ColorBlast Powercore Product Guide

ColorBlast Powercore

Vibrant, controllable color for interior and exterior architectural lighting


Vibrant, controllable color for interior and exterior architectural lighting

ColorBlast

®

Powercore high-performance LED fixtures combine rich, saturated, wall-washing color and colorchanging effects with simplified installation. ColorBlast Powercore offers a single solution for both indoor and outdoor applications, while a range of beam angles make the fixture ideal for washing, grazing, floodlighting, and spot lighting. ColorBlast Powercore offers the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Powercore

®

technology in a rugged die-cast aluminum housing. Low-profile mounting canopy, rotating mounting bracket, and locking fixture rotation offer exceptional versatility.

• Integrates Powercore technology — Powercore technology rapidly, efficiently, and accurately controls power output to ColorBlast Powercore fixtures directly from line voltage. The Philips

Color Kinetics Data Enabler merges line voltage with control data and delivers them to the fixture over a single standard cable, dramatically simplifying installation and lowering total system cost.

• Three beam patterns — A 23° beam for a softedge, and 8° and 10° beams for extended light projection, support a wide range of lighting applications.

• Versatile light positioning — Locking canopy base offers friction-free rotation of up to 350°, and

110° fixture tilting lets you quickly aim the fixture without special tools.

• Easy installation — By delivering line voltage directly to the fixtures, Powercore simplifies installation by eliminating the need for external power supplies, supporting long product runs, and eliminating the need for special wiring.

Fixtures can be mounted to a junction box on a wall, ceiling, or floor for maximum flexibility. The canopy base allows for post-installation rotation without precise junction box positioning.

• Universal power input range — ColorBlast

Powercore accepts power input of 100 to 240

VAC, allowing the installation of many units in a continuous run. A single Data Enabler can run up to 32 ColorBlast Powercore fixtures at 100 VAC,

33 fixtures at 120 VAC, or 52 fixtures at 220 VAC or 240 VAC, installed in series, depending on cable lengths and wire gauge.

• Industry-leading controls — ColorBlast

Powercore works seamlessly with the complete

Philips line of controllers, including iPlayer 3 and

Light System Manager, as well as third-party DMX controllers.

• Efficient and cost-effective — Replacing metal halide fixtures with ColorBlast Powercore fixtures can dramatically reduce electricity and maintenance costs while delivering superior consistency and uniformity of light and color.

Outdoor Rated

Fully sealed for maximum fixture life and IP66 rated for outdoor applications,

ColorBlast Powercore fixtures meet or exceed specifications for use in wet locations. Rugged, die-cast aluminum housing is available in white or black powder-coated finish.

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ColorBlast Powercore Product Guide

FPO

Out to additional

Data Enabler units or to Ethernet switch, up to

3 levels in total.

Light System

Manager Controller

Ethernet

Controller

Keypad

175 ft. (53.3m) maximum individual run length

Large-scale Ethernet installation with Light System Manager

Large-scale installations may include multiple runs of ColorBlast Powercore fixtures controlled by Light System Manager. Each Data Enabler supports a single run of fixtures, and connects to an available port on the Ethernet

Switch.

Controller

Keypad

Serial Cabl e iPlayer 3

Controller

DMX Data

ColorBlast

Powercore Fixtures

DMX

Data Enabler

Ethernet

Switch e e

Ethernet Data

Versatile Installation Options

ColorBlast Powercore offers saturated, color-changing LED light, both indoors and outdoors. With its low-profile design, IP66-rated housing, multiple beam angles, and ease of installation and maintenance, ColorBlast Powercore is ideal for applications ranging from backlighting and display and signage lighting to floodlighting, facade- and wall-grazing, architectural detail highlighting, and artistic displays.

Philips offers a range of controllers and Data Enablers to support installations from the simplest to the most complex. A simple application might use two ColorBlast

Powercore fixtures with a DMX-based Data Enabler and ColorDial controller to dramatically illuminate store window displays with pre-programmed color washes or fades. A larger installation might use Philips Color Kinetics iPlayer 3 controller and its ColorPlay 3 light show authoring software to run transformative and imaginative custom light shows on dozens of ColorBlast Powercore fixtures installed in multiple interior or exterior locations.

