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COLOR COVE MX POWERCORE

I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E

Color Kinetics Incorporated

10 Milk Street, suite 1100

Boston, MA 02108

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Tel 617 423 9999

Fax 617 423 9998 [email protected]

www.colorkinetics.com

iColor Cove MX Powercore

ITEM# 123-000004-00

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Kinetics logo, ColorBlast, ColorBurst, ColorBlaze, ColorPlay, ColorScape, iColor, iColor Cove, iPlayer, Optibin, QuickPlay, and Smartjuice are registered trademarks, and Chromasic, ColorCast,

IntelliWhite, Powercore, and Video With Light are trademarks of Color Kinetics Incorporated

All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

GETTING STARTED

Color Kinetics ® iColor Cove ® MX Powercore offers high intensity, indoor alcove lighting with easy to install Powercore™ technology.

This guide contains important information on planning and installing your new iColor Cove MX Powercore. For your protection, read it carefully and save it for future reference.

Included in this box

• 1 iColor Cove MX Powercore fixture

• Installation Guide

• Warranty and Registration cards

Additional items needed

• Color Kinetics Data Enabler (ITEM# 106-000003)

• iColor Cove MX Powercore Leader Cable with terminator (ITEM#

108-000021-00 US, 108-000021-01 EU

• Two #6 mounting screws and tools

Optional items needed

• iColor Cove MX Powercore 1-Foot Jumper Cable

(ITEM# 108-000022-00 )

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SCOPE OF THIS USER GUIDE

The goal of this user guide is to explain in an easily understandable language the necessary steps to install iColor Cove MX Powercore and assure peak performance. Its intended use is for reference only, by persons who are fully qualified. This document should never be considered a substitute for any provision of a regulation or state and/or local code.

IDENTIFICATION AND WARNINGS OF SAFETY HAZARDS

In accordance with ANSI Z535.4-2002 the following system of identifying the severity of the hazards associated with the products is used:

“ DANGER ” Imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

“ WARNING ” Potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

“ CAUTION ” Potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.

DANGER : Ensure that main power supply is off before installation or wiring iColor Cove MX Powercore. Failure to adhere to these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER : iColor Cove MX Powercore must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with NEC and relevant local codes. Failure to comply will result in death, serious injury, or property damage.

WARNING : Do not attempt to install or use iColor Cove MX Powercore until you read and understand the installation instructions, and safety labels. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage.

WARNING : Do not use iColor Cove MX Powercore if the power cables are damaged. Doing so can result in death, serious injury, and property damage

WARNING : Use appropriate hardware and mounting methods to support the fixture adequately. Failure to do so can result in serious injury, property damage, and void the warranty

CAUTION

: iColor Cove MX Powercore has no user serviceable parts.

Do not attempt to open the fixture. Doing so will result in property damage and void the warranty.

CAUTION : Do not exceed the specified voltage and current input.

Doing so will result in property damage and void the warranty.

CAUTION : Do not exceed the maximum number of specified fixtures in a light run. Doing so will result in current overload.

CAUTION : Do not use sharp tools near or on the fixture lens. Doing so will result in property damage and void the warranty.

CAUTION : Do not hot swap. Ensure that power to the fixture is off before connecting or disconnecting fixtures. Hot swapping will result in property damage and void the warranty.

CAUTION : iColor Cove MX Powercore is a Class 2 LED product with

LED radiation. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.

NOTE : The instructions and precautions set forth in this user guide are not necessarily all-inclusive, all conceivable, or relevant to all applications as Color Kinetics cannot anticipate all conceivable or unique situations.

OWNER/USER RESPONSIBILITIES

I t is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to install, maintain, and operate iColor Cove MX Powercore in such a manner as to comply with all state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the American National Standards Institute Safety

Code.

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

T he nature and complexity of iColor Cove MX Powercore installation requires in-depth planning to ensure timely, successful installation with minimal complications and down time.

PLANNING SUGGESTIONS

When planning iColor Cove MX Powercore installation, Color Kinetics suggests doing the following:

• Consult an Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans.

• Refer to local and state codes for installation compliance.

• Create a Layout Plan drawing.

• Create a Mapping Grid. Use this grid to record serial numbers for easy reference and addressing.

• Employ Color Kinetics Application Engineering Services.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

When creating your installation plan, consider the following:

• Location of Data Enabler in relationship to lights. Each Data Enabler can support up to 60 (120VAC), 90 (220VAC) or 95 (240VAC) iColor Cove MX Powercore fixtures, using a 40-foot, field-cuttable leader cable. The Data Enabler supports a slightly greater or fewer number of fixtures depending on customized installation parameters.

NOTE : By decreasing the length of the leader cable you can increase the number of iColor Cove MX Powercore fixtures per run; likewise, extending the leader cable decreases the number of fixtures per run.

• Calculate the number of fixtures per Data Enabler. Use the

Configuration Calculator located at www.colorkinetics.com/support to calculate the number of fixtures you can put on a data enabler.

