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ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide

1. Channel on page 31 You can use the Single Channel Fixture icon in ColorPlay 3 version 1 10 and higher to represent and control the intensity channel in a ColorPlay 3 light show Refer to the ColorPlay 3 User Guide for more information Options for Controlling ColorBlaze TRX Fixtures In addition to standard control schemes using DMX or Ethernet based lighting consoles and controllers ColorBlaze TRX offers a number of control options designed to support architectural theatrical and portable lighting applications Standalone Mode By default the input source of a ColorBlaze TRX fixture is DMX Ethernet When in DMX Ethernet mode ColorBlaze TRX listens for and responds to DMX or Ethernet data transmitted to the lighting network by a console or controller You can change the input source of ColorBlaze TRX fixture to Standalone In Standalone mode a ColorBlaze TRX fixture ignores DMX and Ethernet data input and displays either a pre set show or a ColorPlay 3 show stored on the fixture s SD card ColorBlaze TRX offers three pre set shows Fixed Color Color Wash and Chasing Rainbow which you can configure using the fixture s on board menus You can download light shows and triggers onto a fixture s installed SD card from ColorPlay 3 light show authoring and configuration software from Philips Color Kinetics ColorPlay 3 is bundled with the iPlayer 3 DMX controller and is also available as a free download from the Ph
2. ma ja h dj ja Bs Lighting console Fixture showing Master fixture Slave fixture Slave fixture Slave fixture Slave fixture output from playing show stored in DMX Ethernet in DMX Ethernet in Standalone in DMX Ethernet lighting console on SD card input mode input mode mode input mode For consistent results make sure that all master and slave fixtures in a run are configured alike with the same color control mode bit depth segment size segment order dimming curve transition speed and so on You can connect a Philips Color Kinetics devices that accept Ethernet input In master mode ColorBlaze TRX such as sPDS 480ca 24V power data supplies Data Enabler Pro devices or broadcasts one DMX universe of data All iColor Accent MX Powercore fixtures to the end of the run When configured ports on a multi port power data supply properly the master ColorBlaze TRX fixture acts as a controller for these devices receive the same data as well allowing you to add other fixture types to a run Jo 2 d Master fixture Slave fixture Slave fixture Slave fixture sPDS 480ca 24V playing show stored in DMX Ethernet in DMX Ethernet in DMX Ethernet power data supply on SD card input mode input mode input mode iColor Flex LMX strands ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 15 Controlling ColorBlaze TRX Effects and Shows with Ethernet Controller Keypad E
3. Initial System Setting 24 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide LEDs Auto Red Green Blue Amber LEDs Manual White RGBAW Dim RGBAW Bright SD Card of Complete Self Test Settings Overview Serial Numbers Fixture Profiles Update LED Firmware DMX Start Address IP Address Mode Segment Order Dimming Curve Transition Speed 8 16 Bit Control Color Control Mode Intensity Channel Master Slave Mode DMX Trigger MAC Address 6 ft version e 2 ft version Main Controller LED Controller 1A LED Controller 1B LED Controller 2A LED Controller 2B LED Controller 3A LED Controller 3B Fan Controller 2 LED Controller 4A LED Controller 7A LED Controller 4B LED Controller 7B LED Controller 5A LED Controller 8A LED Controller 5B LED Controller 8B LED Controller 6A LED Controller 9A LED Controller 6B LED Controller 9B Fan Controller 1 Fan Controller 3 mum mum mum mum Main Controller LED Controller 1A LED Controller 1B LED Controller 2A LED Controller 2B LED Controller 3A LED Controller 3B LED Controller 4A LED Controller 7A LED Controller 4B LED Controller 7B LED Controller 5A LED Controller 8A LED Controller 5B LED Controller 8B LED Controller 6A LED Controller 9A LED Controller 6B LED Controller 9B
4. Press Return to exit Temperature To display fan speeds 1 2 3 Select Utilities gt Information gt Fan Speeds If necessary use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list Fan Speeds displays in RPM the speed of each fan two fans for each 2 ft fixture six fans for each 6 ft fixture Press Return to exit Fan Speeds Resetting System Settings You can load a fixture s default profile at any time to restore the fixture s initial system settings gt To restore a fixture s initial system settings 36 Select Utilities gt Fixture Profiles gt Reset System Settings ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Addressing and Configuring ColorBlaze TRX with QuickPlay Pro In Ethernet lighting installations you can remotely address and configure ColorBlaze You download QuickPlay Pro TRX fixtures by connecting a computer running QuickPlay Pro addressing and from www philipscolorkinetics com support configuration software to the lighting network You can either connect the computer addressing to an available port on an Ethernet switch or to the data input on the first ColorBlaze TRX fixture in a series In Ethernet QuickPlay Pro will automatically discover all connected fixtures for easy configuration QuickPlay Pro software Ethernet Switch 1 Connect a computer running QuickPlay Pro to an available port on an Ethernet switch or to the data input on the first ColorBlaze TRX fixture in
5. ColorBlaze TRX Advanced theatrical and rental LED batten with intelligent RGBAW light ColorBlaze TRX Advanced theatrical and rental LED batten with intelligent RGBAW light ColorBlaze TRX is a versatile feature packed linear RGBAW LED fixture with industry leading light output Available in two foot and six foot lengths these powerful stage ready fixtures incorporate channels of red green blue amber and white LED sources to achieve superior color precision and a dramatically expanded color palette ColorBlaze TRX is the ideal solution for theatrical and rental distributors exhibition houses theaters nightclubs and other entertainment venues Versatile intense light output ColorBlaze TRX fixtures outperform the competition with light output of up to 3 540 lumens per foot Controllable in increments of 4 in 102 mm to 6 ft 1 8 m fixtures deliver stunning effects and intense washes of color for flooding surfaces and stages Native 10 beam angle and available spread lenses of 22 32 60 x 32 and 32 x 12 offer multiple options for directing and dispersing light Flexible color control Choose from five channel RGBAW in out three channel RGB in out and three channel RGB in mapped to five channel RGBAW out RGB modes offer consistent operation with traditional RGB LED fixtures such as ColorBlaze 48 and ColorBlaze 72 Superior color consistency and accuracy Optibin an advanced binn
6. 2 to 5 mm nominal Size diameter Minimum break load must be greater than 400 Ib 181 kg Construction 7 x 7 49 wires preformed stranded Q We rec d using 22 AWG 5 pi 2 Using a standard RJ45 or Ethercon cable for Ethernet or XLR 5 data cable for recommend usin pin XLR shielded cable with s five pins wired DMX connect data directly from an Ethernet or DMX controller s data output port to a data input port on the first ColorBlaze TRX fixture in a series RJ45 3 If connecting in series for data connect a data output port on the first fixture to a data input port on the next fixture in sequence using a standard RJ45 Ethercon For EMI suppression loop each XLR 5 or XLR 5 data cable ERR ana snap melded fers ias 4 If connecting in series for power connect the power output port on the first onto the cable as close as possible to the fixture s data input port fixture to the power input port on the next fixture using a power cable with a gray Neutrik NAC3FCB Power Connector Type B on one end and a blue Neutrik NAC3FCA Power Connector Type A on the other end To next fixture ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 21 4 If connecting in series repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed for each ColorBlaze TRX fixture in the series 5 Ina DMX network insert a standard data terminator in a data output port on the last fixture
7. 98 95 91 88 86 83 81 79 77 ColorBlaze TRX 97 93 89 86 84 81 79 77 75 10 0 503010 0 102102102 100 100 99 98 97 97 96 95 93 95 93 91 90 92 90 88 87 90 88 86 84 88 85 83 82 85 83 81 80 83 8178 77 8178 76 75 79 77 74 74 Product Guide 3 ColorBlaze TRX Polar Candela Distribution Illuminance at Distance o 2 ft 610 mm 32 spread lens 90 0 0 22 5 45 0 67 5 90 0 SL 0 11208 11208 11208 11208 11208 ne 802 8 Tao 406 LED Lumens Efficacy 25 3684 3651 3554 3422 3356 175 fc 58K 55f 4 000 A 70 35 1193 1190 1158 1108 1081 RGB 6008 19 7 45 326 321 313 305 300 1206 78 fe 55 116 111 107 110 110 60 44 fc 1 7 fe 11 0 fe 65 51 51 50 54 55 160 8 000 75 19 20 20 22 25 28 fc 146ft 138ft dudo 85 1 1 1 2 4 200f 2305 19 fc 17S ft 1656 12 000 VA 10 20 30 40 106 ft 32 3 m E Vert Spread 40 0 1 fc maximum distance Horiz Spread 38 0 W 0H W 90H Zonal Lumen Coefficients Of Utilization Zonal Cavity Method ZONE LUMENS XFIXT Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance 20 0 30 4678 79 7 RC 80 70 50 30 10 0 0 40 5428 92 5 rupe peer RW 70503010 70503010 503010 503010 503010 0 0 90 5868 100 0 90 180 0 0 0 0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100 0 180 5868 100 0 1 114111109107 111109107105 105103102 101100 99 98 97 96 94 2 109104100 97 106102 99 96 99 96 94 969492 939290 88 3 104 98 93 89
8. Press Enter to confirm your selection ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 33 Interpreting and Setting the Brightness of the Status LEDs Status LEDs on the right side of the control panel provide feedback about the current functioning of a ColorBlaze TRX fixture Status LED Modes Status LED Power Status Data Status Problem Indicator Mode Blue Off Blue Green Off Blinking blue and green Yellow Blinking yellow Off Red Fast blinking red Meaning Connected to AC power Not connected to AC power In DMX Ethernet mode and receiving DMX data In DMX Ethernet mode and receiving Ethernet data In DMX Ethernet mode and receiving no data In DMX Ethernet mode and receiving both DMX and Ethernet data In Standalone mode In Standalone mode and receiving DMX or Ethernet data No problems At least one fan is not operating Fixture has exceeded thermal protection temperature You can set the brightness of the status LEDs or turn them off To set the brightness of the status LEDs 1 Select Configuration gt User Interface gt Status LEDs 2 Select High Low or Off 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Flipping the Menu Display When a fixture is hung upside down or is hard to access you may find it convenient to flip the orientation of the menu display so that it appears right side up to the operator When you flip the menu display the functions of the control buttons are automatic
