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Solar Ray™ User Manual Rev. A 

 

 

© 2015 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

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 fixture.

•  This product is intended for indoor use only.

•  To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. 

•  Make sure there are no flammable 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 fixture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the fixture by its 

cord.

•  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 visit www.blizzardlighting.com/

tickets to request support via our online support ticket system.

Summary of Contents for Solar Ray

Page 1: ...Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015...

Page 2: ...placement 7 DMX 512 Connections 7 Data DMX Cables 7 Power Linking 7 Mounting Rigging 8 Making A Wall of Solar Ray Fixtures 8 Connection Example 9 4 Operating Adjustments 10 Navigating The Control Pane...

Page 3: ...See the label on the fixture or 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 fixtur...

Page 4: ...ng 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 DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher th...

Page 5: ...nnels 6 25 Strobe Rate 0 20 Hz Strong cast aluminum housing Internal Protection IP20 Smooth dimming curve with flicker free operation 400Hz ADDITIONAL FEATURES High performance fanless convection cool...

Page 6: ...n Up Picture 25x 3 Watt Edison Warm White LEDs Figure 2 The Rear Connections Strong Die Cast Aluminum Housing Signal Status LED Power In 3 Pin DMX In Mounting bracket with turn quick clamp bracket con...

Page 7: ...the digital DMX signal The maximum recom mended cable run distance is 500 meters 1640 ft The maximum recommended number of items daisy chained on a serial data link is 32 units Data DMX Cabling To li...

Page 8: ...the mounting bracket Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the bracket screws Connect the device to the mains with the power plug All devices must be powered direc...

Page 9: ...hting LLC Connection Example Here is just one of many possible fixture connection setups No matter what type of configuration your choose to connect your fixtures together in always be sure that each...

Page 10: ...selection UP Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order DOWN Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order The control panel LCD display shows the menu items you select fro...

Page 11: ...n slave mode use the UP DOWN buttons to navigate to Slave Mode and press the ENTER button Then use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight either Yes or No Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice Netwo...

Page 12: ...Program 21 Program 22 Program 23 Program 24 Program 25 Program 26 Program 27 Program 28 Program 29 Program Mix Mode 6 000 255 Auto Program Speed Slow Fast DMX Values In Depth 25 Channel Mode Channel V...

Page 13: ...0 Fixture 3 LED CH 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Fixture 4 LED CH 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 Fixture 5 LED...

Page 14: ...ed and that unit s ventilation is not obstructed Slow Movement Check that speed channels are set appropriately No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Fixture Not Respondi...

Page 15: ...ge the same data will be sent out over and over again This is a great feature of DMX if for some reason the data is not interpreted the first time around it will be re sent shortly Not all 512 channel...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol Art Net Kling Net USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 6 25 Channels Input Output 3 pin XLR Male Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Auto Sound Active Ot...

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Page 20: ...Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting...

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