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1. GROUP 1 RED GROUP 2 GREEN GROUP 3 YELLOW GROUP 4 BLUE GROUP 5 VIOLET GROUP 6 CYAN GROUP 7 WHITE 3 The LED on the transmitter will blink RED slowly until communication is established with the receiver The status LED on the receiving fixtures will flash GREEN slowly until communication is established 4 Once the clearest channel is auto selected the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver NOTE The color of the Tour QT s status LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group instead it indicates whether the unit is receiving signal That s It Page 10 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the Tour OT Sky wire 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 MENU DOWN ENTER The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 12 When a menu function is
2. Congratulations on purchasing the cute and tiny yet powerful and feature packed Tour QT Skywire LED par fixture All your friends are SO going to be like WOW and totally jealous Now that you ve got your hands on a Tour QT Skywire or hopefully Q Tees 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 packing materials If a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that it be returned in its 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 power supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications 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 u
3. gt 255 Mode 4 32 bit full intensity dimming Page 14 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 8 Channel Mode fen Value__ whatrepoes oo s Is UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Speed 1 20Hz DMX Values In Depth 7 Channel Mode cm Value What itDoes SSCS Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 l White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 6 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 7 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Speed 1 20Hz Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Shut Off Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower than nor mal the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating 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 ac tive auto DMX Etc if applicable Chase Speed Too Fast Slow Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Slow Movement Verify that 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable Also check th
4. lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from SPOO fastest to SP15 slowest and press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice Page 13 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Manual Color Adjustment Mix your own custom colors using the R G B A W UV intensity level setting 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt button to select rL Red Level GL Green Level bL Blue Level AL Amber Level or UL White Level then hit lt ENTER gt 2 Using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between x000 x255 000 off then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm DMX Values In Depth 11 Channel Mode 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Speed slow lt gt fast value What It Does Yawe What It Does What It Does 000 lt gt 015 079 lt gt 081 R G B R G B UV 016 lt gt 018 R 082 lt gt 084 R G A s R G A W 019 lt gt 021 085 lt gt 087 R G W ca R G A UV 022 lt gt 024 088 lt gt 09
5. 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 go to our website and open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets 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 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 17 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs with Weight Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 47 63 Hertz Power Consumption 27W 33A pf 63 Light Source LED 3x 15W 6 in 1 RGBAW UV LEDs Bea
6. 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 FAdE To confirm press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Now you can adjust the flash settings from FLOO FL15 or the fade settings from FAOO FA15 Then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 3 To use the fixture in automatic mode select ASC and press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt to choose from ASOO AS15 then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 4 Adjust the speed of the chase as above using SP15 slowest to SPOO fastest then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 5 To set the fixture as a slave unit select SLAU and hit lt ENTER gt The unit will display a flashing SL AU to indicate it is in slave mode Sound Active Mode 1 To use sound active mode select SouA then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Static Colors Color Jumping Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller 1 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to Pr and press lt ENTER gt 2 Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select any preset color from 00 62 or select 63 to automatically run through all of the colors To confirm press the lt ENTER gt button see Table 1 on p 12 3 You can adjust the speed of the chase by navigating to SP from the main menu and press the lt ENTER gt button then use the
7. 0 R G UV Da R G W UV 025 lt gt 027 091 lt gt 093 R B A R B A W 028 lt gt 030 094 lt gt 096 R B W R B A UV 031 lt gt 033 097 lt gt 099 R B UV Da R B W UV 034 lt gt 036 100 lt gt 102 R A W ee R A W UV 037 lt gt 039 103 lt gt 105 R A UV Ai G B A W 040 lt gt 042 106 lt gt 108 R W UV Da G B A UV 043 lt gt 045 109 lt gt 111 G B A ss G B W UV 046 lt gt 048 112 lt gt 114 G B W G A W UV 049 lt gt 051 115 lt gt 117 G B UV Da B A W UV 052 lt gt 054 118 lt gt 120 G A W oe R G B A W 055 lt gt 057 121 lt gt 123 G A UV ze R G B A UV 058 lt gt 060 124 lt gt 126 G W UV se R G B W UV 061 lt gt 063 127 lt gt 129 B A W laa R G A W UV 064 lt gt 066 130 lt gt 132 B A UV R B A W UV 067 lt gt 069 133 lt gt 135 B W UV G B A W UV 070 lt gt 072 136 lt gt 138 A W UV ae Full ON 073 lt gt 075 139 lt gt 141 R G B A Dia Auto Run 076 lt gt 078 142 lt gt 144 R G B W 000 lt gt 015 No Function 016 lt gt 250 Color Fade slow lt gt fast 251 lt gt 255 Sound Active 32 Bit Dimmer 000 lt gt 005 As set in the control menu display 006 lt gt 055 Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps 056 lt gt 105 Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range 106 lt gt 155 Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range 156 lt gt 205 Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range 206 lt
8. AW UV LEDs Secure Grip Locking Knobs Dual Adjustable Mounting Brackets Figure 2 The Rear Connections Antenna DMX In DMX Out AC Power In AC Power Out 4 Character LED Control Panel RF ID LED Indicator Page 6 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 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 Tour QT Skywire 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 Tour QT Skywire fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of Tour QT Skywire 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 mas ter slave operating 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 DM
9. I IA skuwire 2 q LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tour QT Skywire 1 1 Getting Started 3 What s In The Box 3 Getting It Out Of The Box 3 Powering Up 3 Getting A Hold Of Us 3 Safety Instructions Don t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster 4 2 Meet The Tour QT Skywire 3 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Tour QT Skywire Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Tour QT Skywire Fixtures 7 Data DMX Cables 7 Cable Connectors 8 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 8 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 9 Mounting Rigging 9 Using Skywire Wireless DMX 10 4 Operating Adjustments 11 Navigating The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 12 DMX Mode 13 Master Slave Mode 13 Standalone Program Mode 13 Sound Active Mode 13 Static Colors Color Jumping 13 Manual Color Adjustment 14 DMX Channel Values In Depth 14 Troubleshooting 15 5 Appendix 16 A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Keeping Your Tour QT Skywire As Good As New 17 Returns Gasp 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Dimensional Drawings 19 Page 2 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x Tour QT Skywire Professional LED Fixture e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box
10. X 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 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 impedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male KLR 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 are experiencing problems with erratic fixture behavior especially over long signal cable runs a terminator may help improve performance To build
11. at speed channels are set appropriately No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Fixture Not Responding Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Erratically Use Only DMX Cables and or check cables for defects Install a Terminator Reset fixture s If your problem persists or isn t listed please open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 15 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIK 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 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 havi
12. e 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 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 cli ent s satisfaction 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
13. e Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture Page 8 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 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 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 DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments 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 shou
14. erwV ae Rea Biueramberruv 07 Rearen oe Red rAmber white 49 RedeBluerwhitesuv PReacramber 29 Rearambertuv 50 Red amberswhite UV 30 o Red UV Green Blue Amber Green Blue Amber UV a Green Blue White Green Blue White UV Green Blue UV Green Amber White UV 3 a Green 55 GreentAmbersu___ S6 RedkGreenkBlue Amber White 15 16 Bluerwhite ______ 37 BluetAmberswnite 58 RedGreensluerwhitesuv NE o olo N a N is Amber white 39 eluerwhitesuv 60 Red Blue amberswhite UV is amberruv 40 AmberswhiterUv__________ 61 Greens BluerAmber white UV__ Page 12 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 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 d001 on the LED readout To select a different DMX address using the lt MENU gt button select Addr then hit lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the correct address then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Setting the DMX Channel Mode 1 To select a DMX channel mode press the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt buttons until the display reads Chnd and press the lt MENU gt button Then use the lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt buttons until the display reaches your desired channel mode Press the lt MENU gt button to confirm Stand Alone Master Slave Auto Sound Active Modes Allows a single
15. he 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 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 unli
16. kely event your unit may require service please contact Blizzard Lighting by us ing our support ticket system at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 4 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE TOUR QT SKYWIRE LED FIXTURE CONTROL FEATURES e Color mixing via 7x 15 watt 6 in 1 RGBAW UV LEDs e 2 4Ghz built in wireless DMX receiver e 512 auto assigning frequencies in 7 groups e Variable electronic dimming amp strobe e 25 degree beam angle e Built in color amp chase macros via DMX e Built in automated via master slave e Built in sound active programs e Color mixing ability in standalone mode e RGBAW UV Strobe 7 Ch RGBAW UV Dimmer Strobe 7 Ch amp Extended w 32 bit Dimmer 11 Ch DMX Profiles ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly e Convection cooled cast aluminum housing e Dual mounting brackets for positioning flexibility e Flicker free constant current 600hz LED driver e 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output e PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors DMX Quick Reference 11 8 Channel Modes channet_ ii channei_____ fecham White Intensity White Intensity ETT TIT feuitinprosams NS je 32 Bit Dimmer Page 5 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Tour QT Skywire Pin Up Picture Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Enclosure 15w 6 in 1 RGB
