Blizzard Lighting PixelStorm COB Mini User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2015
pixel
STORM
cob mini
TM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PixelStorm™ 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 PixelStorm™ COB Mini 3
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The PixelStorm™ COB Mini Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of PixelStorm™ 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
Slave Mode 13
Sound Active 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 15
Fixture Reset Functions 15
Custom Static Colors 16
Data Sync Feature 16
Fixture ID Settings 16
Fixture Inormation 16
DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide 17
 LEDPixelGroupCongurations    18
DMX In-Depth Reference 19
5. Appendix 21
A Quick DMX Lesson 21
Dimensional Drawings 21
Keeping Your PixelStorm™ COB Mini As Good As New 22
Returns (Gasp!) 22
Shipping Issues 22
Tech Specs 23

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
 •1xPixelStorm™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 PixelStorm™ COB Mini (or hopefully, Minis!), 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.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 2/24/2015 J. Thomas 2/26/2015

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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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Ch. 38-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-31 6 Pixel Control
32 Strobe
33 Effect
34 Speed
35 Virtual Color Wheel
36 Dimming Modes
37 ID Function
38 ID Address
Ch. 30-Channel
1-30 6 Pixel RGBAW Control
Ch. 23-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-16 3 Pixel Group Control
17 Strobe
18 Effect
19 Speed
20 Virtual Color Wheel
21 Dimming Modes
22 ID Function
23 ID Address
Ch. 18-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-11 2 Pixel Group Control
12 Strobe
13 Effect
14 Speed
15 Virtual Color Wheel
16 Dimming Modes
17 ID Function
18 ID Address
Ch. 11-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-6 Full Bar Color Mixing
7 Strobe
8Effect
9 Speed
10 Virtual Color Wheel
11 Dimming Modes
2. MEET THE PIXELSTORM™ COB MINI
CONTROL FEATURES
•6x25W5-in-1COBLEDs,100,000hours
• Built-in color and pixel chase macros via DMX
• Virtual color wheel effect
• 33 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
• Fixture ID addressing
• Beam Angle: 45 degree
•EasytouseLEDcontrolpanel
• 5/6/11/18/23/30 or 38-channel DMX modes w/two different pixel group con-
gurationsin18/23-channelmodes
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 (5/6/11/18/23/30/38-Channel Modes)
Ch. 6-Channel
1 Dimmer
2-6 Full Bar RGBAW Mixing
Ch. 5-Channel
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Figure 1: The PixelStorm™ 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 PixelStorm™ 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 PixelStorm™ COB Mini fuse require replace-
ment, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return
your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of PixelStorm™ 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 PixelStorm™ 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 R1 Red intensity - Group 1 (0% <--> 100%)
G1 Green intensity - Group 1 (0% <--> 100%)
B1 Blue intensity - Group 1 (0% <--> 100%)
A1 Amber intensity - Group 1 (0% <--> 100%)
W1 White intensity - Group 1 (0% <--> 100%)
R2 Red intensity - Group 2 (0% <--> 100%)
G2 Green intensity - Group 2 (0% <--> 100%)
B2 Blue intensity - Group 2 (0% <--> 100%)
A2 Amber intensity - Group 2 (0% <--> 100%)
W2 White intensity - Group 2 (0% <--> 100%)
R3 Red intensity - Group 3 (0% <--> 100%)
G3 Green intensity - Group 3 (0% <--> 100%)
B3 Blue intensity - Group 3 (0% <--> 100%)
A3 Amber intensity - Group 3 (0% <--> 100%)
W3 White intensity - Group 3 (0% <--> 100%)
SHUT Flash / strobe speed (0-255)
SET CAL Tosetglobalintensitylevelsofeachcolor+USE:YES/NO
CHMD 38CH To run in 38-channel mode
30CH To run in 30-channel mode
23CH Torunin23-channelmode(LEDGroup1setting)
23CH. Torunin23-channelmode(LEDGroup2setting)
18CH Torunin18-channelmode(LEDGroup1setting)
18CH. Torunin18-channelmode(LEDGroup2setting)
11CH To run in 11-channel mode
6CH To run in 6-channel mode
5CH To run in 5-channel mode
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-AT33 <ENTER> Auto programs 1-33
ATSP (speed) <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 pro-
grams 1-3.
SC01-SC20
20 scenes
for each
custom
program.
R1 (0-255) B2 (0-255) W3 (0-255)
G1 (0-255) A2 (0-255) SHUT (strobe, 0-255)
B1 (0-255) W2 (0-255) AUTO (None, AT01-AT33)
A1 (0-255) R3 (0-255) ATSP (speed, 0-255)
W1 (0-255) G3 0-255) TIME(duration,0-255)
R2 (0-255) B3 (0-255) WAIT (before fade, 0-255)
G2 (0-255) A3 (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 33 built-in auto programs (AT01-AT33),andadjust
its speed (ATSP 0-255), and also set the duration (in seconds) before moving on to the next
scene (TIME 0-255). Or, you can create a custom scene by color mixing any (or all) of the 3
pixel groups, then add in a fade in effect (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.
R1 (0-255) - Red Group 1 Intensity B2 (0-255) - Blue Group 2 Intensity W3 (0-255) - White Group 3 Intensity
G1 (0-255) - Green Group 1 Intensity A2 (0-255) - Amber Group 2 Intensity SHUT (0-255) - Strobe (slow - fast)
B1 (0-255) - Blue Group 1 Intensity W2 (0-255) - White Group 2 Intensity AUTO (AT01-AT33) - Auto Programs
A1 (0-255) - Amber Group 1 Intensity R3 (0-255) - Red Group 3 Intensity ATSP (0-255) - Auto Speed (fast - slow)
W1 (0-255) - Whte Group 1 Intensity G3 (0-255) - Green Group 3 Intensity TIME(0-255)-SceneTime(seconds)
R2 (0-255) - Red Group 2 Intensity B3 (0-255) - Blue Group 3 Intensity WAIT (0-255) - Fade In (fast - slow)
G2 (0-255) - Green Group 2 Intensity A3 (0-255) - Amber Group 3 Intensity USE(YES/NO)UseSceneinProgram?
IMPORTANT: If USE is set to NO, or TIME is set to 0, the scene will not run!
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-AT33,
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:
Allows the user to create and save up to 10 custom static colors for use in standalone or DMX mode.
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.
5.) These static colors are directly accessible from the Effect Channel in DMX mode.
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
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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 ID Settings:
ID settings give you the ability to assign ID numbers to individual or groups of xtures for quick and easy
DMX control access. This is available in 68/28/23 and 18-channel DMX modes.
1.) Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to ID and press <ENTER>.
2.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select any ID value you would like to assign to this
xture,andpressthe<ENTER> button to save it.
3.)WhileusingaDMXchannelmodewherextureIDcontrolavailable,youcannowsettheID
Function Slider to a value ranging from 010-020 for “1 ID control per each 1 digit”, ex. 21 =
ID21, 22=ID22, or you can set the ID FUNCTION slider to a value ranging from 021-030 for
“1 ID control per each 10 digit” functionality, ex. 010 <--> 019 = ID1, etc.
4.) Now use the ID Address SlideronyourcontrollertoselectthextureIDnumber(orID
range)setupinsteps1&2,whilekeepinginmindthefunctionmethodyouselectedinstep3.
5.)YoushouldnowhaveDMXcontrolofanyxtureswiththisID.
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 <--> 005
006 <--> 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
201 <--> 205
206 <--> 210
211 <--> 215
216 <--> 220
221 <--> 225
226 <--> 230
231 <--> 235
236 <--> 240
241 <--> 245
246 <--> 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 - RG↑, RG↓, RB↑, RB↓, BG↑, BG↓
Auto 4 - RGBW↑, RGBW↓
Auto 5 - B, BG↑, BG, B↓G, G, GR↑, GR, G↓R, R, RB↑, RB, R↓B
Auto6-1pixelchase,colorchange&repeat
Auto 7 - 2 pixel amber, step running
Auto 8 - 3 pixel orange, running with fade
Auto 9 - 3 pixel pink, step running
Auto 10 - 2 pixel red, running on green
Auto 11 - 2 pixel green, running on blue
Auto 12 - 2 pixel yellow, running on pink
Auto 13 - 1 pixel red, step running
Auto 14 - 1 pixel yellow, step running
Auto 15 - 3 pixel yellow, running with fade
Auto 16 - 3 pixel pink, running with fade
Auto 17 - Yellow pixel from 1 to 6 then dark
Auto 18 - Blue pixel from 1 to 6 then dark
Auto19-EachpixelcolorchangeR/G/B/Y/P/C
Auto 20 - Inverse direction auto 6
Auto 21 - Inverse direction auto 7
Auto 22 - 3 pixel white, running with fade
Auto 23 - 3 pixel cyan, step running
Auto 24 - Inverse direction auto 10
Auto 25 - Inverse direction auto 11
Auto 26 - Inverse direction auto 12
Auto 27 - Inverse direction auto 13
Auto 28 - Inverse direction auto 14
Auto 29 - Inverse direction auto 15
Auto 30 - Inverse direction auto 16
Auto 31 - Inverse direction auto 17
Auto 32 - Inverse direction auto 18
Auto 33 - All pixel rainbow effect
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)
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DMX Value In-Depth Reference Guide (continued)
Function Value What It Does
Speed 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)
ID Function 000 <--> 010
010 <--> 020
021 <--> 030
031 <--> 255
No Function
1 ID per each 1, ex. 021 = ID21, 022 = ID22
1 ID per each 10, ex. 010 <--> 019 = ID1
No function
ID Address 000 <--> 255 Controlxture(s)IDnumber0-255
LED Pixel Group Congurations
Belowareillustrationsofthextures6pixelgroupcongurations.Notethatthereare2differentLED
groups for 18ch and 23ch modes, that are distinguishable from each other by the trailing dot displayed on
theLEDcontrolpanel.
123456
38ch/30ch
23ch (mode 1)
23ch. (mode 2)
18ch (mode 1)
18ch. (mode 2)
11ch/6ch/5ch
112233
123123
111222
121 12
111111
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DMX In-Depth Reference: 38-Channel Mode
Channel Name Channel Name
1 Dimmer 20 Amber 4
2 Red 1 21 White 4
3 Green 1 22 Red 5
4 Blue 1 23 Green 5
5 Amber 1 24 Blue 5
6 White 1 25 Amber 5
7 Red 2 26 White 5
8 Green 2 27 Red 6
9 Blue 2 28 Green 6
10 Amber 2 29 Blue 6
11 White 2 30 Amber 6
12 Red 3 31 White 6
13 Green 3 32 Strobe
14 Blue 3 33 Effect
15 Amber 3 34 Speed
16 White 3 35 Virtual Color Wheel
17 Red 4 36 Dimming Mode
18 Green 4 37 ID Function
19 Blue 4 38 ID Address
DMX In-Depth Reference: 30-Channel Mode
Channel Name Channel Name
1 Red 1 16 Red 4
2 Green 1 17 Green 4
3 Blue 1 18 Blue 4
4 Amber 1 19 Amber 4
5 White 1 20 White 4
6 Red 2 21 Red 5
7 Green 2 22 Green 5
8 Blue 2 23 Blue 5
9 Amber 2 24 Amber 5
10 White 2 25 White 5
11 Red 3 26 Red 6
12 Green 3 27 Green 6
13 Blue 3 28 Blue 6
14 Amber 3 29 Amber 6
15 White 3 30 White 6

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DMX In-Depth Reference: 23-Channel Mode
Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name
1 Dimmer 7 Red 2 13 Green 3 19 Speed
2 Red 1 8 Green 2 14 Blue 3 20 Virtual Color Wheel
3 Green 1 9 Blue 2 15 Amber 3 21 Dimming Mode
4 Blue 1 10 Amber 2 16 White 3 22 ID Function
5 Amber 1 11 White 2 17 Strobe 23 ID Address
6 White 1 12 Red 3 18 Effect
DMX In-Depth Reference: 18-Channel Mode
Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name
1 Dimmer 6 White 1 11 White 2 16 Dimming Mode
2 Red 1 7 Red 2 12 Strobe 17 ID Function
3 Green 1 8 Green 2 13 Effect 18 ID Address
4 Blue 1 9 Blue 2 14 Speed
5 Amber 1 10 Amber 2 15 Virtual Color Wheel
DMX In-Depth Reference: 11-Channel Mode
Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name
1 Dimmer 4 Blue 1 7 Strobe 10 Virtual Color Wheel
2 Red 1 5 Amber 1 8 Effect 11 Dimming Mode
3 Green 1 6 White 1 9 Speed
DMX In-Depth Reference: 6-Channel Mode
Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name
1Dimmer 3 Green 1 5 Amber 1
2Red 1 4 Blue 1 6 White 1
DMX In-Depth Reference: 5-channel Mode
Ch. Name Ch. Name Ch. Name
1 Red 1 3 Blue 1 5 White 1
2 Green 1 4 Amber 1