Blizzard Lighting Max L User guide

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http://www.blizzardpro.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 4

2. Meet MAX L™ 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 MAX L™ Pin-Up Picture 6 The Rear Connections 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch of MAX L's 7 Data/DMX Cabling 7 Cable Connectors 8 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!? 8 Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking (M/S Mode) 9 Mounting & Rigging 9

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Starting DMX Address 12 DMX Channel Mode 12 M/S Mode 12 Auto, Sound Active, & Manual Adjustments 12 Color Jump & Color Fade 12 Color Mixing and Presets 12

5. Appendix 14

Keeping Your MAX L™ As Good As New 14 Returns (Gasp!) 14 Shipping Issues 14 Tech Specs! 15 Dimensional Drawings 15

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x MAX L™ LED Strobe

• 1 x IEC Power Cord

• 1 x Mounting Bracket & Locking Knobs

Getting It Out Of the Box

Congratulations on purchasing the multi-talented MAX L™: color strobe, blinder

and wash eect. Now that you’ve got MAX L™, 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 o a switched circuit and cannot be run

o a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

Warning! All xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

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.blizzardpro.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 9/23/2020 J. Thomas 12/28/2020

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully. They include

important information about the installation, usage and

maintenance of this product.

• 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.

• 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

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 open a support ticket at www.blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET MAX L™

Main Features

• 3-in-1 strobe, blinder, and wash eect

• 132x 0.2W high output SMD 5050 RGB LEDs

• RGB color mixing in DMX and stand-alone mode

• Flicker-free, constant current LED driver

• Multiple built-in color macros and strobe eects

• Auto and sound active programs via DMX

• Variable electronic strobe (1-30Hz)

• Beam angle: 80°

• Built-in microphone with sensitivity adjustments

• 8 DMX modes with dimmer, ash frequency, and duration

• 3-pin DMX input/output + IEC power input

• Compact black metal housing with mounting bracket

Control

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512

• DMX channel modes: 1/2/3/4/6-channels (8 total)

• 4-button control panel with LED display

• Operating modes: DMX512, M/S, auto mode, sound active

DMX Quick Reference (1/2/3-Channel Modes)

1CH 2CH(1) 2CH(2) 3CH(1) What It Does

-- 1 1 1 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) 1 -- 2 2 Strobe (slow <--> fast)

-- 2 -- -- Color Macros

-- -- -- 3 Flash Duration (0ms to 510ms)

DMX Quick Reference (3/4/6-Channel Modes)

3CH(2) 3CH(3) 4CH 6CH What It Does

1 -- 1 1 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) 2 -- 2 2 Strobe (slow <--> fast) 3 -- 3 -- Color Macros

-- 1 -- 3

-- 2 -- 4

-- 3 -- 5

-- -- 4 6

Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Sound Active (mic sensitivity)

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MAX L™ Pin-Up Picture

132x 0.2W SMD 5050

RGB LEDs

The Rear Connections

Safety

Loop

Mounting

Bracket

Locking

Knob

Fuse Holder

Power Input DMX Output

Control Panel Menu

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DMX Input

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3. SETUP

Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.

Fuse Replacement

With a at head screwdriver, wedge the fuse

holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse.

Connecting A Bunch of MAX L's

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 data-grade

cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specications 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!)

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX -

Common

DMX +

To build your own DMX Terminator:

Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt resistor, and wire it between pins 2 & 3 of the last xture. They are also

readily available from specialty retailers.

A Word on Termination:

DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal errors, and therefore best practices include use of a terminator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing

problems with erratic xture behavior, especially over

long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve performance.

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. 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

Data 1- (Primary Data Link) Pin 2 Pin 2

Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) Pin 3 Pin 3

Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link) -- Pin 4 - Do Not Use

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) -- Pin 5 - Do Not Use

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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Next Fixture in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

First Fixture in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

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Fixture Linking (M/S Mode)

1. Connect the male connector side of the DMX cable to the output female

connector of the rst xture.

First Fixture in Chain

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from

the rst xture which will have a female

connector to the input connector of the next

xture consisting of a male connector. Then,

proceed to connect from the output as stated

above to the input of the following xture

and so on.

A quick note: Often, the setup for Master-Slave and

Standalone operation requires that the rst xture in the

chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the

control panel or DIP-switches. Secondarily, the xtures that

follow may also require a slave setting.

Next Fixture in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for complete

instructions for this type of setup and conguration.

Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough

room for ventilation. The fan or vent pathway must never be obstructed.

IMPORTANT: Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your xtures, always be sure to secure your xture with a safety cable.

Bracket

Clamp

Safety Loop

Mount the xture using a suitable "C" or "O" type clamp. The clamps should be rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural stability. Do

not mount to surfaces of unknown strength, and ensure properly rated rigging

is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material being used, and

periodic safety inspections. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the

installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the features and dierent modes possible with the MAX L™ are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control buttons

under to the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

<MENU>

Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show im-

mediately the rst available option for the selected menu function. To select a

menu item, press <ENTER>.

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

A001 A001 - A512 To choose the starting DMX address C000

(Color Mixing)

C1.XX Red Intensity (00-99, 0% <--> 100%) C2.XX Green Intensity (00-99, 0% <--> 100%) C3.XX Blue Intensity (00-99, 0% <--> 100%) CF.XX Strobe Eect (00-99, slow <--> fast)

CN00

(Color Presets)

CN.XX 01 Red

02 Green 03 Blue 04 Yellow 05 Magenta 06 Cyan 07 White

JU00

(Color Jump)

FA00

(Color Fade)

JU.XX Color Jump (00-99, slow <--> fast) JF.XX Strobe Eect (00-99, slow <--> fast) FA.XX Color Fade (00-99, slow <--> fast) FF.XX Strobe Eect (00-99, slow <--> fast)

AUTO AU.XX Auto Mode (00-99, slow <--> fast) SLAV <ENTER> Slave Mode SOUN S0.XX Sound Active (00-99, mic sensitivity level) xCHx X.CH DMX channel mode options

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DMX Mode

Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.

