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SHORT REFERENCE PRO SERIES 6", 8", 12", 15" and 8-Lite PRO Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail:info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 1 Cutting Gels PRO Range Frame length = Measure A Measure D Measure D Leader/Trailer length = Measure C Colour Changer Measurement A Measurement B Measurement C Measurement D 6" PRO 8" PRO 12" PRO 15" PRO 8-Lite PRO 220 mm 280 mm 370 mm 560 mm 560 mm 168 mm 228 mm 318 mm 410 mm 640 mm 265 mm 325 mm 415 mm 660 mm 660 mm 71,5 mm 101,5 mm 146,5 mm 192,5 mm 307,5 mm Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de Frame height = Measure B Frame height = Measure B 2 Location of LED-display and DMX ports LED-Display and DMX ports Opening the unit Place the unit lying on its back on a table with the scroller front facing up and the display facing you. Open the lid of the unit by pressing the spring-loaded locking pins on each side and lifting the lid upwards as shown in the figure . Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 3 Scroll load and power up the Scroller Loading the gel string: The gel string has to be cut exactly to the measurements for the scroller for proper operation. The delivered Gel Attachment Pins should be fixed at the beginning and the end. The heat resistant tape for connecting the single colour frames has to be on the side which turns away from the luminaire. The Colour Changer should be placed opened (see ,,Opening the scroller"), with the display facing you. Connect the scroller with the power supply and switch it on. Step Key/Sequence Action Turn on the power (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Actual software-version (example) Type of the unit (example) Alternating with the number of frames Press Scroller drives to the home position When it is at its home position Insert the colour string Lay down the gel string on the right hand side of the scroller, so that the string is aligned between the flanges of the right roll. Please note that the colour string is running between the leaders at the side of the rolls. Turn the left roll until the slot faces upwards. Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 4 Slide the pin of the start gel leader into the slot of the left roll (B) and centre the colour string in the middle of the roll (C), so that the leaders at the side of the rolls do not have any touch with the colour string. Fix the edges of the colour string with the help of the heat resistant tape. Step Key/Sequence Action Press Press At the end position tension the roll and fix the gel string (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Gel string rolls forward Gel string rolls back Stop when the end gel string trailer is over the right roll. Pull the end gel string trailer lightly to tighten the wound up gels on the right roll. have to tension the right roll. Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 5 Depending on the number of single frames, you have to tension the right roll: For 6", 8" and 12" PRO Colour Changer: 2 ­ 21 colours = 6 full turns 21 ­ 25 colours = 7 full turns (for the 12" PRO) 21 ­ 33 colours = 7 full turns For 15" and 8-Lite PRO Colour Changer: 11 ­ 16 colours = 18 full turns 17 ­ 20 colours = 20 full turns 21 ­ 25 colours = 20 full turns Tension the right roll by turning it anti-clock-wise. After the correct quantity of full turns hold the roll (the slot has to face up) and fix the colour string by attaching the gel attachment pin into the slot of the right roll. Release the roll carefully and check with the help of rolling forward and back with the following keys the correct guide of the colour string. Now fix the edges of the gel string with the heat resistant tape. The automatic pre-calibration and the pre-run of the colour string follows at this point. This is necessary for a precise rolling-up, because the Colour Changer automatically calculates the number of colour frames. Step Key/Sequence Action Press Press End of pre-calibration Press (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Flashing Pre-calibration is running Counts pre-run 1-15 (F) Early interruption of the pre-runs (possible from the 6. pre-run) End of pre-run End of calibration Press (if the calculated number of colour frames is wrong) Press (if the calculated number of colour frames is wrong) Press Calibration is running Amount of the colour frames Reduces the amount of colours (max. 2 possible) Raises the amount of colours (max. 2 possible) Confirm Level display of the colour channel Start address End of the loading procedure Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 6 Load the colour string (overall view): Step Key/Sequence Action Display Display/Action Alternating General adjustment of the not loaded Scroller Press Scroller is running to the start position When arriving at the start position Insert the gel string Press Press Gel string at the end position:Tension the roll and fix the gel string Press Press End of pre-calibration Flashing Running of the pre-calibration Counts pre-run 1-15 (F) Gel string runs forward Gel string runs back (?- for individual value) Press End of pre-run End of calibration Press (if the calculated number of colour frames is wrong) Press (if the calculated number of colour frames is wrong) Press Early interruption of the pre-runs (possible from the 6. pre-run) Running of the calibration Number of the colour frames Reduces the amount of colours (max. 2 possible) Raises the amount of colours (max. 2 possible) Confirm Start address End of the loading procedure If the length of the gel string is incorrect, the scroller will show a wrong quantity of calculated colour frames. You will find the correct measurements of the single colour frames for each PRO Colour Changer on page 2. Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 7 Start address Addressing: The start address always refers to the colour change. You can adjust the channels for fan- and motor-remote control individually. Key/Sequence Action Press and hold until Press or hold Press or hold Press Return to the prior menu (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Flashing Count downwards Count upwards Confirmation of new address Gel positioning Full- and Halfcolour mode (Frame by Frame): Key/Sequence Action Press in succession Mode Colour mode Out (free positioning) Halfcolour mode Fullcolour mode Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu A dot running from left to right within the address display indicates fullcolour mode.The halfcolour mode will be indicated by a dot sequence (1-2) within the address display. Display Display/Action Flashing Count modes downwards Count modes upwards Confirmation of new mode Display Display/Action (?- for individual value) Different modes are possible (?- for individual value) Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 8 Fan control Adjustment of fan speed: Key/Sequence Action Press in succession Mode Fan speed Out Low Half Full Speed is adjustable via DMX Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu (?- for individual value) (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Different modes are possible Display Display/Action Flashing Counts modes downwards Counts modes upwards Confirmation of new mode Adjustment of the DMX-address for fan speed: Key/Sequence Action Display Display/Action (?- for individual value) Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu Flashing Counts downwards Counts upwards Confirmation of new mode Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 9 Motor control Adjustment of motor speed / gel speed: Key/Sequence Action Press in succession Mode Motor speed Out Limited internal Speed is adjustable via DMX (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Different modes are possible Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Flashing Counts downwards Counts upwards Confirmation of new mode Adjustment of internal limit for motor speed: Key/Sequence Action (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu Flashing Counts downwards in 5% steps Counts upwards in 5% steps Confirmation of new mode Adjustment of DMX-address for motor speed: Key/Sequence Action (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Press Press Press Press Return to the prior menu Flashing Counts downwards Counts upwards Confirmation of new mode Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 10 Recalibration of the gel string Recalibration : The recalibration of the gel string should be used, when the lenght of the gel string has changed (e.g. heat). Key/Sequence Action Press Press Press Flashing Confirm recalibration Gel string runs to start and end position Display shows the level of valid control adress (?- for individual value) Display Display/Action Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 11 General functions Key functions during powering up the scroller: Key/Sequence Action during the procedure of power up Press and hold both keys while powering up the scroller Hold while powering up the scroller Hold while powering up the scroller Display Display/Action Reset to factory parameters incl. information ,,no gel string is loaded" Locks the Scroller Un-locks the Scroller (?- for individual value) Information display: Display Meaning Chosen address is already used by the scroller Colour address is outside the available DMX-sector Motor address is outside the available DMX-sector Fan address is outside the available DMX-sector Remote address is outside the available DMX-sector LED-display: LED-Display green red yellow Alternating red/green Meaning Valid DMX signal is on Scroller is running in auto-mode Problem, but the scroller is still working Error, Scroller does not work any longer Press for abortion LED's in the display: Display Small dot Small dot, flashing Dot is running from left to right Dot sequence (1-2) is running from left to right Meaning Display is switched off, DMX is on Display is switched off, no DMX Fullcolour mode Halfcolour mode Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 12 All Colour Changers of the PRO Range offer extensive functions with regard to configuration and special features, which are being operated via the integrated 4-figure LED display. An external power supply is required for operation. 6" PRO Colour Changer The extremely compact 6" PRO Colour Changer suits all smaller luminaires with a front aperture of up to 127 mm, ecpecially the ETC Source 4. The Colour Changer is mounted to the luminaire via an adaptor plate with integrated heatshield (Rosco heatshield), which is available in 2 different sizes. The operation without heatshield reduces the durability of the colour string considerably and is not recommended. The unit can run up to 33 single colours. The operation and menu guide is nearly the same for all PRO Colour Changers. (Please find all details in the Operator´s manual.) An external power supply is required for operation. The Scroller is delivered with heatshield adaptor and safety cable. Data cable, power supply and colour string are not included. Technical data Adaptor sizes: 159 x 159 / 190 x 190 mm Maximum number of colours: Start-to-end string movement: Front aperture Ø: Rear aperture Ø: Power/data Connector style: Weight: Measurements: Supply voltage: Art.No. RCC3601A 33 2,9 s 154 mm 127 mm XLR4 1,9 kg 285 x 243 x 87 mm 24 V (PSU) RCC3601B 060990 060974 060973 020641 RCC2016 RCC3616 Description 6" PRO with heatshield adaptor 159x159 mm (6,25") incl. heatshield 6" PRO with heatshield adaptor 190x190 mm (7,5") incl. Heatshield Colour String, 33 colours for 6" PRO Colour String, 16 colours for 6" PRO Colour String, 11 colours for 6" PRO Barndoor for 6" PRO Heatshield adaptor 159x159mm (6,25") incl. Heatshield Heatshield adaptor 190x190 mm (7,5") incl. Heatshield 8" PRO Colour Changer The 8" PRO Colour Changer suits all medium-size luminaires with a front aperture of up to 192 mm. The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor, that can be adjusted to a variety of different standard sizes. The unit runs up to 33 single colours with extremely smooth colour changes and most precise positioning thanks to the high resolution of the built-in electronics. The operation and menu guide is nearly the same for all PRO Colour Changers. (Please find all details in the Operator´s manual.) An external power supply is required for operation. The Scroller is delivered with universal adaptor and safety cable. Data cable, power supply and colour string are not included. Technical data Adaptor sizes: 185, 190, 198, 210, 215, 230, 240, 245, 255 mm Maximum number of colours: 33 Start-to-end string movement: 3,6 s Front aperture Ø: 215 mm Rear aperture Ø: 192 mm Power/data Connector style: XLR4 Weight: 2,2 kg Measurements: 333 x 303 x 87 mm Supply voltage: 24 V (PSU) Art.No. RCC3001 RCC3056 RCC3057 060989 060976 060975 010823 RCC3616 060922 Description Colour Changer 8" PRO New Universal Adaptor for 8" PRO Set of 4 cranked hooks for Uni. Adaptor Colour String, 33 colours for 8" PRO Colour String, 16 colours for 8" PRO Colour String, 11 colours for 8" PRO Barndoor for 8" PRO Heatshield adaptor 190 x 190 mm (7,5"), incl. Heatshield Heatshield for 8" PRO Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 13 12" PRO Colour Changer The 12" PRO Colour Changer suits nearly all larger luminaires up to 2,5 KW with a front aperture of up to 266 mm. The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor that can be adjusted to a variety of standard sizes. The 12" PRO can run up to 25 single colours, while the high resolution of the built-in electronics guarantees for extremely smooth colour changes and most precise positioning. An external power supply is required for operation. The unit is delivered with universal adaptor and safety cable. Data cable, power supply and colour string are not included. Technical data Adaptor sizes: 240, 245, 255, 270, 275, 285, 290, 295, 300, 305 mm Maximum number of colours: 25 Start-to-end string movement: 3,5 s Front aperture Ø: 304 mm Rear aperture Ø: 266 mm Power/data Connector style: XLR4 Weight: 2,9 kg Measurements: 416 x 393 x 87 mm Supply voltage: 24 V (PSU) Art.No. RCC3801 RCC3822 060991 060978 060977 060920 Description Colour Changer 12" PRO New Universal Adaptor for 12" PRO Colour String, 25 colours for 12" PRO Colour String, 16 colours for 12" PRO Colour String, 11 colours for 12" PRO Barndoor for 12" PRO 15" PRO Colour Changer The 15" PRO Colour Changer suits bigger, high-performance luminaires with a front aperture of up to 380 mm. It can run up to 25 big-size single colour frames. The Scroller is mounted via an universal adaptor plate with round aperture, which can be adjusted to many standard sizes. The complete front and back bodies can be exchanged in order to enable the combination with a 4-Lite Blinder or the mounting of accessories of various manufacturers. The 15" PRO Colour Changer for 4-Lite Blinder shows a square aperture on front and back. This unit comes with mounting adaptors for variable mounting possibilities onto a 4-Lite Blinder. The Scroller can be mounted horizontally for vertical scrolling. The only difference with regard to the operation of the Scroller in comparison to the other PRO Colour Changers is the tensioning of the colour string ­ see page 6. An external power supply is required for operation. Data cable, power supply and colour strings are not included in the delivery specification. Technical data Universal adaptor sizes 15" PRO: 313, 322, 343, 355, 360, 370, 382, 396, 402, 412 mm Front aperture Ø: 380 mm Rear aperture Ø: 380 mm Measurements 15" PRO: 519 x 600 x 98 mm Weight 15" PRO: 8,5 kg Adaptor sizes 15" PRO f. 4-Lites: Front aperture Ø: Rear aperture Ø: Measurements 15" PRO f. 4-Lites: Weight 15" PRO for 4-Lites: Maximum number of colours: Start-to-end string movement: Power/data Connector style: Supply voltage: 400 x 400 mm 395 mm 395 mm 520 x 570 x 95 mm 6,2 kg 25 6,4 s XLR4 24 V (PSU) Art.No. RCC5000 RCC5070 RCC510 RCC5010/4L RCC505 RCC5060 060993 060982 060985 Description Colour Changer 15" PRO Front with square aperture 15" PRO Adaptor for Thomas 4-Lite Blinder Colour Changer 15" PRO for 4-Lites (incl. square front + adaptor for Thomas 4-Lite) Universal adaptor for 15" PRO 15" PRO Front plate with round aperture and universal adaptor for 5K barndoor Colour String, 25 colours for 15" PRO Colour String, 16 colours for 15" PRO Colour String, 11 colours for 15" PRO Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 14 8-Lite PRO Colour Changer The 8-Lite PRO Colour Changer for 8-Lite Blinders corresponds with the other PRO Colour Changers in terms of operation, configuration and nearly all other functions. (Please find all details in our Operator´s manual.) You will find the only difference in tensioning the colour string ­ see page 6. The Scroller has a square aperture for 8-Lite Blinders. It can be mounted to Major 8-Lite Blinders without further accessories, while different adaptor versions for other types of 8-Lite Blinders are available. The unit is delivered with safety cable for the front; but without data cable, power supply and colour string. Technical data Universal adaptor sizes: Maximum number of colours: Start-to-end string movement: Front aperture Ø: Rear aperture Ø: Power/data Connector style: Weight: Measurements: Supply voltage: 388 x 680 mm 25 7s 680 x 395 mm 680 x 395 mm XLR4 8,5 kg 519 x 830 x 98 mm 24 V (PSU) Art.No. RCC4100 060992 060986 060983 Description Colour Changer 8-Lite PRO Colour String, 25 colours for 8-Lite PRO Colour String, 16 colours for 8-Lite PRO Colour String, 11 colours for 8-Lite PRO Maxi PSU The Maxi PSU is power supply amd DMX splitter for 24 "small" Colour Changers (6", 8" and 12" PRO) or 12 "big" units (15" and 8-Lite PRO). The unit is delivered with M10 bold and mains cable with mounted Schuko plug; data cable is not included. Technical data Supply voltage: Amount of scrollers per PSU: Mains connector: Output connectors: Weight: Measurements: 230 V (E); 110 V (U) 12/24 CEE 22 4 x XLR4 3,5 kg 293 x 82 x 250 mm Art.No. RCC125E RCC125U 270410 270704 Description Maxi PSU, 230 V Maxi PSU, 110 V Halfcoupler 2" Lightweight Safety cable 2 mm, 60 cm Micro PSU The Micro PSU is power supply and DMX splitter for 6 "small" Colour Changers (6", 8" and 12" PRO) or 3 "big" units (15" and 8-Lite PRO). The unit is delivered with M10 bold and mains cable with mounted Schuko plug; data cable is not included. Technical data Supply voltage: Amount of scrollers per PSU: Mains connector: Output connector: Weight: Measurements: 85-260 V 3/6 CEE 22 1 x XLR4 1,4 kg 178 x 72 x 136 mm Art.No. RCC141 270410 270704 Description Micro PSU Halfcoupler 2" Lightweight Safety cable 2 mm, 60 cm Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 15 Important safety requirements · · · · · · · Please read all instructions in our manual carefully. Please also note the user instructions which are printed on the unit. Cleanse the unit only with a moist duster and do never use solvents or aggressive cleaner. Do not block or cover the slots for ventilation. Do not try to insert any objects through the slots. They could touch live wired parts or cause a short circuit. It is regulated that you have to fasten the Scrollers with the help of the safety cable. Do not service the Scrollers yourself. Please contact us in any case of breakdown. Rainbow Colour An der Talle 26-28 Tel: +49 5251 14092 28 E-mail: info@rainbow-colour-changers.de Changers GmbH D-33102 Paderborn Fax: +49 5251 14092 90 Homepage: www.rainbow-colour-changers.de 16 Unit C6, Hastingwood Trading Estate 35, Harbet Road, London, N18 3HU Phone FAX 020 8803 7400 020 8803 5060 email office@gradav.co.uk Web www.gradav.co.uk