User manual RAINBOW COLOUR CHANGERS PRO

[. . . ] The Colour Changer should be placed opened (see , , Opening the scroller"), with the display facing you. Connect the scroller with the power supply and switch it on. Step Key/Sequence Action Turn on the power (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Actual software-version (example) Type of the unit (example) Alternating with the number of frames Press Scroller drives to the home position When it is at its home position Insert the colour string Lay down the gel string on the right hand side of the scroller, so that the string is aligned between the flanges of the right roll. Please note that the colour string is running between the leaders at the side of the rolls. [. . . ] You can adjust the channels for fan- and motor-remote control individually. Key/Sequence Action Press and hold until Press or hold Press or hold Press Return to the prior menu (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Flashing Count downwards Count upwards Confirmation of new address Gel positioning Full- and Halfcolour mode (Frame by Frame): Key/Sequence Action Press in succession Mode Colour mode Out (free positioning) Halfcolour mode Fullcolour mode Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu A dot running from left to right within the address display indicates fullcolour mode. The halfcolour mode will be indicated by a dot sequence (1-2) within the address display. Display Display/Action Flashing Count modes downwards Count modes upwards Confirmation of new mode Display Display/Action (?- for individual value) Different modes are possible (?- for individual value) Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers. de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www. rainbow-colour-changers. de 8 Fan control Adjustment of fan speed: Key/Sequence Action Press in succession Mode Fan speed Out Low Half Full Speed is adjustable via DMX Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu (?- for individual value) (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Different modes are possible Display Display/Action Flashing Counts modes downwards Counts modes upwards Confirmation of new mode Adjustment of the DMX-address for fan speed: Key/Sequence Action Display Display/Action (?- for individual value) Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu Flashing Counts downwards Counts upwards Confirmation of new mode Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers. de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www. rainbow-colour-changers. de 9 Motor control Adjustment of motor speed / gel speed: Key/Sequence Action Press in succession Mode Motor speed Out Limited internal Speed is adjustable via DMX (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Different modes are possible Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Flashing Counts downwards Counts upwards Confirmation of new mode Adjustment of internal limit for motor speed: Key/Sequence Action (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu Flashing Counts downwards in 5% steps Counts upwards in 5% steps Confirmation of new mode Adjustment of DMX-address for motor speed: Key/Sequence Action (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu Flashing Counts downwards Counts upwards Confirmation of new mode Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers. de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www. rainbow-colour-changers. de 10 Recalibration of the gel string Recalibration : The recalibration of the gel string should be used, when the lenght of the gel string has changed (e. g. heat). Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Flashing Confirm recalibration Gel string runs to start and end position Display shows the level of valid control adress (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers. de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www. rainbow-colour-changers. de 11 General functions Key functions during powering up the scroller: Key/Sequence Action during the procedure of power up Press and hold both keys while powering up the scroller Hold while powering up the scroller Hold while powering up the scroller Display Display/Action Reset to factory parameters incl. information , , no gel string is loaded" Locks the Scroller Un-locks the Scroller (?- for individual value) Information display: Display Meaning Chosen address is already used by the scroller Colour address is outside the available DMX-sector Motor address is outside the available DMX-sector Fan address is outside the available DMX-sector Remote address is outside the available DMX-sector LED-display: LED-Display green red yellow Alternating red/green Meaning Valid DMX signal is on Scroller is running in auto-mode Problem, but the scroller is still working Error, Scroller does not work any longer Press for abortion LED's in the display: Display Small dot Small dot, flashing Dot is running from left to right Dot sequence (1-2) is running from left to right Meaning Display is switched off, DMX is on Display is switched off, no DMX Fullcolour mode Halfcolour mode Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers. de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www. rainbow-colour-changers. de 12 All Colour Changers of the PRO Range offer extensive functions with regard to configuration and special features, which are being operated via the integrated 4-figure LED display. An external power supply is required for operation. 6" PRO Colour Changer The extremely compact 6" PRO Colour Changer suits all smaller luminaires with a front aperture of up to 127 mm, ecpecially the ETC Source 4. The Colour Changer is mounted to the luminaire via an adaptor plate with integrated heatshield (Rosco heatshield), which is available in 2 different sizes. The operation without heatshield reduces the durability of the colour string considerably and is not recommended. The operation and menu guide is nearly the same for all PRO Colour Changers. Adaptor Colour String, 33 colours for 8" PRO Colour String, 16 colours for 8" PRO Colour String, 11 colours for 8" PRO Barndoor for 8" PRO Heatshield adaptor 190 x 190 mm (7, 5"), incl. Heatshield Heatshield for 8" PRO Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers. de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www. rainbow-colour-changers. de 13 12" PRO Colour Changer The 12" PRO Colour Changer suits nearly all larger luminaires up to 2, 5 KW with a front aperture of up to 266 mm. The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor that can be adjusted to a variety of standard sizes. The 12" PRO can run up to 25 single colours, while the high resolution of the built-in electronics guarantees for extremely smooth colour changes and most precise positioning. Technical data Adaptor sizes: 240, 245, 255, 270, 275, 285, 290, 295, 300, 305 mm Maximum number of colours: 25 Start-to-end string movement: 3, 5 s Front aperture Ø: 304 mm Rear aperture Ø: 266 mm Power/data Connector style: XLR4 Weight: 2, 9 kg Measurements: 416 x 393 x 87 mm Supply voltage: 24 V (PSU) Art. No. RCC3801 RCC3822 060991 060978 060977 060920 Description Colour Changer 12" PRO New Universal Adaptor for 12" PRO Colour String, 25 colours for 12" PRO Colour String, 16 colours for 12" PRO Colour String, 11 colours for 12" PRO Barndoor for 12" PRO 15" PRO Colour Changer The 15" PRO Colour Changer suits bigger, high-performance luminaires with a front aperture of up to 380 mm. The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor plate with round aperture, which can be adjusted to many standard sizes. The complete front and back bodies can be exchanged in order to enable the combination with a 4-Lite Blinder or the mounting of accessories of various manufacturers. The 15" PRO Colour Changer for 4-Lite Blinder shows a square aperture on front and back. This unit comes with mounting adaptors for variable mounting possibilities onto a 4-Lite Blinder. The only difference with regard to the operation of the Scroller in comparison to the other PRO Colour Changers is the tensioning of the colour string ­ see page 6. [. . . ] The unit is delivered with M10 bold and mains cable with mounted Schuko plug; data cable is not included. Technical data Supply voltage: Amount of scrollers per PSU: Mains connector: Output connector: Weight: Measurements: 85-260 V 3/6 CEE 22 1 x XLR4 1, 4 kg 178 x 72 x 136 mm Art. No. RCC141 270410 270704 Description Micro PSU Halfcoupler 2" Lightweight Safety cable 2 mm, 60 cm Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers. de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www. rainbow-colour-changers. de 15 Important safety requirements · · · · · · · Please read all instructions in our manual carefully. Cleanse the unit only with a moist duster and do never use solvents or aggressive cleaner. [. . . ]