Blizzard TOURnado Sky W-DMX Users Manual

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Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ 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 TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ 6

Features 6 DMX Quick Reference 6 The TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ Pin-up Picture 7

3. Setup 8

Connecting A Bunch Of TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ Fixtures 8 Data/DMX Cables 8 Using The Built-in W-DMX™ 8 Using The Intelion™ Battery System 9 Cable Connectors 10 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 10 Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 10 Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 11 Mounting/Rigging 11

4. Operating Adjustments 12

Navigating The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 LED Display Menu Lock 13 DMX Mode 14 Set the Starting DMX Address 14 Select the DMX Channel Mode 14 Slave Mode 14 Auto Mode 14 Standalone Mode 14 Flash/Fade Modes 14 Program Speed 14 Manual Color Adjustments 14 Dimming Mode 15 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 16 Troubleshooting 17

5. Appendix 18

A Quick DMX Lesson 18 Keeping Your TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ As Good As New 19 Returns (Gasp!) 19 Shipping Issues 19 Tech Specs 20 Dimensional Drawings 21 Internal/External Parts 22

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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

specically 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 suffered 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 TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ Professional LED PAR Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of one tough, slightly pumpkin shaped

PAR xture! Now that you’ve got your TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ (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 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 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 3/4/2015 J. Thomas 10/11/2018

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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.

• 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 visit www.blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE TOURNADO SKY W-DMX™ LED PAR

CONTROL FEATURES

• RGBAW+UV color mixing via 7x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs

• 2.4Ghz built-in wireless W-DMX™ receiver

• 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

• RGBAW+UV color mixing ability in standalone mode

• RGBAW+UV (6-Ch), RGBAW+UV/Strobe (7-Ch), RGBAW+UV/Dimmer/Strobe

(7-Ch), & Extended w/32-bit Dimmer (11-Ch) DMX Proles

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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

• Convection cooled cast aluminum housing

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver

• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output

• Locking power input and 3-pin DMX connections

DMX Quick Reference - 11/8 Channel Modes

Channel 11-Channel 8-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 UV Intensity UV Intensity

8 Strobe Strobe

9 Static Colors + Auto Run ---

10 Built-in Programs ---

11 32-Bit Dimmer ---

DMX Quick Reference - 7/6 Channel Modes

Channel 7-Channel 6-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 UV Intensity UV Intensity

7 Strobe ---

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Figure 1: The TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum Enclosure

Secure Grip Locking Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

High Power 6-in-1

RGBAW+UV LEDs

Dual Adjustable

Mounting Brackets

DMX In DMX Out

Power Button

4-Character LED Control Panel

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AC Power In

Touch Sensitive

Menu Buttons

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3. SETUP

Connecting A Bunch of TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ 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

Using The Built-in W-DMX™

In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the rst time you turned on your xture, you’ll be delighted to know that the TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ built-

in wireless system is designed to work seamlessly with any W-DMX™ products. W-DMX™ is a two-time award winning wireless DMX technology, created and owned by Wireless Solution Sweden AB.

To use the built-in W-DMX™ receiver, you will rst need a W-DMX™ transmitter or transceiver to broadcast the signal, such as our own LightCaster™ W-DMX™ transceiver unit. Paired up with a LightCaster™ W-DMX™ transceiver, you can expect an outstanding wireless range of up to 500 meters (line-of-sight), and leave any worries behind concerning loss of signal due to its built-in FHSS technology (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).

FHSS are frequency hopping techniques, in which the transmitter jumps from one sub-channel to another

at a very rapid pace. This technique was rst used by the U.S. military precisely because they are difcult to disrupt, and unless you knew

the frequency hopping sequence, practically impossible to intercept.

Make sure to read the instruction manual of your LightCaster™ W-DMX™, or other

W-DMX™ transmission device for other product specic setup information.

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Ready to move on? Well alrighty!

If you’re using an external wireless W-DMX transmitter like our LightCaster™ W-DMX™ transceiver, plug it into the “DMX OUT” connector of the controller and verify it is receiving power.

1. One transceiver with multiple receivers:

a.) Power on all units. The DMX LED indicator on the LightCaster™ W-DMX™ transceiver should be off (if its on or ashing, press & hold the <FUNCTION> button until it turn off), then press the transceiver’s <FUNCTION> button again.

b.) On the receiving W-DMX xtures, use the control panel menu to navigate to

WDMX, and press the <ENTER> button.

c.) Press and hold down the <ENTER> button for 3 seconds to sync. All the receiving

xtures should be matched up correctly.

2. Multiple transceivers, multiple receivers; e.g. 3 groups consisting of a transceiver & receiver(s) named A, B, and C:

1.) Turn power off of all units.

2.) Group “A” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

3.) Group “B” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

4.) Group “C” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

Using the Intelion™ Battery System

The TOURnado Sky W-DMX™ features our proprietary Intelion™ Lithium-Ion internal

battery system which allows you the exibility to operate your xture without AC power for

up to 20 hours.

To charge the battery, simply plug the xture into a power source. The battery will charge weather the xture is powered on or off. The built-in microprocessor of the battery system

controls the charge and overall battery health, so all you need to do is plug and play.

On the top left corner of the LED display, there is an LED battery charge status indicator that will illuminate in RED while charging, then GREEN when charging is complete. Please note, when the LED display goes into lockout mode, which happens after 20s of idle (touch any button for 10s to unlock), the display will show the current percentage of power remaining from 0-100% (P000-P100).

A full charge is obtained after charging for at least 4 hours. The

xture will automatically stop charging when the battery is in optimal

condition.

Power Output Mode:

Depending on the needs of any given application, you can select either High Power, Medium

Power, or Battery Saver Mode, which allows the xture to run for a longer time at lower

output.

a.) Press the <MENU> button until the display reads OUT MOD. b.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select H (100%), M (75%) or S (50%). c.) Press <ENTER> to conrm the setting.

Note: With average usage of color fades in High Output Mode, you can expect the battery life to last up to 10+ hours, color jumping 5+ hrs, or full on for 3+ hrs. Display color/fade/ chase/strobe, and environmental factors including ambient temperature will all impact battery life.

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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, 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

consisting 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 Sky W-DMX™ 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 #13. 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 d001 - d512

SLAU SLAu

11 CH

CHnd

8CH

7CH

6CH

nodE

nod0-nod4

SP -- SP00 -SP15

Pr -- Pr00 -Pr63

ASC - AC00 -AC15

FAdE FA00 -FA15

FLAS FL00 -FL15

rL -- r000 - r255

GL -- G000 - G255

bL -- b000 - b255

AL -- A000 - A255

UL -- U000 - U255

uL -- U000 - U255

LED on - oFF

WDMX SET

OUT H - M - S

To choose the DMX address

To run the xture in slave mode

11-channel DMX mode

8-channel DMX mode

7-channel DMX mode

6-channel DMX mode

Dimming mode (0-4)

Speed adjustments (0-15)

Built-in programs (0-63)

Auto mode (0-15)

Fade settings (0-15)

Flash / strobe speed (0-15)

Red dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Green dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Blue dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Amber dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

White dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

UV dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Display menu on/off

Wireless reset

Power output: 100%, 75%, 50%

LED Display Menu Lock:

As a safety feature, the LED control panel display will automatically lock after 20 seconds of inactivity. To unlock it, press the buttons in this order: <MENU>,

<UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>, <MENU>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER>, <MENU>, <UP>, <DOWN>, <ENTER> with no longer than 3 seconds

between each button press.

Also note, during this locked period the display will show the current percentage of power remaining in the battery from 0-100% (P000-P100).

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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 6CH, 7CH, 8ch or 11CH mode.

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

Slave Mode:

To synchronize one or more xtures to follow the actions of the Master xture (the 1st unit in the DMX chain), perform the following steps on each Slave xture:

1.) Set the DMX address to d001.

2.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach SLAU.

3.) Push the <ENTER> button.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select SLAu.

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

Auto, Stand-Alone, & Built-in Program Modes:

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

Auto Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach ASC-.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from AC00-AC15.

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

Standalone (Program) Mode:

Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller.

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach Pr--.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from Pr00-Pr63.

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

Flash/Fade Modes:

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

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Now, you can adjust the ash rate from FL00-FL15 or the fade speed from FA00-FA15 with the <UP/DOWN> buttons. Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Built-in Program Speed:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach SP-.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from SP00-SP15.

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

Manual Color Adjustment:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach either rL-- (Red), GL-- (Green), bL-- (Blue). AL-- (Amber), UL-- (White), or uL-- (UV) then hit <ENTER>.

2.) Using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between x000-x255 (000=off), then hit <ENTER> to conrm.

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Dimming Mode

Each allows for different amounts of steps for much smoother (and slower) dimming capabilities.

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

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select nod0-nod4.

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

Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S-Curve

(nod0/node1) (nod2) (node3) (node4)

Output

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

Output

DMX Values In-Depth (6-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

DMX Values In-Depth (7-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

000 <--> 009 010 <--> 255

Strobe

No Function Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

DMX Values In-Depth (8-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

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

2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

7 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

000 <--> 009 010 <--> 255

Strobe

No Function Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

Output

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DMX Values In-Depth (11-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

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

2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

7 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

000 <--> 009 010 <--> 255

000 <--> 015 016 <--> 018 019 <--> 021 022 <--> 024 025 <--> 027 028 <--> 030 031 <--> 033 034 <--> 036 037 <--> 039 040 <--> 042 043 <--> 045 046 <--> 048 049 <--> 051 052 <--> 054 055 <--> 057 058 <--> 060 061 <--> 063 064 <--> 066 067 <--> 069 070 <--> 072 073 <--> 075 076 <--> 078 079 <--> 081 082 <--> 084 085 <--> 087 088 <--> 090 091 <--> 093 094 <--> 096 097 <--> 099 100 <--> 102 103 <--> 105 106 <--> 108 109 <--> 111

000 <--> 015 016 <--> 255

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 055 056 <--> 105 106 <--> 155 156 <--> 205 206 <--> 255

Strobe

No Function Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

Static Colors + Auto Mode

Dimming Red Green Blue Amber White UV R+G R+B R+A R+W R+UV G+B G+A G+W G+UV B+A B+W B+UV A+W A+UV W+UV R+G+B R+G+A R+G+W R+G+UV R+B+A R+B+W R+B+UV R+A+W R+A+UV R+W +UV G+B+A

Auto Mode

No Function Color Jump (Slow <--> Fast)

32-Bit Dimmer

As set in the control menu display Mode 0 = 8-bit, Linear Curve Mode 1 = 32-bit, Linear Curve (Smooth) Mode 2 = 32-bit, S-Curve (Smooth) Mode 3 = 32-bit, Inverse Square Law Curve (Smooth) Mode 4 = 32-bit, Square Law Curve (Smooth)

112 <--> 114 115 <--> 117 118 <--> 120 121 <--> 123 124 <--> 126 127 <--> 129 130 <--> 132 133 <--> 135 136 <--> 138 139 <--> 141 142 <--> 144 145 <--> 147 148 <--> 150 151 <--> 153 154 <--> 156 157 <--> 159 160 <--> 162 163 <--> 165 166 <--> 168 169 <--> 171 172 <--> 174 175 <--> 177 178 <--> 180 181 <--> 183 184 <--> 186 187 <--> 189 190 <--> 192 193 <--> 195 196 <--> 198 199 <--> 201 202 <--> 204 205 <--> 255

G+B+W G+B+UV G+A+W G+A+UV G+W+UV B+A+W B+A+UV B+W+UV A+W+UV R+G+B+A R+G+B+W R+G+B+UV R+G+A+W R+G+A+UV R+G+W+UV R+B+A+W R+B+A+UV R+B+W+UV R+A+W+UV G+B+A+W G+B+A+UV G+B+W+UV G+A+W+UV B+A+W+UV R+G+B+A+W R+G+B+A+UV R+G+B+W+UV R+G+A+W+UV R+B+A+W+UV G+B+A+W+UV R+G+B+A+W+UV Auto Run (Slow <--> Fast)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture AutoShut Off

Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also

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

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

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

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

Slow Movement Verify that 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Intermittent Lamp

Remote Doesn’t Work

Fixture Moving On Its Own

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.

ensure that the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.

auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable.

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

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

applicable. Also check that speed channels are set appropriately.

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).

Check lamp for properly installation. Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life.

Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely. Verify remote is correct type (CA-9 or other as applicable.)

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

mode?

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

www.blizzardlighting.com/support.

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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 Sky W-DMX™ 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 open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting. 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 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 10.7 in (272 mm)

Depth 5.7 in (144 mm)

Height 11.2 in (284 mm)

Weight 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-264VAC, 47-63 Hertz

Power Consumption 40W, .54A, PF: .58

Light Source

LED 7x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs 100,000 hours.

Optical

Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard

Luminous Intensity

Thermal

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

26 degree beam

30 degree eld

Lux/m Red Green Blue Amber White UV All

1m 1,217 1,321 1,274 828 1,956 384 6,590

2m 326 348 342 215 521 119 1,815

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 6 / 7 / 8 / 11

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Color Preset

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction

Warranty

caused by damage to LEDs.

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Dimensional Drawings

6.7 in (170mm)

5.7 in (144mm)

10.7 in (272mm)

11.2 in (284mm)

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Internal/External Parts

# Name # Name

1. Front cover 19. Charger holder

2. Waterproof silicon ring 20. Battery holder

3. Glass 21. Aluminum tube

4. Upper lens plate 22. Waterproof display holder

5. Lens 23. Display

6. Under lens plate 24. Wireless board

7. Aluminum plate 25. Display glass

8. Screw 26. Wireless holder

9. Body 27. Waterproof silicon

10. Knob 28. Waterproof silicon

11. Knob 29. Back cover

12. Inside handle 30. DMX socket

13. Outside handle 31. Button

14. Base plate 32. Safety ring hole

15. Charger 33. Power socket

16. Battery 34. DMX socket

17. Main board holder 35. WDMX wireless

18. Main board 36. LED air valve

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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