Blizzard Lighting EM-Pulse User Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EM-Pulse™ LED Strobe Fixture 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 EM-Pulse™ LED Strobe Fixture 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The EM-Pulse™ Pin-up Picture 6
Rear Connections 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of EM-Pulse™ Fixtures 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 11
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 12
DMX Mode 12
Set the Starting DMX Address 12
Select the DMX Channel Mode 12
Master/Slave Mode 12
Load Default Settings 12
Auto & Standalone Modes 12
Auto Program Speed 12
Temperature 13
Signal Loss Settings 13
LCD Display On/Auto Off 13
Key (Button) Protection Mode 13
Test Mode 13
DMX Values In-Depth 14
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your EM-Pulse™ As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x EM-Pulse™
• 1 x Base Plate w/Bracket Mounting Points
• A Sweet Safety Cable & Set of Mounting Brackets
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one intensely bright, multitalented
strobe xture that is sure blast a ton of fun into your light show! Now that you’ve
got your EM-Pulse™ (or hopefully, EM-Pulse’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 specications 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. 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
Disclaimer: The information and specications 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 6/30/2014 J. Thomas 7/7/2014
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please note: Certain people with epilepsy and photosensitivity may suffer
a seizure if exposed to ashing or strobe lighting. If strobe lighting is to
be used in a production, warnings should be posted at the front of house
or entrance doors to the theater as well as in a program, if distributed.
Example: “WARNING: Strobe lights are used during this performance.”
• 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.
• 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 the unit. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require
service, please go to our website and open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.
com/tickets.
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2. MEET THE EM-PULSE™ LED STROBE FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES
• Super bright output via 1,452 white SMD LEDs
• Intense built-in strobe programs + random strobe
• 3/9-segment pixel modes can safely be used as wash (max 40% brightness)
• Built-in over heat protection temperature sensor to extend the lamp life
• Variable electronic strobe & 16-bit dimmer
• User adjustable ash rate of 0-30 ashes per second
• Flash duration can be set from 0-650ms in DMX mode
• 7000Hz LED scan rate
• 4-button easy to use LCD control panel menu
• Aluminum mounting bracket with locking knobs + base plate
• 3-pin & 5-pin DMX Input/Output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
DMX Quick Reference (1/3/4/6/7/16-Channel Modes)
Channel Mode What it does
1 3 4 6 7 16
--- 1 1 1 1 1 Master Dimmer (0-100%)
--- --- --- 2 2 2 Segment 1-3 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- 3 3 3 Segment 4-6 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- 4 4 4 Segment 7-9 Intensity (0-100%)
--- 2 2 5 5 5 Flash duration (0-full on)
1 3 3 6 6 6 Strobe rate (0-30Hz)
--- --- 4 --- 7 7 Built-In Effects
--- --- --- --- --- 8 Segment 1 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 9 Segment 2 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 10 Segment 3 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 11 Segment 4 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 12 Segment 5 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 13 Segment 6 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 14 Segment 7 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 15 Segment 8 Intensity (0-100%)
--- --- --- --- --- 16 Segment 9 Intensity (0-100%)
DMX Quick Reference (3/9-Channel: Pixel Modes)
3-Channel Pixel Mode 9-Channel Pixel Mode
1
Segment 1-3 Intensity (0-100%) Segment 1 Intensity (0-100%)
2 Segment 4-6 Intensity (0-100%) Segment 2 Intensity (0-100%)
3 Segment 7-9 Intensity (0-100%) Segment 3 Intensity (0-100%)
4 --- Segment 4 Intensity (0-100%)
5 --- Segment 5 Intensity (0-100%)
6
--- Segment 6 Intensity (0-100%)
7 --- Segment 7 Intensity (0-100%)
8 --- Segment 8 Intensity (0-100%)
9 --- Segment 9 Intensity (0-100%)
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Figure 1: The EM-Pulse™ Pin-Up Picture
1,452 Bright
White LEDs
Durable Cast
Aluminum Housing
Natural Convection
Heat Sink Cooling
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power In
3/5-Pin
DMX512 In
3/5-Pin
DMX512 Out
Mounting Bracket
Locking
Knobs
AC Power Out
Easy-To-Use 4-Button
LCD Control Panel
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