Blizzard Lighting Cyc Out User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cyc Out™ 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 run with scissors!) 4
2. Meet The Cyc Out™ LED Fixture 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Cyc Out™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Cyc Out™ 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
Navigating The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Slave Mode 12
Static Settings 12
Dimming Mode Settings 13
DMX Signal Loss Settings 13
Fan Mode Settings 13
Power Output Settings 13
Fixture Information 13
DMX In-Depth Reference 15
Rate and Duration Details 15
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Troubleshooting 17
Keeping Your Cyc Out™ As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Cyc Out™ Professional LED Fixture
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• One Really Classy DMX Cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing Cyc Out™, the ultimate RGBW colored LED strobe/cyc
light with intense ash eects, in every pulse variant! Now that you’ve got your Cyc
Out™ (or hopefully, OUTs), you should carefully unpack the box and check the con-
tents 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
xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be returned in
the original box and packing.
Powering Up!
All xtures must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run o 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 xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that
the xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the
xture or refer to the xture’s specications chart for more information. A xture’s
listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the
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 xture may result if the line voltage applied
does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All
xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.
com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Disclaimer: The information and specications contained in this document are subject
to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability
for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™
reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to
correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this
document from www.blizzardlighting.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 5/19/2017 J. Thomas 8/23/2019

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Please read these instructions carefully. They include
important information about the installation, usage and
maintenance of this product.
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 xture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no 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 xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture 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 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 open a support ticket at www.
blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE CYC OUT™ LED FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES
• 256 x (64* R/G/B/W) 3W LEDs, 50,000-100,000 hours
• Dual zone control (top/bottom) via DMX
• Individual R/G/B/W intensity, strobe duration, and rate control
• Wide 60° beam angle, plus 2 leaf barndoor set
• User-selectable 32-bit dimming curves
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Automated temperature controlled, or continual fan cooling
• Virtual color wheel eects
• Flicker-free constant-current 1500HZ LED driver
• Micro OLED display menu with 4* touch sensitive buttons
• Mounting bracket w/dual stabilizers for free standing positioning
• 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-channel DMX modes
• 3/5-pin male input and 3/5-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power input connector
DMX Quick Reference: 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-Channel Modes
4CH 5CH 8CH 10CH 15CH 16CH 28CH What It Does
-- 1 1 1 -- 1 1 Master Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 1 -- -- Master Intensity 1 (0% <--> 100%)
1 2 2 2 2 2 2 Red 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- 3 3 Red 1 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- 4 4 Red 1 Rate (0-255)
2 3 3 3 3 5 5 Green 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- 6 6 Green 1 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- 7 7 Green 1 Rate (0-255)
3 4 4 4 4 8 8 Blue 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- 9 9 Blue 1 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- 10 10 Blue 1 Rate (0-255)
4 5 5 5 5 11 11 White 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- 12 12 White 1 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- 13 13 White 1 Rate (0-255)
-- -- -- -- 6 -- -- Master Intensity 2 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 7 -- 14 Red 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 15 Red 2 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 16 Red 2 Rate (0-255)
-- -- -- -- 8 -- 17 Green 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 18 Green 2 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 19 Green 2 Rate (0-255)
-- -- -- -- 9 -- 20 Blue 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 21 Blue 2 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 22 Blue 2 Rate (0-255)
-- -- -- -- 10 -- 23 White 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 24 White 2 Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- -- -- -- 25 White 2 Rate (0-255)
-- -- -- 6 11 -- -- Duration (0-255)
-- -- -- 7 12 -- -- Rate (0-255)
-- -- 6 8 13 14 26 Strobe Eects
-- -- 7 9 14 15 27 Virtual Color Wheel
-- -- 8 10 15 16 28 32-bit Dimming

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Figure 1: The Cyc Out™ Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Locking
Adjustment
Knob
Mounting
Bracket / Stand
Fuse
Holder
Power
Switch
AC Power
Input
3-Pin DMX
In/Out
5-Pin DMX
In/Out
4-button
Control Panel
Cooling
Fans
256 x R/G/B/W
3W LEDs
Barndoor
Barndoor
Zone 1
Zone 2

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Fuse Replacement
With a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing and
remove the blown fuse from its holder. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse
of the exact same type and rating, then screw the fuse holder back into
place and reconnect power.
Connecting A Bunch of Cyc Out™ Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 control-
ler or to run shows on two or more xtures set to sync in master/slave
operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the
xtures on a serial data link determines the number of xtures the data
link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. Also,
connecting more than 32 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 xtures on a serial
data link is 32 xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
To link 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 specications for EIA RS-485 ap-
plications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but note
that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. 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
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.
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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connec-
tor on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the
xture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop, and your xture may perform erratically. Test cables with an
ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not
grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?
If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, it’s no problem! You can simply use the in-
stalled 5-pin DMX input and/or output connections found on the back of your 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.
Step 2: Connect the female connector of the
DMX cable to the rst xture’s male connector
(input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
xture address is the rst one connected. We
recommend connecting the xtures in terms
of their proximity to the controller, rather than
connecting the lowest xture number rst, and
so on.
Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminator on the output of the nal xture to
ensure best communication.

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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)
1. Connect the (male) 3/5-pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 3/5-pin connector
of the rst xture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
rst xture which will have a (female) 3/5-pin
connector to the input connector of the next xture
consisting of a (male) 3/5-pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above
to the input of the following xture and so on.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operation requires that
the rst xture in the
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily, the xtures
that follow may also
require a slave setting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-
plete instructions for this type of setup and conguration.
Mounting & Rigging
This xture 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
xture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be
rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural sta-
bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting xtures overhead.
Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the
xture. After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.
• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.
• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with this xture can be
accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There
are 4 control buttons which allow you to navigate through the various
control panel menus.
<MENU>
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
<ENTER>
Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
The control panel display shows the menu items you select from the
menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the dis-
play will show immediately the rst available option for the selected
menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu options.
Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function currently dis-
played, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or
menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button.