Blizzard Pocket Cosmos Users Manual
POCKET
COSMOS
TM
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pocket Cosmos™ 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 Pocket Cosmos™ 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Pocket Cosmos™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Pocket Cosmos™ 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
DIP Switch Settings 10
Auto Mode 10
Sound Active Mode 10
Slave Mode 10
DMX Mode 10
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 11
Troubleshooting 12
5. Appendix 13
A Quick Lesson On DMX 14
Keeping Your Pocket Cosmos™ As Good As New 14
Returns (Gasp!) 14
Shipping Issues 14
Tech Specs 15
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Pocket Cosmos™
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way original fat beam green laser! Now that
you’ve got your Pocket Cosmos™, 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 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.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 8/26/2019 J. Thomas 12/10/2019
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LASER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Lasers are one of the coolest eects 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 eects so that all laser light is at least 3 meters (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 oense!
• 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 POCKET COSMOS™
MAIN FEATURES
• 50mW, 532nm fat beam green laser
• Built-in automatic & sound active programs
• Micro-step wide angle scanning motor
• 3-pin DMX in/out
• Microphone sensitivity adjustment knob
• Durable blue aluminum casing w/mounting bracket
• Fully FDA compliant, variance-free
• Class 3R laser product, use with caution!
CONTROL:
• Protocol: USITT DMX-512
• DMX Channels: 7-channels
• Dip switch controlled function settings
• Operating modes: DMX512, master/slave, auto, sound active
Laser Specications
Color Wavelength Power Output
Green 532nm 50mW
DMX Quick Reference: 7-Channel Mode
Channel What it does
1 Mode
2 Pattern Selection
3 Moving-X
4 Moving-Y
5 Scanning Speed
6 Dynamic Pattern Speed
7 Static Pattern Size
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