17. ld 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 fixtures 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 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Using Skywire Wireless DMX In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you turned on your fixture you ll be delighted to know that the Tour QT s wireless Skywire DMX system is designed to work seamlessly with all Blizzard Lighting standard non WDMX 2 4 GHz wireless DMX products The Tour QT Skywire is equipped to release VA you from the crushing chains of cable fed DMX k lighting It features 512 auto assigning frequencies S WI re in 7 groups allowing up to 7 svstems to run simultaneousiv in the same space completelv free of interferencel It s capable of reliable wireless communication for over 1000 feet line of sight So first you ll either need a B
18. ld 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 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 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 indispensable tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer Page 16 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your Tour QT Skywir
19. lizzard wiCICLE transmitter Lightcaster wireless transceiver or any Blizzard Lighting controller that has a built in wireless transmitter such as the Kontrol 5 Skywire to act as a transmitter for your lights The 7 DMX receiving frequencies in the Tour QT Skywire are designed to match up perfectly with the 7 frequencies of all Blizzard wireless DMX products If you re using a Blizzard Lighting controller with built in wireless DMX transmission please refer to the instruction manual of that controller for specific information Ready to move on Well alrighty 1 If you re using an external wireless DMX transmitter like our wiCICLE transmitter or LightCaster transceiver plug it into the DMX OUT connector of the controller and verify it is receiving power If you are using a DMX controller with a built in DMX transmitter like our KONTROL 6 SKYWIRE enable the DMX transmitter on that unit Please refer to your transmitters user manual for specific instructions on enabling wireless DMX output and or its changing its channel group selection 2 Set the wireless channel group to match the transmitter group ID number color code a Press lt MENU gt and then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to reach RF ID b Press lt ENTER gt then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the group 1 7 c Press lt ENTER gt to confirm the setting Note The 7 Color Status LED will change color to indicate the current channel group
20. m Ange Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 7 8 11 channel DMX Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Preset Other Information 1 is loneliest number 3 is the assiest number 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction caused Warranty by damage to LEDs DISCLAIMER The power connector fitted to the fixture and fixture cord are designed for compatibility with products manufactured by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA and their related entities however they are not manufactured by affiliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA or any related entity Neutrik and power CON are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG Page 18 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings 5 3 inches 134 9 mm 3 4 inches 86 40 mm ww s 007 saudul 6 4 7 1 inches 181 mm 5 inches 127 1 mm 4 inches 100 1 mm Page 19 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
21. ng 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 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 wou
22. nit 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 please just visit our website at www blizzardlighting com and open a support ticket We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Suite E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Blizzard Lighting assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual Blizzard Lighting reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time You can download the latest version of this document from www blizzardlighting com Page 3 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 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 t
23. 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 to start at the top level in the menu Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu options Press the lt ENTER 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 11 Tour QT Skywire User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure Addr d001 d512 To choose the DMX address rl rooo r255 Red intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green intensity 0 lt gt 100 b 000 b 255 Blue intensity 0 lt gt 100 SPOO SP15 Speed adjustments 0 15 Pr0O Pr63 Built in programs 0 63 node nod0 nod4 Dimming mode 0 4 Amber intensity 0 lt gt 100 White intensity 0 lt gt 100 UV intensity 0 lt gt 100 soua___ Souh__ Soundacive mode m lt ENTERS__ Wireless channel group selection G7 Table 1 Static Colors Red __ 21 Red Green Blue Red Green Blue White 01 4 Red Green Amber Red Green Blue UV Bue 23 Red Green White Red Green Amber White JAmber 5 w Amber Red Green UV Red Green Amber UV 25 Red Blue Amber 46 Red Green White UV was Red Blue White Red Blue Amber White c lt 27 RedvBlu
24. your own DMX Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the O NG 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily O available from specialty retailers CAUTION 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 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield DMX Data 3 TID 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 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 proximitv to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as abov

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