Blizzard ARIA Profile WW User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2017
Profile
WW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Aria™ Prole WW 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 Aria™ Prole WW 5
Features 5
DMX Values In-Depth 5
The Aria™ Prole Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Aria™ Prole 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
Connection With Mains 9
Mounting/Rigging 9
Rotating the Barrel 9
Gobo Holder 9
Gel Frame Holder 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
Setting the DMX Address 11
Select the DMX Channel Mode 11
Master/Slave Setting 11
Master Dimmer 11
Strobe Settings 11
Dimming Curves 11
5. Appendix 12
A Quick Lesson On DMX 12
Troubleshooting 12
Keeping Your Aria™ Prole As Good As New 13
Returns (Gasp!) 13
Shipping Issues 13
Tech Specs 14
Dimensional Drawings 14
Photometric Data 15

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Aria™ Prole WW
• 1 x Gel Frame Holder
• 1 x Gobo Holder
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of the fresh and y Aria™ Prole WW! Now that
you’ve got your Aria™ Prole (or hopefully, Proles!), 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’s important that it 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 open a support ticket on our website at www.
blizzardlighting.com/support. 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 12/1/2017 J. Thomas 12/1/2017

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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 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 ARIA™ PROFILE WW
MAIN FEATURES
• 200W Warm White 3200K COB LED
• 19°, 26°, 36°, and 50° lens tubes are available
• High resolution dimming (4,096 steps)
• 4* user selectable dimming curves
• Manual focus
• (4) blade manual framing shutters
• Gel frame & gobo holder (supports B size gobos)
• Rotating barrel ± 25°
• 1-20 fps strobe eects
• Flicker-free operation
• Low power consumption
• 4-button LCD control panel menu
• PowerCon™ compatible in/out power connectors
• 3-pin DMX input/output
• Standalone, master/slave mode
• Durable plastic composite housing
• USITT DMX-512 (2/3-channels)
DMX Values In-Depth (2/3CH Mode)
2CH 3CH Value What It Does
11000 <--> 255 Master Dimmer
22000 <--> 009
010 <--> 255
Strobe
No Function
Strobe (slow <--> fast)
-- 3
000 <--> 009
010 <--> 063
064 <--> 127
128 <--> 191
192 <--> 255
Dimming Curves
As set in the LCD menu
Curve 1
Curve 2
Curve 3
Curve 4

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Figure 1: The Aria™ Prole WW Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
3-Pin
DMX In
3-Pin
DMX Out
4-Button
LCD Control
Panel
Power
Output
Power
Input
Mounting
Bracket
200W
WW COB
LED Light
Source
19°, 26°, 36°, or 50°
Interchangeable Lens (all are
available separately)
Framing
Shutters
Accessory
Slot
Gel
Frame
Holder
Safety
Loop
Focus
Knobs
Locking
Knob
Locking
Knob

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Fuse Replacement
Aria™ Prole WW utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply
with an internal fuse. Under normal conditions, it should not require
replacement. Should the fuse require replacement, please contact
Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Aria™ WW 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
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.
3. SETUP

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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connec-
tor on the other end. (Duh!)
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.
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
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
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).
Step 3: Connect xtures a chain from input to output as shown below. Place a
DMX terminator on the output of the nal xture for best communication.
DMX OUT
DMX IN

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Connection With Mains
Step 1: Connect the xture(s) to the mains with the supplied power cord.
The connection must be
connected to ground (earth).
Step 2: This product comes
with a power input cord
and supports power linking.
Power linking interconnect
cords are available from
Blizzard Lighting.
Mounting & Rigging
This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough
room for ventilation.
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 stability. 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.
A safety cable MUST ALWAYS be used.
AC100-240V, 50/60HZ
Gobo Holder
Take out the gobo frame, loosen the screws, insert the gobo and re-tighten the
screws. When complete, insert the gobo frame into the slot.
Rotating the Barrel
Loosen the knobs located behind the shutters on the housing, and rotate the
barrel. Once positioned, tighten the knobs to lock it in place.
Gel Frame Holder
Loosen the screws, insert a color gel sheet, and re-tighten the screws. When
complete, insert the gel frame into the slot.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with the Aria™ Prole 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 navigate through the various control
panel menus.
<MENU>
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
<ENTER>
Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
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 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
value, press the <MENU> button.