Manual Cryo-Fog - LOOK Solutions
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1. Adjust the pump outputwith the Up Down buttons 15 14 5 Operating the Cryo Fog b Press the Enter button 16 once The fan start to run and after approx three seconds the valve for the CO2 opens The machine now starts cooling the chamber but will not start to fog As soon as the cooling chamber is cold enough the red LED 19 illuminates and the fogging process starts The machine will produce low fog at the adjusted output until the Enter button 16 is pressed again The pump can be adjusted during the fogging process by pressing the Up Down buttons 15 5 6 Wiring of the connectors 5pol XLR DMX Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 DMX Pin 3 DMX Pin 4u 5 nc 3pol XLR analog Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 0 10 V DC in Pin 3 12 V DC out max 50 mA 15 6 Cleaning Care and Maintenance Avoid dust or dirt particles inside the CO2 tube Always ensure complete purity of all CO2 connectors and fittings Exhaust fittings and connecting tube with CO2 before connecting to the Cryo Fog Take care that the machine can not get overheated Do not run the die Cryo Fog without any liquid as the pump will run dry Wipe up spilled fluid immediately Moisture also fluid can destroy the electric parts of the machine Check the state of the air valve filter from time to time and clean or replace it when necessary Always replace the whole fluid canister rather than pouring new fluid into the new tank This reduces the chances2. Operating manual Cryo Fog a Look Solutions product Set of Equipment supplied 1 Cryo Fog 1 Connecting tube complete with connectors to link the machine With the CO2 Tank 5 m 1 Tank lid with Quick coupling 1 Operating manual Please check whether all the products you ordered are supplied Contents Introduction Safety instructions Description of the parts Liquid 4 1 General notes 4 2 Changing the fluid container Operating the Cryo Fog 5 1 Selecting the location 5 2 Putting into operation 5 3 Switching the device off 5 4 Disconnect the machine from the tank 5 5 Control choices 5 5 1 Control via DMX 512 5 5 1 1 Adjusting the DMX start address 5 5 1 2 Operation 5 5 2 Control via 0 10 Volt DC 5 5 3 Stand alone mode 5 6 Wiring of the connectors Cleaning Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Conditions oo 15 16 17 18 19 1 Introduction The Cryo Fog is a powerful 2200 Watt low fog machine The Cryo Fog is a fog generator a fan and a cooling chamber built into a compact flightcase 67 x 51 x 30 cm with space next to the fog generator to held a 5 Itr can of fluid To produce the low fog it is necessary to use a low pressure tank 20 24 bar with liquid CO2 Do not use tanks or bottles with higher pressure for this machine We do not recommend extending the connecting tube from the tank to the machine A longer distance means that the liquid CO2 will
3. S b When you switch off the DMX signal the machine will be switched into the post run mode automatically after 15 seconds Note Please make sure that the Cryo Fog is not disconnected too early to allow the fan to run until the cooling chamber is dry 10 5 Operating the Cryo Fog 5 4 Disconnect the machine from the tank Important Before you disconnect the tube the CO2 in the tube must ALWAYS be removed a Close the liquid valve at the CO2 tank Make sure that the valve is closed properly b Remove the CO2 completely from the tube by doing the following At operation via DMX The Cryo Fog needs three channels on your desk first channel Pump second channel Fan third channel Cooling Run the cooling channel third channel at full until no noise can be heard from the machine at a minimum for one minute Put the fader of your desk back into position 0 and switch off the machine or your desk At Stand Alone mode or operating via analog XLR remote Press the Mode button 14 until Co2 appears at the display Press the Enter button 16 once The fan starts to run automatically and three se conds later the valve will open The CO2 is now expelled After all CO2 is expelled press the Mode button again to close the valve Switch off the machine as described point 5 3 11 5 Operating the Cryo Fog Menue 20 Ready LED green 19 Cooling ready LED red p P PAUSE min F FOGTIME sec
4. TIMER mere p15 DMxn Q 18 Display XXX ADDRESS PXX PUMP 17 DMX LED yellow 6 aS e 16 Enter button 15 Up Down buttons 14 Mode button Fig 1 Display shown for adjusting the pump output p P PAUSE min F FOGTIME sec UENO pmxx 2 7 ce XXX ADDRESS PXX PUMP XXX ADDRESS PXX PUMP 006080060 Fig 2 Display shown for adjusting the DMX Fig 3 start address Display shown when the CO2 is expelled P PAUSE min F FOGTIME sec TIMER Q READY Q DMXn O r P PAUSE min F FOGTIME sec TIMER TA pmxw O XXX ADDRESS PXX PUMP 0066 Fig 4 Display shown for switching off the device 12 5 Operating the Cryo Fog 5 5 Control choices You may control the Cryo Fog externally through the XLR sockets 6 and 8 Please note DMX takes proirity That means when the machine is controlled via DMX 512 this data takes priority over 0 10 V DC and Stand alone operation 5 5 1 Control via DMX 512 Connect the Cryo Fog to a DMX desk using the 5pin XLR socket 8 on the back of the machine As soon as the machine receives a correct DMX signal the yello DMX LED 17 is illuminated 5 5 1 1 Adjusting the DMX start address a Press the Mode button 14 at the control panel until three figures appear on the LED display b Adjust the requested start address by pressing the Up Down buttons 15 c Save the start address by pres
