Blizzard Lighting Infiniwhite RokBox User Manual
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Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RokBox™ Inniwhite 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 RokBox™ Inniwhite 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The RokBox™ Inniwhite Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of RokBox™ Inniwhite 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
Using this xture with the wiCICLE® Wireless DMX System 10
4. Operating Adjustments 12
Navigating The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Master/Slave Mode 14
Sound Active Mode 14
Standalone (Program) Mode 14
Manual Color Adjustment 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15
Troubleshooting 17
5. Appendix 18
A Quick DMX Lesson 18
Keeping Your RokBox™ Inniwhite As Good As New 19
Returns (Gasp!) 19
Shipping Issues 19
Tech Specs 20
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x RokBox™ Inniwhite Professional LED PAR Fixture
• A totally rockin’ DMX Cable
• An awesome PowerCon™ Compatible Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the most rocking box-shaped PAR xtures anywhere! Now that you’ve got your RokBox™ Inniwhite (or hopefully, RokBoxes!), 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 pack-
ing.
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 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 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.Henry 01/14/2014 J. Henry 01/14/2014
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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 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 ROKBOX™ INFINIWHITE LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• ACW color mixing via 18x 5W Amber/Cool White/Warm White
3-in-1 LEDs
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• ACW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• 3-Ch, 5-Ch, 6-Ch and 8-Ch DMX Proles
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Super-quiet variable-speed internal Fan Cooling
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility
• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
DMX Quick Reference - 7 / 8 Channel Mode
Channel 7-Channel 8-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer
2 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
3 Warm White Intensity Warm White Intensity
4 Cool White Intensity Cool White Intensity
5 Strobe Strobe
6 Built-In Programs Built-In Programs
7 ACW Gradual Mixing ACW Gradual Mixing
8 --- 32-Bit Dimmer
(Set by Display on xture) 0-4
DMX Quick Reference - 3-Channel (ACW) / 6-Channel Mode
Channel 3-Channel - ACW 5-Channel
1 Amber Intensity Dimming
2 Warm White Intensity Amber Intensity
3 Cool White Intensity Warm White Intensity
4 --- Cool White Intensity
5 --- Strobe
6 --- Built-In Programs
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Figure 1: The RokBox™ Inniwhite Pin-Up Picture
Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure
High Power 3-in-1
ACW LEDs
Dual Mounting Yokes &
Adjustment/Locking Knobs
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
LED Display
AC Power Out
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Menu Buttons AC Power In
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DMX InDMX Out
3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The RokBox™ Inniwhite 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 qualied
individuals. Should your RokBox™ Inniwhite fuse require replace-
ment, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return
your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of RokBox™ Inniwhite 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 x-
tures 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 data-
grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specications for EIA RS-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 x-
ture’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.
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 connec-
tor (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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