TABLE OF CONTENTS
Motif Vignette™ |
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1. Getting Started |
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What’s In The Box? |
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Getting It Out Of The Box |
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Powering Up! |
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Getting A Hold Of Us |
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Safety Instructions (Don’t run with scissors!) |
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2. Meet The Motif Vignette™ Fixture |
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Main Features |
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DMX Quick Reference |
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The Motif Vignette™ Pin-up Picture |
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3. Setup |
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Connecting A Bunch Of Motif Vignette™ Fixtures |
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Data/DMX Cables |
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Cable Connectors |
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3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? |
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Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control |
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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) |
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Mounting/Rigging |
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4. Operating Adjustments |
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Navigating The Control Panel |
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Control Panel Menu Structure |
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DMX Mode |
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Set the Starting DMX Address |
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Setting the DMX Channel Mode |
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Slave Mode |
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Dimming Mode Settings |
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LED Display On/Off and Menu Lock |
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Custom Programs |
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Auto Mode and Speed Settings |
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Color Calibration Settings |
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Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors |
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Fixture Reset Functions |
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Data Sync Feature |
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Fixture Information |
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The Remote Control |
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DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide |
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DMX In-Depth Reference |
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5. Appendix |
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A Quick DMX Lesson |
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Troubleshooting |
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Keeping Your Motif Vignette™ As Good As New |
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Returns (Gasp!) |
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Shipping Issues |
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Tech Specs |
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Dimensional Drawings |
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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 fixture. 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 fixtures 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 fixture must be returned to the factory, it is impor-
tant 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 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 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.
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J. Thomas |
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J. Thomas |
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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 fixture.
•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 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
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10-Channel |
7-Channel |
5-Channel |
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Dimmer |
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Red Intensity |
Red Intensity |
Red Intensity |
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Green Intensity |
Green Intensity |
Green Intensity |
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Blue Intensity |
Blue Intensity |
Blue Intensity |
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White Intensity |
White Intensity |
White Intensity |
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Strobe |
Strobe |
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Custom Colors + Auto |
32-bit Dimming |
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Auto Speed |
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Virtual Color Wheel |
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32-bit Dimming |
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DMX Quick Reference - 4/3-Channel Modes
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4-Channel |
3-Channel |
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Red Intensity |
Dimmer |
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Green Intensity |
White Intensity |
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Blue Intensity |
Virtual Color Wheel |
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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 field replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals. Should your fixture 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 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, it’s no problem! you can simply use the installed 5-pin DMX input and/or output connections found on the back of your fixture(s).
Conductor |
3-Pin Female (Output) |
5-Pin Male (Input) |
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Ground/Shield |
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Data 1- (Primary Data Link) |
Pin 2 |
Pin 2 |
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Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) |
Pin 3 |
Pin 3 |
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No Connection. |
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No Connection. |
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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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