Blizzard Lighting RGBAW The Puck User Manual Rev A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Puck™ 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 Puck™ RGBAW LED PAR Can 5

Features 5 DMX Quick Reference (12-Channel Mode) 5 DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode) 6 DMX Quick Reference (5-Channel Mode) 7

The Puck

3. Setup 8

Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of Puck™ RGBAW LED PAR Cans 8 Data/DMX Cables 8

4. Operating Adjustments 9

™ RGBAW Pin-up Picture 7

DMX Mode & DMX Mode Selection 9 Master/Slave Mode 9 Sound Active Mode 9 Custom Color Display 9 Color Preset / Color S0trobe Mode 9 Fixture running hour display 10 Menu Conventions 10 Quick Tips & Tricks 11 Troubleshooting 12

5. Appendix 13

Keeping The Puck™ RGBAW LED PAR Can As Good As New 13 Returns (Gasp!) 13 Shipping Issues 13 Tech Specs 14

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Puck™ RGBAW Flat LED PAR Fixture

• 1x IEC Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way THIN LED PAR ﬁ x- ture! Now that you’ve got The Puck™ RGBAW (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 ﬁ xture must be returned to the fac- tory, it is important that the ﬁ xture be returned in the original factory

box and packing.

Powering Up!

All ﬁ 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 ﬁ xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the ﬁ xture you receive is suitable for your local pow- er supply. See the label on the ﬁ xture or refer to the ﬁ xture’ s speciﬁ - cations chart for more information. A ﬁ xture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the ﬁ 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 ﬁ xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All ﬁ 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 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 ﬁ xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of ﬁ re or shock, do not expose ﬁ xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no ﬂ 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 ﬁ xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the ﬁ 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™ RGBAW Flat LED PAR Can

CONTROL FEATURES

• RGBAW color mixing via 198 10mm R/G/B/A/W LEDs

• Variable electronic strobe

• Variable electronic dimmer

• Built-in automated programs via DMX and master/slave

• Built-in sound active programs

• Full RGBAW color mixing in standalone and master/slave

• Color Preset (3-Channel), RGBAW (5-Channel) and extended (12-Channel) DMX modes

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Lightweight and Compact (It kept its New Years’ resolution!)

• 4-Button LED control panel for easy programming

• Light source: 198x 10mm LEDs, 36 each Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White

• Dual bracket for ﬂ exibility in mounting

• Power outlet for ﬁ xture linking (up to 50 ﬁ xtures)

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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DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)

Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer (0-15 off, 16-255 Dim <--> Bright) 2 Strobe (0-15 off, 16-255 strobe slow <-> fast) 3 Color Select

Value Red Green Blue Amber White

001-004 ON 005-008 ON 009-012 ON 013-016 ON 017-020 ON 021-024 ON ON 025-028 ON ON 029-031 ON ON 032-035 ON ON 036-039 ON ON 040-043 ON ON 044-047 ON ON 048-051 ON ON 052-055 ON ON 056-059 ON ON 060-062 ON ON ON 063-066 ON ON ON 067-070 ON ON ON 071-074 ON ON ON 075-078 ON ON ON 079-082 ON ON ON 083-086 ON ON ON 087-090 ON ON ON 091-093 ON ON ON 094-097 ON ON ON 098-101 ON ON ON ON 102-105 ON ON ON ON 106-109 ON ON ON ON 110-113 ON ON ON ON 114-117 ON ON ON ON 118-120 ON ON ON ON ON 121-255 Chase (Slow <--> Fast)

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DMX Quick Reference (5-Channel Mode)

Channel What It Does

1 Red Intensity 2 Green Intensity 3 Blue Intensity 4 Amber Intensity 5 White Intensity

Figure 1: The Puck™ RGBAW Pin-Up Picture

Dual Mounting Yokes

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

High Power LEDs

DMX In DMX Out

LED Control Panel

Microphone

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AC Power In/Out

3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

With a ﬂ at head screwdriver, wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of The Puck™ RGBAW Flat LED PAR Cans

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 controller or to run shows on two or more ﬁ xtures set to sync in mas- ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the ﬁ xtures on a serial data link determines the number of ﬁ x- tures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. Also, connecting more than 32 ﬁ 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 ﬁ xtures on a serial data link is 32 ﬁ xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link ﬁ 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 speciﬁ 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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: After making any change, the unit will return to the correct mode in about 10 seconds.

DMX Mode

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

1.) The default mode for the ﬁ xture is DMX, which appears as Readout. Use the <ENTER> button then the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to

choose a channel between

2.) To change between 3 and 6 channel DMX mode, select <ENTER>. Select either

to conﬁ rm.

1 and 512. Press <ENTER> again to conﬁ rm.

3Ch, 5Ch or 12Ch, then press <ENTER> again

Addr on the LED

ChNd, then press

Master/Slave Mode (Auto/Sound Active/Color Preset/Custom):

1.) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX connector on the rear of the units.

2.) Choose a unit to function as the Master. Select MAST. The master unit must be the ﬁ rst unit. Finally, chain the units together using DMX cable.

Master

3.) Select slave function by using the <UP>/<DOWN> keys to reach SLAV in the Master/Auto menu on the slave units, and they will react in the same as the Master.

Slave NOTE: When a unit is set to slave and no master is connected,

appear on the LED display.

4.) On the master ﬁ xture, use the <UP>/<DOWN> keys to reach SHND, which allows you to select the Master/Slave mode.

SLNd then NASt to conﬁ rm.

SLNd then SLAu to conﬁ rm.

Stby will

Sound active Auto mode Color preset Color strobe then

SoUn then <ENTER> to conﬁ rm.

CoLo then Auto, then <ENTER> to conﬁ rm. CoLo then CoL 1 - CoL 31, <ENTER> StCo then 0-255 (Slowest <-.-> Fastest)

CoL 1 - CoL 31, <ENTER>

To set a custom color in Master/Slave / Standalone Mode:

Using this function, you can select any color by adjusting the Red, Green, Blue, Amber and White values from 0-255. You may also adjust the color balance of the ﬁ xture.

Please note that modifying the values in this step will affect ALL modes, therefore we recommend resetting all levels to their highest value (255) after using this mode.

1.) Select

2.) Choose conﬁ rm.

3.) Using the <UP>/<DOWN> keys, select the color you wish to display by varying Red/Green/Blue intensity between 0 and 255, then hit <ENTER> to conﬁ rm each color choice.

4.) Select Color preset mode as instructed above, then select <ENTER> to conﬁ rm.

NAnu from the control panel, then hit <ENTER>.

rEd, GrEE, bLuE, ANbE or Uhit, then hit <ENTER> to

CoL 15. then

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To Show the Fixture Running Hours:

1.) Select

Menu Conventions

FhrS from the control panel, then hit <ENTER> to conﬁ rm.

Addr = “ADDR,” DMX Address Set/Adjust ChNd = “CHMD,” Channel Mode Adjust

3/5/12 Ch = “3 Ch,” 3/5/12-Channel DMX Mode

SLNd = “SLMD,” Slave Mode Adjust NASt = “MAST,” Master, set the unit to Master Mode. SLAv = “SLAV” Slave, set the unit to Slave Mode. StbY

= “STBY,” Standby, unit is in Slave with no Master Fixture.

SHNd SouN = “SOUN,” Sound Active Mode. CoLo = “COLO,” Color Preset Mode.

Co XX = “CO 1 - CO31," Color Preset X.

AUto = “AUTO,” Auto (Color Snap) Mode. FAdE = “FADE,” Color Fade Mode.

SP X = “SP 1 - SP 8,” Fade Speed 1-8 (Fast <-> Slow)

StCo = “STCO,” Color Strobe Mode.

Co XX = “CO 1 - CO31,” Color Preset X.

NANu = “MANU,” Manual Color / White Point Adjustment Mode. REd = “RED," Adjust Red Intensity from 0 to 255. GrEE = “GREE,” Adjust Green Intensity from 0 to 255. bLuE = “BLUE,” Adjust Blue Intensity from 0 to 255. ANbE = “AMBE,” Adjust Amber Intensity from 0 to 255. UhIt = “WHIT,” Adjust White Intensity from 0 to 255.

FhrS = “FHRS,” Displays Fixture Running Hours tESt = “TEST," Test Mode.

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Quick Tips & Tricks:

Problem: The Puck LED readout says “StbY,” (Standby), no output.” Solution: The Puck is in Slave mode with no master ﬁ xture connected.

Press <MENU>, select “ or down, hit <ENTER> to conﬁ rm. The unit will reset after approximately 10 seconds.

Problem: The Puck is only displaying certain colors (an entire color group of LEDs is dimly lit or entirely off.)

Solution: The manual color adjustments have been set at levels less than the full intensity for each color.

Press <MENU>, select “

SLNd,” hit <ENTER>, select “NASt” by pressing up

MANu,” and ensure that all of the color settings (rEd,

GrEE, bLuE, ANbE or WHIt) are set to 255. This is the maximum value

and the ﬁ xture should be left in this mode unless setting a custom standalone color (See page 9. Should the problem persist, please contact technical support.

Problem: The fade you’ve selected is too fast/too slow.

Solution: Press <MENU>, select “

<ENTER>, and select the speed by selecting “ 8 is the slowest.

SHNd,” hit <ENTER>, select “FAdE,” hit

SP 1 - SP 8,”. 1 is the fastest,

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture AutoShut Off

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

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

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction. Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving

Slow Movement Verify that 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if

No Response to Audio

Check the fan in the ﬁ xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to protect the ﬁ xture from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions, or return the unit for service.

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.

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

applicable. Also check that speed channels are set appropriately.

Verify that the ﬁ xture is in “Sound Active” mode. Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erraticly

Intermittant Lamp

Remote Doesn’t Work

Fixture Moving On Its Own

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

Check lamp for properly installation. Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life.

Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely. Verify remote is correct type (CA-9 or other as applicable.)

Verify proper mode of operation. Is the ﬁ xture in “Auto” mode?

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

please contact support: support@blizzardlighting.com.

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5. APPENDIX

Keeping Your Puck™ RGBAW As Good As New

The ﬁ xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equip- ment, 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 ﬁ 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 ﬁ xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.

In transit, keep the ﬁ 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 ﬁ xtures.

Common sense and taking care of your ﬁ 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 satistfaction 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 ﬁ nd yourself with a ﬁ xture that isn’t behaving like a good little ﬁ xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authori- zation (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 ﬁ xture for transit, and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your ﬁ 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 ﬁ 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 8.25 inches (210 mm) Width 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) Height 8.25 inches (210 mm) Weight 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 90-230VAC, 50-60 Hertz Fuse 3A 250V Power Consumption 20W

Light Source

LED 198x 10mm Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White

100K hrs.

Optical

Beam Angle 21 degrees

32 degree ﬁ eld

Luminous Intensity 4,075 Lux @ 1m

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 5 or 8 (User Selectable) Input 3-pin XLR Male Output 3-pin XLR Female

Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active,

Other Operating Modes

Color Preset, Standalone color mixing

Might As Well

Jump!

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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