ToughPar RGBAW Manual
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1. Take It To The Next Level Setting Up DMX Control Step 1 Connect the male connector of the DMX cable to the female connector output on the controller Step 2 Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first fixture s male connec tor input Note It doesn t matter which fixture address is the first one connected We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on 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 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 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 p2. 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 indispensible tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer Page 15 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your ToughPAR 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 o
3. 15 degree optics Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control input Output Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Other Operating Modes Color Preset 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function caused by damage to LED s Page 17 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 18 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purc hase The team Blizzard Lighting
4. Values I n Depth 9 Channel Mode 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 0 lt gt 100 Red I ntensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Strobe Strobe Off ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Strobe Slow lt gt Fast Fade Color Change Sound Active No Function Fade In Ch 9 Controls Speed Fade Out Ch 9 Controls Speed Fade In Fade Out Ch 9 Controls Speed Multicolor Fade Ch 9 Controls Speed 5 Color Jump Ch 9 Controls Speed Multicolor Jump Ch 9 Controls Speed Sound Active 000 lt gt 031 032 lt gt 063 064 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 127 128 lt gt 159 160 lt gt 191 192 lt gt 249 250 lt gt 255 Fade Speed Fade Speed Slow lt gt Fast 7 000 lt gt 014 000 lt gt 255 DMX Values In Depth 4 5 Channel Mode What It Does 5 What It Does 4 Ch Ch 000 lt gt 255 Red Intensity Red Intensity 000 lt gt 255 Green Intensity Amber Intensity 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity White Intensity 000 lt gt 255 Amber Intensity Dimmer 0 100 Page 13 Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Troubleshooting Symptom soron Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If
5. You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX 512 controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in mas ter slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix tures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal The maximum recommended cable run distance is 500 meters 1640 ft The maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To link fixtures together you ll need data cables You should use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference For instance Belden 9841 meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables will probably be OK but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc es In any event the cable should have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011
6. AR fixture Now that you ve got your ToughPAR or hopefully ToughPARS 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 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 0 to 10096 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 pow er supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifi cations chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Warning Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch All
7. 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 INPUT OUTPUT 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 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the lt 20 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily e available from specialty retailers CAUTI ON 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 Conductor 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield DMX Data DMX Data
8. Dual mounting brackets for positioning flexibility DMX Quick Reference 9 Channel Mode fa blue intensity 6 white intensity Programs 97 7 suinrogams DMX Quick Reference 4 5 Channel Mode Channel What It Does What It Does 4 Ch 5 Ch Red Intensity Red Intensity Green Intensity Amber Intensity Blue Intensity White Intensity Amber Intensity Dimmer 0 100 Page 5 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The ToughPAR Pin Up Picture 1 watt RGBAW Mounting Yoke amp Adjustment LEDs Locking Knobs Quick Change LED Lens Plate IP65 Rated Cast Aluminum Enclosure Figure 2 The Rear Connections LED Control Panel DMX In DMX Out Page 6 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 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 ToughPAR RGBAW 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 ToughPAR fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of ToughPAR RGBAW Fixtures
9. NTER CLI LH lt UP DOWN ENTER gt cre AL Soc ENTER SPOG 5P 15 lt UP DOWN ENTER gt Pr L Pr 35 lt UP DOWN ENTER gt ACU HL 15 UP DOWN ENTER FAG uP DOWN ENTER FLOG FL 15 uP DOWN ENTER rc 5 5 UP DOWN ENTER Gc 35 lt UP DOWN ENTER Low LICC DLILILIT DIC 2323 UP DOWN ENTER Agad Hc55 UP DOWN ENTER LIGUL Lic55 lt UP DOWN ENTER Page 11 Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller SUI 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as LILILI t on the LED Readout To select a different DMX address using the MENU button select La S VILILI then hit ENTER Use the lt UP DOWN buttons to select the correct address then hit ENTER to confirm Stand Alone Master Slave Sound Active Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds 1 To set the fixture Flash Fade mode select L TZ OF rp To confirm press the ENTER button co 2 Now select the flash or fade speed using MENU button to reach 2 then hit lt ENTER gt Cow Conn The display reads 27 7 1 1 slowest to LIL fastest then press the EN TER gt button to confirm 3 To use the fixture automatic mode select Z L then press th
10. TM WW ToucHPA LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Wisconsin USA Copyright c 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS ToughPAR RGBAW LED 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 ToughPAR RGBAW LED 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ToughPAR Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ToughPAR RGBAW PAR Cans 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 Manual Color Adjustment 12 DMX Channel Values In Depth 13 Troubleshooting 14 5 Appendix 15 A Quick DMX Lesson 15 Keeping Your ToughPAR As Good As New 16 Returns Gasp 16 Shipping Issues 16 Tech Specs 17 Page 2 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s The Box e 1 x ToughPAR RGBAW Professional LED PAR Fixture 1 x IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap e 1 x Set of IP Rated DMX in out cables This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one tough motha of a P
11. anel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also re quire a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments section in this manual for com plete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting amp Rigging This fixture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough room for ventilation It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture s weight to ensure structural sta bility Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting fixutres overhead Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access if applicable and routine maintenance Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Page 9 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC OPERATING ADJ USIMENTS The Control Panel the goodies and different modes possible with the ToughPAR LED are accessed by using
12. arry the fixture by its cord Use its carrying handles DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C n 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 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 sup port blizzardlighting com Page 4 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEETTHE ToughPAR RGBAW LED PAR CONTROL FEATURES RGB color mixing via 36x 1W Red Green Blue Amber White LEDs Variable electronic strobe Variable electronic dimmer Built in color amp chase macros via DMX Built in automated programs via master slave Built in sound active programs RGB color mixing ability in standalone mode ADDI TI ONAL FEATURES Built like a brick hmm hmm e Light source 36x 1 watt Edison LEDs Internal Fan Cooling
13. e lt EN TER button to confirm Cow Conn 4 Adjust the speed of the chase as above using 1 slowest to aF LILI fastest then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm rni 5 To set the fixture as a slave unit select LIU and hit ENTER The unit gt 1 11 S TER will display a flashing SL L to indicate it is in slave mode Sound Acitve Mode Cc 1 To use sound active mode select then press the ENTER button to confirm Standalone Program Mode Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller n 1 To set the fixture in manual mode select 7 To confirm press the ENTER button 2 Now select the program by using the UP and DOWN buttons to select nn 1 Da rei TY t2 To confirm press the ENTER button Manual Color Adjustment Allows the user to adjust the color balance of the fixture These settings are global they will effect all modes Pa 1 Use the MENU and UP DOWN button to select L Red Level uz LI IO LIL Green Level LIL Blue Level FIL Amber Level or LIL White Level then hit lt ENTER gt 2 Using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color rri between XLILILI XL 21 1 000 off then hit ENTER to confirm Page 12 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX
14. 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 W220 N1531 Jericho Ct Suite E Waukesha WI 53186 USA support blizzardlighting com www blizzardlighting com 866 493 6025 Page 3 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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 de cal 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 the unit while operating 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 c
15. 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 appropri ately No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Audio Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding 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 co
16. ond 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 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
17. perate 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 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 blizza
18. rdlighting 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 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 16 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs z B e T ret ge 3 5 5 7 inches 178 mm Width 8 inches 203 mm Height 8 inches 203 mm Weight 8 9 165 4 kg Length Operating Voltage 90 230VAC 50 60 Hertz 3A 250V 160W Fuse Power Consumption Light Source LED 36x 1W RGBAW LEDs 60 000 hours 6 Red Amber 8 each Green Blue amp White Beam Angle 15 degree optics standard 13 degree beam 19 degree field Luminous Intensity 12 090 Lux 1m
19. rrect 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 14 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 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 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 sec
20. 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 MENU Is used to navigate to the previous higher level menu item UP Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order DOWN Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order SAVE 15 used to select and confirm store the current selection O O O MENU DOWN ENTER The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 11 When a menu function is selected the display will snow immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Press the MENU button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function Use the UP and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu options Press the SAVE button to select the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option To return to the previ ous option or menu without changing the value press the MENU button Page 10 ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A Copyright c 2011 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ToughPAR RGBAW Manual Rev A dug 17 d5 i UP DOWN ENTER 5L L E
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