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    Andrew Riter
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ColorSource LEDs Lekos - incandescent dmx levels

Hi ETC

I've just purchased a few ColourSource LED S4 units (the first installment, I hope).

on a demo, the sales rep had some DMX percentages to get the Unit to match an incandescent white (blue at xx%, red @ yy%, and green @zz%).  He said these come from ETC.  Could I get a set of those numbers?

I'm NOT using the Relay Panel.  I do plan on daisy chaining 4 to 8 units per side, on a 20A non-dim circuit.  I take it the 185w is the MAX draw, and booting up 10 units for a 1850w draw should not trip my breakers.  Correct?

I've got both the Smooth Wash Diffuser (gel frame), and the Soft Focus Diffuser (gobo slot).  Are these intended to be used together, or only individually?  Or just the SFD when with a gobo?

Thanks.  Andrew

  • 185W is the max draw when a unit is already on, but during power up all LED fixtures will draw considerably more power for a very short time due to the nature of LEDs. this is called inrush current. i didn't check what the datasheet for the colorsource spot says, maybe there is a recommendation?

    i leave the SFD always in the fixture. it helps to avoid funny color stuff even when using a hard focus and/or with a gobo.
    the SWD is something different. it's for when you need to use more than one of your spots to do an even wash. the SWD helps with the overlaps and the edge of your lights. you probably want to remove your SFD to make sure you get as much light out of the fixture as possible.

    i would try something like RGB 100/82/42. depending if you're using the DeepBlue variant or not this might vary a bit. (disclaimer: this is my general LED fake 3200K setting, not specifically for color source)

  • The "calibrated" levels that the Eos software uses for the ColorSource Spot are Red: 100%, Green: 81%, Blue 38%.

    Keep in mind that the levels that the Eos reports for the Deep Blue model are the same... so take these with a grain of salt.  And frankly, everyone's perception of what "tungsten" looks like is different, and will depend on the intensity level as well... so I usually mix my own.

  • in reply to Paul Toben
    Thank Paul and Ueliriegg for the answers. Paul: is the calibrated numbers above what is referenced as Rosco 00?
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