Blizzard MystACL Z Users Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

http://www.blizzardpro.com

Waukesha, WI USA

Copyright (c) 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MystACL™ 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 MystACL™ Z 5

Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The MystACL™ Z Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of MystACL™ 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
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 DMX Starting Address 14
Run Mode (DMX/Artnet) 14
Master/Slave Mode 14
Select the Channel Mode 14
Auto & Sound Active Modes 14
Manual Adjustments 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15

5. Appendix 18

Keeping Your MystACL™ Z As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x MystACL™ Z

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

•

A Set of Mounting Brackets

• DMX Cable

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing the MystACL™ Z moving LED bar xture. Now that you’ve

got your MystACL™ Z (or hopefully Z'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 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 9/21/2019 J. Thomas 9/21/2019

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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 de-

cal 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.

maintenance of this product.

• 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.

• 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 MYSTACL™ Z

MAIN FEATURES

• 10* 30W Osram Ostar RGBW 4-in-1 icker-free LEDs, 50,000 hours

• Fast and precise 3-60° zoomable beam angle

• 8-16 bit motorized 210 degree tilt

• Single or dual pixel mapping capabilities via DMX

• 3-layer eects via DMX with congurable pixel sets & macros

• Built-in macros with patterns + multiple color presets

• Smooth electronic dimming & 1-10Hz strobe eects

• Ecient low noise fan cooling system

• 3/5-pin DMX + RJ45 input/output connections

• PowerCON® TRUE1-compatible power input/output connections

• Dual omega brackets with 1/4-turn fasteners

CONTROL:

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512, Art-Net

• DMX channels: 13/26/28/46-channel modes

• Easy-to-use 5-button control panel with full color LCD display

• Operating modes: DMX512, master/slave, auto, sound active

DMX Quick Reference (13/26/28/46-Channel Modes)

13CH
Basic

1 1 1 1 Tilt
2 2 2 2 Tilt Fine
3 3 3 3 Zoom (wide <-> narrow)
4 -- 4 -- Set 1 - Color Macros (overrides set 1 R/G/B/W)
5 -- 5 -- Set 1 - Red
6 -- 6 -- Set 1 - Green
7 -- 7 -- Set 1 - Blue
8 -- 8 -- Set 1 - White

-- -- 9 -- Set 1 - Intensity
9 4 10 4 Strobe
10 -- 11 -- Master Dimmer
11 5 12 5 Reset (hold 255 for 5 seconds)
12 -- -- -- Pattern Macro Select
13 -- -- -- Pattern Macro Speed (fast <-> slow)

-- -- 13 -- Set 2 - Color Macros (overrides set 2 R/G/B/W)

-- -- 14 -- Set 2 - Red

-- -- 15 -- Set 2 - Green

-- -- 16 -- Set 2 - Blue

-- -- 17 -- Set 2 - White

-- -- 18 -- Set 2 - Intensity

-- -- 19 -- Set 3 - Color Macros (overrides set 3 R/G/B/W)

-- -- 20 -- Set 3 - Red

-- -- 21 -- Set 3 - Green

-- -- 22 -- Set 3 - Blue

-- -- 23 -- Set 3 - White

-- -- 24 -- Set 3 - Intensity

-- -- 25 -- Set 1 Pattern Length

-- -- 26 -- Pattern Macro Select

-- -- 27 -- Set 3 Pattern Length

-- -- 28 -- Pattern Macro Speed (fast <-> slow)

-- 6 -- 6 Master Dimmer

-- 7-10 -- -- Pixel Group 1+2 R/G/B/W Intensity

-- 11-14 -- -- Pixel Group 3+4 R/G/B/W Intensity

-- 15-18 -- -- Pixel Group 5+6 R/G/B/W Intensity

-- 19-22 -- -- Pixel Group 7+8 R/G/B/W Intensity

-- 23-26 -- -- Pixel Group 9+10 R/G/B/W Intensity

-- -- 7-46 Individual Pixels 1-10 R/G/B/W Intensity

26CH
Ext.

28CH
Normal

46CH
P-Map What It Does

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Figure 1: The MystACL™ Z Pin-Up Picture

Moving

Head with

210° Tilt

10* 30W

RGBW LEDs

with 3-60°

Zoom

Full Color, 5-Button LCD

Control Panel

Figure 2: The Front Panel

Power

Input

Power

Output

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Fuse

Holder

Power

Switch

LCD

Display

Menu

Buttons

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RJ45

In/Out

5-Pin DMX

In/Out

3-Pin DMX

In/Out