COLORado Panel Q40 - Heating Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL COLORado Panel Q40 Chauvet

The COLORado Panel Q40 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.

For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.

Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor.

Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.

• The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 7.9 m is not expected.
• If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall be replaced by a special cord or cord exclusively available from the manufacturer or his service agent.
• The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person.
• The luminaire is intended for professional use only.
• 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.
• USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
• DO NOT submerge this product (IP65). Regular outdoor operation is fine.
• 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 or the handles 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.
• The minimum startup temperature is -4^ (-20°C). Do not start the product at lower temperatures.
  • The minimum ambient temperature is -22^ ( -30^ ). Do not operate the product at lower temperatures.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia

Warning! This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contact

Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.

What is Included

• COLORado Panel Q40
- Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
• Color blending filter lens

• Omega bracket with mounting hardware
• Removable floor stand
• 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.

Power Linking

You can link up to 2 COLORado Panel Q40 products at 100 V, 2 products at 120 V, 5 products at 208 V, 5 products at 230 V, or 5 products at 240 V. Never exceed this number. Power linking cords can be purchased separately.

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

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

DMX Linking

The COLORado Panel Q40 will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX data connection or a wireless DMX connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.

DMX Connection

The COLORado Panel Q40 uses a wireless or 5-pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities: 4Ch, 7Ch, 11Ch, 16Ch, and 23Ch. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.

Master/Slave Connection

The COLORado Panel Q40 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.

Wireless Operation

In optimal conditions, the COLORado Panel Q40 can operate up to 300 m (900 ft) away from the W-DMX transmitter. The W-DMX receiver in the COLORado Panel Q40 must be paired with the W-DMX transmitter for wireless operation.

Initial Setup

1. Turn the W-DMX transmitter on.
2. Connect the W-DMX transmitter to a DMX controller.
3. Place the COLORado Panel Q40 within 300 m from the W-DMX transmitter.
4. Turn the COLORado Panel Q40 on.

Configuration

1. From the COLORado Panel Q40's control panel, go to DMX Address.
2. Select the start address, as with any other DMX compatible product.
3. Go to Wireless Setting > Receive On/Off.
4. Select On. (The Signal Strength Indicator will show a ? in front of the bars)
5. Press the reset button on the W-DMX transmitter.
   (The Signal Strength Indicator on the COLORado Panel Q40 will show a 12 in front of the bars for 3 seconds while a connection is established.)

Product Pairing

If the COLORado Panel Q40 has already been paired with the W-DMX transmitter, the Signal Strength Indicator in the middle of the OLED screen will show the strength of the signal. In this case, the COLORado Panel Q40 is ready to work in Wireless mode.

Pairing the COLORado Panel Q40 and a new W-DMX transmitter

1. From the COLORado Panel Q40's control panel, go to Wireless Setting >Receive Reset.
2. Select Yes. The Signal Strength Indicator on the COLORado Panel Q40 will show a ? in front of the bars.
3. From the W-DMX transmitter, press (the Signal Indicator on the transmitter will flash).

4. Once the transmitter has found the COLORado Panel Q40, the Signal indicator on the W-DMX transmitter will illuminate solid.

5. The Signal Strength Indicator in the middle of the OLED screen on the COLORado Panel Q40 will show the strength of the signal.

W-DMX operation can be interrupted or inhibited by liquid masses between the transmitter and receiver such as water, snow, or people. For best results, keep the area between the transmitter and receiver clear of any liquid mass.

RDM (Remote Device Management)

Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. The COLORado Panel Q40 supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to monitor temperature and changes to DMX Address, DMX Channel, Dimmer Mode, and LED Frequency menu options. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.

Color Blending Filter Lens

The Color Changing Filter Lens produces a very even light that is soft at the edges. Attach the Color Changing Filter Lens easily with the built-in magnets.

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 Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products.

Mounting Diagram

Mounting clamp Safety cable Secure the safety cable using the passageway on the bottom of the product

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 and increases the numeric value when in a function
	Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function

Battery Powered Display

Press and hold until menu screen appears (approximately 15 seconds).

