blizzard VERIMO IP Profile RGBALC Full Color LED Spot User Manual

blizzard VERIMO IP Profile RGBALC Full Color LED Spot

Product Information

Specifications

• Brand: Blizzard Lighting
• Model: VerismoTM IP Profile RGBALC
• Control: DMX
• Channels: 7/8/9/10/17

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started What’s In The Box?

• The VerismoTM IP Profile RGBALC fixture comes with the necessary components for operation.

Getting It Out Of the Box

• Carefully unpack the fixture from the box, ensuring all parts are intact and undamaged.

Powering Up!

• Connect the fixture to a switched circuit with a suitable ground connection.
• Do not use a rheostat or dimmer circuit.

Getting A Hold Of Us

• In case of any issues, visit blizzardpro.com/support to open a support ticket for assistance.

Setup

• Fuse Replacement Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to replace fuses if needed.

Connecting A Bunch of VerismoTM IP Profile Fixtures

• Ensure proper connections between multiple fixtures for synchronized operation.

Data/DMX Cabling

• Use appropriate DMX cables to connect the fixture for control.

Mounting & Rigging

• Securely mount the fixture using suitable rigging equipment following safety guidelines.

Operating Adjustments

• The Control Panel Familiarize yourself with the control panel to adjust settings as needed.

Static Mode

• Select static mode for fixed lighting patterns.

Dimming Curves

• Adjust dimming curves to control the brightness transitions.

DMX Values In-Depth

• Explore detailed DMX values for customized lighting effects.

Appendix

• Keeping Your VerismoTM IP Profile As Good As New
• Follow maintenance guidelines to ensure the longevity of the fixture.

FAQ

Q: Can the VerismoTM IP Profile RGBALC be used outdoors?

• A: The VerismoTM IP Profile RGBALC is suitable for outdoor use as it is designed to withstand various weather conditions.
• However, ensure proper protection from direct exposure to elements for prolonged durability.

GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• Verismo™ IP Profile RGBALC Engine
• Power Cable
• Gobo Holder
• This Lovely User Manual

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

• The following accessories are available for this fixture. But the lone wolves that they are, must be purchased separately.
• Contact your authorized Blizzard Lighting dealer for pricing.
• Verismo-LENS-19: Verismo Profile 19° Lens
• Verismo-LENS-26: Verismo Profile 26° Lens
• Verismo-LENS-36: Verismo Profile 36° Lens
• Verismo-LENS-50: Verismo Profile 50° Lens

Getting It Out Of the Box

• Congratulations on purchasing the Verismo™ IP Profile RGBALC.
• 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, the fixture must be returned to 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.
• Warning! All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

• If something happens to go wrong, visit blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
• Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is 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 at any time. 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 decal or rear panel of the fixture.
• 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 the fuse and be sure to replace it with the same fuse size and type.
• ALWAYS secure fixtures 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 technical assistance center. Always use the same type of 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 VERISMO™ IP PROFILE RGBALC

Main Features

• Light source: 300W RGBALC LED module
• 19°, 26°, 36°, and 50° lens tubes are available (sold separately)
• 16-bit dimming, with 4 user-selectable dimming curves
• User-selectable dimming speeds (low/medium/high)
• CCT range and presets from 2200K-10000K
• HSIC (hue, saturation, intensity, color temperature) control
• 4x manual framing shutters & manual focus
• 1-25Hz strobe effects
• The flicker-free resolution, perfect for video
• Gobo/pattern holder (B-sized gobos)
• IP Rating: IP65
• Aluminum housing (black)
• PowerCON® TRUE1™ compatible in/out power connectors
• 5-pin male/female XLR input & output connections

Control

• Control system: STM32 control chip, DMX-512
• 7/8/9/10/17-channels (7/8-channel modes offer HSIC color mixing)
• Easy-to-use 4-button control panel with OLED display
• Operating modes: DMX-512, standalone

DMX Quick Reference (7/8/9/10/17-Channel Mode)

Verismo IP Profile RGBALC Pin-Up Picture

The Rear Connections

SETUP

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

Fuse Replacement

• Verismo™ IP Profile fixtures utilize a high-output switch-mode power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not require replacement.
• The fuse is field replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals. Should the fuse require replacement, please contact Blizzard Lighting for instructions, or to return your unit for service.

Connecting A Bunch of Verismo™ IP Profile Fixtures

• You can use a serial data link to run light shows when using a DMX-512 controller with two or more fixtures. 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 the 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.

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

Cable Connectors

• Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connectors on the other end.
• This fixture offers both 3-pin and 5-pin connections.

A Word on Termination:

• DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however, errors still occasionally occur.
• Termination reduces signal errors, and therefore best practices include the 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.

Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control

• Step 1: Connect the male connector of the DMX cable to the female connector (output) on the controller.
• 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.
• Step 3: Connect other fixtures in the chain from output to input.
• You should place a DMX terminator on the output of the final fixture to ensure the best communication.

Lens Barrels & Focusing

1. Align and insert a lens tube (sold separately) into the shutter barrel.
2. Install the top focus knob.
3. Install the bottom focus knob.
4. When in use, slide the lens barrel in/out to achieve proper focus, and tighten the focus knobs to secure the lens.

Insert the Gobo Holder

• The gobo holder slot is on the top side of the shutter barrel and in front of the shutters.
• It can accommodate standard B-sized gobos, with a recommended image size of 40mm.

Rotating the Shutter Barrel

1. Loosen the upper and lower barrel rotation knobs located directly behind the shutters. Do not remove the barrel rotation knobs.
2. Rotate the barrel to the desired position (it can rotate up to 34° in either direction from the centered position).
3. Once the barrel is positioned, tighten the barrel’s rotation knobs to lock it in place.

Mounting & Rigging

• This fixture may be mounted in any SAFE position provided there is enough room for ventilation. The fan or vent pathway must never be obstructed.
• Mount the fixture using a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. The clamp should be rated to hold at least 10x the fixture’s weight to ensure structural stability.
• Do not mount to surfaces of unknown strength, and ensure properly rated rigging is used when mounting fixtures overhead.
• IMPORTANT: Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your fixtures, always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable.

OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

The Control Panel

• All the features and different modes possible with the Verismo™ IP Profile are accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture.
• There are 4 control buttons under the menu display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.

< MENU>

• Is used to navigate to the previous higher-level menu item.

< UP>

• Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

< DOWN>

• Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

< ENTER>

• Is used to select and confirm/store the current selection.
• 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 immediately 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 button to select the menu function currently displayed, or to enable a menu option.
• To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the button.

Control Panel Menu Structure

8H-CH
9-CH
10-CH
17-CH
Static| Red| Red intensity (0% <–> 100%)
Green| Green intensity (0% <–> 100%)
Blue| Blue intensity (0% <–> 100%)
Amber| Amber intensity (0% <–> 100%)
Cyan| Cyan intensity (0% <–> 100%)
Lime| Lime intensity (0% <–> 100%)
Strobe| Strobe (slow <–> fast)
Personality| Dim Curve| Linear
Square law
Inv square law
S Curve
Dim Speed| Off
Low
Medium
High
Frequency| 1000Hz
1200Hz
1500Hz
2000Hz
4000Hz
8000Hz
Fan Mode| Full
Auto
Silent
DMX Fail| Hold| Hold or blackout if the DMX signal is lost.
Blackout
Info| Version| Shows the current firmware version
RDM UID| Unique RDM ID
Usage Time| Power on| Total running hrs.
LED total| LED running hrs.
Temperature| Celsius (°C)
Fahrenheit (°F)
Reset| Yes/No| Load factory defaults

DMX Mode

Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.

Select the Channel Mode

1. Navigate the menu to reach DMX, and press .
2. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Control Mode, then . 3.) Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select 7H-CH, 8H-CH, 9-CH, CH-10, or CH-17, and press to confirm.

Select the Starting DMX Address

1. Navigate the menu to reach DMX, and press .
2. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Address, then .
3. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a value from 1-512, and press to confirm.

Static Mode

1. Navigate the menu to reach Static, and press .
2. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Cyan, Lime, or Strobe, and press .
3. The Dimmer values will increase/decrease the brightness from 0% to 100%, and Strobe values will change the effect (from slow to fast).

Dimming Curves

1. Navigate the menu to reach Personality, and press .
2. Use <UP/DOWN> to highlight the Dim Curve, and press .
3. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Linear, Square Law, Inv Square Law, or S Curve, and press .

Note: Smoother (and slower) dimming capabilities can be achieved with the use of the 4 available dimming curve settings.

Dimming Speed

Allows you to set a fade speed of either Low, Medium, or High. This can help simulate the fade speeds of incandescent lamps.

1. Navigate the menu to reach Personality, and press .
2. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Dim Speed. Press .
3. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Off, Low, Medium, or High, then press the button.

Dimming Frequency

1. Navigate the menu to reach Personality, and press .
2. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select Frequency, then .
3. Then use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to select a dimming frequency ranging from 1000Hz-8000Hz, and press to confirm.

DMX Quick Reference (7/8/9/10/17-Channel Modes)

7CH| 8CH| 9CH| 10CH| 17CH| Value| What It Does
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 000 <-> 255| Master dimmer
—| 2| —| —| 2| 000 <-> 255| Master dimmer (fine)
—| —| 2| 2| 3| 000 <-> 255| Red
—| —| —| —| 4| 000 <-> 255| Red (fine)
—| —| 3| 3| 5| 000 <-> 255| Green
—| —| —| —| 6| 000 <-> 255| Green (fine)
—| —| 4| 4| 7| 000 <-> 255| Blue
—| —| —| —| 8| 000 <-> 255| Blue (fine)
—| —| 5| 5| 9| 000 <-> 255| Amber
—| —| —| —| 10| 000 <-> 255| Amber (fine)
—| —| 6| 6| 11| 000 <-> 255| Cyan
—| —| —| —| 12| 000 <-> 255| Cyan (fine)
—| —| 7| 7| 13| 000 <-> 255| Lime
—| —| —| —| 14| 000 <-> 255| Lime (fine)
2| 3| —| —| —| 000 <-> 255| Hue
3| 4| —| —| —| 000 <-> 255| Hue (fine)
4| 5| —| —| —| 000 <-> 255| Saturation
5| 6| 8| 8| 15| ****

001 <-> 096

097 <-> 098

099 <-> 112

113 <-> 114

115 <-> 126

127 <-> 129

130 <-> 169

170 <-> 171

172 <-> 218

219 <-> 220

221 <-> 226

227 <-> 228

229 <-> 254

255

| CCT

2200K <-> 2800K

2800K

2800K <-> 3000K

3000K

3000K <-> 3200K

3200K

3200K <-> 4000K

4000K

4000K <-> 5600K

5600K

5600K <-> 6000K

6000K

6000K <-> 10000K

10000K

6| 7| 9| 9| 16| ** 000 <-> 255| Strobe**

Strobe (slow <–> fast)

7| 8| —| 10| 17| **** 000 <-> 030

031 <-> 060

061 <-> 090

091 <-> 255

| Dimming Speed

No Function Low Medium High

APPENDIX

Keeping Your Verismo™ IP Profile As Good As New

• The fixture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment, and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should keep the fixture clean, especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers, or spilled drinks.
• Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the fixture running cool and prevent damage from overheating.
• In transit, keep the fixtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar, drumset, or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and similarly, you shouldn’t even think about doing it with your shiny new light fixtures.
• Common sense and taking care of your fixtures will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep them running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show, putting on a great concert, or maximizing your client’s satisfaction and wow factor.” That’s what it’s all about, after all!

Returns (Gasp!)

• We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service. But, like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a while, something doesn’t go as planned.
• If you find yourself with a fixture that isn’t behaving like a good little fixture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA).
• Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket, and we’ll issue you an RA.
• Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit, and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your fixture for service, be sure to include the following:

1. Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2. The RA# issued to you
3. A brief description of the problem/symptoms.

• We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the fixture.
• Please remember that any shipping damage that occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so pack it well!

Shipping Issues

• Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items.
• Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.

Tech Specs

Weight & Dimensions

Dimensions| 25.6″ x 12.6″ x 18″ (649 x 320 x 458 mm)
Weight (engine only)| 21.2 lbs. (9.6 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage| 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power| 289W 2.56A, PF: .99
Light Source
LED| 300W RGBALC LED module, 50,000+ hour lifetime
Optical
Luminous Intensity| 19° Lens: 10,229 Lux @ 2.5M, 2,483 Lux 5M
26° Lens: 5,032 Lux @ 2.5M, 1,289 Lux 5M
36° Lens: 3,043 Lux @ 2.5M, 791 Lux 5M
50° Lens: 1,481 Lux @ 2.5M, 330 Lux 5M
Gobo Size| B (86mm outer, 40mm image)
Noise Level

Measured at 1m distance from the 4 sides and level with centerline.

| Fan Mode| Front| Back| Left| Right| Average
Full| 45.1| 40.8| 43.4| 42.4| 42.925
Auto| 38.1| 33.8| 35.7| 35.5| 35.775
Silent| 38.1| 33.7| 35.6| 35.6| 35.75
Control
Protocol| USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels| 7/8/9/10/17-channel
Input/Output| 5-pin XLR male/female
Operating Modes| DMX-512, standalone
**Warranty**| A 2-year limited warranty does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LEDs.

Dimensional Drawings

• Enjoy your product! Our sincerest thanks for your purchase! –The team @ Blizzard Lighting
• Blizzard Lighting, LLChttp://www.blizzardpro.com Waukesha, WI USA Copyright (c) 2024

References

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