CHDP: Daylight PAR User Manual - Chroma-Q
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1. Change the lenses if they become cracked or badly scratched Removing a lens 1 Place the fixture on a flat stable work surface and rotate the lens retaining ring so that the spring clip is at the top of the fixture 2 Tilt down the front of the fixture approximately 45 3 Use a finger to depress the spring clip allowing the lens to fall forward 4 Carefully lift the lens clear of the clip Lens fixture Daylight PAR User Manual 7 V1 1 December 2006 Installing a lens 1 Place the fixture on a flat stable work surface and rotate the lens retaining ring so that the spring clip is at the top of the fixture 2 Tilt up the front of the fixture slightly 3 Holding the lens by edge and with the convex side facing the back of the fixture insert the lens into the retaining ring so that the bottom of the lens is located behind the two tabs at the bottom of the lens retaining ring 4 Gently push the top of the lens into the retaining ring until it snaps behind the spring clip Note Installing the lens the wrong way round i e convex side outwards will not affect the optics of the fixture but it will make subsequent lens removal more difficult and reduce the working life of any colour media used with the fixture Connections A A Power cord A plug of the correct voltage and current rating and suitable for the local power outlets should be connected to the power cord in accordance with colour code below Inte2. section of this manual Power Data Signal level Display Flip The display viewing angle can be flipped through 180 by pressing and holding the RED button then pressing the BLACK button Reset pr If the RED button is held down and the BLUE button pressed the 5 5 unit will reset to the factory default settings Push button operation The RED button is used to scroll through the different modes of operation The BLUE or BLACK buttons are used to select the level or value in that mode any mode or value is changed the display will flash until the RED button is pushed to record the change Modes of operation Stand alone mode In this mode the unit can be used without a DMX control signal To use the stand alone mode Connect the unit to a suitable power outlet Press the RED button to access the lamp power mode Using the BLUE or BLACK button scroll through the menu until the display reads LPL low power or LPF full power and press the RED button to record switch off use the BLUE or BLACK button scroll through the menu until the display reads LPO lamp off and press the RED button to record DMX addressing mode This mode is used to set DMX data address of the unit The unit uses one DMX channel The display shows the current DMX address between 1 512 To alter the address press button once to increment decrement the value hold down the button for fast increments decrements
3. Chroma Q Daylight PAR User Manual Version 1 1 December 2006 PN 147 0500 Disclaimer The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate However because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control this information should not be used in substitution for customer s tests to ensure that Chroma O 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 Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted Chroma Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on going research and development The Chroma Q Daylight PAR has been designed specifically for the professional entertainment lighting industry Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment environment you experience any difficulties with any Chroma Q products please contact your selling dealer If your selling dealer is unable to help please contact support chroma q com If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs please contact the following for full f
4. Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury Eye Protection Required This symbol indicates that eye protection is required due to a potential explosion risk Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury 0 gt lt lt Minimum Safe Distance an 8 This symbol indicates the minimum distance to an illuminated object should be at least 1 5 metres 4 5 ft Failure to heed these messages could result in a potential fire risk Safety instructions This product is for professional use only It is NOT intended for domestic or outdoor use Please read the entire user manual before using this equipment Disconnect the unit from its power source before removing or installing the lamp fuses or any other part performing cleaning and maintenance and when not in use Ensure the unit has the proper electrical supply connections and Is grounded The unit must be connected to an AC electrical supply that has suitable fault protection Always rig the unit with care and use an approved means of secondary attachment e g a safety wire Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture of any kind Never operate the unit with missing or damaged covers or lenses When installing or replacing the lamp always disconnect the unit allow 15 minutes cooling and use the recommended protective safety equipment Always replace the lamp if becomes damaged or thermally deformed Do not
