American Lighting CRSA-A1-RGBW-BK Corsa LED RGBW Array Wall Washer Installation Guide

American Lighting CRSA-A1-RGBW-BK Corsa LED RGBW Array Wall Washer

INSTALLATION GUIDE

MODEL: CRSA-A1-RGBW-BK

WARNING

These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly installed or attached in any way. Products should be installed in accordance with these instructions, current electrical codes, and/or the current National Electric Code (NEC).

WARNING

When using this product outdoors, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the following:

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for outdoor use. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection for this measure of safety.
• Use only outdoor extension cords, such as type SEW, SEOW, SEOOW, SOW, SOOW, STW, STOW, STOOW, SJEW, SJEOW, SJEOOW, SJTW, SJTOW, or SJTOOW. This designation is marked in the wire of the extension cord. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Read all instructions before beginning. Save these instructions for future use.

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, pay close attention to this manual. Stay within its guidelines when using this product.

• All units must be unplugged before installing or servicing in any way.

• Do not route cords or units through walls, doors, windows, or any similar part of a building structure.

• Do not use if there is any damage to the unit, its lens, and/or power cord’s insulation.
  Inspect periodically.

• The fixture is rated for wet locations (IP65) and can be exposed to rain and snow.
  However, do not let the unit stand in water or liquid, nor locate where water can accumulate.

• Secure units with mounting hardware appropriate for the mounting surface.

• Do not secure unit or its power cord with staples, nails, or like materials that may damage insulation.

• Do not attempt to open or service this fixture. None of its parts are serviceable by the user.

• Do not exceed the specified voltage input: 100-277V AC per unit.

• If using with a compatible DMX controller, note that signal degradation occurs after 30 interconnected units per DMX universe and will become unreliable after that.

• If connecting units together, do not exceed the maximum run of 15 interconnected power cables.

• Do not exceed more than 328ft (100M) total signal distance.

• This product has a grounded plug as a safety feature to reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not cut the plug off or alter it in any way.

• Provide a grounded receptacle within 5 feet of any fixture’s location that isn’t interconnected. If using outdoors, outlet(s) must also be GFCI and weatherproof.

BEFORE INSTALLATION:

1. Get familiar with the key parts of the CRSA-A1-RGBW-BK. See FIGURE 1 and FIGURE 2.
2. Determine number of fixtures to be used and how power will be delivered. Be sure to provide a 100-277V grounded receptacle for each unit if not interconnecting units, or plan to provide a 100-277V outlet for the first unit of a series of interconnect units using CRSA-PWRJUMP-5FT, CRSA-PWRJUMP-10FT, CRSA-PWRJUMP-15FT power extension cables. The maximum number of fixtures that can be powered by one 120V circuit is 15.

3. Determine mounting method and fasteners required.
4. Determine if signal cable extensions are needed between fixtures or from the controller to the first fixture. Fifteen foot signal cable extensions (item number CRSA-SIGJUMP-3PIN-15FT, sold separately) should be used when distances between two fixtures exceed 24”. Signal cable extensions can be interconnected to create longer lengths when needed. Signal cables must not be located where water can stand or accumulate.
The maximum number of fixtures that can be connected by signal cables before signal degradation and loss is 30.
5. Determine method of color control and functioning mode. See page 2-3 for functioning mode descriptions.

• Choose between Standalone Mode, DMX Control Mode, or Master/Slave Mode for control.
• To synchronize, all fixtures must be interconnected with their input and output data cables. If using with compatible DMX controller, the first fixture in the chain must be connected to the DMX controller.

6. For control with a DMX controller, a DMX to Corsa data converter cable (CRSA-SIGLEAD-3PIN-15FT) will be needed.

FIXTURE INSTALLATION:

1. Make a fixture lighting plan that shows the locations of each fixture and controller.
2. Record the fixture numbers and DMX addresses on the lighting plan and affix weatherproof labels on each fixture with its assigned ID.
3. Set the fixtures’ DMX addresses using the Lighted LED Display and UP and DOWN buttons.
4. Loosen the tilt/angle adjustment handles to rotate the light if necessary.
5. Hold the fixture in the desired position with the base oriented for best lighting angle. The tilt can be easily adjusted later.
6. Use the through-mounting holes in the base of each unit and suitable fasteners.
7. Interconnect multiple fixtures with their signal cables, with or without additional signal extension cables (CRSA-SIGJUMP-3PIN-15FT, sold separately), as applicable.
8. Interconnect power cables, with or without additional power extension cables (CRSA-JUMP-5FT, CRSA-JUMP-10FT, CRSA-JUMP-15FT, sold separately), as applicable.
9. If using an external controller, connect the controller’s signal cable to the signal input of the first wall washer.

