COLORdash Accent Quad - Professional lighting Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL COLORdash Accent Quad Chauvet

Quick Reference Guide

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About This Guide

The COLORdash™ Accent Quad Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.

Disclaimer

The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.

Safety Notes

• DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
- To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
- CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
- CAUTION: This product's housing may be hot when lights are operating.
- Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
- DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while operating or connected to power.
• The product is not intended for permanent installation.
• USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
- DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust, excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it. (IP20)
• DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
• DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
• ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
- The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.

Contact

From outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact the distributor of record to request support or return a product.

- From inside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, use the information in Contact Us at the end of this QRG.

What Is

COLORdash™ Accent Quad

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Warranty Card

- Quick Reference Guide

AC Power

This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

AC Plug

Connection	Wire (U.S.)	Wire (Europe)	Screw Color
AC Live	Black	Brown	Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral	White	Blue	Silver
AC Ground	Green/Yellow	Green/Yellow	Green

DMX Linking

The COLORdash™ Accent Quad will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.

DMX Connection

The COLORdash™ Accent Quad uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 4 Ch, 6 Ch, and 10Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.

Master/Slave Connection

The COLORdash™ Accent Quad uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. See the User Manual for information about connect and configure the product for master/slave operation.

Mounting

Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to www.trusst.com/productcategory/accessories-clamps/.

Mounting Clamp Safety Cable Secure the safety cable using the passageway on the back of the product. Product Mounting Diagram Overhead Mounting Floor Mounting

Control Panel Description

Button	Function
	Exits from the current menu or function
	Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function
	Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function
	Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function

Menu Map

Main Level	Programming Levels				Description
Auto Show	Auto 0–4		Speed	0–100	Automatic programs
Static	Fixed Color		R		Red
			G		Green
			B		Blue
			A		Amber
			GB		Green/Blue
			RB		Red/Blue
			RG		Red/Green
			RGB		Red/Green/Blue
			RA		Red/Amber
			GA		Green/Amber
			BA		Blue/Amber
			RGA		Red/Green/Amber
			RBA		Red/Blue/Amber
			GBA		Green/Blue/Amber
			RGBA		Red/Green/Blue/Amber
	Manual Color	R	Value 0–255		Combine red, green, blue, and amber to make a custom color (0–100%)
		G
		B
		A
Dimmer Mode	Off				No dimmer
	Dimmer 1–3				Dimming curves Dimmer 1 (fast) to Dimmer 3 (slow)
Back Light	10S				Turns off display backlight after 10 sec of inactivity
	20S				Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of inactivity
	30S				Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of inactivity
	On				Display backlight always on
Main Level	Programming Levels			Description
Information	Auto		Test	Turns on all LEDs in sequence for testing
	Fixture Hours			Shows total product hours
	Version			Shows installed software version
DMX Address	001–509			Selects DMX address (highest channel restricted to personality chosen)
DMX Channel	4 Ch			4-channel: RGBA control
	6 Ch			6-channel: RGBA control, dimmer, and strobe
	10Ch			10-channel: RGBA control, dimmer, strobe, color macro/white balance, auto programs, auto speed, dimmer speed
Master/Slave Mode	Master			DMX mode (Master)
	Slave			Slave mode
White Balance	R	Value 125–255		Sets red LED maximum value
	G			Sets green LED maximum value
	B			Sets blue LED maximum value

DMX Values

10Ch	Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
	1	Dimmer	000Ü 255	0–100%
	2	Red	000Ü 255	0–100%
	3	Green	000Ü 255	0–100%
	4	Blue	000Ü 255	0–100%
	5	Amber	000Ü 255	0–100%
	6 Strobe		000Ü 010011Ü 255	No functionSlow to fast
	7	Color Macro + White Balance	000Ü 010011Ü 030031Ü 050051Ü 070071Ü 090091Ü 110111Ü 130131Ü 150151Ü 170171Ü 200201Ü 205206Ü 210211Ü 215216Ü 220221Ü 225226Ü 230231Ü 235236Ü 240241Ü 245246Ü 250251Ü 255	No functionR: 100% G: 0–100% B: 0R: 100%–0 G: 100% B: 0R: 0 G: 100%–0 B: 100%R: 0–100% G: 0 B: 100%R: 100% G: 0 B: 100%G: 0–100% B: 0–100%R: 100%–0 G: 100%–0 B: 100%R: 100% G: 100% B: 100% A: 100%White 1White 2White 3White 4White 5White 6White 7White 8White 9White 10White 11
	8 Auto Programs		000Ü 051052Ü 101102Ü 152153Ü 203204Ü 254255	No functionAuto program 1Auto program 2Auto program 3Auto program 4Auto program 0 (Auto 1–4)
	9	Auto Speed	000Ü 255	Slow to fast (when channel 8 is 052–255)
	10 Dimmer Speed		000Ü 051052Ü 101102Ü 152153Ü 203204Ü 255	Preset dimmer speed from display menuDimming curve off (linear dimmer)Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)Nonlinear dimming curve 2Nonlinear dimming curve 3 (slowest)
6 Ch	Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
	1	Dimmer	000Ü 255	0–100%
	2	Red	000Ü 255	0–100%
	3	Green	000Ü 255	0–100%
	4	Blue	000Ü 255	0–100%
	5	Amber	000Ü 255	0–100%
	6 Strobe		000Ü 010011Ü 255	No functionSlow to fast

4 Ch	Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
	1	Red	000Ü 255	0–100%
	2	Green	000Ü 255	0–100%
	3	Blue	000Ü 255	0–100%
	4	Amber	000Ü 255	0–100%

Acerca de Esta Guía

Address:5200 NW 108th Avenue

Sunrise, FL 33351

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Toll free:[phone]

Technical Support

Voice: [phone] (Press 4)

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web

www.chauvetlighting.com

UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd.

General Information

Address:Unit 1C

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK

NG16 6NT

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

MEXICO - Chauvet Mexico

General Information

Address:Av. Santa Ana 30

Parque Industrial Lerma

Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000

Voice: [phone]

Technical Support

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web

www.chauvetlighting.co.uk

Technical Support

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web www.chauvet.com.mx

CHAUVET EUROPE - Chauvet Europe BVBA

General Information

Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.

CE RoHS UL 1573 CSA C22.2 No. 166 E113093