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Chroma-Q ® Color Force II™ 12/48/72 User Manual Version 1.1a March 2017, Software Version 1.0 Part Number: CHCF212RGBA / CHCF248RGBA / CHCF272RGBA Model: 641-1000 / 641-2000 / 652-3000...
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Chroma-Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above; (e) by modification, repair or service by anyone other than Chroma-Q, who has not applied for and been approved by Chroma-Q to do such modification, repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused by the above;...
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Chroma-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent.
If you experience difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your local dealer. If your local dealer is unable to help then please contact support@chroma-q.com. If you are having trouble finding what you are looking for on our website, then contact our Chroma-Q marketing department by sending an email to marketing@chroma-q.com.
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Use only the cables specified in this manual and on the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com to interconnect devices in the installation. If the specified cables are not long enough for an intended cable run, consult Chroma-Q for assistance in finding or creating a safe alternative solution. ...
Look Store ..............................19 Thermal Performance ..........................20 Troubleshooting ............................20 Maintenance ............................... 20 Technical Specifications ..........................21 Technical Drawings ............................. 22 Main Menu Tree ………………………………………………………………………………………25 DMX Tables ……………………………………………………………………..……………………26 www.chroma-q.com 1 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
Product overview The Chroma-Q Color Force II LED batten range is a powerful lineup of professional cyc and wash lights. With up to 18,600 hot lumens output from the Color Force II 72, these super bright fixtures easily wash up to 12m / 39 ft. walls or cycloramas. In addition, the advanced color mixing and control management technologies together give you a radically increased color palette, a high CRI and theatrical grade dimming, all in the same fixture.
Wall and truss mounting applications may require additional hardware not included. Note: Secure the fixture with a safety bond. Provisions for fixing holes are built in to the endplates and fixture brackets. www.chroma-q.com 3 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of the accessory slot to lock in-place the slide-in panels. The heights of the spring plungers are preset at the factory do not need adjustment. www.chroma-q.com 4 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
Menu options. Note: The “Left” side of the fixture is where power and data enter; the “Right” side is where they exit. The LCD is backlit when you access the menu. This will turn off when left undisturbed for 5 seconds. www.chroma-q.com 5 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
Directly enter new DMX start address by tapping buttons 0-9, e.g. press button 3 twice to select address 33 Press Apply to save, display goes back to the main menu with the new DMX start address Press Escape anytime to cancel www.chroma-q.com 6 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
Look Sel (Look Select) gives 1 control channel to select a preset look based on the DMX value. Refer to the table below for factory presets. MASTER sets the fixture to output a DMX stream for control of any fixtures connected “downstream”. www.chroma-q.com 7 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Od/Ev Skp2 Skp3 Skp6 Grouping: Color Force II Flip: LR Group Selected Group Number(s) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Od/Ev Skp3 Skp7 www.chroma-q.com 8 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
RANDOM: Choosing this option LED’s flashing frequency and duration can be randomized allowing unit to have a base color with strobe enabled adding another 1 extra channel for density (how may pixels are flashed at a time). Lowest density value is 1, highest is all 24 pixels. www.chroma-q.com 9 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
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DMX Footprints - Color Force II 72 Strobe Off Strobe On Strobe on Top Strobe Random Control RGBA RGBA RGBA RGBA Mode Grouping Od/Ev Skp2 Skp3 Skp6 Look Sel www.chroma-q.com 10 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
If enabled, the user can then select one of the stored looks using a D M X v a l u e f r o m a n external DMX console. The DMX values and associated looks are shown on the table below. Note that transitions between looks are “bumps” not fades. www.chroma-q.com 11 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
Note: The connection of a DMX console is not allowed for this mode of operation. If a DMX source connection is detect, the following screen appears: Remove the DMX cable. Change the mode to Master. When the warning screen appears, follow the display text prompts. www.chroma-q.com 12 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
DMX Source Displays current DMX source – cable or wireless Eng Temp Tells LIVE value for temperature of all the engines in fixture. Escape Exit the screen without saving www.chroma-q.com 13 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
On the Main Menu, tap SETUP Then tap DMX Data The display shows the DMX start channel and the values (0-99) of the DMX channels Tap Escape to go to back www.chroma-q.com 14 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu On the Setup screen, tap Frequency On the Frequency screen, select and tap a Frequency option, then tap Apply to save www.chroma-q.com 15 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
To disable or enable the lock, On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu On the Setup screen, tap Lock On the Lock Future screen, tap Enable or Disable, then tap Apply to save www.chroma-q.com 16 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
On the Main Menu, tap Setup Menu On the Setup screen, tap Reset On the Reset Setting screen, tap Default Press and hold Apply for 3 seconds to restore the factory default settings www.chroma-q.com 17 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
10.10 Upload Engine RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. LED Engine software can be uploaded to the fixture from the Chroma-Q Uploader II by accessing this menu. See Quick Start Guide of the Chroma-Q Uploader II. Software for LED engines must be uploaded to the Color Force II using the Chroma-Q Uploader II In “Setup”, select “Upload Engines”...
Go to the Look Store screen as shown above and select the Look number where the Look will be stored. Press Store for 2 seconds to save the Look. www.chroma-q.com 19 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth. www.chroma-q.com 20 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
0ºC to 40ºC 0ºC to 40ºC 0ºC to 40ºC Approvals: CISPR 22:2006/EN55022:2006 & CISPR 24:1997/EN55024:1998 ICES-003:2004 & FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2007 CSA C22. No. 166-M1983:R2008 UL 1573:2003; UL 8750 www.chroma-q.com 21 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
750 Hz 1,500 Hz 3,000 Hz Frequency 6,000 Hz 12,000 Hz SETUP 24,000 Hz Hold DMX Lost Look (Select) Disable Lock Enable Default Reset User Save User Upload Eng Fw Version Cable DMX Source Wireless Eng Temp Select LOOKS Playback Store www.chroma-q.com 25 Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
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