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1. gt 100 White Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 2 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 3 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 White Pixel 4 0 lt gt 100 Red Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 Green Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 a White Pixel 5 0 lt gt 100 a Je i oome OOOO so o enron O ao o i remsen Page 6 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Torrent Xray
2. 610 Lux B 1070 Lux 7M Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient contri Other Information The colder the Xray table the more of your body is required to be on it 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction caused Warranty by damage to LED s 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 how ever they are not manufactured by affiliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG Neutrik USA or any related entity Neutrik and powerCON are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG Page 21 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 22 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 23 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
3. Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu map and menu options Press the lt ENTER gt button to access 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 MODE gt button Page 11 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure DMX Address DMX Address 000 lt gt 255 Sets the DMX address 1 OFF ON Sets the unit in Slave mode Auto Run Internal Alone Sets the unit in Auto Run Music Control Program 1 8 standalone mode Music Internal Master Sets the unit in Auto Run Music Control Control Program 1 8 Master mode 3 Reverse Tilt OFF ON Reverses the fixture s Tilt movement 4 Mic Sensitivity N A 000 lt gt 100 Adjusts the sensitivity of the fixture s internal 5 microphone Special 1 Reset Default OFF ON Resets all programmable settings to factory 6 default settings 2 Calibration Code Enters the lockout code for fixture calibration 000 lt gt 255 Contact the factory for more details PAN Adjusts the zero point for each setting to 000 lt gt 255 account for subtle variations from fixture to fixture or in case recalibration becomes TILT necessary 000 lt gt 255 Each fixture is calibrated at the factory and under normal operating conditions these set tings should not require adjustment 3 Temperature XXXC Displays the intern
4. once in a while something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should you ll need to obtain a Return Authori zation RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an email to support blizzardlighting com and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for service be sure to include the following 1 Your contact information Name Address Phone Number Email address 2 The RA issued to you 3 A brief description of the problem symptoms We will at our discretion repair or replace the fixture Please remember that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer s responsibil ity so pack it well Shipping Issues Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items Claims must be made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 20 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Width Weight Operating Voltage 100 230VAC 50 60Hz Fuse 3 15A 250V Light Source LED 5x 10w CREE XLamp MC E 4 in 1 LED s Beam Angle 2 degrees Luminous Intensity 420 Lux R 492 Lux G
5. 235 236 lt gt 255 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A Pan Tilt Speed Speed fast lt gt slow Blackout by movement Blackout all wheel changing No function No function Strobe slow lt gt fast No function Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 Red 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 Green 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 White 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 2 Red 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 2 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 2 Green 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 2 White 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 3 Red 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 3 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 3 Green 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 3 White 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 4 Red 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 4 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 4 Green 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 4 White 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 5 Red 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 5 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 5 Green 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 5 White 0 lt gt 100 Color Macros No function Macro 1 slow lt gt fast Macro 2 slow lt gt fast Macro 3 slow lt gt fast Macro 4 slow lt gt fast Macro 5 slow lt gt fast Macro 6 slow lt gt fast Macro 7 slow lt gt fast Macro 8 slow lt gt fast Macro 9 slow lt gt fast Macro 10 slow lt gt fast Macro 11 slow lt gt fast Macro 12 slow lt gt fast Page 15 c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 34 Channel Mode 000 lt gt 079 080
6. 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 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the Torrent Xray are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus A TY CE A uil lt MODE gt Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option lt UP gt Scrolls through menu options in ascending order lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu options in descending order lt ENTER gt Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display The Control Panel LCD Display shows 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
