User Manual - AC Lighting Inc.
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1. mode the unit is supplied power amp control signals by means of two 4 pin XLR style connectors on the top of the unit allowing multiple units to be daisy chained into the same line of cabling Patching the output from the last unit back into the power supply will terminate the DMX for each chain line amp ensure even power voltage across all the units in that chain When operating in the stand alone mode the Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 only requires a 24VDC supply to operate Note The quantity of Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 used amp maximum cable length per power supply output is dependant upon the size of PSU splitterbox used see later in this manual for details 2 Operation 2 1 Control 4 power cables 2 2 Installation of the gobos 23 Operating the unit 2 4 Mode of operation inc DMX addressing 2 5 Mounting the unit on a lighting fixture 2 6 Troubleshooting 2 Technical overview 2 8 Technical specifications 2 1 Control and power cables The Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 utilises an XLR 4 pin cable system In DMX mode this is used to supply power amp data transfer Pins 1 8 4 are supply 24VDC power Pins 2 4 3 supply ANSI E1 1 USITT DMX512 A control protocol with a ground drain wire to the connector shell For use in stand alone mode the unit only requires a suitable 24VDC connected to pins 1 4 4 Damage will occur if power connections short to data or ground shield connections When assembling XLR 4 pin cables heat shrink should be2. temperature paint other colours available P 0 A Mounting plate Integral mounting plate designed for use in ETC Source4 Altman Shakespeare Strand SL 8 selecon Pacific fixtures Approvals EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 IEC 60950 FCC Part 15 and ICES 003 Class A Note To simplify the choice of power supply we use the PU Power Unit to calculate the load requirements of the Chroma Q system For example a PS 02 will supply up to 2 PU s so you can plug in 3 Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 Gobo Rotators 3 x 0 6PU 1 8PU into a PS 02 3 Drawings 3 1 Dimensions 7 hole for safety www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 13 V1 2 September 2012
3. used on each individual pin to prevent short circuits see diagram below Note It is very important to ensure that the drain wire from the cable shield is connected to both the XLR connector cases www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 4 V1 2 September 2012 Shrink Tube 1 8 D x 1 4 Wire Lead 4x Contact 4x Outer Sleeve Shield Shrink Tube 1 16 Dx3 8 Detail of connector wiring The correct wiring between male amp female connectors is one to one 0 35m 22 AWG 24 DC ve 2 50mm 14 AWG Cable shield drain wire 0 25mm2 24 AWG Note Cable length should not exceed more than 60m 200 with return line Connections Correct connection of the units to the power supply will decrease the chances of units malfunctioning due to cabling problems Please follow these basic rules a Use the correct amp gauge type of cable amp connectors D Keep cable runs as short as possible to reduce line loss C Always use a return cable for each run This will ensure balanced DC power to all units that the line is correctly terminated amp all units receive power if one link of the chain is faulty Continue up to the maximum capacity of the power supply 5pin XLR PSU 2 2 Installation of gobos The unit consists of two counter rotating gobo holders in the same axial plane The rear gobo holder is equipped with magnetic sensor system which allows repeatable indexing of
4. 012 User default settings Following any adjustment of settings pressing the red record button will save the adjusted settings as the new User defaults The new User defaults will take precedence on the next power cycle User defaults can be reset to the Factory defaults using the method detailed above 2 5 Mounting the unit The unit should be inserted in the gobo gate or iris slot of the lighting fixture with the control box housing facing the front of the fixture Ensure the rotator is correctly seated in the iris slot before powering the lighting fixture when correctly seated there should be no sideways movement of the unit The Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 is designed for mounting in an upright or side mounted position with the top control box housing above or at the side of the fixture Do not mount in an inverted position with the top control box housing below the fixture The control box of the rotator should always face the front of the light fixture Safety Wire The Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 should always be used with the safety wire There is a hole provided in the chassis for the attachment of a safety wire Troubleshooting The first vertical bar indicates that there is power 24VDC O M The second vertical bar indicates that there is data DMX The horizontal bars indicate the data DMX signal level Power Data Signal level Note The signal level changes during normal operation of the unit amp is present during s
