IntroductIon
Color Kinetics® ColorBlast® 12 offers wall-washing, wall-grazing,
spot lighting and large alcove lighting in an easy-to-install fixture.
This user guide contains important information about proper instal-
lation and safe operation of your new ColorBlast 12 light fixture.
Included in this Box
• ColorBlast 12 and preassembled base with 60 ft (18.3m) 3C
18AWG SJTW Cable.
• (2) #8-32 UNC x 1.25" (31.75mm) LG pan head drive screws
for indoor installation.
• (4) #10-24 UNC x .75" (19mm) LG pan head drive screws for
outdoor installation.
• User Guide.
• Outdoor JBox Gasket.
• Hex key.
Additional Items needed
• 4” (10.2cm) Electrical junction box (rated for your application)
with 3.5” (8.9cm) center to center distance for mounting
locations.
• 24VDC power/data supply—PDS-150e (Item # 109-000008-01)
or PDS-60 24V (Item # 109-000017-00/01/02).
• Controller—Color Kinetics or DMX compatible.
• Light addressing tool: Color Kinetics Zapi
(Item# 103-000005-00, US/103-000005-01, EU) or Serial
Addressing Software (SAS) with iPlayer 2 or Smart Jack 3.
• Adjustable wrench.
• Philips-head drive screwdriver.
optional Items
• 3/16" OD braided safety cable and hardware, as required.
Scope of this user Guide
The goal of this user guide is to explain the steps needed to install
the ColorBlast 12 fixture, and assure peak performance. Its intend-
ed use is for reference only, by persons who are fully qualified.
This document should never be considered a substitute for any pro-
visions of a regulation or any applicable state 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 which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
“
caution
” Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or property dam-
age. Also used to alert against unsafe practices.
ignoring
a
hazard
will
void
any
warranty
.
danger
: Ensure that the main power supply is off before installing
or wiring the ColorBlast 12 and power/data supply.
warning
: The ColorBlast 12 and power/data supply must be
installed by a qualified professional in accordance with NEC and
relevant local codes.
warning
: Do not attempt to install or use the ColorBlast 12 or
power/data supply until you read and understand the installation
instructions and safety labels.
caution
: The ColorBlast 12 has no serviceable parts. Do not
attempt to open the fixture.
caution
: Do not modify, alter, or attempt to service the
ColorBlast 12.
caution
: Never lengthen the ColorBlast 12 cable.
caution
:
You must use the cable provided with the unit.
caution
: Do not use sharp tools near or on the fixture lens.
caution
: Do not hot swap. Ensure the power supply is off before
connecting or disconnecting fixtures.
caution
:
Do not overload the power/data supply.
note
: The instructions and precautions set forth in this installation
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
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner
and user to install, maintain, and operate the ColorBlast 12 in such
a manner as to comply with all state and local laws, ordinances,
regulations, and the American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
Safety Code.
PlAnnInG tHe InStAllAtIon
The ColorBlast 12 installation requires planning to ensure a timely,
successful installation with minimal complications and down time.
Planning Suggestions
When planning a ColorBlast 12 installation, Color Kinetics suggests
doing the following:
• Consult an Electrical Inspector to review 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.
• Consult Color Kinetics Application Engineering Services as need-
ed at www.colorkinetics.com/support.
• Get detailed wiring diagrams and additional support from www.
colorkinetics.com/support.
Installation considerations
•
location of the power/data supplies in relationship to
lights.
Each ColorBlast 12 comes with a 60 ft (18.3m) power/
data cable. Therefore, the power/data supply must be located
within 60 feet (18.3m) of the supported fixtures.
•
location of the fixture and method of mounting.
The
ColorBlast 12 can be installed indoors or outdoors on a wall, ceil-
ing, or floor. Junction boxes and mounting methods vary accord-
ing to location.
StePS to A SucceSSFul InStAllAtIon
1. Record the serial numbers and identify fixtures as you unpack
them.
2. Install the power/data supplies.
3. Address the lights.
4. Install the fixtures.
5. Make electrical connections.
recording Serial numbers
1. Record the serial numbers as you unpack the fixtures. Each
ColorBlast 12 has a unique serial number programmed at the
time of manufacture.
2. Write the serial numbers onto a Mapping Grid or use a bar
code scanner along with Color Kinetics Serial Addressing
Software to record each serial number.
Color Kinetics Serial Addressing Software and instructions are
located at www.colorkinetics.com/support.
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 based on the Layout Plan. Place the identifying label in
an inconspicuous location noting the order or placement in the
installation. This step not only minimizes installation mistakes, but
aids in post-installation programming of your lightshows.
Installing Power/data Supplies
Following the Layout Plan, install the PDS-150e or PDS-60 24V
power/data supplies according to state and local codes. Refer to
the product's Installation Guide for complete instructions.
remember:
• Consult an Electrical Inspector to review all wiring plans.
• PDS-150e or PDS-60 24V must be located within 60 feet
(18.3m) of the ColorBlast 12 fixtures.
Addressing the lights
Important:
Before you begin the installation, consider the scope of
your lighting application and installation. Your ColorBlast 12 is set
to light number one at the factory.
Setting the dMX Address
post
-
installation
:
zapi
,
sas
,
or
light
system
composer
1. After installing the ColorBlast 12, connect power to the power/
data supply.
2. Attach the DMX interface (Zapi, iPlayer 2, or Smart Jack 3) to the
DMX/Ethernet IN
port on the power/data supply;
or attach the Light System Manager Ethernet system to the
Ethernet network.
3. Using Zapi or Serial Addressing Software (SAS) set the light
address for each fixture by entering the serial number.
4. Using Light System Composer software, discover and address all
lights attached to the Ethernet system.
pre
-
installation
using
zapi
or
sas
1. With power disconnected, connect a single ColorBlast 12 fixture
or a series of fixtures to a power/data supply.
2. Attach the DMX interface (Zapi, iPlayer 2, or Smart Jack 3) to the
DMX IN
port on the power/data supply.
3. Connect power to the power/data supply.
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 dis-
connect the addressed fixture(s). Repeat steps 1 through 5.
note
: Serial addressing gives you the option of post-installation
addressing multiple fixtures through a single power/data supply or
multiple power/data supplies using the recorded serial numbers.
Refer to the Zapi User Guide or SAS Instruction Guide for details.
Installing the Fixtures
danger
: Ensure that main power supply is off before installing
or wiring the ColorBlast 12 and power data supply. Failure to
adhere to these instructions will result in death or serious injury,
and will void the warranty.
warning
: The ColorBlast 12 and the power/data supply must be
installed by a qualified professional in accordance with NEC and
relevant local codes. Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury, and will void the warranty.
This fixture must be installed by a qualified electrician in accor-
dance with NEC and relevant local codes for Class 2 power sourc-
es. The ColorBlast 12 can be installed indoors or outdoors. When
mounting on walls and ceilings, use an electrical junction box rated
for your application.
through-Base cable Assembly
For all installations where the cable must go through the canopy
base, follow the directions below to prevent cable damage and to
create a water-tight seal for outdoor installations.
1. Screw the liquid-tight fitting into the canopy base. The O-ring
must be seated against the canopy opening to ensure a water-
tight seal.
2. Insert the fixture cable through the dome nut. Loosen the dome
nut if necessary. Pull the cable through the fitting. Leave enough
cable above the fitting to ensure full fixture head rotation.
3. Tighten dome nut to seal the cable. After 24 hours, tighten the
dome nut again to ensure proper sealing force and water-tight
seal (see Fig. 1).
CANOPY BASE
CABLE
LIQUID-TIGHT
FITTING
O-RING
DOME NUT
Fig. 1
Color Kinetics Incorporated
10 Milk street, Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02108 USA
Tel 888 Full RGB
Tel 617 423 9999
Fax 617 423 9998
info@colorkinetics.com
www.colorkinetics.com
IteM# 116-000012-00 (White, Frosted lens)
116-000012-01 (Black, Frosted lens)
116-000012-02 (White, clear lens)
116-000012-03 (Black, clear lens)
This product is protected by one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent Nos.
6,016,038, 6,150,774 and other patents listed at http://colorkinetics.com/patents/.
Other patents pending.
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Chromasic, Color Kinetics, the Color Kinetics logo, ColorBlast, ColorBlaze,
ColorBurst, ColorCast, ColorPlay, ColorScape, Direct Light, iColor, iColor Cove,
iPlayer, Optibin, Powercore, QuickPlay, Sauce, the Sauce logo, and Smartjuice are
registered trademarks and DIMand, EssentialWhite, eW, IntelliWhite, iW, and Light
Without Limits are trademarks of Color Kinetics Incorporated.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
ColorBlast 12
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