Blizzard SQUARODOX 3D, Manual

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Page 2: ...ox 3D 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 Mode 11 Select The DMX Starting Address 11 Select The Channel Mode 11 Master Slave Mode Settings 11 Auto and Sound Active Modes 11 Manual ...

Page 3: ...y 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...

Page 4: ...tion 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 fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its head 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 tr...

Page 5: ...2 Strobe slow fast 3 3 Red Intensity 4 4 Green Intensity 5 5 Blue Intensity 6 Color Presets 7 Built in Programs 8 Program Speed 3 5 Section Group 1 R G B 6 8 Section Group 2 R G B 9 11 Section Group 3 R G B 12 14 Section Group 4 R G B 15 17 Section Group 5 R G B 18 20 Section Group 6 R G B 21 23 Section Group 7 R G B 24 26 Section Group 8 R G B 27 29 Section Group 9 R G B 30 32 Section Group 10 R ...

Page 6: ...Rev A 2019 Blizzard Lighting LLC 48 Individual RGB Pixels Figure 1 The Squarodox 3D Pin Up Picture Figure 2 The Rear Connections Fuse Holder Power In Out DMX In Out 192 3 in 1 RGB 5050 LEDs 4 button Control Panel LED Menu Display ...

Page 7: ...ly isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal The maximum recommended cable run dis tance 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 inte...

Page 8: ...xture s Conductor 3 Pin Female Output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data 1 Primary Data Link Pin 2 Pin 2 Data 1 Primary Data Link Pin 3 Pin 3 Data 2 Optional Secondary Data Link Pin 4 Pin 4 Data 2 Optional Secondary Data Link Pin 5 Pin 5 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 w...

Page 10: ... order 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 Use the UP and ...

Page 11: ...y will change to A Select the Channel Mode 1 Navigate the main menu to reach CH press ENTER 2 Use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight your choice and press ENTER Master Slave Mode Settings 1 Daisy chain fixtures together via DMX input output connections 2 The first fixture in the DMX chain is the master fixture and the following units will operate in unison with the master Auto and Sound Active Modes...

Page 12: ... 174 153 154 160 161 167 167 174 175 181 182 188 189 195 196 202 203 209 210 216 217 223 224 230 231 225 Effect 11 Effect 12 Effect 13 Effect 14 Effect 15 Effect 16 Effect 17 Effect 18 Effect 19 Effect 20 Effect 21 Effect 22 Effect 23 Effect 24 Color Chase Random Effects 8 000 255 Program Speed slow fast DMX Values In Depth 41 Channel Mode 41CH Value What It Does 1 000 255 Master Dimmer 0 100 2 00...

Page 13: ...tion Group 11 Blue 36 000 255 Section Group 12 Red 37 000 255 Section Group 12 Green 38 000 255 Section Group 12 Blue 39 000 255 Color Presets overrides RGB values 40 000 021 022 027 028 034 035 041 042 048 049 055 056 062 063 069 070 076 077 083 084 090 091 097 098 104 105 111 112 118 119 125 Built in Programs No Function Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 4 Effect 5 ...

Page 14: ... Blue 22 24 000 255 Section 8 Red 23 25 000 255 Section 8 Green 24 26 000 255 Section 8 Blue 25 27 000 255 Section 9 Red 26 28 000 255 Section 9 Green 27 29 000 255 Section 9 Blue 28 30 000 255 Section 10 Red 29 31 000 255 Section 10 Green 30 32 000 255 Section 10 Blue 31 33 000 255 Section 11 Red 32 34 000 255 Section 11 Green 33 35 000 255 Section 11 Blue 34 36 000 255 Section 12 Red 35 37 000 2...

Page 15: ...tion 26 Red 77 79 000 255 Section 26 Green 78 80 000 255 Section 26 Blue 79 81 000 255 Section 27 Red 80 82 000 255 Section 27 Green 81 83 000 255 Section 27 Blue 82 84 000 255 Section 28 Red 83 85 000 255 Section 28 Green 84 86 000 255 Section 28 Blue 85 87 000 255 Section 29 Red 86 88 000 255 Section 29 Green 87 89 000 255 Section 29 Blue 88 90 000 255 Section 30 Red 89 91 000 255 Section 30 Gre...

Page 16: ...n 132 134 000 255 Section 44 Blue 133 135 000 255 Section 45 Red 134 136 000 255 Section 45 Green 135 137 000 255 Section 45 Blue 136 138 000 255 Section 46 Red 137 139 000 255 Section 46 Green 138 140 000 255 Section 46 Blue 139 141 000 255 Section 47 Red 140 142 000 255 Section 47 Green 141 143 000 255 Section 47 Blue 142 144 000 255 Section 48 Red 143 145 000 255 Section 48 Green 144 146 000 25...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...ow 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 fixt...

Page 19: ... Output Check to ensure fixture is operating under correct mode 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 Audio Verify that Sound mode is active Fixture Not Responding Re sponding Erratically Make sure all connectors are seated properly...

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