Blizzard Lighting G-Max 150 User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
G-Max™ 150 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 G-Max™ 150 Spot 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The G-Max™ 150 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of G-Max 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
Mounting Points 10
Clamp Mounting 11
 Securingthexture     11
4. Operating Adjustments 12
The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
Channel Mode Selection 13
Language Selection 13
System Reset 13
Manual Adjustments 13
DMX, Auto & Sound Active Modes 13
Invert the Pan and Tilt 13
Flip the LCD Display 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14
Gobo Replacement 16
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your G-Max™ Spot 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 G-Max™ 150 Moving Head Spot
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Sweet Safety Cable & set of Mounting Brackets
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of like, the most totally awesome to the max, G-Max™
150 LED moving head spot, OMG! Now that you’ve got your G-Max™ 150 (or hopefully,
G-Maxes!) , 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 just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.
com and open a support ticket. 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 3/19/2015 J. Thomas 3/23/2015

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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 de-
cal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
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.
blizzardlighting.com/tickets.

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2. MEET THE G-MAX™ 150 MOVING HEAD
MAIN FEATURES
• Single 150W white LED spot moving head
• 16-bit smooth pan/tilt resolution
• 540° pan + 270° tilt with 3-phase motors
• Automatic pan/tilt position correction
• 7 colors + open color wheel with half-colors
• 2 gobo wheels, 1 static/1 rotating, both with 7 gobos + open
• 3/8-facet dual prism with variable speed and direction & iris effects
• Automatic and manual focus capabilities
• 0-100% linear LED dimmer
• Internal fan cooling
• 3-pin and 5-pin male/female input and outputs
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
CONTROL:
• Protocol: USITT DMX-512
• DMX Channels: 21/23/24
• 4-button menu with LCD icon-based display
• Operating Modes: Standalone, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active
DMX Quick Reference (21/23/24-Channel Modes)
Channel Reduced Mode (21ch) Channel Standard Mode (23ch) Channel Extended Mode (24ch)
1Pan 1Pan 1Pan
2 Tilt 2 Fine Pan 2 Fine Pan
3 Pan/Tilt Speed 3 Tilt 3 Tilt
4 Shutter/Strobe Function 4 Fine Tilt 4 Fine Tilt
5 Shutter/Strobe 5 Pan/Tilt Speed 5 Pan/Tilt Speed
6 Dimmer 6 Shutter/Strobe Function 6 Pan/Tilt Function
7 Color Wheel Function 7 Shutter/Strobe 7 Shutter/Strobe Function
8 Color Wheel 8 Dimmer 8 Shutter/Strobe
9 Gobo Wheel 1 Function 9 Color Wheel Function 9 Dimmer
10 Gobo Wheel 1 10 Color Wheel 10 Color Wheel Function
11 Gobo 1 Rotation Functions 11 Gobo Wheel 1 Function 11 Color Wheel
12 Gobo 1 Rotation Speed 12 Gobo Wheel 1 12 Gobo Wheel 1 Function
13 Gobo Wheel 2 Functions 13 Gobo 1 Rotation Functions 13 Gobo Wheel 1
14 Gobo Wheel 2 14 Gobo 1 Rotation Speed 14 Gobo 1 Rotation Functions
15 Prism 15 Gobo Wheel 2 Functions 15 Gobo 1 Rotation Speed
16 Prism Rotation 16 Gobo Wheel 2 16 Gobo Wheel 2 Functions
17 Focus Functions 17 Prism 17 Gobo Wheel 2
18 Focus 18 Prism Rotation 18 Prism
19 Iris Functions 19 Focus Functions 19 Prism Rotation
20 Iris 20 Focus 20 Focus Functions
21 Reset/Display Control 21 Iris Functions 21 Focus
-- -- 22 Iris 22 Iris Functions
-- -- 23 Reset/Display Control 23 Iris
-- -- -- -- 24 Reset/Display Control

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Figure 1: The G-Max™ 150 Pin-Up Picture
Lens
Menu
Buttons
LCD Readout
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
5-Pin DMX In/Out Power SwitchPower In
Head/Arms
Carry Handle
Fuse Cover
3-Pin DMX In/Out Power Out

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
With a phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder out of its
housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with
exact same type which is a 5A, 220V fuse. Reattach the fuse holder,
and then reconnect power.
Connecting A Bunch of G-Max™ 150 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mas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
byallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofx-
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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 dis-
tance 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 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x-
ture’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connec-
tor (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
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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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Mounting Points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes
calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material
being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material
andthexture.Ifyoulackthesequalications,donotattemptthe
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
Caution!
Pleasebeaware,youshouldhaveaqualiedelectricianperformingall
of your electrical connection needs. Better safe than sorry!
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before
connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.