Atmos™ User Manual Rev. 3
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1. EDEN A T Mg ees 8 NY LUI O AA oO O REY FF YNE HN a ai FN EF RH HETH FFY HF FEN FFRYND FFF NN TYN 9 Ela piloso RE FY _ _ TF RI EN Y RR IC FN cake RA ER RA FN Y AR HR Y RI FN FI FFI aad 10 Starting ACO RES ENYNNAU FO YNE NY YN HRN NN ET NN FFF NY NF FYNU YR FFY RD ARFRYN 10 SE TING the QUU VON casa tais casas pesa NF A I FA E HE HI PR HR Sesau gas 10 Activating the Fud Sensor cat ld Le FN DO GEG 10 MEMO E T 11 Manta Mod NWN NR NU NR YN i easton a recono t ao focos 11 Timer Mode Parameters ocasionadas ad Ca ad ee 11 Fe ge Mie nue _Y ET AAA Ea aa a a a Ai 12 Maltenance tica Ai 12 A 12 6 Technical Specification Sii 13 REUS sabia A O 14 Contact US ud ud lod O SERENE SIDER 14 Atmos User Manual Rev 3 MM Before You Begin 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Atmos TM Included Neutrik powerCON6 power cord Warranty Card Guick Reference Guide Claims 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 cla2. purpose without written consent from 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 Atmos User Manual Rev 3 supersedes all previous versions of this manual Discard any older versions of this manual and replace with this version Go to www chauvetprofessional com for the latest version Author D Couppe Editor M Trouard Date 4 9 15 Date 3 27 15 Atmos User Manual Rev 3 Table of Contents 1 Before TOU DOI ni SCH FR A HR FPA 1 Whal A HN HY A RR EF Y ad 1 E ila GY Y NO EP ES EC 1 Manual cC onen HOH Sata 1 Sn H
3. 0 Volume Out CHAUVET 1 100 DMX512Add CHAUVET Fluid Sensor CHAUVET 2Ch Channel Function Value Percent Setting 000U 005 No function 000U 005 No function 006U 255 Continuous output 2 Continuous Output Atmos User Manual Rev 3 9 Operation Configuration Starting Address Setting the Output Volume Activating the Fluid Sensor A HAVI PROFESSIONAL To set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller 1 Connect the Atmos to power and turn power switch to ON Warming Up shows on the display during the heating up process After approx 8 minutes the display changes to Ready To Atmos when the machine is ready to output fog 2 Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product The Atmos uses up to 1 DMX channel in its DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 512 If unfamiliar with DMX download the DMX Primer from www chauvetprofessional com To select the starting address do the following 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until DMX512 Add shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWNo gt to select the starting address 1 512 Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the personality setting To adjust the volume of the fog output do the following 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Volume Out shows on the display 2 Use l
4. Almos User Manual SS WN Y AN RR CS Edition Notes Edition Notes Trademarks Copyright Notice Manual Use Document Printing Intended Audience Disclaimer Document Revision HAVI PROFESSIONAL The Atmos User Manual Rev 3 covers the description safety precautions installation programming operation and maintenance of the Atmos Chauvet released this edition of the Atmos User Manual in April 2015 CHAUVET 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 CHAUVETO 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
5. F Y HR RI HF NT HF I E HN HR I 1 PrOQUERAL A ANC e ales 1 DIOL ING O TF ERE MEE Da RS ESS STER E a SD aC ARW YN FR HN 2 ES su LL Ga O O Me O ht De NE eu I OD 2 MOUNTING And RIGGING aid 2 POWSr ANO NINO ON GYFF sro cad e FF NY e oe etre ent nes eee RR FF PET FYN YN HO NE FR Y 2 Opera FFF NN NR A RY Y YY RR HF A A HY NR PT Y A A RY HR FYR A Y es costs A Y A YN 2 FAR UIE A mH TRECHU a FE I RHEI TE RW I EN LEVENE RR 3 DESCANSE CNC RR AR CR YR RE I HR NW 3 o e CR CR A 3 BALA AP e NY Y RYN 4 DIMENSIONS esaea Y HF IR NR NW RH RR YH RR I aria 5 dU s FE HR Y HEH SE SEEN E RREO UR T E E A E 6 A FON i o To eU I AAE O A EU UEN NN 6 A AN NY YN NN HAEN r RR YN IY YR Y NN Y se neonate RT FA RW I YI RD NF YN 6 Heseulnid ie BIeaKel scans is ad 6 BMA TENTO FT a HE A YN RHEN A SA ONES NAU 6 DMX PEISONAIOS ts da oO US DOER SER E DO ESPOSA EO SS ADO CODE EESC Eni ade 6 MOUNINO raias dana RY RYN HE ari ROY UN A RR YY AFR e ca Y TRYFAN ad TWR FAD EN FE a a RD tate 7 A O 7 A O FY FE NYTH FF EF SON 7 POCOO MPA NE ONO POPE REO A A AR a TR A NY RE EN 7 Atmos User Manual Rev 3 Table of Contents LHRUYET A A o FFYN HF RHUN ESS FYN RAR FR nere 8 Controlan DES loli a cds ed Lea po Aed e oie ee Fd a 8 CONPONO e HORSE FR on RN WR CR A OR WY UN FEN 8 Removable Control Pamela i E E Y Unn ns A a SD SE 8 Proa MIMO a told 8 Prepanng TOO O da O 8 SR E EN y NR YR NI a A RH Y Ga tata y FR I Y IR AE YN HY Ene
6. ODF To prepare the Atmos for operation perform the following steps 1 Withdraw the fluid tank from its compartment and remove its cap 2 Verify that the two plastic hoses attached to the cap are in place and in good condition 3 Pour Chauvet HDF or ODF fog fluid into the tank and replace the cap 4 Return the tank back to its compartment in the Atmos 5 Make sure the plastic hose entering the Atmos from the fluid tank cap is not bent or kinked 6 Connect the Atmos to power and Warming Up shows on the display during the heating up process After approx 8 minutes the display changes to Ready To Atmos when the machine is ready to output fog In any of the operation modes the display must show Ready To Atmos to output fog The Atmos has an On Off switch Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging the Atmos into power To start up the Atmos do the following 1 Prepare for operation as described in Preparing for Operation 2 Press lt VOLUME gt 3 Adjust fog output volume by using lt UP gt or csDOWN gt Repeat the startup procedure after transporting the Atmos or after refilling with fluid Atmos User Manual Rev 3 Atmos Opening Screen CHAUVET Version X X CHAUVET AC 120V 60Hz Warming Up only appears if Atmos is cold Ready To Atmos CHAUVET Atmos Functions Menu Interval Set CHAUVET Duration Set CHAUVET Timer Out CHAUVET 1 10
7. Technical Support Address Stokstraat 18 Email Eutech chauvetlighting eu 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium World Wide Web www chauvetlighting eu Voice 329 388 93 97 Outside the U S United Kingdom Ireland Mexico or Benelux contact the dealer of record Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product Visit our website for contact details Atmos User Manual Rev 3
8. arameters To operate in Timer mode do the following Press lt TIMER gt and the display will show a countdown of the interval timer When the counter reaches zero 0 the Atmos will start producing fog The fog output duration during Timer mode is set by the Duration Set menu option The fog output volume during Timer mode is set by the Timer Out menu option This cycle will repeat itself until you press lt TIMER gt again or until the Atmos runs out of fluid In the Manual mode the Atmos will output fog for as long as lt MANUAL gt remains pressed The output volume will be at 100 full fog output To operate in Manual mode do the following Press lt MANUAL gt This mode will continue until you release lt MANUAL gt or until the Atmos runs out of fluid These parameters determine the intervals and output volume for the Atmos while in Timer mode To configure these parameters do the following 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Interval Set shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the time in seconds 1 200s between fog output 3 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Duration Set shows on the display 4 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the time in seconds 1 200s for the duration of the fog output Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Timer Out shows on the display Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to set the fog output volume 1 100 a IN D o v CHAUVET Tec
9. clamp be sure to use a clamp with a captive bolt to prevent accidental loosening Atmos User Manual Rev 3 7 Operation 4 OPERATION Control Panel Description Control Options Removable Control Panel o Programming A Preparing for Operation Startup Button Function lt FUNCTION gt Enters the programming mode lt VOLUME gt Controls the pump to modify the output volume lt TIMER gt Starts the timer controlled operation lt MANUAL gt Allows momentary fog output for as long as the button is held down lt UP gt Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric value when in a function lt DOWN gt Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a function You can set the Atmos starting address in the 001 512 DMX range This enables control of up to 512 products in the 1 channel personality To operate or control the Atmos from a distance the control panel can be removed using the 2 thumb screws on each side of the panel it has a 15 foot cable that is already installed and can be extended using a standard 5 pin DMX cable up to 200 feet Do not exceed 200 feet when extending the control panel cable Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options The menu map shows the main level and a variable number of programming levels for each option Only use Chauvet water based High Density Fog Fluid HDF and Guick Dissipating Fog Fluid
10. com products Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adeguate room for ventilation configuration and maintenance Rigging 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 high 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 reguirements of this product When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable such as CH 05 from Chauvet Procedure The Atmos comes with rubber feet for floor mounting and a yoke to which you can attach mounting clamps for hanging You must supply your own mounting clamps Make sure the structure and the clamps such as CLP 15 from Chauvet are capable of supporting the weight of this product Use at least one mounting point per product fg CR Mounting Clamp ES ON E U Safety Cable A S N Mounting Diagram SS Rubber Feet x4 for floor mounting Floor Mounting Overhead Mounting When using only one mounting
