Blizzard hotstik 5 cob User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HotStik™ 5 COB 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 HotStik™ 5 COB 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The HotStik™ 5 COB Pin-up Picture 6
Rear Connections 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of HotStiks™ 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
 UsingthisxturewiththewiCICLE®WirelessDMXSystem 10
4. Operating Adjustments 12
The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Master/Slave Mode 14
Standalone (Program) Mode 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your HotStik™ 5 COB 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HotStik™5COBLinearWashFixture
 •AnEver-So-HandyPowerCord
 •ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulationsonpurchasingonewaycool,wayexible,wayoriginalLEDstriplight!
Now that you’ve got your HotStik™ 5 COB (or hopefully, HotSTIK’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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 53188 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 1/10/2014 J. Thomas 1/13/2014

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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
decalorrearpanelofthexture.
•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
cord. 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
technical 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
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2. MEET THE HOTSTIK™ 5 COB LED WASH FIXTURE
MAIN FEATURES:
•Colormixingvia12x25whighpowerRGBAWCOB5-in-1LEDs
•Variableelectronicstrobe
•Variableelectronicdimmer
•Built-incolor&chasemacrosviaDMX
•Built-inautomatedprograms+SoundActiveviamaster/slave
•RGBAWcolormixingabilityinstandalonemode
•3-pinmaleinputand3-pinfemaleoutput
•Userselectable5or9-channelDMXmodes
•AbletodirectlypowerthewiCICLE®wirelesssystemviaDMX
•Flicker-freeconstant-currentLEDdriver
•PowerCon™compatibleACpowerIn/Outconnectors
•EasytouseLEDcontrolpanel
CONTROL:
•USITTDMX-512(5/9Channels)
•3-pinInput/Output
•4-buttonmenuwithLCDdisplay
DMX Quick Reference - 9 Channel Mode
Channel What It Does
1 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 Strobe (slow <--> fast)
3 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8 Color Macros
9AutoMode+SoundActive
DMX Quick Reference - 5 Channel Mode
Channel What It Does
1 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
2 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

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12x 25-watt RGBAW
COB5-in-1LEDs
Dual Mounting Brackets with
Adjustment/LockingKnobs
Figure 1: The HotStik™ 5 COB Pin-Up Picture
DMX Out
Power In
Power Out DMX In
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Menu Display
Menu Buttons

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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The HotStik™ 5 COB utilizes a high-output switch-mode power
supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse
shouldnotrequirereplacement.Thefuseiseldreplaceable,however
itisanadvancedproceduresuitedtoqualiedindividuals.Shouldyour
HotStik™5COBfuserequirereplacement,pleasecontactBlizzardLighting
for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of HotStik™ 5 COB 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master/
slaveoperatingmode.Thecombinednumberofchannelsrequiredbyall
thexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofxtures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 distances. In
any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the
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
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
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
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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
connectortotheinputconnectorofthenextxture
consisting 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
requireaslavesetting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for
complete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
stability. 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.

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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS
DMX SYSTEM
In addition to the unbridled thrill you already
receivedthersttimeyoupluggedinyourx-
ture,you’llbedelightedtoknowthatThisx-
turealsoworksseamlesslywithourwiCICLE®
Wireless DMX system, without additional power.
•ONLYxturesbearingthislogoarecertiedforusewiththewiCICLE®
without external power.
• Unauthorized modication and/or using the wiCICLE®with un-
approved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or xture.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON-
SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION.
•FixturesbearingtheabovelogoMUST only use cable and connectors
which separate chassis/case ground from cable shielding. Cabling with
the shield connected to the connector’s case/chassis may cause malfunc-
tionanddamagetothewiCICLE®orxture.
•wiCICLE®transmittershaveadditionalpowerrequirementsand
thereforecannotbepowereddirectlyfromthexture.Youwill
needtoutilizethesuppliedAC/DCadaptortodrivewiCICLE®
transmitters in your system.
WE HAD THIS SPACE, SO WE FIGURED WE’D
DRAW YOU A PICTURE:
AntennaHousing&1/2-wave
Antenna
Antennaferrule&articulation
joint
Stainless Steel Housing
Recessed Selector Button
StatusLED
3-Pin XLR Connector
(Male on transmitter, Female
on receiver model)

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EachwiCICLE®acts as both a transmitter and a receiver, depending on whether
a DMX source is applied to the integral XLR connector. This is an extremely
powerfulfeatureofthesystem,however,italsorequires1pieceofduediligence,
andthatistheremovalofextraneousDMXsignalsfromyourlightingrigBEFORE
proceeding.
SO: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, YOU SHOULD DISABLE ANY BUILT-
IN PROGRAMS IN THE FIXTURES YOU WISH TO CONNECT AND/OR SET
THEM AS SLAVES PRIOR TO RETURNING THEM TO DMX MODE (IF AP-
PLICABLE). Most xtures contain a built-in automatic, sound active or
custom program which is designed to operate with the xture NOT con-
nected to a DMX chain.
Someoftheseprogramswillautomaticallyrununlessthextureissettoslave
mode.ThesexturestypicallysenseDMXautomaticallyandswitchtoDMXmode
upon receiving DMX signal (our Pucks do that!)
IfyouplugawiCICLE®“receiver”intoanautosensingxturesetasa“master,
“chancesaregoodthatthewiCICLE®“receiver” will begin transmitting the master
program. Most times, this is undesirable, and taking the two seconds to switch
these programs off will solve a lot of ails.
Got that done? Good! Then let’s proceed!
1.PlugthewiCICLE®Receiverintothe“DMXIN”connectorofthextureand
verify it is receiving power (the STATUS LED should illuminate.)
2.ConnecttheAC/DCadaptortothewiCICLE®Transmitter and verify it is receiv-
ing power (the STATUS LED should illuminate.)
3. Press the RECESSED SELECTOR BUTTON on the Transmitter to select the
operating channel group. (The system will store this setting for future use)
The7-ColorStatusLEDwillchangecolortoindicatethecurrentchannelgroup:
· GROUP 1: RED
· GROUP 2: GREEN
· GROUP 3: YELLOW
· GROUP 4: BLUE
· GROUP 5: VIOLET
· GROUP 6: CYAN
· GROUP 7: WHITE
4. Follow the same procedure on the Receiver to select the channel group.
5. Once both the transmitter and receiver(s) are both set to the same channel
group,connectthetransmittertotheDMXcontrollerortheDMXoutofaxture
on your DMX chain.
6.OnceaDMXsignalisprovidedtothetransmitter,thestatusLEDwillblinkRED
slowlyuntilcommunicationisestablishedwiththereceiver.ThestatusLEDon
thereceiver(s)willashGREEN slowly until communication is established.
7.Oncetheclearestchannelisauto-selected,thestatusLEDswillblinkquickly
onboththetransmitterandreceiver.NOTE:ThecoloroftheLEDDURING
operation does not indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit
is transmitting or receiving. That’s It!
NOTE: “GROUP” number
also corresponds to the
“GROUP” setting on our
LightCaster™wireless DMX
Transceiver.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and different modes possible with the HotStik™ 5 COB
areaccessedbyusingthecontrolpanelontheside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 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.
<SAVE>
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 #13. 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 <SAVE> 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
d001 d001 - d512 5 channel mode / choose DMX address
A.001 A001 - A512 9 channel mode / choose DMX address
CF -- CF01 - CF99 Color Fade (slow <--> fast)
CC -- CC01 - CC99 Color Change (slow <--> fast)
CS -- CS01 - CS99 Color Macros
r000 r001 - r255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
9000 9001 - 9255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
b000 b001 - b255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
Y000 Y001 - Y255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
U000 U001 - U255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
dENO <ENTER> Auto Mode

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DMX Mode
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Setting the DMX Channel Mode:
1.) To select a DMX channel mode, press the <MENU> button
repeatedlyuntilyoundeitherd.001 (5ch mode), or A.001 (9ch
mode). To change the DMX starting address within either of these, use
the <UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll from 001 to 512. Press <ENTER>
toconrmyourchoice.
Stand-Alone, Master/Slave, Sound Active Modes:
Allows a single or Master/Slaved units to run factory installed programs at user
selectable speeds.
1.)TosetthextureinColorFademode,selectCF.--. Then use the
<UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll from CF.01 to CF.99 (Slow <--> Fast).
2.)TosetthextureinColorChangemode,selectCC.--. Then use the
<UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll from CC.01 to CC.99 (Slow <--> Fast).
3.)Tosetthexturetodisplayanyofitsbuilt-inColorMacros,select
CS.--. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll from CS.01 to
CS.99 (Slow <--> Fast).
4.)Tosetthextureasaslaveunit,simplydaisychain2ormoreunits
via DMX.The1stxtureinthechainwillserveasthemaster,andthe
followingxtureswillactasthemasterunitdoes.
Auto/Demo Mode:
1.)TosetthextureinAutomode,selectDENO.
Sound Active Mode:
1.) Sound active mode is available via 9ch DMX Mode between the
values of 240 <--> 255.
Manual Color Adjustment:
Allows the user to adjust the color balance of the xture.
1.) Use the <MENU> button to select r.--- (Red Level), 9.--- (Green
Level), b.--- (Blue Level), Y.--- (Amber), or U.--- (White Level), then
hit <ENTER>.
2.) Using the <UP/DOWN> buttons, select the maximum level for
each color between 000x255 (000=off), then hit <ENTER>toconrm.

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DMX Values In-Depth (5-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
DMX Values In-Depth (9-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 001
002 <--> 255
No Function
Strobe (slow <--> fast)
3 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
6 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
7 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
8 000 <--> 032
033 <--> 065
066 <--> 096
097 <--> 129
130 <--> 160
161 <--> 191
192 <--> 224
225 <--> 254
255
Red
Red+Green(Rsame,Gbrighter)
Red+Green(Gsame,Rlessbright)
Green+Blue(Gsame,Bbrighter)
Green+Blue(Bsame,Glessbright)
Red+Blue(Bsame,Rbrighter)
Red+Green+Blue(RandBaresame,Gbrighter)
R+G+B+A+W(R,GandBaresame,AandWbrighter)
R+G+B+A+W(FullOn)
9 000 <--> 009
010 <--> 063
064 <--> 127
128 <--> 191
192 <--> 239
240 <--> 255
No function
R+B
R+G
G+B
R+G+B+A+W
Sound Active

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
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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
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).
If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,
please contact support: [email protected].
1084 mm (42.7 in)
1000 mm (39.4 in)
125 mm
(4.92 in)
138 mm
(5.43 in)

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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 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 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 HotStik™ 5 COB 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Authori-
zation (RA).
Don’tworry,thisiseasy.Justsendanemailto[email protected],
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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
Length 42.7 inches (1084 mm)
Width 4.92 inches (125 mm)
Height 5.43 inches (138 mm)
Weight 21.1 lbs (10 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 110V-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz
Power Consumption 236W, 1.95a, pf:.99
Light Source
LED 12x25wTianxinhighpowerRGBAWCOB5-in-1LEDs
Optical
Beam Angle 80 degrees
Luminous Intensity Meters / Lux Red Green Blue Amber White RGBAW
1m 1,950 2,000 2,120 1,000 2,200 8,610
2m 750 750 780 380 800 3,000
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 5/9 (User Selectable)
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave
Other Information
A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths.
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by
damagetoLED’s.
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, howev-
ertheyarenotmanufacturedby,afliatedwithorendorsedbyNeutrikAG,NeutrikUSA,
oranyrelatedentity.Neutrik®andpowerCON®areregisteredtrademarksofNeutrikAG.

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