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SwitchBlade™ Manual Rev. A  

 

 

© 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

All the goodies and different modes possible with the SwitchBlade™ 

LED are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fi xture.  

There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to 

navigate through the various control panel menus.

<MENU> 
Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN> 
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<ENTER>  
Is used to select and confi rm/store the current selection.

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 fi rst available option for the selected 

menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.

Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until you reach the desired 

menu function. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the 

menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to select the menu function 

currently displayed, or to enable a menu option. To return to the previ-

ous option or menu without changing the value, press the 

<MENU> button.

Summary of Contents for switchblade

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

Page 2: ...cement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of SwitchBlade Moving Heads 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 11 Master Slave Mode 11 Sound Active Mode 11 Standalone Program Mode 11 Manual Co...

Page 3: ...mer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch AC Voltage Switch Not all fixtures have a voltage select switch so please verify that the fixture you receive 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 draw und...

Page 4: ...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 people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the ...

Page 5: ...ound active programs 10 12 DMX Channels Built in color chase macros via DMX Sound and Auto Modes DMX512 master slave sound activated auto mode ADDITIONAL FEATURES 4 button LCD display control panel menu Efficient low noise fan cooling system 3 pin XLR connectors IN OUT 420 Lux R 492 Lux G 610 Lux B and 1070 Lux W 7M 1 4 turn fastening Omega Clamp DMX Quick Reference 12 10 Channel Mode Ch 12 Channe...

Page 6: ...The SwitchBlade Pin Up Picture High Power OSRAM 4 in 1 Quad Color RGBW LED 4 Button Controls and LCD Display Figure 2 Behind The Beam DMX In DMX Out AC Power In Super Fast Single Arm Rotating Yoke Ergonomically Correct Handles Super Sharp 2 Degree Beam Fuse Power Switch ...

Page 7: ...thout 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 link fixtures together you ll need high quality data cables may I recommend Cool Cables You should use data grade cables that can ...

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 com plete 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 w...

Page 10: ...rolls 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 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 repeate...

Page 11: ...1 on the LED Readout To select a different DMX address using the MENU button select NOdE then hit ENTER select Addr then hit ENTER then select VALU then hit ENTER Use the UP DOWN buttons to select the correct address then hit ENTER to confirm Setting the DMX Channel Mode 1 To select a DMX channel mode press the MENU button then use the UP or DOWN buttons until the display reads dN11 and press the ...

Page 12: ...er Closed Shutter Open Strobe effect Fast to Slow Shutter Open Pulse effect in Sequences Shutter Open Random Strobe effect Slow to Fast Shutter Open 7 5 DIMMER 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 8 6 RED 000 255 Red Intensity 0 100 9 7 GREEN 000 255 Green Intensity 0 100 10 8 BLUE 000 255 Blue Intensity 0 100 11 9 WHITE 000 255 White Intensity 0 100 12 10 MACROS 000 079 080 099 100 119 120 139 140 159 160 179 18...

Page 13: ...s 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 speed channels are set appropriately No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Responding Responding Er raticly Make sure all connectors are seated properl...

Page 14: ...sfaction 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 go...

Page 15: ...0 3m 705 5m Green 20 070 1m 1 970 3m 840 5m Blue 28 680 1m 2 240 3m 1 040 5m White 32 880 1m 3 140 3m 1 410 5m Optical Beam Angle 2 degree optics standard Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 10 12 Channels Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Auto Other Informati...

Page 16: ...Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting ...

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