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SHOWTEC Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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V1.0
Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze
Product code: 30785
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1.0 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Product code: 30785...
  • Page 2 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Table of contents 1. Introduction ............................
  • Page 4 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.6.7.1.1. Patch Default ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: Figure 1 • • Showtec Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze • • Quick-lock bracket • • 4 x Flex cable (2,5 m) •...

  • Page 6: Symbols On The Information Label

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or CAUTION moderate injury. Attention Indicates important information for the correct operation and use of the product. Important Read and observe the instructions in this document.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. 2.1.
  • Page 8 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. Attention Power supply • • Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the current, voltage and frequency match the input voltage, current and frequency specified on the information label on the device.

  • Page 9: Requirements For The User

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Attention Do not expose the device to conditions that exceed the rated IP class conditions. This device is IP65 rated. IP (Ingress Protection) 65 class means that the device is dust-tight and protected against harmful effect of water jets.

  • Page 10: Description Of The Device

    Description of the Device The Showtec Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze is a set of 8 LED audience blinders of 100 W each and a controller. The blinders and controller are IP65-rated. Each pod has a 3000 K warm white COB LED with integrated amber LEDs.

  • Page 11: Pod

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 3.2. 3.2.1. Front View Figure 4 Mounting holes for quick-lock bracket Lens Opening for a safety cable 2 x Adjustment screw   3.2.2. Back View Figure 5 Passive cooling   Product code: 30785...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 3.3. Product Specifications Model: Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Source: Light source type LED  Light source quantity 8  Light source power 100 W LED color type A / WW / RGB  Luminous flux (Total) 5229 lm 92  Optical: Beam angle (horizontal) 45°...
  • Page 13 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Cooling Forced convection  Rigging: Mounting options Clamp / Quick-Lock  Safety attachment Yes  Thermal Specifications: Maximum ambient temperature 45 °C Minimum operating temperature -20 °C Included Items: Included cables Dedicated IP65 Data connection / Power Pro True cable  ...

  • Page 14: Dimensions

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 3.4. Dimensions Figure 6 Product code: 30785...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Installation 4.1. Safety Instructions for Installation WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. If trussing systems are used, installation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons. Follow all applicable European, national and local safety regulations concerning rigging and trussing.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Pods To The Controller

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 04) Secure the device with a secondary suspension, for example a safety cable. Make sure that the secondary suspension can hold 10 times the weight of the device. If possible, the secondary suspension should be attached to a supporting structure independent of the primary suspension. Put the safety cable through the openings for a safety cable (03/13).

  • Page 17: Connecting To Power Supply

    Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: • • at 100–120 V: 2 devices Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze • • at 200–240 V: 3 devices Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze...

  • Page 18: Setup

    5.2. Stand-alone Setup When the Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze is not connected to a controller or to other devices, it functions as a stand- alone device. It can be operated manually via the control panel or in auto mode. For more information refer to Control Modes (see 6.2.

  • Page 19: Dmx Cables

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 5.3.2. DMX Cables Shielded twisted-pair cables with 5-pin XLR connectors must be used for reliable DMX connection. You can purchase DMX cables directly from your Highlite International dealer or make your own cables. If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network.

  • Page 20: Dmx Linking

    04) Continue assigning the starting addresses of the remaining devices by adding each time 40 to the previous number. Make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze correctly. If two or more devices are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the current, voltage and frequency match the input voltage, current and frequency specified on the information label on the device. 6.2. Control Modes The Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze supports the following control modes: • • Stand-alone: Auto operation mode, built-in programs, manual operation •...

  • Page 22: Control Panel

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.3. Control Panel Figure 11 A) OLED display B) DOWN touch button C) UP touch button D) SET touch button E) MODE touch button   • • Use the MODE button to exit the current submenu, to return to the Main Menu and to return to the start screen.

  • Page 23: Menu Overview

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.5. Menu Overview Product code: 30785...
  • Page 24 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Product code: 30785...
  • Page 25 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Product code: 30785...

  • Page 26: Main Menu Options

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.6. Main Menu Options The main menu has the following 8 options: 01) Touch the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate through the main menu. 02) Touch the SET button to open the submenus. 6.6.1. DMX In this menu you can set the DMX address and select the desired DMX channel mode.

  • Page 27: Manual Mode

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.6.2. Manual Mode In this menu you can manually set the desired colors (white, amber, red, green, blue) for all 8 pods together or for each pod individually. 01) Touch the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 2 options: •...

  • Page 28: Halogen

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze • • Spot 3 • • Spot 4 • • Spot 5 • • Spot 6 • • Spot 7 • • Spot 8 02) Touch the SET button to confirm the output selection and open the submenu.

  • Page 29: Auto

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze • • Halogen 7 • • Halogen 8 02) Touch the SET button to confirm the selection and open the submenu. 03) Touch the UP/DOWN buttons to set the LED brightness. The adjustment range for each color is 0–255, from low to high intensity.

  • Page 30: Settings

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.6.7. Settings In this menu you can adjust the settings of the device. 01) Touch the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 11 options: • • Patch (see 6.6.7.1. Patch) • • Curves Select (see 6.6.7.2.

  • Page 31: Patch

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.6.7.1. Patch In this submenu you can patch the 8 pods to the outputs of the controller. Touch the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 9 options: • • Default (see 6.6.7.1.1. Patch Default) •...

  • Page 32: Curves Select

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.6.7.2. Curves Select In this submenu you can set dimming curves. Touch the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 4 options: • • Linear • • Square • • Inv Square • • S-type 6.6.7.3. Display Invert In this submenu you can set the orientation of the OLED display.

  • Page 33: Fan Mode

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.6.7.5. Fan Mode In this submenu you can set the speed of the fan. Touch the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 3 options: • • Auto • • High • • 6.6.7.6. Backlight Time In this submenu you can set the amount of time the backlight on the display stays on, after the last button is touched on the control panel.

  • Page 34: Dmx Channels

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.7. DMX Channels 6.7.1. DMX Channels Overview Basic Basic Strobe Custom Pixel Pixel Strobe Pixel Custom Tungsten Function 4 CH 5 CH 5 CH 32 CH 33 CH 40 CH 8 CH White Pod 1–8 Amber Pod 1–8 Tungsten Pod 1–8...
  • Page 35 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Basic Basic Strobe Custom Pixel Pixel Strobe Pixel Custom Tungsten Function 4 CH 5 CH 5 CH 32 CH 33 CH 40 CH 8 CH Blue Pod 7 White Pod 8 Amber Pod 8 Tungsten Pod 8...

  • Page 36: Basic (4 Channels), Basic Strobe (5 Channels), Custom (5 Channels)

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.7.2. Basic (4 Channels), Basic Strobe (5 Channels), Custom (5 Channels) Basic Basic Custom Function Value Setting Strobe 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) White Dimmer Pod 1–8 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Amber Dimmer Pod 1–8...
  • Page 37 Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Pixel Pixel Pixel Function Value Setting Strobe Custom White Dimmer Pod 5 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Amber Dimmer Pod 5 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Tungsten Dimmer Pod 5 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Red Dimmer Pod 5 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %)

  • Page 38: Tungsten (8 Channels)

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.7.4. Tungsten (8 Channels) Tungsten Function Value Setting Tungsten Dimmer Pod 1 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Tungsten Dimmer Pod 2 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Tungsten Dimmer Pod 3 000–255...

  • Page 39: Rdm Information

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze 6.8. RDM Information This device supports RDM (see 6.8.2. Supported RDM PIDs (Parameter IDs)). 6.8.1. RDM Details • • Responder ID: 29B4:0D2XXXXX • • Manufacturer's ID: Showtec (Highlite International B.V.) • • Manufacturer Label: Showtec •...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary person. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Maintenance 8.1. Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. 8.2. Preventive Maintenance Attention Before each use, examine the device visually for any defects. Make sure that: •...

  • Page 42: Draining Condensation Water

    8.4.1. Draining Condensation Water The Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze is IP65 rated. The device can resist water jets. If the device is exposed to extreme humid conditions during use, condensation may collect inside the device. This can happen also during transportation, if the device is exposed to extreme temperature variations.

  • Page 43: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage

    Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage 9.1. Instructions for Deinstallation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. • • Let the device cool down before dismounting. • • Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. •...
  • Page 44 Showtec is a brand of Highlite International B.V.

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