Chroma-Q CHSF2V12, CHSF2V12LR, CHSF2V12W, CHSF2V48, CHSF2V48LR User Manual

Chroma-Q

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Studio Force II™ 12/ 48/ 72

User Manual

Version 1.0 June 2018, Software Version 1.4

Part Number: (CHSF2V12, CHSF2V12LR, CHSF2V12W)

(CHSF2V48, CHSF2V48LR, CHSF2V48W)

(CHSF2V72, CHSF2V72LR, CHSF2V72W)

Model: (652-1150, 652-1650, 652-1250)
(641-4000, 641-4100, 641-4500)
(641-5000, 641-5100, 641-5500)

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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 labor 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
Chroma-Q warranty returns department, by the purchaser, at the purchaser’s expense. If no
fault is found, Chroma-Q 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.

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Disclaimer

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 II

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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 IITM are trademarks, for more information on this visit

http://www.chroma-q.com/trademarks.asp. The rights and ownership of all trademarks are

recognized.

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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Safety information

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in
this document:

Warning!
Read the user manual before installing and operating the Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM. For future

reference, keep and use the manual.
Safety precautions given in user manual must be followed at all times and the manuals of all the
devices you connect it to. Observe all the warnings printed on product and in manuals. Make
sure whoever is involved in working on or using the Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM has carefully
read and understood all the safety precautions and listed warnings.

• Install, connect, operate and service devices only as described in this manual and in

connected devices’ manuals and only in accordance with local laws and regulations. All
Chroma-Q manuals are available for download from www.chroma-q.com.

• Chroma-Q Studio Force II

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does not have user-serviceable parts. Refer any operation not

described in this manual to [e-mail].

If you experience difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your local dealer. If your local dealer
is unable to help then please contact [e-mail].
If you are having trouble finding what you are looking for on our website, then contact our Chroma-Q
marketing department by sending an email to [e-mail].

WARNING!

Read the safety precautions in this section before

installing, powering, operating or servicing this

product.

Warning!
Safety Hazard.
Risk of severe

injury or death.

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Warning!

Hazardous

Voltage.

Risk of

severe lethal

electric

shock.

Warning!

Fire Hazard.

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Warning!

Refer to User

manual.

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PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Use only the cables specified in this manual and on the Chroma-Q website at

www.chroma-q.com to interconnect devices in the installation. If the specified cables are

not long enough for an intended cable run, consult Chroma-Q for assistance in finding or
creating a safe alternative solution.

• Provide a means of locking out AC mains power that allows power to the installation to
be shut down and made impossible to reapply, even accidentally, during work on the
installation.

• Shut down power to the installation during service and when it is not in use.

• Before applying power to the installation, check that all power distribution equipment and

cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected
devices.

• Isolate the installation from power immediately if any product, power cable or power plug
is in any way damaged, defective or wet, or if it shows signs of overheating.

• Do not immerse a Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM fixture in water or expose it to high-
pressure water jets.

PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE

• The Studio Force IITM is designed to be cooled by forced air convection. Provide free
airflow around the fixture and a minimum clearance of 10 mm (0.4 in.) in all directions.

• Do not operate the Studio Force IITM if the ambient operating temperature exceeds 40°
C (104°F).

• Do not modify the Studio Force IITM in any way not described in this manual or install
other than genuine Chroma-Q parts. Use only accessories approved by Chroma-Q.

PROTECTION FROM INJURY

• Ensure that the installation hardware and supporting surface or structure can hold at least
10 times the weight of all the devices they support.

• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing,
servicing or moving the Studio Force IITM.

• As soon as work is completed, check that all hardware and components are securely
fastened to supporting structures.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product during operation.

• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.

• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to

damage or malfunction and/or invalidate your warranty. Please contact the nearest
authorized dealer or contact [e-mail].

Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If this product is used by another
user, be sure that they also receive this document.

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Contents

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Product overview

The Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM LED batten range is a powerful lineup of professional lighting industry.
With up to ≈36,000/ Studio Force IITM 72, ≈24,000/ Studio Force IITM 48, ≈6,500/ Studio Force IITM 12 hot
lumens output, these super bright fixtures are specifically designed for TV Broadcast and film
applications but also performs particularly well in other situations demanding high quality tunable white
light such as touring key lights, exhibitions, corporate events and theatre lighting.

Optional slide-in "Cyc Light" and "Border Light" optical lens accessories are available to adjust
the light output to suit a wide range of applications.

The Chroma-Q Studio Force IITM lighting fixture is designed for professional indoor entertainment
lighting. The fixture can be wall or floor mounted with the adjustable quick-release end-plate fixing
system. For hung bar or truss mounting, additional bar clamp hardware is required.

The Studio Force IITM features integrated power supplies and can be operated as a stand-alone unit

or be remotely controlled through ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol via a cable or a Lumen
Radio wireless connection (when using the optional RF module).

The Studio Force IITM is available in three lengths, the Studio Force IITM V72 model which features a
total of 24 high output cells (or pixels), the Studio Force IITM V48 model which features a total of 16

high output cells (or pixels) and the Studio Force II

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V12 model which features a total of 4 high output

cells (or pixels). Each cell provides a homogenized output with no unsightly color shadowing like fixtures

using traditional individual light emitters.

The control options incorporate a choice of KHi (Kelvin, Hue and intensity), Cine-Q (Intensity, Kelvin,
Hue, Red, Green, Blue, White and Crossfade between KH and RGBW), RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, and
White), RGB (Red, Green, and Blue), HSi (Hue, Saturation and intensity) and control modes.

An extra control parameter channel can be added to any of the modes, the channel will be placed as the
last parameter of the fixture.

The product's robust extruded aluminum construction houses a discreet cable management system.
Additional protection is built around the lenses for a truly road proof fixture.

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Unpacking the units

The Studio Force II package includes the Studio Force II fixture, power cord, preinstalled mounting bracket
and a Quick Start Guide. It is strongly recommended that original packaging is kept, for the ease of
transportation.

Cabling

The Studio Force IITM utilizes Neutrik powerCON true1 connectors for power input and through connections.
The DMX control data input and through connections are via two Neutrik XLR 5-pin male and female
connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.

XLR-5 Pinout: Power and Data Input Location

Pin#

Function

1

Ground (Screen)

2

Data Minus

3

Data Plus

4

Spare Data Minus

5

Spare Data Plus

Table 1 (XLR PIN)

Power Cable Pinout:

International
Colour Code

Connections

North American
Colour Code

Connections

Green and Yellow

Earth (E)

Green

Ground (Green)

Blue

Neutral (N)

White

Neutral (Silver)

Brown

Live (L)

Black

Hot (Gold)

Table 2 (Power Cable Colour Code)

Important Notice:

The use of an optical splitter for DMX signal distribution is highly recommended when several fixtures are
not plugged into the same power source.

Maximum Number of fixtures connected in a series:

Important Notice: Actual number of fixtures connected in series may be lower, based on your branch circuit

inrush rating.

Fixture

Wattage

@110V

@220V

SF II 72

800W

2 x SF II 72

4 x SF II 72

SF II 48

550W

3 x SF II 48

6 x SF II 48

SF II 12

150W

10 x SF II 12

20 x SF II 12

Table 3 (Fixtures in series)

Figure 1 (Connection)

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Mounting

The Studio Force IITM fixtures are equipped with built-in mounting brackets or trunnions for floor mounting.
The mounting brackets feature a pair of quick release levers for easy tilt adjustment. The hidden lever gives
user quick access to unlock/lock the fixture tilt mechanism without using any tools and leaves the fixture side
flat to place them next to each other without any gap. Wall and truss mounting applications may require
additional hardware.

Figure 2 (SF-II 12 - Quick lever tilt adjustment)

Note: Secure the fixture with a safety bond. Fixing holes are provided in the endplates and fixture

brackets.

Optics

The Studio Force IITM fixtures are built with lenses that optimize the beam spread. The unit comes with
preinstalled symmetric lenses for high intensity homogenized output and extremely uniform wash. The beam
distribution is symmetrical when Studio Force II

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is used to directly illuminate an area on stage. The fixture

throws intense uniform white output at extreme intensity and provides a tight beam angle of ≈22o.

Figure 3 (Symmetrical Lens)

Cyc & Border Lens

“Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output of the
Studio Force IITM fixtures, to suit a wide range of applications. One accessory slot is provided on the front
of the fixture to hold a slide-in lens accessory. Matching indentations on both ends of lens are provided for
locking the lens in place.

Studio Force II comes standard with a 22º X 22º beam angle optics. 2 additional lenses can be position in front
the standard optics. The output beam angle with Border Lens is 43o x 43o and with CYC Lens , 80ox35o. This
can be seen in Figure 4 <<add proper reference for figure>>>

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Figure 4 (Beam Angle)

Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of the accessory slot to lock in-place the slide-in panels. The
height of the spring plungers is pre-set at the factory and requires no further adjustment.

Figure 5 (Optional slide-in lenses)

Control

Studio Force IITM fixture can operate as a stand-alone unit or can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1.11
USITT DMX 512-A protocol. The control function settings can be accessed through the touchscreen LCD
display at the rear of the fixture.

Power-up Screen:

No Power Menu Access:

Insert a small blunt object, such
as a paperclip, into the hole to
turn the display ON and
configure the fixture when it is
not connected to the AC mains
power.

• Press and hold for 5 sec to

unlink from a Lumenradio
RF transmitter

Figure 6 (Start-up Screen)

• Tap on Focus button to turn

ON the fixture for 30 sec