Blizzard SOLAR CELL Operating And Instruction Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2016
SOLAR
TM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Solar Cell™ LED Fixture 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 Solar Cell™ LED Fixture 5
Features 5
DMX Values In-Depth 5
The Solar Cell™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Solar Cell™ 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
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 11
Set the Channel Mode and Starting DMX Address 11
Auto, Sound Active, & Manual Adjustments 11
Auto Mode 11
Sound Active Mode 11
Fade Scroll / Flash Scroll 12
Dimming Mode Selection 12
Manual LED Intensity Level Settings 12
Dimensional Drawings 12
5. Appendix 13
A Quick Lesson On DMX 13
Troubleshooting 13
Keeping Your Solar Cell™ 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 Solar Cell™ LED Fixture
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of the mega bright Solar Cell™ LED blinder effect
that is built to outshine the competition (yuk, yuk)! Now that you’ve got your Solar
Cell™ (or hopefully, Cells!)
, 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 off a switched circuit and cannot be run off
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.
Blizzard Lighting
N24 W23750 Watertown Rd Suite B
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
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 toe 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 1/20/2016 J.Thomas 1/21/2016
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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.
• 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 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 the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
your unit may require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting at www.
blizzardlighting.com/support.
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2. MEET THE SOLAR CELL™ LED FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES
• 2* 100W ultra-bright 3200-3500K warm white LEDs
• High impact 2-pixel strobe effects
• Built-in auto programs and sound active mode
• 80° beam angle
• Internal fan cooling system
• User selectable 32-bit dimming modes, icker free
• Manual pendulum angle adjustment (left/right) with locking knobs
• PowerCON® “TRUE” compatible power connections
• Tough-as-nails IP44-rated enclosure
• Compact, high quality housing
CONTROL:
• USITT DMX-512, 2/6-channel DMX modes
• Standalone, auto, master/slave, & sound active modes
• 3-pin DMX input and output
• Easy-to-use, 4-button LED control panel
DMX Values In-Depth (2-Channel Mode)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 LED 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 LED 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
DMX Values In-Depth (6-Channel Mode)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer
2
000 <--> 009
010 <--> 255
Strobe
No Function
Strobe (slow <--> fast)
3
000 <--> 009
010 <--> 079
080 <--> 159
160 <--> 229
230 <--> 255
Built-in Programs
No Function
LED 1 Intensity
LED 2 Intensity
LED 1 + LED 2 Intensity
Built-in Programs
4 000 <--> 255 Auto (slow <--> fast)
5 000 <--> 255 LED 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 LED 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
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