Product Manual cobzilla-bright-white-5x5-matrix
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1. LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Wisconsin USA Copyright c 2010 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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 COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix 7 Data DMX Cables 7 Cable Connectors 8 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 8 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 9 Mounting Rigging 9 4 Operating Adjustments 10 Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Master Slave Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Standalone Program Mode 12 Character Mode 12 DMX Channel Values In Depth 13 Troubleshooting 15 5 Appendix 16 A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Keeping Your COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix New 17 Returns Gasp 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Page 2 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix e This Lovely User Manual e An Ever So Needed IEC Power Cord e 4 Pcs Mounting Hardware Getting It Out Of The Box Congra2. and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the C I 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily c E j 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 BMX Data 2 TS 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 em hhh hhh Step 2 Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first fixture s male connec tor input Note It doesn t matter which fixture address is the first one connected We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on Next Fixture in Chain Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above Place a DMX te
3. lt gt 199 200 lt gt 209 210 lt gt 219 220 lt gt 229 230 lt gt 239 240 lt gt 249 250 lt gt 255 00 lt gt 27 28 lt gt 55 56 lt gt 83 84 lt gt 111 112 lt gt 139 140 lt gt 167 168 lt gt 195 196 lt gt 223 224 lt gt 251 252 lt gt 255 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A 0 100 Built In Programs Letters Set this channel first then change Channel 4 Numbers Set this channel first then change Channel 4 Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Program 9 Program 10 Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program 20 Program 21 Sound Speed of Programs Characters Numbers Channel 3 is between 001 lt gt 010 N lt XS lt CHNWOVOZERPAYHTOAMMONDD Channel 3 is between 011 lt gt 021 OONQOQUAWNHEO Page 14 Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving Shut Off slower than normal the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating Clear the fan of obstructions or return the unit for service Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust grime Also ensure that the 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mod
4. on page 16 1 The COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix is capable of operating with 1 4 25 or 28 DMX channels To select the channel mode that you desire IMI First press the lt MODE gt button to select LILILI fon the LED Readout fol Ldk Then press the lt SETUP gt button to select channel mode CEM TL L L i La dht I or LLILIt Use the lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select desired channel Auto Master Slave Sound Active amp Character Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds miT 1 To set the fixture in Auto mode select L LI using the lt MODE gt button DI i i aT f 2 To use the fixture s built in programs select LI I L 1 using the lt MODE gt button then the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to choose desired pro gram Press the lt MODE gt button to exit out of the menu 3 Each fixture is a master by default To set the fixture as a slave use the CI DU lt MENU gt button to reach Lt then press the lt SETUP gt button select I l ve J I a pee i IUCLE TC L La Cy L 1 L Using the lt UP gt and Dio a mode JLT lt DOWN gt buttons When the user joins four devices as shown below the devices will work as one unit 4 Press the lt MODE gt button to exit out of the menu Sound Active Mode I TI 1 To use sound active mode select LILI by pressing lt MODE gt di Co m 2 Press th
5. 0 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 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 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
6. 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 unlikely event your uni
7. 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 would respond to channels 7 through 12 The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust It involves transmitting a reset condition indicating the start of a new packet a start code and up to 512 bytes of data Data packets are transmitted continuously As soon as one packet is finished another can begin with no delay if desired usually another follows within 1 ms If nothing is changing i e no lamp levels change the same data will be sent out over and over again This is a great feature of DMX if for some reason the data is not interprete
8. d 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 indispensible tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer Page 16 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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 d
9. e IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Contact service for more information Chase Speed Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Too Fast Slow Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage verify that moving parts are not restricted and that unit s ventilation is not obstructed Slow Movement Verify that 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable Also check that speed channels are set appropri ately No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator raticly Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Intermittant Check lamp for properly installation Lamp Relamp lamp may have reached end of life Remote Doesn t Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely Work Verify remote is correct type CA 9 or other as applicable Fixture Moving Verify proper mode of operation Is the fixture in Auto On Its Own mode If your problem isn t listed or if problems persist please contact support support blizzardlighting com Page 15 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX aka DMX 512 was created in 1986 b
10. e lt SETUP gt button to change built in program ALA LILI using the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons O lt 3 Press the lt MODE gt button to exit out of the menu Character Mode Individual Letters and Numbers Mode Allows a single fixture to display a variety of individual letters or numbers without a DMX controller Would be really cool with multiple fixtures Hint Hint LO 1 Press the lt MODE gt button to reach Lf Then press the lt SETUP gt but ton to select Letter mode or Number mode 2 Use the lt SETUP gt button to select which letter or number you want the di 7 fixture to display Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to select 1 rt I LL wo 0 Ih under LELE or IN LI I under fILILiE 3 Press the lt MODE gt button to save and exit Page 12 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 1 Channel Mode 000 lt gt 011 012 lt gt 023 024 lt gt 035 036 lt gt 047 048 lt gt 059 060 lt gt 071 072 lt gt 083 084 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 107 108 lt gt 119 120 lt gt 131 132 lt gt 143 144 lt gt 155 156 lt gt 167 168 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 191 192 lt gt 203 204 lt gt 215 Built In Programs Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Program 9 Program 10 Program 11 Program 12 Program 13 P
