Blizzard Lighting RokPix User Manual Rev A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RokPix™ LED 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 RokPix™ LED 5

Features 5

DMX Quick Reference 5

The RokPix™ Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7

Connecting A Bunch Of RokPix™ PAR Cans 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

Navigating The Control Panel 10

Control Panel Menu Structure 11

DMX Mode 12

Master/Slave Mode 12

Sound Active Mode 12

Standalone (Program) Mode 12

Manual Color Adjustment 12

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DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13

Troubleshooting 14

5. Appendix 15

A Quick DMX Lesson 15

Keeping Your RokPix™ As Good As New 16

Returns (Gasp!) 16

Shipping Issues 16

Tech Specs 17

carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present

1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x RokPix™ Professional LED PAR Fixture

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

and in good condition. If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the

Congratulations on purchasing one of the most rocking box-shaped PAR ﬁ xtures

anywhere! Now that you’ve got your RokPix™ (or hopefully, RokPixes!), you should

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.

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

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

Powering Up!

All ﬁ xtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a

ﬁ xture or refer to the ﬁ xture’s speciﬁ cations chart for more information. A ﬁ xture’s

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

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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™

Email: support@blizzardlighting.com

reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to

Disclaimer: The information and speciﬁ cations contained in this document are subject

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this

document from www.blizzardlighting.com.

J. Thomas 1/4/2013 J. Thomas 1/21/2013

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Weight & Dimensions

Tech Specs!

Length 9.22 inches (234 mm)

Width 6.5 inches (165 mm)

Height 8.98 inches (228 mm)

Weight 9.04 lbs (4.1 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 120VAC 60Hz

26 degree beam

30 degree ﬁ eld

Power Consumption 165W Max, 1.43A

Light Source

LED 19x 10W 4-in-1 LEDs 100,000 hours.

Optical

Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard

Luminous Intensity 1m 2m

Red 7,660 Lux 2,350 Lux

Green 7,850 Lux 2,360 Lux

Blue 8,200 Lux 2,500 Lux

White 9,230 Lux 2,500 Lux

All 23,000 Lux 2,740 Lux

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 8/16/72

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active, Color Preset

Coolness Factor

by damage to LED’s.

Leventy Billion Percent

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

DISCLAIMER:

The power connector ﬁ tted to the ﬁ xture and ﬁ xture cord are designed for compatibility with

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products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, however they are

not manufactured by, afﬁ liated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related

entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

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 de-

cal 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 tech-

nical 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.

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• 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 sup-

port@blizzardlighting.com.

2. MEET THE ROKPIX™ LED PAR CAN

CONTROL FEATURES

• Color mixing via 19x 10W R/G/B/W 4-in-1 LEDs

• DMX controllable R/G/B/W pixels effects

• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• Built-in sound active programs

• RGBW color mixing ability in standalone mode

• 8/16 and 79 DMX channels

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)

• Super-quiet variable-speed internal Fan Cooling

• Dual mounting brackets for positioning ﬂ exibility

• Flicker-free constant-current 400hz LED driver

• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

Channel What it does

DMX Quick Reference - 79 Channel Mode

1-76 Individual R/G/B/W Pixel Intensity

77 Strobe

78 Built-in Pixel Effects

79 Built-in Programs

Channel 8-Channel 16-Channel

1 Dimmer Dimmer

2 Red Intensity Pixel Group 1 - Red Intensity

3 Green Intensity Pixel Group 1 - Green Intensity

4 Blue Intensity Pixel Group 1 - Blue Intensity

5 White Intensity Pixel Group 1 - White Intensity

6 Strobe Pixel Group 2 - Red Intensity

7 Pixel Effects Pixel Group 2 - Green Intensity

8 Color Fade Pixel Group 2 - Blue Intensity

9 --- Pixel Group 2 - White Intensity

10 --- Pixel Group 3 - Red Intensity

DMX Quick Reference - 8/16-Channel Mode

11 --- Pixel Group 3 - Green Intensity

12 --- Pixel Group 3 - Blue Intensity

13 --- Pixel Group 3 - White Intensity

14 --- Strobe

15 --- Pixel Effects

16 --- Color Fade

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Keeping Your RokPix™ 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.

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 cli-

ent’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 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,

Common sense and taking care of your ﬁ xtures will be the single biggest thing

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 responsibil-

ity, 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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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 ﬂ 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-

siﬁ cation.

Quad Color LEDs

High Power 4-in-1

of the ﬁ rst device, the output of the ﬁ 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 ﬁ xtures are used, the ﬁ rst ﬁ xture might

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

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

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 origi-

nally 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 off 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 stan-

dard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent

interference with other signals.

