Chroma Studio Force D, Studio Force V Compact Compact User Manual

Chroma-Q®

Studio Force™

D Compact / V Compact

User Manual

Version 1.7 June 2014, Software Version 1.7

PN: 627-0500

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Warranty Statement

Chroma-Q warrants to the original purchaser, with proof of purchase, that its delivered products shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from date of shipment.

Chroma-Q will repair, or at its option, provide an equivalent item or replace, the defective product during the stated warranty
period. This warranty applies only to the repair or replacement of the product and only when the product is properly handled,
installed and maintained according to Chroma-Q instructions. This warranty excludes defects resulting from improper handling,
storage, installation, acts of God, fire, vandalism or civil disturbances. Purchaser must notify Chroma-Q in writing within 14 days
of noticing the defect. This warranty excludes field labour or service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product.

The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from which any serial number has been
removed or which have been damaged or rendered defective (a) as a result of normal wear and tear, willful or accidental damage,
negligence, misuse or abuse; (b) due to water or moisture, lightning, windstorm, abnormal voltage, harmonic distortion, dust, dirt,
corrosion or other external causes; (c) by operation outside the specifications contained in the user documentation; (d) by the use
of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma-Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or software not
approved by Chroma-Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused
by the above; (e) by modification, repair or service by anyone other than Chroma-Q, who has not applied for and been approved
by Chroma-Q to do such modification, repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the
defect or damage was not caused by the above; (f) due to procedures, deviating from procedures specified by Chroma-Q or (g)
due to failure to store, install, test, commission, maintain, operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and reasonable
manner and in accordance with Chroma-Q’s instructions (h) by repair or replacement of engines without factory training.

The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are sold “as is”, as “second-hand”, as
used”, as “demo” or under similar qualifications or to Consumables (“Consumables” is defined as any part(s) of goods or part(s)
for use with goods, which part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods are consumed during the operation of the goods and
which part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods require replacement from time to time by a user such as, but not limited to,
light bulbs).

The warranty contained herein shall not apply, unless the total purchase price for the defective finished goods or spare parts has
been paid by the due date for payment.

The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser or end-user.

This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods, within the warranty period, to the ChromaQ warranty returns department,
by the purchaser, at the purchasers expense. If no fault is found, ChromaQ will charge the purchaser for the subsequent return of
the goods.

Chroma-Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without incurring obligation and expressly
disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty.

Disclaimer

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The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and
methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer's tests to
ensure that Chroma-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be
taken as inducements to infringe any patent. Chroma-Q sole warranty is that the product will meet the sales specifications in
effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or
replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted.

Chroma-Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our ongoing
research and development.

The Chroma-Q Studio Force Compact range has been designed specifically for the lighting industry. Regular maintenance should
be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment environment.

If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your selling dealer. If your selling dealer is unable to
help please contact [e-mail]. If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs, please contact the
following, for full factory service:

Outside North America: North America:

Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] [e-mail]

For further information please visit the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com.

Chroma-Q and Studio Force Compact are trademarks, for more information on this visit www.chroma-q.com/trademarks.

The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised.

Important Notice:

As per the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for product approval, please refer to the
OSHA web pages http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ for information on the list of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
(NRTLs) and the scope of recognition.

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Table of Contents

1.

1.1.

1. Product overview

Product overviewProduct overview

Product overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.

2.2.

2. Operation

OperationOperation

Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1

Unpacking the units .......................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2

Cabling ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.3

Mounting .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.4

Optical Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 11

2.5

Chevrons ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

2.6

Control ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

2.7

DMX Protocol .............................................................................................................................................. 2223

3.

3. 3.

3. Troubleshooting

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 2627

4.

4. 4.

4. Specification

SpecificationSpecification

Specification ....................................................................................................................................................... 2728

4.1

Technical specifications ............................................................................................................................... 2728

4.2

Drawings .................................................................................................................................................... 3031

4.3

Wireless Card Installation ............................................................................................................................ 3233

5.

5. 5.

5. Maintenance

MaintenanceMaintenance

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 35

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1. Product overview

The Chroma-Q™ Studio Force™ white LED lighting range has been extended with new Studio Force Compact™ daylight white and
variable white cost-effective, slim profile, workhorse fixtures. Together with the existing lineup, the Studio Force range now provides a
full choice of creative lighting tools.

Utilising core technology from the white LED range, the Compact is available in a choice of 6,100K CCT, daylight white (Studio Force D
Compact) and 3,000K – 6,100K CCT, variable white (Studio Force V Compact) models – the latter featuring 3200°K and 5600°K
laboratory calibrated presets.

Both Studio Force models utilise one light engine featuring 28 high powered LEDs. The D Compact features 28 cold white LEDs,
whereas the V Compact features 14 cold white and 14 warm white LEDs.

With an extreme output of 2,800 lumens (D Compact ) / 2,600 lumens (V Compact) – providing at least 50% more white light output
than their Color Force RGBA colour variants – and at only 212mm / 8.4” in length, the fixtures are ideal for evenly washing large areas
with a very small footprint.

Featuring a rugged external design and IP65 rated* casing, the multi-purpose workhorse fixtures are specifically designed for TV, film,
touring, exhibitions, corporate events and theatre lighting applications - including uplighting, pipe-end shin-busting, backlighting, wash
applications and truss warmers.

Up to five fixtures can be daisy-chained from each 15-way Compact PSU output, eliminating the need to home-run a cable from each
fixture back to the PSU. In addition, up to four fixtures per output can be daisy-chained on a Chroma-Q Color Block PSU (PSU-05B,
PSU530).

The Studio Force Compact models enable an even wider range of users and budgets to utilise the power of the Studio Force as a
creative lighting tool.

The Studio Force range’s camera-friendly custom optical design provides a smooth, uniform output matched by theatrical grade
dimming.

For real versatility and compatibility with existing lighting inventories, the models are compatible with City Theatrical top hat, half top hat,
egg crate louver and barn door accessories. The fixtures are supplied with a holder for these four optional accessories, as well as
interchangeable clear and frosted glass light lenses. An optional W-DMX wireless accessory for the 15-way Compact PSU is also
available.

The models can operate as a standalone unit or be remotely controlled through ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol. The control
options incorporate a choice of multiple channel intensity control, effects and a dynamic Variable Effects Engine integrated in the
software, which gives the user full control of the effects combination.

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*As per IEC60529 ingress protection rating code.

