Control Panel Menu Structure DMX Channel Values In-Depth Troubleshooting 5. Appendix A Quick DMX Lesson Keeping Your SnowBlind™ FX As Good As New Returns (Gasp!) Shipping Issues Tech Specs Page 2 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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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 support@blizzardlighting.com. Page 4 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
• 4-button easy to use LED control panel menu • Aluminum mounting bracket with locking knobs • Able to directly power the wiCICLE® wireless system via DMX • Lightweight and Compact (It kept its New Years’ resolution!) DMX Quick Reference - 6 Channel Mode Channel What It Does LED 1 Intensity (0% <--> 100%) LED 2 Intensity (0% <--> 100%) LED 3 Intensity (0% <--> 100%) LED 4 Intensity (0% <--> 100%) Flash (Slow <--> Fast) Built-in Programs and Sound Active Modes Page 5 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Mounting Bracket Locking Knobs 4x 3.5-Watt Cool White LED’s Figure 2: The Rear Connections Mic Sensitivity LED Control Adjustment Knob Panel 3-Pin 3-Pin AC Power In DMX512 In DMX512 Out Page 6 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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 Page 7 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
® UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPON- SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION. • Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connectors which separate chassis/case ground from cable shielding. Cabling with the shield connected to the connector’s case/chassis may cause malfunc-...
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7. Once the clearest channel is auto-selected, the status LEDs will blink quickly on both the transmitter and receiver. NOTE: The color of the LED DURING opera- tion does not indicate channel group, instead it indicates whether the unit is transmitting or receiving. That’s It! Page 9 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller, rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first, and so on. 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 10 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture’s weight to ensure structural stability. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting fixutres overhead. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the desired position, retighten both knobs. • When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance. • Safety cables MUST ALWAYS be used. Page 11 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Sets the Fixture to Auto Mode SP.1 - SP.9 Speed Adjustment (Slow <--> Fast) <SETUP> Sound Active Mode 1 Sd 2 <SETUP> Sound Active Mode 2 <SETUP> Sets the Fixture to Slave Mode NOTE: If buttons are not pressed within 20 seconds, the LED display will shut off. Page 12 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Use Only DMX Cables and/or check cables for defects Responding Install a Terminator. Erraticly Reset fixture(s). Intermittant Check lamp for properly installation. Lamp Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life. Page 13 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
DMX receiver back to a DMX source. Generally, the “Secondary” channel is not used so data flows only from sources to receivers. Hence, most of us are most familiar with DMX-512 as being employer over typical 3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to the defined standard. Page 14 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items. Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt. Page 16 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Sound Active, Master/Slave, DMX Special Ability Can make things appear to move in slooow motion. 2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by Warranty damage to LED’s. Page 17 SnowBlind™ FX Manual - Rev. B Copyright (c) 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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