ETC ColorSource Linear Pearl Installation Manual

ETC Installation Guide

ColorSource® Linear Pearl v1.7

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7414M2120-1.7  Rev A  Released 2018-04

Overview

The ColorSource Linear Pearl is an affordable LED fixture that provides a
bright, variable white light.

The fixture is available in three lengths:

• ColorSource Linear 1 (0.5 meter)

• ColorSource Linear 2 (1 meter)

• ColorSource Linear 4 (2 meter)

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 16.

ColorSource Linear 1

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Safety

Read the entire manual before using this equipment.

Environment

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

CAUTION:

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

• Do not operate in proximity to flammable materials.

WARNING:

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

Note:

The ColorSource Linear Pearl 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) for Linear 1 and Linear 2; 37°C (99°F) for
Linear 4

• External Temperature (steady state achieved) at
25°C (77°F): 58°C (136°F) for Linear 1; 53°C (127°F) for
Linear 2 and Linear 4

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Electrical

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

• Maximum power consumption:

- Linear 1: 120W

- Linear 2: 240W

- Linear 4: 480W

• Up to 9 cells (0.5 m segments) may be linked via power thru connector.

• Up to 10 cells (0.5 m segments) total per circuit when used with an
R20 Relay Module or Unison Echo

®

Relay Panel. Consult breaker trip
curves when used with other equipment. Requires power from a non­dimmable source.

• Inrush (Linear 1/Linear 2/Linear 4):

- 120V: 35A/35.6A/67.5A (first half-cycle)

- 240V: 49A/85.6A/153A (first half-cycle)

Typical power consumption

Linear 1 100V 120V 230V

Idle Power/Current 1.51W/0.03A 1.49W/0.03A 1.36W/0.03A

Direct at Full/Current 114.6W/1.15A 113.6W/0.95A 111.6W/0.50A

Linear 2 100V 120V 230V

Idle Power/Current 2.87W/0.06A 3.01W/0.06A 2.58W/0.06A

Direct at Full/Current

221W/2.22A 218.6W/1.83A

214.1W/.96A

Linear 4 100V 120V 230V

Idle Power/Current 5.33W/0.11A 5.32W/0.11A 4.66W/0.11A

Direct at Full/Current 447W/4.53A 443.8W/3.74A 431W/1.92A

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Accessories

You can use several half-meter optional accessories with ColorSource Linear
Pearl 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 17

.

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.

Installation

Mounting

The ColorSource Linear Pearl 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 on

page 5

).

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)

Note:

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

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Safety cable

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:

This fixture is not Ethernet/data network compatible.

Note:

The ColorSource Linear Pearl 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 ETC
customer service and request part number N4086.

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: Make any DMX connections, and if the fixture is the last in a DMX line,

terminate the fixture. See

Connectors

on

page 5

.

4: Plug power cord into power source.

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