Blizzard Lighting Torrent Xray User manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Torrent™ Xray Moving Head Fixture 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 Torrent Xray Moving Head 5

Main Features 5

DMX Quick Reference 5

The Torrent Xray Pin-up Picture 7

3. Setup 8

Fuse Replacement 8

Connecting A Bunch Of Xray’s™ 8

Data/DMX Cables 8

Cable Connectors 9

3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 9

Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 9

Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 10

Mounting/Rigging 10

4. Operating Adjustments 11

The Control Panel 11

Control Panel Menu Structure 12

Troubleshooting 18

5. Appendix 19

A Quick DMX Lesson 19

Keeping Your Torrent Xray As Good As New 20

Returns (Gasp!) 20

Shipping Issues 20

Tech Specs 21

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

 •1xTorrent™XrayMovingHeadFixture

 •AnEver-So-HandyPowerCord

 •ASweetSafetyCable&setofMountingBrackets

 •ThisLovelyUserManual

Getting It Out Of The Box

CongratulationsonpurchasingtheTorrent™Xray,thenextgenerationofLEDmulti-

beammovingheadxtures!Nowthatyou’vegotyourTorrent™Xray(orhopefully,

Xray’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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offaswitchedcircuitandcannot 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 -Notallxtureshaveavoltageselectswitch,sopleaseverifythatthe

xtureyoureceiveissuitableforyourlocalpowersupply.Seethelabelonthextureor

refertothexture’sspecicationschartformoreinformation.Axture’slistedcurrent

ratingisitsaveragecurrentdrawundernormalconditions.Checkthextureordevice

carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is 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: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.blizzardlighting.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 9/12/2012 J. Thomas 10/14/2013

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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contactBlizzardLightingatsup-

[email protected].

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2. MEET THE TORRENT™ XRAY MOvING HEAD

MAIN FEATURES

• 5xCREEXLampMC-E4-IN-110WLEDs

• 50,000 hours lifespan and low power consumption

• 5pixels(eachLEDisapixel),individuallycontrollable

• Narrow 2 degree beam angle

• Outstanding beam effects

• HighefciencyLEDshutter

• Strobeeffectwith18ashespersecondandpulseeffect

• 0-100% smooth linear dimmer

• Amazing beam color splitting effects

• 8 built-in default programs for easy performance

• 12 default pixel macros effect

• 12/30/34 DMX Channels

• DMX512, master-slave, sound activated, auto mode

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• 4-button LCD display control panel menu

• Efcientlownoisefancoolingsystem

• PowerCon™ compatible in/out power connectors

• 3-pin XLR connectors IN/OUT

• 420Lux(R),492Lux(G),610Lux(B)and1070Lux(W)@7M

• Two 1/4 turn fastening Omega Clamps

DMX QUICK REFERENCE - 12 CHANNEL MODE

Channel What it does...

1Pan

2 Tilt

3 Pan/Tilt Speed

4 Strobe (slow <--> fast)

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

6 Red (0% <--> 100%)

7 Blue (0% <--> 100%)

8 Green (0% <--> 100%)

9 White (0% <--> 100%)

10 Color Macros

11 Built-in Programs

12 Fixture ID Selection

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DMX QUICK REFERENCE - 30/34 CHANNEL MODES

Channel 30 Channel Mode 34 Channel Mode

1Pan Pan

2 Pan Fine Pan Fine

3 Tilt Tilt

4 Tilt Fine Tilt Fine

5 Pan/Tilt Speed Pan/Tilt Speed

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

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

8 Red Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%) Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

9 Green Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%) Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

10 Blue Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%) Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

11 White Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%) White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

12 Red Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%) Red Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%)

13 Green Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%) Green Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%)

14 Blue Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%) Blue Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%)

15 White Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%) White Pixel 1 (0% <--> 100%)

16 Red Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%) Red Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%)

17 Green Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%) Green Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%)

18 Blue Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%) Blue Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%)

19 White Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%) White Pixel 2 (0% <--> 100%)

20 Red Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%) Red Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%)

21 Green Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%) Green Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%)

22 Blue Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%) Blue Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%)

23 White Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%) White Pixel 3 (0% <--> 100%)

24 Red Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%) Red Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%)

25 Green Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%) Green Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%)

26 Blue Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%) Blue Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%)

27 White Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%) White Pixel 4 (0% <--> 100%)

28 Color Macros Red Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%)

29 Built-in Programs Green Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%)

30 Fixture ID Selection Blue Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%)

31 --- White Pixel 5 (0% <--> 100%)

32 --- Color Macros

33 --- Built-in Programs

34 --- Fixture ID Selection

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Figure 1: The Torrent Xray Pin-Up Picture

4-in-1RGBWLED’s

4-Button LCD Control Panel

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

Power Switch

Fuse Cover

DMX InDMX Out

Head/Arms

Carry Handle

Power OutPower In

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

Withaatheadscrewdriver,wedgethe

fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the

damaged fuse from its holder and replace

with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse

holder back in its place and reconnect

power.

Connecting A Bunch of Torrent Xray’s™

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512

controllerortorunshowsontwoormorexturessettosyncinmas-

ter/slaveoperatingmode.Thecombinednumberofchannelsrequired

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

tures 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 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:Donotallowcontactbetweenthecommonandthex-

ture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground

loop,andyourxturemayperformerratically.Testcableswithan

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

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

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

DMXcabletotherstxture’smaleconnec-

tor (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 as above. Place a DMX

terminatorontheoutputofthenalxture

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

therstxture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the

rstxturewhichwillhavea(female)3pinconnec-

tortotheinputconnectorofthenextxturecon-

sisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed

to connect from the output as stated above to the

inputofthefollowingxtureandsoon.

A quick note: Often,

the setup for Master-

Slave and Standalone

operationrequiresthat

therstxtureinthe

chain be initialized for

this purpose via either

settings in the control

panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily,thextures

that follow may also re-

quireaslavesetting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for com-

pleteinstructionsforthistypeofsetupandconguration.

Mounting & Rigging

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

enough room for ventilation.

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. 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sta-

bility. Do not mount to surfaces with unknown strength, and ensure

properly“rated”riggingisusedwhenmountingxturesoverhead.

Adjusttheangleofthexturebylooseningbothknobsandtiltingthe

xture.Afternding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xturewillbeexposedtorain,

high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

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