Wybron CXI User Manual
User Manual
4560 – 4-inch CXI Color Changer
7200 - 7.5-inch CXI Color Changer
12210 – 12-inch CXI Color Changer
16050 – Large Format CXI Color Changer
7240 – MultiPAR CXI Color Changer
7220 – Mariner CXI Color Changer
CXI ColorChanger Software version: B1.4
Manual version: April 14, 2003
CONTENTS
Safety Information................................................................3
Introduction...........................................................................4
The CXI System Overview...................................................4
Quick Start ...........................................................................5
Using CXI ............................................................................ 6
Controls and Indicators .......................................... .... .. 6
Menu Tree............................................................... .... .. 6
Operating Modes .................................................... .... .. 7
Set the Operating Channel...................................... .... .. 7
Mix Mode Color Tables........................................... .... .. 8
Mix Mode Color Table (sort by DMX %).................. .... .. 9
Mix Mode Color Table (sort by color number)......... .... 11
Index Mode Color Table.......................................... .... 13
Gel String Time-to-Destination Table...................... .... 15
Head-Feet Restrictions................................................. 16
Fan Speed Control........................................................ 16
Error Messages............................................................. 17
Power Supply..................................................................... 18
Quantity of CXI per Power Supply ............................... 18
Power/Signal Cables..................................................... 18
CXI Gelstring...................................................................... 18
Gel String Diagram ................................................. .... 19
Gel String Loading ....................................................... 20
CXI Specifications.............................................................. 20
Part Numbers..................................................................... 21
Warranty information.......................................................... 22
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual gives step-by-step instructions for the preparation,
setup, and operation of the CXI color changer.
There is a potential risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons
if the product is not used as instructed.
The Coloram II Power Supply is to be used in an indoor
environment only and is not intended for residential use.
The CXI color changers are not intended for residential use.
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Introduction
The CXI System is a color mixing color changer and power supply in a range of models
offering ease of setup and use. The lightweight color changers slide easily into the gel
frame holder of the light fixture. The compact power supplies attach easily to the truss of
the lighting rig or mount into a 19-inch rack.
This manual gives step-by-step instructions for preparation, setup and operation of the
CXI Color Changer and power supply.
The CXI System Overview
The CXI System consists of one or more CXI Color Changers and a remote Coloram II
Power Supply. The DMX512 control signal from the lighting board is connected to the
power supply and can continue on to more Coloram II Power Supplies or other DMX
controlled devices. The power supply sends both power and control signal on a single
cable eliminating the need for a separate power cable for the color changer.
CXI color changers are 100% compatible with all members of the Coloram II family
including Coloram II color changers, the Coloram II Power Supplies, the Eclipse Dowser
and others. You can daisy chain CXI color changers with other Coloram equipment if
you wish.
The CXI System also allows you to control the color changer fan speed via an additional
DMX channel from the lighting console.
The CXI System is equipped with the Intelligent Diagnostic System (IDS). Status
information is sent from each of the CXI Color Changers to the Coloram II Power
Supply.
Caution: The CXI System is compatible with the Coloram II equipment but is
not compatible with the Forerunner System. Do not connect CXI Color
Changers to Forerunner Power Supplies, or Forerunner Color Changers to CXI
Power Supplies. Damage from such action will not be covered by the CXI or
Forerunner warranties.
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Quick-Start
Follow these steps to get the CXI color changer operational quickly.
1. Connect the equipment
a. Attach the CXI Color Changer to a powered light fixture
b. Connect the CXI Color Changer to the power supply using 4-pin
CXI/Coloram power/signal Cable.
c. Connect the power supply to 115/230VAC power and to a DMX
source
2. Setup the CXI Color Changer
a. Set the CXI color changer to a starting channel of 1 (see Menu
Tree)
b. Set the CXI color changer to the MIX mode (to have independent
control of each of the two gel strings)
c. Set the Move Speed to LOW
d. Set the "Time-to-destination" Channel to OFF
3. Setup the Coloram II Power Supply
a. Set the power supply to a starting channel of 1
4. Send DMX Levels
a. The CXI will respond to DMX channel 1 (positions the FRONT
gel string) and DMX channel 2 (positions the BACK gel string)
b. Set DMX channel 1 to 4%
c. Set DMX channel 2 to 4%
You will see the light color change to a "medium blue". Vary the DMX levels of channels
1 and 2 to change colors.
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Using CXI
Controls and Indicators
The CXI has controls and indicators as follows:
1. 4 character LED display
2. 4 push buttons - MENU, - , + , ENTER (select/save)
3. Indicator LEDs
- Index mode (Yellow LED)
- control signal present (Green LED -- flashes)
- power (Red LED)
The MENU button advances you through the menu items such as "Chan", "Mode", e.t.c.
The ENTER button "selects" the menu item and "saves" the change made.
The display and yellow and green LEDs have an Auto power-off feature. They will
automatically go dark after 1 minute of no pushbutton activity. If, however, an error
message is displayed or a menu item has been changed and ENTER has not been
pressed, the display will remain on.
Menu Tree
The CXI menu tree is as follows:
press MENU button to advance
Ch NN
M
E
N
U
Chan
M
E
N
U
Mode
M
E
N
U
MvSp
M
E
N
U
TmCh
M
E
N
U
The run screen
NN
Set starting channel
INDX
MIX
HIGH
LOW
ON
OFF
Set operating mode
Set gel string move speed
Set "time-to-destination"
channel On/Off
ENTER, then
+ or - to change then
ENTER (SAVE)
ENTER, then
+ to change then
ENTER (SAVE)
ENTER, then
+ to change then
ENTER (SAVE)
ENTER, then
+ to change then
ENTER (SAVE)
Fan
RMOT
LOW
NORM
Set fan mode
ENTER, then
+ to change then
ENTER (SAVE)
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Operating Modes
Select either Index or Mix mode with the push-button / display via the MODE selection -INDX (index) or MIX.
1. Index mode
- this is used to control both gel strings with ONE DMX channel
- channel descriptions:
- channel 1: positions both gel strings
- channel 2: gel string time-to-destination (ONLY if enabled)
2. Mix mode
- this is used to control the two gel strings with TWO DMX
channels -- each string independently of one another
- channel descriptions:
- channel 1: positions the front gel string (farthest from the mounting plate)
- channel 2: positions the back gel string (nearest the mounting plate)
- channel 3: gel string time-to-destination (ONLY if enabled)
Set the Operating Channel
Set the operating channel with the push-button / display via the CHAN selection. The
CXI channels can be set from 1 to 48 except for channel setting restrictions listed
below.
As with Coloram II, the channel setting formula is:
DMX channel = CXI channel + power supply starting channel - 1
Or, in a different form:
CXI channel = DMX channel - power supply starting channel +1
Example: DMX channel (10) = CXI channel (4) + power supply starting channel (7) - 1
Channel setting restrictions:
For each model power supply, CXI channel setting restrictions are as follows:
Model 19000 - Coloram II 24-Way Power Supply (600 watt)
- set the CXI to any channel from 1 to 48
Model 19012 - Coloram II 12-Way Power Supply (300 watt)
- set the CXI to any channel from 1 to 24
Model 19060 - Coloram II 6-Way Power Supply (150 watt)
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