Element Labs Kelvin BRICK User Manual

Kelvin™ BRICK

User’s Guide

Kelvin™ BRICK User’s Guide

Rev. 1.00, August, 2007
Part #117-0153

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1

General Info ______________________________________________ 1-1

Kelvin™ BRICK Features ___________________________________ 1-1

Kelvin BRICK Parts _________________________________________ 1-2

Chapter 2: Setup 2-1

Mounting ________________________________________________ 2-1

Power Connection _________________________________________ 2-3

Silicone Boot _____________________________________________ 2-3

Chapter 3: IR Remote Control 3-1

General Info ______________________________________________ 3-1

Installing the Batteries ___________________________________ 3-2

IR Remote Control Operation ______________________________ 3-2

IR Remote Control Button Descriptions ________________________ 3-4

Chapter 4: DMX Control 4-1

General Info ______________________________________________ 4-1

DMX Connections _________________________________________ 4-1

DMX Setup Diagram _______________________________________ 4-2

Appendix A: DMX Protocol A-1

Introduction ______________________________________________ A-1

Auto Fade Mode _______________________________________ A-2

Film & Video Mode _________________________________________ A-3

RGB Mode ________________________________________________ A-7

6 Color Mode ____________________________________________ A-10

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1

General Info

Kelvin™ BRICK Features

Chapter 1 I

• 6 LED colors (red, green, blue, cyan, orange, white)

•Variable Intensity

• Variable CCT (Correlated Color Temperature)

• DMX Compatible

• Handheld IR Remote Control

NTRODUCTION

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Kelvin BRICK Parts

The following is a list of accessory and replacement parts available for the BRICK.

part # description

515-0100 Kelvin BRICK

370-0160 Silicone Boot

370-0161 Clear Outer Lens

370-0183 Clear Inner Lens

370-0184 Diffused Outer Lens

515-0101 IR Remote Control

360-0151 Standard Yoke

360-0152 Compact Yoke

352-0201 Power Cable; IEC Female to Edison; 6 ft. (1.83m)

350-0139 Data Cable In; 10 pin Brick Data Connector (BDC) to 5 pin XLR male

(DMX); 6 ft. (1.83m)

350-0140 Data Cable Out; 12 pin BDC to 5 pin XLR female (DMX); 6 ft. (1.83m)

350-0141 Data Cable Interconnect; 10 pin BDC to 12 pin BDC for connecting

Brick to Brick; 2’ (.6 meter)

Chapter 1

Introduction

Table 1.1

BRICK Accessory & Replacement Parts

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(p/n 360-0151)

Standard Yoke

Compact Yoke
(p/n 360-0152)

2

Mounting

The Kelvin™ BRICK can be mounted using either of the 2 included yokes. The standard
yoke comes attached and tucks under the BRICK allowing it to sit on a flat surface. The
compact yoke allows mounting the BRICK in a tighter space.

Chapter 2 S

ETUP

Figure 2.1

BRICK Yoke Styles

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Each yoke has a 13mm (1/2”) hole for mounting to a variety of equipment.

Yoke

Rubber Washer

Mounting Bracket

Tightening
Knob

Mounting Holes (M5 depth 6.5mm)

Chapter 2

Setup

NOTE

Figure 2.2

BRICK Yoke Mounting Holes

When attaching the yoke to the mounting bracket, place the rubber washer
between the yoke and the mounting bracket, as shown below.

Figure 2.3

BRICK Yoke Assembly

The yoke mounting brackets can be removed from the BRICK allowing the M5 holes to
be used for custom mounting options.

Figure 2.4

BRICK rear view

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Power Connection

Hot

Ground

Neutral

(Blue)

(Brown)

(Green/Yellow)

Outer Lens Slot Inner Lens Slot

157.98mm x 49.19mm
(6.22” x 1.94”)

154mm x 45.2mm

(6.06” x 1.78”)

The BRICK ships with a standard male IEC AC power connector handling 100-240VAC,
50/60Hz.

Chapter 2

Setup

Figure 2.5

Silicone Boot

The Kelvin BRICK ships with a silicone boot around the front to provide protection. The
boot can also hold 2 plastic lenses (clear and diffused). The boot has 2 slots so 2 lenses
can be used at the same time. If desired, gel, diffusion, or brightness enhancing film can
be cut to fit between these 2 lenses.

BRICK AC Connector

Figure 2.6

NOTE

If only one lens is used, it must be installed in the outer lens slot.

BRICK Boot Cross Section

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Chapter 2

Setup

The boot can be removed by pulling it away from the BRICK. The plastic lenses can then
be installed or removed.

Figure 2.7

BRICK Boot & Plastic Lenses

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Light On/Off

Adjustment
Controls

Mode

Data Entry

Function

CCT Preset

LED Color

or

3

General Info

The handheld infrared (IR) remote allows you to control many features of the Kelvin™
BRICK. Each of the button groups outlined below are detailed later in this chapter.

Chapter 3 IR R

EMOTE

C

ONTROL

Figure 3.1

IR Remote Control

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