Philips ColorBlaze TRX User Manual
ColorBlaze TRX
Advanced theatrical and rental LED batten with intelligent RGBAW light
ColorBlaze TRX
Advanced theatrical and rental LED batten with intelligent
RGBAW light
ColorBlaze TRX is a versatile, feature-packed linear RGBAW LED fixture with industry-leading light output. Available
in two-foot and six-foot lengths, these powerful, stage-ready fixtures incorporate channels of red, green, blue, amber,
and white LED sources to achieve superior color precision and a dramatically expanded color palette. ColorBlaze
TRX is the ideal solution for theatrical and rental distributors, exhibition houses, theaters, nightclubs, and other
entertainment venues.
• Versatile, intense light output — ColorBlaze TRX
xtures outperform the competition with light
output of up to 3,540 lumens per foot. Controllable
in increments of 4 in (102 mm) to 6 ft (1.8 m),
xtures deliver stunning effects and intense washes
of color for ooding surfaces and stages. Native 10°
beam angle and available spread lenses of 22°, 32°,
60° x 32°, and 32° x 12° offer multiple options for
directing and dispersing light.
• Flexible color control — Choose from ve-
channel RGBAW in / out, three-channel RGB in
/ out, and three-channel RGB in mapped to ve-
channel RGBAW out. RGB modes offer consistent
operation with traditional RGB LED xtures such
as ColorBlaze 48 and ColorBlaze 72.
• Superior color consistency and accuracy —
Optibin, an advanced binning algorithm, sets
a new standard for the color consistency and
uniformity of LED sources used in manufacturing.
Chromasync technology achieves unprecedented
consistency of light performance and color
precision across multiple xtures in an installation,
while maximizing intensity and color range.
• Field serviceable for on-site maintenance — Most
xture components are eld-serviceable and
replaceable.
• Advanced on-board controls — On-board
controls offer access to all functions and features,
including addressing, diagnostics, and more.
• Advanced dimming and channel control — 16-bit
resolution supports smooth dimming and precise
color control. Adjustable dimming curves and LED
transition speeds emulate the behavior of other
Philips Color Kinetics xtures and conventional
theatrical xtures with DMX dimming.
• Data input and standalone modes — Accepts
DMX or Ethernet input from a full range of Philips
controllers, as well as third-party DMX and
Ethernet controllers. Standalone mode offers both
pre-set effects and the ability to play custom light
shows stored on the installed SD card.
• Control options for architectural, entertainment,
and portable applications — Master / slave mode
lets you congure a ColorBlaze TR X xture to
act as a master controller for other xtures in a
run. A congurable DMX trigger allows activation
of 10 custom triggers from a lighting console.
Activate up to eight triggers with Ethernet
Controller Keypad, our wall-mounted Powerover-Ethernet keypad.
• Versatile mounting options — Clamp-mount
ColorBlaze TRX to pipes or trusses, or mount
directly to a surface. Industrial-grade constant
torque hinges and locking handles offer stable,
165° rotation for dependable aiming and locking.
• Universal, integrated power supply — Auto-
switching power supply accepts power input of
100 – 240 VAC, eliminating additional equipment
and enabling consistent use around the world.
ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide2
Expanded Color Palette
Channels of amber and neutral
white LEDs seamlessly blend with
channels of red, green, and blue
LEDs to produce a signicantly
expanded color palette. ColorBlaze
TRX adds intense yellows, highquality whites, and a range of subtle
pastel colors to the millions of
saturated colors achievable with
standard RGB lighting xtures.
Photometrics
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
6378 fc
1594 fc
709 fc
399 fc
255 fc
177 fc
0.9 ft
1.7 ft
2.6 ft
3.4 ft
4.3 ft
5.1 ft
0.9 ft
1.9 ft
2.8 ft
3.7 ft
4.6 ft
5.6 ft
Vert. Spread: 12.2º
Horiz. Spread: 13.2º
Zonal Lumen Summary
Candela Table
15 464 554 591 556 521
35 24 12 11 12 11
45 10 8 8 9 8
55 6 4 3 6 4
75 1 2 1 2 2
Cd: 0
17,167
34,333
51,500
68,667
85,833
103,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
1794 fc
449 fc
199 fc
112 fc
72 fc
50 fc
1.7 ft
3.4 ft
5.1 ft
6.8 ft
8.4 ft
10.1 ft
1.7 ft
3.4 ft
5.1 ft
6.8 ft
8.5 ft
10.2 ft
Vert. Spread: 23.8º
Horiz. Spread: 24.0º
Zonal Lumen Summary
Candela Table
5 25617 25590 25590 25610 25535
25 1598 1604 1621 1605 1593
45 116 96 85 85 87
85 0 0 0 0 2
Cd: 0
4,833
9,667
14,500
19,333
24,167
29,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
Photometric data is based on test results from an independent NIST traceable testing
lab. IES data is available at www.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/ies.
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), no spread lens
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 7079 23.8
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), 22° spread lens
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 6008 20.2
Polar Candela Distribution
Zonal Lumen
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 6828 96.4
0- 40 6917 97.7
0- 60 7026 99.2
0- 90 7079 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 7079 100.0
Zonal Lumen
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 5678 94.5
0- 40 5851 97.4
0- 60 5969 99.4
0- 90 6008 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 6008 100.0
For lux multiply fc by 10.7
Illuminance at Distance
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 10204 10204 10204 10204 10204
5 6086 6259 6572 6670 6668
25 52 34 30 29 27
65 4 3 4 5 4
85 0 0 0 0 0
90 0 0 0 0 0
Multiply all candela values by 10
320 ft (97.5 m)
1 fc maximum distance
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 116114112111 113112110109 108107106 104103103 101100100 98
2 113110107105 111108106104 105103102 102101100 100 99 98 96
3 110107104101 109105103100 103101 99 101 99 97 99 97 96 95
4 108104101 98 107103100 98 101 98 97 99 97 96 97 96 95 93
5 106101 98 96 105101 98 95 99 97 95 98 96 94 96 95 93 92
6 104 99 96 94 103 99 96 94 97 95 93 96 94 92 95 93 92 91
7 102 98 94 92 101 97 94 92 96 93 92 95 93 91 94 92 91 90
8 101 96 93 91 100 95 93 91 95 92 90 94 92 90 93 91 90 89
9 99 94 92 90 99 94 91 89 93 91 89 93 91 89 92 90 89 88
10 98 93 90 88 97 93 90 88 92 90 88 92 90 88 91 89 88 87
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
Illuminance at DistancePolar Candela Distribution
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 28710 28710 28710 28710 28710
15 9530 9605 9689 9718 9712
35 280 255 233 228 227
55 55 51 47 51 55
65 29 26 25 27 32
75 6 6 6 9 14
90 0 0 0 0 0
169.5 ft (51.7 m)
1 fc maximum distance
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 115113111109 113111109107 107105104 103102101 100 99 98 97
2 111107104102 109106103101 103101 99 100 98 97 97 96 95 93
3 108103 99 96 106102 98 96 99 96 94 97 95 93 95 93 91 90
4 104 99 95 92 103 98 94 91 96 93 90 94 91 89 92 90 88 87
5 101 95 91 88 100 94 91 88 93 90 87 91 88 86 90 88 86 84
6 98 92 88 85 97 91 87 85 90 87 84 89 86 84 88 85 83 82
7 96 89 85 82 94 89 85 82 87 84 81 86 83 81 85 83 81 80
8 93 86 82 79 92 86 82 79 85 82 79 84 81 79 83 81 78 77