The fixtures to Data Enabler ratio is determined by the parameters of your installation. Installation parameters may include all or part of the following: line voltage, fixture type, leader length, jumper lengths, and total length of all wiring.

• Location of the fixture and method of attaching - Mounting hardware is dictated by the mounting surface. Ensure that the hardware used is appropriate for the mounting surface.

• Install and wire the Data Enabler before installing iColor Cove MX

Powercore fixtures. Refer to the Data Enabler Installation Guide.

STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION

1. Record serial numbers and identify fixtures as you unpack them.

Note the installation location on a mapping grid.

2. Address the fixtures.

3. Install the Data Enablers.

4. Install fixtures.

5. Connect power and data from the Data Enabler to the fixtures.

RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS

1. As you unpack the fixtures record the serial numbers.

Each iColor Cove MX Powercore fixture has a unique serial number programmed at the time of manufacture.

2. Write the serial numbers onto a Mapping Grid.

3. Using the Layout Plan, assign the fixture to a layout position in the installation.

4. Using a weatherproof label, identify the fixture's installation position. Place an identifying label in an inconspicuous location.

ADDRESS THE FIXTURES

The iColor Cove MX Powercore fixtures are pre-addressed to light number 1 at the time of manufacture. Address each fixture with a new light number, as needed, using one of the following methods.

ZAPI : Use Color Kinetics Zapi to reset the DMX address for each serial number. Refer to the Zapi User Guide for step-by-step addressing instructions.

SAS : When using a PC with iPlayer 2 or a PC with Smart Jack 3 to address the serial numbers, download the Serial Addressing

Software and instructions from http://support.colorkinetics.com.

LIGHT SYSTEM COMPOSER : When using iColor Cove MX Powercore fixtures in an Ethernet application, the lights can be addressed after installation using the Light System Composer Management Tool.

TO SET DMX ADDRESS WITH ZAPI OR SAS

:

1. With power disconnected, connect a single iColor Cove MX

Powercore fixture or a series of fixtures to a Data Enabler.

2. Attach the DMX interface (Zapi, iPlayer 2, or Smart Jack 3) to the

DMX IN port on the Data Enabler.

3. Connect power to the Data Enabler.

4. Use Zapi or Serial Addressing Software (SAS) to set the light address for each serial number.

5. If addressing individual fixtures, disconnect power and then disconnect the addressed fixture. Repeat steps 1 through 5.

NOTE : Serial addressing gives you the option of addressing multiple fixtures, post-installation, through a single Data Enabler or multiple

Data Enablers using the recorded serial numbers. Refer to the Zapi

User Guide or SAS Instruction Guide for details.

INSTALL THE DATA ENABLER

DANGER : Ensure that the power source is off before wiring the Data

Enabler or connecting the fixtures. Failure to do so can can result in serious injuries or death.

Things to remember:

• Install the Data Enabler according to state and local codes.

• Consult a Electrical Inspector to approve all wiring plans.

• Data Enabler must be located close enough that the leader cable can reach the first light in each series.

Refer to the Data Enabler Installation Guide for complete wiring and installation instructions. After running power and data to the

Data Enabler, you are ready to install and attach the iColor Cove MX

Powercore fixtures.

Fig. 1

ROTATE FIXTURE +90 OR -90 DEGREES

TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS

TO MOUNTING HOLES.

INSTALL THE FIXTURE iColor Cove MX Powercore fixtures are installed in series. The in-line connectors provide an end-to-end fixture butt for the best visual effects.

Jumper cables are available to add space between the fixtures when needed.

• To mount iColor Cove MX Powercore, rotate the fixture from the horizontal position to the left or right 90 degrees to provide unobstructed access to the mounting holes. Use hardware suitable for the mounting surface. See Fig. 1.

Note: The iColor Cove MX Powercore fixture base can be used as a template when pre-drilled pilot holes are required. Hold the fixture in place and mark the two screw holes. Refer to Fig. 2 for minimum and maximum fixture positioning dimensions.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the first fixture in a series and attach with two #6 mounting screws suitable for the mounting surface. Ensure that the male connector is in position to receive data and power from the leader cable's female connector. See Fig. 2.

Fig. 2 2.95”

(7.5 cm)

MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN

FIXTURE-TO-FIXTURE MOUNTING HOLES

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each Data Enabler in the installation until all lights are installed. See to Fig. 3.

MOUNTING TRACK

The iColor Cove MX Powercore optional mounting track aids in linear installations by insuring straight runs and providing fixture support during the installation.

• The plastic track can be field cut with hacksaws or tin snips. Cut track to desired length. See Fig. 4.

• Install track using hardware suitable for the attaching surface. Hardware used must not extend above the

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

0.17”

(0.4 cm)

3.95”

(10 cm)

MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN

FIXTURE-TO-FIXTURE MOUNTING HOLES

WITHOUT JUMPER CABLE

2. Position the next fixture in the series, matching the male connector end to the female connector of the previously mounted fixture.

Attach the fixture to the surface.

The flexible connector cables allow for a 180º turning radius.

3. Continue mounting the fixtures, making power/data connections as you go, until all lights in the series are mounted.

4. Once all fixtures are mounted and connected, connect the leader cable from the Data Enabler to the first fixture in the series. Ensure that the power is off when making this connection.

5. Insert the terminator into the last fixture of each light series.

Fig. 3

Data Enabler track standoffs after installation to ensure proper fixture fit. The recommended maximum spacing between screws is 12-inches (30 cm). See Fig. 5.

Fig. 6

• When using mounting tracks on a horizontal surface, install the track then snap the fixture into the track to complete the mounting installation. See Fig. 6.

Fig. 7

40-FOOT LEADER CABLE

TO FIRST LIGHT IN SERIES

FEMALE-TO-MALE

CONNECTION

(IN)

First Light in Series

CONNECTORS ARE GENDER SPECIFIC.

ENSURE THAT ALL LIGHTS ARE INSTALLED

WITH CONNECTORS FACING THE SAME DIRECTION.

(OUT)

ALWAYS TERMINATE LAST

LIGHT IN SERIES.

MAXIMUM LIGHT SERIES: 60 (120VAC),

AND 85 (220VAC), AND 95 (240VAC)

TERMINATOR

CAUTION : Ensure terminator is inserted into last fixture of each series.

Failure to do so can result in product failure and void the warranty.

CEILING MOUNT

WHEN USING TRACKS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,

INSERT MOUNTING HARDWARE THROUGH TRACK

TO ENSURE A SAFE INSTALLATION.

WALL MOUNT

VERTICAL

WALL MOUNT

HORIZONTAL

DANGER : For verical and overhead track installations, the fixtures must be attached using mounting screws. Failure to attach the fixtures with mounting screws can result in injury and property damage.

• When using mounting tracks on vertical or overhead surfaces, install the track then install the fixture, inserting the mounting screws through the track. The mounting track will hold the fixture in place while you attach the mounting screws. See Fig. 7.

iColor Cove MX Powercore Specifications

COLOR RANGE

SOURCE

HOUSING

CONNECTORS

LISTINGS

16.7 million (24bit) additive RGB colors; continuously variable intensity output range

High intensity LEDs

Die cast aluminum, powder coated

Over-molded, integral male/female connectors

C-UL US, CE

COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS

DATA INTERFACE

Color Kinetics Data Enabler

CONTROL

Color Kinetics full line of controllers including Light System

Manager or other DMX512 (RS485) sources

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT

/

OUTPUT

CONSUMPTION

POWER SUPPLY

100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz

12 Watts at full power

Powercore

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

TEMPERATURE RANGE

- 4ºF to 122ºF ( - 20ºC to 50ºC)

Temperature Monitoring

For protection from extreme temperatures, the iColor Cove MX

Powercore has been designed with a temperature monitoring feature.

If operating temperatures rise to an unsafe level, a compensation circuit is triggered and the iColor Cove MX Powercore operation is interrupted causing the lights to turn dull red.

To prevent additional shut-downs, determine the cause of the overheating and correct the problem. Power-cycle the system to return to full intensity.

SOURCE LIFE

Color Kinetics illumination products utilize high brightness LEDs as the illumination source.

LED manufacturers predict LED life of up to 100,000 hours MTBF (mean time between failure), the standard used by conventional lamp manufacturers to measure source life.

However, like all light sources, LEDs also experience lumen depreciation over time. So while LEDs can emit light for an extremely long period of time, MTBF is not the only consideration in determining useful life. LED lumen depreciation is affected by numerous environmental conditions such as ambient temperature, humidity and ventilation. Lumen depreciation is also affected by means of control, thermal management, current levels, and a host of other electrical design considerations.

Color Kinetics systems are expertly engineered to optimize LED life when used under normal operating conditions [ambient temperature: -4ºF to 104ºF (-20ºC to 40ºC), humidity:

0-95% non-condensing humidity, adequate ventilation and air volume] and when operated using typical color-changing effects. Long-term operation outside of these ranges or conditions, or at the upper limits of these ranges or conditions, may subject the product to further degradation of the LED source life, or in extreme cases, failure of internal components. Source life information is based on LED manufacturers' data, as well as other third party testing.

U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS AND PATENTS PENDING

Color Kinetics Incorporated grants the purchaser of its lighting products and controllers a personal and non-transferable license to use Chromacore®, its patented technology for networkable control of LED-based color changing lighting fixtures for illumination, display and design. This license is granted only by Color Kinetics Incorporated, and may not be transferred except by the grantor. The design, duplication, manufacture, or sale of other products using networkable control of LED-based color changing lighting may be prohibited and is not licensed hereunder. Other patents pending.