5. Chroma Q Twin FX DMX User Manual Version 1 2 September 2012 PN 149 0500 Chroma Q BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS Warranty Statement Chroma Q warrants to the original purchaser with proof of purchase that its delivered products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from date of shipment Chroma Q will repair or at its option provide an equivalent item or replace the defective product during the stated warranty period This warranty applies only to the repair or replacement of the product and only when the product is properly handled installed and maintained according to Chroma Q instructions This warranty excludes defects resulting from improper handling storage installation acts of God fire vandalism or civil disturbances Purchaser must notify Chroma Q in writing within 14 days of noticing the defect This warranty excludes field labour or service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from which any serial number has been removed or which have been damaged or rendered defective a as a result of normal wear and tear willful or accidental damage negligence misuse or abuse b due to water or moisture lightning windstorm abnormal voltage harmonic distortion dust dirt corrosion or other external causes c by operation outside the specifications containe
6. DMX addressing a coat 8 2 Mounting the unit on a lighting fixture tahateraaeae 11 2 6 000 eset idas 11 2 aan a a E A albaw nad Qawh dau aan one eas 12 2 8 Technical specifications arre dls 13 3 DAWROS 13 3 1 ouside 13 www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 3 V1 2 September 2012 1 Product overview The Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 is a full featured DMX controlled indexing gobo rotator designed to accept any combination of two B sized metal or glass gobos refer to technical specification section for full details It features an advanced built in effects system allowing the user to create stunning kinetic effects The unit is designed to fit in the gobo gate or iris slot of ETC Source4 Altman Shakespeare Strand SL amp Selecon Pacific ellipsoidal fixtures It is equipped with a diagnostic section on the LED display showing power data signal amp level presence The Chroma Q Twin DMX Mk2 is designed to operate either on the ANSI E1 1 USITT DMX512 A protocol or in stand alone mode without a dedicated controller The DMX serial data system allows for the individual addressing of multiple units on one data cabling system The unit utilises one or two DMX channels depending on the mode of operation The unit is addressed by using the three push button switches amp LED display located on the side of the unit These switches are also used to select mode of operation effects speeds etc In the DMX
7. ation Dual DMX Channel mode CH2 In the dual channel mode the unit is fully controllable by DMX offering rotation indexing amp a large number of motion effects The second DMX channel value sets the effect type amp the first DMX channel controls the variable function of that effect www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 9 V1 2 September 2012 channel 2 value channel 1 value 1 100 Indexing position 0 360 1 100 1 100 1 100 ition 3 240 i 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 4 0 full speed 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 100 Swing speed slow fast 1 100 Pendulum 34 swing 1 100 gt 3 Pendulum 45 swing swing speed slow fast 1 100 6 Pendulum gt 12 swing Pendulum gt 60 swing Swing speed slow fast 1 100 Pendulum 75 swing Swing speed slow fast 1 100 Pendulum 90 swing 100 Swing speed slow fast 1 100 Legend CW rotation COWrotatin Accelerate bm peceeate Default Settings Factory default settings To reset the unit to the Factory default settings press 4 hold the red amp brown buttons for 2 seconds The Factory default settings put the unit in its safest operating mode Control mode Single DMX Display On Display flip Standard www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 10 V1 2 September 2
8. cement 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 Twin DMX gobo rotator 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 factory 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 supportOchroma 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 www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 2 V1 2 September 2012 Table of Contents 1 Product Overview des 4 2 0000008 psoe N 4 2 1 Controland power cables 0 wend due amanda tata 4 2 2 0 orne 00005 arado 5 23 0 Unik aid 7 2 4 Mode of operation inc
9. d 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 equioment 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 e by modification repair or service by anyone other than Chroma Q who has not applied for and been approved by Chroma Q to do such modification repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above f due to procedures deviating from procedures specified by Chroma Q or g due to failure to store install test commission maintain operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with Chroma Q s instructions h by repair or replacement of engines without factory training The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are sold as is as second hand as used as demo or under similar qualifications or to Consumables Consumables is defined as any part s of goods or part s for use with goods which part s of goods or part s for use with goods are consumed during the operation of the goods and which part s of goods or part s for use with goods require replacement from time to time by a user such as but not limited to light bulbs The warranty contained herein
10. e used to check position alignment etc for the 3 gobo position change effect Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 8 V1 2 September 2012 h E 3 gobo position change otep delay secs 9 0 120 240 0 Ah 0 full speed Y 4 Rate fast slow 9 Clock Tick oweep size 2 30 P00 49 Sweep size 30 2 P50 00 y Random Shimmer Shake Shake speed slow fast 9 rm Advancing Two Step Step speed O fast slow 49 2 Step speed slow fast P50 99 B 1 revolution YH pause Rotation speed O fast slow P00 49 Rotation speed slow fast P50 99 J 1 rev pause 1 rev O Rotation speed O fast slow P00 49 Rotation speed slow fast P50 99 A Pendulum swing speed slow fast 9 45 swing F H len Swing speed slow fast P00 99 90 swing asi Pendulum swing speed slow fast 9 180 swing Gobo Shimmer Shake Shake speed slow fast 9 Gobo Shimmer Shake Shake speed slow fast 9 3s pause m ma h y 0 EFE EFA mm Ez EM AR mi rm AR Single DMX Channel mode CH1 In this single channel mode the unit acts solely as a gobo rotator with the DMX value controlling the speed amp direction of rotation DMX channel value Movement 0 Stopped 1 fast 49 slow Forward rotation 90 slow 100 fast Reverse rot
11. ely together It is suggested that new gobos are pre heated in the fixture before actual use of the unit The gobo warpage can then be observed amp corrected if necessary b the units are used for different shows in repertory it may be worth marking a line on the gobo amp holder to show the zero position alignment of the gobo 0 a gobo is made of very thin material it may spin freely in the holder amp therefore loose registration A small spot of high temperature silicon rubber between the gobo amp the retaining ring should hold it in place 0 When using etched glass 00005 the uncoated side of the gobo should always be nearest to the fixture light source www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 6 V1 2 September 2012 2 3 Operating the unit All the unit functions are accessed using the LED display 4 the three push button switches on the rear panel Display Red Black Brown Button Button Button ee g Control Red Button Mode access and record Black Button Decreases the mode level or value Brown Button Increases the mode level or value 3 digit display Displays mode monitor or blank display Push button operation The red button is used to scroll through the different modes of operation The brown or black buttons are used to select the level or value in that mode If any mode or value is changed the display will flash until the red button is pushed to save the change Disp
12. hen showing effects sPeed Control mode This mode is used to set the control mode of the unit The unit operates in two DMX modes or 17 stand alone modes without DMX control see separate chart overleaf for further details To alter the value press the brown or black button once to step the value Press red to save the new setting Display mode dP This mode is used to switch the default display On or Off This feature can be used to blank the display when in normal use However the display will re activate when any button is pressed Press the brown or black buttons once to switch between On 1 amp Off 0 the default is On Press red to save the new setting Note a The red button is used to scroll through the different modes of operation amp the brown or black buttons are used to select the level or value in that mode b any mode or value is changed the display will flash until the red button is pushed to save the change 0 When the red record button is pressed the unit will save the change amp these User defaults will take precedence on the next power cycle or remote reset 0 Resetting the unit will return all of the user settings to Factory defaults Press 4 hold the red 4 brown buttons at the same time for 2 seconds to reset the unit Gobo Rotation Rotation speed Q fast slow Rotation speed P slow fast ba foreman Gb TE www chroma q com Gobo Position Gobo position 1 0 These ar
13. lay operation Power up display On power up the display will show the DMX address mode a gt tay gt ADA Ly Monitor display left undisturbed for 5 7 seconds the display will revert to Monitor mode The first vertical bar indicates that there is power 24VDC O KJ The second vertical bar indicates that there is data DMX Power Data Signal level The horizontal bars indicate the data DMX signal level Display flip The display can be flipped through 180 by pressing amp holding the red button then pressing the black button Display blank The display can be set to auto blackout after short time This is selected through the Display mode menu see later in this section Reset the red button is held down amp the brown button pressed for 2 seconds the unit will reset to the y Factory default settings This feature is particularly useful when the units are used in many different N configurations or shows y wt www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 7 V1 2 September 2012 2 4 Modes of operation DMX address or speed mode In this mode the display will show either the current DMX address or the effects speed settings depending on the Control mode settings To alter the value press the brown or black button once to step the value or hold down the buttons for fast adjustment Press red to save the new setting Note The display shows P w
14. o magnetic system for accurate positioning of the gobo The majority of electronics problems are usually created by external factors such as shorted cables etc The 75176 transceivers are susceptible to damage if 24VDC is present on the DMX signal lines Troubleshooting is a process of elimination First rule out the other field factors i e faulty cables or power sources If an electronics problem is suspected try replacing the electronics card first If accuracy problems should occur amp mechanical problems have been ruled out clean amp check the position sensor For technical advice amp or parts please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual 2 8 Technical specifications Dimensions 264mm x 119mm w x 70mm d 0 4 x 4 7 x 2 8 Weight 15kg 2 5 Ib Gobo media Metal or glass Gobo capacity Two B size gobos per unit Outside dia Thickness 86mm 3 5 0 2mm 0 008 79 4mm 3 125 1 1mm 0 043 79 4mm 3 125 2 3mm 0 009 Convection natural ANSI E1 1 USITT DMX512 A Digitally via 3 push buttons amp LED display 24 00 10 0 6PU see note below XLR 4 male in amp XLR 4 female through Steel www chroma q com 12 V1 2 September 2012 Gobo dimensions B size metal B size glass mono B size glass multi Cooling DMX protocol DMX addressing Working Voltage Power consumption Connectors Body material Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual Body color Black high
15. shall not apply unless the total purchase price for the defective finished goods or spare parts has been paid by the due date for payment The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or end user This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods within the warranty period to the ChromaQ warranty returns department by the purchaser at the purchasers expense If no fault is found ChromaQ will charge the purchaser for the subsequent return of the goods Chroma Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without incurring obligation and expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 1 V1 2 September 2012 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 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 Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or repla
16. tand alone operation 1st bar 25 2nd bar 50 amp 3rd bar 75 Note A high percentage of problems are a direct result of poor cabling corrupt DMX control signals amp lack of suitable signal termination Symptom Possible Cause Unit does not respond to DMX control Unit set to wrong or different DMX Check DMX address settings but DMX display indicator is on address www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 11 V1 2 September 2012 Unit does not respond to DMX DMX Bad cable Check cable 4 DMX run from the display indicator is off No DMX at splitter PSU console Units run at different speeds Check the cable length 4 configuration Ensure there is a cable return line in No cable return line the system Units have dim display indicators amp run Overloading of chain or cable runs too Check voltage levels on last unit slowly long PSU overloaded should not be below 20V DC Display indicators appear OK but does Mechanical or electrical failure in the Turn unit on amp off Return unit for repair not move unit Cable lengths are too long 2 7 Technical overview The electronics card consists of three key components L298 motor driver 75176 transceiver 4 a processor The 75176 transceiver operates in the receive configuration to convert serial protocol to a TTL level All data relevant to the operation of the unit is stored onboard in flash memory The gobo rotation system employs an electr
17. this gobo holder 200 steps 360 1 step 1 89 www chroma q com Twin DMX Gobo Rotator User Manual 5 V1 2 September 2012 The gobos are held firmly in place by sprung retaining rings Both the gobo holders amp rings are designed to hold both metal amp glass patterns The retaining rings can be removed by placing a small tool in one of the grooves of the ring amp then prying the end of the ring out of the holder When replacing the retaining rings start by inserting one end of the ring into the holder amp then work around pushing the rest of the ring into its slot in the holder Check the rings are fully seated in their slots before operating the unit Position of the retaining ring groove side up for metal gobo Position of the retaining ring flat side up for glass gobo Metal Gobos When installing metal gobos the circular indentation in the retaining ring should be facing outwards Glass gobos When installing glass gobos the circular indentation in the retaining ring is used to accommodate the greater thickness of the glass gobo amp therefore should be facing inwards Note These notes are intended to help the user however no responsibility will be accepted for any actions arising from there implementation a Due to the heat generated in the fixture new metal gobos tend to warp when they are first used in a fixture Although this is normal it can potentially cause problems when two gobos are counter rotating clos
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