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Blizzard Lighting PixelStorm COB User Manual

1. 140 141 lt gt 145 146 150 151 lt gt 155 156 160 161 165 166 170 171 175 176 180 181 185 186 190 191 lt gt 195 196 200 201 205 206 210 211 215 216 220 221 225 226 230 231 235 236 240 241 lt gt 245 246 255 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 No strobe Non synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast Synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast Electronic sine wave slow lt gt fast Random strobe slow lt gt fast Opening pulse slow lt gt fast Closing pulse slow lt gt fast Electronic square wave slow lt gt fast No Function Custom color 1 CTO1 in menu settings Custom color 2 CTO2 in menu settings Custom color 3 CT03 in menu settings Custom color 4 CTO4 in menu settings Custom color 5 CTO5 in menu settings Custom color 6 CTO6 in menu settings Custom color 7 CTO7 in menu settings Custom color 8 CT08 in menu settings Custom color 9 CTO9 in menu settings Custom color 10 CT10 in menu settings Auto 1 R G B A W RG RB GB AW RGBA RGBW RGBAW Auto 2 Rt RI G1 G Bt BI At Al Wt WI Auto 3 RGt RG RBt RB BGt BG Auto 4 RGBW1 RGBW Auto 5 B BGT BG BIG G GRTt GR GIR R RB
2. and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press ENTER then on while CAL push lt ENTER gt again 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either R Red Level G Green Level B Blue Level A Amber Level or W White Level then hit lt ENTER gt 3 Now using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between 000 255 000 off and hit lt ENTER gt to confirm your choice 4 You have now just setup and saved a custom global color calibration setting that you can use at you convenience To use your custom setting now or later press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to reach USE and press ENTER Then choose either YES or NO and press ENTER When you select YES it enables this custom color calibration globally and when choosing NO the fixture will continue to use the default color calibration settings Your customized settings will be saved for later use even after powering off the fixture It can be altered to your liking at any time Just remember to return to this setting to either enable or disable it when needed Custom Static Colors Allows the user to create and save up to 10 custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWNw buttons to navigate to CTST and press ENTER then lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a color bank from CTO1 CT10 and push ENTER to confirm your selection 2 Now use the UP DOWN D buttons to high
3. Beam Angle LUX Full RGBAW Om im 2m 3m 4m 5m 16 843 1m 5 966 2m 3 689 3m 2 177 4m 1 415 5m Page 23 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
4. Nn FN FN _ CJ NIN WIW OJO TIT ce 6 ISQR nverse square law curve S I SCUR S curve SQR SCUR nverse square law curve smooth CICIV mmja ojojo 313 lt lt 3 B c e w aja 3 WITH JO 9 9 9 lolo lt C r la gt c o dI Oo fo R15 o IS c a JD NIZ 5 c ctr D Uu lo 9 5 o O ct lt ctr lt STAT SET T AUTO SBCH i 30CH i 28CH i i 18CH i i HACH ci i CCH i BEH i LIN or LIN QR DISY ION display 2MIN AN ENT lt ENT lt ENT lt ENT F gt CTO1 CT10 ATO1 AT33 ATSP speed Auto Speed CHS1 CHS2 SOU1 SOU2 H ER ER CHS3 ER ER CHS1 CHS3 SC01 SC20 j Heron pron ee Scenes VIVIOIOIO nii o folcelicic CIO ciciololo ctio 5 5ic icc o Slo a al22 9 ies UO roO gt 3 3 3 a 5 8 D oO o o vo o gt tictiaiaqra 9 s 2 lt lt O O O o o o IQ Jo JO 3 e Z SIIT Celo z s9 s9 o id o o 3 3 3 mic olo ule l3 oio WINT WIS W D Nie ola 18 o 3 a NT e o9 olz 01 lt JO o 9 alz o Uu o I535 ct O la CAS 3 3 oO dv 2 x v mA ae ULI Sa Software version information PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal
5. Virtual Color Wheel 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 Blue 012 lt gt 050 Blue green 051 Teal 052 lt gt 090 Teal blue 091 Green 092 lt gt 130 Green red 131 Yellow 132 170 Yellow green 171 Red 172 lt gt 210 Red blue 211 Magenta 212 250 Magenta red 251 255 Blue Dimming Mode 000 lt gt 010 Default as set in the LED menu 011 lt gt 020 Linear curve 021 030 Square law curve 031 lt gt 040 Inverse square law curve 041 lt gt 050 S curve 051 lt gt 060 Linear curve smooth 061 lt gt 070 Square law curve smooth 071 lt gt 080 Inverse square law curve smooth 081 lt gt 090 S curve smooth 091 lt gt 255 Default as set in the LED menu 000 lt gt 010 No Function 010 lt gt 020 1 ID per each 1 ex 021 ID21 022 ID22 021 lt gt 030 1 ID per each 10 ex 010 lt gt 019 ID1 031 lt gt 255 No function ID Address 000 lt gt 255 Control fixture s ID number 0 255 LED Pixel Group Configurations Below are illustrations of the fixtures 6 pixel group configurations Note that there are 2 different LED groups for 18ch and 23ch modes that are distinguishable from each other by the trailing dot displayed on the LED control panel 38ch 30ch D 2 0 0 0 9 ze mede 00000 0 ze mode 00 200 i me 000 OO isch mode G
6. 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 12 When a menu function is selected the display will show im mediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Use the UP 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 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure ADDR 001 512 R o O D le le Uu D Jet 2 D O lt Xx address a oO a 5 cr oO 2 o lt O x O c TO m m o e lt gt 100 Green intensity Group 1 0 lt gt 100 lt gt 100 Amber intensity Group 1 0 lt gt 100 lt gt 100 Red intensity Group 2 0 lt gt 100 lt gt 100 Blue intensity Group 2 0 lt gt 100 lt gt 100 White intensity Group 2 0 lt gt 100 lt gt 100 Green intensity Group 3 0 lt gt 100 lt gt 100 Amber intensity Group 3 0 lt gt
7. lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to AUTO and press lt ENTER gt 2 Use the UP DOWN D buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1 CHS2 or CHS3 and press ENTER These are also directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode Auto Speed and Sound Active Modes Set single or Master Slaved units to run in sound active or auto mode at user selectable speeds Sound Active Mode 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWNw buttons to navigate to AUTO and press ENTER then with the lt UP DOWN gt buttons navigate to SOU1 color change or SOU2 white strobe only and press the ENTER button Auto Mode 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to navigate to AUTO and press the ENTER button 2 Now use the UP DOWN D buttons to highlight any program ranging from ATO1 AT33 and press ENTER Auto Speed 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to AUTO and press ENTER then with the lt UP DOWN gt buttons navigate to ATSP and press the ENTER button 2 Make a selection from 0 255 and press ENTER to choose a speed slow lt gt fast Page 14 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Color Calibration Settings Allows the user to setup and save 1 customized R G B A W color balance setting and save it for future use This custom setting is global and it will effect all modes 1 Use the MENU
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9. 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 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 Troubleshooting Symptom Solution SS O 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 t
10. 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 ex pensive 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 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 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 go to our website and open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets and we ll issue you
11. brackets with locking knobs for positioning flexibility e Flicker free constant current LED driver e 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output e PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors e Can directly power the wiCICLE wireless system via DMX DMX Quick Reference 5 6 11 18 23 30 38 Channel Modes 6 Full Bar Color Mixing Virtual Color Wheel 30 Channel 1 Dimming Modes 6 Pixel RGBAW Control 18 Channel 11 2 Pixel Group Control 15 16 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The PixelStorm COB Mini Pin Up Picture 6x 25 watt RGBAW COB 5 in 1 LEDs Mounting Brackets with Adjustment Locking Knobs Figure 2 The Rear Connections LED Control Panel DMX In tise asiae el 4 Tp Flip FP LbL DMX i Safety Cable Rigging Point DMX Out Power In Power Out Page 6 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 PixelStorm COB Mini 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 PixelStorm COB Mini fuse require
12. 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 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 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 blizzardlightin
13. 6 Fixture Inormation 16 DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide 17 LED Pixel Group Configurations 18 DMX In Depth Reference 19 5 Appendix 21 A Quick DMX Lesson 21 Dimensional Drawings 21 Keeping Your PixelStorm COB Mini As Good As New 22 Returns Gasp 22 Shipping Issues 22 Tech Specs 23 Page 2 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x PixelStorm COB Mini Professional LED Fixture e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one way cool way flexible way original LED strip light Now that you ve got your PixelStorm COB Mini or hopefully Minis 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 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
14. BINHHH HE iti gH 12222222222 a Sete Sos este oO Sos coo eco X33 6000 0000 16 SSS Coop oroe 000 eee eessdasesESe es jseeeeec 209406000 0000000000 ooo X 0000 0000 econ c0 3 09009 OOOO OOO ss i ux dite i h eoseeseeee 6000000000004 7 4 wiCICC_E LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS PixelStorm COB Mini 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 PixelStorm COB Mini 3 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The PixelStorm COB Mini Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of PixelStorm COB Mini 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 this fixture with the wiCICLE Wireless DMX System 10 4 Operating Adjustments 11 Navigating The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 12 DMX Mode 13 Slave Mode 13 Sound Active Mode 13 Dimming Mode Settings 13 LED Display amp Fan Speed Settings 13 Custom Programs 14 Auto Speed and Sound Active Modes 14 Color Calibration Settings 15 Custom Static Colors 15 Fixture Reset Functions 15 Custom Static Colors 16 Data Sync Feature 16 Fixture ID Settings 1
15. COO CO uevewsh TQ CO CO CO OO U CU tQ D a CO PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX In Depth Reference 38 Channel Mode fenannet Name eom wm i Oe fs fante i fee fa fees i mer pm een DMX In Depth Reference 30 Channel Mode crane ueme eme meme mme m fees mer m ees Ames pg me Page 19 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX In Depth Reference 23 Channel Mode DMX In Depth Reference 18 Channel Mode Ten ame on name on name on m i pomme 6 puer ui wwe 16 omms mode 5 sei s era qm ema ps po erem x over fo over mm DMX In Depth Reference 11 Channel Mode Virtual Color Wheel Dimming Mode DMX In Depth Reference 5 channel Mode a eei fe ames SSS Page 20 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX aka DMX 512 was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology USITT as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more 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 abbre
16. DMX controller Setting the DMX Address 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as 001 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 ENTER 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 DOWN gt buttons until the display reads SET and press the ENTER button Then use the lt UP DOWN buttons until the display reaches CHMD and press ENTER Now press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons again to highlight your desired DMX channel mode and press the ENTER button to confirm Slave Mode 1 Daisy chain the fixtures DMX in out having the controller at the beginning of the line 2 There is nothing else to it The first fixture in the DMX chain is the master fixture and the following fixtures will follow the master Dimming Mode Settings Allows users to set the fixture to use 1 of 4 x2 dimming curve settings for smoother and slower dimming capabilities In the control panel menu there are two settings for each curve that are distinguishable from one another by the trailing dot Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S Curve LIN LIN SQR SQR ISQR ISQR SCUR SCUR Output Output Output Output DMX The curve settings with the trailing dot adds a bit
17. ING ELSE YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT IN PROGRAMS IN THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND OR SET THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURN ING 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 master chances are good that the wiCICLE receiver will begin transmitting the master program Most times this is undesirable and taking the two seconds to switch these programs off will solve a lot of ails Got that done Good Then let s proceed 1 Plug the wiCICLE Receiver into the DMX IN connector of the fixture and verify it is receiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 2 Connect the AC DC adaptor to 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 also cor GROUP 4 BL
18. LLC USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE WIRELESS DMX SYSTEM In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you plugged 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 wiCICLE without external power e Unauthorized modification and or using the wiCICLE with un approved fixtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE or fixture UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON C E SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION e Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connectors which separate chassis case ground from cable shielding Cabling with the shield connected to the con nector 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 wiCICLE transmitters in your system 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 diligence and that is the removal of extraneous DMX signals from your lighting rig BEFORE proceeding SO BEFORE DOING ANYTH
19. UE responds to the GROUP setting GROUP 5 VIOLET on our LightCaster wireless DMX GROUP 6 CYAN Transceiver GROUP 7 WHITE Follow the same procedure on the Receiver to select the channel group Once both the transmitter and receiver s are both set to the same channel group connect the trans mitter 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 communi cation is established with the receiver The status LED on the receiver s will flash GREEN slowly until communication is established 7 Once the clearest channel is auto selected the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver NOTE The color of the LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving That s It U A Page 10 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the PixelStorm COB Mini 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
20. an insert any of its 33 built in auto programs ATO1 AT33 and adjust its speed ATSP 0 255 and also set the duration in seconds before moving on to the next scene TIME 0 255 Or you can create a custom scene by color mixing any or all of the 3 pixel groups then add in a fade in effect WAIT 0 255 and or strobe SHUT 0 255 Finally if you want to use this scene in your program be sure to enable it USE YES NO 4 Repeat the above process to create up to 20 scenes in each of the 3 customizable programs R1 0 255 Red Group 1 Intensity B2 0 255 Blue Group 2 Intensity W3 0 255 White Group 3 Intensity Gi 0 255 Green Group 1 Intensity A2 0 255 Amber Group 2 Intensity SHUT 0 255 Strobe slow fast Bi 0 255 Blue Group 1 Intensity W2 0 255 White Group 2 Intensity AUTO ATO1 AT33 Auto Programs A1 0 255 Amber Group 1 Intensity R3 0 255 Red Group 3 Intensity ATSP 0 255 Auto Speed fast slow W1 0 255 Whte Group 1 Intensity G3 0 255 Green Group 3 Intensity TIME 0 255 Scene Time seconds R2 0 255 Red Group 2 Intensity B3 0 255 Blue Group 3 Intensity WAIT 0 255 Fade In fast slow G2 0 255 Green Group 2 Intensity A3 0 255 Amber Group 3 Intensity USE YES NO Use Scene in Program IMPORTANT If USE is set to NO or TIME is set to O the scene will not run Running A Custom Program 1 To view your newly created lighting masterpiece use the lt MENU gt and
21. 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 open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 4 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE PIXELSTORM COB MINI CONTROL FEATURES e 6x 25W 5 in 1 COB LEDs 100 000 hours e Built in color and pixel chase macros via DMX e Virtual color wheel effect e 33 built in automated programs 2 sound active modes e RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode e 10 custom color and 3 custom program banks e Variable electronic dimmer amp strobe e Custom global color calibration settings e Fixture ID addressing e Beam Angle 45 degree e Easy to use LED control panel e 5 6 11 18 23 30 or 38 channel DMX modes w two different pixel group con figurations in 18 23 channel modes ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly e Super quiet variable speed internal fan cooling e Dual mounting
22. d your own the chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield BMX Data J ra 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 proximity 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 above Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture gt Page 8 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 Standal
23. g com awe pate enea ose Page 3 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 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
24. he fixture from overheating Check optical system and clean excess dust grime No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active 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 that speed channels are set appropriately No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode If your problem persists or isn t listed please open a support ticket online at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 22 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Widt Depth Fixture 3 4 85 mm Bracket 5 1 130 mm Weight Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 50 60 Hertz Power Consumption 172W 2 11A pf 66 Light Source LED 12x 25W 5 in 1 COB LEDs 100 000 hours Beam Angle 45 degree beam Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 5 6 11 18 23 30 or 38 channel DMX modes Input Output 3 pin XLR Male Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Preset Other Information Hunchbacks hate backpacks They prefer messenger bags 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction caused by damage to Warranty LEDs Photometric Data 45
25. light either R Red Level G Green Level B Blue Level A Amber Level or W White Level then hit lt ENTER gt 3 Finally using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between 000 255 000 off and hit ENTER to confirm your choice s 4 These 10 custom colors can be accessed and edited to your liking at any time and will be saved even after powering off the fixture 5 These static colors are directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode Fixture Reset Functions Allows users to reset the fixture to factory default settings without loosing customized settings or reset the custom programs exclusively 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWNw buttons to navigate to LOAD and press ENTER then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight ST L or PR L and press ENTER 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either YES or NO then press ENTER 3 The ST L reset function will reset all default values with the exception of those in ADDR address CTCT 10 custom colors and PROG custom scenes and programs 4 The PR L reset function will only reset all customized program settings found in the PROG settings custom scenes and programs Page 15 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Data Sync Feature Users can transfer their custom settings from one fixture to another via DMX 1 Disconnect fixtures from an
26. more delay to the curve for a smoother effect 1 Use the MENU and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press ENTER then lt UP DOWN gt buttons again to scroll to DIM and press the ENTER button 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either LIN Linear SQR Square ISQR Inverse Square SCUR S Curve LIN Smooth Linear SQR Smooth Square ISQR Smooth Inverse Square or SCUR Smooth S Curve then hit lt ENTER gt LED Display and Fan Speed Setting 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWNwD buttons to navigate to SET and press ENTER then navigate to either DISY display or FAN fan and press the lt ENTER gt button 2 In DISY you can set the LED menu display to be continually on or shut off after 2 min of inactivity In FAN you can set the fan speed to run at high medium or low Page 13 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Custom Programs Allows users to create up to 3 customizable 20 scene programs that are directly accessible via the control panel and also in DMX mode Creating A Custom Program 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWNw buttons to navigate to PROG and press ENTER 2 Now use the UP DOWN D buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1 CHS2 or CHS3 and press lt ENTER gt 3 Start with editing scene 1 SCO1 customizing it to your liking by using the choices outlined in the table below You c
27. one 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 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 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 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting
28. replace ment please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of PixelStorm COB Mini 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 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 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 conduc
29. t RB RIB Auto 6 1 pixel chase color change amp repeat Auto 7 2 pixel amber step running Auto 8 3 pixel orange running with fade Auto 9 3 pixel pink step running Auto 10 2 pixel red running on green Auto 11 2 pixel green running on blue Auto 12 2 pixel yellow running on pink Auto 13 1 pixel red step running Auto 14 1 pixel yellow step running Auto 15 3 pixel yellow running with fade Auto 16 3 pixel pink running with fade Auto 17 Yellow pixel from 1 to 6 then dark Auto 18 Blue pixel from 1 to 6 then dark Auto 19 Each pixel color change R G B Y P C Auto 20 Inverse direction auto 6 Auto 21 Inverse direction auto 7 Auto 22 3 pixel white running with fade Auto 23 3 pixel cyan step running Auto 24 Inverse direction auto 10 Auto 25 Inverse direction auto 11 Auto 26 Inverse direction auto 12 Auto 27 Inverse direction auto 13 Auto 28 Inverse direction auto 14 Auto 29 Inverse direction auto 15 Auto 30 Inverse direction auto 16 Auto 31 Inverse direction auto 17 Auto 32 Inverse direction auto 18 Auto 33 All pixel rainbow effect Custom program 1 CHO1 in menu settings Custom program 2 CHO2 in menu settings Custom program 3 CH03 in menu settings Sound active mode 1 color change Sound active mode 2 white strobe No Function Page 17 Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide continued G00 29 288 dest ec do
30. tor amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 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 C 3E120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily c E 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 buil
31. u should now have DMX control of any fixtures with this ID Fixture Information These are not editable features they are for informational purposes only 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWNw buttons to navigate to INFO and press ENTER then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight SOFT or POW and press ENTER 2 The SOFT information simply displays the current software version installed on the fixture and POW displays the fixtures current power level setting Under normal conditions it will be at 100 but this fixture has built in overheat protection that may automatically reduce the output level to 80 or 50 in high temperature situations Page 16 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide 000 lt gt 005 006 lt gt 020 lt gt 060 lt gt 100 lt gt 140 lt gt 180 lt gt 220 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 005 006 lt gt 010 011 lt gt 015 016 lt gt 020 021 lt gt 025 026 030 031 lt gt 035 036 040 041 lt gt 045 046 lt gt 050 051 lt gt 055 056 lt gt 060 061 lt gt 065 066 lt gt 070 071 lt gt 075 076 lt gt 080 081 lt gt 085 086 lt gt 090 091 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 100 101 lt gt 105 106 lt gt 110 111 lt gt 115 116 lt gt 120 121 lt gt 125 126 130 131 135 136
32. uously 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 transmit ted the refresh rate is around 44 times per second Dimensional Drawings MK 20 2 512 mm 9 w GN i OOOO Ti T 2 Ga SS 2 LL ro N x Page 21 PixelStorm COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your PixelStorm COB Mini 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 want it to operate as designed You should absolutely keep the fixture clean especially if you
33. viation for Digital Multiplexed signals It is the most common communica tions 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 O and 255 The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on 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 in volves 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 contin
34. y DMX controllers and link them together via DMX in out 2 On the sending fixture DMX out navigate the main menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to reach SEND and press the ENTER button 3 Select YES and press the ENTER button to begin the transfer 4 Information for ADDR address CAL global intensity or ID Fixture ID will not be sent 5 After the data has been transferred the receiving fixture will be automatically be reset Fixture ID Settings ID settings give you the ability to assign ID numbers to individual or groups of fixtures for quick and easy DMX control access This is available in 68 28 23 and 18 channel DMX modes 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWNw buttons to navigate to ID and press ENTER 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select any ID value you would like to assign to this fixture and press the ENTER button to save it 3 While using a DMX channel mode where fixture ID control available you can now set the ID Function Slider to a value ranging from 010 020 for i ID control per each 1 digit ex 21 ID21 22 ID22 or you can set the ID FUNCTION slider to a value ranging from 021 030 for 1 ID control per each 10 digit functionality ex 010 lt gt 019 ID1 etc 4 Now use the ID Address Slider on your controller to select the fixture ID number or ID range setup in steps 1 amp 2 while keeping in mind the function method you selected in step 3 5 Yo

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