Blizzard Lighting ThunderStik User Manual
Thunder/tik
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ThunderStik™ LED Fixture 1
1. Getting Started 3
What’s In The Box? 3
Optional Accessories (sold separately) 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 ThunderStik™ 5
Main Features 5
Additional Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The ThunderStik™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of ThunderStik™ Fixtures 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
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Select The Channel Mode 12
Select The DMX Starting Address 12
Slave Mode 12
Auto, Stand-Alone, Sound Active Modes 12
Auto Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Manual Adjustments 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 14
5. Appendix 15
A Quick DMX Lesson 15
Keeping Your ThunderStik™ As Good As New 16
Returns (Gasp!) 16
Shipping Issues 16
Tech Specs 17
Dimensional Drawings 18
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x ThunderStik™ Fixture
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Sweet Safety Cable & 2 Mounting Brackets
• One Really Classy DMX Cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing the mighty ThunderStik™, your new #1 weapon to help win
the war on darkness! Now that you’ve got your ThunderStik™ (or hopefully, Stiks!), 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 specications 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 happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardlighting.com/
support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
N24 W23750 Watertown Rd. Suite B
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
Disclaimer: The information and specications 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 3/3/2016 J. Thomas 3/6/2016
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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 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
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/support.
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2. MEET THE THUNDERSTIK™ LED FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES
• 5* 15W high output RGBW Quad-Color OSRAM™ LEDs
• Moving head with fast & quiet 250º tilt via 3-phase motors
• Sharp multicolor moving beam effects
• Narrow 5º beam angle
• Smooth 0–100% linear dimmer
• Built-in color macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• Removable light diffusion panel
• RGBW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• DMX-512, Auto, Sound Active, & Master-Slave
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
CONTROL:
• USITT DMX-512 (12/32 Channels)
• 3/5-pin DMX Input/Output
• 4-button control panel menu with LCD display
DMX Quick Reference (12/32-Channel Modes)
Channel Reduced Mode Channel Standard Mode
1 Dimmer 1 Dimmer
2 Shutter/Strobe 2 Shutter/Strobe
3 Tilt 3 Tilt
4 Tilt Speed 4 Tilt Speed
5 Color Macros 5 Macro Effects
6 Red Intensity 6 Red Intensity
7 Green Intensity 7 Green Intensity
8 Blue Intensity 8 Blue Intensity
9 White Intensity 9 White Intensity
10 Pattern 10 Pattern
11 Scanner Effect 11 Scanner Effect
12 Background Color 12 Background Color
-- -- 13 Red 1 Intensity
-- -- 14 Green 1 Intensity
-- -- 15 Blue 1 Intensity
-- -- 16 White 1 Intensity
-- -- 17-28 R/G/B/W LEDs 2-4
-- -- 29 Red 5 Intensity
-- -- 30 Green 5 Intensity
-- -- 31 Blue 5 Intensity
-- -- 32 White 5 Intensity
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Figure 1: The ThunderStik™ Pin-Up Picture
5* 15W High Output RGBW Quad-
Color OSRAM™ LEDs
LCD Control
Panel Display
4* Control
Panel Menu
Buttons
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
DMX
DMX
Out
In
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Power
Power
Out
In
Fuse
Holder
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