Blizzard Lighting Motif Atelier 16FX User manual

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Motif™ Atelier 16FX User Manual Rev. A Copyright © 2018 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Motif™ Atelier 16FX 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 Motif™ Atelier 16FX 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Motif™ Atelier 16FX Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Motif™ Atelier 16FX 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
Slave Mode 12
Dimming Mode Settings 12
LED Display Settings 12
Custom Programs 13
Auto Mode and Speed Settings 13
Color Calibration Settings 14
Custom Static Colors 14
Fixture Reset Functions 14
Data Sync Feature 15
Fixture ID Settings 15
Fixture Inormation 15
DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide 16
 LEDPixelGroupCongurations    17
DMX In-Depth Reference 18
5. Appendix 20
A Quick DMX Lesson 20
Troubleshooting 20
Keeping Your Motif™ Atelier 16FX As Good As New 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 Motif™ Atelier 16FX LED Fixture
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• DMX Signal Cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations! You just purchased an awesome, most excellent linear LED wash
xturewith10-40°asymmetricallightingdistribution.Nowthatyou’vegotyourMotif™
Atelier (or hopefully, Ateliers!), 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x-
turemustbereturnedtothefactory,itisimportantthatthexturebereturnedinthe
original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
Allxturesmustbepowereddirectlyoaswitchedcircuitandcannot be run o a
rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.
AC Voltage Switch -Notallxtureshaveavoltageselectswitch,sopleaseverifythat
thextureyoureceiveissuitableforyourlocalpowersupply.Seethelabelonthe
xtureorrefertothexture’sspecicationschartformoreinformation.Axture’s
listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the
xtureordevicecarefullytomakesurethatifavoltageselectionswitchexiststhatitis
set to the correct line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line
voltage applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied
does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All
xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardpro.com
and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Disclaimer:Theinformationandspecicationscontainedinthisdocumentaresubject
to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability
for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™
reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to
correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this
document from www.blizzardpro.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 7/21/2018 J. Thomas 7/21/2018

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Please read these instructions carefully. They include
important information about the installation, usage and
maintenance of this product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone
else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.
• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that
the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-
calorrearpanelofthexture.
•Makesuretherearenoammablematerialsclosetotheunitwhileoperating.
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are
blocked.
• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse
and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
•ALWAYSsecurextureusingasafetychain.NEVERcarrythexturebyits
head. Use its carrying handles.
•DONOToperateatambienttemperatureshigherthan104°F(40°C).
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized tech-
nical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
your unit may require service, please open a support ticket at www.
blizzardpro.com/support.

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Ch. 72-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-65 Individual Pixel Control
66 Strobe
67 Eect
68 Speed
69 Virtual Color Wheel
70 Dimming Modes
71 ID Function
72 ID Address
Ch. 40-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-33 8 Pixel Groups (2x8)
34 Strobe
35 Eect
36 Speed
37 Virtual Color Wheel
38 Dimming Modes
39 ID Function
40 ID Address
Ch. 24-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-17 4 Pixel Groups (4x4)
18 Strobe
19 Eect
20 Speed
21 Virtual Color Wheel
22 Dimming Modes
23 ID Function
24 ID Address
Ch. 16-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-9 2 Pixel Groups (8x2)
10 Strobe
11 Eect
12 Speed
13 Virtual Color Wheel
14 Dimming Modes
15 ID Function
16 ID Address
2. MEET THE MOTIF™ ATELIER 16FX
MAIN FEATURES
• Color mixing via 16x 15W RGB+WW 4-in-1 LEDs
• 10-40°asymmetricalbeamspread
• IP65ratedoutdoorLEDxture
• Built-in color and pixel chase macros via DMX
• Virtualcolorwheeleect
• 33 built-in automated programs
• 10 custom color, and 3 custom program banks
• RGB+WW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• Custom global color calibration settings
• Variable electronic dimmer & strobe
• SynccustomsettingsbetweenxturesviaDMX
• Fixture ID addressing
• Easy to use LED control panel
• Durable cast aluminum housing
• Tempered glass lens and watertight internal gaskets
• IP rated power and 3-pin input/output connections
• Ecientconvectioncoolingforzerofannoise
• Mountingbracketwithlockingknobsforpositioningexibility
• Flicker-free constant-current LED driver
• IP rated 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• IP rated powerCON-compatible AC In/Out connections
Ch. 64-Channel
1-64 Individual Pixel Control
Ch. 10-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-5 Full Bar Color Mixing
6 Strobe
7Eect
8 Speed
9 Virtual Color Wheel
10 Dimming Modes
Ch. 5-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-5 Full Bar Color Mixing
Ch. 4-Channel
1-4 Full Bar Color Mixing
DMX Quick Reference (4/5/10/16/24/40/72-Channel Modes)

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Figure 1: The Motif™ Atelier 16FX Pin-Up Picture
Mounting Bracket with
Adjustment / Locking Knobs
Power Output
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
16x 15W RGB+WW
4-in-1 LEDs
LED Control Panel
Tempered Glass Lens
DMX Output
Power Input
DMX Input

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The Motif™ Atelier 16FX 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Motif™Atelier
16FX fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instruc-
tions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Motif™ Atelier 16FX Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 controller
ortorunshowsontwoormorexturessettosyncinmaster/slaveoperating
mode.Thecombinednumberofchannelsrequiredbyallthexturesonaserial
datalinkdeterminesthenumberofxturesthedatalinkcansupport.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. Also, con-
nectingmorethan32xturesononeserialdatalinkwithouttheuseofaDMX
optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). The
maximumrecommendednumberofxturesonaserialdatalinkis32xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
Tolinkxturestogetheryou’llneeddatacables.Youshouldusedata-grade
cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic
interference.
Forinstance,Belden©9841meetsthespecicationsforEIARS-485applica-
tions. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but note that they
cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. In any event, the
cable should have the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms
Please read these instructions carefully. They include
important information about the installation, usage and
maintenance of this product.

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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, it’s no problem! You can simply use the in-
stalled5-pinDMXinputand/oroutputconnectionsfoundonthebackofyourxture(s).
Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data 1- (Primary Data Link) Pin 2 Pin 2
Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) Pin 3 Pin 3
Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 4 Pin 4
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) Pin 5 Pin 5
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control
Step 1: Connect the male connector of the
DMX cable to the female connector (output)
on the controller.
Step 2: Connect the female connector of
theDMXcabletotherstxture’smale
connector (input). Note: It doesn’t matter
whichxtureaddressistherstone
connected. We recommend connecting the
xturesintermsoftheirproximitytothe
controller, rather than connecting the lowest
xturenumberrst,andsoon.
Step 3:Connectotherxturesinthechain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture
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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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
AllthegoodiesanddierentmodespossiblewiththeMotif™Atelier16FX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 #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show im-
mediatelytherstavailableoptionfortheselectedmenufunction.Toselecta
menu item, press <ENTER>.
Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until you reach the desired menu func-
tion. 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.
MENU ENTER
UP DOWN