Blizzard Mister Stroboto User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
http://www.blizzardpro.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mister Stroboto™ LED Strobe 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 Mister Stroboto™ 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Mister Stroboto™ Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Mister Stroboto™ Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
Cable Connectors 8
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 8
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode 9
Mounting & Rigging 9
Mounting Points 10
Clamp Mounting 11
Securing the Fixture 11
4. Operating Adjustments 12
The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Values In-Depth 14
5. Appendix 16
A Quick DMX Lesson 16
Keeping Your Mister Stroboto™ As Good As New 17
Returns (Gasp!) 17
Shipping Issues 17
Tech Specs 18
Dimensional Drawings 19

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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x Mister Stroboto™
• 1 x LED Diuser
• 1 x Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• 2 x Mounting Brackets
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Domo arigato, for purchasing Mister Stroboto™! Now that you’ve got Mister Stroboto™
(or hopefully Stroboto'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 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.blizzardpro.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.
blizzardpro.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 8/23/2019 J. Thomas 12/11/2019

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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.
blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET MISTER STROBOTO™
MAIN FEATURES
• 8* 100W 6500K CTO white LED strobe with 90° beam angle
• Background colors via 32* 3W 3-in-1 RGB LEDs
• Individually controllable strobe + 4/8-section background color LEDs
• 1-30Hz strobe, ash duration, and variable/random eects
• 20 built-in strobe & 20 background color automated programs
• 15 preset background colors with jump and fade eects
• 5-pin DMX In/Out + RJ45 etherCON™ connections (Art-Net)
• PowerCON™ compatible AC power In/Out
CONTROL:
• Protocol: USITT DMX-512, Art-Net, RDM
• DMX channels: 4/5/8/10/15/16/28-channel modes
• 2.4” TFT LCD display with 4 button control
• Operating modes: DMX512, Master/Slave, Auto
DMX Quick Reference: 2/4/12/29/45-Channel Modes
2CH 4CH 12CH 29CH 45CH What It Does
-- 1 1 1 1 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
12222Strobe
-- 3 -- 3 3 Flash Duration (0 - 510ms)
-- -- -- 4 4 White LED Dimmer 1 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 5 5 White LED Dimmer 2 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 6 6 White LED Dimmer 3 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 7 7 White LED Dimmer 4 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 8 White LED Dimmer 5 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 9 White LED Dimmer 6 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 10 White LED Dimmer 7 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 11 White LED Dimmer 8 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- 3 8 12 Strobe Programs
-- -- 4 9 13 Program Speed (slow <---> fast)
-- -- 5 10 14 Background Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- 6 11 15 Background Strobe (slow <---> fast)
-- -- 7 12 16 Background Red (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- 8 13 17 Background Green (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- 9 14 18 Background Blue (0% <--> 100%)
2 4 10 15 19 Color Macro (background)
-- -- 11 16 20 Macro Auto (background)
-- -- 12 17 21 Macro Speed (background, slow <--> fast)
-- -- -- 18-29 22-45 Background Colors (29CH =4x R/G/B, 45CH =8x
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Figure 1: Mister Stroboto™ Pin-Up Picture
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Figure 1: Mister Stroboto™ Pin-Up Picture
4-Button Control
Panel with 2.4" TFT
Color Display
32* 3-watt 3-in-1
RGB LEDs
8* 100-watt 6500K
CTO White LEDs
Cooling
Fins
Power
Input
DMX
Input
RJ45
(Ethernet)
Power
Output
DMX
Output
Rotary Knob

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Fuse Replacement
Mister Stroboto™ utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply
with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, it should not
require replacement. Should the fuse require replacement, please con-
tact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Mister Stroboto™ 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 only a 3-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 3-pin to 5-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 Male (Input) 5-Pin Female (Output)
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) n/c Pin 4
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) n/c 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). 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
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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)
1. Connect the (male) 5-pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 5-pin connector of
the rst xture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the rst xture which will have a (female) 5-pin
connector to the input connector of the next xture
consisting of a (male) 5-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
require 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.

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Mounting Points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes
calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material
being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material
and the xture. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
Caution!
Please be aware, you should have a qualied electrician performing all
of your electrical connection needs.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before
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Clamp Mounting
This xture provides a mounting bracket assembly that secures the
bottom of the base, the “Omega Bracket,” and the safety cable rigging
point together. When mounting this xture to truss, be sure to secure
an appropriately rated clamp to the omega bracket using an M10
screw tted through the center hole of the “omega bracket”.
Securing the Fixture
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your xtures always be
sure to secure your xture with a safety cable.
1.) Clamp
2.) Omega Bracket
3.) ¼ Turn Quick Lock Fasteners
3
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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with Mister Stroboto™ are
accessed by using the control panel on the front of the xture. There
are 4 control buttons to the right of the LCD display which allow you to
navigate through the various control panel menus.
<MODE>
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.
<ENTER>
Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
The control panel display shows the menu items you select from the
menu map on page #13. When a menu function is selected, the dis-
play will show immediately 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 dis-
played, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or
menu without changing the value, press the <MODE> button.
Press <Mode> to Menu
ADDRESS
001
MODE

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Control Panel Menu Structure
DMX Address Set DMX Address 001-512
MODE DMX Signal Select DMX
Artnet
DMX Mode DMX 2Ch
DMX 4Ch
DMX 12Ch
DMX 29Ch
DMX 45Ch
Slave NO
YES (set unit as a slave xture)
Fading Auto Fading (auto fade speed, slow <-> fast)
Strobe (auto strobe speed, slow <-> fast)
Auto
(Auto strobe
programs 1-8)
Strobe Program
000 - 005
006 - 013
014 - 021
022 - 029
030 - 037
No function
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
038 - 045
046 - 053
054 - 061
062 - 069
070 - 255
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
Auto 8
No function
Program Speed (auto program speed, slow <-> fast)
Static Dimmer 000-255
Uses DMX
values
found in
12CH DMX
mode. See
pages 14-
15.
Strobe 000-255
Strobe Program 000-255
Program Speed 000-255
Background Dimmer 000-255
Background Strobe 000-255
Color Macro 000-255
Macro Auto 000-255
Macro Speed 000-255
Settings Display Rev OFF
ON (rotation of the display by 180°)
Display OFF (turns o after 1 minute of inactivity)
ON (continually on)
DMX Fail Blackout (blackout upon loss of DMX signal)
Hold (holds last command upon loss of DMX signal)
FanSet Regular (max LED brightness with normal fan function)
Silent (reduces LED brightness to lower heat)
Test OFF
ON (step-by-step function test of LEDs)
Factory Reset NO
YES
Keylock OFF Unlock code: Up, Down,
Up, Down, Enter.
ON
Network Settings IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Subnet Mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Universe 000-255
System Info Firmware Vx.xx
Time Info Power on (xxxh)
Last Run (xxxh)
Temperature LED Temp (xxxC/F)
Temp Unit Celsius
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DMX Values In-Depth (2/4/12/29/45-Channel Modes)
2CH 4CH 12CH 29CH 45CH Value What it does
-- 1 1 1 1 000 <-> 255 Dimmer (0% - 100%)
1 -- -- -- -- 000 <-> 010
011 <-> 255
Strobe
Closed
Strobe, Slow (1Hz) <-> Fast (30Hz)
-- -- 2 -- --
000 <-> 005
006 <-> 010
011 <-> 033
034 <-> 056
057 <-> 079
080 <-> 102
103 <-> 127
128 <-> 250
251 <-> 255
Strobe
Open
Closed
Pulse Random (Slow <--> Fast)
Ramp Up Random (Slow <--> Fast)
Ramp Down Random (Slow <--> Fast)
Random Strobe (Slow <--> Fast)
Strobe Burst/Break Eect (5 Sec <--> 1 Sec)
Strobe, Slow (1Hz) <-> Fast (30Hz)
Open
-- 2 -- 2 2
000 <-> 005
006 <-> 010
011 <-> 250
251 <-> 255
Strobe
Open
Closed
Strobe, Slow (1Hz) <-> Fast (30Hz)
Open
-- 3 -- 3 3 000 <-> 255
Flash Duration
0 - 510ms
-- -- -- 4 4 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 1
0% <--> 100%
-- -- -- 5 5 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 2
0% <--> 100%
-- -- -- 6 6 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 3
0% <--> 100%
-- -- -- 7 7 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 4
0% <--> 100%
-- -- -- -- 8 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 5
0% <--> 100%
-- -- -- -- 9 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 6
0% <--> 100%
-- -- -- -- 10 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 7
0% <--> 100%
-- -- -- -- 11 000 <-> 255
White LED Dimmer 8
0% <--> 100%
-- -- 3 8 12
000 <-> 010
011 <-> 022
023 <-> 034
035 <-> 046
047 <-> 058
059 <-> 070
071 <-> 082
083 <-> 094
095 <-> 106
107 <-> 118
119 <-> 130
Strobe Programs
No Function
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
Program 4
Program 5
Program 6
Program 7
Program 8
Program 9
Program 10
131 <-> 142
143 <-> 154
155 <-> 166
167 <-> 178
179 <-> 190
191 <-> 202
203 <-> 214
215 <-> 226
227 <-> 238
239 <-> 255
Program 11
Program 12
Program 13
Program 14
Program 15
Program 16
Program 17
Program 18
Program 19
Program 20
-- -- 4 9 13 000 <-> 255
Program Speed (strobe)
Slow <--> Fast
-- -- 5 10 14 000 <-> 255
Background Dimmer
0% <--> 100%
-- -- 6 11 15 000 <-> 005
006 <-> 255
Background Strobe
Open
Strobe, Slow (1Hz) <-> Fast (20Hz)

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DMX Values In-Depth (2/4/12/29/45-Channel Modes), continued
2CH 4CH 12CH 29CH 45CH Value What it does
-- -- 7 12 16 000 <-> 255
Background Red
0% <--> 100%
-- -- 8 13 17 000 <-> 255
Background Green
0% <--> 100%
-- -- 9 14 18 000 <-> 255
Background Blue
0% <--> 100%
2 4 10 15 19
000 <-> 005
006 <-> 013
014 <-> 021
022 <-> 029
030 <-> 037
038 <-> 045
046 <-> 053
054 <-> 061
062 <-> 069
070 <-> 077
Color Macro (background)
(Overrides the RGB Color Mixing Channels)
No Function
Red
Amber
Yellow Amber
Yellow
Green
Turquoise
Cyan
Blue
Lavender
078 <-> 085
086 <-> 093
094 <-> 101
102 <-> 109
110 <-> 117
118 <-> 125
126 <-> 127
128 <-> 191
192 <-> 255
Mauve
Magenta
Pink
Warm White
White
Cold White
Color Jump
(stop)
Color Jump (-/+)
Color Fade (-/+)
-- -- 11 16 20
000 <-> 010
011 <-> 022
023 <-> 034
035 <-> 046
047 <-> 058
059 <-> 070
071 <-> 082
083 <-> 094
095 <-> 106
107 <-> 118
119 <-> 130
Macro Auto (background)
(Uses Background Color Macros/RGB Channels)
No Function
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
Program 4
Program 5
Program 6
Program 7
Program 8
Program 9
Program 10
131 <-> 142
143 <-> 154
155 <-> 166
167 <-> 178
179 <-> 190
191 <-> 202
203 <-> 214
215 <-> 226
227 <-> 238
239 <-> 255
Program 11
Program 12
Program 13
Program 14
Program 15
Program 16
Program 17
Program 18
Program 19
Program 20
-- -- 12 17 21 000 <-> 255
Macro Speed (background)
Slow <--> Fast
-- -- -- 18 22 000 <-> 255 Background Red 1 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 19 23 000 <-> 255 Background Green 1 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 20 24 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 1 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 21 25 000 <-> 255 Background Red 2 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 22 26 000 <-> 255 Background Green 2 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 23 27 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 2 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 24 28 000 <-> 255 Background Red 3 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 25 29 000 <-> 255 Background Green 3 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 26 30 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 3 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 27 31 000 <-> 255 Background Red 4 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 28 32 000 <-> 255 Background Green 4 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- 29 33 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 4 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 34 000 <-> 255 Background Red 5 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 35 000 <-> 255 Background Green 5 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 36 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 5 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 37 000 <-> 255 Background Red 6 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 38 000 <-> 255 Background Green 6 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 39 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 6 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 40 000 <-> 255 Background Red 7 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 41 000 <-> 255 Background Green 7 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 42 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 7 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 43 000 <-> 255 Background Red 8 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 44 000 <-> 255 Background Green 8 (0% <--> 100%)
-- -- -- -- 45 000 <-> 255 Background Blue 8 (0% <--> 100%)

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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.
Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the “starting channel number” that
it will respond to. For example, if two 6-channel xtures are used, the rst xture might
be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next
xture would be set to start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12.
The greatest strength of the DMX communications protocol is that it is very simple and
robust. It involves transmitting a reset condition (indicating the start of a new “packet”),
a start code, and up to 512 bytes of data. Data packets are transmitted continuously. As
soon as one packet is nished, another can begin with no delay if desired (usually another
follows within 1 ms). If nothing is changing (i.e. no lamp levels change) the same data will
be sent out over and over again. This is a great feature of DMX -- if for some reason the
data is not interpreted the rst time around, it will be re-sent shortly.
Not all 512 channels need to be output per packet, and in fact, it is very uncommon to nd
all 512 used. The fewer channels are used, the higher the “refresh” rate. It is possible to
get DMX refreshes at around 1000 times per second if only 24 channels are being trans-
mitted. If all 512 channels are being transmitted, the refresh rate is around 44 times per
second.
In summary, since its design and evolution in the 1980’s DMX has become the standard
for lighting control. It is exible, robust, and scalable, and its ability to control everything
from dimmer packs to moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for
any lighting designer or lighting performer.

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Keeping Your Mister Stroboto™ As Good As New
The xture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equip-
ment, 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 cli-
ent’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 complex 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 Authori-
zation (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just go to our website and open a support ticket at
www.blizzardpro.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 us-
ing USPS Priority or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit,
and whenever 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 responsibil-
ity, 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.

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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Width 20.1 inches (508.5 mm)
Depth 4.6 inches (116.6 mm)
Height 11.3 inches (287 mm)
Weight 28 lbs (12.7 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage AC 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz
Power Consumption 350W, 1.5A (RGB) / 800W, 3A (strobe)
Light Source
LED 8*100W white 6500k LEDs + 32* 3W 3-in-1 LEDs
Optical
Beam Angle 90° beam angle
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512, Art-Net, RDM
DMX Channels 2/4/12/29/45
Input 5-pin XLR Male
Output 5-pin XLR Female
Other Operating
Modes DMX512, Master/Slave, Auto
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction
caused by damage to LEDs.
DISCLAIMER:
The power connector tted to the xture and xture cord are designed for compatibility
with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, 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
11.3" (287 mm)
3.9" (287 mm)
4.6" (116.6 mm)
8.9" (225.8 mm)
17.4" (439.8 mm)
19" (481.5 mm)
20.1" (508.5 mm)

Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting