Blizzard Flurry Z Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Flurry™ Z 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 Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4

2. Meet The Flurry™ Z 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Flurry™ Z Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Flurry™ Z 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 Clamp Mounting 9 Securing the Fixture 9 Mounting Points 10

4. Operating Adjustments 12

The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 12 DMX Mode 12 Select the DMX Starting Address 12 Select the Channel Mode 12 Select the DMX Run Mode 12 Master/Slave Mode Settings 12 Auto and Sound Active Modes 12 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13

5. Appendix 14

Keeping Your Flurry™ Z As Good As New 14 Returns (Gasp!) 14 Shipping Issues 14 Dimensional Drawings 14 Tech Specs 15

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• Flurry™ Z

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• A Set of Mounting Brackets

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing the Flurry™ Z moving head xture! Now that you’ve got

your Flurry™ Z, 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 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 happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.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. blizzardpro.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 11/11/2019 J. Thomas 12/10/2019

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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 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 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.

maintenance of this product.

• 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.blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET THE FLURRY™ Z

MAIN FEATURES

• 19* 15W ultra-bright 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs

• Pan: 540°/ Tilt: 280° (8-16 Bit Resolution)

• 3-zone LED ring eects + 5 to 50-degree motorized zoom

• 16 static color presets, 10 built-in color chase macros

• 0% - 100% electronic dimming

• Fast pan/tilt + optional invert for contrasting movements

• Built-in auto and sound active programs

• Fast fade & smooth fade dimming proles

• Internal fan cooling system

• PowerCON® compatible power input/output connections

• Dual omega brackets with 1/4-turn fasteners

CONTROL

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512

• DMX channels: 8/15/23-channel modes

• Easy-to-use 4-button control panel with LCD display

• Operating modes: DMX512, master/slave, auto, sound active

DMX Quick Reference (8/15/23-Channel Modes)

8CH 15CH 23CH What It Does

1 1 1 Pan

-- 2 2 Fine Pan (16-bit) 2 3 3 Tilt

-- 4 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit)

-- 5 5 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <-> slow) 3 6 6 Zoom (wide <-> narrow) 4 7 7 Dimmer

-- 8 8 Strobe (slow <-> fast)

-- 9 9 Color Macros

-- 10 10 Color Macro Speed (fast <-> slow) 5 11 -- Red Intensity 6 12 -- Green Intensity 7 13 -- Blue Intensity 8 14 -- White Intensity

-- -- 11 Inside Red

-- -- 12 Inside Green

-- -- 13 Inside Blue

-- -- 14 Inside White

-- -- 15 Middle Red

-- -- 16 Middle Green

-- -- 17 Middle Blue

-- -- 18 Middle White

-- -- 19 Outside Red

-- -- 20 Outside Green

-- -- 21 Outside Blue

-- -- 22 Outside White

-- 15 23 Reset

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Figure 1: The Flurry™ Z Pin-Up Picture

Head/Arms 19x 15W 4-in-1

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

RGBW LEDs

4-Button LCD Control Menu

DMX

Input

DMX

Output

Power

Input

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Power

Output

Fuse

Holder

3. SETUP

Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.

Fuse Replacement

Disconnect the power and remove the unit’s power cord. Once the cord has been removed locate the fuse holder that is located next to the power input/output connections. Using a phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder. Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one, then screw the fuse holder back into place.

Connecting A Bunch of Flurry™ Z 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, 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

For longer cable runs, it is a good idea to have a DMX terminator plug inserted into the female XLR (DMX output) connector of the last unit. This will properly terminate the data signal, greatly decreasing the possibility of erratic behavior.

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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 only 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)

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) n/c n/c

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) n/c n/c

5-Pin Male (Input)

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.

Clamp Mounting

This xture provides a mounting bracket assembly that secures the bottom of the base, the “Omega Brackets,” and the safety cable rigging point together. When mounting this xture

to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the omega bracket.

1.) Clamp

2.) Omega Bracket

3.) ¼ Turn Quick Lock Fasteners

Securing the Fixture

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your xtures always be sure to secure your xture with a safety cable. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point found on

the underside of the base assembly for the safety cable. Never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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Mounting Points

Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material being used, and

periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the xture. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

Caution!

Please be aware, you should have a qualied electrician performing all of your

electrical connection needs.

Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the Flurry™ Z are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the xture. There are 4 control buttons

to the right of the LCD display 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.

Address

The control panel display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #12. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immedi-

ately 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 Address Set the starting address (001-512) CH Mode Channels 8 Channels

Dim Dimmer Proles Fast fade

Input Main Menu Display Invert Yes

Slave Mode Slave 1 (normal)

Sound Sensitivity Sound Sensitivity (001-100) DMX Fail Blackout

Backlight On

Version Software version information

Inv Pan Invert Pan Yes

Inv Til Invert Tilt Yes

15 Channels 23 Channels

Smooth dimming

Run Mode DMX512

Slave 2 (contrast movement)

Hold (last signal)

O

Auto Sound

(default action upon loss of signal)

DMX Mode

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

Select the Starting DMX Address

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Addr, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to choose a starting DMX address ranging from 001-512, press <ENTER> to conrm, or <MENU> to exit.

Select the DMX Channel Mode

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach CH Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice, and press <ENTER>.

Select the DMX Run Mode

1.) Navigate to Input > Run Mode, then DMX512, and press <ENTER>.

Master/Slave Mode Settings

1.) Daisy chain xtures together via DMX input/output connections.

2.) On slave units, navigate to Input > Slave Mode, then Slave 1 or Slave 2.

3.) Slave 1 xtures will follow the master exactly, and Slave 2 xtures will have

contrasting movements to the master xture.

Auto and Sound Active Modes

Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs.

1.) Navigate to Input > Run Mode, then DMX512, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Highlight Auto or Sound and press, and press <ENTER>.

3.) To adjust the mic sensitivity level for use during sound active mode, navigate

to Input > Sound Sensitivity, and press <ENTER>.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to choose a sensitivity level ranging from 001- 100, then press <ENTER> to conrm.

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DMX Values In-Depth (8/15/23-Channel Modes)

8CH 15CH 23CH Value What It Does

1 1 1 000 <-> 255 Pan

-- 2 2 000 <-> 255 Fine Pan (16-bit) 2 3 3 000 <-> 255 Tilt

-- 4 4 000 <-> 255 Fine Tilt (16-bit)

-- 5 5 000 <-> 255 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <-> slow) 3 6 6 000 <-> 255 Zoom (wide <-> narrow) 4 7 7 000 <-> 255 Dimmer (0% <-> 100%)

-- 8 8 000 <-> 255 Strobe (slow <-> fast)

-- 9 9 000 <-> 009

010 <-> 019 020 <-> 029 030 <-> 039 040 <-> 049 050 <-> 059 060 <-> 069 070 <-> 079 080 <-> 089 090 <-> 099 100 <-> 109 110 <-> 119 120 <-> 129 130 <-> 139 140 <-> 149 150 <-> 159 160 <-> 169

170 <-> 179 180 <-> 189 190 <-> 199 200 <-> 205 206 <-> 214 215 <-> 223 224 <-> 232 233 <-> 241 242 <-> 250 251 <-> 255

-- 10 10 000 <-> 255 Color Macro Speed (fast <-> slow)

5 11 -- 000 <-> 255 Red Intensity 6 12 -- 000 <-> 255 Green Intensity 7 13 -- 000 <-> 255 Blue Intensity 8 14 -- 000 <-> 255 White Intensity

-- -- 11 000 <-> 255 Inside Red

-- -- 12 000 <-> 255 Inside Green

-- -- 13 000 <-> 255 Inside Blue

-- -- 14 000 <-> 255 Inside White

-- -- 15 000 <-> 255 Middle Red

-- -- 16 000 <-> 255 Middle Green

-- -- 17 000 <-> 255 Middle Blue

-- -- 18 000 <-> 255 Middle White

-- -- 19 000 <-> 255 Outside Red

-- -- 20 000 <-> 255 Outside Green

-- -- 21 000 <-> 255 Outside Blue

-- -- 22 000 <-> 255 Outside White

-- 15 23 000 <-> 255 Reset

Color Macros

No function

Static Colors:

Red Green Blue White Yellow Purple Teal Lt Lavender Blue - Green - Red Red - White White - Yellow Blue - White - Blue Purple - White White - Red Blue - Purple - Yellow Purple - White - Purple

Color Chases:

Solid Colors Ring Chase (in <-> out) Color Fill (in <-> out) RGB (in <-> out) Random colors Fading Rings Pulse RGB (up <-> down) Pulse Solid Colors (up <-> down)

In+Out / Mid Fade RGB

Bounce Fade RGB (in <-> out)

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5. APPENDIX

Keeping Your Flurry™ Z As Good As New

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.

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 Authorization (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket, and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable, prepaid 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.

Dimensional Drawings

12.2" (31 cm)

15.8 (40 cm)

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Width 12.2 inches (310 mm) Depth 7.9 inches (200 mm) Height 15.8 inches (400 mm) Weight 17.5 lbs. (7.9 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz Power Consumption 230W, 2.94A, PF: .68 Fuse 5A/250V

Light Source

LED 19* 15W 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs Beam Angle 5°-50° motorized zoom

Movement Range

Pan 540 degree pan Tilt 280 degree tilt

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 8/15/23-channel modes Input/Output 3-pin XLR Male/Female Operating Modes DMX512, Master/Slave, Auto, & Sound Active

Warranty

Photometric Data

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

5° Beam Diameter:

1.) 2.5m: 8.9 inches (22.5 cm)

2.) 5m: 1.5 feet (45 cm)

3.) 7.5m: 2.3 feet (67.5 cm)

4.) 10m: 3.0 feet (90 cm)

50° Beam Diameter:

1.) 2.5m: 7.4 feet (225 cm)

2.) 5m: 14.8 feet (450 cm)

3.) 7.5m: 22.2 feet (675 cm)

4.) 10m: 29.6 feet (900 cm)

Luminous Intensity:

Beam 2.5m lux 2.5m fc 5m lux 5m fc 7.5m lux 7.5m fc 10m lux 10m fc

50° 2,166 201.2 512 47.6 276 25.6 182 16.9

5° 25,288 2,349.4 5,986 556.1 2,758 256.3 1,599 148.6

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.

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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