Blizzard lighting Stiletto Z19 User Manual

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Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Moving Head 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 Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Moving Head 5

Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Stiletto™ Z19 Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Stiletto’s 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 Mounting Points 10 Clamp Mounting 11 Securing the ﬁ xture 11

4. Operating Adjustments 12

The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 Advanced Settings 13 View Fixture Info (Hours, Version#) 13 Display On/Off 13 Manual Adjustments 13 DMX, Auto & Sound Active Modes 13 Invert the Pan and Tilt 13 Manual Settings 14 System Reset 14 Luminous Intensity Ratings 15 Photometric Chart 16 Troubleshooting 17

5. Appendix 18

A Quick DMX Lesson 18 Keeping Your Stiletto™ Z19 As Good As New 19 Returns (Gasp!) 19 Shipping Issues 19 Tech Specs 20

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Moving Head

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• A Sweet Safety Cable & set of Mounting Brackets

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase of the amazing Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom LED moving head. With a name like Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom, its gotta razor cool! Now that you’ve got your Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom (or hopefully, Stiletto’s!)

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.

, you should carefully unpack the box and

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, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting. com and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E Waukesha, WI 53188 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365

Disclaimer: The information and speciﬁ 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. Henry 9/29/2014 J. Henry 11/05/2014

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

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2. MEET THE STILETTO™ Z19 ZOOM MOVING HEAD

MAIN FEATURES

• 19 x 12.8w RGBW LED Zoom Moving Head

• Motorized linear zoom system, ratio 7:1 Beam aperture 7°-50°

• Pan: 540° / Tilt: 270°

• Extreme accurate motors with 16-bit resolution

• User selectable 12/21/23-channel DMX modes

• Pixel controllable sections with 4-in-1 LED coloring via 27ch DMX

• Flicker-free, source management, suitable for TV applications & video recording

• High-efﬁ ciency optical system

• Virtual color wheel

• White color tempurature presets

• 3-pin / 5-pin male/female input and outputs

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

DMX Quick Reference (12/21/27-Channel Modes)

Channel Short Mode Standard Extended Mode

1 Pan Pan Pan 2 Tilt Tilt Fine Pan 3 Zoom Pan/Tilt Speed Tilt 4 Dimmer Zoom Fine Tilt 5 Strobe Dimmer Pan/Tilt Speed 6 Red Strobe Zoom 7 Green Pixel Section 1 Red Dimmer 8 Blue Pixel Section 1 Green Strobe 9 White Pixel Section 1 Blue Pixel Section 1 Red 10 Macros Pixel Section 1 White Pixel Section 1 Green 11 Macro Speed Pixel Section 2 Red Pixel Section 1 Blue 12 Reset Pixel Section 2 Green Pixel Section 1 White 13 -- Pixel Section 2 Blue Pixel Section 2 Red 14 -- Pixel Section 2 White Pixel Section 2 Green 15 -- Pixel Section 3 Red Pixel Section 2 Blue 16 -- Pixel Section 3 Green Pixel Section 2 White 17 -- Pixel Section 3 Blue Pixel Section 3 Red 18 -- Pixel Section 3 White Pixel Section 3 Green 19 -- Macros Pixel Section 3 Blue 20 -- Macro Speed Pixel Section 3 White 21 -- Reset Macros 22 -- -- Macro Speed 23 -- -- Reset

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Figure 1: The Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom Pin-Up Picture

4-in-1 RGBW LEDs

Head/Arm

LCD Readout

Buttons

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX 3-pin In

DMX 5-pin In

Carry Handle

Power InPower Switch

DMX 5-pin Out

Fuse Cover

Power Out

DMX 3-pin Out

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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 Stiletto Z19 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 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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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.

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. 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 ﬁ rst ﬁ xture’s male connec- 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 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 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.

A quick note: Often, the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone operation requires that the ﬁ rst ﬁ xture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches. Secondarily, the ﬁ 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 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 xtures overhead.

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.

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Mounting Points

Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the ﬁ xture. If you lack these qualiﬁ cations, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

Caution!

