CHROMA-Q DB4 5 Way PSU
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1. 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 6 Intensity Fan 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect within group All units at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 Channel 7 Hue for group 1 Channel 8 Saturation for group 1 Channel 9 Intensity for group 1 Total DMX Channels 9 DMX channels 3 DMX channels 3 DMX channels Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 8 V1 0 December 2006 2 3 Technical information a Specifications Product code Dimensions Weight Working Voltage Power consumption Output connector in out Power connector CHCBPSU max 5 DB4s 360mm x 185mm x 65mm 14 1 x 7 3 x 2 6 2 25kg 5lbs 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 4A 120VAC 2A 240VAC XLR4 IEC male chassis Control ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A Body color Black powder coated paint IP Rating IP20 Fuses 6A 20mm spare included Cooling 5 x rear mounted fans ventilation required front and rear 0 Cto 40 C EN55103 1 55103 2 IEC60950 Operating temperature Approvals LICENSED BY ew gt US Rees b Maintenance With care the Color Block PSU 05 will require 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 In addition the internal battery will need t2. DMX In Mains Power In oo vc pa LJLUULOOS Note Maximum of 5 Color Block fixtures per PSU 05 No return cables required 2 2 Control The Color Block PSU 05 access menu items via the red LED display and the following controls Right hand button red Enter hold for 2 seconds to save e Left hand button blue Exit without saving Wheel Adjusts values or scrolls through menu items Stock PSU E amp MODEL PSDBA If left unadjusted at a main menu position for 5 second the LCD screen will revert to the Home position The software version number is displayed on power up a Control menu Use the wheel to scroll through the control menu positions p DMX Address Adr To set the DMX start address of the PSU 05 press Enter turn wheel to adjust DMX start address press Enter for 2 seconds to save Control Mode contrl The PSU 05 can be set to operate in various DMX controlled modes We offer 3 grouping options individual block all with 3 control options on each FX HSI amp RGB see below for details Press Enter turn wheel to select control mode press Enter for 2 seconds to save Mode 1 67ch Individually grouped 20 x HSI FX Mode 2 60ch Individually grouped 20 x HSI Mode 3 60ch Individually grouped 20 x RGB Mode 4 15ch Block grouped 5 x HSI FX Mode 5 15ch Block grouped 5 x HSI Mode 6 21ch Block groupe
3. Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off Strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Channel 6 Intensity Fan Intensity for group 2 Blue for group 2 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between groups All units at the same intensity at O Alternating units on and off at 255 Poa and so on up to group 5 Total DMX Channels 21 DMX channels 15 DMX channels 15 DMX channels Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 7 V1 0 December 2006 d DMX personality mode 7 9 In modes 7 9 all PSU 05 output is grouped as one Mode 7 9ch Mode 8 3ch Mode 9 3ch HSI FX HSI RGB Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue for group 1 Red for group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at O to maximum at 255 Channel 2 Colour Fan Saturation for group 1 Green for group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour within group All units are the same colour at O Channel 3 Colour Range Intensity for group 1 Blue for group 1 O Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 4 Colour Step 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at O Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 5 Intensity Effects O Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range
4. 5 Variable grouping range for every 2 to every 20 cells in a group Colour Speed 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at 0 to maximum at 255 Colour Fan 0 255 Variable fan of colour between within groups All units are the same colour at 0 Colour Range O Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Colour Step 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at O Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Intensity Effects O Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off Variable range 127 the fastest 128 191 Snap on fade off Variable range 191 the fastest 192 255 Snap on snap off strobe Variable range 255 the fastest Intensity Fan 0 255 Variable fan of intensity effect between within groups All units at the same intensity at 0 Alternating units on and off at 255 Channel 8 Hue for group 1 Saturation for group 3 Green for group 3 Channel 9 Saturation for group 1 Intensity for group 3 Blue for group 3 Channel 10 Intensity for group 1 Hue for group 4 Red for group 4 Hue for group 2 Mode 2 60ch Mode 3 60ch 20 x HSI 20 x RGB Hue for group 1 Red for group 1 Saturation for group 1 Green for group 1 Intensity for group 1 Blue for group 1 Hue for group 2 Re
