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Description:
The Firelight model FL-B "Blaze" fixture is a compact, lightweight moving pattern projector which uses
advanced long lifetime LED light sources to produce high light output from a very small package. The unit is
designed to project a moving pattern of light with an irregular character resembling the appearance of fire or
flames. Two pattern wheels rotated by gear reduction motors produce the moving effect pattern with very
little light loss. The projection lens mount allows for adjustment of effect focus. The lighting industry
standard DMX control interface provides control of effect motor speed and output intensity. Installation of
glass or dichroic color filters, aperture plates, or other optics in the filter slot provided will create further
variations in the appearance of the output pattern.
Recommended Use
The Firelight Blaze fixture is intended for use in applications where the appearance or illusion of fire or flames
is desired. The fixture is intended to operate from a 120 volt AC power source using the DC power supply
provided, or an appropriate substitute. The FL-B unit can be operated from any DC power source with
correct voltage and polarity, and an adequate current rating.
FIRELIGHT BLAZE USER INSTRUCTIONS
PRECISION PROJECTION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
17508 STUDEBAKER ROAD, CERRITOS, CA 90703-3638
TELEPHONE: 562 865-8552 FACSIMILE: 562 924-7133
WEBSITE
www.ppsfx.com
EMAIL:
info@ppsfx.com
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Summary of Contents for Firelight Blaze
- Page 1 Recommended Use The Firelight Blaze fixture is intended for use in applications where the appearance or illusion of fire or flames is desired. The fixture is intended to operate from a 120 volt AC power source using the DC power supply provided, or an appropriate substitute.
- Page 2 Electrical Precautions The Firelight Blaze projector is provided with a Class II AC power supply with a total cord length of 4 feet minimum. The AC power supply or power cord may be connected to any standard domestic electrical outle t, or to foreign outlets with appropriate adapters.
- Page 3 External Manual Mode Selection and Operation When no DMX data source is available, the FL-B Blaze fixture can be set to operate in manual mode for either demonstration purposes, or for “stand-alone” operation. Manual mode can be selected by setting the DMX address switches to address 900 or higher.
- Page 4 DMX Mode Selection The FL-B Blaze fixture has internal jumpers which can be preset to operate the unit in one of four DMX control modes. Minimal control mode allows control of fixture intensity, while full control mode allows control over fixture intensity and effect motor speed. Depending on the fixture model, the unit may be set to use from one to four DMX channels.
- Page 5 If the “Sync” indicator is not steadily illuminated when DMX data is connected, then there is either a problem with the DMX data or cables, or an internal problem with the Firelight unit. If the unit does not operate, and the “Sync”...
- Page 6 LED Driver Options The Firelight Blaze fixture uses advanced high efficiency LED driver circuitry. This circuit allows the fixture to operate from a wide range of DC input voltages, and drives two independent LED emitter channels with individually optimized parameters.
- Page 7 Mounting The Firelight fixture incorporates a mounting yoke with a 1/2" hole at the center for hanging the instrument. The Firelight is normally attached to a mounting “C-clamp” or other stable means of support using the yoke mounting hole and an appropriate bolt and washer. The unit can be mounted in any orientation, keeping in mind that intensity and speed adjustments along with power and DMX data connections must be made at the rear of the unit, and focus adjustments from either the top or bottom.
- Page 8 Filter or Gel Installation A slot for a color filter is provided at the front of the Firelight. Due to the high light output from the fixture, only glass or dichroic color filters are recommended. Typical gel filters will tend to bleach or burn quickly due to the high light output from the fixture, and would require frequent replacement.
- Page 9 The motion of the projected effect can be significantly altered by changing the direction that the pattern wheels rotate. Firelight units are shipped with both motors turning in opposite directions. Due to the arrangement of the wheels, this produces an effect with either up or down motion, depending on the fixture orientation.
- Page 10 12 months of operation. The FL-B Blaze fixture is fan cooled, and there is no clear path to draw air or dust through the optical section of the fixture. Dust will eventually build up outside and inside the fixture over time. Heavy accumulations of dust will reduce the fixture output, and may reduce the airflow through the unit, resulting in increased temperatures and reduced LED lifetimes.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Fixture completely inoperative: No AC line voltage to power supply No “Power” indicator Power supply input cord unseated at supply Power supply output cord unseated at fixture Power supply or cable defective Good “Power” indicator, No DMX data applied No DMX “Sync”... -
Page 12: Fire Light
FIRE LIGHT MODEL FL-B SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL: ELECTRICAL: Housing .060 Aluminum Input Voltage: FL-B Unit: 9-24 Volts DC, 30 watts Finish: Black Anodized / White Powder Coat Transformer: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz. Yoke: 1.5" x .125" Aluminum, UL listed Class 2 power supply, .5"...
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