15-way Power Supply Unit

The Color Force Compact PSU15 is a 15-way Power Supply unit that supplies power and data for a maximum total of 15 Color or
Studio Force Compact fixtures. The PSU15 power supply unit features 3 XLR4 outputs and each output with a maximum capacity
for up to 5 fixtures daisy-chained together. The PSU15 power supply unit can be controlled remotely through an external DMX
control console via XLR 5-pin cable or with the wireless option.

5-way Power Supply Unit

The Color Force Compact PSU-300 is a 5-way Power Supply unit that supplies power and data to a maximum total of 5 Color or
Studio Force Compact fixtures. The PSU-300 power supply unit features a single XLR4 output for a maximum capacity for up to 5
fixtures daisy-chained together. The PSU-300 power supply unit can be controlled remotely through an external DMX control
console via XLR 5-pin cable.

2. Operation

2.1 Unpacking the units

The Studio Force Compact fixture package includes the fixture, frosted glass lens, accessory plate, safety cable and the Quick
Start Guide.

The PSU15 package includes the power supply unit, power cord, truss/rack mounting brackets (“Rack Ears”), screws and a Quick
Start Guide.

The PSU-300 package includes the power supply unit, power cord and a Quick Start Guide.

We recommend that you keep the original packaging in case the item needs to be returned.

2.2 Cabling

The Studio Force Compact utilises XLR4 connectors for power and data input and through. The chassis are ground bonded.

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Power Supply Output Configuration:

Power Supply Output Configuration: Power Supply Output Configuration:

Power Supply Output Configuration:

PSU15:

PSU15:PSU15:

PSU15:

WARNING!

WARNING! WARNING!

WARNING!

PSU15 Output: Maximum of 5 fixtures per output – 48VDC, 6A per output.

Cable: The total cable length of the daisy chain per output must not exceed 60m/200ft.

PSU15 Input: 100-120V~, 10A; 200-240V~, 5A; 50-60Hz

PSU15 Fuse type & size: T12.5A 250V~

PS

PSPS

PSUUUU----300:

300:300:

300:

WARNING!

WARNING! WARNING!

WARNING!

PSU-300 Output: 5 fixtures – 48VDC, 6A.

Cable: The total cable length of the daisy chain must not exceed 60m/200ft.

PSU-300 Input: 100-120V~, 4A; 200-240V~, 2A; 50-60Hz

Output 2

Output 3

Maximum length of daisy chain per output = 60m/200ft.

Output 1

Maximum of 5 units per output

Maximum length of daisy chain per output = 60m/200ft.

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PSU15 Fuse type & size: SLOW 5X20 4A 250V~

Power and control data outputs from the power supply to the fixture are through an XLR 4-pin cable. The drain wire should be
connected to the chassis of the XLR.

XLR 4-pin Cable:

Pin # Function Minimum Cable size

1 Ground (-ve) 2.50mm² (14 AWG)
2 Control data minus (-) 0.35mm² (22 AWG)
3 Control data plus (+) 0.35mm² (22AWG)
4 48V DC (+ve) 2.50mm² (14 AWG)

Chassis Cable shield/drain wire 0.25mm² (24 AWG)

Data signal from the external lighting control console to the power supply is through an XLR 5-pin cable.

XLR 5-pin Cable:
Pin# Function
1 Ground (Screen)
2 Data Minus
3 Data Plus
4 Spare Data Minus
5 Spare Data Plus

Power Cable:

International Colour Code North American Colour Code Connections

Green and Yellow Green Earth (E) Ground (Green)
Blue White Neutral (N) Neutral (Silver)
Brown Black Live (L) Hot (Gold)

Important Notice:
The use of an opto-splitter for DMX signal distribution is highly recommended when several fixture units are not plugged into the

same power source.

2.3 Mounting

The Studio Force Compact fixture is built with a mounting yoke for floor, wall and truss mounting applications.

The yoke features an added pair of holes for height adjustment. The fixture enclosure mounted on the top holes of the yoke
allows the fixture to face upwards and perpendicular. The fixture mounted on the bottom holes of the yoke allows the fixture to
face upwards only.

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Note:

Note: Note:

Note: Secure the fixture with a safety bond. A provision for a fixing hold is built into the enclosure.

The PSU15 can be rack-mounted or hung from a truss with a pair of “Rack Ears” brackets fastened with 3 x M5 FH/CS screws
onto each side or on the top of each side.

Holes for Safety bond.

Rack

-

mount

Truss

-

mount

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The PSU-300 has a unique Magic Box interlocking enclosure which facilitates easy rack mounting when used in pairs and easy
truss mounting via captive nut insert.

For truss mounting, we recommend the use of a ½”-13UNC x ¾” long bolt to avoid damage.

Rack mounting brackets are available in single unit and dual unit versions.

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2.4 Optical Accessories

An optional frosted or clear glass lens is included in the package to adjust the light output of the Compact fixtures. An accessory
plate is also included to hold and lock in place accessories such as top hats, half top hats, barndoors, egg crate louvers and
others.

Figure 2

Figure 4

Glass change

procedure

:

Screws: 4 x M5 flathead screws
Tool: Torque screwdriver with PH #2

Torque:

15 in-lb

1. Remove the 4 screws

2. Remove the frame

3. Change the glass

4. O-ring must be well placed

inside the channel

7. Insert halfway the M5 screws in
this sequence:
A – B – C - D. (Fig. 3)

8. Tighten the screws to full
torque in this sequence:

A – B – C – D.

(Fig. 3)

5. Channel

6. Put back the frame

Figure 3

C

D

B

A

Accessories plate installation

procedure:

Screws: 4 x M3 flathead included in

package

1. Position the plate to match
holes. (Fig. 4)

2. Fasten the plate to the frame.

3. Use the locking plate for
adjustments and to fix in
place accessories

Warning!

Not following the proper
procedure and torque
requirements will result in a
void warranty.

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2.5 Chevrons

The “chevron” markings that are stamped on the front of the fixture indicate the side of the fixture that should be adjacent to the
wall or cyclorama.

Cyc/Wall

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2.6 Control

The PSU15 and PSU-300 can operate as stand-alone units or be controlled remotely via ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A protocol.
The control functions can be accessed through the LCD display at the front with 4 push buttons.

Power

PowerPower

Power----Up Display:

Up Display:Up Display:

Up Display:

On power-up and home position, the Main Menu display shows the Model Name, Software Version, the DMX Address, current
assigned Control Mode, and the number of Channels.

Display

DisplayDisplay

Display Mode:

Mode:Mode:

Mode:

The LCD is backlit when you access the menus. This will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds.

System:

System:System:

System:
The control system in both PSU15 and PSU-300 can be switched to control Color Force Compact RGBA fixtures, Studio Force D,
V and Phosphor V Compact fixtures.

1. From the Main Menu, press Up or Down to select System, then press Enter

2. Press Up or Down to select Color, Daylight, Varywhite, or Phosphor V

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save the settings.

The Control Mode options available will be different for each System.

Grouping options:

Grouping options: Grouping options:

Grouping options:
Three grouping options are available for the control of the fixtures.

• “Single

SingleSingle

Single” grouping allows for the control of the individual LED circuits in every fixture unit.

• “Out

OutOut

Out” grouping per output, allows for the control of up to 5 fixtures from each PSU output as one group.

• “All

AllAll

All” grouping allows for the control of all fixtures from all the outputs as one group.

Control Modes

Control ModesControl Modes

Control Modes for Color Force Compact fixture:

for Color Force Compact fixture:for Color Force Compact fixture:

for Color Force Compact fixture:
The Color Force Compact fixture consists of a single LED engine with 4 circuits of 7 (Red, Green, Blue, Amber) LEDs each, for a
total of 28 LEDs.

Exit: Back to previous menu

Up Arrow: Increases (+) the mode level or value

Down Arrow: Decreases (

-

) the mode level or value

Back Arrow: (Enter) Stores the menu choice

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Control Modes – System - Color:

Group

GroupGroup

Group

Ch

ChCh

Ch PSU15

PSU15PSU15

PSU15

Ch

ChCh

Ch PSU

PSUPSU

PSU----

300

300300

300

Display

DisplayDisplay

Display Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Single 52 22 FxHSI gives 2 colour channels for hue, saturation and a separate intensity channel for

each single fixture and 7 channels for pre-programmed effects.

Single 45 15 HSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation, and a separate intensity channel

for each single fixture.

Single 45 15 RGB gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green, Blue LED (with *Magic Amber) for each single fixture. Colour is mixed by
adjusting the levels of the three primary colours. White is achieved with all
channels at full including *Magic Amber.

Single 60 20 RGBA gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green, Blue, and Amber LED for each single fixture.

Single 61 21 sRGBI gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green and Blue LED (with *Magic Amber), 1 channel affecting the intensity of all
the RGB channels for each single fixture, and a channel for intensity effects.

Output 15 FxHSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation, a separate intensity channel for

every output of 5 fixtures each, and 6 channels for effects.

Output 9 HSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel

for every output of 5 fixtures each.

Output 9 RGB gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green, Blue LED (with *Magic Amber) for every output of 5 fixtures each.

Output 12 RGBA gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green, Blue, and Amber LED for every output of 5 fixtures each.

Output 13 sRGBI gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green and Blue LED (with *Magic Amber), 1 channel affecting the intensity of all
the RGB channels, and 1 channel for intensity effects for every output of 5
fixtures each.

All 9 9 FxHSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation, a separate intensity channel for

all the fixtures on all the outputs, and 6 channels for effects.

All 3 3 HSI gives 2 colour channels for hue and saturation and a separate intensity channel

for all the fixtures on all the outputs.

All 3 3 RGB gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green, Blue LED (with *Magic Amber) for all the fixtures on all the outputs.

All 4 4 RGBA gives 4 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green, Blue, and Amber LED for all the fixtures on all the outputs.

All 5 5 sRGBI gives 3 control channels directly affecting the intensity of the corresponding Red,

Green and Blue LED (with *Magic Amber), 1 channel affecting the intensity of all
the RGB channels, and 1 channel for intensity effects for all the fixtures on all
the outputs.

All 1 1 Look sel gives 1 control channel to select from the programmed scenes in the look store.

Mastr

StandAlon

Master Standalone

Master Standalone Master Standalone

Master Standalone

– assigns the unit to be the Master unit where stand

-

alone control

options are set.

Slave

StandAlon

Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone

––––

assigns the unit to be the Slave unit and follows the control option

s

assigned to the Master unit.

Control Modes

Control ModesControl Modes

Control Modes for Studio Force

for Studio Force for Studio Force

for Studio Force D

D D

D Compact fixture:

Compact fixture:Compact fixture:

Compact fixture:

The Studio Force D Compact fixture consists of a single LED engine with 28 Cold White LEDs each.

Control Modes – System – Daylight
Grouping

GroupingGrouping

Grouping Ch

Ch Ch

Ch Ch PSU

Ch PSUCh PSU

Ch PSU---- Display

DisplayDisplay

Display DDDDescription

escriptionescription

escription

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PSU15

PSU15PSU15

PSU15 300

300300

300

Single 60 20 Dim4x gives 1 channel for each LED circuit in every single fixture for a total of 4

channels per single fixture.
Single 15 5 Dim1x gives 1 channel for all the LEDs in each single fixture.
All 1 1 Dim1x gives 1 channel for all the LEDs in all the fixtures.
All 2 2 FxDim gives 1 channel for intensity effects and 1 channel for all the LEDs in all

the fixtures.
All 1 1 Look sel gives 1 control channel to select from the programmed scenes in the look

store.
Mastr

StandAlon

Master

MasterMaster

Master Standalone

Standalone Standalone

Standalone – assigns the unit to be the Master unit where stand-

alone control options are set.

Slave

StandAlon

Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone

––––

assigns the unit to be the Slave unit and follows the

control options assigned to the Master unit.

Control Modes

Control ModesControl Modes

Control Modes for S

for Sfor S

for Studio Force V Compact fixture:

tudio Force V Compact fixture:tudio Force V Compact fixture:

tudio Force V Compact fixture:

The Studio Force V Compact fixture consists of a single LED engine with 14 Cold White and 14 Warm White LEDs.

Control Modes – System – Varywhite
Grouping

GroupingGrouping

Grouping Ch

Ch Ch

Ch

PSU15

PSU15PSU15

PSU15

Ch PSU

Ch PSUCh PSU

Ch PSU----

300

300300

300

Display

DisplayDisplay

Display Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Single 30 10 WW/CW gives 1 channel for Warm White LEDs and 1 channel for Cold White LEDs in

every single fixture for a total of 2 channels per single fixture.

Single 30 10 CTI gives 1 channel for Color Temperature and 1 channel for Intensity in every

single fixture for a total of 2 channels per single fixture.

All 2 2 WW/CW gives 2 channels for Warm White and 2 channels for Cold White for all the

fixtures.

All 2 2 CTI gives 1 channel for Color Temperature and 1 channel for Intensity for all the

fixtures.

All 1 1 Look sel gives 1 control channel to select from the programmed scenes in the look

store.

Mastr

StandAlon

Master Standalone

Master Standalone Master Standalone

Master Standalone – assigns the unit to be the Master unit where stand­alone control options are set.

Slave

StandAlon

Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone –––– assigns the unit to be the Slave unit and follows the
control options assigned to the Master unit.

Control Modes

Control ModesControl Modes

Control Modes for Studio Force V Compact

for Studio Force V Compact for Studio Force V Compact

for Studio Force V Compact Phosphor

Phosphor Phosphor

Phosphor fixture:

fixture:fixture:

fixture:
The Studio Force V Compact Phosphor fixture consists of a single LED engine with 4 circuits of 7 (Red, Green, Blue, Amber) LEDs
and a remote phosphor panel.

Control Modes – System – Phosphor V

Grouping

GroupingGrouping

Grouping Ch

ChCh

Ch

PSU15

PSU15PSU15

PSU15

Ch

Ch Ch

Ch

PSU

PSUPSU

PSU----300

300300

300

Display

DisplayDisplay

Display Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Single 45 15 KHL gives 1 channel for Kelvin, 1 channel for Hue and 1 channel for

Level in every single fixture for a total of 3 channels per single

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fixture.

All 3 3 KHL gives 1 channel for Kelvin, 1 channel for Hue and 1 channel for

Level in all the fixtures.

All 1 1 Look sel gives 1 control channel to select from the programmed scenes

in the look store.

Mastr

StandAlon

Master Standalone

Master Standalone Master Standalone

Master Standalone – assigns the unit to be the Master unit
where stand-alone control options are set.

Slave

StandAlon

Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone Slave Standalone

Slave Standalone –––– assigns the unit to be the Slave unit and
follows the control options assigned to the Master unit.

Other Cont

Other ContOther Cont

Other Control Options (All Models):

rol Options (All Models):rol Options (All Models):

rol Options (All Models):

Internal FX engine:

Internal FX engine: Internal FX engine:

Internal FX engine: integrated in the software is an internal FX engine with variable parameters to create an unlimited amount of
unique lighting effects. (see 2.7 DMX Protocol for list of parameters)

Note: All internal FX are referenced back to the group base HSI colour and intensity levels.

*Magic Amber is the term used for the unit's ability to bring in amber when mixing colours that require it.

Control Menu

Control MenuControl Menu

Control Menu

To set control menu options:

1. From the Main Menu, press the Up or Down buttons to scroll through the control menu options

2. Press Enter to select a control menu option

3. Press the Up or Down buttons to scroll through the setting options

4. Press Enter to select and save the setting, or press Exit to return to the previous menu without saving.

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The display goes back to the Main Menu.

Main Menu

Main MenuMain Menu

Main Menu / DMX Address

/ DMX Address/ DMX Address

/ DMX Address

To set the DMX start address,

1. From the Main Menu, press Enter

2. Press the Up or Down buttons to adjust the DMX start address

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save and the display goes back to the Main Menu.

Control Mode

Control Mode Control Mode

Control Mode

The PSU15 & PSU-300 can be set to operate in various DMX controlled and stand-alone modes in Color, Daylight,

Varywhite and PhosphorV systems with 3 grouping options (Single, Output and All). See menu options below.
In Control Mode, scroll through and select from the options available then save.

PSU15 System: Color

PSU15 System: ColorPSU15 System: Color

PSU15 System: Color

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Name

NameName

Name Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

1 fxHSI Single/

Output/All

52 7fx + 15 x HSI (Grouping, Colour Speed,

Fan, Range, Step,

Intensity Fx, Intensity Fan)
2 HSI Single 45 15 x HSI
3 RGB Single 45 15 x RGB (with *Magic Amber)
4 RGBA Single 60 15 x RGBA
5 sRGBI Single 61 1s + 15 x RGBI
6 fxHSI Output 15 6fx + 3 x HSI
7 HSI Output 9 3 x HSI
8 RGB Output 9 3 x RGB (*with Magic Amber)
9 RGBA Output 12 3 x RGBA

10 sRGBI Output 13 1s + 3 x RGBI
11 fxHSI All 9 6fx + HSI (Colour Speed, Fan, Range, Step, Intensity Fx, Intensity

Fan)

12 HSI All 3 HSI
13 RGB All 3 RGB (with *Magic Amber)
14 RGBA All 4 RGBA
15 sRGBI All 5 1s + RGBI
16 Look sel All 1 Look Select
17 Mastr

StandAlon

Master Standalone

18 Slave

StandAlon

Slave Standalone

PSU15

PSU15 PSU15

PSU15 System: Daylight

System: DaylightSystem: Daylight

System: Daylight

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Name

NameName

Name Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

1 Dim4x Single 60 15 x CW CW CW CW
2 Dim1x Single 15 15 x CW
3 Dim1x All 1 CW
4 FxDim All 2 Int Fx + CW

16 Look sel All 1 Look Select
17 Mastr StandAlon Master Standalone
18 Slave StandAlon Slave Standalone

PSU15

PSU15 PSU15

PSU15 System: Varywhite

System: VarywhiteSystem: Varywhite

System: Varywhite

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Name

NameName

Name Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

1 WW/CW Single 30 15 x WW + 15 x CW

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2 CTI Single 30 15 x CT + 15 x Int
3 WW/CW All 2 WW + CW
4 CTI All 2 CT + Int

16 Look s

el All 1 Look Select

17 Mastr StandAlon Master Standalone
18 Slave StandAlon Slave Standalone

PSU15 System: Phosphor V

PSU15 System: Phosphor VPSU15 System: Phosphor V

PSU15 System: Phosphor V

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Name

NameName

Name Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Descri

DescriDescri

Description

ptionption

ption

1 KHL Single 45 15 x KHL

2 KHL All 3 KHL

16 Look sel All 1 Look Select
17 Mastr StandAlon Master Standalone
18 Slave StandAlon Slave Standalone

PSU

PSUPSU

PSU----300 System: Color

300 System: Color300 System: Color

300 System: Color

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Name

NameName

Name Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

1 fxHSI Single/

Output/All

22

7fx

+ 5 x HSI (Grouping, Colour Speed, Fan, Range, Step, Intensity

Fx, Intensity Fan)
2 HSI Single 15 5 x HSI
3 RGB Single 15 5 x RGB (with *Magic Amber)
4 RGBA Single 20 5 x RGBA
5 sRGBI Single 21 1s + 5 x RGBI
6 fxHSI All 9 6fx + HSI
7 HSI All 3 HSI
8 RGB All 3 RGB (*with Magic Amber)
9 RGBA All 4 RGBA

10 sRGBI All 5 1s + RGBI
16 Look sel All 1 Look Select
17 Mastr

StandAlon

Master Standalone

18 Slave

StandAlon

Slave Standalone

PSU

PSUPSU

PSU----300 System: Daylight

300 System: Daylight300 System: Daylight

300 System: Daylight

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Name

NameName

Name Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

1 Dim4x Single 20 5 x CW CW CW CW
2 Dim1x Single 5 5 x CW

3 Dim 1x

All 1 CW

4 FxDim All 2 Int Fx + CW

16 Look sel All 1 Look Select
17 Mastr StandAlon Master Standalone
18 Slave StandAlon Slave Standalone

PSU

PSUPSU

PSU----300 System: Varywhite

300 System: Varywhite300 System: Varywhite

300 System: Varywhite

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Na

NaNa

Name

meme

me Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

1 WW/CW Single 10 5 x WW + 5 x CW
2 CTI Single 10 5 x CT + 5 x Int
3 WW/CW All 2 WW + CW
4 CTI All 2 CT + Int

16 Look s

el All 1 Look Select

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17 Mastr StandAlon Master Standalone
18 Slave StandAlon Slave Standalone

PPPPSU

SUSU

SU----300 System: Phosphor V

300 System: Phosphor V300 System: Phosphor V

300 System: Phosphor V

Mode

ModeMode

Mode Name

NameName

Name Group

GroupGroup

Group Ch

ChCh

Ch Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

1 KHL Single 15 5 x KHL

2 KHL All 3 KHL

16 Look sel All 1 Look Select
17 Mastr StandAlon Master Standalone
18 Slave StandAlon Slave Standalone

When DMX is Lost

When DMX is Lost When DMX is Lost

When DMX is Lost

If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected:

Off Fixture snaps to off.
Hold Fixture holds the last valid DMX state.
Look 1-31 Fixture snaps to the selected Look

Look Look

Look

Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store

In this menu, 31 internal preset FX Looks are available for stand-alone operation, 1-23 are pre-programmed.

To replay a Look in stand-alone operation,

1. From the Main Menu, scroll and select Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store

2. In Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store, scroll and select the Look number

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.

To replay a Look with a DMX console,

1. From the Main Menu, scroll and select Control Mode

Control ModeControl Mode

Control Mode

2. In Control Mode

Control ModeControl Mode

Control Mode, select Look Sel (Control Mode 16)

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
Use the DMX console with the assigned channel to playback the various looks stored. (1-31 looks in 1 single
channel)
Note:

Note: Note:

Note: DMX has priority over internal Looks.

Looks can be recorded to the internal flash memory by users and will be preserved on power down. However, looks
will be returned to default setting if Reset is performed. There are two ways to record a look:

Simple, create and save a look with a DMX console:

1. Set the fixture to the desired Control Mode.

2. Use a DMX console to adjust channel levels and create the desired look or effect.

3. From the Main Menu, scroll and select Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store.

4. Scroll and select the Look Store number.

5. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save the Look.

Advanced, create and save a look in standalone (DMX is unplugged):

1. From the Main Menu, scroll and select Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store

2. Scroll and select a Look Store number

3. Press Enter to access the memory data. The data is presented as two numbers separated by a letter “c”.
The number to the left of the “c” is the channel number and to the right is the channel level. Pressing
Up/Down up to the far end will show the Mode at which the selected Look was programmed.

To edit the Mode of a selected Look:

1. From the Main Menu, scroll and select Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store

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2. Scroll and select a Look Store number

3. Press Enter to access the memory data

4. Press the Up/Down buttons up to the far end until the Control Mode number is shown then press Enter.

5. Press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the Mode number

6. Press Enter to toggle back to the channel numbers

To edit the channel numbers and levels of a selected Look:

1. From the Main Menu, scroll and select Look Store

Look StoreLook Store

Look Store

2. Scroll and select a Look Store number

3. Press Enter to access the memory data

4. Press the Up/Down buttons and select the channel number

5. To edit the channel level, press Enter and use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the level (shown as 0-255)

6. Press Enter to toggle back to the channel number. When the desired effect is created press Enter for 2
seconds to save the edited Look.

System

SystemSystem

System

In this menu, the control system can be switched to control Color Force Compact, Studio Force D, V and Phosphor V

Compact fixtures.

1. From the main menu, scroll and select System

2. In System, select between Color, Daylight, Varywhite or Phosphor V

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save

Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

In this menu, wireless DMX connection can be activated with the power supply unit assigned as a transmitter or

receiver.

To create a new wireless network:

- set all Receivers and unlink from previous connections - Unlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm TrnsmUnlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm Trnsm

- set the Transmitter and Add Receivers

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

2. In Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless, select from either Off

OffOff

Off, Receiver

ReceiverReceiver

Receiver or Transmitter

TransmitterTransmitter

Transmitter

The display shows W reset

W resetW reset

W reset when selecting between the options.

To activate the wireless DMX connection between generic transceiver unit as the Transmitter and the Compact PSU
unit as the Receiver:

A. Setup the Compact PSU as the Receiver unit:

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

2. In Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless, select Receiver

ReceiverReceiver

Receiver

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save and display shows Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

4. Press Enter, display shows Receiver

ReceiverReceiver

Receiver

5. Press Enter, display shows Unlink

Unlink Unlink

Unlink frm Trnsm

frm Trnsmfrm Trnsm

frm Trnsm

6. Press Enter, Unlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm TrnsmUnlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm Trnsm blinks for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and
then the main menu. This will unlink previous signal connections.
Proceed to setup transmitter unit.
Upon completion of a successful link with the transmitter unit, the main menu displays “wwww_” and the DMX signal
level is indicated by the horizontal bars beside it. (5 bars maximum) The menu display will indicate “wx

wxwx

wx” if there is

no signal connection.

B. Setup external Wireless DMX Transmitter/Transceiver:
Please refer to the User Manual of the external Transmitter/Transceiver unit for the steps to initiate signal/link with
the Compact PSU receiver unit.

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To activate the wireless DMX connection between a Compact PSU unit as the Transmitter and the next Compact
PSU unit as the Receiver:

A. Setup the Compact PSU unit as the Receiver unit:

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

2. In Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless, select Receiver

ReceiverReceiver

Receiver

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save and display shows Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

4. Press Enter, display shows Receiver

ReceiverReceiver

Receiver

5. Press Enter, display shows Unlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm TrnsmUnlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm Trnsm

6. Press Enter, Unlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm TrnsmUnlink frm Trnsm

Unlink frm Trnsm blinks for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and
then the main menu. This will unlink previous signal connections.
Proceed to setup next Compact PSU as the transmitter unit.

B. Setup the Compact PSU as the Transmitter unit:
Connect DMX control to the Compact PSU unit via XLR5 cable.

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

2. In Wir

WirWir

Wir eeeeless

lessless

less,

, ,

, select Tra

TraTra

Transmitter

nsmitternsmitter

nsmitter

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save and display will show Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

4. Press Enter, display shows Transmitter

TransmitterTransmitter

Transmitter

5. Press Enter, display shows Add Receivers

Add ReceiversAdd Receivers

Add Receivers

6. Press Enter, Add Receivers

Add ReceiversAdd Receivers

Add Receivers blinks for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and then
the main menu. The unit is initiating signal/link search.
Note:
The Compact PSU transmitter unit that is not connected to DMX control console continues to send wireless signal
link to the Compact PSU receiver units.

C. To unlink receivers from the Compact PSU transmitter unit:
From the main menu of the Compact PSU transmitter unit,

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless

2. In Wireless

WirelessWireless

Wireless, select Transmitter

TransmitterTransmitter

Transmitter

3. Press Enter and then select Unlink Receivers

Unlink ReceiversUnlink Receivers

Unlink Receivers

4. Press Enter, Unli

UnliUnli

Unlink Receivers

nk Receiversnk Receivers

nk Receivers blinks for a few seconds until the display goes back to the previous menu and

then the main menu.

Technical

TechnicalTechnical

Technical

In this mode, the frequency settings of the unit can be changed, and addressing software for the Compact LED

engines can be uploaded.

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Technical

TechnicalTechnical

Technical

2. In Technical, select either Frequency

FrequencyFrequency

Frequency or Upload Heads

Upload HeadsUpload Heads

Upload Heads

Frequency:

Frequency:Frequency:

Frequency:
The power supply unit has four frequency settings available - 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600. This allows for the LED
scan rate to be synchronised with the video camera and avoid a flickering effect. Press the Up/Down buttons to
select the desired frequency, press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
Upload Heads:

Upload Heads:Upload Heads:

Upload Heads:
The LED engine/s addressing software for the Compact fixture can be uploaded to the power supply unit from the
Chroma-Q Uploader:

1. Connect the Compact fixture/s to the PSU.

2. In Technical, select Upload Heads

Upload HeadsUpload Heads

Upload Heads then press Enter, and the display shows Ready

ReadyReady

Ready

3. Connect an XLR 5-pin cable from the Uploader to the unit

4. Power-up the Uploader - display shows the file name, and Ready

ReadyReady

Ready

5. Press the GO

GOGO

GO button once to execute the uploading - red indicator light on the GO

GOGO

GO button blinks

6. The Uploader display shows a simulated arrow moving from left to right indicating the uploading process

7. The Green LED circuit will light up (low intensity) to indicate completion of a successful Upload and the

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Uploader display shows DONE

DONEDONE

DONE

8. Power-cycle the unit
(See Quick Start Guide of the Chroma-Q Uploader)

Fan Speed

Fan SpeedFan Speed

Fan Speed (PSU15 only)

(PSU15 only)(PSU15 only)

(PSU15 only)

The Compact power supply units are built with internal fans with the following speed settings:

Live fan speed is at high velocity
Live when Light fan speed goes to high velocity when LEDs are turned on and remain at very low velocity

when LEDs are off
Studio fan speed is at low velocity
Quiet fan is off

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Fan Speed

Fan SpeedFan Speed

Fan Speed

2. In Fan Speed

Fan Speed Fan Speed

Fan Speed select a speed setting

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.

Reset to Default

Reset to DefaultReset to Default

Reset to Default

The fixture can be reset to factory default settings:

1. From the main menu, scroll and select Reset to Default

Reset to DefaultReset to Default

Reset to Default

2. Press Enter, display shows reset?

reset?reset?

reset?

3.

3. 3.

3. Press and hold Enter until the display shows resetting

resettingresetting

resetting and done

donedone

done when complete

All menu items are reset to factory defaults:

PSU15 PSU-300
DMX address 001 001
Control Mode 14 9
When DMX is Lost Hold Hold
Looks 01 01
System Color Color
Frequency 1200 1200
Fan Speed Live

Software Uploads:

Software Uploads:Software Uploads:

Software Uploads:

Control Software Upload:

Control Software Upload:Control Software Upload:

Control Software Upload:
The control software for the operation of the Compact fixtures can be uploaded directly from the Chroma-Q Uploader to the
Compact power supply unit via the XLR 5-pin connection with both units powered and no need to access the control menu.

1. Power-up the Compact PSU.

2. Connect an XLR 5-pin cable (single pair is fine) from the Uploader to the Compact PSU.

3. Connect Uploader to an AC power supply. The Uploader display shows the software name and version, and ‘Ready’.

4. Press the GO button once to execute the uploading. The Red indicator light on the GO button blinks.

5. The Uploader display shows a simulated arrow moving from left to right indicating the uploading process.

6. The external device resets automatically upon completion of a successful upload.

7. The Uploader display shows ‘DONE’ upon completion of the upload.

8. Power-cycle the Compact PSU to verify the new software version. The device display shows the new software version.

9. Repeat step 1 to step 9 if the uploading process is interrupted (power and/or data).

2.7 DMX Protocol

PSU15 DMX Personality Modes 1-4: Daylight

V1.7 Control Mode 1 Control Mode 2 Control Mode 3 Control Mode 4

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[60 ch]

Dim4x

[15 ch]

Dim1x

[1 ch]

Dim1x

[2 ch]

FxDim

Channel 1 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for

fixtures 1-15

Intensity Effects
fixtures 1– 15
0 Static
1-63 Fade on, fade off .
Variable range, 63 the
fastest
64-127 Fade on, snap
off. Variable range, 127
the fastest
128-191 Snap on, fade
off. Variable range, 191
the fastest.
192-255 Snap on, snap
off (strobe). Variable
range, 255 the fastest.

Channel 2 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for fixture 2 Cold white for

fixtures 1-15
Channel 3 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for fixture 3
Channel 4 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for fixture 4
Channel 5 Cold white for fixture 2 Cold white for fixture 5
Channel 6 Cold white for fixture 2 Cold white for fixture 6
Channel 7 Cold white for fixture 2 Cold white for fixture 7
Channel 8 Cold white for fixture 2 Cold white for fixture 8

…and so on up to fixture

15

…and so on up to

fixture 15

Total DMX

Channels

60 DMX channels 15 DMX channels 1 DMX channel 2 DMX channels

PSU15 DMX Personality Modes 1-4: Varywhite

V1.7

Control Mode 1

[30 ch]

WW/CW

Control Mode 2

[30 ch]

CTI

Control Mode 3

[2ch]

WW/CW

Control Mode 4

[2 ch]

CTI

Channel 1

Warm white for fixture 1

Colour Temp for fixture 1

Warm whit

e for fixtures

1- 15

Colour Temp for

fixtures 1 - 15

Channel 2 Cold white for fixture 1 Intensity for fixture 1 Cold white for fixtures

1 - 15

Intensity for fixtures
1 - 15

Channel 3

Warm white for fixture 2

Colour Temp for fixture 2

Channel 4 Cold white for fixture 2 Intensity for fixture 2

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Channel 5 Warm white for fixture 3 Colour Temp for fixture 3
Channel 6 Cold white for fixture 3 Intensity for fixture 3
Channel 7 Warm white for fixture 4 Colour Temp for fixture 4

Channel 8

Cold w

hite for fixture 4

Intensity for fixture 4

…and so on up to fixture

15

…and so on up to fixture

15
Total DMX
Channels

30 DMX channels 30 DMX channels 2 DMX channel 2 DMX channel

PSU-300 DMX Personality Modes 1-4: Daylight

V1.7

Control Mode 1

[20 ch]

Dim4x

Control Mode 2

[5 ch]

Dim1x

Control Mode 3

[1 ch]

Dim1x

Control Mode 4

[2 ch]

FxDim

Channel 1 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for

fixtures 1-5

Intensity Effects
fixtures 1– 15
0 Static
1-63 Fade on, fade off .
Variable range, 63 the
fastest
64-127 Fade on, snap
off. Variable range, 127
the fastest
128-191 Snap on, fade
off. Variable range, 191

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the fastest.
192-255 Snap on, snap
off (strobe). Variable
range, 255 the fastest.

Channel 2 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for fixture 2 Cold white for

fixtures 1-5

Channel 3

Cold white for fixture 1

Cold white for fixture 3

Channel 4 Cold white for fixture 1 Cold white for fixture 4
Channel 5 Cold white for fixture 2 Cold white for fixture 5
Channel 6 Cold white for fixture 2
Channel 7 Cold white for fixture 2

Channel 8

Cold white for fixture 2

…and so on up to fixture 5

Total DMX

Channels

20 DMX channels 5 DMX channels 1 DMX channel 2 DMX channels

PSU-300 DMX Personality Modes 1-4: Varywhite

V1.7

Control Mode 1

[10 ch]

WW/CW

Control Mode 2

[10 ch]

CTI

Control Mode 3

[2ch]

WW/CW

Control Mode 4

[2 ch]

CTI

Channel 1 Warm white for fixture 1 Colour Temp for fixture 1 Warm white for fixtures

1- 5

Colour Temp for
fixtures 1 - 5

Channel 2 Cold white for fixture 1 Intensity for fixture 1 Cold white for fixtures 1

- 5

Intensity for fixtures 1

- 5

Channel 3

Warm white for fixture 2

Colour Temp for fixture 2

Channel 4 Cold white for fixture 2 Intensity for fixture 2
Channel 5 Warm white for fixture 3 Colour Temp for fixture 3
Channel 6 Cold white for fixture 3 Intensity for fixture 3
Channel 7 Warm white for fixture 4 Colour Temp for fixture 4

Channel 8

Cold white for fixture 4

Intensity for

fixture 4

Channel 9 Warm white for fixture 5 Colour Temp for fixture 5
Channel 10 Cold white for fixture 5 Intensity for fixture 5
Total DMX
Channels

10 DMX channels 10 DMX channels 2 DMX channels 2 DMX channels

PSU15 & PSU-300 DMX Personality Mode 16: Daylight & Varywhite

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V1.7

Mode 16

[1ch]

Look Select

Channel 1 Look 1 - 31

3. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is a process of elimination. First, rule out the other field factors (i.e. bad connections, faulty cables and power
supplies). For technical support and/or parts, please contact your selling dealer or the offices listed in this manual.

Symptom

SymptomSymptom

Symptom Possible Cause

Possible CausePossible Cause

Possible Cause Solution

SolutionSolution

Solution
Fixture does not respond to DMX
control.

Set to wrong or different DMX address.
Bad cable connection between DMX control
and PSU.
Bad cable connection between PSU and
Compact fixtures.
Bad in/through connection between
adjacent fixtures.
Fixture malfunction.

Check DMX address and Mode settings.

Check/replace DMX run from the console

to the PSU.

Check/replace extension cables between

adjacent fixtures.

Check/replace fixtures.

Noise from power supply unit. Fan malfunction.

Fan speed addressing.

Check fan.

Check fan speed mode.
Low LED output from the fixture. Internal temperature of the PSU unit is over

the limit.
Fans of the PSU unit are not working.
Fixture malfunction.

Check “Fan Speed” mode of the PSU unit.

Check the fans of the PSU unit.

Check PSU unit for airflow - to and from

the internal fans.

Check PSU area ventilation.

Check/replace fixture unit.

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4. Specification

4.1 Technical specifications

Studio Force D & V Compact

Studio Force D & V Compact Studio Force D & V Compact

Studio Force D & V Compact
Product Code CHSFCD

CHSFCV

Net Dimensions - Width x Height x
Depth 212mm x 196mm x 152mm / 8.4" x 7.7" x 6"

Net Weight

4 kgs / 8.5 lbs

Shipping Dimensions - Width x
Height x Depth 267mm x 254mm x 241mm / 10.5" x 10" x 9.5"

Shipping Weight 5.4kgs / 12 lbs
Power & Connections: Daisy-chained power & data connections
Power Supply External – PSU15
Power Input Rating 48V DC
Power Consumption 60W

Typical Power & Current

Measurements done with all LEDs at max. intensity. Measurements made at nominal

voltage. Allow for deviation +/-10%
Power Connector In/Out XLR 4-pin
Data Connectors In/Out XLR 4-pin
Max Cable Run ~60m / 200ft (PSU to last unit)
Control Protocol ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A
Cooling System Convection
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Construction Cast machined aluminium
Colour Black
Built-In Hardware

Yoke assembly

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IP Rating *IP65

Approvals

CISPR 22:2006/EN55022:2006 & CISPR 24:1997/EN55024:1998, ICES-003:2004, FCC

Part 15 Subpart B:2010
Control & Photometric
LED Engines 1
LEDs Per Engine 28 Cold White

14 Cold White / 14 Warm White

Total LEDs 28

28

Control Modes 60 channels Dim4x, 15 channels Dim1x, 1

channel Dim1x, 2 channels FxDim, 1

channel Look Select, Master Standalone,

Slave Standalone

30 channels WW/CW, 30 channels CTI, 2
channels WW/CW, 2 channels CTI, 1
channel Look Select, Master Standalone,
Slave Standalone

Dimming Curve Theatrical
Variable Effects Engine Yes
Effects Parameters Intensity effects

Hot Lumen Output (Combined) 2,800 hot lumens @ 6,200K

2,630 hot lumens @ 4,300K
Optics Specialised close focus lens
Beam Angle 14° (approx.)
Beam Angle With Optional Frosted

Optic 21° (approx.)
Beam Distribution Asymmetrical direct illumination
CCT 6,200K (+/- 200K) 3,000K – 6,000K (+/- 200K)

Colour Gamut Performance enhanced
CRI ~ 75 @ 6,200K ~80 @ 4,300K

Lamp Life

L70 at 50,000 hours

Accessories Part Codes & Ordering
Descriptions

CHCFCTH Top Hat For Compact - Black
CHCFCHTH ***Half Top Hat For Compact - Black
CHCFCECL ***Egg Crate Louver For Compact - Black
CHCFCBD ***Barn Door For Compact - Black
CHCFCCL ***Clear Glass For Compact (Comes with fixture)
CHCFCFL ***Frosted Glass For Compact (Comes with fixture)
CHCFCAH ***Color Force Accessory Holder (Comes with fixture)
CHCFCDMXOP ***W-DMX Wireless Option For PSU-15

**As per IEC60529 ingress protection rating code.

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15

1515

15----way Power Supply Unit

way Power Supply Unitway Power Supply Unit

way Power Supply Unit
Product Code CHCFCPSU15
Net Dimensions (Without Fixings) - W x H x D 429mm / 16.9” x 132mm / 5.2” x 267mm / 10.5”
Weight 9.5kg /21lbs
Power input rating 100-120V~, 10A; 200-240V~, 5A; 50-60Hz
Power Factor 0.9
Power Consumption 900W (Maximum); 30W (Stand-by)
Power Connectors In/Out IEC (Power input), 3 x XLR 4-pin (Power & data output)
Data connector In/Out XLR 5-pin male in / XLR 5-pin female thru
Max cable run ~60m / 200ft (XLR 4-pin - PSU to last unit)
Control protocol ANSI E1.11 DMX-512A
Cooling system Forced – 3 x fans
Operating Temperature 0ºC - 40ºC
Construction Powder coated aluminium
Built-in Hardware Detachable rack-mounting brackets "Rack Ears" and M4 pem

nut provision for optional bumper feet installation
Colour Black
IP Rating IP20
Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC
Approvals CSA C22. No. 166-M1983: R2008

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07

UL 60950-1:2007, EN 60950-1/A1:2010

5555----way Power Supply Unit

way Power Supply Unitway Power Supply Unit

way Power Supply Unit

Product Code CHPSU300

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Net Dimensions (Without Fixings) – W x H x D 219mm / 8.6”, 88mm / 3.5”, 279mm / 11”
Net Weight (Without Fixings - delete if not

appropriate)

3.8kg / 8.4lb

Power Input Rating 100-120VAC, 4A; 200-240VAC, 2A; 50-60Hz
Power Factor 0.9
Power Consumption 360W (Maximum); 12W (Stand-by)
Power Connectors In/Out IEC (Power input), XLR 4-pin (Power & data output)
Data Connectors In/Out XLR 5-pin male in / XLR 5-pin female thru
Max cable run ~60m/200ft (XLR 4-pin - PSU to last unit)
Control Protocol ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A
Cooling System Forced - 1 fan
Operating Temperature 0°C - 40°C
Construction Powder coated steel
Colour Black
Built-In Hardware Nut insert for ½"-13UNC x ¾" bolt
IP Rating IP20
Approvals CSA C22. No. 166-M1983: R2008 CAN/CSA-C22.2

No. 60950-1-07 UL 60950-1:2007, EN 60950­1/A1:2010

4.2 Drawings

Studio Force D & V

Studio Force D & VStudio Force D & V

Studio Force D & V Compact

Compact Compact

Compact

PSU15

PSU15PSU15

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PSU

PSUPSU

PSU----300

300300

300

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4.3 Wireless Card Installation

Instructions for installing W

Instructions for installing WInstructions for installing W

Instructions for installing W----DMX option on PSU15

DMX option on PSU15DMX option on PSU15

DMX option on PSU15

When upgrading PSU15 with the W-DMX option please follow the steps below:

1. Open the unit by removing the M3x6 screws that hold the cover. Save the screws. Put the cover aside and make sure
the ground harness is not damaged

2. Check if the addressing card has a standoff attached, if not use the standoff and lock washer provided to create the
mounting point for the W-DMX card as shown in Figure 1

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Figure 1

3. Before mounting the card in the unit, attach the antenna cable first in the mating connector on the card

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4. Attach the W-DMX card using the pan head M3x6 provided; make sure that the connector on the card fits nicely on the
mating connector on the addressing PCB existing in the unit. Make sure that the antenna cable is routed opposite to
the power supplies towards the wall of the unit.

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5. Take the Antenna bracket subassembly and attach it to the chassis using the M3x6 flat screws provided

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6. Screw in the antenna then fold it in the existing space so it doesn’t get damaged. The antenna can be unfolded at any
time when it needs to be used.

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7. Reattach the cover using the screws saved

5. Maintenance

With care, the Studio Force Compact fixture and power supply unit will require little maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to
be used in a stage environment we recommend periodical internal inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust and cracked oil
residue.

Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a mild detergent on a damp
cloth.