Blizzard Helios User manual
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2014
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RGBW MOVING HEAD SPOT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Helios™ 150W LED Moving Head Spot 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 Helios™ Spot 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Helios Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Helios’s™ 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 & Adjustments 11
Setting the pan/tilt to inverting or non-inverting 11
SettingtheDMXchannelconguration 11
Adjustingthexturecalibration 11
Resettingthexture 11
Restoring Factory Defaults 11
Master/Slave (“Auto” or “Sound Active”) 11
DMX Mode 11
Custom Programming 12
Gobo Replacement 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 14
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your Helios Spot 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 Helios™ Moving Head Spot
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• A Sweet Safety Cable & set of Mounting Brackets
• One really classy DMX cable
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing the Helios™, the next generation 150-watt LED module
poweredzoomablebeammovingheadxtureofthefuture!Nowthatyou’vegotyour
Helios™ moving head spot (or hopefully, more!)
, 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.Ifaxturemustbereturnedtothefactory,itisimportantthatthexturebe
returned in the original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
Allxturesmustbepowereddirectlyoffaswitchedcircuitandcannot 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 -Notallxtureshaveavoltageselectswitch,sopleaseverifythatthe
xtureyoureceiveissuitableforyourlocalpowersupply.Seethelabelonthextureor
refertothexture’sspecicationschartformoreinformation.Axture’slistedcurrent
ratingisitsaveragecurrentdrawundernormalconditions.Checkthextureordevice
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:Theinformationandspecicationscontainedinthisdocumentaresubject
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 1/21/2014 J. Thomas 2/7/2014
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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 de-
calorrearpanelofthexture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
•Topreventriskofreorshock,donotexposexturetorainormoisture.
•Makesuretherearenoammablematerialsclosetotheunitwhileoperating.
• 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.
•ALWAYSsecurextureusingasafetychain.NEVERcarrythexturebyits
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 HELIOS™MOVING HEAD SPOT
MAIN FEATURES
• LightSource:1xRedButtery150WRGBWLEDModule(60,000hr.)
• Full RGBW Color Mixing (no color wheel)
• 2 Gobo Wheels:
One Fixed Gobo Wheel: 7 gobos (5 metal+2 glass) +open
One Rotating Gobo wheel: 7 gobos (5 metal+2 glass) +open
• Electronic Focus
• High speed shake effect
• 3-facet rotating prism
• Cycle, random, and random color strobe effect (1Hz~13Hz)
• Linear dimmer
• Pan/Tilt Resolution: 16 bit
• PAN = 540° TILT = 270° with locking mechanisms for transportation
• 3-pin XLR input and output
• ¼-turn “omega” style clamp brackets
• POWERCON-compatible power in/out
• Easy to use 4-button LCD-based menu system
DMX Quick Reference
Channel Short Mode Channel Standard Mode Channel Extended Mode
1Pan 1Pan 1Pan
2 Tilt 2 Pan Fine 2 Pan Fine
3 Dimmer 3 Tilt 3 Tilt
4 Strobe 4 Tilt Fine 4 Tilt Fine
5 Red Intensity 5 Moving Speed 5 Moving Speed
6 Green Intensity 6 Dimmer 6 Dimmer
7 Blue Intensity 7 Strobe 7 Strobe
8 White Intensity 8 Red Intensity 8 Red Intensity (8-bit)
9 Gobo Wheel 1 9 Green Intensity 9 Red Intensity (16-bit)
10 Gobo 1 Rotation 10 Blue Intensity 10 Green Intensity (8-bit)
11 Gobo Wheel 2 11 White Intensity 11 Green Intensity (16-bit)
12 Gobo 2 Rotation 12 Built-in Colors 12 Blue Intensity (8-bit)
13 Prism 13 Gobo Wheel 1 13 Blue Intensity (16-bit)
14 Prism Rotation 14 Gobo 1 Rotation 14 White Intensity (8-bit)
15 Focus 15 Gobo Wheel 2 15 White Intensity (16-bit)
16 Built-in Programs 16 Gobo 2 Rotation 16 Built-in Colors
17 Reset 17 Prism 17 Gobo Wheel 1
-- 18 Prism Rotation 18 Gobo 1 Rotation
-- 19 Focus 19 Gobo Wheel 2
-- 20 Built-in Programs 20 Gobo 2 Rotation
-- 21 Reset 21 Prism
-- -- 22 Prism Rotation
-- -- 23 Focus
-- -- 24 Built-in Programs
-- -- 25 Reset
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Figure 1: The Helios Pin-Up Picture
Lens
Menu
Buttons
LCD Readout
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
Power SwitchFuse Cover
DMX In
DMX Out
Head/Arms
Carry Handle
Power OutPower In
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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
Withaatheadscrewdriver,wedgethe
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 Helios Fixtures™
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controllerortorunshowsontwoormorexturessettosyncinmas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
byallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofx-
tures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also,connectingmorethan32xturesononeserialdatalinkwithout
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).Themaximumrecommendednumberofxturesonaserialdata
linkis32xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
Tolinkxturestogetheryou’llneeddatacables.Youshouldusedata-
grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
Forinstance,Belden©9841meetsthespecicationsforEIARS-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
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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:Donotallowcontactbetweenthecommonandthex-
ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop,andyourxturemayperformerratically.Testcableswithan
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
DMXcabletotherstxture’smaleconnec-
tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
xtureaddressistherstoneconnected.
Werecommendconnectingthexturesin
terms of their proximity to the controller,
ratherthanconnectingthelowestxture
numberrst,andsoon.
Step 3:Connectotherxturesinthechain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture
to ensure best communication.
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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
therstxture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
rstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pinconnec-
tortotheinputconnectorofthenextxturecon-
sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed
to connect from the output as stated above to the
inputofthefollowingxtureandsoon.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operation requires that
therstxtureinthe
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily,thextures
that follow may also re-
quire a slave setting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-
pleteinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.
Mounting & Rigging
ThisxturemaybemountedinanySAFEpositionprovidedthereis
enough room for ventilation.
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
xtureusingasuitable“C”or“O”typeclamp.Theclampshouldbe
ratedtoholdatleast10xthexture’sweighttoensurestructuralsta-
bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly“rated”riggingisusedwhenmountingxturesoverhead.
Adjusttheangleofthexturebylooseningbothknobsandtiltingthe
xture.Afterndingthedesiredposition,retightenbothknobs.
• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.
• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.
•Nevermountinplaceswherethexturewillbeexposedtorain,
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 Helios™ are ac-
cessedbyusingthecontrolpanelonthefrontofthexture.Thereare
4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate
through the various control panel menus.
Button Function
<FUNCTION>
<DOWN>
<UP>
<ENTER>
Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option.
Scrolls through menu options in descending order.
Scrolls through menu options in ascending order.
Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu.
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located
directly underneath the LCD Display.
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
displaywillshowimmediatelytherstavailableoptionfortheselected
menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map
and menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to access 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
<FUNC> button.
FUNC DOWN UP ENTER
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Control Panel Menu Structure
Main Function Sub Function Selection What It Does...
Address Setup N/A =001 <-> =512 Sets the DMX address
Load Default N/A =NO / =YES Loadsthexturesdefaultfactorysettings
Information Temperature <ENTER> Displays the temperature at the LED heat sink
Version <ENTER> Displaysthexturesrmwareversion
View DMX Value <ENTER> Displays DMX values, channels 001 - 512
Product ID <ENTER> DisplaysthexturesIDnumber
Fixture Hours <ENTER> Displaysthecurrenttotalxtureruntimehours
Advanced Access Code =000 <-> =255 Code: 008, <ENTER> enables advanced editing
Mic Sensitivity =0% <-> =100% Built-in microphone sensitivity level adjustment
Adjust Red =000 <-> =255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
Green =000 <-> =255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
Blue =000 <-> =255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
White =000 <-> =255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
Fixed Gobo Wheel =-127 <-> =+127 Fineincrementalxedgobowheeladjustments
Rot. Gobo Wheel =-127 <-> =+127 Fine incremental rotating wheel adjustments
Focus =-127 <-> =+127 Fine incremental focus adjustments
Prism =-127 <-> =+127 Fine incremental prism adjustments
Tilt =-127 <-> =+127 Fine incremental tilt adjustments
Pan =-127 <-> =+127 Fine incremental pan adjustments
Option
Settings
Pan Tilt Swap =OFF / =ON Swaps pan/tilt settings
Lost DMX =Clear Value
=Hold Value
When DMX signal is lost, either clear or hold the last
DMX signal received
Display Setup =Display Invert
=Language
=Display Off
Adjusts the setttings to invert the display (on/off),
change the language (English or Chinese), or turn
off the LCD display (on/off).
Pan Invert =OFF / =ON Invertsthexturespanmovments
Tilt Invert =OFF / =ON Inverts the tilt movments
Option Mode DMX Mode Short Mode Setsxturetorunin17-channelDMXmode
Standard Mode Setsxturetorunin21-channelDMXmode
Extended Mode Setsxturetorunin25-channelDMXmode
Music Mode =001 <-> =004 Sound active mode (choose built-in program 1-4)
Slave Same Mode <ENTER> Slave mode
Slave Sync Mode <ENTER> Slave mode (choose built-in program 1-4)
Master Mode <ENTER> Master auto mode (choose built-in program 1-4)
Auto Mode <ENTER> Single auto mode (choose built-in program 1-4)
Manual
Operation
Pan =000 <-> =255
Allowsyoutomanuallysetthexturetoaxed
setting using the DMX values for each channel. For
more information on the DMX values available for
each channel, see pages 12-13.
Tilt =000 <-> =255
Red =000 <-> =255
Green =000 <-> =255
Blue =000 <-> =255
White =000 <-> =255
Strobe =000 <-> =255
Fixed Gobo Wheel =000 <-> =255
Rot. Gobo Wheel =000 <-> =255
Gobo Rotation =000 <-> =255
Prism =000 <-> =255
Prism Rot =000 <-> =255
Focus =000 <-> =255
Reset Reset Pan & Tilt <ENTER> Resets pan and tilt
Reset Effects <ENTER> Resets all of the effects
Reset Complete <ENTER> Resets all
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DMX Channel Values
Short
Mode
Standard
Mode
Extended
Mode
Channel
Value What it does
111000 <-> 255 Pan
... 2 2 000 <-> 255 Pan Fine (16-Bit Pan)
233000 <-> 255 Tilt
... 4 4 000 <-> 255 Tilt Fine (16-Bit Tilt)
... 5 5 000 <-> 255 Movement Speed (fast <--> slow)
366000 <-> 009
010 <-> 255
No Function
Dimmer
477
000 <-> 004
005 <-> 009
010 <-> 199
200 <-> 204
205 <-> 224
225 <-> 229
230 <-> 249
250 <-> 255
No Function
No Strobe (Open)
Strobe (slow <--> fast)
No Strobe (Open)
Random Strobe (slow <--> fast)
No Strobe (Open)
Random Color Strobe (slow <--> fast)
No Strobe (Open)
588000 <-> 255 Red (8-bit)
... ... 9 000 <-> 255 Red Fine (16-bit)
6 9 10 000 <-> 255 Green (8-bit)
... ... 11 000 <-> 255 Green Fine (16-bit)
7 10 12 000 <-> 255 Blue (8-bit)
... ... 13 000 <-> 255 Blue Fine (16-bit)
8 11 14 000 <-> 255 White (8-bit)
... ... 15 000 <-> 255 White Fine (16-bit)
... 12 16
000 <-> 009
010 <-> 019
020 <-> 029
030 <-> 039
040 <-> 049
050 <-> 059
060 <-> 069
070 <-> 079
080 <-> 089
090 <-> 099
100 <-> 109
110 <-> 119
120 <-> 129
130 <-> 139
140 <-> 255
Built-in Colors
Open
Color Temperature = 2700k
Color Temperature = 3200k
Color Temperature = 4200k
Color Temperature = 5600k
Color Temperature = 8000k
Red
Orange
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
White
Multi-Colors
9 13 17
000 <-> 009
010 <-> 019
020 <-> 029
030 <-> 039
040 <-> 049
050 <-> 059
060 <-> 069
070 <-> 079
080 <-> 089
090 <-> 099
100 <-> 109
110 <-> 119
120 <-> 129
130 <-> 139
140 <-> 149
150 <-> 202
203 <-> 255
Gobo Wheel #1
Open (White)
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5
Gobo 6
Gobo 7
Gobo Shake 1 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 2 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 3 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 4 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 5 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 6 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 7 (slow <--> fast)
Clockwise Rotation (fast <-> slow)
Counter-Clockwise Rotation (slow <-> fast)
10 14 18
000 <-> 127
028 <-> 190
191 <-> 192
193 <-> 255
Gobo #1 Rotation
Gobo Indexing
Clockwise Rotation (Fast <-> Slow)
Rotation Stop
Counter-Clockwise Rotation (Slow <-> Fast)
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DMX Channel Values (Continued)
Short
Mode
Standard
Mode
Extended
Mode
Channel
Value What it does
11 15 19
000 <-> 009
010 <-> 019
020 <-> 029
030 <-> 039
040 <-> 049
050 <-> 059
060 <-> 069
070 <-> 079
080 <-> 089
090 <-> 099
100 <-> 109
110 <-> 119
120 <-> 129
130 <-> 139
140 <-> 149
150 <-> 202
203 <-> 255
Gobo Wheel #2
Open (White)
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5
Gobo 6
Gobo 7
Gobo Shake 1 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 2 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 3 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 4 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 5 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 6 (slow <--> fast)
Gobo Shake 7 (slow <--> fast)
Clockwise Rotation (fast <-> slow)
Counter-Clockwise Rotation (slow <-> fast)
12 16 20
000 <-> 127
028 <-> 190
191 <-> 192
193 <-> 255
Gobo #2 Rotation
Gobo Indexing
Clockwise Rotation (Fast <-> Slow)
Rotation Stop
Counter-Clockwise Rotation (Slow <-> Fast)
13 17 21 000 <-> 127
128 <-> 255
Prism
Prism Out
Prism In
14 18 22
000 <-> 127
028 <-> 190
191 <-> 192
193 <-> 255
Prism Rotation
0° <--> 540° rotation
Clockwise Rotation (Fast <-> Slow)
Stop
CCW Rotation (Slow <-> Fast)
15 19 23 000 <-> 255 Line Focus
16 20 24
000 <-> 050
051 <-> 100
101 <-> 150
151 <-> 200
201 <-> 255
Built-in Programs
No Function
Preset Program 1
Preset Program 2
Preset Program 3
Preset Program 4
17 21 25
000 <-> 024
025 <-> 049
050 <-> 074
075 <-> 099
100 <-> 124
125 <-> 149
150 <-> 255
Reset (initiates after 5 seconds within a value)
No Function
Reset Effects
No Function
Reset Pan & Tilt
No Function
Complete Reset
No Function
Gobo Replacement
1)Removethegobocoverbyremovingthefourscrewsonthetopofthexturehead.
2) Remove the slot-n-lock gobo from the gobo wheel by lifting up slightly and sliding it out.
3) Using a small tool, pry the tension ring from the gobo holder.
4) Remove the old gobo, insert the new gobo, and replace in the reverse steps of removal.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Fixture Auto-
Shut Off
Checkthefaninthexture.Ifitisstoppedormoving
slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to
highheat.Thisistoprotectthexturefromoverheating.
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 Checktoensurextureisoperatingundercorrectmode,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
Verifythatthextureisin“SoundActive”mode.
Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.
Fixture Not
Responding /
Responding Er-
ratically
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely.
Use Only DMX Cables.
Install a Terminator.
Check all cables for defects.
Resetxture(s).
Intermittent
Lamp
Check lamp for properly installation.
Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life.
Fixture Moving
On Its Own
Verifypropermodeofoperation.Isthexturein“Auto”
mode?
If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,
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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
dimmermodules.Itwasrevisedin1990andagainin2000toallowmoreexibility.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-
sication.
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.
TherearevepinsonaDMXconnector:awireforground(cableshield),twowiresfor
“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”channelisnotusedsodataowsonlyfromsourcestoreceiv-
ers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical
3-pin“miccables,”althoughthisdoesnotconformtothedenedstandard.
DMXisconnectedusingadaisy-chaincongurationwherethesourceconnectstotheinput
oftherstdevice,theoutputoftherstdeviceconnectstotheinputofthenextdevice,
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
itwillrespondto.Forexample,iftwo6-channelxturesareused,therstxturemight
be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next
xturewouldbesettostartatchannel7soitwouldrespondtochannels7through12.
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
soonasonepacketisnished,anothercanbeginwithnodelayifdesired(usuallyanother
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
dataisnotinterpretedthersttimearound,itwillbere-sentshortly.
Notall512channelsneedtobeoutputperpacket,andinfact,itisveryuncommontond
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
forlightingcontrol.Itisexible,robust,andscalable,anditsabilitytocontroleverything
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 Helios As Good As New
Thextureyou’vereceivedisarugged,toughpieceofprolightingequip-
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.
Youshouldabsolutelykeepthextureclean,especiallyifyouareusingitinan
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
thexturerunningcoolandpreventdamagefromoverheating.
Intransit,keepthexturesincases.Youwouldn’tthrowaprizedguitar,
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.
Commonsenseandtakingcareofyourxtureswillbethesinglebiggestthing
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,
somethingdoesn’tgoasplanned.Ifyoundyourselfwithaxturethatisn’t
behavinglikeagoodlittlextureshould,you’llneedtoobtainaReturnAuthori-
zation (RA).
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.
Makesureyoucarefullypackthexturefortransit,andwheneverpossible,use
the original box & packing for shipping.
Whenreturningyourxtureforservice,besuretoincludethefollowing:
1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2.) The RA# issued to you
3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.
Wewill,atourdiscretion,repairorreplacethexture.Pleaserememberthat
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 13.4 inches (340 mm)
Depth 11.62 inches (295 mm)
Height 21.7 inches (550 mm)
Weight 46.2 lbs (30.9 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz (autoranging)
Power Consumption 129w, 1.12a, pf:.99
Light Source
LED 1*150wRedButteryLEDmodule,60,000hours
Optical
Beam Angle 13 degree
Luminous Intensity
Lux/m Red Green Blue White All
1m 6,500 7,200 9,150 19,350 40,700
2m 1,900 2,060 2,600 5,420 12,300
Movement Range
Pan 540 degrees
Tilt 270 degrees
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 17/21/25 channel (Short, Standard, & Extended)
Input 3-pin XLR Male
Output 3-pin XLR Female
Other Information
I think seals are really just dog mermaids.
Warranty
2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused
by damage to LED’s.
DISCLAIMER:
Thepowerconnectorttedtothextureandxturecordaredesignedforcompatibility
with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, how-
evertheyarenotmanufacturedby,afliatedwithorendorsedbyNeutrikAG,Neutrik
USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of
Neutrik AG.
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Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting
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