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QolorFLEX® 2x2.5A Multiverse® Dimmer

City Theatrical QolorFLEX® 2x2.5A Multiverse® Dimmers (P/Ns 5917) are small, constant voltage, two-output dimmer designed to be mounted in small spaces such as props, costumes, wands, and candles. They can be controlled wirelessly using City Theatrical's Multiverse or SHoW DMX Neo wireless DMX/RDM technology, or with wired DMX.

Similar to City Theatrical's QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers, these dimmers provide 20-bit PWM resolution and four DMX personality options (two variations of 8-bit and 16-bit control) for extremely smooth dimming at the low end of the dimming curve. Configuration is performed using RDM, such as with a City Theatrical DMXcat®, or with City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program for PC/MAC (available on the "Downloads" tab below). 

A plastic case is included with the QolorFLEX 2x2.5A Multiverse Dimmer to allow easy mounting to scenery while enabling removal of the dimmer from the case for wiring and configuration. These dimmers are designed and built in the USA by City Theatrical, and are available in the 2.4GHz (P/N 5916) band.

The 5916 Dimmer draws 0.36W in wireless mode and 0.27W in wired mode.

 

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Description Part Number
   
QolorFLEX 2x2.5A 2.4GHz Multiverse* Dimmer 5916
   

 

*Multiverse Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other patents pending.

 

The USB Configurator program for QolorFLEX 2x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers is available as a free download, in the downloads tab below.

Additional Information

  • Ideal for props and costumes with a low profile
  • Supports ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A
  • Compatible with all Multiverse and SHoW DMX transmitters
  • Low profile latch connections for power, dimmer outputs, and DMX out
  • Output port test buttons
  • Configuration set via RDM
  • Built-in short circuit, reverse polarity, and over temperature protection
Product Name QolorFLEX® 2x2.5A 
2.4GHz Multiverse® Dimmer
   
Part Number 5916
   
Frequency 2.4GHz
   
Universes 1
   
 
Physical Specifications:
 
Length (with plastic case) 10.8 cm (4.25 in)
   
Width (with plastic case) 2.5 cm (1.0 in)
   
Height (with plastic case) 1.6 cm (0.63 in)
   
Size of Bare Circuit Board 81mm (3.2”) x 19mm (0.74”) x 10mm (0.38”) H
   
Weight 0.02 kg (0.05 lbs.)
   
Operating Temperature 0ºC to 40ºC
   
Construction NEMA 4 IP20 ABS Plastic
   
Connectors Low profile latch connectors
   
Mounting Screw holes in tabs on ends of plastic case
 
 
Dimming Information:
 
Voltage Range 5 - 30 VDC
   
PWM Frequencies (Hz) 60, 1.2K, 2.4K, 5K, 12K, 24K, 50K
   
Power 4A/channel maximum; 5A total
   
Control Resolution 

Four DMX personality options:

8-bit (2ch)

16-bit (4ch)

8-bit Tunable White Single (2ch)

16-bit Tunable White Single (4ch)

   
PWM Resolution 20-bit
   
   
Radio Information:
 
Broadcast Power Antenna dependent; 100mW EIRP
   
Broadcast Modes Adaptive, Full, Low, Mid, High, Max
   
Ethernet Protocols N/A 
   
SHoW IDs Multiverse: 147; Neo: 70
   
Latency 4ms
   
RF Sensitivity -95dBm
   
Antenna Internal, plus connector for external antenna
   
RDM Features  RDM Proxy, RDM Responder
   

Product Information:
   
Firmware User updatable via USB
   
Configuration RDM only
   
Use Environment Indoor
   
Warranty One year
   
Manufacturing Origin USA
   
Compliance CE, RoHS, FCC, AU, Japan, IC
Title Description
pdf QolorFLEX Multiverse Wireless DMX Dimming at Stranger Things

“I like how easy it is to start using Multiverse wireless DMX and I always remember how to use it every time I work with Joy. It’s definitely a trusted system. Show ID and Show KEY are the best things since sliced bread.”

- Anna McKindley, Fixtures Technician, Stranger Things, Season 4

Stranger Things is a TV Horror show with four seasons since it was first released on Netflix in 2016. The show is set in a small town that uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments and supernatural forces. Dual band Multiverse® Transmitter (P/N 5910) and Multiverse Node (P/N 5902) and 13 miniature QolorFLEX® 2x2.5A 900MHz Multiverse Dimmers (P/N 5917) were used during filming the most recent season four for their smooth wireless DMX dimming control and reliability on the 900MHz band. The dimmers were installed on bicycles and within flashlight props to drive 30W LEDs, which put out enough heat to melt plastic. City Theatrical talked to Fixtures Technician Anna McKindley about Multiverse at the show.

pdf QolorFLEX LED Tape and Multiverse Wireless DMX Dimming Control at Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, Utah The team used 23 QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse 900MHz/2.4GHz Dimmers and one Multiverse Transmitter 900MHz/2.4GHz to provide wireless DMX dimming control for 8 reels of QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape in RGB + Amber + Warm White, which were installed over custom harnesses, to realize their vision of wirelessly controlled LED accent lighting throughout the theater.
pdf QolorFLEX and Multiverse at The Joyce Theater in NYC The Joyce Theater’s leadership was looking to update their theater’s lighting using LED tape to gain brightness, efficiencies, and a clean, modern look for their upcoming Fall 2021 season, which included an exciting lineup of dance performances following the closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic (and it was an ideal time since they also chose to replace all of their seats; a fresh look for the whole theater). They were looking for an LED tape solution to replace the fluorescent tubes that existed in the lobby coves, incandescent rope light in the coves under the loge seating areas, and many incandescent tube bulbs (40w) that were originally installed to light the fascia/facing within the theater. The ideal solution would even out the amount of light and color temperature in the theater, while also reducing the power consumption.
Date Title Description
pdf 10/21/2021 1037 Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM Approved Antennas This tech bulletin displays a table that lists all the approved antenna that can be used on Multiverse products and radio modules for OEM integration
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