BIZZARD LIGHTING BLOK2 User Manual

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Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Blok 2™ 1

1. Getting Started 4

What’s In The Box? 4 Getting It Out Of The Box 4 Powering Up! 4 Getting A Hold Of Us 4 Safety Instructions (Don’t run with scissors!) 5

2. Meet The Blok 2™ LED Fixture 6

Main Features 6 DMX Quick Reference 6 The Blok 2™ Pin-up Picture 7

3. Setup 8

Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of Blok 2™ Fixtures 8 Data/DMX Cabling 8 Cable Connectors 9 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 9 Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 9 Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 10 Mounting/Rigging 10 Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver 11 Using the Intelion™ Battery System 13

4. Operating Adjustments 14

Navigating The Control Panel 14 Control Panel Menu Structure 15 DMX Mode 16 Set the Starting DMX Address 16 Select the DMX Channel Mode 16 Slave Mode 16 Dimming Mode Settings 16 Custom Programs 17 Auto, Speed, and Sound Active Modes 17 Color Calibration Settings 18 Custom Static Colors 18 Fixture Reset Functions 19 Data Sync Feature 19 Fixture Information 19 The Remote Control 20 DMX In-Depth Reference 21

5. Appendix 22

A Quick DMX Lesson 22 Troubleshooting 22 Keeping Your Blok 2™ As Good As New 23 Returns (Gasp!) 23 Shipping Issues 23 Tech Specs 24 Dimensional Drawings 25

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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WARNINGS & INFO

YOU MUST READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING OR

CHARGING YOUR FIXTURES.

LI-ION BATTERIES ARE VOLATILE. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUC-

TIONS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IF CHARGED

OR USED IMPROPERLY. BY PURCHASING AND USING THESE FIXTURES, YOU ASSUME ALL

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE CONDI-

TIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER RETURNING THE FIXTURES

1. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE CHARGING CIRCUITRY IN THIS FIXTURE. The use of other

types of chargers may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Under no circumstances attempt to connect the battery pack to any power supplies or other equipment that is not

specically and expressly designated for use with this model battery pack.

2. NEVER CHARGE UNATTENDED. When charging Li-Ion batteries, you must always remain in constant observation in order to react to potential problems which may occur. Failure

to do so may result in re. Put the battery in a reproof container, and charge in an isolated area, away from ammable materials. Always have a re extinguisher ready for emergency

use.

3. USE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL BATTERY PACK. Use with

other equipment may result in re, electric shock, personal injury, and/or damage to equipment.

4. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS. Do not charge the battery pack in damp or wet conditions. Avoid using the pack in direct exposure to rain or snow. Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive gases or ammable materials.

5. AVOID USING OR STORING THE BATTERY PACK IN EITHER EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES. The battery pack will disable itself under conditions of

extreme heat (above 60 °C) and may not function to full performance under conditions of extreme cold (below –20 °C). Storage at elevated temperatures (above 25 °C) will shorten the life of the battery pack.

6. DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS. Battery packs may explode causing

personal injury, re, and/or damage. Fumes resulting from burning of battery packs may be

toxic.

7. DO NOT DROP, CRUSH, IMPACT, OR MECHANICALLY ABUSE BATTERY PACKS.

Cease use of xtures that have suffered a sharp impact, been dropped, run over, or damaged

in any other way. Such impacts may cause internal damage that is not externally visible and that, over time, may cause short circuits, battery cell leakage, or other

events that may lead to re, personal injury, and or equipment damage.

8. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK. There are no user serviceable parts within battery packs. Disassembly may result in short circuiting or other damage that may cause

re, personal injury, and/or other damage.

9. AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY CHEMICALS. If a battery pack leaks battery chemicals, avoid any contact with skin, eyes, or mouth. In the event of contact with skin, wash

immediately with soap and water and rinse with vinegar. For eye contact, begin ushing with clean water, immediately call for medical help, and continue ushing for 20 minutes or until

medical help arrives.

10. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Avoid leaving the xture in direct sunlight, vehicle

cabs, compartments, or unventilated storage buildings during hot summer conditions. Under extreme temperature conditions damage may occur. Elevated temperatures in general shorten the life of your battery pack.

