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1. Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX In Depth Reference 11 8 Channel Modes aichannet Name ercmanmer uame OO y Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 CI E I CRI CC sano Speco esse f o aowa u omore dd DMX In Depth Reference 6 5 Channel Modes _6 Channel Name SChannet_ Name O Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 fe memeo 1008 f DMX In Depth Reference 4 4 Channel Modes Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Virtual Color Wheel Page 19 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 I2. HOTSTIH Cob MINI wi ICCLeE de LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS HotStik 5 COB Mini 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 HotStik 5 COB Mini 3 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The HotStik 5 COB Mini Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of HotStik 5 COB Mini 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 Using this fixture with the wiCICLE Wireless DMX System 10 4 Operating Adjustments 11 Navigating The Control Panel 11 Control Panel Menu Structure 12 DMX Mode 13 Dimming Mode Settings 13 LED Display amp Fan Speed Settings 13 Custom Programs 14 Auto Speed and Sound Active Modes 14 Color Calibration Settings 15 Custom Static Colors amp Preset Colors 15 Fixture Reset Functions 16 Data Sync Feature 16 Fixture Information 16 DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide 17 DMX In Depth Reference 19 5 Appendix 20 A Quick DMX Lesson 20 Dimensional Drawings 20 Keeping Your HotStik 5 COB Mini As Good As New 21 Returns Gasp 21 Shipping Issues 21 Troubleshooting 21 Tech Specs 22 Page 2 HotStik 5 COB Mini User
3. GIR R RBt RB RIB Custom program 1 CHO1 in menu settings Custom program 2 CHO2 in menu settings Custom program 3 CHO3 in menu settings Sound active mode 1 color change Sound active mode 2 white strobe Red Green Blue Amber White Amber White Yellow Pink Cyan Orange Violet Golden 2700K White 3200K White 4000K White 5500K White 6500K White Red Green Blue White No Function Page 17 Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide continued Speed Auto 1 5 000 lt gt 255 fast lt gt slow Virtual Color Wheel 000 lt gt 010 011 012 lt gt 050 051 052 lt gt 090 091 092 lt gt 130 131 132 lt gt 170 171 172 lt gt 210 211 212 lt gt 250 251 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 010 011 lt gt 020 021 lt gt 030 031 lt gt 040 041 lt gt 050 051 lt gt 060 061 lt gt 070 071 lt gt 080 081 lt gt 090 091 lt gt 255 Dimming Mode HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A No Function Blue Blue green Teal Teal blue Green Green red Yellow Yellow green Red Red blue Magenta Magenta red Blue Default as set in the LED menu Linear curve Square law curve Inverse square law curve S curve Linear curve smooth Square law curve smooth Inverse square law curve smooth S curve smooth Default as set in the LED menu Page 18
4. ENTER gt then with the lt UP DOWN gt buttons navigate to ATSP and press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Make a selection from 0 255 and press lt ENTER gt to choose a speed slow lt gt fast Page 14 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Color Calibration Settings Allows the user to setup and save 1 customized R G B A W color balance setting and save it for future use This custom setting is global and it will effect all modes 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press lt ENTER gt then on while CAL push lt ENTER gt again 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either R Red Level G Green Level B Blue Level A Amber Level or W White Level then hit lt ENTER gt 3 Now using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between 000 255 000 off and hit lt ENTER gt to confirm your choice 4 You have now just setup and saved a custom global color calibration setting that you can use at you convenience To use your custom setting now or later press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to reach USE and press lt ENTER gt Then choose either YES or NO and press lt ENTER gt When you select YES it enables this custom color calibration globally and when choosing NO the fixture will continue to use the default color calibration settings Your customized settings will be saved for later use even aft
5. Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x HotStik 5 COB Mini Professional LED Fixture e An Ever So Handy Power Cord 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 HotStik 5 COB Mini or hopefully Minis you should care fully 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 vo
6. 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 ex pensive 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 client 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 Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just go to our website and open a support tick
7. 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 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 gt Page 8 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 fixtur
8. 111 lt gt 115 116 lt gt 120 121 lt gt 125 126 lt gt 130 131 lt gt 135 136 lt gt 140 141 lt gt 145 146 lt gt 150 151 lt gt 155 156 lt gt 160 161 lt gt 165 166 lt gt 170 171 lt gt 175 176 lt gt 180 181 lt gt 185 186 lt gt 190 191 lt gt 195 196 lt gt 200 207 lt gt 255 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 0 lt gt 100 No strobe Non synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast Synchronous strobe slow lt gt fast Electronic sine wave slow lt gt fast Random strobe slow lt gt fast Opening pulse slow lt gt fast Closing pulse slow lt gt fast Electronic square wave slow lt gt fast No Function Custom color 1 CTO1 in menu settings Custom color 2 CT02 in menu settings Custom color 3 CT03 in menu settings Custom color 4 CT04 in menu settings Custom color 5 CTO5 in menu settings Custom color 6 CT06 in menu settings Custom color 7 CT07 in menu settings Custom color 8 CT08 in menu settings Custom color 9 CT09 in menu settings Custom color 10 CT10 in menu settings Auto 1 R G B A W RG RB GB AW RGBA RGBW RGBAW Auto 2 Rt RI Gt G Bt BI At Al Wt WU Auto 3 RTGt RIG RtBt RIB BIG BTGT Auto 4 RGBW t RGBW Auto 5 B BGT BG BIG G GRt GR
9. CAL global intensity or ID Fixture ID will not be sent 5 After the data has been transferred the receiving fixture will be automatically be reset Fixture Information These are not editable features they are for informational purposes only 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to INFO and press lt ENTER gt then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight SOFT or POW and press lt ENTER gt 2 The SOFT information simply displays the current software version installed on the fixture and POW displays the fixtures current power level setting Under normal conditions it will be at 100 but this fixture has built in overheat protection that may automatically reduce the output level to 80 or 50 in high temperature situations Page 16 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Value In Depth Reference Guide 000 lt gt 005 006 lt gt 020 lt gt 060 lt gt 100 lt gt 140 lt gt 180 lt gt 220 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 010 011 lt gt 015 016 lt gt 020 021 lt gt 025 026 lt gt 030 031 lt gt 035 036 lt gt 040 041 lt gt 045 046 lt gt 050 051 lt gt 055 056 lt gt 060 061 lt gt 065 066 lt gt 070 071 lt gt 075 076 lt gt 080 081 lt gt 085 086 lt gt 090 091 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 100 101 lt gt 105 106 lt gt 110
10. Use Scene in Program G 0 255 Green Intensity AUTO ATO1 ATO5 Auto Programs E IMPORTANT B 0 255 Blue Intensity ATSP 0 255 Auto Speed fast slow A 0 255 Amber Intensity TIME 0 255 Scene Time seconds If USE is set to NO or TIME is set to 0 the scene will not run W 0 255 White Intensity WAIT 0 255 Fade In fast slow Running A Custom Program 1 To view your newly created lighting masterpiece use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to AUTO and press lt ENTER gt 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1 CHS2 or CHS3 and press lt ENTER gt These are also directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode Auto Speed and Sound Active Modes Set single or Master Slaved units to run in sound active or auto mode at user selectable speeds Sound Active Mode 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to AUTO and press lt ENTER gt then with the lt UP DOWN gt buttons navigate to SOU1 color change or SOU2 white strobe only and press the lt ENTER gt button Auto Mode 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to navigate to AUTO and press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight any program ranging from ATO1 ATO5 and press lt ENTER gt Auto Speed 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to AUTO and press lt
11. WN 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 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure ADDR 001 512 To choose the DMX address A W IR Redintensity 0 lt gt 100 Green intensity 0 lt gt 100 B Blueintensity 0 lt gt 100 IA Amberintensity 0 lt gt 100 wos White intensity 1 0 lt gt 100 SHUT SHUT Flash strobe speed 0 255 PRSC preset colors NONE R G B A W AW YELLOW PINK CYAN ORANGE VIOLET GOLDEN 2700K 3200K 4000K 5500K 6500K RGBW To set global intensity levels of each color USE YES NO CHMD To run in 11 channel mode To run in 8 channel mode To run in 6 channel mode To run in 5 channel mode To run in 4 channel mode configuration 1 To run in 4 channel mode configuration 2 QR IN QR N Linear dimming curve 5 L Square law curve ISQR Inverse square law curve SCUR S curve L O Linear dimming curve smooth Square law curve smooth ISQR Inverse square law curve smooth SCUR S curve smooth DISY ON LED menu display is on continually LED menu display shuts off after 2 minutes of inactivity Fan speed high medium low CTST R G B A W adjustments for custom color b
12. X signal our Pucks do that If you plug a wiCICLE receiver into an autosensing fixture set as a master chances are good that the wiCICLE receiver will begin transmitting the master program Most times this is undesirable and taking the two seconds to switch these programs off will solve a lot of ails Got that done Good Then let s proceed 1 Plug the wiCICLE Receiver into the DMX IN connector of the fixture and verify it is receiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 2 Connect the AC DC adaptor to the wiCICLE Transmitter and verify it is receiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 3 Press the RECESSED SELECTOR BUTTON on the Transmitter to select the operating channel group The system will store this setting for future use The 7 Color Status LED will change color to indicate the current channel group GROUP 1 RED GROUP 2 GREEN GROUP 3 YELLOW NOTE GROUP number also cor GROUP 4 BLUE responds to the GROUP setting GROUP 5 VIOLET on our LightCaster wireless DMX GROUP 6 CYAN Transceiver GROUP 7 WHITE Follow the same procedure on the Receiver to select the channel group Once both the transmitter and receiver s are both set to the same channel group connect the trans mitter to the DMX controller or the DMX out of a fixture on your DMX chain 6 Once a DMX signal is provided to the transmitter the status LED will blink RED slowly unti
13. al Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The HotStik 5 COB Mini Pin Up Picture 6x 25 watt RGBAW COB 5 in 1 LEDS Mounting Brackets with Adjustment Locking Knobs Figure 2 The Rear Connections LED Control Panel DMX In tips desio veli 4 Ti Fip Po MMMM OMX U Safety Cable Rigging Point MENU UP DOWN ENTEP DMX Out Power In Power Out Page 6 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 HotStik 5 COB Mini 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 HotStik 5 COB Mini fuse require replace ment please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of HotStik 5 COB Mini 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
14. anks 01 10 AUTO ATO1 ATO5 lt ENTER gt Auto programs 1 5 ATSP lt ENTER gt Auto Speed DIM dimming Custom program 1 Custom program 2 Custom program 3 Sound Active Mode 1 color changing Sound Active Mode 2 white strobe CHS1 CHS3 SC01 SC20 R 0 255 Custom 20 scenes G 0 255 programs for each SHUT strobe 0 255 AUTO None ATO1 ATO5 custom B 0 255 ATSP speed 0 255 program A 0 255 TIME duration 0 255 W 0 255 WAIT before fade 0 255 USE use scene YES NO Software version information Current automated overheat protection level 100 80 50 Restore factory settings Restore factory program settings Sync settings between fixtures via DMX Page 12 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Setting the DMX Address 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as 001 on the LED readout To select a different DMX address using the lt MENU gt button select ADDR then hit lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the correct address then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Setting the DMX Channel Mode 1 To select a DMX channel mode press the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until the display reads SET and press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until the display reaches CHMD an
15. d press lt ENTER gt Now press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons again to highlight your desired DMX channel mode and press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Slave Mode 1 Daisy chain the fixtures DMX in out having the controller at the beginning of the line 2 There is nothing else to it The first fixture in the DMX chain is the master fixture and the following fixtures will follow the master Dimming Mode Settings Allows users to set the fixture to use 1 of 4 x2 dimming curve settings for smoother and slower dimming capabilities In the control panel menu there are two settings for each curve that are distinguishable from one another by the trailing dot Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S Curve LIN LIN SQR SQR ISQR ISQR SCUR SCUR Output Output Output Output DMX The curve settings with the trailing dot adds a bit more delay to the curve for a smoother effect 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to SET and press lt ENTER gt then lt UP DOWN gt buttons again to scroll to DIM and press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either LIN Linear SQR Square ISQR Inverse Square SCUR S Curve LIN Smooth Linear SQR Smooth Square ISQR Smooth Inverse Square or SCUR Smooth S Curve then hit lt ENTER gt LED Display and Fan Speed Setting 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to
16. d to your liking at any time and will be saved even after powering off the fixture 5 Your custom static colors are directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode Page 15 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Fixture Reset Functions Allows users to reset the fixture to factory default settings without loosing customized settings or reset the custom programs exclusively 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to LOAD and press lt ENTER gt then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight ST L or PR L and press lt ENTER gt 2 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either YES or NO then press lt ENTER gt 3 The ST L reset function will reset all default values with the exception of those in ADDR address CTCT 10 custom colors and PROG custom scenes and programs 4 The PRL reset function will only reset all customized program settings found in the PROG settings custom scenes and programs Data Sync Feature Users can transfer their custom settings from one fixture to another via DMX 1 Disconnect fixtures from any DMX controllers and link them together via DMX in out 2 On the sending fixture DMX out navigate the main menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to reach SEND and press the lt ENTER gt button 3 Select YES and press the lt ENTER gt button to begin the transfer 4 Information for ADDR address
17. e 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 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 9 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE WIRELESS DMX SYSTEM In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you plugged in your fixture you ll be delighted to know that This fixture also works seamlessly with our wiCICLE Wireless DMX system without additional power e ONLY fixtures bearing this logo are certified for use with the wiCICLE without external power e Unauthorized modification and or using the wiCICLE with un approved fixtures may cau
18. e 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 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 adeguate 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 expos
19. e 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 C I 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 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 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
20. er powering off the fixture It can be altered to your liking at any time Just remember to return to this setting to either enable or disable it when needed Custom Static Colors amp Preset Colors Allows the user to create and save up to 10 custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode Custom Mixing and Preset Mixed Colors 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to STAT and press lt ENTER gt then lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select R G B A W and push lt ENTER gt to confirm your selection You can adjust these values from 0 255 to mix any color you like and it will be saved for future use even after powering off the fixture 2 You can also select lt PRSC gt and use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through and quickly use any of the fixtures built in preset colors Mix and Save Custom Colors 1 10 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to CTST and press lt ENTER gt then lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a color bank from CT01 CT10 and push lt ENTER gt to confirm your selection 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight either R Red Level G Green Level B Blue Level A Amber Level or W White Level then hit lt ENTER gt 3 Finally using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between 000 255 000 off and hit lt ENTER gt to confirm your choice s 4 These 10 custom colors can be accessed and edite
21. et 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 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 responsibility 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 DISCLAIMER The power connector fitted to the fixture and fixture cord are designed for compatibility with products 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 Troubleshooting Symptom Solution SS O Fixture Auto Shut Off Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower than nor mal the unit ma
22. l communi cation is established with the receiver The status LED on the receiver s will flash GREEN slowly until communication is established 7 Once the clearest channel is auto selected the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver NOTE The color of the LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving That s It U A Page 10 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the HotStik 5 COB Mini 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 O MENU DOWN ENTER The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 12 When a menu function is selected the display will show im mediately 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 DO
23. link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal The maximum recommended cable run distance is 500 meters 1640 ft The maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To link fixtures together you ll need data cables You should use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference For instance Belden 9841 meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables will probably be OK but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc es In any event the cable should have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 includ
24. ltage 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 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 Suite 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 manor pate enea ose Page 3 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 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 futur
25. n I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon I ll let you know 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction caused by damage to Warranty LEDs Photometric Data 45 Beam Angle LUX Full RGBAW Om im 2m 3m 4m 5m 22 447 im 8 062 2m 4 221 3m 2 581 4m 1 694 5m Page 22 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
26. navigate to SET and press lt ENTER gt then navigate to either DISY display or FAN fan and press the lt ENTER gt button 2 In DISY you can set the LED menu display to be continually on or shut off after 2 min of inactivity In FAN you can set the fan speed to run at high medium or low Page 13 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Custom Programs Allows users to create up to 3 customizable 20 scene programs that are directly accessible via the control panel and also in DMX mode Creating A Custom Program 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate to PROG and press lt ENTER gt 2 Now use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1 CHS2 or CHS3 and press lt ENTER gt 3 Start with editing scene 1 SC01 customizing it to your liking by using the choices outlined in the table below You can insert any of its 5 built in auto programs ATO1 ATOS and adjust its speed ATSP 0 255 and also set the duration in seconds before moving on to the next scene TIME 0 255 You can also add a fade in effect to the start of this scene WAIT 0 255 and or strobe SHUT 0 255 Finally if you want to use this scene in your program be sure to enable it USE YES NO 4 Repeat the above process to create up to 20 scenes in each of the 3 customizable programs R 0 255 Red Intensity SHUT 0 255 Strobe slow fast USE YES NO
27. se damage to the wiCICLE or fixture UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON E SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION e Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connectors which separate chassis case ground from cable shielding Cabling with the shield connected to the con nector s case chassis may cause malfunction and damage to the wiCICLE or fixture e wiCICLE transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore cannot be powered directly from the fixture You will need to utilize the supplied AC DC adaptor to drive wiCICLE transmitters in your system Each wiCICLE acts as both a transmitter and a receiver depending on whether a DMX source is applied to the integral XLR connector This is an extremely powerful feature of the system however it also requires 1 piece of due diligence and that is the removal of extraneous DMX signals from your lighting rig BEFORE proceeding SO BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT IN PROGRAMS IN THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND OR SET THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURN ING THEM TO DMX MODE IF APPLICABLE Most fixtures contain a built in automatic sound active or custom program which is designed to operate with the fixture NOT connected to a DMX chain Some of these programs will automatically run unless the fixture is set to slave mode These fixtures typically sense DMX automatically and switch to DMX mode upon receiving DM
28. t has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard classification DMX covers and is an abbreviation for Digital MultipleXed signals It is the most common communica tions standard used by lighting and related stage equipment DMX provides up to 512 control channels per data link Each of these channels was originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console connected to 512 light bulbs Each slider s position is sent over the data link as an 8 bit number having a value between O and 255 The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on 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 in volves transmitting a reset condition indicating the star
29. t of a new packet a start code and up to 512 bytes of data Data packets are transmitted continuously As soon as one packet is finished another can begin with no delay if desired usually another follows within 1 ms If nothing is changing i e no lamp levels change the same data will be sent out over and over again This is a great feature of DMX if for some reason the data is not interpreted the first time around it will be re sent shortly Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet and in fact it is very uncommon to find all 512 used The fewer channels are used the higher the refresh rate It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being transmitted If all 512 channels are being transmit ted the refresh rate is around 44 times per second Dimensional Drawings uu 20 2 512 mm EQ GN i OOOO Ti di 2 Ga SS 2 EP N gt Page 20 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your HotStik 5 COB Mini As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equipment and as long as you take care of it it will take care of you That said like anything you ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed
30. ure 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 open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 4 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE HOTSTIK 5 COB MINI CONTROL FEATURES e 6x 25W 5 in 1 COB LEDs 100 000 hours e Built in color macros via DMX e Virtual color wheel effect e 5 built in automated programs 2 sound active modes e RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode e 10 custom color and 3 custom program banks e Variable electronic dimmer amp strobe e Custom global color calibration settings e Sync custom settings between fixtures via DMX e Beam Angle 45 degree e Easy to use LED control panel e 4 5 6 8 or 11 channel DMX modes w two different channel configurations in 4 channel mode ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly e Super quiet variable speed internal fan cooling e Dual mounting brackets with locking knobs for positioning flexibility e Flicker free constant current LED driver e 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output e PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors e Can directly power the wiCICLE wireless system via DMX DMX Quick Reference 4 5 6 8 and 11 Channel Modes Page 5 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manu
31. y have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating Check optical system and clean excess dust grime No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Chase Speed Too Fast Slow Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Slow Movement Verify that 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable Also check that speed channels are set appropriately No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode If your problem persists or isn t listed please open a support ticket online at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 21 HotStik 5 COB Mini User Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Weight amp Dimensions Width Fixture 20 2 512 mm 18 3 462 8 mm Depth Fixture 3 4 85 mm Bracket 5 1 130 mm Height 9 2 232 mm Weight 11 3 Ibs 5 1 kg Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 50 60 Hertz Power Consumption 172W 2 11A pf 66 Light Source LED 12x 25W 5 in 1 COB LEDs 100 000 hours Beam Angle 45 degree beam Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 4 5 6 8 or 11 channel DMX modes Input Output 3 pin XLR Male Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Preset Other Informatio
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