Lighting
Blizzard Lighting Blok 2 troubleshooting
The Blizzard Lighting Blok 2 problems live-event techs bring to Ask Roadie most (also called 123473, Blizzard Blok 2, Blok 2 IP, blok-2). Pick your symptom, or describe your own in plain words, and get the likeliest fix first, with the manual page when there is one.
Common Blok 2 errors & problems
What techs run into most, and what's usually behind it. The step-by-step fix for your exact unit is in Ask Roadie.
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Blok 2 battery not charging / runtime
Likely cause: Manufacturer Li-ion behaviour and warnings.
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Blok 2 buttons locked / menu won't respond
Likely cause: Key lock prevents accidental button presses.
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Blok 2 colours wrong / dimmer slider does nothing (wrong channel mode)
Likely cause: The console profile must match CHMD; Blok 1 IP profiles (RGBAW) put amber where the Blok 2 has UV.
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Blok 2 dim output / shuts itself off
Likely cause: Battery-saver, calibration and thermal derating each cap output independently of DMX level.
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Blok 2 factory reset / check firmware version
Likely cause: ST L deliberately keeps the address and user content.
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Blok 2 no power / blown fuse
Likely cause: A dimmed feed is a common killer of switch-mode PSUs.
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Blok 2 no response on wired DMX cable
Likely cause: If SIGN is left on 2.4G the fixture ignores the XLR input entirely.
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Blok 2 rigging / mounting overhead
Likely cause: Manufacturer rigging instruction.
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Blok 2 won't link to wireless DMX transmitter / LED flashing red
Likely cause: Receiver protocol, group and input selector all have to match the transmitter.
Not on the list? Describe it your way, or paste the error code off the display. Ask Roadie works the problem with you until it's fixed or you have a clear next move.
How Ask Roadie helps with the Blok 2
- 1. Pick the Blizzard Lighting Blok 2. It's already in the list.
- 2. Describe what you're seeing. In your own words, or the error code off the screen.
- 3. Get the likeliest fix first. Steps in order, the manual page when there is one, and a note when other techs have confirmed it.
- 4. Still broken? Tap 👎 and it keeps going from where you left off.