Blizzard Puck RGBA Unplugged User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC www.blizzardlighting.com

Wisconsin, USA

Copyright (c) 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Puck: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA LED PAR Can 1

Lithium-Ion Battery Warnings & Information

What’s

3

4

Getting It Out Of The Box

Powering

4

4

A Us

Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 5

2. Meet The Puck: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA LED PAR Can 6

DMX Quick Reference (4 and 7-Channel Modes)

: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA Pin-up Picture

6

7

3. 8

Fuse

Connecting A Bunch Of Puck: UNPLUGGED™ RGBAs

Cables

8

8

Using 9

Operating

Using the Battery System

DMX Mode & DMX Mode Selection 10

Mode 11

Sound

Display

Fixture

Keeping The Puck: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA As Good As New 13

Returns

Issues

Tech

13

Specs

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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WARNINGS & INFO

1. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND/OR

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE CHARGING CIR-

CUITRY IN THIS FIXTURE. The use of other types of chargers may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Under no circumstances attempt to connect the battery pack to any power supplies or other equipment that is not specifi cally and expressly designated for use with this model battery pack.

2. USE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT SPE-

CIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL

BATTERY PACK. Use with other equipment may result in fi re, electric shock, personal injury, and/or damage to equipment.

3. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS. Do not charge the battery pack in damp or wet conditions. Avoid using the pack in direct exposure to rain or snow. Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive gases or fl ammable materials.

4. AVOID USING OR STORING THE BATTERY PACK IN EITHER

EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES. The battery pack will disable itself under conditions of extreme heat (above 60 °C) and may not function to full performance under conditions of extreme cold (below –20 °C).

Storage at elevated temperatures (above 25 °C) will shorten the life of the battery pack.

5. DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS. Battery packs may explode causing personal injury, fi re, and/or damage. Fumes resulting from burning of battery packs may be toxic.

6. DO NOT DROP, CRUSH, IMPACT, OR MECHANICALLY ABUSE

BATTERY PACKS. Cease use of fi xtures that have suffered a sharp impact, been dropped, run over, or damaged in any other way. Such impacts may cause internal damage that is not externally visible and that, over time, may cause short circuits, battery cell leakage, or other events that may lead to fi re, personal injury, and or equipment damage.

7. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK. There are no user serviceable parts within battery packs. Disassembly may result in short circuiting or other damage that may cause fi re, personal injury, and/or other damage.

8. AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY CHEMICALS. If a battery pack leaks battery chemicals, avoid any contact with skin, eyes, or mouth. In the event of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water and rinse with vinegar. For eye contact, begin fl ushing with clean water, immediately call for medical help, and continue fl ushing for 20 minutes or until medical help arrives. exceptions.

11. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Avoid leaving the fi xture in direct sunlight, vehicle cabs, compartments, or unventilated storage buildings during hot summer conditions. Under extreme temperature conditions damage may occur.

Elevated temperatures in general shorten the life of your battery pack.

1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Puck: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA Flat LED PAR Fixture

• 1x IEC Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way THIN LED PAR fi xture! Now that you’ve got The Puck: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA (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: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA Flat LED

PAR Can

CONTROL FEATURES

• RGBA color mixing via 144 10mm Red/Green/Blue/Amber LEDs

• Variable electronic strobe

• Variable electronic dimmer

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

• Built-in sound active programs

• Full RGBA color mixing in standalone and master/slave

• RGBA (4-Channel) and extended (7-Channel) DMX modes

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Lightweight and Compact (It kept its New Years’ resolution!)

• High-output, long-running Lithium-Ion rechargable battery system

• 4-Button LED control panel for easy programming

• Light source: 144x 10mm LEDs, 36 each Red/Green/Blue/Amber

• Dual bracket for fl exibility in mounting

• Power outlet for fi xture linking (up to 50 fi xtures, AC power only)

3

4

1

2

5

6

DMX Quick Reference (7-Channel Mode)

Channel What It Does

Dimmer

Red Intensity

Green Intensity

Blue Intensity

7

Amber Intensity

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

Color Macros (slow <-> fast)

DMX Quick Reference (4-Channel Mode)

2

3

Channel

1

4

What It Does

Red Intensity

Green Intensity

Blue Intensity

Amber Intensity

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Figure 1: The Puck: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA Pin-Up Picture

Dual Mounting

Yokes

High Power

LEDs

Ridiculously thin!

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: UNPLUGGED™ RGBA 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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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS

DMX SYSTEM

In addition to the unbridled thrill you will experience the fi rst time you go sans power cord with your Puck: UNPLUGGED™ fi xture, the Puck:

UNPLUGGED™ also works seamlessly with our wiCICLE® Wireless DMX system, without additional power.

To use the Puck: UNPLUGGED with a wiCICLE® receiver, fi rst, set the fi xture to slave mode by following the instructions on page 11. If the fi xture is not set to slave mode, you may experience interference as the wiCICLE will attempt to retransmit the master signal being generated by the fi xture.

After the fi xture is set to slave mode, simply plug the wiCICLE® receiver into the DMX IN connector on the back of the fi xture. The fi xture will automatically detect and power the wiCICLE®.

Follow the instructions provided on the wiCICLE® instruction sheet to select/change frequency groups:

· GROUP 1: RED

· GROUP 2: GREEN

· GROUP 3: YELLOW

· GROUP 4: BLUE

· GROUP 5: VIOLET

· GROUP 6: CYAN

· GROUP 7: WHITE

Check it out -- the group number corresponds with the “ID” number on the Lightcaster® as well.

Repeat the steps above for each fi xture which will use a wiCICLE® receiver.

Notes: 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 wiCICLE® transmitters in your system.

The wiCICLE® receiver takes power from the fi xture’s battery pack, and will therefore have a minimal impact in runtime of the fi xture.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

Using The Battery System

The Puck: Unplugged™ features an easy-to-use Lithium-Ion internal battery system which allows the user to the fl exibility to operate their light fi xture without AC power for up to 20 hours.

The battery system is controlled by two rocker switches located on the rear of the unit, as shown below:

IMPORTANT:

A full charge is obtained after charging the fi xture for at least 4 hours. The fi xture will automatically stop charging when the battery is in optimal condition.

Display color/fade/chase, strobe, wiCICLE operation, and environmental factors including ambient temperature will all impact battery life. Depending on program, battery life may range from 3 to 20 hours.

As shown in the diagram, the top switch controls whether the battery of the fi xture is supplying power for operation, charging, or off. The bottom switch controls whether the unit is operating from AC power from a traditional power source (IE a wall outlet).

To Operate The Fixture From The Battery:

1. Switch the top switch to position “I,” (BAT ON).

2. Switch the bottom switch to position “O, (OFF).

To Operate The Fixture From AC Power:

1. Switch the top switch to position “O,” (BAT OFF).

2. Switch the bottom switch to position “--,” (ON).

To Operate The Fixture From AC Power & Charge The Battery:

1. Switch the top switch to position “II,” (CHARGE).

2. Switch the bottom switch to position “--,” (ON).

To Charge The Battery With The Fixture Off:

1.) Switch the top switch to position “II,” (CHARGE).

2.) Switch the bottom switch to position “--,” (OFF).

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NOTE: After making any adjustment, the fi xture will return to the correct mode after approximately 5 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.

7Ch

or

4Ch

, 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

to

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

to

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

Color preset

SoUn

then <ENTER> to confi rm.

CoLo

then

Auto,

then <ENTER> to confi rm.

CoLo

then

CoL 1 - CoL 15,

<ENTER>.

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

Using this function, you can select any color by adjusting the Red, Green, Blue and Amber 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

,

bLuE or Uhit

, 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 15.

then

<ENTER> to confi rm.

To Show the Fixture Running Hours:

1.) Select

FhrS

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

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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

Keeping Your Puck : UNPLUGGED™ RGBA 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

8.25 inches (210 mm)

3.75 inches (63.5 mm)

8.25 inches (210 mm)

4.5 lbs (2.05 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage

Fuse

Power Consumption

90-230VAC, 50-60 Hertz

3A 250V

20W

Light Source

LED

Optical

Beam Angle

Luminous Intensity

21 degrees

32 degree fi eld

2,995 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

4 or 7 (User Selectable)

3-pin XLR Male

3-pin XLR Female

Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active,

Color Preset, Standalone color mixing

Battery

144x 10mm Red/Green/Blue/Amber 100K hrs.

Field-replacable Lithium-Ion, 11.1V 8.0Ah with built-in protection circuit.

Type/Rating

Coolness Factor

Leventy Billion Percent

Warranty

Fixture: 2-year limited warranty.

Battery: 1-year limited warranty covering failure only.

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting