Blizzard Lighting TOURnado IP Beam User Manual
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1. 1 x TOURnado IP Beam Professional LED PAR Fixture 1 x IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap 1 x Set of IP Rated DMX in out cables This Lovely User Manual Optional Accessories so d separately The following accessories are available for this fixture But the lone wolves that they are they must be purchased separately Contact your authorized Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing CABLE_TOURData1M 1 Meter IP Rated DMX Extension Cable CABLE_TOURPower1M 1 Meter IP Rated Power Extension Cable CABLE_TOURData3M 3 Meter IP Rated DMX Extension Cable CABLE_TOURPower3M 3 Meter IP Rated Power Extension Cable CABLE_TOURData5M 5 Meter IP Rated DMX Extension Cable CABLE_TOURPower5M 5 Meter IP Rated Power Extension Cable Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations You re now the proud owner of one tough slightly pumpkin shaped PAR fixture And now that you ve got your TOURnado or hopefully TOURnados 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 r2. QURNASO P SF iT TPES SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOURnado IP 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 TOURnado IP Beam 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The TOURnado IP Beam Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of TOURnado IP Beam Fixtures 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 Set The Starting DMX Address 12 Select the DMX Channel Mode 12 Slave Mode 12 Auto Stand Alone amp Built in Program Modes 12 Auto Mode 12 Stand Alone Program Mode 12 Built in Program Speed 12 Flash Fade Modes 12 Manual Color Adjustment 12 Dimming Modes 13 DMX Channel Values In Depth 13 Troubleshooting 14 5 Appendix 15 A Quick DMX Lesson 15 Keeping Your TOURnado IP Beam As Good As New 16 Returns Gasp 16 Shipping Issues 16 Tech Specs 17 Dimensional Drawings 18 Page 2 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box
3. IP rated locking power and 3 pin DMX connections DMX Quick Reference 9 6 Channel Mode channel 9 channe J6 channe a Gue intensity Blue Intensity e fero feos OS 7 stanc colors auto SOS sE Butin Program fe o e 32 bit Dimming DMX Quick Reference 5 Channel Mode Red Intensity Green Intensity Blue Intensity White Intensity Page 5 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The TOURnado IP Beam Pin Up Picture Heavy Duty Cast High Power 4 in 1 Aluminum Enclosure Quad Color LEDs Secure Grip Locking Knobs Dual Adjustable Mounting Brackets Figure 2 The Rear Connections 4 Character LED Control Panel Touch Sensitive Menu Buttons blizzard CE E TOURNABO o POWERIN DMXIN DMXOUT POWEROUT gt DMX In DMX Out AC Power In AC Power Out Page 6 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement CAUTION The TOURnado IP Beam 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 TOURnado IP Beam fuse require replace ment please contact Blizz
4. to select either 6CH 9CH or 11CH mode 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Slave Mode To synchronize one or more fixtures to follow the actions of the Master fixture the 1st unit in the DMX chain perform the following steps on each Slave fixture 1 Set the DMX address to A001 2 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach SLAU 3 Push the lt ENTER gt button 4 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select SLAu 5 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Auto Stand Alone amp Built in Program Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds Auto Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach ASC 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from AC00 AC15 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Standalone Program Mode Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach Pr 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from Pr00 Pr15 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Flash Fade Modes 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach FLAS or FAdE 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Now you can adjust the flash rate from FLOO FL15 or the fade speed from FA
5. 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 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 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 are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de cal or rear panel of the fixture 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 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 damag
6. 00 FA15 with the lt UP DOWN gt buttons Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Built in Program Speed 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach SP 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from SPOO SP15 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Manual Color Adjustment 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach either rL Red Level GL Green Level bL Blue Level or UL White Level then hit lt ENTER gt 2 Using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between x000 x255 000 off then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Page 12 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimming Mode Each allows for different amounts of steps for much smoother and slower dimming capabilities 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach node 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select nod0 nod4 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm DMX Values In Depth 9 Channel Mode 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Strobe 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011
7. FL IG rie gt 000 0255 GL gt G00 6255 bL OT 55 UL OT 1255 LET gt on oFF To choose the DMX address To run the fixture in slave mode 9 channel DMX mode 6 channel DMX mode 5 channel DMX mode Dimming mode 0 4 Speed adjustments 0 15 Built in programs 0 15 Auto mode 0 15 Fade settings 0 15 Flash strobe speed 0 15 Red dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Green dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Blue dimmer 0 lt gt 100 White dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Display menu on off IMPORTANT As a safety feature the LED control panel display will automatically shut off and lock after 20 seconds of inactivity To unlock it simply hold down any button for 10 seconds Page 11 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Set the Starting DMX Address The default mode for the fixture is DMX so the first menu item that you can edit is the starting DMX address 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Addr 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a DMX channel from 001 512 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Select the DMX Channel Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach CHnd 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons
8. MENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the TOURnado IP Beam LED 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 MENU gt Is used to navigate to the previous higher level menu item lt UP gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order lt ENTER gt Is used to select and confirm store the current selection O 0 O 9 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 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 options Press the lt ENTER gt button to select the menu function currently dis played or to enable a menu option To return to the previous option or menu press the lt MENU gt button Page 10 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure Addr T_Tr r d0i oS ie AU gt SLA CHnd CH GLH SCH node gt nodi nod4 SP gt 5P00 5P 5 Pre OO IS ASC gt ACOO AC IS FAGE gt FROO FR IS FLAS gt o FLOO
9. age 15 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your TOURnado IP Beam 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 uni
10. ard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of TOURnado IP Beam 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 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 re
11. conversion 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield DMX Data 3 Tn 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 DMX IN 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 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin 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 t
12. e 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 unit may require service please contact Blizzard Lighting at sup port blizzardlighting com Page 4 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE TOURNADO IP BEAM LED PAR CONTROL FEATURES e RGBW color mixing via 7x 15W Red Green Blue White 4 in 1 LEDs e LED control panel with 4 touch sensitive electronic buttons e Super sharp 8 beam angle e Variable electronic dimming amp strobe e Built in color amp chase macros via DMX e Built in automated programs via master slave e RGBW color mixing ability in standalone mode e RGBW amp Strobe 5 Ch Dimmer RGBW amp Strobe 6 Ch amp Extended with Dimmer RGBW Strobe amp 32 bit dimming 9 Ch DMX Profiles ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly e Convection cooled cast aluminum housing e Dual mounting brackets for positioning flexibility e Flicker free constant current 500MA LED driver e
13. es 14 4 cm Height 8 6 inches 21 8 cm 11 2 inches 28 4 cm including bracket height Weight 11 5 Ibs 5 2 kg Operating Voltage AC 100V 264V 47 63HZ Power Consumption 82W 1 18A pf 58 Light Source LED 7x 15W 4 in 1 LEDs 100 000 hours Luminous Intensity usm Red Green sue white m Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 Other Information A Wednesday with no rain is a dry hump day 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function caused by damage to LED s Page 17 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings 6 6 in 166 mm 5 7 in 144 mm 10 7 in 270 1 mm ww T 81z U 9 8 ww Z 8Z Ul Z IT Page 18 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 19 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
14. he 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 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 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUST
15. heostat 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 voltage applied Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a Suitable Ground Earthing Getting A Hold Of Us If something is wrong just give us a call or send an email We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Ste E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Email support blizzardlighting com Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Blizzard Lighting assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual Blizzard Lighting reserves the right to
16. l 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 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 P
17. lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast 7 Static Colors Auto Mode 000 lt gt 014 Dimming 015 lt gt 029 Red 030 lt gt 044 Green 045 lt gt 059 Blue 060 lt gt 074 White 075 lt gt 089 Red Green 090 lt gt 104 Red Blue 105 lt gt 119 Red White 120 lt gt 134 Green Blue 135 lt gt 149 Green White 150 lt gt 164 Blue White 165 lt gt 179 Red Green Blue 180 lt gt 194 Red Green White 195 lt gt 209 Red Blue White 210 lt gt 224 Green Blue White 225 lt gt 239 Red Green Blue White 240 lt gt 255 Auto Run Slow lt gt Fast Auto Mode 000 lt gt 015 No Function 016 lt gt 255 Color Jump Slow lt gt Fast 32 Bit Dimmer 000 lt gt 005 As set in the control menu display 006 lt gt 055 Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps 056 lt gt 105 Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range 106 lt gt 155 Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range 156 lt gt 205 Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range 206 lt gt 255 Mode 4 32 bit full intensity dimming DMX Values In Depth 6 Channel Mode eten ve what bees Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Strobe 000 lt gt 010 Strobe Off 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast Page 13 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Ligh
18. ng 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 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 channe
19. nly DMX Cables and or check cables for defects Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Reset fixture s Intermittent 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 se curely 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 persists or isn t listed contact support blizzardlighting com Page 14 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 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 lighti
20. sistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end Duh A Word on Termination DMX is a resilient communication protocol however errors still occasionally occur Termination reduces signal errors and therefore best practices include use of a terminator in all circumstances If you are experiencing problems with erratic fixture behavior especially over long signal cable runs a terminator may help improve performance To build your own DMX Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the e 3 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily O s 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
21. t 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 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 TOURnado IP Beam User Manual Rev A Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Weight amp Dimensions Width 10 7 inches 27 cm Depth 5 7 inch
22. ting LLC DMX Values In Depth 5 Channel Mode erana veme wmetseoos o Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 5 Strobe 000 lt gt 010 Strobe Off 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast Troubleshooting Symptom Solution o 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 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 Audio Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use O
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