Blizzard Lighting Verismo WW User guide

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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 Verismo™ Fresnel RGBALC 5

Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 Verismo™ Fresnel RGBALC Pin-Up Picture 6 The Rear Connections 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch of Verismo™ Fresnel Fixtures 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 9 Mounting & Rigging 9

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 Static Mode 12 Dimming Curves 12 Dimming Speed 12 Dimming Frequency 13 DMX Values In-Depth 13

5. Appendix 14

Keeping Your Verismo™ Fresnel As Good As New 14 Returns (Gasp!) 14 Shipping Issues 14 Tech Specs! 15

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• Verismo™ Fresnel RGBALC Fixture

• Power Cable

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of the Box

Congratulations on purchasing the Verismo™ Prole WW. Now that you’ve got your xture, 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 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. We reserve the right to update the existing, or 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 1/24/2022 J. Thomas 1/29/2024

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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 VERISMO™ FRESNEL RGBALC

Main Features

• Light source: 300W RGBALC LED module

• 18°-65° motorized zoom

• 16-bit dimming, with 4 user-selectable dimming curves

• User selectable dimming speeds (low/medium/high)

• CCT range and presets from 2200K-10000K

• HSIC (hue, saturation, intensity, color temperature) control

• 1-25Hz strobe eects

• Flicker-free resolution, perfect for video

• Adjustable LED refresh rates (1000-8000 Hz)

• Aluminum housing (black)

• PowerCON® TRUE1™ compatible in/out power connectors

• 3/5-pin male/female XLR input & output connections

Control

• Control system: STM32 control chip, DMX-512

• 8/9/10/11/18-channels (8/9-channel modes oer HSIC color mixing)

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

• Operating modes: DMX-512, standalone

DMX Quick Reference (8/9/10/11/18-Channel Mode)

8CH 9CH 10CH 11CH 18CH What It Does

1 1 1 1 1 Master dimmer

-- 2 -- -- 2 Master dimmer (ne)

-- -- 2 2 3 Red

-- -- -- -- 4 Red (ne)

-- -- 3 3 5 Green

-- -- -- -- 6 Green (ne)

-- -- 4 4 7 Blue

-- -- -- -- 8 Blue (ne)

-- -- 5 5 9 Amber

-- -- -- -- 10 Amber (ne)

-- -- 6 6 11 Cyan

-- -- -- -- 12 Cyan (ne)

-- -- 7 7 13 Lime

-- -- -- -- 14 Lime (ne) 2 3 -- -- -- Hue 3 4 -- -- -- Hue (ne) 4 5 -- -- -- Saturation 5 6 8 8 15 CCT 6 7 9 9 16 Zoom (wide <--> narrow) 7 8 10 10 17 Strobe (slow <--> fast) 8 9 -- 11 18 Dimming Speed

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Verismo™ Fresnel RGBALC Pin-Up Picture

Mounting

Bracket

Locking

Knob

The Rear Connections

Gel Frame Holder

300W RGBALC LED

& Fresnel Lens

Safety Loop

Control Menu

Locking

Knob

3/5-pin DMX Out

Power Out

Fuse Holder

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Locking

Knob

3/5-pin DMX In

Power In

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3. SETUP

Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.

Fuse Replacement

Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse. Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of Verismo™ Fresnel Fixtures

You can use a serial data link to run light shows when using a DMX-512

controller with two or more xtures. 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. 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?!?

This xture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. The

sockets are wired in parallel. Only use a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3/5-pin XLR

connectors to connect the controller to the xture, or the xture to another xture.

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

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.

Next Fixture in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough

room for ventilation. The fan or vent pathway must never be obstructed.

IMPORTANT: Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your xtures, always be sure to secure your xture with a safety cable.

Clamp

Safety

Cable Loop

Bracket

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 of unknown strength, and ensure properly rated rigging

is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material being used, and

periodic safety inspections. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the

installation yourself.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the features and dierent modes possible with the Verismo™ Fresnel are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control

buttons under the menu 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 display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immedi-

ately 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

DMX Address Set the starting address (1-512)

Control Mode 8H-CH HSIC modes

9H-CH 10-CH 11-CH 18-CH

Static Red Red intensity (0% <--> 100%)

Green Green intensity (0% <--> 100%) Blue Blue intensity (0% <--> 100%) Amber Amber intensity (0% <--> 100%) Cyan Cyan intensity (0% <--> 100%) Lime Lime intensity (0% <--> 100%) Strobe Strobe (slow <--> fast) Zoom Zoom (wide <--> narrow)

Personality Dim Curve Linear

Square law Inv square law S Curve

Dim Speed O

Low Medium High

Frequency 1000Hz

1200Hz 1500Hz 2000Hz 4000Hz 8000Hz

Fan Mode Full

Auto Silent

DMX Fail Hold

Blackout

Hold or blackout if the DMX signal is lost.

Info Version Shows current rmware version

RDM UID Unique RDM ID Usage Time Power on Total running hrs.

LED total LED running hrs.

Temperature Celsius (°C)

Fahrenheit (°F)

Reset Yes/No Load factory defaults

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DMX Mode

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

Select the Channel Mode

1.) Navigate the menu to reach DMX, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Control Mode, then <ENTER>.

3.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select H8-CH, H9-CH, 10-CH,

11-CH, or 18-CH, and press <ENTER> to conrm.

Select the Starting DMX Address

1.) Navigate the menu to reach DMX, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Address, then <ENTER>.

3.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a value from 1-512, and press <ENTER> to conrm.

Static Mode

1.) Navigate the menu to reach Static, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons highlight Dimmer, Dimmer Fine, Strobe, or Zoom and press <ENTER>.

3.) The Dimmer values will increase/decrease the brightness from 0% to 100%, Strobe values will change the eect (slow to fast), and Zoom will adjust the zoom level (wide to narrow).

Dimming Curves

1.) Navigate the menu to reach Personality, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use <UP/DOWN> to highlight Dim Curve, and press <ENTER>.

3.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Linear, Square Law, Inv

Square Law, or S curve, and press <ENTER>.

Linear Square Law Inv Square Law S Curve

Output

DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%

Note: Smoother (and slower) dimming capabilities can be achieved with use of the 4 available dimming curve settings.

Output

Dimming Speed

Allows you to set a fade speed of either Low, Medium, or High. This can help simulate fade speeds of incandescent lamps.

1.) Navigate the menu to reach Personality, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Dim Speed. Press <ENTER>.

3.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons highlight O, Low, Medium, or High, then press the <ENTER> button.

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Dimming Frequency

1.) Navigate the menu to reach Personality, and press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Frequency, then <ENTER>.

3.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a dimming frequency ranging from 1000Hz-8000Hz, and press <ENTER> to conrm.

DMX Values In-Depth (8/9/10/11/18-channels-Channel Modes)

8CH 9CH 10CH 11CH 18CH Value What It Does

1 1 1 1 1 000 <-> 255 Master dimmer

-- 2 -- -- 2 000 <-> 255 Master dimmer (ne)

-- -- 2 2 3 000 <-> 255 Red

-- -- -- -- 4 000 <-> 255 Red (ne)

-- -- 3 3 5 000 <-> 255 Green

-- -- -- -- 6 000 <-> 255 Green (ne)

-- -- 4 4 7 000 <-> 255 Blue

-- -- -- -- 8 000 <-> 255 Blue (ne)

-- -- 5 5 9 000 <-> 255 Amber

-- -- -- -- 10 000 <-> 255 Amber (ne)

-- -- 6 6 11 000 <-> 255 Cyan

-- -- -- -- 12 000 <-> 255 Cyan (ne)

-- -- 7 7 13 000 <-> 255 Lime

-- -- -- -- 14 000 <-> 255 Lime (ne) 2 3 -- -- -- 000 <-> 255 Hue 3 4 -- -- -- 000 <-> 255 Hue (ne) 4 5 -- -- -- 000 <-> 255 Saturation 5 6 8 8 15

001 <-> 096 097 <-> 098 099 <-> 112 113 <-> 114 115 <-> 126 127 <-> 129 130 <-> 169 170 <-> 171 172 <-> 218 219 <-> 220 221 <-> 226 227 <-> 228 229 <-> 254 255

CCT

2200K <-> 2800K 2800K 2800K <-> 3000K 3000K 3000K <-> 3200K 3200K 3200K <-> 4000K 4000K 4000K <-> 5600K 5600K 5600K <-> 6000K 6000K 6000K <-> 10000K

10000K 6 7 9 9 16 000 <-> 255 Zoom (wide <--> narrow) 7 8 10 10 17

000 <-> 255

8 9 -- 11 18

000 <-> 030 031 <-> 060 061 <-> 090 091 <-> 255

Strobe

Strobe (slow <--> fast)

Dimming Speed

No Function

Low

Medium

High

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5. APPENDIX

Keeping Your Verismo™ Fresnel 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

Dimensions 17" x 12" x 18" (430 x 303 x 457 mm) Weight 21 lbs. (9.5 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz Power 294W 2.56A, PF: .99 Fuse 3A 250V

Light Source

LED 300W RGBALC LED module

Noise Level

Measured at 1m distance from the 4 sides and level with centerline.

Optical

Luminous Intensity 7,031 Lux @ 2.5M (narrow), 1,140 Lux @ 2.5M (wide)

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 8/9/10/11/18-channels Input/Output 3/5-pin XLR male/female Operating Modes DMX-512, standalone

Warranty

Fan Mode Front Back Left Right Average

Full 29.7 30 29.8 29.1 29.65

Auto 26.3 26.5 26.3 26.2 26.325

Silent 25.8 25.9 25.9 25.9 25.875

2,464 Lux @ 5M (narrow), 440 Lux @ 5M (wide)

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by

damage to LEDs.

Dimensional Drawings

8.6"

(217 mm)

17"

(430 mm)

11.8"

18"

12"

10.2"

(304 mm)

(258 mm)

(457 mm)

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(298 mm)

12" (303 mm)

Ø 9"

(230 mm)

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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