5. actory service Outside North America North America Tel 44 0 1494 446000 Tel 416 255 9494 Fax 44 0 1494 461024 Fax 416 255 3514 support chroma q com support chroma q com For further information please visit the Chroma Q website at www chroma q com Chroma Q is a trademark for more information on this visit www chroma q com trademarks The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised Daylight PAR User Manual 1 V1 1 December 2006 Table of Contents 1 Product Overview ee 3 2s oora E 3 2 1 the UNM srasni e a EE N 3 2 2 Caution warning symbols and safety instructions bb 4 23 P WwWe rreguemenis missejt oa a a a the 5 2 4 Fixture Set Up and installation pp 5 7 8 2 00 OUI piece chistes ceca EEA EES 11 2 7 Technical OVERVIEW sarean a E A E A 11 2 6 6chnicalspeclfllcatio Se 12 3 Drawings sogea a N A a a Ae A ed 13 6 E O 13 Daylight PAR User Manual 2 V1 1 December 2006 1 Product overview The Chroma Q Daylight PAR is designed to give years of trouble free use providing that it is regularly maintained and is used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual Introduction The Chroma Q Daylight PAR is a DMX controlled high output daylight colour temperature fixture with 95 CRI interchangeable optics and the added versatility of DMX control of all the main functions making it a truly multipurpose fixture The compact and stylish
6. d vertical bar indicates that there is Data DMX The horizontal bars indicate the data Signal Level DMX Power Data Signal level Note The signal level changes during normal operation of the unit 1st bar 25 2nd bar 50 3rd bar 75 Possible Cause Unit does not respond to Unit set to wrong or different Check DMX address settings DMX but DMX display DMX address indicator Is on Unit does not respond to Bad cable Check cable and DMX run DMX DMX display indicator No DMX at splitter PSU from the console is off Lamp does not strike Unit set to wrong or different Check DMX address settings DMX address Bad cable Check cable and DMX run No DMX at splitter PSU from the console Set in wrong mode Check mode settings on unit Blown lamp Replace lamp 2 7 Technical overview Troubleshooting is a process of elimination First rule out the other field factors i e faulty cables power sources Servicing must only be carried out by the manufacturer or by other suitably qualified service personnel For technical advice and or parts please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual Daylight PAR User Manual 11 V1 1 December 2006 2 8 Technical specifications Dimensions Weight Lamp type Lamp colour temp Lamp initial lumens Lamp colour rendering index Lamp life Lamp dim Lamp cooling PSU cooling Maximum ambient temperature Maximum surface tempera
7. design is equally at home in a theatre film or TV studio exhibition centre shopping mall or car showroom Light source and optics The MSR 575 HR lamp is a high output metal halide arc lamp with high luminous efficacy and a constant 95 CRI Colour Rendering Index and 6000 K colour temperature The use of a polished enhanced aluminium reflector and four interchangeable lenses to vary the beam spread give the fixture excellent versatility The Hot Restrike facility means the lamp does not have to cool after power down and is always ready for use DMX control stand alone use The Chroma Q Daylight PAR is designed to operate on the ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A protocol This multiplexed serial data system allows for the individual addressing of multiple units on one data cabling system The unit is addressed by using the three push button switches and LED display The DMX signal allows remote control of lamp on off dimming partial and power lamp saving mode The unit equipped with a diagnostic section on the LED display showing power DMX signal and level presence Power The Chroma Q Daylight PAR is designed for worldwide use and does not require any alteration to function on the standard voltages frequencies available The electronic lamp power supply increases the lamp output and can extend the working life of the lamp 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the unit 2 2 Caution warning symbols and safety instructions 2 3 Power requirement
8. hat the Switches display To alter the mode on off press BLUE or BLACK button once to switch between modes Display will re activate display is set for auto blanking This shows that the display Is set to be when any button 5 permanently on pressed Default Settings Factory default settings the unit is reset using the RED button held down and the BLUE button pressed the unit will reset to the factory default settings The Factory default settings put the unit in its safest operating mode Lamp on off Off Display On Display Flip Normal Daylight PAR User Manual 10 V1 1 December 2006 User default settings Each time the RED record button is pressed the unit will save that change and these user defaults will take precedence on the next power cycle or remote reset These User defaults can be reset to the factory defaults using the method detailed above Mounting the unit Always rig the unit with care and use an approved means of secondary attachment e g a safety wire Do not mount the unit on or near flammable materials Ensure the unit is at least 1 5 metres 4 5ft away from anything it is shining on Make sure that the colour frame retaining clip is in the locked position when the fixture is rigged Do not operate the fixture without a lens fitted 2 6 Troubleshooting The first vertical bar indicates that there is Power 24V DC 1 The secon
