Chauvet COLORado 6 User Manual

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Use on Dimmer

Outdoor Use

Sound Activated

DMX

Master/Slave

Autoswitching

Power Supply

Replaceable

Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................................ 3

WHAT IS INCLUDED ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

LED EXPECTED LIFESPAN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 5

FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Additional Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Options .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

3. SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

AC POWER ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Orientation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Rigging .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

STACKING ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

LENS ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 11

FIXTURE LINKING ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Data Cabling .................................................................................................................................................................... 12

DMX Data Cable .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Cable Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart....................................................................................................................................... 12

SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................14

CONTROL OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

ADAS OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

COLORADO™ CONTROL QUICK SETUP .................................................................................................................................................... 14

DMX control without ID address ....................................................................................................................................... 14

DMX-512 addressing with ID address .............................................................................................................................. 15

ADAS with ID address ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Setting the DMX address ................................................................................................................................................. 16

CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Menu Map ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Manual Power ON/OFF ................................................................................................................................................... 17

DMX512 CHANNEL VALUES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STAGE 1+STAGE 2 [DMX MODE 1]................................................................................................................ 25

Important Notes about STAGE 1+ STAGE 2 [DMX Mode 2] ............................................................................................ 26

CONTACT US ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

5. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................27

DMX PRIMER .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

RETURNS PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 29

CLAIMS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

PHOTOMETRIC ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

COLORADO™ 6 SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................... 31

Exploded View ................................................................................................................................................................. 32

LED PCB Alignment/Layout Diagram ............................................................................................................................... 33

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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 Instructions

Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are
present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material
for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save
the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important
that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that

they also receive this instruction booklet.

Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are

connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse.
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 95° F (35° C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher

than this.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the

unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please

contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Do not daisy chain power to more than 8 units @ 120 V.
Do not daisy chain power to more than 16 units @ 240 V.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any

repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET

at: 954-929-1115.

Caution! After prolonged periods of operation, the fixture chassis may reach high temperatures. Use

caution when handling this fixture.

LED Expected Lifespan

LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time. HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the

acceleration of this decline. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in

ideal or singular optimum conditions. For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest

intensity, life of the LEDs is significantly reduced. It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40,000 to

50,000 hrs will be achieved under normal operational conditions. If improving on this lifespan

expectancy is of a higher priority, place care in providing for lower operational temperatures. This

may include climatic-environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity

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2. INTRODUCTION

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 sections

12-channel: RGB, CMY, ID, dim, macro, strobe, automatic, custom, DMX modes

Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe
Color macros for individual pod control
RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller
Automatic DMX addressing system (ADAS)
Remote addressing system (RAS)
Built-in automated programs via master/slave, DMX or COLOR-CON

Additional Features

High-power, 1 W (350 mA) LEDs
Ingress Protection: IP66
Interlock multiple units to create blinder, wall or strip light effects
Additional power output: max 8 units @ 120 V
LCD display with password protection

Options

COLORado™ Controller (COLOR-CON)
Optical systems: 15 (installed), 30 (CL20X30)

16.4 ft (5 m) power extension cable (IP5POWER)

16.4 ft (5 m) signal extension cable (IP5SIG)

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[STAGE 1]
DMX MODE 1

CHANNEL

DESCRIPTION

[STAGE 1]
DMX MODE 2

CHANNEL

DESCRIPTION

1

Red 1

Module #1

2

Green

2

Module #2

3

Blue 3 Module #3

4

Yellow

4

No Function

5

Cyan 5 6

Magenta 6 7

White 7 8

Strobe

8

Strobe

9

Mode Selection
Color-cycle Mode
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2

9

Mode Selection
0 <> 244 : DMX Mode 1

10

ID Address Selection

10

ID Address Selection

11

Module Selection

11

No Function

12

Effect Macro

12

[STAGE 2]
DMX MODE 1

CHANNEL

DESCRIPTION

[STAGE 2]
DMX MODE 2

CHANNEL

DESCRIPTION

1

Dimmer 1

Module #1

2

Red 2 Module #2

3

Green

3

Module #3

4

Blue

4

No Function

5

Color Macro Selection

5

6

Strobe

6

Strobe

7

Mode Selection
Color-cycle Mode
245 <> 255 : DMX Mode 2

7

Mode Selection
0 <> 244 : DMX Mode 1
0245<> 255 : DMX
Mode 2

8

ID Addressing

8

ID Addressing

9

Module Selection
Speed Control of CH7
{Color Cycle Mode}

9

No Function

10

Effect Macro

10

[PIXEL]

CHANNEL

DESCRIPTION

[ARC 1]

CHANNEL

DESCRIPTION

1

Block 1Red

1

Red 2 Block 1 Green

2

Green

3

Block 1 Blue

3

Blue 4 Block 2 Red

5

Block 2 Green

[ARC 1+D]

CHANNEL

DESCRIPTION

6

Block 2 Blue

1

Dimmer

7

Block 3 Red

2

Red 8 Block 3 Green

3

Green

9

Block 3 Blue

4

Blue

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.

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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

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MALE/POWER INPUT

FEMALE/POWER

OUTPUT/LINKING

WIRE

CONNECTION

Brown

AC Live

Blue

AC Neutral

Green/Yellow

AC Ground

CONNECTION

PIN

AC LIVE

1

AC NEUTRAL

2

GROUND(EARTH)

3

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 line

voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate

100~240VAC, 50/60 Hz.

This fixture is designed for power linking from one COLORado™ to another COLORado™ fixture.

Each fixture ships with power extension cables (proprietary male-to-female IP66 connectors).

Note! All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat

(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for

a 0% to 100% switch

Warning! All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.

Depending on the application, the lighting fixture may require a different connector (terminator).

Please refer to the below factory-installed IP66 terminator wire color code if installing a wire

connector (terminator).

Please be aware: this fixture is warranted as IP66 outdoor rating. Removing the connector(s)

on this fixture or any other type of tampering with the case or cable(s) may void the IP66

outdoor rating. However, this will not void the standard 2-year warranty that all Chauvet DMX

fixtures carry, provided the operating voltages are within the proper range.

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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 clamp is capable of supporting the

weight of this fixture. It is recommended to use at least 2

mounting points per fixture. You can order “C” and “O”-

clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor: CLP-15,

CLP-06, and CLP-16

1. Block access below the work area and use
suitable and stable platform when installing or
servicing fixture.

2. Safety cables must always be used, utilizing the
provided safety attachment points. The safety
cable must be capable of holding 10 times the
weight of the fixture.

3. Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight
of all to-be installed fixtures.

Caution! After prolonged periods of operation, the fixture

chassis may reach high temperatures. This fixture
must be mounted in a ventilated location, as it is
convection cooled.

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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 horizontally to create a blinder or strip light. Stack them
horizontally to increase intensity of the projection for more distant throws or to use as a blinder effect. The
strip light stacking can be used for runway lighting or cycloramas.

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6 screws around each LED module

5 screws that hold the lens
assembly in place

Lens
assembly

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 as accessories which will alter the beam angle. Please
follow the below instructions for proper replacement/installation.

1. There are 6 screws located around each module.Remove all 18 screws for the front cover.

2. After removing the front cover, there are 5 screws that hold each lens assembly in place over the
LED’s. Remove these and take out the lens assembly.

3. Place the new lens assembly over the Led’s, being careful to get the correct alignment.

4. Replace the outer plastic cover, being careful to make a watertight seal.

Note The center module is different from the outer 2 modules.
Note There are multiple possible positions in which to place the lens assembly over the LEDs.

Warning! When replacing the lens assembly, please make sure that the power is disconnected from the

Please also make sure that the covers are sealed tightly when replacing them after the new

Failure to install it properly can lead to loss of light output and/or damage to the physical
LEDs. Please see the diagram located above to prevent this.

fixture beforehand.

lens assembly is installed, as failure to accomplish this will compromise the IP66 protection,
and possibly the warranty.

Fixture Linking

Important Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485

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You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to
run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined
number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures
the data link can support.

standard no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32
fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32

3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART

Conductor

3 Pin Female (Output)

5 Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield

Pin 1

Pin 1

Data ( - ) signal

Pin 2

Pin 2

Data ( + ) signal

Pin 3

Pin 3

Not used

Pin 4

Not used

Pin 5

COMMON

DMX +

DMX -

INPUT

OUTPUT

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

Resistance 120 ohm
1/4W between pin 2
(DMX -) and pin 3
(DMX +) on the
output of the last
fixture.

To avoid signal transmission
problems and interference, it is
always advisable to connect a DMX
signal terminator.

DMX connector

config

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 carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.

DMX Data Cable

Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:

Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft
Nominal impedance: 100 ~ 140 ohms

Cable Connectors

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

Caution Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the

common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an
ohmmeter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the
shield or each other.

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart

Note If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin

adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

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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
initialized for this purpose via
settings in the control panel.
Secondarily, the fixtures that follow
may also require a slave setting.

Please consult the “Operating
Instructions” section in this manual

for complete instructions for this
type of setup and configuration.

Master

Slave

Slave

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of

the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin
connector of the controller.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from

the controller which will have a (female) 3­pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin
connector.

3. Then, proceed to connect from the output

as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.

CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables

Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft

Master/Slave Fixture Linking

1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector

of the first fixture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3-pin

connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments. The ID
address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address. In effect,
multiplying the control of COLORado’s™ within a single universe to 2,772 fixtures. The
COLORado’s™ ID address system is accessed using DMX channel 10. Consideration must be
placed when programming live performances or cues that need to trigger on demand or on a time
line. So, to remain within one second execution time, program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID
addressing per DMX channel.

ADAS Overview

Automatic DMX512 Addressing System: Up to 42 fixtures in one universe can be automatically

addressed (Using the “STAGE1” personality). In ADAS with ID address setting, upon activation of
CH8 and CH10 at value 255, the fixtures will self DMX address. This address is not random; it is
calculated using the {ADAS fader no} value setting which the user sets in advance. The user can
choose between 001 and 244 for the ADAS fader value, this value would be set to at least the
number of control channels for a COLORado™ (which is 12) or the number of channel faders on a
small console maybe 16 OR 18 (i.e. for a DMX 50). The ADAS DMX address is calculated within
each fixture using the following method:

{ADAS fader no value] x (ID – 1)} + 1 = ADAS DMX Address
let’s see how that translates; I’ll use an ID value of 2 and an {ADAS fader no} value of 12;
{(ADAS=12) x ([ID=2] – 1)} + 1 || {12 x (2-1)} + 1 || {12 x 1} + 1 = (13) DMX Address

COLORado™ Control Quick Setup

For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section

titled; “Display Panel Functions”. These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with

setting up a DMX serial data link.

DMX control without ID address

The COLORado™ 6 operates on 12 channels of DMX (STAGE1 personality). Address each fixture
in increments of 12 channels. (I.e. 1,13,25,37, etc…) To save time you can use the same DMX
address for each fixture. All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control. You may also group
your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control.

1. Access the control panel’s {DMX512 address} function by pressing the (UP/DOWN)

2. Press the (SET) button to enter panel function.

3. Use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 512.

4. Press the (SET) button to confirm action.

buttons until the function is displayed

Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to OFF.
{MENU}  {Settings)  {ID ON/OFF}  [OFF]

Notes: If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function, unintended results may

occur if values are present in channel 10. Make sure values on channel 10 are set to 0.

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DMX Address: 001

ID Address: 01

DMX Address: 001

ID Address: 02

DMX Address: 001

ID Address: 03

DMX Address: 013

ID Address: 01

DMX Address: 013

ID Address: 02

DMX Address: 013

ID Address: 03

DMX 512 Controller

The figure above shows a simple DMX layout which has used three units at
each DMX address. The three units have different ID addresses which allows
the user to collectively control the whole group of units at that DMX address
by setting Channel 10 to 0, or to control each unit independently by first
selecting the DMX address and then by using Channel 10 to locate the target
ID address. (Note that when using ID addresses it is also possible to activate
ADAS which allows for even more option with DMX addressing and control.

DMX-512 addressing with ID address

1. Follow instructions 1 ~ 4 for DMX addressing.

2. Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to ON.

{MENU}  {Settings)  {ID ON/OFF}  [ON]

3. For every DMX starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses.

4. Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function {ID address} to incremental values. (I.e.

1,2,3,4,5,6,etc…)
{MENU}  {Settings}  {ID address}  [01 ~ 66]

5. ID addresses are accessible using Channel 10.

2)

ADAS with ID address

With ADAS activated it is not necessary to set DMX addresses on each fixture. The fixture will
automatically assign a temporary DMX address based on the fixture ID address and the value of
{ADAS fader no} that will be assigned.

1. Set ID addresses as previously explained in ascending numerical order.

2. Set {ADAS ON/OFF} to ON.

3. Set {ADAS fader no} to “12”. Which is the number of control channels on a

4. Activate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8 and 10 to value 255. (Faders 8 &

5. A DMX address will be calculated and temporarily assigned as explained in the “ADAS

6. Deactivate ADAS DMX addressing by setting Channels 8, 10 and 11 to value 255.

Note You must set channels 8, 10, and 11 to 255 for EACH fixture you want to deactivate ADAS DMX

addressing. For example, if a fixture has a starting address of 17, you must set DMX channels 24,
26, and 27.

You can make the temporary ADAS DMX address permanent on each fixture by selecting the
{ADAS copy} function.
{MENU}  {Settings}  {ADAS copy}  [ ON ] (Will store the new DMX address)

{MENU}  {Settings}  {ADAS ON/OFF}  [ON]

COLORado™.
{MENU}  {Settings}  {ADAS fader no}  [ 12 ]

10 all the way up!)

Overview” section.

(Faders 8, 10 & 11 and the way up!). All fixtures will return to the DMX address previously
set before the ADAS activation.

Important When using ADAS, all fixtures must have the following settings;

{ID address} All ID addresses need to be set in ascending order
{ID ON/OFF} Set to [ ON ]
{ADAS fader no} All units set to the same value
{ADAS ON/OFF} Set to [ ON ]

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SET

UP

DOWN

EXIT

BUTTON

FUNCTION

SET

Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the
selected function

UP

Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in
a function

DOWN

Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when
in a function

EXIT

Exits from the current menu or function

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 uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would
read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the
channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference. The
COLORado™ 6 uses 12 channels in its Stage 1 personality. If this is your first time using DMX, we
recommend reading the DMX Primer in the “Appendix” Section.

Control Panel Functions

All fixture functions and settings are accessible via the built in control panel.

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MAIN FUNCTION

SUB-FUNCTION

SELECTION

INSTRUCTION

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

Color Macros

Strobe

DMX512

001 ~ 512

Sets the DMX starting address

Personality

Stage 1

12-channel mode

Stage 2

10-channel mode

Pixel

9-channel mode; RGB control for each module

Arc 1

3-channel mode; RGB mode

Arc 1+D

4-channel mode; RGB+D mode

Run Mode

DMX

Allow DMX control

CON

Allow COLOR-CON control

Auto program

1

Choose from 8 Automatic programs

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Settings

ID address

01 ~ 66

Assigns the ID address to a fixture

ID ON/OFF

On ~ Off

Either enables or disables ID addressing

ADAS faders no

01 ~ 244

Sets the number of ADAS channels for use
when automating DMX channel assignment

ADAS ON/OFF

On ~ Off

Enables the Automatic DMX Addressing
System

ADAS copy

On ~ Off

When activated the DMX512 address assigned
by the ADAS will become permanent on the
fixture

Factory settings

Reset confirm

Resets fixture to factory default settings

Dimmer start

[001] or [005]

Modify the dimming curve starting value

Password

ON/OFF

On ~ Off

When password is set to on the control panel
will ask for a password each time the control
panel is accessed

Set Password
[▲▼▲▼▲▲▼▼]

Use UP and DOWN buttons to set and press

SET to confirm
Note! If you forget the password use the

following factory password:

UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, UP, DOWN,
DOWN

POWER

ACTION

Turn OFF

When {MENU} is displayed in the LCD panel, hold down the (EXIT) button for 3
seconds to turn off the fixture.

Turn ON

Hold the {EXIT} button for 3 seconds to turn power on.

Menu Map

Manual Power ON/OFF

The COLORado™ 6 can be turned on and off using the control panel.

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CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

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%

4

000  004
005  255

Yellow

No Function
0  100%

5

000  004
005  255

Cyan

No Function
0  100%

6

000  004
005  255

Magenta

No Function
0  100%

7

000  004
005  255

White

No Function
0  100%

8

000  004
005  255

Strobe

No Function
0  20 Hz

9

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  214
215  244
245  255

Mode Selection

No Function
Color-Cycle Mode 1
Color-Cycle Mode 2
Color-Cycle Mode 3
Color-Cycle Mode 4
Color-Cycle Mode 5
Color-Cycle Mode 6
Color-Cycle Mode 7
Color-Cycle Mode 8
DMX MODE 2

Channel 10 (ID address selection)

000  009
010  019
020  029
030  039
040  049
050  059
060  069
070  079
080  089
090  099
100  109
110  119
120  129
130  139
140  149
150  159
160  169
170  179
180  189
190  199
200  209

210
211

All IDs
ID 1
ID 2
ID 3
ID 4
ID 5
ID 6
ID 7
ID 8
ID 9
ID 10
ID 11
ID 12
ID 13
ID 14
ID 15
ID 16
ID 17
ID 18
ID 19
ID 20
ID 21
ID 22

212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234

ID 23
ID 24
ID 25
ID 26
ID 27
ID 28
ID 29
ID 30
ID 31
ID 32
ID 33
ID 34
ID 35
ID 36
ID 37
ID 38
ID 39
ID 40
ID 41
ID 42
ID 43
ID 44
ID 45

235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255

ID 46
ID 47
ID 48
ID 49
ID 50
ID 51
ID 52
ID 53
ID 54
ID 55
ID 56
ID 57
ID 58
ID 59
ID 60
ID 61
ID 62
ID 63
ID 64
ID 65
ID 66

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 Channel 7 is used in STAGE 2.

STAGE 1 [DMX CONTROL MODE 1]

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CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

11

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  214
215  255

Module Selection

#1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON
#2=ON
#3=ON
#1=ON, #2=ON
#2=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON
#1=OFF, #2=OFF, #3=OFF

000  255

Speed control of Channel 9 Color-Cycle Mode 4

12

000  004
005  008
009  013
014  018
019  023
024  028
029  033
034  038
039  043
044  048
049  053
054  058
059  063
064  068
069  073
074  078
079  083
084  088
089  093
094  098
099  103
104  108
109  113
114  118
119  123
124  128
129  133
134  138
139  143
144  148
149  153
154  158
159  163
164  168
169  173
174  178
179  183
184  188
189  193
194  198
199  203
204  208
209  213
214  218
219  223
224  228
229  233
234  238
239  243
244  248
249  255

Effect Macro

No Function
Macro 01
Macro 02
Macro 03
Macro 04
Macro 05
Macro 06
Macro 07
Macro 08
Macro 09
Macro 10
Macro 11
Macro 12
Macro 13
Macro 14
Macro 15
Macro 16
Macro 17
Macro 18
Macro 19
Macro 20
Macro 21
Macro 22
Macro 23
Macro 24
Macro 25
Macro 26
Macro 27
Macro 28
Macro 29
Macro 30
Macro 31
Macro 32
Macro 33
Macro 34
Macro 35
Macro 36
Macro 37
Macro 38
Macro 39
Macro 40
Macro 41
Macro 42
Macro 43
Macro 44
Macro 45
Macro 46
Macro 47
Macro 48
Macro 49
Macro 50

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CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

1

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  255

Module 1

No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Pink-White

2

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  255

Module 2

No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Pink-White

3

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  255

Module 3

No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Pink-White

4

No Function

5

6

7

8

000  004
005  255

Strobe

No Function
0  20 Hz

9

000  244
245  255

Mode Selection

DMX MODE 1 (only when channels 1-7 = 0)
DMX MODE 2

10

ID Address

Selection

See Channel 8 (ID address selection) on page
21 under DMX Control Mode 1

11

No Function

12

STAGE 1 [DMX CONTROL MODE 2]

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CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

1

000  004
005  255

Dimmer

No Function
0  100%

2

000  004
005  255

Red

No Function
0  100%

3

000  004
005  255

Green

No Function
0  100%

4

000  004
005  255

Blue

No Function
0  100%

5

000  009
010  029
030  039
040  049
050  069
070  079
080  089
090  109
110  119
120  129
130  149
150  159
160  169
170  189
190  199
200  219
220  229
230  249
250  255

Color Macros

No Function
Red (100%)
Red (85%) + Green (15%)
Red (60%) + Green (40%)
Yellow (100%)
Red (15%) + Green (85%)
Red (40%) + Green (60%)
Green (100%)
Green (85%) + Blue (15%)
Green (60%) + Blue (40%)
Blue (100%)
Blue (85%) + Green (15%)
Blue (60%) + Green (40%)
Cyan (100%)
Green (50%) + Magenta (50%)
Magenta (100%)
Magenta (80%) + Green (20%)
RGB (100%)
White (100%)