11. d 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 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 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 by an authorized technician at once 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 fog 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 fog fluid Only use Chauvet water based High Density Fog Fluid HDF and Ouick Dissipating Fog Fluid ODF In the unlikely event that your Chauvet product may reguire service contact Chauvet Technica
12. er directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label Once you have received the RMA number include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number The RMA number A brief description of the problem s Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadeguate packaging will be the customer s responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing is recommended Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s WORLD HEADGUARTERS Chauvet General Information Technical Support Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Voice 954 577 4455 Press 4 Sunrise FL 33351 Fax 954 756 8015 Voice 954 577 4455 Email tech chauvetlighting com Fax 954 929 5560 Toll free 800 762 1084 World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND Chauvet Europe Lid General Information Technical Support Address Unit 1C Email uktech chauvetlighting com Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk NG16 6NT Voice 444 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773511110 MEXICO Chauvet Mexico General Information Technical Support Address Av Santa Ana 30 Email servicio chauvet com mx Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma Mexico C P 52000 World Wide Web www chauvet com mx Voice 452 728 285 5000 CHAUVET EUROPE Chauvet Europe BVBA General Information
13. hnical Information 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION i Do not allow the Atmos to become clogged After every 40 hours of continuous Maintenance operation use Chauvet Fog Cleaner Quart FCO 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 fluid from the machine Add cleaning solution to the tank Connect the product to power and allow it to warm up Run the product in a well ventilated area until the tank is empty Refill with fog fluid to continue using the Atmos 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 Atmos Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your fogger AN Do not spin the fans using compressed air because you could damage the fogger Storage Before storing the Atmos run FCO through the system as described in the cleaning procedure above however only follow steps 1 through 5 Do not refill the tank with fluid if storing the Atmos Cleaning the system prior to storage will help prevent any particles from condensing inside the pump or heater while not in use i Test run your Atmos on a monthly basis to achieve the best performance A AtmosTM User Manual Rev 3 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Power Operation Capacity Co
14. im with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery Manual Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 A range of values in the text 50 60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text lt SET gt A button on the product s control panel Settings A product function or a menu option MENU gt Settings A sequence of menu options 1 10 A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu Yes No A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu ON A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu Symbols Symbols 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 i Important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may keep the product from working Useful information 2 The term DMX used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512 A digital data transmission protocol Product AtA Use on Dimmer Auto Programs X Glance Outdoor Use Fixed Voltage 120 V X x 5 X DMX User Serviceable Master Slave Atmos TM User Manual Rev 3 A Safety Notes N 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 contai
15. l Support Atmos User Manual Rev 3 EWE introduction 2 INTRODUCTION Description The Atmos is a professional level fogger with excellent output and tank capacity The Atmos features a 1 6 KW heater tough housing for product longevity a removable control panel an industry standard Neutrik powerCON power input connection and 3 and 5 pin DMX input output connections lt only works with High Density Fog Fluid HDF and Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid QDF available from Chauvet to create various effects Features Continuous output at 10 40 000 CFM fog output for intense large effects 9 5 fluid tank for reliability in production 1 6 kW fluid heater for voluminous heavy bursts of fog Strong sturdy construction for numerous production types DMX control for ease of use in production situations 3 and 5 pin DMX input output connections Atmos User Manual Rev 3 3 Overview Fluid Tank Output Nozzle DMX In Power Switch Breaker Power In Control Panel DMX Out Safety Cable Loop Bracket Adjustment Knob Side View 2 Amos TM User Manual Rev 3 PROFESSIONAL Dimensions 2_ al Xx DNE 25 98 in 660 mm 15 0 in 381 mm 15 0 in 381 mm Atmos User Manual Rev 3 5 Setup 3 SETUP AC Power N O AC Plug Resetting the Breaker A A DMX Linking DMX Personalities HAVI PROFESSIONAL Each Atmos has a fixed power supply that works
16. ns 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 disconnect this product from its power source before servicing Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Do not touch this product s housing during operation because it may be very hot Do not drink or become in contact with the fog 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 adeguate 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 hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable not included Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damage
17. nsumption Misc Thermal DMX Ordering Atmos User Manual Rev 3 Height 15 in 381 mm Technical Information Weight 32 4 lb 14 7 kg Voltage Selection Fixed Worldwide Neutrik powerCON A Local plug Fluid Consumption 140 ml min Length Width 15 in 381 mm 25 9 in 660 mm Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Supply Type Range Model specific 120 VAC 60 Hz Parameter 120 VAC 60 Hz Consumption 1 480 W Current 12 39 A Breaker 15A Power I O U S Canada Power input connector Neutrik powerCON A Power cord plug Edison U S Heat up Time Tank Capacity 8 min 2 5 gal 9 5 Output 40 000 cfm Max External Temperature 104 F 40 C I O Connectors 3 and 5 pin XLR Product Name Atmos Cooling System Fan Assisted Convection Connector Type sockets Item Code 05070859 Channel Range 1 UPC Number 781462212070 ROHS H HAVE PROFESSIONAL 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 description of the cause s for the return Clearly label the package with an RMA number Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number DO NOT write the RMA numb
18. t UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select the desired percent output volume 1 100 3 Press lt VOLUME gt to initiate this output 4 Press lt VOLUME gt again to trigger the fog output with this output volume setting After turning off the Atmos this output volume setting will remain in its memory To change the output volume for subsequent operation of the Atmos simply repeat the steps above The Atmos has a fluid sensor that can detect when the amount of fluid in the fluid tank has reached a low level To activate the fluid sensor do the following 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Fluid Sensor shows on the display 2 Use lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt to select ON Note Selecting OFF turns off the fluid sensor While operating the Atmos make sure there is adequate fog fluid in the machine to prevent pump and heater damage You can check the fluid level in the tank visually or by activating the fluid sensor When the fluid level becomes low simply add more fluid to continue using the Atmos TM Atmos User Manual Rev 3 Operation Timer Mode When in Timer mode the Atmos will produce fog in pre configured time intervals Manual Mode Timer Mode Parameters Atmos User Manual Rev 3 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 option See the Timer Mode Parameters section for details about how to configure these p
19. ting 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 product from power 2 Allow the product to cool for 15 minutes 3 After 15 minutes try to reset the breaker by flipping it to the ON position 4 Connect the product 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 Atmos to a DMX controller using a 3 or 5 pin DMX connection If using other DMX compatible products with the Atmos you can control each individually with a single DMX controller The Atmos uses a 3 or 5 pin DMX data connection for its 1 channel DMX personality Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Atmos to work in these personalities The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX personalities 3 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 Atmos User Manual Rev 3 UN Setup Mounting Before mounting this product read and follow the Safety Notes For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps go to http trusst
20. with an input voltage of 120 VAC 60 Hz To determine the power requirements for each Atmos 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 appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire 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 Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a O to 100 switch The Atmos 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 Yellow or Brass AC Neutral Silver AC Ground Green Yellow Green Yellow Green The Atmos uses a resettable circuit breaker Follow the instructions below to reset Disconnect the product from the power before reset
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