100- 240 VAC

Ethernet

Data Enablers

Philips Color Kinetics Light System Manager, an Ethernetbased integrated controller and light show authoring system, cost-effectively enables large-scale, complex, and intricately designed installations. The LAX Gateway at Los

Angeles International Airport (shown on the cover) uses

Light System Manager and approximately 1,800 ColorBlast

Powercore fixtures to generate color-changing light within

26 glass pylons ranging in height from 25 to 110 feet.

100 – 240 VAC

100 – 240 VAC

ColorBlast Powercore Fixtures

175 ft. (53.3m) maximum individual run length and 400 ft. (122 m) total run length per Data Enabler.

Small-scale DMX installation with iPlayer 3

Small-scale installations may feature one or more runs of ColorBlast Powercore fixtures controlled by iPlayer 3. Multiple Data Enablers can be connected in series to one or both DMX output ports on the iPlayer 3.

Regardless of the size and complexity of your installation, the planning time you spend up front can help streamline the installation and configuration of your fixtures. Keep these points in mind as you plan your installation:

• Create a lighting design plan that identifies and locates all fixtures, Data Enablers, and controllers.

Use this Product Guide and the online Configuration

Calculator to determine whether to install fixtures in series or in parallel, how many fixtures you can install in a single run, and the maximum distances between Data Enablers, fixtures, and controllers.

• To aid in addressing fixtures for color-changing light shows, record the serial number of each fixture as you assign it to your lighting design plan, and create a layout map that records the address or position of each fixture within a sequence of fixtures.

• Determine whether to address fixtures and configure your lighting system offline or interactively. With offline configuration, you stage and configure your system off-site, prior to installation. Offline configuration can be convenient when fixtures are to be installed in multiple locations or locations with difficult access.

Interactive configuration is typically performed by an experienced technician, after fixtures have been installed. The interactive method can save time, since you connect and test your fixtures only once.


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23º Frosted lens

LED Lumens Watts Efficacy

RGB 633 50 12.7

R

G

B

178

348

111


10° Clear lens


RGB 725 50 14.5

R

G

B

212

379

137

Photometrics

Photometric data is based on test results from an independent NIST traceable testing lab. IES data is available at www.colorkinetics.com/support/ies.

Polar Candela Distribution

90º Cd: 0

355

710

1065

1419

1774

2129

VA: 0º 10º 20º

�

- 0º H

30º

�

- 90º H

40º

80º

70º

60º

50º

15

25

35

45

55

0

5

65

75

85

90

Candela Table

0 22.5 45 67.5 90

2128 2128 2128 2128 2128

1851 1853 1851 1852 1853

727 730 734 737 738

241 241 240 241 241

98 97

51 50

96 95

50 49

95

49

1

0

30 31

18 17

8 8

1

0

31 30

19 18

8

1

0

9

1

0

31

19

9

2

0

3.3 ft

6.7 ft

10.0 ft

13.3 ft

16.7 ft

20.0 ft

Illuminance at Distance

Center Beam fc

192 fc

48 fc

21 fc

12 fc

7.6 fc

5.3 fc

Beam Width

1.4 ft

2.7 ft

4.1 ft

5.5 ft

6.8 ft

8.2 ft

1.4 ft

2.8 ft

4.1 ft

5.5 ft

6.9 ft

8.3 ft

� �

� �

Vert. Spread: 23.2º

Horiz. Spread: 23.4º

Zonal Lumen

Zonal Lumen Summary

Degrees Lumens % Lamp % Luminaire

0-30

0-40

476.1 75.2%

537.9

85%

75.2%

85%

0-60

60-90

0-90

604.6 95.5%

28.3

632.9

4.5%

100%

95.5%

4.5%

100%

90-180

0-180

0

632.9

Total Efficiency: 100%

0%

100%

0%

100%

Coefficients Of Utilization - Zonal Cavity Method

RCC %:

RW %:

RCR: 0

1

4

5

2

3

8

9

6

7

10

80

70 50 30 0

1.19 1.19 1.19 1.19

1.13 1.11 1.08 1.06

1.08 1.03 .99 .96

1.03 .97 .92 .88

.98 .91 .86 .82

.94 .86 .81 .77

.90 .82 .76 .72

.87 .78 .73 .69

.83 .75 .69 .66

.80 .72 .66 .63

.78 .69 .64 .60

70

70 50 30 0

1.16 1.16 1.16 1.00

1.11 1.08 1.06 .94

1.06 1.01 .98 .88

1.01 .95 .91 .83

.97 .90 .85 .78

.92 .85 .80 .74

.89 .81 .76 .70

.85 .77 .72 .67

.82 .74 .69 .64

.79 .71 .66 .62

.77 .68 .63 .60

50

50 30 20

Effective Floor Cavity Reflectance: 20%

1.11 1.11 1.11

1.04 1.03 1.01

.98 .95 .93

.93 .89 .86

.88 .84 .80

.83 .79 .76

.80 .75 .72

.76 .72 .68

.73 .68 .65

.70 .66 .62

.68 .63 .60

30

50 30 20

1.06 1.06 1.06

1.01 .99 .98

.95 .93 .91

.90 .87 .85

.86 .82 .79

.82 .78 .75

.78 .74 .71

.75 .71 .68

.72 .68 .65

.69 .65 .62

.67 .63 .60

10

50 30 20

1.02 1.02 1.02

.97 .96 .95

.92 .90 .89

.88 .85 .83

.84 .81 .78

.80 .77 .74

.77 .73 .71

.74 .70 .67

.71 .67 .65

.69 .65 .62

.66 .62 .60

RCC %: Ceiling reflectance percentage, RW %: Wall reflectance percentage, RCR: Room cavity ratio

0

0

1.00

.93

.87

.82

.77

.73

.69

.66

.63

.61

.59


Cd: 0

1866

3731

5597

7462

9328

90º

80º

70º

60º

50º

0

5

15

25

35

45

55

65

75

85

90

Candela Table

0 22.5 44 67.5 90

5

0

0

23

12

10179 10179 10179 10179 10179

6611 6682 6917 6999 7082

452 465 484 480 480

141 120 117 116 117

40

27

29

20

29

19

27

17

26

18

30

5

2

0

0

32

6

1

0

0

29

5

1

0

0

32

6

2

0

0

11193

VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º

�

- 0º H

�

- 90º H

3.3 ft

6.7 ft

10.0 ft

13.3 ft

16.7 ft

20.0 ft


Center Beam fc

916 ft

229 fc

102 fc

57 fc

37 fc

25 fc

Beam Width

.7 ft

1.3 ft

2.0 ft

2.7 ft

3.3 ft

4.0 ft 4.2 ft

.7 ft

1.4 ft

2.1 ft

2.8 ft

3.5 ft

� �

Vert. Spread: 11.4º

� �


Zonal Lumen



0-30 651.2 89.8% 89.9%

0-40

0-60

60-90

0-90

671.1 92.6%

715.5 98.7%

9.0

1.2%

724.5 99.9%

92.6%

98.8%

1.2%

100%

90-180

0-180

0 0%

724.5 99.9%

Total Efficiency: 99.9%

0%

100%


RCC %:

RW %:

RCR: 0

1

4

5

2

3

8

9

6

7

10

80

70 50 30 0

1.19 1.19 1.19 1.19

1.15 1.13 1.11 1.10

1.12 1.08 1.05 1.03

1.08 1.04 1.01 .98

1.05 1.00 .97 .94

1.03 .97 .94 .91

1.01 .95 .91 .88

.98 .93 .89 .86

.97 .91 .87 .85

.95 .89 .85 .83

.93 .87 .84 .82

70

70 50 30 0

1.16 1.16 1.16 1.00

1.13 1.11 1.09 .97

1.10 1.07 1.04 .95

1.07 1.03 1.00 .92

1.04 .99 .96 .90

1.02 .97 .93 .88

.99 .94 .91 .86

.97 .92 .89 .85

.96 .90 .87 .83

.94 .89 .85 .82

.92 .87 .84 .81

50

50 30 20

1.11 1.11 1.11

1.07 1.06 1.05

1.03 1.01 1.00

1.00 .98 .96

.97 .95 .92

.95 .92 .90

.93 .90 .88

.91 .88 .86

.89 .86 .84

.88 .85 .83

.87 .84 .81


30

50 30 20

1.06 1.06 1.06

1.03 1.02 1.02

1.01 .99 .98

.98 .96 .94

.96 .93 .91

.94 .91 .89

.92 .89 .87

.90 .87 .85

.89 .86 .84

.87 .84 .83

.86 .83 .81

10

50 30 20

1.02 1.02 1.02

1.00 .99 .99

.98 .97 .96

.96 .94 .93

.94 .92 .90

.92 .90 .88

.91 .88 .87

.89 .87 .85

.88 .85 .84

.87 .84 .82

.85 .83 .81


0

0

1.00

.97

.94

.92

.89

.87

.86

.84

.83

.81

.80

For lux multiply fc by 10.7

4



8° Narrow lens


RGB 466 50 9.3

R

G

B

137

239

91

Photometrics

Photometric data is based on test results from an independent NIST traceable testing lab. IES data is available at www.colorkinetics.com/support/ies.


Cd: 0

1762

3524

5287

7049

8811

90º

80º

70º

60º

50º

35

45

55

65

15

25

0

5

75

85

90

Candela Table

0 22.5 44 67.5 90

4

3

2

0

0

44

16

10517 10517 10517 10517 10517

3824 3808 3820 3888 3935

366 369 366 362 357

141 120 117 116 117

44

17

5

4

2

0

0

42

18

6

4

2

1

0

43

18

6

4

2

0

0

7

4

2

0

0

44

19

10573

VA: 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º

�

- 0º H

�

- 90º H


3.3 ft

6.7 ft

10.0 ft

13.3 ft

16.7 ft

20.0 ft

Center Beam fc

947 fc

237 fc

105 fc

59 fc

38 fc

26 fc

Beam Width

.5 ft

1.0 ft

1.5 ft

2.0 ft

2.5 ft

3.0 ft

� �

Vert. Spread: 8.5º

� �




.5 ft

1.0 ft

1.5 ft

2.0 ft

2.5 ft

3.0 ft

Zonal Lumen



0-30

0-40

0-60

414.0 88.9%

441.5 94.7%

460.0 98.7%

88.9%

94.8%

98.8%

60-90

0-90

90-180

0-180

5.7

465.7 99.9%

0

1.2%

0%

465.7 99.9%

Total Efficiency: 99.9%

1.2%

100%

0%

100%

RCC %:

RW %:

RCR: 0

1

4

5

2

3

8

9

6

7

10

80

70 50 30 0

1.19 1.19 1.19 1.19

1.15 1.13 1.11 1.09

1.11 1.08 1.05 1.02

1.08 1.03 1.00 .97

1.05 .99 .96 .93

1.02 .96 .92 .89

.99 .93 .89 .86

.97 .91 .87 .84

.95 .88 .84 .82

.92 .86 .82 .80

.91 .84 .81 .78

70

70 50 30 0

1.16 1.16 1.16 1.00

1.13 1.11 1.09 .97

1.09 1.06 1.03 .94

1.06 1.02 .99 .91

1.03 .98 .95 .89

1.00 .95 .92 .86

.98 .93 .89 .84

.96 .90 .86 .82

.94 .88 .84 .81

.92 .86 .82 .79

.90 .84 .80 .78

50

50 30 20

1.11 1.11 1.11

1.07 1.05 1.04

1.03 1.01 .99

.99 .97 .95

.96 .93 .91

.94 .91 .88

.91 .88 .86

.89 .86 .83

.87 .84 .81

.85 .82 .80

.83 .80 .78

30

50 30 20

1.06 1.06 1.06

1.03 1.02 1.01

1.00 .98 .97

.97 .95 .93

.95 .92 .90

.92 .89 .87

.90 .87 .85

.88 .85 .83

.86 .83 .81

.84 .81 .79

.83 .80 .78

10

50 30 20

1.02 1.02 1.02

1.00 .99 .98

.97 .96 .95

.95 .93 .92

.93 .91 .89

.91 .89 .87

.89 .86 .84

.87 .84 .83

.85 .83 .81

.84 .81 .79

.82 .80 .78


0

0

1.00

.97

.93

.91

.88

.86

.83

.82

.80

.78

.77

For lux multiply fc by 10.7


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Specifications

Due to continuous improvements and innovations, specifications may change without notice.