6

000  004
005  255

Strobe

No Function
0  20 Hz

7

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  214
215  244
245  255

Mode Selection

No Function
Color-Cycle Mode 1
Color-Cycle Mode 2
Color-Cycle Mode 3
Color-Cycle Mode 4
Color-Cycle Mode 5
Color-Cycle Mode 6
Color-Cycle Mode 7
Color-Cycle Mode 8
DMX MODE 2

Channel 8 (ID address selection)

000  009
010  019
020  029
030  039
040  049
050  059
060  069
070  079
080  089
090  099
100  109
110  119
120  129
130  139
140  149
150  159
160  169
170  179
180  189
190  199
200  209

210
211

All IDs
ID 1
ID 2
ID 3
ID 4
ID 5
ID 6
ID 7
ID 8
ID 9
ID 10
ID 11
ID 12
ID 13
ID 14
ID 15
ID 16
ID 17
ID 18
ID 19
ID 20
ID 21
ID 22

212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234

ID 23
ID 24
ID 25
ID 26
ID 27
ID 28
ID 29
ID 30
ID 31
ID 32
ID 33
ID 34
ID 35
ID 36
ID 37
ID 38
ID 39
ID 40
ID 41
ID 42
ID 43
ID 44
ID 45

235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255

ID 46
ID 47
ID 48
ID 49
ID 50
ID 51
ID 52
ID 53
ID 54
ID 55
ID 56
ID 57
ID 58
ID 59
ID 60
ID 61
ID 62
ID 63
ID 64
ID 65
ID 66

STAGE 2 [DMX CONTROL MODE 1]

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CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

9

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  214
215  255

Module Selection

#1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON
#2=ON
#3=ON
#1=ON, #2=ON
#2=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON, #3=ON
#1=ON, #2=ON, #3=ON
#1=OFF, #2=OFF, #3=OFF

10

000  004
005  008
009  013
014  018
019  023
024  028
029  033
034  038
039  043
044  048
049  053
054  058
059  063
064  068
069  073
074  078
079  083
084  088
089  093
094  098
099  103
104  108
109  113
114  118
119  123
124  128
129  133
134  138
139  143
144  148
149  153
154  158
159  163
164  168
169  173
174  178
179  183
184  188
189  193
194  198
199  203
204  208
209  213
214  218
219  223
224  228
229  233
234  238
239  243
244  248
249  255

Effect Macro

No Function
Macro 01
Macro 02
Macro 03
Macro 04
Macro 05
Macro 06
Macro 07
Macro 08
Macro 09
Macro 10
Macro 11
Macro 12
Macro 13
Macro 14
Macro 15
Macro 16
Macro 17
Macro 18
Macro 19
Macro 20
Macro 21
Macro 22
Macro 23
Macro 24
Macro 25
Macro 26
Macro 27
Macro 28
Macro 29
Macro 30
Macro 31
Macro 32
Macro 33
Macro 34
Macro 35
Macro 36
Macro 37
Macro 38
Macro 39
Macro 40
Macro 41
Macro 42
Macro 43
Macro 44
Macro 45
Macro 46
Macro 47
Macro 48
Macro 49
Macro 50

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CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

1

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  255

Module 1

No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Pink-White

2

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  255

Module 2

No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Pink-White

3

000  004
005  034
035  064
065  094
095  124
125  154
155  184
185  255

Module 3

No Function
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Pink-White

4

No Function

5

6

000  004
005  255

Strobe

No Function
0  2 Hz

7

000  244
245  255

Mode Selection

DMX MODE 1 (only when channels 1-7 = 0)
DMX MODE 2

8

ID Address

Selection

See Channel 8 (ID address selection) on page
21 under DMX Control Mode 1

9

No Function

10

STAGE 2 [DMX CONTROL MODE 2]

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CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

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%

CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

1

000  004
005  255

Dimmer

No Function
0  100%

2

000  004
005  255

Red

No Function
0  100%

3

000  004
005  255

Green

No Function
0  100%

4

000  004
005  255

Blue

No Function
0  100%

CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

1

000  004
005  255

Block 1 Red

No Function
0  100%

2

000  004
005  255

Block 1 Green

No Function
0  100%

3

000  004
005  255

Block 1 Blue

No Function
0  100%

4

000  004
005  255

Block 2 Red

No Function
0  100%

5

000  004
005  255

Block 2 Green

No Function
0  100%

6

000  004
005  255

Block 2 Blue

No Function
0  100%

7

000  004
005  255

Block 3 Red

No Function
0  100%

8

000  004
005  255

Block 3 Green

No Function
0  100%

9

000  004
005  255

Block 3 Blue

No Function
0  100%

ARC 1

ARC 1+D

PIXEL

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Important Notes about STAGE 1+STAGE 2 [DMX Mode 1]

