Blizzard Lighting SLIM PAR64 144 RGBW, RGBA LED PAR CAN User Manual

144 LED FLAT LED PAR CAN

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USER MANUAL

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The fi 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.

In transit, keep the fi xtures in cases.
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 satisfaction

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.

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 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz
Fuse 3A 250V
Power Consumption 20W

Light Source

LED 144x 10mm 100K Hrs

Optical

Beam Angle 21 degrees

32 degree fi eld

Luminous Intensity 3,000 Lux @ 1m

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 7
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes

Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active,
Color Preset, Standalone color mixing

SLIM PAR64 144 RGBW / RGBA LED PAR CAN

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GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x RGBW / RGBA Flat LED PAR Fixture

• 1x IEC Power Cord

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 it be returned in the original 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.

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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.

• 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.

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CONTROL FEATURES

• Color mixing via 144 10mm Red, Green, Blue, White / Amber LEDs

• Variable electronic strobe

• Variable electronic dimmer

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

• Built-in sound active programs

• Full RGBA color mixing in standalone and master/slave

• 7-Channel DMX Control

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Lightweight and Compact

• 4-Button LED control panel for easy programming

• Light source: 144x 10mm LEDs, 36 each RGBW / RGBA

• Dual bracket for fl exibility in mounting

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

DMX Specification (7-Channel Mode)

Channel Function

1 Dimmer
2 Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity
5 White / Amber Intensity
6 Strobe (0-15 off, 16-255 strobe

slow <-> fast)

7 Color Macros (slow <-> fast)

Rear Panel

AC Power In/Out

DMX In DMX Out

LED Control Panel

Microphone

Connecting Multiple Flat LED PARs

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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OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: After making any adjustment, the fi xture will return to the correct mode

after approximately 5 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

Addr

on the LED

Readout. Use the <ENTER> button then the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to
choose a channel between

1

and

512

. Press <ENTER> again to confi rm.

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

Allows you to link up to 32 units together without a controller.

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

SLNd

then

NASt

to confi rm.

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

SLNd

then

SLAu

to confi rm.

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

Sound active

SoUn

then <ENTER> to confi rm.

Auto mode

CoLo

then

Auto,

then <ENTER> to confi rm.

Color preset

CoLo

then

CoL 1 - CoL 15,

<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 and W hite / Amber
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

NAnu

from the control panel, then hit <ENTER>.

2.) Choose

rEd, GrEE, bLuE or Uhit

, then hit <ENTER> to 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

CoL 15.

then

<ENTER> to confi rm.

To Show the Fixture Running Hours:

1.) Select

FhrS

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

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto­Shut Off

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.

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

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

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

sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service
for more information.

Chase Speed
Too Fast/Slow

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

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

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

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

applicable. Also check that speed channels are set appropri­ately.

No Response to
Audio

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

Fixture Not
Responding /
Responding Er­raticly

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).

Intermittant
Lamp

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

Remote Doesn’t
Work

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

Fixture Moving
On Its Own

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