ColorBlaze 48, ColorBlaze 72
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1. GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 001 004 007 4 Four DMX addresses set to four groups of three segments GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 001 004 007 010 6 Six DMX addresses set to six groups of two segments GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6 001 004 007 010 013 016 A Twelve individual DMX addresses GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRe4 GReS GRe GRP7 GRP8 GRP9 GRP10 GRP11 GRP 12 001 004 007 010 013 016 019 022 025 028 031 034 Example assumes start channel is 001 with three DMX channels per group Setting the DMX Start Channel After setting the number of groups set the DMX start channel Using the DMX START CHANNEL selection button press or to enter the DMX chan nel for the first or only light group in fixture All DMX START CHANNEL other groups auto address sequentially beginning with the DMX address entered See DMX table on back Example NUMBER OF GROUPS set to 3 DMX START CHAN NEL set to 007 The first four light segments first group is set to 007 the next four light light segments second group set to 010 and the last four light segments third group set to 013 Testing the lights After addressing the segments press and hold the test button Each light segment flashes white sequentially to verify that each O segment is receiving power and data that the control boards2. are functioning and that the LEDs are operational TEST Connect Data Using an RJ45 or XLR 5 data cable connect data directly from a DMX controller to the DMX DATA IN ports on the back of the ColorBlaze Data can be daisy chained to multiple fixtures by con necting the DMX DATA OUT port to the DMX DATA IN port of the next fixture using an RJ45 or XLR 5 data cable DMX DMX DMX DMX DATA IN DATA OUT DATA IN DATA OUT 60 60 66 66 JR45 R45 DATA IN DATA OUT DMX DMX DATA IN DATA OUT 96 66 XLR 5 DATA IN DATA OUT Things to remember e DMX data chains need not be connector specific For example XLR 5 input with RJ45 output and vice versa e Maximum DMX data run from DMX source to last fixture in chain is 1000 feet 300 m e Place a data terminator in the DMX data port of the last fixture in a chain Mount and Aim the Fixture The ColorBlaze mounting brackets are designed for 1 2 mounting hardware and for use with pipe clamps and Cheeseborough clamps Mount the fixture as dictated by local or state code Attach safety cables in suspended installations Attaching the safety cable Loop the safety cable through the restraining holes located at each end of the ColorBlaze housing Securely anchor safety cable according to local and or state codes END USER SPECIFIES REQUIRED END TERMINATOR AND ANCHORING
3. The safe cables used in the installa tion shall meet the following minimal requirements MATERIAL AND DIMENSION Determined by installer and or owner BREAK LOAD The minimum break load for the cable and all cable anchoring construction is 600 pounds total minimum break strength CONSTRUCTION 7 x 7 49 wires pre formed stranded END TERMINATOR Determined by installer and or owner RESTRAINING HOLE MOUNTING METHOD Determined by installer and or owner WARNING To prevent mounting failure ensure end cap screws are in place and tight ensure mounting hardware is properly attached and tight and use safety tether cables Failure to do so can result in serious injury and property damage Cleaning ColorBlaze To protect the clear polycarbonate lens use caution when cleaning the ColorBlaze Use water and a mild detergent with a soft clean ing cloth to wipe the fixture clean Aiming the fixture Loosen the locking handles located at each end of the ColorBlaze The fixture will rotate freely Rotate the fixture to desired position then tighten the locking handles Using ColorPlay with ColorBlaze ColorPlay is an excellent tool for creating beautiful light shows for ColorBlaze The trick is in the mapping After setting the Number of Groups and the DMX Channels for the ColorBlaze 72 fixture you are ready to map the light 1 From the LIGHT PALETTE click a light icon then drag and drop it into the MAP
4. es DMX DATA CABLE PIN2 DATA DATA IN sant OUT FROM DATA OUT PIN3 DATA TO DATA IN PIN4 N C QO a ON NEXT FIXTURE CONTINUE DMX OUT IN PLS ONEC SEQUENCE TO INCLUDE ALL FIXTURES IN CHAIN THEN XLS TERMINATE THE LAST SEE NOTES DMX DATA IN DATA OUT CEHE oO DATA CABLE DETAIL A AC POWER CONNECTION 100 240V 2 POLE 3 WIRE iri ease iw GROUNDED L ag E 20A PLUG DETAIL C 16 AWG STRANDED L DATA CABLE SEE NOTES 0 82 mm FROM CONTROLLER TO DATA IN o gt RJ45 DATA CONNECTION L D ESOS E 12345678 DATA CABLE PINT DATA Wil FROM DATA OUT eet ON NEXT FIXTURE CONTINUE DMX QUT IN PIN 3 SHIELD SEQUENCE TO INCLUDE ALL FIXTURES IN CHAIN THEN TERMINATE THE LAST RJ45 8 PIN VIEW FACING PINS SEE NOTES NOTES 1 PLACE TERMINATOR IN DMX DATA OUT PORT OF THE LAST FIXTURE IN A CHAIN DATA CABLE 2 MAXIMUM DMX DATA RUN FROM DMX SOURCE TO LAST FIXTURE IN CHAIN IS 1000 FEET OR 300 m CAT 5 UTP 24AWG 4 PAIR DETAIL B 3 DMX DATA CHAINS NEED NOT BE CONNECTOR SPECIFIC FOR EXAMPLE XLR 5 INPUT WITH RJ45 OUTPUT AND VICE VERSA SEE DETAIL C 4 AUXILIARY POWER JACK IS FOR USE WITH COLOR KINETICS PRODUCTS
