Blizzard Cyc Out Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cyc Out™ 1

1. Getting Started 3

What’s In The Box? 3 Getting It Out Of The Box 3 Powering Up! 3 Getting A Hold Of Us 3 Safety Instructions (Don’t run with scissors!) 4

2. Meet The Cyc Out™ LED Fixture 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Cyc Out™ Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Cyc Out™ Fixtures 7 Data/DMX Cables 7 Cable Connectors 8 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 8 Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 9 Mounting/Rigging 9

4. Operating Adjustments 10

Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Static Settings 12 Dimming Mode Settings 13 DMX Signal Loss Settings 13 Fan Mode Settings 13 Power Output Settings 13 Fixture Information 13 DMX In-Depth Reference 15 Rate and Duration Details 15

5. Appendix 17

A Quick DMX Lesson 17 Troubleshooting 17 Keeping Your Cyc Out™ As Good As New 18 Returns (Gasp!) 18 Shipping Issues 18 Tech Specs 19 Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Cyc Out™ 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 Cyc Out™, the ultimate RGBW colored LED strobe/cyc

light with intense ash eects, in every pulse variant! Now that you’ve got your Cyc

Out™ (or hopefully, OUTs), 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 box and packing.

Powering Up!

All xtures must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run o 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.

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 5/19/2017 J. Thomas 8/23/2019

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully. They include

important information about the installation, usage and

• 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 de-

cal 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.

maintenance of this product.

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

head. 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 the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please open a support ticket at www. blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE CYC OUT™ LED FIXTURE

MAIN FEATURES

• 256 x (64* R/G/B/W) 3W LEDs, 50,000-100,000 hours

• Dual zone control (top/bottom) via DMX

• Individual R/G/B/W intensity, strobe duration, and rate control

• Wide 60° beam angle, plus 2 leaf barndoor set

• User-selectable 32-bit dimming curves

• Variable electronic dimming & strobe

• Automated temperature controlled, or continual fan cooling

• Virtual color wheel eects

• Flicker-free constant-current 1500HZ LED driver

• Micro OLED display menu with 4* touch sensitive buttons

• Mounting bracket w/dual stabilizers for free standing positioning

• 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-channel DMX modes

• 3/5-pin male input and 3/5-pin female output

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power input connector

DMX Quick Reference: 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-Channel Modes

4CH 5CH 8CH 10CH 15CH 16CH 28CH What It Does

-- 1 1 1 -- 1 1 Master Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- 1 -- -- Master Intensity 1 (0% <--> 100%)

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

-- -- -- -- -- 3 3 Red 1 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- 4 4 Red 1 Rate (0-255) 2 3 3 3 3 5 5 Green 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- -- 6 6 Green 1 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- 7 7 Green 1 Rate (0-255) 3 4 4 4 4 8 8 Blue 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- -- 9 9 Blue 1 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- 10 10 Blue 1 Rate (0-255) 4 5 5 5 5 11 11 White 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- -- 12 12 White 1 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- 13 13 White 1 Rate (0-255)

-- -- -- -- 6 -- -- Master Intensity 2 (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- 7 -- 14 Red 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 15 Red 2 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 16 Red 2 Rate (0-255)

-- -- -- -- 8 -- 17 Green 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 18 Green 2 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 19 Green 2 Rate (0-255)

-- -- -- -- 9 -- 20 Blue 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 21 Blue 2 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 22 Blue 2 Rate (0-255)

-- -- -- -- 10 -- 23 White 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 24 White 2 Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- -- -- -- 25 White 2 Rate (0-255)

-- -- -- 6 11 -- -- Duration (0-255)

-- -- -- 7 12 -- -- Rate (0-255)

-- -- 6 8 13 14 26 Strobe Eects

-- -- 7 9 14 15 27 Virtual Color Wheel

-- -- 8 10 15 16 28 32-bit Dimming

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Figure 1: The Cyc Out™ Pin-Up Picture

Barndoor

Zone 1

Zone 2

Barndoor

256 x R/G/B/W

3W LEDs

Locking

Adjustment

Knob

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

3-Pin DMX

In/Out

Fuse

Holder

Power

Switch

5-Pin DMX

In/Out

AC Power

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Input

4-button

Control Panel

Cooling

Fans

Mounting

Bracket / Stand

3. SETUP

Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.

Fuse Replacement

With a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing and remove the blown fuse from its holder. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the exact same type and rating, then screw the fuse holder back into place and reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of Cyc Out™ Fixtures

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

ler 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,

connecting 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

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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, it’s no problem! You can simply use the in-

stalled 5-pin DMX input and/or output connections found on the back of your xture(s).

Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

Data 1- (Primary Data Link) Pin 2 Pin 2

Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) Pin 3 Pin 3

Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 4 Pin 4

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 5 Pin 5

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) 3/5-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3/5-pin connector

of the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rst xture which will have a (female) 3/5-pin connector to the input connector of the next xture

consisting of a (male) 3/5-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.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and dierent modes possible with this xture can be accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There

are 4 control buttons which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

<MENU>

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

<ENTER>

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

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

The control panel display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the dis-

play 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 MAST INT Master intensity (0% <--> 100%)

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

R DURA Red duration (0-255)

R RATE Red rate (0-255)

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

G DURA Green duration (0-255)

G RATE Green rate (0-255)

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

B DURA Blue duration (0-255)

B RATE Blue rate (0-255)

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

W DURA White duration (0-255)

W RATE White rate (0-255)

SET NO DMX

CHMD

DIM (dimming)

FAN ON Keep fan on continually

OUTPUT

INFO SOFT

TEMP <ENTER> LED board temperature in Celsius

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

RESET YES/NO Reset all default parameters, with the exception of ADDR.

KEEP Hold last signal upon DMX signal loss

BLACKOUT Blackout upon DMX signal loss

STAT Output current static value upon DMX signal loss

4CH To run in 4-channel mode

5CH To run in 5-channel mode

8CH To run in 8-channel mode

10CH To run in 10-channel mode

15CH To run in 15-channel mode

16CH To run in 16-channel mode

28CH To run in 28-channel mode

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)

SMART Automatic temperature controlled fan cooling

MAX Max output (100%) - Use with strobe only

CYC-HI High output (70%) - high-output cyc/wash use

CYC-LOW Low output (50%), low-output cyc/wash use

<ENTER> Software version information

WARNING: “MAX” OUTPUT MODE IS FOR USE IN STROBE/BLINDER APPLICA-

TIONS ONLY. CONTINUOUS USE OF THIS FIXTURE IN MAX MODE MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE. FOR CYC/WASH USE, USE ONLY “CYC-HI” OR “CYC-LO” MODES. SEE PAGE 13 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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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 to reach SET, then press <ENTER>.

2.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight CHMD, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select 4CH, 5CH, 8CH, 10CH, 15CH, 16CH, or 28CH.

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

Slave Mode:

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

2.) There is nothing else to it! The rst xture in the DMX chain is the master xture, and the following xtures will follow the master.

Static Settings:

Create custom colors with individual R/G/B/W level and strobe settings.

Intensity:

1.) Navigate the menu to reach STAT, then press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight MAST INT (master intensity), R INT (red intensity), G INT (green intensity), B INT (blue intensity), W INT (white intensity), and press the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select adjust the intensity level from 0-255.

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

Strobe:

1.) Navigate the menu to reach STAT, then press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any R/G/B/W DURA (duration) setting, and RATE (time) setting, and press the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select adjust the intensity level from 0-255.

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

Duration Time/Rate Time (Period) Relation:

Light

Period (Rate)

Duration

Dark

Duration < Period (Rate) = Flashing

Duration >= Period (Rate) = Light Continuously ON

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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.

Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S-Curve

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

Output

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

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

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), and press <ENTER>.

Output

DMX Signal Loss Settings:

Choose a default xture output in the case of DMX signal loss.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET, and press <ENTER>, then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll to NO DMX, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight KEEP (hold last signal), BLACKOUT, or

STAT (output the static setting value), and press <ENTER>.

Fan Mode Settings:

Set the cooling fans to SMART cooling, or continually ON.

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

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight ON (continually on), or SMART (automatic, temperature controlled), and press <ENTER>.

Power Output Settings:

Manually set the power output mode.

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

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight MAX (100%, for use with strobe only),

CYC-HI (70%), or CYC-LOW (50%), and press <ENTER>.

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, TEMP, or POW, and press <ENTER>.

2.) The SOFT information simply displays the current software version installed, TEMP displays the current board 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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DMX In-Depth Reference: 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-Channel Modes

4CH 5CH 8CH 10CH 15CH 16CH 28CH Value What It Does

-- 1

-- --

1 2

-- --

2 3

-- --

3 4

-- --

4 5

-- --

1 1 -- 1 1

-- -- 1 -- --

2 2 2 2 2

-- -- -- 3 3

-- -- -- 4 4

3 3 3 5 5

-- -- -- 6 6

-- -- -- 7 7

4 4 4 8 8

-- -- -- 9 9

-- -- -- 10 10

5 5 5 11 11

-- -- -- 12 12

-- -- -- 13 13

-- -- 6 -- --

-- -- 7 -- 14

-- -- -- -- 15

-- -- -- -- 16

-- -- 8 -- 17

-- -- -- -- 18

-- -- -- -- 19

-- -- 9 -- 20

-- -- -- -- 21

-- -- -- -- 22

-- -- 10 -- 23

-- -- -- -- 24

-- -- -- -- 25

-- 6 11 -- --

-- 7 12 -- --

6 8 13 14 26

000 <-> 255 Master Intensity (0% <-> 100%)

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

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

000 <-> 255 Red 1 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

000 <-> 255 Green 1 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

000 <-> 255 Blue 1 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

000 <-> 255 White 1 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

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

000 <-> 255 Red 2 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

000 <-> 255 Green 2 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

000 <-> 255 Blue 2 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

000 <-> 255 White 2 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

000 <-> 255 Duration

000 <-> 005 006 <-> 255

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

Red 1 Rate

Open Rate

Green 1 Rate

Open Rate

Blue 1 Rate

Open Rate

White 1 Rate

Open Rate

Red 2 Rate

Open Rate

Green 2 Rate

Open Rate

Blue 2 Rate

Open Rate

White 2 Rate

Open Rate

Rate

Open Rate

Strobe Eects (High Priority)

No eect

Random burst strobe (slow <-> fast) Normal strobe (slow <-> fast) Electronic sine wave (slow <-> fast) Random strobe (slow <-> fast) Opening pulse (slow <-> fast) Closing pulse (slow <-> fast) Square wave (slow <-> fast)

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DMX In-Depth Reference: 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-Channel Modes

4CH 5CH 8CH 10CH 15CH 16CH 28CH Value What It Does

-- -- 7 9 14 15 27

-- -- 8 10 15 16 28

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

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

Dimming Mode

Default (as set in the control panel) 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)

Rate and Duration Details

DMX Value Rate (ms) Freq. (Hz) Dur. (ms) DMX Value Rate (ms) Freq. (Hz) Dur. (ms)

0 OPEN 0 3 42 360 2.78 129 1 OPEN 0 6 43 350 2.86 132 2 OPEN 0 9 44 336 2.98 135 3 OPEN 0 12 45 330 3.03 138 4 OPEN 0 15 46 320 3.13 141 5 OPEN 0 18 47 315 3.17 144 6 3500 0.29 21 48 310 3.23 147 7 3500 0.29 24 49 305 3.28 150 8 2320 0.43 27 50 300 3.33 153 9 2320 0.43 30 51 290 3.45 156 10 1760 0.57 33 52 284 3.52 159 11 1760 0.57 36 53 280 3.57 162 12 1400 0.71 39 54 275 3.64 165 13 1400 0.71 42 55 270 3.7 168 14 1160 0.86 45 56 264 3.79 171 15 1160 0.86 48 57 255 3.92 174 16 1000 1 51 58 250 4 177 17 1000 1 54 59 245 4.08 180 18 880 1.14 57 60 240 4.17 183 19 880 1.14 60 61 237 4.22 186 20 760 1.32 63 62 234 4.27 189 21 740 1.35 66 63 231 4.33 192 22 720 1.39 69 64 227 4.41 195 23 700 1.43 72 65 224 4.46 198 24 640 1.56 75 66 220 4.55 201 25 600 1.67 78 67 217 4.61 204 26 580 1.72 81 68 214 4.67 207 27 570 1.75 84 69 211 4.74 210 28 560 1.79 87 70 208 4.81 213 29 540 1.85 90 71 205 4.88 216 30 500 2 93 72 200 5 219 31 490 2.04 96 73 197 5.06 222 32 480 2.08 99 74 195 5.13 225 33 460 2.17 102 75 192 5.19 228 34 440 2.27 105 76 190 5.26 231 35 430 2.33 108 77 187 5.33 234 36 420 2.38 111 78 185 5.41 237 37 410 2.44 114 79 182 5.48 240 38 400 2.5 117 80 180 5.56 243 39 390 2.56 120 81 178 5.62 246 40 384 2.6 123 82 176 5.68 249 41 376 2.66 126 83 174 5.75 252

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Rate and Duration Details (continued)

DMX Value Rate (ms) Freq. (Hz) Dur. (ms) DMX Value Rate (ms) Freq. (Hz) Dur. (ms)

