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             The Puck 3NX Manual Rev. A 

 

 

Copyright (c) 2011-2012 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Puck 3NX™ LED PAR Can   

 

 

 

1

1. 

Getting 

Started 

     3

 What’s 

In 

The 

Box? 

    3

 

Getting It Out Of The Box   

 

 

 

3

 Powering 

Up! 

     3

 Getting 

Hold 

Of 

Us 

    3

 

Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 

4

2. Meet The Puck 3NX™ LED PAR Can 

 

 

5

 Features 

      5

 

DMX Quick Reference (3 and 6-Channel Modes) 

 

5

 

The Puck 3NX

 

Pin-up 

Picture 

   6

3. 

Setup 

 

      7

 Fuse 

Replacement 

     7

 

Connecting A Bunch Of Puck 3NX™ LED PAR Cans 

 

7

 Data/DMX 

Cables 

     7

 

4. 

Operating 

Adjustments 

 

    8

 

DMX Mode & DMX Mode Selection   

 

 

8

 Master/Slave 

Mode     8

 Sound 

Active 

Mode     8

 Custom 

Color 

Display 

    9

 Fixture 

running 

hour 

display 

   9

 Additional 

Operating 

Help 

    9

 

Using the Fixture With The wiCICLE

®

 Wireless DMX System 

10

 Troubleshooting 

 

     12

5. 

Appendix 

 

      13

 A 

Quick 

DMX 

Lesson 

    13

 

Keeping The Puck 3NX LED PAR Can As Good As New 

14

 Returns 

(Gasp!) 

 

     14

 Shipping 

Issues 

     14

 Tech 

Specs 

 

     15

Summary of Contents for The Puck 3NX

Page 1: ...Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Wisconsin USA Copyright c 2011 2012 ...

Page 2: ...ference 3 and 6 Channel Modes 5 The Puck 3NX Pin up Picture 6 3 Setup 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of Puck 3NX LED PAR Cans 7 Data DMX Cables 7 4 Operating Adjustments 8 DMX Mode DMX Mode Selection 8 Master Slave Mode 8 Sound Active Mode 8 Custom Color Display 9 Fixture running hour display 9 Additional Operating Help 9 Using the Fixture With The wiCICLE Wireless DMX System 10 Troublesh...

Page 3: ...tly 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 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 fo...

Page 4: ...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 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 unskill...

Page 5: ...urable acrylic lens protector for added LED protection 4 Button LED control panel for easy programming Light source 9x 3 watt TRI Color Edison Edixeon LEDs Dual bracket for flexibility in mounting Power outlet for fixture linking MAX 3A 120VAC Ultra quiet fan for cool operation all night long wiCICLE Enabled functionality allows plug and play operation with our wiCICLE Brand Wireless DMX system DM...

Page 6: ... 2011 2012 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 The Puck 3NX Pin Up Picture Super Fly TRI Color LEDs Flat as a pancake Dual Mounting Yokes Figure 2 The Rear Connections AC Power In Out DMX In DMX Out LED Control Panel Microphone Acrylic Lens Protector ...

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 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 tha...

Page 8: ...hout a controller 1 Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX con nector on the rear of the units 2 Choose a unit to function as the Master Select MAST The master unit must be the first unit Finally chain the units together using DMX cable Master SLNd then NASt to confirm 3 Select slave function by using the UP DOWN keys to reach SLAV in the Master Auto menu on the sla...

Page 9: ...ue 255 after using this mode 1 Select NAnu from the control panel then hit ENTER 2 Choose rEd GrEE or bLuE then hit ENTER to confirm 3 Using the UP DOWN keys select the color you wish to display by varying Red Green Blue intensity between 0 and 255 then hit ENTER to confirm each color choice 4 Select Color preset mode as instructed above then select CoL 7 then ENTER to confirm To Show the Fixture ...

Page 10: ...IRCUMSTANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION Fixtures bearing the above logo MUST only use cable and connec tors which separate chassis case ground from cable shielding Cabling with the shield connected to the connector s case chassis may cause malfunction and damage to the wiCICLE or fixture wiCICLE transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore ...

Page 11: ... 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 the wiCICLE Transmitter and verify it is receiving power the STATUS LED should illuminate 3 Press the RECESSED SELECTOR BUTTON on the Transmitter to select the operating channel group The system will store this setting ...

Page 12: ...wn 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 speed channels are set appropri ately No Response to Audio Verify that the fixture is in Sound Active mode Adjust Audio Sensitivity If Applicable Fixture Not Respond...

Page 13: ...ypical 3 pin 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 startin...

Page 14: ... s satistfaction 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 l...

Page 15: ... Optical Beam Angle 25 degrees 29 degree field Luminous Intensity 7 160 Lux 1m Full White Red 1 550 Lux 1m Green 2 250 Lux 1m Blue 2 930 Lux 1m Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 3 or 6 User Selectable Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Preset Standalone...

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

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