Kontrol 5 User Manual
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1. COPYRIGHT 2012 13 BLIZZARD LIGHTING LLC WISCONSIN USA TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 What s In The Box 1 2 Getting It Out Of The Box 1 3 Powering Up 1 4 Getting A Hold Of Us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 5 Instructions on Our Instructions 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 Features 2 2 General Overview 2 3 Nifty Spiffy Diagram front 2 4 Nifty Spiffy Diagram back 2 5 Common Terms 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Setup 3 1 1 Setting Up The System 3 1 2 Fixture Addressing 3 1 3 The LED Display Screen 3 1 4 Resetting The System 3 2 Programming 3 2 1 Entering Programming Mode 3 3 Color Scene Preset Programming Mode 3 3 1 Creating A New Color Scene Preset 3 3 2 Color Scene Preset Delete Mode 3 4 Chase Programming 3 4 1 Creating A New Chase 3 4 2 Inserting a Chase Step 3 4 3 Deleting a Chase Step 3 5 Playback 3 5 1 Manual Control Mode 5 2 Color Scene Preset Mode 5 3 Chase Playback Mode 3 5 3 1 Auto Mode 3 5 3 2 Music Mode 3 5 3 2 Manual Mode 3 5 4 Playback Override 3 5 5 1 Strobe Setup 3 5 5 2 Strobe Playback 3 5 6 Blackout 3 6 USB Functions 3 6 1 Data Backup 3 6 2 Data Load 3 6 3 Firmware Update 3 3 4 APPENDIX 4 1 A Quick Lesson On DMX 4 2 Keeping Your KONTROL 5 As Good As New 4 3 Returns Gasp amp Shipping Issues 4 5 TECH SPECS KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A Page 2 ABR Wwwww NO U1 VV UI WO 00 00 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1 GETTING ST2. then press the lt SCENE 1 8 gt button you wish to delete 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 9 All LEDs will flash 3 times and the LED indicator for the selected scene will now remain off The scene has been deleted Repeat steps 2 4 to delete additional presets if desired Hold lt EDIT REC gt for 3 seconds to exit programming mode The LED indicator above the lt EDIT REC gt button will extinguish 3 4 Chase Programming A chase is a sequence of different scenes or steps which are called one after another KONTROL 5 can store up to 16 programs of 200 scenes each 3 4 1 Creating A New Chase deo Enter programming mode as described in Section 3 2 1 Using the lt CHASE 1 8 gt button select the chase you wish to pro gram Using the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR gt button s select the fixtures to include in the chase step Adjust the fixture s output using lt CHANNEL FADERS 1 5 gt as de sired OR to use a previously programmed scene color preset Select the desired scene bank using lt LEFT RIGHT gt Press lt SCENE 1 8 gt Press lt EDIT REC gt All LEDs will blink 3 times to indicate the first step has been stored successfully Repeat steps 2 6 to store additional steps if desired Up to 200 steps may be stored in each chase If 200 steps have been stored in a chase and the user attempts to store an additional step the LED display will read Fiki Hold lt EDIT REC
3. all 4 3 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 send an e mail 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 controller 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 responsi bility so pack it well 4 4 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 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting
4. execution by the user A playback can also be consid ered program memory that can be recalled during a show 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 7 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Setup 3 1 1 Setting Up The System Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet Plug in your DMX cable s to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual For a quick lesson on DMX see the DMX Prim er section in the Appendix of this manual 3 1 2 Fixture Addressing The Controller is programmed to control 10 channels of DMX per fixture therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding FIXTURE buttons on the unit must be spaced 10 channels apart Binary DIP Switch Binary DIP Switch DMX Start Settings DMX Start Settings Address SET TO ON POSI Address SET TO ON POSI TION TION Ege e e Ge sa i e qe ieee lo et mae s Ja hss Ja o hse a mio Ges Je pai oe s fa has Js pa hase e Ja es a a es z fae 23456 as Ja sas e Ja eas je fis uzase Please refer to your individual fixture s manual for detailed DMX addressing instructions The table above refers to a standard 9 DIP Switch binary con figurable device 3 1 3 The LED Display Screen KONTROL 5 features a 4 position LED display which provides information about the current mode function and status o
5. make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the cor rect 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 1 4 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 W220 N1531 Jericho Ct Suite E Waukesha WI 53186 USA support blizzardlighting com Phone 866 493 6025 www blizzardlighting com 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully They include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product 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 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 decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to
