Blizzard ProPar COB Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ProPar™ COB LED Par Can 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 ProPar ProPar™ COB LED Par 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ProPar™ COB Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ProPar™ COB 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 Select the DMX Channel Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Static Colors 12 Manual Color Adjustment 13 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13 Troubleshooting 13

5. Appendix 14

A Quick DMX Lesson 14 Keeping Your ProPar™ COB As Good As New 15 Returns (Gasp!) 15 Shipping Issues 16 Tech Specs 16 Dimensional Drawings 16

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ProPar™ COB Professional LED Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

The following accessories are available for this xture. But the lone wolves that they are,

must be purchased separately. Contact an authorized Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing!

•

BARNDOOR-PROPAR COB: Barndoor attachment

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase of the way cool ProPar™ COB LED xture! Now that

you’ve got your ProPar™ COB (or hopefully, COBs) 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 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).

, you should carefully unpack the box

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 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 11/21/2016 J. Thomas 5/8/2019

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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 PROPAR™ COB LED PAR

MAIN FEATURES:

• Light source: 200W RGB COB LED, 100,000 hours

• User selectable 3 or 6 DMX channel modes

• RGB color mixing in standalone, master/slave and DMX modes

• Built-in auto programs via master/slave, standalone

• Built-in sound activate modes via master/slave, standalone

• Easy to use LED digital control panel

• 5-pin DMX input/output

• Dual mounting yoke allows exibility in positioning

• Rear downrod mounting point connection

• Heavy-duty composite housing

• Optional barndoor available (sold separately)

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out

OPTICAL:

• Flicker Free, constant current LED driver (1.2KHZ dimming)

• Beam Angle: 45°

• 11,790 Lux @ 1m, 2,904 Lux @ 2m (full white)

CONTROL:

• USITT DMX-512 (3/6-channels)

• 4-button LED control panel

• 5-pin DMX input/output connections

DMX Quick Reference (6-Channel Mode)

Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer

2 Red Intensity

3 Green Intensity

4 Blue Intensity

5 Strobe / Auto Speed

6 Built-in Programs

DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)

Channel What It Does

1 Red Intensity

2 Green Intensity

3 Blue Intensity

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Figure 1: The ProPar™ COB Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty

Composite Housing

Locking

Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LED Control Panel

M10 Mounting Point

(½ NPT Thread

Adapter Included)

200W 3-in-1

RGB COB LED

Dual Mounting

Brackets

Power

Input

5-Pin

DMX Out

Fuse Cover

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Power

Output

5-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 ProPar™ COB 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, con-

necting 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 specications 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! Just use the installed 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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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3/5-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output

(female) 3/5-pin connector of the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the rst xture which will have a (female) 3/5-pin connector to the input connector of the next xture consist-

ing of a (male) 3/5-pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as

stated above to the input of the following xture and so on.

A quick note: Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Standalone operation re-

quires that the rst xture

in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches. Second-

arily, the xtures that follow

may also require a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for complete in-

structions for this type of setup and conguration.

Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough

room for ventilation.

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the xture

using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. 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.

Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture. After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.

• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.

• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.

• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the ProPar™ COB are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4

control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

<MENU>

Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show

immediately the rst available option for the selected menu function. To select

a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

Addr A001-A512 To choose the starting DMX address of 1-512

Auto Aut1 Auto mode 1, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut2 Auto mode 2, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut3 Auto mode 3, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut4 Auto mode 4, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut5 Auto mode 5, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut6 Auto mode 6, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut7 Auto mode 7, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut8 Auto mode 8, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

Aut9 Auto mode 9, select speed 1-9 (slow <--> fast)

CoLo CoL1 Color 1

CoL2 Color 2

CoL3 Color 3

CoL4 Color 4

CoL5 Color 5

CoL6 Color 6

CoL7 Color 7

CoL8 Color 8

CoL9 Color 9

AtF

RGB Color Mixing

ChAn 3Ch 3-channel DMX mode

6Ch 6-channel DMX mode

Soun Sou1 Sound active mode 1, select mic sensitivity 1-9

Sou2 Sound active mode 2, select mic sensitivity 1-9

SLAu SLA Slave mode

uEr xxx Installed software version information

Red Red intensity (0-255)

Gren Green intensity (0-255)

Blue Blue intensity (0-255)

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DMX Mode

Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.

Set the Starting DMX Address:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Address, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a DMX channel from A001-A512.

3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Select the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach ChAn, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select 3CH, or 6CH.