AF-250 DMX fog machine user manual
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1. th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 14 Safety instructions CAUTION Possible respiratory problems The device can be operated safely only with the approved fog fluid The use of other fluids can release toxic gases Claims for damages caused by the use of non approved fluids shall be excluded Do not create fog in closed or poorly ventilated areas Do not expose persons with health problems such as allergic respiratory condi tions asthma to artificial fog NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 Safety instructions NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations NOTICE Power supply Before connecting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 16 Features 3 Features This fog machine is suitable2. MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 33 8 Technical specifications Approved fog fluids Heater power Fog output Blast distance Fluid consumption Fluid container capacity Warm up time Operating supply voltage 34 Stairville FAST FOG Stairville E Fluid Stairville E C Fluid Stairville E M Fluid Stairville E HD Heavy Fluid 1300 W approx 180 m min approx 4 5m approx 86 ml min 1 91 approx 5 min 230 V AC 50 Hz fog machine Technical specifications th mann 35 Plug and connection assignments 9 Plug and connection assignments Introduction DMX connections th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 36 This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed Please take our tips because especially in Sound amp Light caution is indicated Even if a plug fits into a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug 10 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the mains connection and the ma
3. for use in clubs bars discotheques and on stages Special features of the device M Superior performance by highly efficient heating element Control via DMX one channel or via the supplied remote control Suitable for mobile use due to compact design Bracket for mounting on truss or ceiling included th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 17 Installation 4 Installation Mounting options th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the device against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain You can install the unit in hanging or standing position The unit should be installed horizon tally deviations of maximum 15 are allowed The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above During use the device must always be attached to a solid surface or to a approved truss Use the openings provided on the bracket for attaching 18 Installation Always work from a stable platform whenever installing moving or servic
4. E control is continuously emitted fog machine Connections and operating elements th mann 29 Operating 7 Operating Filling the unit NOTICE Possible damages caused by unsuitable fog fluid Fog fluids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit Exclusively use the fog fluids specified in chapter Technical specifications of this manual and follow its instructions for use First make sure the unit is disconnected from the mains Open the screw cap of the liquid container and fill in the fog fluid Make sure that no fluid is spilled or gets into the device The easiest way is using a funnel The container capacity is 1 9 litre Screw the cap firmly back on th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 30 Turning the unit on Operation Turning the unit off Operating NOTICE Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended Make sure that the remote control is connected Connect the device to the mains and switch it on with the main switch During heating the display shows the value UP As soon as the required operating temperature is reached the green LED on the remote lights up and the display shows the set DMX address The device is now operational When operating always ensure that there is sufficient fog fluid in the liquid container to avoid no load running Disconnect the device from the mains Transport the device only when it is completely cooled down To
5. S TAILLE AF 250 DMX fog machine th mann user manual MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 18 08 2015 ID 340945 Table of contents na vu RK WUN Table of contents General notes nu nu iisnnnsrinsdenndnniisuisvvenidrdjieiesidmndnssadenedrdeserdsddissnisdsddasedsnisiie 5 1 1 Further information 1 2 Notational conventions 7 1 3 Symbols and signal words rennes 8 Safety instructions smmimseiunnisnnnedin asniiiisdiesjjvdvn sdsdnridntivejarsmsendevende 11 Features un inner ennemies tetes usines 17 Installation EE EE Ne ee el ENE 18 Starting UP ata ee 20 Connections and operating elements 22 Operating 7 1 Remote control functions 7 2 DMX 0nttol ae nn nennen Technical specifications 34 Plug and connection assignments 36 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Table of contents 10 Troubleshooting een nneknateerestinsne 37 TI CANIN eee 39 12 Protecting the environment 41 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 1 General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sur
6. avoid leaking fog fluid during transport you should transport the device only with empty fluid container th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 31 Operating 7 1 Remote control functions When the device is not controlled by DMX it supports the following operating modes that can be selected with the remote control B Manual operation with maximum fog Press the pushbutton MANUAL This mode takes precedence over all others This means that you don t have to stop the timer function and continuous operation before you press the button M Continuous operation with adjustable amount of fog In this mode the fog volume you have set with the VOLUME control is continuously emitted Press the CONT switch to turn the operating mode on or off Timer controlled operation with adjustable amount of fog In this mode the amount of fog set by the VOLUME control is emitted at regular intervals adjustable with the INTERVAL control Press the TIMER switch to turn the operating mode on or off The yellow LED indicates that the Timer function is enabled Each fog burst lasts about three seconds th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 32 Operating 7 2 DMX control DMX address assignment Turn the unit on as described above Use the arrow buttons V and A to assign the desired DMX address in a range from 1 512 Confirm the selection with ENTER You can then con trol the device with a connected controller DMX assignment th mann
7. e that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 1 1 Further information On our website www thomann de you will find lots of further information and details on the following points Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of koner each interest for you quickly ur online guides provi etailed information on technical basics Online guides Ouro guides provide detailed information on te al ba and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline If you have any problems with the device the Service customer service will gladly assist you fog machine General notes 1 2 Notationalconventions This manual uses the following notational conventions Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively The resu