9 91 84 80 77 90 84 80 77 83 79 77 82 79 77 81 78 76 75
10 88 82 78 75 88 81 78 75 81 77 75 80 77 75 79 77 74 74
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 3
ColorBlaze TRX
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
701 fc
175 fc
78 fc
44 fc
28 fc
19 fc
2.9 ft
5.8 ft
8.7 ft
11.7 ft
14.6 ft
17.5 ft
2.8 ft
5.5 ft
8.3 ft
11.0 ft
13.8 ft
16.5 ft
Vert. Spread: 40.0º
Horiz. Spread: 38.0º
Zonal Lumen Summary
Candela Table
65 51 51 50 54 55
Cd: 0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
2431 fc
608 fc
271 fc
152 fc
97 fc
68 fc
1.0 ft
1.9 ft
2.9 ft
3.8 ft
4.8 ft
5.8 ft
2.1 ft
4.2 ft
6.4 ft
8.5 ft
10.6 ft
12.7 ft
Vert. Spread: 13.7º
Horiz. Spread: 29.7º
Zonal Lumen Summary
Candela Table
35 158 160 158 360 928
45 71 73 76 103 232
55 37 38 43 52 114
65 19 19 20 26 69
75 3 5 6 10 31
85 0 0 0 0 3
Cd: 0
6,500
13,000
19,500
26,000
32,500
39,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
2 ft (610 mm), 32° spread lens
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 6008 19.7
Polar Candela Distribution
Zonal Lumen
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 4678 79.7
0- 40 5428 92.5
0- 60 5791 98.7
0- 90 5868 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 5868 100.0
Illuminance at Distance
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 11208 11208 11208 11208 11208
5 10833 10812 10767 10734 10684
15 7699 7649 7517 7374 7302
25 3684 3651 3554 3422 3356
35 1193 1190 1158 1108 1081
45 326 321 313 305 300
55 116 111 107 110 110
75 19 20 20 22 25
85 1 1 1 2 4
90 0 0 0 0 0
106 ft (32.3 m)
1 fc maximum distance
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 114111109107 111109107105 105103102 101100 99 98 97 96 94
2 109104100 97 106102 99 96 99 96 94 96 94 92 93 92 90 88
3 104 98 93 89 102 96 92 89 94 90 87 91 88 86 89 87 85 83
4 99 92 87 83 97 91 86 83 89 85 82 87 83 81 85 82 80 78
5 95 87 82 78 93 86 81 77 84 80 77 83 79 76 81 78 75 74
6 91 82 77 73 89 82 76 73 80 76 72 79 75 72 78 74 71 70
7 87 78 73 69 85 78 72 69 76 72 68 75 71 68 74 70 68 66
8 83 74 69 65 82 74 69 65 73 68 65 72 68 65 71 67 64 63
9 80 71 66 62 79 71 65 62 70 65 62 69 65 61 68 64 61 60
10 77 68 63 59 76 67 62 59 67 62 59 66 62 59 65 61 58 57
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
ColorBlaze TRX
2 ft (610 mm), 32° x 12° spread lens
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 6018 20.2
Zonal Lumen
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 5639 93.7
0- 40 5850 97.2
0- 60 5979 99.4
0- 90 6018 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 6018 100.0
For lux multiply fc by 10.7
Illuminance at DistancePolar Candela Distribution
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 38890 38890 38890 38890 38890
5 26212 27341 30371 34411 36000
15 2513 3228 6149 13126 19131
25 330 333 604 2448 5242
90 0 0 0 0 0
197 ft (60 m)
1 fc maximum distance
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 115113111109 113111109108 107106104 103102101 100 99 98 97
2 111108105102 109106103101 103101 99 100 98 97 97 96 95 93
3 108103100 97 106102 99 96 99 97 95 97 95 93 95 93 92 91
4 105 99 95 92 103 98 95 92 96 93 91 94 92 90 93 91 89 88
5 102 96 92 89 100 95 91 89 93 90 88 92 89 87 91 88 86 85
6 99 93 89 86 98 92 88 86 91 87 85 90 87 84 88 86 84 83
7 96 90 86 83 95 89 86 83 88 85 82 87 84 82 86 84 82 81
8 94 87 83 81 93 87 83 81 86 83 80 85 82 80 84 82 80 79
9 92 85 81 79 91 85 81 78 84 81 78 83 80 78 83 80 78 77
