Blizzard Lighting PROPAR COB RGBAW User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ProPar™ COB RGBAW LED Par Can 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 ProPar™ RGBAW COB 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ProPar™ COB Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ProPar™ COB RGBAW Fixtures 7 Data/DMX Cables 7 Cable Connectors 8 5-Pin DMX Cable Wiring 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 Set the Starting DMX Address 12 Select the DMX Channel Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Color Macros 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Static Colors 12 Display Settings 12 DMX Fail Settings 13 Dimmer Response 13 White Balance 13 Fan Settings 13 Test Mode 13 Factory Reset 13 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14

5. Appendix 16

A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Keeping Your ProPar™ COB RGBAW As Good As New 17 Returns (Gasp!) 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ProPar™ COB RGBAW LED Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

The following accessories are available for this xture. But the lone wolves that they are,

must be purchased separately. Contact an authorized Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing!

•

BARNDOOR-PROPAR COB: Barndoor attachment

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase of the way cool ProPar™ COB RGBAW LED xture! Now

that you’ve got your ProPar™ COB (or hopefully, COBs) 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.

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).

, you should carefully unpack the

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something is wrong, please just visit our website at 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 4/23/2018 J. Thomas 1/15/2019

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully. They include

important information about the installation, usage and

• 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.

maintenance of this product.

• 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 THE PROPAR™ COB RGBAW

MAIN FEATURES:

• Light source: 200W RGBAW COB LED, 100,000 hours

• RGBAW color mixing in standalone, master/slave and DMX modes

• Built-in auto programs via master/slave, standalone

• Built-in sound activate modes via master/slave, standalone

• Flicker Free, constant current LED driver (1.2KHZ dimming)

• Easy-to-use 4-button LCD digital control panel

• Wide 45° beam angle

• Heavy-duty composite housing

• Rear downrod mounting point connection

• Dual mounting yokes allow exibility in positioning

• User selectable 2/3/5 or 10-channel DMX modes

• 5-pin DMX in/out connections

• Optional barndoor available (sold separately)

DMX Quick Reference (10/5-Channel Mode)

10-CH 5CH Channel What It Does Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer 1 Red Intensity 2 Strobe 2 Green Intensity 3 Red Intensity 3 Blue Intensity 4 Green Intensity 4 White Intensity 5 Blue Intensity 5 Amber Intensity 6 White Intensity -- -7 Amber Intensity -- -8 Built-in Programs -- -9 Dimming Curves -- -10 Device Settings -- --

DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)

3CH - 1 3CH - 2 Channel What It Does Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer 1 Red Intensity 2 Strobe 2 Green Intensity 3 Color Macros 3 Blue Intensity

DMX Quick Reference (2-Channel Mode)

2CH Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer 2 Color Macros

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Figure 1: The ProPar™ COB RGBAW Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty

Composite Housing

Locking

Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LED Control Panel

200W 5-in-1

RGBAW COB LED

Dual Mounting

Brackets

M10 Mounting Point

(½ NPT Thread

Adapter Included)

Power

Input

5-Pin

DMX Out

Fuse Cover

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Power

Output

5-Pin

DMX Out

3. SETUP

Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.

Fuse Replacement

Using a screwdriver, remove the fuse holder from its housing. Take out the damaged fuse out from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of ProPar™ COB RGBAW 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 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!)

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, it’s no problem! Just use the installed 5-pin

DMX input and/or output connections found on the back of your xture(s).

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 Pin 4

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 5 Pin 5

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) 3/5-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output

(female) 3/5-pin connector of the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the rst xture which will have a (female) 3/5-pin connector to the input connector of the next xture consist-

ing of a (male) 3/5-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 Master-Slave and Standalone operation re-

quires that the rst xture

in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches. Second-

arily, the xtures that follow

may also require a slave setting.

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

structions 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 dierent modes possible with the ProPar™ COB

RGBAW are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the

xture. There are 4 control buttons below the LCD 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.

Mode

Address

MENU UP DOWN ENTER

The control panel LCD 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>.

Use the <UP/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, press the <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

Mode Address 001-512 Choose the starting DMX address of 1-512

Settings Display On Menu display continually on

System Info

DMX Mode 2Ch To run in 2-channel mode

Static Dimmer Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Macro 01-15 Built-n color macros

Jumping Speed Macro jump speed, slow to fast (000-255)

Fading Speed Macro fade speed, slow to fast (000-255)

Auto <ENTER> Auto Mode

Sound Sens Sound active mode + mic sensitivity adjustment (00-99)

Slave <ENTER> Slave mode

DMX Fail Hold Hold last command upon loss of DMX signal

Dimmer Curve

DimRespe

(dimmer response)

WhiteBal Red Cross-operating mode white balance setting: Red (0-255)

FanSet Regular Normal fan operation

Test On Step-by-step function test of LEDs

Factory Reset

Firmware <ENTER> Display the device software version

Temp info LED Temp Display current LED board temperature

Time info Power On Displays the total operating time in hours

3CH1 To run in 3-channel (1) mode

3Ch2 To run in 3-channel (2) mode

5Ch To run in 5-channel mode

10Ch To run in 10-channel mode

Strobe Flash / strobe speed (0-255)

Red Red intensity (0% <--> 100%)

Green Green intensity (0% <--> 100%)

Blue Blue intensity (0% <--> 100%)

White White intensity (0% <--> 100%)

Amber Amber intensity (0% <--> 100%)

Strobe Strobe, 0-20Hz (000-255)

O Menu display turns o after 30s of inactivity

Blackout Blackout upon loss of DMX signal

Linear The light intensity increases linearly with the DMX value.

Exp Adjustment of the light intensity is ner in the lower DMX value

Log Adjustment of the light intensity is coarser in the lower DMX value

S-Curve Adjustment of the light intensity is ner in the lower and upper

LED Dimming responds abruptly to the changes in the DMX value.

Halogen Dimming behaves in a manner similar to that of a halogen lamp,

Green Cross-operating mode white balance setting: Green (0-255)

Blue Cross-operating mode white balance setting: Blue (0-255)

White Cross-operating mode white balance setting: White (0-255)

Silent Silent mode (automatic reduced brightness may occur)

O Stops the function test

On Reset to factory settings

O Do not perform factory reset

Temp Unit Display temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius

Last Run Hrs

range, and coarser in the upper DMX value range.

range, and ner in the upper DMX value range.

DMX value ranges, and coaster in the middle DMX value range.

with gentle changes in brightness.

Displays the operating time since the last operation

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DMX Mode

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

Set the Starting DMX Address:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Address, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a channel from 1-512.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Select the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight DMX Mode, press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight a channel mode.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your selection.

Slave Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Slave, press <ENTER>.

Auto, Sound Active, & Manual Adjustments

Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds.

Color Macros:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Macro, press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a program from 1-15.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your selection.

5.) To run a color macro with either color jumping or color fade, navigate the menu to Mode > Jumping or Mode > Fading. From here, you can adjust the program speed (slow to fast), and

add a strobe eect with adjustable 0-20Hz rate.

Auto Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Auto, press <ENTER>.

Sound Active Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Sound, press <ENTER>.

3.) Now adjust the mic sensitivity from 0-99, then press <ENTER>.

Static Colors:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Static, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice, press <ENTER>.

3.) Adjust the intensity level (or strobe speed) by selecting a value from 0-255.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your selection.

System Settings

Adjust system settings, access system test function, and factory reset functions.

Display Settings:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Display, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight On which keeps the menu display on continually, or O which turns the menu display o after 30s of inactivity.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your selection.

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DMX Fail Settings:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight DMX Fail, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Hold which holds the last command upon loss of a DMX signal, or Blackout which turns the LEDs o upon the loss of a DMX signal.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your selection.

Dimming Mode Settings:

Allows users to set the xture to use 1 of 4 dimming curve settings for smoother (and slower) dimming

capabilities.

Linear Curve Exponential Logarithmic S-Curve

(Linear) (Exp) (Log) (S-Curve)

Output

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Dimmer Curve, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now you can use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Linear, Exp (exponential), Log (logarithmic), or S-Curve.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your selection.

Output

Dimmer Response:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight DimRespe, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight LED which the dimming responds abruptly to DMX changes, or Halogen which is similar to that of a halogen lamp, with more gentle changes in brightness. Press <ENTER> to conrm your selection.

White Balance:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight WhiteBal, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Red, Green, Blue, or White and press <ENTER>.

Now you can adjust each from 0-255, and press the <ENTER> button.

Fan Settings:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight FanSet, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Regular for normal fan operation, or Silent which

provides minimal noise level, but reduced LED brightness may automatically occur to prevent the xture

from overheating. Press <ENTER> to conrm your selection.

Test Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Test, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight On which is a step-by-step function test of the LEDs, or O to cancel the test. Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Factory Reset:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Settings, press <ENTER>. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Factory Reset > On, and press <ENTER>.

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DMX Values In-Depth (2-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <-> 100%) 2

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 009 010 <--> 013 014 <--> 017 018 <--> 021 022 <--> 025 026 <--> 029 030 <--> 033 034 <--> 037 038 <--> 041 042 <--> 045 046 <--> 049 050 <--> 053 054 <--> 057 058 <--> 061 062 <--> 065 066 <--> 069 070 <--> 073 074 <--> 077 078 <--> 081 082 <--> 085 086 <--> 089 090 <--> 093 094 <--> 163 164 <--> 233 234 <--> 255

Built-in Programs

No Function 2700K White 3200K White 4200K White 5600K White 6500K White 7500K White 9000K White Red Green Blue White Amber Yellow Cyan Lavender Pink Light Green Magenta Turquoise Orange Cool White Warm White Color Jump (slow <-> fast), Colors 1-12 Color Fade (slow <-> fast), Colors 1-12 Sound Active

DMX Values In-Depth (3-Channel Mode, 3CH - 1)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <-> 100%) 2

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

Strobe

Open Close Strobe (slow <-> fast), 1-20Hz Open

Built-in Programs

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DMX Values In-Depth (3-Channel Mode, 3CH - 2)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <-> 100%)

DMX Values In-Depth (5-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 4 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 5 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <-> 100%)

DMX Values In-Depth (10-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <-> 100%) 2

3 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 4 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 5 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 7 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 8

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

000 <--> 005 006 <--> 063 064 <--> 127 128 <--> 191 192 <--> 255

Strobe

Open Close Strobe (slow <-> fast), 1-20Hz Open

Built-in Programs

Dimming Curves

No Function Linear Exponential Logarithmic S-Curve

Device Settings

No Function Dimmer Response (LED), Hold for 3 seconds Dimmer Response (Halogen), Hold for 5 seconds Fan Regular Mode, Hold for 3 seconds Fan Silent Mode, Hold for 5 seconds

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting

dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more exibility. The

Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard clas-

sication.

DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment.

DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data link as an 8-bit number having a value between 0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb

being completely o while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.

DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission standard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals.

There are ve pins on a DMX connector: a wire for ground (cable shield), two wires for

“Primary” communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver, and two wires for a “Secondary” communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source. Generally, the “Secondary” channel is not used so data ows only from sources to receivers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical

3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the dened standard.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input of the rst device, the output of the rst device connects to the input of the next device,

and so on. The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.

Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the “starting channel number” that

it will respond to. For example, if two 6-channel xtures are used, the rst xture might

be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next

xture would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12.

The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust. It involves transmitting a reset condition (indicating the start of a new “packet”), a start code, and up to 512 bytes of data. Data packets are transmitted continuously. As

soon as one packet is nished, another can begin with no delay if desired (usually another

follows within 1 ms). If nothing is changing (i.e. no lamp levels change) the same data will be sent out over and over again. This is a great feature of DMX -- if for some reason the

data is not interpreted the rst time around, it will be re-sent shortly.

Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet, and in fact, it is very uncommon to nd

all 512 used. The fewer channels are used, the higher the “refresh” rate. It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being transmitted. If all 512 channels are being transmitted, the refresh rate is around 44 times per second.

In summary, since its design and evolution in the 1980’s DMX has become the standard

for lighting control. It is exible, robust, and scalable, and its ability to control everything

from dimmer packs to moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer.

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Keeping Your ProPar™ COB RGBAW 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 Authori-

zation (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just go to our website and open a support ticket at www.blizzardpro.com/support, 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 us-

ing 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 11.4" (288 mm) Depth 10.7" (272 mm), 15.6" w/bracket (397 mm) Height 8.4" (221.9 mm) Weight 11.7 lbs. (5.3 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100V-240VAC, 50-60Hz Power Consumption 187W, 2.4A, PF: .67

Light Source

LED 1x 200W RGBAW 5-in-1 COB LED

Optical

Beam Angle 45 degree beam angle

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 2/3/5 or 10-channel DMX modes Input/Output 5-pin XLR Male/Female

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by

Warranty

damage to LEDs.

Photometric Data

45°

Distance:

Diameter:

31.9" 81 cm

63.8" 162 cm

95.7" 243 cm

127.5" 324 cm

159.5" 405 cm

Luminous Intensity:

1-meter 2-meter 3-meter 4-meter 5-meter

12,178 lux 3,612 lux 1,607 lux 975 lux 609 lux

1131.3 fc 335.5 fc 149.3 fc 90.6 fc 56.6 fc

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Dimensional Drawings

9.9 in

(250 mm)

11.7 in (298 mm)

15.6 in (397 mm)

10.7 in

(272 mm)

DISCLAIMER:

The power connectors tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compatibility with products

manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, however they are not manufactured

by, aliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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