HotStik EXA User Manual (Rev A)
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1. THE HOTSTIK EXA LED FIXTURE CONTROL FEATURES e RGBAW UV color mixing via 12x 15W 6 in 1 LEDs Variable electronic dimming amp strobe Built in color amp chase macros via DMX Built in automated programs via master slave Built in sound active programs RGBAW UV color mixing ability in standalone mode HSV 3 Ch RGBAW UV 6 Ch RGBAW UV Dim Strobe 8 Ch Ex tended 10 Ch amp Extended w 32 bit Dimmer 11 Ch DMX Profiles ADDITIONAL FEATURES Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly Super quiet variable speed internal Fan Cooling Dual mounting brackets for positioning flexibility Flicker free constant current 400hz LED driver e 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output e PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors DMX Quick Reference 8 10 11 Channel Mode 7 Built in Programs Built in Programs i0 Program Speed Program Speed n i _ fs26t0mme DMX Quick Reference 3 Channel HSV 6 Channel Mode Page 5 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The HotStik EXA Pin Up Picture Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Enclosure High Power 15w 6 in 1 RGBAW UV LEDs Figure 2 The Rear Connections Cooling Fans Locking Knobs DMX Out norms blizzard 4 Button LED Control Panel wad Heavy Duty Mounting Bracket DMX In AC Power In AC Power Out Page 6 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing2. 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 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 a
3. 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 consist ing 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 rat ed 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 locati
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5. shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20in 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked e ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type e ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its cord Use its carrying handles e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C e In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized tech nical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts e NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord e Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Blizzard Lighting at sup port blizzardlighting com Page 4 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET
6. 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 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 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 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
7. 000 lt gt 031 No Function The dimmer Ch 1 032 lt gt 063 Fade In Ch 10 Controls Speed Solor intensity settings 064 lt gt 095 Fade Out Ch 10 Controls Speed Ch 2 6 are active 096 lt gt 127 Fade In Fade Out Ch 10 Controls Speed while utilizing this gt 128 lt gt 164 Multicolor Fade Ch 10 Controls Speed are off you ll get zero 165 lt gt 191 Fade In Fade Out Auto Run light output 192 lt gt 223 Multi Color Jump Ch 10 Controls Speed 224 lt gt 255 Sound Active Multicolor Ch 10 Controls Speed 32 Bit Dimmer 000 lt gt 005 As set in the control menu display 006 lt gt 055 Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps 056 lt gt 105 Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range 106 lt gt 155 Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range 156 lt gt 205 Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range 206 lt gt 255 Mode 4 32 bit full intensity dimming Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 le o000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Strobe 000 lt gt 014 Dimming 015 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast 9 Fade Color Change Sound Active 000 lt gt 031 No Function The dimmer Ch 1 032 lt gt 063 Fade In Ch 10 Controls Speed r intensity settings 064 lt gt 095 Fade Out Ch 10 Control
8. HOTS TIX CLA wi ICE LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS HotStik EXA p 1 Getting Started w What s In The Box Getting It Out Of The Box Powering Up Getting A Hold Of Us Safety Instructions Don t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster 2 Meet The HotStik EXA Features DMX Quick Reference The HotStik EXA Pin up Picture 3 Setup Fuse Replacement Connecting A Bunch Of HotStik EXA Fixtures Data DMX Cables Cable Connectors 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode Mounting Rigging Using this fixture with the wiCICLE Wireless DMX System 10 OVMAANVNN N aun YU SWWWW 4 Operating Adjustments 12 Navigating The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 DMX Mode 14 Master Slave Mode 14 Sound Active Mode 14 Standalone Program Mode 14 Manual Color Adjustment 14 DMX Channel Values In Depth 15 Troubleshooting 16 5 Appendix 17 A Quick DMX Lesson 17 Keeping Your HotStik EXA As Good As New 18 Returns Gasp 18 Shipping Issues 18 Dimensional Drawings 18 Tech Specs 19 Page 2 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x HotStik EXA Professional LED Fixture e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one way cool way flexible
9. MX512 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 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
10. a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement CAUTION The HotStik EXA utilizes a high output switch mode power supply with an internal fuse Under normal operating condi tions the fuse should not require replacement The fuse is field replaceable however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals Should your HotStik EXA fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of HotStik EXA Fixtures You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX 512 controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in mas ter slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix tures the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data 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 interferen