10 89 83 79 77 89 83 79 76 82 79 76 81 78 76 81 78 76 75
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide4
ColorBlaze TRX
Center Beam fc Beam Width
4.0 ft
8.0 ft
12.0 ft
16.0 ft
20.0 ft
24.0 ft
637 fc
159 fc
71 fc
40 fc
25 fc
18 fc
2.0 ft
4.0 ft
6.1 ft
8.1 ft
10.1 ft
12.1 ft
4.8 ft
9.6 ft
14.4 ft
19.2 ft
24.0 ft
28.8 ft
Vert. Spread: 28.4º
Horiz. Spread: 62.0º
Zonal Lumen Summary
Candela Table
15 4684 5118 6386 8006 8779
25 1227 1527 2693 5041 6621
35 270 342 762 2362 4064
45 112 128 211 807 1877
65 33 38 47 84 191
Cd: 0
1,833
3,667
5,500
7,333
9,167
11,000
VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
- 0º H - 90º H
2 ft (610 mm), 60° x 32° spread lens
LED Lumens Efficacy
RGB 5815 19.5
Polar Candela Distribution
Zonal Lumen
ZONE LUMENS %FIXT
0- 30 4213 72.4
0- 40 5111 87.9
0- 60 5715 98.3
0- 90 5815 100.0
90-180 0 0.0
0-180 5815 100.0
For lux multiply fc by 10.7
Illuminance at Distance
0.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0
0 10197 10197 10197 10197 10197
5 9421 9507 9713 9935 9992
55 63 70 92 238 642
75 11 14 18 28 56
85 0 0 1 3 3
90 0 0 0 0 0
101 ft (30.8 m)
1 fc maximum distance
Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method
RC 80 70 50 30 10 0
RW 70 50 30 10 70 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 50 30 10 0
0 119119119119 116116116116 111111111 106106106 102102102 100
1 113111108106 111109106104 105103101 101 99 98 97 96 95 93
2 108103 99 96 106101 98 95 98 95 92 95 93 90 92 90 89 87
3 103 96 91 87 101 95 90 87 92 88 85 90 87 84 88 85 83 81
4 98 90 85 80 96 89 84 80 87 82 79 85 81 78 83 80 77 76
5 93 85 79 75 91 84 78 74 82 77 74 80 76 73 79 75 72 71
6 88 80 74 70 87 79 73 69 77 73 69 76 72 69 75 71 68 67
7 84 75 69 65 83 75 69 65 73 68 65 72 68 65 71 67 64 63
8 81 71 66 62 79 71 65 61 70 65 61 69 64 61 68 64 61 59
9 77 68 62 58 76 67 62 58 66 61 58 65 61 58 65 61 58 56
10 74 64 59 55 73 64 59 55 63 58 55 63 58 55 62 58 55 53
Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%
ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 5
Specications
55 in
(1402 mm)
8.5 in
(216 mm)
72 in
(1829 mm)
4.9 in
(124 mm)
5.25 in
(133 mm)
.5 in
(12.7 mm)
6.7 in
(170 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
4.9 in
(124 mm)
5.25 in
(133 mm)
6.7 in
(170 mm)
Due to continuous improvements and innovations, specifications may change without notice.
Item Specication 2 ft (610 mm) 6 ft (1.8 m)
Beam Angle 10° native (no spread lens)
LED Channels Red / Green / Blue / Amber / White
Output
Electrical
Control
Physical
Certication
and Safety
* Lumen measurement complies with IES LM-79-08
† L50 = 50% lumen maintenance (when light output drops below 50% of initial
output). Ambient luminaire temperatures specied. Lumen maintenance
calculations are based on lifetime prediction graphs supplied by LED source manufacturers. Calculations
for white-light LED xtures are based on measurements that comply with IES LM-80-08 testing
procedures. Refer to www.philipscolorkinetics.com/suppor t/appnotes/lm-80-08.pdf for more
information.
Lumens* 7079 (2 ft length, RGBAW channels full on)
Lumen Maintenance†
50,000 hours L50 @ 25° C
35,000 hours L50 @ 50° C
Input Voltage 100 – 240 VAC, auto-switching, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Interface
Control System
Dimensions
(Height x Width x Depth)
315 W maximum at full output,
steady state
DMX or 10/100 Ethernet. Fixture rmware addressable 8- and
16-bit control, RGBAW, and RGB modes.
