Philips iColor Accent Powercore User Manual

2.03 in (5.16 cm)

D (SEE TABLE)

B (SEE TABLE)

0.25 in

(0.64 cm) THRU

(CLEARANCE FOR

#10 FASTENER)

TOP VIEW

Leader

Cable

Female - to - Male

Connection

First Light in Series Second Light in Series

SIDE VIEW

Mounting Base Plate Alignment

2.03 in (5.16 cm)

A (SEE TABLE)D (SEE TABLE)

0.25 in

(0.64 cm) THRU

(CLEARANCE FOR

#10 FASTENER)

B (SEE TABLE)

C (SEE TABLE)

TOP VIEW

iColor Accent Powercore

i n s t a l l at i o n i n s t r u c t i o n s

Philips Color Kinetics
3 Burlington Woods Drive
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 USA
Tel 888.Full.RGB
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.colorkinetics.com

Item # 123-000010-00 (2-foot)

123-000010-01 (4-foot)

123-000010-02 (8-foot)

Copyright © 2009 Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
Chromacore, Chromasic, CK, the CK logo, Color Kinetics, the Color Kinetics logo,
ColorBlast, ColorBlaze, ColorBurst, ColorGraze, ColorPlay, ColorReach, DIMand,
EssentialWhite, eW, iColor, iColor Cove, IntelliWhite, iW, iPlayer, Light Without Limits,
Optibin, and Powercore are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Philips
Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc. in the United States and / or other countries. All

other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

PUB-000166-00 Rev 05

Specifications subject to change without notice. Refer to www.colorkinetics.com for

the most recent version.

GETTING STARTED

The Philips iColor® Accent Powercore fixture is a direct view indoor /
outdoor linear fixture that can be used to create long ribbons of color to
highlight the outside of buildings or to create low-resolution video displays
in entertainment or retail applications. This guide contains important
information about installing and operating your new iColor Accent
Powercore fixtures safely and accurately.

Included in This Box

• 1 iColor Accent Powercore fixture (either 2-ft (0.46 m),
4-ft (1.22 m), or 8-ft (2.44 m))

• User Guide

Additional Items Needed

• Philips Data Enabler EO (Item #: 106-000003-06)

• 50 ft (15.24 m) Leader Cable (Item # 108-000028-01)

• 1 ft (.30 m) Jumper Cable (Item # 108-000029-03)

• 2 ft (.60 m) Jumper Cable (Item # 108-000029-06)

• 5 ft (1.52 m) Jumper Cable (Item # 108-000029-05)

• 10 ft (3.05 m) Jumper Cable (Item # 108-000029-04

• #10 mounting screws (M5) and tools

Scope of This Document

The scope of this document is to explain in the steps necessary to install

iColor Accent Powercore and assure peak performance. Its intended use is for
reference only, by persons who are fully qualified. This document should never

be considered a substitute for any provision of a regulation or state and / or
local code.

Identification and Warnings of Safety Hazards

In accordance with ANSI Z535.4-2002 the following system of identifying
the severity of the hazards associated with the products is used:

“d a n g e r ” Imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

“w a r n i n g ” Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

“c a u t i o n ” Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or property damage. Also used to alert
against unsafe practices.

i g n o r i n g a h a z a r d w i l l v o i d a n y w a r r a n t y .
d a n g e r : Ensure that main power supply is off before installing, wiring, or

servicing the iColor Accent Powercore.

d a n g e r : iColor Accent Powercore must be installed by a qualified

electrician in accordance with NEC and relevant local codes.

w a r n i n g : Do not attempt to install or use iColor Accent Powercore until

you read and understand the installation instructions and safety labels.

w a r n i n g : Do not use iColor Accent Powercore if the power cables are

damaged.

w a r n i n g : As dictated by a Structural Engineer and/or local code, install

safety cables to iColor Accent Powercore fixtures.

w a r n i n g : When using safety cables, ensure that they comply to the

specifications given in this user guide.

c a u t i o n : Do not attempt to remove the rubber purge ports located on

the end caps of the fixtures.

c a u t i o n : iColor Accent Powercore has no serviceable parts. Do not

attempt to open the fixture.

c a u t i o n : Do not use sharp tools near or on the fixture lens.
c a u t i o n : Do not hot swap. Ensure that power to the fixture is off before

connecting or disconnecting fixtures.

n o t e : The instructions and precautions set forth in this user guide are not

necessarily all-inclusive, all conceivable, or relevant to all applications as
Color Kinetics cannot anticipate all conceivable or unique situations.

Owner / User Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user
to install, maintain, and operate iColor Accent Powercore in such a manner
as to comply with all state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the
American National Standard Institute Safety Code.

PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

The iColor Accent Powercore installation requires in-depth planning to
ensure timely, successful installation.

Planning Suggestions

When planning iColor Accent Powercore installation, Philips Color Kinetics
suggests doing the following:

• Consult a Structural Engineer to design an installation scheme that is safe
and viable, and an Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans.

• Refer to local and state codes for installation compliance.

• Create a Layout Plan drawing.

• Create a Mapping Grid. Use this grid to record serial numbers for easy

reference and addressing.

• Consult Philips Color Kinetics Application Engineering Services as needed,
at [e-mail].

Installation Considerations

When creating your installation plan, consider the following:

• Location of Data Enabler EO in relation to the lights. Each Data Enabler

EO supports one leader cable.

• Location of the screw holes on the fixture and method of attaching. The
fixture can be installed using screws suitable for the mounting surface.

• Calculate the number of fixtures per Data Enabler EO. Use the
Configuration Calculator located at www.colorkinetics.com/support
to calculate the number of fixtures you can put on a Data Enabler EO.
This fixtures to Data Enabler EO ratio is determined by the parameters

of your installation. Installation parameters include all or some of the
following: line voltage, fixture type, leader length, and jumper lengths. In
any case, the run of iColor Accent Powercore fixtures cannot exceed 15
fixtures or 100 feet (30.48 m), not including the leader cable.

• Install and wire the Data Enabler EO before installing iColor Accent
Powercore fixtures. Refer to the Data Enabler EO User Guide.

STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION

There are two sets of installation steps, depending on whether your iColor
Accent Powercore fixtures will be controlled using Ethernet or DMX.

Installation Steps for Ethernet Control

1. Install the Data Enabler EO.

2. Install the fixtures.

3. Connect the fixtures to Light System Manager (LSM) or Video System

Manager (VSM).

Each of these steps are described below.

Installing the Data Enabler EO (for Ethernet)

Determine the location for the Data Enabler EO. One Data Enabler EO
can support a one leader cable. the run of iColor Accent Powercore

fixtures cannot exceed 15 fixtures or 100 feet (30.48 m), not including the

leader cable.

Things to remember:

• Install the Data Enabler EO according to state and local codes.

• Consult an Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans.

Refer to the Data Enabler EO User Guide for complete installation and
wiring instructions. After running power and data to the Data Enabler EO,

you are ready to attach the iColor Accent Powercore fixtures.

Installing the Fixtures (for Ethernet)

d a n g e r : Ensure that the power source is off before wiring the Data

Enabler EO or connecting fixtures. Failure to do so will result in death and

will void the warranty.

iColor Accent Powercore fixtures are installed in series. The in-line

connectors allow the fixtures to butt up against one another, providing for
the best visual effects. Jumper cables are available to add space between the

fixtures when needed.

Mount the fixtures by using the mounting holes on each side of the fixture.
The number of mounting holes depends on the size of the fixture (see
Table 1).

Table 1: iColor Accent Powercore Fixture Dimensions

Fixture

Size

inches

cm

24

60.96

48

121.92

96

242.84

A

inches

cm

0.25

0.64

0.38

0.97

0.50

1.27

B

inches

cm

4.88

12.40

8.06

20.47

12.06

30.63

C

inches

cm

14.63

37.16

16.13

40.97

24.13

61.29

inches

cm

18.38

46.69

42.38

107.65

90.38

229.57

D

Fastening
Locations

per Fixture

6 4.5

10 9.3

14 18.0

Weight

lbs.

kg

2.0

4.2

8.6

Use hardware suitable for the mounting surface. (See Figure 1.)
Table 1 lists the dimensions for the different size fixtures.

Figure 1

n o t e : The iColor Accent Powercore fixture can be used as a template

when pre-drilled pilot holes are required. Hold the fixture in place and

mark the screw holes.

1. Position the first fixture in a series and attach it with the appropriate
number of #10 mounting screws suitable for the mounting surface.

Ensure that the male connector is in position to receive data and power

from the Leader Cable. (See Figure 2.) Table 1 lists the dimensions for

the different size fixtures.

2. Position the next fixture in the series, matching the male connector end

to the female connector of the previously mounted fixture. Attach the

fixture to the surface. (See Figure 2.) Table 1 lists the dimensions for the

different size fixtures.

The flexible connector cables allow for up to 180º turning radius.

Figure 2

3. Continue mounting the fixtures, making power/data connections as you
go, until all lights in the series are mounted.

4. Once all fixtures are mounted and connected, connect the leader cable

from the Data Enabler to the first fixture in the series. Ensure power is
off when making this connection.

5. Insert the terminator into the last fixture of each light series.

50-foot (15.24 m)
leader cable
to first light in series

Data Enabler EO

Maximum Run length:

The lesser of 15 fixtures

or 100 feet (30.48 m)

Connectors are gender specific.

Ensure that all lights are installed

with connectors facing the same directions

.

Female-to-Male

connection

Terminator

Always terminate last

light in series.

Ethernet

Switch

Ethernet IN

(CAT 5e / RJ45)

Light
System
Engine

PC*

Ethernet IN

(CAT 5e / RJ45)

Ethernet IN

(CAT 5e / RJ45)

ETHERNET DATA

Data Enabler EO

100 – 240 VA C

Data Enabler EO

100 – 240 VA C

Data Enabler EO

100 – 240 VA C

ETHERNETDMX INDMX OUT

ETHERNETDMX INDMX OUT

ETHERNETDMX INDMX OUT

BLUE

WH/BLUE

ORG

WH/ORG

BLUE

WH/BLUE

ORG

WH/ORG

BLUE

WH/BLUE

ORG

WH/ORG

* PC used for show
authoring and show control.

Maximum run length:
The lesser of 15 fixtures
or 100 feet

Video
System
Engine

- or -

ETHERNETDMX INDMX OUT

100 – 240 V A C

ETHERNETDMX INDMX OUT

BLUE

WH/BLUE

ORG

WH/ORG

DMX OUT

DMX IN
(CAT 5 / RJ45)

DMX IN

Terminator

(CAT 5 / RJ45)

DMX DAT A

Data
Enabler
EO

100 – 240 V A C

DMX

Controller

BLUE

WH/BLUE

ORG

WH/ORG

Maximum run length:
The lesser of 15 fixtures
or 100 feet

Data
Enabler
EO

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each Data Enabler in the installation until
all lights are installed. (See Figure 3.)

Figure 3

Connecting to LSM or VSM (for Ethernet)

For Ethernet control, connect the iColor Accent Powercore fixtures and
the Data Enabler EO to the Light System Manager (LSM) or Video System
Manager (VSM) as described in the LSM or VSM User Guides.

Figure 4 shows the configuration.

c a u t i o n : Ensure terminator is inserted into last fixture of each series.

Failure to do so may result in minor or moderate injury or property
damage and will void the warranty.

Installation Steps for DMX Control

1. Install the Data Enabler EO.

2. Install the fixtures.

3. Address the fixtures using QuickPlay Pro software.

4. Connect to a Philips Color Kinetics or third party DMX512 controller.

Each of these steps are described below.

Installing the Data Enabler EO (for DMX)

See on page 1.

Installing the Fixtures (for DMX)

See on page 1.

Addressing the Fixtures (for DMX)

n o t e : Serial addressing gives you the option of post-installation addressing

multiple fixtures through a single Data Enabler or multiple Data Enablers

using the recorded serial numbers. Refer to the QuickPlay Pro Addressing
and Configuration Guide.

The iColor Accent Powercore fixtures are pre-addressed to light number

1 at the time of manufacture. Address each fixture with a new light number,
as needed, using QuickPlay Pro.

n o t e : During setup of a DMX installation, the QuickPlay Pro software

addresses the fixtures using an Ethernet connection between the PC and
the Data Enabler EO.

Figure 4

Download the QuickPlay Pro Addressing and Configuration Software and
instructions from www.colorkinetics.com/support/addressing.

1. With power disconnected, connect a single iColor Accent Powercore
fixture or a series of fixtures to a Data Enabler EO.

2. Connect the PC running QuickPlay Pro to the Ethernet Port on the

Data Enabler EO.

3. Connect power to the Data Enabler EO.

4. Use QuickPlay Pro to set the light address for each fixture.

Connecting to the DMX512 Controller

For DMX control, connect the iColor Accent Powercore fixtures and the
Data Enabler EO to the Color Kinetics or third party DMX512 controller
as described in the user documentation for the controller. (See Figure 4.)

iColor Accent Powercore Specifications

c o l o r r a n g e 16.7 million additive RGB colors; continuously variable

intensity output range

o u t p u t 50-100 lumens (estimated)
s o u r c e Chip-on-board RGB LEDs
vi s ib i li t y r a n g e 250º x 180º
h o u s i n g Sealed plastic and extruded aluminum
w e i g h t 2-ft (0.61 m) - 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)

4-ft (1.22 m) - 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
8-ft (2.44 m) - 18.0 lbs (8.2 kg)

c o n n e c t o r s Over-molded, integral male/female connectors
li s ti n gs UL / cUL, CE

COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS

d a t a i n t e r f a c e Philips Data Enabler EO (Item#106-000003-06)
c o n t r o l Philips full line of controllers, including Video System

Manager, Light System Manager, and other DMX512 sources

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

i n p u t v o l t a g e 100 – 240 VAC 50 – 60 Hz
p o w e r c o n s u m p t i o n 10 W per foot maximum

cu r r e n t .01 A per foot maximum

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

t e m p e r a t u r e r a n g e -4ºF to 122ºF ( -20ºC to 50ºC)
p r o t e c t i o n r a t i n g IP66

Temperature Monitoring

For protection from extreme temperatures, the iColor Accent Powercore has been
designed with a temperature monitoring feature. If operating temperatures rise to
an unsafe level, a compensation circuit is triggered and the iColor Accent Powercore

operation is interrupted causing the lights to turn dull red.

To prevent additional power shut-downs, determine the cause of the overheating and

correct the problem. Power-cycle the system to return to full intensity.

LED Source Life

In traditional lamp sources, lifetime is defined as the point at which 50% of the lamps fail.
This is also termed Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF). LEDs are semiconductor devices
and have a much longer MTBF than conventional sources. However, MTBF is not the only

consideration in determining useful life. Philips Color Kinetics uses the concept of useful

light output for rating source lifetimes. Like traditional sources, LED output degrades over
time (lumen depreciation) and this is the metric for SSL lifetime.

LED lumen depreciation is affected by numerous environmental conditions such as
ambient temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Lumen depreciation is also affected by
means of control, thermal management, current levels, and a host of other electrical design
considerations. Philips Color Kinetics systems are expertly engineered to optimize LED
life when used under normal operating conditions. Lumen depreciation information is
based on LED manufacturers’ source life data as well as other third party testing. Low

temperatures and controlled effects have a beneficial effect on lumen depreciation. Overall
system lifetime could vary substantially based on usage and the environment in which the
system is installed.

Temperature and effects will affect lifetime. Philips Color Kinetics rates product lifetime

using lumen depreciation to 50% of original light output. When the fixture is running at
room temperature using a color wash effect, the lifetime is in the range of 30,000-50,000
hours. This is based on LED manufacturers’ test data. For more detailed information on
source life, please see www.colorkinetics.com/lifetime.