Blizzard Lighting Flurry TRI User manual

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Flurry™ TRI 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 Flurry™ TRI 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference (13-Channel Mode) 5
DMX Quick Reference (5-Channel Mode) 6
The Flurry Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Flurry™ TRI Lumieres 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 11
Additional User Adjustments 12
Setting the pan/tilt/Menu to inverting or non-inverting 12
Setting the DMX channel configuration 12
Setting the maximum pan angle 12
Setting the maximum tilt angle 12
Service Functions 12
Resetting the fixture 12
Restoring Factory Defaults 12
Stand-Alone (“Auto”) Mode 13
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 13
Easy Controller Mode 13
DMX Mode 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth (13-Channel Mode) 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth (5-Channel Mode) 15
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your Flurry As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Flurry™ TRI
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Sweet DMX Cable
• A Totally Useful Mounting Bracket
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the niftiest little moving lights
this side of anywhere! Now that you’ve got your Flurry (or hopefully,
Flurries), 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 immedi-
ately 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 returned 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
PO Box 1874., Brookfield, WI 53008 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 FLURRY™TRI
CONTROL FEATURES
• 5 or 13-channel DMX-512 LED moving head lumiere
• Pan: 540 degrees / Tilt: 270 degrees
• RGB color mixing
• Variable electronic strobe
• Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)
• Vector speed channel for pan/tilt, RGB color mixing and color macros
• Built-in movement macros via master/slave or DMX
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes
• User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
Pan: 540°, 360°, 180°
Tilt: 270°, 180°, 90°
• Compact and lightweight (it kept its new year’s resolution!)
• LED display menu with invert
• Reset to factory settings option
• Display auto on/off
• Pan/tilt invert option
• Fan cooled
OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS
• Easy Controller (CA-9)
DMX Quick Reference (13-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1Pan
2 Pan Fine (16-Bit)
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine (16-Bit)
5 Pan/Tilt Speed
6 Dimmer & Strobe
7 Red Intesity
8 Green Intensity
9 Blue Intensity
10 Color Macros
11 Color Speed
12 Movement Macros
13 Reserved

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DMX Quick Reference (5-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1Pan
2 Tilt
3 Dimmer & Strobe
4 Color Macros
5 Reserved
Figure 1: The Flurry Pin-Up Picture
High Power
LED’s
Control Panel
LED
Readout
Head
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power
Fuse Cover
110V/220V Switch
DMX In DMX Out
Easy Controller (CA-9)

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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 Flurry™ TRI Lumieres
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 Flurry™ TRI are
accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture. There
are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navi-
gate through the various control panel menus.
<MODE/ESC>
Is used to initially access the control panel system, and also 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 confirm/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 immediately the first available option for the selected
menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Press the <MODE/ESC> button repeatedly until you reach the desired
menu function. 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 previ-
ous option or menu without changing the value, press the
<MODE/ESC> button.