Blizzard Lighting Tour QT Skywire User Manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tour QT Skywire™ 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 run with scissors!) 4
2. Meet The Tour QT Skywire™ 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Tour QT Skywire™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 8
Connecting A Bunch Of Tour QT Skywire™ 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
Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver 10
4. Operating Adjustments 12
Navigating The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Set the Starting DMX Address 14
Select the DMX Channel Mode 14
Slave Mode 14
Auto Mode / Static Colors 14
Speed 14
Fade 14
Strobe 15
Manual Color Mixing 15
Sound Active Mode 15
Dimming Mode 15
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Troubleshooting 17
Keeping Your Tour QT Skywire™ As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
Dimensional Drawings 19
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Tour QT Skywire™ Professional LED Fixture
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing the cute and tiny, yet powerful and feature packed
Tour QT Skywire™ LED par xture! All your friends are SO going to be like, WOW, and
totally jealous! Now that you’ve got your hands on a Tour QT Skywire™ (or hopefully,
Q-Tees!), 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 packing materials. If a xture must be returned to
the factory, it is important that it be returned in its 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.
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 is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.
com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
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 10/23/2014 J. Thomas 9/24/2016
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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
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 this unit. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may
require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting via our website and open a
support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/support.
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2. MEET THE TOUR QT SKYWIRE™ LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• RGBAW+UV color mixing via 3x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs
• Built-in AnyFi™ wireless DMX receiver (Skywire™ or W-DMX™)
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• RGBAW+UV color mixing ability in standalone mode
• User selectable 6/7/8 or 11-channel DMX modes
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility
• Flicker-free constant-current 600hz LED driver
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
DMX Quick Reference - 11/8 Channel Modes
Channel 11-Channel 8-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
6 White Intensity White Intensity
7 UV Intensity UV Intensity
8 Strobe Strobe
9 Static Colors + Auto Run ---
10 Built-in Programs ---
11 32-Bit Dimmer ---
DMX Quick Reference - 7/6 Channel Modes
Channel 7-Channel 6-Channel
1 Red Intensity Red Intensity
2 Green Intensity Green Intensity
3 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
4 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
5 White Intensity White Intensity
6 UV Intensity UV Intensity
7 Strobe ---
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Figure 1: The Tour QT Skywire™ Pin-Up Picture
15W 6-in-1
RGBAW+UV LEDs
Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure
Dual Adjustable
Mounting Brackets
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power Out
DMX In DMX Out
AC Power In
4-Character LED
Control Panel
Secure Grip
Locking Knobs
Antenna
RF-ID LED
Indicator
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