Blizzard Lighting Motif Fresco Series User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Motif Fresco™ 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 run with scissors!) 4
2. Meet The Motif Fresco™ 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Motif Fresco™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Motif Fresco™ 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
4. Operating Adjustments 10
Navigating The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 11
Setting the DMX Address 11
Setting the DMX Channel Mode 11
Slave Mode 11
Dimming Mode Settings 12
Custom Programs 12
Auto Mode and Auto Speed 12
Color Calibration Settings 13
Custom Static Colors 13
Fixture Reset Functions 13
Data Sync Feature 13
Using the IR Remote Control 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15
Dimensional Drawings 15
5. Appendix 16
A Quick DMX Lesson 16
Troubleshooting 16
Keeping Your Motif Fresco™ As Good As New 17
Returns (Gasp!) 17
Shipping Issues 17
Tech Specs 18

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Motif Fresco™ LED Fixture
• 1 x DMX Signal Cable
• 1 x IP Rated AC Power Cord with Cable Cap
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the brightest, cutest little outdoor rated xtures
anywhere! Now that you’ve got your Motif Fresco™ (or hopefully, Fresco’s!), 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.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 12/9/2013 J. Thomas 9/27/2016

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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.
• 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
cord. 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 MOTIF FRESCO™ FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES
• Exceptional color mixing via 14x 3W 3-in-1 LEDs
• Advanced heat sink design for zero fan noise
• IP65, outdoor rated
• User adjustable program speed & fade times
• 0-100% variable electronic dimmer
• User selectable 32-bit dimming
• Variable electronic strobe
• Tempered glass lens and watertight internal gaskets
• 10 custom color, and 3 custom program banks
• Flicker-free constant-current LED driver
• Custom global color calibration settings
• Easy to use OLED control panel /w touch sensitive buttons
• Sync custom settings between xtures via DMX
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• USITT DMX-512 (3/5/7-channel modes)
• IP rated power and DMX connections
• Durable cast aluminum housing and mounting brackets
• Optional IR remote control (sold separately)
DMX Quick Reference (3-Channel Mode)
Channel What is does...
1 Red Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
2 Green Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
3 Blue Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
DMX Quick Reference (5-Channel Mode)
Channel What is does...
1 Master Dimmer (0 <--> 100%)
2 Red Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
3 Green Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
4 Blue Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
5 Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)
DMX Quick Reference (7-Channel Mode)
Channel What is does...
1 Master Dimmer (0 <--> 100%)
2 Red Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
3 Green Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
4 Blue Intensity (0 <--> 100%)
5 Built-In Programs
6 Auto Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
7 Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

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Figure 1: The Motif Fresco™ Pin-Up Picture
14* 3W
3-in-1 RGB LEDs
Watertight Tempered
Glass Lens
Natural Convection
Cooled Housing
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
4-Button Control
Panel with
OLED Display
Screw-In
Vent
Dual Mounting
Brackets
Extended Power and DMX
In/Out Connections
Locking
Knob

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The Motif Fresco™ 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 your xture
require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to
return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Motif Fresco™ Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 control-
ler 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 ap-
plications. 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

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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
ensure best communication.

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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
connector to the input connector of the next xture
consisting 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
require 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.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the Motif Fresco™
are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture.
There are 4 control buttons 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.