PULSAR 24550NC LED PSU & Driver Owner's Manual

ChromaRange™ ~ ChromaZone™
SPECIFICATION
4500
24550NC
- ChromaZone12TMController+50m ChromaFlex
ChromaZone 6TM Controller - No ChromaFlex
CPSU2
- ChromaPSU2TM PSU
CBANK2
- ChromaBankTM Mk 2 (Black)
8075G
- ChromaFlex Grey 5 Core Multiway Cable
Pulsar's Chroma Lighting Fixtures - ChromaLightTM,
ChromaDomeTM,
ChromaFlushTM,
ChromaStripTM,
ChromaPanelTM,
ChromaScapeTM,
ChromaHeartsTM,
etc., contain state of the art, high brightness, high efficiency Red,
Green and Blue LEDs. These three primary colours can be mixed
together to make an incredible pallet of 16.7 million colours.
TM
Each ChromaFixture requires a +24VDC supply at up to 520mA
and three 0 to +10V control signals to control the level of Red, Green
and Blue. These control signals and the low voltage power are
provided by the ChromaZone 12 and ChromaZone 6 controllers
which can drive up to 12 or 6 ChromaFixtures respectively.
The ChromaZone has numerous chases and effects built in making
it possible to achieve fantastic effects without programming. These
internal effects can be selected via the DIL switches on the side of
the unit in Stand Alone mode or from a controller using a digital PMX
(Pulsar MultipleX) or DMX (Digital MultipleX) signal.
When receiving a signal the ChromaZone 12 can operate in 6, 9, 10,
36, 42 or 46 Channel Modes. The ChromaZone 6 operates in 6, 9,
10, 18, 24, or 28 Channel Modes. Please see the lid printing page
for details of these Operating Modes, how to select them, Channel
Listings, and further information.
The ChromaZone has mounting Flanges making it ideal for wall,
ceiling or rig mounting, close to the fixtures it is driving.
The ChromaBank, which contains 12 ChromaHearts, has a built in
ChromaZone 12 to power and drive them.
Please see the ChromaFixtures Leaflet for details of the luminaires
themselves.
NB - Patents applied for. Trade Marks, Copyright, Registered
and Unregistered Design Rights apply on all Chroma Products.
CHROMAZONE MAINS SUPPLY
Mains Supply - The ChromaZone works correctly on any mains
voltage from 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, (self adjusting). Power
consumption ranges from 10 Watts to 150 Watts depending on the
number of fixtures connected and their output levels.
A mains cable is provided with an IEC female connector attached.
The other end of the cable should be fitted with a suitably approved
and rated mains plug. Note: in some countries it is a requirement
that such a plug be fitted by a qualified electrician.
CABLE COLOURS
Green/Yellow =
Earth / Ground
Brown = Live / Phase / Hot
Blue = Neutral
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
For safety we recommend the use of a Residual Current Circuit
Breaker. An RCCB MUST be used when powering e.g.
ChromaScapes in wet environments.
Electronics On/Off Switch with built in Indicator Neon.
Electronics Mains Fuse: 5 Amp, HRC, 5x20mm.
CHROMAZONE SIGNALS AND OPERATION
Data Status Indicators:
Receive DMX LED - This green Light Emitting Diode shows that
DMX data is reaching the ChromaZone.
Receive PMX LED - This yellow LED shows that PMX data is
reaching the ChromaZone.
Data Error LED - This red LED shows that the ChromaZone did not
recognise the last information received. Errors can often occur if the
DMX line is not terminated. The end of the DMX line must always be
terminated with a 100R or 120R resistor connected between signal+
and signal-, this resistor can be conveniently mounted in a 5 pin XLR
plug which should be inserted in the last unit on the DMX line.
Unlike DMX, PMX may be branched and needs no termination.
LVS LED - This blue LED shows that a Low Voltage Supply
(+23VDC, 120mA max.) is connected to Pin 5 of the male XLR
connector, via switch 12, to power a desk or other equipment.
CHROMAZONE OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Outputs – 6/12 five pole, cage clamp connectors are provided on the
side panel. Each connector provides the necessary power and
signal to drive a ChromaFixture.
Two Connectors are supplied with many of the ChromaFixtures.
50m of grey ChromaFlex is supplied with each ChromaZone 12
and extra ChromaFlex is available.
It is recommended that the maximum run of ChromaFlex between
the ChromaZone and a ChromaFixture is 20m.
Wiring: Strip back the outer insulation and the insulation from the
cores of the ChromaFlex a suitable distance. Insert a flat blade
screwdriver into the cage clamp connector and press it down to open
the terminal. Insert the wire. Release the screwdriver. The spring
loaded cage clamp holds the wire tightly ensuring a long term,
reliable connection.
Pin No.
Function
1
2
3
4
5
0V
Red 0 -10V
Green 0 -10V
Blue 0 -10V
+24Vdc
Start Address Switches - the ChromaZone receives a block of 6 to
46 channels from the signal, depending on the operating mode – see
lid printing. The Start Address Switch selects the number of the first
channel in the block. Dial up the start address required using the
Hundreds, Tens and Units switches provided.
Channel functions:
The channels have the following functions in 46 Channel mode and
subsets of these in the other operating modes – see lid printing:
Channel 1 - All Red Master
Channel 2 - All Green Master
Channel 3 - All Blue Master
Channel 4 - Internal Chase 1 Select - see front panel printing
Channel 5 - Internal Chase 1 Speed
Channel 6 - Internal Chase 1 Level Master
Channel 7 - Internal Chase 2 Select - see front panel printing
Channel 8 - Internal Chase 2 Speed
Channel 9 - Internal Chase 2 Level Master
Channel 10 - Master for the individual RGB Chs 11-46 (Option 7 Dn)
Global Grand Master (Option 7 Up).
Channel 11 - ChromaFixture No.1 Red
Channel 12 - ChromaFixture No.1 Green
Channel 13 - ChromaFixture No.1 Blue
Channel 14 - ChromaFixture No.2 Red … etc through to Channel 46
12 Way DIL Switch – in Stand Alone Mode when not receiving:
The DIL (Dual In Line) switch is used to select various fixed colours,
chases and chase speeds. Please see the lid printing for full details.
Switches 1, 2, 3 select All Red, All Green and All Blue.
Switches 4, 5, 6 and 7 select from 14 pre-programmed internal
chases. The Auto Chase runs a sequence of these chases.
FUSES AND PRECAUTIONS
Failure of the ChromaZone Electronics 5 Amp, HRC, 5x20mm
Fuse, usually indicates an internal fault requiring servicing by a
qualified engineer.
Each 24VDC output is protected by an internal, resettable solid state
fuse. Switch off the unit, fix the fault and switch on again to reset the
fuse.
The 0-10V signal inputs and outputs are protected against shorts to
24V, 0V and static damage.
OTHER INFORMATION
PORTABLE
APPLIANCE TESTING - The Pulsar
ChromaZone may be safely Earth Bond and Insulation Tested.
STANDARDS - The Pulsar ChromaZone complies with the
following International and National Standards:
Electrical Safety - IEC65, EN60065, BS415
EMC - EN50081-1, EN55022, EN50082-1
Index of Protection - IP20
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC - The Pulsar
ChromaZone meets both the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Switches 8, 9, 10 select the chase speed.
12 Way DIL Switch - when receiving a digital signal:
Switch 11 (with 9 & 10 down) selects 9 or 28/46 channel mode
Switch 11 (with 9 down but 10 up) selects 6 or 24/42 ch. mode.
Conforms to: ANSI/UL Standard 6500
Certified to: CAN/CSA-E60065-00
Switch 11 (with 9 up) selects 18/36 channel mode.
Switch 8 disables the input smoothing for fast response to video
graphics signals for example.
Switch 7 makes the 11-46 Master on ch.10 a Global Grand Master.
Switch 12 connects the LVS to pin 5 of the MALE XLR.
PMX/DMX In/Thru 5 Pin XLR Connectors
Digital Control Signals: Two 5 pin XLR sockets (in/thru) are
provided. The pin connections of the sockets are:
PMX (RS232/423) SIGNAL
Pin 1 = Screen - Chassis Earth
Pin 2 = Signal
Pin 3 = Signal Earth
Pin 4 = no connection
Pin 5 = LVS (male only)
DMX SIGNAL
Pin 1 = Screen- Chassis Earth
Pin 2 = Signal Pin 3 = Signal +
Pin 4 = no connection
Pin 5 = LVS (male only)
ChromaFlex
Core Colour
Black
Red
Green
Blue
White
GUARANTEE - 12 months from the date of original purchase. The
guarantee is limited to parts and labour. The guarantee is void if the
unit is misused, unauthorised persons perform repairs, or the
incorrect type of fuse has been used. In the unlikely event of a fault
occurring, do not use without repair. Return the unit to your supplier
with a description of the fault, or direct to Pulsar for immediate
attention.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Code
24500
24550NC
Unit
Width Height Depth Weight
mm mm mm
kg
ChromaZone12 + 50m ChromaFlex 210.0 342.0 70.0 9.0
ChromaZone 6 - no cable
210.0 342.0 70.0 2.0
ChromaZoneTM Software Version 3.1
Pulsar ChromaZone / ChromaBank Software Version No. 3.1 (MAIN micro 3.1 29-11-04 + DMX micro 3.0 26-02-04)
has many exciting new features. The additions since version 1.2 are: • Two built in Chases – allowing superimposition of
effects and crossfading between chases. Chase 1 and 2 use the same table of 31 chases but there are differences to
give you more choice - Chase 1 uses the Master Red, Green and Blue Channels 1, 2 & 3 to change the colour of some
chases (see table) while Chase 2 stays white and uses them to give a background colour. • There are chase
enhancements - shown in Bold Italic below. • The chases now have smoother waveforms. • There are 4 new operating
modes: 9 Channel, 10 Channel (from 3.1), 36 Channel and 46 Channel Modes, in addition to the original 6 and 42
Channel Modes. • There’s a Master Dimmer Channel (Ch.10) for the 36 individual RGB channels and, with option 7 up,
this becomes a Global Grand Master for the All R/G/B and Chases Levels too (from 3.1). • A new Dimmer Law doubles
the bottom end resolution for smoother dimming and increases the top end action. • Input Smoothing Disable Switch for
fast display of video graphics, and video frame rate capability (from 3.0). • Plus a new, more useful choice of Stand
Alone Chase Speeds. • Please see the lid printing pages for details of the Operating Modes and how to select them,
Channel Listings, and further information. • Version 3.1 is suitable for both the ChromaZone 12 and the ChromaZone 6.
DIL Switch Chase Ch.4&7 Bit
4 5 6 7
No.
Chase
Notes
Input
No.
100%
255
Auto Chase
95%
242
Green Yellow Red Bar Graph Rev
Use Ch.1
92%
235
Green Yellow Red Bar Graph Fwd
Use Ch.1
14
90%
230
Rainbow Strobe
13
85%
217
White / Any Colour Strobe
Chs.1, 2, & 3 set colour
82%
209
White / Any Colour Crossover
New: Chs. 1, 2 & 3 set colour
80%
204
Blue-Yellow Wave Rev
77%
196
Blue-Yellow Wave Fwd
73%
186
Green-Magenta Wave Rev
70%
179
Green-Magenta Wave Fwd
67%
171
Red-Cyan / AnyCol/Op.Col Wave Fwd
10
65%
166
Red-Cyan / AnyCol/Op.Col Wave Rev
9
60%
153
57%
145
Black-White/AnyColour Wave Fwd New: Chs. 1, 2 & 3 set colour
Black-White/AnyColour Wave Rev All 3 at 0% = White.
55%
140
Random Cols. Chs1 Xfade, Chs2 Snap New in 3.1: Chase1 Xfades
52%
133
Rainbow 2 Crossfade Fwd
48%
122
Rainbow 2 Crossfade Rev
7
45%
115
Rainbow Crossfade Fwd
6
41%
105
Rainbow Crossfade Rev
38%
97
“Follow 3” 18 Contrasting Cols Rev
35%
89
“Follow 3” 18 Contrasting Cols Fwd
32%
82
18 Crossfading Colours Rev
30%
77
18 Crossfading Colours Fwd
27%
69
White/AnyColour/AutoColour Cascade Rev
23%
59
20%
51
Chs. 1, 2 & 3 set colour. All 3
at 0% = White. New: All 3 at
White/AnyColour/AutoColour Cascade Fwd
100% = Auto Colour Change
6 Crossfading Pastel Colours
17%
43
Colour Wipes
2
15%
38
6 Crossfading Colours
1
10%
26
6 Separate Colours
7%
18
Red Green Blue Bar Graphs Rev
Use Chs. 1, 2 & 3
5%
13
Red Green Blue Bar Graphs Fwd
Use Chs. 1, 2 & 3
0%
0
No Chase
15
12
11
8
5
4
3
0
Description
New: Chs. 1, 2 & 3 set colour
All 3 at 0% = Red-Cyan
Wider primary colours to
compensate for extra diffusion
Equal width primary &
secondary colours
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the Product Instruction Leaflet and this Safety Instructions Leaflet before attempting
to install or operate this apparatus.
Keep this leaflet and the Product Instruction Leaflet for future reference.
Observe ALL warnings indicated by the
Leaflet and on the apparatus.
symbol, both in the Product Instruction
Follow ALL instructions given in the Product Instruction and this Safety Leaflet. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury or death.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, auxiliary
outputs, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer (Pulsar Light of
Cambridge Ltd. UK).
Use only with the stand/bracket or other mounting arrangement specified in the Product
Instruction Leaflet. In case of doubt, consult with the manufacturer (Pulsar Light of
Cambridge Ltd. UK).
Unplug this apparatus before lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
Refer all servicing to suitably qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Clean only with a DRY cloth.
Protect the apparatus from dripping and splashing.
DO NOT place objects containing liquids on the apparatus.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water or in a condensing atmosphere, unless explicitly
stated in the Product Instruction Leaflet.
DO NOT block any of the ventilation openings. Install the apparatus as specified in the
Instruction Leaflet.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is for YOUR safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete unit.
Mains Supply Cable colours
Green/Yellow =
Earth / Ground
Brown = Live / Phase / Hot
Blue = Neutral / Grounded Conductor