ColorKey CKU-7060 AirPar HEX 4 Wireless Battery-Powered Uplight User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- ColorKey
Table of Contents
- ColorKey CKU-7060 AirPar HEX 4 Wireless Battery-Powered Uplight
- Contents of Package
- Safety
- Introduction
- Power & Charging
- Display Operation
- Menu Guide
- Infrared Remote (IR) Control
- DMX Values
- Setup Examples
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Information
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
ColorKey CKU-7060 AirPar HEX 4 Wireless Battery-Powered Uplight
Contents of Package
- AirPar HEX 4
- IR Remote
- Power Cord
- User Manual
Safety
Caution! Opening this unit voids warranty. Contact ColorKey for any
service requests.
Warning! To avoid electrical shock, be sure to disconnect power before
any service or when moving or setting up the fixture.
Caution! Avoid direct eye exposure with the fixture when on.
- This fixture is for indoor use only.
- This fixture must be installed a minimum distance of 5 meters (16’4”) away from any lighted objects.
- Do not install or operate this fixture near flammable materials.
- This device must be installed, operated, and maintained by a qualified professional.
- Please check if the voltage is in accordance with the rated power before installing.
- Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has been damaged. Turn off fixture and replace with a power cord of similar rating.
Service & Support
Your ColorKey product includes a 2-year warranty. For technical support or to
register your product, please visit https://www.colorkeyled.com/support/
You can also reach us by phone Monday thru Friday, 8:30am – 5pm PST at
818-578-4030.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ColorKey AirPar HEX 4!
The AirPar is part of the ColorKey Air Series, an ecosystem of battery-
powered, wireless DMX lighting fixtures, with a wireless DMX hub for greater
control and connectivity options. 
All Air Series fixtures also include an integrated W-DMX
transceiver for instant wireless connectivity. This enables any Air Series
fixture to wirelessly control your entire Air Series rig.
It’s now easier than ever to fill a room with color by simply setting all the
fixtures to the same wireless group ID and watch them automatically connect
and synchronize.
Power & Charging
The AirPar HEX 4 features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for wire free
use. The battery can power the light for up to 20 hours from a full charge.
An adaptive power supply with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz
is also included.
The battery charges whenever the included power cable is connected and plugged
into a power source. If the product is plugged in and not in operation, make
sure the product is turned off.
The indicators on the LED Menu Display show how much battery life remains
available.
Display Operation
- ESC: Navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
- Down: Scrolls through the menu items and numbers in descending order.
- Up: Scrolls through the menu items and numbers in ascending order
- Enter: Is used to select and confirm/store the current menu selection
Menu Guide
| Address | Set DMX Address (001 to 512) |
|---|---|
| Channel | Set DMX Channel Mode (3, 6, 8, 11) |
| Slave | Set light to Slave or Master |
| Auto | Activate Auto mode and adjust speed (1-15) |
| Fade | Activate Fade mode and adjust speed (1-15) |
| Color | Set light to Color mode and scroll through preset colors (1-15) |
| Sound | Set light to Sound Active mode and adjust sensitivity (1-10) |
| Red | Adjust Red dimmer (000-255) |
| Green | Adjust Green dimmer (000-255) |
| Blue | Adjust Blue dimmer (000-255) |
| Amber | Adjust Amber dimmer (000-255) |
| White | Adjust White dimmer (000-255) |
| UV | Adjust UV dimmer (000-255) |
| Strobe | Turn on Strobe and adjust speed (1-15) |
| Dimmer | Adjust Dimmer curve (Linear, Curve, Theatre, Studio) |
| Screen | Set OLED display to turn off after 30 seconds |
| Infrared | Enable / Disable Infrared Remote Control |
| Wireless | Turn Infrared receiver on or off |
| ID Set | Set Wireless ID group from ID00 to ID15 |
Infrared Remote (IR) Control
To use the IR remote, simply point the remote at the IR receiver on the
lighting fixture. The IR receiver on the AirPar HEX 4 is located top panel
with the LED lenses.
Black Out
Black Out mode instantly turns all LED’s off.
Press the Black Out button to engage or disengage Black Out mode.
Addr
Address mode enables you to set the DMX Address of the fixture.
To set up a new DMX address, Press the Addr button, then press (+) or (-) to
increase or decrease the DMX Address Value.
Sound
Sound-Active mode enables the light to respond to ambient sounds in the room
using the fixture’s built-in microphone.
Press the Sound button to activate Sound-Active mode. Press (+) or (-) to
increase or decrease sound sensitivity based on the playback level of the
music.
Auto
In Auto mode, the light loops through various preprogrammed colors.
To turn on Auto mode, press the Auto button, then press (+) or (-) to increase
or decrease the speed of the program.
Strobe
In Strobe mode, the light will flash at the desired rate.
To turn on Strobe mode, press the Strobe button, then press (+) or (-) to
increase or decrease the strobing rate. You can change the color using manual
color mixing (more below).
Fade
In Fade Mode, the light creates smooth, gradual color transitions.
To turn on Fade mode, press the Fade button, then press (+) or (-) to increase
or decrease the speed of the program.
Manual Color Mixing
The AirPar is capable of creating an almost unlimited number of colors by
mixing the Red, Green, Blue, and White LEDs.
