G-Streak Manual - Blizzard Lighting
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1. SL Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS G Streak LED Mini Moving Head Beam 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 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The G Streak Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of G Streak s 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 Mounting Points 10 Clamp Mounting FI Securing the fixture 11 4 Operating Adjustments 12 The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 Channel Mode Selection l3 DMX Address 13 System Reset 13 Calibration Adjustments 13 DMX Auto amp Sound Active Modes 13 Change the Pan and Tilt options 13 DMX Channel Values In Depth 14 Gobo Wheel and Color Chart 15 Troubleshooting 16 5 Appendix 17 A Quick DMX Lesson 17 Keeping Your G Streak Spot As Good As New 18 Returns Gasp 18 Shipping Issues 18 Tech Specs 19 Page 2 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e One Really Classy DMX Cable e A Sweet Safety2. 095 Color Wheel Open White Red Blue Green Yellow Rose Carmine Pearl CTB Dark Blue Orange Light Green Pink Dark Yellow 096 lt gt 103 Cyan 104 lt gt 111 Light Yellow 112 lt gt 127 UV 128 lt gt 189 Rainbow Effect CW slow lt gt fast 190 lt gt 193 Rotation Stop 194 lt gt 255 Rainbow Effect CCW slow lt gt fast Gobo Wheel No Gobo Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Gobo 8 Gobo 9 Gobo 10 Gobo 11 Gobo 12 Gobo 13 Gobo 14 Gobo 15 Gobo 16 Gobo 17 Gobo 1 Shake Gobo 2 Shake Gobo 3 Shake Gobo 4 Shake Gobo 5 Shake Gobo 6 Shake Gobo 7 Shake Gobo 8 Shake Gobo 9 Shake Gobo 10 Shake Gobo 11 Shake Gobo 12 Shake Gobo 13 Shake Gobo 14 Shake Gobo 15 Shake Gobo 16 Shake Gobo 17 Shake Flow Effect slow lt gt fast Page 14 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Channel Values In Depth Continued Reduced Standard Channel Shutter 255 Prism Rotate slow lt gt fast Pan Tilt Speed 225 Speed fast lt gt slow 235 Blackout by Movement 245 Blackout by All Wheel Change 255 No Function Control Functions 079 No Function 084 All Motor Reset 087 Scan Motor Reset 090 Colors Motor Reset 093 Gobo Motor Reset 096 Shutter amp Dimmer Motor Reset 099 Other Motor Reset 119 Auto Program 1 139 Auto Program 2 159 Auto Program 3 179 Auto
3. 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 Ste E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Blizzard Lighting assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual Blizzard Lighting reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time You can download the latest version of this document from www blizzardlighting com Page 3 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 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 conn
4. Cable amp Mounting Bracket e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on your purchase of the amazing G Streak LED mini moving head beam With a name like G Streak you know it s going to be cool Now that you ve got your G Streak or hopefully G Streak 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 rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch AC Voltage Switch Not all fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local power supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Warning
5. In Power Switch Fuse l j FUSE POWER OUT ACE A Qef WARNING ueuo THe un FROM THE WALL BEFORE SERVONG ATTENTIONI DEBRANCHER LUNITE DU MUR AVANT DE FARE DES REPARATIONS DMX Out PowerCon Compatible In Out Page 6 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 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 With a phillips head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power Connecting A Bunch of G Streak 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 toget
6. Program 4 199 Auto Program 5 219 Auto Program 6 239 Auto Program 7 255 Sound Active Mode Static Gobos and Color Wheel Static gobos PI0 0G 00 OOOO 908 e 0 Page 15 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 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 mode 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 appro priately 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 secu
7. Source LED 50W White COB LED Source Beam Angle Luminous Intensity 128 552 Lux im 15 871 Lux 5m Movement Range Pan 630 540 360 Tilt 270 180 90 Max Operating Temp 104 F 40 degrees C ambient contri Other Information I changed my password to incorrect so that when I forget it it always reminds me Your password is incorrect 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction caused Warranty 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 19 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
8. art 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 interpreted the first time around it will be re sent shortly Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet and in fact it is very uncommon to find all 512 used The fewer channels are used the higher the refresh rate It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being trans mitted If all 512 channels are being transmitted the refresh rate is around 44 times per second In summary since its design and evolution in the 1980 s DMX has become the standard for lighting control It is flexible robust and scalable and its ability to control everything from dimmer packs to moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer Page 17 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keepi
9. 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 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE G STREAK MINI MOVING HEAD BEAM MAIN FEATURES e 50w white COB LED Mini Moving Head Beam e 8 16 bit smooth and precise P amp T resolution e Pan 630 Tilt 270 e Scan position memory with auto reposition e User selectable 9 11 channel DMX modes e 14 colors open single color wheel e 1 static gobo wheel with 17 gobos Open including 2 beam gobo e 8 facet prism with variable speed and direction e 0 100 linear LED dimmer e DMX recorder and edit function integrated e 3 pin male female input and outputs e PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors CONTROL e USITT DMX 512 9 11 Channels e 3 pin Input Output e 4 button menu with LED display DMX Quick Reference 9 11 Channel Modes channei Reduced Mode channel Standard Mode _ Ga fee fi fe i Te frmera RESET E O fs esso wnei i ene shutter 5 coorwnes 6 Dimmer 6 Gobo Wheel a Pasea ff Dimmer a Control Functions 9 Prism ft eT Speed ttf Control Functions Page 5 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The G Streak Pin Up Picture Head Arms Lens LED Readout Carry Handle Menu Buttons Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX
10. 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 go to our website and open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for service be sure to include the following 1 Your contact information Name Address Phone Number Email address 2 The RA issued to you 3 A brief description of the problem symptoms We will at our discretion repair or replace the fixture Please remember that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer s responsibil ity so pack it well Shipping Issues Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items Claims must be made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 18 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Width Height Weight Operating Voltage 90 260VAC 50 60Hz autoranging Power Consumption 91w 1 40a pf 65 Fuse 4A 250V Light
11. d Beam Rev A c 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 Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also re quire a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments section in this manual for com plete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting amp Rigging This fixture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough room for ventilation It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp The clamp 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 r
12. ecting 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 head 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
13. her 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 impedance 100 140 ohms Page G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 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 I 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily c E j available from specialty retailer
14. igging 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 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Mounting Points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience which includes calculating working load limits knowledge of the installation ma terial being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury DK KTX Caution Please be aware you should have a qualified electrician perform ing all of your electrical connection needs Better safe than sorry Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet Page 10 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Clamp Mounting This fixture provides a mounting bracket assembly that screws into the bottom of the base When mounting this fixture to t
15. k 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 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 st
16. lay will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu map and menu options Press the lt ENTER gt button to access 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 12 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A VALU Sets the DMX address SLAV Slave Mode Alone Setting Master Setting Alone Setting Master Setting Mic Sensitivity ON OFF Se Data Reload U 11 current Software Version 0 255 088 preset Security Code Pan Calibration O lt 1 Tilt Calibration Color Calibration Gobo Wheel Calibration 16 bit Mode 8 bit Mode N A N A N A Temperature Reading 630 540 360 270 180 90 Pan angle options Tilt angle options Page 13 c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Channel Values In Depth Reduced Standard Channel p gt 255 Pan 000 lt gt 255 Pan Fine 16 Bit Pan 000 lt gt 255 Tilt Fine 16 Bit Tilt 000 lt gt 007 008 lt gt 015 016 lt gt 023 024 lt gt 031 032 lt gt 039 040 lt gt 047 048 lt gt 055 056 lt gt 063 064 lt gt 071 072 lt gt 079 080 lt gt 087 088 lt gt
17. ng Your G Streak As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equip ment and as long as you take care of it it will take care of you That said like anything you ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed You should absolutely keep the fixture clean especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust fog haze wild animals wild teenagers or spilled drinks Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the fixture running cool and prevent damage from overheating In transit keep the fixtures in cases You wouldn t throw a prized guitar drumset or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case and similarly you shouldn t even think about doing it with your shiny new light fixtures Common sense and taking care of your fixtures will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show putting on a great concert or maximizing your cli ent s satisfaction and wow factor That s what it s all about after all Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built
18. rely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Intermittent Check lamp for properly installation Lamp Relamp lamp may have reached end of life 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 open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 16 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 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 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 lin
19. russ be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the mounting bracket using an M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the bracket D Hanging Kit D Satety Clamp Safety Cable Securing the Fixture Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your fixtures always be Sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable Be sure to only use the designated rigging point found on the underside of the base assembly for the safety cable Never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle Page 11 G Streak Mini Moving Head Beam Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the G Streak 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 navi gate through the various control panel menus LED DISPLAY Down Enter MIC lt MENU gt Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option lt UP gt Scrolls through menu options in ascending order lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu options in descending order lt ENTER gt Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 11 When a menu function is selected the disp
20. s 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 d on the controller 32 AAA A LA N i 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 terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture Page 8 G Streak Mini Moving Hea
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