Page 2 - ABLE OF
COLORado™6 User Manual 2 7/1/2009 4:46 PM T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................................ 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ........................................................................
Page 3 - What is included
COLORado™6 User Manual 3 7/1/2009 4:46 PM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included 1x COLORado ™ 6P 1x Power cable with plug 1x power extension cable 9.8 ft (3 m) 1x signal extension cable 9.8 ft (3 m) 1x DMX Input cable 1x DMX output cable 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual Unpacking In...
Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Features; Additional Features
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 5 7/1/2009 4:46 PM 2. I NTRODUCTION Features 3, 4, 9 or 12-channel DMX-512 LED bank system (with ID addressing) Operating modes 3-channel: RGB control 4-channel: RGB, dimmer 9-channel: RGB, ID, dim, macro, strobe, automatic, custom, DMX modes 9-channel: RGB of 3 separate sect...
Page 6 - DMX Channel Summary
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 6 7/1/2009 4:46 PM DMX Channel Summary The COLORado™ 6P has a total of five DMX channel configurations, referred to as personalities in this manual and in the fixture onboard control board. The five personalities are: STAGE 1, STAGE2, PIXEL, ARC1, ARC 1+D. [STAGE 1] DMX M ODE...
Page 7 - Interlocking; Product Overview
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 7 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Power Link Out 180 Tilt Adjustment DMX In DMX Out Power In Power Out Control Panel Interlocking Connectors Hanging Yoke Safety Cable Each LED cluster is referred to as a module Product Overview
Page 8 - SETUP; AC Power; Brown; AC
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 8 7/1/2009 4:46 PM MALE/POWER INPUT FEMALE/POWER OUTPUT/LINKING 3. SETUP AC Power This fixture has an auto-switching switch-mode power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the li...
Page 9 - Mounting; Orientation; Rigging
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 9 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Hanging Clamp Note! Clamp is sold separately. Mounting Orientation This fixture may be mounted in any safe position. Rigging The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be attached. You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clam...
Page 10 - Stacking
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 10 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Power Link Out The interlocking connectors provide an easy, fast, and secure method for stacking units vertically and horizontally. COLORado™ stacked for use as a Blinder or Large Wash Flood Stacking The COLORado™ 6 can be stacked vertically and horizontal...
Page 11 - Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement; Fixture Linking
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 11 7/1/2009 4:46 PM 6 screws around each LED module 5 screws that hold the lens assembly in place Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement The COLORado ™ 6 comes with 15 lens assembly pre-installed from the factory. However, there are 2 other optional lens assemblies available ...
Page 12 - Data Cabling; DMX Data Cable; Cable Connectors
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 12 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can c...
Page 13 - Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link; Master/Slave Fixture Linking
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 13 7/1/2009 4:46 PM This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX input/output panel of a lighting fixture. Universal DMX Controller Continue the link Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Stand-alone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initial...
Page 14 - Control Options; DMX control without ID address
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 14 7/1/2009 4:46 PM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Control Options The COLORado™ 6 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 ~ 512 with a maximum of 12 channels. In its simplest control form, this allows for the control of 42 fixtures; however, a secondary ID address system exists ...
Page 16 - Setting the DMX address; Control Panel Functions
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 16 7/1/2009 4:46 PM SET UP DOWN EXIT Setting the DMX address Each fixture requires a start address from 1 ~ 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or...
Page 17 - Menu Map
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 17 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Menu Map M AIN F UNCTION S UB -F UNCTION S ELECTION I NSTRUCTION Static color Dimmer 000 ~ 255 (0 ~ 100%) *Strobe range is 0 ~ 20 User can combine Red, Green and Blue to generate a custom color Select strobing frequency between 0 and 20 Hz Red Green Blue C...
Page 18 - DMX512 Channel Values
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 18 7/1/2009 4:46 PM DMX512 Channel Values The COLORado™ 6 has five DMX channel personalities: STAGE 1, STAGE 2, PIXEL, ARC1, ARC1+D. Both [STAGE 1] & [STAGE 2] have 2 sub modes: {DMX MODE1} & {DMX MODE 2}. Channel 9 is used to switch between modes in STAGE1, and Chann...
Page 24 - PIXEL
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 24 7/1/2009 4:46 PM ARC 1 ARC 1+D PIXEL C HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION 1 000 004 005 255 Red No Function 0 100% 2 000 004 005 255 Green No Function 0 100% 3 000 004 005 255 Blue No Function 0 100% C HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION 1 000 004 005 255 Dimmer No Function...
Page 26 - M O D U L E S E L E C T I O N; Contact Us
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 26 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Important Notes about STAGE 1+ STAGE 2 [DMX Mode 2] M O D U L E S E L E C T I O N Simplified control of modules using channels 1, 2 & 3. S T R O B E Controls the strobe of channels 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously. Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to ...
Page 27 - PPENDIX; DMX Primer
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 27 7/1/2009 4:46 PM 5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that ...
Page 28 - General Maintenance
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 28 7/1/2009 4:46 PM General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dus...
Page 29 - Returns Procedure; Claims
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 29 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused...
Page 30 - Photometric
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 30 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Photometric
Page 31 - COLORado
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 31 7/1/2009 4:46 PM COLORado ™ 6 Service Maintenance Guide S YMPTOM ( S ) P OSSIBLE S OLUTION ( S ) 1 or more LEDs are not illuminating Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is convection cooled, which means that if the surface is kept clean and ...
Page 32 - Exploded View
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 32 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Exploded View I TEM D ESCRIPTION P ART N UMBER 1 Front cover P111-CDABFC 2 Rubber seal P290-CDALENS18 3 Clear, glass lens cover P222-CDALED 4 LED lens assembly P140-CDAELTR 5 LED metal-core PCB P172-CDADRVP 6 Array rigging attachment knob P170-CDAPDMX 7 Ma...
Page 33 - LED PCB Alignment/Layout Diagram
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 33 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Each color LED is broken down into individual circuits (red-circuit #1, blue-circuit #2, green-circuit #3). If a single LED fails “open”, then the entire circuit will stop functioning, because they are wired in “series”. If a single LED fails in a “short”,...
Page 34 - Technical Specifications
COLORado™ 6 User Manual 34 7/1/2009 4:46 PM Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................................................................................................................ 22.5 in (570 mm) Width............................................................
