blizzard Verismo LED Fresnels & Profiles User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- blizzard
Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED
What’s In The Box?
- Verismo™ 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, they 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™ 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, 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.
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 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 at any time. You can download the latest version of this document
from www.blizzardpro.com.
| Author: | Date: | Last Edited: | Date: |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Thomas | 1/24/2022 | J. Thomas | 7/13/2022 |
Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully. They include important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.
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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.
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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.
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This product is intended for indoor use only.
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To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
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Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
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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.
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ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
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ALWAYS secure fixture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the fixture by its head. Use its carrying handles.
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DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
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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 spare parts. -
NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.
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Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
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Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
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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™ 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 2400K-6500K
- HSIC (hue, saturation, intensity, color temperature) control
- 1-25Hz strobe effects
- Flicker-free resolution, perfect for video
- Gobo/pattern holder (B sized gobos)
- Aluminum housing (black)
- PowerCON® TRUE1™ compatible in/out power connectors
- 3/5-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)
| 7CH | 8CH | 9CH | 10CH | 17CH | What It Does |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Master dimmer |
| — | 2 | — | — | 2 | Master dimmer (fine) |
| — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | Red |
| — | — | — | — | 4 | Red (fine) |
| — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | Green |
| — | — | — | — | 6 | Green (fine) |
| — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | Blue |
| — | — | — | — | 8 | Blue (fine) |
| — | — | 5 | 5 | 9 | Amber |
| — | — | — | — | 10 | Amber (fine) |
| — | — | 6 | 6 | 11 | Cyan |
| — | — | — | — | 12 | Cyan (fine) |
| — | — | 7 | 7 | 13 | Lime |
| — | — | — | — | 14 | Lime (fine) |
| 2 | 3 | — | — | — | Hue |
| 3 | 4 | — | — | — | Hue (fine) |
| 4 | 5 | — | — | — | Saturation |
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 15 | CCT |
| 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 16 | Strobe (slow <–> fast) |
| 7 | 8 | — | 10 | 17 | Dimming Speed |
Verismo™ 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
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 Verismo™ 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 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 connector 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 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 best
communication.
Lens Barrels & Focusing
- Align and insert a lens tube (sold separately) into the shutter barrel.
- Install the top focus knob.
- Install the bottom focus knob.
- 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.
Rotating the Shutter Barrel
- Loosen the upper and lower barrel rotation knobs located directly behind the shutters. Do not remove the barrel rotation knobs.
- Rotate the barrel to the desired position (it can rotate up to 34° in either direction from the centered position).
- 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™ Profile are
accessed by using the control panel on the rear of the fixture. There are 4
control buttons under to 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