Blizzard SkyBox 5 Users Manual
SKYBOX
TM
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SkyBox™ 5 1
1. Getting Started 4
What’s In The Box? 4
Getting It Out Of The Box 4
Powering Up! 4
Getting A Hold Of Us 4
Safety Instructions (Don’t run with scissors!) 5
2. Meet The SkyBox™ 5 6
Features 6
DMX Quick Reference 6
The SkyBox™ 5 Pin-up Picture 7
3. Setup 8
Connecting A Bunch Of SkyBox™ 5 Fixtures 8
Data/DMX Cables 8
Cable Connectors 9
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 9
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 9
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 10
Mounting/Rigging 10
Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver 11
Using the Intelion™ Battery System 13
4. Operating Adjustments 14
Navigating The Control Panel 14
Control Panel Menu Structure 15
DMX Mode 16
Set the Starting DMX Address 16
Select the DMX Channel Mode 16
Slave Mode 16
Auto Mode / Static Colors 16
Speed 16
Fade 16
Strobe 17
Manual Color Mixing 17
Sound Active Mode 17
Dimming Mode 17
Power Output Mode 17
Using the IR Remote Control 18
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 19
5. Appendix 20
A Quick DMX Lesson 20
Troubleshooting 20
Keeping Your SkyBox™ 5 As Good As New 21
Returns (Gasp!) 21
Shipping Issues 21
Tech Specs 22
Dimensional Drawings 23
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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WARNINGS & INFO
YOU MUST READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING OR
CHARGING YOUR FIXTURES.
LI-ION BATTERIES ARE VOLATILE. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUC-
TIONS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IF CHARGED
OR USED IMPROPERLY. BY PURCHASING AND USING THESE FIXTURES, YOU ASSUME ALL
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE CONDI-
TIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER RETURNING THE FIXTURES
1. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, DO
NOT TAMPER WITH THE CHARGING CIRCUITRY IN THIS FIXTURE. The use of other
types of chargers may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Under no circumstances attempt to connect the battery pack to any power supplies or other equipment that is not
specically and expressly designated for use with this model battery pack.
2. NEVER CHARGE UNATTENDED. When charging Li-Ion batteries, you must always remain in constant observation in order to react to potential problems which may occur. Failure
to do so may result in re. Put the battery in a reproof container, and charge in an isolated
area, away from ammable materials. Always have a re extinguisher ready for emergency
use.
3. USE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT SPECIFICALLY
AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL BATTERY PACK. Use with
other equipment may result in re, electric shock, personal injury, and/or damage to equipment.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS. Do not charge the battery
pack in damp or wet conditions. Avoid using the pack in direct exposure to rain or snow. Do
not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive gases or ammable materials.
5. AVOID USING OR STORING THE BATTERY PACK IN EITHER EXTREME COLD OR
EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES. The battery pack will disable itself under conditions of
extreme heat (above 60 °C) and may not function to full performance under conditions of
extreme cold (below –20 °C). Storage at elevated temperatures (above 25 °C) will shorten
the life of the battery pack.
6. DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS. Battery packs may explode causing
personal injury, re, and/or damage. Fumes resulting from burning of battery packs may be
toxic.
7. DO NOT DROP, CRUSH, IMPACT, OR MECHANICALLY ABUSE BATTERY PACKS.
Cease use of xtures that have suered a sharp impact, been dropped, run over, or damaged
in any other way. Such impacts may cause internal damage that is not externally visible and
that, over time, may cause short circuits, battery cell leakage, or other
events that may lead to re, personal injury, and or equipment damage.
8. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK. There are no user serviceable parts within
battery packs. Disassembly may result in short circuiting or other damage that may cause
re, personal injury, and/or other damage.
9. AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY CHEMICALS. If a battery pack leaks battery chemicals, avoid any contact with skin, eyes, or mouth. In the event of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water and rinse with vinegar. For eye contact, begin ushing with
clean water, immediately call for medical help, and continue ushing for 20 minutes or until
medical help arrives.
10. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Avoid leaving the xture in direct sunlight, vehicle
cabs, compartments, or unventilated storage buildings during hot summer conditions. Under
extreme temperature conditions damage may occur. Elevated temperatures in general
shorten the life of your battery pack.
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x SkyBox™ 5 Professional LED PAR Fixture
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the most rocking box-shaped PAR xtures anywhere! Now that you’ve got your SkyBox™ 5 (or hopefully, 5’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 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 is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.
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.blizzardlighting.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 4/21/2014 J. Thomas 11/20/2018
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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
decal 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.
• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its
cord. 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 this unit. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may
require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting via our website and open a
support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/support.
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2. MEET THE SKYBOX™ 5 LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• RGBAW color mixing via 7x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs
• Built-in AnyFi™ wireless DMX receiver (Skywire™ or W-DMX™)
• Ultra Long-life intelion™ lithium-ion battery system
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• RGBAW (5-Ch), RGBAW+Strobe (6-Ch), RGBAW/Dimmer/Strobe (7-Ch), &
Extended w/32-bit Dimmer (10-Ch) DMX Proles
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Super-quiet variable-speed internal Fan Cooling
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility
• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
DMX Quick Reference - 10/7 Channel Modes
Channel 10-Channel 7-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
6 White Intensity White Intensity
7 Strobe Strobe
8 Static Colors + Auto Run ---
9 Built-in Programs ---
10 32-Bit Dimmer ---
DMX Quick Reference - 6/5 Channel Modes
Channel 6-Channel 5-Channel
1 Red Intensity Red Intensity
2 Green Intensity Green Intensity
3 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
4 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
5 White Intensity White Intensity
6 Strobe ---
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Figure 1: The SkyBox™ 5 Pin-Up Picture
Heavy-Duty Steel
Enclosure
Locking
Adjustment
Knobs
High Power 15w-in-1
RGBAW LEDs
Dual
Mounting
Yokes
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
LED Display
RF-ID Indicator Charge Status LED
DMX
In
Menu ButtonsAC Power In
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Power Switch
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Antenna
DMX
Out
AC Power Out
3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The SkyBox™ 5 utilizes a high-output switch-mode power
supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse
should not require replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however
it is an advanced procedure suited to qualied individuals. Should your
Weather System™ fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard
Lighting for instructions, or to return for service.
Connecting A Bunch of SkyBox 5™ 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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