Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Wisconsin, USA
Copyright (c) 2013
TM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Torrent FLUX™ LED Moving Head Multistrobe 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 FLUX™ 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Torrent FLUX Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Torrent FLUX’s™ 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
Resetting the fi xture 11
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 11
DMX Mode 11
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 12
Troubleshooting 13
5. Appendix 14
A Quick DMX Lesson 14
Keeping Your Torrent FLUX™ As Good As New 15
Returns (Gasp!) 15
Shipping Issues 15
Tech Specs 16
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Torrent FLUX™ LED Moving Head Strobe
• An Ever-So-Handy POWERCON-compatible Cord
• A Sweet Safety Cable & set of Mounting Brackets
• One really classy DMX cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
FLUX. n. The fl ow of energy. In a word, that’s what you’ve now harnessed: EN-
ERGY. You wizard, you magician... YOU now command PURE, INCREDIBLE ENERGY!
Alacazam! Now that you’ve got your Torrent FLUX, 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 power 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 x-
tures 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
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email: support@blizzardlighting.com
Disclaimer: The information and specifi 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:
K. Komassa 12/31/2013 J. Henry 12/31/2013
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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 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 TORRENT FLUX™ MULTISTROBE
CONTROL FEATURES
• 8/26-channel DMX LED moving yoke
• Pan: 540º, Tilt: 270º
• 13+4 independent strobe segment control, 752 bright white true 1/2-watt SMD LEDs
• Variable Strobe Modes including “blinder” simulation:
• Burst-in/Burst-out/Pulse/Hold/Random/Ramp-up/Ramp-down Modes
• Remote fi xture reset
• Multiple built-in automated & sound activated programs, also available in DMX
• Incrediblely fl uid, incredibly bright pixel-ring strobe effects
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Lux: 4,600 @ 1m, 44,500 @ .25m (TRUST US... IT’S BRIGHT ENOUGH.)
• Beam Angle: 180º emitters, limited to approximately 165º degree by fi xture housing
• Light source: 752 1/2-watt 5030 Bright White SMD LEDs, 50,000 hrs
• PowerCON® compatible power in connector
• Quarter-Turn “Omega” type clamp brackets
• Rugged, rubberized space age polymer and steel construction
• A real “head-turner,” yuk, yuk
DMX Quick Reference
Channel 26-Channel Mode 8-Channel Mode
1 Pan Pan
2 Tilt Tilt
3 Pan Fine (16-Bit) Pan/Tilt Speed
4 Tilt Fine (16-Bit) Built-In Programs
5 Pan/Tilt Speed Built-In Program Speed
6 Built-In Programs Dimmer
7 Built-In Program Speed Shutter/Multimode Strobe
8 Dimmer Reset
9 Shutter/Multimode Strobe
10 LED Ring 1 Dimmer
11 LED Ring 2 Dimmer
12 LED Ring 3 Dimmer
13 LED Ring 4 Dimmer
14 LED Ring 5 Dimmer
15-21 LED Ring 6...12 Dimmer
22 LED Ring 13, Segment 1 Dimmer
23 LED Ring 13, Segment 2 Dimmer
24 LED Ring 13, Segment 3 Dimmer
25 LED Ring 13, Segment 4 Dimmer
26 Reset
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Figure 1: The Torrent FLUX Pin-Up Picture
Head/Arms
Bringers
of the
Pain
(LEDs)
Control Panel
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
DMX In DMX Out
Carry Handle
LCD
Readout
Power Switch
Fuse Cover
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Power In
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