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)