11. lla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 19 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
12. p should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture s weight to ensure structural sta bility Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting fixutres overhead Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs e When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access if applicable and routine maintenance e Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used e Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Page 9 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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 MODE gt Is used to navigate to the previous higher level menu item lt SETUP gt Scrolls through individual menu options lt UP gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in Ascending order lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in Descending order Mode Setup UP Down The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you
13. rminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture gt Page 8 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 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 clam
14. rogram 14 Program 15 Program 16 Program 17 Program 18 216 lt gt 227 228 lt gt 239 240 lt gt 251 251 lt gt 255 Program 19 Program 20 Program 21 Sound Active 000 lt gt 255 Program Speed 000 lt gt 255 Strobe Rate 15 Individual Pixel 2 T Fon 1 25 ui e Gee l a 19 Gi 18 49 I CD 2 23 CI 65 i 0 100 000 lt gt 255 Page 13 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 28 Channel Mode Channel 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 100 Individual Pixel Control 1 25 000 lt gt 255 001 lt gt 010 011 lt gt 021 022 lt gt 032 033 lt gt 043 034 lt gt 054 055 lt gt 065 066 lt gt 076 077 lt gt 087 088 lt gt 098 099 lt gt 109 110 lt gt 120 121 lt gt 131 132 lt gt 142 143 lt gt 153 154 lt gt 164 165 lt gt 175 176 lt gt 186 187 lt gt 197 198 lt gt 208 209 lt gt 219 220 lt gt 230 231 lt gt 241 242 lt gt 252 253 lt gt 255 Channel 3 022 lt gt 252 000 lt gt 009 010 lt gt 019 020 lt gt 029 030 lt gt 039 040 lt gt 049 050 lt gt 059 060 lt gt 069 070 lt gt 079 080 lt gt 089 090 lt gt 099 100 lt gt 109 110 lt gt 119 120 lt gt 129 130 lt gt 139 140 lt gt 149 150 lt gt 159 160 lt gt 169 170 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 189 190
15. select from the menu map on page 11 When a menu function is selected the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt MODE gt Press the lt MODE gt button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function Use the lt SETUP gt button to navigate the menu op tions Press the lt MODE 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 MODE gt button Page 10 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure ut lt MODE gt COLILI boh VW xl lt SETUP gt CI TC IT MIC COC I 4 lt MODE gt I lt SETUP gt Oli LIL lt MODE gt 163 I CLIL lt SETUP gt LELE OO C1 7 lt SETUP gt rer il PUI no n lt SETUP gt CI LI lt MODE gt ES lt MODE gt AUTO lt MODE gt Pei di lt MODE gt OL Av CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A DMX Mode 1 4 25 28 Channel Modes Sound Active Mode Sound Sensitivity Character Mode Individual Letter Mode Individual Number Mode Test Mode Auto Play Built In Programs Slave Mode Page 11 Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller If you are unfamiliar with DMX please read the DMX Primer
16. t may require service please contact Blizzard Lighting at sup port blizzardlighting com Page 4 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix CONTROL FEATURES e 25 individually controllable Cool White Chip On Board LED s e Variable electronic strobe e Variable electronic dimmer e Built in automated programs via master slave including letters and numbers e Sound Active via DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Rugged and well built yet super thin It works out regularly e Lux 5 600 1m 2 000 2m e Light source 25 x 3 watt 700ma COB LED s DMX Quick Reference 1 Channel Mode Dimmer 0 100 DMX Quick Reference 4 Channel Mode What It Does Dimmer 0 100 Built In Programs Program Speed DMX Quick Reference 25 Channel Mode 1 25 Individual Pixel Control Dimmer 0 100 DMX Quick Reference 28 Channel Mode Channel__ What It Does Dimmer 0 100 Pixel Control 1 25 27 Built In Programs Character Number Mode 28 Program Speed Character Number Choice Page 5 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Pin Up Pic ture 25 High Power Cool White COB LED s Tough Steel Enclosure Figure 2 The Rear Connections Fixture Link Bracket Mount LED Control Panel Adjustment Knobs Safet
17. tulations on purchasing one of the newest brightest most impressive bright white LED Panels on the market Now that you ve got your COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix or hopefully COBZilla s 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 rheo stat 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 unit matches the line volt age applied Damage to yo
18. ur 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 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Weight Operating Voltage 100 240V AC 50 60 Hertz Light Source COB 25x 3W 700ma 50 000 hours Beam Angle 55 degrees Luminous Intensity 5 600 Lux im 2 000 Lux 2m Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient contri OO Auto Master Slave Sound Active Charac Other Operating Modes ter Mode WATCH OUT It s Godzilla WAIT No IT S COBZilla Even though Godzilla was only a mystical Japanese creature that destroyed villages and anything in it s path The COBZilla will brighten anything in it s path and will make people stand in a wonder of awe much like Godzilla 2 year limited warranty does not cover Warranty malfunction caused by damage to LED s Page 18 CobZi
19. ur 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 Suite E Waukesha WI 53188 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 mnor OO oae O eane one Page 3 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 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
20. ust 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 satistfaction and wow factor That s what it s all about after all Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans once in a while something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should you ll need to obtain a Return Authori zation RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an email to support blizzardlighting com and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning yo
21. y Cable Attachment Point DMX In DMX Out AC Power IN Power Out Page 6 CobZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Manual Rev A Copyright c 2010 14 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 COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix 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 COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of COBZilla Bright White 5X5 Matrix Fix tures 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 164
22. y 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 having a value between 0 and 255 The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on DMX data is transmitted at 250 000 bits per second using the RS 485 transmission stan dard over two wires As with microphone cables a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals There are five pins on a DMX connector a wire for ground cable shield two wires for Primary communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver and two wires for a Secondary communication which goes from a DMX receiver
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