Bladerunner RGBW Manual
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1. 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 Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower than Shut Off normal the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating Clear the fan of obstructions or return the unit for service Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust grime Also ensure that the 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Contact service for more infor mation Chase Speed Too Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Fast Slow No Power Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Audio Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicabl2. Color Speed 001 255 LCD Backlight On Off Firmware Version Fixture Reset Page 11 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled bv anv universal DMX controller Set The DMX Starting Address To assign a DMX staring address to the fixture use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to Address then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display any value within the range of 001 512 Then push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice DMX Mode Selection To use the fixture in either of its two DMX channel mode configurations use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to CHND then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display either 14CH or 32CH Then push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice Slave Mode 1 Disconnect fixture s from any DMX signal source 2 Set each fixture to matching DMX modes 14CH or 32CH 3 Connect all fixtures together via DMX The first fixture in the DMX chain will be the master fixture followed by the slave fixtures 4 Connect DMX controller to the master unit for DMX control Stand Alone Master Slave Sound Active Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds PRO Movement This allows you to enable disable auto movement of the heads in Program Mode or within Manual Color Adjustments This will not effect movement in Auto or DMX modes 1 Use
3. RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A DMX Values In Depth 14 Channel Mode a 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 2 000 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast 3 000 lt gt 255 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 G A 000 lt gt 255 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 5 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 e 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Static Colors Color Snap Fade 000 lt gt 028 Red 029 lt gt 057 Green 058 lt gt 086 Blue 087 lt gt 115 White 116 lt gt 144 Red Green 145 lt gt 173 Green Blue 174 lt gt 202 Red Blue 203 lt gt 204 Red Green Blue White 205 lt gt 229 Color Snap 230 lt gt 255 Color Fade Built In Programs Sound Active 000 lt gt 012 Red 013 lt gt 025 Green 026 lt gt 038 Blue 039 lt gt 051 White 052 lt gt 064 Red Green 065 lt gt 077 Green Blue 078 lt gt 091 Red Blue 092 lt gt 103 Red Green Blue White 104 lt gt 116 Color Snap 117 lt gt 129 Color Fade 130 lt gt 142 Red Green Blue White Strobe slow 143 lt gt 155 Red Green Blue White Strobe fast 156 lt gt 168 Red Chase 1 head on back and fourth 169 lt gt 181 R G B W Chase 1 head on left to right 182 lt gt 194 R G B W Chas
4. A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Warning Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground Earthing Getting A Hold Of Us If something is wrong just give us a call or send an email We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Ste E Waukesha WI 53118 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Email support blizzardlighting com 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 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETV INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefuliv Thev include important
5. information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product e Please keep this User Guide for future use If vou sell the unit to someone else be sure that thev also receive this User Guide e ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage vou 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 oniv 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 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
6. the lt MENU gt button to scroll to PRO Movement then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display either ON or OFF Then push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice Speed Settings This allows you to adjust the speed of the moving heads and color macros in Program Mode Auto Mode or within Manual Color mixing This will not effect speed in DMX mode 1 Use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to SPEED then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display either Movement or Color then push the lt ENTER gt button You can now adjust the speed settings from 001 255 slow lt gt fast Auto Mode To run the fixture in auto mode use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to AUTO or AUTO 1 then push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm You then adjust the movement and color macro speed settings of the auto mode program see Speed Settings Sound Active Mode To run the fixture in sound active mode use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to AUDIO then push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Page 12 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Manual Color Adjustment Allows the user to adjust the color balance of each individual moving head fixture Vou can set vour own intensitv levels and then add PRO Movement if vou likel See p 12 1 Use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to COLOR then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display any of Red Green Blue or White settings for fixtures
