Blizzard ToughPAR nQuadra Users Manual
SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2012-13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ToughPAR™ Quadra LED 1
1. Getting Started 3
What’s In The Box? 3
Optional Accessories 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 ToughPAR™ Quadra LED 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The ToughPAR™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of ToughPAR™ Quadra PAR Cans 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
Master/Slave Mode 12
Standalone (Program) Mode 12
Manual Color Adjustment 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 14
5. Appendix 15
A Quick DMX Lesson 15
Keeping Your ToughPAR™ As Good As New 16
Returns (Gasp!) 16
Shipping Issues 16
Tech Specs 17
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x ToughPAR™ Quadra Professional LED PAR Fixture
• IP65 Rated DMX In/Out Pigtails
• IP65 Rated Power In Pigtail
• This Lovely User Manual
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
The following accessories are available for this xture. But being the lone wolves that they are, they need
to be purchased separately! Please contact your favorite Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing.
• DMX-EXT: 3-Meter IP-Rated DMX Extension Cable
• PWR-EXT: 3-Meter IP-Rated Power Extension Cable
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one tough motha of a PAR xture! Now that you’ve got your ToughPAR™
(or hopefully, ToughPARS!), 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, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email: support@blizzardlighting.com
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 1/9/2012 J. Thomas 10/28/2013
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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 de-
cal 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 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 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 support@blizzardlighting.com.
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2. MEET THE TOUGHPAR™ QUADRA LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• Astounding RGBW color mixing via 18x 10W Red/Green/Blue/White
“4-in-1” LEDs
• Variable electronic strobe & dimmer w/32-bit dimming
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• RGBW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• HSV (3-Ch), RGBW (4-Ch), RGBW + Dimmer (5-Ch), Etended (8-ch),
& Extended with 5 user-selectable 32-bit dimming curves (9-ch)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Tough-As-Nails IP65-rated enclosure.
• Light source: 18x 10-watt 4-in-1 LEDs
• Totally silent convection cooling
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility
• Flicker-free constant-current LED driver
DMX Quick Reference - 8 (a/b) / 9 (a/b) Channel Modes
Channel 8-Channel 9-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 White Intensity White Intensity
6 Strobe 9a: 0-12 fps Strobe 10a: 0-12 fps
9b: 0-20 fps 10b: 0-20 fps
7 Built-in Programs Built-in Programs
8 Program Speed Program Speed
9 --- 32-Bit Dimmer
DMX Quick Reference - 3 (HSV) / 4 / 5 Channel Mode
Channel HSV 4 Channel 5 Channel
1 Hue Red Intensity Red Intensity
2 Saturation Green Intensity Green Intensity
3 Value Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
4 --- White Intensity White Intensity
5 --- --- Dimmer
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Figure 1: The ToughPAR™ Pin-Up Picture
High Power
4-in-1 LEDs
Tempered
Glass Lens
Cover
Mounting Yoke & Adjustment/
Locking Knobs
IP65-Rated Cast Aluminum
Enclosure
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
LED Control Panel
DMX / Power
In
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DMX / Power
Out
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