most powerful interface ever developed to control and match colors from multiple sources.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Controller and bracket The ColorFox 100 is designed to be wall-mounted using the included bracket. To mount: 1. Loosen the set screw on the bottom of the ColorFox 100 with a 2 mm hex wrench and remove the wall bracket.
  • Page 7: Connections

    IN socket and the DMX input on one of the lights. If the light does not have an RJ-45 socket, you will need a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR-to-RJ45 adaptor that connects the pins as shown below. ColorFox 100 Installation Guide...
  • Page 8: Line Terminator

    When installing the plug connect pins as follows: • yellow and green wire to ground (earth) • blue wire to neutral • brown wire to live ColorFox 100 Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Introduction The included pixmove software allows you to • configure the ColorFox 100 for use with specific lighting fixtures, • create and load lighting designs, and • update fixture profiles and controller firmware. This section describes how to configure the controller. The other features are described in the pixmove help file.
  • Page 10: Fixture Setup

    1. If you have not already done so, install the pixmove software. 2. Start pixmove. 3. Connect the ColorFox 100 to any USB port on the computer using the included USB cable. Do not connect the controller to the PC before the software is installed.
  • Page 11 6. Click Setup > Fixture setup from the main menu. The Fixture setup dialog opens. 7. If configuring the ColorFox 100 for the first time, delete the pre-loaded fixture setup. Select Tool > Clear all from the dialog menu. 8. Add fixtures to the setup. Select Tool > Add fixture(s) from the dialog menu.
  • Page 12 File > Save to file from the dialog menu. Select the file location and name in the Save dialog and click OK. 13. Close the Fixture setup dialog. Click Yes at the prompt to keep the changes. ColorFox 100 Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 • Click either Device or File in the main window. • Click Save to device. • Click Yes at the confirmation prompt. 15. The Colorfox 100 is now configured and ready for use. Before operation, the lights must be set to the DMX addresses assigned in the Fixture setup dialog.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Add a DMX randomly fixture limit splitter/amplifier to exceeded the data line Incorrect fixture Configure setup controller Lights do not respond to Verify that fixtures Fixtures controller are addressed as addressed per the Fixture incorrectly setup dialog ColorFox 100 Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Connections AC power (power supply) ..........IEC 3-pin PC................USB mini-B DC power in/DMX data out..........RJ-45 Approvals Power supply ........ cUL/UL, CE, CCC, TUV, FCC Controller ................. CE Ordering information ColorFox 100 Controller ........P/N 90734500 ColorFox 100 Installation Guide...