Blizzard Lighting Puck CSI Xtreme User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Puck CSI™ Xtreme LED PAR Can 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 Puck CSI™ Xtreme LED PAR Can 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Puck CSI™Xtreme Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Puck CSI™ Xtreme LED PAR Cans 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 12
Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 12
DMX Mode 13
Master/Slave Mode 13
Sound Active Mode 13
Fade Mode 13
Jump Mode 13
Set Custom Intensity Levels 13
5. Appendix 14
Keeping The Puck CSI™ Xtreme As Good As New 14
Returns (Gasp!) 14
Shipping Issues 14
Tech Specs 15
Troubleshooting 15

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
 •1xPuckCSI™XtremeUVLEDPARFixture
 •1xIECPowerCord
 •ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations,aspiringcrimeghterand/orpsychedelicmusicacionado!Nowthat
you’ve got The Puck CSI™ Xtreme (or hopefully, Xtreme’s!), 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, just give us a call or send an email. 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
Email: [email protected]
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 6/13/2013 J. Thomas 6/14/2013

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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contactBlizzardLightingatsup-
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2. MEET THE PUCK CSI™XTREME FLAT PAR CAN
CONTROL FEATURES
•HighoutputUVvia36x3w390-410nmUVLEDs
•FullonUVLEDintensity+4separateLEDpixelpatterns
•Variableelectronicstrobe
•Variableelectronicdimmer
•Built-inautomatedprogramsviaDMXandmaster/slave
•Built-insoundactiveprograms
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Lightweightandcompact(ItkeptitsNewYears’resolution!)
•4-ButtonLEDcontrolpanelforeasyprogramming
•Dualbracketforexibilityinmounting
•Poweroutletforxturelinking
DMX Quick Reference (8-Channel Mode)
Channel Channel Value What It Does
1000 <-> 255 Master Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2000 <-> 255 Pattern 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3000 <-> 255 Pattern 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4000 <-> 255 Pattern 3 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5000 <-> 255 Pattern 4 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6000 <-> 255 Strobe (slow <--> fast)
7000 <-> 255 Speed (slow <--> fast)
8000 <-> 002
003 <-> 049
050 <-> 100
101 <-> 150
151 <-> 200
201 <-> 250
251 <-> 255
Enable Auto (Ch. 7 controls speed)
Strobe
Auto Color
Fade Mode
Jump Mode
Built-in Programs
Sound Active Mode
DMX Quick Reference (4-Channel Mode)
Channel Channel Value What It Does
1000 <-> 255 Pattern 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
2000 <-> 255 Pattern 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3000 <-> 255 Pattern 3 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4000 <-> 255 Pattern 4 Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

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Figure 1: The Puck CSI™ Pin-Up Picture
Ridiculously Thin!
Dual Mounting Yokes
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power In/Out
DMX In DMX Out
LED Control Panel Microphone
36x3-wattUVLEDs

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
Withaatheadscrewdriver,wedgethe
fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the
damaged fuse from its holder and replace
with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse
holder back in its place and reconnect
power.
Connecting A Bunch of Puck CSI™ Xtreme Flat LED PAR Cans
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xutres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 re-
ceived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 unap-
proved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or xture. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPONSIBLE 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 con-
nected to the connector’s case/chassis may cause malfunction and damage to
the wiCICLE®orxture.
•wiCICLE®transmittershaveadditionalpowerrequirementsandthere-
forecannotbepowereddirectlyfromthexture.Youwillneedtoutilize
the supplied AC/DC adaptor to drive wiCICLE®transmitters in your
system.
WE HAD THIS SPACE, SO WE FIGURED WE’D DRAW
YOU A PICTURE:
Antenna Housing & 1/2-wave
Antenna
Antenna ferrule & articulation
joint
Stainless Steel Housing
Recessed Selector Button
Status LED
3-Pin XLR Connector
(Male on transmitter, Female
on receiver model)