The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B (June
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1. section in this manual for com plete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting amp Rigging This fixture 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 fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture s weight to ensure structural sta bility Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting fixutres overhead Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs e When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access if applicable and routine maintenance e Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used e Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation USING THIS AXTURE WITH THE wiC IC LE WIRELESS DMX SYSTEM In addition to the unbridled thrill you al E ready received the first time you plugged wil IC C in your fixture you ll be delighted to know that This fixture also works seamlessly with our wiCICLE Wireless DMX system without additional power e ONLY fixtures bearing this logo are certified for use with the wiCl CLE without external power e Unauthorized modific2. Generally the Secondary channel is not used so data flows only from sources to receiv ers 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 defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first device the output of the first 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 fixtures are used the first fixture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6 and the next fixture 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 finished 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 first time aro
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4. Under no circumstances attempt to connect the battery pack to any power supplies or other equipment that is not specifically and expressly designated for use with this model battery pack 2 USE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT SPE CI FI CALLY AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL BATTERY PACK Use with other equipment may result in fire 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 flammable materials 4 AVOID USING OR STORI NG 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 bat tery pack 5 DO NOT BURN OR INCI NERATE BATTERY PACKS Battery packs may explode causing personal injury fire 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 fixtures 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
5. 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 e NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord e 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 sup port blizzardlighting com Page 5 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET The Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA Fat LED PARCan CONTROL FEATURES e RGBA color mixing via 144 10mm Red Green Blue Amber LEDs e Variable electronic strobe e Variable electronic dimmer e Built in automated programs via DMX and master slave e Built in sound active programs e Full RGBA color mixing in standalone and master slave e RGBA 4 Channel and extended 7 Channel DMX modes ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Lightweight and Compact It kept its New Years resolution e High output long running Lithium lon rechargable battery system e 4 Button LED control panel for easy program
6. email We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting W220 N1531 Jericho Ct Suite E Waukesha WI 53186 USA support blizzardlighting com www blizzardlighting com 866 493 6025 Page 4 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully They include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e 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 e 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 fixture e This product is intended for indoor use only e To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e 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 e ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type e ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its cord Use its carrying handles e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C e
7. externally visible and that over time may cause short circuits battery cell leakage or other events that may lead to fire 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 fire 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 flushing with clean water immediately call for medical help and continue flushing for 20 minutes or until medical help arrives exceptions 11 STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE Avoid leaving the fixture in direct sun light 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 e 1 x Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA Flat LED PAR Fixture e 1x IEC Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one way cool way THIN LED PAR fix ture Now that you ve got The Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA or hope fully Pucks you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that al
8. 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 fixture Please remember that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer s responsibil ity 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 Page 18 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Length Width Height Weight Operating Voltage 90 230VAC 50 60 Hertz Fuse 3A 250V Light Source LED 144x 10mm Red Green Blue Amber 100K hrs Beam Angle 21 degrees 32 degree field Luminous Intensity 2 995 Lux lm Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control input Output Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Other Operating Modes Color Preset Standalone color mixing Battery Field replacable Lithium Ion 11 1V 8 0Ah Type Rating with built in protection circuit Coolness Factor Leventy Billion Percent Fixture 2 year limited warranty Battery 1 year limited warranty covering Warranty failure only Page 19 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product
9. 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 flexibility 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 clas sification 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 origi nally 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 stan dard over two wires As with microphone cables a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals There are five 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
10. S IN THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND OR SET THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURNING THEM TO DMX MODE IF APPLICABLE Most fixtures contain a built in automatic sound active or custom program which is designed to operate with the fixture NOT connected to a DMX chain Some of these programs will automatically run unless the fixture is set to slave mode These fixtures 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 fixture set as a mas ter 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 fixture 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 NOTE GROUP number GROUP 4 BLUE also corresponds to the GROUP se
11. THE PUCK UNPLUGGED wi ICE Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Wisconsin USA Copyright c 2011 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA LED PAR Can 1 1 Getting Started 3 Lithium lon Battery Warnings amp Information 3 What s In The Box 4 Getting It Out Of The Box 4 Powering Up 4 Getting A Hold Of Us 4 Safety Instructions Don t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster 5 2 Meet The Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA LED PAR Can 6 Features 6 DMX Quick Reference 4 and 7 Channel Modes 6 The Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA Pin up Picture 7 3 Setup 8 Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of Puck UNPLUGGED RGBAs 8 Data DMX Cables 8 Using this fixture with the wiCICLE Wireless DMX System 11 4 Operating Adjustments 13 Using the Battery System DMX Mode amp DMX Mode Selection 13 Master Slave Mode 14 Sound Active Mode 14 Custom Color Display 15 Fixture running hour display 15 Additional Operating Help 15 Troubleshooting 16 5 Appendix 17 A Quick DMX Lesson 17 Keeping The Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA As Good As New 18 Returns Gasp 18 Shipping Issues 18 Tech Specs 19 Page 2 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC LITHIUM ION BATTERY WARNINGS amp INFO 1 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RI SK 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
12. ation and or using the wiCl CLE with unapproved fixtures may cause damage to the wiCl CLE or fixture UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION e Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connec tors 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 fixture e wiCICLE transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore cannot be powered directly from the fixture You will need to utilize the supplied AC DC adaptor to drive wiCl CLE transmitters in your system WE HAD THIS SPACE SO WE AG URED WE D DRAW YOU A PICTURE Antenna Housing amp 1 2 wave Antenna Antenna ferrule amp articulation joint Stainless Steel Housing Recessed Selector Button Status LED 3 Pin XLR Connector Male on transmitter Female on receiver model Page 11 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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 dilli gence and that is the removal of extraneous DMX signals from your lighting rig BEFORE proceeding SO BEFORE DOI NG ANYTHI NG ELSE YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT IN PROGRAM
13. e I MPORTANT A full charge is obtained after charging the fixture for at least 4 hours The fixture will automatically stop charging when the battery is in opti mal condition Display color fade chase strobe wiCICLE operation and environmen tal factors including ambient temperature will all impact battery life Depending on program battery life may range from 3 to 20 hours CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page 13 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJ USIMENTS NOTE After making any adjustment hold the lt MENU gt button for approximately 3 seconds otherwise the fixture will return to the correct mode after approxi mately 10 seconds DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller tt 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as recy on the LED Readout Use the lt ENTER gt button then the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to I DI i choose a channel between and 4 IL Press lt ENTER gt again to confirm LI 2 To change between 4 and 7 channel DMX mode select 4 1 C1 then press WL LIT L lt ENTER gt Select either IL tor IL then press lt ENTER gt again to con firm 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 con nector on the rear
14. e auto DMX Etc if applicable Contact service for more information Chase Speed Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Too Fast Slow Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Blown Fuse 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 appropri ately No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Audio Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator raticly Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Intermittant Check lamp for properly installation Lamp Relamp lamp may have reached end of life Remote Doesn t Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely Work Verify remote is correct type CA 9 or other as applicable Fixture Moving Verify proper mode of operation Is the fixture in Auto On Its Own mode If your problem isn t listed or if problems persist please contact support support blizzardlighting com Page 16 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX aka DMX 512 was created in 1986 by the United States
15. end Duh 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 fixture behavior especially over long signal cable runs a terminator may help improve performance To build your own DMX Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the O last fixture They are also readily e available from specialty retailers Ji 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor CAUTI ON Do not allow contact between the common and the fix ture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture 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 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield BMX Data DMX Data 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 2s on the c
16. ing cool and prevent damage from overheating In transit keep the fixtures 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 fixtures Common sense and taking care of your fixtures 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 cli ent 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 find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture 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 fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for service be sure to include the
17. l levels to their highest value 255 after using this mode rit 1 Select INIL from the control panel then hit lt ENTER gt Cu Weer LI DL opm 2 Choose Ea LUI EE bi ul or Liru 1 then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm 3 Using the lt UP gt lt DOWN gt keys select the color you wish to display by varying Red Green Blue intensity between 0 and 255 then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm each color choice oe IE 4 Select Color preset mode as instructed above then select L UIL tt then lt ENTER gt to confirm To Show the Fixture Running Hours CLC i 1 Select If 21 from the control panel then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm 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 Page 15 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Troubleshooting Symptom solution _____ Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving Shut Off slower than normal the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating Clear the fan of obstructions or return the unit for service Beam is Dim 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 fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound activ
18. l parts are present and in good condition If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit notify the ship per immediately and keep the packing material for inspection Again please save the carton and all packing materials If a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering Up All fixtures 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 fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local pow er supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifi cations chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture 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 fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch All fixtures 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
19. ming e Light source 144x 10mm LEDs 36 each Red Green Blue Amber e Dual bracket for flexibility in mounting e Power outlet for fixture linking up to 50 fixtures AC power only DMX Quick Reference 7 Channel Mode Red intensity 3______ Green intensity 5B Amber Intensity Strobe 0 15 off 16 255 strobe slow lt gt fast iz Color Macros slow lt gt fast DMX Quick Reference 4 Channel Mode Green Intensity 400 Amber Intensity Page 6 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA Pin Up Picture Dual Mounting High Power Yokes Ridiculously thin Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out LED Control Panel AC Power In Out Microphone Page 7 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement With a flat 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 fixtures set to sync in mas ter slave o
20. of the units 2 Choose a unit to function as the Master Select MAST The master unit must be the first unit Finally chain the units together using DMX cable CI MI MOC Master ILI then IiI to confirm 3 Select slave function by using the lt UP gt lt DOWN gt keys to reach SLAV in the Master Auto menu on the slave units and they will react in the same as the Master E II cro Slave Sii CI I then ILL to confirm 1 NOTE Fixtures in slave mode will display 4 57i Standby This is NORMAL Return the fixture to master mode to use it as a standalone fixture 4 On the master fixture use the lt UP gt lt DOWN gt keys to reach SHND which allows you to select the Master Slave mode Sound active So Li in then lt ENTER gt to confirm Auto mode LoLo then Hu Co then lt ENTER gt to confirm Color preset Colo then Lol i Lol 1h lt ENTER gt Fade Mode FAJE then SP GP j lt ENTER gt NOTE Speed 1 Fastest Approx 1 5 sec per color Speed 8 Slowest Approx 2 min per color Page 14 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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 fixture Please note that modifying the values in this step will affect ALL modes therefore we recommend resetting al
21. ontroller N Step 2 Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first fixture s male connec tor input Note It doesn t matter which fixture address is the first one connected We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on Next Fixture in Chain Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture 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 first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connec tor to the input connector of the next fixture con sisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on A quick note Often the setup for Master Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also re quire a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture Di DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments
22. perating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix 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 fixtures 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 fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To link fixtures 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 specifications 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 ln 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 amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 8 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other
23. tting on our GROUP gt VIOLET LightCaster wireless DMX GROUP 6 CYAN Transceiver 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 chan nel group connect the transmitter to the DMX controller or the DMX out of a fixture 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 flash GREEN slowly until communication is estab lished 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 Page 12 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJ USTIMENTS Using The Battery System The Puck Unplugged features our proprietary intelion Lithium lon internal battery system which allows the user to the flexibility to oper ate their light fixture without AC power for up to 20 hours The battery system s built in microprocessor controls charging and overall battery health so all you need to do is plug and play A charge indicator on the back of the fixture turns from RED to GREEN when charging is complet
24. und it will be re sent shortly Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet and in fact it is very uncommon to find 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 trans mitted 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 flexible 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 Page 17 The Puck Unplugged RGBA Manual Rev B Copyright c 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your Puck UNPLUGGED RGBA As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equip ment 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 fixture 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 fixture runn
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