Blizzard Lighting HotStik 5 COB Mini User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2015
cob mini
HOTSTIK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HotStik™ 5 COB Mini 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 HotStik™ 5 COB Mini 3
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The HotStik™ 5 COB Mini Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of HotStik™ 5 COB Mini 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
 UsingthisxturewiththewiCICLE®WirelessDMXSystem 10
4. Operating Adjustments 11
Navigating The Control Panel 11
Control Panel Menu Structure 12
DMX Mode 13
Dimming Mode Settings 13
 LEDDisplay&FanSpeedSettings    13
Custom Programs 14
Auto, Speed, and Sound Active Modes 14
Color Calibration Settings 15
 CustomStaticColors&PresetColors    15
Fixture Reset Functions 16
Data Sync Feature 16
Fixture Information 16
DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide 17
DMX In-Depth Reference 19
5. Appendix 20
A Quick DMX Lesson 20
Dimensional Drawings 20
Keeping Your HotStik™ 5 COB Mini As Good As New 21
Returns (Gasp!) 21
Shipping Issues 21
Troubleshooting 21
Tech Specs 22

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
 •1xHotStik™5COBMiniProfessionalLEDFixture
 •AnEver-So-HandyPowerCord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulationsonpurchasingonewaycool,wayexible,wayoriginalLEDstriplight!
Now that you’ve got your HotStik™ 5 COB Mini (or hopefully, Minis!), you should care-
fully 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.Suite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 2/27/2015 J. Thomas 3/2/2015

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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
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 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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4CH 4CH. (2) 5CH 6CH 8CH 11CH What it does...
-- CH1 -- CH1 CH1 CH1 Dimmer
CH1 -- CH1 CH2 CH2 CH2 Red
CH2 -- CH2 CH3 CH3 CH3 Green
CH3 -- CH3 CH4 CH4 CH4 Blue
-- CH2 CH4 CH5 CH5 CH5 Amber
CH4 CH3 CH5 CH6 CH6 CH6 White
-- -- -- -- CH7 CH7 Strobe
-- -- -- -- -- CH8 Built-In Programs
-- -- -- -- -- CH9 Speed
-- CH4 -- -- -- CH10 Virtual Color Wheel
-- -- -- -- CH8 CH11 Dimming Modes
2. MEET THE HOTSTIK™ 5 COB MINI
CONTROL FEATURES
•6x25W5-in-1COBLEDs,100,000hours
• Built-in color macros via DMX
• Virtual color wheel effect
• 5 built-in automated programs + 2 sound active modes
• RGBAW color mixing ability in standalone mode
• 10 custom color, and 3 custom program banks
•Variableelectronicdimmer&strobe
• Custom global color calibration settings
•SynccustomsettingsbetweenxturesviaDMX
• Beam Angle: 45 degree
•EasytouseLEDcontrolpanel
•4/5/6/8or11-channelDMXmodesw/twodifferentchannelcongurationsin
4-channel mode
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• Super-quiet, variable speed internal fan cooling
•Dualmountingbracketswithlockingknobsforpositioningexibility
•Flicker-freeconstant-currentLEDdriver
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors
•CandirectlypowerthewiCICLE®wirelesssystemviaDMX
DMX Quick Reference (4/5/6/8 and 11-Channel Modes)

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Figure 1: The HotStik™ 5 COB Mini Pin-Up Picture
6x 25-watt RGBAW
COB5-in-1LEDs
Mounting Brackets with
Adjustment/LockingKnobs
DMX Out
Power In Power Out
DMX In
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
LEDControlPanel
Safety
Cable
Rigging
Point

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The HotStik™ 5 COB Mini 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 HotStik™ 5 COB Mini fuse require replace-
ment, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return
your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of HotStik™ 5 COB Mini 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 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 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
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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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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS
DMX SYSTEM
Inadditiontotheunbridledthrillyoualreadyreceivedthersttimeyoupluggedinyourxture,you’ll
bedelightedtoknowthatThisxturealsoworksseamlesslywithourwiCICLE®Wireless DMX system,
without additional power.
•ONLYxturesbearingthislogoarecertiedforusewiththewiCICLE®without external power.
• Unauthorized modication and/or using the wiCICLE®with un-
approved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or xture.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON-
SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION.
• Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connectors
which separate chassis/case ground from cable shielding. Cabling with the shield connected to the con-
nector’scase/chassismaycausemalfunctionanddamagetothewiCICLE®orxture.
•wiCICLE®transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore cannot be powered directly
fromthexture.YouwillneedtoutilizethesuppliedAC/DCadaptortodrivewiCICLE®transmitters in
your system.
EachwiCICLE®acts as both a transmitter and a receiver, depending on whether a DMX source is applied
to the integral XLR connector. This is an extremely powerful feature of the system, however, it also
requires 1 piece of due diligence, and that is the removal of extraneous DMX signals from your lighting
rigBEFOREproceeding.
SO: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT-IN PROGRAMS IN
THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND/OR SET THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURN-
ING THEM TO DMX MODE (IF APPLICABLE). Most xtures contain a built-in automatic, sound
active or custom program which is designed to operate with the xture NOT connected to a
DMX chain.
Someoftheseprogramswillautomaticallyrununlessthextureissettoslavemode.Thesextures
typically sense DMX automatically and switch to DMX mode upon receiving DMX signal (our Pucks do
that!)
IfyouplugawiCICLE®“receiver”intoanautosensingxturesetasa“master,“chancesaregoodthat
thewiCICLE®“receiver” will begin transmitting the master program. Most times, this is undesirable, and
taking the two seconds to switch these programs off will solve a lot of ails.
Got that done? Good! Then let’s proceed!
1.PlugthewiCICLE®Receiverintothe“DMXIN”connectorofthextureandverifyitisreceivingpower
(the STATUS LED should illuminate.)
2.ConnecttheAC/DCadaptortothewiCICLE®Transmitter and verify it is receiving power (the STATUS
LED should illuminate.)
3. Press the RECESSED SELECTOR BUTTON on the Transmitter to select the operating channel group.
(The system will store this setting for future use)
The7-ColorStatusLEDwillchangecolortoindicatethecurrentchannelgroup:
· GROUP 1: RED
· GROUP 2: GREEN
· GROUP 3: YELLOW
· GROUP 4: BLUE
· GROUP 5: VIOLET
· GROUP 6: CYAN
· GROUP 7: WHITE
4. Follow the same procedure on the Receiver to select the channel group.
5. Once both the transmitter and receiver(s) are both set to the same channel group, connect the trans-
mittertotheDMXcontrollerortheDMXoutofaxtureonyourDMXchain.
6.OnceaDMXsignalisprovidedtothetransmitter,thestatusLEDwillblinkRED slowly until communi-
cationisestablishedwiththereceiver.ThestatusLEDonthereceiver(s)willashGREEN slowly until
communication is established.
7.Oncetheclearestchannelisauto-selected,thestatusLEDswillblinkquicklyonboththetransmitter
andreceiver.NOTE:ThecoloroftheLEDDURINGoperationdoesnotindicatechannelgroup,instead
it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving. That’s It!
NOTE: “GROUP” number also cor-
responds to the “GROUP” setting
on our LightCaster™wireless DMX
Transceiver.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and different modes possible with the HotStik™ 5 COB Mini
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 #12. 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>.
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
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Control Panel Menu Structure
ADDR 001-512 To choose the DMX address
STAT R Red intensity (0% <--> 100%)
G Green intensity (0% <--> 100%)
B Blue intensity (0% <--> 100%)
A Amber intensity (0% <--> 100%)
W White intensity 1 (0% <--> 100%)
SHUT Flash / strobe speed (0-255)
PRSC (preset colors) NONE,R,G,B,A,W,AW,YELLOW,PINK,CYAN,ORANGE,VIOLET,
GOLDEN,2700K,3200K,4000K,5500K,6500K,RGBW
SET CAL Tosetglobalintensitylevelsofeachcolor+USE:YES/NO
CHMD 11CH To run in 11-channel mode
8CH To run in 8-channel mode
6CH To run in 6-channel mode
5CH To run in 5-channel mode
4CH Torunin4-channelmode(conguration1)
4CH. Torunin4-channelmode(conguration2)
DIM
(dimming)
LIN Linear dimming curve
SQR Square law curve
ISQR Inverse square law curve
SCUR S-curve
LIN. Linear dimming curve (smooth)
SQR. Square law curve (smooth)
ISQR. Inverse square law curve (smooth)
SCUR. S-curve (smooth)
DISY
(display)
ON LEDmenudisplayisoncontinually
2MIN LEDmenudisplayshutsoffafter2minutesofinactivity
FAN <ENTER> Fan speed (high/medium/low)
CTST CT01-CT10 <ENTER> R/G/B/A/Wadjustmentsforcustomcolorbanks01-10
AUTO AT01-AT05 <ENTER> Auto programs 1-5
ATSP <ENTER> Auto Speed
CHS1 <ENTER> Custom program 1
CHS2 <ENTER> Custom program 2
CHS3 <ENTER> Custom program 3
SOU1 <ENTER> Sound Active Mode 1 (color changing)
SOU2 <ENTER> Sound Active Mode 2 (white strobe)
PROG CHS1-CHS3
Custom
programs
1-3.
SC01-SC20
20 scenes
for each
custom
program.
R (0-255) SHUT (strobe, 0-255)
G (0-255) AUTO (None, AT01-AT05)
B (0-255) ATSP (speed, 0-255)
A (0-255) TIME(duration,0-255)
W(0-255) WAIT (before fade, 0-255)
USE(usescene,YES/NO)
INFO SOFT Vx.x Software version information
POW Current automated overheat protection level (100%/80%/50%)
LOAD ST L Restore factory settings
PR L Restore factory program settings
SEND YES/NO SyncsettingsbetweenxturesviaDMX

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DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Setting the DMX Address:
1.)ThedefaultmodeforthextureisDMX,whichappearsas001ontheLEDreadout.To
select a different DMX address, using the <MENU> button, select ADDR, then hit <ENTER>.
Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the correct address, then hit <ENTER>toconrm.
Setting the DMX Channel Mode:
1.) To select a DMX channel mode, press the <MENU> button, then use the <UP/DOWN>
buttons until the display reads SET and press the <ENTER> button. Then use the <UP/
DOWN> buttons until the display reaches CHMD, and press <ENTER>. Now press the <UP/
DOWN> buttons again to highlight your desired DMX channel mode, and press the <ENTER>
buttontoconrm.
Slave Mode:
1.)DaisychainthexturesDMXin/out,havingthecontrolleratthebeginningoftheline.
2.)Thereisnothingelsetoit!TherstxtureintheDMXchainisthemasterxture,andthe
followingxtureswillfollowthemaster.
Dimming Mode Settings:
Allows users to set the xture to use 1 of 4 (x2) dimming curve settings for smoother (and slower)
dimming capabilities. In the control panel menu, there are two settings for each curve that are
distinguishable from one another by the trailing dot.
*The curve settings with the trailing dot adds a bit more delay to the curve for a smoother effect.
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,
then <UP/DOWN> buttons again to scroll to DIM, and press the <ENTER> button.
2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either LIN (Linear), SQR (Square), ISQR
(Inverse Square), SCUR (S-Curve), LIN. (Smooth Linear), SQR. (Smooth Square), ISQR.
(Smooth Inverse Square), or SCUR. (Smooth S-Curve), then hit <ENTER>.
LED Display and Fan Speed Setting:
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,
then navigate to either DISY (display), or FAN (fan), and press the <ENTER> button.
2.) In DISY,youcansettheLEDmenudisplaytobecontinuallyon,orshutoffafter2minof
inactivity. In FAN, you can set the fan speed to run at high, medium, or low.
DMX% DMX% DMX% DMX%
Output Output Output Output
(LIN, LIN.) (SQR, SQR.) (ISQR, ISQR.) (SCUR, SCUR.)
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Custom Programs:
Allows users to create up to 3 customizable, 20 scene programs that are directly accessible via the control
panel and also in DMX mode.
Creating A Custom Program:
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to PROG, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1, CHS2, or
CHS3 and press <ENTER>.
3.) Start with editing scene 1 (SC01), customizing it to your liking by using the choices outlined
in the table below. You can insert any of its 5 built-in auto programs (AT01-AT05),andadjust
its speed (ATSP 0-255), and also set the duration (in seconds) before moving on to the next
scene (TIME 0-255). You can also add a fade in effect to the start of this scene (WAIT 0-255),
and/or strobe (SHUT 0-255). Finally, if you want to use this scene in your program, be sure to
enable it (USE: YES/NO).
4.) Repeat the above process to create up to 20 scenes in each of the 3 customizable programs.
R (0-255) - Red Intensity SHUT (0-255) - Strobe (slow - fast) USE(YES/NO)UseSceneinProgram?
G (0-255) - Green Intensity AUTO (AT01-AT05) - Auto Programs
IMPORTANT:
If USE is set to NO, or TIME is set
to 0, the scene will not run!
B (0-255) - Blue Intensity ATSP (0-255) - Auto Speed (fast - slow)
A (0-255) - Amber Intensity TIME(0-255)-SceneTime(seconds)
W (0-255) - White Intensity WAIT (0-255) - Fade In (fast - slow)
Running A Custom Program:
1.) To view your newly created lighting masterpiece, use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN>
buttons to navigate to AUTO, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight your choice of either CHS1, CHS2, or CHS3 and
press <ENTER>. These are also directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode.
Auto, Speed, and Sound Active Modes:
Set single or Master/Slaved units to run in sound active or auto mode at user selectable speeds.
Sound Active Mode:
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to AUTO and press <ENTER>,
then with the <UP/DOWN> buttons navigate to SOU1 (color change), or SOU2 (white strobe
only), and press the <ENTER> button.
Auto Mode:
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to navigate to AUTO, and press
the <ENTER> button.
2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any program ranging from AT01-AT05,
and press <ENTER>.
Auto Speed:
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to AUTO and press <ENTER>,
then with the <UP/DOWN> buttons navigate to ATSP, and press the <ENTER> button.
2.) Make a selection from 0-255, and press <ENTER> to choose a speed (slow <--> fast).

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Color Calibration Settings:
Allows the user to setup and save 1 customized R/G/B/A/W color balance setting and save it for future use.
This custom setting is global, and it will effect all modes.
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to SET and press <ENTER>,
then on while CAL, push <ENTER> again.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either R(Red Level), G(Green Level), B(Blue
Level), A(Amber Level), or W(White Level), then hit <ENTER>.
3.) Now using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between
000-255 (000=off), and hit <ENTER>toconrmyourchoice.
4.)Youhavenowjustsetupandsavedacustomglobalcolorcalibrationsettingthatyoucanuse
at you convenience. To use your custom setting now (or later), press the <UP/DOWN> buttons
to reach USE, and press <ENTER>. Then choose either YES or NO and press <ENTER>. When
you select YES, it enables this custom color calibration globally, and when choosing NO the
xturewillcontinuetousethedefaultcolorcalibrationsettings.Yourcustomizedsettingswill
besavedforlateruseevenafterpoweringoffthexture.Itcanbealteredtoyourlikingatany
time. Just remember to return to this setting to either enable or disable it when needed.
Custom Static Colors & Preset Colors:
Allows the user to create and save up to 10 custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode.
Custom Mixing and Preset Mixed Colors
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to STAT and press <ENTER>,
then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select R/G/B/A/W, and push <ENTER>toconrmyour
selection.Youcanadjustthesevaluesfrom0-255tomixanycoloryoulike,anditwillbesaved
forfutureuse,evenafterpoweringoffthexture.
2.) You can also select <PRSC> and use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll through and
quicklyuseanyofthexturesbuilt-inpresetcolors.
Mix and Save Custom Colors (1-10)
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to CTST and press <ENTER>,
then <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a color bank from CT01-CT10, and push <ENTER> to
conrmyourselection.
2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either R(Red Level), G(Green Level), B
(Blue Level), A(Amber Level), or W(White Level), then hit <ENTER>.
3.) Finally, using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for each color between
000-255 (000=off), and hit <ENTER>toconrmyourchoice(s).
4.) These 10 custom colors can be accessed and edited to your liking at any time, and will be
savedevenafterpoweringoffthexture.
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Fixture Reset Functions:
Allows users to reset the xture to factory default settings, without loosing customized settings, or reset
the custom programs exclusively.
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to LOAD and press <ENTER>,
then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight ST L or PR L, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either YES or NO, then press <ENTER>.
3.) The ST L reset function will reset all default values with the exception of those in ADDR
(address), CTCT (10 custom colors), and PROG (custom scenes and programs).
4.) The PR L reset function will only reset all customized program settings found in the PROG
settings (custom scenes and programs).
Data Sync Feature:
Users can transfer their custom settings from one xture to another via DMX.
1.)DisconnectxturesfromanyDMXcontrollers,andlinkthemtogetherviaDMXin/out.
2.)Onthesendingxture(DMXout),navigatethemainmenuusingthe<UP/DOWN> buttons
to reach SEND, and press the <ENTER> button.
3.) Select YES, and press the <ENTER> button to begin the transfer.
4.) Information for ADDR (address), CAL (global intensity), or ID (Fixture ID) will not be sent.
5.)Afterthedatahasbeentransferred,thereceivingxturewillbeautomaticallybereset.
Fixture Information:
These are not editable features, they are for informational purposes only.
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to INFO and press <ENTER>,
then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight SOFT or POW, and press <ENTER>.
2.) The SOFTinformationsimplydisplaysthecurrentsoftwareversioninstalledonthexture,
and POWdisplaysthexturescurrentpowerlevelsetting.Undernormalconditions,itwillbe
at100%...butthisxturehasbuilt-inoverheatprotectionthatmayautomaticallyreducethe
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DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide
Function Value What It Does
Dimmer 000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%)
Red Intensity 000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%)
Green Intensity 000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%)
Blue Intensity 000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%)
Amber Intensity 000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%)
White Intensity 000 <--> 255 (0% <--> 100%)
Strobe 000 <--> 005
006 <--> 020
021 <--> 060
061 <--> 100
101 <--> 140
141 <--> 180
181 <--> 220
221 <--> 255
No strobe
Non-synchronous strobe (slow <--> fast)
Synchronous strobe (slow <--> fast)
Electronicsinewave(slow<-->fast)
Random strobe (slow <--> fast)
Opening pulse (slow <--> fast)
Closing pulse (slow <--> fast)
Electronicsquarewave(slow<-->fast)
Effect 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 015
016 <--> 020
021 <--> 025
026 <--> 030
031 <--> 035
036 <--> 040
041 <--> 045
046 <--> 050
051 <--> 055
056 <--> 060
061 <--> 065
066 <--> 070
071 <--> 075
076 <--> 080
081 <--> 085
086 <--> 090
091 <--> 095
096 <--> 100
101 <--> 105
106 <--> 110
111 <--> 115
116 <--> 120
121 <--> 125
126 <--> 130
131 <--> 135
136 <--> 140
141 <--> 145
146 <--> 150
151 <--> 155
156 <--> 160
161 <--> 165
166 <--> 170
171 <--> 175
176 <--> 180
181 <--> 185
186 <--> 190
191 <--> 195
196 <--> 200
207 <--> 255
No Function
Custom color 1 (CT01 in menu settings)
Custom color 2 (CT02 in menu settings)
Custom color 3 (CT03 in menu settings)
Custom color 4 (CT04 in menu settings)
Custom color 5 (CT05 in menu settings)
Custom color 6 (CT06 in menu settings)
Custom color 7 (CT07 in menu settings)
Custom color 8 (CT08 in menu settings)
Custom color 9 (CT09 in menu settings)
Custom color 10 (CT10 in menu settings)
Auto 1 - (R, G, B, A, W, RG, RB, GB, AW, RGBA, RGBW, RGBAW)
Auto 2 - R↑, R↓, G↑, G↓, B↑, B↓, A↑, A↓, W↑, W↓
Auto 3 - (R↑G↑, R↓G↓, R↑B↑, R↓B↓, B↓G↓, B↑G↑)
Auto 4 - RGBW↑, RGBW↓
Auto 5 - B, BG↑, BG, B↓G, G, GR↑, GR, G↓R, R, RB↑, RB, R↓B
Custom program 1 (CH01 in menu settings)
Custom program 2 (CH02 in menu settings)
Custom program 3 (CH03 in menu settings)
Sound active mode 1 (color change)
Sound active mode 2 (white strobe)
Red
Green
Blue
Amber
White
Amber+White
Yellow
Pink
Cyan
Orange
Violet
Golden
2700K White
3200K White
4000K White
5500K White
6500K White
Red+Green+Blue+White
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DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide (continued)
Function Value What It Does
Speed (Auto 1-5) 000 <--> 255 (fast <--> slow)
Virtual Color Wheel 000 <--> 010
011
012 <--> 050
051
052 <--> 090
091
092 <--> 130
131
132 <--> 170
171
172 <--> 210
211
212 <--> 250
251 <--> 255
No Function
Blue
Blue (+ green)
Teal
Teal (- blue)
Green
Green (+ red)
Yellow
Yellow (- green)
Red
Red (+ blue)
Magenta
Magenta (- red)
Blue
Dimming Mode 000 <--> 010
011 <--> 020
021 <--> 030
031 <--> 040
041 <--> 050
051 <--> 060
061 <--> 070
071 <--> 080
081 <--> 090
091 <--> 255
Default(assetintheLEDmenu)
Linear curve
Square law curve
Inverse square law curve
S-curve
Linear curve (smooth)
Square law curve (smooth)
Inverse square law curve (smooth)
S-curve (smooth)
Default(assetintheLEDmenu)

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DMX In-Depth Reference: 11/8-Channel Modes
11-Channel Name 8-Channel Name
1 Dimmer (0%<--> 100%) 1 Dimmer (0%<--> 100%)
2 Red Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 2 Red Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
3 Green Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 3 Green Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
4 Blue Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 4 Blue Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
5 Amber Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 5 Amber Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
6 White Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 6 White Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
7 Strobe 7 Strobe
8Effect 8 Dimming Mode
9 Auto Speed (fast <--> slow) --- ---
10 Virtual Color Wheel --- ---
11 Dimming Mode --- ---
DMX In-Depth Reference: 6/5-Channel Modes
6-Channel Name 5-Channel Name
1 Dimmer (0%<--> 100%) 1 Red Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
2 Red Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 2 Green Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
3 Green Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 3 Blue Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
4 Blue Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 4 Amber Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
5 Amber Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 5 White Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
6 White Intensity (0%<--> 100%) --- ---
DMX In-Depth Reference: 4/4.-Channel Modes
4-Channel Name 4.-Channel Name
1 Red Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 1 Dimmer (0%<--> 100%)
2 Green Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 2 Amber Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
3 Blue Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 3 White Intensity (0%<--> 100%)
4 White Intensity (0%<--> 100%) 4 Virtual Color Wheel

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5. APPENDIX
A Quick Lesson On DMX
DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)
as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules. It was revised in
1990andagainin2000toallowmoreexibility.TheEntertainmentServicesandTechnologyAssociation
(ESTA)hassinceassumedcontrolovertheDMX512standard.Ithasalsobeenapprovedandrecognized
forANSIstandardclassication.
DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common communica-
tions 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isconnectedusingadaisy-chaincongurationwherethesourceconnectstotheinputoftherst
device,theoutputoftherstdeviceconnectstotheinputofthenextdevice,andsoon.Thestandard
allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.
Eachreceivingdevicetypicallyhasameansforsettingthe“startingchannelnumber”thatitwillrespond
to.Forexample,iftwo6-channelxturesareused,therstxturemightbesettostartatchannel1so
itwouldrespondtoDMXchannels1through6,andthenextxturewouldbesettostartatchannel7so
it would respond to channels 7 through 12.
The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and robust. It in-
volves transmitting a reset condition (indicating the start of a new “packet”), a start code, and up to 512
bytesofdata.Datapacketsaretransmittedcontinuously.Assoonasonepacketisnished,anothercan
begin with no delay if desired (usually another follows within 1 ms). If nothing is changing (i.e. no lamp
levels change) the same data will be sent out over and over again. This is a great feature of DMX -- if for
somereasonthedataisnotinterpretedthersttimearound,itwillbere-sentshortly.
Notall512channelsneedtobeoutputperpacket,andinfact,itisveryuncommontondall512used.
The fewer channels are used, the higher the “refresh” rate. It is possible to get DMX refreshes at around
1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being transmitted. If all 512 channels are being transmit-
ted, the refresh rate is around 44 times per second.
Dimensional Drawings
5.1” (130 mm)
3.4” (85 mm)
18.3” (462.8 mm)
20.2” (512 mm)
5.7” (144 mm)
9.2” (232 mm)