Blizzard Lighting Redstone 240Z Wash User Manual

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240Z WASH

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

http://www.blizzardpro.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Redstone™ 240Z Wash LED Moving Head 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 Redstone™ 240Z Wash 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Redstone™ 240Z Wash Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Connecting A Bunch Of Redstone™ 240Z Wash Fixtures 7 Data/DMX Cables 7 Using The Built-in W-DMX™ 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 Clamp Mounting 9 Securing the Fixture 9

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Set the Starting DMX Address 12 Select the DMX Channel Mode 12 Signal Selection 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Pan/Tilt Inverse 12 PT Feedback 12 White Balance 12 Dimmer Curves 13 Display Inverse 13 Backlight Switch 13 Backlight Intensity 13 Language 13 Test Modes 13 Calibration 13 DMX Values In-Depth 14

5. Appendix 16

A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Keeping Your Redstone™ 240Z Wash As Good As New 17 Returns (Gasp!) 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Troubleshooting 18 Dimensional Drawings 19 Photometric Data 18

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Redstone™ 240Z Wash

• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• 1 x DMX Signal Cable

• 2 x Mounting Bracket

• 1 x Safety Cable

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase of the Redstone™ 240Z Wash xture, you're a go for

launch! So now that you’ve got your 240Z (or hopefully 240Zs) 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.

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

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 4/4/2019 J. Thomas 4/4/2019

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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 REDSTONE™ 240Z WASH

MAIN FEATURES

• 1x 240W OSRAM 4-IN-1 RGBW LED

• 5°-70° smooth and quiet linear motorized zoom

• Highly ecient Fresnel lens, integrated w/light pipe technology

• Built-in Wireless Solutions™ W-DMX receiver

• Even, soft edge and pure color mixing coverage

• Flicker free operation for broadcast TV and lm

• 540°/270° PAN and TILT + invert and calibration

• 4x user selectable dimming curves

• 1-25Hz fps strobe + random/pulse eects

• Multiple pre-programmed macro eects with variable speed

• Rotating prism beam shaping eects

• Ecient low noise self-adjusting fan cooling system

• 3-pin DMX In/Out + RJ45 etherCON In/Out (Art-NET)

• PowerCON® compatible AC power In/Out

• 2.4-inch TFT LCD display menu with 4 button control panel

• 18/21/28 DMX channel modes

• DMX512, Art-Net, RDM, M/S, sound active & auto mode

DMX Quick Reference (21/18/28-Channel Modes)

Ch. 21-Channel Ch. 18-Channel Ch. 28-Channel

1 Pan 1 Pan 1 Pan

2 Fine Pan (16-bit) 2 Tilt 2 Fine Pan (16-bit)

3 Tilt 3 Pan/Tilt Speed 3 Tilt

4 Fine Tilt (16-bit) 4 Red Intensity 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit)

5 Pan/Tilt Speed 5 Green Intensity 5 Pan/Tilt Speed

6 Red Intensity 6 Blue Intensity 6 Red Intensity

7 Green Intensity 7 White Intensity 7 Red Intensity Fine

8 Blue Intensity 8 Strobe 8 Green Intensity

9 White Intensity 9 Dimmer 9 Green Intensity Fine

10 Strobe 10 CTO 10 Blue Intensity

11 Dimmer 11 Color Macros 11 Blue Intensity Fine

12 Dimmer Fine 12 Color Presets 12 White Intensity

13 CTO 13 Color Preset Dimmer 13 White Intensity Fine

14 Color Macros 14 Focus 14 Strobe

15 Color Presets 15 Beam Shaper (Prism) 15 Dimmer

16 Color Preset Dimmer 16 Beam Shaper Rotation 16 Dimmer Fine

17 Focus 17 Zoom 17 CTO

18 Beam Shaper (Prism) 18 Special Function 18 Color Macros

19 Beam Shaper Rotation -- -- 19 Color Presets

20 Zoom -- -- 20 Color Preset Dimmer

21 Special Function -- -- 21 Focus

-- -- -- -- 22 Focus Fine

-- -- -- -- 23 Beam Shaper (Prism)

-- -- -- -- 24 Beam Shaper Rotation

-- -- -- -- 25 Indexing Fine

-- -- -- -- 26 Zoom

-- -- -- -- 27 Zoom Fine

-- -- -- -- 28 Special Function

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Figure 1: Redstone™ 240Z Wash Pin-Up Picture

Fuse

Figure 1: Redstone™ 240Z Wash Pin-Up Picture

Head/Arms

Carry

Handle

240W OSRAM

RGBW LED

Light Source

4-Button Control Panel with 2.4" TFT Color Display

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX Out Power In

DMX In

Antenna

Art-Net

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3. SETUP3. SETUP

Connecting A Bunch of Redstone™ 240Z Wash 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. The cables 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

Using The Built-in W-DMX™

To use the built-in W-DMX™ receiver, you will rst need a W-DMX™ transmitter to broadcast the signal, such as our own LightCaster™ W-DMX™ transceiver. Paired up with a LightCaster™ W-DMX™ transceiver, you can expect an outstanding wireless range of up to 500 meters (line-of-sight).

If you’re using an external wireless W-DMX transmitter like our LightCaster™ W-DMX™ transceiver, power it up and plug it into the “DMX OUT” connector of the controller.

* Please refer to your W-DMX™ transmitter user manual for more product specic instructions.

1. One transceiver with multiple receivers:

a.) Power on all units, and verify that your transmitter is transmitting a signal.

b.) On the receiving W-DMX xtures, use the control panel menu to navigate to DMX > Connect to, then highlight Wireless Only (wireless will also work as a secondary

connection method under the XLR Priority menu selection if an XLR signal is lost.)

c.) Press and hold down the <ENTER> button to sync the xtures.

2. Multiple transceivers, multiple receivers; e.g. 3 groups consisting of a transceiver & receiver(s) named A, B, and C:

1.) Turn power o of all units.

2.) Group “A” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

3.) Group “B” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

4.) Group “C” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.

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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

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-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.

Clamp Mounting

This xture provides a mounting bracket assembly that secures the bottom of the base, the “Omega Brackets,” and the safety cable rigging point together. When mounting this xture

to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the omega bracket using an

M10 screw tted through the center hole of the “omega bracket”.

1.) Clamp

2.) Omega Bracket

3.) Safety Cable

4.) ¼ Turn Quick Locks

1/4 Tu rn 1/4 Turn

Securing the Fixture

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your xtures always be sure to secure your xture with a safety cable. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point found on

the underside of the base assembly for the safety cable. Never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the Redstone 240Z Wash are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the x-

ture. There are 4 control buttons to the right of 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.

<ENTER>

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

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

DMX Address Led 29°C

MasterSlave Mode 21Ch.

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

play will show immediately 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

DMX DMX Address Set the starting address (001-512)

DMX Channel Mode Mode 1 (21), 21-channel mode

Mode 2 (18), 18-channel mode

Mode 3 (28), 28-channel mode

Loss of DMX M/S Mode

Hold

Blackout

Connect to XLR Priority

Wireless Priority

XLR Only

Wireless Only

ArtNet Only

Retransmit Retransmit DMX output (No/Yes), no = terminate

Un-Link Wireless Disconnect existing wireless connection (No/Yes)

Ethernet IP Settings IP Address

Subnet Mask

Artnet Settings Universe (000-255)

View DMX Value View current DMX values

SHOW Auto Mode Auto 1

Auto 2

Auto 3

Auto 4

Sound Active Sound Active Mode (O/On)

Mic Sensitivity Adjust the mic sensitivity level from 0-100

SET Pan Inverse No/Yes

Tilt Inverse No/Yes

P/T Feedback No/Yes (pan/tilt autocorrect position)

White Balance R/G/B adjustments (000-255)

Dimmer Curve Linear

Square Law

Inv SQ Law

S Curve

DISP Display Inverse Flip the menu display (O/On)

Backlight Switch Display: On=shuts o after 1m, O=always on

Backlight Intensity Display brightness setting (1-10)

Language English

Chinese

TEST Auto Test Auto testing mode

Manual Test Manually adjust any individual DMX channel

INFO Fixture Use Time Display total runtime hours

Firmware Version Display all current rmware versions

REST Pan/Tilt Restore default pan/tilt settings

Eect Restore default eect settings

All Restore default pan/tilt and eect settings

SPEC. Factory Setting Reset all factory default settings

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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 menu until you reach DMX, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Highlight DMX Address, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a channel from 001-512.

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

Select the DMX Channel Mode:

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

2.) Highlight DMX Channel Mode, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select 21, 18, or 28-channel mode.

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

Signal Selection:

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

2.) Highlight Connect to, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either XLR Priority, Wireless Priority,

XLR Only, Wireless Only, or ArtNet Only, and press <ENTER>.

Auto & Sound Active Modes

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

Auto Mode:

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

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any available Auto mode.

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

4.) Ensure that DMX > Loss of DMX is set to M/S Mode.

Sound Active Mode:

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

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Sound Active.

3.) Press <ENTER>, highlight ON, then press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

4.) For mic sensitivity, highlight Mic Sensitivity, and press <ENTER>.

5.) Adjust the mic sensitivity from 0-100, and press <ENTER>.

Setup Options

The setup menu contains a variety of user congurable xture settings.

Pan/Tilt Inverse:

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

2.) Now highlight Pan Inverse or Tilt Inverse, and press <ENTER>.

3.) To activate, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Yes, and press <ENTER>.

PT Feedback:

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

2.) Then navigate to P/T Feedback and press <ENTER>.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight No or Yes, and press <ENTER>.

White Balance:

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

2.) Then navigate to White Balance and press <ENTER>.

3.) From here, you can adjust the individual R/G/B levels from 000-255.

(pan/tilt autocorrect position)

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Dimmer Curves:

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

2.) Then navigate to Dimmer Curve and press <ENTER>.

3.) From here, you can choose a Linear, Square Law, Inv SQ Law, or S Curve.

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

Inverse

Linear Curve Square Law

Square Law

S Curve

Output

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

Display Settings

This xture oers the following congurable menu display settings.

Output

Display Inverse:

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

2.) Then navigate to Display Inverse, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight O or On, and press <ENTER>.

Backlight Switch:

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

2.) Then navigate to Backlight Switch, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Highlight O (always on), or On (shuts o after 1m), and press <ENTER>.

Backlight Intensity:

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

2.) Then navigate to Backlight Intensity, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight a value from 1-10, and press <ENTER>.

Language:

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

2.) Then navigate to Language, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Highlight either English or Chinese, and press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

Test Options

Here you can quickly test all of the features found in this xture.

Test Modes:

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

2.) Highlight either Auto Test or Manual Test, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Auto Test will run an auto test program, while Manual Test will allow you to select any individual feature, and manually test it by altering its values.

Calibration:

1.) Press and hold down the <ENTER> button until the calibration options appear.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select any available option, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to make any ne adjustments, and press

<ENTER> to conrm your choice.

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DMX Values In-Depth (21/18/28-Channel Modes)

21ch Mode 18ch Mode 28ch Mode Value What it does

1 1 1 000 <-> 255 Pan

2 -- 2 000 <-> 255 Fine Pan (16-bit)

3 2 3 000 <-> 255 Tilt

4 -- 4 000 <-> 255 Fine Tilt (16-bit)

5 3 5

6 4 6 000 <-> 255 Red Intensity (0% - 100%)

-- -- 7 000 <-> 255 Red Intensity Fine

7 5 8 000 <-> 255 Green Intensity (0% - 100%)

-- -- 9 000 <-> 255 Green Intensity Fine

8 6 10 000 <-> 255 Blue Intensity (0% - 100%)

-- -- 11 000 <-> 255 Blue Intensity Fine

9 7 12 000 <-> 255 White Intensity (0% - 100%)

13 000 <-> 255 White Intensity Fine

10 8 14

11 9 15 000 <-> 255 Dimmer (0% - 100%)

12 -- 16 000 <-> 255 Dimmer Fine

13 10 17

14 11 18

15 12 19

000 <-> 225 226 <-> 235 236 <-> 255

000 <-> 031 032 <-> 063 064 <-> 095 096 <-> 127 128 <-> 143 144 <-> 159 160 <-> 191 192 <-> 223 224 <-> 255

000 001 <-> 255

000 <-> 007 008 <-> 039 040 <-> 071 072 <-> 103 104 <-> 135 136 <-> 167 168 <-> 199 200 <-> 231 232 <-> 255

000 <-> 004 005 <-> 009 010 <-> 014 015 <-> 019 020 <-> 024 025 <-> 029 030 <-> 034 035 <-> 039 040 <-> 044 045 <-> 049 050 <-> 054 055 <-> 059 060 <-> 064 065 <-> 069 070 <-> 074 075 <-> 079 080 <-> 084 085 <-> 089 090 <-> 094 095 <-> 099 100 <-> 104 105 <-> 109 110 <-> 255