5. Chroma Q Color Block PSU 05 User Manual Version 1 0 December 2006 PN 602 0501 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 A C Lighting 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 A C Lighting 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 A C Lighting reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on going research and development The Color Block PSU 05 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 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 aclighting com If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs please contact the following fo
6. ata via 2 XLR4 outputs A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block DB4 fixtures can be connected the PSU 05 Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft Color Block For the purpose of clarification the Color Block DB4 unit below is known as a Fixture Each Fixture contains 4 Cells with each Cell comprising of 3 LEDs 2 Operation 2 1 Cabling 2 2 Control a Control menu b DMX personality mode 1 3 C DMX personality mode 4 6 d DMX personality mode 7 9 2 3 Technical information a Specifications b Maintenance Ci Battery replacement d Installation 2 1 Cabling The Color Block utilises an XLR 4 pin cable system This is used to supply power and control data Pin 1 OVDC pin 2 control minus pin 3 control plus pin 4 48VDC The chassis should be ground bonded Only genuine Tourflex Datasafe cable is recommended for use with the Color Block system Damage will occur if power connections short circuit to data or ground shield connections When assembling XLR4 pin cables heat shrink should be used on each individual data pin and the drain wire to prevent short circuits The Color Block PSU 05 delivers power and data via 2 XLR4 outputs A maximum of five daisy chained Color Block DB4 fixtures can be connected the PSU 05 Return lines are not required The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m 200ft Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 3 V1 0 December 2006
7. d 5 x RGB Mode 7 10ch All grouped 1 x HSI FX Mode 8 3 All grouped 1 x HSI Mode 9 3 All grouped 1 x RGB gt Output 2 Address Out2 The Color Block fixtures are self addressing in order of connection However if the XLR4 OUT2 is used a fixture number offset can be selected Press Enter turn wheel to select offset 1 5 press Enter for 2 seconds to save Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 4 V1 0 December 2006 p Look Store Looc The PSU 05 has 9 internal preset FX Looks for standalone operation To replay a Look press Enter and scroll through the Looks Note DMX has priority over internal Looks Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down However looks will be returned to default setting if menu 7 Reset is performed There are two ways to record a look Simple with DMX console Set the PSU 05 to Control Mode 1 Use a DMX console to adjust the internal FX engine to create the desired effect Scroll to Looc and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter Press Enter again for 2 seconds to save Look Advanced standalone Set the PSU 05 to Control Mode 1 Scroll to Looc and press Enter scroll to desired Look and press Enter to access the memory data The data is presented as two numbers separated by a letter c The number to the left of the c is the channel number and to the right is the channel level Scrolling the wheel will select the channel nu
