ColorKey Mobile Spot 50 (CKU-6100) User Manual

Introduction

The ColorKey Mobile Spot 50 is a versatile moving head light designed for various lighting applications. This section outlines the package contents and important safety information.

Package Contents

• Mobile Spot 50 fixture
• Power Cable
• IR Remote
• Hanging Bracket
• QR Guide

Caution: Opening this unit voids the warranty. Contact ColorKey for any service requests.

Warning: To avoid electrical shock, ensure power is disconnected before performing any service or when moving or setting up the fixture.

Service & Support

ColorKey offers a standard 2-year warranty, extended to 3 years in the USA upon product registration. For technical support or product registration, visit https://www.colorkeyled.com/support/.

Contact ColorKey by phone Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM PST at (818) 578-4030.

A visual representation of a 3-year warranty badge is present.

Product Safety

This section details essential safety information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Mobile Spot 50.

ALWAYS:

• Connect to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
• Use only with voltage levels specified on the product's label.
• Unplug the unit before replacing the fuse.
• Disconnect from power when not in use for extended periods.
• Secure with a safety cable when mounting overhead.
• Follow all safety instructions and limitations on the specification label.
• Install in an area with at least 20 inches (50 cm) of ventilation clearance.
• Only replace fuses with the same type and rating.
• In case of major malfunction, stop using the product immediately.

DO NOT:

• Open the unit or attempt internal repairs; it contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Look directly at the light source while the product is powered on.
• Use the product if the power cable is pinched or damaged.
• Unplug the unit by pulling on the power cable.
• Place flammable materials near the unit while it is operating.
• Touch the housing while the product is in motion.
• Block any airflow vents or slots in the housing.
• Connect the unit to a dimmer or variable voltage device.
• Lift or carry the unit by the power cable.
• Operate in temperatures exceeding 104°F (40°C).
• Expose the unit to conditions beyond its specified IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
• Use in rainy or moist environments.
• Operate the product outdoors.
• Submerge the product in any liquid.
• Use in environments with corrosive elements (high humidity, salt, extreme heat, pressure, radiation, or mechanical shock).
• Place the product directly on flammable surfaces.

Product Overview

This section identifies the various parts of the Mobile Spot 50.

Front View

The front of the fixture features:

• 1. Lens
• 2. Manual Focus adjustment
• 3. Head of the moving light
• 4. Yoke for mounting and positioning
• 5. Wireless DMX On/OFF button
• 6. MENU button
• 7. Menu Control buttons (UP, DOWN, ENTER)
• 8. Microphone input for sound active mode
• 9. IR Remote receiver

Base Unit Controls & Indicators

The base unit includes:

• 10. Charging Indicator LED
• 11. Battery Status Indicator
• 12. Power IN connector
• 13. Fuse holder
• 14. On/Off Switch
• 15. DMX IN connector
• 16. DMX OUT connector

Bottom View

The bottom of the fixture includes:

• 17. IR Remote Receiver (also listed as #17 in Back view description, but physically on bottom/back panel)
• 18. Wireless DMX Group ID Selector button
• 19. Wireless Group ID LED indicator
• 20. Hanging Bracket mounting point

Mounting

The Mobile Spot 50 can be mounted on a flat surface using its rubber feet or hung upside-down using the included bracket. Ensure adequate ventilation around the product in either configuration.

Rigging Guidelines:

• Ensure easy access for maintenance and programming when choosing a location.
• Provide adequate ventilation around the product.
• Verify that the mounting structure or surface can support the product's weight.
• Mount securely to a rigging point, elevated platform, or truss.
• Use a mounting clamp with appropriate weight capacity when rigging onto a truss.
• When power linking multiple products, position them close enough for the power linking cable to reach.
• The rubber feet allow for surface mounting and act as floor supports. Ensure the product and cables are kept away from people when placed on the floor.

Display Operation

The fixture features a display and control buttons for operation.

Buttons:

• MENU: Access the menu, scroll through menu options, or exit without saving.
• ENTER: Select the current menu option or exit and save settings.
• UP: Scroll through menu options or increase parameter values.
• DOWN: Scroll through menu options or decrease parameter values.

Wireless DMX Control:

The Wireless DMX function can be toggled On or Off by pressing the dedicated Wireless DMX button on the front of the fixture.

Wireless DMX OFF: ❌ [Wireless DMX OFF]

Wireless DMX ON: ✔️ [Wireless DMX ON]

Menu Guide

The following table details the menu structure, available values, and their descriptions.

Gobo and Color Channel Assignments

The Mobile Spot 50 is equipped with one metal gobo wheel featuring 7 gobos plus an open slot, and one color wheel with 7 colors plus an open slot.

