Chroma-q Color Force 72, Color Force 48 User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Chroma-Q®

Color Force™ 72/48

For a full product manual please visit www.chroma-q.com

Software version 2.2

Color Force 72/48 Quick Start Guide V2.2

Color Force 72/48 Quick Start Guide V2.2 PN: 622-0501

Main Menu

Main Menu / DMX Address

1.

1. Overview

Overview

1.1.

OverviewOverview

The Chroma-Q Color Force LED batten range is a brute of a light. At up to 12,000 lumens output (Color Force 72), the
super bright fixture easily washes up to 8m / 26 foot.

The Color Force is available in two lengths, the 72 model with a total of 288 high powered LED’s (12 x 1000 lumen
RGBA cells), and the 48 model with a total of 192 high powered LED’s (8 x 1000 lumen RGBA cells).

The control options incorporate a choice of HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity), RGBA (Red, Green, Blue, Amber), RGB
(Red, Green, Blue, with *Magic Amber), RGBI (Red, Green, Blue with *Magic Amber and Intensity) control modes. A
dynamic Variable Effects Engine is integrated in the control software.

The Color Force features built-in power supplies which can operate as a standalone unit or remotely controlled through
ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol.

2.

2. Safety

Safety

2.2.

SafetySafety

1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or outdoor use.

2. The bright flash of light during power-up and continuous strobe effect may cause epileptic seizure.

Caution

Caution

CautionCaution

3.

3. Cabling

3.3.

The Color Force 72 & 48 utilize PowerCon connectors for power input and through. The DMX control data input and
through connections from an external control console are via two XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.
Note:

Note: The maximum number of Color Force 72 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 2 at 120V AC or 4 at

Note:Note:
240V AC. The maximum number of Color Force 48 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 3 at 120V AC or 6
at 240V AC. Please refer to ANSI and AWG standards for the maximum data and power cable lengths.

4.

4. Mounting

4.4.

The Color Force 72 & 48 are equipped with built-in adjustable mounting brackets for floor, wall and truss mounting
applications. Use the pair of quick release levers for easy tilt adjustment. Secure the fixture with a safety bond through
the fixing hold that is built into the end plates of the fixture.

5.

5. Orientation

5.5.

The Color Force 72 & 48 are built with near/far lenses that optimize the beam spread when used on a wall or cyclorama.
The side with near-field lenses is indicated by the narrow edge border, which should be adjacent to the wall or cyc. The
side with far-field lenses is indicated by the wider edge border, which should be facing away from the wall or cyc.

3.

Cabling

CablingCabling

Mounting

MountingMounting

Orientation

OrientationOrientation

This product must be used with safety cable.

6.

6. Cyc & Border Lens

Cyc & Border Lens

6.6.

Cyc & Border LensCyc & Border Lens

“Cyc Lens

Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens

Cyc LensCyc Lens
are available for locking. Spring Plungers
slide-in panels. The height of the spring plungers are preset and fixed with no need for further adjustment.

Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output. Two accessory slots

Border LensBorder Lens

Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of both accessory slots to lock in-place the

Spring PlungersSpring Plungers

7.

7. Control

Control

7.7.

ControlControl

The control functions of the Color Force 72 & 48 are accessed through the LCD display at the rear with 4 push buttons.

Cont rol

Cont rol Function

Cont rolCont rol
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

Note:

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

Note:Note:

* Magic Amber is the term used for the unit's ability to bring in Amber when mixing colors that require it with the use of only 3 control channels.

Control Menu

Control Menu

Control MenuControl Menu

1. From the Home/Main Menu, press the Up or Down buttons to access menu positions and control options.

2. Press Enter to select and save (2 sec) or press Exit to exit without saving.

Color Force 72/48 Quick Start Guide V2.2 Color Force 72/48 Quick Start Guide V2.2

Function

FunctionFunction

Main MenuMain Menu

1. To set the DMX start address, press Enter from the Main Menu.

2. Press Up/Down buttons to adjust DMX start address.

3. Press Enter for 2 seconds to save.
Control Mode

Control Mode

Control Mode Control Mode

Mode

Mode Group

ModeMode

The internal fans can be set to 3 speed settings:

There are 11 DMX controlled modes featuring: 2 grouping options (cell-grouped, all-grouped) with 5 control
options: fxHSI, HSI, RGB (with *Magic Amber), RGBA, RGBI (with *Magic Amber), pre-programmed looks and
standalone effects. Refer to the list below for details.

