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- Page 1 Chroma-Q™ M8 Plus™ User Manual Version 1.3 September 2012 PN: 114-0501...
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Page 2: Warranty Statement
(c) by operation outside the specifications contained in the user documentation; (d) by the use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma-Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or software not approved by Chroma-Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above;... - Page 3 Chroma-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent. Chroma-Q sole warranty is that the product will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………….……. 14 Technical overview …………………………………………………….……. 15 Technical specification …………………………………………………….……. 15 Maintenance and Storage ………...……………………………………….………... 16 Drawings ……………...…………………………………………………….………... 17 Outside dimensions ………………….………………………………………. 17 Gel String Schematic ………………….………………………………………. 18 Parts Schematic …………………………………………………….……. 19 www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012... -
Page 5: Product Overview
Product overview The Chroma-Q M8 Plus takes colour changer technology to a new level. The M8 Plus is designed to give years of trouble free use, providing that they are regularly maintained and used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual. -
Page 6: Operation
Control and power cables The M8 Plus utilises an XLR 4-pin cable system. This is used for power and data transfer. Pins 2 and 3 are for ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A data. Pins 1(-) and 4(+) are for 24VDC power. -
Page 7: Gel Loading And Replacement
Changing the gel strings is easy, but it may take some time and practice to accomplish, if the user is not familiar with these types of colour changers. There are two methods of loading gel strings on the M8 Plus, manually or using the power assisted loading method (‘PAL”... - Page 8 Chroma-Q model the gel string will be built for. Warning! Because of the gel saver mode the M8 Plus gel strings have a longer frame. A GL gel string should be used to maximise the effect of this mode.
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Page 9: Mounting The Unit
(See section 4.3) The M8 Plus is designed to mount in a variety positions but with the base of the unit below the fixture. Do not mount in an inverted position with the base of the unit above the fixture, as the rising heat from the fixture may cause the gel string damage. -
Page 10: Operating The Unit
Safety Wire The M8 Plus should always be used with the safety wire provided. Operating the unit All the unit functions are accessed using the LED display and the three push-button switches on the bottom panel. Control Function MENU Button... -
Page 11: Modes Of Operation
The unit will not save any change(s) made by remote control after the next power cycle. • DMX addressing mode This mode is used to set DMX data address of the unit. The unit uses one or two DMX channels depending which mode it is operating. www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012... - Page 12 0-24%= Fn 4(fast), 25-49% = Fn3, 50-74% = Fn2, 75-100% = Fn1 (slow). Mode 3 = Dual-channel DMX operation. The 1 channel controls the colour selection. The 2 channel controls the units other functions. These functions Ch. 2 Level Feature www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012...
- Page 13 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastest. Press UP or DOWN once to increment or decrement the value, See also, fan speed instructions www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012...
- Page 14 The Factory default settings put the unit in its manufacturer operating mode. Fan speed = 4 (fast) Gel saver = 0 (off) Gel speed = 1 (slow) Display = 1 (on) Remote operation = 1 (normal) Display flip = standard www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
These ‘User’ defaults can be reset to the ‘factory’ defaults using the method detailed above. Troubleshooting The LED display aids in the troubleshooting of the M8 Plus system. These indicators are located on the bottom of each unit. The first vertical bar indicates that there is power (24VDC). -
Page 16: Technical Overview
24VDC (+/- 10%) Power consumption: 1.5 PU (see note below) DMX protocol: ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A Body material: Powder coated aluminium Body color: Black (white option) Mounting plate M8 Plus: Optional fixing www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012... -
Page 17: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance and Storage The M8 Plus should be stored in a dry and cool environment, safely secured to prevent from falling on a hard surface. The unit may be exposed to dirty environments containing many air particles. This can lead to dust and dirt build-up in the vents and fan area. -
Page 18: Drawings
Drawings Outside dimensions www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012... -
Page 19: Gel String Schematic
Gel String Schematic -1.5 25.44 “ -1/16 203mm/8” 609mm/24” 203mm/8” Correct way of taping the Incorrect way of taping the gel frames gel frames Detail of taping the gel to the take-up reel www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012... -
Page 20: Parts Schematic
Parts Schematic www.chroma-q.com M8 Plus User Manual V1.3 September 2012...
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