Blizzard Lighting Motif Metro User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2020
SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 4
2. Meet the Motif™ Metro 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
Motif™ Metro Pin-Up Picture 6
The Rear Connections 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch of Motif™ Metro Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cabling 7
Cable Connectors 8
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!? 8
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control 8
Fixture Linking (M/S Mode) 9
Mounting & Rigging 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Starting DMX Address 12
DMX Channel Mode 12
M/S Mode 12
Auto Mode 12
Manual Mode 12
Dimming Modes 13
DMX Values In-Depth 13
5. Appendix 14
Keeping Your Motif™ Metro As Good As New 14
Returns (Gasp!) 14
Shipping Issues 14
Tech Specs! 15
Dimensional Drawings 15

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Motif™ Metro
• 1 x IP Rated AC Power Cord
• 2 x Mounting Brackets
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of the Box
Congratulations on purchasing the Motif™ Metro, the ultra-bright and durable
IP65-rated LED wash xture. Now that you’ve got your Motif™ Metro, 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 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.
Warning! All xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable
Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.com/
support 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 8/12/2020 J. Thomas 8/14/2020

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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
decal 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.
• ALWAYS secure mounted xtures with a safety cable. 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
technical 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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2. MEET THE MOTIF™ METRO
Main Features
• 60* 10W ultra-bright 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs
• IP65 rated, suitable for outdoor use
• 7* built-in color presets + color mixing
•Flash, fade, and pulse effects with speed control
• 4* user selectable dimming curves
• 0% - 100% electronic dimming
•40 degree beam angle, flicker-free LEDs
• 180 degree manual tilt head
•Tough-as-nails aluminum/ABS enclosure
• IP rated locking power and 3-pin DMX connections
• Dual omega brackets with 1/4-turn fasteners
Control
• Protocol: USITT DMX-512
• DMX channels: 4/6/9-channel modes
•3-pin, IP65-rated DMX input/output
• Easy-to-use 4-button control panel with LCD display
• Operating modes: DMX512, master/slave, auto
DMX Quick Reference (4/6/9-Channel Modes)
4CH 6CH 9CH What It Does
-- 1 1 Dimmer
-- 2 2 Strobe
1 3 3 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
2 4 4 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 5 5 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 6 6 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- 7 Static Colors
-- -- 8 Auto Mode
-- -- 9 Auto Speed (slow <--> fast)

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The Rear Connections
Motif™ Metro Pin-Up Picture
60* 10W 4-in-1
RGBW LEDs
180° Tilt
Head
Cast
Aluminum
+ ABS
Enclosure
Power In Power OutDMX In DMX Out
4-button LCD
Control Panel Menu

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Fuse Replacement
The Motif™ Metro 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 the fuse require replacement, please
contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Motif™ Metro 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,
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 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
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.
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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 to
ensure best communication.
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?
If you use a controller with a 3-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 3-pin to 5-pin adapter. If
you’d like to build your own, the chart below details a proper cable conversion:
Conductor 5-Pin Female (Output) 3-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
DMX OUTDMX IN
First
Fixture
in Chain
Next
Fixture
in Chain
DMX OUTDMX IN
3
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
5
4
INPUT OUTPUT
Common
DMX +
DMX -
4/5 = NC
Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connec-
tor on the other end. (Duh!)
A Word on Termination:
DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however
errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal
errors, and therefore best practices include use of a
terminator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing
problems with erratic xture behavior, especially over
long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve
performance.
To build your own DMX Terminator:
Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt resistor, and wire it between pins 2 & 3 of the last xture. They are also
readily available from specialty retailers.
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.

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Fixture Linking (M/S Mode)
1. Connect the male connector side of the DMX cable to the output female
connector of the rst xture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the rst xture which will have a female
connector to the input connector of the next
xture consisting of a male 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 complete
instructions for this type of setup and conguration.
DMX OUTDMX IN
First
Fixture
in Chain
Next
Fixture
in Chain
DMX OUTDMX IN
Mounting & Rigging
This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough
room for ventilation. The fan or vents pathway must never obstructed.
A mounting bracket assembly is provided that secures the bottom of the base,
the Omega bracket, and the safety cable rigging point together. When mounting
to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the omega bracket.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your xtures,
always be sure to secure your xture with a safety cable.
Mount the xture using a suitable "C" or "O" type clamps. The clamps should be
rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural stability. Do
not mount to surfaces of unknown strength, and ensure properly rated rigging
is used when mounting xtures overhead.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes calculating
working load limits, knowledge of the installation material being used, and
periodic safety inspections. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
Attach the 2x ¼-turn quick lock Omega brackets to
the base, and the clamps to the brackets.

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Pressing any button from the home screen will show the selectable menu items
from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the
display will immediately show 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
value, press the <MENU> button.
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All of the features and dierent modes possible with this xture are accessed by
using the control panel on the front of the xture. There are 4 control buttons
next to 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 home screen displays the current DMX channel, channel mode, DMX signal verication (OK or No),
internal temperature, and software version.

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Control Panel Menu Structure
1. DMX 1. Address Set the starting address (001-512)
2. Channel Mode 4-channel
6-channel
9-channel
2. Manual 1. Dimmer Dimmer (0-255)
2. Strobe Strobe (slow <-> fast)
3. Red Red Intensity (0-255)
4. Green Green Intensity (0-255)
5. Blue Blue Intensity (0-255)
6. White White Intensity (0-255)
3. Auto 1. Run Mode Stop
Flash
Fade
Pulse
2. Speed Auto Speed (0-255)
4. System 1. Host Mode ON (master)
OFF
2. Language English
Chinese
3. Backlight O - Blackout LCD after 30s (Auto &
Manual modes) or Flash (if Lost DMX)
On - Always On
4. Curve Curve 1 (Square Law)
Curve 2 (Linear)
Curve 3 (Inverse Square Law)
Curve 4 (S-Curve)
5. Frequency 2K (2,000 Hz, PWM)
10K (10,000 Hz, PWM)
5. Information 1. Run Time (hrs.) Displays the total running hours
2. Software Ver. Displays the software version

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DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Starting DMX Address
1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach DMX, and press the
<ENTER> button.
2.) Then highlight Address, and press <ENTER>.
3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a starting DMX address
ranging from 1-512, and press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
DMX Channel Mode
1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach DMX, and press the
<ENTER> button.
2.) Then highlight Channel Mode, and press <ENTER>.
3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select 4-channel, 6-channel, or
9-channel, and press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
M/S Mode
1.) Daisy chain the DMX input/output connections of the xtures.
2.) On the 1st xture, navigate to System and press <ENTER>.
3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Host Mode, and then
press <ENTER>. Then highlight ON, and press <ENTER>.
4.) On following xtures, verify that this setting is set to OFF.
5.) If the DMX signal is lost while operating, it will default to the set
Auto Mode, or Manual Mode (Manual Mode if Auto is set to Stop).
Auto Mode & Manual Adjustments
Allows a single or daisy chained units to run factory installed programs.
Auto Mode
1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Auto, and press the
<ENTER> button.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Run Mode, and press
the <ENTER> button.
3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Flash, Fade, or Pulse,
and press the <ENTER> button.
4.) To stop an auto program, use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to
highlight Stop, and press <ENTER>.
5.) To adjust the auto speed, highlight Speed and press <ENTER>.
6.) Now you can adjust the speed from 0-255 (slow <-> fast).
Manual Mode
1.) Navigate to Manual, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Dimmer, Strobe, Red,
Green, Blue, or White, and press <ENTER>.
3.) Adjust the levels from 0-255, and press the <ENTER> button.

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DMX Values In-Depth (4/6/9-Channel Modes)
4CH 6CH 9CH Value What It Does
-- 1 1 000 <-> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
-- 2 2
000 <-> 003
004 <-> 255
Strobe
No Function
Strobe (slow <-> fast)
1 3 3 000 <-> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
2 4 4 000 <-> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 5 5 000 <-> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 6 6 000 <-> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- 7
000 <-> 031
032 <-> 063
064 <-> 095
096 <-> 127
128 <-> 159
160 <-> 191
192 <-> 223
224 <-> 255
Static Colors
No Function
Red
Green
Blue
White
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
-- -- 8
000 <-> 100
101 <-> 150
151 <-> 200
201 <-> 255
Auto Mode
No Function
Flash
Fade
Pulse
-- -- 9
000 <-> 255
Auto Speed
Speed (slow <-> fast)
Dimming Modes
Allows users to set the xture to use 1 of 4 dimming curve settings for
smoother (and slower) dimming capabilities.
DMX% DMX%
Output Output
DMX%
Output
1. Square Law 3. Inv. Sq. Law 4. S-Curve
1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach System, and press <ENTER>.
2.) Then highlight Curve, and press the <ENTER> button.
3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Curve 1 (Square Law), Curve 2
(Linear), Curve 3 (Inverse Square Law), or Curve 4 (S-Curve), and press the
<ENTER> button to conrm.
DMX%
Output
2. Linear

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Keeping Your Motif™ Metro As Good As New
The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment,
and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, you’ll need
to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should keep the
xture clean, especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust,
fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.
Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve
the quality of light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep
the xture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.
In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar,
drumset, or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case,
and similarly, you shouldn’t even think about doing it with your shiny new light
xtures.
Common sense and taking care of your xtures will be the single biggest thing
you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about
designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your
client’s satisfaction and “wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!
Returns (Gasp!)
We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry
about sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But,
like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a
while, something doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that
isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return
Authorization (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a
support ticket, and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to
us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest using USPS Priority
or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit, and whenever
possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.
When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:
1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2.) The RA# issued to you
3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.
We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember
that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s
responsibility, so pack it well!
Shipping Issues
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and
must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items.
Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.
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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Width 22 inches (557.5 mm)
Depth 5.8 inches (147 mm)
Height 15 inches (379.5 mm)
Weight 32.75 lbs. (14.86 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption 309W, 2.82A, PF: .99
Light Source
LED 60* 10W 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs
Optical
Beam Angle 40° beam angle
Luminous Intensity 13,220 lux @ 2.5-meters
3,414 lux@ 5-meters
1,610 lux @ 7.5-meters
887 lux @ 10-meters
Movement Range
Tilt 180° manual tilt
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104° F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 4/6/9-channel
Input/Output 3-pin XLR male/female
Other Operating
Modes DMX512, M/S, Auto Mode
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction
caused by damage to LEDs.
Dimensional Drawings
18.5"
15"
22" 5.8"
5"

Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting