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Blizzard Enclosure User Manual 

 

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User Manual and Installation Guide 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

September, 2011 

Blizzard Series Projector Enclosures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tempest Lighting Inc. 

13110 Saticoy Street 
North Hollywood, CA 91605, USA 
  
Tel  +1 818 787 8984  
Fax +1 818 982 5582  

[email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covers: 

 

all Blizzard models with DEC 3.2 

control system manufactured after 

September 1

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, 2011  

 

All Fan-only Blizzard Enclosures 

 

Includes supplement covering DEC3 

control enclosures manufactured 

prior to September 2011

 

 
 
In the interest of continuous product improvement, the information in this document is subject to change without 
notice. Neither Tempest Lighting, Inc. nor its representatives or agents may be held liable for expense or injury 
arising from it. 
© Tempest Lighting Inc. All Rights Reserved  

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http://www.tempestlighting.com/products.html#blizzard 
 
 
 

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DEC3.2 

Summary of Contents for Blizzard DEC3.2

Page 1: ...ll Fan only Blizzard Enclosures Includes supplement covering DEC3 control enclosures manufactured prior to September 2011 In the interest of continuous product improvement the information in this docu...

Page 2: ...tch Force cooled 230V are in Compliance with the following standards or specifications according to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55015 EN61000 3 4 EN61000 3 5 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 pr...

Page 3: ...led 230V 6566 US Blizzard X Stretch Force cooled 230V Have been tested and approved to standards UL 508 electrical and UL 50 environmental as NEMA 3R enclosures for use in the United States and Canada...

Page 4: ...d Warnings 2 1 Tools and Equipment 2 2 Mounting the Enclosure 2 3 Base up or Base down Operation 2 4 Mounting the Projector 2 5 Wiring 3 Wiring for Fan Only Versions 3 2 DEC3 2 Versions Wiring and Con...

Page 5: ...00 Baby Blizzard Force cooled 6505 Baby Blizzard Force cooled Low noise 6510 Baby Blizzard DEC 3 2 6515 Baby Blizzard DEC3 2 Low noise 6550 Blizzard DEC3 2 Enclosure Control 6555 Blizzard Stretch DEC3...

Page 6: ...Enclosure User Manual page 6 1 1 Dimensions and Weight Baby Blizzard Enclosure Weight 29lb 13kg 1 2 Maximum Projector Dimensions and Power Maximum Projector Power Standard Versions 700W Low Noise Vers...

Page 7: ...ontrol 120V 49 124cm 51 130cm 16 41cm 12 30cm 42 107cm 26 66cm 106lb 48kg 6556 IN Blizzard X Stretch DEC3 Enclosure Control 230V 49 124cm 51 130cm 16 41cm 12 30cm 42 107cm 26 66cm 106lb 48kg 6560 US B...

Page 8: ...has been shut off to all supply lines to the enclosure including the one powering the projector Do not open the enclosure in wet weather 2 2 Tools and Equipment To install the enclosure you will need...

Page 9: ...losure 4900 MB Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and washer Four required per enclosure 4900 MC Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and pipe clamp for pipes 1 5 38mm to 2 50mm OD Four re...

Page 10: ...the projector to be used supports this feature usually referred to as Ceiling Mount mode before commencing installation Air vents for Base up operation When the Blizzard is used base up remove the fr...

Page 11: ...eld before proceeding further Note You can still adjust the projector pan and tilt by loosening the projector clamp adjusting the projector feet then re tightening the projector clamp to hold the proj...

Page 12: ...t to the FAN terminals inside the enclosure passing the fan cable through the rubber grommet in the side of the electrical cover 4 Attach one end of the hose to the hose adapter plate using one of the...

Page 13: ...ints suitable for flexible conduit fittings US size international 20mm Note the locations of the cable entry fittings on the rear panel 3 All junction boxes must be installed in accordance with local...

Page 14: ...below Feed the projector power cable through the grommeted hole in the electrical cover and terminate as shown in the wiring diagrams below Replace the electrical cover taking care not to pinch any of...

Page 15: ...System DEC3TM Your enclosure has DEC3 control if you see a control panel on the rear surface like this IMPORTANT Blizzard enclosures manufactured from September 2011 ship with DEC3 2 control described...

Page 16: ...vice Management if desired Unless otherwise specified this version of the user guide refers to DEC3 2 units fitted with software version 0 1 xxx or later So what does DEC3 2 actually DO The DEC3 2 Eng...

Page 17: ...ans to change the enclosure air every 30 seconds or so We call this pulse mode and it is the key to preventing damaging condensation inside your equipment If the temperature rises above the top set li...

Page 18: ...control of the Lamp Relay using a single DMX slot at the address configured as the DEC3 2 DMX start address A DMX slot value level 75 will cause the fixture to be powered and less than 25 will disconn...

Page 19: ...Range 0 15 C Default 15 C This is a setting above the Top Set temperature that determines the temperature at which the lamp relay is opened cutting off power from the fixture projector User may reduc...

Page 20: ...t Lamp Hours Default 0000 DEC3 2 counts the hours your projector fixture lamp is on and can report it both on the user interface display and over RDM Remember to reset to 0 when changing lamps This is...

Page 21: ...minations Pinout 1 Ground 2 Data 3 Data The picture shows the 4 DMX connections on the controller The incoming DMX feed should always be wired to DMX IN 1 If the enclosed projector shares the DMX sign...

