COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev. 4
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1. COLOR rail IRC IP User Manual TELI STA ia tt gentes UN dede T 444 ES Do 14440 a RS SAS T L e recette ais e gio o EE gt SS Value Inno vation Pe A rf It s A Green Thinking TABLE OF CONTENTS il Belore rou BejlaiGlill lilla 3 A solidali 3 WADAGCKING INSTALL Lili lisina 3 calabria oi 3 Text GORV COONS ternera a 3 ICON mE ECL PET 3 Sel Ue litro 3 Producerat NOR 4 wi NOLES POPE RO A 4 VAM NUMRECS HON eoe is et 5 PLOGUCE OV CRVIGW 5 Product DIMENSIONS 5 3 m iaia alain 5 SC IU EE UN 6 APO D C 6 IPOWSI Isra tner orita iia Lo IL er IM ISI Ia Undc ER CORSI LED AUD 6 MA A ERE CE 6 O RECETTE EDIDIT aa PERUENIRE EN 6 diglielo i 6 aee T 7 Control Panel OPEN s tpe caelata eec deat Lua s catene tion teet ae 7 re nite Piece DMX RR oia ie 7 DMX Personalities and Starting Address cccccescccseeeeeneeeceeeeeseeeeceeeeeseeeeseueeessueesseeeeseeeesaeesseneees 7 MENU Ma acta 8 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 9 Colico e i 9 one RESA AR EA Q EI I 9 ER 9 rE a PN En ON ORO 9 RES A A OO E O 10 A LE qn ii 11 Gonfigurationi standalone a a a e dai 12 AUTO RUN MOUSE aaa 12 AUTO FOJ Musas a a sacd 12 Master Sl Ve MO a a ha eae ME 12 Ibi tele cb ODIO eus uera TETTO aseatee sinner A 12 IRC Infrared Remote Control Operati2. 100 Red 0000 265 Jo t00 00 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 1 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 2 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 3 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 4 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Strobe 000 U 255 Slow to fast oo 1 O O1 OG IB x B 0O N 0 010 010101010 010 010 0 0 510 0 0 0 9 010 010 0 O10 01001010 COCA 0 010 0 9 0 0 9 919 019 9 0 019 0000010 Ml o DEDE Cs soe 5 e E t a a o D i i de a cub Ga cb Gi cb Di Gab d E a o n ni ab ototatolatolotolotololo toto toto toto toto o ola lolo ototatotatotatota alotatotatota o olotolo atolatolatola olo toto role too otolototo ototatotatotatotato otatotato atotatato 0 tatolotoiolotototo of otarototototo ototatotootatototatotototato ototototo Page 10 of 16 COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 26 CH Channel 1 oo 1 O O1 OG IB NINININI N I ININ a Sn AAA AAA D OCI aA Q N 2A O O JO J ODO OI B QOQ N O H atolototo ototatote otatatatori DOCE CR 9 0j9 9 9 0j9 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 010 9 9 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 9 010 0 0 0 0 a pe at et ei ne totototo a at pat jet iei a De Del Geni ea ea a gel Gel del Gel a a Ge ai a s otototota olotolatolatotototo ototototo atolatolo olo toto tototatototoototo toto ol e i i i toh to fotatot
3. ADE SNAP on the IRC Fade will slowly switch the effect Snap will rapidly switch the effect To black out the lights Press BLACK OUT on the IRC This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again Note The IRC will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed try pressing BLACK OUT You may have inadvertently activated BLACK OUT Page 13 of 16 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduction of the light source s life To maintain optimum performance and Maintenance minimize wear you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month However Page 14 of 16 be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency To clean the product follow the instructions below Unplug the product from power Wait until the product is at room temperature Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all external optics and glass transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the external optics or glass transparent surface Gently polish the exte
4. ET Contact Information Page 16 of 16 In case you need to return a product or request support follow the procedure below If you live in the U S contact CHAUVET World Headquarters see below If you live in the UK or Ireland contact CHAUVET Europe Ltd see below If you live in any other country DO NOT contact CHAUVET Instead contact your distributor of record See www chauvetlighting com for distributors outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland If you live outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our website for contact details Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return You must send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Clearly label the package with the RMA number CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number RMA n
5. FL P 20 F 00 F 99 Strobe speed slow to fast pei Run speed slow to fast Run speed slow to fast F 00 F 99 Strobe speed slow to fast Auto Programs P __ Yellow Green Cyan Foreground Color Blue Magenta P 21 1 FL White P 22 Off Yellow Green Cyan Background Color Blue Magenta 2 FL White 2 FF Off Page 8 of 16 COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 2 CH Channel Function Value Setting 000 U 008 No function 009 U 017 Red 018U 026 Yellow 027 U 035 Green 036 U 044 Cyan 045 U 053 Blue 054 U 062 Magenta 063 U 071 White 072 U 242 Auto Programs 243 U 255 Reserved 2 Auto Program Speed 000 U 255 Slow to fast when Ch 1 is 072 255 1 Color Macros 3 CH Channel Function Value Setting 3 Blue 000 U 255 0 100 4 CH Channel Function Value Setting 4 Blue 000 U 255 0 100 7 CH Channel Function Value Setting 000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0 100 Blue 0000 255 0 100 000 U 008 No function 009 U 017 Red 018 026 Yellow 027 U 035 Green 5 Color Macros 036 U 044 Cyan 045 U 053 Blue 054 U 062 Magenta 063 U 071 White AJOJN 072 255 Auto Programs 6 Auto Program Speed 000 255 Program speed slow to fast when Ch 5 is 072 255 7 Strobe 000 255 Slow to fast COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 Page 9 of 16 14 CH Channel Function Value Setting 1 000 255 0
6. The master unit will be set to operate in any standalone mode while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode Once set and connected the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit Configure the units as indicated below Slave units 1 Press MENU repeatedly until SLA shows on the display 2 Press ENTER to accept 3 Setthe DMX address to 001 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Setthe master unit to operate in any standalone mode 2 Make the master unit the first unit in the daisy chain Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the daisy chain Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master unit Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit The COLORrail IRC IP is fully compatible with the Infrared Remote Control from CHAUVET sold separately To enable the IRC follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until ir shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 IRC Infrared Remote Control Operation Note Make sure to point the IRC directly at the receiver on the pr