9. he accessories from falling out The fixture may be HOT Exercise caution ee as To release the clip push it sideways and back towards clip in l he locked position the rear of the fixture Insert the colour frame or accessory gt Push the retaining ring forwards until it snaps into the locked position Make sure that the colour frame retaining clip is in the locked position when the fixture is rigged Use only high temperature colour media or dichroic glass filters in the unit Changing the Daylight PAR lenses The Daylight PAR comes equipped with four interchangeable lenses allowing a large variation of beam angles from one fixture The medium and wide flood lenses will produce an oval beam shape This can be rotated any direction by moving the black plastic lens retaining ring VNSP Very narrow spot Narrow spot Medium flood Wide flood 15 circular beam 19 circular beam 21 34 oval beam 30 x 51 oval beam Clear glass Pebbled glass Lightly faceted Heavily faceted Do not operate the fixture without a lens fitted Before installing replacing a lens please ensure the fixture has been unplugged During operation the lenses and retaining ring become very hot Wear gloves when adjusting the lens retaining ring Allow the fixture to cool before changing the lens Do not remove lenses in situation where they might fall and cause bodily harm Work a flat stable surface
10. of the value Lamp power control mode LP This mode is used to set the control mode of the unit The unit operates either controlled by one channel of DMX data or in stand alone mode with no DMX When in stand alone mode the user can select lamp off lamp on low power or lamp on full power Daylight PAR User Manual 9 V1 1 December 2006 In DMX control mode the user has full control of lamp on off and lamp dimming DMX value 0 10 off 10 50 Lamp Saver low power 50 100 dim to full power Display mode dP This mode is used to switch the display on or off This feature can be used to blank the displays that may be an unwanted distraction after 5 7 secs The display will re activate when any button is pressed Press to switch between on 1 and off 0 Summary of control functions Modes Use the RED button to scroll through these modes Mode Description _ Actions required Display button once to address in the range 1 increase decrease the 512 value hold down the button for fast increment decrement To alter the mode press BLUE or BLACK button once to switch between modes address Used to switch the fixture on off low high power settings or via DMX control lamp saver modes The display shows that the lamp is OFF The display shows that the lamp is at LOW power The display shows that the lamp is at HIGH power The display shows that the lamp is set for DMX control This shows t
11. or use although the lamp position may need to be optimised to achieve the best performance from the fixture see next section Optimising the lamp A 1 Turn on the fixture aim the light towards a flat surface and allow time to reach full brightness Centre the hot spot the brightest section in the main projected beam using the three Philips headed screws on the back of the lamp housing Turn one screw at a time to move the hot spot across the projected beam If there is no visible hot spot adjust the optimising screws until the light is evenly distributed gtt If the hot spot is too pronounced the lamp is too far AH forward in the reflector This hot spot can be reduced ws by turning all three screws clockwise turn at a time 2 f until the light is more evenly distributed If there is a dark spot in the centre of the beam or the light output appears be dimmer than expected the l lamp may be too far back in the reflector This can be reduced by turning all three screws counter 4 clockwise 1 4 turn at a time until the light is brighter x 2 and more evenly distributed ae Daylight PAR User Manual 6 V1 1 December 2006 Using colour filters af The Chroma Q Daylight PAR is equipped with runners designed to take a colour frame or other accessories which have 7 5 190mm outside fitting 6 7 170mm minimum diameter opening and a spring loaded retaining clip which prevents t
12. re hands clean the lamp with isopropyl alcohol C3H7OH and a lint free cloth To install replace the lamp You will need MSR 575 HR lamp Philips screwdriver Suitable personal protective equipment 1 Ensure the unit has been unplugged from its power source and is cooled sufficiently to work on 2 Using a Philips screwdriver unscrew the lamp release screw on the rear of the lamp housing Daylight PAR User Manual 5 V1 1 December 2006 Once the screw is completely loose carefully remove the lamp housing from the reflector housing by gently pulling it straight back Trying to remove the lamp housing at an angle will cause the lamp envelope to rub against the reflector opening and risks damaging the quartz glass envelope see diagrams below oS Wearing a pair of gloves and holding the lamp by its ceramic base carefully remove the old lamp from the holder Insert the new lamp into the socket assembly and gently push down until the lamp seats correctly Re insert the lamp housing onto the back of the reflector housing by starting to gently guide the lamp envelope through the opening in the reflector Then line up the guide pin and gently push the lamp housing into position Trying to insert the lamp housing at an angle will cause the lamp envelope to rub against the reflector opening and risks damaging the quartz glass envelope Tighten up the lamp housing retaining screw The unit is now ready f