5. 39 47 241 81 343 115 445 49 40 4 42 48 244 82 346 116 448 50 43 5 45 49 247 83 349 117 451 51 46 6 48 50 250 84 352 118 454 52 49 7 51 51 253 85 355 119 457 53 52 8 54 52 256 86 358 120 460 54 55 9 57 53 259 87 361 121 463 55 58 20 60 54 262 88 364 122 466 56 61 21 63 55 265 89 367 123 469 57 64 22 66 56 268 90 370 124 472 58 67 23 69 57 271 91 373 125 475 59 70 24 72 58 274 92 376 126 478 60 73 25 75 59 277 93 379 127 481 61 76 26 78 60 280 94 382 128 484 62 79 27 81 61 283 95 385 129 487 63 82 28 84 62 286 96 388 130 490 64 85 29 87 63 289 97 391 131 493 65 88 30 90 64 292 98 394 132 496 66 91 31 93 65 295 99 397 133 499 67 94 32 96 66 298 100 400 134 502 68 97 33 99 67 301 101 403 135 505 69 100 34 202 68 304 102 406 136 508 70 CAUTION Do not use paper towels abrasive cleaning products or window cleaners Abrasive cleaning products will scratch the lens and window cleaners will soften the polycarbonate allowing even soft paper towels to mar the finish Clean ColorBlaze housing regularly CAUTION To prevent overheating ensure that ColorBlaze housing heat fins are free of debris and heavy dust Cleaning Air Intake Filter To prevent overheating inspect air intake filter frequently and clean as needed The air intake filters are located near each end on the back of the ColorBlaze fixture
6. ColorBlaze consider the following e The number of desired DMX addresses address groups per fix ture e Each light group uses three DMX channels e The DMX Start Channel for the fixture The defined light groups auto address sequentially beginning with the DMX Start Channel To use multiple ColorBlaze fixtures in a sequential application it is necessary to calculate the last channel used on the previous fix ture to determine the DMX Start Channel for the next fixture Setting the Address Groups The first step in addressing the fixture is to set the num p ber of groups Using the NUMBER OF GROUPS selection button press or to scroll to the number of groups for the fixture Refer to the table below NUMBER OF GROUPS ColorBlaze 48 1 All segments set to the same DMX address GROUP 1 001 2 Two DMX addresses set to two groups of four segments GROUP 1 GROUP 2 001 004 4 Four DMX addresses set to four groups of two segments GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 001 004 007 010 A Eight individual DMX addresses GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6 GRP7 GRP 8 001 004 007 010 013 016 019 022 ColorBlaze 72 1 All segments set to the same DMX address GROUP 1 001 2 Two DMX addresses set to two groups of six segments GROUP 1 GROUP 2 001 004 3 Three DMX addresses set to three groups of four segments
7. ONLY Important Information Strobe Warning There is some anecdotal evidence that strobe lighting may induce epileptic symptoms in certain susceptible individuals although no associated product warnings have been issued by United States government according to the Food and Drug Administration If strobe lights are used some international regulatory agencies rec ommend keeping flicker rates at or below four flashes per second as less of the flicker sensitive population will then be at risk of an attack This flicker rate applies only to the overall output of any group of lights in direct view However when more than one strobe light is used the flashes should be synchronized End users should also consider issuing a warning alerting audience or viewers to the presence of strobe lighting Temperature Monitoring For protection from extreme temperatures the ColorBlaze has been designed with a temperature monitoring feature If operating tempera tures rise to an unsafe level a compensation circuit is triggered and the operation of some or all light segments is interrupted causing the lights to turn dull red After 30 minutes the lights will auto cycle and return to full intensity To prevent additional power shutdowns determine the cause of the overheating and correct the problem Fan Control For additional heat protection the ColorBlaze is equipped with a fan control At elevated ambient temperatures the fan engages at 1 2 R
8. 1 Disconnect power Never attempt to service ColorBlaze with the power connected 2 Rotate ColorBlaze to access the air intake filters wo Remove the four screws which hold the filter in place 4 Using the tab lift the filter to remove it Exercise caution to prevent the washers or screws from falling into the housing opening 5 Using water clean the filter then completely dry Wiring Diagram AC POWER CONNECTION 6 Replace the filter ensuring that gasket and washers are in place Refer to the following illustration WARNING Do not operate ColorBlaze without the air intake filter in place Doing so presents a risk of electric shock and a risk of fire FILTER SCREWS va WASHERS y GASKET WARNING Disconnect power before removing air intake filters Failure to do so can result in electrocution and property damage NOTE Capacitors in ColorBlaze can hold a charge after power is disconnected Do not insert anything into filter opening 100 240V 2 POLE 3 WIRE GROUNDED T 85 Baap OS E 20A PLUG 16 AWG STRANDED 0 82 mm DATA CABLE FROM CONTROLLER TO DATA IN OB XLR 5 DATA CONNECTION PIN SHIELD pasma SOOO
9. PING GRID 2 Double click the icon The LIGHT PROPERTIES dialog box appears Using the radial button select DMX CHANNEL NUMBER Set the DMX start channel for the fixture Click OK 3 Continue dragging icons to the mapping screen one for each group on the fixture ColorPlay will automatically assign the next available light num ber comprising three DMX channels to each mapped light icon 4 After mapping the ColorBlaze lights continue creating light shows using the TIMELINE EDITOR then download the show using the DOWNLOAD screen Refer to the ColorPlay User Guide for complete instructions and tutorials for creating light shows Note Exercise caution when using the Group command in ColorPlay Creating groups in ColorPlay can override groups set tings on the ColorBlaze fixture DMX TABLE DMX LIGHT DMX LIGHT DMX LIGHT DMX LIGHT DMX LIGHT 1 1 03 35 205 69 307 103 409 37 4 2 06 36 208 70 310 104 412 38 Z 3 09 37 211 71 313 105 415 39 10 4 12 38 214 72 316 106 418 40 13 5 15 39 217 73 319 107 421 41 16 6 18 40 220 74 322 108 424 42 19 7 21 41 223 75 325 109 427 43 22 8 24 42 226 76 328 110 430 44 25 9 27 43 229 77 331 111 433 45 28 0 30 44 232 78 334 112 436 46 31 1 33 45 235 79 337 113 439 47 34 2 36 46 238 80 340 114 442 48 37 3
10. PM If ambient temperature continues to increase the fan will go to full speed to protect the circuitry and ensure long life of the fixture If any problems occur during usage unplug the product immediately and call or email Color Kinetics Technical Support Group 1 888 FULL RGB or 617 423 9999 or support colorkinetics com COLORBLAZE SPECIFICATIONS COLOR RANGE 16 7 million 24bit additive RGB colors Continuously variable intensity output range SOURCE High intensity power LEDs BEAM ANGLE 22 DATA INTERFACE Color Kinetics full line of controller products PACKAGING Black or white extruded aluminum housing CONNECTORS 2 pole 3 wire grounded 15A not included LISTINGS UL listed to both US and CSA standards CE certified POWER REQUIREMENT 100 240VAC 420W SOURCE LIFE Color Kinetics illumination products utilize high brightness LEDs as the illumination source LED manv facturers predict LED life of up to 100 000 hours MTBF mean time between failure the standard used by conventional lamp manufacturers to measure source life However like all light sources LEDs also experience lumen depreciation over time So while LEDs can emit light for an extremely long peri od of time MTBF is not the only consideration in determining useful life LED lumen depreciation is affected by numerous environmental conditions such as ambient temperature humidity and ventilation Lumen depreciation is also affected by means of control thermal man
11. agement current levels and a host of other electrical design considerations Color Kinetics systems are expertly engineered to optimize LED life when used under normal operating conditions ambient temperature 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C humidity 0 95 non condensing humidity adequate ventilation and air volume and when operated using typical color changing effects Long term operation outside of these ranges or conditions or at the upper limits of these ranges or conditions may subject the product to further degradation of the LED source life or in extreme cases failure of internal components Source life information is based on LED manufacturers data as well as other third party testing U S AND FOREIGN PATENTS AND PATENTS PENDING Color Kinetics Incorporated grants the purchaser of its lighting products and controllers a personal and non transferable license to use Chromacore its patented technology for networkable control of LED based color changing lighting fixtures for illumination display and design This license is granted only by Color Kinetics Incorporated and may not be transferred except by the grantor The design dupli cation manufacture or sale of other products using networkable control of LED based color changing lighting may be prohibited and is not licensed hereunder Other patents pending Guide to Health Safety and Welfare at Pop Concerts and Similar Events HMSO Publications UK
12. ounting brackets and knobs e Warranty and Registration cards e Installation Guide Additional items needed e Mounting base hardware e Data cables RJ45 or XLR 5 Power plug e Controller Color Kinetics or DMX compatible Scope of This User Guide The goal of this user guide is to explain in easily understood language the necessary steps to install ColorBlaze and assure peak performance lts intended use is for reference only by fully qualified professionals This document should never be considered a substitute for any provi sions of a regulation or state and or local code Identification and Warnings of Safety Hazards In accordance with ANSI Z535 4 the following system of identifying the severity of the hazards associated with the products is used DANGER I mminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage WARNING The ColorBlaze power plug must be installed by a quali fied professional in accordance with NEC and relevant local codes Failure to comply can result in death
13. r unique situations Owner User Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the contractor installer purchaser owner and user to install maintain and operate ColorBlaze in such a manner as to comply with all state and local laws ordinances regu lations and the American Standard Institution Safety Code Preparing ColorBlaze for Use 1 Attach mounting brackets 2 Install the power plug 3 Address the light segments 4 Connect data 5 Mount and aim the fixture Attach Mounting Brackets RUBBER To attach the mounting brackets insert the locking knob through the mounting bracket HHH ioco and rubber washer into the housing NASP Tighten locking knob by hand MOUNTING Install Power Plug The on board auto switching power supplies automatically adjusts to any 50 60 Hz AC power source from 110 to 240 volts Install a 2 pole 3 wire grounded 15A plug to the power cable Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt about proper plug installation Following the plug manufacturer s instructions connect the green and yellow wire to ground earth the black wire to live and the white wire to neutral Wire Pin Marking Black a aie aR Green Yellow Address the Light Segments Important Before addressing the ColorBlaze you must connect the power plug and supply power to the fixture ColorBlaze uses direct DMX data and features on board addressing tools Things to Consider Before addressing the
14. sJ 2A COLORBLAZE 48 at COLORBLAZE 72 CARR INSTALLATION GUIDE COLOR KINETICS INCORPORATED 10 MILK STREET SUITE 1100 BOSTON MA 02108 USA TEL 888 FULL RGB TEL 617 423 9999 FAx 617 423 9998 INFO COLORKINETICS COM WWW COLORKINETICS COM ITEM 116 000007 00 ColorBlaze 72 Black 116 000007 01 ColorBlaze 72 White 116 000008 00 ColorBlaze 48 Black 116 000008 01 ColorBlaze 48 White U S PATENTS 6 016 038 6 150 774 AND 6 340 868 EUROPEAN PATENT 1 016 062 OTHER PATENTS PENDING 2003 Color Kinetics Incorporated All rights reserved Chromacore Color Kinetics the Color Kinetics logo ColorBlast ColorBurst ColorPlay ColorScape iColor iColor Cove iPlayer QuickPlay and Smartivice are registered trademarks and Chromasic ColorBlaze and Optibin are trademarks of Color Kinetics Incorporated PUB 000092 00 Rev 02 LISTED Specifications subject to change without notice Introduction Welcome to a more colorful world brought to you by Color Kinetics and Chromacore our patented core technologies that generate and control millions of colors and a variety of lighting effects using a microprocessor to control LEDs This guide contains important information about installing and operating your new ColorBlaze safely ColorBlaze Detail FRONT vend reas 5 ue BACK VIEW para sn AIR FILTER INPUT OUTPUT LOCKING L KNOB fees ie VE TOWER ADDRESSING Included in this box e ColorBlaze e 2 M
15. serious injury or property damage WARNING Do not attempt to install or use ColorBlaze until you read and understand the installation instructions and safety labels Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage WARNING As dictated by a Structural Engineer and or local code install safety cables to ColorBlaze fixtures Failure to do so can result in injuries or property damage WARNING When using safety cables ensure that they comply to the specifications given in this user guide Failure to comply can result in injuries or property damage WARNING Do not use ColorBlaze if the power cable is damaged Doing so can result in death serious injury and property damage CAUTION ColorBlaze is on indoor only rated product do not oper ate outdoors Doing so can result in property damage CAUTION Use ColorBlaze in ventilated area with at least 3 inches of open air on all sides Failure to do so can result in property dam age CAUTION ColorBlaze has no serviceable parts Do not attempt to open the fixture Doing so will result in property damage and void the warranty CAUTION Do not use sharp fools near or on the fixture lens Doing so will result in property damage and void the warranty NOTE The instructions and precautions set forth in this user guide are not necessarily all inclusive all conceivable or relevant to all applications as Color Kinetics cannot anticipate all conceivable o
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