Blizzard Lighting PixelStorm COB Mini Bedienungsanleitung

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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STORM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PixelStorm™ COB Mini 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 PixelStorm™ COB Mini 3

Features 5

DMX Quick Reference 5

The PixelStorm™ COB Mini Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7

Connecting A Bunch Of PixelStorm™ COB Mini 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thisxturewiththewiCICLE®WirelessDMXSystem 10

4. Operating Adjustments 11

Navigating The Control Panel 11

Control Panel Menu Structure 12

DMX Mode 13

Slave Mode 13

Sound Active Mode 13

Dimming Mode Settings 13

 LEDDisplay&FanSpeedSettings    13

Custom Programs 14

Auto, Speed, and Sound Active Modes 14

Color Calibration Settings 15

Custom Static Colors 15

Fixture Reset Functions 15

Custom Static Colors 16

Data Sync Feature 16

Fixture ID Settings 16

Fixture Inormation 16

DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide 17

 LEDPixelGroupCongurations    18

DMX In-Depth Reference 19

5. Appendix 21

A Quick DMX Lesson 21

Dimensional Drawings 21

Keeping Your PixelStorm™ COB Mini As Good As New 22

Returns (Gasp!) 22

Shipping Issues 22

Tech Specs 23

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

 •1xPixelStorm™COBMiniProfessionalLEDFixture

 •AnEver-So-HandyPowerCord

• 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 PixelStorm™ COB Mini (or hopefully, Minis!), 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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

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 and open a support ticket. 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

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 2/24/2015 J. Thomas 2/26/2015

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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 tech-

nical 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.

blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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Ch. 38-Channel

1 Dimmer

2-31 6 Pixel Control

32 Strobe

33 Effect

34 Speed

35 Virtual Color Wheel

36 Dimming Modes

37 ID Function

38 ID Address

Ch. 30-Channel

1-30 6 Pixel RGBAW Control

Ch. 23-Channel

1 Dimmer

2-16 3 Pixel Group Control

17 Strobe

18 Effect

19 Speed

20 Virtual Color Wheel

21 Dimming Modes

22 ID Function

23 ID Address

Ch. 18-Channel

1 Dimmer

2-11 2 Pixel Group Control

12 Strobe

13 Effect

14 Speed

15 Virtual Color Wheel

16 Dimming Modes

17 ID Function

18 ID Address

Ch. 11-Channel

1 Dimmer

2-6 Full Bar Color Mixing

7 Strobe

8Effect

9 Speed

10 Virtual Color Wheel

11 Dimming Modes

2. MEET THE PIXELSTORM™ COB MINI

CONTROL FEATURES

•6x25W5-in-1COBLEDs,100,000hours

• Built-in color and pixel chase macros via DMX

• Virtual color wheel effect

• 33 built-in automated programs + 2 sound active modes

• RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode

• 10 custom color, and 3 custom program banks

•Variableelectronicdimmer&strobe

• Custom global color calibration settings

• Fixture ID addressing

• Beam Angle: 45 degree

•EasytouseLEDcontrolpanel

• 5/6/11/18/23/30 or 38-channel DMX modes w/two different pixel group con-

gurationsin18/23-channelmodes

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)

• Super-quiet, variable speed internal fan cooling

•Dualmountingbracketswithlockingknobsforpositioningexibility

•Flicker-freeconstant-currentLEDdriver

• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

•CandirectlypowerthewiCICLE®wirelesssystemviaDMX

DMX Quick Reference (5/6/11/18/23/30/38-Channel Modes)

Ch. 6-Channel

1 Dimmer

2-6 Full Bar RGBAW Mixing

Ch. 5-Channel

1-5 Full Bar RGBAW Mixing

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Figure 1: The PixelStorm™ COB Mini Pin-Up Picture

6x 25-watt RGBAW

COB5-in-1LEDs

Mounting Brackets with

Adjustment/LockingKnobs

DMX Out

Power In Power Out

DMX In

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

LEDControlPanel

Safety

Cable

Rigging

Point

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The PixelStorm™ COB Mini 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 your PixelStorm™ COB Mini fuse require replace-

ment, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return

your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of PixelStorm™ COB Mini Fixtures

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mas-

ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required

byallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofx-

tures 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 distanc-

es. 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!)

