Blizzard Flurry 5 User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Wisconsin, USA
Copyright (c) 2013
Flurry™

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Flurry™ 5 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 Flurry™ 5 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference (13-Channel Mode) 5
DMX Quick Reference (8-Channel Mode) 6
The Flurry™ 5 Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Flurry™ 5 Lumieres 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 10
Control Panel Menu Structure
11
Additional User Adjustments
12
Setting the pan/tilt/Menu to inverting or non-inverting 12
 SettingtheDMXchannelconguration    12
Service Functions
12
 Resettingthexture      12
Adjusting the color balance
12
 Displayingthexture’srunninghours    13
 Settingthextureintestmode     13
Setting the LED display menu on or off after 5 seconds 13
 Settingthexture’sdefaultstandbymode    13
Stand-Alone (“Auto”) Mode
13
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 13
DMX Mode
13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth (13-Channel Mode) 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth (8-Channel Mode) 14
Troubleshooting
15
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your Flurry™ 5 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Flurry™5MovingHeadFixture
•AnEver-So-HandyPowerCord
•ATotallyUsefulMountingBracket
•ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing one of the niftiest little moving lights this side of anywhere!
Now that you’ve got your Flurry™ 5 (or hopefully, Flurries), 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. Ste E
Waukesha, WI 53118 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 6/13/2013

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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
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contactBlizzardLightingatsup-
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2. MEET THE FLURRY™ 5
CONTROL FEATURES
•8or13-channelDMX-512LEDmovingheadlumiere
•Pan:540degrees/Tilt:180degrees
•Colormixingvia7*15wRGBAW5-in-1LED’s
•Variableelectronicstrobe
•Variableelectronicdimmer(0–100%)
•Built-inprograms/colormacrosviamaster/slaveorDMX
•SoundactiveinstandaloneorDMX
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•User-selectablebasicoradvancedoperatingmodes
•Compactandlightweight(itkeptitsnewyear’sresolution!)
•LEDdisplaymenuwithinvert
•Displayautoon/off
•Pan/tiltinvertoption
•Fancooled
DMX Quick Reference (13-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1Pan
2 Pan Fine (16-Bit)
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine (16-Bit)
5 Dimmer
6 Red Intensity
7 Green Intensity
8 Blue Intensity
9 Amber Intensity
10 White Intensity
11 Color Macros
12 Strobe
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DMX Quick Reference (7-Channel Mode)
Channel What It Does
1Pan
2 Tilt
3 Dimmer
4 Red Intensity
5 Green Intensity
6 Blue Intensity
7 Amber Intensity
8 White Intensity
7*15-watt
5-in-1 LED’s
Control Panel
LED
Readout
Head
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power
Fuse Cover
110V/220V Switch
DMX In DMX Out

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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 Flurry™ 5 Lumineres
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.
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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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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and different modes possible with the Flurry™ 5 are ac-
cessedbyusingthecontrolpanelonthefrontofthexture.Thereare
4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate
through the various control panel menus.
<MENU>
Is used to initially access the control panel system, and also 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 LED 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>.
Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until you reach the desired
menu function. 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 previ-
ous option or menu without changing the value, press the
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Control Panel Menu Structure
**HOLD The <MENU> Button for 5 seconds to conrm any function. **
Display Selection Function
Addr A001 - A512 SetsthextureDMXAddress&Sets
thexturetoDMXMode.
ChNd 8Ch -13Ch Setsthexturein8(Basic)or13(Ex-
tended) DMX channel mode.
SLNd NAST - SL 1 - SL 2
Setsthexture’sproleasMaster
(NAST), Slave Mode 1 (SL 1), or Slave
Mode 2 (SL 2).
SouN 0 - 100
SetsthextureinSoundActivemode,
and sets the sound sensitivity of the
unit’s internal microphone.
AuTo No - YES SetsthextureinAutoRunmode.
STbY No - YES
Sets the unit to enter “Standby Mode”
when not receiving DMX signal, other-
wise the unit will automatically enter
Master/Slave Mode.
PAN No - YES Sets the pan function to normal (NO) or
inverse (YES).
TILT No - YES Sets the tilt function to normal (NO) or
inverse (YES).
dISP dSIP Sets the display to normal or inverted.
TEST <ENTER> Setsthextureininternaltestmode.
hour <ENTER> Displaysthexture’stotalrunning
hours.
rSET <ENTER> Resetsthexture.
BALA rEd - GrEE - bLuE -
Anbr - UhIT
Adjusts the color balance of each color
between 0 (lowest) and 255 (highest)
NOTE: Color balance adjustment is accessed by holding the <ENTER> button
for 5 seconds while in any operating mode.

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Additional User Adjustments
TO SET THE PAN TO REVERSED OR NORMAL:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until it shows PAN
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to set to the desired position,
press <ENTER>toconrm.
TO SET THE TILT TO REVERSED OR NORMAL:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until it shows TILT
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to set to the desired position,
press <ENTER>toconrm.
TO SET THE LED READOUT TO REVERSED OR NORMAL:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until it shows dISP
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to set to the desired position,
press <ENTER>toconrm.
TO SET THE DMX CHANNEL CONFIGURATION:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until it shows ChNd
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to set to the desired position,
press <ENTER>toconrm.
Service Functions
TO RESET THE FIXTURE:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until the display shows rSET
2.) Press <ENTER>toconrmyourselection.
TO ADJUST THE FIXTURE COLOR BALANCE:
Note: This will adjust the LED intensity of the Red/Green/Blue/Amber/White
LEDs for ALL operating modes. Use with caution. Setting the color balance
incorrectly can cause colors to appear dimmer than expected
1.) Select the operating mode you will be operating in (DMX/Auto/
Sound Active/Etc.), then press <ENTER>toconrmyourselection.
2.) Press and hold the <MENU> button for approximately 5 seconds
until the display shows BALA, then press <ENTER>toconrmyour
selection.
3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select the color to adjust be-
tween Red, Green, Blue, Amber, and White, then press <ENTER> to
conrmyourselection.
4.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to adjust the color intensity be-
tween 0 (lowest) and 255 (highest), then press <ENTER>toconrm
your selection.
5.) Press and hold the <MENU> button for approximately 5 seconds
to return to the previous operating mode.
Note: Thexture’sdefault/factorysettingiswithallcolorssetto255.

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TO DISPLAY FIXTURE RUNNING HOURS:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until the display shows hour
2.) Press <ENTER>toconrmyourselection.
TO SET THE FIXTURE IN TEST MODE:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until the display shows TEST
2.) Press <ENTER>toconrmyourselection.
TO SET THE LED DISPLAY MENU ON/OFF AFTER 5 SECONDS:
1.) Press the <MENU> button until the display shows LED
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to set to the desired position,
press <ENTER>toconrm.
TO SET THE STANDBY MODE OF THE FIXTURE (when not receiving DMX
signal):
1.) Press the <MENU> button until the display shows STbY
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to set to the desired position,
press <ENTER>toconrm.
Stand-Alone Mode (Auto or Sound Active Mode):
Allows a single unit to run to a factory installed program.
1.) Press the <MENU> button until it shows AuTo orSouN and
press <ENTER>toconrm.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to set to the desired position,
press <ENTER>toconrm.
Master/Slave Mode (Auto or Sound Active):
Allows you to link up to 32 units together without a controller.
1.) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX con-
nector on the rear of the units. It may be necessary to use a terminator at the
lastxture.Formoreinformationaboutterminators,seepage8.
2.) Choose a unit to function as the Master. Select NAST/SL 1 or SL 2 depending
uponwhichmaster/Slavemodeyouwant.Slave1modecausesallxturesto
reactthesame.Slave2modecausesthosexturestoreactinacomplimentary
waytothosesetasmaster/Slave1.Themasterunitmustbetherstunit.
Finally, chain the units together using DMX cable.
DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with
DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page #17.
1.)ThedefaultmodeforthextureisDMX,whichappearsasA001 on the LED
Readout.

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DMX Channel Values (8 Channel Mode)
Channel Channel Value Does...
1000 <-> 255 Pan
2000 <-> 255 Tilt
3
000 <-> 010
011 <-> 255
Dimmer
Closed
Dimming(0<-->100%)
4000 <-> 255
Red
0-100%
5000 <-> 255
Green
0-100%
6000 <-> 255
Blue
0-100%
7000 <-> 255
Amber
0-100%
8000 <-> 255
White
0-100%
DMX Channel Values (13 Channel Mode)
Channel Channel Value Does...
1000 <-> 255 Pan
2000 <-> 255 Pan Fine
3000 <-> 255 Tilt
4000 <-> 255 Tilt Fine
5
000 <-> 010
011 <-> 255
Dimmer/Strobe
Closed
Dimming(0<-->100%)
6000 <-> 255
Red
0-100%
7000 <-> 255
Green
0-100%
8000 <-> 255
Blue
0-100%
9000 <-> 255
Amber
0-100%
10 000 <-> 255
White
0-100%
11
000 <-> 010
011 <-> 255
Color Macros
No Function
Color Macros (32)
12
000 <-> 009
010 <-> 255
Strobe
No Function
Strobe ( Slow <--> Fast)
13
000 <-> 127
128 <-> 255
Sound Active
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Fixture Auto-
Shut Off
Checkthefaninthexture.Ifitisstoppedormoving
slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to
highheat.Thisistoprotectthexturefromoverheating.
Clear the fan of obstructions, or return the unit for service.
Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also
ensure that the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position,
if applicable.
No Light Output Checktoensurextureisoperatingundercorrectmode,IE
sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service
for more information.
Chase Speed
Too Fast/Slow
Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.
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
Slow Movement Verify that 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if
applicable. Also check that speed channels are set appro-
priately.
No Response to
Audio
Verifythatthextureisin“SoundActive”mode.
Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.
Fixture Not
Responding /
Responding Er-
raticly
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX Cables.
Install a Terminator.
Check all cables for defects.
Resetxture(s).
Intermittant
Lamp
Check lamp for properly installation.
Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life.
Remote Doesn’t
Work
Verify remote control cable is installed properly and se-
curely.
Verify remote is correct type (CA-9 or other as applicable.)
Fixture Moving
On Its Own
Verifypropermodeofoperation.Isthexturein“Auto”
mode?
If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,
please contact support: [email protected].

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5. APPENDIX
A Quick Lesson On DMX
DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Insti-
tute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for con-
necting 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classi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 originally 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 off 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 standard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a
grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other sig-
nals.
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” communica-
tion 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 receivers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as
being employer over typical 3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not
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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 al-
lows 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 (in-
dicating 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 lev-
els 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 be-
comethestandardforlightingcontrol.Itisexible,robust,andscal-
able, and its ability to control everything from dimmer packs to moving
lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensible tool for any light-
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Keeping Your Flurry 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 satistfaction 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Mer-
chandise Authorization (RMA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just send an email to [email protected],
and we’ll issue you an RMA. 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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 RMA# 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
Length 6.8 inches (173 mm)
Width 6.8 inches (173 mm)
Height 9.8 inches (249 mm)
Weight 6.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 110-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz (autoranging)
Fuse 3A 250V
Power Consumption 110W
Light Source
LED 7x15W (5-in-1), 60,000 hours
Optical
Beam Angle 25 degrees
Movement Range
Pan 540 degrees
Tilt 180 degrees
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 8 or 13 (User Selectable)
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Other Information
If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover mal-
function caused by damage to LED’s.

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