There are ﬁ 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 ﬂ ows only from sources to receiv-

ers. 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 deﬁ ned standard.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conﬁ guration where the source connects to the input

The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and

all 512 used. The fewer channels are used, the higher the “refresh” rate. It is possible to

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 ﬁ 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

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

be sent out over and over again. This is a great feature of DMX -- if for some reason the

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

DMX InDMX Out

get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being trans-

mitted. 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 ﬂ 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.

AC Power In

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Figure 1: The RokPix™ Pin-Up Picture

Heavy-Duty Cast

Aluminum Enclosure

Dual Mounting Yokes &

Adjustment/Locking Knobs

LED Display

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

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Menu Buttons

AC Power Out

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The RokPix™ utilizes a high-output switch-mode power

supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the

fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is ﬁ eld replaceable,

however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualiﬁ ed individuals.

Should your RokPix™ fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard

Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of RokPix™ 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 ﬁ xtures set to sync in mas-

ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required

(Slow <--> Fast)

Pixel Effects

Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Pattern 1 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 2 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 3 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 4 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 5 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 6 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 7 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 8 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 9 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 10 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 11 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 12 (Slow <--> Fast)

Color Fade

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.

No function

Color Fade Effect (Slow <--> Fast)

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.

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 distanc-

es. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:

Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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000 <--> 014

015 <--> 039

040 <--> 059

060 <--> 079

080 <--> 099

100 <--> 119

120 <--> 139

140 <--> 159

160 <--> 179

180 <--> 199

Channel Value What It Does

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

2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

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

5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6 000 <--> 255 Strobe

DMX Values In-Depth (8-Channel Mode)

200 <--> 219

220 <--> 239

240 <--> 255

000 <--> 014

015 <--> 255

Troubleshooting

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.

the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.

tive/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more info.

Check the fan in the ﬁ xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut

Off

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

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

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

Chase Speed Too

Fast/Slow

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Verify that the ﬁ xture is in “Sound Active” mode.

Slow Movement Check that speed channels are set appropriately.

No Response to

Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

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).

Audio

Fixture Not

Responding /

Responding Errati-

cally

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

please contact support: support@blizzardlighting.com.

Pixel Effects

Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Pattern 1 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 2 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 3 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 4 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 5 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 6 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 7 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 8 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 9 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 10 (Slow <--> Fast)

000 <--> 014

015 <--> 039

040 <--> 059

060 <--> 079

080 <--> 099

100 <--> 119

120 <--> 139

140 <--> 159

160 <--> 179

180 <--> 199

200 <--> 219

Channel Value What It Does

1 000 <--> 255 Pixel 1 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 000 <--> 255 Pixel 1 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Pixel 1 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 000 <--> 255 Pixel 1 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5-76 000 <--> 255 Pixels 2-19, R/G/B/W Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

77 000 <--> 255 Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

DMX Values In-Depth (79-Channel Mode)

Pattern 11 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 12 (Slow <--> Fast)

Color Fade

No function

Color Fade Effect (Slow <--> Fast)

220 <--> 239

240 <--> 255

000 <--> 014

015 <--> 255

Pixel Effects

Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

Pattern 1 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 2 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 3 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 4 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 5 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 6 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 7 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 8 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 9 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 10 (Slow <--> Fast)

000 <--> 014

015 <--> 039

040 <--> 059

060 <--> 079

080 <--> 099

100 <--> 119

120 <--> 139

140 <--> 159

160 <--> 179

180 <--> 199

200 <--> 219

Channel Value What It Does

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

2 000 <--> 255 Pixel Group 1 - Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Pixel Group 1 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 000 <--> 255 Pixel Group 1 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 000 <--> 255 Pixel Group 1 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6-14 000 <--> 255 Pixels Group 2-3, R/G/B/W Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

DMX Values In-Depth (16-Channel Mode)

Pattern 11 (Slow <--> Fast)

Pattern 12 (Slow <--> Fast)

Color Fade

No function

Color Fade Effect (Slow <--> Fast)

220 <--> 239

240 <--> 255

000 <--> 014

015 <--> 255

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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 ﬁ x-

ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground

loop, and your ﬁ 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.

5-Pin Male

(Input)

(Output)

Conductor 3-Pin Female

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

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:

Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

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Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

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.

tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which

ﬁ xture address is the ﬁ rst one connected.

We recommend connecting the ﬁ xtures in

terms of their proximity to the controller,

rather than connecting the lowest ﬁ xture

number ﬁ rst, and so on.