Page 22: ...TANT Tempest enclosures are supplied for either 120VAC 50 60Hz or 208 240VAC 50 60Hz operation Tempest Lighting is not liable for damage or failure to operate correctly due to connection to an inappro...

Page 23: ...tral Split Feed Operation Split Feed allows you to run the projector light fixture independently of the enclosure The enclosure must be powered 24 7 DEC3 2 normally ships from the factory with circuit...

Page 24: ...X Personality RDM Mode Device Type Device Label Software Version RDM is an effective and powerful tool for commissioning and monitoring an installation particularly in large systems For further guidan...

Page 25: ...re as part of the condensation prevention strategy The fan comes on for a few seconds approximately every 30 seconds ON Green Fan is running due to lamp being on or internal temperature exceeding top...

Page 26: ...ENU SET DMX ADDRESS in Monitor DMX or Service modes Select a DMX starting address in the range 001 to 510 1 Lamp Relay In Service Mode an addition two slots are available 2 Fan Relay 3 Heater Relay No...

Page 27: ...he internal fixture has gone to standby This facility allows the heat built up in the fixture to dissipate before the DEC3 2 resumes normal maintenance of the enclosure default 5 minutes permissible r...

Page 28: ...is displayed will depend on the RDM interface used The following screen shots were taken running the GetSet program in Windows 7 and connecting to a DEC3 2 controller using a RDM TRI MK1 interface bot...

Page 29: ...Tempest enclosures and all other RDM devices you plan to use on the same network Firmware Upgrade over RDM DEC3 2 firmware is now field upgradeable using RDM A field upgrade requires a JESE RDM TRI MK...

Page 30: ...y of the user to ensure that the fan is running at all times when the projector lamp is on Unless the enclosure or projector is undergoing routine maintenance the enclosure should be closed and secure...

Page 31: ...ed to it the fan will start to turn Make sure that your hands are clear of the fan before applying power to the enclosure Only authorized personnel should perform maintenance on the enclosure or proje...

Page 32: ...hose to clean the case Window As Needed Clean using a proprietary glass cleaning solution or a mild detergent and wipe dry Use only soft lint free cloths for glass cleaning Never use an abrasive clea...

Page 33: ...sure and check for obstructions Turn power back on to see if fan will start spinning If fan does not turn then enclosure is not receiving power Turn off all power and check wiring If the wiring is cor...

Page 34: ...aragraph A above ii to any Goods that have been subject to misuse abnormal service or handling or altered or modified in design or construction iii to any Goods repaired or serviced by any person othe...

Page 35: ...respond quickly to your needs Step 2 If your dealer is unable to answer your questions please contact our Sales Office Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street North Hollywood CA 91605 USA Tel 1 818...

Page 36: ...orm on the next page and sending it to the Tempest Lighting factory within 30 days of installation entitles you to the warranty cover specified in this manual It also enables us to notify you in case...

Page 37: ...a Tempest Representative has not inspected the installation please send photos showing installation Model Number Serial Number Padlock Key Number Dealer Sold By Name Location Date Purchased Contracto...

Page 38: ...light fixture to be enclosed Customers wishing to provide independent electrical feeds to the enclosure and the projector fixture must follow the instructions below Feeder Connections Common Feed Fee...

Page 39: ...d at the same supply voltage 3 1 DMX Connections DMX refers to USITT DMX512 a commonly used control protocol in the entertainment industry running over RS485 Consult USITT DMX installation guidelines...

Page 40: ...prevent condensation particularly overnight dew formation inside the equipment housed Condensation is fatal to electronic equipment particularly in polluted areas or saline environments where it brin...

Page 41: ...inate condensation and runs the fans to change the enclosure air every 30 seconds or so We call this pulse mode and it is the key to preventing damaging condensation inside your equipment If the tempe...

Page 42: ...the user is responsible for maintaining a DMX input with the slot as selected as the DMX START ADDRESS on the DEC3 high This slot level must be set greater than 50 at all times when the internal fixtu...

Page 43: ...fer only basic guidance on RDM utilization DEC3 Control Parameters DEC3 will run out of the box with its default parameter settings which equate to the fixed settings of its predecessor DECs 1 and 2 T...

Page 44: ...ge 001 510 Default 001 Sets the DMX address for the lamp relay control In the DMX RDM service mode the subsequent two DMX slots control fan and heater respectively Lamp Hours Default 0000 DEC3 counts...

Page 45: ...same as DMX IN DMX Line Terminations DMX cable runs must be terminated at the far end of the cable run with a termination resistor as detailed in the DMX standard This is particularly important for sa...

Page 46: ...te Device Management is an ANSI standard that adds bidirectional discovery and status monitoring to a standard DMX network connection No additional wiring is required for RDM operation DEC3 s RDM impl...

Page 47: ...few seconds approximately every 30 seconds ON RED Indicates fan is running due to lamp being on or internal temperature exceeding top limit Lamp Relay ON RED Indicates lamp relay closed and power is...

Page 48: ...running because of Overtemp the DMX input cannot turn them off and so on The DMX SET menu can be ignored if the DEC3 is in Standalone or DMX RDM Mode 1 RDM Monitor mode SET LAMP HOURS TO 0 The lamp ho...

Page 49: ...y reduce the cutoff temperature margin In hot climates it may be advisable to set both TOP TEMP and CUTOFF TEMP as high as possible BOTTOM TEMP The desired lower temperature limit for normal operation...

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