Chroma Magic Box PS12 Manuale utente
Chroma-Q™
Magic Box™ PS12
User Manual
Version 1.4 December 2006
PN: 134-0100
Magic Box PS12 User Manual 1 V1.4 December 2006
Disclaimer
The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate.
However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this
information should not be used in substitution for customer's tests to ensure that Chroma-Q
products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use
shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent. Chroma-Q sole warranty is that the
product will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive
remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any
product shown to be other than as warranted.
Chroma-Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality
without notice due to our on going research and development.
The Chroma-Q Magic Box PS12 has been designed specifically for the professional
entertainment lighting industry. Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure that the
products perform well in the entertainment environment.
If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your selling
dealer. If your selling dealer is unable to help please contact support@chroma-q.com. If the
selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs, please contact the following, for full
factory service:
Outside North America: North America:
Tel: +44 (0)1494 446000 Tel: 416-255-9494
Fax: +44 (0)1494 461024 Fax: 416-255-3514
For further information please visit the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com.
Chroma-Q is a trademark, for more information on this visit www.chroma-q.com/trademarks.
The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognised.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview ……………………..………………………….………............... 3
2. Operation …….…………...…………………………………………………….…….. 3
Power
Data
Termination
Indicators
System Diagram
Load
Power Units
Installation
Compatibility
Control and Power Cables
Accessories
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1. Product overview
The Chroma-Q Magic Box PS12 supplies power and data to the Chroma-Q range of colour
changers and compatible products (see below). A maximum capacity of 12PU (Power Units), it
can be controlled remotely via ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A and delivers power and data via 3
XLR4 outputs.
2. Operation
Power
Connect power through a fused male IEC chassis connector with input power of 100 - 240V, 50-
60 Hz. The standard fuse is a 5x20mm 6A GMA 125V. It provides 3 circuits of 24VDC.
Data
Data input ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A from an external source or lighting control console
connects through a male XLR-5. A pass through connection is available on the female XLR-5.
Power and data outputs are from 3 individual female XLR-4 outputs to the colour changer units.
Termination
Data termination is built in at the input.
Indicators
The red LED indicates mains power is present and the green LED indicates a DMX signal is
present.
System Diagram
The PS12 has been designed for cable loops of up to 60m/200ft per output. Closing the loop
with a return cable will enhance the stability of the power delivered and connected to your data
line.
Load
To simplify the choice of power supply we use the "PU" (Power Unit) to calculate the load
requirements of the Chroma-Q system. The PS12 will supply up to 12 PU's, so you can plug-in
12 Chroma-Q Plus (12 x 1PU = 12PU). The individual output has a maximum capacity of 8PU.
Power Units
Chroma-Q Product Power Unit
Plus 1 PU
Broadway 1 PU
Cascade 1.5 PU
Universal 1.5 PU
M5 1.5 PU
M8 1.5 PU
Moving Mirror 1 PU
DMX Gobo Rotator 0.6 PU
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Installation
Unique Magic Box interlocking enclosure facilitates easy rack mounting when used in pairs and
easy truss mounting via captive nut insert. Rack mounting brackets are available in single unit
and dual unit versions.
Note: for truss mounting, we recommend the use of a ½"-13UNC x ¾" long bolt to avoid
damage.
Compatibility
The Chroma-Q PS12 is compatible with all Chroma-Q Colour Changers - Chroma-Q Plus,
Original, Broadway, Universal, Cascade, M5, M8, Moving Mirror, Twin Gobo Rotator, Twin
Effects Gobo Rotator and Twin DMX Gobo Rotator.
Control and Power Cables
The Chroma-Q utilises an XLR-4 pin cable system. This is used to supply power and data
transfer. Pins 1 and 4 supply 24VDC power and pins 2 and 3 supply ANSI E1.11 USITT
DMX512-A control protocol with a ground drain wire to the connector shell.
Only genuine Tourflex Datasafe Cable is recommended for use of the Chroma-Q colour
changing system.
Damage will occur if the power connections short circuit to the data or ground/shield
connections. When assembling XLR4-pin cables, heat shrink sleeves should be used on each
individual data pin and the drain wire to prevent short circuits.
The XLR-4 cable is wired pin to pin, in the following format:
Pin # Function
1 0V DC
2 Control data minus
3 Control data plus
4 +24V DC
Chassis Ground bonding
The XLR-5 cable is wired pin to pin, in the following format:
Pin # Function
1 Ground (screen)
2 Data minus
3 Data plus
4 Spare data minus
5 Spare data plus
Accessories
Chroma-Q Magic Box pair of rack ears - Single CHRM1
Chroma-Q Magic Box pair of rack ears - Dual CHRM2
Chroma-Q Magic Box 8>4 DMX A/B Switch - MBDMXAB
Chroma-Q Magic Box 8 way DMX Buffer - MBDMX8
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