Amhaze II User Manual Rev. 3
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1. Amhaze User Manual Edition Notes Edition Notes Trademarks Copyright Notice Manual Use Document Printing Intended Audience Disclaimer Document Revision HAVE PROFESSIONAL The Amhaze IT User Manual Rev 3 covers the description safety precautions installation programming operation and maintenance of the Amhaze Il Chauvet released this edition of the Amhaze II User Manual in April 2015 CHAUVETO is a registered trademark of CHAUVET amp Sons Inc d b a CHAUVET or Chauvet The CHAUVET logo in its entirety including the CHAUVET name and the dotted triangle and all other trademarks in this manual pertaining to services products or marketing statements are owned or licensed by Chauvet Any other product names logos brands company names and other trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of their respective trademark holders Chauvet owns the content of this User Manual in its entirety including but not limited to pictures logos trademarks and resources Copyright 2015 Chauvet All rights reserved Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America Chauvet authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only Chauvet expressly prohibits the usage copy storage distribution modification or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from2. Chauvet For better results print this document in color on letter size paper 8 5 x 11 in double sided If using A4 paper 210 x 297 mm configure your printer to scale the content accordingly Any person in charge of installing operating and or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product as well as this manual before installing operating or maintaining this product Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects However Chauvet assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document Chauvet reserves the right to revise and make changes to the content of this document without obligation that Chauvet notify any person or company of such revision or changes This does not in any way constitute a commitment by Chauvet to make such changes Chauvet may issue a revision of this manual or a new edition to incorporate such changes The Amhaze Il User Manual Rev 3 supersedes all previous versions of this manual Discard any older versions of this manual and replace with this version Author Date Editor Date D Couppe 03 27 15 M Trouard 04 20 15 Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 Table of Contents 1 BelOre YOU DOI inicios 1 What io A A RS men eee en ae ere 1 VAN Sacer EEEN IEAA AEN A E emote nun tea var eine ae Ses nena SE SR I OR 1 Mantal CONVENIDA Sa EE ret arte o a PI rR rn te eee Te a 1 SA A ee aes A SEEE S SR
3. aac E de tee M DO nue 1 Produckaka A Ne Ee EN Te Sry con eee ee ton nie cuite 1 o PR OU tee 2 PerSon oale A elit ei ds 2 Mounting and ROI HSE Sn en ME en a tn aiii 2 A e o rro ERE eter 2 Oper MON sil nte 2 A A O 3 DESCADUON EEE 3 SEE 3 STE NULS aaa ta 4 DIMENSIONS esaea rt aria 5 A a E 6 AG FOWO A 6 PS MOG ee E A lace io A Te 6 PICSCHINGMING Dre CS cicco e a a nd 6 BM EMEN O O nee ee eee 6 DND MOJE PR a vee A 6 MOUNINO RO 7 EO SA a a Ge aaleateiv ced aelaneaneetiee 7 LOIS LLC ETE E EE PE EAT Rr AE EA ET A T A EE EA EEEE A A A T eee eee A eae eee E E AE AE eee eee eter ET 7 Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 Table of Contents CHAUVET A OODECFAUON PRESS EPS Eee Re PR ee Control Panel IDeSCrpIOM SR ce nice ones Cale dde ae ee nec tentures A Rec nan aS a D orn en it ie Proa MI todas Preparing OO 25 saws ert ease ops es acest see dae ees gana eas a eee A RE TE Matta Ses sac RS SE AE manana PSE PEN tensa oes Ment Ma Derde ed on li na ann Rte ne er an used ete AA A E tan 10 COn gua OM DIK ES ta 10 Stanno Addres Sc ea nn anne dessin AR le dd ee Lis E 10 SEUNG th QUIBUL YOU cat A A A ao 10 Settingihe Fan Speed a elias nad Se dol a da leo 10 A da be een sn secte no ee en de nn ere eee 11 Manta PC esate a a D de Ua ee HU canal nef Re 11 Timer Mode arameter gradana entidad oido etes 11 D TECHNICAL INIONMATION ses eo ess nr nage ressentent hen tte ec annee rase one eme 12 naze MAIRI NANCS En en Me tn detente eee de aaa dt
4. best performance 2 Amhaze User Manual Rev 3 Technical Specifications Dimensions and Technical Information Length Width Height Weight Pen 21 5in 546mm 24 7 in 627 mm 8 in 203 mm 41 2 lb 18 7 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection s 120 VAC 60 Hz Model specific or 230 VAC 50 Hz Fixed Parameter 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 760 W 250 W Operating current 6 3 A 5 A Breaker 8 8 Power U S Canada Worldwide Power input connector Neutrik power CON A Neutrik power CON A Power cord plug Edison U S Local plug Operation Capacity Heat up Time Tank Capacity Fluid Consumption Ponsumplen 2 min 0 92 gal 3 5 1 18 ml min Misc Output 3 500 cfm Thermal Max External Temperature Cooling System 104 F 40 C Fan Assisted Convection DMX I O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3 and 5 pin XLR Sockets 2 Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number Amhaze II 120 V 05070742 781462210908 Amhaze II 230 V 05070743 781462210915 ROHS Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 E User Manual Returns You must send the product prepaid in the original box and with the original packing and Contact Us accessories Chauvet will not issue call tags Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief descript
5. other DMX compatible products with the Amhaze Il you can control each individually with a single DMX controller The Amhaze Il uses the standard DMX data connection for its 2 channel DMX mode Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of this mode Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Amhaze II to work in this mode The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX mode If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website www chauvetprofessional com Amhaze Il User Manual Rev 3 Mounting Orientation Rigging Setup Before mounting this product read and follow the Safety Notes For our CHAUVET Professional line of mounting clamps go to http trusst com products Always mount this product in a safe position The Amhaze IT may be mounted in any position however make sure there is adequate room for ventilation configuration and maintenance Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product When selecting an installation location consider easy access to this product for operation programming adjustments and routine maintenance Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes Never mount in places where rain hig
6. set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may cause the product not to work damage third party equipment or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may keep the product from working Useful information The term DMX used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512 A digital data transmission protocol X Auto Programs X P P P__ User serviceable X X Safety Notes A O Personal Safety Mounting and Rigging Power and Wiring Operation Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product These notes include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product This product contains no user serviceable parts Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing Do not touch this product s housing during operation because it may be very hot Do not d
7. 1 Press lt FUNCTIONS repeatedly until DMX512 Add shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN to select the starting address 1 512 Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the new personality setting Setting the Output To adjust the volume of the haze output do the following Volume 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Volume Out shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the desired percent output volume 1 100 3 Press lt VOLUME to initiate this output 4 Press lt VOLUME gt again to trigger the haze output with this output volume setting memory To change the output volume for subsequent operation of the D After turning off the Amhaze II this output volume setting will remain in its Amhaze Il simply repeat the steps above Setting the Fan Speed To adjust the fan speed for the haze output do the following 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Fan Speed shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN to select the desired percent total speed 1 100 or OFF 0 Amhaze WII User Manual Rev 3 Timer Mode Manual Mode Timer Mode Parameters Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 Operation When in Timer mode the Amhaze II will produce haze in pre configured time intervals defined by the Interval Set and Duration Set menu options In addition the output volume during Timer mode is set by the Timer Out menu opt
8. appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch The Amhaze II comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik powerCON A connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end U S market If the power input cord that came with your product has no plug or if you need to change the Edison plug use the table below to wire the new plug to the power input cord Connection Wire U S Wire Europe Screw Color AC Live Brown Yellow or Brass AC Neutral Siver AC Ground Green Yellow Green Yellow Green The Amhaze ll uses a resettable circuit breaker Follow the instructions below to reset Disconnect the product from the power before resetting the breaker This product is equipped with a resettable circuit breaker If the breaker trips all sections of this product will lose power 1 Disconnect the hazer from power 2 Allow the hazer to cool for 15 minutes 3 After 15 minutes try to reset the breaker by pressing the button until it latches in the operation position 4 Connect the hazer to power and continue using as recommended If the breaker does not reset the breaker button will not remain latched contact Chauvet immediately You can link the Amhaze ll to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection If using
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10. creases the numeric value when in a function You can set the starting address of the Amhaze II in the 001 512 DMX range This enables control of up to 256 products in its 2 channel mode Refer to the Menu Map for a description of your programming options The menu map shows the main level and a variable number of programming levels for each option To prepare the Amhaze I for operation perform the following steps 1 2 3 SL Open the flight case Withdraw the fluid tank from its compartment and remove its cap Verify that the two plastic hoses attached to the cap are in place and in good condition Pour CHAUVET PHF or HFG haze fluid into the tank and replace the cap Put the tank back into its compartment in the hazer Make sure the plastic hose entering the hazer from the fluid tank cap is not bent or kinked To direct the haze up or down pull the haze guide from the front panel of the haze machine and reinstall it in the desired position Connect the hazer to power and Warming Up shows on the display during the heating up process After approx 2 minutes the display changes to Ready To Haze when the machine is ready to output haze In any of the operation modes the display must show Ready To Haze to output haze The Amhaze II does not have an On Off switch As soon as you connect the Amhaze II to power it will start operating To start up the Amhaze II do the following 1 2 3 Prepar
11. e for operation as described in Preparing for Operation Press lt VOLUMEs gt Adjust haze output volume by using lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt Repeat the startup procedure after transporting the Amhaze Il or after refilling with haze fluid Amhaze Il User Manual Rev 3 Functions Menu Press lt FUNCTION to Navigate V V Interval Set 1s 200s seconds Duration Set 1s 200s seconds Timer Out 1 100 Volume Out 1 100 Fan Speed OFF 1 100 DMX512 Add 1 512 Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN to change settings Operation DMX Values 2 Channels Channel Function Value Percent Setting 000 005 No output 000 U 005 No output 006 255 2 100 2 Output Volume Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller DMX 1 Connect the product to power 2 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the product s channels The Amhaze II uses up to 2 DMX channels in its DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 511 If unfamiliar with DMX download the DMX Primer from www chauvetprofessional com To select the starting address do the following
12. edly until Timer Out shows on the display 6 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN to set the haze output volume 1 100 v PROFESSIONAL 5 Technical Information Hazer Maintenance Do not allow the haze machine to become clogged After every 40 hours of continuous operation use CHAUVET Fog Cleaner Quart FCQ through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows Unplug the product from power Empty all haze fluid from the machine Add cleaning solution to the tank Connect the product to power and allow it to warm up Run the unit in a well ventilated area until the tank is empty Refill with haze fluid to continue using the hazer Run the machine briefly to clear any cleaning solution from the pump and heater FCQ Fog Cleaner Quart was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your Amhaze Il Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your hazer AMS AN Do not spin the fans using compressed air because you could damage the hazer Storage Before storing the hazer run FCQ through the system as described in the cleaning procedure above however only follow steps 1 through 5 Do not refill the tank with hazer fluid if storing the hazer Cleaning the system prior to storage will help prevent any particles from condensing inside the pump or heater while not in use O Test run your Amhaze ll on a monthly basis to achieve the
13. h humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation may affect the product If hanging this product make sure that the mounting location can support the product s weight See the Technical Specifications for the weight bearing requirements of this product When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Procedure The Amhaze Il has a threaded mounting hole size M13 at the top of the hazer This Mounting Diagram Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 mounting hole is appropriate for use with a mounting clamp You must supply your own mounting clamps so be sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this product en Mounting Clamp Safety Cable j Threaded M ounting Hole Size M 13 Handles x 5 Overhead Mounting Floor Mounting Rubber Feet x4 for floor mounting Operation 4 Operation Control Panel Description Control Options Programming Preparing for Operation D Startup Button Function lt FUNCTION gt Enters the programming mode lt VOLUME gt Controls the haze pump to modify the output volume lt TIMER gt Starts the timer controlled operation lt MANUAL gt Allows momentary haze output for as long as the button is held down lt UP gt Scrolls up the list of menu options or increases the numeric value when in a function lt DOWN gt Scrolls down the list of menu options or de
14. i et eee ome ten 12 O a nae Cen dees ee cee 12 Technical SpeCIICAIONS iii 13 ASUS acia ainia acia es 14 COMA CES PR EE D ceteneeeuaaesaeraieniee Error Bookmark not defined Amhaze Il User Manual Rev 3 Before You Begin 1 Before You Begin What is Included Amhaze II Neutrik powerCON power cord Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition If the box or the contents the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately not Chauvet Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim In addition keep the box and contents for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery Claims Manual Conventions Convention 1 512 50 60 lt SET gt Settings MENU gt Settings 1 10 Yes No ON Symbols Symbols A D Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Active DMX Master Slave Product at a Glance Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 Meaning A range of values in the text A set of mutually exclusive values in the text A button on the product s control panel A product function or a menu option A sequence of menu options A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu A
