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1. Page 4 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE RAYGUN COB LED PAR MAIN FEATURES Light Source 1 35W RGBW COB 4 in 1 LED Narrow 1 8 degree beam angle User selectable 4 or 7 DMX channel modes Variable electronic strobe Variable electronic dimmer Full color mixing in standalone master slave and DMX modes Built in automated programs via master slave Easy to use LED digital control panel 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output Dual mounting yoke allows flexibility in positioning Heavy gauge spun aluminum enclosure OPTICAL e 42 500 Lux 1m 16 000 Lux 2m full white e Narrow 1 8 degree beam angle CONTROL e USITT DMX 512 4 7 Channels e 3 pin Input Output e LED 4 button control panel DMX Quick Reference 7 Channel Mode 2o Red Intensity 3o Green Intensity 5 white tensy SSS e few ooo DMX Quick Reference 4 Channel Mode channel Channel SSCS fr rea mmens e ereen intensity Blue Intensity White Intensity Page 5 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The RayGun COB Pin Up Picture The Business End Large Scale Collimating Lens Heavy Gauge Spun Aluminum Enclosure Mounting Yokes amp Adjustment Locking Knobs Figure 2 The Rear Connections LED Control Panel Microphone DMX In DMX Out Page 6 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing2. 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 RayGun COB 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 last fixture They are also readily O available from specialty retailers j E120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor 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 errati
3. slowest to SP 8 fastest Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Strobe Speed 1 To adjust the strobe speed navigate to STCO hit lt ENTER gt and select between 0 255 slow lt gt fast Sound Active Mode 1 To use this fixture in sound active mode select SHND then press the lt ENTER gt button Then select SOUN and hit lt ENTER gt 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 NANU and hit the lt ENTER gt button 2 Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll to either RED red GREE green BLUE blue or Uhlt White and press lt ENTER gt Select the maximum level for each color between 0 255 0 off then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Page 12 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Values In Depth 7 Channel Mode Channel Value What It Does fi 000 lt gt 255 Master Dimmer Slow lt gt Fast 000 lt gt 255 Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 13 o00 lt gt 255 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 015 No Function 016 lt gt 255 Strobe slow lt gt fast 7 000 lt gt 015 No Function 016 lt gt 255 Color Macros slow lt gt fast D
4. a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement CAUTION The RayGun COB 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 RayGun COB fuse require replacement please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions or to return your unit for service Connecting A Bunch of RayGun COB 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
5. bright LED beam fixture capable of producing 16 7 million RGBW mixed colors Have fun and use it wisely So now that you re the proud owner of a RayGun COB or hopefully COB 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 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 resul
6. great feature of DMX if for some reason the data is not interpreted the first time around it will be re sent shortly Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet and in fact it is very uncommon to find all 512 used The fewer channels are used the higher the refresh rate It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being transmitted If all 512 channels are being 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 15 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your RayGun COB 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
7. D AVI INI T 07 VI AF WI y LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS RayGun COB 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 RayGun COB LED 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The RayGun COB Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of RayGun COB PAR Cans 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 Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 Set The DMX Starting Address 12 DMX Channel Mode 12 Master Slave Mode 12 Auto Mode Fade Strobe amp Sound Active Mode 12 Auto Mode 12 Fade Speed 12 Strobe Speed 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Manual Color Adjustment 13 DMX Channel Values In Depth 13 Troubleshooting 14 5 Appendix 14 A Quick DMX Lesson 14 Keeping Your RayGun COB As Good As New 16 Returns Gasp 16 Shipping Issues 16 Tech Specs 17 Page 2 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x RayGun COB LED PAR Fixture e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations You ve found yourself one super
8. DMX source Generally the Secondary channel is not used so data flows only from sources to receivers 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 Page 14 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 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
9. MX Values In Depth 4 Channel Mode Channel Value What It Does Red Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Green Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Blue Intensity 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 White Intensity 0 lt gt 100 Troubleshooting Fixture Auto Check the fan in the fixture If it is stopped or moving slower Shut Off than normal the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat This is to protect the fixture from overheating Clear the fan of obstructions or return the unit for service Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust grime Also ensure that the 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable No Light Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode IE sound active auto DMX Etc if applicable Contact service for more information Chase Speed Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment Too Fast Slow Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction No Response to Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely Responding Use Only DMX Cables Responding Er Install a Terminator ratically Check all cables for defects Reset fixture s Page 13 RayGun COB 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
