Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ......................1 What is Included ..........................1 Unpacking Instructions ........................1 Typographic Conventions ........................1 Icon Meaning ............................1 Safety Notes ............................2 Expected LED Lifespan ........................2 2. Introduction ........................3 Product Description ..........................
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Table of Contents 5. Technical Information ..................... 17 General Maintenance ........................17 Photometrics ............................. 17 Troubleshooting Guide ........................18 Exploded View ........................... 19 Returns Procedure ..........................20 Claims ............................... 20 Contact Us ............................20 Technical Specifications ........................21 COLORdash™ Batten-Tri User Manual Rev. 02a...
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What is · One COLORdash™ Batten-Tri · One power input cord Included · Warranty Card · Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it.
· In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately! In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Expected LED LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in...
Introduction 2. Introduction Product The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri is a tri-color LED based linear wash light. It consists of a rectangular housing with eight high-power, tri-color LEDs arranged in a single row. It Description comes with a double bracket yoke that serves for hanging and floor mounting. The COLORdash™...
Introduction DMX Channel Summary Tour DMX Channel Function Master dimmer Green Blue Color macro Strobe Auto + custom program + fan control Auto program speed Dimmer speed Block Pixel DMX Channel Function Pixel 1 (red) Pixel 1 (green) Pixel 1 (blue) Pixel 2 (red) Pixel 2 (green) Pixel 2 (blue)
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX cables needed to link the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixture to a DMX controller, you may download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site. DMX Modes The COLORdash™...
Make sure to mount this fixture away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes section. Rigging CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri. · When selecting an installation location, consider ease of access to the fixture for operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
Operation 4. Operation Control Panel Button Function Exits from the current menu or Description <MENU> function Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently <ENTER> selected value in to the current function Navigates upwards through the <UP> menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function Navigates downwards through <DOWN>...
Operation Continued from previous page Auto Programs Auto programs allow for dynamic RGB color mixing without a DMX controller. 1) Go to AUTO. 2) Select the desired auto program (AUTO 01~10 or CUSTOM 01~10) 3) Select the speed (SP 000~255). You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO 01~10).
Operation Continued from previous page Dimmer Curves This setting determines the output of the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri based on the position of the Red, Green, Blue, and Dimmer faders. 1) Go to SETTINGS. 2) Select DIMMER. 3) Select a dimmer curve (OFF, DIM1, DIM2, DIM3, or DIM4). ·...
Operation Continued from previous page Whites Setting This setting allows the user to select and edit the temperature of the white colors used in channel 5 (Macros) when in the TOUR mode. 1) Go to CALIB1. 2) Select a white color (WHITE 01~11). 3) Select a color (RED, GREEN, or BLUE).
Operation TOUR Notes These notes intent to clarify the way the TOUR DMX personality works. · Master Dimmer Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color. · When the slider is at the highest position (255) the intensity of the output is at its maximum.
Operation DMX Values TOUR Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 Dimmer 0~100% 0~100% 000 ó 255 Step Time Only when playing a custom program (CUS. 01~10) Green 0~100% 000 ó 255 Fade Time Only when playing a custom program (CUS. 01~10) 000 ó...
Operation Continued from previous page TOUR (Cont.) Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 004 Blocks 1, 2, and 3 005 ó 034 Block 1 035 ó 064 Block 2 065 ó 094 Block 3 095 ó 124 Block Selection Blocks 1 and 2 125 ó...
Operation ARC1 Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 0~100% 000 ó 255 Green 0~100% 000 ó 255 Blue 0~100% ARC1 + D Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 ó 255 Master Dimmer 0~100% 000 ó 255 0~100% 000 ó 255 Green 0~100% 000 ó...
Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear. CHAUVET® recommends cleaning the fixture’s external optics with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. To clean a fixture, follow the recommendations below: ·...
#32 or before · · Interference from AC wires Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or fluorescent/black lights If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. -18- COLORdash™ Batten-Tri User Manual Rev. 02a...
The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA #. DO NOT write the RMA # directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly affixed label.
Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 22.1 in (562 mm) 3.5 in (88 mm) 6.5 in (165 mm) 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Power...
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