Chroma-Q Color Force II 12, Color Force II 48, Color Force II 72 Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

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Color Force IITM 72/48 Quick Start Guide V1.0 Color Force IITM 72/48 Quick Start Guide V1.0

Color Force II™ 72/48/12

Part Number: CHCF272RGBA / CHCF248RGBA / CHCF212RGBA

Chroma-Q®

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

Model: 641-3000 / 641-2000 / 641-1000

Software version 1.0

1. Overview

The Chroma-Q Color Force II
smooth even coverage. With four powerful homogenized cells per foot, these units can be grouped and controlled to
release your creativity. Unsightly color shadowing is eliminated with this innovative optical system that gives power
enough to light nearly 12m of cyclorama. Perfect for a wide range of cyclorama, flood and wall washing applications
where a powerful throw is needed. Available in 6 ft/1.8m, 4 ft./1.2m versions.

The control options incorporate a choice of RGBA (Red, Green, Blue, Amber), RGB (Red, Green, Blue, with *Magic
Amber) or HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) control modes.

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.

TM

is an LED batten that delivers formidable output and superior color blending, all with

2. Safety

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

3. This product must be used with safety cable.

3. Cabling

The Color Force IITM 72 & 48 use Neutrik powerCon TRUE1 connectors for power input and through. The DMX control
data input and through connections from an external control console are via XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are
ground bonded.
Note: The maximum number of Color Force 72 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 2 at 120V AC or 4 at
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. The maximum number of Color Force 12 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 12 at 120V AC or
22 at 240V AC. Please refer to ANSI and AWG standards for the maximum data and power cable lengths.

4. Mounting

The Color Force IITM 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. Orientation

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.

6. Cyc & Border Lens

“Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens” are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output. Two accessory slots
are available for locking. Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of both accessory slots to lock in-place the
slide-in panels. The height of the spring plungers are preset and fixed with no need for further adjustment.

7. Control

The control functions of the Color Force 72 & 48 are accessed through the touchscreen display on the rear of the fixture.
For more details on all of the settings, please refer to the user manual located on the Chroma-Q website:

http://www.chroma-q.com/support/downloads.asp

A Focus button is provided on the back of the fixture to turn the fixture on full for focusing. Press the button a second
time to return to normal operation.

From the Home/Main Menu, press one of the four buttons located at the bottom of the screen to adjust the user settings.

DMX

1. To set the DMX start address, press DMX from the home screen.

2. Enter the DMX start address using the numeric buttons.

3. Press Apply to save.

MODE
There are 5 DMX control modes featuring and 12 grouping options to maximize your creative control. Access
and select control modes and grouping by pressing the Mode button from the Main Menu. Press Apply once
you have selected the settings for your show.

From the Looks screen you can record and playback looks.

1. Press the Mode button on the Main Menu.

2. Select your control mode: RGBA, RGB, HIS, Look Sel or Master.

3. Select your Grouping.

4. Press Apply to save the settings.

SETUP
Press Setup to access the technical settings for the fixture. From the Setup screen, you can set and/or view the
following parameters:
Color Force Matching: This will lower the output to match the original Color Force
ETC Compatibility: The fixture can be set for compatibility with the ETC Color Picker when using ETC consoles.
DMX Data: View the DMX data being received relevant to the fixture.
Fan Speed: Set the fan mode to Quiet, Studio, Live or Live Quiet
Rotate Display: Rotates the display.
Frequency: Allows setting of the PWM frequency from 750Hz to 24kHz. Note that lower PWMs result in
smoother fades
DMX Lost: Selects what happens when the control signal is lost; Hold last look, Off, or plays back a
prerecorded Look.
Lock: Locks the screen.
Reset: Provides for fixture processor reset to factory, or user recorded settings.
Upload Engine: Provides access to upload software revisions for the light engines.
Fw Version: Displays installed versions of processor and light engine firmware.
DMX Source: Select whether DMX data is being read from a wired or wireless source.
Eng Temp: Displays the light engine temperatures.

Note: Always remember to press Apply to store the settings

LOOKS

Factory Default Settings

CFII 72 CFII 48 CFII 12
DMX Address 1 1 1
Foot Print 4ch (1-4) 4ch (1-4) 4ch (1-4)
Mode RGBA x RGBA x RGBA x
Lock Disabled Disabled Disabled
Group x24 X16 x4
DMX Lost Last data Last data Last data
Fan Speed Live-Quiet Live-Quiet Live-Quiet
Frequency 750Hz 750Hz 750Hz
Reset Default Default Default
CF II Disabled Disabled Disabled
ETC Disabled Disabled Disabled

Further Information

Please refer to the Chroma-Q Color Force IITM
manual for more detailed information. A copy of
the manual can be found at the Chroma-Q
website – http://www.chroma-

q.com/support/downloads.asp

Color Force IITM 72/48 Quick Start Guide V1.0 Color Force IITM 72/48 Quick Start Guide V1.0