Blizzard Lighting weather system User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Weather System™ 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 Weather System™ 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Weather System™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Weather System™ 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 12
Master/Slave Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Standalone (Program) Mode 12
Manual Color Adjustment 12
The Weather System™ Foot Switch Controller 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 16
A Quick DMX Lesson 16
Keeping Your Weather System™ 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WeatherSystem™8FixtureLEDBar
 •1xFootSwitchController
 •1xTripodLightingStand
 •1xCarryingCase
 •ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
CongratulationsonpurchasingoneofthecoolestLEDlightingsystems
anywhere! Now that you’re the proud owner of a Weather System™ (or
hopefully,MORE!),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offaswitchedcircuitandcannot
be run off 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, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll
be happy to help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
W220N1531JerichoCt.SteE
Waukesha, WI 53186 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365

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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 the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
yourunitmayrequireservice,pleasecontactBlizzardLightingat
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2. MEET THE WEATHER SYSTEM™
MAIN FEATURES:
•Userselectable7or26DMXchannels
•8xtures,eachttedwith3Tri-ColorRGBLED’s
•Independentxtureswivel&tiltpositioning
•Fullcolormixinginstandalone,master/slaveandDMXmodes
•Built-inautomatedprogramsviamaster/slave
•Built-insoundactivatedprogramsviamaster/slave
•EasytouseLEDdigitalcontrolpanel
•3-pinmaleinputand3-pinfemaleoutput
•Adjustablestand,dualhangingbrackets,&carryingcase
•Heavyduty,blackaluminumhousing
OPTICAL:
•BeamAngle:25°
•LightSource:24*3-wattTri-ColorLEDs,100,000hours
CONTROL:
•USITTDMX-512(26/7Channels)
•Fourpetalfootswitch
•3-pinInput/Output
•LED4-buttoncontrolpanel
DMX Quick Reference (26-Channel Mode)
Channel Channel
1 Dimmer
2-25 Individual Fixture R/G/B Intensity
26 Strobe
DMX Quick Reference (7-Channel Mode)
Channel Channel
1 Dimmer
2 Global Red Intensity
3 Global Green Intensity
4 Global Blue Intensity
5 Built-in Programs + Sound Active
6 Speed + Mic Sensitivity
7 Strobe

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High Power
Tri-ColorLEDs
Dual Mounting Brackets with
Locking Knobs
Black Aluminum
Casing
4-ButtonLEDControlPanel
AC Power In
DMX In DMX Out
Adjustable
Stand
Footswitch Input
Figure 1: The Weather System™ Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The Weather System™ 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 your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Weather System™ 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
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
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
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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
complete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
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.
•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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and different modes possible with the Weather
System™ are accessed by using the control panel on the side of the
xture.Thereare4controlbuttonsbelowtheLEDdisplaywhichallow
you to navigate through the various control panel menus.
<MODE>
Is used to navigate the various modes.
<SETUP>
Is used to enter into the selected mode setup.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
TheControlPanelLEDDisplayshowsthemenuitemslistedonthe
Control Panel Menu Structure on page 11. Use the <MODE>
button to navigate your choices. To edit a setting, push the <SETUP>
button, then use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons again to scroll
through your options.
Mode Setup doWNup

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Control Panel Menu Structure
d001 d001 - d512 To choose the DMX address
7-CH To choose 7 channel DMX mode
26CH To choose 26 channel DMX mode
Pr-- Pr01 - Pr22 Built-in programs
SP01 - SPFL Speed adjustment (slow <--> fast)
FS 01 - F599 Strobe speed (slow <--> fast)
AU7O n001 - n100 Auto mode
SP01 - SPFL Speed adjustment (slow <--> fast)
FS 01 - F599 Strobe speed (slow <--> fast)
SLAu Setsthexturetoruninslavemode
SU-- SU00-SU31 Built-in sound active effects
SP01 -SP10 Speed adjustment (slow <--> fast)
Colr r000-r255 Red color adjustment (0% <--> 100%)
9000-9255 Green color adjustment (0% <--> 100%)
b000-b255 Blue color adjustment (0% <--> 100%)

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DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
1.)ThedefaultmodeforthextureisDMX,whichappearsas
d001 ontheLED
Readout. To select a different DMX address, hit the <SETUP> button and use
the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the your desired starting DMX address,
then hit <SETUP> again toconrmyourchoice.
Auto, Master/Slave, Sound Active Modes:
Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable
speeds.
1.)Tousethexturein7channelor26channelmode,usethe<MENU> but-
ton to scroll to d001 and hit the <SETUP> button. Push the <SETUP> button
again and scroll to either
7-CH or 26CH.
2.)Tosetthextureinautomaticmode,usethe<MODE> button to scroll to
AU7O and hit <SETUP>. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll through the
auto programs n001 -n100 and push the <SETUP>buttontoconrmyour
choice. Then you can adjust the chase speed. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to
adjust the chase speed setting from
SP 01 - SPFL (slow <--> fast), and push
the <SETUP> button. Now you can adjust the strobe speed by selecting the
speed adjustment settings of
FS 01 - F599 (slow <--> fast).
3.)Tosetthexturetorunoneofits22built-inchasepatterns,usethe
<MODE> button to scroll to
Pr--, and hit <SETUP>. Use the <UP/DOWN>
buttons to scroll through auto program choices of Pr01 -Pr22 and push the
<SETUP>buttontoconrmyourchoice.Thenyoucanadjustthechasespeed
of the program by using the <UP/DOWN> buttons and choose from
SP 01
- SPFL
(slow <--> fast), and push the <SETUP> button. Now you can adjust
the strobe speed by selecting the strobe speed adjustment settings of
FS 01 -
F599
(slow <--> fast).
4.)Tousethextureasaslaveunit,usethe<MODE> button to scroll to
SLAu
and hit the <SETUP>button.Yourxturewillthenbeinslavemode.
Sound Active Mode:
1.)Tousethisxtureinsoundactivemode,scrollto
SU-- using the <MODE>
button, and hit <SETUP>. Then using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, choose the
built-in sound active chase pattern from
SU01 - SU31 and hit <SETUP>. You
can then adjust the chase speed by using the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust
the speed from
SP 01 - SP10 (slow <--> fast).
Manual Color Adjustment:
Allows the user to adjust the color balance of the xture. These settings are global, they
will effect all modes.
1.) Use the <MODE> button to navigate to
Colr and hit the <SETUP> button.
2.) From here, you can navigate to
r255, 9255, or b255 and use the <UP/
DOWN> buttons to adjust the global intensity of red, green, or blue from
000
- 255.

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The Weather System™ Foot Switch Controller
Pedal 1 - Auto Run
Whenyousteponpedal1onthefootcontroller,itwillsetyourxturestorunin
automode.TheautomodesettingsareadjustablefromtheLEDcontrolpanel
menu.
Pedal 2 - Sound Active
Whenyousteponpedal2onthefootcontroller,itwillsetyourxturestorunin
soundactivemode.ThesoundactivemodesettingsareadjustablefromtheLED
control panel menu.
Pedal 3 - Freeze
When you step on pedal 3 on the foot controller, it will freeze/suspend the cur-
rently running program. Step on pedal 3 again, and the Weather System™ will
continue running the suspended program.
Pedal 4 - Blackout
When you step on pedal 4 on the foot controller, it will blackout the currently
running program. Step on pedal 4 again, and the Weather System™ will continue
running the program where it left off.
*Note:TheLEDdisplayoftheWeatherSystem™willautomaticallyturnoffafter20sec-
ondsofinactivity.PushinganypedalonthefootcontrollerwhiletheLEDdisplayisturned
off will turn the display back on again.

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DMX Values In-Depth (26-Channel Mode)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Fixture 1 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Fixture 1 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Fixture 1 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 Fixture 2 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 Fixture 2 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 000 <--> 255 Fixture 2 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8 000 <--> 255 Fixture 3 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
9 000 <--> 255 Fixture 3 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 000 <--> 255 Fixture 3 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
11 000 <--> 255 Fixture 4 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
12 000 <--> 255 Fixture 4 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
13 000 <--> 255 Fixture 4 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
14 000 <--> 255 Fixture 5 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
15 000 <--> 255 Fixture 5 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
16 000 <--> 255 Fixture 5 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
17 000 <--> 255 Fixture 6 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
18 000 <--> 255 Fixture 6 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
19 000 <--> 255 Fixture 6 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
20 000 <--> 255 Fixture 7 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
21 000 <--> 255 Fixture 7 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
22 000 <--> 255 Fixture 7 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
23 000 <--> 255 Fixture 8 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
24 000 <--> 255 Fixture 8 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
25 000 <--> 255 Fixture 8 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
26 000 <--> 009
010 <--> 255
No Function
Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

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DMX Values In-Depth (7-Channel Mode)
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Global Red Intensity
3 000 <--> 255 Global Green Intensity
4 000 <--> 255 Global Blue Intensity
5 000 <--> 007
008 <--> 015
016 <--> 023
024 <--> 031
032 <--> 039
040 <--> 047
048 <--> 055
056 <--> 063
064 <--> 071
072 <--> 079
080 <--> 087
088 <--> 095
096 <--> 103
104 <--> 111
112 <--> 119
120 <--> 127
128 <--> 135
136 <--> 143
144 <--> 151
152 <--> 159
160 <--> 167
168 <--> 175
176 <--> 183
184 <--> 191
192 <--> 199
200 <--> 207
208 <--> 215
216 <--> 223
224 <--> 231
232 <--> 255
No Function
Red
Yellow
Green
Cyan
Blue
Purple
White
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
Program 4
Program 5
Program 6
Program 7
Program 8
Program 9
Program 10
Program 11
Program 12
Program 13
Program 14
Program 15
Program 16
Program 17
Program 18
Program 19
Program 20
Program 21
Sound Active (Ch. 6 controls mic sensitivity)
6
000 <--> 063
064 <--> 255
No Function
Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
Mic sensitivity in
sound active mode
(000 <--> 255)
7 000 <--> 009
010 <--> 255
No Function
Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)

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5. APPENDIX
A Quick Lesson On DMX
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
originally 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 off 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
standard 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 receivers. 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.
Eachreceivingdevicetypicallyhasameansforsettingthe“startingchannelnumber”that
itwillrespondto.Forexample,iftwo6-channelxturesareused,therstxturemight
be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next
xturewouldbesettostartatchannel7soitwouldrespondtochannels7through12.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Fixture Auto-
Shut Off
Checkthefaninthexture.Ifitisstoppedormovingslowerthan
normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to
protectthexturefromoverheating.Clearthefanofobstructions,
or return the unit for service.
Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also ensure that
the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.
No Light Output Checktoensurextureisoperatingundercorrectmode,IEsound
active/auto/DMX/Etc.,ifapplicable.Contactserviceformoreinfor-
mation.
Chase Speed Too
Fast/Slow
Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.
No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.
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.
Install a Terminator.
Check all cables for defects.
Resetxture(s).

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Keeping Your Weather System™ 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
client’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
Authorization (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just send an email to [email protected],
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.

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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Length Main Unit: 2.25”(6 cm), Foot Controller: 6 inches
(15 cm), Power Cord: 16 ft (5 meters)
Width Main Unit: 35.5”(90 cm), Foot Controller: 19.5
inches (50 cm)
Height Main Unit w/bracket: 10.25 inches (26 cm), Foot
Controller:2⅛inches(5.5cm)
Weight Main Unit: 11.6 lbs (5.25 kg), Foot Controller: 3.6
lbs (1.65 kg), Stand: 5.5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage AC 120VAC, 60 Hertz
Power Consumption 87W, 1.1A (full white)
Fuse 2A
Power Factor .67
Light Source
LED 24*3-wattTri-ColorLEDs,100,000hours
Optical
Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard
Thermal
Max. Operating
Temp.
104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Stand
Max. Safe Operating
Height
6 feet
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 7 or 26 Channels
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Other Operating
Modes
Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active, Color
Preset
Forecast
ExtremelyCool
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction
causedbydamagetoLED’s.

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Luminous Intensity
Lux/Meter
Single Pod Fixture All Pod Fixtures
1 Meter 2 Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter
Red 850 210 2,230 810
Green 640 160 2,020 720
Blue 780 190 2,430 840
All (White) 2,1490 490 6,600 2,300

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