Blizzard SpektACL Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SpektACL™ 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 SpektACL™ 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The SpektACL™ Pin-up Picture 6 Rear Connections 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch of SpektACL™ Fixtures 7 Data/DMX Cables 7 Cable Connectors 8 Installation 9

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 11 Change the Starting DMX Channel 11 Setting the DMX Channel Mode 11 Slave Mode 11 Stand-Alone, Auto, & Sound Active Modes 11 Standalone (Program) Mode 11 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 12

5. Appendix 16

A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Art-net™ Protocol 16 ArKaos Kling-Net™ 16 Dimensional Drawings 17 Troubleshooting 17 Keeping Your SpektACL™ As Good As New 18 Returns (Gasp!) 18 Shipping Issues 18 Tech Specs 19 Photometric Data 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1x SpektACL™ LED Fixture

• 1x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase of SpektACL™, the LED xture that is built to impress, and quite a show o! So, now that you’ve got your SpektACL™ (or hopefully,

SpektACL’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 it 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).

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 2/8/2018 J. Thomas 2/7/2019

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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

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.

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 SPEKTACL™ LED FIXTURE

MAIN FEATURES

• 10* 3W CREE® LEDs (2600K WW), plus 60* 5050SMD RGB LEDs

• Individual pixel control of 3W beams + SMD5050 R/G/B background pixels

• Super-sharp 4° warm white beams

• Completely silent operation, natural convection cooling system

• Backlit alphanumeric 2x16 character LCD display for easy menu navigation

• 3/5-pin DMX + RJ45 In/out

• Art-Net, Kling-Net, and RDM ready

• PowerCON® compatible AC power input/output

• Standalone, master/slave, auto, sound active modes

• Multifunctional bracket designed for both oor and truss mounting

DMX Quick Reference - 11/20 Channel Modes

11CH 20CH What It Does

1 1 Dimmer 2 2 Strobe 3 -- SMD5050 Red Dimmer 4 -- SMD5050 Green Dimmer 5 -- SMD5050 Blue Dimmer 6 -- 3W Warm White LED Dimmer 7 3 3W Warm White LED Chase Patterns 8 4 SMD5050 RGB Chase Patterns 9 5 Eect Speed 10 6 Virtual Color Wheel 11 7 Sound Active Mode

-- 8 3W Warm White LED 1

-- 9 3W Warm White LED 2

-- 10 3W Warm White LED 3

-- 11 3W Warm White LED 4

-- 12 3W Warm White LED 5

-- 13 3W Warm White LED 6

-- 14 3W Warm White LED 7

-- 15 3W Warm White LED 8

-- 16 3W Warm White LED 9

-- 17 3W Warm White LED 10

-- 18 SMD5050 Red Dimmer

-- 19 SMD5050 Green Dimmer

-- 20 SMD5050 Blue Dimmer

DMX Quick Reference - 47 Channel Mode

Channel 47-Channel

1 Dimmer 2 Strobe 3 3W Warm White LED Chase Patterns 4 SMD5050 RGB Chase Patterns 5 Eect Speed 6 Virtual Color Wheel 7 Sound Active Mode 8-17 Individual 3W Warm White LED Intensity 18-47 SMD5050 Groups 1-10 R/G/B Intensity

DMX Quick Reference - 190 Channel Mode

Channel 190-Channel

1-10 Individual 3W Warm White LED Intensity 11-190 Individual SMD5050 LED R/G/B Intensity

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Figure 1: The SpektACL™ Pin-Up Picture

10* 3-watt CREE® 4°

60* total RGB

warm white LEDs

5050SMD LEDs.

Individually

controllable, or in

10 groups of 6.

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Mounting

bracket with dual

locking knobs

POWER IN

1.5A/250V

DMX IN

FUSE

POWER OUT

Ethernt PortEthernt Port

DMX OUT DMX OUT SAFETY LO OP

5 6

Menu EnterUpDown

MIC

Signal

7 8

1. Power In 3. Power Out 5. Ethernet Ports 7. Safety Loop 9. LCD Display

2. Fuse Holder 4. DMX Inputs 6. DMX Outputs 8. Menu Buttons 10. Microphone

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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 SpektACL™ Fixtures

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 control-

ler 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 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

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) -- 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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Installation

The xture can be installed resting on the oor on its mounting bracket, or it can be mounted on truss.

● Choose a suitable place to put or hang the equipment when installing. When hanging the xture, use the included clamp mounting brackets with suitable clamps to properly support the weight of the xture.

● When installing the equipment, ensure that no ammable or explo-

sive materials are within 1/2 meter distance.

● Please ask professionals to install the equipment. Any improper installation can cause personal injury or material damage.

● The equipment must be placed in a ventilated area, at least 50 cm

from the ground, and always ensure that the vents are not clogged.

● Mount the xture using suitable type clamps. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 12x 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.

WARNING: With the exception of when the xture is positioned on the oor, a safety cable must always be used. It must be securely xed to the support structure of the projector and then connected to the x-

ing point at the center of the base.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

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

are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

<MENU>

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

<ENTER>

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

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

DMX CH Mode 190CH

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

play 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.

Enter Up Down

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Control Panel Menu Structure

DMX Address 1-512 To choose the DMX address

DMX CH Mode 11CH 11-channel DMX mode

20CH 20-channel DMX mode

47CH 47-channel DMX mode

190CH 190-channel DMX mode

Auto Mode Speed Speed adjustments (1-9)

Program Built-in programs (1-29) + Mix Mode (30)

Slave Mode Yes/No Sets xture to run in slave mode

Sound Mode 1-10 Sound active modes

Network Setup IP Address IP address settings

Subnet Mask Subnet mask settings

Universe Universe 1-255

DMX Mode

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

Change the Starting DMX Channel:

1.) The default DMX channel appears as 1 on the LCD readout. To select a dierent starting DMX channel, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to DMX Address, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the he <UP/DOWN>

buttons to select a value ranging from 1-512, and press the <ENTER> to conrm your choice.

Setting the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) To select a DMX channel mode, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to DMX CH Mode, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons until the display reaches your desired channel mode. Press the <ENTER>

button to conrm.

Slave Mode:

1.) To set a xture to run in slave mode, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to Slave Mode, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons to highlight either Yes or No. Press the <ENTER> button to

conrm your choice.

Stand-Alone, Auto, & Sound Active Modes:

Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds.

Auto Mode:

1.) To run any of the xture’s individual programs or all of them in “Mix Mode”, use

the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to Auto Mode, and press the <ENTER> button. You can then adjust the speed setting from 1-9 (slow <-> fast), or press the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to Program to select any of its 29 programs, or Mix Mode (30) to cycle through them all. Press the enter button to

conrm your choice.

Sound Active Mode:

1.) To use sound active mode, select Sound Mode from the main menu and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select any sound active program 1-10, and press then press the <ENTER> button.

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DMX Values In-Depth (11/20-Channel Mode)

11CH 20CH Value What It Does

1 1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer

2 2 000 <--> 255 Strobe

3 -- 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Red Dimmer

4 -- 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Green Dimmer

5 -- 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Blue Dimmer

6 -- 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED Dimmer

000

001 <--> 017 018 <--> 034 035 <--> 051 052 <--> 068 069 <--> 085

7 3

8 4

9 5 000 <--> 255 Eect Speed (slow <--> fast)

10 6

11 7 000 <--> 245

086 <--> 102 103 <--> 119 120 <--> 136 137 <--> 153 154 <--> 170 171 <--> 187 188 <--> 204 205 <--> 221 222 <--> 238 239 <--> 255

000

001 <--> 017 018 <--> 034 035 <--> 051 052 <--> 068 069 <--> 085 086 <--> 102 103 <--> 119 120 <--> 136 137 <--> 153 154 <--> 170 171 <--> 187 188 <--> 204 205 <--> 221 222 <--> 238 239 <--> 240 241 <--> 255

000

001 <--> 036 037 <--> 073 074 <--> 110 111 <--> 147 148 <--> 184 185 <--> 221 222 <--> 255

255

3W Warm White LED Chase Patterns

No Function

Single LED Linear scroll (right <--> left) Single LED Linear scroll (left <--> right) Two LED Linear scroll (right <--> left) Two LED Linear scroll (left <--> right)

Split scroll, outward Split scroll, inward Split bounce in/out

Linear fade (right <--> left) Linear fade (left <--> right)

Linear bounce fade

LEDs ll (right <--> left) LEDs ll (left <--> right) Random/lightning strobe eect

3W LEDs full bar fade up/down Auto mode, all 3W LED programs (1-14)

SMD5050 RGB Chase Patterns

No Function SMD5050 Chase Patterns

Multicolor, multipixel eect #1 Multicolor, multipixel eect #2 Multicolor, multipixel eect #3 Multicolor, multipixel eect #4 Multicolor, multipixel eect #5 Multicolor, multipixel eect #6 Multicolor, multipixel eect #7 Single color linear fade (right <--> left) Single color linear fade (left <--> right) Single color fade ll (right <--> left) Single color fade ll (left <--> right)