13. rnational N American Connections Colour code Colour code Green and Yellow Earth E Ground green Neutral N Neutral silver Live L Hot gold Important Note This unit must be grounded earthed DMX signal cables PinNo Function The DMX signal uses a 5 pin XLR connectors wired to the Screen shield 0 V ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A standard Interconnections Data comp ve should be made using suitable 5pin XLR cable Please ensure that your DMX cabling follows accepted 4 Noconnection guidelines and is suitably terminated 2 5 Operating the unit All the unit functions are accessed using the LED display and the three push button switches on the rear panel Display Red Black Blue Button Button Button Control Function O Z O o O Red Button Mode access and record Blue Button Decrements the mode level or value Black Button Increments the mode level or value 3 Digit Display Displays mode monitor or blank display Daylight PAR User Manual 8 V1 1 December 2006 Display operation Power up display On power up the display will show the DMX address mode 1 1 Monitor Display left undisturbed for 5 7 seconds the display will revert Monitor Mode The first vertical bar indicates that there is Power 24V DC The second vertical bar indicates that there is Data DMX The horizontal bars indicate the data Signal Level DMX See also Troubleshooting
14. run lamps for more than the manufacturers recommended number of hours Do not mount the unit on or near flammable materials and ensure the unit is 1 5 metres 4 5ft away from anything it is shining on Allow the unit to cool for at least 5 10 minutes before handling it Servicing must only be carried out by the manufacturer or by other suitably qualified service personnel Daylight PAR User Manual 4 V1 1 December 2006 2 3 Mounting the unit The Chroma Q Daylight PAR is designed for worldwide use and does not require any alteration to function on the standard voltages and frequencies generally available Voltage range Frequency Power Factor Max Power Replacement fuses 2x 5 20mm 90 130V AC 47 63 Hz 0 62 0 65 1100VA 2 5A 250V T type 198 264V AC 47 63 Hz 0 92 0 95 5A 250V T type 2 4 Fixture set up and installation Lamp installation A AdMe Replace the lamp at the end or before the end of its rated life see lamp manufacturers literature Failure to replace a lamp at this time can increase the chance of the quartz glass envelope exploding Before installing replacing a lamp please ensure the power has been shut off the unit unplugged and the fixture left to cool for 10 15 minutes Please observe the lamp manufacturers guidelines with respect to the personal safety equipment recommended to install replace a lamp in the fixture Do not touch the lamp with bare hands If touched by ba
15. s 2 4 Fixture set up and installation 2 5 Operating the unit 2 6 Troubleshooting 2 7 Technical overview 2 8 Technical specifications 2 1 Unpacking the unit The Chroma Q Daylight PAR package comes with the following items Chroma Q Daylight PAR Colour frame mesh Set of 4 interchangeable lenses User manual The unit is shipped in a specially constructed shipping carton to provide protection to the unit The packing material protects the fixture always use it to transport the fixture Further copies of this manual may be downloaded from the Chroma Q website www chroma q com Daylight PAR User Manual 3 V1 1 December 2006 Caution warning symbols and safety instructions The following International symbols are used throughout this manual and on the unit to identify warning and caution messages Caution This symbol appears adjacent to caution messages Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury and damage to equipment Warning This symbol appears adjacent to High Voltage Warning messages Failure to heed these messages could result in serious personal injury and damage to equipment Hot Surface This symbol indicates a hot surface Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury and potential fire risk Explosion Risk This symbol indicates a potential explosion risk from high pressure lamps Always wear eye protection and clothing as per lamp manufacturers guidelines
16. ture IP rating Addressing Working Voltage Power consumption Fuses Fuse rating DMX protocol Body color Signal connectors Approvals 327 x 229 x 458mm 12 9 x 9 0 x 18 7 6kg 17 0 Ib MSR 575HR or equivalent 6000 K 49 000 Im 95 1000 hrs replace after 1200 hrs max 60 of full brightness Natural convection Temperature controlled variable speed low noise fan Tamb 40 C 105 F Tmax 185 C 365 F IP20 Digitally via push buttons 3 and LED display 90 264V AC 1110 VA Max 5 20mm T type 12 5 Amp 115V AC 5 Amp 230V AC ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A Black powder coat other colours available POA XLR 5 in and through EN IEC 60598 1 2000 and 2 17 89 A2 91 Note Manufacturers figures Actual figures may vary depending on lamp type age and condition Daylight PAR User Manual 6 6 scr Certified 12 V1 1 December 2006 3 Drawings 3 1 Outside dimensions Daylight PAR User Manual 13 V1 1 December 2006
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