RED, GREEN AND BLUE SELECTION

Channels 1, 2 and 3 control overall intensity of each respective color.
Channels 1, 2 and 3 can be combined to create an unlimited range of colors.
Channels 1, 2 and 3 have priority over channels 4 ~ 7.

YELLOW, CYAN, MAGENTA AND WHITE

These colors cannot be mixed.
When levels are raised on more than one of these channels, the lowest channel

number will have priority.

STROBE

Strobe occurs at every channel with exception to programs on channel 9 and 12.
Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 ~ 20 Hz.

MODE SELECTION

Channel 9 values 5 ~ 244 provide mode selection and can only be activated while

channels 1 ~ 7 are at value 0. When channel 9 is at 245 ~ 255, channels 1 ~ 7 can be
any value.

When Color-Cycle mode 4 is selected, channel 11 controls the speed.

ID ADDRESS SELECTION

Use channel 10 to select ID addressed fixtures.
Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addressed fixtures.
ID address “0” allows control of all fixtures simultaneously.

MODULE SELECTION

Provides individual control of the three LED modules in each fixture.
Channel 11 has priority over channel 12.

EFFECT MACRO

These are pre-programmed color patterns and module chases.
Channel 12 has priority over channels (1 ~ 7).
Channel 12 has priority over channel 11 if first activated.

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Important Notes about STAGE 1+ STAGE 2 [DMX Mode 2]

MODULE SELECTION

Simplified control of modules using channels 1, 2 & 3.

STROBE

Controls the strobe of channels 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously.
Speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20 Hz.

MODE SELECTION

Use channel 9 to switch between DMX mode 1 and DMX mode 2.

ID ADDRESS SELECTION

Channel 10 selects ID addressed fixtures.

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5. APPENDIX

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 indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are
many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of
channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never
overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set
incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.

DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection
is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in
which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller
communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling.
Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female
connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data
positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and
DMX-1.5 (5’)

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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. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power
off fixture before conducting maintenance.

Unplug fixture from power.
Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external

vents and internal components.

Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl

Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.
Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates.
Damp, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Clean the external optics at least
every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days.

Caution Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.

Caution Never spin a fan using compressed air.

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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. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.

Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of

paper inside the box:

1) Your name

2) Your address

3) Your phone number

4) The RMA #

5) A brief description of the symptoms

Claims

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other
claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed
damage, must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.

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Photometric

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SYMPTOM(S)

POSSIBLE SOLUTION(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
free of debris, then proper cooling will be allowed to occur

An LED may have failed, resulting in an open circuit. In this event,

all of the red, green, or blue in a single module will no longer
illuminate. This does not mean that all of the LEDs have failed, but
the circuit is wired in series.

An LED may have failed, resulting in a short circuit. In this event,

only the single LED which has failed will no longer function.

Note: In the event of LED failure, a replacement LED PCB assembly

may be purchased directly from Chauvet Part#: P222-C1LEDPC

1 or more LEDs are producing very low
output

Check that the lens assembly is installed properly. If the lens

assembly is not aligned properly over the LEDs, then they will not
project fully

See section on Lens Assembly Installation

Note: In the event of LED failure, a replacement LED PCB assembly

may be purchased directly from Chauvet Part#: P222-C1LEDPC

Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing

Check total load placed on the electrical circuit

Check for a short in the electrical wiring: internal and/or external

Device has no power

Check device’s fuse (internal)

Check for power on Mains

Check cable connections The COLORado™ IP66 cables must be

firmly connected for operation

Check for manual power off from the display by pressing and

holding down the {EXIT} button for more than 3 seconds

Note: In the event of autoswitching transformer failure, the unit can

be sent in for repair; however, a replacement part can be ordered
directly from Chauvet Part#: P140-C6ELTR

Fixture is not responding to DMX

Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing

Check DMX cables

Check polarity switch settings on the controller

Check cable connections The COLORado™ IP66 cables must be

firmly connected for operation

Call service technician

Note: In the event of Master PCB failure, a replacement PCB can be

ordered directly from Chauvet Part#: P170-C6MPCB

Loss of signal

Use only DMX cables

Install terminator

Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights

COLOR-CON Controller does not
function, or does not function properly

Make sure connector is firmly connected to device

The COLORado™ fixture must be in the correct mode in order to

properly respond to the COLOR-CON controller. The correct mode
is “CON” under “RUN” in the onboard Control Panel

Stand alone operation

This fixture has built-in, automatic programs that may be triggered

from the onboard Control Panel

Display reading: “warning heat”

The COLORado™ 6 features a thermal protection that will be

implemented in the event of over-heating. This can occur if the
fixture in not in an ideal location for the convection cooling to be
effective

COLORado™ 6 Service Maintenance Guide

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

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

Master PCB

P170-CDAMAS

8

Electronic Power Supply

P111-CDABMC

9

Metal strain relief

P111-CDARKT

10

Knob for bracket adjustment

P111-CDAKNOB

11

LED Driver PCB

5

8

9 3 2

1 7

10

4 6

11

Exploded View

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Each color LED is broken down into
individual circuits (red-circuit #1, blue­circuit #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”, then only that single LED will

stop functioning, while the rest of the
circuit will continue to operate.

LED PCB Alignment/Layout Diagram

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Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length ........................................................................................................................ 22.5 in (570 mm)

Width............................................................................................................................ 8.3 in (210 mm)

Height .......................................................................................................................... 7.5 in (190 mm)

Weight.......................................................................................................................... 28.7 lbs (13 kg)

POWER

Autoswitching ................................................................................................... 100~240VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption max @ 120 V .............................................................................. 179.4 W, 1.43 A

Power Consumption max @ 230 V .............................................................................. 178.9 W, 0.78 A

Inrush Power@ 120 V ................................................................................................................ 0.75 A

Inrush Power@ 230 V ................................................................................................................ 0.81 A

Power Factor@ 120 V .................................................................................................................... 1.00

Power Factor@ 230 V .................................................................................................................... 0.99

Additional Power Output .................................................. 8 units max @ 120 V, 16 units max @ 240 V

LIGHT SOURCE

LED ............................................................ 1 W, 350 mA, 108 (36 Red, 36 Blue, 36 Green) 50,000 hrs

PHOTO OPTIC (WITH INCLUDED 15 LENSES)

Luminance @ 1 m ................................................................................................................ 23,457 lux

Beam Angle ........................................................................................................................... 17 x 12°

Field Angle ............................................................................................................................. 30° x 24

COOLING ................................................................................................................. Convection Cooled

CONTROL & PROGRAMMING

Data input ............................................ IP66 connector with adapter for locking 3-pin XLR male socket

Data output ....................................... IP66 connector with adapter for locking 3-pin XLR female socket

Data pin configuration ............................................................................ pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)

Protocols ................................ ................................ .................................................. USITT DMX512-A

DMX Channels ............................................................... User Configurable: 3, 4, 9, 10, or 12 channels

STANDARD ORDERING INFORMATION

COLORado™ 6 .............................................................................................................. COLORADO6

SPARE PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

Edison Power Adapter (Part) ....................................................................................... P111-C3PADTP

Male DMX input COLORado™ adapter (Part) .............................................................. P111-C3MDMX

Female DMX output COLORado™ adapter (Part) ......................................................... P111-C3FDMX

Electronic Transformer (Part) ......................................................................................... P140-C6ELTR

Master PCB (Part) ........................................................................................................... P170-C6PCB

LED Metal-Core PCB: assembled (Part) ..................................................................... P222-C1LEDPC

Knob for Bracket Adjustment (Part) ............................................................................... P100-C36NOB

LED Clear Plastic Cover (Part) ....................................................................................P100-COL3CVR

Plastic seal for Wires (Part) ................................ ..........................................................P111-WTRCNN

OPTIONS

COLORado ™ Controller ................................................................................................ COLOR-CON

10 Optical Lens Assembly .............................................................................................. CLENS1036

30 Optical Lens Assembly .............................................................................................. CLENS3036

16.4 ft (5 m) power extension cable .................................................................................... IP5POWER

16.4 ft (5 m) signal extension cable ........................................................................................... IP5SIG

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty ........................................................................................................... 2-year limited warranty

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