Blizzard Lighting Seven-6 ProPar User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ProPar Seven.6™ 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 ProPar Seven.6™ LED 5

Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ProPar Seven.6™ Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ProPar Seven.6™ 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 Set The Starting DMX Address 12 Select the DMX Channel Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Auto, Stand-Alone, & Built-in Program Modes 12 Builit-in Static Colors 12 Auto Mode 12 Custom Program Mode (Standalone) 12 Custom Program Playback 13 Sound Active Mode 13 Set a custom color in Standalone or M/S Mode 13 Manual Color Adjustment (Global) 13 Temperature Settings 13 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14 Troubleshooting 15

5. Appendix 16

A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Keeping Your ProPar Seven.6™ As Good As New 17 Returns (Gasp!) 17 Shipping Issues 17

Tech Specs 18

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ProPar Seven.6™ Professional LED PAR Fixture

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations! The power of 6-in-1 RGBAW+UV color mixing is now all yours! So now that you’re the proud owner of a ProPar Seven.6™ (or hopefully, ProPars!), 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 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).

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 N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E Waukesha, WI 53118 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365

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.blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 8/4/2014 J. Thomas 8/7/2014

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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 www. blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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2. MEET THE PROPAR SEVEN.6™ LED PAR

MAIN FEATURES:

• User selectable 3/5/8 or 11 DMX channels

• Full color mixing in standalone, master/slave and DMX modes

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave

• Easy to use LED digital control panel

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

• Dual mounting yoke allows exibility in positioning

• Aluminum die-casting housing

OPTICAL:

• Beam Angle: 25°

• 4,580 Lux @ 1m, 1,240 Lux @ 2m (full on)

• 1000hz icker-free LED drivers

• Light Source: 7* 15-watt 6-in-1 LEDs, 100,000 hours

CONTROL:

• USITT DMX-512 (3/6/8/11 Channels)

• 3-pin Input/Output

• LED 4-button control panel

DMX Quick Reference

Channel 11-Channel 8-Channel 6-Channel 3-Channel

1 Dimmer Dimmer Red Intensity Hue

2 Red Intensity Red Intensity Green Intensity Saturation

3 Green Intensity Green Intensity Blue Intensity Value

4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity Amber Intensity ---

5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity White Intensity ---

6 White Intensity White Intensity UV Intensity ---

7 UV Intensity UV Intensity --- ---

8 Strobe Dimming Modes --- ---

9 Built-in Programs --- --- ---

10 Speed --- --- ---

11 Dimming Modes --- --- ---

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Figure 1: The ProPar Seven.6™ Pin-Up Picture

Powder-Coated Cast Aluminum

Enclosure

Locking Knobs

Dual Mounting Brackets

7x 6-in-1

RGBAW+UV

LEDs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LED Menu

Display

Buttons

DMX In DMX Out

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The ProPar Seven.6™ 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 eld replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualied individuals.

Should your ProPar Seven.6™ fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of ProPar Seven.6™ 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.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the speci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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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

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

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.

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.

A quick note: Often, the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone operation requires that

the rst xture in the

chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily, the xtures

that follow may also require a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for

complete instructions for this type of setup and conguration.

Mounting & Rigging

This 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

xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural

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

properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture. After 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 xture will be exposed to rain,

high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the ProPar Seven.6™

LED are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture.

There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

<ESC>

Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

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

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 rst available option for the selected

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

Press the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to the desired menu function. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate any submenu options, and press the <ENTER> button to enable. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <ESC> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

A.001 A.001 - A.512 To choose the DMX address

ChNd hSv 3-channel (HSV) DMX mode

ch.06 6-channel DMX mode

ch.08 8-channel DMX mode

ch.11 11-channel DMX mode

SLAu SLAu Run the xture as slave xture

NASt Run the xture as master xture

chAS coLr Built-in static colors (1-31)

AUto Auto modes (1-2)

ProG Built-in programs (1-6)

Edit Pr.01 - Pr.06 Custom programs (1-6) --> Scene (1-30)

SoUd Snd.1 Sound active modes (1-4)

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

G.000 - G255 Green dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

b.000 - b255 Blue dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

a.000 - a255 Amber dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

U.000 - U255 White dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

u.000 - u255 UV dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

tENP cutP Current internal temperature (celsius)

toP Set max internal temperature (celsius)

SEt

curr

Syn Synchronous function

Scrn

rSEt Reset to factory default settings (Yes/No)

Global R/G/B/A/W/UV intensity, effects all

modes

LED display screen saver mode (0-30 seconds)

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DMX Mode

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

Set the Starting DMX Address:

The default mode for the xture is DMX, so the rst menu item that you can edit is the

starting DMX address.

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach A.001.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

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

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

Select the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach ChNd.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select either hSu, ch.06, ch.08, or ch.11.

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

Slave Mode:

To synchronize one or more xtures to follow the actions of the Master xture (the 1st unit in the DMX chain), perform the following steps on each Slave xture:

2.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach SLAu.

3.) Push the <ENTER> button.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select SLAu.

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

Auto, Stand-Alone, & Built-in Program Modes:

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

Built-In Static Colors:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach chAS.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to coLr, and press <ENTER>.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from cl.01-cl.31.

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

Auto Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach chAS.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to AUto, and press <ENTER>.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from at.01-at.02, and press <ENTER>.

5.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the speed from t0.01-t0.30 (fast <-> slow).

Custom Program Mode (Standalone):

Create/edit up to 6 custom programs of up to 30 scenes for playback in standalone mode.

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach Edit.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate custom programs from Pr.01-Pr.06.

5.) Press the <ENTER> button.

5.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a scene from Sc.01-Sc.30.

5.) Press the <ENTER> button.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select r.--- (red), G.--- (green), b.--- (blue), A.--- (amber), U.--- (white) or u.--- (UV), and press <ENTER>.

4.) Using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between x.000-x.255 (000=off), then press <ENTER> to store your scene.

5.) Repeat this process up to 30 times for each of the 6 custom program banks.

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Custom Program Playback:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach chAS.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to ProG, and press <ENTER>.

4.) Press the <ENTER> button again, and use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate the custom programs from Pr.01-Pr.06,

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

6.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the speed from t0.01-t0.30 (fast <-> slow).

Sound Active Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach SoUd.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to ProG, and press <ENTER>.

4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from Snd.1-Snd.4, and press <ENTER>.

5.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust the mic sensitivity level from Sd.00-Sd.99 (0%<->100%), then press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

To set a custom color in Standalone or M/S Mode:

Allows you to create any custom mixed color by adjusting the Red, Green, Blue, Amber, White and UV values from 0-255.

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach StAt.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Press the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach either r.--- (Red), G.--- (Green), b.--(Blue). A.--- (Amber), U.--- (White), or u.--- (UV) then press <ENTER>.

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

x.000-x.255 (000=off), then press <ENTER> to conrm.

Manual Color Adjustment (Global):

Using this function, you can select any color by adjusting the Red, Green, Blue, Amber, White and UV values from 0-255. 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.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach SEt.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Press the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach cUrr, then press <ENTER>.

4.) Press the <UP/DOWN> button until you reach either r.--- (Red), G.--- (Green), b.--(Blue). A.--- (Amber), U.--- (White), or u.--- (UV) then press <ENTER>.

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

x.000-x.255 (000=off), then press <ENTER> to conrm.

Temperature Settings

Allows you to set a designated temperature protection cut off (in celsius degrees), and also displays

the current xture temperature.

1.) Navigate the menu using the <UP/DOWN> buttons until you reach tENP.

2.) Push the <ENTER> button.

3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select either cUtP or toP.

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

5.) cUtP will display the current internal temperature, and toP will then allow you to set the maximum temperature allowed before the temperature protection cut off is initiated.

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DMX Values In-Depth (11-Channel Mode)

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 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

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

7 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

000 <--> 255

9 000 <--> 020

021 <--> 041 042 <--> 062 063 <--> 084 085 <--> 105 106 <--> 126 127 <--> 147 148 <--> 168 169 <--> 189 190 <--> 210 211 <--> 231 231 <--> 255

10 000 <--> 255 Program Speed (0% <--> 100%)

11 000 <--> 127

128 <--> 255

Strobe

Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

Auto Program 1 (Chase Pattern) Auto Program 2 (Fade Pattern) Custom Program 1 Custom Program 2 Custom Program 3 Custom Program 4 Custom Program 5 Custom Program 6 Sound Active 1 Sound Active 2 Sound Active 3 Sound Active 4

16-bit Dimmer 32-Bit Dimmer

DMX Values In-Depth (8-Channel Mode)

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 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

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

7 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

8 000 <--> 127

128 <--> 255

16-bit Dimmer 32-Bit Dimmer

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DMX Values In-Depth (6-Channel Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

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

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

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

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

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

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

DMX Values In-Depth (3-Channel, HSV Mode)

Channel Value What It Does

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

2 000 <--> 255 Saturation (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Value (0% <--> 100%)

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut Off

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

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

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 parts are

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

No Response to Audio

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Fixture Moving On Its Own

Check the fan in the 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 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.

active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable.

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

Also check that speed channels are set appropriately.

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

Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

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

Reset xture(s).

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

please open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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

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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 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 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 ProPar Seven.6™ 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

Authorization (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just go to our website and open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/tickets, 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 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 8.3 inches (21.1 cm)

Depth 5.4 inches (13.7 cm)

Height 7.6 inches (19.3 cm), 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)

including bracket height

Weight

4.4 pounds (2 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage AC 90V-240V/50-60Hz

Power Consumption 67W, .84A, pf: .67

Light Source

LED 7x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs 100,000 hours.

Optical

Beam Angle 25 degree

Luminous Intensity

Lux/m Red Green Blue Amber White UV ALL

1m 1,000 1,361 1,259 671 2,070 327 4,580

2m 305 355 356 188 590 95 1,240

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 6 / 7 / 8 / 11

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Color Preset

Other Information

Have a great day. (Note: does not apply to my enemies).

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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