Blizzard Lighting Node:b RGBAL User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

http://www.blizzardpro.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 4

2. Meet the node:b RGBAL 5

Main Features 5

DMX Quick Reference 5

Node:b™ RGBAL Pin-Up Picture 6

The Rear Connections 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7

Connecting A Bunch of Node:b Fixtures 7

Data/DMX Cabling 7

Cable Connectors 8

Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control 8

Installing a Lens Barrel 8

Insert the Gobo Holder (Prole Lens Barrels Only) 9

Mounting & Rigging 9

4. Operating Adjustments 10

The Control Panel 10

Control Panel Menu Structure 11

Static Mode 12

Dimming Curves 12

Dimming Speed 12

Dimming Frequency 13

DMX Fail 13

Fan Settings 13

System Reset 13

DMX Values In-Depth 13

5. Appendix 14

Keeping Your Node:b™ RGBAL As Good As New 14

Returns (Gasp!) 14

Shipping Issues 14

Tech Specs! 15

Dimensional Drawings 15

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• Node:b RGBAL Engine

• Mounting Brackets and Locking Knobs

• Lens Attachment Thumbscrew

• Gobo Holder

• This Lovely User Manual

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

The following accessories are available for this xture. But the lone wolves that

they are, they must be purchased separately. Contact your authorized Blizzard

Lighting dealer for pricing.

• Node:b-LENS-15-30: 15-30° Prole Zoom Lens

• Node:b-LENS-25-50: 25-50° Prole Zoom Lens

• Node:b-LENS-FRESNEL: 16-65° Fresnel Zoom Lens

Getting It Out Of the Box

Congratulations on purchasing the node:b RGBAL. Now that you’ve got your

xture, 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 the carton and all packing materials.

If a xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be

returned in the original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All xtures must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run

o a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat

or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

Warning! All xtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable

Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something happens to go wrong, visit blizzardpro.com/support and

open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Disclaimer: The information and specications contained in this document are subject 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.blizzardpro.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 1/4/2022 J. Thomas 9/6/2022

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Please read these instructions carefully. They include

important information about the installation, usage and

maintenance of this product.

Safety Instructions

• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone

else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.

• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that

the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-

cal or rear panel of the xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least

20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are

blocked.

• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse

and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.

• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its

head. Use its carrying handles.

• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.

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.

• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

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 open a support ticket at www.blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET THE NODE:B RGBAL

Main Features

• Light source: 200W RGBAL COB LED

• Engine accommodates prole or fresnel lens barrels (sold separately)

• Small in size, 10cm xture diameter

• Lens: glass optical lens

• 1-25Hz strobe eects

• Flicker-free resolution, perfect for video

• Adjustable LED refresh rates (1000-8000 Hz)

• 16-bit dimming, with 4 user-selectable dimming curves

• User selectable dimming speeds (low/medium/high)

• Dual mounting brackets for exible positioning

• M12 sized bracket holes

• Heavy-duty, xed power cord

• Quiet fan cooling

• 3-pin male/female XLR input & output connections

Control

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512

• DMX channels: 6/9-channels

• Easy-to-use 4-button control panel with OLED display

• Operating modes: DMX-512, standalone

DMX Quick Reference (6/9-Channel Mode)

6-CH 9-CH What It Does

1 1 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

2 2 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 3 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 4 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 5 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6 6 Lime Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

-- 7 Strobe (slow <--> fast)

-- 8 Dimming Speed

-- 9Dimming Curves

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The Rear Connections

Node:b™ RGBAL Pin-Up Picture

Locking Knobs

Power CordFuse Holder

DMX OutDMX In

Safety LoopControl Menu

Locking

Knob

Locking

Knob

Dual Mounting

Brackets

200W RGBAL

COB LED

Light Source

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Fuse Replacement

Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the damaged fuse

from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse. Reattach the fuse

holder, and then reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of Node:b Fixtures

You can use a serial data link to run light shows when using a DMX-512

controller with two or more xtures. The combined number of channels required

by all the xtures on a serial data link determines the number of xtures the

data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. Also,

connecting more than 32 xtures on one serial data link without 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). The maximum recommended number of xtures on a serial data link is 32

xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link xtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use data-grade

cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic

interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specications for EIA RS-485

applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but note that

they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. 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

Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the power cord.

ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.

3. SETUP

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Cable Connectors

Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connec-

tor on the other end. (Duh!)

INPUT OUTPUT

Common

DMX +

DMX -

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 DMX cable to the rst xture’s male

connector (input).

Note: It doesn’t matter which xture address is the rst

one connected. We recommend connecting the xtures

in terms of their proximity to the controller, rather than

connecting the lowest xture number rst, and so on.

Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain

from output to input. You should place a

DMX terminator on the output of the nal

xture to ensure best communication.

DMX OUTDMX IN

First

Fixture

in Chain

Fixture

in Chain

DMX OUTDMX IN

A Word on Termination:

DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however

errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal

errors, and therefore best practices include use of a

terminator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing

problems with erratic xture behavior, especially over

long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve

performance.

Installing a Lens Barrel

1.) Align the notch of the lens barrel with the marked line on the engine.

2.) Insert the and turn the lens barrel counterclockwise to the secured position.

3.) Fully secure the lens barrel to the xture using the included thumbscrew.

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Mounting & Rigging

This xture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough

room for ventilation. The fan or vent pathway must never be obstructed.

Mount the xture using a suitable "C" or "O" type clamp. The clamp should be

rated to hold at least 10x the xture’s weight to ensure structural stability. Do

not mount to surfaces of unknown strength, and ensure properly rated rigging

is used when mounting xtures overhead.

Insert the Gobo Holder (Prole Lens Barrels Only)

1.) Remove the prole lens barrel, align the gobo holder with the barrel slots.

2.) Insert the gobo holder into the slot, and turn counterclockwise to secure.

3.) Align the V-shape on the holder with the marked spot on the lens barrel.

Gobo

Holder

Outer:

Ø 68.6 mmØ 79.4 mm

Inner:

Ø 24 mm

0.4 mm

thick

IMPORTANT: Regardless of the

rigging option you choose for

your xtures, always be sure to

secure your xture with a safety

cable.

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The control panel display shows the menu items you select from the menu map

on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immedi-

ately the rst available option for the selected menu function. To select a menu

item, press <ENTER>.

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the

<ENTER> button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable

a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the

value, press the <MENU> button.

4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the features and dierent modes possible with the node:b™ are accessed by

using the control panel on the rear of the xture. There are 4 control buttons

under to the menu display which allow you to navigate through the various

control panel menus.

<MENU>

Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>

Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.

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