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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTACT US ..................................22 CHAUVET®, 2010, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Author: Anthony Chiappone... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Manual Conventions CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text. EANING... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. •... -
Page 5: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Photometrics The field and beam angles provided refer to a single section of the COLORrail™ fixture. When calculating the coverage of the product for a specific application, consider that the total output of the fixture will not be circular, but rather oval-shaped. This is due to the rectangular design of the fixture. -
Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview Control Panel DMX In Power Out DMX Out Power In 2. Introduction 11/29/2010 4:14 PM... -
Page 7: Setup
Additional power link out The power linking shown in this document is for the Chauvet® North American version ONLY! Therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to check with the Dealer/Distributor regarding power linking on the local version of the product. Connections and availability may change, depending on the power requirements and/or regulations of each country/region. -
Page 8: Mounting
Mounting Orientation The COLORrail™ may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Menu Map ELECTION ELECTION ESCRIPTION DMX Address d001~512 DMX starting address 2 channel, automatic program + speed DMX CH-2 mode CH-3 3 channel, RGB DMX mode DMX Address/ CH-4 4 channel, RGB+dimmer DMX mode Personality Personality CH-7 7 channel, single section RGB DMX mode CH-14... -
Page 10: Configuring The Starting Address
DMX channels when selecting a DMX address. The COLORrail™ fixture uses 26, 14, 7, 4, 3, or 2 DMX channels, depending on the selected DMX configuration (personality). If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the “DMX Primer”... -
Page 11: Automatic
Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. In this mode, the fixture will scroll through each of the different programs. You may determine the number of times a single program will play before n001 moving on to the next program, using Access this mode via the control panel on the back of the fixture. -
Page 12: Dmx Channel Values
DMX Channel Values 26-CH Mode HANNEL ALUE UNCTION HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Master Dimmer Red (section 5) 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Red (section 1) Green (section 5) Dimmer: 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Green (section 1) Blue (section 5) Dimmer: 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue (section 1) Red (section 6) Dimmer: 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100%... -
Page 13: 14-Ch Mode
14-CH Mode HANNEL ALUE UNCTION HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Master Dimmer Red (section 3) 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Red (section 1) Green (section 3) Dimmer: 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Green (section 1) Blue (section 3) Dimmer: 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue (section 1) Red (section 4) Dimmer: 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Red (section 2) -
Page 14: 7-Ch Mode
7-CH Mode HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Master Dimmer 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Green Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue Dimmer: 0%~100% Color Macro No Function Yellow Green Cyan Blue Purple White Auto Program 1 Auto Program 2 Auto Program 3 Auto Program 4 Auto Program 5 Auto Program 6 Auto Program 7 Auto Program 8... -
Page 15: 4-Ch Mode
4-CH Mode HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Master Dimmer 0%~100% Dimmer: 0%~100% Green Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue Dimmer: 0%~100% 3-CH Mode HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Dimmer: 0%~100% Green Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue Dimmer: 0%~100% 2-CH Mode HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Color Macro No Function Yellow Green Cyan Blue Purple... -
Page 16: Appendix
#32. • Keep DMX cables separated from • Interference from AC wires power cables or black lights. If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. 5. Appendix 11/29/2010 4:14 PM... -
Page 17: Dmx Primer
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a daisy chain: 32 Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. -
Page 18: Cable Connectors
Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. DMX connector configuration COMMON DMX + INPUT OUTPUT Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. -
Page 19: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO ONVERSION HART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1... -
Page 20: General Maintenance
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request an RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
Data output ................locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ...............pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols ......................DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels (user-configurable) ............2, 3, 4, 7, 14 or 26 ORDERING INFORMATION COLORrail™ ....................... COLORRAIL WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ....................2-year limited warranty... -
Page 22: Contact Us
ONTACT W o r l d W i d e General Information CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)