Blizzard lighting Propar i7 User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ProPar™ I7 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 ProPar™ I7 5

Main Features 5

DMX Quick Reference 5

The ProPar™ I7 Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7

Connecting A Bunch Of ProPar™ I7 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

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 11

Control Panel Menu Structure 11

 LEDIdentication      11

DMX Mode 12

Set the Starting DMX Address 12

Select the DMX Channel Mode 12

Slave Mode 12

Auto Mode 12

Sound Active Mode 12

Test Mode 12

Menu Key Lock 12

Test Mode 12

Menu Display Timer 12

DMX Values In-Depth 13

Macro Colors 14

 ShapeSelection,ShapeSpeed,andShapeOset   15

Zoom Rotation 16

Troubleshooting 16

5. Appendix 17

A Quick DMX Lesson 18

Keeping Your ProPar™ I7 As Good As New 18

Returns (Gasp!) 18

Shipping Issues 18

Tech Specs 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x ProPar™ I7 Professional LED Fixture

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofthewaycoolProPar™I7LEDxture!Nowthatyou’ve

got your ProPar™ I7 (or hopefully, I7s)

, 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 ma-

terial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.

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/

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.

blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 9/26/2016 J. Thomas 9/26/2016

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone

else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.

• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that

the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-

calorrearpanelofthexture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

•Topreventriskofreorshock,donotexposexturetorainormoisture.

•Makesuretherearenoammablematerialsclosetotheunitwhileoperating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least

20in(50cm)fromadjacentsurfaces.Besurethatnoventilationslotsare

blocked.

• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse

and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.

•ALWAYSsecurextureusingasafetychain.NEVERcarrythexturebyits

head. Use its carrying handles.

• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.

NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people

can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized tech-

nical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not

open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event

your unit may require service, please open a support ticket at www.

blizzardlighting.com/support.

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2. MEET THE PROPAR™ I7

MAIN FEATURES

• 7* high output 15W RGBW 4-in-1 LEDs

•Innitebidirectionalrotatinglens

• Individually controllable LEDs + shape and background color

•Multi-beameectswithzoomable4-60° beam angle

• 2500-8000K Linear CTO

• LED drive current: 1A

• User selectable 32-bit dimming modes

•0-20Hzstrobeeects

• 3-pin male/female input and outputs

• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out connectors

CONTROL:

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512

• DMX Channels: 23/51-channel

• Easy-to-use 4-button LCD control panel

• Operating Modes: Standalone, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active

DMX Quick Reference (23/51-Channel Modes)

23CH 51CH What It Does

1 1 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

2 2 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 3 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 4 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 5 Linear CTO

6 6 Macro Color

7 7 Strobe

8 8 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

9 9 Dimming Mode

10 10 Reset

11 11 Zoom

12 12 Zoom Rotation

13 13 Shape Selection

14 14 Shape Speed

15 15 Shape Fade

16 16 Shape Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

17 17 Shape Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

18 18 Shape Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

19 19 Shape White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

20 20 Shape Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

21 21 Background Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

22 22 Shape Transition

23 23 ShapeOset

-- 24 LED 1 Red

-- 25 LED 1 Green

-- 26 LED 1 Blue

-- 27 LED 1 White

-- -- --

-- 48 LED 7 Red

-- 49 LED 7 Green

-- 50 LED 7 Blue

-- 51 LED 7 White

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Figure 1: The ProPar™ I7 Pin-Up Picture

7* 15W RGBW

4-in-1 LEDs

Dual Mounting

Brackets

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Fuse

Cover

Power

Out

3-Pin

DMX Out

4-Button LCD Control Panel

3-Pin

DMX In

Power

Safety

Loop

Locking

Knobs

Heavy-Duty

Composite Housing

Zoomable

and Rotatable

Lens with

4-60°

Beam Angle

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the dam-

aged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse.

Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of ProPar™ I7 Fixtures

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512

controllerortorunshowsontwoormorexturessettosyncinmas-

ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required

byallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofx-

tures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.

Also,connectingmorethan32xturesononeserialdatalinkwithout

the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration

of the digital DMX signal. The maximum recommended cable-run dis-

tance is 500 meters (1640 ft). The maximum recommended number

ofxturesonaserialdatalinkis32xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

Tolinkxturestogetheryou’llneeddatacables.Youshouldusedata-

grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to

electromagnetic interference.

Forinstance,Belden©9841meetsthespecicationsforEIARS-485

applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but

note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc-

es. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield

Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.

Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.

Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.

Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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Cable Connectors

Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR

connector on the other end. (Duh!)

CAUTION:Donotallowcontactbetweenthecommonandthex-

ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground

loop,andyourxturemayperformerratically.Testcableswithan

ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not

grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?

If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.

They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you’d like to build your own, the

chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Conductor 3-Pin Female

(Output)

5-Pin Male

(Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control

Step 1: Connect the male connector of the

DMX cable to the female connector (output)

on the controller.

Step 2: Connect the female connector of the

DMXcabletotherstxture’smaleconnec-

tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which

xtureaddressistherstoneconnected.

Werecommendconnectingthexturesin

terms of their proximity to the controller,

ratherthanconnectingthelowestxture

numberrst,andsoon.

Step 3:Connectotherxturesinthechain

from output to input as above. Place a DMX

terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture

to ensure best communication.

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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3/5-pin connector side of the

DMX cable to the output (female) 3/5-pin connector

oftherstxture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3/5-pincon-

nectortotheinputconnectorofthenextxture

consisting of a (male) 3/5-pin connector. Then, pro-

ceed 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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

AllthegoodiesanddierentmodespossiblewiththeProPar™I7are

accessedbyusingthecontrolpanelontherearofthexture.There

are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navi-

gate 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 LCD Display shows the menu items you select from

the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the

displaywillshowimmediatelytherstavailableoptionfortheselected

menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Use the <MENU> and <UP/DOWN> buttons to navigate to a desired

menu function. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu func-

tion currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the

previous option or menu, press the <MENU> button.

Address

001

MENU UP DOWN ENTER

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Control Panel Menu Structure

Address 001-512 To choose the DMX address

Intro Reset Resetthexture

DMX512 DMX mode

Auto1 Auto program 1

Auto2 Auto program 2

Auto3 Auto program 3

Sound1 Sound active mode 1

Sound2 Sound active mode 2

Slave Slave mode

Mode 23CH To run in 23-channel mode

51CH To run in 51-channel mode

Test All Test motors and LEDs

LED Test LEDs

Set Disp.

set

Key

lock

On/O:Unlockcodeis<UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>,

Dipas On/O:DisplaywillashifDMXsignalislost

Shuttime Settoshutodisplayafter2-60minutesofinactivity

Info Time If. Power on Hours since powered on

Ttl Life Total running hours

Last Run Last run hours

Soft Ver Displays software version information

LED Identication

1.) The drawing below illustrates each LEDs assigned ID number for pixel mapping:

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DMX Mode

Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.

Set the Starting DMX Address:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Address, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a DMX channel from 001-512.

3.) Press the <ENTER>buttontoconrm.

Select the DMX Channel Mode:

1.) Navigate the main menu until you reach Mode, press <ENTER>.

2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select 23CH, or 51CH.