Blizzard TOURnado CSI COB Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOURnado™ CSI COB 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 TOURnado™ CSI COB 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The TOURnado™ CSI COB Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of TOURnado™ CSI COB 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

Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 11 Set The Starting DMX Address 12 Select the DMX Channel Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Strobe Mode 12 Dimming Mode Settings 13 LED Display and Key Lock Setting 12 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13 Troubleshooting 13

5. Appendix 14

A Quick DMX Lesson 14 Keeping Your TOURnado™ CSI COB As Good As New 15 Returns (Gasp!) 15 Shipping Issues 15 Tech Specs 16 Dimensional Drawings 17

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x TOURnado™ CSI COB Professional LED PAR Fixture

• 1 x IP Rated AC power cord

• 1 x Set of IP Rated DMX in/out cables

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations aspiring crime ghter and/or psychedelic music acionado for purchasing

the TOURnado™ CSI COB! So now that you’ve got your new TOURnado™ (or hopefully, TOURnados!), 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 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 happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardlighting.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. blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 11/11/2015 J. Thomas 8/15/2016

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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 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.

• 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 www. blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE TOURNADO™ CSI COB LED PAR

MAIN FEATURES

• High output UV light via 1x 100W 390-410nm UV COB LED

• LED control panel with 4x touch sensitive electronic buttons

• Bright light output with 60° beam angle

• Optional control menu button locking feature

• Variable electronic dimming & strobe

• User selectable 32-bit dimming modes plus dimming delay

• Dimmer (1-Ch mode), & Extended with Dimmer, Strobe Effects, &

32-bit dimming (3-Ch) DMX Proles

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)

• Sturdy cast aluminum housing

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

• Flicker-free constant-current 1,500Hz LED driver

• Totally silent convection cooling

• IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap

• IP Rated DMX in/out cables

DMX Quick Reference - 1/3-Channel Modes

Channel 1-Channel 3-Channel

1 Dimmer Dimmer

2 --- Strobe

3 --- 32-bit Dimming

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Figure 1: The TOURnado™ CSI COB Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty Cast

Aluminum Enclosure

Secure Grip

Locking Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX In DMX Out

100W UV COB LED

Light Source

Dual Adjustable

Mounting Brackets

AC Power

Mounting

Brackets

4-Button LED Control Panel

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AC Power

Out

Locking

Knob

3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The TOURnado™ CSI COB utilizes a high-output switch-

mode power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating condi-

tions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualied individuals.

Should your TOURnado™ CSI COB fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of TOURnado™ CSI COB 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 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 x- ture’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, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you’d like to build your own, the chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Conductor 3-Pin Female

(Output)

5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

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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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of

the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rst xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next xture con-

sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the

input of the following xture and so on.

A quick note: Often, the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone operation requires that

the rst xture in the

chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily, the xtures

that follow may also require a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-

plete instructions for this type of setup and conguration.

Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is

enough room for ventilation.

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the

xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural sta-

bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure

properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture. After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.

• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.

• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the TOURnado™ CSI

COB are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture.

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

<MENU>

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

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

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

The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the

display 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, press the <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

ADDR 001-512 To choose the DMX address

STAT UV UV intensity (0% <--> 100%)

SHUT Flash / strobe speed (0-255)

SET CHMD 1CH To run in 1-channel mode

3CH To run in 3-channel mode

DIM (dimming)

DISY ON LED menu display is on continually

LOCK

INFO SOFT Vx.x Software version information

LOAD YES Restore factory settings

NO Cancel

DMX Mode

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

Set the Starting DMX Address:

The default mode for the xture is DMX, so the rst menu item that you can edit is the

starting DMX address.

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach Addr.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a DMX channel from 001-512.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Select the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach CHnd.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select either 1CH, or 3CH mode.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Slave Mode:

1.) Daisy chain the xtures DMX in/out, having the controller at the beginning of the line.

2.) There is nothing else to it! The rst xture in the DMX chain is the master xture, and the following xtures will be slave units that follow the master xture.

Strobe Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach STAT.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust the ash rate from 000-255.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

LIN Linear dimming curve

SQR Square law curve

ISQR Inverse square law curve

SCUR S-curve

LIN. Linear dimming curve (smooth)

SQR. Square law curve (smooth)

ISQR. Inverse square law curve (smooth)

SCUR. S-curve (smooth)

2MIN LED menu display shuts off after 2 minutes of inactivity

If set to YES, the menu will lock after 2 minutes of inactivity. To

YES

NO Menu lock is off

POW Current automated overheat protection level (100%/80%/50%)

unlock, press: <MENU>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>, <MENU>,

<UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>, <MENU>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <EN TER> within 3 seconds between each button press.

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Dimming Mode Settings:

Allows users to set the xture to use 1 of 4 (x2) dimming curve settings for smoother (and slower)

dimming capabilities. In the control panel menu, there are two settings for each curve that are

distinguishable from one another by the trailing dot.

Output

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S-Curve

(LIN, LIN.) (SQR, SQR.) (ISQR, ISQR.) (SCUR, SCUR.)

*The curve settings with the trailing dot adds a bit more delay to the curve for a smoother effect.

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,

then <UP/DOWN> buttons again to scroll to DIM, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either LIN (Linear), SQR (Square), ISQR

(Inverse Square), SCUR (S-Curve), LIN. (Smooth Linear), SQR. (Smooth Square), ISQR.

(Smooth Inverse Square), or SCUR. (Smooth S-Curve), then hit <ENTER>.

Output

LED Display On/Off:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,

then navigate to DISY, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) In DISY, you can set the LED menu display to be continually on, or shut off after 2 minutes

of inactivity.

LED Display Lock:

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,

then navigate to LOCK, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) Select YES or NO, and press <ENTER> to save. Setting to YES will disable the functionality

of the buttons after 2 minutes of inactivity. To exit the locked state, press: <MENU>, <UP>,

<DOWN>, <ENTER>, <MENU>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>, <MENU>, <UP>,

<DOWN>, <ENTER> with no longer than 3 seconds between each button press.

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DMX Values In-Depth (3-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 115 116 <--> 130 131 <--> 170 171 <--> 210 211 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

000 <--> 010 011 <--> 020 021 <--> 030 031 <--> 040 041 <--> 050 051 <--> 060 061 <--> 070 071 <--> 080 081 <--> 090 091 <--> 255

Strobe

No Function Normal Strobe (Slow <--> Fast) Random Strobe (Slow <--> Fast) Electronic Sinewave (Slow <--> Fast) Opening pulse(Slow <--> Fast) Closing pulse (Slow <--> Fast) No Function

32-Bit Dimmer

As set in the control menu display Linear curve Square law curve Inverse square law curve S-curve Linear curve and smooth Square law curve and smooth Inverse square law curve and smooth S-curve and smooth Use the dimmer mode which menu had set up

DMX Values In-Depth (1-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut Off

Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also, the overheat protec-

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE DMX/Etc., if ap-

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Check the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to protect the xture

from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions, or return the unit for service.

tion mode (100%/80%/50% output) could be active. To check, see the LED menu display reading at INFO>SOFT>POW.

plicable.

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).

please open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/support.

If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,

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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 clas-

sication.

DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment.

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 off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.

DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission standard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals.

There are ve pins on a DMX connector: a wire for ground (cable shield), two wires for

“Primary” communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver, and two wires for a “Secondary” communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source. Generally, the “Secondary” channel is not used so data ows only from sources to receivers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical

3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the dened standard.

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.

In summary, since its design and evolution in the 1980’s DMX has become the standard

for lighting control. It is exible, robust, and scalable, and its ability to control everything

from dimmer packs to moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer.

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Keeping Your TOURnado™ CSI COB 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.blizzardlighting.com/tickets, 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

using 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 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Depth 7.4 inches (18.6 cm)

Height 12.8 inches (325 mm)

Weight 8.82 lbs (4 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage AC 100V-264V/47-63HZ

Power Consumption 58W, .8A, PF: .63

Light Source

LED

1x 100W UV COB LED

Optical

Beam Angle 60 degree

Wavelength 405nm

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 1 or 3-channels

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Color Preset

Other Information

On the bright side, sele sticks are also lightning rods.

2-year limited warranty, does not cover mal

Warranty

DISCLAIMER:

The power connectors 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, afliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

function caused by damage to LEDs.

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Dimensional Drawings

7.4 in (186 mm)

10.5 in (265.1 mm)

8.1 in (206 mm)

12.8 in (325 mm)

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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