User Manual - AC Lighting Inc.
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1. The warranty contained herein 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 Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual 1 V1 0 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 lim2. Swing speed slow fast Pendulum 180 swing Swing speed slow fast Gobo Shimmer Shake Shake speed slow fast Gobo Shimmer Shake Shake speed slow fast 3 sec pause 1 revolution pause Rotation speed O fast slow fast 1 rev pause 1 rev O Rotation speed U fast slow fast Effects Menu Legend Potentiometer CW rotation 7 VN CCW rotation Accelerate Decelerate 2 4 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 properly seated there should be no sideways movement of the gobo unit The Chroma Q rotators are designed for mounting in an upright or side mounted position with the top control section of the unit above or at the side of the fixture Do not mount in an inverted position with the control box of the unit below the fixture www chroma q com Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual 6 V1 0 September 2012 IU The control box of the rotator should always face the front of the light fixture Power supply Please ensure that the power supply is located a safe distance away from any sources of heat and does not present a physical
3. danger to personnel or equipment in the near vicinity Safety Wire The Chroma Q Junior and Twin rotators should always be used with a safety wire There is a hole provided in the chassis for the attachment of a safety wire 2 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a process of elimination First rule out the other field factors i e bad connections faulty cables and power supplies If an electronics problem is suspected try replacing the electronics card first For technical advice and or parts please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual 2 6 Technical specifications Junior Dimensions 252mm l x 79mm w x 66mm d 9 92 x 3 12 x 2 58 Weight 0 80kg 1 75lb Gobo Dimensions Outside dia Thickness M size 65 5mm 2 58 1 1mm 0 043 Mounting plate ETC Source 4 Junior Twin Dimensions 249mm I x 119mm w x 69mm d 9 79 x 4 68 x 2 72 Weight 0 95kg 2 00Ib Gobo Dimensions Outside dia Thickness B size metal 86mm 3 5 0 2mm 0 008 B size glass mono 79 4mm 3 125 1 1mm 0 043 B size glass multi 79 4mm 3 125 2 3mm 0 009 Mounting plate ETC Source4 Altman Shakespeare Strand SL amp Selecon Pacific General www chroma q com Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual 7 V1 0 September 2012 Gobo Media Metal or glass Cooling Convection natural PSU input Volts Amps 100 240V 47 63Hz 0 4 Amp Max Body material Steel Body color Black high temperature
4. Chroma Q Junior FX Gobo Rotators Twin FX Gobo Rotators User Manual Version 1 0 September 2012 PN 146 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 ou
5. fore should be facing inwards Notes These Notes are intended to help the user however no responsibility will be accepted for any actions arising from their implementation o When they are first used in a fixture new metal gobos tend to warp due to the heat generated in the fixture Although this is normal it can potentially cause problems when two gobos are contra rotating closely together It is suggested that new gobos are pre heated in the fixture before actual use of the unit The gobo shape can then be observed and corrected if necessary o When using etched glass gobos the uncoated side of the gobo should always nearest to the fixture light source www chroma q com Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual 5 V1 0 September 2012 2 3 Operating the unit The Chroma Q Junior and Twin gobo rotators feature a wide range of effects these can be selected by the 4 position dip switch The effects can then be adjusted by the potentiometer wheel Effect Selection Switch Potentiometer Wheel Gobo Rotation tu m 7 m Rotation speed O fast slow Ufast loo a 0 2 20rpm approx 4 0 full speed m A Rate O fast slow Ufast 1 z Clock L F E Sweep size U 2 45 2 U fast An UL a m A Rate O slow fast slow L 1 2 Advancing Two Step Step Speed O fast slow U fast U 50 3090 Random Shimmer Shake Shake speed slow fast Pendulum 45 swing Swing speed slow fast Pendulum 90 swing
6. ing Technical specifications Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual www chroma q com V1 0 September 2012 1 Product overview The Chroma Q Junior and Twin are stand alone gobo rotators designed to accept standard sized glass or metal gobos lt features an advanced built in effects system allowing the user to create stunning kinetic effects Refer to the specifications for details of gobo sizes Rotator type Gobo Size amp Quantity x 1 M size Gobo ETC Source 4 Junior x 2 B size Gobos ETC Source 4 Altman Shakespeare Strand SL and Selecon Pacific The units are supplied with a universal input power supply to allow for use anywhere in the world Accessories A remote speed control is available from your selling dealer 2 Operation Zl Connections 2 2 Installation of the gobos 2 3 Operating the unit 2 4 Mounting the unit 2 9 Troubleshooting 2 6 Technical specifications 2 1 Connections E MN Remote Socket DC Input Socket Power supply o The power supply is designed for worldwide use An IEC power cord not supplied should be connected to an appropriate AC electrical outlet rated for 100 240 V 47 63Hz o Do not plug the power supply into a dimmer circuit as this could cause a non warranty failure of the supply Please ensure that the power supply is located a safe distance away from sources of heat Optional remote A remote speed control that replicates the potentiometer wheel i
7. ited 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 Junior and Twin Gobo Rotators have 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 If 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 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 www chroma q com Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual 2 V1 0 September 2012 Table of Contents 1 Product Overview 2 Operation 21 22 29 2 4 2 0 2 6 3 Drawings Connections Installation of the gobos Operating the unit Mounting the unit Troubleshoot
8. paint other colours available POA Power input connectors DC power jack 5 5mm 0D 2 0mm ID Remote speed connector 3 omm mini jack Approvals EN55103 1 and 2 IEC 60950 3rd Edition 1999 FCC Part 15 and ICES 003 Class A di Drawings 3 1 Outside dimensions Chroma Q Twin 20 375 9 5mm Hole for safety www chroma q com Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual 8 V1 0 September 2012
9. s available from your selling dealer The remote plugs into the side of the rotator Ensure the plug for the remote is pushed fully into its socket and the cable is attached securely Take care that the remote cable does not present a physical danger to personnel or equipment in the near vicinity www chroma q com Junior amp Twin Gobo Rotator User Manual 4 V1 0 September 2012 2 2 Installation of gobos The gobos are held firmly in place by sprung retaining rings The gobo holders and rings are designed to hold both metal and glass patterns The retaining rings can be removed by placing a small tool in one of the grooves in the ring and prying the end of the ring out of the holder Position of the retaining ring groove side up for metal gobo Twin model Position of the retaining ring Position of the retaining ring flat amp gobo holder Junior model side up for glass gobo Twin model When replacing the retaining rings start by inserting one end of the ring into the holder and 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 Metal Gobos When installing metal gobos in the Twin rotator the circular indentation in the retaining ring should be facing outwards Glass Gobos When installing glass gobos in the Twin rotator the circular indentation in the retaining ring is used to accommodate the greater thickness of the glass gobo and there
10. tside 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 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
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