8. from a registered electrician th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 12 Safety instructions WARNING Risk of burns from flammable liquids The use of flammable liquids in this device may cause severe burns and damage to property Always use approved fog fluids Never fill flammable liquids into the tank of the device WARNING Risk of burns The generated fog at the fog nozzle is hot and can cause burns Occasionally hot fluid drops may escape from the nozzle The distance of persons and objects to the fog nozzle must be at least fifty centi metre 1 6 feet Do not touch the fog nozzle during and shortly after operation It becomes very hot and may cause burns even several hours after switching off the device th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 13 Safety instructions WARNING Risk of slipping caused by condensation Fog machines can produce condensation Do not direct the fog to floors Floors and surfaces can become slippery by condensed fog Check at regular intervals whether it is possible to walk on the floors without a slipping hazard and if necessary remove the condensation WARNING Health hazard caused by fog fluid handling Fog fluid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodstuffs However it may be harmful if swallowed Do not induce vomiting Seek medical advice immediately Keep fog fluid in a safe place If the fog fluid comes into contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water
9. in fuse No haze output 1 Check the fluid level in the fog container 2 Switch the device off and check the hose that leads into the fluid container for flow No response to the DMX controller 1 Check the address settings and the DMX polarity 2 Try using another DMX controller 3 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits AF 250 DMX 37 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 38 Cleaning 11 Cleaning NOTICE Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit Only use the fog machine cleaners listed on www thomann de and follow their instructions for use Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours or if it was not in use for a longer period of time Procedure 1 Make sure that the device is turned off disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down Place the unit in a well ventilated place Take the suction hose out of the fluid container of the fog machine and put it into the bottle with the cleaning fluid 2 gt 3 4 Connect the device to the mains and turn it on with the main switch 5 gt Wait until the required operating temperature has bee
10. ing the unit In doing so the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off The safety rope must be attached to the bracket th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 19 Starting up 5 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 20 Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor 110 Q W th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 21 Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements Front panel th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 22 Connections and operating elements th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 23 Connections and operating elements Rear panel YO 8686 OD OL OG th mann 24 N DO vu BB W N Fog fluid container with screw cap Bracket for hanging Carrying handle Locking screws for the m
11. lt of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow Example 1 _ Switch on the device 2 Press Auto gt Automatic operation is started 3 _ Switch off the device 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Signal word DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE Warning signs A General notes Meaning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Type of danger Warning high voltage th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning flammable substances Warning hot surface Warning suspended load Warning harmful or irritating substances Warning danger zone gt e eepe th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 10 Safety instructions 2 Safety ins
12. n reached th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 39 Cleaning 6 Switch the unit to continuous operation and release fog for about 20 seconds 7 Putthe suction hose back into the fluid container of the fog machine and release fog for another 20 seconds This rinses the pipes The cleaning is completed th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 40 Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate rial For the transport and protective packaging environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are properly disposed of Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste but make sure that they are collected for recycling Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 41 Notes th mann 42 Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
13. ounting bracket Main switch Turns the device on and off FUSE Fuse holder Mains cable for power supply Display with control buttons ENTER Button to select amenu option and to confirm the entered values Key to page down in the menu system and to increase the displayed value AF 250 DMX 25 Y Key to page up in the menu system and to decrease the displayed value FUNC Button to open the control menu 10 DMX OUT DMX output 11 DMX IN DMX input 12 REMOTE CONTROL ONLY Connection for the remote control 13 Liquid level indicator fog machine 26 Remote control op VINTERVALA V VOLUME REMOTE CONTROLLER Connections and operating elements th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 27 28 16 17 18 19 Rotary control INTERVAL With this control you can set the time interval between two fog outputs in a range between 10 and 200 seconds Rotary control VOLUME With this control you can adjust the amount of fog to be produced by the device with each blast between 0 and 100 The green LED indicates that the unit has reached the operating temperature necessary to produce fog Pushbutton MANUAL Push this button for maximum fog output regardless of other settings The red LED indicates that continuous operation is turned on Pushbutton CONT Press this switch to turn continuous operation on or off In this mode the fog volume you have set with the VOLUM
14. tructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to produce artificial fog by vaporising fog fluid Use the device only as described in this user manual Any other use or use under other operating con ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Safety Ensure that children do not detach any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 11 Safety instructions DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present Never remove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice
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