Blizzard Lighting ROCKLITE RAYGUN, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ROCKLITE RAYGUN 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 Master Slave Mode 12 Sound Active Mode 12 Standalone Program Mode 12 LED ...

Page 3: ...t 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 pow er supply See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifi cations chart for more information A fixture s lis...

Page 4: ...efore 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 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 unskille...

Page 5: ...olor chase macros via DMX Built in automated programs via master slave Built in sound active programs in standalone DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly Light source 1x 50 watt US Made Luminus CBT 90 White LED 6 500K 50 000 Hours Internal Fan Cooling Dual mounting brackets for positioning flexibility DMX Quick Reference 3 5 Channel Mode Channel What It Does 1 Col...

Page 6: ...lizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The RAYGUN Pin Up Picture The Business End Large Scale Collimating Lens Heavy Gauge Spun Aluminum Enclosure Mounting Yokes Adjustment Locking Knobs Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out LED Control Panel Grounding Screw ...

Page 7: ...rt 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 Ca...

Page 8: ...you d like 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 o...

Page 9: ...heck the 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 fix...

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: ...ing LLC Control Panel Menu Structure A001 ENTER 3CH 5CH UP DOWN ENTER A001 A512 UP DOWN ENTER Soud ENTER Soud ENTER RuN0 ENTER RuN0 ENTER RuN1 ENTER RuN1 ENTER RuN2 ENTER RuN2 ENTER L000 ENTER L000 L255 ENTER P000 ENTER P000 P255 ENTER LEoN ENTER LEoN LoFF UP DOWN ENTER ...

Page 12: ...alue corresponds to the DMX value for the color channel you wish to display For instance to display Yellow you would select a value between P080 P111 To select a medium speed clockwise color scroll you would select a value around P160 then press the ENTER button to confirm See DMX Values on P 13 3 Next use the MENU button to reach L000 L255 This value cor responds to the DMX value for the dimmer c...

Page 13: ...079 080 111 112 128 129 192 193 255 Color White Open Pink Orange Blue Green Magenta Yellow Cyan Color Wheel Scroll CW Slow Fast Color Wheel Scroll CCW Fast Slow 2 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 3 000 015 016 255 Strobe Open No Function Strobe Slow Fast 4 000 002 003 199 200 255 N A Built In Programs No Function Built In Programs Sound Active Mode 5 000 254 255 255 N A Fixture Reset No Function Reset Hold Fo...

Page 14: ... 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 fixture is in Sound Active mode Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Respondin...

Page 15: ...pical 3 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...

Page 16: ... 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 li...

Page 17: ...nrush Power Factor 66 Light Source LED 50 watt Luminus CBT 90 White LED 6 500 Color Temperature 50 000 Hours Optical Beam Angle 2 5 degree Luminous Intensity 28 220 Lux 1m 13 180 Lux 2m Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 3 5 Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active ...

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