Chauvet Work Light Colorbar SMD User Manual

User Manual  
 
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
COLORbar™ SMD  
Warranty Card  
What Is  
Locking Power Cord  
Quick Reference Guide  
Included  
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the  
parts are in the package and are in good condition.  
Unpacking  
Instructions  
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from  
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.  
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In  
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.  
Claims  
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,  
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.  
Convention  
1~512  
Meaning  
Text  
Conventions  
A range of values  
50/60  
A set of values of which only one can be chosen  
A menu option not to be modified  
Settings  
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed  
<ENTER>  
ON  
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel  
A value to be entered or selected  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Symbols  
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not  
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause  
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.  
Important installation or configuration information. The product  
may not function correctly if this information is not used.  
Useful information.  
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change  
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or  
omissions, and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time.  
Download the latest version from www.chauvetlighting.com.  
Document  
Information  
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.  
© Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.  
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.  
Author  
Date  
Editor  
Date  
A. Diaz  
1/17/12  
S. Diaz  
9/19/12  
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Use on Dimmer  
Outdoor Use  
Sound Activated  
DMX  
Auto Programs  
Product at a  
Glance  
Auto-ranging Power Supply  
Replaceable Fuse  
User Serviceable  
Duty Cycle  
Master/Slave  
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The  
Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.  
Safety Notes  
Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.  
Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing  
the fuse.  
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.  
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.  
Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.  
If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a  
safety cable.  
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.  
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.  
Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the  
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.  
The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not  
expose the product to rain or moisture.  
Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50  
cm) from adjacent surfaces.  
Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.  
Never connect the product to a dimmer.  
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.  
Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the  
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.  
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the  
product at higher temperatures.  
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.  
Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to  
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance  
center.  
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be  
sure that they also receive this document.  
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2. INTRODUCTION  
Product Overview  
Power In  
Fuse Holder  
Microphone  
Bracket Adjustment Knob  
3-pin DMX In  
5-pin DMX In  
Safety Loop  
LED Display  
5-pin DMX Out  
3-pin DMX Out  
Power Out  
Sound Sensitivity Knob  
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Product Dimensions  
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3. SETUP  
The COLORbar™ SMD has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input  
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.  
AC Power  
To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and  
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or  
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the  
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.  
Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make  
sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of  
electrocution or fire.  
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even  
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0% to 100% switch.  
Fuse  
Replacement  
Follow the instructions below to change the fuse, if necessary.  
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.  
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.  
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.  
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same  
type and rating.  
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.  
Installed fuse  
(held by plastic clip)  
Safety cap  
Spare fuse holder  
(inside safety cap)  
The product does not ship with a spare fuse; however, the safety cap has room  
for a spare.  
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The product provides power linking via the IEC outlet located in the back of the unit.  
Please see the diagram below for further explanation.  
Power Linking  
1st Product  
3rd Product  
2nd Product  
Power Linking  
Diagram  
Other products  
You can power link up to three (3) COLORbar™ SMD units @ 120 VAC or up to six  
(6) COLORbar™ SMD units @ 230 VAC.  
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American  
version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, you must  
consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and  
requirements may differ in your country or region.  
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Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in  
the Safety Notes.  
Mounting  
Orientation  
Rigging  
The COLORbar™ SMD may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate  
ventilation is provided around the product.  
Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy  
access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.  
Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support  
the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications section of this manual for  
weight information.  
When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the  
product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.  
When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of  
appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has a 13-mm hole, which is appropriate for  
this purpose.  
When power linking multiple products, you must always consider the length of the  
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.  
The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the  
product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.  
Using tools could damage the knobs.  
Mounting Bracket  
Bracket  
Adjustment Knob  
Mounting Diagram  
U Brackets(x2)
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4. OPERATION  
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the  
display. Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control  
panel.  
Control Panel  
Operation  
Button  
Function  
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu  
option  
<MENU>  
<UP>  
Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value  
Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value  
Press to activate a menu option or a selected value  
<DOWN>  
<ENTER>  
Mode  
Programming Steps  
Description  
Red  
Menu Map  
C1  
C2  
C3  
Green  
Blue  
Static Colors  
C--  
C4  
C5  
C6  
C7  
P1  
P2  
P3  
P4  
P5  
P6  
Cyan  
Magenta  
Yellow  
White  
7-Color Switching  
7-Color Fading  
3-Color Switching  
3-Color Fading  
Chase program  
Sound-Active Chase program  
Auto Programs  
Program Speed  
P--  
S--  
U--  
S001-S100 Selects auto program speed  
R000-R100 Red  
Custom Color  
Mixing  
G000-G100 Green  
b000-b100 Blue  
3-CH  
7-CH  
24CH  
DMX  
Personalities  
d001-d512 Selects DMX starting address  
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Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.  
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.  
2. Turn the product on.  
Configuration  
(DMX)  
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input  
socket on the product.  
The COLORbar™ SMD has three DMX personalities, from a 3-channel mode for basic  
control to a 24-channel mode with more advanced control over the lights.  
DMX  
Personalities  
and Starting  
Address  
The COLORbar™ SMD uses up to 24 DMX channels in its 24-channel DMX mode, which  
defines the highest configurable address to 489.  
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels  
the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could  
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.  
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, you may refer to the DMX Primer at  
To select the DMX personality, do the following:  
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH, 7-CH, or 24CH shows on the display.  
2. Press <ENTER> to choose your DMX personality when it appears on the display.  
To then choose your starting address:  
1. The display should show d 1 once you’ve selected your DMX personality using the  
steps above.  
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.  
3. Press <ENTER>.  
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DMX Channel Assignments and Values  
Channel  
Function  
Value  
Setting  
3-CH  
1
2
3
Red  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
Green  
Blue  
Channel  
Function  
Value  
Setting  
7-CH  
1
2
3
Red  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 No function  
000 255 Color Macros  
Green  
Blue  
4
Color Macros  
Speed  
Speed (slow to fast)  
(when CH.6 is 026~225)  
000 255  
5
000 255 No function  
Strobe  
000 255 0~30 Hz  
000 025 No Function  
026 050 Fading 0~100%  
051 075 Fading100%~0  
076 100 Fading 100%~0~100%  
101 125 Auto program P1  
126 150 Auto program P2  
151 175 Auto program P3  
176 200 Auto program P4  
201 225 Auto program P5  
226 255 Sound-Active mode (Auto program P6)  
000 255 0~100%  
6
7
Auto Programs  
Dimmer  
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Channel  
Function  
Value  
Setting  
Section  
24-CH  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Red  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
1
Green  
Blue  
Red  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Green  
Blue  
10  
11  
12  
Red  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
Green  
Blue  
13  
14  
15  
Red  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
Green  
Blue  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
Red  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
000 255 0~100%  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
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Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.  
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.  
2. Turn the product on.  
Configuration  
(Standalone)  
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either Static,  
Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in  
standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX  
signals from the controller.  
To enable the Static Color Mode, do the following:  
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
Static Color Mode  
Automatic Mode  
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose a color (C1-C7).  
4. Press <ENTER>.  
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:  
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose your auto program (P1-P7).  
4. Press <ENTER>.  
You can adjust the speed of the automatic program as well.  
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program  
from S001 (slow) to S100 (fast).  
4. Press <ENTER>.  
To enable the Custom Static Color Mode, follow the instructions below:  
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
Custom Static  
Color Mode  
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose between colors (R--, G--, b--).  
4. Press <ENTER>.  
5. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to choose the intensity of the color (000-100).  
6. Repeat the steps to mix additional colors to create the color you need.  
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The Master/Slave mode allows a single COLORbar™ SMD unit (the “master”) to control  
the actions of one or more COLORbar™ SMD units (the “slaves”) without the need of a  
DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound  
Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. Once set and  
connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.  
Master/Slave  
Mode  
Configure the units as indicated below.  
Slave units:  
1. Press <MODE> repeatedly until d 1 shows on the display.  
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.  
3. Set the DMX address to 001.  
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.  
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the  
previous slave unit.  
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.  
Master unit:  
1. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode.  
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.  
Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX  
daisy chain.  
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave  
operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the  
master unit.  
Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.  
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION  
Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can  
Product  
Maintenance  
lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and  
minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However,  
be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to  
increase the cleaning frequency.  
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:  
Unplug the product from power.  
Wait until the product is cold.  
Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on  
the external surface/vents.  
Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass  
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.  
Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.  
Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the transparent surface.  
Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.  
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.  
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Length  
Width  
Height  
Weight  
Dimensions and  
Weight  
31.8 in (803 mm)  
4.7 in (121 mm)  
7 in (178 mm)  
12 lbs (5.4 kg)  
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.  
Power Supply Type  
Range  
Voltage Selection  
Power  
Switching (internal)  
100~240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Auto-ranging  
Parameter  
Consumption  
120 V, 60 Hz  
300 W  
230 V, 50 Hz  
292 W  
Operating  
2.3 A  
1.3 A  
Power linking current (units)  
Fuse  
8 A (3 units)  
F 5 A, 250 V  
8 A (6 units)  
F 5 A, 250 V  
Power I/O  
US/Worldwide  
IEC  
UK/Europe  
IEC  
Power input connector  
Power output connector  
Power Cord plug  
Edison  
IEC  
Edison (US)  
Local plug  
Type  
Lifespan  
Light Source  
Photo Optic  
SMD LED  
50,000 hours  
Color  
Quantity  
Current  
Tri-color  
648  
20 mA x 3  
Parameter  
Illuminance @ 2 m  
Strobe Rate  
328 lx  
0~30 Hz  
67º  
Beam angle  
Field angle  
110°  
Viewing angle  
120°  
Maximum External Temp.  
Cooling System  
Thermal  
DMX  
104° F (40° C)  
Convection  
I/O Connectors  
Connector Type  
Channel Range  
3-pin and 5-pin XLR  
Sockets  
3, 7, 24  
Product Name  
Item Code  
Item Number  
Ordering  
COLORbar™ SMD  
03030478  
COLORBARSMD  
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To return a product or request support:  
In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).  
In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below).  
In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your distributor  
of record. Refer to our website for contact details of distributors outside the U.S.,  
United Kingdom, or Ireland.  
World Headquarters  
CHAUVET®  
United Kingdom & Ireland  
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.  
Contact Us  
General Information  
General Information  
Address:  
5200 NW 108th Avenue  
Sunrise, FL 33351  
(954) 929-1115  
Address:  
Unit 1C  
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate  
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK  
NG16 6NT  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(954) 929-5560  
Toll free:  
(800) 762-1084  
Voice:  
Fax:  
+44 (0)1773 511115  
+44 (0)1773 511110  
Technical Support  
Technical Support  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(954) 929-1115 (Press 4)  
(954) 756-8015  
Email:  
Email:  
World Wide Web  
World Wide Web  
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of  
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to  
them. Visit our website for contact details.  
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Tech Support office and request a Return  
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to  
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the  
return.  
Returns  
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing  
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.  
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product  
returned without an RMA number.  
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number  
directly on the box.  
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper  
and place it inside the box:  
Your name  
Your address  
Your phone number  
The RMA number  
A brief description of the problem  
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate  
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are  
recommended.  
CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace  
returned product(s).  
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