Blizzard Lighting Super-G 150 User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Super-G™ 150 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 Super-G™ 150 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Super-G™ 150 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Super-G™ 150 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
Clamp Mounting 9
Securing the Fixture 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Set the Starting DMX Address 12
Select the DMX Channel Mode 12
Auto Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Pan/Tilt Swap, Pan/Tilt Reverse 12
Shortcut ON/OFF 12
Display OFF/ON 12
DMX Lost Set 12
Display Reverse 12
 DisplayDelayO      12
Pan/Tilt Reverse 13
Factory Reset 13
Language 13
Reset (motors) 13
Password 13
Calibration 13
Mic Sensitivity 13
DMX Values In-Depth 14
Gobo and Color Wheels 15
5. Appendix 16
A Quick DMX Lesson 16
Keeping Your Super-G™ 150 As Good As New 17
Returns (Gasp!) 17
Shipping Issues 17
Tech Specs 18
Photometric Data 18
Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Super-G™ 150 LED Moving Head
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• 1 x DMX Signal Cable
• 1 x Mounting Bracket
• 1 x Safety Cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of the Super-G™ 150. It's incredibly powerful and ver-
satile, yet surprisingly small... just like Prince. So now that you’ve got your Super-G™ 150
(or hopefully Super-Gees)
, 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 is wrong, please just visit our website at 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 11/12/2018 J. Thomas 11/12/2018

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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.
blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET SUPER-G™ 150
MAIN FEATURES
• 150W white 7500K LED light source
• 50,000 hour life span and low power consumption
• 8/16 bit smooth and precise Pan/Tilt
• 540°/260° Pan/Tilt movement
• Optional Pan/Tilt invert function
• High precision glass optics with 12° projection angle
• Rotating gobo wheel with 6 gobos +open
• Static gobo wheel with 8 gobos +open
• Color wheel with 7 colors plus +open
• Linear electronic focus
• Variabledirection,adjustablerainbowcoloreects
• 3-facet prism with variable speed and direction
• 0-100% smooth linear LED dimmer
• 1-25Hzfpsstrobe+variable/randomeects
• Dimensions: 6.7 x 8.9 x 14.3 inches (170 x 226 x 362 mm)
• Weight: 16.2 lbs, 7.34 kg
CONTROL:
• Protocol: USITT DMX-512
• DMX Channels: 12/13/15
• 2-inch TFT LCD display menu with 4 button control panel
• Operating Modes: Standalone, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active
DMX Quick Reference (12/13/15-Channel Modes)
Ch. 12-Channel Ch. 13-Channel Ch. 15-Channel
1Pan 1Pan 1Pan
2 Tilt 2 Tilt 2 Fine Pan (16-bit)
3 Dimmer 3 Pan/Tilt Speed 3 Tilt
4 Strobe 4 Dimmer 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit)
5 Color Wheel 5 Strobe 5 Pan/Tilt Speed
6 Static Gobo Wheel 6 Color Wheel 6 Dimmer
7 Rotating Gobo Wheel 7 Static Gobo Wheel 7 Strobe
8 Gobo Rotation 8 Rotating Gobo Wheel 8 Color Wheel
9 Prism 9 Gobo Rotation 9 Static Gobo Wheel
10 Prism Rotation 10 Prism 10 Rotating Gobo Wheel
11 Focus 11 Prism Rotation 11 Gobo Rotation
12 Reset Functions 12 Focus 12 Prism
-- -- 13 Reset Functions 13 Prism Rotation
-- -- -- -- 14 Focus
-- -- -- -- 15 Reset Functions

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Figure 1: Super-G™ 150 Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
3-Pin
DMX Out
Power
Output
Power
Input
3-Pin
DMX In
Fuse
Holder
Figure 1: Super-G™ 150 Pin-Up Picture
150W LED
Light Source
Carry
Handle
4-Button
Control Panel
with 2" TFT
Color Display
Head/Arms
Power
Switch

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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 Super-G™ 150 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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, con-
necting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applica-
tions. 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
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 connector 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:
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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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.
Clamp Mounting
Thisxtureprovidesamountingbracketassemblythatsecuresthebottomofthebase,the
“OmegaBrackets,”andthesafetycableriggingpointtogether.Whenmountingthisxture
to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the omega bracket using an
M10screwttedthroughthecenterholeofthe“omegabracket”.
1/ 4 Tu rn 1/ 4 Tu rn
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11.) Clamp
2.) Omega Bracket
3.) ¼ Turn Quick Locks
Securing the Fixture
Regardlessoftheriggingoptionyouchooseforyourxturesalwaysbesuretosecure
yourxturewithasafetycable.Besuretoonlyusethedesignatedriggingpointfoundon
the underside of the base assembly for the safety cable. Never secure a safety cable to a
carrying handle.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
AllthegoodiesanddierentmodespossiblewiththeSuper-G™150
areaccessed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.