Manual Color Adjustment The Weather System™ Foot Switch Controller DMX Channel Values In-Depth Troubleshooting 5. Appendix A Quick DMX Lesson Keeping Your Weather System™ As Good As New Returns (Gasp!) Shipping Issues Tech Specs Page 2 Weather System User Manual Rev. A...
• This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one of the coolest LED lighting systems anywhere! Now that you’re the proud owner of a Weather System™ (or hopefully, MORE!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection.
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 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
DMX Quick Reference (7-Channel Mode) Channel Channel Dimmer Global Red Intensity Global Green Intensity Global Blue Intensity Built-in Programs + Sound Active Speed + Mic Sensitivity Strobe Page 5 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Figure 1: The Weather System™ Pin-Up Picture Black Aluminum Dual Mounting Brackets with Casing Locking Knobs High Power Adjustable Tri-Color LEDs Stand Figure 2: The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out 4-Button LED Control Panel Footswitch Input AC Power In Page 6 Weather System User Manual Rev. A...
Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is field replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals. Should your Weather System™ fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service. Connecting A Bunch of Weather System™ 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 master/ slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all...
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 8 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure properly “rated” rigging is used when mounting fixtures 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. • Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation. Page 9 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
To edit a setting, push the <SETUP> button, then use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons again to scroll through your options. Page 10 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Speed adjustment (slow <--> fast) Colr r000-r255 Red color adjustment (0% <--> 100%) 9000-9255 Green color adjustment (0% <--> 100%) b000-b255 Blue color adjustment (0% <--> 100%) Page 11 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
2.) From here, you can navigate to and use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons to adjust the global intensity of red, green, or blue from - 255. Page 12 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Pedal 3 - Freeze When you step on pedal 3 on the foot controller, it will freeze/suspend the cur- rently running program. Step on pedal 3 again, and the Weather System™ will continue running the suspended program. Pedal 4 - Blackout When you step on pedal 4 on the foot controller, it will blackout the currently running program.
Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Responding / Use Only DMX Cables. Responding Er- Install a Terminator. ratically Check all cables for defects. Reset fixture(s). Page 16 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
Keeping Your Weather System™ As Good As New The fixture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment, 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.
3-pin XLR Male Output 3-pin XLR Female Other Operating Standalone, Master/Slave, Sound Active, Color Modes Preset Forecast Extremely Cool 2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction Warranty caused by damage to LED’s. Page 18 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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Intensity Single Pod Fixture All Pod Fixtures Lux/Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter 2,230 Green 2,020 Blue 2,430 All (White) 2,1490 6,600 2,300 Page 19 Weather System User Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC...
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