Philips full range of controllers, including Video System Manager Pro
and Light System Manager, or third-party controllers
9.3 x 24 x 6.7 in
(236 x 610 x 170 mm)
930 W maximum at full output,
steady state
9.3 x 72 x 6.7 in
(236 x 1829 x 170 mm)
Weight 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) 43 lb (19.5 kg)
Housing Extruded aluminium and polymer, black nish
Lens Clear polycarbonate
Fixture Connections
Neutrik PowerCon Power Connector
RJ45 and XLR-5 data connections
-40° – 122° F (-40° – 50° C) Operating
Temperature Ranges
32° – 122° F (0° – 50° C) Startup
-40° – 122° F (-40° – 50° C) Storage
Humidity 0 – 95%, non-condensing
Certication UL / cUL, FCC Class A, CE
Environment Dry Location, IP20
8.5 in
(217 mm)
3.5 in
(89 mm)
72 in
(1829 mm)
5.25 in
(133 mm)
4.9 in
(124 mm)
6.7 in
(170 mm)
24 in
(610 mm)
7 in
(178 mm)
.51 in
(Ø13 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
9.3 in
(236 mm)
ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide6
1.4 in
(35 mm)
1.4 in
(35 mm)
55 in
(1402 mm)
.5 in
(12.7 mm)
8.5 in
(216 mm)
Included in the box
ColorBlaze TRX xture
Neutrik PowerCon connector
Ferrite core for EMI suppression
ColorBlaze TRX eld replaceable units
E Field replaceable units (FRUs) must be
installed by trained / qualified personnel in
accordance with procedures detailed in the
ColorBlaze TR X Service Manual.
Fixtures, Lenses, and Replacement Parts
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures are part of a complete system which includes a full range of
Philips controllers, including Video System Manager Pro, Light System Manager, and
iPlayer 3, or a third-party controller, and RJ45 or XLR-5 data cables for connecting
xtures together in series or to controllers, and power cables using Neutrik
PowerCon connectors for connecting xtures to power, or for connecting multiple
xtures to a single circuit.
Item Type Item Number Philips 12NC
ColorBlaze TRX xtures ColorBlaze TRX
Spread lenses Spread Lenses, 2 ft
LED board assembly 120-000127-00 910503701963
Power supply / lter board assembly
with battery holders
Power supply / lter board assembly
without battery holders
Control board with OLED display, UI components,
and UI buttons
Fan assembly 120-000130-00 910503701967
Primary lens, 2 ft 120-000131-00 910503701968
Primary lens, 6 ft 120-000131-01 910503701969
LED board carrier 120-000132-00 910503701970
Secondary lens rail pair, 2 ft 120-000133-00 910503701971
Secondary lens rail pair, 6 ft 120-000133-01 910503701972
Lens clip assembly, pair 120-000134-00 910503701973
Diffuser spacer assembly, pair 120-000134-01 910503701974
Top end cap assembly, pair 120-000135-00 910503701974
Yoke with mounting feet (for 2 ft unit only) 120-000136-00 910503701975
Trunion with mounting foot, pair 120-000137-00 910503701976
Thermoplastic T-handle, pair 120-000138-00 910503701977
End cap rotation bracket assembly, input side 120-000139-00 910503701978
End cap rotation bracket assembly, output side 120-000139-01 910503701789
Input connector board assembly 120-000140-00 910503701979
Output connector board assembly 120-000140-01 910503701980
Optic tray assembly with optics, pair 120-000141-00 910503701981
Back cover, 2 ft 120-000142-00 910503701982
Back cover, 6 ft 120-000142-01 910503701983
Power distribution board assembly, 2 ft section 120-000143-00 910503701984
2 ft 116-000028-00 910503701741
6 ft 116-000028-01 910503701742
22° 120-000109-00 910503701959
32° 120-000109-01 910503701960
60° x 32° 120-000109-02 910503701961
32° x 12° 120-000109-03 910503701962
Center unit 120-000128-00 910503701964
End units 120-000128-01 910503701965
120-000129-00 910503701966
Use Item Number when ordering in North America.
ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide 7
Installation
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures have integrated power supplies and onboard menus, located
on the front of the fixture, for addressing and other functions. These features,
along with remote configuration capabilities and flexible mounting hardware, make
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures easy to set up, configure, and tear down.
Owner / User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to
install, maintain, and operate ColorBlaze TRX fixtures in such a manner as to comply
with all applicable codes, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Consult
with the appropriate electrical inspector to ensure compliance.
Planning Your Installation
ColorBlaze TRX is a highly exible, capable LED lighting xture with multiple points
of control. Your approach to addressing, conguring, and mounting ColorBlaze TRX
xtures will differ depending on your situation:
▪ In simple installations using pre-programmed light shows, a lighting board, or
DMX controller, you may not need to perform any onboard or per-xture
addressing.
▪ In rental, touring, and other temporary installations, it’s often advantageous to
address and congure xtures in a preparation area before hanging or mounting
them. Doing so requires you to power up the xtures, congure them with the
onboard controls, and install any spread lenses or other accessories. At the
installation site, the xtures must be hung or mounted and connected to power.
E Refer to t he ColorBlaze TRX Installation
Instructions for specif ic warning and caution
statements.
E You can conf igure ColorBlaze TRX f ixtures
on battery power, without connecting them to
AC power.
In architectural applications where fixtures are mounted permanently against flat
surfaces, in niches, or in other areas that may be difficult to access, we strongly
recommend configuring ColorBlaze TRX fixtures before installing them.
▪ In permanent installations, xtures are likely to be installed in xed locations
and recongured for different purposes and events. In such situations, you can
congure ColorBlaze TRX xtures in position using the onboard controls, or you
can perform certain congurations over the lighting network using a personal
computer and QuickPlay Pro addressing and conguration software.
Because it’s the most common situation, the installation sections that follow describe
the process for a rental or touring installation, where fixtures are addressed and
configured in a preparation area, then hung at the installation site.
DMX or Ethernet?
ColorBlaze TRX fixtures can accept either DMX or Ethernet (KiNET) data
input. Because of addressing limitations, DMX is appropriate for relatively simple
installations, or for light shows in which multiple fixtures operate in unison. A DMX
universe consists of 512 addresses, while ColorBlaze TR X fixtures can consume from
3 to 216 DMX addresses each, depending on length and configuration.
Because it is not subject to DMX addressing limitations, Ethernet is the preferred
environment for intricate, color-changing light shows and video displays, in which
each fixture node must be controlled individually. In an Ethernet lighting network,
each ColorBlaze TRX fixture effectively functions as its own universe, identified by
the fixture's unique IP address. Depending on your controller, Ethernet installations
can have tens of thousands of unique, individually controllable nodes — in some
cases, hundreds of thousands.
A typical DMX installation uses a DMX controller such as iPlayer 3, or a third-party
DMX lighting control board. ColorBlaze TRX devices can be connected in series to a
controller's DMX output port. The number of fixture runs is limited by the number
of DMX output ports on each controller.
ColorBlaze TRX Product Guide8
Inputs Outputs
Onboard controls
A typical Ethernet installation uses one or more Ethernet switches, and an Ethernet
controller such as Light System Manager or Video System Manager Pro. You can
connect a series of up to 15 ColorBlaze TRX xtures to each available Ethernet port.
Creating a Lighting Design Plan
Regardless of the details of your installation, it’s good practice to create a
lighting design plan that identifies your fixtures, details their addresses and other
configuration information, and identifies their locations in relation to other required
hardware. For complex installations displaying light shows with dynamic effects, such
a lighting design plan is essential.
To create a lighting design plan, determine the appropriate location of each
ColorBlaze TRX fixture in relation to power sources and controllers. On an
architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of the
installation, identify the locations of all controllers, xtures, power sources, and
cables. To streamline installation and aid in light show programming, you can afx
a label identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous
location on each ColorBlaze TRX xture’s housing.
Keep the following considerations in mind when planning your installation:
• The integrated, auto-switching power supply automatically adjusts to any 50 / 60
Hz power source from 100 – 240 VAC. Each ColorBlaze TR X xture includes a
Neutrik PowerCon connector to which you can connect a power cable with ying
leads appropriate for your geographic location.
• You can connect ColorBlaze TRX data control in series, using XLR-5 data cables
for DMX, or Ethercon or RJ45 for Ethernet.
Power and data inputs
Power and data outputs
• ColorBlaze TRX xtures can work as a single pixel, or you can set xtures to have
multiple segments that display different colors simultaneously for dynamic effects.
Segment lengths can be as small as 4 in (102 mm) or as large as the entire xture
— 2 ft (610 mm) or 6 ft (1.8 m). When installing xtures end-to-end, you can
create virtual segments that span multiple xtures.
• You can mix 2 ft and 6 ft ColorBlaze TR X xtures in a single run. A mixture of
xture lengths can offer exibility in architectural applications where you need to
install xtures around corners or in conned areas.
• Using a combination of Neutrik PowerCon power in and power out connectors,
you can connect a run of multiple ColorBlaze TRX xtures from a single power
source.
Data Conguration Guidelines
You can mount ColorBlaze TRX fixtures end-to-end, or you can space them
however you wish, so long as you follow these data configuration guidelines:
• In DMX networks using shielded XLR-5 data cables, maximum data run lengths
are 1,640 ft (500 m). The maximum number of DMX devices that can be
connected in series is 32. We recommend using DMX repeaters for runs that
exceed the maximum length, as well as for runs of more than 32 DMX devices
connected in series.
RJ45 or XLR-5
Data cables
DMX
Terminator
1640 ft Maximum DMX
(500 m)
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• In Ethernet networks, maximum data cables lengths are 328 ft (100 m) between
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Ethernet devices without a repeater (for example, controller to switch, switch
to ColorBlaze TRX xture, or xture to xture). You can connect up to 15
ColorBlaze TRX xtures in series.
Power Conguration Guidelines
For proper power management, ColorBlaze TRX fixtures should be installed on a
separate power circuit of 20 A maximum. We recommend using 3-conductor 12
AWG (3.3 mm
2
) stranded copper wire for power cables.
You can connect multiple ColorBlaze TRX in series on a single circuit. The maximum
number of fixtures each circuit can support depends on fixture power consumption
(fixture length), voltage, and power cable lengths. The table to the right lists
maximum run lengths for fixtures and power cables per circuit at different voltages.
Keep in mind that these gures, provided as a guideline, are accurate for the specied
conguration only. Changing the conguration can affect the run lengths.
Unpack Fixtures
1. As you unpack ColorBlaze TRX, carefully inspect the box and contents for any
damage that may have occurred in transit. Because each 6 ft ColorBlaze TRX
fixture is bulky and weighs 43 lb (19.5 kg), you may need two people to lift the
fixture out of the box.
2. Each ColorBlaze TRX xture is assigned a date code and unique serial number.
We recommend recording the serial numbers and date codes in a layout grid
(typically a spreadsheet or list) to aid in servicing and troubleshooting.
Maximum power run lengths
Voltage
100 VAC 8 100
120 VAC 12 100
208 VAC 20 200
220 VAC 22 175
230 VAC 22 200
240 VAC 24 200
Assumes xtures installed in series on a 20 A circuit with 12 AWG
power cables. Maximum number of xtures can include any
combination of 2 f t and 6 ft xtures. Maximum feet of power
cables = leader cable + jumper cables.
Maximum Feet of
ColorBlaze TRX Fixtures
Maximum Feet of
Power Cables
3. Assign each xture to a position in the lighting design plan.
4. To streamline installation and aid in light show programming, you can afx a label
identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous location
on each light xture’s housing.
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Included in the box
ColorBlaze TRX xture
Neutrik PowerCon connector
Ferrite core for EMI suppression
Connect Fixture to Power
ColorBlaze TRX has integrated, auto-switching power supplies that automatically
adjust to any 50 / 60 Hz power source from 100 – 240 V. ColorBlaze TRX fixtures
connect directly to line power using the included Neutrik PowerCon connector and
the appropriate length of power cable. We recommend using 3-conductor 12 AWG
(3.3 mm
1. Unpack the xture, and place it in a staging area or other location where the
2. Connect the appropriate length of 3-wire power cable from line power to
2
) stranded copper wire
power and data ports on the ends of the xture are readily accessible.
the Neutrik PowerCon connector. Following the connector manufacturer’s
instructions, assemble the connector, connecting ground (earth), line, and
neutral.
.2 – .6 in Ø
(5 – 15 mm Ø)
12 AWG
(3.3 mm2)
L
z
N
3. Insert the assembled power connector into the power input port on the input
side of the xture (with the onboard controls facing you, the left end of the
xture).
3
2
4
5
1
PUSH
From line power
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Address and Congure the Fixtures
Make sure the power is ON before addressing and configuring fixtures.
When in DMX / Ethernet mode, each ColorBlaze TRX fixture uses a set of
sequential DMX addresses. A ColorBlaze TRX fixture uses from 3 to 216 DMX
addresses, depending on color control mode (3-channel or 5-channel DMX input),
fixture resolution (8-bit or 16-bit), fixture length (2 ft or 6 ft), segment size (ranging
from 4 in to the total fixture length), and whether the intensity channel is enabled or
disabled.
In 8-bit mode, each segment uses one DMX address per channel, while in 16-bit
mode each segment uses two DMX addresses per channel, one for coarse control
and one for fine control. The coarse channel allows values in multiples of 256, while
the fine channel adds 256 additional values to each coarse channel value, resulting in
a total of 65,536 individual steps or settings (256 x 256). Channel assignments per
segment are as follows:
Channels Per Node
RGB in / out and RGB -> RGBAW (3-channel RGB input)
8-Bit Mode
16-Bit Mode
Red Coarse Red Fine
1 2 3 4
Red Green Blue Intensity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Green
Coarse
Green Fine
Blue
Coarse
Blue Fine
Intensity Channel
Intensity
Coarse
Enabled
Intensity
Fine
RGBAW in / out (5-channel RGBAW input)
8-Bit Mode
16-Bit Mode
1 2 3 4 5 6
Red Green Blue Amber White Intensity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Red
Coarse
Red
Fine
Green
Coarse
Green
Fine
Blue
Coarse
Blue
Fine
Amber
Coarse
Each ColorBlaze TRX fixture is factory-addressed with a DMX starting address of 1.
Sequential DMX addresses are automatically assigned to the fixture beginning with
the starting address. For instance, if you set a 2 ft fixture to RGB in / out mode,
8-bit operation, segment size of 24 in, and DMX starting address 73, the fixture is
automatically assigned three DMX addresses, 73 – 75. If you set a 2 ft fixture to
RGBAW in / out mode, 16-bit operation, segment size of 4 in, and DMX starting
address 400, the fixture is automatically assigned 60 DMX addresses, 400 – 459.
Make sure that the DMX starting address allows enough DMX addresses for all of
the fixture’s segments, or the fixture will not function properly. For example, a 2
ft fixture with 4 in segments set to RGBAW in / out at 8-bit resolution requires 30
DMX addresses — 5 addresses per each of six segments. Therefore, the fixture's
DMX starting address should be 483 or lower.
Addressing in a DMX Lighting Network
Since each DMX universe is limited to 512 DMX addresses, you must take care to
configure and address your fixtures to ensure that enough unique addresses are
available to support your light show designs.
Amber
Fine
White
Coarse
White
Fine
E Terminology for individually controllable
LED lighting units varies and can become
confusing. In general, an individually
controllable lighting unit is referred to as
a node. A xture can function as a single
node, or it can contain multiple nodes.
ColorBlaze TRX is unusual because it can be
segmented into one or more nodes.
In video displays, individually controllable
nodes are often referred to as pixels. A pixel
can be a single-node xture, or a segment of
a multiple-node xture.
Intensity Channel
Enabled
Intensity
Coarse
Intensity
Fine
For lighting designs where fixtures work in unison, all fixtures can be assigned the
same DMX starting address. For light show designs that display different output on
different fixtures or segments simultaneously, you must address your fixtures such
that the DMX addresses assigned to each segment are unique and do not overlap.
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