Group

GroupGro up

1 Variable 43 7fx + 12 x HSI -or–

2 Cell 36 12 x HSI 24 8 x HSI
3 Cell 36 12 x RGB (w/ *Magic Amber) 24 8 x RGB (w/ *Magic Amber)
4 Cell 48 12 x RGBA 32 8 x RGBA
5 Cell 49 1s + 12 x RGBI (w/ *Magic Amber) 33 1s + 8 x RGBI (w/ *Magic Amber)
6 All 9 6fx + HSI -or- 6fx + RGB(A) with Ch4/Full & Ch1/Intensity Master

7 All 3 1 x HSI
8 All 3 1 x RGB (w/ *Magic Amber)

9 All 4 1 x RGBA
10 All 5 1s + RGBI (w/ *Magic Amber)
11 1 Look Select
12 Master Standalone
13 Slave Standalone

When DMX is Los t

When DMX is Los t

When DMX is Los t When DMX is Los t
If DMX is not detected various output options can be selected:
Off - snaps to off; Hold - holds the last valid DMX state; Look 1-31 snaps to the Look of your choice.
Look Store

Look Store

Look StoreLook Store
31 internal preset FX Looks are available for standalone operation, 1-23 are pre-programmed.
To replay a Look in standalone operation, go to Look Store, select the Look and save.
To replay a Look with a DMX console, set the fixture to Control Mode11. Use the DMX console with the
assigned channel to playback the various looks stored. (1-31 looks in 1 single channel)
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. Looks will
be returned to default settings upon reset. There are two ways to record a look: Simple, with DMX console and
Advanced, standalone. (DMX is unplugged): refer to user manual for control details.
Technical

Technical

TechnicalTechnical
In this mode, ‘Frequency’ is set to the following options: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800; ‘Upload Engines’ is activated
for LED software update from the Chroma-Q Uploader (See Quick Start Guide of the Chroma-Q Uploader for
operation.); ‘ETC compatible’ is switched On or Off to set the colour output to match the Color Picker feature of
ETC Eos control consoles.
Fan Speed

Fan Speed

Fan SpeedFan Speed

Quiet – internal fan is off and light output is reduced by 45%; Studio – fan speed is at low velocity and light
output is reduced by 15%; Live – fan speed is at high velocity and light output is 100%
Reset to Defaul t

Reset to Defaul t

Reset to Defaul tReset to Default
In this mode, press Enter to ‘reset?’; press Enter for 2 seconds to activate ‘resetting’;
'done’ is displayed when complete and menu settings have bee reset to factory defaults:
DMX address = 001, Control Mode = 9, When DMX is Lost = Hold, Looks = 01, Fan Speed = Live,
Frequency = 600, ETC compatible = Off, Display = On

3.

3. Further Information

Further Information

3.3.

Further InformationFurther Information

Please refer to the Chroma-Q Color Force manual for more detailed information. A copy of the manual can be found at
the Chroma-Q website – www.chroma-q.com – under Support.

Colo r Force 72

Colo r Force 72 Color Force 48

Ch

Ch Desc ription

ChCh

Colo r Force 72Colo r Force 72

Desc ription Ch

Desc riptionD escrip tion

7fx + 12 x RGB(A) w/ Ch5/Full &
Ch2/Intensity Master

Color Force 48

Ch Descrip tion

ChCh

31 7fx + 8 x HSI –or-

Color Force 48Colo r For ce 48

Desc ription

Desc riptionD escription

7fx + 8 x RGB(A) w/ Ch5 @ Full &
Ch2/Intensity Master