The Black Tank Brickblaster PRO User manual

Brickblaster PRO
GUIDE

BRICKBLASTER PRO GUIDE:
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FCC WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
2. Before use, make sure all screws and safety points are secured.
3. Make sure the light is unplugged before removing rods, the
enclosure or screws.
front or rear panel.
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BRICKBLA S TER PRO
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MEN U O K
PWR
PWR
I N D M X OUT
POWER LIGHT
LCD DISPLAY
MENU KEY
DMX IN
DMX OUT POWER PLUG
KEY
KEY
OK KEY

To change Modes, press MENU until “CHANGE OPERATE MODE?”
appears on the LCD screen, and press OK. Select the desired mode
using the ▲or ▼keys, and press OK. A “LOADING” message will
appear, indicating your command has been received and the
operating mode is changing.
OPERATION:
To begin, supply power by connecting a BRICKBLASTER PRO power
cable (or similar) to the blue Neutrik Powercon connector on the
bottom right corner of the rear panel. A blue light on the top right
corner of the rear panel indicates the unit is powered on.
MODES:
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The BRICKBLASTER PRO has 3 operating modes:
1. DMX
2. Manual
3. Color Wash

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DMX MODE:
In DMX mode, the unit is controlled by the data it receives on the
dependent on the factory setting in use (for example - Four Color
Bricks use four DMX channels while Two Color Bricks use two).
NOTE: A THREE PIN DMX TO FIVE PIN DMX ADAPTOR MAY BE USED
WITH THE FIXTURE AS WELL.

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There are four user settings that can be adjusted in DMX mode. The
current value of each setting is shown on the main screen.
DMX Address.
To change the DMX address, press MENU until “CHANGE DMX
ADDRESS?” appears on the LCD, and press OK. Select the desired
DMX address using the ▲or ▼keys, and press OK.
DMX001 8bit Fade0
Universe1 Temp=77F

Universe1 or Universe2.
The Brick can be controlled via two unique DMX universes. DMX
can be input on pins 2&3 (Universe1) or pins 4&5 (Universe2) via
the 5 pin DMX connectors on the rear panel. This allows two
complete universes of DMX to be transmitted on a single cable.
To change from Universe1 to Universe2 (or from Universe2 to
Universe1) press MENU until “SET TO UNIVERSE 2?” (or “SET TO
UNIVERSE 1?”) appears on the LCD, then press OK 07
1
2
3
4
5
UNIVERSE 1 WIRING
SIGNAL-
SIGNAL+
1
2
3
4
5
UNIVERSE 2 WIRING
SIGNAL+
SIGNAL-

8 bit or 16 bit DMX.
mode, The Brick accepts one DMX channel for each color. In 16 bit
mode, two channels are required for each color.
To change from 8 bit to 16 bit mode (or from 16 bit to 8 bit) press
MENU until “SET TO 16BIT DMX?” (or “SET TO 8BIT DMX?”) appears
on the LCD, then press OK.
Tungsten Fade.
An incandescent lamp has a slight delay, or lag with changing
most noticeable during a theatrical black out. The Brick can
emulate an incandescent lamp by selecting one of the Tungsten
Fade settings.
To change the Tungsten Fade setting, press MENU until “CHANGE
TUNGSTEN FADE?” appears on the screen, and press OK. Select
from “OFF”, “1 (MIN)”, “2 (MID)” or ”3 (MAX)” using the ▲or ▼
keys, and press OK. A setting of “3 (MAX)” provides the greatest
delay. A setting of “0”
the LEDs to respond instantly to changing DMX input.
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MANUAL MODE:
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ANY BRICKBLASTER PRO IN MANUAL
MODE TO ANY OTHER DMX SENDING DEVICE AS CONTENTION ON
THE DMX512 INPUT WILL RESULT.
In Manual Mode, the BRICKBLASTER PRO can be controlled directly
from its rear panel without the need of a DMX console or a DMX
control device. Standalone control capabilities vary according to
the factory setting in use (Four Color, Three Color, Two Color, or
One Color). Factory settings are password protected but can be
adjusted. Contact the manufacturer for more information.
non-volatile, meaning they will not change if power is lost or
operates as a DMX Master and is sending DMX512 data.)
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Four Color
adjusting the intensity of the LEDs using the rear panel and the
LCD display. The current value of each setting is shown on the
main screen.
To adjust color values, press the MENU key until the desired color is
listed on the LCD screen. Press OK. Use the ▲or ▼keys to select
a value between “0” and “255”. Then press OK. Press MENU to
select the next color.
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MANUAL Temp=77F
R000 G000 B000 W000

Three Color (Warm White/Neutral White/Cool White)
of your xture by adjusting the intensity of the LEDs using the rear
panel and the LCD display. The current value of each setting is
shown on the main screen.
To adjust color values, press the MENU key until the desired color is
listed on the LCD screen. Press OK. Use the  or  keys to select
a value between “0” and “255”. Then press OK. Press MENU to
select the next color.
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MANUAL Temp=77F
WRM000 NEU000 CLD000
When set to Three Color, Manual Mode allows you to set the color
COLOR TEMPERATURE:
WRM = 2700K NEU = 4500K CLD = 6500K

Two Color (Warm White/Cool White)
When set to Two Color, Manual Mode can be used to either adjust
intensity of the Warm and Cool LEDs simultaneously or it can be
used to control each color’s intensity individually.
To toggle between the two control options, press MENU until
“TURN ON degK MODE” (or “TURN OFF degK MODE”) appears on
the screen, and press OK.
Two Color - Degrees Kelvin Mode
The Warm White LEDs, Cool White LEDs, and approximate degrees
Kelvin are adjusted simultaneously. The current value of each
setting is shown on the main screen.
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MANUAL Temp=77F
Cold000 Hot255 2800K

To change the Kelvin Color Temperature, press MENU until
“CHANGE COLOR TEMP?” appears on the LCD, and press OK. Select
the desired Color Temperature setting using the ▲or ▼keys, and
press OK
readout.)
Two Color – Manual Adjust
The Warm White LEDs and Cool White LEDs can be adjusted
individually. The current value of each setting is shown on the
main screen.
To change the Warm LED intensity, press MENU until “CHANGE
WARM SETTING?” (or “CHANGE COOL SETTING?”) appears on the
LCD, and press OK. Select the desired intensity setting using the ▲
or ▼keys, and press OK.
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MANUAL Temp=099F
Warm=000 Cool=000

One Color
Manual Mode can be used to adjust the brightness of Bricks set to
One Color. The current brightness level is shown on the main
screen.
To adjust color value, press the MENU key until “CHANGE
BRIGHTNESS” appears on the LCD screen. Press OK. Use the ▲or
▼keys to select a value between “0” and “255”. Then press OK.
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MANUAL Temp=77F
Brightness = 255

COLOR WASH Mode:
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ANY BRICKBLASTER PRO IN MANUAL
MODE TO ANY OTHER DMX SENDING DEVICE AS CONTENTION ON
THE DMX512 INPUT WILL RESULT.
In Color Wash mode, the BRICKBLASTER PRO automatically cycles
through its entire saturated color spectrum by modulating the
intensity of the red, green, and blue LEDs. Color wash is only
available in Four Color mode.
There are two user settings that can be adjusted in Color Wash
mode. The current value of each setting is shown on the main
screen.
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COLOR WASH MODE:
COLOR WASH Temp=77F
Time00:15 Offset=000

Wash Timer
The wash timer determines how long it takes for the
BRICKBLASTER PRO to complete an entire color cycle, and, by
extension, the rate at which the colors change. Choose a short
time for a rapid wash or a longer time for a slower wash. To change
the Wash Timer, press MENU and select “CHANGE WASH TIMER?”
by pressing OK. Use the ▲or ▼keys to select a Wash Time
between 15 seconds and 60 minutes (in 15 second intervals).
When set to Color Wash Mode, the Brick is operating as a DMX
Master and is sending DMX512 data, allowing it to control unique
DMX mode).
NOTE: SLAVE FIXTURES SHOULD BE SET TO DMX MODE AND
ASSIGNED TO CHANNELS FIVE, NINE, THIRTEEN, ETC (IN FOUR
CHANNEL INCREMENTS).
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Use the WASH OFFSET function to control the interaction between
the length of delay between each light, or how long it takes to
and the lights will color wash in unison, displaying the same color
the next light.
MENU and select “CHANGE WASH
OFFSET?“ by pressing OK. Use the ▲or ▼keys to select the time
delay (up to 511 seconds) between lights.
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WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY
CONFIGURATION ADJUSTMENTS.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE REMOVING
KNOBS AND THREADED ROD.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL YOKES AND THREADED RODS ARE REQUIRED.
remove the threaded rod by
unscrewing one of the side knobs
and using the other to pull the
the yoke and
washers and put
them to the side.
MECHANICAL RECONFIGURATION:
ARRAYS:
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