Blizzard Lighting Switch Blade X3, Manuals

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Page 2: ...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 11 Set the DMX Starting Address 11 Set the DMX Channel Mode 11 Master Slave Mode 11 Reverse Pan Tilt 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Manual Setti...

Page 3: ...el 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...

Page 4: ...ing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture 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...

Page 5: ... power In Out connectors 3 pin XLR connectors IN OUT 53 500 Lux 1m 14 700 Lux 2m 2 600 Lux 5m DMX Quick Reference 21 9 Channel Mode Ch 21 Channel 9 Channel 1 Head 1 Pan Pan 2 Head 1 Pan Fine TiltPan Fine 3 Head 1 Tilt Tilt 4 Head 1 Tilt Fine Tilt Fine 5 Head 1 Pan Tilt Speed Pan Tilt Speed 6 Head 1 On Off On Off 7 Head 1 Strobe Strobe 8 Head 2 Pan Auto LED Effects 9 Head 2 Pan Fine Auto Pan Tilt S...

Page 6: ...ighting LLC Figure 1 The SwitchBlade X3 Pin Up Picture 3x High Power 10 Watt White 100 000 Hour LED s 4 Button Control Panel LED Display DMX In DMX Out Locking AC Power In 3 Super Fast Rotating Yokes Super Sharp 2 Degree Beams Fuse Locking AC Power Out ...

Page 7: ... 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 high quality data cables may I recommend Cool Cables You should use data grade cables that c...

Page 8: ...ike to build your own the chart below details a proper cable conversion Conductor 3 Pin Female Output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 DMX Data Pin 2 Pin 2 DMX Data Pin 3 Pin 3 Not Used No Connection No Connection Not Used No Connection No Connection 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 c...

Page 9: ...e Operating Adjustments section in this manual for com plete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting 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 ...

Page 10: ... DOWN Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order ENTER Is used to select and confirm store the current selection 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 ENTER Press the MENU button...

Page 11: ...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 appears as d001 on the LED readout To select a different DMX address using the MENU button select Addr then hit ENTER Use the UP DOWN buttons to select the correct address then hit ENTER to confirm Set the DMX Channel Mode 1 To select a DMX channel mode...

Page 12: ... are all found within Nan in the main menu You can access and edit each of them using the same instructions as follows 1 Use the MENU button to navigate to cLnd and hit ENTER 2 Then use the UP DOWN buttons to select any of the choices below Ch1 Pan Ch4 Fine Tilt Ch7 Strobe Ch2 Fine Pan Ch5 Speed Ch8 Random Strobe Ch3 Tilt Ch6 Dimmer Ch9 Auto Mode 3 Then press the ENTER button 4 Use the UP DOWN but...

Page 13: ...f 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 Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture No...

Page 14: ...oes from a DMX source to a DMX re ceiver 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 receivers Hence most of us are most famil iar with DMX 512 as being employer over typical 3 pin mic cables although this does not conform to the defined standard Each receiving device ...

Page 15: ...atisfaction 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...

Page 16: ...bient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 9 21 Channels Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Auto Important Safety Advice Dr Egon Spengler Don t cross the streams Warranty 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunc tion caused by damage to LED s DISCLAIMER The power connector fitted to the fixture and fixture cord are d...

Page 17: ...Page 17 SwitchBlade X3 Manual Rev A 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Dimensional Drawings 12 3 inches 312 mm 10 7 inches 270 mm 14 inches 355 mm 12 3 inches 312 mm 10 7 inches 270 mm 14 inches 355 mm ...

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