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Menu Map

Main Level Programming Levels Description
DMX Address 001-509*				Selects DMX address (*highest channel restricted to personality chosen)
DMX Channel	4Ch 4-channel: RGBW
	7Ch 7-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBW, Strobe
	11Ch			11-channel: 16-bit dimmer, RGBW, Strobe, Color macro, Auto program, Auto speed, Dimmer speed
	16Ch 16-channel: 4-zone RGBW
	23Ch			23-channel: 16-bit dimmer, 4-zone RGBW, Strobe, Color macro, Auto program, Auto speed, Dimmer speed
Static	Fixed Color	R Red
		G Green
		B Blue
		W White
		GB Green and blue
		RB Red and blue
		RG Red and green
		RGB Red, green, and blue
		RW Red and white
		GW Green and white
		BW Blue and white
		RGW		Red, green, and white
		RBW		Red, blue, and white
		GBW		Green, blue, and white
		RGBW		Red, green, blue, and white
	Manual Color Mixer	Red	000-255	Combine red, green, blue, and white to make a custom color temperature
		Green
		Blue
		White
	Color Macro	000-255		See the Color Macro Chart
Auto Show	Auto 1-11	1-100		Selects automatic programs and program speed
Master/Slave	Master			DMX mode (Master)
	Slave			Slave mode
Dimmer Mode	Off			Linear dimmer
	Dimmer 1-3			Dimming curves Dimmer 1 (fast) to Dimmer 3 (slow)
White Balance	Off			Uses factory default white setting
	Manual	Red	125-255	Sets red LED maximum value
		Green		Sets green LED maximum value
		Blue		Sets blue LED maximum value
		White		Sets white LED maximum value
	Legacy	On		Matches output to previous COLORado Panel Q40 models
		Off
LED Frequency	600Hz			Sets the PWM frequency
	1200Hz
	2000Hz
	4000Hz
	6000Hz
	25KHz
Fan Mode	Auto			Sets the fan to auto mode
	On			Sets the fan to always on
Wireless Setting	Receive On/Off		On	Enables/disables wireless DMX
			Off
	Receive Reset		No	Resets wireless receiver
			Yes

Main Level	Programming Levels		Description
Back Light	On Display backlight always on
	10S Turns off display backlight after 10 seconds of inactivity
	20S Turns off display backlight after 20 seconds of inactivity
	30S Turns off display backlight after 30 seconds of inactivity
Key Lock	On		Locks display (password is,,,,)
	Off
Information	Fixture Hours <______H> Shows total hours the product has been powered on
	VersionShows current firmware version
	UID <____> Shows product UID
	Battery ____% Shows remaining battery power
Reset Factory	No		Resets the product to factory default settings
	Yes

DMX Values

Zones for DMX Control

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Color Macro Chart

Value Percent/Setting
000 ⇔ 010 No function
011 ⇔ 030 Red: 100% Green: 0–100% Blue: 0%
031 ⇔ 050	Red: 100–0%	Green: 100%	Blue: 0%
051 ⇔ 070	Red: 0%	Green: 100%	Blue: 0–100%
071 ⇔ 090	Red: 0%	Green: 100–0%	Blue: 100%
091 ⇔ 110	Red: 0–100%	Green: 0%	Blue: 100%
111 ⇔ 130	Red: 100%	Green: 0%	Blue: 100–0%
131 ⇔ 150 Red: 100% Green: 0–100% Blue: 0–100%
151 ⇔ 170 Red: 100% Green: 100–0% Blue: 100%
171 ⇔ 200 Red: 100% Green: 100% Blue: 100%
201 ⇔ 205 Color 1
206 ⇔ 210 Color 2
211 ⇔ 215 Color 3
216 ⇔ 220 Color 4
221 ⇔ 225 Color 5
226 ⇔ 230 Color 6
231 ⇔ 235 Color 7
236 ⇔ 240 Color 8
241 ⇔ 245 Color 9
246 ⇔ 250 Color 10
251 ⇔ 255 Color 11

23Ch

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer 000						255 0-100%
2 Dimmer Fine 000						255 0-100%
3	R	e	d	1	000	255 0-100%
4	G	r	e	e	n	1255 0-100%
5	B	l	u	e	1	0255 0-100%
6	W	h	i	t	e	1255 0-100%
7	R	e	d	2	000	255 0-100%
8	G	r	e	e	n	2255 0-100%
9	B	l	u	e	2	0255 0-100%
10 White 2 000						255 0-100%
11	Red 3					000 255 0-100%
12 Green 3 000						255 0-100%
13 Blue 3 000						255 0-100%
14 White 3 000 255 0-100%
15 Red 4					000	255 0-100%
16 Green 4 000						255 0-100%
17 Blue 4 000 255 0-100%
18 White 4 000						255 0-100%
19 Strobe						000 010 No function011 255 Strobe, slow to fast
20 Color Macro					000	255 See the Color Macro Chart
21 Auto Programs						000 010 No function011 032 Auto program 1033 054 Auto program 2055 076 Auto program 3077 098 Auto program 4099 120 Auto program 5 (Auto program 1-4)121 142 Auto program 6143 164 Auto program 7165 186 Auto program 8187 208 Auto program 9209 230 Auto program 10231 255 Auto program 11 (Auto program 6-10)
22 Auto Program Speed					000	255 Auto speed, slow to fast
23 Dimmer Speed Mode						000 051 Preset dimmer speed from display menu052 101 Dimmer speed mode off102 152 Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest)153 203 Dimmer speed mode 2204 255 Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)

16Ch

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1	R	e	d	1	000	255 0-100%
2	G	r	e	e	n	1	000 255 0-100%
3	B	l	u	e	1	00255 0-100%
4	W	h	i	t	e	1 255 0-000%
5	R	e	d	2	000	255 0-100%
6	G	r	e	e	n	2 255 0-000%
7	B	l	u	e	2	00255 0-100%
8	W	h	i	t	e	2 255 0-000%
9	R	e	d	3	000	255 0-100%
10 Green 3 000						255 0-100%
11	Blue 3					000 255	0-100%
12 White 3 000						255 0-100%
13 Red 4					000	255 0-100%
14	Green 4					000 255	0-100%
15 Blue 4 000						255 0-100%
16 White 4 000						255 0-100%

11Ch

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1	D	i	m	m	e ⇔r 255 0-100% 000
2 Dimmer Fine 000					⇔ 255 0-100%
3	R	e	d	000	⇔ 255 0-100%
4	G	r	e	e n	⇔ 255 000%
5	B	l	u	e	000255 0-100%
6	W	h	i	t e	⇔ 255 0000%
7 Strobe					000 ⇔ 010 No function
					011 ⇔ 255 Strobe, slow to fast
8 Color Macro				000	⇔ 255 See the Color Macro Chart
9 Auto Programs					000 ⇔ 010 No function
					011 ⇔ 032 Auto program 1
					033 ⇔ 054 Auto program 2
					055 ⇔ 076 Auto program 3
					077 ⇔ 098 Auto program 4
					099 ⇔ 120 Auto program 5 (Auto program 1-4)
					121 ⇔ 142 Auto program 6
					143 ⇔ 164 Auto program 7
					165 ⇔ 186 Auto program 8
					187 ⇔ 208 Auto program 9
					209 ⇔ 230 Auto program 10
					231 ⇔ 255 Auto program 11 (Auto program 6-10)
10	Auto Program Speed				000 ⇔ 255 Auto speed, slow to fast
11	Dimmer Speed Mode				000 ⇔ 051 Preset dimmer speed from display menu
					052 ⇔ 101 Dimmer speed mode off
					102 ⇔ 152 Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest)
					153 ⇔ 203 Dimmer speed mode 2
					204 ⇔ 255 Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)

7Ch

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1	D	i	m	m	e	r 255 0–100%	000
2 Dimmer Fine 000						255 0–100%
3	R	e	d		000	255 0–100%
4	G	r	e	e	n	255 000%
5	B	l	u	e		000 255 0–100%
6	W	h	i	t	e	255 000%
7 Strobe						000 010 No function011 255 Strobe, slow to fast

4Ch

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
1	R	e	d		000	255 0-100%
2	G	r	e	e	n	255 0000%
3	B	l	u	e		000255 0-100%
4	W	h	i	t	e	255 0000%

Acerca de Esta Guía

Hand interacting with a device panel and control buttons (no text or symbols visible)

Mapa de Menú

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Diagram of a human hand interacting with electronic device ports (no text or symbols)

Tableau de Menu

Diagram of a rectangular container with 25 circular compartments arranged in rows, divided by dashed lines (no text or symbols)

RDM (Remote Device Management)

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Menüstruktur

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Farbe Makro Tabelle

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Menumap

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Kleurenmacro-tabel

General Information Technical Support

World Headquarters

Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: [phone]

Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: [phone]

Voice: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Fax: [phone]

Toll Free: [phone] Website: www.chauvetprofessional.com

UK

Address: Unit 1C Email: [e-mail]

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

NG16 6NT

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Benelux

Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: [e-mail]

9770 Kruishoutem

Belgium Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Voice: [phone]

France

Address: 3, Rue Ampère

91380 Chilly-Mazarin

Email: [e-mail]

France Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Voice: [phone]

Germany

(Entrance by Calle 2)

Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx

Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.

UL 1573

CSA C22.2 No. 166

E113093

RoHS