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Spotman™ User Manual - Rev. A
© 2020 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
The Rear Connections
SPOTMAN™ Pin-Up Picture
30W White LED
4-button
control menu
Status LED
and Mic
Manual Focus
Head
Arms
Cooling
Vent
Fuse
Holder
DMX
Input
Output
Power
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Page 2: ... of SPOTMAN s 7 Data DMX Cabling 7 Cable Connectors 8 3 Pin 5 Pin Huh 8 Take It To The Next Level Setting Up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking M S Mode 9 Mounting Rigging 9 4 Operating Adjustments 10 The Control Panel 10 Control Panel Menu Structure 11 Colors and Gobos 11 DMX Mode 12 Starting DMX Address 12 DMX Channel Mode 12 M S Mode 12 Auto Sound Active Manual Adjustments 12 Auto Mode 12 Sound Acti...
Page 3: ...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 Warning All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground Earthing Getting A Hold Of Us If something goes wrong please visit www blizzardpro com support and open a support ticket We ll be hap...
Page 4: ...tion 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 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 tr...
Page 5: ...to sound active programs Built in microphone with sensitivity adjustments Optional pan tilt invert function 3 pin DMX input output IEC power input Lightweight composite housing w mounting bracket Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX channel modes 9 11 channels 4 button control panel with LED display Operating modes DMX512 M S auto sound active DMX Quick Reference 9 11 Channel Modes 9CH 11CH What It ...
Page 6: ... Manual Rev A 2020 Blizzard Lighting LLC The Rear Connections SPOTMAN Pin Up Picture 30W White LED 4 button control menu Status LED and Mic Manual Focus Head Arms Cooling Vent Fuse Holder DMX Input DMX Output Power Input ...
Page 7: ...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 link fixtures 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...
Page 8: ...t between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture 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 I...
Page 9: ...omplete instructions for this type of setup and configuration DMX OUT DMX IN First Fixture in Chain Next Fixture in Chain DMX OUT DMX IN Mounting Rigging This fixture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough room for ventilation The fan or vent pathway must never be obstructed IMPORTANT Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your fixtures always be sure to secure your ...
Page 10: ...ble 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 different modes possible with SPOTMAN are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture There are 4 control buttons under to the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various con trol panel menus ME...
Page 11: ... active mode on Off Sound active mode off SEnS 001 100 Mic sensitivity decrease increase bLNd bLAc Black out if DMX signal is lost HLod Hold last state if DMX signal is lost Soun Sound active if DMX signal is lost Auto Auto run if DMX signal is lost LEd On Display is always on Off Display turns off after 5s of inactivity dISP Yes Rotate the LED display by 180 No Display normal rPan No Pan normal Y...
Page 12: ... fixtures will now follow the first fixture Auto Sound Active Manual Adjustments Allows a single or daisy chained units to run factory installed programs Auto Mode 1 Navigate the menu until you reach Shnd and press ENTER 2 Use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight Sh 0 Sh 3 and press ENTER button to confirm your choice Sound Active Mode 1 Navigate the menu until you reach Soud and press ENTER 2 Use the...
Page 13: ...008 015 016 023 024 031 032 039 040 047 048 055 056 063 064 071 072 079 080 087 088 095 096 103 104 111 112 119 120 127 128 255 Gobo Wheel Open Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Open Gobo 1 shake Gobo 2 shake Gobo 3 shake Gobo 4 shake Gobo 5 shake Gobo 6 shake Gobo 7 shake Gobo flow slow fast 5 7 000 009 010 249 250 255 Strobe No function Strobe slow fast Open 6 8 000 255 Dimmer 7 9...
Page 14: ...at 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 good little fixture should y...
Page 15: ...LED Beam Angle 13 Luminance 3 000 lux 2m 1 450 lux 3m Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Movement Range Pan 540 degree 8 16 bit resolution Tilt 270 degree 8 16 bit resolution Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 9 11 channel Input Output 3 pin XLR male female Other Operating Modes DMX512 M S Auto Sound Active Warranty 2 year limited warranty does not cover malfunc...
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