Blizzard Laser Blade G Users Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Laser Blade™ G 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 Laser Blade™ G 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Laser Blade™ G Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Laser Blade™ G 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 11
Set The Starting DMX Address 11
Working Mode Settings 11
DMX, Auto, & Sound Active Mode 11
Slave Mode 11
Mirror Symmetry Mode 12
Running Mode Settings 12
Graphic Mode Settings 12
Speed Settings 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 14
5. Appendix 15
A Quick DMX Lesson 15
Keeping Your Laser Blade™ G As Good As New 16
Returns (Gasp!) 16
Shipping Issues 16
Tech Specs 17
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Laser Blade™ G Moving Head Fixture
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations! You are ready to put on a totally stellar green laser light show with your
way cool, super-sharp moving head Laser Blade™ G! So now that you’ve got your new
Laser Blade™ G (or hopefully, GEEZ!), 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 specications 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.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
Disclaimer: The information and specications 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 11/16/2015 J. Thomas 11/16/2015
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LASER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Lasers are one of the coolest effects available, and when they are used appropriately, they will be fun, legal and harmless. To make sure that is the case...
• Always set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 me-
ters (9.8 feet) above the oor on which people can stand.
• After setting up, and before public use, test laser to ensure proper function. Do
not use if any defect is detected. Do not use if laser emits only one or two laser
beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as this could indicate damage to the diffraction grating optic, and could allow emission of higher laser levels above Class
3R.
• NEVER point lasers at people or animals. Never look into the laser aperture or
laser beams.
• NEVER point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get exposed, such
as uncontrolled balconies, etc.
• NEVER point lasers at highly reective surfaces, such as windows, mirrors and
shiny metal. Even laser reections can be hazardous.
• NEVER point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal offense!
• NEVER point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
• NEVER expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
• NEVER use laser if the laser appears to emit only one or two beams.
• NEVER use the laser if the housing is damaged, the housing is open, or if the
optics appear damaged in any way.
• NEVER open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the pro-
tective housing can start res, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
• NEVER leave this device running unattended.
The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled
by a skilled and well-trained operator, familiar with the data from this manual.
The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country
to country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/
country of use.
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2. MEET THE LASER BLADE™ G
MAIN FEATURES
• 50mW, 532nm green DPSS CLASS 3R fat beam laser
• 15KPPS galvo scanners
• Moving head features 540º pan & 270º tilt
• 133 built-in geometric gures, 14 animations, & 76 beam patterns
• Easy-to-use 4-button LCD control panel menu
• Built-in auto-beam, auto-animation and sound-activate programs
• 2 animations in one frame can be operated separately via DMX
• Perfect for venues, large and small
• Ready to use right out of the box
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Lightweight and easily portable
• Clamp mounting bracket included
• IEC power input connector
• Easy-to-use 4-button LCD control panel
• 3-pin DMX input and output
DMX Quick Reference
Channel 18-Channel
1 Mode Selection, DMX/Auto/Sound
2 Pan
3 Tilt
4 Vertical Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
5 Group 1, Pattern Selection
6 Group 1, OFF/ON
7 Group 2, Pattern Selection
8 Group 2, OFF/ON
9 2 Groups Animation
10 Moving-X
11 Moving-Y
12 X-Axis Rotation
13 Y-Axis Rotation
14 Rotation
15 Zoom In/Out
16 Sine Wave Fluctuation
17 Fluctuation Speed
18 Auto Dot (Slow <--> Fast)
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Figure 1: The Laser Blade™ G Pin-Up Picture
Head/Arms
Base
4-Button
LCD Control
Panel
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Laser Output
(Aperture)
DMX Signal
Indicator
Microphone
Mic Sensitivity
Adjustment
DMX Input
AC Power
Input
DMX Output
Power
Switch
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