Blizzard Lighting ToughPAR (Rev A) - Manual (Page 7)

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DMX Values In-Depth
Channel Value What It Does
1 000 <--> 255 Dimmer (0% <--> 100%)
2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)
5 000 <--> 255 Color Macro (7 preset color effect)
6 000 <--> 255 Auto Programs
7
000 <--> 255
Strobe
Slow <--> Fast
8
000 <--> 127
128 <--> 255
Program Fade Speed / Program Run
Time
Fade Speed (Slow <--> Fast)
Program Run Time (Short <--> Long)
9
000 <--> 063
064 <--> 255
ID Address
ID Address Group 0-63
No Function
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ToughPAR 1 Manual Rev. A Copyright (c) 2011 Blizzard Lighting, LLC
3. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The ToughPAR™ 1 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 ToughPAR™ fuse require replacement, please
contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for
service.
Connecting A Bunch of ToughPAR™ 1 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.
For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specifi cations for EIA RS-485
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