Blizzard Lighting Beam Torrent 90 User Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Wisconsin, USA

Copyright (c) 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Torrent 90™ 90W LED Moving Head Beam 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 Torrent 90™ Beam 5

Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Torrent 90 Beam Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Torrent 90 Beams™ 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
Cable Connectors 8
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

The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure & Adjustments 11
Setting the pan/tilt to inverting or non-inverting 11
Setting the DMX channel confi guration 11
Adjusting the fi xture calibration 11
Resetting the fi xture 11
Restoring Factory Defaults 11
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 11
DMX Mode 11
Custom Programming 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14
Troubleshooting 15

5. Appendix 16

A Quick DMX Lesson 16
Keeping Your Torrent 90 Beam As Good As New 17
Returns (Gasp!) 17
Shipping Issues 17
Tech Specs 18
Photometrics 19

Torrent Beam 90 Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

Page 2

1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Torrent 90™ Beam • A groovy PowerCon Cord

• A Sweet Safety Cable & set of Mounting Brackets

• One really classy DMX cable

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing a fi xture which will make you beam
with pride (yuk, yuk)! Now that you’ve got your Torrent 90 Beam, 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
W220 N1531 Jericho Ct. Suite E, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA
[e-mail] | Phone: [phone]
www.blizzardlighting.com

Page 3

Torrent 90 Beam Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

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 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 sup­[e-mail].

Torrent Beam 90 Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

Page 4

2. MEET THE TORRENT 90™ BEAM

CONTROL FEATURES

12-channel DMX LED moving yoke•
Pan: 540º/630º/ Tilt: 270º•
Color wheel: 5 colors + white•
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds•
7 gobos + open•
Gobo wheel spin at variable speeds•
5-facet rotating prism•
Variable 3-mode electronic strobe•
Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)•
Variable frost fi lter•
Remote fi xture reset•
User-selectable solid or split colors and gobos•
Multiple built-in automated & sound activated programs•
User-programmable built-in programs•

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Lux: 40,125 @ 2.5m, 10,000 @ 5m•
Beam Angle: 4º•
Light source: 90W White, US-Made Luminus CBM-360 LED, 50,000 hrs•

DMX Quick Reference

Channel What It Does

1Pan
2 Pan Fine (16-Bit)
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine (16-Bit)
5 Color
6 Gobo Wheel
7 Shutter/Strobe
8 Dimmer
9 Prism
10 Frost
11 Pan/Tilt Speed
12 Reset/Special Functions

Torrent 90 Beam Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

Page 5

Figure 1: The Torrent 90 Beam Pin-Up Picture

Lens

Carry Handle

Control Panel

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Head/Arms

LCD
Readout

DMX InDMX Out

Power Switch

Fuse Cover

PowerCon In PowerCon Out

Torrent Beam 90 Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

Page 6