ETC ColorSource ThruPower Manuel utilisateur

Part Number: 7121M1200-1.2.0 Rev: A
Released: 2019-03
ColorSource ThruPower
User Manual
Version 1.2.0

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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Help from ETC Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
12-circuit models (Standard and Enhanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
24-circuit models (Standard only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Option kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 1 Menus and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
User interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Initial power-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ThruPower configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DMX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DMX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Test menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Set dimmer levels in the Test menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Appendix A Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Vacuum the vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Vacuum the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
No Output to the Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Outputs cannot be dimmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Outputs cannot be turned off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix B Menu flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Introduction 1
Introduction
Welcome to the ColorSource ThruPower User Manual. ColorSource ThruPower is a passively
cooled wall-mount cabinet designed for use in low noise environments. This product
continues the ETC tradition of providing the highest quality products for the entertainment
and architectural lighting market.
Document conventions
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information.
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Note:
Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.
CAUTION:
A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or
unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or an equipment
problem.
WARNING: A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may occur, people
may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an action.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates situations where
there is a risk of electric shock.

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Help from ETC Technical Services
If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in this
document. To search more widely, try the ETC website at etcconnect.com. If your questions
are not sufficiently addressed by these resources, contact ETC Technical Services directly at
one of the offices identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside
of normal business hours.
When calling for help, please:
• Have a detailed description of the problem
• Be near the equipment, for troubleshooting
• Have the notification number if you have called in previously
Americas United Kingdom
Electronic Theatre Controls Inc. Electronic Theatre Controls Ltd.
Technical Services Department Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road 26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Middleton, WI 53562 Victoria Road,
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free) London W3 6UU England
+1-608 831-4116 +44 (0)20 8896 1000
Asia Germany
Electronic Theatre Controls Asia, Ltd. Electronic Theatre Controls GmbH
Technical Services Department Technical Services Department
Room 1801, 18/F Ohmstrasse 3
Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square 83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
9 Sheung Yuet Road +49 (80 24) 47 00-0
+852 2799 1220

Overview 3
Overview
The ColorSource ThruPower is designed to provide professional quality dimming, packaged
for venues that require affordable, professional quality wall-mount dimming in low noise
environments. The cabinet may be installed with or without other system components
making it a cost-effective power solution.
12-circuit models (Standard and Enhanced)
Multi-language user interface display
including English, Spanish, German,
and French
User-selectable dimming curves,
including Mod Square Law, Linear,
Preheat, and Fluorescent
Removable cable entry
panels at top of enclosure
Removable cable entry
panels at sides of enclosure
Conduit knockouts low in the side
of the cabinet accommodate conduit
or glands for low voltage control
wiring to the I/O compartment.
12 circuits of dimming/switching
DMX native device
Passive cooling for quiet operation in
low-noise environments
12 dual-pole or single-pole,
C-curve, DIN-rail mount circuit
breakers, one for each output
Emergency contact input
Removable conduit/cable gland
knockouts on bottom of enclosure.

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24-circuit models (Standard only)
Features
• DMX native device
• Passive cooling for quiet operation in low-noise environments
• Multi-language user interface display including English, Spanish, German, and French
• Removable cable entry panel at top of enclosure
• User-selectable dimming curves, including Mod Square Law, Linear, Preheat, and Fluorescent
• Dual-pole or single-pole, C-curve, DIN-rail mount circuit breaker for each output
• Emergency contact input
Multi-language user interface display
including English, Spanish, German,
and French
User-selectable dimming curves,
including Mod Square Law, Linear,
Preheat, and Fluorescent
24 circuits of dimming/switching
DMX native device
Passive cooling for quiet operation in
low-noise environments
Removable cable entry
panels at top of enclosure
24 dual-pole or single-pole,
C-curve, DIN-rail mount circuit
breakers, one for each output
Emergency contact input
Removable cable entry
panels at sides of enclosure
Removable conduit/cable
gland knockouts on bottom
of enclosure.
Conduit knockouts low in the side
of the cabinet accommodate conduit
or glands for low voltage control
wiring to the I/O compartment.

Overview 5
Option kits
The following option kits are available for the ColorSource ThruPower.
WARNING: RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK! Failure to disconnect all power to the
cabinet before working inside could result in serious injury or death. This
equipment is intended to be serviced and installed by suitably qualified
personnel only.
Model Part Number Option Description
CSTP-DIN 7121K1006
ColorSource
ThruPower DIN
Accessory Kit
Contains two lengths of DIN rail, end
stops, and fixings for mounting DIN rail
products within the CSTP Accessory Bay.
CSTP-DOOR 7121K1000 Locking Door Kit
A locking front cover that provides
controlled access to the circuit breakers
and the user interface. Field installable.
(Note that if you plan to use the Locking
Door Kit and are installing multiple
cabinets, leave enough space between
the cabinets to install the locking door
kit.)
CSTP-KIT-ND-RCD-24 7121K1001
RCD/4 Breaker Kit for
24 Circuit ND
Cabinet
Factory or field-installable option.
Provides a 30 mA RCD for each set of 4
circuits in the cabinet.
CSTP-KIT-ND-RCD-12 7121K1002
RCD/4 Breaker Kit for
12 Circuit ND
Cabinet
CSTP-KIT-SP-RCD-24 7121K1003 RCD/4 Breaker Kit for
24 Circuit SP Cabinet
CSTP-KIT-SP-RCD-12 7121K1004 RCD/4 Breaker Kit for
12 Circuit SP Cabinet

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Chapter 1
Menus and configuration
User interface
The ColorSource ThruPower user interface and menu structure provide you with an easy, intuitive
setup with multiple built-in language options.
LED indicators
Power
The power LED has four indication patterns:
• Blue LED: Indicates that the operation is normal and power is within normal parameters.
• Slow blink pattern: Indicates a problem with incoming power such as no or reduced voltage.
• Rapid blink pattern (together with LCD Backlight): The cabinet has been sent an
Identify
command via RDM.
• Double blink pattern: The cabinet is in the process of upgrading firmware.
DMX
The DMX LED is a red/green LED with the following indication patterns:
• Steady green illumination: Indicates that a DMX signal is present.
• Green LED in blinking pattern: Indicates that no DMX signal is present.
• Steady red illumination: Indicates that the unit is in Panic mode and is outputting a DMX signal.
Power
DMX
Power LED
DMX LED
Keypad
LCD Screen
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