9. m m i a m o o Ambient Power Supply LED Controller 1A LED Controller 1B LED Controller 4A LED Controller 7A LED Controller 48 LED Controller 7B LED Controller 5A LED Controller 8A l LED Controller SB LED Controller 8B LED Controller 6A LED Controller 9A LED Controller 6B LED Controller 9B m LED Controller 2A LED Controller 2B LED Controller 3A LED Controller 3B T 4 Fan 2A Fan 1A Fan3A Fan 2B Fan 1B Fan 3B mm Reset System Settings ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 25 Locking and Unlocking Menus The ColorBlaze TRX onboard menus time out and lock after a period of inactivity When the menus are locked and a button is pressed the control panel displays a Locked icon and information about the fixture s current mode If the fixture is in DMX Ethernet mode the control panel displays the starting DMX address If in Standalone mode the readout displays the name of the currently selected pre set show Without unlocking the menus you can press the Settings button to display settings overview information or press and hold the Flip button to flip the menu display in cases where a fixture is hung upside down To unlock the ColorBlaze TRX menus Press and hold the Unlock button for approximately three seconds Settings Overv
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11. Input Source gt Standalone gt Stored Show gt Play Show File 2 Select the show file you want to play 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection To stop show playing from the SD card and display black Select Input Source gt Standalone gt Stored Show gt Stop Show Setting Color Control Mode ColorBlaze TRX offers three color control modes RGBAW out ColorBlaze TRX accepts five channels of DMX data and outputs to five channels of LEDs red green blue amber and white RGB in out ColorBlaze TRX accepts three channels of DMX data red green and blue and outputs to three channels of LEDs the amber and white channels are not used RGB gt RGBAW ColorBlaze TRX accepts three channels of DMX data red green and blue and maps the input to five channels of LEDs red green blue amber and white To set a fixture s color control mode 1 Select Configuration gt Color Control Mode 2 Select RGBAW in out RGB in out or RGB gt RGBAW 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Setting Fixture Resolution ColorBlaze TRX can function in 8 bit or 16 bit mode 16 bit mode affords finer control over brightness and color selection but requires a 16 bit DMX controller In 16 bit mode each fixture segment consumes twice as many consecutive DMX channels gt To set a fixture s resolution 1 Select Configuration gt 8 16 Bit Control 2 Select 8 bit or 16 bit 3 Press Enter to confirm your
12. an IP address As long all ColorBlaze TRX IP addresses are unique within an installation the set of DMX addresses assigned to a given fixture is unique within the installation regardless of the fixture s DMX starting address Some Notes About Fixture Segments Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is factory addressed to have a segment size of 4 in highest resolution and a DMX starting address of 1 For complex installations where you set different numbers of groups on different fixtures it s good practice to notate each fixture s group setting on the lighting design plan Keep the following considerations in mind when setting the number of fixture groups You can mix 2 ft and 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in the same series while maintaining consistent segment lengths of 4 in 8 in 12 in or 24 in 24 in segments T p ColorBlaze ColorBlaze TRX 2 ft 6 ft e f you install fixtures of the same length end to end you can create virtual segments that span multiple fixtures For example you can create virtual 9 ft segments with 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX fixtures by alternating fixtures with 72 in and 36 in segment sizes Le A N N EE on an zz P JE ColorBlaze TRX ColorBlaze TRX ColorBlaze TRX ColorBlaze TRX ColorBlaze TRX 6 ft 6 ft 6 ft 6 ft 6 fi To streamline configuration and light show programming note each fixture
13. common situation the installation sections that follow describe the process for a rental or touring installation where fixtures are addressed and configured in a preparation area then hung at the installation site DMX or Ethernet ColorBlaze TRX fixtures can accept either DMX or Ethernet KiNET data input Because of addressing limitations DMX is appropriate for relatively simple installations or for light shows in which multiple fixtures operate in unison A DMX universe consists of 512 addresses while ColorBlaze TRX fixtures can consume from 3 to 216 DMX addresses each depending on length and configuration Because it is not subject to DMX addressing limitations Ethernet is the preferred environment for intricate color changing light shows and video displays in which each fixture node must be controlled individually In an Ethernet lighting network each ColorBlaze TRX fixture effectively functions as its own universe identified by the fixture s unique IP address Depending on your controller Ethernet installations can have tens of thousands of unique individually controllable nodes in some cases hundreds of thousands A typical DMX installation uses a DMX controller such as iPlayer 3 or a third party DMX lighting control board ColorBlaze TRX devices can be connected in series to a controller s DMX output port The number of fixture runs is limited by the number of DMX output ports on each controller 8 ColorBlaze TRX Pro
14. operation of the fans Select Test gt Fans Auto The test runs then automatically returns to the Test menu To run the automatic LED channel self test Select Test gt LEDs Auto In sequence the test illuminates the red green blue amber and white LED channels illuminates all channels dim illuminates all channels bright then turns all channels off To run a manual LED channel self test 1 Select Test gt LEDs Manual 2 Test the proper operation of the LED channels by using the Move Up and Move Down buttons to select Red Green Blue Amber White RGBAW Dim RGBAW Bright and Off 3 Press Cancel to end the test To test the proper operation of the SD Card Select Test gt SD Card Press Return once the test completes To run a complete self test Select Test gt Complete Self Test The user interface status LED fan LED channel and SD card tests run in sequence Displaying Fixture Information You can display current configuration and operational information for a ColorBlaze TRX fixture To display the settings overview 1 Do one of the following When menus are locked press the Settings Overview button When menus are unlocked select Utilities gt Information gt Settings Overview ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 35 3 Using the Up and Down buttons scroll through the list of settings Settings Overview displays information on current starting DMX addres
15. s IP address if applicable and the DMX starting address of each fixture segment on your lighting design plan Addressing and Configuration Methods You can manually set the color control mode fixture resolution segment size intensity channel setting and DMX starting address of a ColorBlaze TRX fixture using the onboard menus Refer to Using the ColorBlaze TRX Onboard Menus beginning on page 23 for details You can also remotely address and configure ColorBlaze TRX fixtures using QuickPlay Pro addressing and configuration software with a computer connected to your lighting network Refer to Addressing and Configuring ColorBlaze TRX with QuickPlay Pro on page 37 for details ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 13 Using the Intensity Channel Enabling the intensity channel lets you adjust the brightness of all LED channels proportionally using a fader on a DMX console For example you can set a desired color then adjust the brightness with the assigned fader while maintaining the color value When you enable the intensity channel each ColorBlaze TRX node consumes an additional DMX address in 8 bit mode and two additional DMX addresses in 16 bit 2 For instructions on enabling and mode as shown in the table on page 12 Make sure that your addressing scheme disabling the intensity channel refer to accounts for the additional DMX addresses that the intensity channel requires Enabling and Disabling the Intensity
16. selection ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 29 Setting Segment Size and Segment Order ColorBlaze TRX fixtures have variable segment sizes ranging from 4 in to the total fixture length 24 in or 72 in Each segment functions as a separate individually controllable node or pixel Increasing the number of segments increases the number of consecutive DMX addresses that a fixture consumes Number of DMX Channels Per Segment 8 Bit Resolution 16 Bit Resolution Color Control Mode Intensity Channel Off Intensity Channel On Intensity Channel Off Intensity Channel On RGBAW in out 5 6 10 12 RGB in out 3 4 6 8 RGB gt RGBAW 3 4 6 8 Segment order is important for dynamic effects that move chase or sweep across the nodes in a fixture or set of fixtures Normal segment order is from input side to output side left to right facing the front of the fixture Reverse segment order is from output side to input side right to left gt To set segment size 1 Select Configuration gt Segment Size 2 Select a segment size of 4 in 8 in 12 in 24 in 36 in 6 ft fixture only or 72 in 6 ft fixture only 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection gt To set segment order 1 Select Configuration gt Segment Order 2 Select Normal or Reverse 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Setting Fixture Dimming Curve Dimming curves describe how slowly or quickly a fixture dims at different levels of input For finer control ColorBla
17. side Select Direction then select Forward or Reverse Press Enter to confirm your selection Cycle Speed is how long it takes from 1 second to 1 hour to cycle through the color sequence Select Cycle Speed then a cycle time Press Enter to confirm your selection Saturation is the maximum colorfulness of each color in the sequence Transitions fade colors in from 0 colorfulness to the Saturation setting Setting Saturation to 10076 produces the greatest color variation while setting the saturation to 0 produces no color variation Select Saturation then select a saturation from 0 to 100 Press Enter to confirm your selection Brightness is the overall brightness of the effect Setting the brightness to 10076 produces the maximum light output while setting the brightness to 076 produces no light output fixture is black Select Brightness then select a brightness from 076 to 10076 Press Enter to confirm your selection Width is the number of pixels nodes that the effect uses 10 pixels by default If a fixture has fewer nodes than the effect width only a portion of the effect will be visible at a time If a fixture has more nodes than the effect width the effect will tile or repeat Select Width then select the pixel width for the effect from 1 to 170 Press Enter to confirm your selection 28 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide When playing the Color Wash or Chasing Rainbow show on a master fixture the slav
18. the Onboard ColorBlaze TRX Menus above for descriptions of each To set the pre set show to display when in Standalone mode select Fixed Color of these configuration options Color Wash or Chasing Rainbow from the Effect drop down list To configure pre set light shows refer to Configuring Pre Set Shows with QuickPlay Pro on pages 23 24 Toset the fixture s color control mode select RGBAW in out RGB in out or RGB RGBAW from the Color Control Mode drop down list To set the fixture s dimming curve select Normal Linear or Tungsten from the Dimming Curve drop down list then click Program To set the fixture s LED transition speed select Fast Delay 1 Delay 2 Delay 3 or Delay 4 from the Transition Speed drop down list then click Program set the fixture s segment size select 4 inches 8 inches 12 inches 24 inches 36 inches 6 ft fixture only or 72 inches 6 ft fixture only from the Segment Size drop down list To set the segment order select Normal or Reverse from the Segment Order drop down list To set the orientation of the menu display area select Yes or No from the Flip Display drop down list To set the menu display timeout select 15 sec 30 sec 1 min or 2 min from the Display Timeout drop down list To set the fan mode select Thermally Regulated or Constant from the Fan Mode drop down list When Fan Mode is set to Constant set a fan speed by selecting a rela
19. the reaction speed for smoother transitions when the intensity of LED channels changes ColorBlaze TRX offers five levels of decreasing LED transition speed from Fast instant snap changes to Delay 4 slowest transition speed gt To set a fixture s LED transition speed 1 Select Configuration gt Transition Speed 2 Select Fast Delay 1 Delay 2 Delay 3 or Delay 4 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Enabling and Disabling the Intensity Channel Enabling the intensity channel lets you adjust the brightness of all LED channels proportionally using one slider on a DMX console For example you can set a color that you want then adjust the brightness with the assigned slider while maintaining the color value You can use the Single Channel Fixture icon in ColorPlay 3 version 1 10 and higher to represent and control the intensity channel in a ColorPlay 3 light show Refer to the ColorPlay 3 User Guide for more information To enable the intensity channel 1 Select Configuration gt Intensity Channel 2 Select Enabled 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection To disable the intensity channel 1 Select Configuration gt Intensity Channel 2 Select Disabled 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Using Master Slave Mode When in master mode a ColorBlaze TRX fixture acts as a master controller for fixtures that follow it in a run When connected together properly downstream slave fixtures can be
20. to eight triggers with Ethernet Controller Keypad our wall mounted Power over Ethernet keypad Versatile mounting options Clamp mount ColorBlaze TRX to pipes or trusses or mount directly to a surface Industrial grade constant torque hinges and locking handles offer stable 165 rotation for dependable aiming and locking Universal integrated power supply Auto switching power supply accepts power input of 100 240 VAC eliminating additional equipment and enabling consistent use around the world Expanded Color Palette Channels of amber and neutral white LEDs seamlessly blend with channels of red green and blue LEDs to produce a significantly expanded color palette ColorBlaze TRX adds intense yellows high quality whites and a range of subtle pastel colors to the millions of saturated colors achievable with standard RGB lighting fixtures ColorBlaze TRX Photometrics Photometric data is based on test results from an independent NIST traceable testing lab IES data is available at www philipscolorkinetics com support ies Polar Candela Distribution Illuminance at Distance 2 ft 610 mm no spread lens 90 0 0 22 8 45 0 67 5 90 0 0 10204 10204 10204 10204 10204 17467 8 p Bot 521 LED Lumens Efficacy s 25 582 34 30 29 27 i 70 35 24 2 11 2 7079 23 8 S 45 10 8 8 9 8 w E 08 4 3 8 4 6 4 4 5 4 68 667 75 1 2 4 2 2 8 o 85 833 50 90 0 0 0 0 0
21. 0 28710 28710 28710 am UN i1 Lumens Efficacy 9 667 25 1598 1604 1621 1605 1593 449 fe H sat ae 70 35 280 255 233 228 227 6008 20 2 14500 45 16 96 85 85 87 1206 mE SR Sf qe 59 5 5 424 68 amp 68 19 333 65 29 26 25 27 32 160ft 755 6 6 6 9 14 AK 85 2006 24 167 50 1016 10 2 ft 9 jog 50 fc 29 000 VA 0 10 20 30 40 0 H 90 H Zonal Lumen 169 5 ft 51 7 m 1 fc maximum distance C Vert Spread 23 8 Horiz Spread 24 0 Coefficients Of Utilization Zonal Cavity Method ZONE LUMENS XFIXT 0 30 5678 94 5 RC 0 40 5851 97 4 RW 0 60 5969 99 4 0 90 6008 100 0 90 180 0 0 0 0 0 180 6008 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 For lux multiply fc by 10 7 80 70 50 30 10 119119119119 115113111109 111107104102 108103 104 101 98 96 93 91 88 99 95 92 89 86 84 82 99 95 91 88 85 82 80 78 96 92 88 85 82 79 77 75 70 70 50 30 10 116116116116 113111109107 109106103101 106102 103 100 97 94 92 90 88 98 94 91 89 86 84 81 98 94 91 87 85 82 80 78 96 91 88 85 82 79 77 75 50 Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance 20 50 30 10 111111111 107105104 103101 99 96 93 90 87 85 83 81 96 93 90 87 84 82 79 77 99 94 90 87 84 81 79 77 75 30 50 30 10 106106106 103102101 100 97 94 91 89 86 84 82 80
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23. 103 000 Multiply all candela values by 10 LED RGB 0 10 20 30 40 W 0H 90 H Zonal Lumen 4 0 fc 8 0 ft 12 0 ft 16 0 ft 20 0 ft 24 0 ft Center Beam fc 6378 fc 1594 fc 709 fc 399 fc 255 fc 177 fc 320 ft 97 5 m 1 fc maximum distance Beam Width 096 0 9 ft 176 19ft 26f 28ft 34f 37f 43f 46ft 51ft 56ft LIB Vert Spread 12 2 Horiz Spread 13 2 Coefficients Of Utilization Zonal Cavity Method ZONE LUMENS XFIXT Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance 20 0 30 6828 96 4 RC 80 70 50 30 10 0 x p aei RW 70503010 70503010 503010 503010 503010 0 0 90 7079 100 0 90 180 0 0 0 O 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100 0 180 7079 100 0 1 116114112111 113112110109 108107106 104103103 101100100 98 2 118110107105 111108106104 105103102 102101100 100 99 98 96 3 110107104101 109105103100 103101 99 101 99 97 99 97 96 95 4 108104101 98 107103100 98 101 98 97 99 97 96 97 96 95 93 5 106101 98 96 105101 98 95 999795 98 96 94 96 95 93 92 6 104 99 96 94 103 99 96 94 97 95 93 96 94 92 95 93 92 91 7 102 98 94 92 101 97 94 92 969392 959391 949291 90 8 101 96 93 91 100 95 93 91 959290 949290 939190 89 9 99 94 92 90 99 94 91 89 93 91 89 939189 929089 88 10 98 93 90 88 97 93 90 88 92 90 88 929088 91 89 88 87 ColorBlaze TRX Polar Candela Distribution Illuminance at Distance 2 ft 610 mm 22 spread lens 90 0 0 22 5 45 0 67 5 90 0 SL 0 28710 2871
24. 11111 106106106 102102102 100 0 180 6018 100 0 115113111109 113111109108 107106104 103102101 100 99 98 97 111108105102 109106103101 103101 99 100 98 97 97 96 95 93 108103100 97 106102 99 96 99 97 95 97 95 93 95 93 92 91 105 99 95 92 103 98 95 92 96 93 91 94 92 90 93 91 89 88 102 96 92 89 100 95 91 89 93 90 88 92 89 87 91 88 86 85 99 93 89 86 98 92 88 86 91 87 85 90 87 84 88 86 84 83 96 90 86 83 95 89 86 83 88 85 82 87 84 82 86 84 82 81 94 87 83 81 93 87 83 81 86 83 80 85 82 80 84 82 80 79 92 85 81 79 91 85 81 78 84 81 78 83 80 78 83 80 78 prd 89 83 79 77 89 83 79 76 82 79 76 81 78 76 81 78 76 75 Ocoo xoon0Ltow oo For lux multiply fc by 10 7 4 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide ColorBlaze TRX Polar Candela Distribution Illuminance at Distance 2 ft 610 mm 60 x 32 spread lens LED RGB Sos 0 0 22 5 45 0 67 5 90 0 Center Beam fc Beam Width 0 10197 10197 10197 10197 10197 A 305 1833 S 45 assa 5116 ese soe enm Of E Lumens Efficacy 3667 25 1227 1527 2693 5041 6621 159 fc 4 40 964 j 70 35 270 342 762 2362 4064 A 6i 5815 19 5 zum 45 112 128 211 807 1877 120 r 55 63 70 92 238 642 P 1926 7333 60 65 47 84 191 160 75 11 14 18 28 56 25 fe 10 1 ft 240 2167 85 0 0 1 3 3 200f 50 90 0 0 0 0 0 amp 28 8 ft 24 0 ft 18 11 000 VA 0 10 20 30 40 101 ft 30 8 m E Vert Spread 28 4 1 fc maximum distance amp 20 W 0H W 90H Zonal
25. BAW channels full on 50 000 hours 150 25 C 35 000 hours 150 50 C 100 240 VAC auto switching 50 60 Hz 315 W maximum at full output steady state 6 ft 1 8 m 930 W maximum at full output steady state DMX or 10 100 Ethernet Fixture firmware addressable 8 and 16 bit control RGBAW and RGB modes Philips full range of controllers including Video System Manager Pro and Light System Manager or third party controllers 9 3x 24x 67 in 236 x 610 x 170 mm 16 2 Ib 7 3 kg Extruded aluminium and polymer black finish Clear polycarbonate Neutrik PowerCon Power Connector RJ45 and XLR 5 data connections 40 122 40 50 C Operating 32 122 0 50 C Startup 40 122 40 50 C Storage 0 95 non condensing UL cUL FCC Class A CE Dry Location IP20 Lumen measurement complies with IES LM 79 08 L50 50 lumen maintenance when light output drops below 50 of initial output Ambient luminaire temperatures specified Lumen maintenance information CHROMACORE CKTECHNOLOGY 6 ColorBlaze TRX CHROMASYNC CKTECHNOLOGY Product Guide OPTIBIN CKTECHNOLOGY 9 3 72 x 6 7 in 236 x 1829 x 170 mm 43 Ib 19 5 kg FE CE calculations are based on lifetime prediction graphs supplied by LED source manufacturers Calculations for white light LED fixtures are based on measurements that comply with IES LM 80 08 tes
26. DMX trigger to implement convenient playback of stored shows from a lighting console To enable a DMX trigger on a ColorBlaze TRX fixture you assign an unused DMX address to serve as the trigger channel Then you assign that DMX address to a channel on your lighting console and control the value usually on a scale of 1 10076 or 0 255 The DMX trigger divides the scale of values into 11 regions The lowest region of the scale deactivates the trigger while the other 10 regions activate the first 10 triggers stored on the fixture s SD card DMX Trigger Behavior Action 0 100 Scale 0 255 Scale Deactivate trigger 076 976 0 23 Activate trigger 1 1076 1876 24 46 Activate trigger 2 1976 28 47 69 Activate trigger 3 2976 3676 70 93 Activate trigger 4 37 4576 94 116 Activate trigger 5 46 5476 117 139 Activate trigger 6 5576 6376 140 162 Activate trigger 7 64 72 163 186 Activate trigger 8 7376 8176 187 209 Activate trigger 9 82 9076 210 232 Activate trigger 10 91 10076 233 255 Using a DMX trigger in conjunction with master slave mode is a convenient way to show the same light output on multiple fixtures within the control network Set a DMX trigger on the master fixture and all properly configured slave fixtures respond in unison when the lighting console fader activates a show If you re not using master slave mode you can configure multi
27. Lumen Coefficients Of Utilization Zonal Cavity Method ZONE LUMENS XFIXT Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance 20 02 do M Ge RC 80 70 50 30 10 0 is mE RW 70503010 70503010 503010 503010 503010 0 0 90 5815 100 0 90 180 0 0 0 0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100 0 180 5815 100 0 1 113111108106 111109106104 105103101 101 99 98 97 96 95 93 2 108103 99 96 106101 98 95 98 95 92 959390 929089 87 3 103 96 91 87 101 95 90 87 928885 90 87 84 88 85 83 81 4 98 90 85 80 96 89 84 80 87 82 79 85 81 78 83 80 77 76 5 93857975 91847874 827774 807673 79 75 72 71 6 88807470 87797369 777369 767269 757168 67 7 84756965 83756965 736865 726865 716764 63 8 81716662 79716561 706561 696461 686461 59 9 77 68 62 58 76 67 62 58 66 61 58 656158 65 61 58 56 10 74 64 50 55 73 64 59 55 63 58 55 63 58 55 62 58 55 53 For lux multiply fc by 10 7 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 5 Specifications Due to continuous improvements and innovations specifications may change without notice Item Output Electrical Control Physical Certification and Safety Specification Beam Angle LED Channels Lumens Lumen Maintenancet Input Voltage Power Consumption Interface Control System Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Weight Housing Lens Fixture Connections Temperature Ranges Humidity Certification Environment 2 ft 610 mm 10 native no spread lens Red Green Blue Amber White 7079 2 ft length RG
28. RX fixture uses a set of sequential DMX addresses A ColorBlaze TRX fixture uses from 3 to 216 DMX addresses depending on color control mode 3 channel or 5 channel DMX input fixture resolution 8 bit or 16 bit fixture length 2 ft or 6 ft segment size ranging from 4 in to the total fixture length and whether the intensity channel is enabled or disabled In 8 bit mode each segment uses one DMX address per channel while in 16 bit mode each segment uses two DMX addresses per channel one for coarse control and one for fine control The coarse channel allows values in multiples of 256 while the fine channel adds 256 additional values to each coarse channel value resulting in a total of 65 536 individual steps or settings 256 x 256 Channel assignments per segment are as follows Channels Per Node RGB in out and RGB RGBAW 3 channel RGB input 1 2 3 8 Bit Mode Red Green Blue 1 2 3 4 5 16 Bit Mode Red Fine Green Green Fine Blue Blue Fine Intensity Coarse Coarse Coarse RGBAW in out 5 channel RGBAW input 1 2 3 8 Bit Mode Red Green Blue 1 p 3 4 6 16 Bit Mode Red Red Green Green Blue Blue Amber Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is factory addressed with a DMX starting address of 1 Sequential DMX addresses are automatically assigned to the fixture beginning with the starting address For instance if you set a 2 ft fixture to RGB in ou
29. X Ethernet on SD card input mode input mode input mode As shown below buttons 1 8 on the Ethernet Controller Keypad activate triggers 1 8 stored on a ColorBlaze TRX fixture s SD card If the fixture is currently playing a pre set show pressing buttons 1 8 stops the pre set show and activates the trigger associated with the pressed button The dimmer and OFF buttons work with both pre set shows and triggers stored on the SD card Ethernet Controller Keypad buttons For instructions on how to configure ColorBlaze TRX fixtures shows and triggers in Standalone mode refer to Using the ColorBlaze TRX Onboard Menus beginning on page 23 Activates triggers 1 8 on the ColorBlaze TRX SD card Dimmer controls Turns all show lights off 16 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide For instructions on configuring DMX triggers refer to Configuring DMX Triggers on page 32 Activates trigger 10 on a ColorBlaze TRX SD Card gt 10 Trigger 9 gt 9 Trigger 8 D 8 Trigger 7 gt Trigger 6 gt Trigger 5 8H Trigger 4 Trigger 3 Trigger 2 L Trigger 1 Deactivates DMX trigger You can also assign the DMX trigger to a lighting console s fader Fader positions 1 through 10 activate stored triggers 1 through 10 while fader position 0 deactivates the trigger Using DMX Triggers You can enable a
30. a series using a standard RJ45 patch cable 2 Run QuickPlay Pro and click Fixture Configuration 3 Click the Refresh button to the right of the Controller list QuickPlay Pro automatically discovers all connected ColorBlaze TRX fixtures and enters them by IP address in the Controller list Select a fixture to configure from the list QuickP y Pro Controller ColorBlaze TRX IP 10 134 0 107 More Info Port 1 yoa Channels Fixed Color Serial Number Manual Search Discover SFT 000159 00 V14 Refresh Export Streak Configuration M Test Channels DMX Address Light Number Resolution ColorBlaze TRX RDM PDS Configuration Current Program to Fixture Configuration Input Source DMX Ethernet DMX Ethernet Color Control Mode RGBAW in out RGBAW injout Import Export SN Address Fixtures Effect Chasing Rainbow chasing Rainbow Dimming Curve Normal Normal K Program all ColorBlaze TRX Refreshing device list Connecting to ColorBlaze TRX IP 10 134 0 107 10 134 0 107 might not be reachable through the current network settings ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 37 4 Configure the fixture by doing one or more of the following To set the fixture input source select Standalone or DMX Ethernet from the Input Source drop down list Refer to Using
31. ables per circuit at different voltages Keep in mind that these figures provided as a guideline are accurate for the specified configuration only Changing the configuration can affect the run lengths Unpack Fixtures 1 As you unpack ColorBlaze TRX carefully inspect the box and contents for any damage that may have occurred in transit Because each 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX fixture is bulky and weighs 43 Ib 19 5 kg you may need two people to lift the fixture out of the box 2 Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is assigned a date code and unique serial number We recommend recording the serial numbers and date codes in a layout grid typically a spreadsheet or list to aid in servicing and troubleshooting S Item 116 000028 00 12NC 910503701741 111000 42 A5 56 01 6 ITU 0 a 1046BMG0001 SN 12345678 BULLET ERE NEAL M 3 Assign each fixture to a position in the lighting design plan 4 To streamline installation and aid in light show programming you can affix a label identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous location on each light fixture s housing 10 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Maximum power run lengths Maximum Feet of Maximum Feet of Voltage ColorBlaze TRX Fixtures Power Cables 100VAC 8 100 120VAC 12 100 208VAC 20 200 220VAC 22 175 230VAC 22 200 240VAC 24 200 Assumes fixtures installed in series on a 20 A circuit with 12 AWG power cables Maximum number of
32. ally updated to match the display To flip the menu display 1 Do one of the following When the menus are locked press the Flip Display button When the menus are unlocked select Configuration gt User Interface gt Flip Display 2 Select Yes menu is upside down or No menu is right side up 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection 34 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide moqutey burseuj useM 10102 pexta HNO TIVOINVILS PHILIPS Power Status Problem Data Status Setting Display Timeout The ColorBlaze TRX onboard menus time out and lock after a period of inactivity To set menu display timeout 1 Select Configuration gt User Interface gt Display Timeout 2 To set a timeout select 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute or two minutes 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Running Fixture Self Tests ColorBlaze TRX has a set of built in self tests that let you visually check the operation of the menu display fans LED channels and SD card To test the proper operation of the menu display 1 Select Test gt User Interface 2 Press each of the four rubberized selection buttons You must press them all within 10 seconds or the test will fail If the buttons are operating properly each button receives a checkmark and a Button Test Passed message appears The test then tests the status LEDs and automatically returns to the Test menu gt To test the proper
33. can mount ColorBlaze TRX fixtures end to end or you can space them however you wish so long as you follow these data configuration guidelines n DMX networks using shielded XLR 5 data cables maximum data run lengths are 1 640 ft 500 m The maximum number of DMX devices that can be connected in series is 32 We recommend using DMX repeaters for runs that exceed the maximum length as well as for runs of more than 32 DMX devices connected in series RJ45 or XLR 5 DMX Data cables Terminator 7 FS w fa 18 1640 ft Maximum DMX 500 m ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 9 n Ethernet networks maximum data cables lengths are 328 ft 100 m between Ethernet devices without a repeater for example controller to switch switch to ColorBlaze TRX fixture or fixture to fixture You can connect up to 15 ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in series Power Configuration Guidelines For proper power management ColorBlaze TRX fixtures should be installed on a separate power circuit of 20 A maximum We recommend using 3 conductor 12 AWG 3 3 mm stranded copper wire for power cables You can connect multiple ColorBlaze TRX in series on a single circuit The maximum number of fixtures each circuit can support depends on fixture power consumption fixture length voltage and power cable lengths The table to the right lists maximum run lengths for fixtures and power c
34. configured to show the same output as the master fixture You can configure the master fixture to send DMX or Ethernet KiNET data For data integrity reasons do not set the master mode output type to KiNET when connected to ColorPlay 3 or to DMX when the fixture is using the DMX trigger or receiving DMX data from a controller or other data source Note that you may have trouble communicating with slave fixtures via Ethernet when a master fixture is sending data in KiNET output mode To put a fixture in master or slave mode 1 Select Configuration gt Master Slave Mode gt Master Slave Mode 2 Select Master or Slave 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection To set master mode output type 1 On a ColorBlaze TRX fixture in Master mode select Configuration gt Master Slave Mode gt Output 2 Select KiNET or DMX 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 31 Configuring DMX Triggers You can enable a DMX trigger to implement convenient playback of stored triggers from a lighting console To enable a DMX trigger on a ColorBlaze TRX fixture you use the DMX Trigger command on the fixture s Configuration menu to assign an unused DMX address to serve as the trigger channel Then you assign that same DMX address to a channel on your lighting console Regions 1 through 10 activate shows 1 through 10 from the ColorBlaze TRX fixture s SD card while region 0 deactivates the trigger gt T
35. duct Guide Refer to the ColorBlaze TRX Installation Instructions for specific warning and caution statements Q You can configure ColorBlaze TRX fixtures on battery power without connecting them to AC power Inputs Onboard controls fre SG Power and data inputs Power and data outputs Outputs 0000 0 A typical Ethernet installation uses one or more Ethernet switches and an Ethernet controller such as Light System Manager or Video System Manager Pro You can connect a series of up to 15 ColorBlaze TRX fixtures to each available Ethernet port Creating a Lighting Design Plan Regardless of the details of your installation it s good practice to create a lighting design plan that identifies your fixtures details their addresses and other configuration information and identifies their locations in relation to other required hardware For complex installations displaying light shows with dynamic effects such a lighting design plan is essential To create a lighting design plan determine the appropriate location of each ColorBlaze TRX fixture in relation to power sources and controllers On an architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of the installation identify the locations of all controllers fixtures power sources and cables To streamline installation and aid i
36. e Coarse Fine Terminology for individually controllable LED lighting units varies and can become confusing In general an individually controllable lighting unit is referred to as a node A fixture can function as a single node or it can contain multiple nodes ColorBlaze TRX is unusual because it can be segmented into one or more nodes In video displays individually controllable nodes are often referred to as pixels A pixel can be a single node fixture or a segment of a multiple node fixture DMX starting addresses emm semen quem p E S y _ T ColorBlaze ColorBlaze TRX ColorBlaze TRX 9 ft segments For example in a series of three 2 ft fixtures each with 4 in segments RGB in out 8 bit resolution and the intensity channel enabled you can ensure that each fixture segment is uniquely addressed by setting the DMX starting address of the first fixture to 1 the starting address of the second fixture to 25 1 24 and the starting address of the third fixture to 49 25 24 Addressing in an Ethernet Lighting Network Because it eliminates the addressing limitations of DMX Ethernet is preferred for lighting installations that display intricate effects requiring hundreds or thousands of individually addressable nodes In Ethernet lighting networks each fixture effectively functions as its own DMX universe Ethernet lighting controllers identify each ColorBlaze TRX fixture by
37. e fixtures must be in 8 bit RGB in out or RGB gt RGBAW mode and they must be addressed properly Setting the Chasing Rainbow effect width to 1 pixel effectively produces a Color Wash effect since all nodes act in unison For complete details on authoring ColorPlay 3 light shows configuring triggers and downloading shows and triggers refer to the ColorPlay 3 User Guide available at www philipscolorkinetics com Is controllers iplayer3 For proper playback make sure that the configuration of ColorBlaze TRX fixtures matches the settings of the ColorPlay 3 show You can use Ethernet Controller Keypad to play triggers 1 8 and to control the brightness of lights in Standalone mode Refer to Controlling Effects and Shows with Ethernet Controller Keypad on page 16 for more information Storing and Playing ColorPlay 3 Shows and Triggers ColorBlaze TRX contains an installed SD card to which you can download light shows and triggers from ColorPlay 3 light show authoring and configuration software from Philips Color Kinetics Commands on the Input Source gt Standalone gt Stored Show menu let you trigger shows or play show files directly from the SD card To trigger a show stored on the SD card 1 Select Input Source gt Standalone gt Stored Show gt Play Trigger 2 Select the trigger you want to play 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection To play a show stored on the SD card 1 Select
38. e in its mounting location The three holes in each foot of the 6 ft fixture and in the mounting trunion of the 2 ft fixture provide a clearance for a 1 2 in bolt for mounting to a pipe truss weighted base or floor using a standard theatrical C clamp or other mounting hardware When a fixture is hung upside down or is hard to access you can flip the orientation of the menu display so that it appears right side up to the operator Refer to page 23 for details ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 19 Attach Safety Cables Optional Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is designed for use with safety cables to tether fixtures to secure anchor points When suspending or installing ColorBlaze TRX fixtures overhead or when dictated by local or state code or advised by a structural engineer loop safety cables through the restraining holes located at the either end of the ColorBlaze TRX housing Securely anchor the safety cables using a method that follows code or engineer s requirements Connect Data and Power Make sure the power is OFF before connecting ColorBlaze TRX fixtures 1 Supply power to the first ColorBlaze TRX fixture in a series by plugging a power cable with Neutrik PowerCon connector into the blue Power In port on the input side of the fixture From line power 20 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Safety cable minimum requirements Material 316 Stainless Steel 5 64 to 3 16 in
39. est the LED channels user interface fan speeds and operating temperatures Display version information such as installed firmware versions serial numbers of internal hardware current ambient and board temperatures and fan speeds Overview of the Onboard Menus The ColorBlaze TRX onboard menus appear in a control panel on the front of the fixture with the fixture s input side to the left and the output side to the right The control panel displays menu option names icons indicating current button behavior and fixture configuration and status information Power Status Data Status PHILIPS Control Buttons Advance Enter Move Up Fixed Color Color Wash Chasing Rainbow CO STANDALONE C Return Cancel Move Down Readout Control Buttons Problem You can navigate the menus and make selections using four rubberized control buttons the behavior of which can change depending on context and menu orientation normal or flipped In general when the menus are unlocked the buttons behave as follows Advance Enter advances to the next menu moves down one level in the menu tree or confirms a selection Return Cancel returns to the previous menu moves up one level in the menu tree or cancels a selection Up moves up in the current menu s set of options Down moves down the current menu s set of options ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 23 ColorBlaze TRX On Board Menus RGBAW i
40. ffect parameters For Fixed Color select a brightness for each channel 0 255 For Color Wash set cycle speed 1 second 1 hour direction forward or reverse saturation 0 10076 and brightness 076 10076 For Chasing Rainbow set cycle speed 1 second 1 hour direction forward or reverse saturation 0 100 width 1 170 pixels and brightness 0 100 4 To apply the selected settings to all discovered ColorBlaze TRX fixtures click the Program All ColorBlaze TRX checkbox 5 When you re ready click Program to apply all changes 6 Click the window s close box Updating ColorBlaze TRX Firmware The ColorBlaze TRX firmware image is periodically updated to improve system performance and functionality To maximize system performance make sure your ColorBlaze TRX fixtures are running the most recent version of the firmware Download ColorBlaze TRX Firmware Ifa more recent version of the ColorBlaze TRX firmware is available download the firmware file hex extension 1 Visit the Firmware Updates page at www philipscolorkinetics com support downloads firmware to check for the latest firmware version 2 If a newer firmware image is available click the link on the Firmware Updates page to download the firmware file to an accessible location on your computer Download CK Firmware Updater To update the firmware image on a ColorBlaze TRX fixture you must download and install t
41. fixtures can include any combination of 2 ft and 6 ft fixtures Maximum feet of power cables leader cable jumper cables O5 y Included in the box ColorBlaze TRX fixture Neutrik PowerCon connector Ferrite core for EMI suppression Connect Fixture to Power ColorBlaze TRX has integrated auto switching power supplies that automatically adjust to any 50 60 Hz power source from 100 240 V ColorBlaze TRX fixtures connect directly to line power using the included Neutrik PowerCon connector and the appropriate length of power cable We recommend using 3 conductor 12 AWG 3 3 mm stranded copper wire 1 Unpack the fixture and place it in a staging area or other location where the power and data ports on the ends of the fixture are readily accessible 2 Connect the appropriate length of 3 wire power cable from line power to the Neutrik PowerCon connector Following the connector manufacturer s instructions assemble the connector connecting ground earth line and neutral 2 6 5 15 mm 3 Insert the assembled power connector into the power input port on the input side of the fixture with the onboard controls facing you the left end of the fixture From line power ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 11 Address and Configure the Fixtures Make sure the power is ON before addressing and configuring fixtures When in DMX Ethernet mode each ColorBlaze T
42. he CK Firmware Updater application on your computer 1 Visit the Firmware Updates page at www philipscolorkinetics com support downloads firmware 2 Download the Firmware Updater Utility 3 Decompress the file to an accessible location on your computer and open it 4 Run the installer and follow the on screen instructions ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 39 Running a ColorBlaze TRX Firmware Update You can update ColorBlaze TRX firmware using a computer running CK Firmware Updater software ColorBlaze TRX CK Firmware Updater software Ethernet Switch 1 Connect a computer to your lighting network using a standard Ethernet cable 2 Run CK Firmware Updater Your computer must have a static IP address 3 From the Interface Select drop down list select Ethernet Controllers of the form 10 x x x and the subnet mask must be set to 255 0 0 0 4 From Device Select drop down list select ColorBlaze TRX 5 Click File Select navigate to the folder to which you downloaded the firmware file hex extension and click Open 6 Click Discover CK Firmware Updater discovers the ColorBlaze TRX fixtures installed in the lighting network 7 Select the ColorBlaze TRX fixture you want to update 8 Click PROGRAM 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each ColorBlaze TRX fixture you want to update Philips Color Kinetics PHILI PS 3 Burlington Woods Drive Copyright 2011 2012 Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions Inc All rights reser
43. he network unless they are also in Standalone mode You can configure a ColorBlaze TRX fixture to act as a master controller for ColorBlaze TRX fixtures that follow it in a run by putting the fixture in Master mode When connected together properly you can configure slave fixtures that follow the master fixture in a run to show the same output as the master fixture a show playing from the master fixture s SD card for example or light output from a controller or lighting console connected to the master fixture Keep the following considerations in mind when using master slave mode Each run of ColorBlaze TRX fixtures can contain only one fixture in Master mode All other fixtures in the run must be in Slave mode The master ColorBlaze TRX fixture can send either DMX or Ethernet KiNET data to downstream slave fixtures When sending DMX fixtures must be connected together using XLR 5 cables and the fixtures DMX input and output ports When sending Ethernet fixtures must be connected together using CAT 5e or better cables and the fixtures Ethernet input and output ports To listen to the DMX or KiNET output from the master fixture the input source of downstream slave fixtures must be set to DMX Ethernet Downstream fixtures set to Standalone do not respond to the master fixture but instead play their currently configured standalone effect or light show _s
44. iew Start Address Unlock Flip Display To set the ColorBlaze TRX display timeout 1 Select Configuration gt User Interface gt Display Timeout 2 Select a display timeout of 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute or 2 minutes To manually lock the ColorBlaze TRX menus Select Lock Screen from the main menu Displaying and Setting Fixture Mode ColorBlaze TRX can work in either DMX Ethernet mode or Standalone mode When in DMX Ethernet mode ColorBlaze TRX responds to data input from a DMX or Ethernet controller In Standalone mode ColorBlaze TRX ignores any data input and displays a pre set show such as Fixed Color Color Wash or Chasing Rainbow You can configure various properties of the shows as described on pages 23 24 To display the fixture s current mode do one of the following With the menus locked press any button If in DMX Ethernet mode the readout displays the starting DMX start address 1 512 If in standalone mode the readout displays the name of the selected pre set show Select Utilities gt Information gt Settings Overview The Mode entry displays either DMX Ethernet or Standalone gt To put a fixture in DMX Ethernet mode Select Input Source gt DMX Ethernet gt To put a fixture in Standalone mode Select Input Source gt Standalone then select a pre set show You can configure the show s properties as described in Configuring Pre Set Show Pro
45. iew The DMX Start Address entry displays the fixture s DMX Start address gt To set a fixture s DMX start address 1 Select DMX Start Address from the main menu 2 Select a DMX start address 1 512 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Configuring Pre Set Show Properties When you put a ColorBlaze TRX fixture in Standalone mode it ignores any data input and displays a selected pre set show You can configure the properties of each pre set show to produce a desired effect Fixed Color Fixed Color displays a single solid color You select the color by adjusting the intensity of each LED channel By default the intensity of each channel is 0 the fixture displays black output To configure Fixed Color properties 1 Select Input Source gt Standalone gt Fixed Color 2 Select the Red Green Blue Amber or White channel then select an intensity for the channel 0 255 3 Repeat step 2 for each channel that you want to set Color Wash The Color Wash effect creates a smooth transition through a series of solid colors on all fixtures simultaneously To configure Color Wash properties 1 Select Input Source gt Standalone gt Color Wash 2 Set Color Wash properties Direction is the order in which the effect transitions through the sequence of colors Forward the default progresses from red through yellow green blue and back to red Reverse progresses from red through blue green yellow a
46. ilips Color Kinetics website You can download the latest version of ColorPlay 3 from www colorkinetics com supportliplayer3 To download ColorPlay 3 light shows and triggers to the ColorBlaze TRX SD card you connect a computer running ColorPlay 3 to an Ethernet switch in the lighting network or directly to the Ethernet input on a ColorBlaze TRX fixture using a standard CAT 5e or better cable An iPlayer 3 controller is not required ColorPlay 3 software For instructions on setting fixture input source configuring pre set shows and playing triggers and shows from the fixture s SD card refer to Using the ColorBlaze TRX Onboard Menus beginning on page 23 Ethernet switch You can download up to 255 triggers to the ColorBlaze TRX SD card You can download as many ColorPlay 3 light shows as the SD card can contain but only the 255 most recently downloaded shows appear on the ColorBlaze TRX menu 14 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Commands on the on board menus let you trigger shows or play show files directly from the SD card For complete details on authoring ColorPlay 3 light shows configuring triggers and downloading shows and triggers refer to the ColorPlay 3 You can download the ColorPlay 3 User User Guid e Guide from www philipscolorkinetics com Is controllers iplayer3 Master Slave Mode By default ColorBlaze TRX fixtures are in Slave mode that is they respond to DMX or Ethernet data in t
47. in the series RARE VAR E XB mae LESEN Terminator Data in HI pu zz F ee DMX T Rotate and Aim Fixtures Make sure the power is ON before rotating and aiming ColorBlaze TRX fixtures Be careful not to look directly into the beam 10 1 Loosen the locking knobs at each end of a ColorBlaze TRX fixture to allow the fixture to rotate freely through 165 2 Rotate the fixture to the desired position 3 Hand tighten the locking knobs Do not look directly into the fixture when aiming and locking 22 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Using the ColorBlaze TRX Onboard Menus ColorBlaze TRX offers extensive onboard menus that give you fingertip control of all of the fixture s functions Functions include the ability to Put the fixture in Standalone mode and choose from configurable pre set shows or custom shows stored on the installed SD card Set the fixture s starting DMX address segment size and order resolution intensity channel dimming curve LED transition speed color control mode and IP address Put the fixture in Master Slave mode and set the master fixture s output mode Hip the menu display for convenience when hanging the fixture upside down and set menu display and lock timeouts T
48. includes a full range of Philips controllers including Video System Manager Pro Light System Manager and iPlayer 3 or a third party controller and RJ45 or XLR 5 data cables for connecting fixtures together in series or to controllers and power cables using Neutrik PowerCon connectors for connecting fixtures to power or for connecting multiple fixtures to a single circuit Item Type 2 ft ColorBlaze TRX 6 ft 224 32 Spread Lenses 2 ft 602x325 32250123 LED board assembly Power supply filter board assembly Cenerin with battery holders Power supply filter board assembly End Unics without battery holders Control board with OLED display Ul components and UI buttons Fan assembly Primary lens 2 ft Primary lens 6 ft LED board carrier Secondary lens rail pair 2 ft Secondary lens rail pair 6 ft Lens clip assembly pair Diffuser spacer assembly pair Top end cap assembly pair Yoke with mounting feet for 2 ft unit only Trunion with mounting foot pair Thermoplastic T handle pair End cap rotation bracket assembly input side End cap rotation bracket assembly output side Input connector board assembly Output connector board assembly Optic tray assembly with optics pair Back cover 2 ft Back cover 6 ft Power distribution board assembly 2 ft section Item Number Philips 12NC 116 000028 00 910503701741 116 000028 01 910503701742 120 000109 00 910503701959 120 000109 01 910503701960
49. ing algorithm sets a new standard for the color consistency and uniformity of LED sources used in manufacturing Chromasync technology achieves unprecedented consistency of light performance and color precision across multiple fixtures in an installation while maximizing intensity and color range Field serviceable for on site maintenance Most fixture components are field serviceable and replaceable e Advanced on board controls On board controls offer access to all functions and features including addressing diagnostics and more 2 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Advanced dimming and channel control 16 bit resolution supports smooth dimming and precise color control Adjustable dimming curves and LED transition speeds emulate the behavior of other Philips Color Kinetics fixtures and conventional theatrical fixtures with DMX dimming Data input and standalone modes Accepts DMX or Ethernet input from a full range of Philips controllers as well as third party DMX and Ethernet controllers Standalone mode offers both pre set effects and the ability to play custom light shows stored on the installed SD card Control options for architectural entertainment and portable applications Master slave mode lets you configure a ColorBlaze TRX fixture to act as a master controller for other fixtures in a run configurable DMX trigger allows activation of 10 custom triggers from a lighting console Activate up
50. n out RGB in out RGB gt RGBAW 1 512 DMX Ethernet Color Control Mode Fixed Color 8 16 Bit Control 2 ft version 6 ft version 8 inch 8 inch 12 inch 12 inch 24 inch 24i l 36 inch 72 inch J Segment Size Set the Green 0 255 fixed color to display in standalone 0 255 0 node by adjusting Normal Amber 255 the intensity Segment Order of each channel Reverse White 0 255 Normal Tungsten Linear Dimming Curve Color Wash Direction komad Reverse Cycle Speed Transition Speed 1 second 2 seconds 3 10 seconds 15 20 25 30 45 1 2 5 10 15 30 45 minutes 1 hour Disabled Enabled Master Slave Mode lave KiNET DMX Intensity Channel Saturation 07610076 Master Slave Mode Brightness 0 100 Chasing Rainbow Disabled Forward DMX Trigger Enabled Direction Reverse DMX Trigger Address 1 512 Cycle Speed 1second 2 seconds 3 10 seconds 15 20 25 30 45 1 2 5 10 15 30 45 minutes 1 hour Thermally Regulated Constant Fan Speed Fan Control Saturation IP Address 0 0 255 IP Address 1 0 255 10 is factory IP Address default IP Address 2 0 255 Ethernet IP Address 3 0 255 Brightness 0 100 Play Show File Stored Show Play Trigger Sep show m KiNET Output Mode 1 2 KiNET Output Num Ports High Status LEDs Low Off N 15 seconds 5 30 seconds Display Timeout ranite 2 minutes
51. n light show programming you can affix a label identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous location on each ColorBlaze TRX fixture s housing Keep the following considerations in mind when planning your installation The integrated auto switching power supply automatically adjusts to any 50 60 Hz power source from 100 240 VAC Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture includes a Neutrik PowerCon connector to which you can connect a power cable with flying leads appropriate for your geographic location You can connect ColorBlaze TRX data control in series using XLR 5 data cables for DMX or Ethercon or RJ45 for Ethernet ColorBlaze TRX fixtures can work as a single pixel or you can set fixtures to have multiple segments that display different colors simultaneously for dynamic effects Segment lengths can be as small as 4 in 102 mm or as large as the entire fixture 2 ft 610 mm or 6 ft 1 8 m When installing fixtures end to end you can create virtual segments that span multiple fixtures You can mix 2 ft and 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in a single run A mixture of fixture lengths can offer flexibility in architectural applications where you need to install fixtures around corners or in confined areas Using a combination of Neutrik PowerCon power in and power out connectors you can connect a run of multiple ColorBlaze TRX fixtures from a single power source Data Configuration Guidelines You
52. nd back to red ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 27 Select Direction then select Forward or Reverse Press Enter to confirm your selection Cycle Speed is the transition time from 1 second to 1 hour between colors in the effect Select Cycle Speed then a transition time Press Enter to confirm your selection Saturation is the maximum colorfulness of each color in the sequence Transitions fade colors in from 076 colorfulness to the Saturation setting Setting Saturation to 10076 produces the greatest color variation while setting the saturation to 0 produces no color variation Select Saturation then select a saturation from 0 to 100 Press Enter to confirm your selection Brightness is the overall brightness of the effect Setting the brightness to 10076 produces the maximum light output while setting the brightness to 0 produces no light output fixture is black Select Brightness then select a brightness from 0 to 10076 Press Enter to confirm your selection Chasing Rainbow Chasing Rainbow creates bars of repeated color moving or chasing each other from node to node in one direction To configure Chasing Rainbow properties 1 Select Input Source gt Standalone gt Chasing Rainbow 2 Set Chasing Rainbow properties Direction is apparent direction in which the color bars move Forward the default moves from the fixture s input side to its output side Reverse moves from the output side to the input
53. nt switches controllers is in place 2 Ensure that all additional parts and tools are available including Power cable using included PowerCon connector e If installing in series a sufficient number and length of XLR 5 Ethercon or We recommend using 22 AWG 5 RJ45 cable for data connections XLR shielded cable with all five pins wired e If installing in series a sufficient length of 3 wire cable for power and a sufficient number of Neutrik PowerCon locking 3 pole power connectors Use Neutrik NAC3FCA Power Connector Type A blue connector for power input and Neutrik NAC3FCB Power Connector Type B gray connector for power output We recommend 12 AWG 3 3 mm stranded copper wire e If installing in series in a DMX network a DMX terminator C clamps bases or other hardware for pipe truss or floor mounting as needed Mount Fixtures ColorBlaze TRX fixtures come with an attached mounting trunion or mounting feet designed for 1 2 in mounting hardware Fixtures can be mounted to a surface or toa pipe or truss with standard pipe clamps or Cheeseborough clamps Because 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX fixtures Ensure that the installation is suitable and safe and that the hardware is properly are bulky and weigh 43 Ib 19 5 kg you rated for the task When mounting ColorBlaze TRX fixtures on the floor or a base may need two people to position and install also ensure that the fixture sits flush to the surface each fixtur
54. o enable the DMX trigger for a ColorBlaze TRX fixture 1 Select Configuration gt DMX Trigger gt DMX Trigger 2 Select Enabled 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection gt To set the DMX trigger address for the enabled DMX trigger 1 Select Configuration gt DMX Trigger gt Address 2 Select an unused DMX address 1 512 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection gt To disable the DMX trigger for a ColorBlaze TRX fixture 1 Select Configuration gt DMX Trigger gt DMX Trigger 2 Select Disabled 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Regulating Fan Speed To maintain safe internal operating temperatures ColorBlaze TRX fixtures are equipped with variable speed onboard fans two for each 2 ft fixture six for each 6 ft fixture By default ColorBlaze TRX fans are thermally regulated that is the fan speed is automatically adjusted based on internal operating temperatures You can also set the fans to a constant speed which can limit the amount of fan noise in hot operating environments where fans need to run continuously gt To regulate a fixture s fan speed 1 Select Configuration gt fan Control 2 Select Thermally Regulated or Constant Fan Speed If you select Constant Fan Speed select a fan speed from 1 1100 RPM to 10 2520 RPM Press Enter to confirm your selection 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection Setting a Fixture s Ethernet Properties Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture comes factor
55. perties below 26 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide You can also display Settings Overview when the menus are locked by pressing the button next to the Settings icon When playing the Fixed Color show on a master fixture the slave fixtures must be in 8 bit RGBAW in out mode Displaying and Setting the DMX Start Address By default the DMX start address of a ColorBlaze TRX fixture is 1 ColorBlaze TRX uses a set of consecutive DMX addresses beginning with the DMX start address A ColorBlaze TRX fixture uses from 3 to 216 DMX channels depending on color control mode 3 channel or 5 channel DMX input fixture resolution 8 bit or 16 bit fixture length 2 ft or 6 ft whether the intensity channel is enabled or disabled and segment size which can range from 4 in to the total fixture length Make sure that the DMX start address allows enough DMX addresses for all of the fixture s segments or the fixture will not function properly For example a 2 ft fixture with 4 in segments set to normal color control mode RGBAW in out at 8 bit resolution requires 30 DMX addresses 5 addresses per each of six segments Therefore the fixture s DMX start address should be 483 or lower To display the DMX start address currently assigned to a fixture With the menus locked press any button If in DMX Ethernet mode the readout displays the fixture s DMX start address Select Utilities gt Information gt Settings Overv
56. ple ColorBlaze TRX fixtures to respond simultaneously by assigning the same DMX trigger to multiple ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in the network Each fixture plays the set of shows stored on its own SD card Lighting console ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in Standalone mode If you want all triggered fixtures to show the same light output all SD cards must contain the same shows 1 through 10 Note that if you trigger the same set of shows from the individual SD cards of multiple ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in a run the fixtures can fall out of synch with each other especially when displaying lengthy shows To ensure consistent results we recommend using a DMX trigger in conjunction with master slave mode ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 17 Install Spread Lenses Optional Spread lenses of 22 32 60 x 32 or 32 x 12 rest in the ColorBlaze TRX lens rails and are held in place by lens clips integrated into the fixture housing Spread lenses are available in 2 ft sections and can be laid end to end for full coverage in 6 ft fixtures 1 Using fingers or a flathead screwdriver loosen captive screws on lens clips and lift out of the way 2 Rest lens or lenses in lens rail 3 Fold lens clips back into position and secure using fingers or a flathead screwdriver 18 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Start the Installation 1 Verify that all supporting equipme
57. pliance Planning Your Installation ColorBlaze TRX is a highly flexible capable LED lighting fixture with multiple points of control Your approach to addressing configuring and mounting ColorBlaze TRX fixtures will differ depending on your situation In simple installations using pre programmed light shows a lighting board or DMX controller you may not need to perform any onboard or per fixture addressing In rental touring and other temporary installations it s often advantageous to address and configure fixtures in a preparation area before hanging or mounting them Doing so requires you to power up the fixtures configure them with the onboard controls and install any spread lenses or other accessories At the installation site the fixtures must be hung or mounted and connected to power In architectural applications where fixtures are mounted permanently against flat surfaces in niches or in other areas that may be difficult to access we strongly recommend configuring ColorBlaze TRX fixtures before installing them n permanent installations fixtures are likely to be installed in fixed locations and reconfigured for different purposes and events In such situations you can configure ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in position using the onboard controls or you can perform certain configurations over the lighting network using a personal computer and QuickPlay Pro addressing and configuration software Because it s the most
58. s IP address fixture mode segment order dimming curve transition speed fixture resolution color control mode and MAC address Press Return to exit Settings Overview gt To display firmware versions 1 2 3 Select Utilities gt Information gt Firmware Versions Using the Up and Down buttons scroll through the list Firmware Versions displays the versions of the firmware currently installed on the main controller board the LED controller boards three LED boards for each 2 ft fixture nine for each 6 ft fixture and the fan controller boards one fan board for each 2 ft fixture 3 fan boards for each 6 ft fixture Press Return to exit Firmware Versions To display serial numbers 1 2 3 Select Utilities gt Information gt Serial Numbers Using the Up and Down buttons scroll through the list Serial Numbers displays the serial numbers assigned to the fixture s main controller board and the LED controller boards three LED boards for each 2 ft fixture nine for each 6 ft fixture Press Return to exit Serial Numbers To display temperatures 1 2 3 Select Utilities gt Information gt Temperature Using the Up and Down buttons scroll through the list Temperatures displays in degrees C the current ambient temperature and the internal operating temperatures of the power supply and LED controller boards three LED boards for each 2 ft fixture nine for each 6 ft fixture
59. t mode 8 bit operation segment size of 24 in and DMX starting address 73 the fixture is automatically assigned three DMX addresses 73 75 If you set a 2 ft fixture to RGBAW in out mode 16 bit operation segment size of 4 in and DMX starting address 400 the fixture is automatically assigned 60 DMX addresses 400 459 Make sure that the DMX starting address allows enough DMX addresses for all of the fixture s segments or the fixture will not function properly For example a 2 ft fixture with 4 in segments set to RGBAW in out at 8 bit resolution requires 30 DMX addresses 5 addresses per each of six segments Therefore the fixture s DMX starting address should be 483 or lower Addressing in a DMX Lighting Network Since each DMX universe is limited to 512 DMX addresses you must take care to configure and address your fixtures to ensure that enough unique addresses are available to support your light show designs For lighting designs where fixtures work in unison all fixtures can be assigned the same DMX starting address For light show designs that display different output on different fixtures or segments simultaneously you must address your fixtures such that the DMX addresses assigned to each segment are unique and do not overlap 12 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Intensity Channel Intensity Fine Intensity Channel Enabled 5 6 White Intensity 9 10 11 12 Amber White White Intensity Intensity Fine Coarse Fin
60. thernet Controller Keypad is a wall mounted keypad from Philips Color Kinetics that triggers up to eight light shows at the touch of a button When used in conjunction with ColorBlaze TRX Ethernet Controller Keypad can provide push For detailed product information refer to the Ethernet Controller Keypad Product In architectural and portable installations consisting of multiple ColorBlaze TRX Guide at www philipscolorkinetics comlls button control of the first eight ColorPlay 3 triggers stored on the fixture s SD card fixtures we recommend using Ethernet Controller Keypad in conjunction with controllers enetkeypad master slave mode to ensure that fixtures work in unison If you trigger the same set of shows from the individual SD cards of fixture s in a run the fixtures can fall out of synch with each other especially when displaying lengthy shows To use Ethernet Controller Keypad with ColorBlaze TRX configure master and slave fixtures in a run as described on the previous page Connect Ethernet Controller Keypad to a Power over Ethernet port on an Ethernet switch then connect the master fixture to another port on the switch S mmm Ji jh d E d ih eH Ethernet Controller PoE Ethernet Master fixture Slave fixture Slave fixture Slave fixture Keypad switch playing show stored in DMX Ethernet in DMX Ethernet in DM
61. ting procedures Refer to www philipscolorkinetics com support appnotes Im 80 08 pdf for more 1 4 in 35 mm 1 4 in 35 mm 5 25 in 133 mm uL 49in _ 124 mm 6 7 in _ 170 mm 24 in 610 mm UU UU UM UU UU UU UU UA GL JH pin slt 85 in 35in 217 mm 89 mm 2 E 1780 Tot UAM mi UL oe an A LE NG 16 am H le l pp Included in the box ColorBlaze TRX fixture Neutrik PowerCon connector Ferrite core for EMI suppression ColorBlaze TRX fixtures Spread lenses ColorBlaze TRX field replaceable units Field replaceable units FRUs must be installed by trained qualified personnel in accordance with procedures detailed in the ColorBlaze TRX Service Manual Fixtures Lenses and Replacement Parts ColorBlaze TRX fixtures are part of a complete system which
62. tive speed 1 is slowest 10 is fastest from the Constant Fan Speed drop down list 5 When you re ready click Program to apply all changes 6 Repeat steps 3 5 for each fixture you want to address and configure Configuring Pre Set Shows with QuickPlay Pro When a ColorBlaze TRX show is in Standalone mode the fixture can display one of a set of pre set light shows By default ColorBlaze TRX displays Fixed Color with You can program all discovered ColorBlaze all LED channels set to O brightness fixture is black QuickPlay Pro lets you set TRX fixtures with the selected settings parameters for each pre set show simultaneously by checking Program all ColorBlaze TRX before clicking Program ColorBlaze TRX Effects Configuration Fixed Color Red Current Values unknown v Program to 0 Color Wash Cycle Speed Current Values unknown unknown unknown unknown Program to 1 sec wi Forward 100 S 100 Chasing Rainbow Cycle Speed Direction Saturation Width Current Values unknown unknown unknown unknown Program to Forward 2 Cretan A c c T 38 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 1 Connect QuickPlay Pro to your lighting network and discover the ColorBlaze TRX fixture you want to configure as described in the preceding procedure 2 On the ColorBlaze TRX tab on QuickPlay Pro click Parameters 3 Set e
63. ur selection Setting a Fixture s KINET Output Mode When a fixture is in Master mode and is configured to output KiNET data you can set the KiNET output mode 1 or 2 to add other Philips Color Kinetics devices that accept Ethernet input to the end of the run The master ColorBlaze TRX fixture acts as a controller for these devices allowing you to mix different fixture types in a run KiNET output mode is set to 1 by default Most Philips Color Kinetics devices including ColorBlaze TRX fixtures accept both KiNET mode 1 and KiNET mode 2 Some accept KiNET mode 1 only or KiNET mode 2 only as shown in the table below KiNET Mode of Ethernet Enabled Devices KiNET Mode ColorBlaze TRX Data Enabler Pro eW Accent MX Powercore iColor Accent MX Powercore PDS 60 24V DMX Ethernet PDS 60ca 7 5V DMX Ethernet sPDS 60ca 24V PDS 60ca 24V Ethernet PDS 150e sPDS 480ca 7 5V sPDS 480ca 24V v ESSESSESESSE SES 65 ES When you set KiNET output mode to 2 you can also set the number of ports on power data supplies with multiple ports such as sPDS 480ca gt To change a fixture s KiNET output mode 1 Select Configuration gt Ethernet gt KiNET Output Mode 2 Select KiNET output mode 1 or 2 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection To set the number of output ports on a KiNET 2 device 1 Select Configuration gt Ethernet gt KiNET Num Output Ports 2 Select the number of ports 1 16 3
64. ved 1 Chromacore Chromasic CK the CK logo Color Kinetics the Color Kinetics logo ColorBlast Burlington Massachusetts 01803 USA ColorBlaze ColorBurst ColorGraze ColorPlay ColorReach iW Reach eW Reach eW Fuse Tel 888 385 5742 DIMand EssentialWhite eW iColor iColor Cove IntelliWhite iW iPlayer Optibin and Powercore Tel 617 423 9999 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions Inc in Fax 617 423 9998 www philipscolorkinetics com innovations specifications may change without notice the United States and or other countries All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Due to continuous improvements and DAS 000076 00 R02 05 12
65. y set with a unique IP address If necessary you can change a fixture s IP address To ensure that fixtures function properly make sure that the IP addresses of all ColorBlaze TRX fixtures within a single installation are unique Normally Ethernet controllers segment data based on fixtures IP addresses This means that each fixture effectively functions as its own universe For Ethernet controllers that broadcast data to all IP addresses such as ColorDial Pro you can create sub groups of ColorBlaze TRX fixtures within an installation by assigning them to different universes Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is assigned to universe 0 by default 32 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide For guidelines on setting up DMX triggers and a table of values refer to Using DMX Triggers on page 17 For data integrity reasons do not set a fixture in Master mode to output DMX when using the DMX trigger Refer to Master Slave Mode on page 15 for more information To change a fixture s IP address 1 Select Configuration gt Ethernet gt IP Address 2 Select IP Address 0 Select the desired value for this byte 0 255 then press Enter to confirm your selection 3 Repeat step 2 for the other bytes in the address IP Address 1 IP Address 2 and IP Address 3 as needed gt To set a fixture s universe 1 Select Configuration gt Ethernet gt Universe 2 Select a universe 0 255 3 Press Enter to confirm yo
66. ze TRX offers three different dimming curves for use in different situations and applications Normal The non linear gamma dimming curve used in most Philips Color Kinetics LED lighting fixtures Use this dimming curve to achieve consistent dimming behavior in an installation where ColorBlaze TRX is installed alongside other Philips Color Kinetics lighting fixtures Tungsten A non linear dimming curve that emulates the dimming curve of incandescent lamps on a DMX dimmer This curve offers the most control at low intensities Linear dimming curve with a linear relationship between DMX input and LED power gt To set a fixture s dimming curve 1 Select Configuration gt Dimming Curve 2 Select Normal Tungsten or Linear 3 Press Enter to confirm your selection 30 ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide Make sure that your addressing scheme accounts for the additional DMX addresses that the intensity channel requires Refer to Using the Intensity Channel on page 14 for more information For guidelines on the proper configuration of ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in master slave mode refer to Master Slave Mode on page 15 You may need to set the KiNET output mode 1 or 2 to control Ethernet based devices in Master mode Refer to Setting a Fixture s KiNET Output Mode on page 33 for details Setting LED Transition Speed Normally LEDs react to DMX or other control data instantaneously You may want to slow down

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