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COLORado Panel Q40 QRG Rev. 6

About This Guide

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

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For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and

Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration

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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°F (-20°C). Do not start the product at lower temperatures.

• The minimum ambient temperature is -22°F (-30°C). 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.

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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

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

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

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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 theCOLORado Panel Q40 will show a ϟ 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 theCOLORado 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 <RESET> (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.

• COLORado Panel Q40

• Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord

• Color blending filter lens

• Omega bracket with mounting hardware

• Removable floor stand

• Quick Reference Guide

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.

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

strength of the signal.

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

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Mounting Diagram

Control Panel Description

Battery Powered Display

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

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.

Button Function

<MENU> Exits from the current menu or function

<ENTER> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function

<UP> Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function

<DOWN> Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function

Safety cable

Mounting clamp

Secure the safety

cable using the

passageway on

the bottom of the

product

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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

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DMX Values

Zones for DMX Control

Color Macro Chart

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 <UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>,

<DOWN>, <ENTER>)

Off

Information

Fixture Hours <_ _ _ _H> Shows total hours the product has been powered on

Version <V_._> Shows current firmware version

UID <_ _ _ _ _ _> Shows product UID

Battery _ _ _% Shows remaining battery power

Reset Factory

No

Resets the product to factory default settings

Yes

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

Main Level Programming Levels Description

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23Ch

16Ch

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1 Dimmer 000

255 0–100%

2 Dimmer Fine 000

255 0–100%

3Red 1 000

255 0–100%

4Green 1 000

255 0–100%

5Blue 1 000

255 0–100%

6White 1 000

255 0–100%

7Red 2 000

255 0–100%

8Green 2 000

255 0–100%

9Blue 2 000

255 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 function

011 255 Strobe, slow to fast

20 Color Macro 000

255 See the Color Macro Chart

21 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)

22 Auto Program Speed 000

255 Auto speed, slow to fast

23 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)

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1Red 1 000

255 0–100%

2Green 1 000 255 0–100%

3Blue 1 000

255 0–100%

4White 1 000

255 0–100%

5Red 2 000

255 0–100%

6Green 2 000

255 0–100%

7Blue 2 000

255 0–100%

8White 2 000

255 0–100%

9Red 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%

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11Ch

7Ch

4Ch

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1Dimmer 000

255 0–100%

2 Dimmer Fine 000

255 0–100%

3Red 000

255 0–100%

4Green 000

255 0–100%

5Blue 000

255 0–100%

6White 000

255 0–100%

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)

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1Dimmer 000

255 0–100%

2 Dimmer Fine 000

255 0–100%

3Red 000

255 0–100%

4Green 000

255 0–100%

5Blue 000 255 0–100%

6White 000

255 0–100%

7 Strobe

000

010 No function

011 255 Strobe, slow to fast

Channel Function Value Percent/Setting

1Red 000

255 0–100%

2Green 000

255 0–100%

3Blue 000

255 0–100%

4White 000

255 0–100%

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Contact Us

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.

General Information Technical Support

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Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: (844) 393-7575

Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015

Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com

Fax: (954) 929-5560

Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 Website: www.chauvetprofessional.com

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Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

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

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Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115

Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110

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Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu

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Belgium Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu

Voice: +32 9 388 93 97

France

Address: 3, Rue Ampère

91380 Chilly-Mazarin

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Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59

Germany

Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11

28759 Bremen

Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de

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Voice: +49 421 62 60 20

Mexico

Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B

(Entrance by Calle 2)

Email: [email protected]

Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx

Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000

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