Chroma-q Studio Force D Phosphor User Manual

Chroma-Q®

Studio Force™ D

Phosphor

User Manual

Version 1.4 December 2014, Software Version 1.07

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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.

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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. – See full warranty details on next page.

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

The Chroma-Q Studio Force Phosphor range have 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 support@chroma-q.com. 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: +44 (0)1494 446000 Tel: 416-255-9494

Fax: +44 (0)1494 461024 Fax: 416-255-3514

support@chroma-q.com support@chroma-q.com

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

Chroma-Q and Studio Force 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

Product Overview ................................

Operation ................................

2.1 Unpacking the Units ..................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Cabling ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Mounting...................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 Optical Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 5

2.5 Control ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.6 DMX Protocol – Studio Force D Phosphor ................................................................................................... 15

2.7 Thermal Performance ................................................................................................................................. 15

Troubleshooting ................................

Specification................................

4.1 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 17

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4.2 Drawings - Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 18

4.3 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 18

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1. Product Overview

The new Chroma

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technologies found in the Studio Force™ range to provide an equivalent soft edge output to a fluorescent fixture - up to

8,210

lumens - developed specifically for use in TV, film and broadcast studio environments. Other features include an extremely smooth uniform wash, extra soft beam, theatrical grade dimming, laboratory calibration to match Black Body Locus. Designed for practicality, the unit is equipped with a manual control mode, colour touch screen interface, fanless, studio & full modes for maximum control of the units and a range of optional accessories.

The Studio Force D Phosphor

Studio Force D Phosphor features two light engines with 24 Blue LEDs each for a total of 48 high powered Blue LEDs.

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The fixture is equipped with a built-in power supply unit. The fixture can operate as a standalone unit or controlled remotely through the ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol. The control modes incorporate intensity control in remote DMX or standalone manual operation.

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

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Studio Force D Phosphor™

Studio Force D Phosphor™ is a 5,600K CCT, daylight white fixture which utilises innovative LED

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Note: HANDHELD COLOUR METERS

Handheld Colour Meters provide a very limited measuring range for LED fixtures, which results in inconsistent and unreliable data.

All photometric values listed in this document are based on testing and measurements conducted by certified independent laboratories with reference to the IES standards.

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2. Operation

2.1 Unpacking the Units

The Studio Force D Phosphor package includes 1 fixture unit, a power cord and connector 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 D Phosphor fixture is built with 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: The maximum number of Studio Force D Phosphor fixtures running off a single power input cable is 10 at 120V AC or 20 at 240V AC. Please refer to ANSI and AWG standards for the maximum data and power cable lengths.

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

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.

North American

Colour Code

Connections

2.3 Mounting

The Studio Force D Phosphor fixture is built with a mounting yoke for floor, wall and truss mounting applications. The yoke assembly features a hidden quick release fixing for fast and easy tilt adjustment.

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

2.4 Optical Accessories

Slide-in optical accessories are available to adjust the beam angle of the Studio Force D Phosphor fixtures. One accessory slot and a swivel plate are available at the front and side of the fixture to hold and lock the slide-in accessories such as cyc and border light lens, lightbank kit, egg crate louver, top hat, half top hat, barn door and diffuser box attachment accessories.

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