Item

Output

Electrical

Control

Physical

Specification

Beam Angle

Lumens†

Color Range

Mixing Distance

Lumen Maintenance‡

Input Voltage

Power Consumption

Interface

Control System

Dimensions

(Height x Width x Depth)

Weight

Housing

Lens

Fixture Connections

Temperature

Humidity

Fixture Run Lengths

Per Data Enabler*

Certification and Safety

Certification

LED Class

Environment

Details

8° / 10° / 23°

466 (8°beam angle) 725 (10° beam angle) 633 (23° beam angle)

16.7 million additive RGB colors; continuously variable intensity

6 in (152 mm) to uniform light

50,000+ hours L50 @ 50° C (full output)

100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz

50 W maximum at full output, steady state

Data Enabler (DMX or Ethernet)

Philips full range of controllers, including Light System Manager, iPlayer 3, or other third-party DMX controllers

7.1 x 12.5 x 4.9 in (172 x 317 x 125 mm)

6.4 lb (2.9 kg)

Die-cast aluminium, powder-coated finish

Clear tempered glass

(8º / 10º beam angle)

Frosted tempered glass

(23º beam angle)

6 ft (1.8 m) unified power / data cable

-40° – 122° F (-40° – 50° C) Operating

-4° – 122° F (-20° – 50° C) Startup

0 – 95%, non-condensing

110º

8º Beam Angle

33 – 110 VAC

36 – 120 VAC

52 – 220 VAC

52 – 240 VAC

Configuration:

20 A circuit, 20 ft (6.1 m) leader cable from Data

Enabler to first junction box, 1 ft (305 mm) fixture cables, 2 ft (610 mm) jumper cables

UL / cUL, FCC Class A, CE, PSE

Class 2 LED product

Dry / Damp / Wet Location, IP66

† Lumen measurement complies with IES LM-79-08

‡

Philps Color Kinetics follows IESNA LM-80-08 in using L50 (lumen depreciation to 50% of original light output) to define useful life of RGB LED fixtures. At maximum operating temperature (typically

50° C) and displaying white (full output), the useful life exceeds 50,000 hours. At room temperature and displaying a color wash effect, the useful life ranges from 80,000 to 100,000 hours or more.

* These figures, provided as a guideline, are accurate for this configuration only.

Changing the configuration can affect the fixture run lengths.

110º

8º Beam Angle

110º

10º Beam Angle

110º Rotation

110º

8º Beam Angle

110º

10º Beam Angle

110º Rotation

110º

23º Beam Angle

To calculate the number of fixtures your specific installation can support, download the Configuration Calculator from www.colorkinetics.com/support/install_tool/

12.5 in

318 mm

7.1 in

180 mm

4.75 in

121 mm

1.35 in

34 mm

0.65 in

17 mm

110º

10º Beam Angle

110º Rotation

110º

23º Beam Angle

6.5 in

165 mm

4.9 in

124 mm

6.5 in

165 mm

3.9 in

99 mm

7.25 in

184 mm

110º

23º Beam Angle

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Included in the box

ColorBlast Powercore fixture

(2) 8-32 screws for indoor installation

(4) 10-24 stainless steel screws for outdoor installation

1/8 in hex key wrench for fixture positioning and locking

Junction box gasket

Installation Instructions

ColorBlast Powercore fixtures

You can use any Philips controller or third-party DMX controller.

.

Fixtures, Data Enablers, and Controllers

ColorBlast Powercore fixtures are part of a complete system which includes:

• One or more Data Enablers

• Any Philips controller, including Light System Manager and iPlayer 3, or a thirdparty DMX controller

• 4-conductor copper wire to connect ColorBlast Powercore fixtures in series or in parallel. Standard 12 AWG (2.05 mm) stranded wire is recommended.

Item


UL / cUL

ColorBlast Powercore,

CE / PSE

Data Enabler (DMX)

Data Enabler (Ethernet)

Light System Manager iPlayer 3, North America Power Cord iPlayer 3, Europe Power Cord

ColorDial

Synchronizer

Multi Synchronizer

Housing Color Type Item Number Philips 12NC

23° Beam Angle 123-000009-00 910503700154

White 10° Beam Angle 123-000009-04 910503700158

8° Beam Angle

123-000009-08 910503700162

Black

23° Beam Angle 123-000009-01 910503700155

10° Beam Angle 123-000009-05 910503700159

8° Beam Angle 123-000009-09 910503700163

23° Beam Angle

123-000009-02 910503700156

White

Black

10° Beam Angle 123-000009-06 910503700160

8° Beam Angle 123-000009-10 910503700164

23° Beam Angle 123-000009-03 910503700157

10° Beam Angle

123-000009-07 910503700161

8° Beam Angle 123-000009-10 910503700165

106-000003-04 910403326801

106-000003-05 910503700064

103-000015-00 910503700221

103-000019-00 910403327101

103-000019-01 910503700392

103-000014-00 910403326901

103-000001-00 —

103-000002-00 —

Use Item Number when ordering in North America

Typical ColorBlast Powercore installation

For detailed wiring diagrams visit www.colorkinetics.com/support/wiring/ls_prod.html

ColorBlast Powercore fixtures

Controller Keypad

Line voltage

AuxBox

STATUS

INPUT S

2

3

4 5

6

7

8

AUXBO

X

SERIAL PO

RT

24 VDC

+ / -

OFF iPlayer 3

Controller

2

PRESET

3

S

4

5 iPLAYER

3

USB

X

POWER

ColorPlay 3

Software

Fixture

Cable

DMX Control 2 to fixtures

Data Enabler

DMX Control 1 to fixtures


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Accessories

Designed specifically for the family of Blast fixtures, accessories provide additional options for controlling and dispersing light. Accessory holders snap to the front of the fixture and are required for mounting accessories. Accessory holders prevent accessories from falling out if the fixture is tipped or hung upside down.

Item

Accessory Holders

Half Top Hats

Top Hats

Egg Crate Louvers

Barndoors

Horizontal Spread Lens

Vertical Spread Lens

Black

White

Black

36 / 50°

40°

Black

White

Black

White

Housing Color

White

Black

White

Item Number

120-000070-00

120-000070-01

120-000009-03

120-000009-04

120-000005-03

120-000005-04

120-000015-03

120-000015-04

120-000019-03

120-000019-04

120-000025-00

120-000025-01

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—

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—

Philips 12NC

—

—

—

—

—

—

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Refer to the ColorBlast Powercore Installation Instructions for specific warning and caution statements.

To streamline the configuration of complex installations, record the IP address and location of each Data Enabler.

Fixture run lengths

33 – 110 VAC

36 – 120 VAC

52 – 220 VAC

52 – 240 VAC

assuming 20 A circuit, 20 ft (6.1 m) leader cable from Data Enabler to first junction box,

1 ft (305 mm) fixture cables, 2 ft (610 mm) jumper cables

For more information, and for help calculating the number of fixtures your specific installation can support, download the Configuration Calculator from www.colorkinetics.com/ support/install_tool/, or consult Application Engineering

Services at [email protected].

Installation

ColorBlast Powercore offers rich, saturated wall-washing color and color-changing effects with Powercore technology. Powercore, which integrates LED power and data management within the fixture, eases installation by eliminating the need for external power supplies.

Owner / User Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to install, maintain, and operate ColorBlast Powercore fixtures in such a manner as to comply with all applicable codes, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Consult with the appropriate electrical inspector to ensure compliance.

Installing in Wet or Damp Locations

When installing in wet or damp locations, it is good practice to seal all fixtures and junction boxes with electronics-grade RTV silicone sealant to ensure that moisture cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments, cables, or other electrical parts.

You must use suitable outdoor-rated junction boxes when installing in wet or damp locations. Additionally, you must use gaskets, clamps, and other parts required for installation to comply with all applicable local and national codes

Create a Lighting Design Plan and Layout Grid

1. Determine the appropriate location of each Data Enabler in relation to the light fixtures, and of the light fixtures in relation to each other.

ColorBlast Powercore fixtures can be installed in series or in parallel (wired to a common junction box). The maximum number of fixtures each Data Enabler can support depends on specific configuration details such as fixture spacing, circuit size, line voltage, and method of connection (in series or in parallel). As an example, the table to the left lists the maximum number of fixtures each

Data Enabler can support at various voltages, assuming a 20A circuit, a 20 ft (6.1 m) leader cable from Data Enabler to first junction box, 1 ft (305 mm) fixture cables, and 2 ft (610 mm) jumper cables between fixtures. Keep in mind that these figures, provided as a guideline, are accurate for the specified configuration only.

Changing the configuration can affect the fixture run lengths.

In addition to maximum fixture run lengths determined by the electrical configuration, each Data Enabler imposes maximum run lengths based on data integrity. To ensure data integrity, maximum individual run length should not exceed 175 feet (53.3 m), and the total cable length per Data Enabler should not exceed 400 feet (122 m). The maximum cable run length from a Data Enabler to the last fixture in a series, or to each individual fixture in a parallel installation, is 175 feet (53 m). The total cable length in a parallel installation cannot exceed

400 feet (122 m).

Data

Data

Enabler

Data

Data

Enabler

Leader Cable connector dimensions

.375 in

(9.5 mm)

18 AWG

.04 in (1 mm)

Data Integrity — maximum individual length 175 ft (53.3 m) Data Integrity — total length 400 ft (122 m)

2. On an architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of the installation, identify the locations of all switches, controllers, Data Enablers, fixtures, and cables.


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3. Each ColorBlast Powercore fixture comes pre-programmed with a unique serial number. As you unpack the fixtures, record the serial numbers in a layout grid

(typically a spreadsheet or list) for easy reference and light addressing.

4. Assign each fixture to a position in the lighting design plan.

5. To streamline installation and aid in light show programming, you can affix a weatherproof label identifying the order or placement in the installation to an inconspicuous location on each light fixture’s housing.

Start the Installation

1. Install all Data Enablers, including any interfaces with controllers. Data Enablers and external controllers send power and control signals to the fixtures over the single fixture cable. Additional cabling is required to connect fixtures together in series.

2. Verify that all additional supporting equipment (switches, controllers) is in place.

3. Ensure that all additional parts and tools are available, including:

• The included 8-32 screws for indoor installations, or the 10-24 stainless steel screws for outdoor installations

• The included 1/8 hex key wrench

• The included junction box gasket

• In the US, one 4 in (102 mm) round US electrical junction box per fixture, rated for your application, with 3.5 in (89 mm) center-to-center screw holes for attaching the fixture’s base. (Refer to the junction box manufacturer’s literature for additional items required for mounting or sealing.)

• A sufficient length of 12 AWG (2.05 mm), 4-conductor stranded copper wire

• Conduit as required

• Contractor-grade room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone sealant

Record fixture serial numbers

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For complete instructions on how to wire the Data Enabler, refer to the Data Enabler

Installation Instructions.

Included in the box

ColorBlast Powercore fixture

(2) 8-32 screws for indoor installation

(4) 10-24 stainless steel screws for outdoor installation

1/8 in hex key wrench for fixture positioning and locking

Junction box gasket

Installation Instructions

Install the Fixtures

ColorBlast Powercore fixtures can be installed in series or in parallel (wired to a common junction box). Each fixture requires a dedicated junction box for mounting.

Ensure that all junction boxes are suitable for the environment and sealed, if necessary, and that all wiring between junction boxes complies with local codes.

Make sure the power is OFF before mounting and connecting ColorBlast Powercore fixtures.

1. Mount junction boxes in accordance with the lighting design plan. Each fixture is designed for mounting in a 4 in (102 mm) round US electrical junction box, rated for your application, with 3.5 in (89 mm) center-to-center screw holes for attaching the fixture’s base.

2. If installing fixtures in a series, pull copper wire between the junction boxes.

If installing fixtures in parallel, pull copper wire from a Data Enabler to a common junction box, and from the common junction box to each fixture’s junction box.

We recommend the use of 12 AWG (2.05 mm), stranded 4-conductor copper wire. With the recommended wiring, the maximum cable run from a Data Enabler to any individual ColorBlast Powercore fixture is 175 feet (53 m). When installing in parallel, the total cable length cannot exceed 400 feet (122 m).

