Blizzard Lighting SwitchBlade Micro Manuale utente
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2014
MICRO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SwitchBlade™ Micro Moving Head Fixture 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 SwitchBlade™ Micro 5
Main Features 5
Control 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The SwitchBlade™ Micro Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of SwitchBlade™ Micro Fixtures 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
Lighting Stand Mounting 9
4. Operating Adjustments 10
Navigating The Control Panel 10
Control Panel Menu Structure 11
DMX Mode 12
Set The DMX Starting Address 12
Select the DMX Channel Mode 12
Auto, Stand-Alone, & Built-in Program Modes 12
Auto Mode 12
Sound Active Mode 12
Manual Adjustments 12
Reverse Pan 12
Reverse Tilt 12
Reverse (Flip) the Menu Display 12
Restore Default Settings 13
Pan/Tilt Motor Reset 13
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 13
Troubleshooting 13
5. Appendix 15
A Quick DMX Lesson 15
Keeping Your SwitchBlade™ Micro As Good As New 16
Returns (Gasp!) 16
Shipping Issues 16
Tech Specs 17
Luminous Intensity 18
Dimensional Drawings 18
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
• 1 x SwitchBlade™ Micro Moving Head Fixture
• 1 x Mounting Bracket
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations! You have just purchased one totally tiny, totally cool quad-color mini
moving head xture that is sure to make a giant impression anywhere it goes! So now
that you’re the proud owner of a SwitchBlade™ Micro (or hopefully, MICROS!), 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 specications 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 specications 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 5/30/2014 J. Thomas 5/30/2014
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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.
• 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
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 SWITCHBLADE™ MICRO
MAIN FEATURES:
• Mini moving head tted with 1x CREE® 15w R/G/B/W 4-in-1 LED
• Blazing fast 540° pan and 270° tilt
• User selectable 11 or 13 DMX channels
• Full RGBW color in standalone & DMX mode
• Sharp 8 degree beam angle
• Outstanding quad beam effects
• Built-in sound active programs
• Built-in automated programs via master/slave
• Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave
• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output
• wiCICLE®Enabled functionality allows plug-and-play operation with
our wiCICLE®Brand Wireless DMX system
CONTROL:
• USITT DMX-512 (11/13 Channels)
• 3-pin Input/Output
• 4-button menu with LED display
DMX Quick Reference (11/13-Channel Modes)
Channel 11-Channel Mode 13-Channel Mode
1 Pan (0-540°) Pan (0-540°)
2 Tilt (0-270°) Tilt (0-270°)
3 Fine Pan (fast <--> slow) Fine Pan (fast <--> slow)
4 Fine Tilt (fast <--> slow) Fine Tilt (fast <--> slow)
5 Pan/Tilt Speed (slow <--> fast) Pan/Tilt Speed (slow <--> fast)
6 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%) Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
7 Strobe (slow <--> fast) Strobe (slow <--> fast)
8 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
9 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
10 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
11 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
12 --- Built-in Programs, Sound Active
13 --- Motor Reset (150-200)
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Figure 1: The SwitchBlade™ Micro Pin-Up Picture
High Power 4-in-1
RGBW LED
Head / Arms
4-Button LED
Control Panel
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
DMX In
DMX Out
On/Off
Switch
AC
Power In
Cooling
Vents
Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure
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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
With a at head screwdriver, wedge the fuse
holder out of its housing. Remove the dam-
aged 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 SwitchBlade™
Micro 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 specications 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
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 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
conguration.
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 xtures overhead.
Adjust the angle of the xture by loosening both knobs and tilting the xture.
After nding the desired position, retighten both knobs.
• When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.
• Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used.
• Never mount in places where the xture will be exposed to rain, high
humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
Lighting Stand Mounting
This xture comes with an easy to use stand mounting bracket. Please make
sure the lighting stand you use is rated to safely hold the weight of this unit and
do not over-extend the lighting stand. For the safety of yourself, your audience,
and the xture... always take advantage of the use of the stand’s safety pins!
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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
xture, you’ll be delighted to know that
This xture also works seamlessly with our
wiCICLE®Wireless DMX system, without additional power.
• ONLY xtures bearing this logo are certied for use with the wiCICLE®
without external power.
• Unauthorized modication and/or using the wiCICLE®with un-
approved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or xture.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPONSI-
BLE 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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