Chauvet Professional COLORado Panel Q40 Reference guide

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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
.
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°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
.
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
.
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
World Headquarters
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
UK
Address: Unit 1C Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
Benelux
Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
France
Address: 3, Rue Ampère
91380 Chilly-Mazarin
Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
France Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59
Germany
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11
28759 Bremen
Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Germany Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B
(Entrance by Calle 2)
Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx
Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010
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