Chroma Color Force II 12 User Manual
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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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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 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;...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 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. ...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    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.
  • Page 8: Unpacking The Units

    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...
  • Page 9: Orientation

    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...
  • Page 10: Control

    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...
  • Page 11: Dmx

    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...
  • Page 12: Mode

    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...
  • Page 13: Grouping Options

    10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Od/Ev Skp2 Skp3 Skp6 Grouping: Color Force II Flip: LR 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...
  • Page 14: Flip Options

    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...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: Look Select

    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...
  • Page 17: Master Mode

    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...
  • Page 18: Setup Menu

    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...
  • Page 19: Cf I Matching

    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...
  • Page 20: Fan Speed

    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...
  • Page 21: Dmx Lost

    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...
  • Page 22: Reset And Factory Defaults

    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...
  • Page 23: Upload Engine

    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”...
  • Page 24: Look Store

    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...
  • Page 25: Thermal Performance

    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...
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    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...
  • Page 27: Technical Drawings

    Drawings Color Force II 72 www.chroma-q.com   22    Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
  • Page 28 Color Force II 48 www.chroma-q.com   23    Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
  • Page 29 Color Force II 12 www.chroma-q.com   24    Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...
  • Page 30: Main Menu Tree

    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...
  • Page 31: Dmx Tables

    Color Force II Generic DMX Map for RGBA Control Mode www.chroma-q.com   26    Version 1.1a Chroma-Q Color Force II User Manual...

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