10. 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 classification 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 originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console connected to 512 light bulbs Each slider s position is sent over the data link as an 8 bit number having a value between 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 standard 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
11. cally 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 Tano 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 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 RayGun COB 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 end of
12. fans free of dust and debris will keep the fixture running cool and prevent damage from overheating In transit keep the fixtures in cases You wouldn t throw a prized guitar drumset or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case and similarly you shouldn t even think about doing it with your shiny new light fixtures Common sense and taking care of your fixtures will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show putting on a great concert or maximizing your 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 retu
13. ideration 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 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the RayGun COB 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 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 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 displa
14. ixture e This product is intended for indoor use only e To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e The unit must be installed in a location with 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 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 support blizzardlighting com
15. ppears as ADDR on the LED readout To select a different DMX address hit the lt ENTER gt button and use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select the correct address then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm DMX Channel Mode 1 To use the fixture in 4 channel or 7 channel mode use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN buttons to select CHND and hit the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select either 4CH or 7CH Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Master Slave Mode 1 To use the fixture as either a master or slave unit use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select SLND and then hit the lt ENTER gt button Then select either NAST for master SL 1 for slave mode 1 or SL 2 for slave mode 2 Press the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Auto Mode Fade Strobe Speed amp Sound Active Mode Allows a single or Master Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds Auto Mode 1 To set the fixture in automatic mode use the lt MENU gt and lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select SHND hit lt ENTER gt Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select COLO and hit lt ENTER gt Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to select AUTO and press lt ENTER gt You will then be prompted to select the chase speed by selecting from SP 1 slowest to SP 8 fastest Then hit lt ENTER gt to confirm Fade Speed 1 To adjust the fade speed navigate to FADE hit lt ENTER gt and select SP 1
16. rning your fixture for service be sure to include the following 1 Your contact information Name Address Phone Number Email address 2 The RA issued to you 3 A brief description of the problem symptoms We will at our discretion repair or replace the fixture Please remember that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer s responsibility so pack it well Shipping Issues Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items Claims must be made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 16 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs wie weigh LED 1 35W RGBW COB 4 in 1 LED 10 000 Hours Beam Angle 1 8 degree Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Other Operating Modes Preset DO NOT READ THE NEXT SENTENCE You little rebel I like you 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunc Warranty tion caused by damage to LED s Page 17 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 18 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
17. t 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 or send an email We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Ste E Waukesha WI 53118 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 RayGun COB 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 decal or rear panel of the f
18. 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 or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also require 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 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 cons
19. yed or to enable a menu option To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value press the lt MENU gt button Page 10 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure AIIP gt i Si2 To choose the DMX address CHAT HE To choose 4 channel DMX mode HA To choose 7 channel DMX mode SLI NAST To choose master or slave mode Slave mode 1 11 Lot 12 GL E Slave mode 2 SHRI Sou gt Sound active mode L Auto mode Static color 1 Static color 2 Static color 3 Static color 4 Static color 5 Static color 6 Static color 7 Static color 8 Static color 9 Static color 10 Static color 11 i Static color 12 iJ Static color 13 iH Static color 14 5 Static color 15 GT gt DO 255 Strobe speed 1 8 FA gt oP Fade speed 1 8 m H PEI gt HH gt 255 Static RED dimmer GPEE gt lt 9 J55 static GREEN dimmer LIE gt DI gt 255 static BLUE dimmer uh ik gt DO J55 static WHITE dimmer ES ca 23 to Ds Min LU 65 a an ea n n ite TL ie n ln e e O O e e eA co co co co co co co Ca Ca Ca Ca ca ca Ca Ca ta Ca mcg TES gt lt ENTER gt To test the fixture FHS gt lt ENTER gt To check the fixture s used time Page 11 RayGun COB Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller Set the DMX Starting Address 1 The default mode for the fixture is DMX which a
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