Quasar Science Q-Rainbow RGBX User Manual

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QUASAR SCIENCE

Q-Rainbow RGBX

©2018
Quasar Science, LLC
687 S. Anderson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
[e-mail]
[phone]

Linear LED

V1.0 Firmware - V 0.82

Q-Rainbow RGBX

Linear LED

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

FEATURES 5

INTRODUCTION 6

UNPACKING 7

OVERVIEW 8

BASIC OPERATION 9

STATUS LIGHTS 10
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ANUAL MENU 10

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ENU SHORT CUTS 12

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ONFIG MENU 12

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EFAULT VALUES 13

MODES 14

MODE: MANUAL MODE 14
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ODE: WIRED DMX 14

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ODE: WIRELESS DMX 14

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IRELESS PAIRING 15

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ODE: LEAD / FOLLOW 15

CONTROL OVER DMX 16

DMX PROFILES 16

DMX STANDARD PROFILES 16

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8BIT VS. 16BIT 16
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HSIC – 8 BIT – 5 CHANNELS 17

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HSIC – 16 BIT – 7 CHANNELS 17

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HSI – 8 BIT – 3 CHANNELS 17

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CROSSFADE WITH +/- GREEN – 8 BIT - 3 CHANNELS 17

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CROSSFADE – 8 BIT – 2 CHANNELS 17

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CCT & RGB – 8 BIT – 7 CHANNELS 17

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CCT & RGB – 16 BIT – 9 CHANNELS 17

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RGB – 8 BIT – 3 CHANNELS 17

DMX

FX PROFILES 21

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HSIC + FX – 8 BIT – 8 CHANNELS 21

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HSIC + FX – 16 BIT – 10 CHANNELS 21

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CCT & RGB + FX – 8 BIT – 10 CHANNELS 21

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CCT & RGB + FX – 16 BIT – 12 CHANNELS 21

EFFECTS 26

EFFECT TYPES 26

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AINBOW EFFECT 26

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HORT CIRCUIT EFFECT 26

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APARAZZI EFFECT 26

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IRE 1 EFFECT 26

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IRE 2 EFFECT 26

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IRE 3 EFFECT 26

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OP LIGHT 1 EFFECT 26

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OP LIGHT 2 EFFECT 26

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EMO EFFECT 26

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ANUAL EFFECTS 27

DMX

EFFECTS 27

INVISIBLE GREEN 28

RDM 28

DISCOVERY/IDENTIFY 28
RDM

OPTIONS 28

SHORTCUTS 29

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POWER 30

AC POWER 30
DC

POWER 30

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ATTERY USAGE 30

UPDATING FIRMWARE 31

TROUBLESHOOTING 31

WARRANTY 32

CONTACT 33

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Features

2000k-6000k Cross fade White Light with RGB Color

Mixing (RGBX)

Wireless by

DMX over Cat5

Manual Interface with OLED Screen

Universal AC Power 90v-256v

DC Battery Option 10v-26v

Lead / Follow Mode

On Board Effect s
RDM Compatible

Lengths: 2’ 4’ 8’

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Introduction

Based on the Crossfade Linear LED (X) which utilizes our 2000k and 6000k diodes to create
variable broad spectrum white light, the Rainbow adds red, green and blue (RGB) diodes to the
mix.

RGB + Crossfade = RGBX

When desaturating a color, such as red, using only RGB systems, the desired light level is
achieved by mixing in the green and blue diodes.

With RGBX, the Crossfade broad spectrum light manages the saturation level at a preselected
color temperature, such as 2000 kelvin, by washing the red with independent white light.

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As illustrated above with RGB derived white light, wide gaps in the spectral distribution
compromise color response.

With the RGBX system, the broad spectral curve provides a more balanced distribution, leveling
the peaks and valleys, which more accurately renders natural colors and skin tones.

Unpacking

Each Rainbow comes with an 8” True 1 Power Cable, 2 Rubber Q-Boots, a Quick Start Guide,
and a Q-Upgrade Cable.

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The Rainbow Layout

The Control Screen

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Overview

Controller Endcap

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Basic Operation

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The menu system is design to be easy an intuitive.

Select a Parameter:

Press the Left and Right arr ows until desired function is selected.

Edit a P arameter:

When a Parameter is selected, there will be selection carets next to it.

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To edit the Parameter, Press Enter, and the selection carets will move down to the Value.

Press the Left and Right buttons to set the value.

Press Enter to Save.

The selection carets will then return to the parameter.

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Status Lights

The Rainbow Status Lights

Solid Red Light - Data Received
No Red Light - No Data Received or Wireless/Status Lights are turned off.

Solid Green Light - Lamp is paired and receiving transmission.
Slow Flashing Green Light - Wireless DMX is paired but transmitter not found.
Fast Flashing Green Light - Wireless DMX is pairing.
No Green Light - Lamp is unpaired and ready to pair or Wireless/Status Lights are
turned off.

Manual Menu

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> Intensity 0% to 100% by 1% increments
> Color Temp

Using our Crossfade Clean Color 2000k and 6000k diodes, we color mix to
achieve desired color temperature through the range.
2000K to 6000K by 100k increments

> +/- Green Adds Green and Magenta to balance the White Level as desired.

100M to 0G to 100G

> Saturation 0 to 100% by 1% increments

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