Blizzard Lighting G60 User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Wisconsin, USA
Copyright (c) 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
G60™ 60-Watt LED Moving Head Spot 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 G60™ Spot 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The G60 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of G60’s™ 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
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure & Adjustments 10
Setting the pan/tilt to inverting or non-inverting 10
Setting the DMX channel configuration 10
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 10
DMX Mode 10
Gobo Replacement 11
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 12
Troubleshooting 13
5. Appendix 14
A Quick DMX Lesson 14
Keeping Your G60 Spot As Good As New 15
Returns (Gasp!) 15
Shipping Issues 15
Tech Specs 16

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x G60™ Spot
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Sweet Mounting Bracket
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing a moving head that really hits the spot!
Now that you’ve got your G60, 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 fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be re-
turned in the original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
All fixtures 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 fixtures have a voltage select switch, so
please verify that the fixture you receive is suitable for your local pow-
er supply. See the label on the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifi-
cations chart for more information. A fixture’s listed current rating is
its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the fixture 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 fixture may
result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage
indicated on the voltage selector switch. All fixtures 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. Suite E, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA
[email protected] | Phone: [phone]
www.blizzardlighting.com

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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 de-
cal or rear panel of the fixture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no flammable 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 fixture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the fixture by its
head. Use its carrying handles.
• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized tech-
nical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
your unit may require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting at sup-
[email protected].

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2. MEET THE G60™SPOT
CONTROL FEATURES
15-channel DMX LED moving yoke• Pan: 540º Tilt: 263º• Color wheel: 7 colors + white• Rainbow color spin at variable speeds• 7 interchangeable, rotating, indexing slot-n-lock gobos + open• 7 static gobos (Gobo Wheel #2)• Ability to layer gobos for multicolor/multi-textured effects.• Gobo wheel spin at variable speeds• 3-facet rotating prism• Variable electronic strobe• Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)• Remote focus via DMX (2m~infinity)• Remote fixture reset• Multiple built-in automated & sound activated programs• User-programmable built-in programs•
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Lux: 27,800 @ 1m, 6,240 @ 2m• Gobo size: 25mm outside, 22mm image, 1.2mm max thickness• Beam Angle: 15º• Light source: 60W White, US-Made Luminus CST-90 LED, 50,000 hrs•
DMX Quick Reference
Channel What It Does
1 Strobe
2 Dimmer
3Pan
4 Pan Fine (16-Bit)
5 Tilt
6 Tilt Fine (16-Bit)
7 Motor Speed
8 Color Wheel
9 Gobo Wheel #1
10 Gobo Wheel #1 Index/Rotation
11 Gobo Wheel #2
12 Focus
13 Prism
14 Prism Rotation
15 Reset

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Figure 1: The G60 Pin-Up Picture
Lens
Control Panel LCD
Readout
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Power Switch
AC Power / Fuse
DMX In DMX Out
Head/Arms
Carry Handle
Microphone

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
With a flat head screwdriver, wedge the
fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the
damaged fuse from its holder and replace
with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse
holder back in its place and reconnect
power.
Connecting A Bunch of G60’s™
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in mas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix-
tures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also, connecting more than 32 fixtures 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 fixtures on a serial data
link is 32 fixtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
To link fixtures 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 specifications for EIA RS-485
applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but
note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc-
es. 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 fix-
ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop, and your fixture 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 first fixture’s male connec-
tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
fixture address is the first one connected.
We recommend connecting the fixtures in
terms of their proximity to the controller,
rather than connecting the lowest fixture
number first, and so on.
Step 3: Connect other fixtures in the chain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminator on the output of the final fixture
to ensure best communication.

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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 first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connec-
tor to the input connector of the next fixture con-
sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed
to connect from the output as stated above to the
input of the following fixture and so on.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operation requires that
the first fixture in the
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily, the fixtures
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 configuration.
Mounting & Rigging
This fixture 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
fixture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be
rated to hold at least 10x the fixture’s weight to ensure structural sta-
bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting fixutres overhead.
Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the
fixture. After finding 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 fixture 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 G60™ are ac-
cessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture. There are
4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate
through the various control panel menus.
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located
directly underneath the LCD Display.
The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from
the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the
display will show immediately the first available option for the selected
menu function. To select a menu item, press <MODE>.
Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map and
menu options. Press the <FUNC> button to access the menu function
currently displayed or to enable a menu option. To return to the previ-
ous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MODE>
button.
Control Panel Menu Structure
Main Function Selection What It Does...
DMX Address =000 <-> 511 Sets the DMX address
* Indicates the unit is receiving DMX signal
MASTER = EFFECT 00 Sets the unit in Sound Active Mode
= EFFECT 01 Sets the unit in Auto “Fast” Mode
= EFFECT 02 Sets the unit in Auto “Slow” Mode
FOLLOW N/A Sets the fixture in Slave Mode
PAN_R = OFF / =ON Reverses the fixture’s Pan movement
TILT_R = OFF / =ON Reverses the fixture’s Tilt movement