Blizzard TOURnado WIMAX Quadra Users Manual

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SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tournado™ WiMAX Quadra 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 Quadra 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Tournado™ WiMAX Quadra 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 Quadra 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 Quadra 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 6/27/2018 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 QUADRA

MAIN FEATURES

• Color mixing via 19x 15W RGBW 4-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

• 4/6/10-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 (4-Channel Mode)

Channel What is does...

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

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

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

4 White Intensity (0 <--> 100%)

DMX Quick Reference (6-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 White Intensity (0 <--> 100%)

6 Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

DMX Quick Reference (10-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 White Intensity (0 <--> 100%)

6 Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

7 Built-In Programs

8 Auto Speed (Slow <--> Fast)

9 Virtual Color Wheel

10 32-Bit Dimming

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

Heavy-Duty Cast

Aluminum Enclosure

19x 15W 4-in-1

RGBW LEDs

Locking

Adjustment

Knobs

Dual

Mounting

Yokes

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX In

Power In

Antenna

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DMX Out

Power Out

OLED Menu

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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

CAUTION! The Tournado™ WiMAX Quadra 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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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 Master-Slave 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 complete 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”

should be rated to hold at least 10x 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.

type clamp. The clamp

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.

• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain, high humidity,

extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

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

are 4 control buttons 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.

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

ately 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.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

ADDR 001-512 To choose the DMX address

STAT R Red intensity (0% <--> 100%)

G Green intensity (0% <--> 100%)

B Blue intensity (0% <--> 100%)

W White intensity (0% <--> 100%)

SHUT Flash / strobe speed (0-255)

PRSC (preset colors) NONE, R, G, B, W, RGW, RGB, YELLOW, PINK, CYAN, ORANGE, VIO-

SET SIGN <ENTER> Choose the signal type: 2.4G (wireless) or CABL (cable)

WIRE <ENTER> Wireless Reset: REST, or KEY desired wireless mode (color coded

CAL To set global intensity levels of each color + USE: YES/NO

CHMD 10CH To run in 10-channel mode

6CH To run in 6-channel mode

4CH To run in 4-channel mode

DIM (dimming)

LOCK YES/NO To unlock, press the buttons in this order: <MENU>, <UP>,

CTST CT01-CT10 <ENTER> R/G/B/W adjustments for custom color banks 01-10

AUTO AT01-AT05 <ENTER> Auto programs 1-5

ATSP <ENTER> Auto Speed

CHS1 <ENTER> Custom program 1

CHS2 <ENTER> Custom program 2

CHS3 <ENTER> Custom program 3

PROG CHS1-

CHS3 Custom programs 1-3.

INFO SOFT Vx.x Software version information

LOAD ST L Restore factory settings

PR L Restore factory program settings

SEND YES/NO Sync settings between xtures via DMX

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)

SC01-SC20 20 scenes for each custom program.

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

LET, GOLDEN, 2700K, 3200K, 4000K, 5500K, 6500K, RGBW

LED)

<DOWN>, <ENTER> 3x times in a row with no longer than 2 sec- onds between each button press.

R (0-255) AUTO (None, AT01-AT05)

G (0-255) ATSP (speed, 0-255)

B (0-255) TIME (duration, 0-255)

W (0-255) WAIT (before fade, 0-255)

SHUT (strobe, 0-255)

USE (use scene, YES/NO)

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DMX Mode

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

Setting the DMX Address:

1.) The default mode for the xture is DMX, which appears as 001 on the LED readout. To

select a dierent DMX address, using the <MENU> button, select ADDR, then hit <ENTER>.

Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the correct address, then hit <ENTER> to conrm.

Setting the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) To select a DMX channel mode, press the <MENU> button, then use the <UP/DOWN>

buttons until the display reads SET and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/

DOWN> buttons until the display reaches CHMD, and press <ENTER>. Now press the <UP/

DOWN> buttons again to highlight your desired DMX channel mode, and 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 follow the master.

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.

Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S-Curve

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

Output

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

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

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

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Output

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Custom Programs:

Allows users to create up to 3 customizable, 20 scene programs that are directly accessible via the control

panel and also in DMX mode.

Creating A Custom Program:

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

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1, CHS2, or

CHS3 and press <ENTER>.

3.) Start with editing scene 1 (SC01), customizing it to your liking by using the choices outlined

in the table below. You can insert any of its 5 built-in auto programs (AT01-AT05), and adjust

its speed (ATSP 0-255), and also set the duration (in seconds) before moving on to the next

scene (TIME 0-255). You can also add a fade in eect to the start of this scene (WAIT 0-255),

and/or strobe (SHUT 0-255). Finally, if you want to use this scene in your program, be sure to

enable it (USE: YES/NO).

