Blizzard Lighting Laser Blade G User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Laser Safety Instructions 4
2. Meet the Laser Blade™ G 5
Additional Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
Laser Blade™ G Pin-Up Picture 6
The Rear Connections 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch of Laser Blade™ G Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cabling 7
Cable Connectors 8
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!? 8
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control 8
Fixture Linking (M/S Mode) 9
Mounting & Rigging 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 11
Set the Starting DMX Address 11
Run Mode 11
Slave Mode 11
Mirror Symmetry Mode 11
Running Mode Settings 11
Graphic Mode Settings 11
Speed Settings 11
5. Appendix 14
Keeping Your Laser Blade™ G As Good As New 14
Returns (Gasp!) 14
Shipping Issues 14
Tech Specs! 15

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Laser Blade™ G
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of the Box
Congratulations on purchasing Laser Blade™ G, the totally stellar green laser
light xture. Now that you’ve got Laser Blade™ G, 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.
Warning! 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 11/16/2015 J. Thomas 11/4/2020

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Laser Safety Instructions
Lasers are one of the coolest eects available, and when they are used appropri-
ately, they will be fun, legal and harmless. To make sure that is the case...
• Always set up and install all laser eects so that all laser light is at least 3 me-
ters (9.8 feet) above the oor on which people can stand.
• After setting up, and before public use, test laser to ensure proper function. Do
not use if any defect is detected. Do not use if laser emits only one or two laser
beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as this could indicate damage to the dif-
fraction grating optic, and could allow emission of higher laser levels above Class
3R.
• NEVER point lasers at people or animals. Never look into the laser aperture or
laser beams.
• NEVER point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get exposed, such
as uncontrolled balconies, etc.
• NEVER point lasers at highly reective surfaces, such as windows, mirrors and
shiny metal. Even laser reections can be hazardous.
• NEVER point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal oense!
• NEVER point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
• NEVER expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
• NEVER use laser if the laser appears to emit only one or two beams.
• NEVER use the laser if the housing is damaged, the housing is open, or if the
optics appear damaged in any way.
• NEVER open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the pro-
tective housing can start res, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
• NEVER leave this device running unattended.
The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled
by a skilled and well-trained operator, familiar with the data from this manual.
The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country
to country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/
country of use.

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2. MEET THE LASER BLADE™ G
Main Features
• 50mW, 532nm green DPSS CLASS 3R fat beam laser
• 15KPPS galvo scanners
• Moving head features 540º pan & 270º tilt
• 133 built-in geometric gures, 14 animations, & 76 beam patterns
• Easy-to-use 4-button LCD control panel menu
• Built-in auto-beam, auto-animation and sound-activate programs
• 2 animations in one frame can be operated separately via DMX
• Perfect for venues, large and small
• Ready to use right out of the box
Additional Features
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Lightweight and easily portable
• Clamp mounting bracket included
• Easy-to-use 4-button LCD control panel
• 3-pin DMX input and output
DMX Quick Reference
Channel 18-Channel
1 Mode Selection, DMX/Auto/Sound
2Pan
3 Tilt
4 Vertical Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
5 Group 1, Pattern Selection
6 Group 1, OFF/ON
7 Group 2, Pattern Selection
8 Group 2, OFF/ON
9 2 Groups Animation
10 Moving-X
11 Moving-Y
12 X-Axis Rotation
13 Y-Axis Rotation
14 Rotation
15 Zoom In/Out
16 Sine Wave Fluctuation
17 Fluctuation Speed
18 Auto Dot (Slow <--> Fast)

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The Rear Connections
Laser Blade™ G Pin-Up Picture
Head/Arms
Laser Output
(Aperture)
Control Panel
Mic Sensitivity
Microphone
LED Indicator
Power In
Power Switch DMX Input
DMX Output

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Fuse Replacement
The Laser Blade™ G utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply with an
internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not require
replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure
suited to qualied individuals. Should the fuse require replacement, please
contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Laser Blade™ G 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 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
applications. 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.
3. SETUP

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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!)
To build your own DMX Terminator:
Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt resistor, and wire it between pins 2 & 3 of the last xture. They are also
readily available from specialty retailers.
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.
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, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. If
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
Data 1- (Primary Data Link) Pin 2 Pin 2
Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) Pin 3 Pin 3
Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link) -- No Connection
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) -- No Connection
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INPUT OUTPUT
Common
DMX +
DMX -
DMX OUTDMX IN
First
Fixture
in Chain
Next
Fixture
in Chain
DMX OUTDMX IN
A Word on Termination:
DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however
errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal
errors, and therefore best practices include use of a
terminator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing
problems with erratic xture behavior, especially over
long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve
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Fixture Linking (M/S Mode)
1. Connect the male connector side of the DMX cable to the output female
connector of the rst xture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the rst xture which will have a female
connector to the input connector of the next
xture consisting of a male 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 complete
instructions for this type of setup and conguration.
DMX OUTDMX IN
First
Fixture
in Chain
Next
Fixture
in Chain
DMX OUTDMX IN
Mounting & Rigging
This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough
room for ventilation. The fan or vents pathway must never obstructed.
Mount the xture using a suitable "C" or "O" type clamp. The clamps should be
rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural stability. Do
not mount to surfaces of unknown strength, and ensure properly rated rigging
is used when mounting xtures overhead.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes calculating
working load limits, knowledge of the installation material being used, and
periodic safety inspections.
If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the rigging option you
choose for your xtures, always be sure to secure your
xture with a safety cable.

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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 im-
mediately 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 displayed, or to enable
a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the
value, press the <MENU> button.
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the Laser Blade™ G are ac-
cessed by using the control panel on the front of the xture. There are 4 control
buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various
control panel menus.
<MENU>
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
<ENTER>
Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

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Control Panel Menu Structure
DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Set the Starting DMX Address
1.) Navigate the menu to reach Address, and press the <ENTER> button.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a channel from 001-512, press <ENTER>.
Run Mode
1.) Navigate the menu to reach Work Mode Set, and press the <ENTER> button.
2.) Highlight DMX, Auto, or Sound and press the <ENTER> button.
Slave Mode
1.) Daisy chain the xtures DMX in/out. The 1st xture will be the master xture.
2.) On slave xtures, navigate to Work Mode Set, select Slave, and press <ENTER>.
Mirror Symmetry Mode
Reverse/ip the output of either X, Y, or both.
1.) Navigate the menu to reach X Mirror Set or Y Mirror Set, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Select Yes to enable, or No to disable. Press <ENTER> to conrm.
Running Mode Settings
Fine tune the position of either X, Y, or both.
1.) Navigate the menu to reach X Run Set or Y Run Set, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Highlight Run for default, or Stop for incremental positioning, and press <ENTER>.
Graphic Mode Settings
1.) Navigate the menu to reach Graph Mode Set, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Select Beam Show or Animal Show, incrementally adjust, then press <ENTER>.
Speed Settings
1.) Navigate the menu to reach Speed Set, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust the speed settings, then press <ENTER>.
Address <ENTER> To choose a DMX address from 001-512
Work Mode Set Auto Auto run mode
Sound Sound active mode
DMX DMX mode
Slave Slave mode
X Mirror Set Yes/No X mirror symmetry (reverse) on/o
Y Mirror Set Yes/No Y mirror symmetry (reverse) on/o
X Run Set Run <ENTER>
Stop X Position (+/-) 1 <ENTER>
Y Run Set Run <ENTER>
Stop X Position (+/-) 1 <ENTER>
Graph Mode Set <ENTER> <UP/DOWN> to choose beams/animations
Speed Set <ENTER> <UP/DOWN> to increase/decrease speed

