Blizzard Lighting EXA ToughStick User Manual

TOUGH STICK

exa

SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ToughStick™ EXA 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 ToughStick™ EXA 5

Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ToughStick™ EXA Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ToughStick™ EXA 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

Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Master/Slave Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Standalone (Program) Mode 12 Manual Color Adjustment 12 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13 Troubleshooting 14

5. Appendix 15

A Quick DMX Lesson 15 Keeping Your ToughStick™ EXA As Good As New 16 Returns (Gasp!) 16 Shipping Issues 16 Tech Specs 17 Dimensional Drawings 18

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ToughStick™ EXA

• 1 x Waterproof Power Cable

• 1 x Waterproof DMX Cable

• 2 x Mounting Brackets

• This Lovely User Manual

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

The following accessories are available for this xture. But the lone wolves that they are, they

must be purchased separately. Contact your authorized Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing!

• DMX-EXT: 3-Meter IP-Rated DMX Extension Cable

• PWR-EXT: 3-Meter IP-Rated Power Extension Cable

Getting It Out Of The Box

Yes way! Congratulations on your most excellent purchase and totally bodacious choice of one

stellar LED lighting xture! So now that you’ve got your ToughStick™ EXA xture (or hopefully,

ToughStick EXA’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. Suite 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 6/16/2014 J. Thomas 6/18/2014

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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 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

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 contact Blizzard Lighting at support@blizzardlighting.com.

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2. MEET THE TOUGHSTICK™ EXA LED FIXTURE

CONTROL FEATURES

• RGBAW+UV color mixing via 9x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs

• Variable electronic strobe & dimmer

• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• RGBAW+UV color mixing ability in standalone mode

• Easy to use 4-button LED control panel

• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Built like a brick hmm hmm with anodized aluminum enclosure and tempered glass top.

• Totally silent convection cooling

• IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap

• IP Rated DMX in/out cables

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility

DMX Quick Reference - 8 / 10 / 11-Channel Mode

Channel 8-Channel 10-Channel 11-Channel

1 Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer

2 Red Intensity Red Intensity Red Intensity

3 Green Intensity Green Intensity Green Intensity

4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity Blue Intensity

5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity Amber Intensity

6 White Intensity White Intensity White Intensity

7 UV Intensity UV Intensity UV Intensity

8 Strobe Strobe Strobe

9 --- Built-in Programs Built-in Programs

10 --- Program Speed Program Speed

11 --- --- 32-Bit Dimmer

DMX Quick Reference - 3-Channel (HSV) / 6-Channel Mode

Channel 3-Channel (HSV) 6-Channel

1 RGB Color Mixing Red Intensity

2 White Intensity Green Intensity

3 Dimmer Blue Intensity

4 --- Amber Intensity

5 --- White Intensity

6 --- UV Intensity

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Figure 1: The ToughStick™ EXA Pin-Up Picture

Black Powder Coated

Aluminum Housing

LED Control Panel

Weatherproof Power &

DMX Connections

Mounting Brackets with

Adjustment & Locking Knobs

9x 15-watt 6-in-1 RGBAW+UV LEDs

IP65-Rated

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Extended, waterproof AC power and 3-pin DMX connections.

AC Power In

3-Pin

DMX512 In

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AC Power Out

3-Pin DMX512 Out

+ 14 hidden pages

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