Specification Sheet - Version: 1.0
Chroma-Q® Inspire
External Control Box UL924
Part No: CHINHLCTRLBOX924
DESCRIPTION
The control box shall provide addressing and remote control for the Chroma-Q
Inspire Terminal Strip & Inspire Mini Terminal Strip fixtures.
The control box shall be a 19” rack mount enclosure with a height 2U.
The control box shall accept a control input compatible with PLASA DMX512
protocol.
The control box shall be UL924 compliant for use in emergency lighting
systems using the Inspire Terminal Strip Range of products.
The control box will provide three data outputs to allow control of up to 32
fixtures for each wire run (96 max. per system).
FEATURES
• UL924 compliant
• Provides control signal to selected fixtures through emergency power in
the event of mains loss
• Color touch screen user interface
• Low power draw
• Convection cooled
ORDERING INFORMATION
CHINHLCTRLBOX924: Chroma-Q Inspire External Control Box UL924
OVERALL SPECIFICATIONS
Net Dimensions Width: 483mm / 19”
(without fixings): Height: 88mm / 3.5”
Depth: 254mm / 10”
Net Weight: 2.5kg / 5.5lb
Shipping Dimensions: Width: 533mm / 21”
Height: 317.5mm / 12.5”
Depth: 33.5mm / 5.25”
Shipping Weight: 3.3kg / 7.3lb
Power Supply: Built-in
Power Input Rating: 100-240V AC 50-60Hz .4A
Power Factor: 0.6
Power Consumption: 4.6W @ 120V AC; 9W @ 230V AC
Inrush Current: 11A @ 120V AC; 23A @ 230V AC
Idle Power Consumption: 4.6W @ 120V AC; 9W @ 230V AC
Typical Power & Current: Measurements done with all LEDs at maximum
intensity. Measurements made at nominal volt
age. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.
Power Connector In/Out: Input only: Internal Terminal Block
Transfer Power Input from Generator: Internal
Terminal Block
Data Connectors In/Out: Output: Terminal Block
Input & Thru: XLR5
Max Cable Run: See ANSI E1.27-1 - 2006 / BSR E1.27-2
Control Protocol: ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A
Cooling System: Convection
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Construction: Powder-coated aluminium
Colour: Black
IP Rating: IP20
Approvals: CISPR 22/EN55022 & CISPR 24/EN55024,
ICES-003 Issue 4:2012 / FCC Part 15 Subpart
B:2014, CSA C22.2 No. 166-M1983: R2013,
UL 1573:2003 R2014, IEC 60598-2-17, UL924
Control Modes: RGBW single,
RGBW output,
Tungsten,
0-10V ,
LookStore
Dimming Curve: Theatrical
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Specification Sheet - Version: 1.0
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External Control Box UL924
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Typical System Diagram
DMX THRU
DMX IN
AC LINE
POWER IN
EMERGENCY
POWER IN
INSPIRE EXTERNAL
CONTROL BOX
COMMON
DATA MINUS
DATA PLUS
REAR OF
FIXTURE
Notes:
For DMX and data wires, use Belden 9729, CAT5e/6 or equal
•
Maximum DMX cable length from DATA OUT 1/2/3 to 1st fixture
•
must not exceed 500 ft/152 m
IMPORTANT: Termination resistor REQUIRED on first fixture in data
•
run, see user manual for details
* Emergency power in is the input connection from the alternative
power source for emergency - shown as an example only,
not used on all projects
DATA OUT 1
DATA OUT 2
CONNECTION
DETAIL
DATA OUT 3
UP TO 32 UNITS PER LINE
LINE
IN
EMERG.
LINE
IN*
LINE
IN
DATA TO NEXT FIXTURE
LINE
IN
EMERG.
LINE
IN*
88
3.47
LINE
IN
EMERG.
LINE
IN*
LINE
IN
LINE
IN
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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information is correct, Chroma-Q accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Technical specifications and data are provided for guidance only.
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