Blizzard Lighting Pipeline DMX Distributor User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PinUp™ 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 PinUp™ LED 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The PinUp™ Pin-Up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of PinUp™ 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 Setting Up as Master/Slave 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 LED Display (On/Off) 12 DMX Values In-Depth 13 Troubleshooting 13

5. Appendix 14

Keeping Your PinUp™ As Good As New 14 Returns (Gasp!) 14 Shipping Issues 14 Tech Specs 15

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x PinUp™ LED Pinspot

• A totally rockin’ AC Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing one of the coolest professional LED Pinspot xtures anywhere! Now that you’re the proud owner of a PinUp™ (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 W220 N1531 Jericho Ct. Ste E Waukesha, WI 53186 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365 Email: support@blizzardlighting.com

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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 PINUP™ LED PINSPOT

MAIN FEATURES:

• Razor-Sharp 6-degree beam angle

• Bright and even output from a 10-watt RGBW LED

• Full RGBW color mixing in DMX & Standalone Modes

• Multiple Auto-Run & Sound Active Programs

• Auto Programs via DMX

• 4-button LED control panel

• Durable metal & plastic housing w/real glass optics

• Metal mounting bracket w/adjustment screws

DMX Quick Reference (6-Channel Mode)

Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer / Strobe

2 Red Intensity

3 Green Intensity

4 Blue Intensity

5 White Intensity

6 Built-In Programs

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Figure 1: PinUp™ Pin-Up Picture

Mounting Bracket

Locking Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Manual Focus Lens

Groovy Air

Ventilation Openings

Unique

Heatsink

DMX Out

Design

DMX In

LED

Display

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Microphone

Control Panel

Buttons

3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The PinUp™ 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 PinUp™ fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of PinUp™ 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.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specications for EIA RS485 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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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the rst xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next xture consisting of a (male) 3 pin 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 MasterSlave 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.

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.

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural stability. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture. After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.

• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.

• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.

• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the PinUp™ are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control buttons below 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 immediately the rst available option for the selected menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function. 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

AOO1 A001 - 512 Sets the xture DMX start address

Run0 Run0 Sets the xture to slave mode

Run1 Auto Mode 1 - 4 Color Chase Run2 Auto Mode 2 - Red + G/B/W Chase Run3 Auto Mode 3 - Green + R/B/W Chase Run4 Auto Mode 4 - Blue + R/G/W Chase Run5 Auto Mode 5 - White + R/G/B Chase Run6 Auto Mode 6 - Full Fade, Slow Run7 Auto Mode 7 - Full Fade, Fast Run8 Auto Mode 8 - Red-Green Fade Run9 Auto Mode 9 - Red-Blue Fade RunA Auto Mode A - Green-Blue Fade RunB Auto Mode B - Red-Green-Blue Fade RunC Auto Mode C - 7 Color Chase Sou1 Sound Active Mode 1 - Chase + Strobing Sou2 Sound Active Mode 2 - Chase, No Strobing Sou3 Sound Active Mode 3 - Flash Mode

CoLr r255 Red Custom Color Adjustment - (r000-255)

G255 Green Custom Color Adjustment - (r000-255) b255 Blue Custom Color Adjustment - (r000-255) Y255 White Custom Color Adjustment - (r000-255)

LEon LoFF LED display On/Off

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DMX Mode:

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

Setting up for Master/Slave:

panel menu to conrm your choice. These xtures will now be set to slave mode and

Auto Mode:

(or

(see page 11 for

Sound Active Mode:

(or

(see page 11 for

LED Display (On/Off):

1.) The default mode for the xture is DMX, which appears as A001 on the LED

Readout. Use the <ENTER> button then the Up/Down buttons to choose a channel between 001 and 512. Press <ENTER> again to conrm.

1.) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX connectors on the rear of the units. The rst xture in line from the DMX controller will serve as the Master.

2.) Then, to set your other xtures to run in Slave Mode, you will need use the Up/Down buttons to select Run0, and press the <ENTER> button on the control

controlled by the master unit.

1.) Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to starting main menu setting Run0 last saved menu option).

2.) Then, use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Run1 - RunC, press the <ENTER> button on the control panel menu to conrm your choice

descriptions).

1.) Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to starting main menu setting Run0 last saved menu option).

2.) Then, use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to Sou1 - Sou3, press the <ENTER> button on the control panel menu to conrm your choice

descriptions).

1.) Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to the starting main menu setting LEon

(default).

2.) Then, use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to settings LEon (ON) or LoFF (OFF), and press the <ENTER> button on the control panel menu to conrm your

choice.

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DMX Values In-Depth (6-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 131

032 <--> 239 240 <--> 255

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

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

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

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

6 000 <--> 002

003 <--> 031 032 <--> 063 064 <--> 079 080 <--> 095 096 <--> 111 112 <--> 128 129 <--> 143 144 <--> 159 160 <--> 175 176 <--> 191 192 <--> 207 208 <--> 223 224 <--> 255

Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) Strobe (Slow <--> Fast) No Function

No Function Run 1 Program Run 2 Program Run 3 Program Run 4 Program Run 5 Program Run 6 Program Run 7 Program Run 8 Program Run 9 Program Run A Program Run B Program Run C Program Blackout

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

No Power Check AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erraticly

ensure that the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.

sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more information.

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables. Install a Terminator. Check all cables for defects. Reset xture(s).

If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,

please contact support: support@blizzardlighting.com.

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5. APPENDIX

Keeping Your PinUp™ 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, like anything, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should absolutely 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 send an email to support@blizzardlighting.com, 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

Length 2.63 inches (66.41 mm)

Width 4.75 inches (120.18 mm)

Weight 0.9 pounds (66.41 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 90-230VAC, 12VDC 2.0A

Current 1.0A

Light Source

LED 1* 10-watt RGBW LED, 100,000 hours

Optical

Beam Angle 6°

Luminous Intensity 1200 Lux/1m

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 6 Channels

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Color Preset

Coolness Factor

Leventy Billion Percent

2-year limited warranty, does not cover mal-

Warranty

function caused by damage to LED’s.

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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