4.) Repeat the above process to create up to 20 scenes in each of the 3 customizable programs.

R (0-255) - Red Intensity AUTO (AT01-AT05) - Auto Programs

G (0-255) - Green Intensity ATSP (0-255) - Auto Speed (fast - slow)

B (0-255) - Blue Intensity TIME (0-255) - Scene Time (seconds)

W (0-255) - White Intensity WAIT (0-255) - Fade In (fast - slow)

SHUT (0-255) - Strobe (slow - fast) USE (YES/NO) Use Scene in Program?

Running A Custom Program:

1.) To view your newly created lighting masterpiece, use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN>

buttons to navigate to AUTO, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice of CHS1, CHS2, or CHS3 and press

<ENTER>. These are directly accessible from the built-in program channel in DMX mode.

IMPORTANT:

If USE is set to NO, or TIME is set

to 0, the scene will not run!

Auto, Modes, and Auto Speed:

Set single or Master/Slaved units to run auto modes at user selectable speeds.

Auto Mode:

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

the <ENTER> button.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any program ranging from AT01-AT05,

and press <ENTER>.

Auto Speed:

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

then with the <UP/DOWN> buttons navigate to ATSP, and press the <ENTER> button.

2.) Make a selection from 0-255, and press <ENTER> to choose a speed (slow <--> fast).

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Color Calibration Settings:

Allows the user to setup and save 1 customized R/G/B/W color balance setting and save it for future use.

This custom setting is global, and it will eect all modes.

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

then on while CAL, push <ENTER> again.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either R (Red Level), G (Green Level), B (Blue

Level), or W (White Level), then hit <ENTER>.

3.) Now using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between

000-255 (000=o), and hit <ENTER> to conrm your choice.

4.) You have now just setup and saved a custom global color calibration setting that you can use

at you convenience. To use your custom setting now (or later), press the <UP/DOWN> buttons

to reach USE, and press <ENTER>. Then choose either YES or NO and press <ENTER>. When

you select YES, it enables this custom color calibration globally, and when choosing NO the

xture will continue to use the default color calibration settings. Your customized settings will

be saved for later use even after powering o the xture. It can be altered to your liking at any

time. Just remember to return to this setting to either enable or disable it when needed.

Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors:

Allows the user to create and save custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode.

Static Color Mixing and Preset Mixed Colors

Important: When nished editing and saving a static color, you must return to (and stay

on) any one of the editing screens (0-255) to make the eect stay on continually. If you were

only to press <ENTER> to save your nal edit, you would again be on the static color/eect

selection menu, which from here will result in blackout mode after 1 minute.

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

then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select R/G/B/W, and push <ENTER> to conrm your selection.

Then in adjust the values (0-255) to your liking and press <ENTER> to save.

2.) In the same manner, you can select SHUT to add a strobe eect.

3.) You can also select <PRSC> and use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll through and

quickly use any of the xtures built-in preset colors.

Mix and Save Custom Colors (1-10)

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

then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a color bank from CT01-CT10, and push <ENTER> to

conrm your selection.

2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either R (Red Level), G (Green Level), B

(Blue Level), or W (White Level), then hit <ENTER>.

3.) Finally, using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between

000-255 (000=o), and hit <ENTER> to conrm your choice(s).

4.) These 10 custom colors can be accessed and edited to your liking at any time, and will be

saved even after powering o the xture.

5.) Your custom colors and programs are also directly accessible from the built-in program

channel in DMX mode.

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Fixture Reset Functions:

Allows users to reset the xture to factory default settings, without loosing customized settings, or reset

the custom programs exclusively.

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

then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight ST L or PR L, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either YES or NO, then press <ENTER>.

3.) The ST L reset function will reset all default values with the exception of those in ADDR

(address), CTST (10 custom colors), and PROG (custom scenes and programs).

4.) The PR L reset function will only reset all customized program settings found in the PROG

settings (custom scenes and programs).

Data Sync Feature:

Users can transfer their custom settings from one xture to another via DMX.

1.) Disconnect xtures from any DMX controllers, and link them together via DMX in/out.

2.) On the sending xture (DMX out), navigate the main menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons

to reach SEND, and press the <ENTER> button.

3.) Select YES, and press the <ENTER> button to begin the transfer.

4.) Information for ADDR (address), or CAL (global intensity) will not be sent.

5.) After the data has been transferred, the receiving xture will be automatically be reset.

Fixture Information:

These are not editable features, they are for informational purposes only.

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

then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight SOFT or POW, and press <ENTER>.

2.) The SOFT information simply displays the current software version installed on the xture,

and POW displays the xtures current power level setting. Under normal conditions, it will be

at 100%... but this xture has built-in overheat protection that may automatically reduce the

output level to 80%, or 50% in high temperature situations.

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DMX Values In-Depth (4/6/10-Channel Modes)

4CH 6CH 10CH Value What It Does

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

1 2 2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 3 3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 4 4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 5 5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- 6 6

-- -- 7

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 020 021 <--> 060 061 <--> 100 101 <--> 140 141 <--> 180 181 <--> 220 221 <--> 255

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 010 011 <--> 015 016 <--> 020 021 <--> 025 026 <--> 030 031 <--> 035 036 <--> 040 041 <--> 045 046 <--> 050 051 <--> 055 056 <--> 060 061 <--> 065 066 <--> 070 071 <--> 075 076 <--> 080 081 <--> 110 111 <--> 115 116 <--> 120 121 <--> 125 126 <--> 130 131 <--> 135 136 <--> 140 141 <--> 145 146 <--> 150 151 <--> 155 156 <--> 160 161 <--> 165 166 <--> 170 171 <--> 175 176 <--> 180 181 <--> 185 186 <--> 190 191 <--> 195 196 <--> 200 201 <--> 220 221 <--> 225 226 <--> 230 231 <--> 235 236 <--> 255

Strobe

No strobe Non-synchronous strobe (slow <--> fast) Synchronous strobe (slow <--> fast) Electronic sine wave (slow <--> fast) Random strobe (slow <--> fast) Opening pulse (slow <--> fast) Closing pulse (slow <--> fast) Electronic square wave (slow <--> fast)

Built-In Programs

No Function Custom color 1 (CT01 in menu settings) Custom color 2 (CT02 in menu settings) Custom color 3 (CT03 in menu settings) Custom color 4 (CT04 in menu settings) Custom color 5 (CT05 in menu settings) Custom color 6 (CT06 in menu settings) Custom color 7 (CT07 in menu settings) Custom color 8 (CT08 in menu settings) Custom color 9 (CT09 in menu settings) Custom color 10 (CT10 in menu settings) Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Reserved Red Green Blue White RGW RGB Yellow Pink Cyan Orange

Violet

Golden 2700K White 3200K White 4000K White 5500K White 6500K White RGBW No Function Custom program 1 (CH01 in menu settings) Custom program 2 (CH02 in menu settings) Custom program 3 (CH03 in menu settings) No Function

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DMX Values In-Depth (4/6/10-Channel Modes), continued

4CH 6CH 10CH Value What It Does

-- -- 8 000 <--> 255 Auto Speed (slow <--> fast)

-- -- 9

-- -- 10

000 <--> 010 011 012 <--> 050 051 052 <--> 090 091 092 <--> 130 131 132 <--> 170 171 172 <--> 210 211 212 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

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

Virtual Color Wheel

No Function Blue Blue (+ green) Teal Teal (- blue) Green Green (+ red) Yellow Yellow (- green) Red Red (+ blue) Magenta Magenta (- red) Blue

Dimming Mode

Default (as set in the LED menu) Linear curve Square law curve Inverse square law curve S-curve Linear curve (smooth) Square law curve (smooth) Inverse square law curve (smooth) S-curve (smooth) Default (as set in the LED menu)

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut OCheck the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than

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

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 moving parts are

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

normal, the unit may have shut itself o due to high heat. This is to protect the xture from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions,

or return the unit for service.

DMX/Etc., if applicable.

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

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).

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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 o 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™ WiMAX Quadra 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 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Depth 6.7 inches (17.2 cm)

Height 13.3 inches (33.7 cm)

Weight 17 lbs (7.7 kg)

Power

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

Power Consumption 180W, 1.54A, PF: .99

Light Source

LED 19x 15W 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs, 100,000 hours.

Optical

Beam Angle 25-degree beam

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 4/6/10-channel DMX modes

Input/Output 3-pin XLR Male/Female

Other Operating Modes DMX512, M/S, Standalone, Auto Mode

Warranty

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

Photometric Data

25° Beam Angle

Distance:

Diameter:

Luminous Intensity:

Beam Lux fc Lux fc Lux fc Lux fc

25° 18,441 1,713.2 8,893 826.2 5,313 493.6 3,415 317.3

35.5" (90 cm)

53" (135 cm)

70.9" (180 cm)

88.6" (225 cm)

2-meter 3-meter 4-meter 5-meter

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Dimensional Drawings

13.3 inches (33.7 cm)

14 inches (35.5 cm)

6.7 inches (17.2 cm)

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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