Blizzard Lighting 5 SkyBox User Manual

SKYBOX

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SkyBox™ 5 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 SkyBox™ 5 6

Features 6 DMX Quick Reference 6 The SkyBox™ 5 Pin-up Picture 7

3. Setup 8

Connecting A Bunch Of SkyBox™ 5 Fixtures 8 Data/DMX Cables 8 Using Skywire™ Wireless 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 DMX Mode 14 Set the Starting DMX Address 14 Select the DMX Channel Mode 14 Slave Mode 14 Auto Mode / Static Colors 14 Speed 14 Fade 14 Strobe 15 Manual Color Mixing 15 Sound Active Mode 15 Dimming Mode 15 Auto Mode / Static Colors 15 Set the Wireless Group ID 15 Auto Mode / Static Colors 15 IR Remote Control Mode 15 Power Output Mode 15 Using the IR Remote Control 16 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 17 Troubleshooting 17

5. Appendix 19

A Quick DMX Lesson 19 Keeping Your SkyBox™ 5 As Good As New 20 Returns (Gasp!) 20 Shipping Issues 20 Tech Specs 21 Dimensional Drawings 22

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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WARNINGS & INFO

1. CAUTION! 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. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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. exceptions.

11. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Avoid leaving the xture in direct sun- light, 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 SkyBox™ 5 Professional LED PAR Fixture

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing one of the most rocking box-shaped PAR xtures anywhere! Now that you’ve got your SkyBox™ 5 (or hopefully, 5’s!), 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, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E Waukesha, WI 53188 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365 Email: support@blizzardlighting.com

Disclaimer: The information and 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 4/21/2014 J. Thomas 4/21/2014

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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.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.

• 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 contact Blizzard Lighting via email at support@ blizzardlighting.com.

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2. MEET THE SKYBOX™ 5 LED PAR

CONTROL FEATURES

• RGBAW color mixing via 7x 15W 5-in-1 LEDs

• 2.4Ghz built-in wireless DMX receiver

• 512 auto-assigning frequencies in 7 groups

• 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

• Built-in sound active programs

• RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode

• RGBAW (5-Ch), RGBAW+Strobe (6-Ch), RGBAW/Dimmer/Strobe (7-Ch), &

Extended w/32-bit Dimmer (10-Ch) DMX Proles

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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

• Super-quiet variable-speed internal Fan Cooling

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver

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

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

DMX Quick Reference - 10/7 Channel Modes

Channel 10-Channel 7-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 Strobe Strobe

8 Static Colors + Auto Run ---

9 Built-in Programs ---

10 32-Bit Dimmer ---

DMX Quick Reference - 6/5 Channel Modes

Channel 6-Channel 5-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 Strobe ---

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Figure 1: The SkyBox™ 5 Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty Steel

Enclosure

Locking

Adjustment

Knobs

High Power 15w-in-1

RGBAW LEDs

Dual

Mounting

Yokes

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LED Display

RF-ID Indicator Charge Status LED

DMX In

Menu ButtonsAC Power In

Power Switch

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Antenna

DMX

Out

AC Power Out

3. SETUP

Connecting A Bunch of SkyBox™ 5 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.

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 Skywire™ Wireless 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 SkyBox 5’s wireless Skywire™

DMX system is designed to work seamlessly with all Blizzard Lighting wireless DMX products.

The SkyBox™ 5 is equipped to release you from the crushing chains of cable-fed DMX lighting! It features 512 auto-assigning frequencies in 7 groups allowing up to 7 systems to run simultaneously in the same space, completely free of interference! It’s capable of reliable wireless communication for over 1000 feet, line-of-sight!

So rst, you’ll either need a Blizzard wiCICLE®

transmitter, Lightcaster™ wireless transceiver, or any Blizzard Lighting controller that has a built-in wireless transmitter (such as the Kontrol 5 Skywire™) to act as a transmitter for your lights. The 7 DMX receiving frequencies in the SkyBox™ 5 are designed to match up perfectly with the 7 frequencies of all Blizzard wireless DMX products.

If you’re using a Blizzard Lighting controller with built-in wireless DMX transmission,

please refer to the instruction manual of that controller for specic information.

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