Single color split bounce in/out Single color linear bounce fade Single color split scroll, outward Auto mode, all SMD5050 programs (1-14)

Virtual Color Wheel (use with RGB Chase Patterns, 8-14) No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Pink White

Sound Active Mode

No Function Sound Active On

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DMX Values In-Depth (11/20-Channel Mode), continued

11CH 20CH Value What It Does

-- 8 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 1

-- 9 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 2

-- 10 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 3

-- 11 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 4

-- 12 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 5

-- 13 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 6

-- 14 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 7

-- 15 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 8

-- 16 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 9

-- 17 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 10

-- 18 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Red Dimmer

-- 19 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Green Dimmer

-- 20 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Blue Dimmer

DMX Values In-Depth (47-Channel Mode)

Individual 3W Warm White LEDs, and SMD5050 Groups (6x RGB SMD5050 LEDs in 10 groups.)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Master Dimmer 2 000 <--> 255 Strobe

000

001 <--> 017 018 <--> 034 035 <--> 051 052 <--> 068 069 <--> 085

5 000 <--> 255 Eect Speed (slow <--> fast)

086 <--> 102 103 <--> 119 120 <--> 136 137 <--> 153 154 <--> 170 171 <--> 187 188 <--> 204 205 <--> 221 222 <--> 238 239 <--> 255

000

3W Warm White LED Chase Patterns

No Function

Single LED Linear scroll (right <--> left) Single LED Linear scroll (left <--> right) Two LED Linear scroll (right <--> left) Two LED Linear scroll (left <--> right)

Split scroll, outward Split scroll, inward Split bounce in/out

Linear fade (right <--> left) Linear fade (left <--> right)

Linear bounce fade

LEDs ll (right <--> left) LEDs ll (left <--> right) Random/lightning strobe eect

3W LEDs full bar fade up/down Auto mode, all 3W LED programs (1-14)

SMD5050 RGB Chase Patterns

No Function SMD5050 Chase Patterns

Single color split bounce in/out Single color linear bounce fade Single color split scroll, outward Auto mode, all SMD5050 programs (1-14)

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DMX Values In-Depth (47-Channel Mode), continued

Individual 3W Warm White LEDs, and SMD5050 Groups (6x RGB SMD5050 LEDs in 10 groups.)

Channel Value What It Does

000

001 <--> 036

7 000 <--> 245

8 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 1 9 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 2 10 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 3 11 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 4 12 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 5 13 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 6 14 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 7 15 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 8 16 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 9 17 000 <--> 255 3W Warm White LED 10 18 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 1 Red 19 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 1 Green 20 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 1 Blue 21 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 2 Red 22 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 2 Green 23 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 2 Blue 24 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 3 Red 25 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 3 Green 26 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 3 Blue 27 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 4 Red 28 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 4 Green 29 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 4 Blue 30 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 5 Red 31 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 5 Green 32 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 5 Blue 33 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 6 Red 34 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 6 Green 35 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 6 Blue 36 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 7 Red 37 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 7 Green 38 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 7 Blue 39 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 8 Red 40 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 8 Green 41 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 8 Blue 42 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 9 Red 43 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 9 Green 44 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 9 Blue 45 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 10 Red 46 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 10 Green 47 000 <--> 255 SMD5050 Group 10 Blue

037 <--> 073 074 <--> 110 111 <--> 147 148 <--> 184 185 <--> 221 222 <--> 255

255

Virtual Color Wheel (use with RGB Chase Patterns, 8-14) No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Pink White

Sound Active Mode

No Function Sound Active On

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DMX Values In-Depth (190-Channel Mode)

Individual 3W Warm White LEDs and SMD5050 Pixel Control Value: 000 <--> 255.

CH LED CH LED CH LED CH LED CH LED

1 3W 1 39 SMD 10 - G 77 SMD 23 - R 115 SMD 35 - B 153 SMD 48 - G 2 3W 2 40 SMD 10 - B 78 SMD 23 - G 116 SMD 36 - R 154 SMD 48 - B 3 3W 3 41 SMD 11 - R 79 SMD 23 - B 117 SMD 36 - G 155 SMD 49 - R 4 3W 4 42 SMD 11 - G 80 SMD 24 - R 118 SMD 36 - B 156 SMD 49 - G 5 3W 5 43 SMD 11 - B 81 SMD 24 - G 119 SMD 37 - R 157 SMD 49 - B 6 3W 6 44 SMD 12 - R 82 SMD 24 - B 120 SMD 37 - G 158 SMD 50 - R 7 3W 7 45 SMD 12 - G 83 SMD 25 - R 121 SMD 37 - B 159 SMD 50 - G 8 3W 8 46 SMD 12 - B 84 SMD 25 - G 122 SMD 38 - R 160 SMD 50 - B

9 3W 9 47 SMD 13 - R 85 SMD 25 - B 123 SMD 38 - G 161 SMD 51 - R 10 3W 10 48 SMD 13 - G 86 SMD 26 - R 124 SMD 38 - B 162 SMD 51 - G 11 SMD 1 - R 49 SMD 13 - B 87 SMD 26 - G 125 SMD 39 - R 163 SMD 51 - B 12 SMD 1 - G 50 SMD 14 - R 88 SMD 26 - B 126 SMD 39 - G 164 SMD 52 - R

13 SMD 1 - B 51 SMD 14 - G 89 SMD 27 - R 127 SMD 39 - B 165 SMD 52 - G

14 SMD 2 - R 52 SMD 14 - B 90 SMD 27 - G 128 SMD 40 - R 166 SMD 52 - B

15 SMD 2 - G 53 SMD 15 - R 91 SMD 27 - B 129 SMD 40 - G 167 SMD 53 - R 16 SMD 2 - B 54 SMD 15 - G 92 SMD 28 - R 130 SMD 40 - B 168 SMD 53 - G 17 SMD 3 - R 55 SMD 15 - B 93 SMD 28 - G 131 SMD 41 - R 169 SMD 53 - B 18 SMD 3 - G 56 SMD 16 - R 94 SMD 28 - B 132 SMD 41 - G 170 SMD 54 - R 19 SMD 3 - B 57 SMD 16 - G 95 SMD 29 - R 133 SMD 41 - B 171 SMD 54 - G

20 SMD 4 - R 58 SMD 16 - B 96 SMD 29 - G 134 SMD 42 - R 172 SMD 54 - B

21 SMD 4 - G 59 SMD 17 - R 97 SMD 29 - B 135 SMD 42 - G 173 SMD 55 - R 22 SMD 4 - B 60 SMD 17 - G 98 SMD 30 - R 136 SMD 42 - B 174 SMD 55 - G 23 SMD 5 - R 61 SMD 17 - B 99 SMD 30 - G 137 SMD 43 - R 175 SMD 55 - B 24 SMD 5 - G 62 SMD 18 - R 100 SMD 30 - B 138 SMD 43 - G 176 SMD 56 - R 25 SMD 5 - B 63 SMD 18 - G 101 SMD 31 - R 139 SMD 43 - B 177 SMD 56 - G 26 SMD 6 - R 64 SMD 18 - B 102 SMD 31 - G 140 SMD 44 - R 178 SMD 56 - B 27 SMD 6 - G 65 SMD 19 - R 103 SMD 31 - B 141 SMD 44 - G 179 SMD 57 - R 28 SMD 6 - B 66 SMD 19 - G 104 SMD 32 - R 142 SMD 44 - B 180 SMD 57 - G 29 SMD 7 - R 67 SMD 19 - B 105 SMD 32 - G 143 SMD 45 - R 181 SMD 57 - B 30 SMD 7 - G 68 SMD 20 - R 106 SMD 32 - B 144 SMD 45 - G 182 SMD 58 - R 31 SMD 7 - B 69 SMD 20 - G 107 SMD 33 - R 145 SMD 45 - B 183 SMD 58 - G 32 SMD 8 - R 70 SMD 20 - B 108 SMD 33 - G 146 SMD 46 - R 184 SMD 58 - B 33 SMD 8 - G 71 SMD 21 - R 109 SMD 33 - B 147 SMD 46 - G 185 SMD 59 - R 34 SMD 8 - B 72 SMD 21 - G 110 SMD 34 - R 148 SMD 46 - B 186 SMD 59 - G 35 SMD 9 - R 73 SMD 21 - B 111 SMD 34 - G 149 SMD 47 - R 187 SMD 59 - B 36 SMD 9 - G 74 SMD 22 - R 112 SMD 34 - B 150 SMD 47 - G 188 SMD 60 - R

37 SMD 9 - B 75 SMD 22 - G 113 SMD 35 - R 151 SMD 47 - B 189 SMD 60 - G

38 SMD 10 - R 76 SMD 22 - B 114 SMD 35 - G 152 SMD 48 - R 190 SMD 60 - B

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules. It was revised in

1990 and again in 2000 to allow more exibility. The Entertainment Services and Technology Association

(ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized

for ANSI standard classication.

DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data link as an 8-bit number having a value between

0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely o while 255 corresponds to the

light bulb being fully on.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input of the rst device, the output of the rst device connects to the input of the next device, and so on. The standard

allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.

Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the “starting channel number” that it will respond

to. For example, if two 6-channel xtures are used, the rst xture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next xture would be set to start at channel 7 so

it would respond to channels 7 through 12.

The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust. It involves transmitting a reset condition (indicating the start of a new “packet”), a start code, and up to 512

bytes of data. Data packets are transmitted continuously. As soon as one packet is nished, another can

begin with no delay if desired (usually another follows within 1 ms). If nothing is changing (i.e. no lamp levels change) the same data will be sent out over and over again. This is a great feature of DMX -- if for

some reason the data is not interpreted the rst time around, it will be re-sent shortly.

Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet, and in fact, it is very uncommon to nd all 512 used.

The fewer channels are used, the higher the “refresh” rate. It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being transmitted. If all 512 channels are being transmitted, the refresh rate is around 44 times per second.

Art-net™ Protocol

Art-Net is a protocol for transmitting the lighting control protocol DMX512-A (with RDM) over the User Datagram Protocol of the Internet Protocol suite. The protocol was developed by Wayne Howell and his company, Artistic Licence Engineering (UK) Ltd, is open for implementation with attribution but without charge, and made available as a software development kit for convenience. It is typically implemented as lighting-control nodes in embedded controllers, driven from a lighting desk or similar software operating as a server. Art-Net compatible products are made available by dozens of companies.

ArKaos Kling-Net™

ArKaos has designed the Kling-Net protocol to allow the distribution of real-time video data to remote display devices, such as LEDs or LED panels, over Ethernet.

Many rst time users are afraid of using LED lighting because of the complexity of networking and control issues. Using and networking LED lighting has required a high level of technical knowledge which has been a deterrent for many.

ArKaos wanted to remove all this complexity and replace it with an easy protocol which automatically takes care of the magic numbers for the user!

The purpose of Kling-Net is:

• To allow the automatic conguration and connection of display devices to a computer

• To add some ‘intelligence’ into display devices, which enables auto conguration

• To ensure a perfect time synchronization of multiple display devices

• To avoid using expensive hardware video converters to send video to display devices

• To allow the creation of an heterogenic network of display devices from dierent manufacturers, which

can all be controlled from one computer

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Dimensional Drawings

30.7” (780 mm)

4.1” (103 mm)

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE

Chase Speed Too Fast/ Slow

No Power Check AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that mov-

No Response to Audio Verify that the xture is in “Sound Active” mode.

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Fixture Moving On Its Own

sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable.

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

ing parts are not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables and/or check cables for defects Install a Terminator.

Reset xture(s).

Verify proper mode of operation. Is the xture in “Auto”

mode?

2.9” (73 mm)

If your problem persists or isn’t listed, please open a support ticket

online at: www.blizzardpro.com/support.

DISCLAIMER:

The power connector tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compatibility

with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, however

they are not manufactured by, aliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or

any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

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Keeping Your SpektACL™ As Good As New

The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment, and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, like anything, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed.

You should absolutely keep the xture clean, especially if you are using it in an

environment with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.

Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep

the xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.

In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar,

drumset, or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and similarly, you shouldn’t even think about doing it with your shiny new light

xtures.

Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing

you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your client’s satisfaction and “wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!

Returns (Gasp!)

We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But, like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a while,

something doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authori-

zation (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just go to our website and open a support ticket at www.blizzardpro.com/support, and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest us-

ing USPS Priority or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit,

and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:

1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).

2.) The RA# issued to you

3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.

We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember that

any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so pack it well!

Shipping Issues

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items. Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Width 30.7 inches (780 mm)

Depth 4.1 inches (103 mm)

Height 2.9 inches (73 mm)

Weight 8 lbs. (3.6 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz

Power Consumption 68W, 0.94A, PF: .94

Fuse 1.5A, 250V

Light Source

LED 10* 3W CREE® LEDs (2600K WW)

Optical

Beam Angle 4° beam angle (x10)

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512, Art-Net, Kling-Net, RDM

DMX Channels 11/20/47/190-channels

Input/Output 3/5-pin XLR male/female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active

Warranty

60* 5050SMD RGB LEDs

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LEDs.

Photometric Data

4° Beam Angle (x10)

2.9" (7.2 cm) 7.1" (18 cm) 14.2" (36 cm)Diameter:

4° Beam Angle

Luminous Intensity:

Beam 1m lux 1m fc 2.5m lux 2.5m fc 5m lux 5m fc

4° 11,745 1,091.1 4,306 400.1 1,624 150.9

1m 2.5m 5m

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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