5. ated via the desk Important If you activate the pump first before you start the cooling process the machine will produce normal warm fog that goes up If you start the cooling process afterwards the machine will continue to fog although the cooling chamber is not cold enough The DMX mode is the only modewhere the Cryo Fog can be used as a normal fog machine In this case use only the first two channels for pump and fan and leave the third one in position 0 Please take a look at the liquid recommendation see 4 1 5 5 2 Control via 0 10 Volt DC Connect the Cryo Fog to an analog desk or to a cable remote available as an optional extra using the 3pin XLR socket 8 at the back of the machine The fan will be adjusted automatically in this mode a Connect the cable from the desk or the cable remote into the 3pin XLR socket 8 at the back of the machine b Switch the XLR remote on The cooling process starts as soon as the cooling chamber is cold enough and the red LED 19 illuminates c The knob on the cable remote or the fader on the analog desk will control the level of the pump The machine will start the fogging process as soon as the cooling chamber is cold enough 5 5 3 Stand alone mode In the Stand alone mode the control of the pump must be adjusted at the machine The fan will be adjusted automatically a Press the Mode button 14 until a P and two figures appear on the display 18
6. be delayed in reaching the cooling chamber It will then take the cooling chamber longer to reach the correct temperature to produce low fog The Cryo Fog can be used as a normal fog machine as well as a low fog machine When using it as a normal fog machine the Cryo Fog can be controlled via DMX 512 only A Stand Alone control or control with analog remote is not possible The internal fog generator has a powerful output producing every desired effect from a tiny puff of smoke to the thickest fog Digital technology makes fine adjustments of the pump possible The output can be adjusted from 1 99 in steps of 1 Thus the machine can be used in small and large places Please read the manual carefully to ensure a proper operation 2 Safety instructions A fog machine is not a toy Make sure that all persons who work with the tank and the gas are professionals Incorrect use can cause the risk of suffocation Carbon dioxide is not toxic but may cause asphyxiation in high concentrations Carbon dioxide is heavier then air The highest concentration is therefore at floor level The maximum allowed concentration is 0 5 Vol MAK 5 000 ppm Ensure adequate ventilation Ensure all national local regulations for handling and storage of liquid carbon dioxide CO2 are observed Extreme temperatures at the nozzle hot cold Danger of burning frostbite Occasionally very hot droplets of fluid may escape when in operation Nev
7. ct or fault in the unit if it is caused by a proven factory fault and has been advised immediately after identification and within 24 months of delivery to the end user Insignificant deviations of the regular production quality does not guarantee replacement rights nor do faults or defects caused by water wrong fog fluid by generally abnormal environment conditions or Force Majeure Warranty Service will be done in the following way Faulty parts will be repaired or replaced our choice with correct parts Faulty units have to be returned to us or our service centres or to be sent to us or our service centres at customer s expense The invoice and or receipt showing the purchase date and the serial number has to come with the faulty unit otherwise the repair will not be covered under warranty Replaced parts become our property The customer loses all rights for warranty services if any repairs or adjustments are done to the units by unauthorized persons and or if spare parts are used which are not approved by us The right of warranty service is also lost if liquids fluids other than the original Look fog fluids have been used or if units are sent to us with full fluid bottles Also non compliance with the instructions in this manual or mistakes by incorrect handling treating of the machine will lead to a loss of warranty and also any faults and damages caused by undue force Any freight costs arrising in connection with the warranty se
8. er aim at persons directly and keep a minimum distance of 3 m from the nozzle Never touch the nozzle when in operation Danger of getting burnt The location of the machine must be non flammable non combustible and not sensitive to heat It must be twice as big as the machine Keep a minimum distance of 60 cm to all flammable combustible objects and objects sensitive to heat Glycol is alcohol and burns with a slightly bluish almost invisible flame Never point the fog at strong sources of ignition like fire or pyrotechnic effects Never open the machine and leave the machine unattended when connected to a power supply The visibility must be more than 2 m in rooms where people walk around Do not swallow the fog liquid Keep it away from children In case of eye contact rinse with a lot of water Consult a doctor should you accidentally swallow some fluid Spilled liquid or splashed liquid droplets can cause slip hazard Mop up the fluid and dispose of it according to regulations Fog may activate smoke detectors 2 Safety instructions Artificially made fog can be produced in many different ways The method used here to produce fog with a device which works according to the vaporizer principle is the most harmless one No case has so far been reported in which a healthy human being has been harmed because of using our device to produce artificial fog However this can only be gua ranteed if the professional fog gene
9. of the machine clogging up If you install the Cryo Fog make 100 sure that permanent fog free air supply for the unit is guaranteed Cooling air with too high fog concentration very often in Clubs or Discos can condense inside the machine and cause moisture damage For cleaning the surface of the device use a suitable solvent free cleaner Please note The vaporizers of our machines does not have to be cleaned Cleaners available on the market can damage the vaporizer Use of cleaners will invalidate warranty 16 7 Troubleshooting The machine does not produce low fog Cooling chamber will not get cool enough CO2 tank is empty or the pressure is too low CO2 tube is too long or too warm no liquid CO2 reach the machine The machine does not fog Check external control signals Check mains supply Check fluid tank empty Check for correct connections at the fluid bottle Check for fluid in the fluid tube Check if fluid filter is clogged Check that pump setting on the machine is gt 1 The machine fogs uncontrollably Check mains supply Check unit for moisture moisture inside the machine especially on the PCB can cause fogging The machine switches off suddenly e The temperature cutout has switched off due to overheating Remove external heat source for instance projector shining right onto the housing and or make sure sufficient fresh air supply After 15 to 30 minute
10. rators are used appropiately i e at the correct vaporization temperatures as well as with the correctly mixed fog fluid We however recommend People with health problems or problems of the respiratory tract or with an inclination for allergies should avoid any contact with artificially made fog 3 Description of the parts Tank lid 12 Brass coupling 10 11 12 13 Brass collar Tank lid Check valve Fluid filter Front view Rear view 3 Description of the parts 1 Fog nozzle Fluid tube Fluid tube inlet Main cable Connector for liquid CO2 tube DMX in out Control panel for adjusting the DMX start address and the output XLR socket for 0 10 V DC 4 Liquid 4 1 General notes The Cryo Fog can be used with the following Look fog liquids For low fog use only the recommended Cryo Fog Fluid This is a special high concen trated and quick disappearing liquid For use as a normal fog machine Quick Fog thick quick disappearing fog liquid Regular Fog thick long lasting fog liquid Use of liquids other than Look fog fluids will invalidate warranty on parts that have been in contact with the fluid Please note The vaporizers of our machines does not have to be cleaned Cleaners available on the market can damage the vaporizer Use of cleaners will invalida
11. rvices have to be born by the customer Warranty services do not cause an extension of the warranty time or the start of a new warranty period The warranty for replaced parts ends with the guarantee time of the whole unit If a defect fault can not be repaired by us in a satisfactory time we will within 6 months after sale of the unit on choice of the customer either e replace the whole unit for free or e refund the lesser value or e take back the whole unit and refund the purchase price but not more than the usual market price at the time of the refund Further claims especially for damages losses etc outside the unit are excluded Other warranty regulations may be valid outside Germany Please check with your dealer If you should send the unit for service do not forget to remove any liquid from the fluid bottle 19 a Look Solutions product
12. s the unit should switch back to on again Loud drouning sound during fogging e The pump is running dry Avoid this absolutely Refill or better replace fluid bottle Double check connection fluid tube and fluid bottle E 4 appears on the LED Display e The machine is getting too hot The heating switches off and the machine cools down Solution Disconnect the machine from the main supply for a moment and then re connect it E 1 E 2 E 3 appears on the Display e Please send the machine to the servoce station or your local dealer 17 Procedure Power requirement Voltage Warm up time Fluid tank capacity Fluid consumption Liquid CO2 consumption at max output Fog output Fogging time Control Temperature control Overheating protection Dimensions L xW x H Weight without canister Manufactured for 8 Specifications Vaporizing fog generator cooling system 2200 Watt 230V 50Hz approx 7 min 5 Liter at max output 100 ml min at 50 output 40 ml min 2 kg min adjustable in 99 steps steps of 1 continuous DMX 512 0 10 V analog Stand alone mode Microprocessor controlled Heater block Thermostat Pump Thermal switch 67 x 51 x 30cm 28 kg Look Solutions Fog machines made in Germany 9 Warranty conditions For the low fog machine Cryo Fog Look warranty is Te 7 Free of charge subject to the following conditions No 2 6 we will repair any defe
13. sing the Enter button 16 once The start address will also be saved when you disconnect the machine from the mains supply Please note The Cryo Fog needs three channels on your desk first channel Pump second channel Fan third channel Cooling CO2 5 5 1 2 Operating When operating via DMX the fan run automatically on minimum as soon as the pump or cooling channel is opened a Put the cannel for the cooling to the maximum it depends on the adjusted DMX start address which channel this will be The channel for the cooling is always the next but one channel from the DMX start address For example Start address and pump 350 fan 351 cooling 352 The fan starts to run and after three seconds the CO2 valve opens The CO2 flows into the cooling chamber As soon as the chamber is cold enough the red LED lights 19 at the display Please note When first started there is a small delay until the red LED is lit This is be cause the tube from the tank to the machine has to be filled with liquid CO2 This is also the reason why the tube should not be extended because this will cause delay in operation b Turn the channel for the pump on to start the fogging process 13 5 Operating the Cryo Fog Please note Although the channel for the pump is fully opened the machine will not start the fogging process until the cooling chamber has reached the right cooling temperature c If necessary also the fan can now be regul
14. te warranty Please note After using the Cryo Fog as a normal fog machine all Quick or Regular fog must be removed from the fluid tube 4 2 Changing the fluid container Disconnect the fluid tube from the lid by retracting the brass collar 10 and removing the coupling 9 Remove the empty canister from the tank housing Unscrew the tank lid 11 of the empty container and screw it onto the new contai ner Place the full container into the tank housing Push the brass coupling 9 into the brass collar 10 until you hear a click The brass collar is now locked firmly 5 Operating the Cryo Fog 5 1 Selecting the location The location in which the Cryo Fog is to be operated must be dry be free from dusty or polluted air be free from vibrations be a non flammable place or surface be well ventilated with fog free air keeping the ambient operating temperature between 5 C and 45 C and the relative air humidity below 80 5 2 Putting into operation Please note Avoid dust or dirt particles inside the CO2 tube Always ensure complete purity of all CO2 connectors and fittings Exhaust fittings and connecting tube with CO2 before connecting to the Cryo Fog a Connect the delivered safety tube for liquid CO2 with the liquid valve at the tank Make sure that the tank is a low pressure tank 20 24 bar 300 350 psi like the picture shows Do not use tanks or bottles with higher pressure wi
15. th this machine Tighten the connection to make sure that no gas can escape b Open the liquid valve to exhaust fittings and connecting tube then close the valve before you connect the tube to the machine c Connect the tube to the machine 5 Avoid dust or dirt particles in the connectors d Open the liquid valve completely e Connect to the mains supply Make sure the correct voltage is selected 230 V 50 Hz or 120 V 60 Hz A P and two figures appear on the display 5 Operating the Cryo Fog f After a warm up time of approx 7 minutes the machine is ready to start The green Ready LED 20 blinks when the working temperature is reached As soon as the final temperature is reached the LED illuminates permanently The machine is now ready to use For adjustments please see chapter 5 5 5 3 Switching the device off a Press the Mode button 14 til OFF appears on the display After 15 seconds the machine switches into the post run mode automatically You can also switch the machine into the post run mode within these 15 seconds by pressing the Enter button 16 The fan increases to the maximum output to dry the cooling chamber and switch off automatically after three minutes During this time lines appear on the LED display which move from the upper left edge down to the lower right edge SOS Then a little red point in the lower right edge of the display appears to show that a voltage is present FE
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