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DMX Values In-Depth (19-Channel Mode)
Channel Value What It Does
1
000 <--> 063
064 <--> 127
128 <--> 191
192 <--> 255
Run Mode
No function (laser is o)
Sound active mode
Auto mode
DMX mode
2 000 <--> 255 Pan (0 <--> 540°)
3 000 <--> 255 Tilt (0 <--> 270°)
4 000 <--> 255 Vertical Speed (slow <--> fast)
5
000 <--> 001
002 <--> 220
221 <--> 227
228 <--> 229
230 <--> 231
232 <--> 233
234 <--> 235
236 <--> 237
238 <--> 239
240 <--> 241
242 <--> 243
244 <--> 245
246 <--> 247
248 <--> 249
250 <--> 251
252 <--> 255
Group 1, Pattern Selection
No function (laser is o)
133 geometric animations
Screen theme animation
Wedding y wing to wing animation
Halloween theme animation 1
Halloween theme animation 2
Congratulations theme animation
Christmas theme animation
Happy birthday theme animation
Lightning
Pole dance
Dancing
Musical notes
Fish big splash
Trees
Drum beating
6
000 <--> 015
016 <--> 255
Group 1 On/O
Laser o
Laser on
7
000 <--> 028
029 <--> 255
Group 2, Pattern Selection
No function (laser is o)
76 kinds of beam patterns
8
000 <--> 015
016 <--> 255
Group 2 On/O
Laser o
Laser on
9
000 <--> 020
021 <--> 041
042 <--> 062
063 <--> 083
084 <--> 104
105 <--> 125
126 <--> 146
147 <--> 167
168 <--> 188
189 <--> 209
210 <--> 230
231 <--> 251
252 <--> 255
Dual Group Animations
Single animation (group 1)
X mirror symmetry
Y mirror symmetry
X/Y mirror symmetry, simultaneously
Zoom In/Out, mirror symmetry
Group 2 pattern left/right moving, group 1 stationary
Group 2 pattern zoom in/out, group 1 stationary
Group 2 pattern rotate, group 1 stationary
Rotation mirror symmetry
Group 1 no Y moving, group 2 no X moving
Group 1 no X/Y moving, but group 2 X/Y moving
Group 1 no Y dimmer, group 2 no X dimmer
Group 1 no X moving, group 2 no Y moving
10
000 <--> 127
128 <--> 160
162 <--> 192
193 <--> 224
225 <--> 239
240 <--> 247
248 <--> 255
Moving X
Manual to left/right moving
Auto to left moving
Auto to right moving
Auto to left/right moving
Jumping
Rhombus shape moving
Top left/right moving

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DMX Values In-Depth (19-Channel Mode), Continued
Channel Value What It Does
11
000 <--> 127
128 <--> 160
162 <--> 192
193 <--> 224
225 <--> 231
232 <--> 239
240 <--> 247
248 <--> 255
Moving Y
Manual to up/down moving
Auto to down moving
Auto to up moving
Auto to up/down moving
Circle shape moving
Sine shape moving
Square shape moving
Bottom corner up/down moving
12
000 <-> 127
128 <-> 255
X-Axis Rotation
Manual Position
Auto Position Spin
13
000 <-> 127
128 <-> 255
X-Axis Rotation
Manual Position
Auto Position Spin
14
000 <--> 127
128 <--> 159
160 <--> 191
192 <--> 223
224 <--> 255
Rotation
Manually rotation
Auto clockwise rotation
Auto counter clockwise rotation
Clock pendulum eect
Ellipse shape rotation
15
000 <--> 127
128 <--> 159
160 <--> 191
192 <--> 223
224 <--> 255
Zoom
No Function
Manual zoom(+/-)
Auto zoom(+)
Auto zoom(-)
Auto zoom(+/-)
16
000 <--> 063
064 <--> 127
128 <--> 191
192 <--> 255
Sine Wave Fluctuation
No Function
X uctuation
Y uctuation
X/Y uctuation
17
000 <--> 255
Fluctuation Speed
Speed adjustment (slow <-- fast)
18
000 <-> 063
064 <-> 255
Drawing
Manual Draw
Auto Draw (slow <--> fast)
Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Fixture Auto-Shut
O
Please check the power supply, the input voltage and the fuse.
No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE DMX/Etc., if ap-
plicable.
No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.
Fixture Not Respond-
ing / Responding
Erratically
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX cables and/or check cables for defects.
Install a Terminator.
Reset xture(s).
If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,
please open a support ticket at www.blizzardpro.com/support.

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Keeping Your Laser Blade™ G As Good As New
The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment,
and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, you’ll need
to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should keep the
xture clean, especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust,
fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.
Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve
the quality of light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep
the xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.
In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar,
drumset, or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case,
and similarly, you shouldn’t even think about doing it with your shiny new light
xtures.
Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing
you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about
designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your
client’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 nd yourself with a xture that
isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return
Authorization (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a
support ticket, and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to
us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest using USPS Priority
or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit, and whenever
possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.
When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:
1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2.) The RA# issued to you
3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.
We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember
that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s
responsibility, so pack it well!
Shipping Issues
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and
must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items.
Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.
5. APPENDIX

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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Length 7.1 inches (180 mm)
Width 5.5 inches (140 mm)
Height 10.6 inches (270 mm)
Weight 6.7 lbs (3 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 90-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz
Fuse 2A 250V
Power Consumption 20W
Light Source
Laser Fat beam 50mW 532nm green DPSS
Scanner 15kpss high-speed optical scanner
Laser Class Class 3R
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 18-channel
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Other Operating Modes
Sound Active, Auto-Beam, Auto-Animation,
DMX512, Master/Slave
Warranty 2-year limited warranty

Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting