Blizzard Lighting Stormchaser LED Linear Fixture User User Manual

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http://www.blizzardpro.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 4

2. Meet the StormChaser™ Supercell 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference (7/20/52-Channel Modes) 5 StormChaser™ Supercell Pin-Up Picture 6 The Rear Connections 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch of StormChaser™ Supercells 7 Data/DMX Cabling 7 Cable Connectors 8 3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!? 8 Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking (M/S Mode) 9 Lens Installation 9 Mounting & Rigging 9

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11

Section Identication 11

DMX Mode 12 Starting DMX Address 12 DMX Channel Mode 12 M/S Mode 12 Auto Mode, Sound Active, & Manual Adjustments 12 Auto Programs 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Preset and Manual Colors 12 DMX Values In-Depth 13 Auto Mode Channel Values 13

5. Appendix 14

Keeping Your StormChaser™ Supercell As Good As New 14 Returns (Gasp!) 14 Shipping Issues 14 Tech Specs! 15 Dimensional Drawings 15

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x StormChaser™ Supercell

• 1 x PowerCON-Compatible Power Cord

• 3 x Lenses: Frosted (installed), Clear, and Opaque

• A Set of Mounting Brackets + Knobs

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of the Box

Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way exible, way original LED strip

light! Now that you’ve got your StormChaser™ Supercell, 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 o a switched circuit and cannot be run

o a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat

or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

Warning! All xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something happens to go wrong, visit blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

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.blizzardpro.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 8/11/2020 J. Thomas 1/18/2021

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully. They include

important information about the installation, usage and

maintenance of this product.

• 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 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

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.blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET THE STORMCHASER™ SUPERCELL

Main Features

• Color mixing via 224x 5050RGB/0.2W LEDs

• 16 individually controllable cells

• 59 built-in auto/sound active macros w/speed control

• Auto and sound active programs via DMX

• Variable electronic strobe

• 5V USB to power SoC-It™ wireless unit (not included)

• Flicker-free (10KHz PWM) dimming

• Built-in microphone

• Dual mounting brackets

• Includes 3 lenses (frosted, opaque, and clear)

Control

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512

• DMX channels: 7/20/52-channels

• Easy-to-use 4-button control panel with LED display

• Operating modes: DMX512, M/S, auto mode, sound active, RDM

DMX Quick Reference (7/20/52-Channel Modes)

7CH 20CH 52CH What It Does

1 1 1 Dimmer 2 2 2 Strobe

-- 3-18 -- Section 1-16 Color Presets

-- -- 3-50 Section 1-16 R/G/B Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 3 -- -- Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 4 -- -- Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 5 -- -- Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 6 19 51 Auto Mode (chase 1-59) 7 20 52 Auto Speed (slow <--> fast) + Sound Active

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StormChaser™ Supercell Pin-Up Picture

Lens Cover (Includes Frosted,

Clear, and Opaque)

224x 5050RGB/0.2W

LED Light Source

Mounting Bracket

& Locking Knob

The Rear Connections

Mounting Bracket

& Locking Knob

Note: Center clamp mounting

hole ø = 10mm

MIC

Left End

POWER IN

Power

DMX IN

DMX

Out

DMX OUT

USB

+5V, 700ma

USB

ENTER

4-Button

Control Panel

POWER OUT

Right End

Power

Out

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3. SETUP

Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.

Fuse Replacement

The StormChaser™ Supercell 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 the fuse require replacement,

please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of StormChaser™ Supercells

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!)

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX -

Common

DMX +

To build your own DMX Terminator:

Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt resistor, and wire it between pins 2 & 3 of the last xture. They are also

readily available from specialty retailers.

A Word on Termination:

DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal errors, and therefore best practices include use of a terminator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing

problems with erratic xture behavior, especially over

long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve performance.

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. 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

Data 1- (Primary Data Link) Pin 2 Pin 2

Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) Pin 3 Pin 3

Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link) -- Pin 4 - Do Not Use

Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) -- Pin 5 - Do Not Use

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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Next Fixture in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

First Fixture in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

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Fixture Linking (M/S Mode)

1. Connect the male connector side of the DMX cable to the output female

connector of the rst xture.

First Fixture in Chain

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from

the rst xture which will have a female

connector to the input connector of the next

xture consisting of a male 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 Master-Slave 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.

Next Fixture in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for complete

instructions for this type of setup and conguration.

Lens Installation

To replace the lens, follow these steps:

1. Remove the locking knob, bracket, 4 screws, and end cap on either of the two ends.

2. Loosening the screws on the opposite end can allow the lens to slide easier, if needed.

3. Slide the existing lens out, and slide the replacement lens in.

4. Reinstall the end cap, 4 screws, bracket, and locking knob.

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 features and dierent modes possible with the StormChaser™ Supercell are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control buttons under to the LED display which allow you to navigate 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.

<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 im-

mediately the 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 options. Press the <ENTER> button to select 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

Addr A001 - A512 To choose the starting DMX address ChNd 7ch To run in 7-channel mode

20ch To run in 20-channel mode 52ch To run in 52-channel mode

Node NaSt Set as master xture

DMX-512 DMX mode (slave)

SoUn Su 0 - Su59 Sound active (0 = cycles 1-59)

Se00 - Se99 Decrease/increase mic sensitivity level

Auto Au 0 - Au59 Auto mode (0 = cycles 1-59)

SP 1 - Sp 9 Speed adjustment (slow <--> fast)

CoLo

(preset colors)

Co 1 Red Co 2 Green Co 3 Blue Co 4 Yellow Co 5 Magenta Co 6 Cyan Co 7 White

Nanu

(manual colors)

Red Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Blue Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Green Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

dISP <ENTER> Display Invert Ver V10 Software Version

Section Identication

The table below depicts an overhead view of the StormChaser™ Supercell, and

it shows the identication numbers of the 16 LED sections.

Back

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

Left

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Front

Right

These sections (cells) are used with the eects in 20CH DMX mode (channels

3-18), and color mixing in 52CH DMX mode (channels 3-50).

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DMX Mode

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

Starting DMX Address:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Addr, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a starting DMX address ranging from 1-512, and press <ENTER>.

DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach ChNd, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select 7ch, 20ch, or 52ch, and press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

M/S Mode:

1.) Daisy chain the DMX input/output connections of the xtures.

2.) On the 1st xture, navigate to Node and press <ENTER>.

3.) Then highlight NaSt, and then press the <ENTER> button.

4.) On following xtures, this setting should be set as DMX-512.

Auto Mode, Sound Active, & Manual Adjustments

Allows a single or daisy chained units to run factory installed programs.

Auto Programs:

1.) Navigate the menu until you reach Auto, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Au 0 - Au59, and press <ENTER> ("Au 0" cycles through all programs).

3.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight a speed setting from SP 1 - SP 9 (slow <-> fast).

4.) Press <ENTER>, and the program will start shortly.

Sound Active Mode:

1.) Navigate the menu until you reach SoUn, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to Highlight Su-- (program), or Se-- (sensitivity), and press <ENTER>.

3.) To select a program, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Su 0 - Su59, and press <ENTER> ("Su 0" cycles through all programs).

4.) To adjust mic sensitivity, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select from Se00 - Se99 (decrease <-> increase).

5.) Press <ENTER>, and the program will start shortly.

Preset and Manual Colors:

1.) Navigate to CoLo (preset) or Nanu (manual), and press <ENTER>.

2.) For preset colors, highlight Co 1 - Co 7 and press <ENTER>.

3.) For manual color mixing, adjust the Red, Green, and Blue intensity levels from 0-255, and press the <ENTER> button.

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DMX Values In-Depth (7/20/52-Channel Modes)

