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The Puck™ V12 Manual Rev. A  

 

 

© 2013 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

DMX 

 

Allows the unit to be controlled by a universal DMX controller. To select a different DMX address, 

hit the 

<ENTER> 

button and use the 

<UP/DOWN>

 

buttons to select the correct address. Hit 

<MENU>

 to return to the previous menu option.

 

PERS 

This section allows you to select from the fixture’s 7 DMX personalities which govern operation & 

channel structure in DMX mode. 

1.)  

STAG

  -  Stage Mode (12-Ch.)

Channel

Value

What It Does

1

000 <--> 255

Master dimmer (0% <--> 100%)

2

000 <--> 255

Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3

000 <--> 255

Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4

000 <--> 255

Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5

000 <--> 255

Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6

000 <--> 255

White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

7

000 <--> 005

No Function

006 <--> 020

High power (when in normal mode)

021 <--> 030

No Function

031 <--> 255

Color change 

(See Color Selection Table Below)

8

000 <--> 010

No Function

011 <--> 255

Strobe speed (fastest 255)

9

000 <--> 020

No Function

021 <--> 120

Built-in programs (1 per each 10 increments)

121 <--> 220

User programs (1 per each 10 increments)

221 <--> 255

No Function

10

000 <--> 255

Master speed control

11

000 <--> 009

Dimming speed

010 <--> 049

No Function

050 <--> 099

Speed 1 (fastest)

100 <--> 149

Speed 2

150 <--> 199

Speed 3

200 <--> 255

Speed 4 (slowest)

12

000 <--> 009

No Function

010 <--> 209

1 ID per each 10, ex. 010 <--> 019 = ID1

210 <--> 255

1 ID per each 1, ex. 210 = ID21, 211=ID22

Color Selection Table (Stage Mode, Channel 7)

CH Value

Function

031<-->050

R 100% / G 

Increment

  / B 0% / W 0%

051<-->070

R decreasing / G 100% / B 0% / W 0%

071<-->090

R 0% / G 100% / B increment/ W 0%

091<-->110

R 0% / G decreasing / B 100% / W 0%

111<-->130

R increment / G 0% / B 100% / W 0%

131<-->150

R 100% / G 0% / B decreasing / W 0%

151<-->170

R 100% / G increment / B increment / W 0%

171<-->190

R  decreasing / G decreasing / B 100% / W 0%

191<-->200

R 100% / G 100% / B 100% / W 100%

201<-->255

Color temperature (also adjustable through the [CAL1] menu):

 

 

201~205: 3200K 

206~210: 3400K 

211~215: 4200K 

216~220: 4900K 

221~225: 5600K 

226~230: 5900K 

231~235: 6500K 

236~240: 7200K 

241~245: 8000K 

246~250: 8500K 

251~255: 10000K

Summary of Contents for Puck V12

Page 1: ...Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2013 ...

Page 2: ...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 4 Operating Adjustments 10 Navigating The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 DMX Mode 12 DMX Personalities 12 ID Address Selection 14 Temperature Control Functions 14 Edit Programs Scenes 15 Advanced Setup Functions 15 Colo...

Page 3: ... refer to the fixture s specifications chart for more information A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions Check the fixture 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 ...

Page 4: ...ervicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain NEVER carry the fixture by its cord 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 peopl...

Page 5: ...s and upload feature Fixture temperature display and protection settings Preset or user adjustable white balance settings Easy to use LED digital control panel 3 pin male input and 3 pin female output Dual mounting yoke allows flexibility in positioning Optical Beam Angle 25 Field Angle 29 Light Source 12 15 watt 5 in 1 RGBWA LEDs Flicker free constant current LED driver control USITT DMX 512 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...al Rev A 2013 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Puck V12 Pin Up Picture Ridiculously thin 5 in 1 RGBWA Color LED s Dual Mounting Yokes Figure 2 The Rear Connections AC Power In Out DMX In DMX Out LED Control Panel Microphone ...

Page 7: ... on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 fixtures 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 fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures Data DMX Cabling To li...

Page 8: ...ke 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 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 co...

Page 9: ... Operating Adjustments section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Mounting Rigging This fixture 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 fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture s we...

