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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice CHAUVET® owns the content of this user manual in its entirety, including but not limited to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources. © Copyright 2010 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ..........................
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    · 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...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    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™...
  • Page 8: Dmx Channel Summary

    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)
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Power In DMX In Control Panel Fuse A = 125 mm B = 13 mm Power Out DMX Out COLORdash™ Batten-Tri User Manual Rev. 02a...
  • Page 10: Setup

    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™...
  • Page 11: Mounting

    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.
  • Page 12: Operation

    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>...
  • Page 13: Auto Programs

    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).
  • Page 14: Dimmer Curves

    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). ·...
  • Page 15: Whites Setting

    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).
  • Page 16: Tour Notes

    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.
  • Page 17: Menu Map

    Operation Menu Map COLORdash™ Batten-Tri User Manual Rev. 02a -13-...
  • Page 18: Dmx Values

    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...
  • Page 19: Pixel

    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...
  • Page 20: Arc1

    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...
  • Page 21: Technical Information

    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: ·...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    #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...
  • Page 23: Exploded View

    Technical Information Exploded View Item Description Clear front plate Lens holder Individual lenses (8) LED board Side panel (2) Tilt adjust knob (2) LED driver board Power supply Display board Back cover 3-pin XLR socket Fuse holder EIA power socket Secondary bracket Main bracket Safety loop...
  • Page 24: Returns Procedure

    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.
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    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...
  • Page 26 CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA) (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com COLORdash™ Batten-Tri User Manual Rev. 02a October 2010...

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