Setup, Page 8 – Blizzard Lighting The Puck Fab5 (Rev B) User Manual

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The Puck™ Fab5 User Manual Rev. B

3. SETUP

use Replacement

With a flat head screwdriver, wedge the fuse holder out of its

housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace

with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place

and reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of Puck™ Fab5 Flat LED PAR Cans

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512

controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in

master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels

required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.

Fixtures 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 link fixtures 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.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications. Standard microphone

cables will “probably” be OK, but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances.

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

USING THIS FIXTURE WITH THE wiCICLE® WIRELESS DMX SYSTEM

In addition to the unbridled thrill you already received the first time you plugged in your fix-

ture, you’ll be delighted to know that This fixture also works seamlessly with our wiCICLE®

Wireless DMX system, without additional power.

Warning!!!

This fixture MUST only use cable and connectors which sepa-

rate 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.

• ONLY fixtures bearing this logo are certified for use with the

wiCICLE® without external power.

• Unauthorized modification and/or using the wiCICLE® with

unapproved fixtures may cause damage to the wiCICLE® or fixture. UNDER NO CIRCUM-

STANCES IS BLIZZARD LIGHTING RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE FROM SUCH OPERATION.

• wiCICLE® transmitters have additional power requirements and therefore cannot be pow-

ered directly from the fixture. You will need to utilize the supplied AC/DC adaptor to

drive

wiCICLE® transmitters in your system.