Operation; Unpacking The Units; Cabling - Chroma -Q Color Block 2 User Manual

Color Block PSU-05B
The Color Block PSU-05B is a power supply suitable for up to 5 Color Block DB4 LED fixtures or
5 Color Block 2 LED fixtures. It can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1.11 DMX 512-A in a
variety of modes to accommodate most applications or can operate independently as a stand
alone system.
The Color Block PSU-05B delivers power and data via 1 XLR4 output. A maximum of five daisy-
chained Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to the PSU-05B. Return lines are not required.
The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m/200ft. Two in/out ethernet RJ45
connectors are available for synchronisation.
Color Block PSU-30
The Color Block PSU-30 is a 2U 19" rack mounted power supply suitable for up to 30 Color
Block DB4 LED Fixtures or 30 Color Block 2 LED Fixtures. It can be controlled remotely via ANSI
E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A in a variety of modes to accommodate most applications or can
operate independently as a stand alone system.
The Color Block PSU-30 delivers power and data via 6 XLR4 outputs. A maximum of five daisy-
chained Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to each XLR4 output. Return lines are not
required. The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m/200ft. Two in/out ethernet
RJ45 connectors are available for synchronisation.
2.

Operation

2.1 Unpacking the units

The Color Block 2 package includes 1 unit Color Block 2 fixture and a Quick Start Guide. We
recommend that you keep the original packaging in case item needs to be returned.
The Color Block PSU-05B package includes 1 unit PSU-05B, IEC power cord and a Quick Start
Guide. The Color Block PSU-30 package includes 1 unit PSU-30 and a Quick Start Guide.

2.2 Cabling

DMX Input control data from an external control console is through an XLR 5-pin cable:
Pin#
Color Block 2 User Manual
Function
1 Ground (Screen)
2 Data Minus
3 Data Plus
4 Spare Data Minus
5 Spare Data Plus
4 V1.0 April 2009