Setup – Blizzard Lighting AW Rocklite (Rev A) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Solution

Fixture Auto-

Shut Off

Check the fan in the fi xture. If it is stopped or moving

slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to

high heat. This is to protect the fi xture from overheating.

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.

No Light Output Check to ensure fi xture is operating under correct mode, IE

sound active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service

for more information.

Chase Speed

Too Fast/Slow

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

No Power

Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

Blown 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 fi xture 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.

Install a Terminator.

Check all cables for defects.

Reset fi xture(s).

Intermittant

Lamp

Check lamp for properly installation.

Relamp, lamp may have reached end of life.

Remote Doesn’t

Work

Verify remote control cable is installed properly and securely.

Verify remote is correct type (CA-9 or other as applicable.)

Fixture Moving

On Its Own

Verify proper mode of operation. Is the fi xture in “Auto”

mode?

If your problem isn’t listed, or if problems persist,

please contact support: [email protected].

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! The ROCKLITE™ AW utilizes a high-output switch-mode

power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating condi-

tions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is fi eld

replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualifi ed

individuals. Should your ROCKLITE™ fuse require replacement, please

contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for

service.

Connecting A Bunch of ROCKLITE™ AW Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512

controller or to run shows on two or more fi xtures set to sync in mas-

ter/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required

by all the fi xtures on a serial data link determines the number of fi x-

tures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.

Also, connecting more than 32 fi xtures 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 fi xtures on a serial data

link is 32 fi xtures.

Data/DMX Cabling
To link fi xtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use data-

grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to

electromagnetic interference.

applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but

note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc-

es. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield

Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.

Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.

Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.

Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms