Blizzard rokbox exa Manual de usuario
Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2013
exa
TM
rokbox
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RokBox™ EXA 1
1. Getting Started 3
What’s In The Box? 3
Getting It Out Of The Box 3
Powering Up! 3
Getting A Hold Of Us 3
Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4
2. Meet The RokBox™ EXA 5
Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The RokBox™ EXA Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of RokBox™ EXA PAR Cans 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
Cable Connectors 8
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 8
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 8
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 9
Mounting/Rigging 9
UsingthisxturewiththewiCICLE®WirelessDMXSystem 10
4. Operating Adjustments 12
Navigating The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Master/Slave Mode 14
Sound Active Mode 14
Standalone (Program) Mode 14
Manual Color Adjustment 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15
Troubleshooting 16
5. Appendix 17
A Quick DMX Lesson 17
Keeping Your RokBox™ EXA As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Tech Specs 19
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1. GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
•1xRokBox™EXAProfessionalLEDPARFixture
•ThisLovelyUserManual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulationsonpurchasingoneofthemostrockingbox-shapedPARxtures
anywhere! Now that you’ve got your RokBox™ EXA (or hopefully, EXA’s!), 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. Again, please save
thecartonandallpackingmaterials.Ifaxturemustbereturnedtothefactory,itis
importantthatthexturebereturnedintheoriginalfactoryboxandpacking.
Powering Up!
Allxturesmustbepowereddirectlyoffaswitchedcircuitandcannot be run off a
rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.
AC Voltage Switch -Notallxtureshaveavoltageselectswitch,sopleaseverifythat
thextureyoureceiveissuitableforyourlocalpowersupply.Seethelabelonthe
xtureorrefertothexture’sspecicationschartformoreinformation.Axture’s
listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the
xtureordevicecarefullytomakesurethatifavoltageselectionswitchexiststhatitis
set to the correct line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line
voltage applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied
does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All
xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be happy to
help, honest.
Blizzard Lighting
N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E
Waukesha, WI 53188 USA
www.blizzardlighting.com
414-395-8365
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer:Theinformationandspecicationscontainedinthisdocumentaresubject
to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability
for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™
reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to
correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this
document from www.blizzardlighting.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 10/24/2013 J. Thomas 11/1/2013
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•PleasekeepthisUserGuideforfutureuse.Ifyouselltheunittosomeone
else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.
•ALWAYSmakesurethatyouareconnectingtothepropervoltage,andthat
the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-
calorrearpanelofthexture.
•Thisproductisintendedforindooruseonly.
•Topreventriskofreorshock,donotexposexturetorainormoisture.
•Makesuretherearenoammablematerialsclosetotheunitwhileoperating.
•Theunitmustbeinstalledinalocationwithadequateventilation,atleast
20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are
blocked.
•ALWAYSdisconnectfromthepowersourcebeforeservicingorreplacingfuse
and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
•ALWAYSsecurextureusingasafetychain.NEVERcarrythexturebyits
cord. Use its carrying handles.
•DONOToperateatambienttemperatureshigherthan104°F(40°C).
•Intheeventofaseriousoperatingproblem,stopusingtheunitimmediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized tech-
nical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
•NEVERconnectthedevicetoadimmerpack.
•Makesurethepowercordisnevercrimpedordamaged.
•Neverdisconnectthepowercordbypullingortuggingonthecord.
•Avoiddirecteyeexposuretothelightsourcewhileitison.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
yourunitmayrequireservice,pleasecontactBlizzardLightingatsup-
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2. MEET THE ROKBOX™ EXA LED PAR
CONTROL FEATURES
•RGBAW+UVcolormixingvia18x15W6-in-1LEDs
•Variableelectronicdimming&strobe
•Built-incolor&chasemacrosviaDMX
•Built-inautomatedprogramsviamaster/slave
•Built-insoundactiveprograms
•RGBAW+UVcolormixingabilityinstandalonemode
•HSV(3-Ch),RGBAW+UV(6-Ch),RGBAW+UV/Dim/Strobe(8-Ch),Ex-
tended(10-Ch),&Extendedw/32-bitDimmer(11-Ch)DMXProles
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Ruggedandwell-built(Ithitsthegymregularly)
•Super-quietvariable-speedinternalFanCooling
•Dualmountingbracketsforpositioningexibility
•Flicker-freeconstant-current400hzLEDdriver
•3-pinmaleinputand3-pinfemaleoutput
•PowerCon™compatibleACpowerIn/Outconnectors
DMX Quick Reference - 8 / 10 / 11-Channel Mode
Channel 8-Channel 10-Channel 11-Channel
1 Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer
2 Red Intensity Red Intensity Red Intensity
3 Green Intensity Green Intensity Green Intensity
4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity Blue Intensity
5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity Amber Intensity
6 White Intensity White Intensity White Intensity
7 UV Intensity UV Intensity UV Intensity
8 Strobe Strobe Strobe
9 --- Built-in Programs Built-in Programs
10 --- Program Speed Program Speed
11 --- --- 32-Bit Dimmer
DMX Quick Reference - 3-Channel (HSV) / 6-Channel Mode
Channel 3-Channel (HSV) 6-Channel
1 RGB Color Mixing Red Intensity
2 White Intensity Green Intensity
3 Dimmer Blue Intensity
4 --- Amber Intensity
5 --- White Intensity
6 --- UV Intensity
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Figure 1: The RokBox™ EXA Pin-Up Picture
High Power 6-in-1
RGBAW+UVLEDs
Heavy-Duty Cast
Aluminum Enclosure
DualMountingYokes&
Adjustment/Locking Knobs
Figure 2: The Rear Connections
AC Power Out
DMX InDMX Out
Menu Buttons AC Power In
LED Display
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3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The RokBox™ EXA utilizes a high-output switch-mode
power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating condi-
tions,thefuseshouldnotrequirereplacement.Thefuseiseld
replaceable,howeveritisanadvancedproceduresuitedtoqualied
individuals.ShouldyourRokBox™EXAfuserequirereplacement,
please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit
for service.
Connecting A Bunch of RokBox™ EXA Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controllerortorunshowsontwoormorexturessettosyncinmas-
ter/slaveoperatingmode.Thecombinednumberofchannelsrequired
byallthexturesonaserialdatalinkdeterminesthenumberofx-
tures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also,connectingmorethan32xturesononeserialdatalinkwithout
the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration
of the digital DMX signal.
The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640
ft).Themaximumrecommendednumberofxturesonaserialdata
linkis32xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
Tolinkxturestogetheryou’llneeddatacables.Youshouldusedata-
gradecablesthatcancarryahighqualitysignalandarelessproneto
electromagnetic interference.
Forinstance,Belden©9841meetsthespecicationsforEIARS-485
applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but
note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc-
es. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
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
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Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION:Donotallowcontactbetweenthecommonandthex-
ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop,andyourxturemayperformerratically.Testcableswithan
ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not
grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you’d like to build your own, the
chart below details a proper cable conversion:
Conductor 3-Pin Female
(Output)
5-Pin Male
(Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2
DMXData(+) Pin 3 Pin 3
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control
Step 1: Connect the male connector of the
DMX cable to the female connector (output)
on the controller.
Step 2: Connect the female connector of the
DMXcabletotherstxture’smaleconnec-
tor (input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
xtureaddressistherstoneconnected.
Werecommendconnectingthexturesin
terms of their proximity to the controller,
ratherthanconnectingthelowestxture
numberrst,andsoon.
Step 3:Connectotherxturesinthechain
from output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture
to ensure best communication.
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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of
therstxture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
rstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pinconnec-
tortotheinputconnectorofthenextxturecon-
sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed
to connect from the output as stated above to the
inputofthefollowingxtureandsoon.
A quick note: Often,
the setup for Master-
Slave and Standalone
operationrequiresthat
therstxtureinthe
chain be initialized for
this purpose via either
settings in the control
panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily,thextures
that follow may also re-
quireaslavesetting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-
pleteinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.
Mounting & Rigging
ThisxturemaybemountedinanySAFEpositionprovidedthereis
enough room for ventilation.
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
xtureusingasuitable“C”or“O”typeclamp.Theclampshouldbe
ratedtoholdatleast10xthexture’sweighttoensurestructuralsta-
bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure
properly“rated”riggingisusedwhenmountingxutresoverhead.
Adjust the
angleofthexturebylooseningbothknobsandtiltingthexture.
Afterndingthedesiredposition,retightenbothknobs.
•Whenselectinginstallationlocation,takeintoconsiderationlamp
replacement access (if applicable) and routine maintenance.
•SafetycablesMUSTALWAYSbeused.
•Nevermountinplaceswherethexturewillbeexposedtorain,
high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
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USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS
DMX SYSTEM
In addition to the unbridled thrill you al-
readyreceivedthersttimeyouplugged
inyourxture,you’llbedelightedtoknow
thatThisxturealsoworksseamlesslywith
our wiCICLE®Wireless DMX system, without additional power.
•ONLYxturesbearingthislogoarecertiedforusewiththewiCI-
CLE®without external power.
• Unauthorized modication and/or using the wiCICLE®with
unapproved xtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE®or
xture. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION.
•FixturesbearingtheabovelogoMUST only use cable and connec-
tors which separate chassis/case ground from cable shielding. Cabling
with the shield connected to the connector’s case/chassis may cause
malfunction and damage to the wiCICLE®orxture.
•wiCICLE®transmittershaveadditionalpowerrequirements
andthereforecannotbepowereddirectlyfromthexture.You
will need to utilize the supplied AC/DC adaptor to drive wiCI-
CLE®transmitters in your system.
WE HAD THIS SPACE, SO WE FIGURED WE’D DRAW
YOU A PICTURE:
AntennaHousing&1/2-wave
Antenna
Antennaferrule&articulation
joint
Stainless Steel Housing
Recessed Selector Button
Status LED
3-Pin XLR Connector
(Male on transmitter, Female
on receiver model)
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