7. gt 135 136 lt gt 155 156 lt gt 175 176 lt gt 195 196 lt gt 215 216 lt gt 235 236 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 009 010 lt gt 019 020 lt gt 029 030 lt gt 039 040 lt gt 049 050 lt gt 059 060 lt gt 069 070 lt gt 079 080 lt gt 089 090 lt gt 099 100 lt gt 109 110 lt gt 119 120 lt gt 129 130 lt gt 039 140 lt gt 149 150 lt gt 159 160 lt gt 169 170 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 189 190 lt gt 199 200 lt gt 209 210 lt gt 219 220 lt gt 229 230 lt gt 239 240 lt gt 249 250 lt gt 255 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A Pan Tilt Speed Speed fast lt gt slow Blackout by movement Blackout all wheel changing No function No function Strobe slow lt gt fast No function Color Macros No function Macro 1 slow Macro 2 slow Macro 3 slow Macro 4 slow Macro 5 slow Macro 6 slow Macro 7 slow Macro 8 slow Macro 9 slow Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Red 0 lt gt 100 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Green 0 lt gt 100 White 0 lt gt 100 lt gt fast lt gt fast lt gt fast lt gt fast lt gt fast lt gt fast lt gt fast lt gt fast lt gt fast Macro 10 slow lt gt fast Macro 11 slow lt gt fast Macro 12 slow lt gt fast Built in Programs No function Motor reset after waiting 8 seconds Program 1 Program 2
8. lt gt 099 100 lt gt 119 120 lt gt 139 140 lt gt 159 160 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 199 200 lt gt 219 220 lt gt 239 240 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 009 010 lt gt 019 020 lt gt 029 030 lt gt 039 040 lt gt 049 050 lt gt 059 060 lt gt 069 070 lt gt 079 080 lt gt 089 090 lt gt 099 100 lt gt 109 110 lt gt 119 120 lt gt 129 130 lt gt 039 140 lt gt 149 150 lt gt 159 160 lt gt 169 170 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 189 190 lt gt 199 200 lt gt 209 210 lt gt 219 220 lt gt 229 230 lt gt 239 240 lt gt 249 250 lt gt 255 Built in Programs No function Motor reset after waiting 8 seconds Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Sound Active Mode Fixture ID Selection No function Fixture ID 1 Fixture ID 2 Fixture ID 3 Fixture ID 4 Fixture ID 5 Fixture ID 6 Fixture ID 7 Fixture ID 8 Fixture ID 9 Fixture ID 10 Fixture ID 11 Fixture ID 12 Fixture ID 13 Fixture ID 14 Fixture ID 15 Fixture ID 16 Fixture ID 17 Fixture ID 18 Fixture ID 19 Fixture ID 20 Fixture ID 21 Fixture ID 22 Fixture ID 23 Fixture ID 24 Fixture ID 25 ome omman mid O 5 Pan Tilt Speed Speed fast lt gt slow Blackout by movement Blackout all wheel changing No function 000 lt gt 225 226 lt gt 235 236 lt gt 245 246 lt gt 225 000 lt gt 225 226 lt gt 2
9. something is wrong just give us a call or send an email We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Ste E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Email support blizzardlighting com Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Blizzard Lighting assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual Blizzard Lighting reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time You can download the latest version of this document from www blizzardlighting com Page 3 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 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 fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the uni
10. start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12 The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust It involves transmitting a reset condition indicating the start of a new packet a start code and up to 512 bytes of data Data packets are transmitted continuously As soon as one packet is finished another can begin with no delay if desired usually another follows within 1 ms If nothing is changing i e no lamp levels change the same data will be sent out over and over again This is a great feature of DMX if for some reason the data is not interpreted the first time around it will be re sent shortly Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet and in fact it is very uncommon to find all 512 used The fewer channels are used the higher the refresh rate It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being trans mitted If all 512 channels are being transmitted the refresh rate is around 44 times per second In summary since its design and evolution in the 1980 s DMX has become the standard for lighting control It is flexible robust and scalable and its ability to control everything from dimmer packs to moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer Page 19 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your Tor
11. 35 No function Strobe slow lt gt fast No function Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 ooo gt 255 _ Red 0 lt gt 100 o 000 3255_ Blue 0 lt gt 100 Green 0 lt gt 100 White 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 Red 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 Green 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 1 White 0 lt gt 100 236 lt gt 245 Page 16 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Pixel 2 Red 0 lt gt 100 pixel 2 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 2 Green 0 lt gt 100 ref oon gt 255 Prei 2 white 0 lt gt 100 a Yoon lt gt 255 Pixel 3 Red 0 lt gt 100 di 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 3 Blue 0 lt gt 100 122 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 3 Green 0 lt gt 100 3 000 lt gt 255 Prel 3 white 0 lt gt 100 piel 4 Red 0 lt gt 100 Piel 4 Blue 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 4 Green 0 lt gt 100 pixel 4 white 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 5 Red 0 lt gt 100 Pixel 5 Blue 0 lt gt 100 30 000 lt gt 255 Pixel 5 Green 0 lt gt 100 E Pixel 5 White 0 lt gt 100 Color Macros 000 lt gt 015 No function 016 lt gt 035 Macro 1 slow lt gt fast 036 lt gt 055 Macro 2 slow lt gt fast 056 lt gt 075 Macro 3 slow lt gt fast 076 lt gt 095 Macro 4 slow lt gt fast 096 lt gt 115 Macro 5 slow lt gt fast 116 lt gt 135 Ma
12. Pin Up Picture Head Arms 4 in 1 RGBW LED s 4 Button LCD Control Panel Carry Handle Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX Out DMX In Power Switch Fuse Cover Power In Power Out Page 7 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 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 Torrent Xray s You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX 512 controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in mas ter slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix tures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal The maximum recommended cable run distance is 500 meters 1640 ft The maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To link fixtures together you ll need data cables You should use
13. Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Sound Active Mode Fixture ID Selection No function Fixture ID 1 Fixture ID 2 Fixture ID 3 Fixture ID 4 Fixture ID 5 Fixture ID 6 Fixture ID 7 Fixture ID 8 Fixture ID 9 Fixture ID 10 Fixture ID 11 Fixture ID 12 Fixture ID 13 Fixture ID 14 Fixture ID 15 Fixture ID 16 Fixture ID 17 Fixture ID 18 Fixture ID 19 Fixture ID 20 Fixture ID 21 Fixture ID 22 Fixture ID 23 Fixture ID 24 Fixture ID 25 Page 14 c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 30 Channel Mode m oO m m m N m W m A m ul m N m 0 m Ko N N N N N W N N N ul N Dn N N N ee 000 lt gt 225 226 lt gt 235 236 lt gt 245 246 lt gt 225 000 lt gt 225 226 lt gt 235 236 lt gt 245 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 015 016 lt gt 035 036 lt gt 055 056 lt gt 075 076 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 115 116 lt gt 135 136 lt gt 155 156 lt gt 175 176 lt gt 195 196 lt gt 215 216 lt gt
14. Reset fixture s Intermittent Check lamp for properly installation Lamp Relamp lamp may have reached end of life Remote Doesn t Verify remote control cable is installed properly and se curely Verify remote is correct type CA 9 or other as applicable Fixture Moving Verify proper mode of operation Is the fixture in Auto On Its Own mode If your problem isn t listed or if problems persist please contact support support blizzardlighting com Page 18 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 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 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
15. TARA _ M IUMNMILMIZA LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Torrent Xray Moving Head Fixture 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 Torrent Xray Moving Head 5 Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Torrent Xray Pin up Picture 7 3 Setup 8 Fuse Replacement 8 Connecting A Bunch Of Xray s 8 Data DMX Cables 8 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 Troubleshooting 18 5 Appendix 19 A Quick DMX Lesson 19 Keeping Your Torrent Xray As Good As New 20 Returns Gasp 20 Shipping Issues 20 Tech Specs 21 Page 2 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x Torrent Xray Moving Head Fixture e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e A Sweet Safety Cable amp set of Mounting Brackets e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing the Torrent Xray the next generation of LED multi beam moving head fixtures Now that you ve got your Torrent Xray or hopefully Xray s you should caref
16. al temperature at the fixture s light source 4 Manual Control PAN Fine TET Allows you to manually set the fixture to a fixed setting using the DMX values for each channel For more information on DMX values available for each channel see pages 14 17 TILT Fine Move Speed Strobe Dimmer Page 12 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure Continued Edit Program Steps Selects the number of active steps in the cur 7 000 lt gt 048 rent program Auto or Program 1 8 Program 1 Program 8 Scenes Selects the scene for editing 000 lt gt 048 PAN Fine n Allows you to edit the pre programmed Auto TT tous yo which the fixture uses in Auto and ae Sound active Modes using the DMX values for each channel or edit one of 8 built in pro grams which are available using DMX channel Move S eee 11 in 12 channel mode 29 in 30 channel p mode or 33 in 34 channel mode For more information on DMX values available Sri for each channel see pages 14 17 ef I FS Time aaa So Page 13 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 12 Channel Mode Channel m oO 000 lt gt 225 226 lt gt 235 236 lt gt 245 246 lt gt 225 000 lt gt 225 226 lt gt 235 236 lt gt 245 000 lt gt 015 016 lt gt 035 036 lt gt 055 056 lt gt 075 076 lt gt 095 096 lt gt 115 116 lt
17. and low power consumption 5 pixels each LED is a pixel individually controllable Narrow 2 degree beam angle Outstanding beam effects High efficiency LED shutter Strobe effect with 18 flashes per second and pulse effect 0 100 smooth linear dimmer Amazing beam color splitting effects 8 built in default programs for easy performance 12 default pixel macros effect 12 30 34 DMX Channels DMX512 master slave sound activated auto mode ADDITIONAL FEATURES 4 button LCD display control panel menu Efficient low noise fan cooling system PowerCon compatible in out power connectors 3 pin XLR connectors IN OUT 420 Lux R 492 Lux G 610 Lux B and 1070 Lux W 7M Two 1 4 turn fastening Omega Clamps DMX QUICK REFERENCE 12 CHANNEL MODE channel whatit does SOS Strobe slow lt gt fast Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 6 Red 0 lt gt 100 Blue 0 lt gt 100 e Green 0 lt gt 100 19 White 0 lt gt 100 Page 5 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX QUICK REFERENCE 30 34 CHANNEL MODES Channel 30 Channel Mode 34 Channel Mode 6 Strobe slow lt gt fas Strobe iow lt gt os OOOO Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 18 Red Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 19 Green Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Pixel 1 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt
18. cro 6 slow lt gt fast 136 lt gt 155 Macro 7 slow lt gt fast 156 lt gt 175 Macro 8 slow lt gt fast 176 lt gt 195 Macro 9 slow lt gt fast 196 lt gt 215 Macro 10 slow lt gt fast 216 lt gt 235 Macro 11 slow lt gt fast 236 lt gt 255 Macro 12 slow lt gt fast Built in Programs 000 lt gt 079 No function 080 lt gt 099 Motor reset after waiting 8 seconds 100 lt gt 119 Program 1 120 lt gt 139 Program 2 140 lt gt 159 Program 3 160 lt gt 179 Program 4 180 lt gt 199 Program 5 200 lt gt 219 Program 6 220 lt gt 239 Program 7 240 lt gt 255 Sound Active Mode Fixture ID Selection 000 lt gt 009 No function 010 lt gt 019 020 lt gt 029 030 lt gt 039 040 lt gt 049 050 lt gt 059 060 lt gt 069 070 lt gt 079 080 lt gt 089 090 lt gt 099 100 lt gt 109 110 lt gt 119 120 lt gt 129 130 lt gt 039 140 lt gt 149 150 lt gt 159 160 lt gt 169 170 lt gt 179 180 lt gt 189 190 lt gt 199 200 lt gt 209 210 lt gt 219 220 lt gt 229 230 lt gt 239 240 lt gt 249 250 lt gt 255 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A Fixture ID 1 Fixture ID 2 Fixture ID 3 Fixture ID 4 Fixture ID 5 Fixture ID 6 Fixture ID 7 Fixture ID 8 Fixture ID 9 Fixture ID 10 Fixture ID 11 Fixture ID 12 Fixture ID 13 Fixture ID 14 Fixture ID 15 Fixture ID 16 Fixture ID 17 Fixtu
19. 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 8 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 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 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 commo
20. link as an 8 bit number having a value between 0 and 255 The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on DMX data is transmitted at 250 000 bits per second using the RS 485 transmission stan dard over two wires As with microphone cables a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals There are five pins on a DMX connector a wire for ground cable shield two wires for Primary communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver and two wires for a Secondary communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source Generally the Secondary channel is not used so data flows only from sources to receiv ers Hence most of us are most familiar with DMX 512 as being employer over typical 3 pin mic cables although this does not conform to the defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first device the output of the first device connects to the input of the next device and so on The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the starting channel number that it will respond to For example if two 6 channel fixtures are used the first fixture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6 and the next fixture would be set to
21. n 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 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 9 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Fixture Linking Master Slave M
22. ode 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 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
23. re ID 18 Fixture ID 19 Fixture ID 20 Fixture ID 21 Fixture ID 22 Fixture ID 23 Fixture ID 24 Fixture ID 25 Page 17 c 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 channels are set appro priately 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
24. rent Xray As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equip ment and as long as you take care of it it will take care of you That said like anything you ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed You should absolutely keep the fixture clean especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust fog haze wild animals wild teenagers or spilled drinks Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the fixture running cool and prevent damage from overheating In transit keep the fixtures in cases You wouldn t throw a prized guitar drumset or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case and similarly you shouldn t even think about doing it with your shiny new light fixtures Common sense and taking care of your fixtures will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show putting on a great concert or maximizing your cli ent s satisfaction and wow factor That s what it s all about after all Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans
25. t 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 head 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 Torrent Xray Manual Rev A c 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE TORRENT XRAY MOVING HEAD MAIN FEATURES 5x CREE XLamp MC E 4 IN 1 10W LEDs 50 000 hours lifespan
26. ully 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 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

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