Please be aware, you should have a qualiﬁ ed electrician performing all of your electrical connection needs. Better safe than sorry!

Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

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Clamp Mounting

This ﬁ xture provides a mounting bracket assembly that secures the bottom of the base, the “Omega Brackets,” and the safety cable rigging point together. When mounting this ﬁ xture to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the omega bracket using an M10 screw ﬁ tted through the center hole of the “omega bracket”.

1.) Clamp

2.) Omega Bracket

3.) ¼ Turn Quick Lock Fasteners

Securing the Fixture

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your ﬁ xtures always be sure to secure your ﬁ xture with a safety cable. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point found on the underside of the base assembly for the safety cable. Never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the Stiletto™ Z19 Zoom are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the ﬁ x- ture. There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

Button Function

<MENU>

<UP>

<DOWN>

<ENTER>

Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option. Scrolls through menu options in ascending order. Scrolls through menu options in descending order. Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu.

Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display.

The Control Panel LCD 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 function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map and menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

Main Function Sub Function Selection What It Does... Address N/A 001 <-> 512 Sets the DMX address Default Load Def? No Does not load Default system settings

Yes Loads Default system settings

View Hours Hours = Diplays hours used on ﬁ xture

Version Version # Displays current version of software DMXValue CH = 001 - 512

Advanced Code Code = 000 Use 008 to access adjustment settings

Mic Sens Mic Sens = 075% Set sound sensitivity from 0%-100% Adjust Pan Corrective manual adjustment for +/- 000-255

Option P&T Swap P&T Swap

DMX = 000 - 255

Tilt Corrective manual adjustment for +/- 000-255 Zoom Corrective manual adjustment for +/- 000-255 Red Corrective manual adjustment for +/- 000-255 Green Corrective manual adjustment for +/- 000-255 Blue Corrective manual adjustment for +/- 000-255 White Corrective manual adjustment for +/- 000-255

= OFF

Displays Channel and DMX settings established

Swaps Pan & Tilt for programming purposes

Lost DMX Lost DMX

Display DelayOff LCD display will turn off after 10 seconds

Tilt Inv Tilt Inv

Pan Inv Pan Inv

Mode Mode =

DMX

Mode = Slave

Mode = Music

Mode = Auto

P&T Swap = ON

= Clear Lost DMX

= Hold

Always LCD display will stay on indeﬁ nitely

= OFF Tilt Inv

= On

= On Pan Inv

= Off Extended 23 Channel Mode Standard 21 Channel Mode Short 12 Channel Mode <ENTER> Puts ﬁ xture into Slave Mode

Music Alone

Music Master

Auto Alone

Auto Master

Swaps Pan & Tilt for programming purposes

Sets ﬁ xture to clear last DMX program if DMX con- nection is lost

Sets ﬁ xture to hold last DMX program if DMX con- nection is lost

Tilt will not be swapped

Tilt will be swapped

Pan will not be swapped

Pan will be swapped

Sets ﬁ xture in single music operation mode

Sets ﬁ xture as master music operation to be used with slave units

Sets ﬁ xture in single auto operation mode

Sets ﬁ xture as master auto operation to be used with slave units

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Control Panel Menu Structure (Continued)

Main Function Sub Function Selection What It Does... Manual Pan Pan

Tilt Tilt

Zoom Zoom

Red Red

Green Green

Blue Blue

White White

Reset Reset

=No Reset

=Yes

=000-255

=000-255 <Enter> Select to not Reset ﬁ xture settings

<Enter> Select to Reset ﬁ xture settings

Manual setting for Pan

Manual setting for Tilt

Manual setting for Zoom

Manual setting for Global Red LEDs

Manual setting for Global Green LEDs

Manual setting for Global Blue LEDs

Manual setting for Global White LEDs

DMX Channel Values In-Depth

Short Mode

111 000 <-> 255 Pan (0° <--> 540°)

346 000 <-> 255 Zoom 457 000 <-> 255 Dimmer

568

6 000 <-> 255 Red Global 7 000 <-> 255 Green Global 8 000 <-> 255 Blue Global 9 000 <-> 255 White Global

Standard Mode

35 000 <-> 255 Pan/Tilt Speed

79 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 1 Red 810 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 1 Green 911 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 1 Blue 10 12 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 1 White 11 13 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 2 Red 12 14 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 2 Green 13 15 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 2 Blue 14 16 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 2 White 15 17 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 3 Red 16 18 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 3 Green 17 19 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 3 Blue 18 20 000 <-> 255 Pixel Section 3 White

Extended Mode

2 000 <-> 255 Pan Fine

3 000 <-> 255 Tilt (0° <--> 270°)

4 000 <-> 255 Tilt Fine

Channel Value

000 <-> 004 005 <-> 009 010 <-> 229 230 <-> 249 250 <-> 255

What it does

Strobe

No Strobe Open Slow <--> Fast Random Color Strobe Open

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DMX Channel Values In-Depth

(Continued)

Short Mode

10 19 21

11 20 22 000 <-> 255 Macro Speed

12 21

Standard Mode

Extended Mode

Channel Value

000 <-> 003 004 <-> 012 013 <-> 021 022 <-> 030 031 <-> 039 040 <-> 048 049 <-> 057 058 <-> 066 067 <-> 075 076 <-> 084 085 <-> 093 094 <-> 102 103 <-> 111 112 <-> 120 121 <-> 129 130 <-> 138 139 <-> 147 148 <-> 156 157 <-> 165 166 <-> 174 175 <-> 183 184 <-> 192 193 <-> 201 202 <-> 210 211 <-> 219 220 <-> 228 229 <-> 237 238 <-> 246 247 <-> 255

000 <-> 124 125 <-> 149 150 <-> 255

What it does

Macros

No Function Macro 1 Macro 2 Macro 3 Macro 4 Macro 5 Macro 6 Macro 7 Macro 8 Macro 9 Macro 10 Macro 11 Macro 12 Macro 13 Macro 14 Macro 15 Macro 16 Macro 17 Macro 18 Macro 19 Macro 20 Macro 21 Macro 22 Macro 23 Macro 24 Macro 25 Macro 26 Macro 27 Mixing Macro

Reset

No Function Reset No Function

Luminous Intensity

LUX/m Red Green Blue White All

Zoomed Wide 1m 1,740 1,820 2,970 4,700 7,500

2m 370 430 610 720 1,700

Zoomed Narrow 1m 10,710 12,100 17,190 20,060 51,300

2m 5,220 5,640 8,440 9,540 23,500

**PLEASE SEE PAGE 16 FOR FULL 1M - 5M PHOTOMETRIC DISPLAY**

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Photometric Data

7° Beam Angle LUX (White)

7° Beam Angle

51,300 @ 1m 23,500 @ 2m 11,000 @ 3m 6,600 @ 4m 4,600 @ 5m

1m 2m 3m 4m 5m

Photometric Data

50° Beam Angle LUX (White)

7,500 @ 1m 1,700 @ 2m 900 @ 3m 500 @ 4m 400 @ 5m

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture AutoShut Off

Zoom 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 Erratically

Intermittent Lamp

Fixture Moving On Its Own

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

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

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

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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 classiﬁ 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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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

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Keeping Your Stiletto Z19 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 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 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 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

Width 12.75 inches (325 mm) Depth 9.5 inches (240 mm) Height 16 inches (405 mm) Weight 22.04lbs (10 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 110-240VAC 50/60Hz (autoranging) Power Consumption 300w, 1.05a, pf:.97

Light Source

LED 19 x 12.8w 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs

Optical

Motorized Zoom 7° - 50°

Movement Range

Pan 540 degrees Tilt 270 degrees

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 12/21/23 channels Input 3-pin/5-pin XLR Male Output 3-pin/5-pin XLR Female

Other Information

All barcode tattoos ring up as ranch dressing. Every single one of them.

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused

Warranty

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

by damage to LED’s.

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