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1. 02 cece eee eee eee EN 50 081 1 EN 55 014 EN 55 022 B EN 60 555 C 2 European salelyi umas psp E o DA A reia Eao Rek Maced EN 60 335 1 AA A A A NO a EN 50 082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 4 Included items 6 mm o d tube 10 m Tee connector Ordering information Jem Hydra head 230 V 50 60 HZ nen eee P N 92250400 Jem Hydrathead 115 V 50 60 Zucaina EA Wied a tips Wud KH ans P N 92250500 Hydra specifications 33 34 Hydra base Physical L O a A A a ce heal See 510 mm 20 1 in Width auna aba da ab eek bk A om che elated diay it dl 665 mm 26 2 in OI il id E AA ARA AAA ARA AA 1040 mm 40 9 in DO A A A O A ER O da h acd 35 kg 77 Ibs Performance Operating time bicicleta pete ee ee hee da Continuous Control and programming ControboptiohS sr srera aa ara a a ace RTA DMX stand alone Jem Remote Control not included DMX channels sos iia ra a ba A ARA alza Variable 1 per head 16 max Fluid system Floid PUMP E A AA a a E KA O alee Ed I R 2 bar Eluid Capacity Eotn a ee R ATA tt ala ld hee fh a 50 liters 13 2 US gal 11 Imp gal Maximum fluid consumption at peak output 16 heads Approx 50 liters 13 2 US gal 11 Imp gal per hour Installation Orientation ieee BPs a Saag dt A IA A AAN Meld O E eae Horizontal Connections Hydra Cate IMSS a a ls atl cd tale S E a a o 3 pin XLR DM A A 3 and 5 pin XLR Remote controls iia da A A A AAA ad ta 3 pin XLR A A ghee DA Receives 10 mm OD flex2. 8 At the last head connect the data cable to the Out socket Plug the female Hydra terminator into the last head s In socket Preparing the power cords Before using the machine grounding type earthed power plugs that fit the local power outlets must be obtained locally and installed on the power cables DANGER Make sure the power plug is correctly rated 115 V models must be fitted with a plug rated 20 amp minimum 230 V models must be fitted with a plug rated 10 amp minimum When installing the plug follow the plug manufacturer s instructions and connect pins as follows yellow and green wire to ground earth blue wire to neutral and brown wire to live The table below shows some common pin identification schemes Wire Pin Marking Screw color brown live S yellow or brass blue neutral N silver yellow green ground earth O green Connecting to AC power The Hydra is available in models designed for 115 V or 230 V nominal AC power supplies The voltage and current requirements for each model of the head and base are stated on pages 33 and 34 Before connecting the Hydra system to power verify that the AC supply is adequately dimensioned for the current draw of all connected devices and that the your the local AC voltage is appropriate for your model as indicated on the machine s serial number label If your AC voltage is outside the appropriate range do not use the machine Contact Je
3. The heads may be left on with AC power applied if convenient The heat exchangers are automatically switched off 20 minutes after the base is turned off to save power When a head detects that the base is switched back on it switches on its heat exchanger and is ready to fire 10 to 15 minutes later Touring with the Hydra A custom flight case is available for transporting the Hydra base Contact your Jem supplier for information The base hose fluid caps are not leakproof Remove the fluid tank hoses from the tanks for transportation and seal the tanks with regular caps Place the fluid tank hoses in a clean plastic bag to keep them clean Take care as well to keep the self seal connectors clean When setting up in a new venue run the base prime cycle after connecting the fluid lines Hydra user manual Basic service Before servicing the Hydra read and observe all the precautions listed in Safety information on page 3 Any service not described in this section must be carried out by a Jem service technician Cleaning Excessive dust smoke fluid and dirt buildup will degrade performance and cause overheating and damage to the machine that is not covered by the product warranty To maintain adequate cooling dust must be cleaned from the outer casing and air vents of the base and heads periodically Isolate the heads from power and allow to cool completely before cleaning The smoke output nozzle remains hot for up to 10 hou
4. 20 Head control menu HUE head temperature setting Because fluids vaporize at different temperatures the head temperature must be set correctly for the fluid in use An incorrect temperature setting causes poor performance and excessive wear and tear on the heads The options are L o low nor medium and H high the default value is nor The correct setting for each approved fluid is shown below Jem Fluid Setting Pro Steam Simulation Fluid Lo Regular DJ Fluid DJ mix nor Pro Smoke Super ZR mix H Pro Smoke High Density H Check the setting when starting the system and whenever refilling the fluid tanks Check or set as follows 1 Under the right display press menu as required to display HDE 2 Press enter to view the current setting 3 Use the up and down keys to select a different value 4 Press enter to save the setting rUn run commands The run command options allow you to fire the heads in stand alone mode i e without a DMX controller The on command fires all heads continuously at the level determined by the fog level setting The o FF command stops heads from firing The Er command initiates timer operation In this mode heads fire in the sequence determined by the alternate menu setting with the timing determined by the time on and time off settings at the level determined by the fog level setting To execute a run command 1 Under the right display press menu as requi
5. Ke aR e E K 5 R 0 e eee eee ae 11 Fluid line components s e e e e tee eee ee 11 Basic fluid line configuration oo 11 Touring fluid line configuration sr 11 Fluid line connections lt 25 5 Y Sa a ZR R KR ee eee eae 12 Base connections assassina Pages and le 12 Teg CONMNMECHONS om ey wea TRR Ga babe SRTR E TN eee qu 12 Head connections x e e e eee 12 Self seal connections o teeta 12 Data line configuration ss e e e e e e aaa 12 About the data MNEs s ss egen g e K rara K RRR RR R 12 Data cable iii e A A A ga TE 12 Hydra terminais ii A A ei A ias 12 Connecting the data line 2 0c teens 13 AG POWER so DAA E DR wba ean To 13 Preparing the power cords aa 13 Connecting to AC power ooccccccoc teens 13 Head address setting 0 e eae 14 Physical installation rere 0 cee ete 14 Installing Heads beta id E E Daerah Bee noes 14 Fluid System sia sa sek eas PRESOS a aati RTS eae NR KE gods we ae XN 15 Smoke fluid options a a enea ae teeta 15 Pro Steam Simulation a is ass E alo EET Hanes E K E A eG A eee aer 15 Regular DJ Fluid Du Mix esse ta aie tne ees ii da MERT K 15 Pro Smoke Super ZR MO a fet pea aes rt de ioe alas hna 15 Pro Smoke High Density SP mS 0c cece eee 15 Filling the Hyda soes ici aa a O hs Peale RAT ADA Pea a a a Pa 15 Refilling or replacing empty tanks 0 0c c eee tee 15 Transition between fluid types 0 e e t
6. L r is intended for use when priming the base only Set as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display Enc 2 Press enter to view the current tank 3 Use the up and down keys to change the tank setting 4 Press enter to save the setting Hd head number setting The head number setting tells the base how many heads are connected Values range from 1 to 16 the default is 8 Set as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display Hd 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the value to match the number of heads 4 Press enter to save the setting Adr DMX address setting The DMX address setting is required when operating the Hydra via a DMX controller The setting value must match the address assigned to the Hydra on the DMX controller Values range from 001 to 511 the default is 001 Set as follows 1 Make a note of the address assigned to the Hydra on the DMX controller Under the left display press menu as required to display Adr Press enter to view the current value Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the address Press enter to save the setting q Ron Pr base prime command The base prime command initiates the base priming cycle described under Priming the base on page 26 and resets the system after an automatic shutdown Execute the base prime command as follows 1 Under the le
7. N 92620009 Tubing 10 mm o d length 30M 2 2 9 X RN Ec R e tenet ee P N 92620010 Hydra mMlightcaser sodio A A tus wit oe idea q a Ra a N o P N 91540007 Jem Remote Control me se feta via E oe Wane a LS E ata nik wo et tates AAA F P N 92765026 Ordering information Jem Hydra base 230 V 50 60 HZ ee cee tenet renee ene renee eens P N 92250200 Jem Hydra base 115 V 50 60 HZ teeta P N 92250300 Specifications subject to change without notice Hydra user manual www martin com e Olof Palmes All 18 e 8200 Aarhus N e Denmark Tel 45 8740 0000 e Fax 45 8740 0010
8. different temperatures the H DE head temperature setting must be set correctly for the type of fluid in use Generally speaking fluids with long hang time have a higher glycol content and require a higher temperature to vaporize than lighter fluids with shorter hang times An incorrect temperature setting causes poor performance and excessive wear and tear on the heads Though the Hydra base has two tanks fluid is normally drawn from one tank at a time This allows an empty tank to be replaced without interrupting operation The FLU fluid control setting determines what the system does when it detects an empty tank When set to automatic it switches automatically to the other tank When set to manual it does not The Enc tank selection setting determines the working tank from which fluid is drawn The Hd head number setting tells the base how many heads are connected Smoke heads will not fire as expected if this setting does not match the number of heads in the system Hydra user manual Menu navigation Located below each display are four keys with the functions described below Approximately 25 seconds after the last keystroke the display exits the control menu and displays a status message Menu key Press the menu key to display the control menu Press repeatedly to scroll through the menu Enter key Press the enter key to display the value associated with selected menu item To store a new value first change it w
9. 0 minutes of firing time at full output In practice very few venues can accept this much fog so 2 tanks of fluid will last much longer The approximate firing time provided by 50 liters of fluid is indicated in the table below Approximate firing time Heads provided by 50 minutes 16 60 15 64 14 68 13 74 12 80 11 86 10 96 9 106 8 118 7 136 6 158 5 190 4 236 3 316 2 472 1 944 General operation 25 26 Priming the base Priming the base fills the base with fluid pressurizes the system and resets the system if an automatic shut down has occurred The base must be primed when refilling or replacing both fluid tanks when the tanks have been removed for transport after an out of fluid shutdown and after a leak detection shutdown The base need not be primed if replacing an empty tank while the system is running it will prime itself automatically when switching tanks However priming will make the tank changeover faster Prime the base from the left display as follows To prevent heads from firing verify that run is set to off or if there is DMX input that all Hydra control Channels are set to no output N Select the fresh tank from the Enc menu When fitting 2 fresh tanks of the same fluid you can select L r to prime both tanks simultaneously Under the left display press menu as required to display Pr Use the up or down keys to select Y Press
10. Hydra user manual Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters a 240 1040 548 665 S IG G IG E 510 338 e a gt O 415 O o E O e A E qi 166 Se O13 O13 O13 oe E i i las 2006 2009 Martin Professional A S All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Martin Professional A S Denmark Information subject to change without notice Martin Professional A S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual P N 35000194 Rev D Safety information The following symbols are used to identify important safety information A AA A Caution Safety Caution Burn Danger Hazardous Caution Fire hazard Risk of hazard Hot voltage Contact hazard personal injury surface Do not will cause electric touch shock Warning This product is not for household use It presents risks of injury due to electric shock burns falls and respiratory problems Read this manual before oper
11. a Ree eee a a ey eee REI Continuous Warm up time EU model ss riiin is A pee aA eet 9 minutes Warm up time US model sa sus ops pass R Aaa Reade KR a eee ewe a TR 12 minutes Control and programming Control Options icin di A ge A A ot he Ane de Hydra base Fluid system Fluid PUMP assis E Te the bog aye A av add ae ha ART wale aed aces ody ed nee ae EP5 16 bar Fluid capacity osteti ee ema papa Rates Dee eee Dee ee RE ee ES es REA AAA n a Maximum fluid consumption at peak output Pro Smoke Super 000 cece eee eee 120 ml per minute Installation Orientation ae ara de AA ms aie o e tl RAL a Do Any Connections Hydra data line s ieo pee rates cna qa a ada GE O oe ea KA eR a a DD TES daia ha KK aTi 3 pin XLR AG POWCr sata AD oe A eee EST E ET ER Hard wired cable w o power plug Electrical AG power EU Model ci a Sade asta teense My 200 250 V 50 60 Hz AG power US Model prenia cidade sana it a eee Pete eee a ey 100 130 V 50 60 Hz Main tse BU Model ti dara cot ah 10A Main fuse US model voii sea edie neve Rd eee eae Peta by aed eee tees tea aed 15A Power and current EU model maximum at 230 V 50 HZ a sus aaa ks era EG ee se E a a a ew ee 1500 W 6 5 A US model maximum at 115 V 60HZ ccccccc ee eee ene nee nee nen 1200 W 10 4 A Thermal Maximum ambient temperature Ta max ara 40 C 104 F Maximum nozzle temperature ooo ooooocooconccoroaraca erra renee 220 C 428 F Approvals European EMC
12. alue 4 Press enter to save the setting ALE alternate menu setting The alternate menu setting determines how heads fire in timer operation mode i e when the run command is set to Er The options are shown below the default is 0 The time on and time off settings determine the fire and wait intervals Alt Firing pattern All heads fire simultaneously Sequential chase heads fire sequentially in address order from first to last then repeat from first Bounce chase heads fire sequentially in address order from first to last then in reverse order back to first GO lM l O Double sequential chase heads fire simultaneously in address order and reverse address order Set as follows 1 Under the right display press menu as required to display ALE 2 Use the up and down keys to select the desired pattern 3 Press enter to save the setting Pr prime fluid line command The prime fluid line command fires two heads to run fluid through the fluid line and force out air See Priming the fluid line on page 26 Execute the command as follows 1 Under the right display press menu as required to display Pra 2 Use the up or down keys to select Y 3 Press enter BLH head status readout The head status readout shows the operating status of each head The possible states are shown below Message Operating status r ready H heating S no head detected E error The reado
13. anded at any time With variable temperature heat exchangers Hydra heads can use multiple weights of fluid Just about anything that can be done with smoke from ephemeral steam chases to a dense long lasting white out can be achieved with the Hydra The Hydra can even be equipped with two types of fluid simultaneously With the fluid reservoir located centrally at the base keeping the machines filled couldn t be easier There is no need to access multiple machines in hard to reach corners or suspended in the rig and the 50 liter fluid capacity provides plenty of firing time between refills If that s not enough we can supply custom hoses to fit 220 liter barrels Equipped with the accessory flight case and self seal connectors touring with the Hydra is a snap The fluid line seals itself allowing the crew to unplug hoses along with the power and data cables after the show roll them up and reconnect them at the next location The Hydra is fully operable with any DMX512 controller and for added convenience has both 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors By the way there is no need to worry about leaks The Hydra is constantly on guard monitoring the fluid line pressure whenever the heads are idle If a leak should occur the Hydra will detect it and shut itself down Congratulations on your purchase of the Hydra smoke system from Jem Details of the full range of Jem products are available on our website at www jemsmoke com Features a
14. ans and air vents and ensure free and unobstructed air flow to and around the machine Keep the machine at least 60 cm 24 inches away from combustible and heat sensitive materials Do not operate the machine if the ambient temperature Ta is below 5 C 41 F or above 40 C 104 F Safety information 3 Do not operate the machine if the relative air humidity exceeds 80 Preventing injuries Ensure that the surface on which the machine is installed can safely hold the weight of the machine Do not install the smoke heads over areas where people are present Verify that the smoke heads temperature setting is suitable for the type of fluid in use whenever changing fluid or resetting the default menu values Smoke machines can cause condensation Do not point the output at smooth floors Floors and surfaces may become slippery Check these frequently and wipe dry as necessary to avoid any danger of slipping Ensure at least 2m visibility in areas where smoke is being produced Smoke fluid contains food grade glycols in solution but may present health risks if swallowed Do not drink it Store it securely If eye contact occurs rinse with water If fluid is swallowed give water and obtain medical advice Preventing breathing problems A smoke machine can operate safely only with the smoke fluid it is designed for Use the machine only with fluids specified under Smoke fluid options on page 15 or you may cause the release of t
15. ating the machine follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the base unit and smoke heads Use the system only as described in this manual and in accordance with local laws and regulations If you have questions about how to operate the machine safely or if you have followed the instructions in this manual and the machine is malfunctioning please contact Jem Service Preventing electric shocks Always ground earth the machine electrically Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and that has both overload and ground fault protection Before connecting the Hydra to power check that the voltage indicated on the machine s serial label matches your local AC power voltage If your AC power voltage does not match do not use the machine Contact Jem Service for assistance Before using the machine check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices If the machine or any cables connected to it are in any way damaged defective wet or show signs of overheating stop using the machine and contact Jem Service for assistance Disconnect the machine from AC power before servicing and when not in use This system is not waterproof and should not be exposed to wet outdoor conditions Do not immerse in water or any other liquid Do not expose
16. but too long a cycle will result in false leak detection See Diagnosing leaks on page 27 Set as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display E P 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the setting value 4 Press enter to save the setting Ed pump time delay setting The pump time delay setting normally need not be adjusted It determines the length of time the fluid pump runs to bring the output pressure up to the target pressure The range is 10 to 80 seconds the default value is 50 seconds If the target pressure cannot be achieved during normal operation the system assumes the fluid tank is empty and either switches tanks or shuts down Increase the delay time if the system falsely detects an out of fluid condition You may also want to increase the pump time delay if the base prime cycle is too short to bring the output pressure up to the target pressure Set as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display E d 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the setting value 4 Press enter to save the setting r5t reset command The left display s reset command restores the base user settings to their default values The settings accessible from the right display are not effected Select Y yes to execute the command or n no to escape Control panel 19
17. e the fluid when servicing the line or heads or changing fluid types Fluid lines equipped for touring with self seal connectors need not be drained for transport Make sure there is sufficient room in the tank when draining a typical fluid line contains 5 to 10 liters of fluid Drain the fluid line as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display Enc 2 Select the tank in which to drain the fluid using the up or down keys 3 Press menu as required to display FLU 4 Use the up or down keys to select dr A 5 Press enter This opens the drain valve on the selected tank and disables the pump 6 If the heads are installed above the base fluid will drain into the tank but it will be necessary to allow air into the system by removing a plug or 6 mm adaptor at the end of the fluid line or at the high point if the line is connected in a ring If there is little rise in the system it may be necessary to push the fluid back to the tank using a supply of compressed air maximum 3 bar at the end of the fluid line If the end of the fluid line is lower than the base the fluid will flow towards the end of the line instead of the tank Use an empty tank to collect fluid here 7 After the line has drained be sure to close the fluid line before priming the system again Basic service 27 28 Flushing the system The system can be flushed with deionized water to remove virtually all traces of residual fluid as describ
18. ed below Important Never use plain drinking water to flush the system impurities will rapidly clog the head Drain the system as described above Close the fluid line Fill an empty tank with a sufficient quantity of deionized water to fill the fluid line Set the head temperature to L D Select the tank containing the water from the Enc menu Prime the base Fire all heads until the water tank is empty NO Qn EG M Drain any remaining water from the fluid line Fuse replacement Base The main fuse for the Hydra base is in a fuse holder located in the IEC power inlet socket on the rear panel To replace the fuse disconnect the power cord from the rear panel and pull out the fuse holder Remove the spent fuse and replace with one of exactly the same size and rating The fuse type is indicated on the serial number label Contact Jem Service if the fuse blows repeatedly Head The main fuse for the Hydra head is in a screw in holder on the rear panel of the head above the AC power cord To replace the fuse disconnect the head from AC power Turn the fuse holder cap counter clockwise to remove Remove the spent fuse and replace with one of exactly the same size and rating The fuse type is indicated on the serial number label Contact Jem Service if the fuse blows repeatedly Annual pressure check In order to reduce the cycling of the pump to a minimum a diaphragm accumulator is used to store pressuriz
19. ed liquid in the base unit The bias pressure on the accumulator is set to approximately 2 Bar and must be checked annually by an authorized technician Rapid short cycling of the pump indicates that the target pressure or the bias pressure are wrong Hydra user manual Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause s Suggested remedy Base ready but heads cannot be fired from control panel or remote control Heads not at operating temperature Wait 10 to 15 minutes Fog settoo Increase setting Eon set to 0 Increase setting DMX signal present Disconnect or turn off DMX controller One or more heads not detected by base status reads Heads not powered on Heads not connected to data line Verify that AC power is connected and power switches are set to on Verify that data line is connected Defective data cable Repair or replace cable Missing or incorrect termination Terminate data line as described under Hydra terminators on page 12 Heads addressed incorrectly Check head address setting page 14 Heads ready status reads R but one or more heads doesn t fire as expected Head reports error status reads E Heads don t fire and off message displayed Head number setting does not match number of heads in system Change head number setting page 18 Heads addressed incorrectly Check head address setting page 14 Missing or
