Blizzard Lighting Puck: CSI Manual 

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS The Puck: CSI™ UV LED PAR Can 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 Puck: CSI™ UV LED PAR Can 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The Puck: CSI™ Pin-up Picture 6 3. Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Puck: CSI™ UV LED 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 Control Panel Menu Structure 10 DMX Channel Values In-Depth 10 DMX Mode 11 Master/Slave Mode 11 Sound Active Mode 11 LED display options 11 Fixture running hour display 11 Troubleshooting 12 5. Appendix 13 A Quick DMX Lesson 13 Keeping The Puck: CSI™ UV LED PAR Can As Good As New 14 Returns (Gasp!) 14 Shipping Issues 14 Tech Specs 15

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC 1. GETTING STARTED What’s In The Box? • 1 x Puck: CSI™ Flat UV LED PAR Fixture • 1x IEC Power Cord • This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations, aspiring crime fi ghter and/or psychedelic music afi cio- nado! Now that you’ve got The Puck: CSI™ (or hopefully, Pucks!), 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 fi xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fi xture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Powering Up! All fi xtures 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 fi xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the fi xture you receive is suitable for your local pow- er supply. See the label on the fi xture or refer to the fi xture’s specifi - cations chart for more information. A fi xture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the fi xture 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 fi xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All fi xtures 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 W220 N1531 Jericho Ct. Suite E, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA [email protected] www.blizzardlighting.com 1.866.493.6025

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. • 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 fi xture. • This product is intended for indoor use only. • To prevent risk of fi re or shock, do not expose fi xture to rain or moisture. • Make sure there are no fl ammable materials close to the unit while operating. • 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. • ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type. • ALWAYS secure fi xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the fi xture by its cord. Use its carrying handles. • DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C). • 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. • NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack. • Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. • Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord. • 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- [email protected].

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC 2. MEET The Puck: CSI™ Flat UV PAR Can CONTROL FEATURES • High output UV via 144 10mm 400nm UV LEDs • Variable electronic strobe • Variable electronic dimmer • Built-in automated programs via DMX and master/slave • Built-in sound active programs ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Lightweight and Compact (It kept its New Years’ resolution!) • Cool 4-Button Blue LED control panel for easy programming • Light source: 144x 10mm 400nm peak UV/near UV LEDs • Dual bracket for fl exibility in mounting • Power outlet for fi xture linking DMX Quick Reference Channel What It Does 1 Segment 1 Intensity 2 Segment 2 Intensity 3 Segment 3 Intensity 4 Built-in Programs 5 Strobe 6 Dimmer DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode) Channel What It Does 1 Segment 1 Intensity 2 Segment 2 Intensity 3 Segment 3 Intensity

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC Figure 1: The Puck: CSI™ Pin-Up Picture Ridiculously thin! Dual Mounting Yokes Figure 2: The Rear Connections AC Power In/Out DMX In DMX Out LED Control Panel Microphone 400nm UV LEDs

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC 3. SETUP Fuse Replacement With a fl at head screwdriver, wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. Connecting A Bunch of The Puck: CSI™ Flat LED PAR Cans You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 controller or to run shows on two or more fi xtures set to sync in mas- ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fi xtures on a serial data link determines the number of fi x- 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 fi xtures 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 fi xtures on a serial data link is 32 fi xtures. Data/DMX Cabling To link fi xtures 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 specifi cations 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 & shield – 55 pF/ft. Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft. Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC 4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. 1.) The default mode for the fi xture is DMX, which appears as Addr on the LED Readout. Use the button then the and buttons to choose a channel between 1 and 512. Press again to confi rm. 2.) To change between 3 and 6 channel DMX mode, select ChNd, then press . Select either 6Ch or 3Ch, then press again to con- fi rm. Master/Slave Mode (Auto/Sound Active/Color Preset/Custom): Allows you to link up to 32 units together without a controller. 1.) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX con- nector on the rear of the units. It may be necessary to use a terminator at the last fi xture. For more information about terminators, see page 8. 2.) Choose a unit to function as the Master. Select MAST. The master unit must be the fi rst unit. Finally, chain the units together using DMX cable. Master SLNd then NASt to confi rm. 3.) Select slave function by using the / keys to reach SLAV in the Master/Auto menu on the slave units, and they will react in the same as the Master. Slave SLNd then SLAu to confi rm. 4.) On the master fi xture, use the / keys to reach SHND, which allows you to select the Master/Slave mode. Sound active SoUn then to confi rm. Auto mode CoLo then Auto, then to confi rm. Color preset CoLo then CoL 1 - CoL 7, . To set a custom color in Master/Slave / Standalone Mode: Using this function, you can adjust the intensity of LED segments 1, 2 and 3 using the Red, Green and Blue values from 0-255. You can also use this function to adjust the overall maximum intensity of the fi xture in any mode. Please note that modifying the values in this step will affect ALL modes, therefore we recommend resetting all levels to their highest value (255) after using this mode. 1.) Select NAnu from the control panel, then hit . 2.) Choose rEd, GrEE or bLuE, then hit to confi rm. 3.) Using the / keys, select the color you wish to display by varying Red/Green/Blue intensity between 0 and 255, then hit to confi rm each color choice. 4.) Select Color preset mode as instructed above, then select CoL 7. then to confi rm. To Show the Fixture Running Hours: 1.) Select FhrS from the control panel, then hit to confi rm.

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Fixture Auto- Shut Off Check the fan in the fi xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to protect the fi xture 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 fi xture is operating under correct mode, IE sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more information. 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 Slow Movement Verify that 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable. Also check that speed channels are set appropri- ately. No Response to Audio Verify that the fi xture is in “Sound Active” mode. Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable. Fixture Not Responding / Responding Er- raticly Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables. Install a Terminator. Check all cables for defects. Reset fi xture(s). Intermittant Lamp Check lamp for properly installation. Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life. Remote Doesn’t Work Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely. Verify remote is correct type (CA-9 or other as applicable.) Fixture Moving On Its Own Verify proper mode of operation. Is the fi xture in “Auto” mode? If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist, please contact support: [email protected].

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC 5. APPENDIX Keeping Your Puck: CSI™ As Good As New The fi xture 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 fi xture 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 fi xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating. In transit, keep the fi xtures 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 fi xtures. Common sense and taking care of your fi xtures will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your cli- ent’s satistfaction 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 fi nd yourself with a fi xture that isn’t behaving like a good little fi xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authori- zation (RA). Don’t worry, this is easy. Just send an email to [email protected], 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 fi xture for transit, and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping. When returning your fi xture 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 fi xture. 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.

Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC Tech Specs! Weight & Dimensions Length 8.25 inches (210 mm) Width 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) Height 8.25 inches (210 mm) Weight 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) Power Operating Voltage 90-230VAC, 50-60 Hertz Fuse 1A 250V Power Consumption 20W Light Source LED 144x 10mm 400nm UV LED’s, 100,000 hrs. Optical Beam Angle 21 degrees 32 degree fi eld Luminous Intensity 310 Lux @ 1m Thermal Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX-512 DMX Channels 3 or 6 (User Selectable) Input 3-pin XLR Male Output 3-pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active, Color Preset, Standalone color mixing Pimp Name Sugartastic P. Flow Warranty 2-year limited warranty, does not cover mal- function caused by damage to LED’s.