7. atotatoiatotatota atotototo ototofoto Function Value Setting 000 255 0 100 Red 0000 255 CET Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 1 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0100 Section 2 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0100 Section 3 Bue 0000 255 0 100 Red 0000255 o 100 Green 0000 255 o 100 Section 4 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 5 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 6 Bue 0000 255 o 100 Red 0000255 o to0 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 7 Blue 0000 255 oi Red 0000 255 0 100 Green 0000 255 0 100 Section 8 Blue 0000 255 o 100 Strobe 000 U 255 Slow to fast tatatatatotat 9 9 90 0 0 0 910 0 o t n ut a ut BOND rofatatota oto oto oroto a pe de ttt ototototototo COCO fatofo 49 9 9 1 x BOO i o ota o oto ofofo ototototo otolotole rola toto COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 9 919 A RR OSORIO a ojo 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0100 010 0 0 0 0 0 E Page 11 of 16 Configuration Standalone D Auto Run Mode Auto Programs Master Slave Mode D Infrared Control Page 12 of 16 Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controll
8. ch defines the highest configurable address to 487 When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the product s channels If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the DMX Primer at www chauvetlighting com To select the DMX personality do the following 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until c shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 2 c 3 c 4 c 7 c 14c or 26c shows on the display 4 Press lt ENTER gt to choose your DMX personality when it appears on the display and Starting Address To then choose your starting address 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until 001 shows on the display 2 Press lt ENTER gt 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the starting address 5 Press lt ENTER gt COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 Page 7 of 16 Menu M ap Mode Programming Steps Description n 01 99 FL Number of loops Auto Run ea 01 99 FL Run speed slow to fast FL 00 99 Strobe speed slow to fast oo Sets DMX address DMX Channels and Personalities Sets DMX personality ta Slave Mode SLA Sets Slave functionality IR Controller IRC functionality JJ D oa Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta FL White Off otrobe speed slow to fast N S 01 S 99 P 02 S
9. duct s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Icons Icon Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the product partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the product or cause harm to the user Important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the product from functioning correctly Useful information Je gt Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual CHAUVETO reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions You can download the latest version of this document from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2013 CHAUVET All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVETO in the United States of America Author Date Editor Date A Leon 06 07 13 T Yeago 06 17 13 COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 Page 3 of 16 Product ata Glance Safety Notes Page 4 of 16 A Auto Programs P Auto ranging Power Supply P X X Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product The Notes include imp
10. e pigtails located on the back of the unit You can daisy chain up to 15 units on 120 VAC or up to 28 units on 230 VAC If you choose not to use the power linking feature be sure to use the included screw on cap to prevent any water from getting into the power cords The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes The COLORrail IRC IP may be mounted in any position however make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product Before deciding on a location for the product always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for weight information When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When power link
11. eople can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Keep this User Manual for future consultation If you sell the product to another user be sure that they also receive this document COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview O Power In DMX In DMX Out Power Out LED Display Product Dimensions 1109mm COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 Page 5 of 16 3 SETUP AC Power A D Power Linking A Mounting Orientation Rigging Mounting Diagram Page 6 of 16 The COLORrail IRC IP has an auto ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the products power requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the products specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a GFI protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even If the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch The product provides a power linking option via th
12. er 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn the product on Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 Press lt MENU gt repeatedly until AUR shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to choose between programming levels a To adjust the number of loops in the program press MENU until n__ shows press ENTER then UP or DOWN to adjust the loop numbers 01 99 FL b To adjust the run speed in the program press MENU until S shows press lt ENTER gt then UP or DOWN to adjust the run speed from slow to fast 01 99 FL C To adjust the strobe speed in the program press MENU until F shows press lt ENTER gt then UP or DOWN to adjust the strobe speed from slow to fast 01 99 FL To enable the Automatic Mode follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly until P shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or lt DOWN gt to choose between auto programs P 01 P 22 4 Press ENTER The Master Slave mode allows a single COLORrail IRC IP unit the master to control the actions of one or more COLORrail IRC IP units the slaves without the need of a DMX controller
