Blizzard ProPar COB RGBAW Users Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

http://www.blizzardpro.com

Waukesha, WI USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ProPar™ COB RGBAW 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™ RGBAW COB 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 RGBAW Fixtures 7 Data/DMX Cables 7 Cable Connectors 8 5-Pin DMX Cable Wiring 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 Color Macros 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Static Colors 12 Display Settings 12 DMX Fail Settings 13 Dimmer Response 13 White Balance 13 Fan Settings 13 Test Mode 13 Factory Reset 13 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14

5. Appendix 16

A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Keeping Your ProPar™ COB RGBAW As Good As New 17 Returns (Gasp!) 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ProPar™ COB RGBAW 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 RGBAW LED xture! Now

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

, you should carefully unpack the

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 4/23/2018 J. Thomas 1/15/2019

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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 RGBAW

MAIN FEATURES:

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

• RGBAW 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

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

• Easy-to-use 4-button LCD digital control panel

• Wide 45° beam angle

• Heavy-duty composite housing

• Rear downrod mounting point connection

• Dual mounting yokes allow exibility in positioning

• User selectable 2/3/5 or 10-channel DMX modes

• 5-pin DMX in/out connections

• Optional barndoor available (sold separately)

DMX Quick Reference (10/5-Channel Mode)

10-CH 5CH Channel What It Does Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer 1 Red Intensity 2 Strobe 2 Green Intensity 3 Red Intensity 3 Blue Intensity 4 Green Intensity 4 White Intensity 5 Blue Intensity 5 Amber Intensity 6 White Intensity -- -7 Amber Intensity -- -8 Built-in Programs -- -9 Dimming Curves -- -10 Device Settings -- --

DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)

3CH - 1 3CH - 2 Channel What It Does Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer 1 Red Intensity 2 Strobe 2 Green Intensity 3 Color Macros 3 Blue Intensity

DMX Quick Reference (2-Channel Mode)

2CH Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer 2 Color Macros

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Figure 1: The ProPar™ COB RGBAW Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty

Composite Housing

Locking

Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LED Control Panel

200W 5-in-1

RGBAW COB LED

Dual Mounting

Brackets

M10 Mounting Point

(½ NPT Thread

Adapter Included)

Power

Input

5-Pin

DMX Out

Fuse Cover

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Power

Output

5-Pin

DMX Out

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