Blizzard Hypno Spot Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hypno™ Spot Moving Head	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 Hypno™ Spot	5
Main Features	5
DMX Quick Reference	5
The Hypno™ Spot Pin-up Picture	6
3. Setup	7
Fuse Replacement	7
Connecting A Bunch Of Hypno™ Spot 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
Mounting Points	10
Clamp Mounting	11
4. Operating Adjustments	12
The Control Panel	12
Control Panel Menu Structure	13
DMX Mode	14
Select The Channel Mode	14
Select The DMX Starting Address	14
Master/Slave Mode Settings	14
Auto, Stand-Alone, Sound Active Modes	14
Auto Mode	14
Sound Active Mode	14
Pan Inverse	15
Tilt Inverse	15
Pan Angle Setting	15
No DMX / Lost Signal Setting	15
DMX Channel Values In-Depth	16
Troubleshooting	17
5. Appendix	18
A Quick DMX Lesson	18
Keeping Your Hypno™ Spot As Good As New	19
Returns (Gasp!)	19
Shipping Issues	19
Tech Specs	20
Dimensional Drawings	21
Colors and Gobos	22
Photometric Data	22

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

•1 x Hypno™ Spot Fixture

•An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

•A Sweet Mounting Bracket

•This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing the Hypno™ Spot moving head. You're all set to deliver a stunning lighting experience of psychedelic proportions! Now that you’ve got your Hypno™ Spot, 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 fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All fixtures 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 fixtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart for more information. A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the fixture 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 fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardlighting.com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Disclaimer: The information and specifications 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	8/9/2017	J. Thomas	8/9/2017

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully. They include important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

•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 fixture.

•This product is intended for indoor use only.

•To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.

•Make sure there are no flammable 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 fixture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the fixture 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 HYPNO™ SPOT MOVING HEAD

MAIN FEATURES

•4.7° spot effects via 30W white LED, 50,000 hours

•3* LED rings with 76pcs RGB 3-in-1 SMD5050 LEDs

•Gobo wheel with 9 gobos + open

•Color wheel with 9 colors + open

•Compact and lightweight

•Independent DMX control of beam and LED ring effects

•Pan: 540/630°, Tilt: 200° (8-16 Bit Resolution)

•Built-in auto/sound active programs

•0-100% linear LED dimmer

•Pan/tilt invert

•1-25Hz strobe

•User selectable 12/23-channel DMX modes

•Easy-to-use 4-button LED control panel menu

•3-pin DMX In/Out connections

•PowerCON™ compatible AC power In/Out

DMX Values In-Depth (12/23-Channel Modes)

12CH	23CH	What It Does
1	1	Pan
	2	Pan Fine
2	3	Tilt
	4	Tilt Fine
3	5	Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow)
4	6	Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
5	7	Strobe Effects
6	8	Color Wheel
7	9	Gobo Wheel
--	10	Ring 1 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	11	Ring 1 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	12	Ring 1 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	13	Ring 2 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	14	Ring 2 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	15	Ring 2 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	16	Ring 3 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	17	Ring 3 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
--	18	Ring 3 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8	19	Ring Strobe (slow <--> fast)
9	20	Ring Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
10	21	Ring Color Macros
11	22	Ring Speed (slow <--> fast)
12	23	Auto Programs, Sound Active Mode, and Reset

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Figure 1: The Hypno™ Spot Pin-Up Picture

Head/Arms	High Output
	30W White LED

LED Ring 2

(middle)

LED Ring 3

(outer)

LED Ring 1

(inner)

4-Button LED Control Panel

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX Input	Fuse Holder	Power Input

DMX Output

Power Output

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3. SETUP

Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.

Fuse Replacement

Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse. Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of Hypno™ Spot 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 fixtures set to sync in master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.

Also, connecting more than 32 fixtures 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 fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link fixtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use datagrade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specifications 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 fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture 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	5-Pin Male
	(Output)	(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.
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 first fixture’s male connector (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which fixture address is the first one connected. We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller, rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first, and so on.

Step 3: Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above. Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication.

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