ETC ColorSource PAR Pearl Installation Manual

ETC Installation Guide

ColorSource® PAR Pearl v1.7

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Overview

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

The ColorSource PAR Pearl is UL924 listed as a Directly Controlled Luminaire
for use in emergency lighting systems when used with the ETC DMX
Emergency Bypass Controller (DEBC).

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 12.

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Safety

Read the entire manual before using this equipment.

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.

WARNING:

The ColorSource PAR Pearl is a Directly Controlled
Luminaire suitable for use in emergency lighting
applications in accordance with 2017 National Electrical
Code section 700.24 when used with an ETC DMX
Emergency Bypass Controller. Equipment intended for
this purpose must be properly selected, installed, and
maintained so that facility conformance can be
obtained. Installation and servicing shall be performed
by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:

• READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.

• Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

• Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it
will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.

• The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

• Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Environment

The ColorSource PAR Pearl 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 is 135W.

• Up to 9 luminaires (15A max) may be linked via power thru connector
(10 luminaires 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 non-dimmable source.

• Inrush:

- 120V: 35A (first half-cycle)

- 240V: 49A (first half-cycle)

Typical power consumption

Note:

The ColorSource PAR 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:
33°C (91°F)

• External Temperature (steady state achieved) at
25°C (77°F): 44°C (111°F)

100V 120V 230V

Idle Power/Current 1.7W/0.03A 1.6W/0.03A 1.47W/0.03A

Direct at Full/Current 116.6W/1.17A 114.4W/0.96A 112.3W/0.50A

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Installation

Emergency lighting considerations

Luminaires that are used in emergency lighting applications must provide a
minimum illumination level over the identified means of egress path in
accordance with the Life Safety Code

®

, NFPA 101. A luminaire that is
intended to serve this purpose must be mounted at a height where it will not
readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel and where the
minimum required illumination level over the egress path can be achieved.
The ETC DMX Emergency Bypass Controller that is driving the luminaire upon
loss of utility power must be programmed to drive the ColorSource PAR Pearl
to full illumination.

Mounting

The ColorSource PAR Pearl ships with a standard yoke for mounting with a
C-clamp. An expandable floor stand yoke is available as an optional
accessory. Contact your local dealer for more information.

Safety cable

The safety cable (or other approved
safety device) must be attached to the
fixture. Attachment loops are
provided on the rear of the fixture
housing. Take care to leave as little
slack as possible in the safety cable to
avoid catching the yoke of the fixture.

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.

Note:

This fixture is not Ethernet/data network compatible.

Note:

The ColorSource PAR 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
attachment
loop

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Setting up the fixture

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 4

.

4: Plug power cord into power source.

Powering up

1: Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX

address. See

Setting the DMX address

on

page 6

.

2: Press the Mode button to access the Presets menu. See

Setting presets

on

page 10

.

Adjusting the tilt

The fixture can be tilted up and down and rotated (panned) as needed.

1: Loosen, but do not remove the yoke locking knob.
2: Tilt the fixture to the desired angle.
3: Tighten the yoke locking knob.

User interface

The user interface allows you to set the start address of the fixture, access the
stand-alone presets, and set the DMX control mode.

• After 5 seconds of inactivity when DMX is present, the display goes
dark.

• The DMX address will blink when no DMX is present and a preset or
sequence is not active. The inactivity time-out is disabled while in a
data loss state.