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COLORdash™ Batten-Tri. CHAUVET® released this edition of the COLORdash™
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Use on Dimmer
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Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
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DMX
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User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin .............................................................................................................. 1
What is Included .................................................................................................................................. 1
Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 1
Typographic Conventions .................................................................................................................... 1
Icon Meaning ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Expected LED Lifespan ....................................................................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 3
Product Description ............................................................................................................................. 3
Features ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Additional Features ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Options ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
DMX Channel Summary ...................................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Setup .................................................................................................................................. 6
AC Power ............................................................................................................................................. 6
AC Plug ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Power Linking ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 6
DMX Linking ........................................................................................................................................ 6
DMX Modes ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Master/Slave Connectivity ................................................................................................................................ 6
Mounting .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Orientation ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
4. Operation ........................................................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Description .................................................................................................................... 8
Control Options .................................................................................................................................... 8
Programming ....................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX Personality ............................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX Control ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Static Color ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Auto Programs .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Edit Customs .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Master/Slave ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Color Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Dimmer Curves ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Control Panel Lock ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Program Upload.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Reset .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Whites Setting ................................................................................................................................................ 11
White Balance ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Fan Setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
TOUR Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Menu Map .......................................................................................................................................... 13
DMX Values ....................................................................................................................................... 14
TOUR ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
PIXEL ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
ARC1 .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
ARC1 + D ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
HSV ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
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Table of Contents
5. Technical Information ..................................................................................................... 17
General Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 17
Photometrics ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................................... 18
Exploded View ................................................................................................................................... 19
Returns Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 20
Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Contact Us ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 21
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1. Before You Begin
What is
Unpacking
Typographic
<SET>
Icon Meaning
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration, or operation
equipment, or cause harm to the user.
• One COLORdash™ Batten-Tri
Included
Instructions
Conventions
• One power input cord
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in
which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above
and that they ar e all in good conditi on. If the material inside the container (this product
and any other accessory included with it) appears damaged from shipping, or if the
container shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. In addition, retain
the container and all the packing material for inspection.
See the Claims section in the Technical Information chapter.
Convention Meaning
1~512 A range of values in the text
50/60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
Claims
“COLORado™ UM” The name of another publication or manual
Settings A fixture function or a menu option
MENU > Settings A sequence of menu options
1~10 A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON A unique value to entered or select in a menu
Before You Begin
A new term, or a section or chapter in this document
A button on the fixture’s control panel
Icon Meaning
information. Failure to comply with this information may render
The term “DMX” used throughout this document refers to the USITT DMX512-A
transmission protocol.
the fixture partially or completely inoperative, damage third-party
This icon indicates important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the fixture from functioning correctly.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical information.
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Before You Begin
Safety Notes
Expected LED
Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product.
There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Any reference to
servicing it you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply to
properly CHAUVET® certified tech nicians. Do not open the housing or attempt
any repairs unless you are one of them.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper
installation of this product.
Keep this manual for future co nsultation. If you s ell this pr oduct to another user,
make sure that they also receive this manual.
Personal Safety
Mounting and Rigging
Power and Wiring
Operation
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the fixture is on.
• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be hot.
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while operating.
• When hanging this product, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
chain/cable (not included).
• Always make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as
per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
• Do not operate this fixture if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. In
any of these cases, have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician
at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when the fixture is operating to avoid internal
overheating.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at a higher temperature.
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, please
contact CHAUVET® Technical Suppor t.
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Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optim um
conditions. For this reason, using all color LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be of 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan expectancy is vital, lower the operational
temperature by improving fixture ventilation and reducing the external temperature. In
addition, limiting the overall projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs life.
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2. Introduction
Product
Features
Additional Features
Options
Description
Introduction
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri is a tri-color LED based linear wash light. It consi sts of
a rectangular housing with eight high-power, tri-color LEDs arranged in a single row. It
comes with a double bracket yoke that serves for hanging and floor mounting. The
COLORdash™ Batten-Tri features IEC power connectors for Power In and Power
Out. It also has standard 3-pin XLR sockets for DMX In and DMX Out.
• 3, 4, 11, or 24-channel tri-color LED wash system with ID addressing
• Operating modes:
3-channel: HSV control
3-channel: RGB control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
11-channel: RGB, dimmer, color macro, strobe, auto/custom/fan speed,
• RGB color mixing with or without DMX control
• Individual tri-color LED control
• Pre-programmed color macros
• Color temperature presets (3,200~10,000 K)
• Access automated and custom programs via DMX
• Custom program editing
24-channel: RGB control per tri-color LED
auto program speed, module select, ID addressing, dimmer
speed
• Five distinct dimming curves
• Additional power output: max 12 units @ 120 V (see manual for details)
• LCD display with password protection
• User selectable fan speed control
• 3-pin DMX input and output connectors
• Double-bracket yoke doubles as floor stand
• Color Calibration
•
33 ft (10 m) power extension cable (EXT-2)
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Introduction
Tour
1 Master dimmer
2 Red 3
Green 4
Blue 5
Color macro 6
7 Auto + custom program + fan control
8 Auto program speed
9 Dimmer speed
10
Block
Pixel
1 Pixel 1 (red) 2
Pixel 1 (green)
3 Pixel 1 (blue) 4
5
6 Pixel 2 (blue)
7 Pixel 3 (red) 8
Pixel 3 (green)
9 Pixel 3 (blue) 10
Pixel 4 (red)
11
Pixel 4 (green)
12
Pixel 4 (blue) 13
Pixel 5 (red) 14
15
Pixel 5 (blue)
16
Pixel 6 (red)
17
Pixel 6 (green)
18
Pixel 6 (blue) 19
Pixel 7 (red)
20
Pixel 7 (green)
21
Pixel 7 (blue) 22
Pixel 8 (red) 23
Pixel 8 (green)
24
ARC 1
1 Red 2
Green 3
Blue
ARC 1 + D
DMX Channel
Function 1
Master dimmer
2 Red 3
4
HSV
DMX Channel
Function 1
Hue 2
Saturation 3
Value
DMX Channel Summary
DMX Channel Function
Strobe
DMX Channel Function
Pixel 2 (red)
Pixel 2 (green)
DMX Channel Function
Pixel 5 (green)
Pixel 8 (blue)
Green
Blue
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Product Overview
Fuse
Power Out
DMX Out
Introduction
Fan DMX In Power In
Control Panel
A = 125 mm
B = 13 mm
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Setup
AC Power
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
to a protected circuit with an
AC Plug
Power Linking
DMX Linking
DMX data connection for its DMX
You will find information about
section (individual
Master/Slave
fixture to control one or
from their respective control panels. During the Master/Slave operation, the slave
3. Setup
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri has an auto-ranging po wer supply that can work with an
input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
specifications in this guide, the product’s user manual, or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri
appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri see the label
affixed to the side of the fixture. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding
specifications chart in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during nor mal operation.
For more information, you may download the “Sizing the Circuit Breakers” document
from the CHAUVET® Web site.
Never connect the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri to a rheostat (variable resistor) or
dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100%
switch.
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri comes with a power input cord terminated with an IEC
connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (US market). If the power
cord that came with your fixture has no plug or you need to change the Edison plug, use
the table below to wire the new plug.
Fuse Replacement
DMX Modes
Connection Wire (US) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green
Make sure to disconnect the fixture’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse,
and always replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating.
The C OLORdash™ Batten-Tri supports power linking for up to 12 other similar fixtures
at 120 VAC. Although this fixture comes with a power input cord, it comes with no power
linking cord. However, a power linking cable is available as an option.
1) With a Phillips #2 head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from its housing.
2) Remove the blown fuse and replace it with a good fuse of the same type and rating.
3) Screw the fuse holder cap back in its place and reconnect power.
You may link any COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixture to a DMX controller using a standard
DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compatible fixtures with a COLORdash™
Batten-Tri fixture, it is possible to control them individually with a single DMX controller.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need inform ation about the DMX
cables needed to link the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixture to a DMX controller, you ma y
download the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri uses the standard
modes, TOUR, PIXEL, ARC1, ARC1 + D, and HSV.
these DMX modes in the Introduction chapter (brief description), the Operation
Instructions chapter (configuration details), and the DMX Values
channel values).
The Master/Slave mode allows a COLORdash™ Batten-Tri
Connectivity
more COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixtures without a DMX controller. The controlling fixture
becomes the “master” when running an Auto/Custom program or by being in STATIC
mode. The controlled fixtures are the “slaves” and you must set them to “SLAVE” mode
fixtures will operate in unison with the master fixture.
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Master/Slave
The master and slave fixtures link to each other using the standard DMX serial
Mounting
Rigging
to which you can
le of
Setup
Connectivity (Cont.)
Orientation
connection. If you are not familiar with the Master/Slave connectivity, you may do wnload
the “DMX Primer” document from the CHAUVET® Web site.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to the fix tures operating i n Master/Sl ave mode.
Otherwise, the signals from the DMX controller may interfere with the signals from
the master unit.
The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the Master and Slave units.
Before mounting this fixture, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
Always mount this fixture in any safe position while making sure that there is adequate
room around it for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
Make sure to mount this fixture away from any flammable material as indicated in the
Safety Notes section.
CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting the
COLORdash™ Batten-Tri.
• When selecting an installation location, consider ease of access to the fixture for
operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
• Never mount the fixture in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature
changes, or restricted ventilation may affect it.
• If hanging this fixture, use a safety cable (not included) and make sure that the
location where you are mounting the fixture can support its weight. Please see the
Technical Specifications section of this manual for the weight requirement of this
fixture.
Procedure
The COLORdash™ Batten-Tri comes with a double bracket yoke
attach “C” or “O” clamps. This bracket also serves as a floor or wall mount support. You
must supply your own “C” or “O” clamps and make sure that they are capab
supporting the weight of this fixture. You should use two mounting points per fixture.
C clamps
(Not provided)
Overhead Mounting
Product Mounting
Diagram
Floor Mounting
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Operation
Control Panel
Exits from the current menu or
function
Enables the currently displayed
numeric value when in a function
numeric value when in a function
Control Options
Programming
DMX Personality
Static Color
4. Operation
Description
Button Function
<MENU>
<ENTER>
<UP>
<DOWN>
You can set the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri start address in the 001~512 DMX range.
This allows for the control of up to 46 fixtures in the 11-channel TOUR personality. In
addition, the ID address system allows you to assign up to 66 fixtures for each starting
DMX address, thus multiplying the number of fixtures you can c ontrol within a single
universe. You can access the fixture’s ID address system from channel 10 when in the
TOUR DMX personality.
When programming live performances as well as cues that need to trigger on
demand or on a time line, program no more tha n 10 fixtures on ID a ddressing per
DMX channel. This is to remain within a one-second execution time.
Carry out all the programming procedures indicated below from the control panel. Refer
to the Menu Map on page 13 to learn how the menu options relate to each other.
To go to an option, press <MENU> repeatedly until the option shows on the display.
To select an option value, press <UP> or <DOWN> until you see the desired value and
press <ENTER> to accept it.
To exit to the previous menu level, press <MENU>.
This setting allows the user to choose a particular DMX personality.
1) Go to PERSON.
2) Select the desired personality (TOUR, PIXEL, ARC1, ARC1 + D, or HSV).
menu or sets the currently
selected value in to the current
function
Navigates upwards through the
menu list and increases the
Navigates downwards through
the menu list and decreases the
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DMX Control
After selecting the DMX personality, select the following:
1) Set the running mode:
a) Go to RUN.
b) Select DMX.
2) Set the starting address:
a) Go to ADDRESS.
b) Select the starting address (001~512).
The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGB color mixing without a DMX controller.
1) Go to STATIC.
2) Select the desired color (RED, GREEN, or BLUE).
3) Select the desired color value (0~255).
4) Repeat for the other two colors.
5) Select STROBE.
6) Select the desired frequency (0~20).
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Operation
Auto Programs
Edit Customs
Master/Slave
fixture (the master) is executing, and without a DMX
Color Settings
Continued from previous page
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGB color mixing without a DMX controller.
1) Go to AUTO.
2) Select the desired auto program (AUTO 01~10 or CUSTOM 01~10)
3) Select the speed (SP 000~255).
You cannot edit any of the auto programs (AUTO 01~10). How ever you can edit
custom programs CUSTOM 01~10 (see Edit Customs).
This setting allows the programming of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 customizable
programs, including colors and effects.
1) Go to EDIT.
a) Select the desired custom program (CUSTOM 01~10).
b) Select the desired scene (SCENE 01~30).
c) Select the desired color or effect (RED, GREEN, BLUE, STROBE, TIME, or
FADE).
d) Select the color or effect value (000~255 for colors and timers, or 00~20 for
strobe).
e) Repeat for the other colors or effects.
f) Return to the SCENE level (step “3”).
2) Repeat the settings of colors and effects for the other scenes.
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixtures (the slaves)
to execute simultaneously the same program, whether auto or custom, that another
COLORdash™ Batten-Tri
controller.
1) Set the master unit:
a) Set the running mode to DMX as explained in “DMX Control Without ID
Addressing”
b) Select an auto program as explained in “Auto Programs”.
2) Set the slave units:
a) Go to RUN.
b) Select SLAVE.
• The fixture that is set to run a program, whether Auto or Custom, or to operate in S tatic
mode automatically becomes the master.
• Do not connect a DMX controller to the master or slave fixtures.
The COLOR setting determines how the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri generates the white
color based on various RGB settings.
1) Go to SETTINGS.
2) Select COLOR.
3) Select OFF, RGB TO W, or UC.
• When Color is “OFF”, setting the RGB faders to “255” produces a maximum
output, although the resulting color may not be a balanced white.
• When Color is “RGB TO W”, setting the RGB faders to “255” produces an
output as defined by the configured White color (see Whites Setting).
• When Color is “UC”, setting the RGB faders t o “255” produces an output tha t
matched that of older fixtures (Universal Color).
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Operation
Dimmer Curves
based on the
Control Panel Lock
1) Press <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, and <ENTER>
Program Upload
fixtures by using the Master/Slave
Reset
ADDRESS 001
COLOR OFF
RUN DMX
EDIT 000
TOUR
AUTO
ID
001
KEYLOCK
OFF
ID ON/OFF ON
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This setting determines the output of the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri
position of the Red, Green, Blue, and Dimmer faders.
1) Go to SETTINGS.
2) Select DIMMER.
3) Select a dimmer curve (OFF, DIM1, DIM2, DIM3, or DIM4).
• When Dim is set to “OFF”, th e output is proportional (linear) to the Dimmer
and RGB channel values.
• When Dim is set to “DIM1” through “DIM4”, the output follows the Dimmer and
RGB channel values based on the corresponding dimmer cur ve, being DIM1
the fastest and DIM4 the slowest.
This setting allows the user to activate or disable the control panel lock, which keeps
non-authorized personnel from changing the fixture’s settings.
1) Go to KEYLOCK.
2) Select ON or OFF.
When the control panel lock is active, the fixtu re will prompt t he user to enter the
password after 30 seconds of control panel inactivity or after turning on the
fixture.
After being prompted to enter the password:
This option allows the user to copy the custom programs of one COLORdash™ BattenTri fixture onto other COLORdash™ Batten-Tri
method
1) Configure and connect the fixtures in a Master/Slave arrangement, where the
master unit has the custom programs you want to transfer onto the slave units.
2) At the master unit, go to SETTINGS.
3) Select UPLOAD.
4) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
5) When SEND shows, press <ENTER> to start the upload.
6) Wait for the upload process to finish before disconnecting the fixtures.
• During and after the upload, th e master and slave units will visua lly indicate
the status of the process, as follows:
• Yellow means that the upload is running.
• Red means that the upload failed due to an error.
• Green means that the upload completed successfully.
This setting allows the user to reset the COLORdash™ Batten-Tri fixture to its default
values, including the custom programs.
1) Go to SETTINGS.
2) Select RESET.
3) When prompted, enter the master access password as shown in Control Panel
Lock.
4) Wait for the reset process to finish.
Default Values
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Parameter Default Value Parameter Default Value
STATIC 000 DIMMER DIM4
PERSON
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FANS
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Operation
Whites Setting
Fan Setting
This setting allows the user to select and edit the temperature of the white colors used
in channel 5 (Macros) when in the TOUR mode.
1) Go to CALIB1.
2) Select a white color (WHITE 01~11).
3) Select a color (RED, GREEN, or BLUE).
4) Select a color value (0~255).
5) Repeat for the other colors.
White Balance
This setting allows the user to define the maximum RGB values (white balance) when
RGB to White is active.
1) Go to CALIB2.
2) Select RGB TO W.
3) Select a color (RED, GREEN, or BLUE).
4) Select a color value (0~255).
5) Repeat for the other colors.
The values of RED, GREEN, and BLUE configured fro m CALIB2 > RGB TO W will
define the color temperature shown when the RGB faders are set to “255” if
SETTING > COLOR > RGB TO W is active.
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until FANS shows, and press <ENTER> to accept.
2) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a setting (OFF, LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, or
• When in AUTO, the fan speed automatically changes so the fixture’s
• When in the other settings, the fan speed follow the predefine val ues .
• The internal controller will override any manual setting if the internal
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AUTO).
temperature does not exceed the upper limit.
temperature rises above a certain level.
End of Programming
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Operation
TOUR Notes
Master Dimmer
Red, Green, & Blue
Color Macros
Strobe
Auto
Dimmer Speed
Color Selection
These notes intent to clarify the way the TOUR DMX personality works.
• Channel 1 controls the intensity of the currently projected color.
• When the slider is at the highest position (255) the intensity of the output is at its
maximum.
• Channels 2, 3, and 4 control the intensity ratio of each of the Red, Green, and Blue,
LEDs.
• When the slider is at the highest position (255), the intensity of each color is at its
maximum if SETTINGS > COLOR is OFF.
• You can combine channels 2, 3, and 4 to create over 16 million colors.
• Channel 5 selects the required color macro.
• Channel 5 has priority over channels 2, 3, and 4.
• Channel 1 controls the intensity of the color macro.
• Channel 6 controls the strobe frequency (not the intensity) of channels 2~5.
• Channel 6 strobes channels 2, 3, and 4 when not running macros, allowing the
individual faders (R, G, and B) as well as channel 1 (D) to control the output
intensity.
• Channel 6 strobes channel 5 when running macros, allowing channel 5 to select the
macro and channel 1 to control the output intensity.
• Channel 7 selects the fans speed, the preset auto programs AUTO 01~10, or the
custom programs CUSTOM 01~10.
• When activating the custom programs CUSTOM 01~10, it is possible to control the
Step Time and Fade Time functions using channels 2 and 3 respectively.
• Channel 7 has priority over channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 when running auto
programs.
• Channel 8 determines the speed at which the auto programs run.
• Channel 9 selects the dimmer mode and speed. When DIMMER is set to OFF, R,
Block
• Channel 10 controls the Block function.
• Each tri-color LED is a “block”.
• Each of the eight blocks has a red, green, and blue LED.
• The Block function only selects which blocks are active, not their light output.
• When using blocks, channel 1 controls the general intensity, while channels 2, 3,
• The RGB settings apply to all active blocks simultaneously.
• For individual RGB control for each block, select the PIXEL personality.
G, B, and Master Dimmer are linear. Otherwise, DIM1 is the fastest dimmer curve,
while DIM4 is the slowest.
and 4 control the individual color (RGB) intensity.
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Menu Map
Operation
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Operation
TOUR
1
Dimmer
Red
0~100%
Step Time
Only when playing a custom program (CUS. 01~10)
Green
0~100%
4
Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
000 ó 010
251 ó 255
No function
White 11: 10,000 K
000 ó 009
010 ó 255
No function
1~20 Hz
000 ó 010
251 ó 255
No function
Custom 10
8
Auto Speed
000 ó 255
Only when playing an auto program (AUTO 01~10)
000 ó 009
190 ó 255
Dimmer speed as per Control Panel
Non-linear dimmer 4 (slowest)
DMX Values
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
000 ó 255 0~100%
2
000 ó 255
3
Fade Time
Color Macro +
5
White Balance
6 Strobe
Auto + Custom
7
Programs +
Fan Control
000 ó 255
011 ó 030
031 ó 050
051 ó 070
071 ó 090
091 ó 110
111 ó 130
131 ó 150
151 ó 170
171 ó 200
201 ó 205
206 ó 210
211 ó 215
216 ó 220
221 ó 225
226 ó 230
231 ó 235
236 ó 240
241 ó 245
246 ó 250
011 ó 020
021 ó 030
031 ó 040
041 ó 050
051 ó 060
061 ó 070
071 ó 080
081 ó 090
091 ó 100
101 ó 110
111 ó 120
121 ó 130
131 ó 140
141 ó 150
151 ó 160
161 ó 170
171 ó 180
181 ó 190
191 ó 200
201 ó 210
211 ó 220
221 ó 230
231 ó 240
241 ó 250
Only when playing a custom program (CUS. 01~10)
R: 100% G: Up B: 0%
R: Down G: 100% B: 0%
R: 0% G: 100% B: Up
R: 0% G: Down B: 100%
R: Up G: 0% B: 100%
R: 100% G: 0% B: Down
R: 100% G: Up B: Up
R: Down G: Down B: 100%
R: 100% G: 100% B: 100% W: 100%
White 1: 3,200 K
White 2: 3,400 K
White 3: 4,200 K
White 4: 4,900 K
White 5: 5,600 K
White 6: 5,900 K
White 7: 6,500 K
White 8: 7,200 K
White 9: 8,000 K
White 10: 8,500 K
Fans Off (hold 3 s)
Fans Low (hold 3 s)
Fans High (hold 3 s)
Fans Normal (hold 3 s)
Fans Auto (hold 3 s)
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
Auto 9
Auto 10
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
Custom 6
Custom 7
Custom 8
Custom 9
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Continues on the next page
010 ó 029
030 ó 069
070 ó 129
130 ó 189
Linear dimmer
Non-linear dimmer 1 (fastest)
Non-linear dimmer 2
Non-linear dimmer 3
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Operation
TOUR (Cont.)
000 ó 004
Blocks 1, 2, and 3
PIXEL
1
Pixel 1 - Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
2
Pixel 1 - Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
3
Pixel 1 - Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
4
5
Pixel 2 - Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
6
Pixel 2 - Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
7
Pixel 3 - Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
8
Pixel 3 - Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
9
Pixel 3 - Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
10
Pixel 4 - Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
11
Pixel 4 - Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
12
Pixel 4 - Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
13
Pixel 5 - Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
14
15
16
Pixel 6 - Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
17
Pixel 6 - Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
18
Pixel 6 - Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
19
Pixel 7 - Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
20
Pixel 7 - Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
21
Pixel 7 - Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
22
Pixel 8 - Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
23
Pixel 8 - Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
24
Continued from previous page
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
10 Block Selection
005 ó 034
035 ó 064
065 ó 094
095 ó 124
125 ó 154
155 ó 184
185 ó 214
215 ó 255
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Blocks 1 and 2
Blocks 2 and 3
Blocks 1 and 3
Blocks 1, 2, and 3
No Function
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
Pixel 2 - Red
000 ó 255 0~100%
Pixel 5 - Green
Pixel 5 - Blue
Pixel 8 - Blue
000 ó 255 0~100%
000 ó 255 0~100%
000 ó 255 0~100%
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Operation
1
Red
2
Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
ARC1 + D
1
Master Dimmer
000 ó 255
0~100%
2
Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
3
Green
000 ó 255
0~100%
4
Blue
HSV
1
Hue
000 ó 255
0~100%
2
Saturation
000 ó 255
0~100%
3
Value
000 ó 255
0~100%
ARC1
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
000 ó 255 0~100%
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
000 ó 255 0~100%
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
• “Hue” refers to the visible light, such as red, yellow, and cyan, etc.
• “Saturation” indicates the dominance of hue in the color; when saturation is at 1 00%,
the color is at its purest.
• “Value” is the color’s brightness; when value is at 100%, the color is at its brightest.
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5. Technical Information
General
Photometrics
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user s hould clean the light
fixtures frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the
Maintenance
cleaning frequency. As a rule, the user should clean the fixtu res at least twice a mo nth.
Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can
lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.
CHAUVET® recommends cleaning the fixture’s external opti cs with a soft cloth using
normal glass cleaning fluid.
To clean a fixture, follow the recommendations below:
• Unplug the fixture from power.
• Wait until the fixture is cold.
• Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected
on the external vents and reachable internal components.
• Clean all external optics and glass surfaces with a mild solution of glass cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol, and a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
• Apply the solution directly to the cloth or tissue and drag any dirt or grime to the
outside of the lens.
• Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
• When cleaning units with a movable mirror, you should keep the contact with the
mirror surface to a minimum to avoid scratching or damaging it.
Technical Information
Always dry the external optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
If the fixture has one or more cooling fans, refrain from spinning them using
compressed air.
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Technical Information
Symptom
Cause(s)
Action(s)
ter trying the above solutions, contact
Troubleshooting Guide
Low light intensity
A single tri-color LED
does not illuminate
None of the tri-color LEDs
illuminate
Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing
Fixture does not power up
Fixture does not respond
to DMX
DMX signal problems
• Dirty lens • Clean the fixture regularly
• Misaligned lens • Install lens properly
• Faulty LED • Replace the LED board
• Faulty LED wiring • Repair or replace wiring
• Faulty LED board • Replace the LED board
• Faulty LED Driver board • Replace the LED Driver board
• Faulty LED Driver board • Replace the LED Driver board
• Faulty Display board • Replace the Display board
• Excessive circuit load • Check total load placed on the electrical circuit
• Short circuit along the power wires • Check for a short in the electrical wiring
• No power • Check for power on power outlet
• Loose or damaged power cord • Check power cord
• Blown fuse • Replace fuse
• Faulty internal power supply • Replace internal power supply
• Wrong DMX addressing • Check Control Panel and unit addressing
• Damaged DMX cables • Check DMX cables
• Wrong polarity on the controller • Check polarity switch settings on the controller
• Loose DMX cables • Check cable connections
• Faulty DMX interface • Replace the Display/Main board
• Faulty Display/Main board • Replace the Display/Main board
• Non DMX cables • Use only DMX compatible cables
• Bouncing signals • Install terminator as suggested
• Long cable / low level signal • Install an optically coupled DMX splitter right
after the fixture with the strong signal
• Too many fixtures • Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after
unit #32 or before
• Interference from AC wires • Keep DMX cables separated from power
cables or fluorescent/black lights
If you still experience technical problems af
CHAUVET® Technical Support.
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Exploded View
1
Clear front plate
2
Lens holder
3
Individual lenses (8)
4
5
Side panel (2)
6
Tilt adjust knob (2)
7
LED driver board
8
Power supply
9
10
Back cover
11
Fan
12
3-pin XLR socket
13
Fuse holder
14
15
Secondary bracket
16
Main bracket
17
Safety loop
Technical Information
Item Description
LED board
Display board
EIA power socket
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Technical Information
Returns
The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization
rves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
Claims
to have
Contact Us
The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original
Procedure
packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #)
before shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number,
and a brief description of the cause for the return.
Number (RMA #). CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA #.
DO NOT write the RMA # direct ly on the box. Instea d, write it on a properl y affixed
label.
Once you receive the RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of
paper inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• The RMA #
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the fixture properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadeq uate
packaging will be the customer’s responsi bility. As a suggestion, proper UPS pac king or
double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
CHAUVET® rese
returned product(s).
The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during s hippi ng to this product or any
part that shipped with it. Therefore, if the received merchandise appears
damages caused during shipping, the customer mu st submi t the damage report and an y
related claims with the carrier, not CHAUVET®. The customer must submit the report
upon reception of the damaged merchandise. Failure to do so in a timely manner may
invalidate the customer’s claim with the carrier.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
or concealed damage, the customer must make claims to CHAUVET® within seven (7)
days of receiving the merchandise.
World Headquarters
General Information
CHAUVET®
5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: (954) 929-1115
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Support
Voice: (954) 929-1115 (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 756-8015
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.com
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Length
Width
Height
Weight
22.1 in (562 mm)
3.5 in (88 mm)
6.5 in (165 mm)
6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100~240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Inrush current
0.3 A
0.3 A
Power I/O
Input
Output
Connectors
IEC
IEC
Fuse Type
Fuse Rating
Fuse Size
Glass
F 1.5 A (fast blow)
20 mm
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
3 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Photo Optic
Parameter
Standard 16º Optics
Beam angle
17º
Field angle
33º
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104° F (40° C)
Fan
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Sockets
3, 4, 11, and 24
Ordering
COLORdash™ Batten-Tri
Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
Technical Information
Consumption 38 W (0.56 A) 36 W (0.3 A)
Cord plug Edison N/A
Tri-color (RGB) 8 1,050 mA per die
Illuminance @ 2 m 1,121 lx
COLORDASHBATTENTRI
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CHAUVET®
5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA)
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
COLORdash™ Batten-Tri User Manual Rev. 02a
October 2010
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