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Inspire™
User Manual
Version 1.4 May 2014, Software Version 2.1
PN: 632-0700

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  • Page 1 Chroma-Q ® Inspire™ User Manual Version 1.4 May 2014, Software Version 2.1 PN: 632-0700...
  • Page 2 (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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......Unpacking the Units ............................4 Cabling ................................. 4 Mounting ..............................5 Optional Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit ......................5 Optics ................................6 Control ................................. 6 DMX Protocol – Inspire ..........................11 Thermal Performance ..........................13 3. 3. 3. 3.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    LED design providing reduced maintenance and running costs. The Inspire fixture is built with a single light engine featuring 36 high powered LEDs (combination of white, red, green and blue). Each model is equipped with a built-in power supply and can operate as a standalone unit or be remotely controlled through the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol.
  • Page 6: Mounting

    2.4 Optional Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit The Inspire fixture can be mounted on a ceiling with the Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit, which consists of the following items: (See Table & Drawing below; see Ceiling Installation Procedure on page 16 of this User Manual)
  • Page 7: Optics

    The LCD is backlit when you access the menus. This will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds. Control Modes: The Inspire fixture consists of a single LED engine with a combination of 6 Red LEDs, 6 Green LEDs, 6 Blue LEDs and 18 Neutral White LEDs for a total of 36 LEDs.
  • Page 8 Back arrow (Enter) to select a control menu option • Press and hold the Back Back arrow (Enter) to save the setting Back Back • Press Exit Exit Exit Exit to return to the Main Menu • www.chroma-q.com Inspire User Manual V1.4 May 2014...
  • Page 9 Enter Enter Control Mode The Inspire fixture can be set to operate in 5 DMX controlled modes and 2 standalone modes. Refer to the list below for details. To set the Control Mode, From the Main Menu, press Up Up Up Up or Down...
  • Page 10 Look Store The Inspire fixture has 31 internal preset FX Looks for standalone operation, 1-23 are pre-programmed. To replay a Look in standalone operation, From the Main Menu, press Up Up Up Up or Down Down to access Look Store...
  • Page 11 The modified Look will be stored in the selected Look Store number. Technical In this mode, the frequency setting of the fixture can be changed. The Inspire fixture has four frequency settings available - 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600. This allows for the LED scan rate to be synchronised with the video camera and avoid a flickering effect.
  • Page 12: Dmx Protocol - Inspire

    2.7 DMX Protocol – Inspire DMX Personality Mode 1-2: Control Mode 1 Control Mode 2 Inspire V2.1 Inspire V2.1 [7ch] [5ch] Inspire V2.1 Inspire V2.1 fxHSI sRGBW Channel 1 Colour Speed Intensity Effects 0-255 Variable speed of colour scrolling. Static 0 Static at 0 to max at 255.
  • Page 13 59-61 Light Cyan Full 62-64 Blue Full 65-68 Light Blue Full 69-71 3200 White 72-74 5600 White 75-78 Empty 79-81 Empty 83-85 Empty 86-88 Empty 89-91 Empty 92-94 Empty 95-97 Empty 98-100 Empty www.chroma-q.com Inspire User Manual V1.4 May 2014...
  • Page 14: Thermal Performance

    2.8 Thermal Performance The internal cooling system of the Inspire fixture is by convection. When the internal temperature exceeds 75 º C, the output of the fixture is reduced for automatic protection. This happens on rare and extreme conditions when ambient temperature is over 35 º...
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    W @ 65° (approx.) Beam Distribution Symmetrical direct illumination Adjustable 1,000 – 10,000K Colour Gamut Performance enhanced Lamp Life L70 at 50,000 hours ** For exact measurements please refer to the line drawings below www.chroma-q.com Inspire User Manual V1.4 May 2014...
  • Page 16: Drawings - Dimensions

    4.2 Drawings – Dimensions 5. Maintenance With care, the Inspire fixture requires little maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be used in a stage environment we recommend periodical internal inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust and cracked oil residue.
  • Page 17: Ceiling Installation Procedure

    6. Ceiling Installation Procedure The Inspire fixture can be mounted on a ceiling with the Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit. The Inspire Ceiling Installation Kit consists of the following items: (See drawing below with the reference numbers.) Ref No Ref No...
  • Page 18: Www.chroma-Q.com

    Insert a flanged button head socket screw • Angle Support through the hole in the 2nd angle support into the opposite trim ring slot and fasten a nut loosely. www.chroma-q.com Inspire User Manual V1.4 May 2014...
  • Page 19: Www.chroma-Q.com

    Tighten the loosely fastened flanged • button socket screws on each of the angle supports. Note: Minimum suggested torque for the ¼-20 in. flanged button socket screw is 48 in-lb. 6.8 Install the fixture onto the ceiling www.chroma-q.com Inspire User Manual V1.4 May 2014...
  • Page 20: Www.chroma-Q.com

    Turn the fixture with the Trim Ring and • Angle Supports lens side down. Fasten the angle supports onto the • appropriate ceiling infrastructure. www.chroma-q.com Inspire User Manual V1.4 May 2014...

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