Blizzard Lighting Fab5 ToughPAR User Manual

SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ToughPAR™ Fab5 1

1. Getting Started 3

What’s In The Box? 3 Getting It Out Of The Box 3 Optional Accessories 3 Powering Up! 3 Getting A Hold Of Us 3 Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4

2. Meet The ToughPAR™ Fab5 LED 5

Main Features 5 Optical Specs 5 Luminous Intensity Chart 5 The ToughPAR™ Fab5 Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ToughPAR™ Fab5 PAR Cans 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 DMX Personalities 12 ID Address Selection 14 Temperature Control Functions 14 Edit Programs & Scenes 15 Advanced Setup Functions 15 Color Temperature-Based White Balance 16 Menu Key Protection 17 Static Color Display 17 Automatic Programs 17 Run Mode 17 Troubleshooting 18

5. Appendix 19

A Quick DMX Lesson 19 Keeping Your ToughPAR™ Fab5 As Good As New 20 Returns (Gasp!) 20 Shipping Issues 20 Tech Specs 21

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ToughPAR™ Fab5 Professional LED PAR Fixture

• 1 x IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap

• 1 x Set of IP Rated DMX in/out cables

• 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

• CABLE_TS252 Power_TSIN: 1.0 to 1.5 pitch power adaptor cable, female. Fits power IN.

• CABLE_TS252 Power_TSOUT: 1.0 to 1.5 pitch power adaptor cable, male. Fits power OUT.

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing one of the coolest professional LED Par xtures anywhere! Now that you’re

the proud owner of a ToughPAR™ Fab5 (or hopefully, MORE!), 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 9/27/2012 J. Thomas 3/12/2013

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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 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 TOUGHPAR™ FAB5 FLAT LED PAR

MAIN FEATURES:

• User selectable DMX personality modes

• Fixture ID address assignment and operation

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• User dened programs/scenes and upload feature

• Fixture temperature display and protection settings

• Preset or user adjustable white balance settings

• Menu key protection settings

• Easy to use LED digital control panel

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

• Dual mounting yoke allows exibility in positioning

• Tough-As-Nails IP65-rated enclosure

• Totally silent convection cooling

• IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap

• IP Rated DMX in/out cables

OPTICAL:

• Beam Angle: 25°, Field Angle: 29°

• Light Source: 7* 15-watt, 5-in-1 RGBWA Quint-Color LEDs

• Flicker-free constant-current LED driver

CONTROL:

• USITT DMX-512 (3/4/5/6/7/ 12-Channels)

• 3-pin Input/Output

• LED 4-button control panel

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Figure 1: TOUGHPAR™ FAB5 Pin-Up Picture

15-watt RGBAW

5-in-1 LEDs

Tempered

Glass Lens

Cover

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Mounting Yoke

and Adjustment/

Locking Knobs

IP65-Rated

Cast Aluminum

Enclosure

LED Control Panel

DMX In

DMX Out

Power

Linking

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The ToughPAR™ Fab5 utilizes a high-output switch-

mode power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating

conditions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualied individuals. Should your ToughPAR™ Fab5 fuse require replacement,

please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of ToughPAR™ Fab5 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 datagrade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to

electromagnetic interference.

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

xture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your 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.

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 rst xture’s male

connector (input). Note: It doesn’t matter

which xture address is the rst one

connected. We recommend connecting the

xtures in terms of their proximity to the

controller, rather than connecting the lowest

xture number rst, and so on.

Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain

from output to input as above. Place a DMX

terminator on the output of the nal xture

to ensure best communication.

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