20. ee connectors e 10 mm to 6 mm adaptors 10 mm cap plugs The following items are available as accessories 10 mm self seal connectors 6 mm self seal connectors 10 mm inline connectors Basic fluid line configuration Fluid flows from the base outputs towards the heads through 10 mm tubing At points close to the heads the fluid branches off through Tee connectors into 6 mm OD tubing connected to the heads For examples see the system diagrams on pages 30 32 When building the fluid line connect no more than 8 heads to a single fluid output keep the 6 mm runs to 10 m or less keep the rise to 20 m or less keep the total length of a single run to 90 to 150 m as specified under Fluid line limits on page 10 avoid blind runs These create air locks that cause problems with the leak detection system To make it easier to drain the fluid line try to configure it so that the end of the 10 mm line is at the high point and accessible so the plug at the end can be removed to allow air into the line If building a ring you can insert a Tee connector and cap plug at a convenient spot at or near the highest point Touring fluid line configuration The optional self seal connectors greatly ease setup when touring because the connectors close when disconnected to keep fluid in the line To make a fluid line for touring configure the line as described above with the following additions Install 6 mm se
21. ees 15 Control panel is v A ls Minka eer bee A tale tebe Say A be 16 OVA A AA As 16 Gritical Settings su A A A A A A 16 MENU KOV susciten 17 Enter ROV a tee KET Re AAA A Pa ET TKI TR ae ee Renee Pa 17 Up Down Keys assi HR A bie SA R A A E a ee nes 17 Status messages ccoo 17 LeftdiSplay Lar AR NN R ENG RAENT fr 17 Rightidisplay amas rara ed a A Ua ae eth A KERTAS 17 Menu navigation tia a eat covered E ja ge id AR TK 17 EL U fluid control setting it ta a ad de ea dd o a 18 Enc tank selection setting oooooocococoocorr TEC ET teens 18 Hd head number setting A A A AR 18 Adr DMX address Sel aii Sa e dor e 2 18 HC base prime command cl E lO a 18 Base controlmenu oococcooo Ka eet RRR ee 18 PE target pressure setting rica a ld SRA cmo SEL A 19 P input pressure readout recai a ita 19 Fao output pressure readout sou a ace la a bee ee dd 19 EP pressure test time setting eee 19 Ed pump time delay setting 0 e RAIA AA PSA A 19 FSE reset command eri tft a ate A es ut e y ad Eas a os Bie 19 HUE head temperature setting a ss TA et dE ee ele ees A 20 CARO commands quiz hese neure anpe ma a Mbt nT mas WY Manian ETT Rabie eats 20 Fof fog level seting 20 E on time on setting ooooococcoor etna 20 Head control mentes re gs ends arb dde qa a qa na ee 20 ES time off seting O SAGE are Rew A 21 ALE alternate menu Seminci A AR A eN 21 Pr prime fluid line com
22. effects When using DJ mix the head temperature must be setto nor Pro Smoke Super ZR mix Pro Smoke Super fluid is a high quality general purpose fluid that produces a dense white air born fog with medium dispersal time lts medium to high index of refraction permits both good atmospheric effects and denser white outs When using ZR mix the head temperature can be set to H for high output use or nor for less intensive applications intermittent short cycles for example Pro Smoke High Density SP mix Pro Smoke High Density fluid generates a high density white air born fog with a very high index of refraction and slow evaporation rate lt is well suited for scenic obscuring dramatic strobe effects and white outs When using SP mix head temperature must be set to H 1 Filling the Hydra Refilling or replacing empty tanks Replace empty fluid tanks as follows 1 Loosen the cap fitting and remove the hoses from the depleted tank using care to keep the hose and filter clean Loosen and raise the fluid tank holder Remove the empty tank and replace it with a fresh one Place the fluid hose in the fresh tank and screw on the cap Lower and tighten the fluid tank holder a fk WwW PP Prime the base as described on page 26 Transition between fluid types The transition between two fluid types will be delayed due to the residual fluid in the delivery line If the delay is unacceptable you can drain the fl
23. enter Allow the base priming cycle to run until the pump stops O a E OQ Read the input pressure P 1 value in the left display If the value is less than the target pressure 36 psi by default repeat the base priming cycle If more than three cycles are required with the default settings there may be a fault with the system Contact Jem service N Select the working tank from the Enc menu Priming the fluid line Priming the fluid line fills it with fluid and forces out air by firing two heads those with the middle and last address This is required before first use or after opening the fluid line for draining or maintenance The fluid line does not require priming when refilling replacing fluid tanks Prime the fluid line from the right display as follows Verify that the fluid line is closed Start the system and allow the heads to reach operating temperature Prime the base as described above Under the right display press menu as required to display Pra a A O N Use the up or down keys to select Y Press enter This opens the base fluid output valves and fires two heads for a period determined by the pump delay time setting Large systems can take up to four minutes to fill you may need to repeat the cycle several times o Select n to stop the cycle when both heads are firing Shutting down the system To turn off the Hydra system simply set the base power switch to the right off position
24. ft display press menu as required to display Pr 2 Use the up or down keys to select Y 3 Press enter Hydra user manual PE target pressure setting The target pressure setting determines the pressure in the fluid line The range is 30 to 42 psi the default value is 36 psi and works in most applications Increasing the target pressure may improve performance in large systems with much rise Decreasing the pressure may improve performance if the heads are lower than the base Set as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display PE 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the pressure 4 Press enter to save the setting P input pressure readout The input pressure readout displays the pump output pressure Values range from 0 to 52 psi Display as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display P 2 Press enter to view the value Po output pressure readout The output pressure readout displays the fluid line pressure Values range from 0 to 52 psi Display as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display Po 2 Press enter to view the value EP pressure test time setting The pressure test time setting determines the length of the leak detection cycle It ranges from 3 to 20 seconds the default value is 5 seconds Lengthening the measurement cycle increases the ability to detect small leaks
25. gth L of the line in meters is shown in the following graph or may be calculated using the formula L 150 m 3 x R where R is the rise in meters For example if the rise is 5 meters the maximum line length is 135 m Fluid Rise m 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 Maximum Fluid Line Length m Hydra user manual Head location requirements The Hydra head s nozzle can reach 220 C 428 F The heads must be positioned well out of reach of the public so that accidental contact with the head is impossible Install the Hydra heads in dry locations that are not directly above publicly trafficked areas prevent accidental contact comply with all safety requirements listed in the section starting on page 3 The Hydra heads require space on all sides for safety and ventilation Ensure that there is a minimum free space of 10 cm 4 inches on all sides of the head minimum 50 cm 20 inches unobstructed airflow around the air vents minimum 60 cm 24 inches distance to combustible and heat sensitive materials and minimum 1 m 40 inches free space in front of the smoke output nozzle Base location requirements Locate the Hydra base in a dry location on a level surface with controlled access if operation is to be unattended Fluid line configuration Fluid line components The basic fluid line consists of the following components 10 mm OD tubing 6 mm OD tubing 10 mm T
26. h to the I on position o Verify that the heads are ready as described under 547 head status readout on page 21 Hydra user manual Generating smoke The simplest way to generate smoke is to execute the run menu s on and off commands from the control panel or if you have the Jem Remote Control to press the Fog button This fires all heads at the level determined by the fog level setting The density and hang time of the resulting smoke will depend on firing time fog level fluid weight room size and ventilation For thicker smoke increase the fog level setting and or increase firing time For thinner smoke use a lower fog level setting and or decrease firing time For unattended smoke generation execute the timer command from the run menu of the control panel or the remote control In timer mode heads fire with the timing determined by the time on and time off settings at the level determined by the fog level setting Several minutes of manual operation will give you a feel for the time and level settings to use to achieve the desired effect To execute sequential chases from the control panel or remote control refer to 44 4 alternate menu setting on page 21 If operating the Hydra from a DMX controller refer to DMX contro on page 23 Fluid consumption The maximum fluid consumption of each head is approximately 3 2 I hr With a full 16 head system a 50 liters of fluid provides approximately 6
27. ible tubing AG sle aids ALA A AAA SETA AA hoe eS IEC connector with integral fuse holder Electrical AG power EU Model us ches maga oe RATE aT Bond ERa TRS Shade este eet Ra 200 250 V 50 60 Hz AG power US model ssa aaa es sni a o E P OLEO pan a ey 100 130 V 50 60 Hz Maintfuse EU model sa Na O ada a AAEL woe 3 15 AT slow blow Main fuse US model lt srawe ose aye ete R N ee pe alee a Ta Ep aie E DS 6 3 AT slow blow Power and current EU model maximum at 230 V 50 HZ 0 ee eee eee nents 250 W 1 1 A US model maximum at 115 V 60HZ ccccccc een tenet nen tenn ene 250 W 2 2A Thermal Maximum ambient temperature Ta max eee eee 40 C 104 F Exterior surface temperature steady state eee 40 C 104 F Approvals European EMC 02 ERA eee eee EN 50 081 1 EN 55 014 EN 55 022 B EN 60 555 C 2 European salelyi iu tb PE carl See a a AO a EN 60 335 1 DEVANEY cess ath Oh A re Nh stent MA tee deine ste AR ACHR Ps cad EN 50 082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 4 Included items 10 mm tube 2 x 30 m IEC three pole AC power lead without plug Male and female Hydra XLR data line terminators 2 x 10 mm fluid line cap plugs 2 x 25 liter 6 6 US gal 5 5 Imp gal fluid containers empty Accessories Connector 2 x 6 mm m f valved self seal 0 0 nananana naa P N 92620007 Connector 2 x 10 mm m f valved self seal 0 0 cee P N 92620008 Connector 2 x 10 mm straight in line 2 rara P
28. incorrect termination Head malfunction Leak detected Terminate data line as described under Hydra terminators on page 12 Contact Jem Service See Diagnosing leaks on page 27 Flu out message displayed but there is fluid in one or both tanks Base requires priming Prime base page 26 Heads can be fired from control panel or remote control but not by DMX controller DMX address setting incorrect Change DMX address page 18 Heads addressed incorrectly Check head address setting page 14 Poor connection in DMX line Check DMX cables and connections Smoke output is weak Pump switch off Turn pump switch on Target pressure too low See target pressure setting on page 19 Incorrect fluid line configuration Verify fluid line installed as described Wet greasy non uniform smoke output fluid drips or spits from nozzles or very loud noise when firing heads Incompatible smoke fluid Use approved fluid Incorrect head temperature Refer to 427 head temperature setting on page 20 Residual fluid of different type in line Refer to Transition between fluid types on page 15 Base appears dead no light in power switch Main fuse blown Replace fuse page 28 No power at AC cable inlet Troubleshooting Check power cable and circuit breaker 29 System diagrams System 1 One fluid line with self sea
29. ith the up or down keys then press the enter key until 5 E E is displayed If a new value is not stored it remains active while the base is on but is lost when the base is turned off Up Down keys Press the up and down keys to increase or decrease setting values Status messages Status messages over three characters long are displayed by alternating display of two messages for example Flu and Out Left display These messages can appear in the left display of the control panel Message Occurs when rdy the base is ready for non DMX operation Note that the heads require time to heat up and may not be ready FLU Lo the first tank is out of fluid and the base has changed over to the second tank See Filling the Hydra on page 15 FLU QUE both tanks are out of fluid See Filling the Hydra on page 15 CAL Err the calibration values for the pressure sensors cannot be read Turn off the base If the message still appears after turning the machine on again contact Jem Service Adr Docs the base is ready for DMX operation The number displayed is the DMX address UFF a leak has been detected in the fluid line See Diagnosing leaks on page 27 Right display These messages can appear in the right display of the control panel Message Occurs when rdy the base is ready for non DMX operation Note that the heads require time to heat up and may not be ready Fo9 08 the heads are being fired in sta
30. l connectors base at end of Hydra data line J N S f E o NE sii a J E 7 o O S T E E EEE y at Key oly Tee connector B 10mm cap plug 6mm adaptor gt 6mm self seal connector HTH 10 mm self seal connector ms 10 mm tubing 6 mm tubing Hydra data line Hydra terminator 30 Hydra user manual System 2 Two fluid lines base in middle of Hydra data line Ey TE B System diagrams Key oly Tee connector B 10mmcap plug 6mm adaptor CR 6mm self seal connector dsb 10 mm self seal connector ms 10 mm tubing 6 mm tubing Hydra data line Hydra terminator 31 System 3 Fluid line connected in ring base at end of Hydra data line 32 N T T E C La dh LA o Li int A A ae Kre U A A V A V d V oly Tee connector D 10 mm cap plug 6mm adaptor CR 6mm self seal connector dsb 10 mm self seal connector ms 10 mm tubing 6 mm tubing Hydra data line Hydra terminator Hydra user manual Hydra specifications Hydra head Physical A bevel eal adeno epee hehe dees chee A A DAE deeded Ad 440 mm 17 3 in Width ss tera ences e ld A OEE grea SAA Geis aE ee area Gal A eke 387 mm 15 2 in eighties eee dena N NER Saw ele hate bee diy Wake Nd N eee RR KRN TRER RR ees R N 166 mm 6 5 in Height including mounting bracket arara 415 mm 16 3 in Weight eane aaeain td TE rata 13 8 kg 30 4 lbs Performance Operating MS cui a A CEE
31. lf seal connectors in the lines between the Tee junctions and heads Install 10 mm self seal connectors at convenient points in the main line Up to five 10 mm self seal connectors may be used in each line See the example diagram of a touring system on page 30 Installation 11 12 Fluid line connections Base connections The tube end must be cut cleanly and squarely to form a good seal with the push in type connection at the base fluid outputs To connect simply push the 10 mm tube firmly into the fluid output as far as it will go the outer ring clamps it in place To disconnect press in the outer ring while pulling on the tube Tee connections The Tee connectors receive 10 mm OD tubing and have the same push in connection as the base fluid outputs Clean and square tube ends are required for a tight seal To connect 10 mm tubing simply press the end firmly into the connector as far as it will go To connect 6 mm tubing press the tubing into a 6 mm adaptor then insert the adaptor into the Tee connector To close an unused branch press in a 10 mm cap plug Head connections To connect 6 mm tubing to a head prepare the end by cutting it clean and square Loosen the clamp nut on the head fitting and push the tubing onto the fitting as far as it will go Tighten the clamp nut Self seal connections The threads of the self seal connectors can be cross threaded if care is not used Install self seal connecto
32. m Service for assistance Installation 13 Installing heads Head address setting Each Hydra head must be assigned a unique address to identify it within the system The address is set with the 16 position dial on the rear panel The head s Hydra address determines its DMX address and its firing order in the sequences described under AZ alternate menu setting on page 21 The Hydra address order is 0 to 9 A B C D E F Starting with any head in the system give each one a unique address starting from 0 Physical installation The Hydra heads may be suspended in any orientation from a suitable support by means of its adjustable mounting bracket Warning Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform when installing Warning Always use a secure means of secondary attachment that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the head Suspend Hydra heads as follows 1 If using a rigging clamp not included verify that the clamp is undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the head s weight Bolt the clamp securely to the mounting bracket with a grade 8 8 minimum M12 bolt and lock nut or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer through the 13 mm hole in the center of the mounting bracket 2 If fastening the heads directly to a mounting surface using the adjustable mounting bracket verify that all fasteners used and the mounting surface can bear at least 10 times the head s weight 3 Verify that the s
33. m your Jem dealer DMX address and channels The Hydra s address setting must match the DMX address allocated to it on the controller To set the address see Aa DMX address setting on page 18 The Hydra requires one DMX channel per head DMX channels control heads in head address order which is Oto 9 A B C D E F For example if the DMX address is channel 100 and there are 8 heads the head at Hydra address 0 is controlled by DMX channel 100 the head at Hydra address 1 is controlled by DMX channel 101 and the head at Hydra address 7 is controlled by DMX channel 107 Command values Hydra heads respond to DMX levels as shown below DMX level Response 0 19 No smoke output 20 219 Head fires minimum to maximum fog density in 20 equal steps 220 255 Head fires at maximum output Initiating DMX operation To operate the Hydra with a DMX controller follow the steps below Start the Hydra system as described in the next section Connect the Hydra to the DMX line and turn on the DMX controller Set the Hydra s DMX address as described under Z5 DMX address setting on page 18 Verify that the head number setting is correct ar WD The Hydra is ready for DMX operation when Adr and the DMX address alternately appear in the displays DMX control 23 General operation 24 Pre operation checks DANGER DO NOT operate the Hydra until you have read and observed all the precautions lis
