CHAUVET DJ CT3EQ User Manual

CT3EQ

CONTROLLER

COLOR

3.0 EQ

Autoswitching

Power Supply

External Power

Supply

(Optional)

Snapshot

Use on Dimmer

Outdoor

Sound-Activated

DMX

TUBE™

Master/Slave

Replaceable Fuse

User-Serviceable

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BEFORE YOU BEGI N............................................................................................................................................................ 3

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

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

MANUAL CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

ICONS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

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

2. INT RODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

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

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

PRODUCT OVERVIEW (CT3EQ CONTROLLER) ................................................................................................................................. 6

PRODUCT OVERVIEW (COLORTUBE™ 3.0 EQ) .............................................................................................................................. 7

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

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

FIXTURE LINKING (COLORTUBE™ 3.0 EQ) .................................................................................................................................... 8

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

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

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

FIXTURE LINKING....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Data C abling .................................................................................................................................................................... 10

DMX Data Cable .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Cable Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ................................................................................................................................. 11

4. OPE RATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 12

CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................................ 12

CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

MENU MAP ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

DMX ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

DMX CHANNEL VALUES ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Mode Channel DMX Details ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Sound-Active Mode Channel 2 Values ........................................................................................................................... 15

STANDALONE AUTOMATIC AND SOUND-ACTIVE .............................................................................................................................. 16

DIP Switch Settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 16

SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ............................................................................................................................................... 19

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

CONTACT US ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19

5. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20

DMX PRIMER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 20

RETURNS PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................................... 21

CLAIMS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

CT3EQ Controller (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................... 22

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Settings

What is Included

Ø 1 x COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ
Ø 1 x Power C abl e
Ø 2 x Mounting Bracket Kit
Ø 1 x Warranty Card

Unpacking Instructions

Manual Conventions

C

MENU > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed

Icons

Ø 1 x User Manual

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 mate rial for inspection if any parts appear damaged fr om 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.

CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from
the regular text.

ONVENTION

[10] A DIP switch to be configured

<Menu> A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel

1~512 A range of v a lu es

50/60 A set of values of w hic h on ly one can be ch os en

A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating mode/current status)

ON A value t o be ent ered or selected

This man u al us es th e followin g icons to in dicate inf or m ati on t h at requir es sp ec i al at t ention on th e p art
of the user.

EANING

M

M

CONS

I

This p aragrap h cont ains crit ical i nstall ation, c onfig urati on or op erati on inf ormati on. Failur e
to com ply with this inf ormati on may r ender th e fixture partiall y or c ompletel y inoper ative,
cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user.

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to
comply wi th this inf orm at i on may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.

This parag raph remi nds you of useful, althoug h not cr it ical, inf or m ati on.

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EANING

Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important
product.

inform at i on ab ou t th e inst allati on, usage and m ai ntenance of this

• Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.

• Alw ays m ak e sur e th at you ar e c onn ec ting to the pr oper volt ag e, and that t h e lin e vol tage you ar e
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.

• This product is intend ed f or in d oor use only! T o pr even t r is k of fire or shock, do not expose f i xture to
rain or moisture.

• Mak e sur e there are no f l am m abl e m ater i als cl ose to the uni t w hil e o p er ati ng.

• The unit must be install ed in a location w ith adequat e ven ti lation, at leas t 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent

surfac es. Be sure that no venti l ati on sl ot s ar e bloc k ed.

• Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with
same fuse source.

• Secure fixture to fastening device usin g a s af ety ch ai n.

• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). D o n ot operate fi xture at temp eratures 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.

• N ever dis connect the power cor d b y pul li ng or tuggin g on t h e c ord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source whil e it is on.

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2. INTRODUCTION

Features

• 7 user-selectable static colors plus bl ack ou t vi a m ast er/ s l av e

• 36 us er-s electab l e aut om ated programs wit h variabl e sp eeds via ma s ter/ s l av e or optional controller

• 15 us er-selectable EQ modes via master/slave

• 36 us er-selectable EQ mod es via option al c ontroll er

• Additional power output: max 32 unit s

• 100 ft max distance between each tube

• Includes 2 rail-mounted, sliding brackets

• Mount flush to ceiling/wall or to truss with clamps

• C enter p oint and bal ance point m ar ks

• For best results, use the optional CT3EQ Controller

Options

• CT3EQ Controller

• 5 ft (1.5 m) signal extension cable (LED-SIG5A)

• 15 ft (4.6 m) signal extension cable (LED-SIG15A)

CT3EQ Controller (Optional)

Features

• 6-channel DMX-COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ controller

• RGB color mixing with variable strobe rate via stand-alone or DMX

• 7 selectable preset colors (plus blackout) with variable strobe speeds

• Built-in RGB color fading with variable speeds

• Built-in automatic programs via DMX (most with variable speed and/or strobe rates)

• Built-in sound activated programs via DMX (36 different color combinations)

Additional Features

• Controls up to 225 tubes

• Addr es ses each tu b e automatically

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Sound

Sensitivity

Signal Output
to Tubes

ENTER

UP

button

Power Switch

Microphone

DMX LED

indicator

MODE

button

DOWN
button

DMX Out

DMX I n

DC Power

Input

Product Overview (CT3EQ Controller)

button

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Signal In

Power In

Signal Out

Power Out

Power Indicator

Sound

Sensitivity

Microphone

DIP Switches

Product Overview (COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ)

Front Side

Back Side

COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ U ser Manual Rev. 3 Page 7 of 22

(Optional)

Signal In

Signal

Power

Power In

3. SETUP

AC Power

This fixture r uns on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Bef or e p ow ering on th e unit, make sure the line voltage
to which you ar e c onn ec ting it is within the rang e of accepted vol t ages.

Always conne ct the fixt ure to a switc he d circ uit. Ne ver co nne ct t he fixt ure to a rheostat

(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0
to 100% switch.

To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its
average current draw under normal conditions.

Always conne ct the fixt ure to a circuit wi th a suit abl e el ectri ca l ground.

Fixture Linking (COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ)

The COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ has both signal and power linking. Please see the diagram below for a description
on how to link these fixtures.

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Step # 2

Step # 3

Pressure
Plate

Bolt and Lock

Washer

Mounting

Bracket

Mounting

Orientation

The COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ may be mounted in any safe position.

Rigging

Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. The hole in each
bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging consider routine maintenance and DIP switch access. Please see the
following steps for installation.

1. Attach the bracket (1 or 2) to the mounting point.

2. Slide the bottom ridge of the tubes into place, as shown in the first diagram below.

3. Attach the pr essure plat e by using the bolt and lock washer that are included. This is done wi th a

#5 Allen wr enc h.

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Fixture Linking

COMMON

DMX -

INPUT

OUTPUT

1

3

2 1 3

2

1

3

2

Resistance 120

last fixtu re

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

DMX connector configuration

You will n eed a serial dat a link to ru n lig ht s h ows of on e or m ore f i xtu res using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels r equired by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA­485 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 det erior ation of the digital DM X signal.

Data Cabling

To li nk fixtures together you mus t obtain d at a cabl es . Y ou c an pur c h a s e CHA UV ET-certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable pl ease use dat a-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 appli cations .
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable must
have the following characteristics:

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtu r es on a s er i al d ata li n k: 32

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
Nomina l imp edance: 100 ~ 140 o hms

Cable Connectors

Cabling m us t hav e a m al e XLR c onn ector on on e end an d a femal e XLR c onn ec t or on th e other end.

Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the
common can cause a ground loop, and your fixt ure m ay perform erratically. Test cables with
an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted
to the shield or each other.

ohm ¼ W between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) on
the output of the

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This drawing

fixture.

Universal DMX Controller

Continue the link

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart

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

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:

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)
3-pin 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
fixtur e an d s o on.

provides a general
illustration of the
DMX input/output
panel of a lighting

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

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Button

Function

Used to select the
Used to select

Used to select
Used to select a val ue

Configuring the Starting Address

Each fixture requires a startin g ad dress from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for
control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a
fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data
from chan n els : 100 , 10 1, 10 2, 10 3, 10 4, 1 05 and 106. Ch oose the st arting addr es ses for each f i xtu re
so that the channels used do not overlap. In addition, you should note the starting address selected
for future reference.

The COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ
recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”.

Control Panel Functions

Access c ontrol pan el func ti ons us ing the four b utt ons located directly underneath the LCD Display on
the included wired remote.

<MODE >

<UP>

<DOWN>

<ENTER>

current op er at in g m od e,
as w e ll as b ack o ut of
the current menu option

increasing advancement
in the value

decreasing
advancement in the
value

and store it to memory

select th e op erating m od e, as w el l as the sub-features. For a detailed l ayou t of th e c ontrol pan el
functions, please see the “menu map” section on the following page.

fixture uses six DMX channels. If this is your first time using DMX, we

The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit. It is us ed t o

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Menu Map

MAIN FUNCTION

SUB-FUNCTION

SELECTION

INSTRUCTION

Black

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Cyan

Purple

White

Set the speed of the program from one step to
another

001~100

Red

Green

Blue

connected in the series

STATIC COLORS

AUTO PROGRAM

EQ SOUND MODE

DMX-512 - 001~512 Sets the DMX starting address

COLOR FADE Speed

MANUAL RGB

FIND TUBES

1~35

1~36 Set the EQ sound mode

Interval

- -

Flash

000~100

(0~100%)

Run/Flash Speed

001~100

(0~100%)

Set the interval between color changing: slow~fast

000~100

(0~100%)

000~100

(0~100%)

Select different preset colors, as well as th e strobe
speed

Set the speed of the strobe

Set the speed of the program from one step to
another

Set a custom color by combining red, green, and
blue tog ether

Automat i cally det ect the quantit y of tubes

For best results, first power on all of the tubes at the same time (simultaneously), and then
power on the controller.

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OPERATION

1

2 3 4

5

6

Red
000~255

Green
000~255

Blue
000~255

Red

006~011

Green

012~017

Blue

018~023

Yellow

024~029

Cyan

030~035

Purple

036~041

White

042~047

Mode 1~4
See Chart Below

000~255
Run Speed

000~005 No Strobe
006~255 Strobe

Mode 5~21
See Chart Below

000~255
Run Speed

Mode 22~34
See Chart Below

000~255
Run Speed

000~005 No Strobe
006~255 Strobe

Sound
Activity Color
Change

DMX

This is the op er at i ng m od e w hic h will allow for control wit h an extern a l DM X c ont r oller. You mus t set the st art i ng
address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX
Primer” section in t he “Appendix” o f this manual.

1. Press <MODE> until DMX-512 appears on the LCD screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN> , select the desired DM X address.

DMX Channel Values

Dimmer

Sound
See Chart Below

000~005

048~071

072~173

174~249

250~255

No Function

No Function No Function

No Function

No Function No Function

000~005 No Strobe
006~255 Strobe

No Function

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Mode Channel DMX Details

CHANNEL 1 MODE (VALUES 048~249)

1.

3 Color Change

048~053

18.

Back N, Flow G 1

150~155

2.

7 Color Change

054~059

19.

Back N, Flow RB

156~161

3.

Rainbow 1

060~065

20.

Back N, Flow RG

162~167

4.

Rainbow 2

066~071

21.

Back N, Flow W

168~173

5.

3 Color Flow

072~077

22.

3 Color Flow Fill 2

174~179

6.

7 Color Flow

078~083

23.

7 Color Flow Fill 2

180~185

7.

3 Color Flow Roll 1

084~089

24.

3 Color Flow Roll 2

186~191

8.

7 Color Flow Roll 1

090~095

25.

7 Color Flow Roll 2

192~197

9.

3 Color Flow Fill 1

096~101

26.

Back R, Flow G 2

198~203

10.

7 Color Flow Fill 1

102~107

27.

Back G, Flow W 2

204~209

11.

3 Color Change

108~113

28.

Back B, Flow R 2

210~215

12.

7 Color Change

114~119

29.

Back W, Flow R 2

216~221

13.

Back R, Flow G 1

120~125

30.

Back N, Flow R 2

222~227

14.

Back G, Flow W 1

126~131

31.

Back N, Flow G 2

228~233

15.

Back B, Flow R 1

132~137

32.

Back N, Flow RB 2

234~239

16.

Back W, Flow R 1

138~143

33.

Back N, Flow RG 2

240~245

17.

Back N, Flow R 1

144~149

34.

Back N, Flow W 2

246~249

CHANNEL 2 (WHEN CHANNEL 1 MODE VALUES ARE 250~255)

No Function

000~006

Back: W

Active: B

133~139

Back: R

Active: G

007~013

Back: W

Active: RG

140~146

Back: R

Active: B

014~020

Back: W

Active: GB

147~153

Back: R

Active: GB

021~027

Back: N

Active: R

154~160

Back: R

Active: RG

028~034

Back: N

Active: G

161~167

Back: R

Active: RB

035~041

Back: N

Active: B

168~174

Back: R

Active: W

042~048

Back: N

Active: RB

175~181

Back: G

Active: R

049~055

Back: N

Active: RG

182~188

Back: G

Active: B

056~062

Back: N

Active: GB

189~195

Back: G

Active: RG

063~069

Back: N

Active: W

196~202

Back: G

Active: RB

070~076

G & DOT

203~209

Back: G

Active: W

077~083

GB & DOT

210~216

Back: B

Active: R

084~090

B & DOT

217~223

Back: B

Active: G

091~097

SYNC COLORS

224~230

Back: B

Active: RG

098~104

SYNC & DOT

231~237

Back: B

Active: RB

105~111

SYNC CROSS

238~244

Back: B

Active: W

112~118

CYCLE COLORS

245~251

Back: W

Active: R

119~125

AUTO MOTION

252~255

Back: W

Active: G

126~132

Sound-Active Mode Channel 2 Values

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Standalone Automatic and Sound-Active

DIP Switch Settings

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Setting the Starting Address

World Headquarters

United Kingdom & Ireland

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.chauvetlighting.com

www.chauvetlighting.co.uk

This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. 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 e xamp le, a fixture t hat uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start
on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start
addresses so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.

If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol, we suggest jumping to the
“Appendix” section an d r ead i ng th e h ead in g “D M X Pr i m er” . It c ontains very useful informati on th at will help you
understand its use.

General Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POSSIBLE ACTION(S)

Breaker/Fuse

keeps blow i ng

Device does not

power up

Fixture is not

responding to

DMX

Loss of signal

Contact Us

CHAUVET®
General Information

• 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 (internal and/or
external).

• No power • Check for power on Mains.

• Loose power cord • Check power cord

• Wrong DMX addressing • Check Control Panel and unit addressing

• Damaged DMX cables • Check DMX cables

• Wrong pol ar ity settings on the

• Check polarity switch settings on the controller

controller

• Loose DMX cables • Check cable connections

• Faulty DMX interface • Replace DMX input

• Faulty Main PCB • Replace Main PCB

• Non DMX cables • Use only DMX compatible cables

• Bouncing signals • Install termi nator as su gg es ted.

• Long cable / Low level signal • I ns t all am p lifier right after fixture with strong signal.

• Too many fixtures • Install an optic all y c ou pled DMX spl it t er aft er uni t #3 2.

• Interference from AC wires

• Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or

black lights.

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical
Support.

CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.

Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]

General Information

Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: [phone]

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Technical Support

Voice: [phone] (Press 4)

Fax: [phone]

World Wide Web

Technical Support

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web

5. APPENDIX

DMX Primer

There are 512 chann els i n a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixtur e
capable of receiving DMX will require on e or a number of seq u ential channels . Th e us er mus t ass i g n
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
chann els requ i r ed. C h oos ing a start ad dress should be pl an n ed in ad vance. Ch an nels should never
over lap. 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 l ong as the intend ed result is th at of unison mov em en t or op eration. In other wor ds , th e
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 O UT 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 tw is t ed p ai r c abl e wi th three pin XLR m al e to female connect ors. T h e
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET
car ries 3 -pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)

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 clean ed at l eas t t wice 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 c ond uc t in g m ain tenance.

• Unplug fixture from power.

• Use a vac uu m or air c om press or and a sof t br us h t o rem o ve dust collected on ext ernal

vents.

• 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 dr ag dir t and grime to th e outsid e of the lens .

• Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

The clean in g of extern al optical lenses and/or mirr ors mus t b e c arri ed out peri odically to optim iz e li ght
output. Cleaning frequency dep en ds on the envir on m ent in which th e f i xture operat es. Damp, sm ok y
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 fixture at least every 30 /6 0 d ays .

Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.

Never spin a fan using compressed air.

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Returns Procedure

Return ed m erc handise must be sent pr epaid an d in th e or ig in al p ac ki ng; call tags w ill not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #).
Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RMA # prior to
shippi ng th e fixture. Be prepared to provi d e th e m od el number, s erial number and a brief description
of the cause for the return. Be sure to pack fixture properly; any shipping damage resulting from
inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or
double-boxing is always a safe method to use.

CHAUVET reserv es th e rig ht t o us e its ow n dis c retion to repair or r ep l ac e pr od uc t( s ).

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

1) Your name

2) Your addr es s

3) Your phone number

4) 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 suc h as mis s i ng c om ponent /p ar t, d am age not rel ated to shi ppi n g, an d c oncealed d am ag e,
must be m ad e wit hi n s even ( 7) d ays of r ec ei vi ng m er c h an dise.

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Technical Specifications

COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ

WEIG HT & DIM ENSIONS

Length .............................................................................................................................. 39.2 in (995 mm)

Width .................................................................................................................................. 4.5 in (114 mm)

Height ................................................................................................................................... 2.9 in (75 mm)

Weight ..................................................................................................................................... 4 lbs (1.8 kg)

POWER

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

Power Consumption @ 120 V ........................................................................................ 22 W (0.3 A) max

Power Consumption @ 230 V ........................................................................................ 24 W (0.1 A) max

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature .......................................................................................... 104° F (40° C)

ORDERING INFORM ATION

COLORtube™ 3.0 EQ ................................................................................................ COLORTUBE3.0EQ

WARR ANT Y INFORMATION

Warranty.................................................................................................................. 1-year limited warranty

CT3EQ Controller (Optional)

WEIG HT & DIM ENSIONS

Length ................................................................................................................................ 8.4 in (214 mm)

Width .................................................................................................................................. 4.6 in (116 mm)

Height ................................................................................................................................... 1.8 in (47 mm)

Weight .................................................................................................................................. 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

POWER

External Autoswitching Power Supply (100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) ................................. 12 VDC, 500 mA

Power Consumption @ 120 V ........................................................................................ 12 W (0.1 A) max

Power Consumption @ 230 V ...................................................................................... 24 W (<0.1 A) m ax

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature .......................................................................................... 104° F (40° C)

CONTROL & PROGRAMMING

Data input ................................................................................................... locking 3-pin XLR male socket

Data out put ............................................................................................. locking 3-pin XLR female socket

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

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

DMX Channels ........................................................................................................................................... 6

ORDERING INFORM ATION

CT3EQ Controller ...................................................................................................CT3EQCONTROLLER

WARR ANT Y INFORMATION

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

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