To begin mixing colors, press the Red (R), Green (G), Blue (B), or White (W)
button, then press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease the brightness of each
color. Continue with the next color until you achieve your desired color.
Color Presets
10 preset colors can be accessed from the IR Remote. Press any number between (0) and (9) to set a color.
0 – Red
1 – Green
2 – Blue
3 – Amber
4 – White
5 – UV
6 – Yellow
7 – Magenta
8 – Red/Orange
9 – Pink
DMX Values
3 channel mode
| Channel | Value | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 000-255 | Hue |
| 2 | 000-255 | Saturation |
| 3 | 000-255 | Value |
6channel mode
| Channel | Value | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 000-255 | Red |
| 2 | 000-255 | Green |
| 3 | 000-255 | Blue |
| 4 | 000-255 | Amber |
| 5 | 000-255 | White |
| 6 | 000-255 | UV |
8 channel mode
| Channel | Value | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 000-255 | Master Dimmer |
| 2 | 000-255 | Red |
| 3 | 000-255 | Green |
| 4 | 000-255 | Blue |
| 5 | 000-255 | Amber |
| 6 | 000-255 | White |
| 7 | 000-255 | UV |
| 8 | 000-255 | Strobe |
11 channel mode
| Channel | Value | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 000-255 | Master Dimmer |
| 2 | 000-255 | Red |
| 3 | 000-255 | Green |
| 4 | 000-255 | Blue |
| 5 | 000-255 | Amber |
| 6 | 000-255 | White |
| 7 | 000-255 | UV |
| 8 | 000-255 | Strobe |
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9
| 000-015| None
016-095| Auto Mode
096-175| Fade Mode
176-255| Sound Active
10| 0-255| Dimmer Speed
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11
| 000-005| Default Dimmer
006-065| Linear Dimmer
066-125| Curve Dimmer
126-185| Theatre Dimmer
186-255| Studio Dimmer Mode
Setup Examples
Master/Slave
The AirPar HEX 4 includes an integrated W-DMX transceiver for instant wireless connectivity. This enables the AirPar to wirelessly control any Air Series fixture in the same wireless group. To achieve this, simply set an AirPar to Master and all other fixtures to Slave. Turn on wireless on all fixtures and set them to the same wireless group ID.
Master/Slave mode allows you to connect multiple units together using one (1) unit o control others in a chain. When a fixture is set to ‘Master Mode,’ this unit will always act asa controlling unit until it is switched out of ‘Master Mode’. The Master unit send out signal to Slave units which will react in synchronization. When a fixture is set into ‘Slave Mode’, this fixture will receive the Master signal.
AirHubDMX
The AirHub DMX (available separately) is the central hub used to remotely control all Air Series fixtures. It is a battery powered wireless DMX transceiver with 16 wireless groups (00-15) and features built-in presets including static colors, auto, fade, and sound active mode.
To make a connection, simply set the AirHub DMX and AirPar HEX 4 to the same group ID. Both units are set to ID01 in the example below.
DMX Controller
The AirPar HEX 4 can connect to any DMX controller using standard 3-pin DMX
cables, or wirelessly using the AirHub DMX. AirPars connected to a DMX
controller via the AirHub can still be addressed independently.
The AirPar can also transmit wireless DMX to most 2.4ghz enabled W-DMX lights
outside of the Air Series ecosystem through group ID 0-5 (such as the ColorKey
MobilePar Mini HEX 4). Simply scroll through the wireless bands on your lights
until a signal connection is made with the AirPar.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solutions |
|---|
No DMX control
| ****
· Confirm the Wireless Group ID is the same as the transmitter
· Make sure the fixture is in DMX mode
· Make sure wireless is enabled on your AirBar, or that a DMX cable is properly connected to your controller.
Fixture does not respond to sound
| ****
· Make sure the fixture is in Sound Active mode.
IR remote will not respond
| · The IR remote will not respond to any inputs when the Black Out mode is enabled. If the remote is not responding when a button is pressed, try pressing (Black Out). It may already be in Black Out Mode thus rendering the light dark.
Technical Information
- 4x12W RGBWA+UV 6-in-1 LEDs
- 25˚ beam angle
- DMX Channel Modes: 3 / 6 / 8 / 11 channels
- Built-in 2.4Ghz W-DMX transceiver for wireless connectivity
- Lithium-Ion battery (+/-) 20 hours single color; (+/-) 6 hours full color, (+/-) 5 hours charge time
- Control modes: W-DMX, DMX 512, IR Remote, Master /Slave, Sound Active, Stand Alone
- Multicolor OLED display for easy access to fixture settings
- 0-100% Dimmer
- 3-pin DMX In/Out connectors
- IEC power in and out connectors
- Lamp rated life: >50000 Hours
- Flicker Free
- Working temperature: up to 40˚C
- Power consumption: 48W
- Power supply: AC100-240V;50-60Hz|
- Product size: 5.4 x 5.6 x 7.4 in
- Net Weight: 6.1lbs
Please note: As we continue to work towards improving our products and your experience as a user, we recommend that you check our website periodically for updates to user manuals and specifications at www.ColorKeyLED.com or you may contact us directly at info@colorkeyled.com.