Chroma-Q™ Universal User Manual Version 1.
Warranty Statement Chroma-Q warrants to the original purchaser, with proof of purchase, that its delivered products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from date of shipment. Chroma-Q will repair, or at its option, provide an equivalent item or replace, the defective product during the stated warranty period.
Disclaimer The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer's tests to ensure that Chroma-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent.
Table of Contents 1. Product Overview ……………...…………………………………………………….………... 4 2. Operation ……………...…………………………………………………….………... 4 3. 2.1 Control and power cables …………………………………………………………. 4 2.2 Operating the unit ……………………………………………….…………. 5 2.3 Modes of operation (inc. DMX addressing) …………………………………………………. 6 2.4 Gel loading ……………………………………………….…………. 10 2.5 Mounting the unit …………………………………………………………. 12 2.6 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………….…………. 13 2.7 Technical overview ……………………………………………….
1. Product overview The Chroma-Q Universal is designed to give years of trouble free use, providing that it is regularly maintained & is used in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual. If you should experience any problems that fall outside of the scope of this manual, please contact the selling dealer. The Chroma-Q Universal is a scrolling colour changer designed to operate on the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol.
Detail of connector wiring The correct wiring between male & female connectors is 'one to one'. Pin # Pin # Minimum Cable size 1 Ground (-ve) 2.50mm² (14 AWG) 2 Control data minus (-) 0.35mm² (22 AWG) 3 Control data plus (+) 0.35mm² (22 AWG) 4 24V DC (+ve) 2.50mm² (14 AWG) Chassis Cable shield/drain wire 0.25mm² (24 AWG) Note: Cable length should not exceed more than 60m/200' with return line.
Control Function Red Button Mode access and record Black Button Decreases (-) the mode level or value Brown Button Increases (+) the mode level or value 3 digit display Displays mode, monitor or blank display Push button operation: The red button is used to scroll through the different modes of operation. The brown or black buttons are used to select the level or value in that mode. If any mode or value is changed, the display will flash until the red button is pushed to save the change.
2.3 Modes of operation Note: a) The red button is used to scroll through the different modes of operation & the brown or black buttons are used to select the level or value in that mode. b) If any mode or value is changed the display will flash until the red button is pushed to save the change. c) When the red record button is pressed, the unit will save the change & these new User defaults will take precedence on the next power cycle or remote reset.
Remote operation mode (ro) Remote operation mode is used to select between the 3 control modes. The use of these different modes greatly enhances the versatility of the unit by giving the user remote control of the most of the functions. Press the brown or black buttons to switch between the modes (the default is Mode 1). Press red to save the new setting. Mode 1 = Single channel DMX operation. The channel controls the colour selection. Mode 2 = Dual channel DMX operation.
Summary of control functions Operation or mode Operation description Actions required Power-Up Software version - shown on the unit at power-up. This shows the software version while the unit is selfcalibrating, before displaying the ‘Monitor Mode’. rESet This will reset the unit to the default settings. While holding down the red button, press the brown button. Power Assisted Loading Used to load a gel string into the unit. Hold down the red button during power-up.
Press red to save the new settings ‘remote operation’ Mode 1 = single DMX channel operation. The display shows the current DMX mode of the unit. There are three DMX modes. Mode 2 = Dual DMX channel operation (Colour/Fan speed). Press brown or black to increment/decrement the mode setting. Mode 3 = Dual DMX channel operation (Colour/Function). Press red to save the new settings 2.
3) Manually turn the fixed gear of the shaft to slowly roll the gel string onto the TUR. Continue rolling the gel onto the TUR until the other end is reached. 4) Firmly holding the gear of the rear fixed shaft (to stop it moving), gently pull the gel tab towards you. This ensures that the gel is tightly rolled onto the TUR. 5) Rotate whole the unit so that the motor/fan/ electronics section on your left hand side. Place the gel beside TUR.
Completion & testing 1) Plug in the unit & check that it goes through the initialisation sequence correctly. Check that the gel runs smoothly & does not bind up on the TUR's. 2) Unplug the unit, replace the front cover & secure with the M3 screws. 3) Run a test sequence to allow the gel string to 'bed' in. The unit does not have to be attached to a lighting fixture to perform this operation. It is recommended that run this sequence for a few minutes (or 3/4 times, end-to-end).
Bracket Position Standoff Position Fixture 3 Inside Source 4 A Inside Source 4 PAR C Outside Euro 215mm B Outside Silhouette 2K A Outside Various PAR 64 1 Outside Strand 2K Note: The Chroma-Q Universal should always be used with the safety wire provided. 2.6 Troubleshooting The first vertical bar indicates that there is power (24VDC). The second vertical bar indicates that there is data (DMX). The horizontal bars indicate the data (DMX) signal level.
Note: A high percentage of problems are a direct result of poor cable, corrupt DMX control signals and lack of suitable signal termination. 2.7 Technical overview The colour transport system employs an opto-electronic system for accurate positioning of the gel. When the unit initially receives power it will go through a calibration sequence. The purpose of the initial calibration sequence during power up is to determine the total length of the gel string and therefore the position of the different gels.
Power consumption: 1.5PU (see note below) Connectors: XLR-4 (male) in and XLR-4 (female) through Body material: Aluminium Body color: Black powder coat (other colours available, P.O.A.) Mounting plate: Universal mounting system fits 160-275mm / 6¼"-10¾" fixtures Approvals: EN55103-1 and 2, IEC 60950, FCC Part 15 and ICES-003 Class A Note: To simplify the choice of power supply we use the "PU" (Power Unit) to calculate the load requirements of the ChromaQ system.
3.2 Gel dimensions www.chroma-q.com Universal User Manual 16 V1.
3.3 Examples of mounting bracket positions www.chroma-q.com Universal User Manual 17 V1.
