Blizzard Aria profile ww User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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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.

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Control Panel Menu Structure

DMX512 001-512 Choose a DMX address from 001-512

Channel Mode 2CH/3CH Choose the DMX channel mode

Dimmer [MODE] Master dimmer (0000-4096)

Strobe 00-12 Strobe (slow <-> fast)

Curve 01-04 Dimmer curve 1-4

Version vX.XX Shows the installed rmware version

Setting the DMX Address

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach DMX512 and press <ENTER>. Then use the

<UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight an address ranging from 001-512, and press the

<ENTER> button to conrm your choice.

Select the DMX Channel Mode

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Channel Mode and press <ENTER>. Then use

the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either 2ch or 3ch, and press the <ENTER>

button to conrm your choice.

Master/Slave Setting

1.) Connect xtures together via DMX. Then, for slave xtures to follow the master

xture (rst in the chain), set all slave xture’s DMX address to 001.

Master Dimmer

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Dimmer and press <ENTER>. Then use

the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight a value from 0000-4096, and press the

<ENTER> button to conrm your choice.

Strobe Settings

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Strobe and press <ENTER>. Then use the

<UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight a value from 01-12, and press the <ENTER>

button to conrm your choice.

Dimming Curves

1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Curve and press <ENTER>. Then use the

<UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight a value from Curve 01-04, and press the

<ENTER> button to conrm your choice.

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre

Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting

dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more exibility. The

Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over

the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard clas-

sication.

DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common

communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment.

DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was origi-

nally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting

console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data link as an

8-bit number having a value between 0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb

being completely o while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.

DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission stan-

dard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent

interference with other signals.

There are ve pins on a DMX connector: a wire for ground (cable shield), two wires for

“Primary” communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver, and two wires

for a “Secondary” communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source.

Generally, the “Secondary” channel is not used so data ows only from sources to receiv-

ers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical

3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the dened standard.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input

of the rst device, the output of the rst device connects to the input of the next device,

and so on. The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture Auto-Shut

O

Check the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than

normal, the unit may have shut itself o due to high heat. This is to

protect the xture from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions,

or return the unit for service.

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode.

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage, verify that moving parts are

not restricted and that unit’s ventilation is not obstructed

Fixture Not

Responding /

Responding Er-

ratically

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.

Use Only DMX Cables and/or check cables for defects

Install a Terminator.

Reset xture(s).

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Keeping Your Aria™ Prole 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, like anything, you’ll

need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should absolutely

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 com-

plex 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 go to our website and open a support ticket at

www.blizzardlighting.com/support, 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 when-

ever 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.

DISCLAIMER:

The power connector tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compat-

ibility with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related enti-

ties, however they are not manufactured by, aliated with or endorsed by Neutrik

AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered

trademarks of Neutrik AG.

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Dimensional Drawings

25.5” (646mm)

9.7” (247mm)

10.2” (258mm)

Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Width 10.2 inches (258mm)

Depth 25.5 inches (646mm)

Height 9.7 inches (247mm)

Weight 16.5 lbs. (7.5 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage 90V-260VAC, 50-60Hz

Power Consumption 180W, 1.51A PF: .99

Light Source

LED 200W Warm White 3200K COB LED

Optical

Beam Angle Beam angle: 19°, 26°, 36°, and 50° lenses are available

Gobo Size Standard B: 86mm OD, 64.5mm IA

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 2/3-channel DMX modes

Input/Output 3-pin XLR Male/Female

Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave Mode

Warranty

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by

damage to LEDs.

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19°

26°

36°

50°

Photometric Data

Luminous Intensity: 19° Lens