Blizzard Lighting OBERON PROFILE NZ User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2016
Prole
NZ / WZ

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Oberon™ Prole 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 The Oberon™ Prole 5
Features 5
DMX Values In-Depth 5
The Oberon™ Prole Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Oberon™ Prole 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
Connection With Mains 9
Mounting/Rigging 9
Gobo Holder 9
Color Gel Frame 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 11
Setting the DMX Address 11
Select the DMX Channel Mode 11
Master/Slave Setting 11
Perform Function (Demo) 11
Manual Dimmer 11
Zoom and Focus 11
5. Appendix 12
A Quick Lesson On DMX 12
Troubleshooting 12
Keeping Your Oberon™ Prole As Good As New 13
Returns (Gasp!) 13
Shipping Issues 13
Tech Specs 14
Dimensional Drawings 14
Photometric Data 15

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Oberon™ Prole NZ or WZ
• 1 x Color Gel Frame
• 1 x Gobo Holder
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• 1 x Really Classy DMX Cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Félicitations mon ami! You’ve got yourself one fantastic professional ellipsoidal LED
lumière. Now that you’ve got your Oberon™ Prole (or hopefully, Proles!), 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’s
important that it 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 open a support ticket on our website at www.
blizzardlighting.com/support. 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 6/9/2016 J. Thomas 9/14/2016

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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
decal 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
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
technical 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 this unit. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may
require service, please visit http://www.blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE OBERON™ PROFILE
MAIN FEATURES
• 1x 200W tungsten color COB LED, 50,000 hours
• Color temperature: 3200K, CRI: 95
• (4) blade manual framing shutters
• 1-20 fps strobe eects
• Smooth 0–100% linear dimmer
• 15-28º zoom (Prole NZ), or 20-45º zoom (Prole WZ)
• Low power consumption
• Standalone, master/slave mode
• 3/5-pin DMX input/output
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• USITT DMX-512 (1/2-channels)
• 4-button LCD control panel menu
• PowerCon™ compatible in/out power connectors
• Available in black or white housing
DMX Values In-Depth (1CH/2CH Modes)
1CH 2CH Value What It Does
11000 <--> 255 Dimmer Intensity
-- 2000 <--> 025
026 <--> 225
226 <--> 255
Strobe
Shutter Open
Strobe Eect (slow <--> fast)
Shutter Open

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Figure 1: The Oberon™ Prole Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
3-Pin
DMX In
3-Pin
DMX Out
5-Pin
DMX In
5-Pin
DMX Out
Power
Output
Power
Input
Fuse
Holder
Power
Switch
ON
OFF
POWER
INPUT
POWER
OUTPUT
DMX512
ON/OFF
OUT
IN
DMX512
FUSE
ESC ENTER DOWN UP
OUT
IN
F
Power Supply: AC100-240V, 50/60HZ
Power Consumption: 200W, 1.08A, PF: .63
WARNINGS:
Never look directly into light source.
A good ground connection is essential.
Maximum ambient temperature Ta=45 °C.
Max exterior surface temperature Tb=80 °C.
0.5m F 0.5m
Gel Frame
Holder
Mounting
Bracket
Zoom
Knob
Focus
Knob
Locking
Handle
200W
COB
LED Light
Source
Framing
Shutter
Framing
Shutter
Gobo
Holder

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the damaged
fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse. Reattach the
fuse holder, and then reconnect power.
Connecting A Bunch of Oberon™ Prole 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 electro-
magnetic 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, use the 5-pin DMX input and/or output connec-
tions 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).
Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain from output to input as shown
below. Place a DMX terminator on the output of the nal xture to ensure best
communication.
DMX OUT
DMX IN

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Connection With Mains
Step 1: Connect the xture(s) to the mains with the supplied power cord.
The connection must be
connected to ground (earth).
Step 2: You can use
PowerCon™ compatible
interconnect power cables
to safely power link up to 5
Oberon™ Prole xtures at
100-120V.
Mounting & Rigging
This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough
room for ventilation.
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 stability. 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.
A safety cable MUST ALWAYS be used.
Gobo Holder
Take out the gobo frame, loosen the screws, insert the gobo and re-tighten the
screws. When complete, insert the gobo frame into the slot.
Color Gel Frame
Loosen the screws, insert a color gel sheet, and re-tighten the screws. When
complete, insert the gel frame into the slot.
AC100-240V, 50/60HZ

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the Oberon™ Prole are ac-
cessed by using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control
buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various
control panel menus.
<ESC>
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
<ENTER>
Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
The control panel LCD 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 <ESC> button.
ESC ENTER DOWN UP