Blizzard Lighting LB Bar CSI User manual

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LB Bar™ CSI 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 4
2. Meet The LB™ Bar CSI 3
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The LB™ Bar CSI Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting Other LB™ Bar CSI Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
Cable Connectors 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
Dimming Curves 11
DMX Mode 11
Select Channel Mode & Starting DMX Address 12
Master/Slave Mode 12
Manual Output Level Settings 12
 StrobeEects      12
Dimming Curve Settings 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 13
5. Appendix 14
A Quick DMX Lesson 14
Keeping Your LB™ Bar CSI As Good As New 14
Returns (Gasp!) 14
Shipping Issues 14
Tech Specs 15
Dimensional Drawings 15

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x LB™ Bar CSI LED Fixture
• 1 x Power Cord
• This User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulationsaspiringcrimeghterand/orpsychedelicmusicacionadofor
purchasing the LB™ Bar CSI! Now that you’ve got your LB™ Bar CSI (or hopefully,
more!), 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 dam-
aged 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.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 10/26/2017 J. Thomas 10/26/2017

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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 LB BAR™ CSI
MAIN FEATURES
• 9* high output 3-watt UV LEDs
• Emits a wide 110° beam angle
• User selectable 1 or 3 DMX channel modes
• Variableelectronicdimming&strobeeects(1-20Hz)
• Standalone, master/slave and DMX modes
• 4-button LED control panel for easy programming
• Two or more bars of can be directly joined end-to-end
• 5dierentdimmingcurves
• Dualmountingbracketsallowexibilityinpositioning
• Natural convection cooled, totally silent operation
• 3-pin male/female XLR input & output
• IEC power In/Out connections
• Lightweight and compact
DMX Quick Reference (1-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1 UV Intensity (0% <-> 100%)
DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1 UV Intensity (0% <-> 100%)
2 Strobe (slow <-> fast)
3 Dimming Curves

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Figure 1: The LB™ Bar CSI Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Power Out
DMX In
DMX Out
Power In
9* High Output
3W UV LEDs
Mounting
Brackets
4-Button
Control Panel
Slotted End
Fasteners

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Fuse Replacement
Withaatheadscrewdriver,wedgethe
fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the
damaged fuse from its holder and replace
with exact same type fuse.
Connecting A Bunch of LB™ Bar CSI
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
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
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!)
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.
They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you’d like to build your own, the
chart below details a proper cable conversion:
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
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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of
therstxture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
rstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pinconnec-
tortotheinputconnectorofthenextxturecon-
sisting of a (male) 3 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 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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
AllthefeaturesanddierentmodespossiblewiththeLB™BarCSIare
accessedbyusingthecontrolpanelontherearofthexture.There
are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navi-
gate 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.
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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.