Blizzard Lighting Tour QT Skywire User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tour QT Skywire™ 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 Tour QT Skywire™ 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Tour QT Skywire™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 8
Connecting A Bunch Of Tour QT Skywire™ 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
Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver 10
4. Operating Adjustments 12
Navigating The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Set the Starting DMX Address 14
Select the DMX Channel Mode 14
Slave Mode 14
Auto Mode / Static Colors 14
Speed 14
Fade 14
Strobe 15
Manual Color Mixing 15
Sound Active Mode 15
Dimming Mode 15
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Troubleshooting 17
Keeping Your Tour QT Skywire™ As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Tour QT Skywire™ Professional LED Fixture
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing the cute and tiny, yet powerful and feature packed
Tour QT Skywire™ LED par xture! All your friends are SO going to be like, WOW, and
totally jealous! Now that you’ve got your hands on a Tour QT Skywire™ (or hopefully,
Q-Tees!), 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 packing materials. If a xture must be returned to
the factory, it is important that it be returned in its 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 10/23/2014 J. Thomas 9/24/2016

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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 contact Blizzard Lighting via our website and open a
support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE TOUR QT SKYWIRE™ LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
• RGBAW+UV color mixing via 3x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs
• Built-in AnyFi™ wireless DMX receiver (Skywire™ or W-DMX™)
• Variable electronic dimming & strobe
• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound active programs
• RGBAW+UV color mixing ability in standalone mode
• User selectable 6/7/8 or 11-channel DMX modes
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Dual mounting brackets for positioning exibility
• Flicker-free constant-current 600hz LED driver
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
DMX Quick Reference - 11/8 Channel Modes
Channel 11-Channel 8-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
6 White Intensity White Intensity
7 UV Intensity UV Intensity
8 Strobe Strobe
9 Static Colors + Auto Run ---
10 Built-in Programs ---
11 32-Bit Dimmer ---
DMX Quick Reference - 7/6 Channel Modes
Channel 7-Channel 6-Channel
1 Red Intensity Red Intensity
2 Green Intensity Green Intensity
3 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
4 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
5 White Intensity White Intensity
6 UV Intensity UV Intensity
7 Strobe ---

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Figure 1: The Tour QT Skywire™ Pin-Up Picture
15W 6-in-1
RGBAW+UV LEDs
Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure
Dual Adjustable
Mounting Brackets
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power Out
DMX In DMX Out
AC Power In
4-Character LED
Control Panel
Secure Grip
Locking Knobs
Antenna
RF-ID LED
Indicator

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The Tour QT Skywire™ 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 Weather System™ fuse require replacement, please contact
Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Tour QT Skywire™ 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, 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
applications. 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, 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
DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2
DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
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.
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.
• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain,
high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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Using the AnyFi™ Wireless DMX Receiver
In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the rst time you turned on your
xture, you’ll be delighted to know that your xture is equipped to work seamlessly with our
own Skywire™ 2.4GHz wireless DMX products, as well as W-DMX™
wireless products.
Skywire™ AnyFi™ wireless DMX products feature 512 auto-
assigning frequencies in either 6 or 7 groups allowing multiple
systems to run simultaneously in the same space, completely
free of interference, with reliable wireless communication for over
1000 feet line-of-sight! Using the W-DMX™ wireless protocol in
AnyFi™, you can expect the same outstanding wireless range, very
easy setup, and leave any worries behind concerning loss of signal due to its built-in FHSS
technology (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).
So rst, if you would like to use Skywire™ wireless DMX protocol, you will need a wiCICLE®
transmitter, Lightcaster™ transceiver, or any Blizzard Lighting controller with this type of
built-in wireless transmitter. And if you plan on using W-DMX™ 2.4GHz wireless protocol, you
will need a W-DMX™ transceiver to broadcast the signal from your controller, such as our
Lightcaster W-DMX™.
Ready to move on? Well alrighty!
IMPORTANT - If you are using Blizzard’s Lightcaster Any-Fi wireless transmitter in
W-DMX compatibility mode along with DMX control software like our Eclipse DMX
or Lucid products, you must set the MAB (Mark After Break) in the software to 30
microseconds (μS) to avoid potential signal timing issues.
1.) Set the Fixture to Receive Wireless Signal in the Control Panel
a.) Navigate the main menu to reach SIGN, press <ENTER>. Now use the <UP/
DOWN> buttons to highlight 2.4G (wireless mode), and press <ENTER> to conrm.
2.) Select W-DMX™ or Skywire™ Modes
a.) Make sure the device you are using to transmit signal with is powered on.
b.) Navigate the main menu to reach WILS, press <ENTER>.
c.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight KEY, and press <ENTER>.
d.) At this point, please note that every time you press the <ENTER> button, the
wireless LED status indicator changes between 4 colors (currently 3 are functional):
• GREEN: W-DMX™ 2.4 GHz Receiver Mode
• YELLOW: Skywire™ 7CH Receiver Mode (wiCICLE™ & LightCaster Compatible)
• RED: Skywire™ 6CH Receiver Mode (AnyFi™ Transmitter Compatible)
*Note: The top level BLUE channel mode currently has no function.
e.) While the LED indicator is illuminated in GREEN (for W-DMX), YELLOW (for Skywire
7CH), or RED (for Skywire 6CH) press and hold the <ENTER> button for 1 second to
conrm and save. Press and hold <ENTER> for 3 seconds to disconnect.
For W-DMX™ connections, you should be done. The xture will detect the signal!
*For Skywire™ wireless connections, continue to Step 5 on the next page.
3.) Resetting The Wireless
Note: You should reset the wireless before setting up a new types of connections on
previously connected xture.
a.) Navigate the main menu to reach WILS, press <ENTER>.
b.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight REST, and press <ENTER>.
c.) From here, you can use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight YES or NO and press
<ENTER> to reset the current wireless setup.
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4.) Successful W-DMX™ Connections
The LED status indicator will blink, then turn white if searching for a signal. When a
signal connection is established, the LED on the xture will be solid GREEN, if signal is
lost the LED will ash RED.
W-DMX™ Setup Examples:
1.) One transceiver with multiple receiver setups:
a.) Power on all units.
b.) On the receiving W-DMX xtures, follow the previous instructions to pair them
with the transmitting unit.
2.) Multiple transceiver setups, with multiple receivers; e.g. 3 groups consisting of a
transceiver & receiver(s) named A, B, and C:
a.) Turn power o of all units.
b.) Group “A” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.
c.) Group “B” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.
d.) Group “C” gets powered on, then follow step 1 above.
5.) Skywire™ 6/7-Channel Modes: Selecting the Channel Group
1. After selecting either Skywire™ Mode in Step 2 on the previous page, the xture is now
ready and waiting for your input to select the frequency group to match that of your
transmitting source.
a.) Press the <ENTER> button repeatedly to scroll through the channel groups:
Top Menu
LED
Color
Mode Channel
LED Color Information
Skywire™ 6CH
(AnyFi™ products only)
CH1
These 6 color coded channels
match perfectly with other AnyFi™
wireless products while using
Skywire™ 6CH mode.
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
W-DMX Receive (G3 or G4)
Skywire™ 7CH
(wiCICLE™ compatible)
CH1
These channel numbers correspond
to the “GROUP” settings on
our LightCaster™ wireless DMX
transceiver, and the colored
channels match all wiCICLE™ and
Skywire™ wireless products.
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
b.) While your chosen group number/color is illuminated on the status LED, press and
hold the <ENTER> button for 3 seconds.
2. The LED on the transmitter will blink RED slowly until communication is established with
the receiver. The status LED on the receiving xtures will be illuminated in the color of the
group that it is set on until communication is established.
3. Once the clearest channel is auto-selected, the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the
transmitter and receiver. NOTE: The color of the status LED DURING operation does not
indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving.
That’s It!

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the Tour QT Sky-
wire™ 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 navigate 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 #13. 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>.
Press the <MENU> button to start at the top level in the menu. 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 <MENU> button.

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Control Panel Menu Structure
ADDR <ENTER> To choose a DMX address from 001-512
CHND 11CH 11-channel DMX mode
8CH 8-channel DMX mode
7CH 7-channel DMX mode
6CH 6-channel DMX mode
AUTO 0-63 Static Colors (0-62) & Auto Mode (63)
ATSP 0-15 Built-in Program Speed (fast <--> slow)
FADE 0-15 Fade Speed (fast <--> slow)
STRB 0-15 Strobe speed (slow <--> fast)
MANU R Red dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
G Green dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
B Blue dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
A Amber dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
W White dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
UV UV dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
SOUD <ENTER> Sound active mode
DIM LIN Linear dimming curve
LIN. Linear dimming curve (smooth)
SQR. Square law curve (smooth)
ISQR. Inverse square law curve (smooth)
SCUR. S-curve (smooth)
SIGN CABL Choose signal type: cable
2.4G Choose signal type: wireless
WILS REST Wireless Reset (YES/NO)
KEY KEY desired wireless mode (color coded LED)
INFO SOFT Software version information
POW Current auto overheat protection: (xxx%)
LOAD YES/NO Restore factory settings

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DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Set the Starting DMX Address:
The default mode for the xture is DMX, so the rst menu item that you can edit is the
starting DMX address.
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach ADDR.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a DMX channel from 001-512.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Select the DMX Channel Mode:
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach CHND.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select either 6CH, 7CH, 8CH, or 11CH mode.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Slave Mode: Set slave xtures to: ADDR: 001, 7CH mode to ensure correct
reception of master signals. The master will be the 1st xture in the DMX chain.
Auto Mode / Static Colors
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach AUTO.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select any preset color from 0-62, or select 63 to
automatically run through all of the colors.
3.) If you choose auto run, you can then adjust the color change speed, or adjust the
color fade speed.
Speed:
a.) Press the <MENU> button until you reach the ATSP menu item.
b.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a speed setting from 0-15
(fast <--> slow).
c.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Fade:
a.) Press the <MENU> button until you reach the FADE menu item.
b.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a speed setting from 0-15
(fast <--> slow).
c.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
63 Preset Colors:
00 Red 21 Red+Green+Blue 42 Red+Green+Blue+White
01 Green 22 Red+Green+Amber 43 Red+Green+Blue+UV
02 Blue 23 Red+Green+White 44 Red+Green+Amber+White
03 Amber 24 Red+Green+UV 45 Red+Green+Amber+UV
04 White 25 Red+Blue+Amber 46 Red+Green+White+UV
05 UV 26 Red+Blue+White 47 Red+Blue+Amber+White
06 Red+Green 27 Red+Blue+UV 48 Red+Blue+Amber+UV
07 Red+Blue 28 Red+Amber+White 49 Red+Blue+White+UV
08 Red+Amber 29 Red+Amber+UV 50 Red+Amber+White+UV
09 Red+White 30 Red+White+UV 51 Green+Blue+Amber+White
10 Red+UV 31 Green+Blue+Amber 52 Green+Blue+Amber+UV
11 Green+Blue 32 Green+Blue+White 53 Green+Blue+White+UV
12 Green+Amber 33 Green+Blue+UV 54 Green+Amber+White+UV
13 Green+White 34 Green+Amber+White 55 Blue+Amber+White+UV
14 Green+UV 35 Green+Amber+UV 56 Red+Green+Blue+Amber+White
15 Blue+Amber 36 Green+White+UV 57 Red+Green+Blue+Amber+UV
16 Blue+White 37 Blue+Amber+White 58 Red+Green+Blue+White+UV
17 Blue+UV 38 Blue+Amber+UV 59 Red+Green+Amber+White+UV
18 Amber+White 39 Blue+White+UV 60 Red+Blue+Amber+White+UV
19 Amber+UV 40 Amber+White+UV 61 Green+Blue+Amber+White+UV
20 White+UV 41 Red+Green+Blue+Amber 62 All Colors: R+G+B+A+W+UV

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Strobe
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach STRB.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the strobe speed from 00-15.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Manual Color Mixing:
Mix your own custom colors using the R/G/B/A/W/UV intensity level setting.
Red:
1.) Navigate the menu to MANU <ENTER>, and then R <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust red 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Green:
1.) Navigate the menu to MANU <ENTER>, and then G <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust green 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Blue:
1.) Navigate the menu to MANU <ENTER>, and then B <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust blue 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Amber:
1.) Navigate the menu to MANU <ENTER>, and then A <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust amber: 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
White:
1.) Navigate the menu to MANU <ENTER>, and then W <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust white 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
UV:
1.) Navigate the menu to MANU <ENTER>, and then UV <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust UV 000-255. (0% <--> 100%).
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Sound Active Mode
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach SOUD.
2.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Dimming Mode
Select from 5 dierent dimming curve choices. These each allow for dierent amounts of steps to
achieve smoother (and slower) dimming capabilities.
1.) Navigate the menu using the <MENU> button until you reach Dimmer.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select your choice:
• Mode 0: LIN (Linear, not smooth)
• Mode 1: LIN. (Linear, smooth)
• Mode 2: SQR. (Square law, smooth)
• Mode 3: ISQR. (Inverse square law, smooth)
• Mode 4: SCUR. (S-curve, smooth)
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.

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DMX Values In-Depth (11-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8
000 <--> 010
011 <--> 255
Strobe
No Function
Strobe Speed (slow <--> fast)
9Value What It Does Value What It Does Value What It Does
000 <--> 015
016 <--> 018
019 <--> 021
022 <--> 024
025 <--> 027
028 <--> 030
031 <--> 033
034 <--> 036
037 <--> 039
040 <--> 042
043 <--> 045
046 <--> 048
049 <--> 051
052 <--> 054
055 <--> 057
058 <--> 060
061 <--> 063
064 <--> 066
067 <--> 069
070 <--> 072
073 <--> 075
076 <--> 078
Dimming
R
G
B
A
W
UV
R+G
R+B
R+A
R+W
R+UV
G+B
G+A
G+W
G+UV
B+A
B+W
B+UV
A+W
A+UV
W+UV
079 <--> 081
082 <--> 084
085 <--> 087
088 <--> 090
091 <--> 093
094 <--> 096
097 <--> 099
100 <--> 102
103 <--> 105
106 <--> 108
109 <--> 111
112 <--> 114
115 <--> 117
118 <--> 120
121 <--> 123
124 <--> 126
127 <--> 129
130 <--> 132
133 <--> 135
136 <--> 138
139 <--> 141
142 <--> 144
R+G+B
R+G+A
R+G+W
R+G+UV
R+B+A
R+B+W
R+B+UV
R+A+W
R+A+UV
R+W +UV
G+B+A
G+B+W
G+B+UV
G+A+W
G+A+UV
G+W+UV
B+A+W
B+A+UV
B+W+UV
A+W+UV
R+G+B+A
R+G+B+W
145 <--> 147
148 <--> 150
151 <--> 153
154 <--> 156
157 <--> 159
160 <--> 162
163 <--> 165
166 <--> 168
169 <--> 171
172 <--> 174
175 <--> 177
178 <--> 180
181 <--> 183
184 <--> 186
187 <--> 189
190 <--> 192
193 <--> 195
196 <--> 198
199 <--> 201
202 <--> 204
205 <--> 255
R+G+B+UV
R+G+A+W
R+G+A+UV
R+G+W+UV
R+B+A+W
R+B+A+UV
R+B+W+UV
R+A+W+UV
G+B+A+W
G+B+A+UV
G+B+W+UV
G+A+W+UV
B+A+W+UV
R+G+B+A+W
R+G+B+A+UV
R+G+B+W+UV
R+G+A+W+UV
R+B+A+W+UV
G+B+A+W+UV
Full ON
Auto Run
10 000 <--> 015
016 <--> 250
251 <--> 255
No Function
Color Fade (slow <--> fast)
Sound Active
11
000 <--> 005
006 <--> 055
056 <--> 105
106 <--> 155
156 <--> 205
206 <--> 255
32-Bit Dimmer
As set in the control menu display
Mode 0: Linear, not smooth
Mode 1: Linear, smooth
Mode 2: Square law, smooth
Mode 3: Inverse square law, smooth
Mode 4: S-curve, smooth
DMX Values In-Depth (8/7/6-Channel Modes)
8CH 7CH 6CH Value What It Does
1 -- -- 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 1 1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 2 2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 3 3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 4 4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 5 5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 6 6 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8 7 -- 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 255
No Function
Strobe Speed (1-20Hz)

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5. APPENDIX
A Quick Lesson On DMX
DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre
Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting
dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more exibility. The
Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over
the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard clas-
sication.
DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common
communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment.
DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was origi-
nally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting
console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data link as an
8-bit number having a value between 0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb
being completely o while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.
DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission stan-
dard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent
interference with other signals.
There are ve pins on a DMX connector: a wire for ground (cable shield), two wires for
“Primary” communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver, and two wires
for a “Secondary” communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source.
Generally, the “Secondary” channel is not used so data ows only from sources to receiv-
ers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical
3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the dened standard.
DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input
of the rst device, the output of the rst device connects to the input of the next device,
and so on. The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Fixture Auto-Shut
O
Check the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than
normal, the unit may have shut itself o due to high heat. This is to
protect the xture from overheating.
No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE sound
active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable.
Chase Speed Too
Fast/Slow
Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.
No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.
Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts are
not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed
No Response to
Audio
Verify that the xture is in “Sound Active” mode.
Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.
Fixture Not
Responding /
Responding Er-
ratically
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX Cables and/or check cables for defects
Install a Terminator.
Reset xture(s).

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Keeping Your Tour QT Skywire™ As Good As New
The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment,
and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, like anything,
you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should
absolutely keep the xture clean, especially if you are using it in an environment
with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.
Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve
the quality of light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the
xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.
In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar, drumset,
or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and similarly,
you shouldn’t even think about doing it with your shiny new light xtures.
Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing
you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about
designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your cli-
ent’s satisfaction and “wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!
Returns (Gasp!)
We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry
about sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But, like
any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a while,
something doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that isn’t
behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authoriza-
tion (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/
support and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a
trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS. Make
sure you carefully pack the xture for transit, and whenever possible, use the
original box & packing for shipping.
When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:
1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2.) The RA# issued to you
3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.
We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember that any
shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so
pack it well!
Shipping Issues
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and
must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items.
Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.
DISCLAIMER:
The power connector tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compatibility with products
manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, however they are not manufactured
by, aliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and power-
CON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Width 7.1 inches (181 mm)
Depth 4 inches (100.1 mm)
Height 7.9 inches (200.5 mm)
Weight 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 100-264VAC, 47-63 Hertz
Power Consumption 27W, .33A, PF: .63
Light Source
LED 3x 15W 6-in-1 RGBAW+UV LEDs
Optical
Beam Angle 25 degree beam
Luminous Intensity Lux/m Red Green Blue Amber White UV ALL
1m 1,000 893 905 567 1,555 364 3,000
2m 205 215 192 123 295 80 1,670
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 6/7/8/11-channel
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Other Operating
Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active, Color Preset
Other Information
1 is loneliest number. 3 is the assiest number.
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused
by damage to LEDs.
5.3” (134.9 mm)
3.4” (86.4 mm)
7.1 “ (181 mm)
7.9“ (200.5 mm)
5” (127.1 mm)
4” (100.1 mm)

Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting