ColorSource Relay Transceiver

General Information

The ColorSource Relay combines power sequencing and data distribution in a portable plug-and-play format. The ColorSource Relay comes in wireless- and wired-DMX input. Upon receiving data from the console, its internal sequencing routine automates the process of staggering turn-on times across relays while it provides hardline DMX to connected fixtures.

Applications

Applications requiring distributed dimming and position flexibility:

• Schools
• Houses of worship
• Small theaters
• Event lighting
• Automated lighting systems
• Industrial productions
• Rentals
• Conference and exhibition centers
• Multi-use venues such as schools and meeting rooms

Features

• Input voltage: 90-250V; 47-63Hz
• Portable two-pole air-gap relay
• Auto sequencing: turn-on delay in each relay ensures that no two relays turn on at the same time across a system
• Data input options (choice per model): Wireless: T he relay receives wireless DMX for relay activation with RDM feedback on choice of five wireless IDs selected by thumbwheel and transmits DMX output on hardline connection. DMX (har dwire): Receives hardwire DMX (input) for relay activation with RDM feedback and configuration while passing through DMX/RDM on the five-pin XLR (output) connector
• USB master: Connect USB drive for software upgrades
• Integral Safety Connection
• Three mounting options: ETC LED yoke (included), universal yoke, or for use on desktop wall-mount

Specifications

General

• CE Compliant; FCC approved
• RoHS compliant
• DMX512A compatible
• RDM compatible
• Wireless DMX broadcasts on 2.4GHz range using spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping (SSFH)

Mechanical

• Case manufactured of molded black textured plastic
• Multiple yoke-fixing hole combinations for flexible mounting to the fixture
• Convection-cooled; operates without cooling fans
• Molded safety connection point
• Power-input and -output connectors arranged at 45-degree angle to the pipe for ease of tie-off
• Wireless model includes thumbwheel for selection of six wireless IDs or custom
• Wireless model includes 2dBA gain omnidirectional antennae
• Specialized directional and high-gain antennas are sold separately

Environmental

• Operating temperatures: 0-40°C; 32-104°F
• Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
• Rated for Indoor use

Electrical

• Input power: Max breaker sizing: 20A, Voltage ranges: 90-250V, Frequency range: 47-63Hz
• Consumes .25W during sleep mode (.6W for wireless)
• PowerCon compatible input and output connectors
• Relay cuts both poles for support of two pole 208V and Delta applications
• 2500V isolation between control and power components
• Wired DMX* In and Thru on five-pin XLR
• DMX thru is not self-terminating

*Represents 1/4 unit device load for purpose of calculating DMX daisy-chain device count (max 32 unit devices per DMX chain)

Relay Specifications

• Switching current: 16A max at 40°C ambient
• Mechanical Endurance: 1,000,000 cycles
• Quiessent load: less than .65 Watts during sleep mode
• Electrical endurance: Resistive 100,000 cycles @16A, 250V; Inductive 100,000 cycles @6A; 250V; Ballast 20,000 cycles @1500W. 250V ;Electronic 20,000 cycles @3300W; 250V

Wiresless DMX Specifications

• Range: 100 meters
• Max recievers per transmitter: 32
• Band: 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
• Power: up to 72mW ETSI broadcast power
• Third-party compatibility: City Theatrical Show DMX
• Wireless ID #6 operates outside of the Wifi bands for areas of strong wifi usage
• Wireless DMX Latency can occur during fade chase

Control Features

• DMX512A In and Thru via five-pin XLR connectors
• Supports up to 32 units on one DMX line
• Choice of relay mode: Automatic, DMX level, System Power Command
• RDM (Remote Device Management) allows remote configuration of the following properties of the device, you can use any RDM controller such as ETC’s Concert or Eos®software to configure these options. Read-only RDM items: RDM Device Count; Type Description; Product Details list; Manufacturer; Defaults; Software Version Sensors list and values; Output Power (Instantaneous Voltage and Current w/min/max record). Editable RDM items: Name; RDM Enable; DMX Address; Threshold; DMX Loss Time; Max Turn-On Delay; Relay Personality/Mode; Wireless ID; Identify