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1. DURNASO Set WU IM_ INTELLIGENT LITHIUM ION BATTERY SYSTEM LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOURnado Sky W DMX 1 1 Getting Started 4 What s In The Box 4 Getting It Out Of The Box 4 Powering Up 4 Getting A Hold Of Us 4 Safety Instructions Don t run with scissors 5 2 Meet The TOURnado Sky W DMX 6 Features 6 DMX Quick Reference 6 The TOURnado Sky W DMX Pin up Picture 7 3 Setup 8 Connecting A Bunch Of TOURnado Sky W DMX Fixtures 8 Data DMX Cables 8 Using The Built in W DMX 8 Using The Intelion Battery System 9 Cable Connectors 10 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 10 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 10 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 11 Mounting Rigging 11 4 Operating Adjustments 12 Navigating The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 DMX Mode 14 Set the Starting DMX Address 14 Select the DMX Channel Mode 14 Slave Mode 14 Auto Mode 14 Standalone Mode 14 Flash Fade Modes 14 Program Speed 14 Manual Color Adjustments 14 Dimming Mode 15 DMX Channel Values In Depth 16 Troubleshooting 17 5 Appendix 18 A Quick DMX Lesson 18 Keeping Your TOURnado Sky W DMX As Good As New 19 Returns Gasp 19 Shipping Issues 19 Tech Specs 20 Dimensional Drawings 21 Internal External Parts 22 Page 2 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC LITHIUM IO2. Dual Adjustable Mounting Brackets Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out DMX IN OMx OUT Power Button AC Power In blizzard CE x TOURNABO LIGHTING SH WOM SOREW IN VENT 4 Character LED Control Panel Touch Sensitive Menu Buttons Page 7 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Connecting A Bunch of TOURnado Sky W DMX Fixtures You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX 512 controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal The maximum recommended cable run distance is 500 meters 1640 ft The maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To link fixtures together you ll need data cables You should use data grade cables that can carry 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
3. gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Strobe 000 lt gt 009 No Function 010 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast Static Colors Auto Mode 000 lt gt 015 Dimming 016 lt gt 018 Red 112 lt gt 114 G B W 019 lt gt 021 Green 115 lt gt 117 G B UV 022 lt gt 024 Blue 118 lt gt 120 G A W 025 lt gt 027 Amber 121 lt gt 123 G A UV 028 lt gt 030 White 124 lt gt 126 G W UV 031 lt gt 033 UV 127 lt gt 129 BYA W 034 lt gt 036 R G 130 lt gt 132 BYA UV 037 lt gt 039 R B 133 lt gt 135 B W UV 040 lt gt 042 RYA 136 lt gt 138 A W UV 043 lt gt 045 R W 139 lt gt 141 R G B A 046 lt gt 048 R UV 142 lt gt 144 R G B W 049 lt gt 051 G B 145 lt gt 147 R G B UV 052 lt gt 054 GtA 148 lt gt 150 R G A W 055 lt gt 057 G W 151 lt gt 153 R G A UV 058 lt gt 060 G UV 154 lt gt 156 R G W UV 061 lt gt 063 BYA 157 lt gt 159 R B A W 064 lt gt 066 B W 160 lt gt 162 R B A UV 067 lt gt 069 BYUV 163 lt gt 165 R B W UV 070 lt gt 072 A W 166 lt gt 168 R A W UV 073 lt gt 075 A UV 169 lt gt 171 G B A W 076 lt gt 078 W UV 172 lt gt 174 G B A UV 079 lt gt 081 R G B 175 lt gt
4. 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach FLAS or FAdE 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Now you can adjust the flash rate from FLOO FL15 or the fade speed from FA00 FA15 with the lt UP DOWN gt buttons Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Built in Program Speed 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach SP 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from SPOO SP15 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Manual Color Adjustment 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach either rL Red GL Green bL Blue AL Amber UL White or uL UV then hit lt ENTER gt 2 Using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons select the maximum level for each color between x000 x255 000 off then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Page 14 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimming Mode Each allows for different amounts of steps for much smoother and slower dimming capabilities 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach nodE 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select nod0 nod4 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Linear Curve Square Law Inverse Square Law S Curve nod0 node1l nod2 node3 node4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 J A i i DMX Red Intensity 0 l
5. 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 The Built in W 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 TOURnado Sky W DMX built in wireless system is designed to work seamlessly with any W DMX products W DMX is a two time award winning wireless DMX technology created and owned by Wireless Solution Sweden AB To use the built in W DMX receiver you will first need a W DMX transmitter or transceiver to broadcast the signal such as our own LightCaster W DMX transceiver unit Paired up with a LightCaster W DMX transceiver you can expect an outstanding wireless range of up to 500 meters line of sight and leave any worries behind concerning loss of signal due to its built in FHSS technology Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum WIRELESS SOLUTION MADE IN SWEDEN FHSS are frequency hopping techniques in which the 3 transmitter jumps from one sub channel to another at a very rapid pace This technique was first used by the U S military precisely because they are difficult to disrupt and unless you knew the f
6. TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE TOURNADO SKY W DMX LED PAR CONTROL FEATURES e RGBAW UV color mixing via 7x 15W 6 in 1 LEDs e 2 4Ghz built in wireless W DMX receiver e Ultra Long life intelion lithium ion battery system e Variable electronic dimming amp strobe e Built in color amp chase macros via DMX e Built in automated programs via master slave e RGBAW UV color mixing ability in standalone mode e RGBAW UV 6 Ch RGBAW UV Strobe 7 Ch RGBAW UV Dimmer Strobe 7 Ch amp Extended w 32 bit Dimmer 11 Ch DMX Profiles ADDITIONAL FEATURES e Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly e Convection cooled cast aluminum housing e Dual mounting brackets for positioning flexibility e Flicker free constant current 400hz LED driver e 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output e Locking power input and 3 pin DMX connections DMX Quick Reference 11 8 Channel Modes Red Intensity Red Intensity Green Intensity Green Intensity Blue Intensity Blue Intensity Amber Intensity Amber Intensity ie RN CEL I CI E 32 Bit Dimmer DMX Quick Reference 7 6 Channel Modes enannei 7 channe ecam O O ei C Page 6 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The TOURnado Sky W DMX Pin Up Picture Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Enclosure High Power 6 in 1 RGBAW UV LEDs Secure Grip Locking Knobs
7. 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 Page 4 TOURnado Sky W DMX 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 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
8. 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 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
9. 177 G B W UV 082 lt gt 084 RYG A 178 lt gt 180 G A W UV 085 lt gt 087 R G W 181 lt gt 183 B A W UV 088 lt gt 090 R G UV 184 lt gt 186 R G B A W 091 lt gt 093 R B A 187 lt gt 189 R G B A UV 094 lt gt 096 R B W 190 lt gt 192 R G B W UV 097 lt gt 099 R B UV 193 lt gt 195 R G A W UV 100 lt gt 102 R A W 196 lt gt 198 R B A W UV 103 lt gt 105 RYA UV 199 lt gt 201 G B A W UV 106 lt gt 108 R W UV 202 lt gt 204 R G B A W UV 109 lt gt 111 G B A 205 lt gt 255 Auto Run Slow lt gt Fast Auto Mode 000 lt gt 015 No Function 016 lt gt 255 Color Jump Slow lt gt Fast 32 Bit Dimmer 000 lt gt 005 As set in the control menu display 006 lt gt 055 Mode 0 8 bit Linear Curve 056 lt gt 105 Mode 1 32 bit Linear Curve Smooth 106 lt gt 155 Mode 2 32 bit S Curve Smooth 156 lt gt 205 Mode 3 32 bit Inverse Square Law Curve Smooth 206 lt gt 255 Mode 4 32 bit Square Law Curve Smooth Page 16 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Troubleshooting Symptom somon SSCS 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 r
10. 6 7 in 170mm gt lt 5 7 in 144mm gt lt lt 11 2 in 284mm _ gt Page 21 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Internal External Parts Front cover Charger holder Waterproof silicon ring 20 Battery holder Glass Aluminum tube N Upper lens plate Waterproof display holder Lens Knob Back cover Display Wireless board Display glass e E E e Ba Boe NH Inside handle DMX socket Outside handle Button N 4 Base plate Safety ring hole Power socket DMX socket WDMX wireless LED air valve Charger Battery Main board holder w N SO m Oo Page 22 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 23 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
11. 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 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
12. N BATTERY WARNINGS amp INFO 1 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE CHARGING CIR CUITRY IN THIS FIXTURE The use of other types of chargers may result in personal injury or equipment damage Under no circumstances attempt to connect the battery pack to any power supplies or other equipment that is not specifically and expressly designated for use with this model battery pack 2 USE THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT SPE CIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL BATTERY PACK Use with other equipment may result in fire electric shock personal injury and or damage to equipment 3 AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS Do not charge the battery pack in damp or wet conditions Avoid using the pack in direct exposure to rain or snow Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive gases or flammable materials 4 AVOID USING OR STORING THE BATTERY PACK IN EITHER EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES The battery pack will disable itself under conditions of extreme heat above 60 C and may not function to full performance under conditions of extreme cold below 20 C Storage at elevated temperatures above 25 C will shorten the life of the bat tery pack 5 DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS Battery packs may explode causing personal injury fire and or damage Fumes resulting from burning of battery packs may b
