StormChaser Skywire™ RGBAW
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1. INTELLIGENT LITHIUM ION BATTERY SYSTEM LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS StormChaser Skywire RGBAW 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 StormChaser Skywire RGBAW 5 Features 5 The StormChaser Skywire RGBAW Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of StormChasers 7 Data DMX Cables 7 Using Skywire Wireless DMX 7 Using The Intelion Battery System 9 Cable Connectors 9 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 9 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 9 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 10 Mounting Rigging 10 4 Operating Adjustments 11 The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 12 DMX Channel Values In Depth 13 Troubleshooting 15 5 Appendix 16 A Quick DMX Lesson 16 Keeping Your StormChaser As Good As New 17 Returns Gasp 17 Shipping Issues 17 Tech Specs 18 Page 2 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x StormChaser Skywire RGBAW e 2 x Mounting brackets e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one way cool way flexible way original LED strip light Now that you ve got your StormChaser Skywire RGBAW or hop2. 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 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 imme
3. the Kontrol 5 Skywire to act as a transmitter for your lights The 7 color coded frequencies of the StormChaser Skywire RGBAW match up perfectly with 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 more information Page 7 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 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 that controller s user manual for specific instructions on enabling wireless DMX output 2 Turn on the wireless DMX switch located on the back of the fixture and verify it is receiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 3 Press the CHANNEL SET button on the back of the fixture to select your desired operating channel group this setting will be stored for future use The 7 Color Status LED will change color to indicate the current channel group GROUP 1 RED NOTE GROUP number also GROUP 2 GREEN corresponds to the GROUP setting GROUP 3 YELLOW on our LightCaster wireless DMX t
4. the menu items you select from the menu map on page 12 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 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 previous option or menu without changing the value press the lt MENU gt button Page 11 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure Omron i m6 DC 1 FULILs gt raa AT VII IC 5 channel mode DMX address 9 channel mode DMX address du i gt duu FS d5 ic 44 channel mode DMX address F255 si Fogg Feds Auto multi color chase 0 255 5755 eo GUI 5255 Auto multi color fade 0 255 och gt olii od55 Auto multi color flow 0 255 r59 ro rg59 Auto red single pixel chase 0 255 055 GIG DENS Auto green single pixel chase 0 255 beh bo bet Auto blue single pixel chase 0 255 Auto white single pixel chase 0 255 pe LIMITI ee 5 ITI SS Jui 0 Auto amber single pixel chase 0 255 DICTE IM Fee z y LEJI gt LU Leg Auto 5 color single pixel chase 0 255 Ico gt Ww 2 noe f Mogg PLL VIII Auto multi color fade 0 255 o
5. 200 lt gt 219 Sound Active 1 No Motion When Quiet 220 lt gt 255 Sound Active 2 LED s Off When Quiet 000 lt gt 255 Speed Control Slow lt gt Fast 5 000 lt gt 255 Global Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Global Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Global White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 gt gt gt gt Page 14 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving Shut Off slower than normal the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating Clear the fan of obstructions or return the unit for service Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust grime Also ensure that the 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Contact service for more information Chase Speed Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Too Fast Slow Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage verify that moving parts are not restricted and that unit s ventilation is not obstructed Slow Movement Verify that 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable Also check that speed cha
6. 5 Pixel 4 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N N I N 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 4 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 gt 255 Pixel 4 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 3 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 gt 255 Pixel 5 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 3 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 3 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N N 000 lt 000 lt 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 5 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 gt 255 Pixel 5 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 N U1 N Dn 000 lt 000 lt 000 lt 000 lt 000 lt 000 lt N O O N mo woes po o wes Page 13 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 9 Channel Mode Value What It Does 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast 3 Fade Color Change Sound Active 000 lt gt 004 No Function 005 lt gt 019 Mult Color Fast Color Change 020 lt gt 039 Mult Color Slow Color Change 040 lt gt 059 Mult Color Fast Color Fade 060 lt gt 079 Red Color Chase 080 lt gt 099 Green Color Chase 100 lt gt 119 Blue Color Chase 120 lt gt 139 White Color Chase 140 lt gt 159 Amber Color Chase 160 lt gt 179 5 Color Chase 180 lt gt 199 All Function Mix
7. D Menu Mic lov 260V POWER WIR in ux our AC Main Wireless Wireless Ch Selector Battery Power Power In Power Switches Button amp LED Indicator Level Indicator Page 6 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power Connecting A Bunch of StormChaser Skywire 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 dat
8. ORMCHASER SKYWIRE RGBAW CONTROL FEATURES Color mixing via 240x 10mm Red Green Blue Amber White LEDs 2 4Ghz built in wireless DMX receiver 512 auto assigning frequencies in 7 groups Ultra Long life intelion lithium ion battery system LED battery power level and battery charge indicator Easy to use 4 button LED control panel Variable electronic strobe 3 DMX modes for ultimate control flexibility Use as an effect chase light or as an 8 pixel RGBAW display device Built in color amp chase macros via DMX Built in auto amp sound activated programs via master slave amp DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Compact and lightweight it kept its new year s resolution e Light source 240x 10mm 5 watt LEDs 48 each Red Green Blue Amber and White DMX Quick Reference 44 Channel Mode What It Does 44 ch Strobe Slow lt gt Fast Built in Programs 5 44 Pixel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Intensity RGBWA DMX Quick Reference 9 5 Channel Mode Channel What It Does 9 ch Channel What It Does 5 ch Global Red Intensity Global Blue Intensity Global White Intensity Global Amber Intensity Page 5 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The StormChaser Skywire RGBAW Pin Up Picture Mounting Bracket amp Adjustment Screw High Power LED S Anodized Aluminum Enclosure Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In Out Antenna Connection Sound Sensitivity LE
9. Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the C I 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily E i 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 conversion 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield BMX Data 2 ra 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 pi 3 on the controller 32 hhh hhh MN 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 Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from ou
10. a grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference For instance Belden 9841 meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables will probably be OK but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances In any event the cable should have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms 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 StormChaser s Skywire wireless DMX system is designed to work seamlessly with all Blizzard Lighting wireless DMX products The StormChaser Skywire RGBAW is equipped to release you from the crushing chains of cable fed DMX lighting It features 512 auto assigning frequencies in 7 groups VA allowing up to 7 systems to run simultaneously in the SKUWI re pp same space completely free of interference It s capable rs 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 Blizzard Lighting controller that has a built in wireless transmitter such as
11. diately upon receipt of the items Claims must be made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 17 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Width Weight 5 4 Ibs 2 5 kg Operating Voltage 90 260VAC 50 60 Hertz Fuse 2A 250V Light Source LE 240x10mm 5W 48x Each Red Green Blue White 100 000 hours Beam Angle 30 degrees Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient control Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Other Information It is impossible to lick your elbow Go ahead try it 2 year limited warranty does not cover Warranty malfunction caused by damage to LED s Page 18 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 19 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
12. e 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 10 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the StormChaser Skywire RGBAW Are accessed by using the control panel on the side 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 O MENU DOWN ENTER The Control Panel LED Display shows
13. efully StormChasers 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 im portant 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 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 Grou
14. 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 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 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE ST
15. n 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 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 allow
16. nd 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 Suite 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 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 T Thomas 9 5 2013 9 5 2013 Page 3 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 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 This product is intended for indoor use only e To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose
17. nnels are set appropri ately No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Intermittent Check lamp for properly installation Lamp Relamp lamp may have reached end of life Remote Doesn t Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely Work 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 isn t listed or if problems persist please contact support support blizzardlighting com Page 15 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 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 commo
18. ransceiver WiCICLE transmitter GROUP 4 BLUE and all Blizzard Skywire wireless GROUP 5 VIOLET controllers GROUP 6 CYAN GROUP 7 WHITE 4 Follow the same procedure on the transmitter to select the channel group applicable or the DMX out of a fixture on your DMX chain 5 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 6 Once the clearest channel is auto selected the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver NOTE The color of the StormChaser Skywire 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 StormChaser Skywire RGBAW features our proprietary Intelion Lithium Ion internal battery system which allows you the flexibility to operate your light 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 ION even charge while in use To use the internal battery just locate the INTELLIGENT battery power switch on the rear of the fixture and flip it on LITHIUM ION BATTERY SYSTEM The built in microprocessor of the battery system controls the charge and overall batte
19. ry health so all you need to do is plug and play The top section on the battery power level indicator displays the approximate amount of power remaining in the battery If you have your StormChaser Skywire plugged in the lower section of the battery power level indicator will illuminate and display the current charge level currently in progress The top LED in the lower section will turn on and illuminate GREEN when the charge is complete IMPORTANT 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 Battery Power Level Remaining Display color fade chase strobe and environmental In Progress Battery factors including ambient temperature will all Charge Meter impact battery life Depending on program battery life may range from 3 20 hours Page 8 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 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
20. s 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 16 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your StormChaser Skywire RGBAW 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
21. s for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the starting channel number that it will respond to For example if two 6 channel fixtures are used the first fixture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6 and the next fixture would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12 The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust It involves transmitting a reset condition indicating the start of a new packet a start code and up to 512 bytes of data Data packets are transmitted continuously As soon as one packet is finished another can begin with no delay if desired usually another follows within 1 ms If nothing is changing i e no lamp levels change the same data will be sent out over and over again This is a great feature of DMX if for some reason the data is not interpreted the first time around it will be re sent shortly Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet and in fact it is very uncommon to find all 512 used The fewer channels are used the higher the refresh rate It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being 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 ha
22. tput 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 gt Page 9 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connec tor to the input connector of the next fixture con sisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on A quick note Often the setup for Master Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also re quire a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture DMX IN DMX OUT Check the Operating Adjustments section in this manual for com plete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting amp Rigging This fixture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough room for ventilation It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O typ
23. u OO TTC Sound active 1 no motion when quiet SUL TSS Sound active 2 all LED s off when quiet ne55 gt 3 00G 255 Red Intensity 0 255 Ges gt 000 6 255 Green Intensity 0 255 bid gt bill b 5S Blue Intensity 0 255 U255 TT gt U00 U255 White Intensity 0 255 LI IIC gt LI ta Ue IG bs ag oh dint ot SS Amber Intensity 0 255 Note The speed of all the StormChaser Skywire s built in automated programs accessed through the control panel can be adjusted using the SPEED CONTROL KNOB located on the back of the fixture Page 12 StormChaser Skywire Manual Rev A Copyright 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 44 Channel Mode Value What It Does 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Fade Color Change Sound Active Mult Color Fast Color Change Mult Color Slow Color Change Mult Color Fast Color Fade Red Color Chase Green Color Chase Blue Color Chase White Color Chase Amber Color Chase 5 Color Chase All Functions Mixed Sound Active 1 No Motion When Quiet Sound Active 2 LED s Off When Quiet 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 1 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 1 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 O J _ AN Ul Dn N I I o 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 4 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 4 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 25
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