84 172 5.81 255 170 83 11.98 513 85 170 5.88 258 171 82 12.12 516 86 168 5.95 261 172 82 12.12 519 87 166 6.02 264 173 81 12.27 522 88 164 6.1 267 174 81 12.27 525 89 162 6.17 270 175 80 12.42 528 90 160 6.25 273 176 80 12.42 531 91 158 6.33 276 177 79 12.56 534 92 156 6.41 279 178 79 12.56 537 93 154 6.49 282 179 78 12.69 540 94 152 6.58 285 180 78 12.69 543 95 151 6.62 288 181 78 12.69 546 96 150 6.67 291 182 77 12.89 549 97 149 6.71 294 183 77 12.89 552 98 148 6.76 297 184 76 13.02 555 99 147 6.8 300 185 76 13.02 558 100 146 6.85 303 186 76 13.02 561 101 145 6.9 306 187 75 13.23 564 102 144 6.94 309 188 75 13.23 567 103 142 7.04 312 189 74 13.37 570 104 140 7.14 315 190 74 13.37 573 105 138 7.25 318 191 74 13.37 576 106 136 7.35 321 192 73 13.59 579 107 134 7.46 324 193 73 13.59 582 108 132 7.58 327 194 72 13.74 585 109 130 7.69 330 195 72 13.74 588 110 128 7.81 333 196 72 13.74 591 111 127 7.87 336 197 71 13.97 594 112 126 7.94 339 198 71 13.97 597 113 125 8 342 199 70 14.12 600 114 124 8.06 345 200 70 14.12 603 115 123 8.13 348 201 70 14.12 606 116 122 8.2 351 202 69 14.37 609 117 121 8.26 354 203 69 14.37 612 118 120 8.33 357 204 69 14.37 615 119 119 8.4 360 205 68 14.56 618 120 118 8.47 363 206 68 14.56 621 121 117 8.55 366 207 68 14.56 624 122 116 8.62 369 208 67 14.75 627 123 115 8.7 372 209 67 14.75 630 124 114 8.77 375 210 67 14.75 633 125 113 8.85 378 211 66 14.95 636 126 112 8.93 381 212 66 14.95 639 127 111 9.01 384 213 66 14.95 642 128 110 9.09 387 214 66 14.95 645 129 109 9.17 390 215 65 15.22 648 130 109 9.17 393 216 65 15.22 651 131 109 9.17 396 217 65 15.22 654 132 109 9.17 399 218 64 15.43 657 133 108 9.22 402 219 64 15.43 660 134 108 9.22 405 220 64 15.43 663 135 107 9.3 408 221 63 15.65 666 136 107 9.3 411 222 63 15.65 669 137 106 9.39 414 223 63 15.65 672 138 106 9.39 417 224 63 15.65 675 139 105 9.48 420 225 62 15.95 678 140 105 9.48 423 226 62 15.95 681 141 104 9.57 426 227 62 15.95 684 142 104 9.57 429 228 61 16.18 687 143 103 9.71 432 229 61 16.18 690 144 102 9.8 435 230 61 16.18 693 145 101 9.9 438 231 60 16.42 696 146 100 10 441 232 60 16.42 699 147 99 10.1 444 233 60 16.42 702 148 98 10.2 447 234 60 16.42 705 149 97 10.31 450 235 59 16.95 708 150 96 10.42 453 236 58 17.24 711 151 95 10.53 456 237 57 17.54 714 152 94 10.64 459 238 56 17.86 717 153 93 10.75 462 239 55 18.18 720 154 92 10.87 465 240 54 18.52 723 155 91 10.99 468 241 53 18.87 726 156 90 11.11 471 242 52 19.23 729 157 89 11.17 474 243 51 19.61 732 158 89 11.17 477 244 50 20 735 159 88 11.3 480 245 49 20.41 738 160 88 11.3 483 246 48 20.83 741 161 87 11.43 486 247 47 21.28 744 162 87 11.43 489 248 46 21.74 747 163 86 11.56 492 249 45 22.22 750 164 86 11.56 495 250 44 22.73 753 165 85 11.7 498 251 43 23.26 756 166 85 11.7 501 252 42 23.81 759 167 84 11.83 504 253 41 24.39 762 168 84 11.83 507 254 40 25 765 169 83 11.98 510 255 40 25 768

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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 o 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 OCheck the fans in the xture. If stopped or moving slower than

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode.

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

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

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

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

normal, the unit may have shut itself o due to high heat. This is to protect the xture from overheating. Clear the fans of obstructions,

or return the unit for service.

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

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 Cyc Out™ 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 17.8 inches (452.5 mm)

Depth 6 inches (151.8 mm)

Height 10 inches (255 mm)

Weight 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-264VAC, 47-63 Hertz

Power Consumption 663W, 5.8A, PF: .99

Light Source

LED 256 x (64* R/G/B/W) 3W LEDs

Optical

Beam Angle 60 degrees

Luminous Intensity 2,076 Lux @ 2m | 376 Lux @ 5m

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-channel

Input/Output 3/5-pin XLR Male/Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave Mode

Warranty

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, however they are not manufactured

by, aliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

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

Dimensional Drawings

10” (255mm)

17.8” (452.5mm)

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6” (151.8mm)

12.3” (311.5mm)

Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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