Pan/Tilt Speed

Pan & Tilt speed (fast <-> slow) Blackout (pan/tilt movement) No function

Strobe

No Function Open Strobe (slow <-> fast) Open Strobe (slow <-> fast) Strobe (fast <-> slow) Open Random Strobe (slow <-> fast) Open

CTO

8000K <-> 2700K

Color Macros

No Function Red to Yellow Yellow to Green Green to Cyan Cyan to Blue Blue to Magenta Magenta to Red Red to White Crossfading Colors (slow <-> fast)

Color Presets (priority over ch. above) White 2700K No Function White 3200K White 4200K White 5600K White 6500K White 8000K Yellow Magenta Cyan Salmon Turquoise Light green Steel blue Orange Staw Pale lavander Pink Red Green Blue White Reserved

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DMX Values In-Depth (21/18/28-Channel Modes)

21ch Mode 18ch Mode 28ch Mode Value What it does

16 13 20 000 <-> 255 Color Presets Dimmer (0% - 100%)

17 14 21 000 <-> 255 Focus

-- -- 22 000 <-> 255 Focus Fine

18 15 23 000 <-> 063

19 16 24

-- -- 25 000 <-> 255 Indexing Fine

20 17 26 000 <-> 255 Zoom

-- -- 27 000 <-> 255 Zoom Fine

21 18 28

064 <-> 255

000 <-> 127 128 <-> 189 190 <-> 193 194 <-> 255

000 <-> 079 080 <-> 083 084 <-> 086 087 <-> 089 090 <-> 091 092 <-> 093 094 <-> 095 096 <-> 097 098 <-> 099 100 <-> 119 120 <-> 139 140 <-> 159 160 <-> 179 180 <-> 199 200 <-> 219 220 <-> 239 240 <-> 255

Prism (Beam Shaper)

Open Beamshaper

Prism (Beam Shaper) Rotation

Indexing Forward rotation (fast <-> slow) No rotation Backward rotation (slow <-> fast)

Special Functions

Normal All motor reset Scan motor reset All other motor reset Red Shift 1 on Red Shift 2 on Red Shift 3 on Red Shift 4 on

Red Shift o

Internal program 1 Internal program 2 Internal program 3 Internal program 4 Internal program 5 Internal program 6 Internal program 7 Reserved

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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 Redstone™ 240Z Wash 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 13.7 inches (346.3 mm) Depth 10.1 inches (265 mm) Height 24.1 inches (611.7 mm) Weight 30.9 lbs. (14 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100V-240VAC, 50-60Hz Power Consumption 313W, 2.78A, PF: .98 Fuse 5A 250V

Light Source

LED 240W OSRAM 4-IN-1 RGBW LED

Optical

Beam Angle 5°- 70° beam angle

Thermal

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

Movement Range

Pan 540 degree (8-16 bit resolution) Tilt 270 degree (8-16 bit resolution)

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 21/18/28 DMX channel modes Data 3-pin DMX In/Out, RJ45 etherCON In/Out (Art-NET) Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active

Warranty

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LEDs.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut O Check the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower

Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction. Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts

Slow Movement Check that speed channels are set appropriately. Fixture Not Respond-

ing / Responding Erratically

than normal, the unit may have shut itself o due to high heat. This is to protect the xture from overheating. Clear the fan of

obstructions, or return the unit for service.

are not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables. Install a Terminator. Check all cables for defects.

Reset xture(s).

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Dimensional Drawings

24.1” (611.7 mm)

8.5”

(214 mm)

13.7” (346.3 mm)

10.1” (265 mm)

Photometric Data

5°

Distance:

5° beam diameter

Luminous Intensity:

Beam 2.5m lux 2.5m fc 5m lux 5m fc 7.5m lux 7.5m fc 10m lux 10m fc

5° 30,716 2,853.6 7,337 681.6 3,883 360.7 2,134 198.2

70° 2,020 187.7 513 49.3 283 26.3 176 16.4

1.5' (45 cm)

20.7' (630 cm)

7.5m

2.2' (67.5 cm)

31.0' (945 cm)

10m

2.9' (90 cm)

41.4' (1260 cm)70° beam diameter

70°

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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