Chroma-Q® Color Force™ 48 / 72 User Manual Version 1.7 November 2013, Software Version 2.
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Table of Contents 1. Product overview................................................................................................................................................ 4 overview 2. Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Unpacking the units ........................................................................................................................
1. Product overview The Chroma-Q Color Force LED batten range is a brute of a light. At up to 12,000 hot lumens output (Color Force 72); the super bright fixture easily washes up to 8m / 26 foot. In addition, the advanced colour mixing and control management technologies together give you a radically increased colour palette, a high CRI of 92 and theatrical grade dimming, all in the same fixture.
2.2 Cabling The Color Force utilises PowerCon connectors for power input and through. The DMX control data input and through connections from an external control console are via two XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded. Note: To avoid overloading the input cable, the maximum length of Color Force fixtures for a single power cable run is 3.6m (12') at 110V or 7.2m (24') at 220V.
2.5 Cyc & Border Lens “Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output of the Color Force 72 & 48 fixtures to suit a wide range of applications. Two accessory slots are available at the front of the fixture to hold these slide-in Lens. Matching indentations on both ends of both panels are available for locking. Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of both accessory slots to lock in-place the slide-in panels.
3 channel RGB (with *Magic Amber) + 1 intensity channel + 1 effects channel gives three control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding LED – Red, Green, Blue with *Magic Amber, 1 channel affecting the intensity of all RGB(A) channels, and 1 channel for intensity effect. Grouping options: grouping by individual “cell” and “all” cells. A Color Force 72” fixture consists of 12 cells and a Color Force 48” fixture consists of 8 cells.
Color Force 48 Mode 1 Group Variable Ch 31 2 3 4 5 6 Cell Cell Cell Cell All 24 24 32 33 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 All All All All 3 3 4 5 1 Description 7fx + 8 x HSI -or7fx + 8 x RGB(A) with Ch5 @ Full & Ch2 as Intensity Master 8 x HSI 8 x RGB (with *Magic Amber) 8 x RGBA 1s + 8 x RGBI (with *Magic Amber) 6fx + HSI -or6fx + RGB(A) with Ch4 @ Full & Ch1 as Intensity Master 1 x HSI 1 x RGB (with *Magic Amber) 1 x RGBA 1s + RGBI (with *Magic Amber) Look Select Master stand-alone Slave stand-alone When DMX
The number to the left of the “c” is the channel number and to the right is the channel level. Pressing Up/Down up to the far end will show the Mode at which the selected Look was programmed. To edit the Mode of a selected Look: 1. In “Look Store”, select a Look, 2. Press Enter to access the memory data. 3. Press the Up/Down buttons up to the far end until Mode number is shown then press Enter. 4. Press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the Mode number. 5. Press Enter to toggle back to the channel numbers.
Fan Speed The internal fans of the Color Force can be set to 3 speed settings: Quiet the internal fan is off and light output is reduced by 45% Studio the fan speed is at low velocity and light output is reduced by 15% Live the fan speed is at high velocity and the light output at 100% 1. In “Fan Speed”, press Up/Down to select an option. 2. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save. Reset to Default To reset the settings of the fixture into the default settings, 1.
2.7 DMX Protocol Color Force DMX Personality Mode 1: Color Force V2.2 V2. 2 In mode 1 grouping is variable. Mode 1 Color Force 72 (43ch) 7fx + 12 x HSI Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Total Color Force 48 (31ch) 7fx + 8 x HSI Grouping Grouping 0- 100 Variable grouping range between 1-12 cells with FX 0-100 Variable grouping range between 1-8 cells with FX running within the group.
Color Force DMX Personality Mode 2-3 Color Force V2.2 V2. 2 In modes 2 & 3 each cell is a group.
Color Force DMX Personality Mode 6. Color Force V2.2 V2. 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Total In mode 6 all cells are a group (All) Mode 6 Color Force 72 & 48 (9ch) 6fx + HSI Colour Speed 0- 255 Variable speed of colour scrolling. From static at 0 to maximum at 255. (This channel becomes Intensity Master when on Mode 6fx + 12 x RGB(A) and Ch4 at Full) Colour Fan 0- 255 Variable fan of colour between groups.
Color Force DMX Personality Mode 10 Color Force V2.2 V2. 2 Channel 1 In mode 10 all cells are a group (All) Mode 10 Color Force 72 & 48 (5ch) 1s + RGBI (with Magic Amber) Channel 2 Intensity Effects 0 Static 1- 63 Fade on, fade off. Variable range, 63 the fastest 6464- 127 Fade on, snap off. Variable range, 127 the fastest 128128- 191 Snap on, fade off. Variable range, 191 the fastest. 192192- 255 Snap on, snap off (strobe). Variable range, 255 the fastest.
Color Force DMX Personality Mode 11 Color Force V2.2 V2.
2.8 Thermal Performance The Color Force 48 & 72 fixtures feature 2 internal fans that drive the internal cooling system. If the internal temperature of the Color Force exceeds 75ºC the output of the fixture is reduced for automatic protection. This happens on rare and extreme conditions when ambient temperature is over 35ºC or the internal fans are blocked or damaged. The airflow to and from the fan must not be constricted to maintain the maximum operating capacity of the Color Force. 3.
4. 4.1 Specification Technical specifications Color Force 72 Color Force 48 Product Code: CHCF72NFRGBA CHCF48NFRGBA Dimensions: 1759mm x 182mm x 177mm 1181mm x 182mm x 177mm 69.25" x 7.25" x 7" 46.5" x 7.25" x 7" Weight: 22kg / 48lbs 15kgs / 33lbs Power input rating: 100-240VAC, 700VA, 50-60Hz 100-240VAC, 400VA, 50-60Hz Power connector in/out: PowerCon Data connectors in/out: XLR 5-pin Control protocol: ANSI E1.
4.2 Illuminance measurements Color Force 72 Lux and footcandle measurements with RGBA at full intensity: Throw Center Beam Distance Beam Width LUX 24000 68" 3' FC 2230 LUX 10700 69" 6.7' FC 994 LUX 8000 70" 8.75' FC 743 LUX 6550 71" 10' FC 609 LUX 5050 76" 12.5' FC 469 LUX 4580 80" 13.3' FC 425 LUX 4060 81" 15' FC 377 Color Force 48 Lux and footcandle measurements with RGBA at full intensity: Throw Centre Beam D istance Beam Width (in) LUX 23400 46" 3' FC 2174 LUX 10450 48" 6.7' FC 971 LUX 8000 51" 8.
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Color Force 48 5. Maintenance With care, the Color Force will require little maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be used in a stage environment we recommend periodical internal inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust and cracked oil residue. Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth. www.chroma-q.com Color Force User Manual 20 V1.
