Kam KSM Vegas LED V2 manual v1 11-07-14
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1. Model Kam KSM Vegas LED V2 Power supply 230V AC 50Hz Power 1500W Fuse F7A Re heat time Approximately 4 minutes Numbers of LEDs 21 LED type 3w Output 40 000 CuFt per minute DMX control channels 8 Tank capacity 2 5 Litres Manual remote Yes optional Wireless remote Yes Dimensions WxDxH weight 316 x 430 x 194mm 8 49kg2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL KSM Vegas LED V2 High power smoke machine with multicolour LED FX M A N U AL V E RS ION 1 0 10 07 14 Due to continuous product development please ensure that you have downloaded the latest instruction manual for this product from the Kam website at www kam co uk For the latest updates and information on the entire Kam range visit www kam co uk Kam products are manufactured by Lamba ple Unit 1 Southfields Road Dunstable Bedfordshire United Kingdom LU6 3EJ Telephone 44 0 1582 690600 Fax 44 0 1582 690400 Email mail lambaplc com Web www lambaplc com Made in China Due to continuous product development specifications and appearance are subject to change Copyright Lamba plc E amp OE AA sis BCE Thank you for purchasing this Kam product we are sure that it will serve you for many years to come To optimise the performance of this product please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with the basic operations of this unit Please retain them for future reference This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent a fire hazard do not expose the unit to any naked flame sources Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if it is unlikely to be used for long periods of time When installing the unit please ensure yo
3. on the rear of the unit flashes the word HEAT 8 When the machine is ready the Control LED display will show the word ADDR 9 Press the Manual Fog button on the rear of the unit for 5 seconds so that the fluid has a chance to flow through the heater The unit is now ready to use 10 It is recommended that the unit produces smoke with small pauses in between so that the temperature is maintained and the thermostat doesn t switch off 11 Wireless operation press the remote control ON button and the unit will output smoke until you press the OFF button Remote control pairing If for some reason the remote control and smoke machine aren t communicating you may need to re pair the two Start by turning the smoke machine off for ten seconds then turn on the unit whilst the unit is starting up press and hold down either button on the remote control until the LED display on the rear of the unit flashes twice to indicate a pairing Note this can take up to 12 seconds Manual fog button To activate smoke output without using the remote press the button located on the rear of the unit The smoke machine will only output while the button is pressed Once the button is released the fog will stop output LED Control display The built in control panel on the rear of the machine features four operating buttons and a display which shows the operation status of the unit The control panel allows the user to customise the colour of the
4. LEDs the DMX starting address wireless remote and the fluid sensor The four buttons underneath the LED Control display work as follows MENU button press to scroll through the operating modes UP button scroll up through the options DOWN button scroll down through the options ENTER button confirm a selection When using either manual or remote control modes please observe point 10 and do not run the unit for long periods of time without pausing Control menu settings Set the DMX address 000 512 Set the LED colours Turns the wireless remote On or Off OrL Turns the fluid level sensor On or Off Colour selections Pess the button MENU so many times until CoLo is shown in the display Then press ENTER to select the menu item Use the buttons A and W to make your settings Press ENTER to confirm your settings After setting above colour the LED will show the corresponding colour when the wireless remote is used When random colour change is selected the LEDs will change their colour when the wireless remote control is used and the interval is 1 second When a DMX controller is used the colour will be controlled by the controller instead of the manual settings with the control panel DMX512 operation The smoke machine is equipped with 8 control channels To be able to operate the machine with a DMX controller the DMX starting address must be set for the first DMX channel To achieve this press the button MENU so many ti
5. a well ventilated area until the tank is almost empty Do not allow the pump to run dry Cleaning is now complete Refill with haze smoke fluid Run the unit briefly to clear any cleaning solution from the system Trouble shooting Symptom Solution Check mains power No Power Check external fuse Check internal fuse No smoke output Check fluid level Check remote If using wireless remote contol check batteries Breaker fuse keeps blowing Possible electrical short Contact retailer distributor for further instructions Low smoke output Run a cleaning solution through the smoke machine Check that the smoke machine is plugged into the correct voltage Check the external fuse Smoke machine is not heating up Check the internal fuse Possible faulty part Contact your retailer distributor for further instructions Remote control does not work Check batteries in remote controller Try using another controller Possible faulty controller Check the internal fuse Check the external fuse but the container if full Fluid indicator states no smoke Try resetting the smoke machine by turning the power off and then on again Possible faulty part Contact retailer distributor for further instructions For any further technical help with this product please contact service lambaplc com Specifications and features
6. aged 12 Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord 13 Avoid direct eye exposure to the LED light source while it is on 14 Never drink the smoke fluid 15 IMPORTANT the smoke aperture on the unit can get VERY HOT Never touch this area whilst the unit is in operation and always leave the unit to cool down before touching the area 1 LED FX lights 7 DMX512 input amp output 3 pin 13 Unit remote control aerial 2 Smoke aperture 8 DMX512 input amp output 5 pin 14 Fluid pipe 3 Fluid tank security bracket 1 of 2 9 Manual Fog button 15 Remote control extendable aerial 4 Fluid tank 10 Safety eyelet 16 Remote function LED 5 Power on switch 11 Carry handle 17 Remote control fog ON button 6 Mains power input 12 Unit control LED buttons 18 Remote control fog OFF button Setup and operation 1 Unpack your unit then remove the tank 2 Unscrew the top cap of the tank 3 Fill the tank with smoke fluid do not over fill the tank 4 Screw on the cap securely Replace the tank in the unit ensuring that the fluid tank security brackets are holding the tank in place 5 Check that the pipe is fed down towards the bottom of the bottle so that a consistent flow of fluid is supplied to the machine 6 Connect the IEC mains cable to the rear of the unit and then to the mains power Turn the unit on using the Power On button 7 Warm up time is usually between 3 4 minutes During warm up the LED display
7. is not enough fluid in the tube the machine will enter a protection mode after about 20 seconds and it will shut the pump down The display will then start flashing To set the sensor press the button MENU until the display indicates orL then press ENTER to make your settings Use the buttons A and Y to deactivate the fluid sensor indication Off and to reactivate it indication On Press ENTER to confirm your settings Fuse Replacement Unplug the IEC power cable before replacing the fuse Always replace with same type of fuse 1 Using a flat head screwdriver remove the fuse holder from the IEC housing 2 Remove the bad fuse from the fuse holder 3 Insert the new fuse into the fuse holder 4 Install the fuse holder in the IEC housing Mounting Orientation This unit can be operated both horizontally and vertically When operated in a vertical position ensure that the fluid tank is orientated so that the cap of the fluid tank is uppermost to the ceiling The fluid tank security bracket should also be engaged so that the fluid tank cannot come out of it s cradle from within the unit Ensure that the fluid tank is not filled to the top as some of the liquid may spill out if the unit is operated in the vertical position Rigging It is important never to obstruct the vents pathways Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp When selecting installation location take into consideration the fluid rese
8. mes until Addr is indicated in the display Then press ENTER to make your settings Use the buttons A and Y to set the address between 001 and 512 Press ENTER to confirm your settings You may now start operating the machine via your DMX controller The section below describes all functions of the 8 control channels Channel 1 smoke output Off Channel 2 brightness red LEDs DMX value 000 009 Poff 010 255 Dimming from 1 100 Channel 3 brightness green LEDs 010 255 Dimming from 1 100 Channel 4 brightness blue LEDs 000 000 010 255 Dimming from 1 100 Channel 5 brightness red green and blue LEDs colour mixing DMX value Function 000 009 010 255 Dimming from 1 100 Channel 6 colour change speed 010 255 Slow fast Channel 7 strobe control DMX valu 010 255 Slow fast Channel 8 Master control 010 255 Dimming from 1 100 Important note regarding the priority level for the three types of methods used to control the operation of your unit If using the wireless remote or manual control and then you connect the unit to a DMX controller the DMX will take priority control The priority control levels are 1 DMX 2 Manual fog button 3 Wireless controller Fluid sensor on and off To protect the pump the machine uses a infrared fluid sensor to test if there is smoke fluid in the tube If the sensor detects that there
9. o the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Select the installation location of your unit carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or locations subject to vibration and excessive dust Do not use the unit where there are extremes in temperature below 41 F 5 C or exceeding 95 F 35 C Unpacking and safety Please unpack your new product carefully Your new product should reach you in perfect condition Please check that no damage has occurred during transit If any damage is found do not operate your unit Please contact the retailer you purchased it from immediately If there is any damage to the mains cable do not use the device Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply when carrying out any cleaning of the unit Power supply Use the plug to connect to the main power supply with the following connections Wire Connection Brown Live Blue Neutral Yellow Cyan Earth ams A CE Manufacturer declarations In compliance with the following requirements RoHS Directive 2002 95 EU and WEEE Directive 2002 96 EU If this product is ever no longer functional please take it to a recycling plant for environmentally friendly disposal CE declaration of conformity R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EU EMC Directive 2004 108 EU Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EU The declarations are available on application from certification lambaplc com Before putting the device
10. rvoir access and routine maintenance Safety cables must always be used utilising the provided safety eye bolt Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation General maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimise wear the item should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned after use to avoid dust build up and blockages which can result in poor performance overheating and breakages Be sure to uplug the unit from the mains before conducting any maintenance Use a vacuum and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean the external case when the unit has completely cooled down with a dry cloth or tissue Regular maintenance Be sure to power off fixture before conducting any maintenance Every 40 hours of continuous operation it is recommended to run a cleaning solution composed of 80 distilled water and 20 distilled white vinegar through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element The recommended cleaning regime is as follows 1 Empty all haze smoke fluid from the machine 2 Add the above cleaning solution to the tank 80 distilled water and 20 distilled white vinegar 3 Plug the unit in to the mains and allow it to warm up 4 Run the unit in
11. s into operation please observe the respective country specific regulations Package contents 1 x smoke machine 1 x wireless remote control 1 x instruction manual this document 1 x mains cable Safety instructions Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information regarding this product 1 Always plug in the power plug last and disconnect from the mains when the device is not in use or before cleaning 2 Do not install and operate the device in rain or extreme heat moisture or dusty environments 3 This device is for indoor use only and in a dry environment 4 If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuations do not switch the unit on immediately but wait until it reaches room temperature 5 Do not shake the device and avoid brute force when installing or operating 6 Do not use the device during thunderstorms Disconnect the unit from the mains 7 Do not use solvents or aggressive detergent to clean the device Use a soft clean cloth 8 Do not modify the device or the connected power cord 9 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 your Authorised Kam Retailer Always use the same type of spare parts 10 Never connect the device to a dimmer pack 11 Make sure the power cord is never crimped or dam
12. u leave enough space around the unit for ventilation Slots and openings in the unit are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating To prevent fire hazard the Openings should never be blocked or covered The unit is powered by mains electricity always handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling on the cable Never touch the power cable when your hands are wet as this could cause an electric shock Do not tie a knot in the cable The power cable should be placed such that it is not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord periodically if you ever find that it is damaged replace it before using the unit again Contact your retailer for a replacement The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit is to be used meets the required written on the unit The lightning flash symbol inside a triangle is to alert the user to the presence high voltage within the unit s enclosure that may be of sufficient power to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons Caution to prevent the risk of electric shock do not attempt to open the unit No user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel The exclamation mark inside a triangle is intended to alert the user t
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