Blizzard Lighting LOOP User manual

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOOP™ LED Moving Head 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 LOOP™ 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The LOOP™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of LOOP™ 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
Installation 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX / Art-Net Modes 12
Set the Starting DMX Address 12
Select the DMX Channel Mode 12
DMX512 and Art-Net Mode 12
Network Setup 12
Slave Mode 12
Auto Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 13
Display Timeout 13
Display Invert 13
Pan/Tilt Invert 13
Calibration Settings 13
Encode (Pan/Tilt Error Correction) 13
Fixture Test 13
Motor/Factory Reset 13
Runtime Info 13
DMX Values In-Depth 14
 LEDIdentication      17
5. Appendix 18
A Quick DMX Lesson 18
Keeping Your LOOP™ As Good As New 19
Returns (Gasp!) 19
Shipping Issues 19
Tech Specs 20
Dimensions 21

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x LOOP™ LED Moving Head Fixture
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• 1 x Set of Mounting Brackets
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of LOOP™, the LED moving head packed with tons
of beamy, loopy goodness! Now that you’ve got your LOOP™ (or hopefully LOOPs) , you
should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are pres-
ent 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impor-
tant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 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 6/16/2017 J. Thomas 6/16/2017

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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 LOOP™
MAIN FEATURES
• 7* 40W RGBW high power 4-in-1 LEDs
• 7* RGB colored rings (84* 0.2W RGB 3-in-1 LEDs total)
• Individual pixel and LED ring control
• Narrow 5° beam angle (x7)
•Blazingfast540°/270°tilt+innitepanandtilt
• 3-phase pan/tilt motors with 16-bit resolution
• Built-in auto and sound active programs
•Multiplestaticcolorpresetsandrainboweectmacros
•Variableelectronicdimming&strobeeects(1-20Hz)
• Flicker-free constant-current LED driver
• Art-NET (DMX over Ethernet) support
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCON™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
• Protocol: USITT DMX-512, Art-NET
• 26/28/70-channel DMX modes
• 2.4 inch TFT color LCD display panel with 4x touch sensitive buttons
DMX Quick Reference (26/28/70-Channel Modes)
CH. Basic (26ch) CH. Standard (28ch) CH. Extended (70ch)
1 Pan (0-540°) 1 Pan (0-540°) 1 Pan (0-540°)
2 Tilt (0-270°) 2 Fine Pan (16-bit) 2 Fine Pan (16-bit)
3 Pan & Tilt Speed 3 Tilt (0-270°) 3 Tilt (0-270°)
4InnitePan 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit) 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit)
5InniteTilt 5 Pan & Tilt Speed 5 Pan & Tilt Speed
6 Red (0-100%) 6 InnitePan 6InnitePan
7 Green (0-100%) 7 InniteTilt 7InniteTilt
8 Blue (0-100%) 8 Red (0-100%) 8 Strobe
9 White (0-100%) 9 Green (0-100%) 9 Dimmer
10 Strobe 10 Blue (0-100%) 10 Virtual Color Wheel
11 Dimmer 11 White (0-100%) 11 Color Presets
12 Virtual Color Wheel 12 Strobe 12 Chase Patterns
13 Color Presets 13 Dimmer 13 Chase Speed
14 Chase Patterns 14 Virtual Color Wheel 14 Chase Fade
15 Chase Speed 15 Color Presets 15 Color Presets Dimmer
16 Chase Fade 16 Chase Patterns 16 Reset
17 Color Presets Dimmer 17 Chase Speed 17 LED 1 - Red
18 Reset 18 Chase Fade 18 LED 1 - Green
19 Ring Red (0-100%) 19 Color Presets Dimmer 19 LED 1 - Blue
20 Ring Green (0-100%) 20 Reset 20 LED 1 - White
21 Ring Blue (0-100%) 21 Ring Red (0-100%) -- --
22 Ring Strobe (0-20Hz) 22 Ring Green (0-100%) 21-40 LEDs 2 thru 6 (R/G/B/W)
23 Ring Dimmer 23 Ring Blue (0-100%) -- --
24 Ring Chase Patterns 24 Ring Strobe (0-20Hz) 41 LED 7 - Red
25 Ring Chase Speed 25 Ring Dimmer 42 LED 7 - Green
26 Ring Chase Fade 26 Ring Chase Patterns 43 LED 7 - Blue
-- -- 27 Ring Chase Speed 44 LED 7 - White
-- -- 28 Ring Chase Fade 45 Ring Strobe (0-20Hz)
-- -- -- -- 46 Ring Dimmer
-- -- -- -- 47 Ring Chase Patterns
-- -- -- -- 48 Ring Chase Speed
-- -- -- -- 49 Ring Chase Fade
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- 50 Ring 1 - Red
-- -- -- -- 51 Ring 1 - Green
-- -- -- -- 52 Ring 1 - Blue
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- 53-67 Rings 2 thru 6 (R/G/B)
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- 68 Ring 7 - Red
-- -- -- -- 69 Ring 7 - Green
-- -- -- -- 70 Ring 7 - Blue

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Figure 1: LOOP™ Pin-Up Picture
7* High Output 40W
RGBW 4-in-1 LEDs
Carry
Handle
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
3-Pin
DMX In
4-Button
Control
Panel
with 2.4"
TFT Color
Display
RJ45
In
3-Pin
DMX Out
RJ45
Out
Fuse
Holder
Power
Output
USB 9V
Input
Power
Input
7* LED Rings with 84*
RGB 3-in-1 LEDs (total)

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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 LOOP™ 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 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
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Installation
Thexturecanbeinstalledontheoorrestingonitsrubberfeet,ormounted
on truss.
●Chooseasuitableplacetoputorhangtheequipmentwheninstalling.When
hangingthexture,usetheincludedclampmountingbracketswithsuitable
clampstoproperlysupporttheweightofthexture.
●Wheninstallingtheequipment,ensurethatnoammableorexplosivemateri-
als are within 1/2 meter distance.
●Pleaseaskprofessionalstoinstalltheequipment.Anyimproperinstallation
cancausepersonalinjuryormaterialdamage.
●Theequipmentmustbeplacedinaventilatedarea,atleast50cmfromthe
ground, and always ensure that the vents are not clogged.
●Mountthextureusingsuitabletypeclamps.Theclampshouldberated
toholdatleast10xthexture’sweighttoensurestructuralstability.Donot
mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure properly “rated” rigging
isusedwhenmountingxturesoverhead.
WARNING:Withtheexceptionofwhenthextureispositionedon
theoor,asafetycablemustalwaysbeused.Itmustbesecurelyxed
tothesupportstructureoftheprojectorandthenconnectedtothex-
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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
AllthegoodiesanddierentmodespossiblewiththeLOOP™areac-
cessedbyusingthecontrolpanelonthefrontofthexture.Thereare
4 control buttons to the right of the LCD display 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.
Press <ENTER> to Menu
ADDRESS
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