blizzard Nexys Flux Vintage Warm White Strobe Blinder User Guide

blizzard Nexys Flux Vintage Warm White Strobe Blinder

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Blizzard Lighting, LLC
• Product Name: NexysTM Flux
• Website: http://www.blizzardpro.com
• Location: Waukesha, WI, USA
• Copyright: (c) 2023

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started
What’s In The Box?
Check the contents of the box to ensure all components are included as per the product manual.

Getting It Out Of The Box
Handle the product carefully and remove it from the packaging without causing any damage.

Powering Up!
Ensure the fixture is powered directly off a switched circuit and verify the voltage select switch matches your local power supply.

GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• Nexys™ Flux LED Fixture
• Power Cord
• 1x Omega Bracket
• 2x Thumbscrews
• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on purchasing the Nexys™ Flux. Now that you’ve got your fixture, you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection. Again, please save the carton and all packing materials. If a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Powering Up!
All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% 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 voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied. Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground

(Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this document are subject to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. We reserve the right to update the existing, or create a new document to correct any errors or omissions. You can download the latest version of this document from www.blizzardpro.com.

Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully. They include important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.
• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-cal or rear panel of the fixture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing 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 head. 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 can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized tech-nical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please open a support ticket at www.blizzardpro.com/support.

MEET THE NEXYS™ FLUX

Main Features

• 1x 80W Warm White 2000K LED
• 24x SMD 5050 RGB 0.5W LEDs (6×4 LED sections)
• Smooth dimming (0-100% )
• Warm white strobe + RGB LED background effects
• Built-in programs and manual color mixing
• 5-pin DMX in/out connections
• powerCON™ TRUE1 compatible power in/out
• Dual mounting brackets + omega clamp bracket
• Interlocking housing design for connecting multiple fixtures
• Heavy-duty aluminum enclosure

Control

• Protocol: USITT DMX-512
• DMX Channels: 4/8/20-channels
• Easy-to-use 4-button control menu with LCD display
• Operating modes: DMX512, M/S, auto

DMX Quick Reference (4/8/20-Channel Modes)

Figure 1: Nexys™ Flux Pin-Up Picture

Figure 2: Rear Connections

SETUP

Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord. ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.

Fuse Replacement
Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse. Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of Nexys™ Flux 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 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 a single line. Also, connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of an optically-isolated DMX splitter may result in deterioration of DMX signal. The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640 ft).

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

Disclaimer: The power connectors fitted to the fixture and fixture cord are designed for compatibility with products manufactured by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA and their related entities, however they are not manufactured by, affiliated with or endorsed by Neutrik AG, Neutrik USA, or any related entity. Neutrik® and powerCON® are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.

Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!)

A Word on Termination
DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal errors, and therefore best practices include use of a terminator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing problems with erratic fixture behavior, especially over long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve performance.

To build your own DMX Terminator:
Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt resistor, and wire it between pins 2 & 3 of the last fixture. They are also readily available from specialty retailers.

CAUTION : Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?

If you use a controller with a 3-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 3-pin to 5-pin adapter. If you’d like to build your own, the chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control

1. Step 1: Connect the male connector of the DMX cable to the female connector (output) on the controller.

2. Step 2: Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first fixture’s male connector (input).
   Note: It doesn’t matter which fixture address is the first one connected. We recommend connecting the fixtures in terms of their proximity to the controller, rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first, and so on.

3. Step 3: Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input as above. Place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure best communication.

Fixture Linking (M/S Mode)

1. Connect the male connector side of the DMX cable to the output female connector of the first fixture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
   A quick note: Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches. Secondarily, the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting.

Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration.

Mounting & Rigging
Ensure fixtures have ample ventilation and no obstructions. Regardless of the rigging option, always use a safety cable.
Use “C” or “O” clamps rated 10x the fixture’s weight. Only mount on known, strong surfaces and use proper overhead rigging.

Joining Fixtures

1. If applicable, remove the dual hanging brackets and locking knobs.

2. Align the locking channels of the fixtures and slide them together.

3.  On the front and back sides of the adjoined fixtures, use the included thumbscrews to secure them together firmly.
   Note: The thumbscrews for any number of joined fixtures should be used on the perimeter of the joined fixture edges on the front and back sides. See illustrations above.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 as needed to add more fixtures.

5. For rigging, you can use the Omega bracket mounting points on the rear side to attach Omega brackets and clamps as needed.

OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel
All the features and different modes possible in this fixture are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture. There are 4 control buttons which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

The control panel display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immedi-ately the first available option for the selected menu function. To select a menu item, press .
Use the and buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the