Blizzard Flurry Z Users Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

http://www.blizzardpro.com

Waukesha, WI USA

Copyright (c) 2019

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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