ProPAR Stealth Manual Rev A (Sadle Stitch).indd
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1. LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS ProPar Stealth 1 1 Getting Started 3 What s 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 ProPar Stealth LED 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ProPar Stealth Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ProPar Stealth PAR Cans 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 4 Operating Adjustments 10 Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Master Slave Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Standalone Program Mode 12 Manual Color Adjustment 13 DMX Channel Values In Depth 13 Troubleshooting 14 5 Appendix 14 A Quick DMX Lesson 14 Keeping Your ProPar Stealth As Good As New 16 Returns Gasp 16 Shipping Issues 16 Tech Specs 17 Page 2 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x ProPar Stealth Professional LED PAR Fixture e A totally rockin DMX Cable e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one of the brightest and quietest PAR 46 sized fixtures anywhere Now that you re the pr2. Free 7 8KHz PWM dimming OPTICAL 9 100 Lux im 2 300 Lux 2m Flicker Free 7 8KHz PWM dimming Light Source 18 3 watt TRI color LEDs 100 000 hours 25 degree beam angle 32 degree field CONTROL e USITT DMX 512 6 Channels e 3 Input Output e LED 4 button control panel COOLING ACOUSTIC e High performance fanless convection cooling e ZERO operating noise DMX Quick Reference aaa Red Intensity Green Intensity Blue Intensity Built in Programs Page 5 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 ProPar Stealth Pin Up Picture High Power Dual elongated mounting brackets 3 in 1 LEDS with Adjustment Locking Knobs Rugged powder coated cast aluminum enclosure Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out LED Control Grounding Panel Screw Page 6 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 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 CAUTION The ProPar Stealth 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 field replaceable however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals Should your ProPar Stealth fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to
3. To use the fixture in automatic mode select ASC then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 4 Adjust the speed of the chase as above using SP 5 slowest to SPOG fastest then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 5 To use the fixture as a slave unit you simply need to make sure the fixture is set to the default setting of AGI 1 and conected to another fixture that will be the master fixture Sound Acitve Mode 1 7 color jump a a es effect 1 To use this sound active mode select Sour then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Sound Acitve Mode 2 7 color jump 1 To use this sound active mode select Soul then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Standalone Program Mode Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller 1 To set the fixture in manual mode select Pr To confirm press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Now select we program by using the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to select 700 27 15 confirm press the lt ENTER gt button Page 12 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Manual Color Adjustment Allows the user to adjust the color balance of the fixture These settings are global they will effect all modes 1 Use the lt MENU gt lt UP DOWN gt button to select HS Red Level Green Level or Blue Level then hit lt ENTER gt 2 Using the lt UP
4. DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between 200 55 000 off then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm DMX Values In Depth channel vaie what tt Does Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 014 015 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 031 032 lt gt 063 064 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 127 128 lt gt 164 165 lt gt 191 192 lt gt 223 224 lt gt 255 Strobe Dimming Strobe Slow lt gt Fast Fade Color Change Sound Active No Function Fade In Ch 5 Controls Speed Fade Out Ch 5 Controls Speed Fade In Fade Out Ch 5 Controls Speed Multicolor Fade Ch 5 Controls Speed 3 Color Jump Ch 5 Controls Speed 7 Color Jump Ch 5 Controls Speed Sound Active Multicolor Ch 5 Controls Speed Troubleshooting Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Chase Speed Too Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Fast Slow No Power Check AC cord and circuit for malfunction Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Symptom No Light Output No Response to Audio Fixture Not Responding Responding Er raticly Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Use Only DMX Cables and or check cables for def
5. 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 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 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 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 19805 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 15 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your ProPar Stealth As Good As New The fixture 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 wan
6. e lt UP DOWN ENTER gt a oor 10 ri lt ENTER gt Pru Pr i3 lt up DOWN ENTER gt ASL lt ENTER gt ASOD AC IG lt UP DOWN ENTER gt PLAS lt ENTER gt PLUL PL 13 lt UP DOWN ENTER gt CT 71171 lt ENTER gt AT lt UP DOWN ENTER gt co conn 1 hi lt ENTER gt Seu SH IS lt UP DOWN ENTER gt wn lt ENTER gt 212 lt UP DOWN ENTER gt TNT TE aL lt gt suli lt UP DOWN ENTER gt DL lt ENTER gt OCIA lt UP DOWN ENTER gt Page 11 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as AUDI on the LED Readout To select a different DMX address using the lt MENU gt button select Hodr then hit lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the correct address then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Stand Alone Master Slave Sound Active Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds 1 To set the fixture in Flash Fade mode select FLAS or FAJE To confirm press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Now select the flash or fade speed using lt MENU gt button to reach 5P then hit lt ENTER gt The display reads 57 15 slowest to SPUU fastest then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 3
7. ects Install a Terminator Reset fixture s If your problem persists or isn t listed contact support blizzardlighting com Page 13 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson 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 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 classification 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
8. es e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C e 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 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 support blizzardlighting com Page 4 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE PROPAR STEALTH LED PAR MAIN FEATURES Efficient convection cooling for zero fan noise Exceptional color mixing from 18 3 watt TRI color LEDS Compact PAR 46 size enclosure Dual elongated mounting brackets 4 button LED control panel Multiple built in color presets auto programs and sound active User adjustable program speed amp fade times 0 100 variable electronic dimmer Variable electronic strobe Rugged powder coated cast aluminum enclosure Built like a rock It hits the gym regularly Flicker
9. ia either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture gt DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments section in this manual for complete 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 or O type clamp The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture s weight to ensure structural stability 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 Page 9 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel the goodies and different modes possib
10. le with the ProPar Stealth LED are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus lt MENU gt Is used to navigate to the previous higher level menu item lt UP gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order lt ENTER gt Is used to select and confirm store the current selection O O MENU DOWN ENTER The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 11 When a menu function is selected the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Press the lt MENU gt button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function Use the lt UP gt lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu options Press the lt SAVE gt button to select the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value press the lt MENU gt button Page 10 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure cdi lt ENTER gt i AS 12 lt UP DOWN ENTER gt GULF lt ENTER gt SU lt ENTER gt Soul lt ENTER gt SELF lt ENTER gt ht lt ENTER gt Seit
11. mail 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 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 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 Page 16 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Length w handle Width Width w handle Weight Operating Voltage 90 240VAC 50 60 Hertz LED 18 3 watt TRI color LEDs 100 000 hours Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard 32 degree field Luminous Intensity 9 100 Lux 1m 25 degree optics 2 300 Lux 2m 25 degree optics Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Fe
12. male Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Other Operating Modes Color Preset Coolness Factor Leventy Billion Percent 2 year limited warranty does not cover Warranty malfunction caused by damage to LED s Page 17 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your produci Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
13. nnected 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 Ste E Waukesha WI 53186 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Page 3 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 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 decal 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 handl
14. oud owner of a ProPar Stealth or hopefully MORE 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 fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering Up 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 power supply See the label the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information 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 co
15. pedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other 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 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 last fixture They are also readily available from specialty retailers j 3120 1 4 watt resistor CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture 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 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Outp
16. return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of ProPar Stealth 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 fixtures set to sync in master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures 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 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 amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal im
17. t 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 running 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 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 find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should you ll need to obtain a Return Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an e
18. 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 Generally the Secondary channel is not used so data flows 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 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 Page 14 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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
19. ut Input Ground Shield 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 on the controller Step 2 Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first fixture s male connector 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 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 Page 8 ProPar Stealth Manual Rev A Copyright c 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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 connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting 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 v
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