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Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2016

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  • Page 1 Thunder/tik Blizzard Lighting, LLC www.blizzardlighting.com Waukesha, WI USA Copyright (c) 2016...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Auto Mode Sound Active Mode Manual Adjustments DMX Channel Values In-Depth Troubleshooting 5. Appendix A Quick DMX Lesson Keeping Your ThunderStik™ As Good As New Returns (Gasp!) Shipping Issues Tech Specs Dimensional Drawings Page 2 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A...
  • Page 3: Thunderstik™ Led Fixture

    Congratulations on purchasing the mighty ThunderStik™, your new #1 weapon to help win the war on darkness! Now that you’ve got your ThunderStik™ (or hopefully, Stiks!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions (Don't Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!)

    • 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 www. blizzardlighting.com/support. Page 4 Thunderstik™...
  • Page 5: Meet The Thunderstik

    2. MEET THE THUNDERSTIK™ LED FIXTURE MAIN FEATURES • 5* 15W high output RGBW Quad-Color OSRAM™ LEDs • Moving head with fast & quiet 250º tilt via 3-phase motors • Sharp multicolor moving beam effects • Narrow 5º beam angle •...
  • Page 6: The Thunderstik™ Pin-Up Picture

    Figure 1: The ThunderStik™ Pin-Up Picture 5* 15W High Output RGBW Quad- Color OSRAM™ LEDs 4* Control Panel Menu Buttons LCD Control Panel Display Figure 2: The Rear Connections Power Power Fuse Holder Page 6 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A...
  • Page 7: Setup

    Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. Connecting A Bunch of ThunderStik™ 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.
  • Page 8: Cable Connectors

    Step 3: Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above. Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication. Page 8 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 9: Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

    • Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used. • Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation. Page 9 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 10: Operating Adjustments

    4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the ThunderStik™ are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture. There are 4 control buttons to the right of the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.
  • Page 11: Control Panel Menu Structure

    FactConfig Factory Reset Default Reset Redress Fine Tilt Adjustment (0-255) To reset, 1st varify: 01...001, 02...002, Checksum 03...003, etc. through 10...010 ChanVal <ENTER> Display individual channel values (000-255) Page 11 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 12: Dmx Mode

    1.) Navigate the menu to reach Chanl Ctl and press <ENTER>. 2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any channel and press <ENTER>. 3.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a value ranging from 0-255, and press <ENTER>. Page 12 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 13: Dmx Channel Values In-Depth

    LED 5 - Green Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 000 <-> 255 LED 5 - Blue Intensity (0% <-> 100%) 000 <-> 255 LED 5 - White Intensity (0% <-> 100%) Page 13 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life. Fixture Moving Verify proper mode of operation. Is the fixture in “Auto” mode? On Its Own If your problem persists or isn’t listed, please visit: www.blizzardlighting.com/support. Page 14 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 15: Appendix

    It is flexible, robust, and scalable, and its ability to control everything from dimmer packs to moving lights to foggers to lasers makes it an indispensable tool for any lighting designer or lighting performer. Page 15 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 16: Keeping Your Thunderstik™ As Good As New

    Keeping Your ThunderStik™ As Good As New The fixture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equip- 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.
  • Page 17: Tech Specs

    Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG. Page 17 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
  • Page 18: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional Drawings 22 in (560 mm) 8.3 in (210 mm) 4.4 in (110 mm) 8.3 in (210 mm) Page 18 Thunderstik™ User Manual Rev. A © 2016 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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  • Page 20 Enjoy your product! Our sincerest thanks for your purchase! --The team @ Blizzard Lighting...

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