ColorBlast Product Guide
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Installation
ColorBlast offers rich, saturated wall-washing color and color-changing effects, both
indoors and outdoors. Both ColorBlast 12 and ColorBlast 6 are low-voltage fixtures,
intended for use with the power / data supplies PDS 150e 24V and PDS-60 24V from
Philips Color Kinetics.
Owner / User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to
install, maintain, and operate ColorBlast 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 power / data supply in relation to
the fixtures, and of the fixtures in relation to each other. Refer to the power
/ data supply’s Installation Instructions or Specification Sheet for guidelines on
configuring and positioning the power / data supply in relation to the controller.
With the native 60 ft (18.3 m) power / data cable supplied with each fixture,
you can connect up to three ColorBlast 12 fixtures to each PDS-150e, or one
ColorBlast 12 fixture to each PDS-60. You can connect up to six ColorBlast 6
fixtures to each PDS-150e, or up to two ColorBlast 6 fixtures to each PDS-60.
Using 18 AWG, 3-conductor stranded copper wire, you can extend the cable for
each individual fixture to a maximum length of 150 ft (45.7 m), as long as the total
cable length for each power / data supply does not exceed 400 ft (121.9 m).
2. On an architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of
the installation, identify the locations of all switches, controllers, power supplies,
fixtures, and cables.
3. Each ColorBlast 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 power / data supplies, including any interfaces with controllers. Power
/ data supplies and external controllers send power and control signals to the
fixtures over the single fixture cable.
2. Ensure that the number of free power / data supply power ports is adequate.
3. Verify that all additional supporting equipment (switches, controllers) is in place.
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For complete instructions on how to wire
the power / data supply, refer to the specific
power / data supply’s Installation Guide or
Specification Sheet. For sample wiring diagrams,
visit www.colorkinetics.com/support/wiring/
ls_prod.html/
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Refer to the ColorBlast 6 and ColorBlast 12
Installation Instructions for specific
warning and caution state
ments.
Record fixture serial numbers
1234 567 89101
123-456789-00
111000 22b342-45/567
123-4567 8 91 01
0000000000
12345678
00
0000
1234 567 89101
123-456789-00
111000 22b342-45/567
123-4567 8 91 01
0000000000
12345678
00
0000