7CH 20CH 52CH Value What It Does

1 1 1 000-255 Dimmer 2 2 2 000-255 Strobe

-- 3 -- 000-255 Cell 1

-- 4 -- 000-255 Cell 2

-- 5 -- 000-255 Cell 3

-- 6 -- 000-255 Cell 4

-- 7 -- 000-255 Cell 5

-- 8 -- 000-255 Cell 6

-- 9 -- 000-255 Cell 7

-- 10 -- 000-255 Cell 8

-- 11 -- 000-255 Cell 9

-- 12 -- 000-255 Cell 10

-- 13 -- 000-255 Cell 11

-- 14 -- 000-255 Cell 12

-- 15 -- 000-255 Cell 13

-- 16 -- 000-255 Cell 14

-- 17 -- 000-255 Cell 15

-- 18 -- 000-255 Cell 16

-- -- 3-50 000-255 Individual Cell 1-16, R/G/B Intensity

-- -- CH Cell CH Cell CH

-- -- 3 1R 15 5R 27

-- -- 4 1G 16 5G 28

-- -- 5 1B 17 5B 29

-- -- 6 2R 18 6R 30

-- -- 7 2G 19 6G 31

-- -- 8 2B 20 6B 32

-- -- 9 3R 21 7R 33

-- -- 10 3G 22 7G 34

-- -- 11 3B 23 7B 35

-- -- 12 4R 24 8R 36

-- -- 13 4G 25 8G 37

-- -- 14 4B 26 8B 38 3 -- -- 000-255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 4 -- -- 000-255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 5 -- -- 000-255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 6 19 51 000-007 No Function

7 20 52 000-247 Auto Speed (slow <--> fast)

008-255 Auto Mode (see table values below)

248-255 Sound Active Mode

Eects:

000-015 No Function 016-031 Red 032-047 Green 048-063 Blue 064-079 Yellow 080-095 Lime 096-111 Orange 112-127 Purple 128-143 Magenta 144-159 Pink 160-175 Med. Blue 176-191 Aqua 192-207 Lt. Blue 208-255 White

Cell CH Cell

9R 39 13R 9G 40 13G

9B 41 13B 10R 42 14R 10G 43 14G 10B 44 14B 11R 45 15R 11G 46 15G 11B 47 15B 12R 48 16R 12G 49 16G 12B 50 16B

Auto Mode Channel Values (6/19/51)

Chase 1 008-011 Chase 21 088-091 Chase 41 168-171 Chase 2 012-015 Chase 22 092-095 Chase 42 172-175 Chase 3 016-019 Chase 23 096-099 Chase 43 176-179 Chase 4 020-023 Chase 24 100-103 Chase 44 180-183 Chase 5 024-027 Chase 25 104-107 Chase 45 184-187 Chase 6 028-031 Chase 26 108-111 Chase 46 188-191 Chase 7 032-035 Chase 27 112-115 Chase 47 192-195 Chase 8 036-039 Chase 28 116-119 Chase 48 196-199 Chase 9 040-043 Chase 29 120-123 Chase 49 200-203 Chase 10 044-047 Chase 30 124-127 Chase 50 204-207 Chase 11 048-051 Chase 31 128-131 Chase 51 208-211 Chase 12 052-055 Chase 32 132-135 Chase 52 212-215 Chase 13 056-059 Chase 33 136-139 Chase 53 216-219 Chase 14 060-063 Chase 34 140-143 Chase 54 220-223 Chase 15 064-067 Chase 35 144-147 Chase 55 224-227 Chase 16 068-071 Chase 36 148-151 Chase 56 228-231 Chase 17 072-075 Chase 37 152-155 Chase 57 232-235 Chase 18 076-079 Chase 38 156-159 Chase 58 236-239 Chase 19 080-083 Chase 39 160-163 Chase 59 240-255 Chase 20 084-087 Chase 40 164-167 -- --

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5. APPENDIX

Keeping Your StormChaser™ Supercell 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, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should 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 visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket, 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 42.8 in (1085 mm) Depth 2.6 in (66 mm) Height 3.3 in (82 mm) Weight 3.2 Lbs. (1.45 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz Power Consumption 40W USB 5V (700ma)

Light Source

LED 224x 5050RGB/0.2W LEDs

Luminance Clear Filter Frosted Filter Opaque Filter

3,958 Nits 1,049 Nits 55 Nits

Thermal

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

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 7/20/52-channel Input/Output 3-pin XLR Male/Female Other Operating

Modes DMX512, M/S, Auto, Sound Active

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction

Warranty

caused by damage to LEDs.

Dimensional Drawings

42.8 in (1085 mm)

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2.6 in (66 mm)

2.5 in (64 mm)

3.3 in (82 mm)

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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