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Tempest Blizzard DEC3.2 User Manual And Installation Instructions

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Tempest Lighting Inc.
13110 Saticoy Street
North Hollywood, CA 91605, USA
Tel +1 818 787 8984
Fax +1 818 982 5582
info@tempestlighting.com
In the interest of continuous product improvement, the information in this document is subject to change without
notice. Neither Tempest Lighting, Inc. nor its representatives or agents may be held liable for expense or injury
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© Tempest Lighting Inc. All Rights Reserved
Blizzard Enclosure User Manual
DEC3.2
Covers:
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all Blizzard models with DEC 3.2
control system manufactured after
September 1
, 2011
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All Fan-only Blizzard Enclosures
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Includes supplement covering DEC3
control enclosures manufactured
prior to September 2011
September, 2011
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  • Page 1 September 2011 In the interest of continuous product improvement, the information in this document is subject to change without notice. Neither Tempest Lighting, Inc. nor its representatives or agents may be held liable for expense or injury arising from it.
  • Page 2 Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. EN60598-1 This declaration is made by the manufacturer Tempest Lighting, Inc. 13110 Saticoy Street, Unit C North Hollywood, CA 91605, USA This declaration is based on tests that were conducted on the submitted samples of the above mentioned products.
  • Page 3 Have been tested and approved to standards UL 508 (electrical) and UL 50 (environmental), as NEMA 3R enclosures, for use in the United States and Canada. This declaration is made by the manufacturer Tempest Lighting, Inc. 13110 Saticoy Street, Unit C North Hollywood, CA 91605, USA This declaration is based on tests that were conducted on the submitted samples of the above mentioned products.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Base-up or Base-down Operation? ................2.4 Mounting the Projector .................... 2.5 Wiring .......................... 3 Wiring for Fan-Only Versions ................... 3.2 DEC3.2 Versions – Wiring and Control ..............3.3 Operation – Fan-Only Versions ................... 5 Routine Maintenance ....................6 Troubleshooting ......................7 Warranty ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Baby Blizzard, Force-cooled, Low noise 6510 Baby Blizzard, DEC 3.2 6515 Baby Blizzard, DEC3.2, Low noise 6550 Blizzard, DEC3.2 Enclosure Control 6555 Blizzard Stretch, DEC3.2 Enclosure Control * 6556 Blizzard X-Stretch, DEC3 Enclosure Control * 6560 Blizzard, Force-cooled 6565 Blizzard Stretch, Force-cooled* 6566 Blizzard X-Stretch, Force-cooled* 6590.BK...

  • Page 6: 1.2 Maximum Projector Dimensions And Power

    1.1 Dimensions and Weight – Baby Blizzard Enclosure Weight: 29lb (13kg) 1.2 Maximum Projector Dimensions and Power Maximum Projector Power: Standard Versions: 700W Low-Noise Versions: 350W Blizzard Enclosure User Manual page 6...
  • Page 7 1.1 Dimensions and Weight – Blizzard and Stretch Blizzard Maximum Projector Dimensions Model # Description Weight 6550.US Blizzard, DEC3 Enc losure Control, 120V 31"/79c m 33"/84c m 14"/36c m 10"/25c m 24"/61c m 26"/66c m 77lb/35kg 6550.IN Blizzard, DEC3 Enc losure Control, 230V 31"/79c m 33"/84c m 14"/36c m...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Safety and Warnings These warnings are for your protection. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death. Tempest Lighting, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages or injury incurred by misuse or mishandling of product. Do not attempt to install or operate the enclosure before fully reading and understanding this ...
  • Page 9 LEAVE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BEHIND ENCLOSURE FOR WIRING AND VENTILATION  Tempest Lighting recommends the use of stainless steel mounting hardware. The Blizzard enclosure is provided with a pair of Unistrut channels on the enclosure base, for mounting to your structure. You may use standard Unistrut accessories, or purchase mounting kits from Tempest Lighting –...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all mounting points are secure and conform to local safety regulations. Tempest Lighting Inc. accepts no responsibility for damage or injury arising from inappropriate or unsafe installation.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Projector

    Mounting the Projector in the Blizzard Enclosure If the Blizzard enclosure is suspended from a ceiling or overhang, this must be done by two  people. 1. Find the best location for the two projector clamps, avoiding contact with access doors, vents and control on the projector top.
  • Page 12 The latch tension is  Insert a padlock in adjusted by turning the one or more screw – clockwise to security rings for tension, anti-clockwise to additional security. loosen. Installing the Blizzard Blimp Accessory If you ordered a Blimp kit with your Blizzard, the installation is exactly the same, except that the fan is remote from the enclosure and needs to be installed separately.

  • Page 13: Wiring

    All electrical work must be carried out by a properly licensed electrician. Failure to  observe this point will void the factory warranty for the Tempest Enclosure and possibly the projector/projector. Before starting work, switch off power to the branch circuit, carefully following lockout and tag-out procedures.
  • Page 14 3.1 Fan- Only Versions: Remove the electrical cover inside the enclosure. You will see the fan wires already terminated to the connector block on the rear panel. Pass the AC feeder wires through the rear panel and terminate to the connector block, using one of the wiring diagrams below.
  • Page 15 DEC3 control if you see a control panel on the rear surface like this: IMPORTANT: Blizzard enclosures manufactured from September 2011 ship with DEC3.2 control, described in the following section. For Blizzard enclosures manufactured before September 2011 with DEC3 control, see the appendix at the end of this manual.
  • Page 16 It can report back over the DMX cable, using the RDM protocol (Remote Device Management) if desired. Unless otherwise specified, this version of the user guide refers to DEC3.2 units fitted with software version 0.1.xxx or later.

  • Page 17: Operating Modes

    And while doing all of this, DEC3.2 can tell you what’s happening over your RDM network – a real boon in larger installations. You may also use RDM to configure your Tempest installation remotely, using an appropriate RDM front end.
  • Page 18 DMX PERSONALITY. The DEC3.2 mode or personality may be configured form the Front Panel or by using an RDM control. In all configurations, the fixture inside the Tempest enclosure may also be an RDM enabled device. Basic Mode This is the way your DEC3.2 controller will normally ship from the factory. It will be set up for standalone operation, with settings that will be appropriate for most installations.
  • Page 19 Test and Service use by a trained technician. DEC3.2 Control Parameters DEC3.2 will run out of the box with its default parameter settings, which equate to the (fixed) settings of its predecessor DECs 1 and 2. Temperature: Top Set Range 35-45°C, Default = 40°C...
  • Page 20 Lamp Hours Default 0000 DEC3.2 counts the hours your projector/fixture lamp is on, and can report it both on the user interface display and over RDM. Remember to reset to 0 when changing lamps. This is provided to allow lamp hours monitoring on devices such as Video Projectors that have no native RDM or DMX support.
  • Page 21 DMX512 standard. The individual projectors installed inside the Tempest enclosures must NOT be terminated. It is recommended that any line termination is done using the 3-pin terminal connector fitted to the DEC3.2 control circuit board.
  • Page 22 Power Connections IMPORTANT Tempest enclosures are supplied for either 120VAC 50/60Hz, or 208- 240VAC, 50/60Hz operation. Tempest Lighting is not liable for damage or failure to operate correctly due to connection to an inappropriate electrical supply. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL NORMS AND STANDARDS.
  • Page 23 Split Feed allows you to run the projector/light fixture independently of the enclosure. The enclosure must be powered 24/7. DEC3.2 normally ships from the factory with circuit card power links in place for a common electrical supply to feed the enclosure and the projector/fixture inside it.
  • Page 24 RDM and RDM Integration bug on the FAQ page for some useful contacts. Tempest Lighting warrants DEC3.2 to be compliant with the RDM standard, but is not an RDM systems integrator, and can offer only basic guidance on RDM utilization.
  • Page 25 Control Interface The control interface features a 2-line display, LED indicators, and 4 sealed control buttons. LED Indicators Heater SHORT PULSES (Green) – Indicates lamp is off, and the heater is pulsing to prevent condensation inside the enclosure and projector/light fixture. This is normal operation when the lamp is off and the temperature range is above the bottom set limit.
  • Page 26 Monitor, plus use of a single DMX address to control Lamp relay SERVICE Monitor, plus use of three DMX slots to control Lamp, heater and fan Important: Please ensure that the DEC3.2 is NOT left in Service Mode. Blizzard Enclosure User Manual page 26...
  • Page 27 SET FAN OVERRUN The fan will continue to run for a time after the internal fixture has gone to standby. This facility allows the heat built up in the fixture to dissipate before the DEC3.2 resumes normal maintenance of the enclosure.
  • Page 28 Choose to display temperature values in Celsius or Fahrenheit (default Celsius) RDM Monitoring and Configuration All the features accessible over the DEC3.2 control panel are also available over RDM. Just how this information is displayed will depend on the RDM interface used. The following screen shots were taken running the GetSet program in Windows 7, and connecting to a DEC3.2 controller...
  • Page 29 RDM interface vendor whether he has tested his interface with Tempest enclosures and all other RDM devices you plan to use on the same network. Firmware Upgrade over RDM DEC3.2 firmware is now field- upgradeable, using RDM. A field...

  • Page 30: Operation - Fan-Only Versions

    Operation – Fan- Only Versions While there are no specific operational actions required for normal use, the following points should be kept in mind. IF the fan and projector have been powered separately, it is the responsibility of the user ...

  • Page 31: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance It is very important to perform routine maintenance on both the enclosure and the projector inside it. Failure to do so may reduce lifetime for both the enclosure and the projector. Note Maintenance schedules depend on location and environment. The intervals given here are general minimum guidelines.
  • Page 32 Case - As Needed The outside of the case should be cleaned as needed. The case should be cleaned with a wet cloth and mild detergent (if necessary). Do not use a direct spray from a hose to clean the case. Window –...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This is a guide to the general symptoms, problems, and solutions that may occur during the usage of your enclosure. However, it is important to remember that problems may occur within the projector itself and these must also be considered. Projector does not have power.

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty INSPECTION/WARRANTY/RETURNS. A. Customer, at its sole expense, shall inspect all Goods promptly upon receipt and accept all Goods that conform to the specifications or catalog. All claims for any alleged defect in or failure of the Goods or Seller's performance to conform to the Contract, capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection, must be set forth in a written rejection notice detailing the alleged non-conformity, and be received by Seller within thirty (30) calendar days of Customer's receipt of the Goods.
  • Page 35 Tempest Product Support. Step 1: First contact your local Dealer for support. Your dealer is best placed to respond quickly to your needs. Step 2: If your dealer is unable to answer your questions please contact our Sales Office: Tempest Lighting, Inc.

  • Page 36: Registration

    Registration Filling out the registration form on the next page and sending it to the Tempest Lighting factory within 30 days of installation entitles you to the warranty cover specified in this manual. It also enables us to notify you in case of important news or post-sale information regarding the Blizzard Lighting Enclosure.
  • Page 37 Detach and mail/fax to: Tempest Lighting, Inc., 13110 Saticoy St., N Hollywood, CA 91605 Fax # +1 818 982 5582 If a Tempest Representative has not inspected the installation, please send photos showing installation. Model Number: ......................... Serial Number: ..........................
  • Page 38 IMPORTANT Tempest enclosures are supplied for either 120VAC 50/60Hz, or 208-240VAC, 50/60Hz operation. Tempest Lighting is not liable for damage or failure to operate correctly due to connection to an inappropriate electrical supply. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY A QUALIFIED ...
  • Page 39 DEC3 normally ships from the factory with power terminal links inserted for a common electrical supply to feed the enclosure and the projector/fixture inside it. If you prefer to feed the enclosure and projector separately, remove the terminal links as indicated before connecting to mains power.
  • Page 40 DEC3 Control – Introduction Tempest Lighting and Projector Enclosures have been in daily use around the world for almost a decade. Tempest enclosures protect expensive and delicate equipment in all climates, maintaining a comfortable operating temperature, and preventing condensation – the real outdoor enemy.
  • Page 41 In cold conditions, DEC3 will run the heater as required to maintain the bottom set temperature. Thus, DEC3 maintains a comfortable operating temperature inside the enclosure, and prevents damage from condensation. Users all over the world have found that Tempest enclosures provide an optimal environment for expensive and delicate equipment, in every climate type.
  • Page 42 In this mode, the DEC3 does not need to “see” any DMX to operate. The mode allows the use of RDM to set the various temperature thresholds, and monitor the conditions inside the enclosure remotely. The fixture inside the Tempest enclosure may also be an RDM enabled device.
  • Page 43 RDM and RDM Integration bug on the home page for some useful contacts. Tempest Lighting warrants DEC3 to be compliant with the RDM standard, but is not an RDM systems integrator, and can offer only basic guidance on RDM utilization.
  • Page 44 operating temperature of 0°C, and users may set it lower than the default if desired. Humidity Range 50-90%, Default 80% The threshold at which incoming air is more aggressively heated to remove moisture. This parameter will not normally require adjustment. DMX Set Range 001-510, Default 001 Sets the DMX address for the lamp relay control.
  • Page 45 DMX standard. This is particularly important for satisfactory operation of DMX/RDM installations. The individual fixtures installed inside the Tempest enclosures must NOT be terminated. It is recommended that any line termination is done using the 3-pin terminal connector fitted to the DEC3 control circuit board.
  • Page 46 • Software Version Tempest Lighting warrants that its RDM products are compliant to the RDM standard, but does not directly support RDM system integration. Tempest Lighting will however provide introductions to qualified RDM system integrators for customers requiring assistance in this area. Links are provided on the Tempest Lighting web site (www.tempestlighting.com).
  • Page 47 Control Interface Heater Relay Temp Lamp The control interface features a 2-line display, LED indicators, and 4 cap-sense control buttons. LED Indicators Heater SHORT PULSE (RED) – Indicates lamp is off, and the heater is pulsing to prevent condensation inside the enclosure and projector/light fixture. This is normal operation when the lamp is off and the temperature range is above the bottom set limit.
  • Page 48 ON (GREEN) – Good DMX or RDM data packet received. Control Interface Operation The Control Interface is normally LOCKED. To UNLOCK, touch ESC and OK together for 5 seconds. Heater Relay Temp You are now in the CONTROL MENU Lamp Use the arrow keys to scroll up and down the menu.
  • Page 49 When the DEC3 sees air above this temperature, but below the additional Cutoff temperature (see below), it indicates a temperature error. This is not dangerous, but may reduce lamp life. CUTOFF TEMP The desired upper temperature ABOVE the TOP TEMP setting, at which the lamp relay is forced to open, isolating the fixture/projector power.

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