Blizzard Lighting Skybox Chroma, User Manual

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Page 2: ...el Setting up DMX Control 10 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 11 Mounting Rigging 11 4 Operating Adjustments 12 Navigating The Control Panel 12 Control Panel Menu Structure 13 DMX Mode 14 Set the Starting DMX Address 14 Select the DMX Channel Mode 14 Slave Mode 14 Auto Mode Static Colors 14 Speed 14 Fade 14 Strobe 15 Manual Color Mixing 15 Sound Active Mode 15 Dimming Mode 15 Auto Mode Static Col...

Page 3: ...ve 25 C will shorten the life of the bat tery pack 5 DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS Battery packs may explode causing personal injury fire and or damage Fumes resulting from burning of battery packs may be toxic 6 DO NOT DROP CRUSH IMPACT OR MECHANICALLY ABUSE BATTERY PACKS Cease use of fixtures that have suffered a sharp impact been dropped run over or damaged in any other way Such impac...

Page 4: ... 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...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...hz LED driver 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output PowerCon compatible AC power In Out connectors DMX Quick Reference 18 15 11 6 Channel Modes Channel 18 Channel 15 Channel 11 Channel 6 Channel 1 Dimmer R1 Intensity Dimmer Full Red Intensity 2 R1 Intensity G1 Intensity Full Red Intensity Full Green Intensity 3 G1 Intensity B1 Intensity Full Green Intensity Full Blue Intensity 4 B1 Intensity A1...

Page 7: ... Figure 2 The Rear Connections AC Power Out DMX In DMX Out AC Power In 6x 15w 6 in 1 RGBAW UV Top Mounted LEDs Layer 1 Ultra Durable Plastic and Steel Housing 4 Button LCD Control Panel Antenna Power Switch RF ID LED Charge Status Translucent White Casing with 3x 15w RGBAW UV LEDs Hidden Inside Layer 2 ...

Page 8: ...d 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 Using Skywire Wireless DMX In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you turned on your fixture you ll be delighted to know...

Page 9: ...m The SkyBox Chroma features our proprietary Intelion Lithium Ion internal battery system which allows you the flexibility to operate your fixture without AC power for up to 20 hours To charge the battery simply plug the fixture into a power source The battery will charge weather the fixture is powered on or off It will even charge while in use The built in microprocessor of the battery system con...

Page 10: ...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 on the ...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...lls through menu items and numbers in descending order ENTER Is used to select and confirm store the current selection The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 13 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 repeatedl...

Page 13: ...Speed fast slow FADE 00 15 Fade Speed fast slow STROBE 00 15 Strobe speed slow fast MANUAL ENTER Custom Color Mixing RED 000 512 Red dimmer 0 100 GREEN 000 255 Green dimmer 0 100 BLUE 000 255 Blue dimmer 0 100 AMBER 000 255 Amber dimmer 0 100 WHITE 000 255 White dimmer 0 100 UV 000 255 UV dimmer 0 100 SOUND ENTER Sound active mode DIMMER 0 4 Dimming mode 0 4 RF ID 1 7 Selects wireless channel grou...

Page 14: ... menu item b Then use the UP DOWN buttons to select a speed setting from 00 15 fast slow c Press the ENTER button to confirm Fade a Press the MENU button until you reach the Fade menu item b Then use the UP DOWN buttons to select a speed setting from 00 15 fast slow c Press the ENTER button to confirm 63 Preset Colors 00 Red 21 Red Green Blue 42 Red Green Blue White 01 Green 22 Red Green Amber 43 ...

Page 15: ... to confirm UV 1 Navigate the menu using the MENU button until you reach UV 2 Use the UP DOWN buttons to adjust UV 000 255 0 100 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm Sound Active Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the MENU button until you reach Sound 2 Press the ENTER button to confirm Dimming Mode Select from 5 different dimming curve choices These each allow for different amounts of steps to achieve...

Page 16: ... speed accordingly Set Address Press the S button to begin setting the starting DMX address Then use the buttons to adjust the starting DMX channel from 001 512 Press the D button to confirm DMX mode DMX Mode Pressing the D button sets the fixture to run in DMX mode The currently set address will be used for the starting address To change the starting DMX channel see the above Set Address instruct...

Page 17: ...B R A R W R UV G B G A G W G UV B A B W B UV A W A UV W UV 079 081 082 084 085 087 088 090 091 093 094 096 097 099 100 102 103 105 106 108 109 111 112 114 115 117 118 120 121 123 124 126 127 129 130 132 133 135 136 138 139 141 142 144 R G B R G A R G W R G UV R B A R B W R B UV R A W R A UV R W UV G B A G B W G B UV G A W G A UV G W UV B A W B A UV B W UV A W UV R G B A R G B W 145 147 148 150 151...

Page 18: ...55 No Function Layer 2 Strobe Speed slow fast 15 000 005 006 055 056 105 106 155 156 205 206 255 32 Bit Dimmer As set in the control menu display Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range Mode 4 32 bit full intensity dimming DMX Values In Depth 18 Channel Mode Ch Value What It Does 1 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 ...

Page 19: ...G A W UV B A W UV R G B A W R G B A UV R G B W UV R G A W UV R B A W UV G B A W UV Full ON Auto Snap Auto Fade 17 000 015 016 255 No Function Color Fade slow fast 18 000 005 006 055 056 105 106 155 156 205 206 255 32 Bit Dimmer As set in the control menu display Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range M...

Page 20: ... 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 channe...

Page 21: ...tisfaction 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 22: ... 720 Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 6 11 15 18 Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Preset Other Information It is hard to eat angrily Warranty 2 year limited warranty does not cover mal function caused by damage to LED s DISCLAIMER The power connector...

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