IP65 Rated:
Suitable For Outdoor Use
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ToughSTICK™ RGBAW 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 ToughSTICK™ RGBAW 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The ToughSTICK™ Pin-up Picture 6
Rear Connections 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of ToughSTICKS™ 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
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Master/Slave Mode 12
Standalone (Program) Mode 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 14
5. Appendix 15
A Quick DMX Lesson 15
Keeping Your ToughSTICK™ As Good As New 16
Returns (Gasp!) 16
Shipping Issues 16
Tech Specs 17
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x ToughSTICK™ RGBAW
• 1 x Waterproof Power Cable
• 2 x Waterproof DMX Cables (1 male, 1 female)
• 2 x Mounting Brackets
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way fl exible, way original LED
strip light! Now that you’ve got your ToughSTICK™ RGBAW (or hopefully,
ToughSTICKs!), 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 factory, 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 power 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. 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 fi xture.
• 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 TOUGHSTICK™ RGBAW LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• RGBAW color mixing via 60x 3W Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White LEDs
• Variable electronic strobe
• Variable electronic dimmer
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• Independent control of 3 pixels (20 LEDs each)
• User selectable 7 or 22-channel DMX modes
• Easy to use LED control panel
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Built like a brick hmm hmm with anodized aluminum enclosure and tempered
glass top.
• Light source: 60x 3-watt LEDs
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning fl exibility
DMX Quick Reference - 22 Channel Mode
Channel What It Does
1 Built-In Programs
2 Dimmer
3 Global Red Intensity
4 Global Green Intensity
5 Global Blue Intensity
6 Global Amber Intensity
7 Global White Intensity
<--> 22 Controls Individual Pixel Dimming
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DMX Quick Reference - 7 Channel Mode
Channel What It Does
1 Built-In Programs
2 Dimmer
3 Red Intensity
4 Green Intensity
5 Blue Intensity
6 Amber Intensity
7 White Intensity
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Figure 1: The ToughSTICK™ RGBAW Pin-Up Picture
Anodized Black
Aluminum Housing
High Power
LED’s
LED Control
Panel
Mounting Brackets
and Adjustment/
Locking Knobs
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Extended, waterproof AC power and 3-pin DMX connections.
AC Power In
3-Pin
DMX512 In
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AC Power Out
3-Pin
DMX512 Out
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