TABLE OF CONTENTS
Aurora™ LED Effect Light 1
1. Getting Started 3
What’s In The Box? 3
Getting It Out Of The Box 3
Powering Up! 3
Getting A Hold Of Us 3
Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4
2. Meet The Aurora™ 5
Features 5
DIP Switch Settings 5
DMX Channel Functions 5
3. Setup 6
Fuse Replacement 6
Connecting A Bunch Of Aurora™ 6
Data/DMX Cables 6
Cable Connectors 7
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 7
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 7
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 8
Mounting/Rigging 8
Troubleshooting 9
Keeping Your Polaris Spot As Good As New 10
Returns (Gasp!) 10
Shipping Issues 10
Tech Specs 11
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Brookfi eld, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2010
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Aurora™ LED Effect Light
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Mounting Bracket & Knobs
• This Lovely User Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing a great LED effect light! Now that
you’ve got your Aurora, 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 fi xture must be
returned to the factory, it is important that the fi xture be returned in
the original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
All fi 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 fi xtures have a voltage select switch, so
please verify that the fi xture you receive is suitable for your local pow-
er supply. See the label on the fi xture or refer to the fi xture’s specifi -
cations chart for more information. A fi xture’s listed current rating is
its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the fi 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 fi xture may
result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage
indicated on the voltage selector switch. All fi 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
2705 Brookview Ct., Brookfi eld, WI 53005 USA
support@blizzardlighting.com | Phone: 414-979-5781
www.blizzardlighting.com
• 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 fi xture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of fi re or shock, do not expose fi xture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no fl 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 fi xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the fi xture by its
head. Use its carrying handles.
• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
your unit may require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting at support@blizzardlighting.com.
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2. MEET THE AURORA™ EFFECT LIGHT
CONTROL FEATURES
6-channel LED DMX Effect Light•
Variable electronic strobe•
Built-in automated programs•
Built-in sound activated programs•
3. SETUP
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
1 High-powered, 9 W Tri-Color LED•
Autoranging power supply, AC110-240V, 50/60Hz•
DIP Switch Settings
Function DIP Switches: ON DIP Switches: OFF
Auto Run 10 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
Sound Active 9, 10 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
Master/Slave 1 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10
DMX Set DMX Address 10
DMX Channel Values
Channel Value What It Does...
1 0 <-> 255 Beams Rotate Right
255 <-> 0 Beams Rotate Left
2 0 <-> 1 White
2 <-> 249 Strobe (Slow <-> Fast)
250 <-> 255 RGB values (Ch. 3-5)
3 0 <-> 255 Blue Intensity
4 0 <-> 255 Green Intensity
5 0 <-> 255 Red Intensity
6 0 <-> 10 No Function
11 <-> 33 RGB Effect
34 <-> 58 Blue Effect
59 <-> 81 Green Effect
82 <-> 105 Blue & Green Effect
106 <-> 129 Red Effect
130 <-> 153 Red & Blue Effect
154 <-> 177 Red & Green Effect
178 <-> 201 RGB Effect
202 <-> 249 Auto Chase
250 <-> 255 Sound Active Chase
Fuse Replacement
With a fl at head screwdriver, wedge the
fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the
damaged fuse from its holder and replace
with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse
holder back in its place and reconnect
power.
Connecting A Bunch of Polaris™eseses
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controller or to run shows on two or more fi xtures set to sync in mas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
by all the fi xtures on a serial data link determines the number of fi x-
tures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also, connecting more than 32 fi 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 fi xtures on a serial data
link is 32 fi xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
To link fi 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 specifi cations for EIA RS-485
applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but
note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms
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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the fi x-
ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop, and your fi 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.
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 fi rst fi xture’s male connec-
tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
fi xture address is the fi rst one connected.
We recommend connecting the fi xtures in
terms of their proximity to the controller,
rather than connecting the lowest fi xture
number fi rst, and so on.
Step 3: Connect other fi xtures in the chain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminator on the output of the fi nal fi xture
to ensure best communication.
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 fi rst fi xture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
fi rst fi xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connec-
tor to the input connector of the next fi xture con-
sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed
to connect from the output as stated above to the
input of the following fi xture and so on.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone
operation requires that
the fi rst fi xture in the
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily, the fi xtures
that follow may also require a slave setting.
Mounting & Rigging
This fi 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
fi xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be
rated to hold at least 10x the fi 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 fi xutres overhead.
Adjust the angle of the fi xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the
fi xture. After fi 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 fi xture will be exposed to rain,
high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
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Troubleshooting
Keeping Your Aurora As Good As New
Symptom Solution
Fixture AutoShut Off
Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also
No Light Output Check to ensure fi 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
No Response to
Audio
Fixture Not
Responding /
Responding Erraticly
Intermittant
Lamp
Remote Doesn’t
Work
Fixture Moving
On Its Own
Check the fan in the fi 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 fi 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.
sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service
for more information.
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.
Verify that the fi xture is in “Sound Active” mode.
Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX Cables.
Install a Terminator.
Check all cables for defects.
Reset fi 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 fi xture in “Auto”
mode?
If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,
please contact support: support@blizzardlighting.com.
The fi xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equip-
ment, 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 fi 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 fi xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.
In transit, keep the fi 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
fi xtures.
Common sense and taking care of your fi 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 satistfaction 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 fi nd yourself with a fi xture that isn’t
behaving like a good little fi xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authori-
zation (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just send an email to support@blizzardlighting.com,
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 fi xture for transit, and whenever possible, use
the original box & packing for shipping.
When returning your fi 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 fi xture. Please remember that
any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so pack it well!
Shipping Issues
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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
Length 10.25 inches (260 mm)
Width 10.25 inches (260 mm)
Height 9.5 inches (240 mm)
Weight 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 110-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz (autoranging)
Fuse 1A 250V
Power Consumption 30W @ 120V
Light Source
LED 1x9W Tri-Color (RGB) LED, 100,000 Hours
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 6
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Coolness Factor
Leventy Billion Percent
2-year limited warranty, does not cover mal-
Warranty
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Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting
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