SkyBar EXA Manual - Blizzard Lighting
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1. Navigate the menu using the lt MENU gt button until you reach Sound 2 Press the lt ENTER gt Dimming Mode button to confirm Select from 5 different dimming curve choices These each allow for different amounts of steps to achieve smoother and slower dimming capabilities 1 Navigate the menu using the lt MENU gt button until you reach Dimmer 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from 0 4 3 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range Mode 4 32 bit full intensity dimming Set Wireless Group ID 1 Navigate the menu using the lt MENU gt button until you reach RF ID 2 Select the RF ID 1 7 See page 9 3 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm IR Remote Control Mode remote control sold separately 1 Navigate the menu using the lt MENU gt button until you reach IR MODE 2 You are now in IR mode The fixture will now respond to the IR remote control See page 16 Power Output Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the lt MENU gt button until you reach OUT MOD 2 Select 0 High 100 1 Medium 75 or 2 Battery Saver 50 output mode 3 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm See page 9 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A Page 15 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Using the IR Remote Control so d separately You nee2. SH Y2BAR exa INTELLIGENT LITHIUM ION BATTERY SYSTEM LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS SkyBar EXA 1 1 Getting Started 4 What s In The Box 4 Getting It Out Of The Box 4 Powering Up 4 Getting A Hold Of Us 4 Safety Instructions Don t run with scissors 5 2 Meet The SkyBar EXA 6 Features 6 DMX Quick Reference 6 The SkyBar EXA Pin up Picture 7 3 Setup 8 Connecting A Bunch Of SkyBar EXA Fixtures 8 Data DMX Cables 8 Using Skywire Wireless DMX 8 Using The Intelion Battery System 9 Cable Connectors 10 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 10 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 10 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode Li Mounting Rigging 11 4 Operating Adjustments 12 Navigating The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 DMX Mode 14 Set the Starting DMX Address 14 Select the DMX Channel Mode 14 Slave Mode 14 Auto Mode Static Colors 14 Speed 14 Fade 14 Strobe 15 Manual Color Mixing 15 Sound Active Mode 15 Dimming Mode 15 Auto Mode Static Colors 15 Set the Wireless Group ID 15 Auto Mode Static Colors 15 IR Remote Control Mode 15 Power Output Mode 15 Using the IR Remote Control 16 DMX Channel Values In Depth 17 Troubleshooting 17 5 Appendix 19 A Quick DMX Lesson 19 Keeping Your SkyBar EXA As Good As New 20 Returns Gasp 20 Shipping Issues 20 Tech Specs 21 Dimensional Drawings 22 Page 2
3. gt 174 G B A UV 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 019 lt gt 021 085 lt gt 087 R G W 151 lt gt 153 R G A UV 031 lt gt 033 097 lt gt 099 R B UV 163 lt gt 165 R B W UV 043 lt gt 045 109 lt gt 111 G B A 175 lt gt 177 G B W UV 046 lt gt 048 112 lt gt 114 G B W 178 lt gt 180 G A W UV 049 lt gt 051 115 lt gt 117 G B UV 181 lt gt 183 B A W UV 052 lt gt 054 118 lt gt 120 G A W 184 lt gt 186 R G B A W 055 lt gt 057 121 lt gt 123 G A UV 187 lt gt 189 R G B A UV 058 lt gt 060 124 lt gt 126 G W UV 190 lt gt 192 R G B W UV 061 lt gt 063 127 lt gt 129 B A W 193 lt gt 195 R G A W UV 064 lt gt 066 130 lt gt 132 B A UV 196 lt gt 198 R B A W UV 067 lt gt 069 133 lt gt 135 B W UV 199 lt gt 201 G B A W UV 070 lt gt 072 136 lt gt 138 A W UV 202 lt gt 204 Full ON 073 lt gt 075 139 lt gt 141 R G B A 205 lt gt 255 Auto Run 076 lt gt 078 142 lt gt 144 R G B W 0 lt gt 015 No Function lt gt 250 Color Fade slow lt gt fast lt gt 255 Sound Active 11 32 Bit Dimmer lt gt 005 As set in the control menu display lt gt 055 Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps lt gt 105 Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range lt gt 155 Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range lt gt 205 Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range lt
4. SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC LITHIUM ION BATTERY WARNINGS amp INFO 1 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE CHARGING CIR CUITRY IN THIS FIXTURE The use of other types of chargers may result in personal injury or equipment damage Under no circumstances attempt to connect the battery pack to any power supplies or other equipment that is not specifically and expressly designated for use with this model battery pack 2 USE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT SPE CIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL BATTERY PACK Use with other equipment may result in fire electric shock personal injury and or damage to equipment 3 AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS Do not charge the battery pack in damp or wet conditions Avoid using the pack in direct exposure to rain or snow Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive gases or flammable materials 4 AVOID USING OR STORING THE BATTERY PACK IN EITHER EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES The battery pack will disable itself under conditions of extreme heat above 60 C and may not function to full performance under conditions of extreme cold below 20 C Storage at elevated temperatures above 25 C will shorten the life of the bat tery pack 5 DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS Battery packs may explode causing personal injury
5. and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture e This product is intended for indoor use only e To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20in 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked e ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type e ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its cord Use its carrying handles e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C e In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical 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 this unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In
6. i GROUP 5 VIOLET transceiver wiCICLE transmitter and all Blizzard Skywire wireless GROUP 6 CYAN controllers GROUP 7 WHITE 3 The LED on the transmitter will blink RED slowly until communication is established with the receiver The status LED on the receiving fixtures will flash GREEN slowly until communication is established 4 Once the clearest channel is auto selected the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver NOTE The color of the SkyBar EXA s status LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving That s It Using the Intelion Battery System The SkyBar EXA features our proprietary Intelion Lithium Ion internal battery system which allows you the flexibility to operate your fixture without AC power for up to 20 hours To charge the battery simply plug the fixture into a power source The battery will charge weather the fixture is powered on or off It will even charge while in use The built in microprocessor of the battery system controls the charge and overall battery health so all you need to do is plug and play The top section on the LCD display menu shows the battery power level INTELLIGENT indicator displays the approximate amount of power remaining in the LITHIUM ION battery Each power level bar equals 2096 When charging The CHARGE BATTERY SYSTEM status LED above the LCD display will illumi
7. 0 lt gt 100 16 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Shut Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower than Off 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 No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Chase Speed Too Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Fast Slow No Power 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 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 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 If your problem persists or isn t listed please contact us by using our online support system www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 18 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5 APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX aka DMX 512 was creat
8. Page 6 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The SkyBar EXA Pin Up Picture Heavy Duty Aluminum Enclosure High Power 15w 6 in 1 RGBAW UV LEDs Mounting Bracket with Locking Adjustment Knobs Figure 2 The Rear Connections LED Display RF ID Indicator Charge Status LED Antenna an DMX OUT ES WIRELESS DMX DMX Out In OFF POWER OUT gt we we MENU UP DOWN ENTER POWERIN AC Power In Menu Buttons Power Switch AC Power Out SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A Page 7 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Connecting A Bunch of SkyBar EXA 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 together you ll need data cables You should use data grade cables that can carry
9. Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a speed setting from 00 15 fast lt gt slow c Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 63 Preset Colors o 88 prese A fox sue 25 Reesereencwnite 24 Rea Green ramberswhite oa white 5 Ree s8uesAmber 46 Rec Green wnite sov nezeGreen 27 RessBluesuv 45 RessBuesAmberkuv 07 Redeeiue 25 RedAmber White 49 RedsBlue ewnitesuv PRectramber 29 ResAmbersuv 50 Res Amber whites v 0 1 2 3 aferen os Greentambersuv 56 RedtGreen BluerambersWhite 15 16 Bue white 57 BluerAmberswhite 55 Rec Green celue s whitesuv 15 Amberewhite 59 eluerwhitesuv 5o Re sBuesAmberkwhitesuv 15 Ambereuv 49 Amberswnitesuv 61 Greens BluerAmber white UV__ o6 07 08 09 15 16 Page 14 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Strobe White 1 Navigate the menu using the MENU button until you reach Strobe 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the strobe speed from 00 15 3 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Manual Color Mixing Mix you
10. 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 Using Skywire Wireless DMX In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you turned on your fixture you ll be delighted to know that the SkyBar EXA s wireless Skywire DMX system is designed to work seamlessly with all Blizzard Lighting wireless DMX products The SkyBar EXA is equipped to release you from the crushing chains of cable fed DMX lighting It features 512 auto assigning frequencies in 7 groups allowing up to 7 systems to run simultaneously in the same space completely free of interference It s capable of reliable wireless communication for over 1000 feet line of sight So first you ll either need a Blizzard wiCICLE transmitter Lightcaster wireless transceiver or any VA Blizzard Lighting controller that has a built in wireless k transmitter such as the Kontrol 5 Skywire to act S ywi eZ as a transmit
11. build your own DMX Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the O 3 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily e available from specialty retailers CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture 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 Output Input 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 connector 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 termin
12. button to begin setting the starting DMX address Then use the lt gt buttons to adjust the starting DMX channel from 001 512 Press the lt D gt button to confirm DMX mode DMX Mode Pressing the lt D gt button sets the fixture to run in DMX mode The currently set address will be used for the starting address To change the starting DMX channel see the above Set Address instructions Slave Mode Want to set this fixture s as a slave unit s via remote No problem just push the lt SL gt button And note the first fixture in the DMX chain will serve as the master fixture LCD Backlight Press the edit button lt E gt to turn on the LCD backlight The LCD backlight illumination off after 20 seconds Color Mixing Red Intensity Press the lt 1 gt button then press the lt gt buttons to adjust intensity level Green Intensity Press the lt 2 gt button then press the lt gt buttons to adjust intensity level Blue Intensity Press the lt 3 gt button then press the lt gt buttons to adjust intensity level Amber Intensity Press the lt 4 gt button then press the lt gt buttons to adjust intensity level White Intensity Press the lt 5 gt button then press the lt gt buttons to adjust intensity level UV Intensity Press the lt 6 gt button then press the lt gt buttons to adjust intensity level Static Colors Full On Press the lt 7 gt button for full RGBAW UV intensit
13. 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 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
14. fire and or damage Fumes resulting from burning of battery packs may be toxic 6 DO NOT DROP CRUSH IMPACT OR MECHANICALLY ABUSE BATTERY PACKS Cease use of fixtures that have suffered a sharp impact been dropped run over or damaged in any other way Such impacts may cause internal damage that is not externally visible and that over time may cause short circuits battery cell leakage or other events that may lead to fire personal injury and or equipment damage 7 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK There are no user serviceable parts within battery packs Disassembly may result in short circuiting or other damage that may cause fire personal injury and or other damage 8 AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY CHEMICALS If a battery pack leaks battery chemicals avoid any contact with skin eyes or mouth In the event of contact with skin wash immediately with soap and water and rinse with vinegar For eye contact begin flushing with clean water immediately call for medical help and continue flushing for 20 minutes or until medical help arrives exceptions 11 STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE Avoid leaving the fixture in direct sun light vehicle cabs compartments or unventilated storage buildings during hot summer conditions Under extreme temperature conditions damage may occur Elevated temperatures in general shorten the life of your battery pack Page 3 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING
15. gt 255 Mode 4 32 bit full intensity dimming DMX Values In Depth 8 Channel Mode ch value what tboes 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 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 7 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Speed 1 20Hz Page 17 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 7 Channel Mode 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 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Speed 1 20Hz DMX Values In Depth 6 Channel Mode Value What It Does 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 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity
16. 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 19 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your SkyBar EXA 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
17. 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 20 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Width Weight Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 47 63 Hertz Power Consumption 102W 4 25A pf 71 Light Source LED 12x 15W 6 in 1 LEDs 100 000 hours Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard 26 degree beam 30 degree field em wes oven ove ame we w a 2 330 2 560 2 850 1 470 3 850 12 800 Max Operating 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Temp contri S Output Other Operating Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Modes Preset Other Information If you stretched the average person s intestines out from end to end it would make him scream a lot 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunc Warranty tion caused by damage to LEDs DISCLAIMER The power connector fitted to the fixture and fixture cord are designed for compatibility with p
18. STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x SkyBar EXA Professional LED PAR Fixture e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one of the most rocking box shaped PAR fixtures anywhere Now that you ve got your SkyBar EXA or hopefully EXA 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 Verify that
19. X 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 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
20. ator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT To Next Fixture Page 10 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 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 connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting 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 First Fixture in Chain 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 require a slave setting 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 weig
21. d to set the fixture to IR mode via the LCD control panel prior to using the IR remote control To do this just repeatedly press the lt MENU gt button to navigate the LCD display menu until it reads IR MODE then push the lt ENTER gt button SOUND ACTIVE Then here s what to do Blackout The top left red colored button labled lt BLACKOUT gt on the remote control will turn off the LEDs regardless of what mode you are currently running Push the blackout button again to return to its previous mode Auto Run The auto run button lt A gt sets the fixture to run in auto mode You can adjust the speed by pressing the speed button lt SP gt then use the lt gt buttons to adjust the speed accordingly Sound Active Mode Pressing the lt SA gt button will cause the fixture to self destruct No really it just sets the fixture to run in sound active mode Strobe Mode The lt F gt button sets the fixture to run in strobe flash mode You can adjust the strobe rate by pressing the lt SP gt button then use the lt gt buttons to adjust the speed accordingly Built in Programs Press the lt PROG gt button to run in built in program mode You can cycle through different built in programs by using the lt gt buttons To adjust the speed of the built in program press the speed button lt SP gt then use the lt gt buttons to adjust the speed accordingly Set Address Press the lt S gt
22. ed 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 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 DM
23. how immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Press the lt MENU gt button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function 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 displayed or to enable a menu option To return to the previ ous option or menu press the lt MENU gt button Page 12 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure To choose the DMX address 11 channel DMX mode 8 channel DMX mode 7 channel DMX mode 6 channel DMX mode Static Colors 0 62 amp Auto Mode 63 Built in Program Speed fast lt gt slow Fade Speed fast lt gt slow Strobe speed slow lt gt fast Red dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Green dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Blue dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Amber dimmer 0 lt gt 100 White dimmer 0 lt gt 100 UV dimmer 0 lt gt 100 gt ENTER Sound active mode Dimming mode 0 4 Selects wireless channel group 1 7 lt ENTER gt Set to use IR remote control sold separately lt ENTER gt Power output mode H 100 M 75 S 50 Page 13 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Tip P
24. ht to ensure structural sta bility Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength and ensure properly rated rigging 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 11 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the SkyBar EXA are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navi gate 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 0000 MENU UP DOWN ENTER The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 13 When a menu function is selected the display will s
25. nate in RED then turn GREEN when the charge is complete A full charge is obtained after charging for at least 4 hours The fixture will automatically stop charging when the battery is in optimal condition Power Output Mode Depending on the needs of any given application you can select either High Power Medium Power or Battery Saver Mode which allows the fixture to run for a longer time at lower output a Press the MENU button until the display reads OUT MOD b Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select H 100 M 75 or S 50 C Press ENTER to confirm the setting Note With average usage of color fades in High Output Mode you can expect the battery life to last up to 10 hours color jumping 5 hrs or full on for 3 hrs Display color fade chase strobe and environmental factors including ambient temperature will all impact battery life Page 9 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connec tor 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
26. r own custom colors using the R G B A W UV intensity level setting Red 1 Navigate the menu using th 2 Use the lt UP DOWN 3 Press the lt ENTER gt Green 1 Navigate the menu using th 2 Use the lt UP DOWN 3 Press the lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN Press the lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN Press the lt ENTER gt 1 2 Use the lt UP DOWN 3 Press the lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN Press the lt ENTER gt Sound Active Mode ue Navigate the menu using th avigate he menu using thi Navigate the menu using th UV 1 Navigate the menu using th 2 3 gt but button gt but button gt but button gt but button gt but button gt but button e lt MENU gt ons to adjus to confirm e MENU ons to adjus to confirm e MENU ons to adjus to confirm e MENU ons to adjus to confirm e MENU ons to adjus to confirm e MENU DU bu tg bu tb bu ta bu bu ton until you reach Red t red 000 255 0 lt gt 100 ton until you reach Green reen 000 255 0 lt gt 100 ton until you reach Blue ue 000 255 0 lt gt 100 ton until you reach Amber mber 000 255 0 lt gt 100 ton until you reach White t white 000 255 0 lt gt 100 ton until you reach UV ons to adjust UV 000 255 0 lt gt 100 to confirm 1
27. roducts manufactured by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA and their related entities however they are not manufactured by affiliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA or any related entity Neutrik and power CON are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG Page 21 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings 25 2 in 640 mm 5 44 in 138 mm E e o E E E ia E 8 n e e tal o ia N J a is B p m M d E E ES E ni E o N N A i E c 2 bend N o LI Led SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A Page 22 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 23 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
28. ter for your lights The 7 DMX receiving frequencies in the SkyBar EXA are designed to match up perfectly with the 7 frequencies of all Blizzard wireless DMX products If you re using a Blizzard Lighting controller with built in wireless DMX transmission please refer to the instruction manual of that controller for specific information Page 8 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Ready to move on Well alrighty 1 If you re using an external wireless DMX transmitter like our wiCICLE transmitter or LightCaster transceiver plug it into the DMX OUT connector of the controller and verify it is receiving power If you are using a DMX controller with a built in DMX transmitter like our KONTROL 5 SKYWIRE enable the DMX transmitter on that unit Please refer to your transmitters user manual for specific instructions on enabling wireless DMX output and or its changing its channel group selection 2 Set the wireless channel group to match the transmitter group ID number color code a Press the lt MENU gt button until the display reads RF ID See p 12 13 b Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select number 1 7 c Press lt ENTER gt to confirm the setting Note The 7 Color Status LED will change color to indicate the current channel group GROUP 1 RED ne m GROUP 2 GREEN NOTE GROUP number also i corresponds to the GROUP setting een 2 lr on our LightCaster wireless DMX
29. the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Blizzard Lighting via our website and open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 5 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE SKYBAR EXA LED PAR CONTROL FEATURES e RGBAW UV color mixing via 12x 15W 6 in 1 LEDs e 2 4Ghz built in wireless DMX receiver e 512 auto assigning frequencies in 7 groups e Ultra Long life Intelion lithium ion battery system e Variable electronic dimming amp strobe e Built in color amp chase macros via DMX e Built in automated programs via master slave e Built in sound active programs e RGBAW UV color mixing ability in standalone mode e RGBAW UV 6 Ch RGBAW UV Strobe 7 Ch RGBAW UV Dimmer Strobe 7 Ch amp Extended w 32 bit Dimmer 11 Ch DMX Profiles ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly e Super quiet variable speed internal Fan Cooling e Dual mounting brackets for positioning flexibility e Flicker free constant current 400hz LED driver e 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output e PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors DMX Quick Reference 11 8 Channel Modes channel irme emma CS s NM ei s hs sive ces que p o euttin roams T_T DMX Quick Reference 7 6 Channel Modes reme Scene Amber Intensity Amber Intensity White Intensity White Intensity UV Intensity UV Intensity
30. 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 4 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 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
31. ush the lt MENU gt button repeatedly to scroll through all of the top tier menu items 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 MENU gt button until you reach Addr 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a DMX channel from 001 512 3 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Select the DMX Channel Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the MENU button until you reach CHnd 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select either 6CH 7CH 8CH or 11CH mode 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm Slave Mode Set slave fixtures to Addr 001 7CH mode to ensure correct reception of master signals The master will be the 1st fixture in the DMX chain Auto Mode Static Colors 1 Navigate the menu using the MENU button until you reach AUTO 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select any preset color from 00 62 or select 63 to automatically run through all of the colors 3 If you choose auto run you can then adjust the color change speed or adjust the color fade speed Speed a Press the lt MENU gt button until you reach the Speed menu item b Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a speed setting from 00 15 fast lt gt slow c Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Fade a Press the lt MENU gt button until you reach the Fade menu item b
32. y Magenta Press the lt 8 gt button for magenta color Aqua Press the lt 9 gt button for aqua color UV Press the 0 button for ultraviolet lighting Backspace Button Press the lt amp gt in any mode to activate IR MODE Enter The lt lt gt button is used to save a selected user setting Page 16 SkyBar EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 11 Channel Mode What It Does 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 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 010 No Function 011 lt gt 255 Strobe Speed slow fast What It Does vae What It Does What It Does 000 lt gt 015 079 lt gt 081 R G B 145 lt gt 147 R G B UV 016 lt gt 018 R 082 lt gt 084 R G A 148 lt gt 150 R G A W 022 lt gt 024 088 lt gt 090 R G UV 154 lt gt 156 R G W UV 025 lt gt 027 091 lt gt 093 R B A 157 lt gt 159 R B A W 028 lt gt 030 094 lt gt 096 R B W 160 lt gt 162 R B A UV 034 lt gt 036 100 lt gt 102 R A W 166 lt gt 168 R A W UV 037 lt gt 039 103 lt gt 105 R A UV 169 lt gt 171 G B A W 040 lt gt 042 106 lt gt 108 R W UV 172 lt
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