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Blok 2™ Professional LED Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• One Really Classy DMX Cable

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing the Blok 2™, the rock-solid dual LED RGBW+UV wash

xture that is about to make your lights outta’ sight! Now that you’ve got your Blok

2™ (or hopefully, 2’s!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material

for inspection. Again, please save the carton and all packing materials. If a xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be returned in the

original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All xtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

AC Voltage Switch - Not all xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the xture or refer to the xture’s specications chart for more information. A xture’s

listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the

xture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is

set to the correct line voltage you will use.

Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line

voltage applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied

does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All

xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting. com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Blizzard Lighting N24 W23750 Watertown Rd Suite B Waukesha, WI 53188 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365

Disclaimer: The information and specications contained in this document are subject

to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™ reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this document from www.blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 3/10/2016 J. Thomas 3/17/2016

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.

• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the

decal or rear panel of the xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.

• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its

cord. Use its carrying handles.

• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting via our website and open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE BLOK 2™ LED FIXTURE

MAIN FEATURES

• Color mixing via 2x 25W RGBW+UV 5-in-1 COB LEDs

• Built-in 2.4Ghz AnyFi™ wireless DMX receiver

• W-DMX™ & Skywire™ compatible

• Intelion™ lithium-ion battery system

• 3 battery power saving modes

• User-selectable 32-bit dimming curves

• Variable electronic dimming & strobe

• Built-in automated and customizable programs

• Built-in sound active programs

• Virtual color wheel

• RGBW+UV color mixing ability in standalone mode

• Freestanding uplight or mountable via dual mounting brackets

• Standalone, master/slave, sound active mode

• 5/6/8/11-channel DMX modes

• IR remote control (sold separately)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)

• Super-quiet with natural convection cooling

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

• Includes both 30 and 60 degree lenses

• Flicker-free constant-current 1500HZ LED driver

• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power input connector

DMX Quick Reference: 5/6/8/11-Channel Modes

5-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel 11-Channel What It Does

-- 1 1 1 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

1 2 2 2 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 3 3 3 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 4 4 4 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 5 5 5 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 6 6 6 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- 7 7 Strobe Effects

-- -- -- 8 Auto, Sound, & Custom Programs

-- -- -- 9 Speed (fast <--> slow)

-- -- -- 10 Virtual Color Wheel

-- -- 8 11 32-Bit Dimming

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Figure 1: The Blok 2™ Pin-Up Picture

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX In

Power Input LED Display

2x 25W 5-in-1

RGBW+UV COB LEDs

Cast Aluminum

Housing w/Natural

Convection

Cooling

Dual

Mounting

Brackets

with

Locking

Adjustment

Knobs

RF-ID DMX Out

Power Switch

Menu Buttons

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The Blok 2™ utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply

with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not

require replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualied individuals. Should your xture require replace-

ment, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of Blok 2™ Fixtures

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 controller

or to run shows on two or more xtures set to sync in master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the xtures on a serial data link determines the number of xtures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. Also, con-

necting more than 32 xtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX

optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal. The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). The

maximum recommended number of xtures on a serial data link is 32 xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link xtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use data-grade

cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specications for EIA RS-485 applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft. Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft. Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft. Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

Setting the DMX Input Connector as the Active DMX Input

Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until SIGN is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight CABL (cable mode), and press <ENTER> to conrm.

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Cable Connectors

Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!)

CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the

xture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your xture may perform erratically. Test cables with an

ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?

If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you’d like to build your own, the chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Conductor 3-Pin Female

(Output)

5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control

Step 1: Connect the male connector of the

DMX cable to the female connector (output) on the controller.

Step 2: Connect the female connector of the

DMX cable to the rst xture’s male connector

(input). Note: It doesn’t matter which

xture address is the rst one connected. We recommend connecting the xtures in terms

of their proximity to the controller, rather than

connecting the lowest xture number rst, and

so on.

Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain

from output to input as above. Place a DMX

terminator on the output of the nal xture to

ensure best communication.

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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of

the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from

the rst xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next xture

consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above

to the input of the following xture and so on.

A quick note: Often, the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone operation requires that

the rst xture in the

chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily, the xtures

that follow may also require a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-

plete instructions for this type of setup and conguration.

Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is

enough room for ventilation.

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the

xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural sta-

bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure

properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture. After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.

• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.

• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.

• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain,

high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver

In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the rst time you turned on your xture, you’ll be delighted to know that your Blok 2™ is equipped to work seamlessly with our

own Skywire™ 2.4GHz wireless DMX products, as well as W-DMX™ wireless products. W-DMX™ is a two-time award winning wireless DMX technology, which was created and is owned by Wireless Solution Sweden AB.

Skywire™ AnyFi™ wireless DMX products feature 512 autoassigning frequencies in either 6 or 7 groups allowing multiple systems to run simultaneously in the same space, completely free of interference, with reliable wireless communication for over 1000 feet line-of-sight! Using the W-DMX™ wireless protocol in AnyFi™, you can expect the same outstanding wireless range, very easy setup, and leave any worries behind concerning loss of signal due to its built-in FHSS technology (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).

So rst, if you would like to use Skywire™ wireless DMX protocol, you will need a wiCICLE®

transmitter, Lightcaster™ transceiver, or any Blizzard Lighting controller with this type of built-in wireless transmitter. And if you plan on using W-DMX™ 2.4GHz wireless protocol, you will need a W-DMX™ transceiver to broadcast the signal from your controller, such as our Lightcaster W-DMX™.

Ready to move on? Well alrighty!

1.) IMPORTANT - Set the Fixture to Receive Wireless Signal in the Control Panel

a.) Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until SIGN is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight 2.4G (wireless mode), and press <ENTER> to

conrm.

2.) Resetting The Wireless

a.) Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until WIRE is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. b.) From here, you can use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight REST and press <ENTER>, select YES, then <ENTER> to reset the wireless setup.

3.) Select W-DMX™ or Skywire™ Modes

a.) Make sure the device you are using to transmit signal with is powered on. b.) Navigate the main menu to reach SET, press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons until WIRE is displayed, then press <ENTER> again. c.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight KEY in the menu, and press <ENTER>. d.) At this point, please note that every time you press the <ENTER> button, the wireless LED status indicator changes between 4 colors (currently 3 are functional):

• GREEN: W-DMX™ 2.4 GHz Receiver Mode

• YELLOW: Skywire™ 7CH Receiver Mode (wiCICLE™ & LightCaster Compatible)

• RED: Skywire™ 6CH Receiver Mode (AnyFi™ Transmitter Compatible)

*Note: The top level BLUE channel mode currently has no function.

e.) While the LED indicator is illuminated in GREEN (for W-DMX), YELLOW (for Skywire 7CH), or RED (for Skywire 6CH) press and hold the <ENTER> button for 1 second to

conrm and save. Press and hold <ENTER> for 3 seconds to disconnect.

For W-DMX™ connections, you should be done. The xture will detect the signal!

*For Skywire™ wireless connections, continue to Step 5 on the next page.

Universal Wireless DMX

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4.) Successful W-DMX™ Connections

The LED status indicator will blink, then turn white if searching for a signal. When a

signal connection is established, the LED on the xture will be solid GREEN, if signal is lost the LED will ash RED.

W-DMX™ Setup Examples:

1.) One transceiver with multiple receiver setups:

a.) Power on all units.

b.) On the receiving W-DMX xtures, follow the previous instructions to pair them

with the transmitting unit.

2.) Multiple transceiver setups, with multiple receivers; e.g. 3 groups consisting of a transceiver & receiver(s) named A, B, and C:

a.) Turn power off of all units. b.) Group “A” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above. c.) Group “B” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above. d.) Group “C” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

5.) Skywire™ 6/7-Channel Modes: Selecting the Channel Group

1. After selecting either Skywire 2.4GHz Mode in Step 3 on the previous page, the xture is ready and waiting for your input to select the frequency group to match that of your transmitting source.

a.) Tap the <ENTER> button repeatedly to scroll through the channel groups:

Top Menu

LED

Color

Mode

Channel

LED Color

Information

Skywire™ 6CH

(AnyFi™ products only)

CH1

These 6 color coded channels

match perfectly with other AnyFi™

wireless products while using

Skywire™ 6CH mode.

CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6

W-DMX Receive (G3 or G4)

Skywire™ 7CH

(wiCICLE™ compatible)

CH1

These channel numbers correspond

to the “GROUP” settings on

our LightCaster™ wireless DMX

transceiver, and the colored

channels match all wiCICLE™ and

Skywire™ wireless products.

CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7

b.) While your chosen group number/color is illuminated on the status LED, press and hold the <ENTER> button for 3 seconds.

2. The LED on the transmitter will blink RED slowly until communication is established with

the receiver. The status LED on the receiving xtures will be illuminated in the color of the

group that it is set on until communication is established.

3. Once the clearest channel is auto-selected, the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver. NOTE: The color of the status LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving.

That’s It!

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Using the Intelion™ Battery System

The Blok 2™ features our proprietary Intelion™ Lithium-Ion internal battery system which

allows you the exibility to operate your xture without AC power for up to 20 hours.

To charge the battery, simply plug the xture into a power source. The battery will charge weather the xture is powered on or off. It will even charge while in use! The built-in

microprocessor of the battery system controls the charge and overall battery health, so all you need to do is plug and play.

The top section on the LCD display menu shows the battery power level indicator displays the approximate amount of power remaining in the battery. Each power level bar equals 20%. When charging, The CHARGE status LED above the LCD display will illuminate in RED, then turn GREEN when the charge is complete.

A full charge is obtained after charging for at least 4 hours. The xture will automatically stop

charging when the battery is in optimal condition.

Power Output Mode:

Depending on the needs of any given application, you can select either High Power, Medium

Power, or Battery Saver Mode, which allows the xture to run for a longer time at lower

output.

a.) Navigate the menu to reach SET, and then BAT, and press <ENTER>. b.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select H (100%), M (75%) or S (50%). c.) Press <ENTER> to conrm the setting.

Note: With average usage of color fades in High Output Mode, you can expect the battery life to last up to 10+ hours, color jumping 5+ hrs, or full on for 3+ hrs. Display color/fade/chase/ strobe, and environmental factors including ambient temperature will all impact battery life.

Possible Congurations

The diagrams below show possible congurations. Multiple units may be used in any possible conguration.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the Blok 2™ are accessed by

using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control buttons

below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

<MENU>

Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #15. When a menu function is selected, the display will show

immediately the rst available option for the selected menu function. To select

a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

ADDR 001-512 To choose the DMX address

STAT R Red intensity (0% <--> 100%)

G Green intensity (0% <--> 100%)

B Blue intensity (0% <--> 100%)

UV UV intensity (0% <--> 100%)

W White intensity (0% <--> 100%)

SHUT Flash/strobe speed (0-255)

SET SIGN

2.4G Choose signal type: wireless

CABL Choose signal type: cable

WIRE

REST Wireless reset

KEY KEY desired wireless mode (color coded LED)

BAT <ENTER> Battery output: High/Middle/Low

CAL <ENTER> To set global intensity levels of each color + USE: YES/NO

CHMD

11CH To run in 11-channel mode

8CH To run in 8-channel mode

6CH To run in 6-channel mode

5CH To run in 5-channel mode

DIM (dimming)

LIN Linear dimming curve

SQR Square law curve

ISQR Inverse square law curve

SCUR S-curve

LIN. Linear dimming curve (smooth)

SQR. Square law curve (smooth)

ISQR. Inverse square law curve (smooth)

SCUR. S-curve (smooth)

DISY ON LED menu display is on continually

2MIN LED menu display shuts off after 2 minutes of inactivity

SHOW <ENTER> Two minute time out display setting: address or battery

CTST

CT01-CT10 <ENTER> R/G/B/UV/W adjustments for custom color banks 01-10

AUTO AT01-AT05 <ENTER> Auto programs 1-5

ATSP <ENTER> Auto Speed

CHS1 <ENTER> Custom program 1

CHS2 <ENTER> Custom program 2

CHS3 <ENTER> Custom program 3

SOU1 <ENTER> Sound Active Mode 1 (color changing)

SOU2 <ENTER> Sound Active Mode 2 (white strobe)

PROG CHS1-CHS3

Custom programs 1-3.

SC01-SC25 25 scenes for each custom program.

R (0-255) SHUT (strobe, 0-255)

G (0-255) AUTO (None, AT01-AT05)

B (0-255) ATSP (speed, 0-255)

UV (0-255) TIME (duration, 0-255)

W (0-255)

WAIT (before fade, 0-255)

USE (use scene, YES/NO)

INFO SOFT

Vx.x Software version information

BATTERY 0% - 100%

POW Current automated overheat protection level (100%/80%/50%)

TEMP Temperature in Celsius degrees

LOAD ST L Restore factory settings

PR L Restore factory program settings

SEND YES/NO Sync settings between xtures via DMX

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DMX Mode

Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.

Set the Starting DMX Address:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Addr.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a DMX channel from 001-512.

3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Select the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach CHnd.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select either 5CH, 6CH, 8CH, or 11CH mode.

3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Slave Mode:

1.) Daisy chain the xtures DMX in/out, with the controller at the beginning of the line.

2.) The rst xture will be the master xture, and other xtures will receive data and run in

sync with the master xture without needing to be manually set as slaves.

Dimming Mode Settings:

Allows users to set the xture to use 1 of 4 (x2) dimming curve settings for smoother (and slower)

dimming capabilities. In the control panel menu, there are two settings for each curve that are

distinguishable from one another by the trailing dot.

*The curve settings with the trailing dot adds a bit more delay to the curve for a smoother effect.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,

then <UP/DOWN> buttons again to scroll to DIM, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either LIN (Linear), SQR (Square), ISQR

(Inverse Square), SCUR (S-Curve), LIN. (Smooth Linear), SQR. (Smooth Square), ISQR.

(Smooth Inverse Square), or SCUR. (Smooth S-Curve), then hit <ENTER>.

LED Display On/Off:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,

then navigate to DISY, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) In DISY, you can set the LED menu display to be continually on, or shut off after 2 minutes

of inactivity. Then in SHOW, you can select either Addr (address) or Bat (battery) as the

default 2 minute timeout display.

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

Output

(LIN, LIN.) (SQR, SQR.) (ISQR, ISQR.) (SCUR, SCUR.)

Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S-Curve

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Custom Programs:

Allows users to create up to 3 customizable, 25 scene programs that are directly accessible via the control

panel and also in DMX mode.

Creating A Custom Program:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to PROG, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1, CHS2, or

CHS3 and press <ENTER>.

3.) Start with editing scene 1 (SC01), customizing it to your liking by using the choices outlined

in the table below. You can insert any of its 5 built-in auto programs (AT01-AT05), and adjust

its speed (ATSP 0-255), and also set the duration (in seconds) before moving on to the next

scene (TIME 0-255). You can also add a fade in effect to the start of this scene (WAIT 0-255),

and/or strobe (SHUT 0-255). Finally, if you want to use this scene in your program, be sure to

enable it (USE: YES/NO).

4.) Repeat the above process to create up to 25 scenes in each of the 3 customizable programs.

R (0-255) - Red Intensity SHUT (0-255) - Strobe (slow - fast) USE (YES/NO) Use Scene in Program?

G (0-255) - Green Intensity AUTO (AT01-AT05) - Auto Programs

IMPORTANT:

If USE is set to NO, or TIME is set

to 0, the scene will not run!

B (0-255) - Blue Intensity ATSP (0-255) - Auto Speed (fast - slow)

A (0-255) - UV Intensity TIME (0-255) - Scene Time (seconds)

W (0-255) - White Intensity WAIT (0-255) - Fade In (fast - slow)

Running A Custom Program:

1.) To view your newly created lighting masterpiece, use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN>

buttons to navigate to AUTO, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1, CHS2, or CHS3 and

press <ENTER>. These are also directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode.

Auto, Speed, and Sound Active Modes:

Set single or Master/Slaved units to run in sound active or auto mode at user selectable speeds.

Sound Active Mode:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to AUTO and press <ENTER>,

then with the <UP/DOWN> buttons navigate to SOU1 (color change), or SOU2 (white strobe

only), and press the <ENTER> button.

Auto Mode:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to navigate to AUTO, and press

the <ENTER> button.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any program ranging from AT01-AT05,

and press <ENTER>.

Auto Speed:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to AUTO and press <ENTER>,

then with the <UP/DOWN> buttons navigate to ATSP, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) Make a selection from 0-255, and press <ENTER> to choose a speed (slow <--> fast).

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Color Calibration Settings:

Allows the user to setup and save 1 customized R/G/B/UV/W color balance setting and save it for future

use. This custom setting is global, and it will effect all modes.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,

then on while CAL, push <ENTER> again.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either R (Red Level), G (Green Level), B (Blue

Level), UV (UV Level), or W (White Level), then hit <ENTER>.

3.) Now using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between

000-255 (000=off), and hit <ENTER> to conrm your choice.

4.) You have now just setup and saved a custom global color calibration setting that you can use

at you convenience. To use your custom setting now (or later), press the <UP/DOWN> buttons

to reach USE, and press <ENTER>. Then choose either YES or NO and press <ENTER>. When

you select YES, it enables this custom color calibration globally, and when choosing NO the

xture will continue to use the default color calibration settings. Your customized settings will

be saved for later use even after powering off the xture. It can be altered to your liking at any

time. Just remember to return to this setting to either enable or disable it when needed.

Custom Static Colors:

Allows the user to create and save up to 10 custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode.

Custom Mixing

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to STAT and press <ENTER>,

then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select R/G/B/UV/W, and push <ENTER> to conrm your

selection. Then in the same manner, you can select SHUT to add s strobe effect.

Mix and Save Custom Colors (1-10)

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to CTST and press <ENTER>,

then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a color bank from CT01-CT10, and push <ENTER> to

conrm your selection.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either R (Red Level), G (Green Level), B

(Blue Level), UV (UV Level), or W (White Level), then hit <ENTER>.

3.) Finally, using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between

000-255 (000=off), and hit <ENTER> to conrm your choice(s).

4.) These 10 custom colors can be accessed and edited to your liking at any time, and will be

saved even after powering off the xture.

5.) Your custom static colors are directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode.

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Fixture Reset Functions:

Allows users to reset the xture to factory default settings, without loosing customized settings, or reset

the custom programs exclusively.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to LOAD and press <ENTER>,

then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight ST L or PR L, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either YES or NO, then press <ENTER>.

3.) The ST L reset function will reset all default values with the exception of those in ADDR

(address), CTST (10 custom colors), and PROG (custom scenes and programs).

4.) The PR L reset function will only reset all customized program settings found in the PROG

settings (custom scenes and programs).

Data Sync Feature:

Users can transfer their custom settings from one xture to another via DMX.

1.) Disconnect xtures from any DMX controllers, and link them together via DMX in/out.

2.) On the sending xture (DMX out), navigate the main menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons

to reach SEND, and press the <ENTER> button.

3.) Select YES, and press the <ENTER> button to begin the transfer.

4.) Information for ADDR (address), or CAL (global intensity) will not be sent.

5.) After the data has been transferred, the receiving xture will be automatically be reset.

Fixture Information:

These are not editable features, they are for informational purposes only.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to INFO and press <ENTER>,

then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight SOFT or POW, and press <ENTER>.

2.) The SOFT information simply displays the current software version installed on the xture,

BAT is the battery level (0%-100%), TEMP displays the internal temperature, and POW

displays the xtures current power level setting. Under normal conditions, it will be at 100%...

but this xture has built-in overheat protection that may automatically reduce the output level

to 80%, or 50% in high temperature situations.

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The Remote Control

All the goodies and different modes possible with the Blok 2™ can be accessed by using the IR remote

control (sold separately).

The IR remote control is simple to use. It offers the same

functionality of the LED control panel, with the addition of quick

access shortcut buttons.

<MENU>

Used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

Shortcut keys used to access the color settings for Red, Green,

Blue, UV, and White.

<SHUT>

Shortcut key used to access strobe settings. After pressing this button you can use the <UP/DOWN>

and <ENTER> buttons to modify the strobe from 0-255 (slow <--> fast).

<AT01>

Shortcut key used to access auto mode settings. After pressing this button you can use the <UP/DOWN>

and <ENTER> buttons to access its built-in auto programs (see p. 15).

<CHS01>

Shortcut key used to access custom program mode settings. After pressing this button you can use the

<UP/DOWN> and <ENTER> buttons to access its custom programs (see p. 15).

<CLEAR>

This will clear the modied values of <R1>, <G1>, <B1>, <UV1>, <W1>, <SHUT>, and reset the

xture.

*Some of the buttons on this remote are reserved for future use.

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DMX In-Depth Reference: 5/6/8/11-Channel Modes

5CH 6CH 8CH 11CH Value What It Does

-- 1 1 1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

1 2 2 2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 3 3 3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 4 4 4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 5 5 5 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 6 6 6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- 7 7

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 020 021 <--> 060 061 <--> 100 101 <--> 140 141 <--> 180 181 <--> 220 221 <--> 255

Strobe

No strobe Non-synchronous strobe (slow <--> fast) Synchronous strobe (slow <--> fast) Electronic sine wave (slow <--> fast) Random strobe (slow <--> fast) Opening pulse (slow <--> fast) Closing pulse (slow <--> fast) Electronic square wave (slow <--> fast)

-- -- -- 8

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 010 011 <--> 015 016 <--> 020 021 <--> 025 026 <--> 030 031 <--> 035 036 <--> 040 041 <--> 045 046 <--> 050 051 <--> 055 056 <--> 060 061 <--> 065 066 <--> 070 071 <--> 075 076 <--> 080 081 <--> 220 221 <--> 225 226 <--> 230 231 <--> 235 236 <--> 240 241 <--> 245 246 <--> 255

Effect

No Function Custom color 1 (CT01 in menu settings) Custom color 2 (CT02 in menu settings) Custom color 3 (CT03 in menu settings) Custom color 4 (CT04 in menu settings) Custom color 5 (CT05 in menu settings) Custom color 6 (CT06 in menu settings) Custom color 7 (CT07 in menu settings) Custom color 8 (CT08 in menu settings) Custom color 9 (CT09 in menu settings) Custom color 10 (CT10 in menu settings) Auto 1 - R, G, B, A, W, UV, RG, RB, GB, AW, WUV, AUV Auto 2 - R↑, R↓, G↑, G↓, B↑, B↓, A↑, A↓, W↑, W↓, UV↑, UV↓ Auto 3 - R↑G↑, R↓G↓, R↑B↑, R↓B↓, B↓G↓, B↑G↑ Auto 4 - RGBW↑, RGBW↓ Auto 5 - B, BG↑, BG, B↓G, G, GR↑, GR, G↓R, R, RB↑, RB, R↓B

Reserved

Custom program 1 (CH01 in menu settings) Custom program 2 (CH02 in menu settings) Custom program 3 (CH03 in menu settings) Sound active mode 1 (color change) Sound active mode 2 (white strobe) Reserved

-- -- -- 9 000 <--> 255 Speed (fast <--> slow)

-- -- -- 10

000 <--> 010 011 012 <--> 050 051 052 <--> 090 091 092 <--> 130 131 132 <--> 170 171 172 <--> 210 211 212 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

Virtual Color Wheel

No Function Blue Blue (+ green) Teal Teal (- blue) Green Green (+ red) Yellow Yellow (- green) Red Red (+ blue) Magenta Magenta (- red) Blue

-- -- 8 11

000 <--> 010 011 <--> 020 021 <--> 030 031 <--> 040 041 <--> 050 051 <--> 060 061 <--> 070 071 <--> 080 081 <--> 090 091 <--> 255

Dimming Mode

Default (as set in the LED menu) Linear curve Square law curve Inverse square law curve S-curve Linear curve (smooth) Square law curve (smooth) Inverse square law curve (smooth) S-curve (smooth) Default (as set in the LED menu)

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting

dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more exibility. The

Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard clas-

sication.

DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment.

DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data link as an 8-bit number having a value between 0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.

DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission standard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals.

There are ve pins on a DMX connector: a wire for ground (cable shield), two wires for

“Primary” communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver, and two wires for a “Secondary” communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source. Generally, the “Secondary” channel is not used so data ows only from sources to receivers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical

3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the dened standard.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input of the rst device, the output of the rst device connects to the input of the next device,

and so on. The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut Off

Check the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than

normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to

protect the xture from overheating.

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE sound

active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable.

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts are

not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

No Response to Audio

Verify that the xture is in “Sound Active” mode.

Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables and/or check cables for defects Install a Terminator.

Reset xture(s).

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Keeping Your Blok 2™ As Good As New

The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment, and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, like anything, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed.

You should absolutely keep the xture clean, especially if you are using it in an

environment with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.

Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep

the xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.

In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar,

drumset, or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and similarly, you shouldn’t even think about doing it with your shiny new light

xtures.

Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing

you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your client’s satisfaction and “wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!

Returns (Gasp!)

We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But, like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a while,

something doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authori-

zation (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just go to our website and open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/support, and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest

using USPS Priority or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit,

and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:

1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).

2.) The RA# issued to you

3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.

We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember that

any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so pack it well!

Shipping Issues

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items. Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Width 11.3 inches (286 mm)

Depth 4.3 inches (108 mm)

Height 6.9 inches (175 mm)

Weight 10 lbs (4.5 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100V-264VAC, 47-63HZ

Power Consumption 41W, .6A, PF: .6

Light Source

LED 2x 25W RGBW+UV 5-in-1 COB LEDs

Optical

Beam Angle 30°/60° degree lenses included

Luminous Intensity 1,013 Lux @ 2M

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 5/6/8/11-channel DMX

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes

Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active, Color Preset

Other Information

In Canada, she’s Kilometery Cyrus.

Warranty

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LEDs.

DISCLAIMER:

The power connector tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compatibility

with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, howev-

er they are not manufactured by, afliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

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