Blizzard N-Trance Users Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
N-Trance™ LED 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 N-Trance™ 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The N-Trance™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of N-Trance™ 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
Installation 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX/Art-Net Modes 12
Set the Starting DMX Address 12
Select the DMX Channel Mode 12
Network Setup 12
Slave Mode 12
Auto Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Static Mode 12
Display Reverse 13
Display OFF/ON 13
DMX Fail Settings 13
Dimming Mode Settings 13
Dimmer Response 13
Pan/Tilt Reverse 13
Pan Angle 13
Calibrate 13
Factory Reset 13
Fixture Test 13
DMX Values In-Depth 14
FX Channel Chart 18
5. Appendix 21
A Quick DMX Lesson 21
Keeping Your N-Trance™ As Good As New 22
Returns (Gasp!) 22
Shipping Issues 22
Tech Specs 23
Photometric Data 23
Dimensional Drawings 24
Gobo and Color Wheel 25
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x N-Trance™ LED Moving Head Fixture
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• 1 x Set of Mounting Brackets
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of N-Trance™. It’s mesmerizing and bewitching, moodaltering and mind-blowing. It may even take you to another plane of existence. Now that
you’ve got your N-Trance™ (or hopefully N-Trances)
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 materi
als. 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 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).
, you should carefully unpack the box
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Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardpro.com/
support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
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.
blizzardpro.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 11/5/2018 J. Thomas 11/5/2018
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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 N-TRANCE™
MAIN FEATURES
• 2° narrow beam eects via 90W LED
• LED ring with 86pcs RGB 3-in-1 SMD5050 LEDs
• Gobo wheel with 21 gobos + open
• Color wheel with 14 colors + open (split colors and bi-directional rotation)
• 6/8-facet bi-directional rotating prism
• Frost and color lter eects
• Independent DMX control of beam and LED ring eects
• Built-in auto/sound active programs
• Pan: 540/640°, Tilt: 270° (8-16 Bit Resolution)
• 1-25Hz fps strobe + variable/random eects
• 4 user-selectable dimming curves
• 2.4” TFT LCD display with 4 button control
• DMX512, Art-Net, RDM, M/S, sound active & auto mode
• 3/5-pin DMX In/Out + RJ45 etherCON In/Out (Art-NET)
• PowerCON™ compatible AC power In/Out
DMX Quick Reference (21/44/128-Channel Modes)
CH. Basic (26ch) CH. Standard (28ch) CH. Extended (70ch)
1 Pan 1 Pan 1 Pan
2 Fine Pan (16-bit) 2 Fine Pan (16-bit) 2 Fine Pan (16-bit)
3 Tilt 3 Tilt 3 Tilt
4 Fine Tilt (16-bit) 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit) 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit)
5 Dimmer 5 Dimmer 5 Dimmer
6 Strobe 6 Dimmer Fine 6 Dimmer Fine
7 Color Wheel 7 Strobe 7 Strobe
8 Gobo Wheel 8 Color Wheel 8 Color Wheel
9 Prism 1 (8-facet circular) 9 Gobo Wheel 9 Gobo Wheel
10 Prism 1 Rotation 10 Prism 1 (8-facet circular) 10 Prism 1 (8-facet circular)
11 Prism 2 (6-facet linear) 11 Prism 1 Rotation 11 Prism 1 Rotation
12 Prism 2 Rotation 12 Prism 2 (6-facet linear) 12 Prism 2 (6-facet linear)
13 Focus 13 Prism 2 Rotation 13 Prism 2 Rotation
14 Colorizer / Frost 14 Focus 14 Focus
15 Pan/Tilt Speed 15 Focus Fine 15 Focus Fine
16 Reset 16 Colorizer / Frost 16 Colorizer / Frost
17 Ring Dimmer 17 Pan/Tilt Speed 17 Pan/Tilt Speed
18 Ring Strobe 18 Dimmer Curve 18 Dimmer Curve
19 Ring Red 19 Device Settings 19 Device Settings
20 Ring Green 20 Reset 20 Reset
21 Ring Blue 21 Ring Dimmer 1 21 Ring Dimmer 1
-- -- 22 Red 1 - Main FX Color 22 Red 1 - Main FX Color
-- -- 23 Green 1 - Main FX Color 23 Green 1 - Main FX Color
-- -- 24 Blue 1 - Main FX Color 24 Blue 1 - Main FX Color
-- -- 25 Red 1 - BG or 2nd FX 25 Red 1 - BG or 2nd FX
-- -- 26 Green 1 - BG or 2nd FX 26 Green 1 - BG or 2nd FX
-- -- 27 Blue 1 - BG or 2nd FX 27 Blue 1 - BG or 2nd FX
-- -- 28 FX Select 1 28 FX Select 1
-- -- 29 FX Rotation 1 29 FX Rotation 1
-- -- 30 FX Repeat 1 30 FX Repeat 1
-- -- 31 FX Direction 1 31 FX Direction 1
-- -- 32 FX Rotation Oset 1 32 FX Rotation Oset 1
-- -- 33 Ring Dimmer 2 33 Ring Dimmer 2
-- -- 34 Red 2 - Main FX Color 34 Red 2 - Main FX Color
-- -- 35 Green 2 - Main FX Color 35 Green 2 - Main FX Color
-- -- 36 Blue 2 - Main FX Color 36 Blue 2 - Main FX Color
-- -- 37 Red 2 - BG or 2nd FX 37 Red 2 - BG or 2nd FX
-- -- 38 Green 2 - BG or 2nd FX 38 Green 2 - BG or 2nd FX
-- -- 39 Blue 2 - BG or 2nd FX 39 Blue 2 - BG or 2nd FX
-- -- 40 FX Select 2 40 FX Select 2
-- -- 41 FX Rotation 2 41 FX Rotation 2
-- -- 42 FX Repeat 2 42 FX Repeat 2
-- -- 43 FX Direction 2 43 FX Direction 2
-- -- 44 FX Rotation Oset 2 44 FX Rotation Oset 2
-- -- -- -- 45-128 R/G/B Pixels 1 - 28
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Figure 1: N-Trance™ Pin-Up Picture
Figure 1: N-Trance™ Pin-Up Picture
90W LED with
2° Beam Angle
LED ring with
86pcs RGB 3-in-1
SMD5050 LEDs
4-Button Control
Panel with 2.4"
TFT Color Display
Head/Arms
Carry
Handle
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Fuse
Holder
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Power
Input
RJ45
In
Power
Output
RJ45
Out
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5-Pin
DMX In
5-Pin
DMX Out
3-Pin
DMX In
3-Pin
DMX Out
3. SETUP
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.
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 N-Trance™ 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 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
Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 4 Pin 4
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 5 Pin 5
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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Installation
The xture can be installed on the oor resting on its rubber feet, or mounted
on truss.
● Choose a suitable place to put or hang the equipment when installing. When
hanging the xture, use the included clamp mounting brackets with suitable
clamps to properly support the weight of the xture.
● When installing the equipment, ensure that no ammable or explosive materi-
als are within 1/2 meter distance.
● Please ask professionals to install the equipment. Any improper installation
can cause personal injury or material damage.
● The equipment must be placed in a ventilated area, at least 50 cm from the
ground, and always ensure that the vents are not clogged.
● Mount the xture using suitable type clamps. The clamp should be rated
to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural stability. Do not
mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure properly “rated” rigging
is used when mounting xtures overhead.
WARNING: With the exception of when the xture is positioned on
the oor, a safety cable must always be used. It must be securely xed
to the support structure of the projector and then connected to the x-
ing point at the center of the base.
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