DIFFERENT FUNCTIONING MODES:

1. STANDALONE MODE – Choose from built-in programs via the buttons on the back of the unit.
2. DMX MODE – International Standard DMX512 Signal Programming.
3. MASTER/SLAVE MODE – Standalone syncronization between multiple fixtures.

STANDALONE MODE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To enter Standalone Mode, press the A button four (4) times (the first 3 presses set the DMX address), or press the B button one (1) time.
2. The letters “P” “X” and “Y” will show up on the lower digital screen to confirm Independent Mode.

•  “P” indicates you’ve successfully entered Standalone Mode.
• “X” refers to the function and color.
• “Y” refers to the value of speed and gray degree for the corresponding “X” value selection
• Refer to chart below for all color, function, gray degree, and speed options

3. Use the “A” button to select an “X” value option. The value will flash on the screen to indicate editing mode. After 10 seconds, the value will stop flashing, indicating the value has been saved into memory.
4. Use the “B” button to select a “Y” value option. The value will flash on the screen to indicate editing mode. After 10 seconds, the value will stop flashing, indicating the value has been saved into memory.

DMX MODE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Before programming any fixture, make a fixture layout plan that shows the locations of each fixture and controller. Leave room to create a legend to record the fixture “IDs” (fixture address number).
2. As you unpack each fixture, attach a weatherproof label on the fixture with its ID.
3. Record each fixture’s ID on the lighting plan.
4. Fixture will automatically enter DMX mode when a valid DMX signal is detected.
5. To enter DMX programming mode, press the “A” button once. The first digit on the screen will beging flashing to confirm DMX programming mode.
6. Pressing the “A” button will change the digit that is being edited. The digit that is flashing is the digit that is being edited.
7. Pressing the “B” button will change the value of the selected digit between 0-9.
8. Set the fixtures’ DMX address using the “A” and “B” buttons on the backside of the fixture (See FIGURE 1). The DMX address will show on the LED Display and be held in memory even when unplugged or otherwise powered off.

• If you want all of the fixture to be synchronized, give them all the same address.
• If you want them to do different things at the same time, give them different addresses, ie. 001, 005, 009, 013, etc, skipping 4 digits for each following ID is customary for basic fixtures that use four channels.

9. Once all fixtures have been programmed, connect them together using the CRSA-SIGJUMP-3PIN-15FT connector cables.
10. Check the distance between the DMX control equipment and the first fixture. You will need to get a DMX signal adapter cable to connect these two items (CRSA-SIGLEAD-3PIN-15FT). Note that you can extend the adapter cables with interconnecting CRSA-SIGJUMP-3PIN-15FT  (15ft signal cable), using multiples to make the length as needed.
11. Use CRSA-SIGJUMP-3PIN-15FT signal cables as needed between fixtures.
12. Once all fixtures are properly connected to DMX control equipment, use any testing functions to make sure everything is working properly.

• Use the following chart as a 4-channel (RGBW) DMX programming guide

MASTER/SLAVE MODE:

1. To synchronize all lights together using Master/Slave mode, choose the first fixture inline as the “master” fixture.
2. Make sure the data I/O is disconnected from all other fixtures before programming.
3. Using the “A” and “B” buttons, set the “master” fixture’s address to 001.
4. Use the “Standalone Mode” instructions to program the “master” fixture according to your preferences.
5. Connect all other fixtures together, making sure their addresses are set to anything other than 001.
6. At this point, connect all other fixtures to the master fixtureand they will all sync up to “master” fixture.

CORSA ARRAY QUICK DIMENSIONS:

Specifications:

• Model: CRSA-A1-RGBW-BK
• Input Voltage: 100-277V AC
• Functioning Modes: Standalone, DMX, Master/Slave

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can I use the wall washer without a DMX controller?

A: Yes, you can use the wall washer in Standalone Mode, which allows you to choose from built-in programs using the buttons on the back of the unit.

Q: How do I know if the fixture is in DMX mode?

A: The fixture will automatically enter DMX mode when a valid DMX signal is detected. You can also manually enter DMX programming mode by pressing the A button.

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