Blizzard Lighting G-Max 200 User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
G-Max™ 200 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 Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4
2. Meet The G-Max™ 200 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The G-Max™ 200 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of G-Max™ 200 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
Mounting Points 10
Clamp Mounting 11
Securing the Fixture 11
4. Operating Adjustments 12
The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15
Gobo Replacement 16
Rotating Gobos 16
Static Gobos 16
5. Appendix 17
Keeping Your G-Max™ 200 As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
Troubleshooting 18
Dimensional Drawings 19
Photometric Data 19

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• G-Max™ 200 Fixture
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• 2 x Mounting Brackets
• 1 x DMX Cable
• 1 x Safety Cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing the G-Max™ 200 professional LED moving head xture!
Now that you’ve got your G-Max™ 200, you should carefully unpack the box and check the
contents 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 factory
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 happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.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.
blizzardpro.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 11/5/2019 J. Thomas 11/5/2019

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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.
blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET THE G-MAX™ 200
MAIN FEATURES
• 200W white LED light engine, 60,000 hours
• Fast and precise zoomable beam angle (13°- 27°)
• 8-16 bit smooth pan and tilt resolution
• Pan/Tilt: 540/230° with 3-phase motors
• 8 colors + open color wheel
• 7 metal gobos + open
• 7 rotating, indexable and replaceable gobos + open
• Smooth dimmer from 0 - 100%
• 6 linear + 8-facet prisms with variable speed and direction
• Motorized linear iris, focus, and frost
• Linear electronic focus
• Dual omega brackets with 1/4-turn fasteners
CONTROL:
• Protocols: DMX-512
• DMX channels: 16/19-channel modes
• Easy-to-use 5-button control panel with LCD color display
• Operating modes: DMX512, master/slave, auto mode
DMX Quick Reference (16/19-Channel Modes)
16CH 19CH What It Does
11Pan
-- 2 Fine Pan (16-bit)
2 3 Tilt
-- 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit)
-- 5 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <-> slow)
3 6 Dimmer (0% <-> 100%)
4 7 Strobe
5 8 Color Wheel
6 9 Gobo Wheel #1 (Static)
7 10 Gobo Wheel #2 (Rotating)
8 11 Gobo Rotation
9 12 Iris
10 13 Frost
11 14 Prism Select
12 15 Prism 1 Rotation
13 16 Prism 2 Rotation
14 17 Zoom (narrow <-> wide)
15 18 Focus
16 19 Reset Fixture

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Figure 1: The G-Max™ 200 Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Head/Arms
5-Button
Control Panel
Menu with
LCD Display
200W White LED
Light Source
Power InputDMX Inputs
DMX Outputs Power Output Fuse

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the dam-
aged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse.
Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect power.
Connecting A Bunch of G-Max™ 200 Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controller or to run shows on two or more xtures set to sync in mas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
by all the xtures on a serial data link determines the number of x-
tures 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 dis-
tance 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
applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but
note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc-
es. 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 the fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.

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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?!?
This xture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. The
sockets are wired in parallel. Only use a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin
or 5-pin XLR plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the xture or the xture
with another.
Conductor 3-Pin Input/Output 5-Pin Input/Output
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 - N/A Pin 4 - Not Connected
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 5 - N/A Pin 5 - Not Connected
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 con-
nector to the input connector of the next xture
consisting of a (male) 3/5-pin connector. Then, pro-
ceed 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 re-
quire 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.
• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain,
high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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Mounting Points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes
calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material
being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material
and the xture. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
Caution!
Please be aware, you should have a qualied electrician performing all
of your electrical connection needs.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before
connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
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