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Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

Copyright (c) 2013

suitable for outdoor use

Summary of Contents for ToughPar V12

Page 1: ...Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2013 suitable for outdoor use ...

Page 2: ...eplacement 7 Connecting A Bunch Of ToughPar V12 PAR Cans 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 12 Master Slave Mode 12 Standalone Program Mode 12 Manual Color Adjustment 12 DM...

Page 3: ...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 under normal conditions Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a...

Page 4: ...rvicing 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 unskilled people...

Page 5: ...ibility Flicker free constant current 400hz LED driver Totally silent convection cooling IP Rated AC power cord with cable cap IP Rated DMX in out cables DMX Quick Reference 9 a b 10 a b Channel Modes Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 1 Dimmer Dimmer 2 Red Intensity Red Intensity 3 Green Intensity Green Intensity 4 Blue Intensity Blue Intensity 5 Amber Intensity Amber Intensity 6 White Intensity White ...

Page 6: ...gure 1 The ToughPar V12 Pin Up Picture Figure 2 The Rear Connections AC Power In DMX Out DMX In Menu Buttons LED Display AC Power Out 15 watt RGBAW 5 in 1 LEDs IP65 Rated Cast Aluminum Enclosure Mounting Yoke and Adjustment Locking Knobs Tempered Glass Lens Cover ...

Page 7: ...res on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more 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...

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: ...crolls 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 repeat...

Page 11: ...MX mode with 0 20 fps strobe 5CH 5 channel DMX mode 4CH 4 channel DMX mode SP SP00 SP15 Speed adjustments 0 15 Pr Pr00 Pr35 Built in programs 0 35 ASC AC00 AC15 Auto mode 0 15 FAdE FA00 FA15 Fade settings 0 15 FLAS FL00 FL15 Flash strobe speed 0 15 rL r 000 r 255 Red dimmer 0 100 GL G 000 G 255 Green dimmer 0 100 bL b 000 b 255 Blue dimmer 0 100 AL A 000 A 255 Amber dimmer 0 100 UL U 000 U 255 Whi...

Page 12: ...00 FA15 Then press the ENTER button to confirm 3 To use the fixture in automatic mode select ASC and press the ENTER button Then use the UP DOWN to choose from AS00 AS15 then press the ENTER button to confirm 4 Adjust the speed of the chase as above using SP15 slowest to SP00 fastest then press the ENTER button to confirm 5 To set the fixture as a slave unit select SLAU and hit ENTER The unit will...

Page 13: ... 005 006 055 056 105 106 155 156 205 206 255 32 Bit Dimmer As set in the control menu display Mode 0 8 bit 256 dimming steps Mode 1 32 bit 0 25 intensity range Mode 2 32 bit 0 50 intensity range Mode 3 32 bit 0 75 intensity range Mode 4 32 bit full intensity dimming DMX Values In Depth 9 Channel Mode A or B Channel Value What It Does 1 000 255 Dimmer 0 100 2 000 255 Red Intensity 0 100 3 000 255 G...

Page 14: ...ow 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 properly and securely Use Only DMX Cables and or check cables for defects In...

Page 15: ...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 starting channel...

Page 16: ...isfaction 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 g...

Page 17: ... 1 LEDs 100 000 hours Optical Beam Angle 25 degree optics standard 26 degree beam 30 degree field Thermal Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Control Protocol USITT DMX 512 DMX Channels 4 5 9 10 Input 3 pin XLR Male Output 3 pin XLR Female Other Operating Modes Standalone Master Slave Sound Active Color Preset Other Information If you drop your keys into a river of molten lava ju...

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