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SwitchBlade™ Micro User Manual Rev. A  

 

 

(c) Copyright 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SwitchBlade™ Micro Moving Head Fixture   

 

        1 

1. 

Getting 

Started 

     

 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 SwitchBlade™ Micro 

 

 

5

 

 Main 

Features 

     

5

 Control 

     

5

 DMX 

Quick 

Reference 

 

    

5

 

The SwitchBlade™ Micro Pin-up Picture  

 

6

 

3. 

Setup 

       

7

 

 Fuse 

Replacement 

 

    

7

 

Connecting A Bunch Of SwitchBlade™ Micro Fixtures 

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 

     

 Lighting 

Stand 

Mounting 

    

9

 

4. Operating Adjustments  

 

 

 

10

 

Navigating The Control Panel  

 

 

10

 

Control Panel Menu Structure 

 

 

  

11

 

DMX Mode 

12

 

Set The DMX Starting Address 

12

 

Select the DMX Channel Mode 

12

 

Auto, Stand-Alone, & Built-in Program Modes 

12

 

Auto Mode 

12

 

Sound Active Mode 

12

 

Manual Adjustments 

12

 

Reverse Pan 

12

 

Reverse Tilt 

12

 

Reverse (Flip) the Menu Display 

12

 

Restore Default Settings 

13

 

Pan/Tilt Motor Reset 

13

 

DMX Channel Values In-Depth 

 

 

 

13

 Troubleshooting 

 

     

13

5. 

Appendix 

 

     

15

 A 

Quick 

DMX 

Lesson     

15

 

Keeping Your SwitchBlade™ Micro As Good As New 

 

16

 Returns 

(Gasp!) 

 

     

16

 Shipping 

Issues 

     

16

 Tech 

Specs  

     

17

 Luminous 

Intensity 

 

    

18

 Dimensional 

Drawings 

 

    

18

Summary of Contents for SwitchBlade Micro

Page 1: ...Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 MICRO...

Page 2: ...Huh 8 Take It To The Next Level Setting up DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking Master Slave Mode 9 Mounting Rigging 9 Lighting Stand Mounting 9 4 Operating Adjustments 10 Navigating The Control Panel 10 Co...

Page 3: ...eceive is suitable for your local power supply 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...

Page 4: ...e 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 Use its carrying handles DO NOT...

Page 5: ...functionality allows plug and play operation with our wiCICLE Brand Wireless DMX system CONTROL USITT DMX 512 11 13 Channels 3 pin Input Output 4 button menu with LED display DMX Quick Reference 11 13...

Page 6: ...014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The SwitchBlade Micro Pin Up Picture High Power 4 in 1 RGBW LED Head Arms 4 Button LED Control Panel Figure 2 The Rear Connections DMX In DMX Out On Off Switch AC Po...

Page 7: ...ore 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 50...

Page 8: ...f 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...

Page 9: ...n 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 ra...

Page 10: ...CIRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPONSI BLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connectors which separate chassis case ground from cable shie...

Page 11: ...let s proceed 1 Plug the wiCICLE Receiver into the DMX IN connector of the fixture and verify it is receiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 2 Connect the AC DC adaptor to the wiCICLE Transmi...

Page 12: ...umbers in ascending order DOWN Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order ENTER Is used to select and confirm store the current selection The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu i...

Page 13: ...OF Sound Active Off nAnu H000 H255 Pan 0 540 Y000 Y255 Tilt 0 270 r000 r255 Red dimmer 0 100 G000 G255 Green dimmer 0 100 b000 b255 Blue dimmer 0 100 U000 U255 White dimmer 0 100 rP rPoF Reverse Pan...

Page 14: ...Au02 slow 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm Sound Active Mode 1 Navigate the menu using the MENU button until you reach Sond 2 Push the ENTER button 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to select either So on...

Page 15: ...an 0 540 2 000 255 Tilt 0 270 3 000 255 Fine Pan fast slow 4 000 255 Fine Tilt fast slow 5 000 255 Pan Tilt Speed slow fast 6 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 7 000 255 Strobe slow fast 8 000 255 Red Intensity 0...

Page 16: ...Clear the fan of obstructions or return the unit for service Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust grime Also ensure that the 220V 110V switch is in the correct position if applicable...

Page 17: ...for ground cable shield two wires for Primary communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver and two wires for a Secondary communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX sour...

Page 18: ...client s satisfaction 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 o...

Page 19: ...am Angle 8 degree Luminous Intensity Lux m Red Green Blue White All 1m 3 760 3 397 5 690 6 780 16 890 2m 985 961 1 457 1 872 6 710 Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control...

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

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