Blizzard Motif Vignette Users Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Motif Vignette™ 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 Motif Vignette™ Fixture 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Motif Vignette™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Motif Vignette™ 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
Set the Starting DMX Address 12
Setting the DMX Channel Mode 12
Slave Mode 12
Dimming Mode Settings 12
LED Display On/Off and Menu Lock 12
Custom Programs 13
Auto Mode and Speed Settings 13
Color Calibration Settings 14
Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors 14
Fixture Reset Functions 15
Data Sync Feature 15
Fixture Information 15
The Remote Control 16
DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide 17
DMX In-Depth Reference 18
5. Appendix 19
A Quick DMX Lesson 19
Troubleshooting 19
Keeping Your Motif Vignette™ As Good As New 20
Returns (Gasp!) 20
Shipping Issues 20
Tech Specs 21
Dimensional Drawings 22
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1 . GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Motif Vignette™ LED Fixture
• 1 x IP Rated AC Power Cord with Cable Cap
• 1 x Set of IP Rated DMX in/out cables
• This Lovely User Manual
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
The following accessories are available for this xture. But being the lone wolves that they are, they need
to be purchased separately! Contact your favorite Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing.
• Motif Vignette™ Remote: IR Remote Control
• CABLE_MotifData3M: 3M IP-Rated DMX Extension
• CABLE_MotifDMXSET: 1M IP-Rated DMX IN/OUT Set
• CABLE_MotifPower3M: 3M IP-Rated Power Extension
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the brightest, coolest outdoor rated xtures anywhere! Now that
you’ve got your Motif Vignette™ (or hopefully, Vignette’s!), 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 is wrong, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
N24 W23750 Watertown Rd. Suite B
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email: support@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 11/17/2015 J. Thomas 11/18/2015
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• 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
cord. 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 this unit. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may
require service, please visit http://www.blizzardlighting.com/support.
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2. MEET THE MOTIF VIGNETTE™ FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES
• Exceptional color mixing from 18x 10-watt Quad-Color LEDs
• Advanced heat sink design for zero fan noise
• Multiple built-in color presets and auto programs
• User adjustable program speed & fade times
• 0-100% variable electronic dimmer
• Variable electronic strobe
• Durable cast aluminum housing and mounting brackets
• Tempered glass lens and watertight internal gaskets
• Easy-to-use 4-button LED control panel menu
• Built like a rock (It hits the gym regularly)
• USITT DMX-512 (3/4/5/7 and 10-channels)
• 3-pin Input/Output
• Easy to use IR remote control (sold separately)
DMX Quick Reference - 10/7/5-Channel Modes
Channel 10-Channel 7-Channel 5-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 White Intensity White Intensity White Intensity
6 Strobe Strobe ---
7 Custom Colors + Auto 32-bit Dimming ---
8 Auto Speed --- ---
9 Virtual Color Wheel --- ---
10 32-bit Dimming --- ---
DMX Quick Reference - 4/3-Channel Modes
Channel 4-Channel 3-Channel
1 Red Intensity Dimmer
2 Green Intensity White Intensity
3 Blue Intensity Virtual Color Wheel
4 White Intensity ---
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Figure 1: The Motif Vignette™ Pin-Up Picture
18* 10-Watt
4-in-1 RGBW LEDs
Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure
LED Control
Panel
Dual Mounting
Brackets
with Locking
Adjustment Knobs
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
DMX Input DMX Output
Power Input
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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The Motif Vignette™ utilizes a high-output switch-mode power
supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse
should not require replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however it is
an advanced procedure suited to qualied individuals. Should your xture
require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to
return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Motif Vignette™ 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 specications 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
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 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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