8. d for group 2 Saturation for group 2 Green for group 2 Intensity for group 2 Blue for group 2 Hue for group 3 Red for group 3 Saturation for group 4 Green for group 4 Channel 12 Saturation for group 2 Intensity for group 4 Blue for group 4 Channel 13 Intensity for group 2 Hue for group 5 Red for group 5 and so on up to group 20 Total DMX channels 67 DMX channels 60 DMX channels 60 DMX channels Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 6 V1 0 December 2006 c DMX personality mode 4 6 In modes 4 6 each Color Block DB4 fixture 4 cells is a group A meem A a 5 x HSI FX 5 x HSI 5 x RGB Channel 1 Colour Speed Hue for group 1 Red for group 1 0 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling From static at O to maximum at 255 Channel 2 Colour Fan Saturation for group 1 Green for group 1 0 255 Variable fan of colour between groups All units are the same colour at 0 Channel 3 Colour Range Intensity for group 1 Blue for group 1 O Full spectrum 1 255 Variable limit of spectrum for colour scrolling Single colour at 1 full spectrum at 255 Channel 4 Colour Step Hue for group 2 Red for group 2 0 255 Variable control of smoothness of colour scrolling Smoothest is at O Most coarse is at 250 Rate will vary with scrolling speed 255 will override effects and switch to RGB Channel 5 Intensity Effects Saturation for group 2 Green for group 2 O Static 1 63 Fade on fade off Variable range 63 the fastest 64 127 Fade on snap off
9. mber To edit the channel level press Enter to toggle to the alternate number and use the scroll wheel to adjust the level shown as 0 255 Press Enter to toggle back to the channel number When the desired effect is created press Enter for 2 seconds to save Look YHW When DMX is Lost LoSt If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected Press Enter turn wheel to selection press Enter for 2 seconds to save Off will snap to off Hold will hold the last valid DMX state Look 1 9 will snap to the Look of your choice Display diSp The LED display can be set to go off after 5 seconds of no activity Press Enter scroll wheel to On permanently or Off after 5 seconds and press Enter for 2 seconds to save setting Reset to Default reset Press Enter for 2 seconds to reset all menu items to factory defaults DMX address 001 Control Mode 1 67 channels HSI FX DMX Lost Hold Looks default Display On Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 5 V1 0 December 2006 b DMX personality mode 1 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 11 Po mnmodes1 3eacheellisagroup Po mnmodes1 3eacheellisagroup 1 3 each cell is a group Mode 1 67ch 20 x HSI FX Grouping 0 100 Variable grouping range between 1 20 cells with FX running within the group 102 206 variable grouping range between 1 20 cells with FX running between the groups 209 25
10. o be replaced on a regular basis see following section o RA Certified Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel If the front enclosure requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp soft cloth c Battery replacement The CR20 32 Lithium battery should last approximately 5 years from the date the battery was made note that a 4 year life from date of product sale would not be unexpected when delivery and manufacturing times are allowed for Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local regulations d Installation The Color Block PSU 05 is designed to be screwed to set or hung from truss The L shaped bracket has multiple fixing slots to accept stand hook clamps or half couplers Ensure adequate ventilation around the holes in the enclosure Failure to allow adequate ventilation may result in premature failure of the unit Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 9 V1 0 December 2006
11. r full factory service Outside North America North America A C Lighting Ltd A C Lighting Inc Centauri House Unit 41 Hillbottom Road 435 Horner Avenue High Wycombe Toronto Buckinghamshire ON HP12 4HO M8W 4W3 United Kingdom Canada Tel 44 0 1494 446000 Tel 416 255 9494 Fax 44 0 1494 461024 Fax 416 255 3514 For further information please visit the A C Lighting website at www aclighting com Chroma Q is a trademark of A C Lighting Ltd The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 1 V1 0 December 2006 Table of Contents 1 Product OvervieW iaa 3 2 OperdtON ssa a a a E shee ee ee 3 ZN CADIMNO essit A 3 Z2 CONTO irradia 4 as Control Men Uranio io 4 b DMX personality mode 1 3 aiii dd dora aa ia da ad 5 c DMX personality mode 4 6 seen 6 d DMX personality mode 7 9 oo eecccccceessseeeeeeeeesssseeeeeeteneeaeeaes 7 23 Technical Information sinais aa ae a a O 9 de SDECITICATION puma AS DA 9 Di Maintenance SiO 9 Cy Battery replacement ad 9 Gi HASTA MO Ni 9 Color Block PSU 05 User Manual 2 V1 0 December 2006 1 Product overview The Color Block PSU 05 is a power supply suitable for up to 5 Color Block DB4 LED fixtures It can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1 11 USITT DMX 512 A in a variety of modes to accommodate most applications or can operate independently as a standalone system The Color Block PSU 05 delivers power and d
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