Gobos:

• Gobo 1: Circle with radiating lines
• Gobo 2: Circle with scattered dots
• Gobo 3: Circle with starburst pattern
• Gobo 4: Circle with irregular shapes
• Gobo 5: Circle with smaller scattered dots
• Gobo 6: Swirling pattern within a circle
• Gobo 7: Striped pattern within a circle
• Open: No gobo

Color Wheel:

• Color 1: Orange
• Color 2: Cyan
• Color 3: Magenta
• Color 4: Yellow
• Color 5: Blue
• Color 6: Green
• Color 7: Red
• Open: No color filter

DMX Values

The following tables detail the DMX channel assignments and their corresponding values for controlling the Mobile Spot 50.

Wireless Connections

The Mobile Spot 50 supports wireless connection to other fixtures using 2.4G wireless DMX frequencies, categorized by Group IDs 01-07. The fixture can operate as a Master, Slave, or be controlled by an external Wireless DMX controller.

Wireless DMX ON/OFF:

Press the Wireless DMX button on the front of the fixture to turn the wireless DMX function On or Off.

Wireless DMX OFF: ❌ [Wireless DMX OFF]

Wireless DMX ON: ✔️ [Wireless DMX ON]

Group ID Overview:

Group IDs are used to assign fixtures to specific wireless control groups. To set the Group ID, press the “Wireless Group ID” button on the bottom of the fixture (see Page 5 - #18). The color of the LED indicates the current Group ID.

A green blinking LED indicates a successful connection to a wireless transmitter.

Master / Slave Settings

In a Master/Slave configuration, one Mobile Spot 50 acts as the Master to control multiple other Mobile Spot 50s (Slaves) for synchronized light shows.

Master Fixture Setup:

1. Press (Menu) repeatedly to cycle to “SLnd” and press (ENTER).
2. Use (UP) or (Down) to select an Auto or Sound active program and press (ENTER).
3. Press (Wireless DMX) to turn on the wireless DMX transmitter/receiver.
4. Press (Wireless Group ID) on the bottom of the fixture to choose the group ID.

Slave Fixture Setup:

1. Press (Menu) repeatedly to cycle to “SLnd” and press (ENTER).
2. Use (UP) or (DOWN) to locate “SL 2” and press (ENTER).
3. Press (Wireless DMX) to turn on the wireless DMX transmitter/receiver.
4. Press (Wireless Group ID) on the bottom of the fixture to choose the same group ID as the Master fixture.
5. The Group ID LED indicator will blink when connected.

Connecting to a Wireless DMX Transmitter:

1. Turn on your wireless DMX transmitter and set its group ID.
2. Turn on your Mobile Spot 50.
3. Press (Menu) repeatedly to cycle to “CHNd” and press (ENTER).
4. Use (UP) or (DOWN) to set the operating Channel Mode (9ch or 11Ch).
5. Press (Enter) to save.
6. Press (Menu) repeatedly to cycle to “Addr” and press (ENTER).
7. Use (UP) and (DOWN) to set the Mobile Spot 50's DMX address.
8. Press (Enter) to save.
9. Press (Wireless DMX) to turn wireless DMX ON.
10. Press (Wireless Group ID) on the bottom of the fixture to choose the same group ID as your wireless transmitter.
11. The Group ID LED indicator will blink when connected.

Stand Alone Settings

The Mobile Spot 50 can be operated without a DMX controller using its various standalone modes.

Note: Standalone operation (e.g., Auto or Sound Active) may cause the fixture to transmit DMX data. To prevent interference with other fixtures, do not connect it to a DMX network unless part of a proper Master/Slave configuration.

Automatic Programs:

To run the Mobile Spot 50 in Automatic Mode:

1. Press (Menu) repeatedly to locate “SLnd” and press (ENTER).
2. Press (UP) or (Down) to scroll through “Aut 1” through “Aut 4”.
3. Press (Enter) to select.

• Aut 1 (Auto Program 1): Slow scan, full room coverage.
• Aut 2 (Auto Program 2): Fast, energetic moves across full room.
• Aut 3 (Auto Program 3): Slow pan, forward-facing only.
• Aut 4 (Auto Program 4): Fast and energetic, forward-facing only.

Sound Active Programs:

To run the Mobile Spot 50 in sound-active mode:

1. Press (Menu) repeatedly to locate “SLnd” and press (ENTER).
2. Press (UP) or (Down) to scroll through “Sou 1” through “Sou 4”.
3. Press (Enter) to select.

• Sou 1 (Sound Program 1): Slow scan, full room coverage.
• Sou 2 (Sound Program 2): Fast, energetic moves across full room.
• Sou 3 (Sound Program 3): Slow pan, forward-facing only.
• Sou 4 (Sound Program 4): Fast and energetic, forward-facing only.

Sound Sensitivity

To adjust the sound sensitivity for Sound Active mode:

1. Press (Menu) repeatedly to locate “SEnS” and press (ENTER).
2. Press (UP) or (DOWN) to increase or decrease sensitivity.
3. Press (ENTER) to save.

Pan and Tilt Invert

When units are Master/Slaved on opposite sides of a DJ booth, enabling Pan and Tilt Invert on one fixture makes it mirror the other, creating a more dynamic light show.

1. Press (Menu) repeatedly to locate “rPAn” and press (ENTER).
2. Press (UP) or (DOWN) to change the setting to “YES” and press (ENTER).
3. Press (Menu) repeatedly to locate “rTlt” and press (ENTER).
4. Press (UP) or (DOWN) to change the setting to “YES” and press (ENTER).

Screen Invert

When hanging the light upside down, the screen can be rotated 180° for easier menu operation.

To set the display orientation:

1. Press (Menu) repeatedly to locate “dISP” and press (ENTER).
2. Press (UP) or (Down) to change the setting to “yes” or “no” and press (ENTER).
3. “yes” = normal rotation
4. “no” = 180 degree rotation

IR Remote Overview

The IR remote controls various functions of the Mobile Spot 50.

• BLACK OUT: Toggles all light output on or off.
• STROBE: Toggles the strobe effect on or off.
• SAVE: Saves current remote settings and restores them after reboot.
• AUTO SELECT: Activates Auto Programs. Use ◀️ and ▶️ to scroll through programs 1 through 4.
• SELECT: Activates Sound Active Programs. Use ◀️ and ▶️ to scroll through programs 1 through 4.
• COLOR +/-: Manual Color selection.
• GOBO +/-: Manual Gobo selection.
• PAN +/-: Increases or decreases manual pan angle.
• TILT +/-: Increases or decreases manual tilt angle.
• Color Speed +/-: Activates color scrolling; + increases speed, - decreases speed.
• Gobo Speed +/-: Activates gobo scrolling; + increases speed, - decreases speed.

IR Remote Troubleshooting:

If the remote is not sending a signal, check if the red LED on the front lights up when a button is pressed. If the red LED does not light up, replace the battery (CR2025).

The IR remote requires a direct line of sight to the receiver on the back of the Mobile Spot 50. Ensure the remote is pointed directly at the receiver for proper operation (see Page 5 - #17).

To ensure the IR function is turned on:

1. On the Mobile Spot 50, press (MENU) repeatedly to locate “Ir” and press (ENTER).
2. Press (UP) or (DOWN) to locate “Iron” and press (ENTER).

Battery Life and Specifications

The Mobile Spot 50 features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for wireless operation, providing up to 5 hours of use on a full charge.

Charging:

When plugged in, the CHARGING LED indicator shows the charging status:

• ? [Red LED]: Indicates charging.
• ? [Green LED]: Indicates fully charged.

A visual representation of the battery life indicator shows charge levels: 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and <10%.

Battery Specification:

• Battery Life: 5 Hours
• Battery Charge Time: 6 hours
• Battery Cycle Life: Average lifetime is 500 charges
• Battery Type: Lithium Ion
• Battery Voltage: 12 VDC
• Battery Capacity: 20000 mAH

Battery Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Dust accumulation can reduce light output and cause overheating, potentially shortening the lifespan of the light source and causing mechanical wear. Regular cleaning is recommended to maintain optimum performance.

To clean the product:

1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum or dry compressed air with a soft brush to remove dust from external surfaces and vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or ISO.
5. Apply the cleaning solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Gently wipe any dirt or grime towards the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

Technical Information

Main Lamp:

• Type: 30W White LED
• Temperature: 7,000k
• Illuminance: 5,070 lux @ 2 meters
• Beam Angle: 11.2°
• Lens Diameter: 46mm
• LED Lifetime: 20,000 hours

Dynamic Effects:

• Color Wheel: 7 colors + white, indexing, continuous rotation
• Gobo Wheel: 7 static metal gobos plus open
• Dimmer/Shutter: 0-100% continuous dimming, linear strobe 1-20hz
• Focus: Manual
• Pan: 540°+fine
• Tilt: 200°+fine

Control:

• DMX Channels: 9 & 11
• Display: 7 segment display

Electrical:

• AC Power: 100 – 240V, 50/60 Hz
• Max Power Consumption: 45W
• Battery Life: 5 Hours
• Battery Charge Time: 6 hours
• Battery Cycle Life: 500 cycles
• Battery Type: Lithium Ion
• Battery Voltage: 12 VDC
• Battery Capacity: 20000 mAH

Connections:

• Power: IEC In
• DMX: Wireless DMX, 3-pin DMX In/Out

Physical

• Length: 19cm (7.5")
• Width: 20.5cm (8")
• Height: 29.5cm (11.6")
• Weight: 4.2kg (9.25lbs)
• Protection Rating: IP20

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