6. the unit while operat ing 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 ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its head Use its carrying handles DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit imme diately 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 NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord 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 blizzard lighting com 1 5 Instructions on Our Instructions We try to make these manuals easy to read and as fun as reading an in struction manual can be Because there are buttons switches sliders and knobs gal
7. you are programming a chase or scene you must first enter programming mode 3 2 1 Entering Programming Mode Press and hold lt EDIT REC gt for 3 seconds The Program REC LED indicator will blink indicating programming is active The LED indicators for any previously programmed scenes in the cur rent bank and any previously programmed chases will blink Programming mode is now active 3 3 Color Scene Preset Programming Mode This allows the user to create a preset color scene which can be used to override current fixture output and may also be used in chase programming N e W TEOLO 3 3 1 Creating A New Color Scene Preset Enter programming mode as described in Section 3 2 1 Using the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR gt button s select the fixtures to include in the Color Scene Preset Adjust the fixture s output using lt CHANNEL FADERS 1 5 gt as desired Press lt EDIT REC gt Select the desired scene page using lt SCENE PAGE gt Press lt SCENE 1 8 gt All LEDs will flash quickly Repeat steps 1 6 to add additional presets if desired Hold lt EDIT REC gt for 3 seconds to exit programming mode The LED indicator above the lt EDIT REC gt button will extinguish 3 3 2 Color Scene Preset Delete Mode This allows the user to delete a previously programmed preset color scene 1 Enter programming mode as described in Section 3 2 1 2 Select the desired scene bank using lt LEFT RIGHT gt 3 Hold lt DEL CLEAR gt
8. ARTED 1 1 What s In The Box 1x KONTROL 5 DMX Controller 1x 9VDC 300ma minimum AC DC Adaptor A Warranty Card amp Warranty Info This Lovely User Manual 1 2 Getting It Out Of The Box We could tell just by lookin atcha You re a bit of a control freak aren t ya Just kidding CONGRATULATIONS You ve purchased a GREAT little DMX controller Bravo Now that you ve got your KONTROL 5 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 ma terials If a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing 1 3 Powering Up All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and can not 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
9. LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 17 4 5 TECH SPECS Length Width Height Weight Operating Voltage 9 12 VDC 3A From included power supply Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels Output 3 pin XLR Female Chicken Butt Warranty 2 year limited warranty KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Page 18 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Your mom misses you Write her a quick note here And give this page a reason for living 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 19 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A Page 20
10. OL 5 is capable of saving loading scene and chase data from USB drives using the USB jack on the unit s front panel During USB operation KONTROL 5 s LED display will show the following information depending on mode COLE Indicates KONTROL 5 is currently in Data Backup Save Mode tod Indicates KONTROL 5 is currently in Data Load Mode Indicates KONTROL 5 is currently in Firmware Update Mode Displays the current file number to be written loaded OK indicates that the current file operation was successful Indicates that the current file operation was unsuccessful Try a different USB device or program 3 6 1 Data Backup Allows the user to save scene and chase data to a USB Flash Thumbdrive 1 Press and hold the lt RUN MODE gt amp lt LEFT gt buttons to enter Data Backup Mode 2 Kontrol 5 s LED display will show Sit 3 Use the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR 1 16 gt buttons to select the file name FILE1 FILE16 4 Once backup is complete KONTROL 5 will display the OK message cL as indicated above 3 6 2 Data Load Allows the user to load scene and chase data from a USB Flash Thumb drive 1 Press and hold the lt RUN MODE gt amp lt RIGHT gt buttons to Enter Data Load Mode MZ 2 Kontrol 5 s LED display will show vong 3 Use the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR 1 16 gt buttons to select the file name FILE1 FILE16 4 Once data load is complete KONTROL 5 will displa
11. ator lit Subsequently selected chases will have their LED indicators flash once per second Now select the playback mode for the chase Auto Music or Manual 3 5 3 1 Auto Mode In auto mode the chases will automatically move through their individual steps based on the chase and fade times set using the lt CHASE TIME gt and lt FADE TIME gt faders 1 2 3 Follow the steps indicated in Section 3 5 3 Press the lt RUN MODE gt button until the LED indicator for AUTO mode is illuminated Using the lt CHASE TIME gt fader adjust the time each step will be displayed between 0 1 and 30 seconds per step The LED display will indicate the current time Using the lt FADE TIME gt fader adjust the time each step will be displayed between 0 1 and 30 seconds per step The LED display will indicate the current time Using the lt LEFT RIGHT gt buttons adjust the number of times to loop each chase This function is only applicable when 2 or more chases are being run in sequence Finally you may override the chase fade times set using the faders by using the lt INSERT TAP gt button Press the lt INSERT TAP gt button and the LED indicator will begin to blink Press the lt INSERT TAP gt button again and the LED indicator will be extinguished The amount of time between successive button presses will be the new chase time Adjusting the lt CHASE TIME gt or lt FADE TIME gt faders will override this setting 3 5 3 2 Mus
12. e function for each fixture 1 Enter programming mode as described in Section 3 2 1 2 Press the lt STROBE gt button 3 Using the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR gt button s select the fixtures to setup 4 Using the lt LEFT RIGHT gt buttons select the channel to adjust 5 To enable the strobe function on the channel selected press the lt EDIT REC gt button 6 To disable the strobe function on the channel selected press lt DEL CLEAR gt 7 Repeat steps 2 7 to adjust additional channels fixtures as desired 8 Hold lt EDIT REC gt for 3 seconds to exit programming mode The LED indicator above the lt EDIT REC gt button will extinguish 3 5 5 2 Strobe Playback Allows the user to strobe the current playback Note Strobe operates even when the lt BLACKOUT gt button is active 1 Press and hold the lt STROBE gt button All currently selected operat ing fixtures will strobe 2 Using the lt STROBE SPEED gt fader adjust the strobe speed from 1 to 20 flashes per second 3 Release the lt STROBE gt button and strobing will stop 3 5 6 Blackout Allows the user to stop all fixture output immediately except while strobing is active 1 Press the lt BLACKOUT gt button All output will cease The LED indicator will illuminate 2 Press the lt BLACKOUT gt button again and playback will resume 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 13 3 6 USB Functions KONTR
13. f the controller The messages displayed on the screen are detailed here When a Chase Preset is selected displays the current chase scene being played back The display will step through chase steps based on the current output mode Auto Music Manual DMX value currently being assigned by the active fixture control fader While holding down the lt STROBE gt button displays the current strobe speed 1 20 flashes per second A Chase scene time From 0 1 30 seconds per step zanm Chase fade time From 0 1 30 seconds per step N Tap tempo time used in auto control mode PODR Sound sensitivity used in music control mode Leg eLeog Loop Time The time a chase will loop before moving to the next selected chase Displayed when the user selects channels to be used by the strobe function Yc Strobe Enabled Yes No Strobe Disabled KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Page 8 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LI 1 3 1 4 Resetting The System WARNING This will reset the controller to its factory defaults ALL PRO GRAMS AND SETTINGS WILL BE ERASED 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the unit off Press and hold lt EDIT REC gt lt RUN MODE gt amp lt DEL CLEAR gt Turn the unit on while you continue to hold lt EDIT REC gt amp lt DEL CLEAR gt All LEDs will blink Release the held buttons and the LEDs will stop blinking The settings will be reset to factory defaults 3 2 Programming Regardless of whether
14. 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 KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Page 16 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4 2 Keeping Your KONTROL 5 As Good As New The KONTROL 5 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 unit 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 surface routinely with a suitable cleaner is useful for keeping the faders clean and in good operating condition In transit keep the contoller in a case 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 lighting controller Common sense and taking care of your contoller will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep it 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
15. ge 10 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED cians read ukl 11 Hold lt EDIT REC gt for 3 seconds to exit programming mode The LED indicator above the lt EDIT REC gt button will extinguish 3 4 3 Deleting a Chase Step 1 Enter programming mode as described in Section 3 2 1 2 Using the lt CHASE 1 8 gt button select the chase you wish to modify 3 Press the lt INSERT TAP gt button The LED indicator will illuminate and the current step will display on the LED display If there are no steps in the chase the display will read 5 20 4 Use the lt LEFT RIGHT gt buttons to select the step to delete 5 Press the lt DEL CLEAR gt button All LEDs will blink 3 times indicat ing the delete has succeeded The steps following the deleted step will move up one step and the chase will be one step shorter If the last step is deleted the previous step will be displayed If there are no steps to delete the LED display will read uki 6 Repeat steps 2 5 to delete additional steps as desired 7 Hold lt EDIT REC gt for 3 seconds to exit programming mode The LED indicator above the lt EDIT REC gt button will extinguish 3 5 Playback The KONTROL 5 features three different playback modes Manual Control Mode Scene Color Scene Preset Mode and Chase Mode Additionally the user may trigger step changes in chase mode in one of three ways Auto matically Auto Chase Mode Via audio signal detection Music Chase Mode or Manually Man
16. ghting fixtures light output are set to 0 or off usually on a temporary basis DMX 512 stands for Digital MultipleX is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment For more information read the DMX Primer and DMX Control Mode Sections later in the manual Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer of which you can control Programs are a bunch of scenes stacked one after another It can be programmed as either a single scene or multiple scenes in sequence Scenes are static lighting states Sliders are a delicious small burger or sandwich but here they are used in the same context as faders Chases can also be called programs A chase consists of a num ber of scenes stacked one after another Stand Alone refers to a fixture s ability to function indepen dently of an external controller and usually in sync to music due to a built in microphone Fade Slider is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase Speed Slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state It is also considered a wait time Shutter Strobe is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path It is often used to less en the intensity of the light output and to strobe Patching refers to the process of assigning fixtures a DMX channel Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to
17. gt for 3 seconds to exit programming mode The LED indicator above the lt EDIT REC gt button will extinguish NOTE After scene programming press the lt DEL CLEAR gt button to clear any output to avoid inadvertently overwriting a scene color preset 3 4 2 Inserting a Chase Step WN e 0 NI 10 Enter programming mode as described in Section 3 2 1 Using the lt CHASE 1 8 gt button select the chase you wish to modify Press the lt INSERT TAP gt button The LED indicator will illuminate and the current step will display on the LED display If there are no steps in the chase the display will read 5 20 Use the lt LEFT RIGHT gt buttons to select the position for the in serted step Using the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR gt button s select the fixtures to include in the chase step Adjust the fixture s output using lt CHANNEL FADERS 1 5 gt as de sired OR to use a previously programmed scene color preset Select the desired scene bank using lt LEFT RIGHT gt Press lt SCENE 1 8 gt Press lt EDIT REC gt All LEDs will blink 3 times to indicate the first step has been stored successfully If no data has been stored the LED display will read FuLL Repeat steps 2 9 to store additional steps if desired Up to 32 steps may be stored in each chase If 32 steps have been stored in a chase and the user attempts to store an additional step the LED display will KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Pa
18. ic Mode In music mode the chases will automatically move through their individual steps based on the beat detected via the internal microphone Je 2 3 Follow the steps indicated in Section 3 5 3 Press the lt RUN MODE gt button until the LED indicator for MUSIC mode is illuminated Using the lt LEFT RIGHT gt buttons adjust the sound sensitivity to achieve optimal beat detection 3 5 3 2 Manual Mode In manual mode the chases will move through their individually steps only when triggered manually by the user 1 Follow the steps indicated in Section 3 5 3 KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Page 12 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 Press the lt RUN MODE gt button until the LED indicator for MANUAL mode is illuminated 3 Using the lt LEFT RIGHT gt buttons move through the steps in the selected chase 3 5 4 Playback Override Allows the user to manually override the current output while in Color Scene Preset or Chase Playback Mode 1 Ensure that BLACKOUT mode is not selected IE that the LED indica tor above the lt BLACKOUT gt button is not lit 2 Using the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR gt button s select the fixtures to be controlled 3 Adjust the color output using lt FADER 1 5 gt as desired 4 To return to Color Scene Preset or Chase Playback Mode press lt DEL CLEAR gt 3 5 5 1 Strobe Setup Allows the user to set the channel channels which will be controlled by the strob
19. mode 1 fastest 10 slow Fade Time Fader est Strobe Speed Fader the speed of the strobe effect 1 slowest 10 fast Stops all output from the controller Triggers the strobe function momentary button ea between control playback of Scene Chase Page Displays pertinent information about the current opera tion of the controller See page 9 for more details Selects the current bank steps through chases in MANU LEFT RIGHT Buttons AL mode adjusts the sound sensitivity and the length of time each chase runs when running multiple chases Selects between AUTO MUSIC MANUAL modes and displays current operating mode For attachment of an optional USB disk drive for backup USB Disk Interface restore of scenes chases Allows you to securely fasten the controller to the surface of your choice also works nicely for holding pens pencils and other small round things you always have laying around Power Switch Really C mon DC Power Input Connector Plug in ONLY the included AC DC adaptor here DMX Output Connector 3 pin DMX output this is where all the magic happens 2 4 Nifty Spiffy Diagram back NI Run Mode Button amp LEDs Mounting Holes KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Page 6 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 5 Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming SO pay attention We ll be using them throughout the manual Blackout is a state by where all li
20. ore on most of our products it makes sense to refer to things in a consistent fashion So when you see text formatted in certain ways it should say to you Hey Look at me I MEAN something dammit Special Text Text e a O Text displayed on the fixture s LED control panel lt MENU gt Button lt X gt to be pressed MENU gt SHMD A sequence to be followed 000 lt gt 255 A range of values KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Page 4 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 Features DMX512 1990 Standard Controls 16 fixtures of up to 10 channels 160 channels total 16 preset scene color banks 8 per page Record up to 16 chases with up to 200 scenes per chase 5 sliders for direct control of channels Built in microphone for music mode Auto mode program controlled by fade time sliders DMX out 3 pin XLR LED information display Blackout function and instant strobe with variable speed fader USB Backup Restore of Data 2 2 General Overview The controller is a universal intelligent lighting controller It allows the con trol of 16 fixtures composed of 10 channels each and up to 16 program mable scenes Sixteen chase banks can contain up to 200 steps composed of saved scenes or manual inputs in any order Programs can be triggered by music automatically or manually All chases can be executed at the same time On the surface you will find various programming tools such as 5 RGBAW
21. plexed signals It is the most com mon 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 cor responds 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 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 de
22. ual Chase Mode We ll look at all the options now 3 5 1 Manual Control Mode Allows the user to create a precise static color using KONTROL 5 s 4 control faders 1 Ensure that BLACKOUT mode is not selected IE that the LED indica tor above the lt BLACKOUT gt button is not lit 2 Using the lt FIXTURE SELECTOR gt button s select the fixtures to be controlled 3 Adjust the color output using lt FADER 1 5 gt as desired 3 5 2 Color Scene Preset Mode Allows the user to display one of up to 16 previously programmed color pre set 1 Ensure that BLACKOUT mode is not selected IE that the LED indica tor above the lt BLACKOUT gt button is not lit 2 Select the desired scene page using lt SCENE PAGE A B gt 3 Select the desired scene color preset using lt SCENE 1 8 gt 3 5 3 Chase Playback Mode Allows the user to display one or more of up to 16 previously programmed chases in sequence 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 11 Ensure that BLACKOUT mode is not selected IE that the LED indica tor above the lt BLACKOUT gt button is not lit Select the desired scene page using lt SCENE PAGE A B gt Press lt CHASE 1 8 gt to run a chase directly The corresponding LED indicator will illuminate If you wish to run additional chases in sequence select additional chases to run by again pressing lt CHASE 1 8 gt The first chase se lected will have its LED indic
23. universal channel sliders quick access fixture and scene buttons and an LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions 2 3 Nifty Spiffy Diagram front Fe oC i 0 1 amp amp e FIXTURES FONnNnTRAOL OIC XNA NYEN SCENES PAGE a RUN MODE BLACK OUT or 0 finn i QUO RUDI RED GREEN BLUE AMBER WHITE SEICLR wan TiME FADE TIME TRO oOo eee 2 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 5 Button Fader Connection Fixture Select Buttons Fixture selection Fixture Indicator LEDs Indicates the fixture s currently selected Universal bump buttons representing scene location for Scene Select Buttons LEDs storage and selection Universal bump buttons representing chase location for storage and selection Channel Faders Adjusts DMX values Channel 1 5 may be adjusted after pressing the respective fixture select button Edit REC Button Enters programming mode records a step in a chase Inserts a step in a chase while in programming mode or 7 Meem ae BULON allows tap control of chases in playback mode Chase Select Buttons LEDs DEL Clear Button Deletes Scenes Chases clears current fader output Sets the chase time in AUTO mode 1 slowest 10 fast Chase Time Fader est Toggles between control of the first or 2nd 5 DMX chan Fader Page Select Button nels per fixture Sets the fade time in AUTO
24. vice 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 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 transmitted the refresh rate is around 44 times per second DMX has become the standard
25. y the OK mes Sage OL as indicated above f 3 6 3 Firmware Update Allows the user to upgrade KONTROL 5 s internal firmware from a USB Flash Thumbdrive WARNING AFTER STARTING FIRMWARE UPGRADE DO NOT POWER DOWN KONTROL 5 UNTIL THE UPGRADE FINISHES UNPLUG ALL FIXTURES FROM KONTROL 5 PRIOR TO PROCEEDING KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC Page 14 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED H Turn the unit off 2 With the unit off press and hold the lt EDIT REC gt amp lt LEFT gt but tons 3 Continue to hold the button combination until Kontrol 5 s LED display IIC jj shows LIT 4 Release the button combination then press any button to proceed with the upgrade 5 Once upgrade is complete KONTROL 5 will display the OK message cL as indicated above 2012 13 Blizzard Lighting LLC KONTROL 5 Manual Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 15 4 APPENDIX 4 1 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 light ing 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 abbreviation for Digital Multi
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