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Wisconsin, USA

Copyright (c) 2011-2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Puck 3NX™ LED PAR Can 1

What’s

Getting It Out Of The Box 3

Powering 3

A 3

Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4

5 2. Meet The Puck 3NX™ LED PAR Can

Features

DMX Quick Reference (3 and 6-Channel Modes)

The Puck 3NX

™

5

3. 7

Fuse

Connecting A Bunch Of Puck 3NX™ LED PAR Cans

Cables

7

7

DMX Mode & DMX Mode Selection

Master/Slave

8

Mode 8

Active

Custom

Fixture hour

Additional display

Operating

Using the Fixture With The wiCICLE ® Wireless DMX System 10

12

Keeping The Puck 3NX™ LED PAR Can As Good As New

Returns

14

14

Issues

Tech

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Puck 3NX™ Flat LED PAR Fixture

• 1x Mounting Bracket & 2 Knobs

• 1x IEC Power Cord

• This Eloquently Written User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing the next generation of our best-selling fi xture ever! We’ve completely redesigned the Puck3 to provide more output, more reliability and more features, all at the same great price!

Now that you’ve got The Puck 3NX™ (or hopefully, Pucks!), 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 fi xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fi xture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All fi 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 fi xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the fi xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the fi xture or refer to the fi xture’s specifi cations chart for more information. A fi xture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the fi 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 fi xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All fi 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

W220 N1531 Jericho Ct. Suite E, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA [email protected]

www.blizzardlighting.com

866.493.6025

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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 fi xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of fi re or shock, do not expose fi xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no fl 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 fi xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the fi 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 [email protected].

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2. MEET The Puck 3NX™ Flat LED PAR Can

CONTROL FEATURES

• Superior color mixing via 9x 3-watt TRI-Color LEDs

• Variable electronic strobe

• Variable electronic dimmer

• Built-in automated programs via DMX and master/slave

• Built-in sound active programs

• Full color mixing in standalone and master/slave

• RGB Dimming (3-Channel) and extended (6-Channel) DMX modes

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Lighter and brighter than the original!

• Durable acrylic lens protector for added LED protection

• 4-Button LED control panel for easy programming

• Light source: 9x 3-watt TRI-Color Edison Edixeon LEDs

• Dual bracket for fl exibility in mounting

• Power outlet for fi xture linking (MAX 3A @ 120VAC)

• Ultra-quiet fan for cool operation all night long

• wiCICLE

®

Enabled functionality allows plug-and-play operation with our wiCICLE

®

Brand Wireless DMX system

DMX Quick Reference (6-Channel Mode)

4

5

2

3

Channel

1

6

What It Does

Red Intensity

Green Intensity

Blue Intensity

Color Chase (slow <-> fast)

Strobe (0-15 off, 16-255 strobe slow <-> fast)

Dimmer

DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)

2

3

Channel

1

What It Does

Red Intensity

Green Intensity

Blue Intensity

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Figure 1: The Puck 3NX™ Pin-Up Picture

Dual Mounting

Yokes

Super Fly TRI-Color

LEDs

Acrylic Lens

Protector

Flat as a pancake!

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

DMX In DMX Out

LED Control Panel

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AC Power In/Out

Microphone

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

With a fl 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 The Puck 3NX™ 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 fi xtures set to sync in master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fi xtures on a serial data link determines the number of fi 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 fi 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 fi xtures on a serial data link is 32 fi xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link fi xtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use datagrade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specifi 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

NOTE: After making any adjustment, hold the <MENU> button for approximately

3 seconds, otherwise the fi xture will return to the correct mode after approximately 10 seconds.

DMX Mode

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

1.) The default mode for the fi xture is DMX, which appears as

Addr

on the LED

Readout. Use the <ENTER> button then the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to choose a channel between

1

and

512

. Press <ENTER> again to confi rm.

2.) To change between 3 and 6 channel DMX mode, select

ChNd,

then press

<ENTER>. Select either fi rm.

6Ch

or

3Ch

, then press <ENTER> again to con-

Master/Slave Mode (Auto/Sound Active/Color Preset/Custom):

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. Select MAST. The master unit must be the fi rst unit. Finally, chain the units together using DMX cable.

Master

SLNd

then

NASt

3.) Select slave function by using the <UP>/<DOWN> keys to reach SLAV in the Master/Auto menu on the slave units, and they will react in the same as the

Master.

Slave

SLNd

then

SLAu

NOTE: Fixtures in slave mode will display “

STBY

“ (Standby). This is NORMAL.

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

4.) On the master fi xture, use the <UP>/<DOWN> keys to reach SHND, which allows you to select the Master/Slave mode.

Sound active

Auto mode

SoUn

then <ENTER> to confi rm.

CoLo

then

Auto,

then <ENTER> to confi rm.

Color preset

Fade Mode

CoLo

then

FAdE

then

CoL 1 - CoL 7,

SP 1 - SP 8,

<ENTER>.

<ENTER>.

NOTE: Speed 1 = Fastest (Approx. 1.5 sec. per color), Speed 8 = Slowest (Approx.

2 min. per color).

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

Using this function, you can select any color by adjusting the Red, Green and Blue values from 0-255. You may also adjust the color balance of the fi xture.

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.

1.) Select

NAnu

from the control panel, then hit <ENTER>.

2.) Choose

rEd, GrEE

, or

bLuE

, then hit <ENTER> to confi rm.

3.) Using the <UP>/<DOWN> keys, select the color you wish to display by varying Red/Green/Blue intensity between 0 and 255, then hit <ENTER> to confi rm each color choice.

4.) Select Color preset mode as instructed above, then select

CoL 7.

then

<ENTER> to confi rm.

To Show the Fixture Running Hours:

1.) Select

FhrS

from the control panel, then hit <ENTER> to confi rm.

Stuck? Want More

Information?

Check out our helpful tutorial video

HERE:

http://youtu.be/xVKhmV-v0jA

That should tell you everything you need to know!

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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS

DMX SYSTEM

In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the fi rst time you plugged in your fi xture, you’ll be delighted to know that This fi xture also works seamlessly with our wiCICLE

®

Wireless DMX system, without additional power.

• ONLY fi xtures bearing this logo are certifi ed for use with the wiCI-

CLE

®

without external power.

• Unauthorized modifi cation and/or using the wiCICLE

®

with unapproved fi xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE

®

or fi xture. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING

RESPONSIBLE 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 connector’s case/chassis may cause malfunction and damage to the wiCICLE

®

or fi xture.

• wiCICLE

®

transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore cannot be powered directly from the fi xture. You will need to utilize the supplied AC/DC adaptor to drive wiCI-

CLE

®

transmitters in your system.

WE HAD THIS SPACE, SO WE FIGURED WE’D DRAW

YOU A PICTURE:

Antenna Housing & 1/2-wave

Antenna

Antenna ferrule & articulation joint

Stainless Steel Housing

Recessed Selector Button

Status LED

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3-Pin XLR Connector

(Male on transmitter, Female on receiver model)

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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 dilligence, 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 RETURNING THEM TO DMX MODE

(IF APPLICABLE). Most fi xtures contain a built-in automatic, sound active or custom program which is designed to operate with the fi xture

NOT connected to a DMX chain.

Some of these programs will automatically run unless the fi xture is set to slave mode. These fi 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 fi 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 fi xture and verify it is receiving power (the STATUS LED should illuminate.)

2. Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the 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

NOTE: “GROUP” number also corresponds to the

“GROUP” setting on our

LightCaster™ wireless DMX

Transceiver.

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 transmitter to the DMX controller or the DMX out of a fi xture on your DMX chain.

6. Once a DMX signal is provided to the transmitter, the status LED will blink

RED

slowly until communication is established with the receiver. The status

LED on the receiver(s) will fl 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!

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Fixture Auto-

Shut Off

Beam is Dim

Solution

Check the fan in the fi 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 fi xture from overheating.

Clear the fan of obstructions, or return the unit for service.

Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also ensure that the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.

No Light Output Check to ensure fi xture is operating under correct mode, IE sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more information.

Chase Speed

Too Fast/Slow

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

No Power

Blown Fuse

Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts are not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

Slow Movement Verify that 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable. Also check that speed channels are set appropriately.

No Response to

Audio

Verify that the fi xture is in “Sound Active” mode.

Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

Fixture Not

Responding /

Responding Erraticly

Intermittant

Lamp

Remote Doesn’t

Work

Fixture Moving

On Its Own

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.

Use Only DMX Cables.

Install a Terminator.

Check all cables for defects.

Reset fi xture(s).

Check lamp for properly installation.

Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life.

Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely.

Verify remote is correct type (CA-9 or other as applicable.)

Verify proper mode of operation. Is the fi xture in “Auto” mode?

If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist, please contact support: [email protected].

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre

Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more fl exibility. The

Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard classifi cation.

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 fi 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 fl 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 defi ned standard.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain confi guration where the source connects to the input of the fi rst device, the output of the fi 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 fi xtures are used, the fi rst fi xture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next fi xture would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12.

The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust. It involves transmitting a reset condition (indicating the start of a new “packet”), a start code, and up to 512 bytes of data. Data packets are transmitted continuously. As soon as one packet is fi nished, another can begin with no delay if desired (usually another follows within 1 ms). If nothing is changing (i.e. no lamp levels change) the same data will be sent out over and over again. This is a great feature of DMX -- if for some reason the data is not interpreted the fi rst time around, it will be re-sent shortly.

Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet, and in fact, it is very uncommon to fi nd all 512 used. The fewer channels are used, the higher the “refresh” rate. It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being transmitted. If all 512 channels are being transmitted, the refresh rate is around 44 times per second.

In summary, since its design and evolution in the 1980’s DMX has become the standard for lighting control. It is fl exible, robust, and scalable, and its ability to control everything from dimmer packs to moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensible tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer.

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Keeping Your Puck 3NX

™

As Good As New

The fi 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 fi 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 fi xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.

In transit, keep the fi 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 fi xtures.

Common sense and taking care of your fi 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 satistfaction 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 fi nd yourself with a fi xture that isn’t behaving like a good little fi xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA).

Don’t worry, this is easy. Just send an email to [email protected], 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 fi xture for transit, and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your fi 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 fi 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

Width

Height

Weight

8.50 inches (215 mm)

3.75 inches (95.25 mm)

8.25 inches (210 mm)

4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage

Fuse

Power Consumption

90-230VAC, 50-60 Hertz

2A 250V

35W

Light Source

LED 9x 3-watt TRI-Color LED’s 60K hrs.

Optical

Beam Angle 25 degrees

29 degree fi eld

Luminous Intensity 7,160 Lux @ 1m (Full White)

Red 1,550 Lux @ 1m

Green 2,250 Lux @ 1m

Blue 2,930 Lux @ 1m

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp.

104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Control

Protocol

DMX Channels

Input

Output

Other Operating Modes

USITT DMX-512

3 or 6 (User Selectable)

3-pin XLR Male

3-pin XLR Female

Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active,

Color Preset, Standalone color mixing

Coolness Factor

Leventy Billion Percent

Warranty

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LED’s.

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting