Blizzard Lighting Blockhead II User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2015
tm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BlockHead™ II Moving Head Fixture 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 BlockHead™ II 5
Main Features 5
Control 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The BlockHead™ II Pin-up Picture 7
3. Setup 8
Fuse Replacement 8
Connecting A Bunch Of BlockHead™ II Fixtures 8
Data/DMX Cables 8
Cable Connectors 9
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 9
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 9
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 10
Mounting/Rigging 10
4. Operating Adjustments 11
The Control Panel 11
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Set The DMX Starting Address 12
DMX Channel Mode 12
Working Selection Mode 12
Slave Mode 12
Auto, Stand-Alone, Sound Active Modes 12
Auto Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Invert Pan/Tilt 12
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
5. Appendix 20
A Quick DMX Lesson 20
Keeping Your BlockHead™ II As Good As New 21
Troubleshooting 21
Returns (Gasp!) 21
Shipping Issues 21
Tech Specs 22
Dimensional Drawings 23

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x BlockHead™ II Moving Head Fixture
• 2 x Omega 1/4 Turn Mounting Brackets
•
A Sweet Safety Cable & Set of Mounting Brackets
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations! You have just purchased a the coolest quad-color RGBW 5x5 pixel matrix
moving head xture on the market with innite pan, innite tilt, and innite awesomeness!
So now that you’re the proud owner of a BlockHead™ II (or hopefully, BlockHeads!), 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, please contact us at www.blizzardlighting.com/tickets.
We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
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 4/6/2015 J. Thomas 5/7/2015

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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 www.
blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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2. MEET THE BLOCKHEAD II MOVING HEAD™
MAIN FEATURES:
• 5x5 pixel matrix moving head w/25x CREE® 12W RGBW LEDs
• Innite pan and tilt
• 3-phase pan/tilt motors with 16-bit resolution
• Full RGBW color in standalone & DMX mode
• Display built-in numbers, letters, and graphic effects
• 7 degree beam angle
• Built-in sound active programs
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
CONTROL:
• USITT DMX-512 (19/29/117-channels)
• 3-pin Input/Output
• 4-button menu with LCD display
DMX Quick Reference (19-Channel Mode)
Channel What is does
1 Pan (0-540 degree)
2Innite Pan
3 Tilt (0-270 degree)
4Innite Tilt
5 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow)
6 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
7 Strobe (slow <--> fast)
8 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
9 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
11 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
12 Numbers (0-9), Symbols, and Patterns
13 Letters (A-Z)
14 Static Pattern Effects
15 Number & Letter Colors
16 Dynamic Pattern Effects
17 Effect Speed
18 Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active
19 Motor Reset (251-255)

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DMX Quick Reference (29/117-Channel Modes)
29-CH What is does 117-CH What is does
1 Pan (0-540 degree) 1 Pan (0-540 degree)
2Innite Pan 2Innite Pan
3 Pan Fine 3 Pan Fine
4 Tilt (0-270 degree) 4 Tilt (0-270 degree)
5Innite Tilt 5Innite Tilt
6 Tilt Fine 6 Tilt Fine
7 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow) 7 Pan/Tilt Speed (fast <--> slow)
8 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) 8 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
9 Strobe Effects 9 Strobe Effects
10 Section 1 Red Intensity (outer square) 10 LED 1 Red Intensity
11 Section 1 Green Intensity (outer square) 11 LED 1 Green Intensity
12 Section 1 Blue Intensity (outer square) 12 LED 1 Blue Intensity
13 Section 1 White Intensity (outer square) 13 LED 1 White Intensity
14 Section 2 Red Intensity (middle square) 14 Global Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
15 Section 2 Green Intensity (middle square) 15 Global White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
16 Section 2 Blue Intensity (middle square) 16 LED 1 - Red Intensity
17 Section 2 White Intensity (middle square) 17 LED 1 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
18 Section 3 Red Intensity (center LED) 18 LED 1 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
19 Section 3 Green Intensity (center LED) 19 LED 1 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
20 Section 3 Blue Intensity (center LED) --- ---
21 Section 3 White Intensity (center LED) --- ---
22 Numbers (0-9), Symbols, and Patterns 106 LED 25 - Red Intensity
23 Letters (A-Z) 107 LED 25 - Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
24 Static Pattern Effects 108 LED 25 - Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
25 Number & Letter Colors 109 LED 25 - White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
26 Dynamic Pattern Effects 110 Numbers (0-9), Symbols, and Patterns
27 Effect Speed 111 Letters (A-Z)
28 Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active 112 Static Pattern Effects
29 Motor Reset (251-255) 113 Number & Letter Colors
--- --- 114 Dynamic Pattern Effects
--- --- 115 Effect Speed
--- --- 116 Built-in Programs / Auto Mode / Sound Active
--- --- 117 Motor Reset (251-255)

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Figure 1: The BlockHead™ II Pin-Up Picture
25x CREE® 12w
RGBW LEDs
4-Button Control
Panel Menu with
LCD Display
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Artnet Output Fuse
Artnet Input
DMX Output
Head/Arms
Carry Handle
Power Out
Power Switch
Power InputDMX Input

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
With a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing and
remove the blown fuse from its holder. Replace the blown fuse with a
fuse of the exact same type and rating, then screw the fuse holder back
into place and reconnect power.
Connecting A Bunch of BlockHead™ II 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 connec-
tor to the input connector of the next xture con-
sisting 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 re-
quire 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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and different modes possible with the BlockHead™ II are accessed by using
the control panel on the front of the xture. There are 4 control buttons below the LCD
display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.
Button Function
<MENU>
<UP>
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option.
Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu.
Scrolls through menu options in ascending order.
Scrolls through menu options in descending order.
To navigate the LCD control menu, use the <MENU> button to scroll through the various top
level options, then and press <ENTER>. Then to scroll through sub-menu options, use the
<UP/DOWN> buttons. Push the <ENTER> button to save any changes made.
Control Panel Menu Structure
Function Value What it does
DMX Address Set 001-512 Sets the DMX starting address
Work Mode Set DMX512 Run the xture in DMX mode
Slave Run the xture as a slave
Sound Run in sound active mode
Fast Auto mode (fast)
Slow Auto mode (slow)
Artnet Artnet mode
Invert PAN <ENTER> Invert pan movement
Invert TILT <ENTER> Invert tilt movement
Display Set Yes/No Backlight continually on, or shuts off after 20s of inactivity
Channel Mode Set <ENTER> Choose to work in either 19/29 or 117-channel DMX mode
Restore Factory Settings <ENTER> Select YES to restore all default factory settings
Reset <ENTER> Select YES to reset the motors
DMX Address:
001
MENU UP DOWN ENTER

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DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Set The DMX Starting Address
To assign a DMX staring address to the xture, use the <MENU> button to scroll to DMX
Address SET, and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to display
any value within the range of 001-512, then push the <ENTER> button.
DMX Channel Mode
To select a DMX channel mode that you wish to work in, use the <MENU> button to scroll to
Work Mode Set, and press <ENTER>.Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to display either
19, 29, or 117 channel mode, and push the <ENTER> button to conrm your choice.
Working Mode Selection
The default working mode is DMX512. To select a different working mode, use the <MENU>
button to scroll to DMX Address SET, and press the <ENTER> button. From here you can use
the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either DMX512, Slave, Sound, Fast (fast auto), Slow
(slow auto), or Artnet, then push the <ENTER> button to conrm your choice.
Slave Mode
1.) Disconnect xture(s) from any DMX signal source.
2.) Set each xture to matching DMX modes (19, 29, or 117).
3.) For each xture you want to run in slave mode, use the menu button to navigate to Work
Mode Set, and press <ENTER>. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to Slave
Mode, and press <ENTER> to conrm.
4.) Connect all xtures together via DMX. The rst xture in the DMX chain will be the master
xture, followed by the slave xtures.
5.) Connect DMX controller to the master unit for DMX control.
Auto, Stand-Alone, Sound Active Modes:
Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user selectable speeds.
Auto Mode
1.) Use the <MENU> button to scroll to Work Mode Set, and press <ENTER>. Now use the
<UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either Slow or Fast and press the <ENTER> button for
slow or fast paced auto mode.
Sound Active Mode
1.) Use the <MENU> button to scroll to Work Mode Set, and press <ENTER>. Now use the
<UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Sound and press the <ENTER> button.
Invert Pan/Tilt
1.) Use the <MENU> button to scroll to Invert PAN or Invert Tilt, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to display either Yes or No.
3.) Press the <ENTER> button to conrm your choice.

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DMX Values In-Depth (117-Channel Mode)
117CH Value What it does
1 000 <--> 255 Pan (0-540 degree)
2
000 <--> 055
056 <--> 155
156 <--> 255
Innite Pan
No function
Continuous Rotating CW
Continuous Rotating CCW
3 000 <--> 255 Fine Pan (16-bit)
4 000 <--> 255 Tilt (0-540 degree)
5
000 <--> 055
056 <--> 155
156 <--> 255
Innite Tilt
No function
Continuous Rotating CW
Continuous Rotating CCW
6 000 <--> 255 Fine Tilt (16-bit)
7 000 <--> 255 Pan, Tilt Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
8 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
9
000 <--> 003
004 <--> 095
096 <--> 176
177 <--> 255
Strobe (slow <--> fast)
No Function
Strobe Speed
Random Strobe
Thunder Strobe
CH10-CH109 - Individual LED R/G/B/W Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 R1 23 G4 36 B7 49 W10 62 R14 75 G17 88 B20 101 W23
11 G1 24 B4 37 W7 50 R11 63 G14 76 B17 89 W20 102 R24
12 B1 25 W4 38 R8 51 G11 64 B14 77 W17 90 R21 103 G24
13 W1 26 R5 39 G8 52 B11 65 W14 78 R18 91 G21 104 B24
14 R2 27 G5 40 B8 53 W11 66 R15 79 G18 92 B21 105 W24
15 G2 28 B5 41 W8 54 R12 67 G15 80 B18 93 W21 106 R25
16 B2 29 W5 42 R9 55 G12 68 B15 81 W8 94 R22 107 G25
17 W2 30 R6 43 G9 56 B12 69 W15 82 R19 95 G22 108 B25
18 R3 31 G6 44 B9 57 W12 70 R16 83 G19 96 B22 109 W25
19 G3 32 B6 45 W9 58 R13 71 G16 84 B19 97 W22
( ° ʖ °)
20 B3 33 W6 46 R10 59 G13 72 B16 85 W19 98 R23
21 W3 34 R7 47 G10 60 B13 73 W16 86 R20 99 G23
22 R4 35 G7 48 B10 61 W13 74 R17 87 G20 100 B23
110
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 <--> 239
240 <--> 255
Numbers, Symbols, and Punctuations
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+
~
×
÷
/
<
>
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Pattern 3
Pattern 4
Pattern 5
Pattern 6
Pattern 7
Pattern 8
Pattern 9
.
=
!
?
Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)

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DMX Values In-Depth (117-Channel Mode, continued)
117CH Value What it does
111
000 <--> 008
009 <--> 017
018 <--> 026
027 <--> 035
036 <--> 044
045 <--> 053
054 <--> 062
063 <--> 071
072 <--> 080
081 <--> 089
090 <--> 098
099 <--> 107
108 <--> 116
117 <--> 125
126 <--> 134
135 <--> 143
144 <--> 153
154 <--> 161
162 <--> 170
171 <--> 179
180 <--> 188
189 <--> 197
198 <--> 206
207 <--> 215
216 <--> 224
225 <--> 233
234 <--> 255
Letters
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)
112
000 <--> 008
009 <--> 017
018 <--> 026
027 <--> 035
036 <--> 044
045 <--> 053
054 <--> 062
063 <--> 071
072 <--> 080
081 <--> 089
090 <--> 098
099 <--> 107
108 <--> 116
117 <--> 125
126 <--> 134
135 <--> 143
144 <--> 153
154 <--> 161
162 <--> 170
171 <--> 179
180 <--> 188
189 <--> 197
198 <--> 206
207 <--> 215
216 <--> 224
225 <--> 233
234 <--> 255
Static Pattern Effects
Static Pattern 1
Static Pattern 2
Static Pattern 3
Static Pattern 4
Static Pattern 5
Static Pattern 6
Static Pattern 7
Static Pattern 8
Static Pattern 9
Static Pattern 10
Static Pattern 11
Static Pattern 12
Static Pattern 13
Static Pattern 14
Static Pattern 15
Static Pattern 16
Static Pattern 17
Static Pattern 18
Static Pattern 19
Static Pattern 20
Static Pattern 21
Static Pattern 22
Static Pattern 23
Static Pattern 24
Static Pattern 25
Static Pattern 26
Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)
113
000 <--> 024
025 <--> 049
050 <--> 074
075 <--> 099
100 <--> 124
125 <--> 149
150 <--> 174
175 <--> 199
200 <--> 224
225 <--> 249
250 <--> 255
Color of Numbers, Symbols, and Letters
Red
Green
Blue
White
Red + Green
Red + Blue
Green + Blue + White
Blue + White
Red + Green + Blue
Red + Green + White
Red + Blue

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DMX Values In-Depth (117-Channel Mode, continued)
117CH Channel Value What it does
114
000 <--> 009
010 <--> 019
020 <--> 029
030 <--> 039
040 <--> 049
050 <--> 059
060 <--> 069
070 <--> 079
080 <--> 089
090 <--> 099
100 <--> 109
110 <--> 119
120 <--> 129
130 <--> 139
140 <--> 149
150 <--> 159
160 <--> 169
170 <--> 179
180 <--> 189
190 <--> 199
200 <--> 209
210 <--> 219
220 <--> 229
230 <--> 239
240 <--> 255
Dynamic Pattern Effects
Effect 1
Effect 2
Effect 3
Effect 4
Effect 5
Effect 6
Effect 7
Effect 8
Effect 9
Effect 10
Effect 11
Effect 12
Effect 13
Effect 14
Effect 15
Effect 16
Effect 17
Effect 18
Effect 19
Effect 20
Effect 21
Effect 22
Effect 23
Effect 24
Cycle all (channel 115 controls speed)
115 000 <--> 255 Effect Speed (fast <--> slow)
116
000 <--> 049
050 <--> 074
075 <--> 099
100 <--> 124
125 <--> 149
150 <--> 199
200 <--> 255
Macro Function Control
No Function
Numbers, Symbols, and Patterns (control with channel 110)
Letters (control with channel 111)
Static Pattern Effects (control with channel 112)
Dynamic Pattern Effects (control with channel 114)
Auto Mode
Sound Active Mode
117
000 <--> 250
251 <--> 255
Reset
No Function
Resets xture motors after 3 seconds
DMX Values In-Depth (29-Channel Mode)
29CH Channel Value What it does
1 000 <--> 255 Pan (0-540 degree)
2
000 <--> 055
056 <--> 155
156 <--> 255
Innite Pan
No function
Continuous Rotating CW
Continuous Rotating CCW
3 000 <--> 255 Fine Pan (16-bit)
4 000 <--> 255 Tilt (0-540 degree)
5
000 <--> 055
056 <--> 155
156 <--> 255
Innite Tilt
No function
Continuous Rotating CW
Continuous Rotating CCW
6 000 <--> 255 Fine Tilt (16-bit)
7 000 <--> 255 Pan, Tilt Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
8 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
9
000 <--> 003
004 <--> 095
096 <--> 176
177 <--> 255
Strobe (slow <--> fast)
No Function
Strobe Speed
Random Strobe
Thunder Strobe

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29CH Channel Value What it does
10 000 <--> 255 Section 1 Red Intensity (outer square)
11 000 <--> 255 Section 1 Green Intensity (outer square)
12 000 <--> 255 Section 1 Blue Intensity (outer square)
13 000 <--> 255 Section 1 White Intensity (outer square)
14 000 <--> 255 Section 2 Red Intensity (middle square)
15 000 <--> 255 Section 2 Green Intensity (middle square)
16 000 <--> 255 Section 2 Blue Intensity (middle square)
17 000 <--> 255 Section 2 White Intensity (middle square)
18 000 <--> 255 Section 3 Red Intensity (center LED)
19 000 <--> 255 Section 3 Green Intensity (center LED)
20 000 <--> 255 Section 3 Blue Intensity (center LED)
21 000 <--> 255 Section 3 White Intensity (center LED)
22
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 <--> 239
240 <--> 255
Numbers, Symbols, and Punctuations
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+
~
×
÷
/
<
>
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Pattern 3
Pattern 4
Pattern 5
Pattern 6
Pattern 7
Pattern 8
Pattern 9
.
=
!
?
Cycle all (channel 27 controls speed)
23
000 <--> 008
009 <--> 017
018 <--> 026
027 <--> 035
036 <--> 044
045 <--> 053
054 <--> 062
063 <--> 071
072 <--> 080
081 <--> 089
090 <--> 098
099 <--> 107
108 <--> 116
117 <--> 125
126 <--> 134
135 <--> 143
144 <--> 153
154 <--> 161
162 <--> 170
171 <--> 179
180 <--> 188
189 <--> 197
198 <--> 206
Letters
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
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W

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23 207 <--> 215
216 <--> 224
225 <--> 233
234 <--> 255
X
Y
Z
Cycle all (channel 27 controls speed)
24
000 <--> 008
009 <--> 017
018 <--> 026
027 <--> 035
036 <--> 044
045 <--> 053
054 <--> 062
063 <--> 071
072 <--> 080
081 <--> 089
090 <--> 098
099 <--> 107
108 <--> 116
117 <--> 125
126 <--> 134
135 <--> 143
144 <--> 153
154 <--> 161
162 <--> 170
171 <--> 179
180 <--> 188
189 <--> 197
198 <--> 206
207 <--> 215
216 <--> 224
225 <--> 233
234 <--> 255
Static Pattern Effects
Static Pattern 1
Static Pattern 2
Static Pattern 3
Static Pattern 4
Static Pattern 5
Static Pattern 6
Static Pattern 7
Static Pattern 8
Static Pattern 9
Static Pattern 10
Static Pattern 11
Static Pattern 12
Static Pattern 13
Static Pattern 14
Static Pattern 15
Static Pattern 16
Static Pattern 17
Static Pattern 18
Static Pattern 19
Static Pattern 20
Static Pattern 21
Static Pattern 22
Static Pattern 23
Static Pattern 24
Static Pattern 25
Static Pattern 26
Cycle all (channel 27 controls speed)
25
000 <--> 024
025 <--> 049
050 <--> 074
075 <--> 099
100 <--> 124
125 <--> 149
150 <--> 174
175 <--> 199
200 <--> 224
225 <--> 249
250 <--> 255
Color of Numbers, Symbols, and Letters
Red
Green
Blue
White
Red + Green
Red + Blue
Green + Blue + White
Blue + White
Red + Green + Blue
Red + Green + White
Red + Blue
26
000 <--> 009
010 <--> 019
020 <--> 029
030 <--> 039
040 <--> 049
050 <--> 059
060 <--> 069
070 <--> 079
080 <--> 089
090 <--> 099
100 <--> 109
110 <--> 119
120 <--> 129
130 <--> 139
140 <--> 149
150 <--> 159
160 <--> 169
170 <--> 179
180 <--> 189
190 <--> 199
200 <--> 209
210 <--> 219
220 <--> 229
230 <--> 239
240 <--> 255
Dynamic Pattern Effects
Effect 1
Effect 2
Effect 3
Effect 4
Effect 5
Effect 6
Effect 7
Effect 8
Effect 9
Effect 10
Effect 11
Effect 12
Effect 13
Effect 14
Effect 15
Effect 16
Effect 17
Effect 18
Effect 19
Effect 20
Effect 21
Effect 22
Effect 23
Effect 24
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27 000 <--> 255 Effect Speed (fast <--> slow)
28
000 <--> 049
050 <--> 074
075 <--> 099
100 <--> 124
125 <--> 149
150 <--> 199
200 <--> 255
Macro Function Control
No Function
Numbers, Symbols, and Patterns (control with channel 22)
Letters (control with channel 23)
Static Pattern Effects (control with channel 24)
Dynamic Pattern Effects (control with channel 26)
Auto Mode
Sound Active Mode
29
000 <--> 250
251 <--> 255
Reset
No Function
Resets xture motors after 3 seconds
DMX Values In-Depth (19-Channel Mode)
19CH Channel Value What it does
1 000 <--> 255 Pan (0-540 degree)
2
000 <--> 055
056 <--> 155
156 <--> 255
Innite Pan
No function
Continuous Rotating CW
Continuous Rotating CCW
3 000 <--> 255 Tilt (0-540 degree)
4
000 <--> 055
056 <--> 155
156 <--> 255
Innite Tilt
No function
Continuous Rotating CW
Continuous Rotating CCW
5 000 <--> 255 Pan, Tilt Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
6 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
7
000 <--> 003
004 <--> 095
096 <--> 176
177 <--> 255
Strobe (slow <--> fast)
No Function
Strobe Speed
Random Strobe
Thunder Strobe
8 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
9 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
11 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
12
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
Numbers, Symbols, and Punctuations
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+
~
×
÷
/
<
>
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Pattern 3
Pattern 4
Pattern 5
Pattern 6
Pattern 7
Pattern 8
Pattern 9
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224 <--> 231
232 <--> 239
240 <--> 255
!
?
Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)
13
000 <--> 008
009 <--> 017
018 <--> 026
027 <--> 035
036 <--> 044
045 <--> 053
054 <--> 062
063 <--> 071
072 <--> 080
081 <--> 089
090 <--> 098
099 <--> 107
108 <--> 116
117 <--> 125
126 <--> 134
135 <--> 143
144 <--> 153
154 <--> 161
162 <--> 170
171 <--> 179
180 <--> 188
189 <--> 197
198 <--> 206
207 <--> 215
216 <--> 224
225 <--> 233
234 <--> 255
Letters
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)
14
000 <--> 008
009 <--> 017
018 <--> 026
027 <--> 035
036 <--> 044
045 <--> 053
054 <--> 062
063 <--> 071
072 <--> 080
081 <--> 089
090 <--> 098
099 <--> 107
108 <--> 116
117 <--> 125
126 <--> 134
135 <--> 143
144 <--> 153
154 <--> 161
162 <--> 170
171 <--> 179
180 <--> 188
189 <--> 197
198 <--> 206
207 <--> 215
216 <--> 224
225 <--> 233
234 <--> 255
Static Pattern Effects
Static Pattern 1
Static Pattern 2
Static Pattern 3
Static Pattern 4
Static Pattern 5
Static Pattern 6
Static Pattern 7
Static Pattern 8
Static Pattern 9
Static Pattern 10
Static Pattern 11
Static Pattern 12
Static Pattern 13
Static Pattern 14
Static Pattern 15
Static Pattern 16
Static Pattern 17
Static Pattern 18
Static Pattern 19
Static Pattern 20
Static Pattern 21
Static Pattern 22
Static Pattern 23
Static Pattern 24
Static Pattern 25
Static Pattern 26
Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)
15
000 <--> 024
025 <--> 049
050 <--> 074
075 <--> 099
100 <--> 124
125 <--> 149
150 <--> 174
175 <--> 199
200 <--> 224
225 <--> 249
250 <--> 255
Color of Numbers, Symbols, and Letters
Red
Green
Blue
White
Red + Green
Red + Blue
Green + Blue + White
Blue + White
Red + Green + Blue
Red + Green + White
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19CH Channel Value What it does
16
000 <--> 009
010 <--> 019
020 <--> 029
030 <--> 039
040 <--> 049
050 <--> 059
060 <--> 069
070 <--> 079
080 <--> 089
090 <--> 099
100 <--> 109
110 <--> 119
120 <--> 129
130 <--> 139
140 <--> 149
150 <--> 159
160 <--> 169
170 <--> 179
180 <--> 189
190 <--> 199
200 <--> 209
210 <--> 219
220 <--> 229
230 <--> 239
240 <--> 255
Dynamic Pattern Effects
Effect 1
Effect 2
Effect 3
Effect 4
Effect 5
Effect 6
Effect 7
Effect 8
Effect 9
Effect 10
Effect 11
Effect 12
Effect 13
Effect 14
Effect 15
Effect 16
Effect 17
Effect 18
Effect 19
Effect 20
Effect 21
Effect 22
Effect 23
Effect 24
Cycle all (channel 17 controls speed)
17 000 <--> 255 Effect Speed (fast <--> slow)
18
000 <--> 049
050 <--> 074
075 <--> 099
100 <--> 124
125 <--> 149
150 <--> 199
200 <--> 255
Macro Function Control
No Function
Numbers, Symbols, and Patterns (control with channel 12)
Letters (control with channel 13)
Static Pattern Effects (control with channel 14)
Dynamic Pattern Effects (control with channel 16)
Auto Mode
Sound Active Mode
19
000 <--> 250
251 <--> 255
Reset
No Function
Resets xture motors after 3 seconds
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.