Setup; Fuse Replacement; Connecting A Bunch Of Wink™ Fixtures; Data/Dmx Cables - Blizzard Lighting Wink Manual

3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

Wink™ utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply with an in-
ternal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, it should not require
replacement. Should the fuse require replacement, please contact
Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.
Connecting A Bunch of Wink™ 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 fixtures set to sync in mas-
ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fix-
tures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also, connecting more than 32 fixtures 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 dis-
tance is 500 meters (1640 ft). The maximum recommended number
of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
To link fixtures 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 specifications for EIA RS-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
Wink™ User Manual - Rev. A
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.
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