When installing ColorBlast Powercore fixtures, the input earth ground, canopy earth ground, and fixture cable earth ground must all be connected together.

In locations where US junction boxes are not available, you can mount fixtures directly to a wall or other mounting surface. For help with your specific installation, consult your local support organization, or contact Application Engineering

Services at [email protected].

Wiring between junction boxes must comply with local codes.

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Install fixtures in series or in parallel

3. Trim the cable from the fixture to fit in the junction box, leaving enough cable to make wiring connections.

4. Insert the fixture cable through the provided junction box gasket before making wire connections. When attaching the fixture to the junction box, ensure that the gasket is compressed evenly.

5. Use wire nuts to connect line, neutral, ground, and data.

6. Tuck wire connections into the junction box, and use the provided screws to attach the fixture to the junction box.

7. If installing in a wet or damp location, seal all junction boxes with contractorgrade RTV silicone sealant. Use gaskets, clamps, and other parts and fittings required to comply with local outdoor wiring codes.

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V Silicone

RTV Silicone

From

Line Voltage

UL / cUL

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N

G

D

L

N

G

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Fixtures

Line

Voltage

CE / PSE

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DMX / ETHERNET IN

Data

Enabler

8. If installing in parallel, connect the wires from each fixture to the lead wire from the Data Enabler in the common junction box.

9. Run the wire from the first fixture to the Data Enabler if installing in series, or run the wiring from the common junction box to the Data Enabler if installing in parallel, and secure connections.

To Fixtures

2

4

5

From Controller

(DMX / Ethernet)

3

6

1

10. Secure the Data Enabler cover. If installing in a wet or damp location, seal the Data Enabler with contractor-grade RTV silicone sealant.

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Attach Safety Cable

(optional)

Each ColorBlast Powercore fixture is designed for use with a safety cable to tether it to a secure anchor point. When dictated by local or state code or advised by a structural engineer, attach a safety cable to the bracket on the back of the fixture.

Remove the two screws that attach the cable bracket, loop the safety cable over the cable bracket, and reattach to the fixture. Attach the safety cable to the mounting surface using a method that follows the code or engineer’s requirements.

Address and Configure the Fixtures

Make sure the power is ON before addressing and configuring fixtures.

Each ColorBlast Powercore fixture has a light address, which controllers use to communicate with the fixture. Each light address corresponds to three sequential

DMX addresses, one for red, one for green, and one for blue. ColorBlast Powercore fixtures come factory-addressed to light address 1.

For lighting designs where fixtures work in unison, all fixtures must be set to the same light address. Changes to the default addresses are not necessary, but if lights were previously readdressed for use in other installations, you must reset them. For light show designs that show different colors on different fixtures, you must assign unique light address to your fixtures and sort them in a useful order.

• In Ethernet installations, you can you can address and configure your fixtures using

QuickPlay Pro with a computer connected to your lighting installation’s network.

QuickPlay Pro can automatically discover all of your fixtures, controllers, and Data

Enablers for quick configuration.

• In DMX installations, you can address and configure your fixtures using QuickPlay

Pro with iPlayer 3 or SmartJack Pro. You can manually enter fixture serial numbers, or you can import a spreadsheet listing each fixture’s serial number and starting DMX address.

For complete details on addressing and configuring fixtures, controllers, and power / data supplies with QuickPlay Pro, refer to the Addressing and Configuration

Guide at www.colorkinetics.com/support/addressing/.

Aim and Lock the Fixtures

Using the provided 1/8 in hex key wrench, loosen the rotation and tilting set screws.

Aim the fixtures by rotating the base and tilting the beam as desired. Tighten the two pairs of set screws to lock the fixture in place.

Safety cable bracket location on fixture

Safety cable minimum requirements

Material

Size

316 Stainless Steel

5/64 to 3/16 in (2 to 5 mm) nominal diameter. Minimum break load must be greater than 400 lb (181 kg)

Construction 7 x 7 (49 wires) preformed stranded

You can download QuickPlay Pro from www.colorkinetics.com/support/addressing/

You will need the layout grid that you created when you recorded the serial numbers of the light fixtures in your installation.

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