Page 10: ...lls through menu items and numbers in ascending order DOWN Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 11 When a menu function is selected the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu function To select a menu item press ENTER Press the MENU button repeatedly...

Page 11: ...ff EDIT PR01 PR10 Edit a program Each program holds up to 30 scenes SC01 SC30 Edit a scene SET UPLd Upload transfer program function REST Factory reset ID Enable disable ID address operation RGBU Enable disable RGBW color correction POU Power level settings normal or high dIN 8 bit dimming 1 thru 4 16 bit dimming CAL1 WT01 WT11 Color temperature presets 000 255 Individual RGBAW settings CAL2 000 2...

Page 12: ... speed fastest 255 9 000 020 No Function 021 120 Built in programs 1 per each 10 increments 121 220 User programs 1 per each 10 increments 221 255 No Function 10 000 255 Master speed control 11 000 009 Dimming speed 010 049 No Function 050 099 Speed 1 fastest 100 149 Speed 2 150 199 Speed 3 200 255 Speed 4 slowest 12 000 009 No Function 010 209 1 ID per each 10 ex 010 019 ID1 210 255 1 ID per each...

Page 13: ...00 3 000 255 Green Intensity 0 100 4 000 255 Blue Intensity 0 100 4 ARC 2 Architectural Mode 2 RGBAW 5 Ch Channel Value What It Does 1 000 255 Red Intensity 0 100 2 000 255 Green Intensity 0 100 3 000 255 Blue Intensity 0 100 4 000 255 Amber Intensity 0 100 5 000 255 White Intensity 0 100 5 AR2 d Architectural Mode 2 w dimming RGBAW 6 Ch Channel Value What It Does 1 000 255 Master Dimmer 0 100 2 0...

Page 14: ...on 0 100 3 000 255 Brightness 0 100 ID ID Address Selection ID Address mode allows you to utilize multiple fixtures on only 1 DMX universe while maintaining full individual control over each fixture You can enable or disable ID address operation within the SET menu Control settings are found in STAG mode channel 11 see stage mode table on page 12 Id 01 Id 66 Sets the ID for the fixture TEMP Temper...

Page 15: ... T255 Scene Time 0 100 F000 F255 Fade Time 0 100 SET Advanced Setup Functions The following options sets the fixture s advanced functions UPLd This allows you to upload you own user created custom programs to other The Puck V12 fixtures You must set any fixtures which will receive the new programming to SLAVE mode then on the master unit enter the lock password UP DOWN UP DOWN ENTER then press ent...

Page 16: ... 10000K WT04 4900K WT08 7200K To adjust the RGBW settings of any of these preset color temperatures hit ENTER and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired R G B W value you want to edit Hit ENTER Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the desired value Then push the MENU button to confirm your choice and return to the previous menu option Each color has the adjustable values of 000 25...

Page 17: ...ton to confirm your choice and return to the previous menu option Each color has the adjustable values of 000 255 0 100 Strobe can also be applied ST 00 ST 20 slow fast AUTO Automatic Programs Built In and Custom This feature allows you to select from one of 10 built in programs or to select one of 10 user defined programs of up to 30 steps AT 01 AT 10 Built In Programs PR 01 PR 10 User Defined Pr...

Page 18: ...service for more information Chase Speed Too Fast Slow Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment No Power Check fuse AC cord and circuit for malfunction Blown Fuse Check AC cord and circuit for damage verify that moving parts are not restricted and that unit s ventilation is not obstructed Slow Movement Verify that 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable Also check that sp...

Page 19: ...in mic cables although this does not conform to the defined standard DMX is connected using a daisy chain configuration where the source connects to the input of the first device the output of the first device connects to the input of the next device and so on The standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the starting channel ...

Page 20: ...isfaction and wow factor That s what it s all about after all Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans once in a while something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a g...

Page 21: ...D 12 15 watt 5 in 1 LEDs 100 000 hours Optical Beam Angle 25 Field Angle 29 Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 3 4 5 6 7 12 Channels Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Color Preset Other Information No word in the English language rhymes with orange silver or purple Warran...

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Page 24: ...Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting ...

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