13. System The TOURnado Sky W DMX features our proprietary Intelion Lithium Ion internal battery system which allows you the flexibility to operate your fixture without AC power for up to 20 hours To charge the battery simply plug the fixture into a power source The battery will charge weather the fixture is powered on or off The built in microprocessor of the battery system controls the charge and overall battery health so all you need to do is plug and play On the top left corner of the LED display there is an LED battery charge status indicator that will illuminate in RED while charging then GREEN when charging is complete Please note when the LED display goes into lockout mode which happens after 20s of idle touch any button for 10s to unlock the display will show the current percentage of power remaining from 0 100 P000 P100 A full charge is obtained after charging for at least 4 hours The fixture will automatically stop charging when the battery is in optimal INTELLIGENT condition LITHIUM ION BATTERY SYSTEM Power Output Mode Depending on the needs of any given application you can select either High Power Medium Power or Battery Saver Mode which allows the fixture to run for a longer time at lower output a Press the lt MENU gt button until the display reads OUT MOD b Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select H 100 M 75 or S 50 c Press lt ENTER gt to confirm the setting Note Wit
14. X Professional LED PAR Fixture e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations You re now the proud owner of one tough slightly pumpkin shaped PAR fixture Now that you ve got your TOURnado Sky W DMX or hopefully TOUR nados you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection Again please save the carton and all packing materials If a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering Up All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch AC Voltage Switch Not all fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local power supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Warning Verify that
15. X address SLA To run the fixture in slave mode HCH 11 channel DMX mode BEH 8 channel DMX mode EHnd ICH 7 channel DMX mode To ut gt i a rag 255 Red dimmer 0 lt gt 100 bu i 00 6255 Green dimmer 0 lt gt 100 6000 b255 Blue dimmer 0 lt gt 100 AOC A255 Amber dimmer 0 lt gt 100 White dimmer 0 lt gt 100 UV dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Reset wireless WDMX Power output 100 75 50 IMPORTANT As a safety feature the LED control panel display will automatically lock after 20 seconds of inactivity To unlock it simply hold down any button for 10 seconds So if your installation site is overrun with wild kittens dogs or any animals you need not worry that they ll change your settings with their little noses Also note during this locked period the display will show the current percentage of power remaining in the battery from 0 100 P000 P100 Page 13 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Set the Starting DMX Address The default mode for the fixture is DMX so the first menu item that you can edit is the starting DMX address 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Addr 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a DMX channel from 001 512 4 Press the lt ENTER gt butt
16. e toxic 6 DO NOT DROP CRUSH IMPACT OR MECHANICALLY ABUSE BATTERY PACKS Cease use of fixtures that have suffered a sharp impact been dropped run over or damaged in any other way Such impacts may cause internal damage that is not externally visible and that over time may cause short circuits battery cell leakage or other events that may lead to fire personal injury and or equipment damage 7 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK There are no user serviceable parts within battery packs Disassembly may result in short circuiting or other damage that may cause fire personal injury and or other damage 8 AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY CHEMICALS If a battery pack leaks battery chemicals avoid any contact with skin eyes or mouth In the event of contact with skin wash immediately with soap and water and rinse with vinegar For eye contact begin flushing with clean water immediately call for medical help and continue flushing for 20 minutes or until medical help arrives exceptions 11 STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE Avoid leaving the fixture in direct sun light vehicle cabs compartments or unventilated storage buildings during hot summer conditions Under extreme temperature conditions damage may occur Elevated temperatures in general shorten the life of your battery pack Page 3 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x TOURnado Sky W DM
17. er 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 power e Te Output Input Take It To The Next Level Setting Up DMX Control Step 1 Connect the male connector of the DMX cable to the female connector output on the controller Step 2 Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first fixture s male connector input Note It doesn t matter which fixture address is the first one connected We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on Next Fixture in Chain Step 3 Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication DMX IN DMX OUT Page 10 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC To Next Fixture Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from
18. eturn 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 auto DMX Etc if applicable Chase Speed Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Too Fast Slow No Power Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage verify that moving parts are not restricted and that unit s ventilation is not obstructed Slow Movement Verify that 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable Also check that speed channels are set appro priately Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables and or check cables for defects Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Reset fixture s Intermittent Check lamp for properly installation Lamp Relamp lamp may have reached end of life Remote Doesn t Verify remote control cable is installed properly and se curely Verify remote is correct type CA 9 or other as applicable Fixture Moving Verify proper mode of operation Is the fixture in Auto On Its Own mode If your problem persists or isn t listed please open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 17 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 5
19. extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Page 11 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the TOURnado Sky W DMX 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 0 MENU DOWN ENTER The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 13 When a menu function is selected the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu options Press the lt ENTER gt button to select the menu function currently dis played or to enable a menu option To return to the previous option or menu press the lt MENU gt button Page 12 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure 0G l dS i2 To choose the DM
20. h average usage of color fades in High Output Mode you can expect the battery life to last up to 10 hours color jumping 5 hrs or full on for 3 hrs Display color fade chase strobe and environmental factors including ambient temperature will all impact bat tery life Page 9 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connec tor on the other end Duh INPUT OUTPUT A Word on Termination DMX is a resilient communication protocol however errors still occasionally occur Termination reduces signal errors and therefore best practices include use of a terminator in all circumstances If you are experiencing problems with erratic fixture behavior especially over long signal cable runs a terminator may help improve performance To build your own DMX Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the O 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily E available from specialty retailers CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh If you use a controll
21. iginal 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 19 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Width 10 7 in 272 mm Depth Height Weight Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 47 63 Hertz Power Consumption 40W 54a pf 58 Light Source LED 7x 15W 6 in 1 LEDs 100 000 hours Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard 26 degree beam 30 degree field Max Operating Temp contri S input Output Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Color Preset Other Information If you put a finger in your ear and scratch it sounds like Pacman 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function caused by damage to LED s Luminous Intensity Page 20 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings ww
22. 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 18 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your TOURnado Sky W DMX 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 qualit
23. on to confirm Select the DMX Channel Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach CHnd 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select either 6CH 7CH 8ch or 11CH mode 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Slave Mode To synchronize one or more fixtures to follow the actions of the Master fixture the 1st unit in the DMX chain perform the following steps on each Slave fixture 1 Set the DMX address to d001 2 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach SLAU 3 Push the lt ENTER gt button 4 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select SLAu 5 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Auto Stand Alone amp Built in Program Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds Auto Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach ASC 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from AC00 AC15 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Standalone Program Mode Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller 1 Navigate the menu using the lt UP DOWN gt button until you reach Pr 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from Pr00 Pr63 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Flash Fade Modes
24. requency hopping sequence practically impossible to intercept Make sure to read the instruction manual of your LightCaster W DMX or other W DMX transmission device for other product specific setup information Page 8 TOURnado Sky W DMX Manual Rev A Copyright 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Ready to move on Well alrighty If you re using an external wireless W DMX transmitter like our LightCa