User manual

Color Block PSU-30 User Manual 4 V2.0 September 2012
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1. Product overview
1.1 Color Block PSU-30
The Color Block PSU-30 is a 2U 19” rack mounted power supply suitable for up to 30 Color Block DB4 LED Fixtures or 30
Color Block 2 LED Fixtures. It can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A in a variety of modes to
accommodate most applications or can operate independently as a standalone system.
The Color Block PSU-30 delivers power and data via six XLR4 outputs. A maximum of five daisy-chained Color Block DB4 or
Color Block 2 fixtures can be connected to each XLR4 output. Return lines are not required. The total cable length of each
chain must not exceed 60m/200ft. The total cable length of each chain must not exceed 60m/200ft. Two in/out ethernet
RJ45 connectors are available for synchronisation.
1.2 Color Block Fixtures
Color Block DB4
For the purpose of clarification, the Color Block DB4 unit (picture below) is known as a Fixture. Each Color Block DB4 Fixture
contains 4 Cells, with each Cell comprising of 3 LEDs.
Color Block 2
The Color Block 2 unit (picture below) is known as a Fixture. Each Color Block 2 Fixture contains four cells, with each cell
comprising of 3 single optic RGBA LED clusters.
Note: To ensure proper functionality, Date/Time must be set before operation. Look Store will function when Date/Time are
set. Time is reset when battery is replaced or when the PSU-30 is reset.