Step 3: Connect other ﬁ xtures in the chain

from output to input as above. Place a DMX

terminator on the output of the ﬁ nal ﬁ xture

Step 2: Connect the female connector of the

DMX cable to the ﬁ rst ﬁ xture’s male connec-

to ensure best communication.

chain be initialized for

this purpose via either

A quick note: Often,

the setup for Master-

Slave and Standalone

operation requires that

the ﬁ rst ﬁ xture in the

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the

DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of

the ﬁ rst ﬁ xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

ﬁ rst ﬁ xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connec-

tor to the input connector of the next ﬁ xture con-

sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed

to connect from the output as stated above to the

input of the following ﬁ xture and so on.

settings in the control

Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily, the ﬁ xtures

that follow may also re-

quire a slave setting.

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

plete instructions for this type of setup and conﬁ guration.

Mounting & Rigging

This ﬁ 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

ﬁ xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be

rated to hold at least 10x the ﬁ xture’s weight to ensure structural sta-

bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure

properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting ﬁ xutres overhead.

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Adjust the angle of the ﬁ xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the

ﬁ xture. After ﬁ 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 ﬁ xture will be exposed to rain,

high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

d001 on the LED readout. To select

Addr,then hit <ENTER>. Use the

Chnd and press the <MENU> button. Then use the <UP> or

a different DMX address, using the <MENU> button, select

<UP/DOWN> buttons to select the correct address, then hit <ENTER> to conﬁ rm.

1.) The default mode for the ﬁ xture is DMX, which appears as

DMX Mode

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

1.) To select a DMX channel mode, press the <MENU> button, then use the <UP> or <DOWN>

Setting the DMX Channel Mode:

<DOWN> buttons until the display reaches your desired channel mode. Press the <MENU> button

buttons until the display reads

to conﬁ rm.

Stand-Alone, Master/Slave, Sound Active Modes:

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

FLAS or FAdE. To conﬁ rm, press the <EN-

FL00-FL15 or the fade settings from FA00-

Then press the <ENTER> button to conﬁ rm.

TER> button.

2.) Now, you can adjust the ﬂ ash settings from

1.) To set the ﬁ xture in Flash/Fade mode, select

FA15.

SP15 (slowest) to SP00 (fastest) then press the

ASC-, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use

SLAU, and hit <ENTER>. The unit will display a ﬂ ash-

AS00-AS15, then press the <ENTER> button to conﬁ rm.

SL.AU to indicate it is in slave mode.

<ENTER> button to conﬁ rm.

5.) To set the ﬁ xture as a slave unit, select

4.) Adjust the speed of the chase as above using

the <UP/DOWN> to choose from

3.) To use the ﬁ xture in automatic mode, select

Sound Active Mode:

ing

SouA, then press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/

Sou1 or Sou2. Press the <MENU> button to conﬁ rm.

DOWN> buttons to choose

1.) To use sound active mode, select

Standalone (Program) Mode:

x000-

Pr00-Pr21. To

rL-- (Red Level), GL-- (Green Level),

SP-- , and press the <ENTER> button.

Pr--. To conﬁ rm, press the <ENTER> button.

Pr00-Pr12 are static colors. Adjust the chase speed by

conﬁ rm, press the <ENTER> button.

using the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate to

2.) Now, select the program by using the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to select

1.) To set the ﬁ xture in manual mode, select

Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller.

Then select from SP00-SP15 (fast <--> slow).

Manual Color Adjustment:

Allows the user to adjust the color balance of the ﬁ xture. These settings are global, they will effect all modes.

2.) Using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between

1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> button to select

bL-- (Blue Level) or UL-- (White Level), then hit <ENTER>.

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(000=off), then hit <ENTER> to conﬁ rm.

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16CH 16-channel DMX mode

79CH 79-channel DMX mode

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Control Panel Menu Structure

Addr d001 - d512 To choose the DMX address

SLAU SL.AU To run the ﬁ xture in slave mode

CHnd 8CH 8-channel DMX mode

SouA Sou1 - Sou2 Sound active modes

SP -- SP00 -SP15 Speed adjustments (fast <--> slow)

Pr -- Pr00 -Pr21 Built-in programs (0-21)

ASC - AC00 -AC15 Auto mode (fast <--> slow)

FAdE FA00 -FA15 Fade settings (slow <--> fast)

FLAS FL00 -FL15 Flash / strobe speed (slow <--> fast)

rL -- r.000 - r.255 Red dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

GL -- G.000 - G.255 Green dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

bL -- b.000 - b.255 Blue dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

UL -- U.000 - U.255 White dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

LED on - oFF Display menu on/off

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are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navi-

gate 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.

4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the RokPix™ LED are

accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the ﬁ xture. There

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

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

menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until you reach the desired

menu function. 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 previ-

ous option or menu without changing the value, press the

The Control Panel LED 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 ﬁ rst available option for the selected

<MENU> button.

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