Blizzard TOURnado WIMAX 7 Users Manual

SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tournado™ WiMAX 7 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 run with scissors!) 4

2. Meet The Tournado™ WiMAX 7 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Tournado™ WiMAX 7 Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Data/DMX Cables 7 Using The Built-in W-DMX™ 7 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 Set the Starting DMX Address 12 Setting the DMX Channel Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Dimming Mode Settings 12 Custom Programs 13 Auto Mode, and Auto Speed 13 Color Calibration Settings 14 Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors 14 Fixture Reset Functions 15 Data Sync Feature 15 Fixture Information 15 DMX In-Depth Reference 17 Troubleshooting 17

5. Appendix 18

A Quick DMX Lesson 18 Keeping Your Tournado™ WiMAX 7 As Good As New 19 Returns (Gasp!) 19 Shipping Issues 19 Tech Specs 20 Dimensional Drawings 21

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Tournado™ WiMAX 7 LED PAR xture

• 1 x IP Rated AC power cord

• 1 x DMX signal cable

• 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! And now that you’ve got your 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 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 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 6/28/2018 J. Thomas 7/9/2018

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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 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

head. Use its carrying handles.

maintenance of this product.

• 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. blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE TOURNADO™ WIMAX 7

MAIN FEATURES

• 7x 25W RGBAW+Lime+UV 7-in-1 LEDs

• IP65 rated outdoor LED xture

• OLED control menu with 4x touch sensitive buttons

• 25-degree beam angle

• Built-in wireless W-DMX™ receiver

• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• Color mixing ability in standalone mode

• 7/9/13-channel DMX proles w/32-bit dimming

• Convection cooled cast aluminum housing

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

• Flicker-free constant-current LED driver

• IP rated locking power and 3-pin DMX connections

DMX Quick Reference (7-Channel Mode)

Channel What is does...

1 Red Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 2 Green Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 3 Blue Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 4 Amber Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 5 White Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 6 UV Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 7 Lime Intensity (0 <--> 100%)

DMX Quick Reference (9-Channel Mode)

Channel What is does...

1 Master Dimmer (0 <--> 100%) 2 Red Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 3 Green Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 4 Blue Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 5 Amber Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 6 White Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 7 UV Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 8 Lime Intensity (0 <--> 100%) 9 Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

DMX Quick Reference (13-Channel Mode)

Channel What is does...

10 11 12 13

Strobe (Slow <--> Fast) Built-In Programs Auto Speed (Slow <--> Fast)

Virtual Color Wheel

32-Bit Dimming

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Figure 1: The Tournado™ WiMAX 7 Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty Cast

Aluminum Enclosure

7x 25W 7-in-1

Locking

Adjustment

Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LEDs

Dual

Mounting

Yokes

DMX In

Power In

Antenna

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DMX Out

Power Out

OLED Menu

3. SETUP

Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The Tournado™ WiMAX 7 utilizes a high-output switch-mode power

supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not

require replacement. Should your xture require fuse replacement, please contact

Blizzard Lighting for instructions.

Data/DMX Cabling

For wired connections you’ll need to use data-grade DMX cables. Also, be sure to set

the xture signal input in the menu to cable: SET > SIGN > CABL.

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.

Using The Built-in W-DMX™

In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the rst time you turned it

on, you’ll be delighted to know that this unit is designed to work seamlessly with any W-DMX™ product. 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 di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!

Plug your wireless W-DMX transmitter into the “DMX OUT” of your controller. Please refer to your transmitting device user manual for further setup instruction.

a. One transceiver with multiple receivers:

1.) Power on all W-DMX receiving xtures, and verify that the signal input in the xture menus are set to wireless: SET > SIGN > 2.4G.

2.) On the receiving xtures, navigate to SET > WIRE > KEY, and then press

and hold <ENTER> for 3 seconds.

3.) Verify that your W-DMX transmitter is transmitting signal.

4.) The receiving xtures should now be synced.

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

1.) Turn power o of all units.

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

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

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

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

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 Pin 4

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 5 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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