11. alone Program Mode Allows a single unit to display a variety of colors and programs without a DMX controller 1 To set the fixture in manual mode select Pr To confirm press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Select the program by using the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to select PrOO Pri5 3 To confirm press the lt ENTER gt button Manual Color Adjustment Allows the user to adjust the color balance of the fixture These settings are global they will effect all modes 1 Use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select either rL Red Level GL Green Level bL Blue Level AL Amber Level IL White Level or UL UV Level then hit the lt ENTER gt button 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 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 11 Channel Mode 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Amber Intensity 0 lt 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 014 Dimming 015 lt gt 255 Strobe Slow lt gt Fast Fade Color Change Sound Active
12. ce For instance Belden 9841 meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables will probably be OK but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc es In any event the cable should have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 7 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 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 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 3 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor last fixture They are also readily O s available from specialty retailers CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fix ture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perfo
13. ether the unit is transmitting or receiving That s It Page 11 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the HotStik EXA LED 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 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 Press the lt MENU gt button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu function Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt buttons to navigate the menu options Press the lt ENTER gt button to select the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option To return to the previ ous option or menu without changing the value press the lt MENU gt button Page 12 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Bliz
14. on take into consideration lamp replacement access if applicable and routine maintenance e Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used e Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Page 9 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE WIRELESS DMX SYSTEM WIRELESS DMX In addition to the unbridled thrill you al La ready received the first time you plugged Lu C E in your fixture you ll be delighted to know that This fixture also works seamlessly with our wiCICLE Wireless DMX system without additional power e ONLY fixtures bearing this logo are certified for use with the wiCICLE without external power e Unauthorized modification and or using the wiCICLE with un approved fixtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE or fixture UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION e Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connectors which separate chassis case ground from cable shielding Cabling with the shield connected to the connector s case chassis may cause mal function and damage to the wiCICLE or fixture e wiCICLE transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore cannot be powered directly from the fixture You will need to utilize the supplied AC DC adaptor to drive wiCICLE transmitters in your
15. our 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 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 responsibility so pack i
16. ped or moving 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 No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound ac tive auto DMX Etc if applicable Chase Speed Too Fast Slow Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment 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 No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Fixture Not Responding Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Erraticly Use Only DMX Cables and or check cables for defects install a Termina tor If your problem persists or isn t listed contact support blizzardlighting com Page 16 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 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 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 D
17. re 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 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your HotStik EXA 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 ex pensive gear into a gear trailer without a case and similarly you shouldn t even think about doing it with your shiny new light fixtures Common sense and taking care of y
18. rm 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 3 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 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 Page 8 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 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
19. roceed 1 Plug the wiCICLE Receiver into the DMX IN connector of the fixture and verify it is receiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 2 Connect the AC DC adaptor to the wiCICLE Transmitter and verify it is re ceiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 3 Press the RECESSED SELECTOR BUTTON on the Transmitter to select the operating channel group The system will store this setting for future use The 7 Color Status LED will change color to indicate the current channel group GROUP 1 RED GROUP 2 GREEN GROUP 3 YELLOW GROUP T psn NOTE GROUP number GROUP 5 VIOLET also corresponds to the GROUP 6 CYAN GROUP setting on our GROUP 7 WHITE LightCaster wireless DMX Transceiver 4 Follow the same procedure on the Receiver to select the channel group 5 Once both the transmitter and receiver s are both set to the same chan nel group connect the transmitter to the DMX controller or the DMX out of a fixture on your DMX chain 6 Once a DMX signal is provided to the transmitter the status LED will blink RED slowly until communication is established with the receiver The status LED on the receiver s will flash GREEN slowly until communication is estab lished 7 Once the clearest channel is auto selected the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver NOTE The color of the LED DURING operation does not indicate channel group instead it indicates wh
20. s Speed Ch 2 6 are active 096 lt gt 127 Fade In Fade Out Ch 10 Controls Speed waite utilizing this 128 lt gt 164 Multicolor Fade Ch 10 Controls Speed are off you ll get zero 165 lt gt 191 Fade In Fade Out Auto Run light output 192 lt gt 223 Multi Color Jump Ch 10 Controls Speed 224 lt gt 255 Sound Active Multicolor Ch 10 Controls Speed 10 Fade Speed 0 lt gt 255 Fade Speed Slow lt gt Fast Page 15 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 8 Channel Mode cm vame wnatstboes_________ Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 16 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 014 Dimmer 015 lt gt 255 Strobe Speed DMX Values In Depth 6 Channel Mode Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Amber Intensity 0 lt gt 100 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 16 000 lt gt 255 UV Intensity 0 lt gt 100 DMX Values In Depth 3 Channel HSV Mode ch Value Whatxt Does 000 lt gt 255 RGB Color Mixing 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Shut Off If it the fan has stop
21. system WE HAD THIS SPACE SO WE FIGURED WE D DRAW YOU A PICTURE Antenna Housing amp 1 2 wave Antenna Antenna ferrule amp articulation joint Stainless Steel Housing Recessed Selector Button e _ lt lt Status LED 3 Pin XLR Connector Male on transmitter Female on receiver model Page 10 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Note When setting up a wiCICLE transmitter and receiver 1 piece of due dili gence is required and that is the removal of extraneous DMX signals from your lighting rig BEFORE proceeding BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT IN PROGRAMS IN THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND OR SET THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURNING THEM TO DMX MODE IF APPLICABLE Most fixtures contain a built in automatic sound active or custom program which is designed to operate with the fixture NOT connected to a DMX chain Some of these programs will automatically run unless the fixture is set to slave mode These fixtures typically sense DMX automatically and switch to DMX mode upon receiving DMX signal our Pucks do that If you plug a wiCICLE receiver into an autosensing fixture set as a mas ter chances are good that the wiCICLE receiver will begin transmitting the master program Most times this is undesirable and taking the two seconds to switch these programs off will solve a lot of ails Got that done Good Then let s p
22. t Addr then hit lt ENTER gt Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the correct address then hit lt EN TER gt to confirm Setting the DMX Channel Mode 1 To select a DMX channel mode press the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt buttons until the display reads Chnd and press the lt MENU gt button Then use the lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt buttons until the display reaches your desired channel mode Press the lt MENU gt button to confirm Stand Alone Master Slave Sound Active Modes Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds 1 To set the fixture in Flash or Fade mode select FLAS or FAdE To confirm press the lt ENTER gt button 2 Now you can adjust the flash settings from FLOO FL15 or the fade settings from FAOO FA15 Then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 3 To use the fixture in automatic mode select ASC and press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to choose from ASOO AS15 Now press lt ENTER gt 4 Adjust the speed of the chase as above using SP15 slowest to SPOO fastest then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm 5 To set the fixture as a slave unit select SLAU and hit lt ENTER gt The unit will display a flashing SL AU to indicate it is in slave mode Sound Active Mode 1 To use sound active mode select SouA then press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Stand
23. t 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 23 7 in 600 mm E o E E n E M 2 ES Elg o ue La wE q al dl S Oe SEO a 16 2 in 410 mm E E E aE m Sle els o gt als ci 23 7 in 600 mm 8 2 in 206 5 mm Page 18 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs Width Weight Operating Voltage 100 264VAC 47 63 Hertz Power Consumption 104W 1 36A pf 63 Light Source LED 7x 15W 6 in 1 LEDs 100 000 hours 25 degree im Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 3 6 8 10 11 Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Other Operating Modes Preset Other Information I am sick and or tired of slashes 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal Warranty function 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 howev er they are not manufactured by affiliated with or
24. way original LED strip light Now that you ve got your HotStik EXA or hopefully EXA 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 im mediately 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
25. zard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure Addr _ gt dag i d5 ig SAI gt SLA LHnd LICH OCH CH BCH JLH SP gt gt gt SPOG 5P 15 Pra gt POG Pr 35 ASE __ gt ACCO AC 15 FRJE gt FAOD FA 15 FLAS gt FLOD FL 15 iL gt 1 OOD 1 055 GLa gt 6 008 6 255 bs gt 6 008 6 255 AL gt AGG A255 iL gt LOCO 1255 UL __ gt LOCO 1055 Sou gt So uf LEI gt on oF F node gt nodi nod4 Un gt UED To choose the DMX address To run the fixture in slave mode 11 channel DMX mode 10 channel DMX mode 8 channel DMX mode 6 channel DMX mode 3 channel DMX mode Speed adjustments 0 15 Built in programs 0 35 Auto mode 0 15 Fade settings 0 15 Flash strobe speed 0 15 Red dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Green dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Blue dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Amber dimmer 0 lt gt 100 White dimmer 0 lt gt 100 UV dimmer 0 lt gt 100 Sound active mode Display menu on off Dimming mode 0 4 Software version Page 13 HotStik EXA Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Setting the Starting DMX Channel 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which appears as d001 on the LED readout To select a different DMX address using the lt MENU gt button selec
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