Starting DMX Address:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Addr, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a starting DMX address ranging from 1-512, and press <ENTER>.

DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu to the last option, which is the channel mode selection, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/

DOWN> buttons to select 1Ch, 2Ch1, 2Ch2, 3Ch1, 3Ch2, 3Ch3, 4Ch, or 6Ch, and press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

M/S Mode:

1.) Daisy chain the DMX input/output connections of the xtures.

2.) On the secondary xtures, navigate to SLAV and press <ENTER>.

3.) Your secondary xtures will now follow the rst xture.

Auto, Sound Active, & Manual Adjustments

Allows a single or daisy chained units to run factory installed programs.

Auto Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu until you reach AUTO, and press <ENTER>.

Color Jump & Color Fade:

1.) Navigate the menu until you reach JU00 (Color Jump), or FA00 (Color Fade), and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight 00-99 (slow <--> fast

eect speed), and press <ENTER>.

3.) Then to add strobe to the eect, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to

highlight JF00 (in color jump), or AU00 (in color fade), and press the <ENTER> button.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight 00-99 (slow to fast), and press <ENTER>.

Sound Active Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu until you reach SOUN, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Then to adjust mic sensitivity, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from S000 - S099 (decrease <--> increase).

Color Mixing and Presets:

1.) Navigate to C000 (mixing) or CN00 (preset), and press <ENTER>.

2.) For manual color mixing, adjust the Red (C1), Green (C2), and Blue (C3) intensity levels from 0-255, and press the <ENTER> button.

3.) For preset colors, highlight 01-07 and press <ENTER>.

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DMX Values In-Depth (1-Channel Mode)

1Ch Value What It Does

000 <--> 010 011 <--> 255

Strobe

Closed Strobe (0-30Hz, slow <--> fast)

DMX Values In-Depth (2-Channel Modes 1 & 2)

2Ch1 2Ch2 Value What It Does

1 1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

2 -- 000 <--> 255 Color Macros (see values at bottom of page)

-- 2 000 <--> 005 006 <--> 010 011 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

Strobe

Open Closed Strobe (0-30Hz, slow <--> fast) Open

DMX Values In-Depth (3-Channel Modes 1, 2, and 3)

3Ch1 3Ch2 3Ch3 Value What It Does

1 1 -- 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

2 2 --

3 -- -- 000 <--> 255 Flash duration (0ms to 510ms)

-- 3 -- 000 <--> 255 Color Macros (see values at bottom of page)

-- -- 1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- 2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- -- 3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 010 011 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

Strobe

Open Closed Strobe (0-30Hz, slow <--> fast) Open

DMX Values In-Depth (4/6-Channel Modes)

4Ch 6Ch Value What It Does

1 1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

2 2

3 -- 000 <--> 255 Color Macros (see values at bottom of page)

-- 3 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- 4 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- 5 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 6

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 010 011 <--> 033 034 <--> 056 057 <--> 079 080 <--> 102 103 <--> 127 128 <--> 250 251 <--> 255

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 255

Strobe

Open (reacts to dimmer CH1) Closed Random pulse (slow <--> fast) Ramp up random (slow <--> fast) Ramp down random (slow <--> fast) Random strobe (slow <--> fast)

Strobe break eect, 5s <--> 1s (short ash)

Strobe (0-30Hz, slow <--> fast) Open (reacts to dimmer CH1)

Sound Active

O

On, Mic sensitivity (decrease <--> increase)

Color Macro Values (2Ch1/3ch2/4ch-Channel Modes)

000 <--> 005 O 054 <--> 061 Cyan 110 <--> 117 White

006 <--> 013 Red 062 <--> 069 Blue 118 <--> 125 Cool White

014 <--> 021 Amber 070 <--> 077 Lavender 126 <--> 128 O

022 <--> 029 Yellow Warm 078 <--> 085 Mauve

030 <--> 037 Yellow 086 <--> 093 Magenta

038 <--> 045 Green 094 <--> 101 Pink

046 <--> 053 Turquoise 102 <--> 109 Warm White

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129 <--> 192

193 <--> 255

Color Jump (slow - fast)

Color Fade (slow - fast)

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5. APPENDIX

Keeping Your MAX L™ As Good As New

The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment,

and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should keep the

xture clean, especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust,

fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.

Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep

the xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.

In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar,

drumset, or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and similarly, you shouldn’t even think about doing it with your shiny new light

xtures.

Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing

you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your client’s satisfaction and “wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!

Returns (Gasp!)

We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But, like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a

while, something doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return

Authorization (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket, and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest using USPS Priority

or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit, and whenever

possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:

1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).

2.) The RA# issued to you

3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.

We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember

that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so pack it well!

Shipping Issues

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items. Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Width 13.7 inches (348 mm) Depth 3 inches (75 mm) Height 4.6 inches (115.5 mm) Weight 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz

Power Consumption 30W, 0.35A, PF: .61 Fuse 2A, 250V

Light Source

LED 132x 0.2W SMD 5050 RGB LEDs Luminance 220 lux @ 1M, 64 lux @ 2M

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 1/2/3/4/6-channel (8 total) Input/Output 3-pin XLR Male/Female Other Operating

Modes DMX512, M/S, Auto, Sound Active

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction

Warranty

caused by damage to LEDs.

Dimensional Drawings

3" (75 mm)

13.7 in (348 mm)

12.7 in (322 mm)

4.6" (115.5 mm)

3.7" (93 mm)

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0.8" (20 mm)

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting