Blizzard Lighting Q12+ User Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Wisconsin, USA
Copyright (c) 2011-2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Puck™ Q12+ 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 Puck™ Q12+ LED PAR Can 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference (3/5/12-Channel Modes) 5
The Puck™ Q12+ Pin-up Picture 7
3. Setup 8
Fuse Replacement 8
Connecting A Bunch Of Puck™ Q12+ LED PAR Cans 8
Data/DMX Cables 8
Using this xture with the wiCICLE® Wireless DMX System 8
4. Operating Adjustments 10
DMX Mode & DMX Mode Selection 10
Master/Slave Mode 10
Sound Active Mode 10
Custom Color Display 10
Fixture running hour display 11
Additional Operating Help 11
Troubleshooting 12
5. Appendix 13
A Quick DMX Lesson 13
Keeping The Puck™ Q12+ LED PAR Can 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 Puck™ Q12+ Flat LED PAR Fixture
• 1x IEC Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on being completely and utterly qtastic! Now that
you’ve got The Puck™ Q12+ (or hopefully, Pucks!), 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 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
W220 N1531 Jericho Ct. Suite E, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA
support@blizzardlighting.com
www.blizzardlighting.com
1.866.493.6025
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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 PUCK™ Q12+ FLAT LED PAR FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES
• Superior RGBAW Color Mixing via 12 x 10-wa quad-color LED’s (4 x 2.5W = 10W, 6
each RGBA & RGBW)
• Variable electronic strobe
• Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)
• User selectable 3 (color macros), 5 (Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White dimming) or 12
DMX channels
• Built-in chase macros & sound acve via DMX
• Full RGBAW color mixing plus 31 built-in colors in Standalone, Master/Slave and DMX
modes.
• Linkable with all other Blizzard Lighng Puck™ Flat LED PAR Cans in standalone/
Master/Slave modes
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound acvated programs via master/slave
• Easy to use LED control panel
• Running hours display
• Rugged all-metal case with dual mounng yokes
• IEC power in and daisy chain connecons to connect addional units (MAX 4 UNITS
PER CHAIN)
• Able to directly power the wiCICLE® wireless system via DMX
• Power and DMX connecons and LED control panel are all in places which means you
can truly use The Puck Q12+ in ANY posion, including at on the oor!
• Two-piece mounng yoke allows exibility in posioning
DMX Quick Reference (12-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1 Dimmer
2 Strobe (0-15 off, 16-255 strobe slow <-> fast)
3 Red Intensity
4 Green Intensity
5 Blue Intensity
6 Amber Intensity
7 White Intensity
8 Color Snap
9 Snap Speed (0-15 off, 16-255 Snap Slow <--> Fast)
10 Color Fade
11 Fade Speed (0-15 off, 16-255 Snap Slow <--> Fast)
12 Sound Active (0-127 off, 128-255 Sound Active)
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