Pro Series 2, short user manual E
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1. PRO2 series Short reference Congratulations on choosing a Rainbow Colour Changers product We thank you for your custom Please note that this product has been designed and made with total quality to ensure excellent performance and best meet your expectations and requirements It is essential to know the information and comply with the instructions given in this manual in order to ensure the fitting is installed used and serviced correctly and safely Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety and keep it safe for future reference Please hand this manual over if you sell or give this product to somebody else General Rainbow Colour Changers products are intended for professional use and should only be used by qualified personnel or under their supervision Follow all cautions and warnings indicated on the unit After unpacking this product please check if the device is intact If this is not the case please contact the support service Rainbow Colour Changers An der Talle 26 28 D 33102 Paderborn Germany Phone 49 0 52 51 14 092 28 Fax 49 0 52 51 14 092 90 info rainbow colour changers de Installation Make sure all parts for fixing the colour changer are correct Make sure the fixture is stable before positioning the Colour Changer Do not fix this device on or near flammable surfaces Usage This product is designed for indoor use only For the fitting to operate well and reliably it2. Adjustment of motor speed gel speed rainbow OLOUR CHANGER Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value xa lt Press in succession GPd Mode Motor speed SFa L Out Different modes are possible oP Limited internal OF d d Speed is adjustable via DMX Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value Press GPd Flashing lt Press GPd Counts downwards gt Press SP Counts upwards Press SPd Confirmation of new mode x Return to the prior menu Adjustment of internal limit for motor speed Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value Ghat Press iL Bs Flashing lt Press L 99 Counts downwards in 5 steps gt Press L Dp Counts upwards in 5 steps Press GPd Confirmation of new mode x Return to the prior menu 12 17 Adjustment of DMX address for motor speed rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value 5P dd Press 5999 Flashing lt Press 5999 Counts downwards gt Press 5999 Counts upwards Press SP d d Confirmation of new mode x Return to the prior menu 13 17 rainbow OLOUR CHANGER All Colour Changers of the PRO2 Range offer extensive functions with regard to configuration and special features which are being operated via the integrate
3. PROBLEM x FEED THROUGH NO CANCEL YES CONFIRMASELECT Opening the unit Place the unit lying on its back on a table with the scroller s front facing up and the display facing you Open the lid of the unit by pressing the spring loaded locking pins on each side and lifting the lid upwards as shown in the figure 3 17 Scroll load and power up the Scroller Loading the gel string The gel string has to be cut exactly to the measurements for the scroller for proper operation The delivered Gel Attachment Pins should be fixed at the beginning and the end rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS 2 2 5 mm pin L 25 mm 80 100 mil pin L 1 Use standard gel tap lt One piece taped on both sides of gel end s __ GAP 1 5 2 mm J 60 80 mil y The heat resistant tape for connecting the single colour frames has to be on the side which turns away from the luminaire The Colour Changer should be placed opened see Opening the scroller with the display facing you Connect the scroller with the power supply and switch it on Step Key Sequence Action Display Display action for individual value I Turn on the hook Appears after powering up power 41024 actual software version example Pea scrollertype example Lodd Alternate flashing with 00 Amount of colours c Press o a Scroller drives to the home position do in When it is at its home posi
4. Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value Press FAFE Flashing lt Press FAE Count modes downwards gt Press FAF Count modes upwards Press FAE Confirmation of new mode x Return to the prior menu A dot running from left to right within the address display indicates fullcolour mode The halfcolour mode will be indicated by a dot sequence 1 2 within the address display The FbF mode is from software version 3 xx onwards also choosable via the control channel 9 17 General functions rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS Key functions during powering up the scroller Key Sequence Action during the Display Display Action procedure of power up for individual value lt gt Press and hold both keys Lodd Reset to factory parameters while powering up the 00 incl information no gel string scroller is loaded gt Hold while powering up Loc Locks the Scroller the scroller gt Hold while powering up uboc Un locks the Scroller the scroller Information display Display Meaning LSE Chosen address is already used by the scroller H i e Colour address is outside the available DMX sector H 1 5 Motor address is outside the available DMX sector H F Fan address is outside the available DMX sector H i r Remote address is outside the available DMX sector LED display LED Display Meaning green Valid DMX signal is on red Scr
5. cm 17 17 rainbow ODOUR CHANGERS Worldwide Distribution Premier Lighting Products International GmbH An der Talle 24 28 D 33102 Paderborn Germany Tel 49 0 52 51 14 092 28 Fax 49 0 52 51 14 092 90 www plp international com sales plp international com 2007 Rainbow Colour Changers GmbH Rainbow is a registered trademark of Rainbow Colour Changers GmbH German Distribution Lightpower GmbH An der Talle 24 28 D 33102 Paderborn Germany Tel 49 0 52 51 14 32 0 Fax 49 0 52 51 14 32 80 www lightpower de info lightpower de This manual is valid from the 1 of July 2007 All previous manuals are herewith not valid any longer All technical specifications are subject to change without notification
6. should not be used in humid environments The ambient temperature should not exceed 40 C 104 F or fall below 0 C 32 F Avoid any liquids or metallic items entering the unit Ensure adequate ventilation and do not block or cover any ventilation slots in the device they guarantee the reliable functioning of the unit and protect it against overheating The scroller may only be used in its standard position which is 60 from horizontal The colour changer may only be put into operation with original Rainbow Colour Changer power supply units PSU Check that the mains frequency and voltage correspond to those for which the PSU is designed as given on the surface label of the PSU Refer to the manual about the max amount of scrollers to be connected Maintenance All service work should be exclusively performed by qualified personnel Do not dismantle the scroller or modify it yourself Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning the scroller remove the power from the PSU The surface of the device may heat up due to the luminaire used Please let the scroller cool down before touching it Rainbow Colour Changers GmbH disclaims all liability for damage to the fitting or to other property or persons deriving from installation use and maintenance that have not been carried out in conformity with this instructions manual which must always accompany the fitting Rainbow Colour Changers GmbH reserves the rig
7. trailer is over the right roll Pull the end gel string trailer lightly to tighten the wound up gels on the right roll have to tension the right roll Depending on the number of single frames you have to tension the right roll For 6 8 and 12 PRO2 Colour Changer 2 21 colours 6 full turns 21 25 colours 7 full turns for the 12 PRO2 21 33 colours 7 full turns For 15 and 8 Lite PRO2 Colour Changer s S TRAILER 11 16 colours 18 full turns CSO vert ROLL 17 20 colours 20 full turns 21 25 colours 20 full turns Tension the right roll by turning it anti clock wise After the correct quantity of full turns hold the roll the slot has to face up and fix the colour string by attaching the gel attachment pin into the slot of the right roll Release the roll carefully and check with the help of rolling forward and back with the following keys gt the correct guide of the colour string Now fix the edges of the gel string with the heat resistant tape The automatic pre calibration and the pre run of the colour string follows at this point This is necessary for a precise rolling up because the Colour Changer automatically calculates the number of colour frames 6 17 rainbow OLOUR_CHANGER S Step Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value q Press PCRAL ana U5 Alternate Flashing Scroller starts automatically preruns and precalibratio
8. 5 PRO2 Colour Changer suits bigger high performance luminaires with a front aperture of up to 380 mm It can run up to 25 big size single colour frames The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor plate with round aperture which can be adjusted to many standard sizes The complete front and back bodies can be exchanged in order to enable the combination with a 4 Lite Blinder or the mounting of accessories of various manufacturers The 15 PRO2 Colour Changer for 4 Lite Blinder shows a square aperture on front and back This unit comes with mounting adaptors for variable mounting possibilities onto a 4 Lite Blinder The Scroller can be mounted horizontally for vertical scrolling The only difference with regard to the operation of the Scroller in comparison to the other PRO2 Colour Changers is the tensioning of the colour string see page 6 An external power supply is required for operation Data cable power supply and colour strings are not included in the delivery specification Technical data Art No Description Universal adaptor sizes 313 322 343 355 RCC5000 Colour Changer 15 PRO2 15 PRO2 360 370 382 396 RCC5070 Front with square aperture 402 412 mm 15 PRO2 Front aperture 380 mm RCC510 Adaptor for Thomas 4 Lite Blinder Rear aperture 380 mm RCC5010 4L Colour Changer 15 PRO2 for 4 Measurements 15 PRO2 519 x 600 x 98 mm Lites incl square front adaptor Weight 15 PRO2 8 5 kg for Thomas 4 Lit
9. d 4 figure LED display An external power supply is required for operation 6 PRO2 Colour Changer The extremely compact 6 PRO2 Colour Changer suits all smaller luminaires with a front aperture of up to 127 mm especially the ETC Source 4 The Colour Changer is mounted to the luminaire via an adaptor plate with integrated heatshield Rosco heatshield which is available in 2 different sizes The operation without heatshield reduces the durability of the colour string considerably and is not recommended The unit can run up to 33 single colours The operation and menu guide is nearly the same for all PRO2 Colour Changers Please find all details in the Operator s manual An external power supply is required for operation The Scroller is delivered with heatshield adaptor and safety cable Data cable power supply and colour string are not included Technical data Adaptor sizes 159 x 159 190 x 190 mm Maximum number of colours 33 Start to end string movement 2 9 s Front aperture 154 mm Rear aperture 127 mm Power data Connector style XLR4 Weight 1 9 kg Measurements 285 x 243 x 87 mm Supply voltage 24 V PSU Art No RCC3601A RCC3601B 060990 060974 060973 020641 RCC2016 RCC3616 Description 6 PRO2 with heatshield adaptor 159x159 mm 6 25 incl heatshield 6 PRO2 with heatshield adaptor 190x190 mm 7 5 incl Heatshield Colour String 33 colours for 6 PRO2 Colour Strin
10. e Adaptor sizes 15 PRO2 f RCC505 Universal adaptor for 15 PRO2 4 Lites 400 x 400 mm RCC5060 15 PRO2 Front plate with round Front aperture 395 mm aperture and universal adaptor for Rear aperture 395 mm 5K barndoor Meas 15 PRO2 f 4 Lites 520x570x95mm 060993 Colour String 25 colours Weight 15 PRO2 for 4 Lites 6 2 kg for 15 PRO2 Maximum number of colours 25 060982 Colour String 16 colours Start to end string movement 6 4 s for 15 PRO2 Power data Connector style XLR4 060985 Colour String 11 colours for Supply voltage 24 V PSU 15 PRO2 8 Lite PRO2 Colour Changer The 8 Lite PRO2 Colour Changer for 8 Lite Blinders corresponds with the other PRO2 Colour Changers in terms of operation configuration and nearly all other functions Please find all details in our Operator s manual You will find the only difference in tensioning the colour string see page 6 The Scroller has a square aperture for 8 Lite Blinders It can be mounted to Major 8 Lite Blinders without further accessories while different adaptor versions for other types of 8 Lite Blinders are available The unit is delivered with safety cable for the front but without data cable power supply and colour string Technical data Art No Description Universal adaptor sizes 388 x 680 mm RCC4100 Colour Changer 8 Lite PRO2 Maximum number of colours 25 060992 Colour String 25 colours for Start to end string movement 7 s 8 Lite PRO2 Front ape
11. g 16 colours for 6 PRO2 Colour String 11 colours for 6 PRO2 Barndoor for 6 PRO2 Heatshield adaptor 159x159mm 6 25 incl Heatshield Heatshield adaptor 190x190 mm 7 5 incl Heatshield 14 17 rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS 8 PRO2 Colour Changer The 8 PRO2 Colour Changer suits all medium size luminaires with a front aperture of up to 192 mm The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor that can be adjusted to a variety of different standard sizes The unit runs up to 33 single colours with extremely smooth colour changes and most precise positioning thanks to the high resolution of the built in electronics The operation and menu guide is nearly the same for all PRO2 Colour Changers Please find all details in the Operator s manual An external power supply is required for operation The Scroller is delivered with universal adaptor and safety cable Data cable power supply and colour string are not included Technical data Art No Description Adaptor sizes 185 190 198 210 RCC3001 Colour Changer 8 PRO2 215 230 240 245 RCC3056 New Universal Adaptor for 8 PRO2 255 mm RCC3057 Set of 4 cranked hooks for Maximum number of colours 33 Uni Adaptor Start to end string movement 3 6 s 060989 Colour String 33 colours for Front aperture 215 mm 8 PRO2 Rear aperture 192 mm 060976 Colour String 16 colours for Power data Connector style XLR4 8 PRO2 Weight 2 2 kg 060975 Colour String 11 col
12. ht to modify the characteristics stated in this instructions manual at any time and without prior notice rainbow OLOUR JCIR A NIGER Cutting Gels PRO2 Range 2 2 5 mm pin L 25 mm Use standard gel tape m One piece taped on g lt both sides of gel end 3 n 1 aan All colour frames zZ l gt except Firstand Last J g _ GAP 1 5 2 mm E A p Frame length Measure A Q S The cut corners only make a difference g between the FRAME and the LEADER TRAILER a g a ot gt A Leader and Trailer 3 a Z AN l as well as 7 First and Last colour 5 a ms A E e V Scroll makers g y Draw two guide lines as a help for the pin attachment Approx 25by 25 mm 2x Leader Trailer length Measure C The whole scroll MUST be straight and tape sticking out MUST be cut Colour Changer Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D 6 PRO2 220 mm 168 mm 265 mm 71 5 mm 8 PRO2 280 mm 228 mm 325 mm 101 5 mm 12 PRO2 370 mm 318 mm 415 mm 146 5 mm 15 PRO2 560 mm 410 mm 660 mm 192 5 mm 8 Lite PRO2 560 mm 640 mm 660 mm 307 5 mm 2 17 rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS Location of LED display and DMX ports LED Display and DMX ports 4 DIGIT DISPLAY DOWN BUTTON UP BUTTON POWER CONTROL GREEN RED LED a B DAT AUTO YELLOW LED Pa
13. n PEAL PCAL Counts pre run reverse D E from 05 to 01 if wanted PEAL Early interruption of the pre runs possible right after the start at 05 End of pre run CAL Calibration is running End of calibration Pheu Flashing display Amount of calculated colour frames t needed lt gt Press if the calculated SPR Reduces increases the number of colour amount of colours frames is wrong max 2 possible H Press confirmation of 9 p confirm colour amount g cud Colour control address End of loading procedure After finishing the gel string load procedure the scroller automatically runs to the actual DMX value of DMX channel 001 cL h right after the definition of the position the fan will be started and the scroller is ready to be used 7 17 Load the colour string overall view rainbow OLOUR CHANGER Step Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value I Powering up the hook Appears after powering scroller 3023 up Software version Lodd example 99 ji Flashing display c Press o o Scroller is running to the dain start position J Insert the gel string rall Ly lt Press rall Gel string runs forward 5 gt Press rall Gel string runs back h Gel string at the end position Tension the roll and fix the gel string Press PEAL and 0S Flashing i Scroller star
14. oller is running in auto mode yellow Problem but the scroller is still working Alternating red green Error Scroller does not work any longer Press X for abortion LED s in the display Display Meaning Small dot Display is switched off DMX is on Small dot flashing Display is switched off no DMX Dot is running from left to right Fullcolour mode Dot sequence 1 2 is running from left to right Halfcolour mode 10 17 Fan control Adjustment of fan speed rainbow OLOUR JCIR A NIGER Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value x lt Press in succession Fhn Mode Fan speed Different modes are possible Fon Qut Fhn L Low Fhn H Half Fhn F Full Fore Speed is adjustable via DMX Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value Press Fdn Flashing lt Press Fdn Counts modes downwards gt Press Fdr Counts modes upwards Press Fdnr Confirmation of new mode x Return to the prior menu Adjustment of the DMX address for fan speed Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value Fdn d Press F 2 2 Flashing lt Press E Counts downwards gt Press F229 Counts upwards Press Fdrd Confirmation of new mode x Return to the prior menu 11 17 Motor control
15. ours for Measurements 333 x 303 x 87 mm 8 PRO2 Supply voltage 24 V PSU 010823 Barndoor for 8 PRO2 RCC3616 Heatshield adaptor 190 x 190 mm 7 5 incl Heatshield 060922 Heatshield for 8 PRO2 12 PRO2 Colour Changer The 12 PRO2 Colour Changer suits nearly all larger luminaires up to 2 5 KW with a front aperture of up to 266 mm The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor that can be adjusted to a variety of standard sizes The 12 PRO2 can run up to 25 single colours while the high resolution of the built in electronics guarantees for extremely smooth colour changes and most precise positioning An external power supply is required for operation The unit is delivered with universal adaptor and safety cable Data cable power supply and colour string are not included Technical data Art No Description Adaptor sizes 240 245 255 270 RCC3801 Colour Changer 12 PRO2 275 285 290 295 RCC3822 New Universal Adaptor for 300 305 mm 12 PRO2 Maximum number of colours 25 060991 Colour String 25 colours for Start to end string movement 3 5 s 12 PRO2 Front aperture 304 mm 060978 Colour String 16 colours for Rear aperture 266 mm 12 PRO2 Power data Connector style XLR4 060977 Colour String 11 colours for Weight 2 9 kg 12 PRO2 Measurements 416 x 393x87mm _ 060920 Barndoor for 12 PRO2 Supply voltage 24 V PSU 15 17 rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS 15 PRO2 Colour Changer The 1
16. rture 680 x 395 mm 060986 Colour String 16 colours Rear aperture 680 x 395 mm for 8 Lite PRO2 Power data Connector style XLR4 060983 Colour String 11 colours Weight 8 5 kg for 8 Lite PRO2 Measurements 519 x 830 x 98 mm Supply voltage 24 V PSU 16 17 Maxi PSU rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS The Maxi PSU is power supply and DMX splitter for 24 small Colour Changers 6 8 and 12 PRO2 or 12 big units 15 and 8 Lite PRO2 The unit is delivered with M10 bold and mains cable with mounted Schuko plug data cable is not included Technical data Art No Supply voltage 230 V E 110 V U RCC125E Amount of scrollers per PSU 12 24 RCC125U Mains connector CEE 22 270410 Output connectors 4 x XLR4 270704 Weight 3 5 kg Measurements 293 x 82 x 250 mm Micro PSU Description Maxi PSU 230 V Maxi PSU 110 V Halfcoupler 2 Lightweight Safety cable 2 mm 60 cm The Micro PSU is power supply and DMX splitter for 6 small Colour Changers 6 8 and 12 PRO2 or 3 big units 15 and 8 Lite PRO2 The unit is delivered with M10 bold and mains cable with mounted Schuko plug data cable is not included Technical data Art No Supply voltage 85 260 V RCC141 Amount of scrollers per PSU 3 6 270410 Mains connector CEE 22 270704 Output connector 1 x XLR4 Weight 1 4 kg Measurements 178 x 72 x 136 mm Description Micro PSU Halfcoupler 2 Lightweight Safety cable 2 mm 60
17. tion J Insert the rall colour string 4 17 rainbow COWOUR CHANGERS Lay down the gel string on the right hand side of the scroller so that the string is aligned between the flanges of the right roll Please note that the colour string is ee running between the leaders at the side of the rolls Turn lt Pinsize 2x p Diameter 2 2 5 80 100 mil the left roll until the slot faces upwards sag ets Erm 1 ae PIN ATTACHED TO LEADER END LEADER S ww LEFT ROLL C 7 AAA RIGHT ROLL Slide the pin of the start gel leader into the slot of the left roll B and centre the colour string in the middle of the roll C so that the leaders at the side of the rolls do not have any touch with the colour string Fix the edges of the colour string with the help of the heat resistant tape Small pieces of tape 2x Just to keep track on those gel corners and to lock the gel end vertically 1 Roll to the left and check the vertical alignment 2 Roll back to join position check vertical alignment at right roll before attaching small tape pieces on left roll 5 17 rainbow GOLOUR_CHANGER S Step Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value lt Press roll Gel string rolls forward 3 gt Press roll Gel string rolls back At the end position G tension the roll and fix the gel string Stop when the end gel string
18. ts Counts preruns reverse automaticly from 05 to 01 preruns precalibration if wanted Press PEAL Early interruption of the pre runs possible right after the start at 05 End of pre calibration CAL calibration calibration CAL calibration End of calibration nas Number of the colour frames needed lt Press if the calculated PA Reduces the amount of number of colour colours frames is wrong max 2 possible needed gt Press if the calculated mire Raises the amount of number of colour colours frames is wrong max 2 possible A Press sists y cOO Confirm Start address End of the loading procedure 8 17 Start address Addressing rainbow OLOUR CHANGER The start address always refers to the colour change You can adjust the channels for fan and motor remote control individually Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value Press and hold until c Flashing lt Press or hold c Count downwards gt Press or hold c Count upwards Press c Confirmation of new address x Return to the prior menu Gel positioning Full and Halfcolour mode Frame by Frame Key Sequence Action Display Display Action for individual value xX aaa Press in succession FhF Mode Colour mode Different modes are possible Foro Cut TEE POStONNG FAEH Halfcolour mode FEF Fullcolour mode Key
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