Blizzard Lighting Vari White ProPar User Manual Rev B

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Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Wisconsin, USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The ProPar™ Vari White LED PAR Can 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 ProPar™ Vari White LED PAR Can 5

Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5

The ProPar™ Vari White Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ProPar™ Vari White LED PAR Cans 7 Data/DMX Cables 7

4. Operating Adjustments 8

The Control Panel 8 Control Panel Menu Structure 8 DMX Mode 9 Master/Slave Mode 9 Custom Color Display 10 Temperature Functions 10 LED Control Panel Screen Saver 10

5. Appendix 11

A Quick DMX Lesson 11 Troubleshooting 11 Keeping The ProPar™ Vari White As Good As New 12 Returns (Gasp!) 12 Shipping Issues 12 Tech Specs 13

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ProPar™ Vari White LED PAR Fixture

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on your purchase! Now that you’ve got The ProPar™ Vari White (or hopefully, Vari Whites!), 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 pack-

ing.

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 specications 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 volt-

age 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, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Suite E Waukesha, WI 53188 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365 Email: support@blizzardlighting.com

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. blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 1/2/2013 J. Thomas 3/24/2014

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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 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 support@blizzardlighting.com.

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2. MEET THE PROPAR™ VARI WHITE

MAIN FEATURES

• Light source: 18x 6-Watt 2-in-1 LEDs

• 2500k-7500k white color mixing in standalone and M/S

• Flicker-free constant-current LED driver

• 32-bit ARM® Cortex™ CPU

• Linear Dimmer: 16bit, 0-100%

• Variable Electronic Strobe

• 3-Pin XLR In/Out Connectors

• Heavy-Duty Die-Cast Aluminum Housing

• IP20 Rated, Indoor Use Only

• Internal Fan Cooling

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• 4-Button LED control panel for easy programming

• Dual bracket for exibility in mounting

DMX Quick Reference (4-Channel Mode)

Channel What It Does

1 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

2 Cool White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 Warm White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 Strobe Speed (slow <-> fast)

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Figure 1: The ProPar™ Vari White Pin-Up Picture

Dual Mounting Yokes & Locking Knobs

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

2-In-1 Color LED’s

Die-Cast

Aluminum Housing

DMX In DMX Out

LED

AC Power In

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Control Panel

3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

With a 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 ProPar™ Vari White Flat LED PAR Cans

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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the ProPar Vari White™ par can are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of

the xture. There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which

allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

ENTER DOWNUP

<MENU>

Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<ENTER>

Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #9. When a menu function is selected, the

display will show immediately the rst available option for the selected

menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function. 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

STAT A001 - A255 Cool white intensity (0-255)

b001 - b255 Warm white intensity (0-255) ST00 - ST20 Strobe speed (0-20)

RUN dMX Master/DMX mode

SLAV Slave mode

dMX d001 - d255 Choose the DMX address (1-255)

TEMP CURR Displays the current temperature

DMX Mode

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

1.) The default mode for the xture is DMX, which appears as dMX on the LED

readout. Push the <ENTER> button then the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to

choose a channel between 1 and 512. Press <MENU> to return to the previ-

ous menu option.

TOP Sets the max allowed temperature

Master/Slave Mode:

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. The master unit must be the rst

unit in the chain. Navigate the menu as follows:

Master : RUN <UP/DOWN/ENTER> dMX <ENTER> to conrm.

3.) Select the slave function by using the <UP>/<DOWN> keys to reach SLAV in the RUN menu on the slave units. They will react in the same as the master.

Slave: RUN <UP/DOWN/ENTER> SLAV <ENTER> to conrm.

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NOTE: Fixtures in slave mode will display “STBY“ (Standby). This is NORMAL.

Return the xture to master mode to use it as a standalone xture.

To set a custom color in Master/Slave/Standalone Mode:

Using this function, you can select any shade of white by adjusting the White and Warm White values from 0-255 and also apply a strobe effect.

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.

To enter color mode, select STAT from the menu panel and then hit the <ENTER> but-

ton. You can then adjust the following:

Cool White Level A.000 then 000 - 255, <ENTER>. Warm White Level b.000 then 000 - 255, <ENTER>. Strobe Speed ST.00 then 000 - 020, <ENTER>.

Temperature Functions:

Allows you to set a temperature protection cutoff (default is 85 degrees Celsius), and dis-

plays the current xture temperature.

To enter the temperature functions, select TEMP from the menu panel and then hit the

<ENTER> button. You can then adjust the following:

Current temperature: CURR <ENTER> Set max temperature: TOP <ENTER> <UP/DOWN/ENTER>.

LED Control Panel Screen Saver:

1.) The LED control panel menu will automatically shut off after 30 seconds of inactivity. Press and release any button to turn the display back on.

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

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 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 ows only from sources

to receivers. 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 dened standard.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input of the rst device, the output of the 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 xtures are used, the rst xture might

be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next

xture would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture AutoShut Off

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

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

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

No Response to Audio

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Check the fan in the 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 xture from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions,

or return the unit for service.

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

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

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

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

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables. Install a Terminator. Check all cables for defects.

Reset xture(s).

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Keeping Your ProPar™ Vari White 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, like anything, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed.

You should absolutely 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 Authori-

zation (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just send an email to support@blizzardlighting.com, 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

Length 8.25 inches (220 mm)

Width 12.4 inches (315 mm)

Height 12.6 inches (320 mm)

Weight 9.48 lbs (4.3 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz

Power Consumption 95W, 1.2A

Power Factor .64

Light Source

LED

18x 6-Watt 2-in-1 LEDs

Optical

Beam Angle 25 degrees

29 degree eld

Luminous Intensity

Lux/M Cool White Warm White All

1m 14,310 12,400 26,500

2m 5,540 4,520 9,250

Thermal

Max. Operating

104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Temp.

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 4-channel

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes

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

Dentist Recommend

9 out of 10 Dentists recommend whitening your event with the ProPar Vari White (really that 10th dentist is one tough cookie to get on your side.)

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunc-

Warranty

tion caused by damage to LED’s.

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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