15. ion See the Timer Mode Parameters section for details about how to configure these parameters To operate in Timer mode do the following 1 Press lt TIMER gt and the display will show a countdown of the interval timer 2 When the counter reaches zero 0 the Amhaze II will start producing haze 3 The haze output duration during Timer mode is set by the Duration Set menu option 4 The haze output volume during Timer mode is set by the Timer Out menu option 5 This cycle will repeat itself until you press lt TIMER gt again or until the Amhaze runs out of fluid In the Manual mode the Amhaze II will output haze for as long as lt MANUAL gt remains pressed The output volume will be at 100 full haze output To operate in Manual mode do the following 1 Press lt MANUAL gt 2 This mode will continue until you release lt MANUAL gt or until the Amhaze II runs out of fluid These parameters determine the intervals and output volume for the Amhaze II while in Timer mode To configure these parameters do the following 1 Press lt FUNCTIONS repeatedly until Interval Set shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN to select the time in seconds 1S 200s between haze output 3 Press lt FUNCTIONS repeatedly until Duration Set shows on the display 4 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN to select the time in seconds 1S 200s for the duration of the haze output 5 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeat
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17. nd an M13 threaded rigging insert It works with a variety of different water based haze fluid types for added versatility including Premium Haze Fluid PHF and High Performance Haze Fluid HFG available from Chauvet Water based haze machine Operating mode 2 channel fan speed and haze output volume Directional haze flow 3 and 5 pin XLR data input and output connectors Introduction PROFESSIONAL Overview Vent for Breaker Reset M oveable Directional Button Haze Guide Flow Display Menu Buttons O TT ep aja a SD p A a DNA A Haze Fluid 3 and 5 pin DMX Out 3 and 5 pin DMX In sis Tank Rear View Amhaze Il User Manual Rev 3 Dimensions Side View Top View Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 5 Setup 3 Setup AC Power Resetting the Breaker DMX Linking DMX Modes HAVI PROFESSIONAL The Amhaze I has a fixed power supply that works with an input voltage of either 120 VAC 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50 Hz depending on the specific model To determine the power requirements for each Amhaze II refer to the label affixed to the product You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation For more information you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website www chauvetprofessional com Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an
18. rink or become in contact with the haze fluid If you do call your local emergency service 911 in the US for help This product is not intended for permanent installation This product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture CAUTION When transferring product from extreme temperature environments e g cold truck to warm humid ballroom condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product To avoid causing a failure allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating When mounting this product overhead always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Do not mount the product on a flammable surface linoleum carpet wood paper carton plastic etc Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product s specification label Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable Do not operate this product if you see damage to the housing fluid tank or cables Have the damaged parts replaced b
19. y an authorized technician at once To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product s housing are blocked Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the handles The haze exits the nozzle at a very high temperature Keep a minimum distance of 6 5 ft 2 m from the nozzle to the nearest object The product s nozzle is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time after operation has stopped The maximum ambient temperature is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at a higher temperature In the event of a serious operating problem stop using this product immediately Do not add perfume alcohol gasoline or any other flammables to the haze fluid Use CHAUVET water based Premium Haze Fluid PHF and High Performance Haze Fluid HFG In the unlikely event that your Chauvet product may require service contact Chauvet Technical Support Amhaze Il User Manual Rev 3 2 Introduction Description Features Amhaze II User Manual Rev 3 Introduction The Amhaze Il is a professional water based haze machine Adjustable via DMX or the LCD screen you can achieve continuous variable haze output and blower speed Vent accessory allows directional control of haze flow The hazer is tour ready with a rugged road case a
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