13. ing multiple products you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually Using tools could damage the knobs E z TT T TVY rt L Brackets COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 4 OPERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions use the four buttons located underneath the isplay Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control Button Function MENU Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option lt UP gt Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value lt DOWN gt Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value lt ENTER gt Press to activate a menu option or a selected value Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller DMX 1 Connect the product to a suitable power outlet 2 Turn the product on 3 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product DMX The COLORrail IRC IP has six DMX personalities a 2 channel mode for basic control Personalities and a 26 channel mode with more advanced control over the lights The COLORrail IRC IP uses up to 26 DMX channels in its 26 channel DMX mode whi
14. oduct IR REMOTE OOO SC Cb c 2 9 Do lt O Q Q om gt cc rr gal COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 Automatic Mode Automatic Mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product To turn on Automatic Mode 1 Press AUTO on the IRC 2 Press or to choose between the different auto programs To adjust the speed of the automatic program 1 Press SPEED on the IRC 2 Press 96 3 Press or to either increase or decrease the speed of the program Sound Active Mode if available sound Active Mode will enable the product to respond to the music To turn on Sound Active mode 1 Press SOUND on the IRC To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound Active mode 1 Press SENSITIVITY on the IRC 2 Press 96 3 Press or to either increase or decrease sound sensitivity Manual Color Control To choose a specific color with the IRC 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 2 Press any number between 0 9 to choose your color To manually control the RGB percentage 1 Press MANUAL on the IRC 2 Press R G or B to choose your color 3 Press or to increase or decrease the percentage of each color Miscellaneous Operation To adjust the strobe rate of the program 1 Press STROBE on the IRC 2 Press or to increase or decrease the strobe rate 3 Press STROBE again to turn off the strobe To change the switching effect of the program Press F
15. on 13 5 FecnnicalInformatl0 mee emen 14 Product Maintenance mee cacti tier cet de iC Rial a 14 5 Technical Speellications asial cei 15 contact PTOCeguresietetete bbc bre n dd eet DELIS 16 Ret ring rreducis to GHABVIETO ot ie eee E eios 16 CHAUVETO Contact nora cia 16 Page 2 of 16 COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is COLORrail IRC IP Power Cord Incl uded DMX In Adapter Warranty Card DMX Out Adapter Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Immediately upon receipt carefully unpack the product and check the box to make sure i you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition Instructions Claims fthe box or the contents the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling upon receipt notify the carrier immediately not CHAUVET Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier In addition keep the container and all the packing material for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with CHAUVET within 7 days of receiving the merchandise Text Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed lt ENTER gt A key to be pressed on the pro
16. ortant safety information about installation usage and maintenance Always connect the product to a GFI ground fault interrupter circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord If mounting the product overhead always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating Do not touch the product s housing when operating because it may be very hot Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor or outdoor use IP65 Do not submerge the product Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Never connect the product to a dimmer Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket or the handles The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate the product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the product immediately Never try to repair the product Repairs carried out by unskilled p
17. rnal optics and glass transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the external optics and glass transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 43 6 in 1109 mm 4 7 in 120 mm 5 1 in 130 mm 12 4 Ibs 5 6 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching internal 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Auto ranging Parameter 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 60W 65 W Operating 0 5 A 0 3 A Power linking current units 8 A 15 units 8 A 28 units Fuse Internal Internal Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector Proprietary Proprietary Power output connector Proprietary Proprietary Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Lifespan LED 50 000 hours Color Quantity Red 128 Green 96 Blue 96 Photo Optic Parameter Illuminance O 2 m 1140 lux Beam angle 28 x 12 Field angle 40 x 21 Thermal Maximum External Temp Minimum Startup Temp Cooling System 113 F 45 C 4 F 20 C Convection DMX I O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3 pin XLR Proprietary 2 3 4 7 14 26 Ordering Product Name Item Code Item Number COLORrail IRC IP 03030121 COLORRAILIRCIP COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4 ROHS Page 15 of 16 Contact Procedure Returning Products to CHAUVET E CHAUV
18. umber A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s World Headquarters CHAUVET General Information Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise FL 33351 Voice 954 577 4455 Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support Voice 954 577 4455 Press 4 Fax 954 756 8015 Email tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com United Kingdom amp Ireland CHAUVET Europe Ltd General Information Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk COLORrail IRC IP User Manual Rev 4
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