7. 1 2 3 and 4 Push the lt ENTER gt button while highlighting any to display the color intensity range settings from 000 255 Use the lt UP DOWN buttons to adjust the intensity then push lt ENTER gt to confirm your choice 2 The last option in the COLOR submenu is Shut strobe Using the same steps as above you can adjust the strobe rate values from 000 255 slow lt gt fast Program Mode Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller 1 Use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to PROGRAM then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to display the built in program number from 01 20 Push the lt ENTER gt to confirm your choice If you wish you can then also enable disable PRO Movement or adjust the Speed Settings of the Movement or Color Macros See p 12 LCD Display To turn on off the backlit LCD display use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to LED then push lt ENTER gt Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll or either ON or OFF and push lt ENTER gt button to confirm your choice ON will leave the display illuminated constantly and OFF will turn the display off after 40 seconds of idle Version This menu option simply displays the fixtures installed firmware version number Reset To automatically reset the motors to automatically realign the moving head positions use the lt MENU gt button to scroll to RESET then push lt ENTER gt Page 13 BladeRunner
8. BLADE a ma m FTUM ETY a a BLW ijine LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS BladeRunner RGBW Moving Head Fixture L 1 Getting Started What s In The Box2 Getting It Out Of The Box Powering Up Getting A Hold Of Us Safety Instructions Don t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster AWWWW W 2 Meet The BladeRunner RGBW Main Features Control DMX Quick Reference The BladeRunner RGBW Pin up Picture aunu U 3 Setup 8 Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of BladeRunner RGBW Fixtures 8 Data DMX Cables 8 Cable Connectors 9 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 9 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 9 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 10 Mounting Rigging 10 Lighting Stand Mounting 10 4 Operating Adjustments 11 Navigating The Control Panel lil Control Panel Menu Structure li DMX Mode 12 Set The DMX Starting Address 12 DMX Mode Selection 12 Slave Mode 12 Stand Alone Master Slave Sound Active Modes 12 PRO Movement 12 Speed Settings 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Manual Color Adjustments 13 Program Mode 13 LCD Displav 13 Version 13 Reset 13 DMX Channel Values In Depth 14 5 Appendix 16 A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Troubleshooting 16 Keeping Your BladeRunner RGBW As Good As New 17 Returns Gasp 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Dimensional Drawings 19 Page 2 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual R
9. age 15 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX 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 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
10. 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 vou ll need to obtain a Return Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an email to support blizzardlighting com and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for service be sure to include the 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 w
11. control panel or DIP switches Secondarilv the fixtures that follow mav also require a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN nen Chain Check the Operating Adjustments section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and DMX IN DMX OUT configuration To Next Fixture 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 stability 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 Lighting Stand Mounting This fixture comes with an easy to use stand mounting bracket Please make sure the lighting stand you use is rated to safely hold the weight of this unit and do not over extend the lighti
12. 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 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE BLADERUNNERTM RGBW MAIN FEATURES 4x moving heads each with 1x CREE 10w R G B W 4 in 1 LED Blazing fast 540 pan and 240 tilt User selectable 14 or 32 DMX channels Full RGBW color in standalone amp DMX mode Narrow 2 degree beam angle Outstanding quad beam effects Built in sound active programs Built in automated programs via master slave Built in sound activated programs via master slave 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors CONTROL e USITT DMX 512 14 32 Channels e 3 pin Input Output e 4 button menu with LCD display DMX Quick Reference 14 Channel Mode Channel what is does 0000000000 Strobe slow lt gt fast Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 6e o White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 fs Butin Programs Sound Active 9 Built in Program Speed slow lt gt fast Page 5 BladeRunner RGBW User Manua
13. dance 100 140 ohms Page 8 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 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 O last fixture They are also readily O available from specialty retailers j 120 ohm 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 vour fixture mav perform erraticallv Test cables with an ohm meter to verifv correct polaritv and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 Pin777 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 vou d like to build your own the chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male O
14. e Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Page 16 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your BladeRunner RGBW As Good As New The fixture vou ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equipment and as long as vou take care of it it will take care of vou That said like anvthing vou ll need to take care of it if vou want it to operate as designed Vou should absolutelv keep the fixture clean especiallv if vou 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
15. e 1 head on back and fourth 195 lt gt 207 Green Chase 1 head on left to right 208 lt gt 220 Green Chase 1 head on back and fourth 221 lt gt 233 R G B W Color Chase Head 1 2 3 4 all on 234 lt gt 246 R G B W Color Chase Head 1 3 2 4 all on 247 lt gt 250 R G B W Color Chase all on 251 lt gt 255 Sound Active Mode 000 lt gt 255 Color Macro Speed 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Pan Speed fast lt gt slow 000 lt gt 255 Tilt Speed fast lt gt slow 14 000 lt gt 245 No Function 246 lt gt 255 Reset Motors DMX Values In Depth 32 Channel Mode a 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 2 000 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast 000 lt gt 255 ist Head Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 1st Head Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 ist Head Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 G A 000 lt gt 255 ist Head White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Page 14 c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 32 Channel Mode continued fs 000 lt gt 255 and Head Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 OO O fs 000 lt gt 255 and Head Brue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Static Colors Color Snap Fade 000 lt gt 028 Red 029 lt gt 057 Green 058 lt gt 086 Blue 087 lt gt 115 White 116
16. ev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x BladeRunner Moving Head Fixture e 2 x Omega 1 4 Turn Mounting Brackets e 1 x Stand Mounting Bracket e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations You have just purchased a totally unique stunning quad beam RGBW moving head fixture that s guaranteed to turn heads anywhere it goes and tilt them too So now that you re the proud owner of a BladeRunner or hopefully BLADERUNNERSI 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 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
17. ithin seven 7 days of receipt Page 17 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Weight amp Dimensions Length 40 5 inches 102 9 cm Height 8 25 inches 21 cm Depth Base 3 27 8 3 cm Head 5 12 7 cm Weight 22 1 Ibs 10 kg Operating Voltage AC 110 240VAC 50 60 Hertz Power Consumption 77w 1 13A LED 4 10 watt R G B W CREE LEDs Beam Angle Max Operating 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Temp DMX Channels input Output Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Auto Sound Active Other Information If you have a pear shaped body you should not wear pear colored clothes or act juicy 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function caused by damage to LED s 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 how ever they are not manufactured by affiliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA or any related entity Neutrik and powerCON are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG Page 18 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Luminous Intensitv 13 590 Lux 4 700 Lux 15 560 Lux 6 050 Lux 21 000 Lux 6 700 Lux Dimensional Drawings lt 40 5 i
18. l Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Quick Reference 32 Channel Mode 22 stead Pan Motor 23 ist Head Tit Motor 24 2nd Head Pan Motor 25 2nd Head Tit Motor SSCS 26 rd Head Pan Moor SSCS a7 rd Head Tit Motor SSS 28 ath head Pan Motor SSCS 29 _ athHead Tit Motor o Pan Speed 0 lt gt 100 Page 6 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The BladeRunner RGBW Pin Up Picture 4x Mini Moving Heads each fitted with 1x CREE High Output RGBW 10 watt LED LED Control Panel Bracket Mounting Holes Bracket Mounting Holes Rubber Rubber Feet Stand Feet Mounting Bracket Figure 2 The Rear Connections Power Switch Power In Power Out DMX OUT POWERIN POWEROUT DMX In DMX Out Page 7 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c 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 BladeRunner RGBW 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 BladeRunner RGBW fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return
19. lt gt 144 Red Green 145 lt gt 173 Green Blue 174 lt gt 202 Red Blue 203 lt gt 204 Red Green Blue White 205 lt gt 229 Color Snap 230 lt gt 255 Color Fade 000 lt gt 255 Color Macro Speed 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 ist Head Pan 000 lt gt 255 Pan Speed fast lt gt slow Built In Programs Sound Active 000 lt gt 012 Red 013 lt gt 025 Green 026 lt gt 038 Blue 039 lt gt 051 White 052 lt gt 064 Red Green 065 lt gt 077 Green Blue 078 lt gt 091 Red Blue 092 lt gt 103 Red Green Blue White 104 lt gt 116 Color Snap 20 117 lt gt 129 Color Fade 130 lt gt 142 Red Green Blue White Strobe slow 143 lt gt 155 Red Green Blue White Strobe fast 156 lt gt 168 Red Chase 1 head on back and fourth 169 lt gt 181 R G B W Chase 1 head on left to right 182 lt gt 194 R G B W Chase 1 head on back and fourth 195 lt gt 207 Green Chase 1 head on left to right 208 lt gt 220 Green Chase 1 head on back and fourth 221 lt gt 233 f R G B W Color Chase Head 1 2 344 all on 234 lt gt 246 R G B W Color Chase Head 1 3 2 4 all on 247 lt gt 250 R G B W Color Chase all on 251 lt gt 255 Sound Active Mode 000 lt gt 255 Tilt Speed fast lt gt slow 32 000 lt gt 245 No Function 246 lt gt 255 Reset Motors P
20. n gt 8 25 in eee Page 19 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Pry Diii Enjoy your producti Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
21. ng stand For the safety of yourself your audience and the fixture always take advantage of the use of the stand s safety pins Page 10 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the BladeRunner RGBW are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus OO000 To navigate through the LCD control panel main menu use the lt MENU gt button to scroll through the various top level menu options Then to scroll through sub menu options use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons Push the lt ENTER gt button to save any changes made Main Menu Control Panel Menu Structure DMX Address 14 Channel DMX Mode 32 Channel DMX Mode Auto Mode slower color changing Auto Mode faster color changing Sound Active Mode Head 1 Red 0 255 Head 1 Green 0 255 Head 1 Blue 0 255 Head 1 White 0 255 Head 2 Red 0 255 Head 2 Green 0 255 Head 2 Blue 0 255 Head 2 White 0 255 Head 3 Red 0 255 Head 3 Green 0 255 Head 3 Blue 0 255 Head 3 White 0 255 Head 4 Red 0 255 Head 4 Green 0 255 Head 4 Blue 0 255 Head 4 White 0 255 Strobe Rate 0 255 Built in Programs Auto Movement On Off Speed Settings Movement Speed 001 255
22. utput Input Ground Shield DMX Data 3 Toa 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 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 9 BladeRunner RGBW User Manual Rev A c 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 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 via either settings in the
23. your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of BladeRunner RGBW 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 impe
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