Product Manual em-pulse-led-strobe-manual
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1. Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting2. Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from Mode 1 to Mode 5 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Auto Program Speed 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Speed 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select from 000 031 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Page 12 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Additional Features Never thought you would ever see so many nifty neato features in a strobe light did you Temperature IMPORTANT Brightness will decrease when the LED temperature rises over 55 C If a temperature of 70 C is reached the overheat protection sensor will activate initiating blackout until a safe temperature is reached It s highly recommended to not use the LEDs at full strobe brightness for longer than a 1 minute period You can safely use the fixture as a normal wash in 3 9 pixel modes which are programmed to achieve a max of 40 strobe brightness 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Temp 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 The display will show the current temperature in Celsius degrees Signal Loss Settings In the event of DMX signal loss you can set the fixture to either hold its last received DMX signal values or clear them 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Config 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Using the
3. lt UP gt Scrolls through menu options in ascending order lt ENTER gt Used to store the current menu or option within a menu The LCD control panel display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 11 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 To navigate through the LCD control panel use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through the menu options Press the lt ENTER gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to view any sub menu options Press lt ESC gt to continue without saving or press lt ENTER gt button then the lt ESC gt to save and return to the previous menu item Page 10 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure Menu Submenu o Test LED All On Individual LED Segment DMX Status Value Hold Holds the last DMX values if signal is lost Value Clear Clears the DMX values if signal is lost Display Mode LCD Display ON or Auto OFF Key Mode Key Lock Menu buttons lock after 30sec of inactivity push more than once to temporarily unlock buttons Key Unlock Menu buttons are not locked fF Load Default Resets all values to default Page 11 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Set the Sta
4. Segment 4 6 Intensity 0 100 Segment 7 9 Intensity 0 100 Segment 6 Intensity 0 100 m Segment 1 3 Intensity 0 100 2 Segment 4 6 Intensity 0 100 3 Segment 7 9 Intensity 0 100 C C ele a e ae __ o de Page 5 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The EM Pulse Pin Up Picture Locking 1 452 Bright Knobs White LEDs Durable Cast Aluminum Housing Mounting Bracket Figure 2 The Rear Connections Natural Convection AC Power In Easy To Use 4 Button Heat Sink Cooling LCD Control Panel EM PULSE alzare 3 5 Pin 3 5 Pin AC Power Out DMX512 In DMX512 Out Page 6 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 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 EM Pulse 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 EM Pulse fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of EM Pulse 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
5. lt UP DOWN gt buttons navigate to DMX Status then press the lt ENTER gt button 4 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select either Value Hold or Value Clear 5 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm LCD Display On Auto Off Display mode On will keep the LCD illuminated continually Auto will shut the display off after 30 seconds of inactivity 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Config 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button and navigate to Display Mode 3 Push the lt ENTER gt button then select either On or Auto and press the lt ENTER gt button Key Button Protection Mode With Key Lock active buttons will be unresponsive to any initial button press after 30 seconds of inactivity Temporary unlock will occur with more than 1 button press To disable this feature activate Key Unlock 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Config 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Key Mode then press lt ENTER gt 4 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select either Key Lock or Key Unlock and press the lt ENTER gt button Test Mode 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Test LED 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Now you can choose to test all of the LEDs at once or individually test each of its 9 segments Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to navigate and press the lt ENTER gt to confirm Page 13 E
6. 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 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 Page 7 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 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
7. 085 086 lt gt 128 Spike effect DMX Values In Depth 3 Channel Mode Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 DMX Values In Depth 1 Channel Mode What It Does DMX Values In Depth 3 Channel Pixel Mode ch value what It Does 1 000 lt gt 005 006 lt gt 255 2 000 lt gt 005 006 lt gt 255 3 000 lt gt 005 006 lt gt 255 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A No Function Segment 1 3 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 No Function Segment 4 6 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 No Function Segment 7 9 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Page 15 c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 9 Channel Pixel Mode Ch Value What It Does 1 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 1 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 2 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 2 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 3 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 3 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 4 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 4 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 5 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 5 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 6 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 7 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 7 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 005 No Function 006 lt gt 255 Segment 8 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 005 No Func
8. 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 Page 18 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs width Weigh Operating Voltage 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Power Consumption 300W Max 3 74A pf 67 Light Source LED 1 452 white SMD LEDs 50 000 hrs Beam Angle 120 degree Luminous Intensity 9 300 Lux 1m 2 300 Lux 2m Max Operating 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Temp Other Information A lot of things look cooler in slow motion Eating isn t one of them 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunction Warranty caused 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 19 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 Z 4 4
9. lt gt 255 Strobe Rate 0 30Hz Built In Programs 000 lt gt 005 No function 006 lt gt 042 Ramp up effect slow lt gt fast 043 lt gt 085 Ramp down effect slow lt gt fast 086 lt gt 128 Ramp up down effect slow lt gt fast 129 lt gt 171 Random effect slow lt gt fast 172 lt gt 214 Lightning effect slow lt gt fast 215 lt gt 255 Spike effect Page 14 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 6 Channel Mode Ch What It Does Ch 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 000 lt gt 255 16 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Segment 1 3 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Segment 4 6 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Segment 7 9 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Flash Duration 0 lt gt 100 Strobe Rate 0 30Hz DMX Values In Depth 4 Channel Mode Value What It Does 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Flash Duration 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 129 lt gt 171 172 lt gt 214 Strobe Rate 0 30Hz Built In Programs No function Ramp up effect slow lt gt fast Ramp down effect slow lt gt fast Ramp up down effect slow lt gt fast Random effect slow lt gt fast Lightning effect slow lt gt fast 215 lt gt 255 4 000 lt gt 005 006 lt gt 042 043 lt gt
10. 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 go to our website and open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 4 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE EM PULSE LED STROBE FIXTURE MAIN FEATURES Super bright output via 1 452 white SMD LEDs Intense built in strobe programs random strobe 3 9 segment pixel modes can safely be used as wash max 40 brightness Built in over heat protection temperature sensor to extend the lamp life Variable electronic strobe amp 16 bit dimmer User adjustable flash rate of 0 30 flashes per second Flash duration can be set from 0 650ms in DMX mode 7000Hz LED scan rate 4 button easy to use LCD control panel menu Aluminum mounting bracket with locking knobs base plate 3 pin amp 5 pin DMX Input Output PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors DMX Quick Reference 1 3 4 6 7 16 Channel Modes Channel Mode What it does Master Dimmer 0 100 7 i ele Segment 7 Intensity 0 100 Segment 8 Intensity 0 100 Segment 9 Intensity 0 100 DMX Quick Reference 3 9 Channel Pixel Modes Segment 1 3 Intensity 0 100
11. 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 17 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your EM Pulse 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 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
12. 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 e J 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily O m available from specialty retailers CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you d like to build your own the chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Output Input Ground Shield DMX Data 5 Tn 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 femal
13. EM PULSE NASAAN LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS EM Pulse LED Strobe 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 EM Pulse LED Strobe Fixture 5 Main Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The EM Pulse Pin up Picture 6 Rear Connections 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of EM Pulse 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 4 Operating Adjustments 10 The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Channel Values In Depth 12 DMX Mode 12 Set the Starting DMX Address 12 Select the DMX Channel Mode 12 Master Slave Mode 12 Load Default Settings 12 Auto amp Standalone Modes 12 Auto Program Speed 12 Temperature 13 Signal Loss Settings 13 LCD Display On Auto Off 13 Key Button Protection Mode 13 Test Mode 13 DMX Values In Depth 14 Troubleshooting 16 5 Appendix 17 A Quick DMX Lesson 17 Keeping Your EM Pulse As Good As New 18 Returns Gasp 18 Shipping Issues 18 Tech Specs 19 Page 2 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x EM Pulse e 1 x Ba
14. M Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 16 Channel Mode Ch Value What It Does 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Segment 1 3 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Segment 4 6 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Segment 7 9 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Flash Duration 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Strobe Rate 0 30Hz Built In Programs 000 lt gt 005 No function 006 lt gt 042 Ramp up effect slow lt gt fast 043 lt gt 085 Ramp down effect slow lt gt fast 086 lt gt 128 Ramp up down effect slow lt gt fast 129 lt gt 171 Random effect slow lt gt fast 172 lt gt 214 Lightning effect slow lt gt fast 215 lt gt 255 Spike effect Segment 1 Intensity 0 100 Segment 2 Intensity 0 100 1 Segment 3 Intensity 0 100 1 Segment 4 Intensity 0 100 Segment 5 Intensity 0 100 Segment 6 Intensity 0 100 Segment 7 Intensity 0 100 Segment 8 Intensity 0 100 16 000 lt gt 255 Segment 9 Intensity 0 100 N jE jo 13 14 15 DMX Values In Depth 7 Channel Mode What It Does Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Segment 1 3 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Segment 4 6 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Segment 7 9 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Flash Duration 0 lt gt 100 000
15. djustments section in this manual for complete 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 stability Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting fixutres overhead Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs e When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access if applicable and routine maintenance e Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used Page 9 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the EM Pulse 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 navi gate through the various control panel menus LED Address Bali OZOZONO ESC DOWN UP ENTER lt ESC gt Used to access the menu or return to a previous menu option lt DOWN gt Scrolls through menu options in descending order
16. e 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 To Next Fixture Page 8 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on A quick note Often 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 To Next Fixture _ or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow DMX IN DMX OUT may also require a slave setting First Fixture in Chain DMX IN Next Fixture in Chain Check the Operating A
17. 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 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 ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for 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
18. 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 just give us a call We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Ste E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Blizzard Lighting assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual Blizzard Lighting reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time You can download the latest version of this document from www blizzardlighting com Page 3 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully They include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product Please note Certain people with epilepsy and photosensitivity may suffer a seizure if exposed to flashing or strobe lighting If strobe lighting is to be
19. r modules It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more flexibility The Entertainment Services and Technology Association ESTA has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard clas sification DMX covers and is an abbreviation for Digital Multiplexed signals It is the most common communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment DMX provides up to 512 control channels per data link Each of these channels was origi nally intended to control lamp dimmer levels You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console connected to 512 light bulbs Each slider s position is sent over the data link as an 8 bit number having a value between 0 and 255 The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on DMX data is transmitted at 250 000 bits per second using the RS 485 transmission stan dard over two wires As with microphone cables a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals There are five pins on a DMX connector a wire for ground cable shield two wires for Primary communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver and two wires for a Secondary communication which goes from a 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 u
20. rting 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 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Address 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select a channel from 001 512 4 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 5 Press the lt ESC gt button to return to the main menu Select the DMX Channel Mode 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Config 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button 3 Using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons highlight DMX Mode then press lt ENTER gt 4 Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select 1 3 4 6 7 16 or 3 9 pixel modes 5 Press lt ENTER gt and then press the lt ESC gt button until you reach the Address screen Master Slave Mode 1 Disconnect fixture s from any DMX signal source 2 Set each fixture to matching DMX modes 3 Connect all fixtures together via DMX The first fixture in the DMX chain will be the master followed by the slave fixtures 4 Connect DMX controller to the master unit for DMX control Load Default Settings 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Load Default 2 Push the lt ENTER gt button Auto amp Standalone Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds Auto Mode 1 Press the lt UP DOWN gt buttons until you reach Auto 2
21. s are most familiar with DMX 512 as being employer over typical 3 pin mic cables although this does not conform to the defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first device the output of the first device connects to the input of the next device and so on The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the starting channel number that it will respond to For example if two 6 channel fixtures are used the first fixture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6 and the next fixture would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12 The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust It involves transmitting a reset condition indicating the start of a new packet a start code and up to 512 bytes of data Data packets are transmitted continuously As soon as one packet is finished another can begin with no delay if desired usually another follows within 1 ms If nothing is changing i e no lamp levels change the same data will be sent out over and over again This is a great feature of DMX if for some reason the data is not 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
22. se Plate w Bracket Mounting Points e A Sweet Safety Cable amp Set of Mounting Brackets e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations You are now the proud owner of one intensely bright multitalented strobe fixture that is sure blast a ton of fun into your light show Now that you ve got your EM Pulse or hopefully EM Pulse s you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection Again please save the carton and all packing materials If a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering Up All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch AC Voltage Switch Not all fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local power supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a vo
23. tion 006 lt gt 255 Segment 9 Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Troubleshooting Symptom Solution SSCS Fixture Auto If it is stopped or dimmer than normal the unit may have Shut Off shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable 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 Check that speed channels are set appropriately 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 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 contact us by using our online support system www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 16 EM Pulse User Manual Rev A c 2014 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 dimme
24. used in a production warnings should be posted at the front of house or entrance doors to the theater as well as in a program if distributed Example WARNING Strobe lights are used during this performance 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 decal or rear panel of the fixture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20in 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked e ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type e ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its cord Use its carrying handles e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C e In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts e NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is
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