CAUTION:Donotallowcontactbetweenthecommonandthex-

ture’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.

They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers 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

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

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connec-

tor (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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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the

DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of

therstxture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pinconnec-

tortotheinputconnectorofthenextxturecon-

sisting of a (male) 3 pin 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 re-

quire a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-

pleteinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.

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sta-

bility. 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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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS

DMX SYSTEM

Inadditiontotheunbridledthrillyoualreadyreceivedthersttimeyoupluggedinyourxture,you’ll

bedelightedtoknowthatThisxturealsoworksseamlesslywithourwiCICLE®Wireless DMX system,

without additional power.

•ONLYxturesbearingthislogoarecertiedforusewiththewiCICLE®without external power.

• Unauthorized modication and/or using the wiCICLE®with un-

approved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or xture.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON-

SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION.

• Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connectors

which separate chassis/case ground from cable shielding. Cabling with the shield connected to the con-

nector’scase/chassismaycausemalfunctionanddamagetothewiCICLE®orxture.

•wiCICLE®transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore cannot be powered directly

fromthexture.YouwillneedtoutilizethesuppliedAC/DCadaptortodrivewiCICLE®transmitters in

your system.

EachwiCICLE®acts as both a transmitter and a receiver, depending on whether a DMX source is applied

to the integral XLR connector. This is an extremely powerful feature of the system, however, it also

requires 1 piece of due diligence, and that is the removal of extraneous DMX signals from your lighting

rigBEFOREproceeding.

SO: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT-IN PROGRAMS IN

THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND/OR SET THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURN-

ING THEM TO DMX MODE (IF APPLICABLE). Most xtures contain a built-in automatic, sound

active or custom program which is designed to operate with the xture NOT connected to a

DMX chain.

Someoftheseprogramswillautomaticallyrununlessthextureissettoslavemode.Thesextures

typically sense DMX automatically and switch to DMX mode upon receiving DMX signal (our Pucks do

that!)

IfyouplugawiCICLE®“receiver”intoanautosensingxturesetasa“master,“chancesaregoodthat

thewiCICLE®“receiver” will begin transmitting the master program. Most times, this is undesirable, and

taking the two seconds to switch these programs off will solve a lot of ails.

Got that done? Good! Then let’s proceed!

1.PlugthewiCICLE®Receiverintothe“DMXIN”connectorofthextureandverifyitisreceivingpower

(the STATUS LED should illuminate.)

2.ConnecttheAC/DCadaptortothewiCICLE®Transmitter and verify it is receiving power (the STATUS

LED should illuminate.)

3. Press the RECESSED SELECTOR BUTTON on the Transmitter to select the operating channel group.

(The system will store this setting for future use)

The7-ColorStatusLEDwillchangecolortoindicatethecurrentchannelgroup:

· GROUP 1: RED

· GROUP 2: GREEN

· GROUP 3: YELLOW

· GROUP 4: BLUE

· GROUP 5: VIOLET

· GROUP 6: CYAN

· GROUP 7: WHITE

4. Follow the same procedure on the Receiver to select the channel group.

5. Once both the transmitter and receiver(s) are both set to the same channel group, connect the trans-

mittertotheDMXcontrollerortheDMXoutofaxtureonyourDMXchain.

6.OnceaDMXsignalisprovidedtothetransmitter,thestatusLEDwillblinkRED slowly until communi-

cationisestablishedwiththereceiver.ThestatusLEDonthereceiver(s)willashGREEN slowly until

communication is established.

7.Oncetheclearestchannelisauto-selected,thestatusLEDswillblinkquicklyonboththetransmitter

andreceiver.NOTE:ThecoloroftheLEDDURINGoperationdoesnotindicatechannelgroup,instead

it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving. That’s It!

NOTE: “GROUP” number also cor-

responds to the “GROUP” setting

on our LightCaster™wireless DMX

Transceiver.

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