ETC ColorSource Linear Installation Manual

ETC Installation Guide

ColorSource® Linear v1.5

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7414M2100-1.5  Rev A  Released 2017-01

Overview

The ColorSource Linear is an affordable LED fixture that uses the RGB-L (red,
green, blue, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright light. The fixture
is available in three lengths:

• ColorSource Linear 1 (0.5 meter)

• ColorSource Linear 2 (1 meter)

• ColorSource Linear 4 (2 meter)

All models are available in both original and Deep Blue variants. For more
information on the differences between these two variants, see the ETC
website at etcconnect.com.

CAUTION:

• Risk of eye injury. Do not stare directly into the light.

• Do not operate in proximity to flammable materials.

Note:

Features described in this document require the latest
version of software. For information on updating fixture
software, see Updating the fixture software on page 13.

ColorSource Linear 1

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Environment

The ColorSource Linear operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C and
comes with a variable-speed fan.

Electrical

• Operates between 100V and 240VAC at a frequency of 50/60Hz.

• Maximum power consumption:

- Linear 1: 120W

- Linear 2: 240W

- Linear 4: 480W

• Maximum number of fixtures to be linked via power thru connector
when used with an R20 relay module or Unison Echo

®

Relay Panel:

- Linear 1: 9 luminaires (10 luminaires total per circuit)

- Linear 2: 7 luminaires (8 luminaires total per circuit)

- Linear 4: 3 luminaires (4 luminaires total per circuit)
Consult breaker trip curves when used with other equipment.
Requires power from a non-dimmable source.

Note:

The ColorSource Linear is for indoor use only.

Note:

• Maximum recommended ambient operating
temperature: Ta = 40°C (104°F)

• Maximum anticipated external surface temperature
at 40°C ambient: Tmax = 80°C (176°F)

• External temperatures after 5 minutes of full­brightness operation at 25°C (77°F) ambient:
36°C (97°F)

• External temperature (steady state achieved) at
25°C (77°F): 48°C (118°F)

WARNING:

Disconnect the fixture from power and DMX and allow
it to cool before performing any cleaning and
maintenance.

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Typical power consumption

Accessories

You can use several half-meter optional accessories with ColorSource Linear
fixtures, including:

• Secondary lenses (horizontal, vertical, and round)

• Barn doors (7414K1020)

• Louver (7414K1019)

For information on installing secondary lenses, see

Installing secondary lenses

on

page 14

.

Accessories for Linear 2 and Linear 4

For the Linear 2 and Linear 4 fixtures, order one accessory for each 0.5 meter
segment (cell) of the fixture. For example, for a Linear 2 fixture, order two
barn door accessory kits to fit the full length of the fixture.

Spacers for secondary lenses are included with the fixture. Use these spacers
to hold the accessories in position when multiple lenses are used in the
Linear 2 and Linear 4 fixtures. The spacers are positioned between the

0.5 meter lenses.

Contact your local dealer for more information.

Linear 1 100V 120V 230V

Idle Power/Current

1.63W/0.03A 1.55W/0.03A 1.43W/0.03A

Direct at Full/Current

107W/1.07A 105W/0.88A 104W/0.46A

Linear 2 100V 120V 230V

Idle Power/Current

2.86W/.06A 2.98W/.06A 2.56W/.06A

Direct at Full/Current

210.83W/2.12A 208.67W/1.75A 204.5W/.91A

Linear 4 100V 120V 230V

Idle Power/Current

5.28W/.11A 5.24W/.11A 4.65W/.12A

Direct at Full/Current

424.17W/4.27A 419.33W/3.52A 409.17W/1.82A

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Installation

Mounting

The ColorSource Linear ships with a pair of floor trunnions for mounting.

You also have the option of using C-clamps with the trunnions to hang the
fixture. Attach the C-clamps to the holes in the trunnion feet (see figure
below).

The ColorSource Linear 1 has two additional mounting options. Contact your
local dealer for more information.

• Yoke with C-clamp (7414K1017)

• Double yoke with C-clamp for mounting two fixtures (7414K1018)

Safety cable

The safety cable (or other approved
safety device) must be attached to the
fixture. Two safety cable anchor
points are provided on the fixture
housing.

The anchor points also include two
cutouts that can be used for cable
strain relief.

Connectors

• Power: Two powerCON®
connectors for power in and
thru

• Data (DMX512/RDM): Two
five-pin XLR connectors

OR

two RJ45 connectors for data in and thru

Conversion cables are available from ETC. Please contact your ETC customer
service representative and request part number W6538 for RJ45 to female
XLR or part number W6539 for RJ45 to male XLR.

Connector locations

• Linear 1: Power connectors on one side of the fixture and data
connectors on the other

• Linear 2 and Linear 4: Power and data connectors on each end (to
facilitate daisy-chaining)

Note:

Ensure that the trunnions are installed with the feet
inward so that fixtures can be lined up end-to-end, if
needed.

Safety cable
anchor point

C-clamp
attachment
point

Cutout for
cable strain relief

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Setting up the fixture

See the fixture illustrations below and on the following page for reference.

1: Plug power cord into the powerCON In connector on the rear of the

fixture.

2: Make any power-thru cable connections prior to applying a power

source.

3: Plug power cord into power source.

Note:

This fixture is not Ethernet/data network compatible.

Note:

The ColorSource Linear is not self terminating. You must
terminate the last fixture in line with a 120 ohm resistor.
XLR terminators are not available from ETC.

To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC
customer service representative and request part
number N4086.

Data in
and thru
connectors

User interface
(display)

Power in
and thru
connectors

Mode button

Up and
Down
buttons

Trunnion
locking
knob

Trunnion
locking knob

Linear 1

Mode button