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Chroma-Q ® Inspire Mini™ User Manual Version 1.1 May 2014, Software Version 2.1 PN: 632-0704...
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(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;...
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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.
Chroma-Q Color Force™ range. The fixture has a wide 65 degree beam angle, designed for venues with lower ceiling or balconies. The Inspire Mini provides a choice of beautiful whites, soft pastels and bold saturates - all from one fixture.
2.2 Cabling The Inspire Mini utilises a powerCon connector for power input. The DMX control data input and through connections from an external control console are via two XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded. XLR 5-pin Cable: Power Cable:...
Control Modes: The Inspire Mini consists of a single LED engine with a combination of 6 Red LEDs, 6 Green LEDs, 6 Blue LEDs and 12 Neutral White LEDs for a total of 30 LEDs. Control of the fixture can be set by selecting a control mode from the list of...
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Enter Press Up Up Up Up or Down Down Down Down to adjust DMX start address Press Enter Enter Enter Enter for 2 seconds to save and return to the Main Menu. www.chroma-q.com Inspire Mini User Manual V1.1 May 2014...
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Control Mode The Inspire Mini 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...
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Enter to navigate back to the channel number. Enter Enter When the desired effect is created press Enter Enter Enter for 2 seconds to save Enter The modified Look will be stored in the selected Look Store number. www.chroma-q.com Inspire Mini User Manual V1.1 May 2014...
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Technical In this mode, the frequency setting of the fixture can be changed. The Inspire Mini 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.
2.7 DMX Protocol – Inspire Mini DMX Personality Mode 1-2: Control Mode 1 Control Mode 2 Inspire Inspire Mini Mini V2.1 V2.1 [7ch] [5ch] Inspire Inspire Mini Mini V2.1 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.
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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 Mini User Manual V1.1 May 2014...
2.8 Thermal Performance The internal cooling system of the Inspire Mini 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...
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 Mini User Manual V1.1 May 2014...
4.2 Drawings – Dimensions 5. Maintenance With care, the Inspire Mini 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.
6. Ceiling Installation Procedure The Inspire Mini can be mounted onto the 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...
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 Mini User Manual V1.1 May 2014...
6.7 Tighten the screws on the Angle Supports 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. www.chroma-q.com Inspire Mini User Manual V1.1 May 2014...
6.8 Install the fixture onto the ceiling Turn the fixture with the Trim Ring and • Angle Supports lens side down. Fasten the angle supports onto the • appropriate ceiling infrastructure. Inspire or Inspire Mini www.chroma-q.com Inspire Mini User Manual V1.1 May 2014...
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