34. mand a ados 38 oa at 21 SER head status rado rl araara 21 E AA POL URGE a A E S 21 Remote control as spa Z TE EE eR eet E ipa sta oe DES 22 OVOIVIEW ss sida Z oy pa aca Engine dE pee 4 aca 0 4 AU 22 FUNCUONS coimas li aa Dt ATRE N e ds aE Sar ase 22 COMNECION aa TTT 22 DMA CONVO ssa sra A A o eed li 23 Overview aon rai eu ae aa ad ito Ba ee eds BRE i at 23 PMA COMECON ie a p oc o OP EEAO A UR a EE E 23 DMX address and channels auauna 23 Command values auauua 23 Initiating DMX operation anaana 23 General Operation gestos use A a 24 Pre operatlonichecks onara ic ad RS ee Rr ATA IENE KAR Diales 24 Starting the Hydra for first ime n n naana ete eee 24 Normal start procedure s es renere ee ea 6 T a A tte eee 24 Fluid CONSUMPTION TTT 25 Generating smoke eaa e a a r aa ete 25 Pnn eT line irrita A TE EA dia 26 Shutting down the system 0c cece eee ee 26 Touring with the AYIA ica paw we L E Pate Sega ene A veg dae lege aa Ban 26 Priming the Hase cuero it wha lathes eens Wie al ATE r ATL eee a er eid 26 BASIC SOIVIC esin doe hard ie bend er NR RE are Seven ok RR ere etd a eee 27 Cleaning a maio ra al A Roe ving het PE eae Ligue Maines ao Ea lio RUE 27 Diagnosing ISakS 22 100 te deh weed beh q ghee tei Ge tad wn en 27 Draining the fluid line ce ss 0 eee eae 27 Fuse replacement o eons ia e a aa a S te te tenn ee 28 Base a UR DU A KA EEE EA ERA aE 28 Head pag de hn ne E R NAE ae bate fee ee 28 An
35. nd alone mode The number displayed is the fog level setting ton OY the system is running in timed stand alone mode and is in the firing phase of the timing cycle The number displayed is number of seconds remaining in the firing phase tof 03 the system is running in timed stand alone mode and is in the wait phase of the timing cycle The number displayed is number of seconds remaining in the wait phase CAL Err the calibration values for the pressure sensors cannot be read Turn off the base If the message still appears after turning the machine on again contact Jem Service Control panel 17 18 Base control menu FLU fluid control setting The fluid control setting determines how the system changes from one tank to the other When set to RUE automatic the system switches tanks automatically When set to nar manual the system shuts down instead of switching when a tank is empty The dr H drain option drains the fluid line into the selected tank See Draining the fluid line on page 27 Set as follows 1 Under the left display press menu as required to display F L U 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to select the desired option 4 Press enter to save the setting Enc tank selection setting The tank selection setting determines which fluid tank to use The options are L left tank r right tank and L r left and right tanks Left tank is the default value Note
36. nnectors with an electronic circuit that is designed specifically for the Hydra system Two Hydra XLR terminators one male and one female are included They have a red band on the casing to distinguish them from the typical 120 ohm terminators commonly used in DMX systems Important DMX terminators are incompatible and will cause problems if used in the Hydra data line Hydra user manual Connecting the data line The data line can be connected as follows 1 Starting at the head furthest from the base plug the male Hydra terminator into the head s HP data Out socket Plug the female end of a data cable into the head s In socket 2 Lead the data cable to the next head and plug the cable into its Out socket Plug another cable into the head s In socket 3 Continue connecting heads In to Out working towards the base 4 When you get to the base connect the data cable to the HP data Out socket 5 If the base is at the end of the data line as shown on page 30 plug the female Hydra terminator into the HP data In socket and stop here If the base is in the middle of the line as shown on page 31 plug the female end of a data cable into the In socket and continue with the next step 6 Lead the data cable to the next head and plug it into the Out socket Plug another cable into its In socket 7 Continue connecting heads In to Out working away from the base
37. nual pressure check e 000 eee eens 28 Flushing the system sorsra A a aa adn ea ned a Bae BES 28 Troubleshooting css parta a aa de fan 29 System diagrams la a a ra a a E a a A E aie 30 Hydra specifications savas oth ae eee a a ee eek ei ae Rae tea bd 33 Hydra user manual Product overview data and power control panel fluid line output pump control fluid tank hose fluid tank holder 25 liter fluid tank mounting bracket data power fluid and address smoke output nozzle Product overview Hear panel details Rear Panel of Base A remote control input F AVR socket service use B 5 pin XLR DMX out G Hydra data line in C 5 pin XLR DMX in H Hydra data line out D 3 pin XLR DMX in AVR socket service use E 3 pin XLR DMX out Rear Panel of Head e A AVR socket service use F power switch B update status LEDs G power cord C head status LEDs H Hydra data line out D address dial Hydra data line in E fuse holder J fluid inlet 8 Hydra user manual Introduction Product description The Hydra smoke system from Jem provides a uniquely flexible and convenient solution to a wide range of smoke requirements whether permanently installed or with the addition of the touring accessories taken on the road The Hydra system can be configured with 1 to 16 smoke heads that can be up to 150 m 492 ft from the Hydra s base Systems with less than 16 heads can be exp
38. of heads in the system as described under 44 head number setting on page 18 o N O q Set the desired fluid control option as described under 2 fluid control setting on page 18 co Verify that all heads are ready as described under 524 head status readout on page 21 10 Verify that the fluid line is closed 11 Set the pump enable switch to the I on position 12 Prime the base as described under Priming the base on page 26 13 Select the left or right fluid tank as described under 47c tank selection setting on page 18 14 Fill and prime the fluid line as described under Priming the fluid line on page 26 15 The Hydra is ready for use To operate refer to Generating smoke below Normal start procedure Follow the steps below to start the Hydra once it has been commissioned and tested 1 Connect the base to AC power and set the base power switch to the left on position mM Apply power to the smoke heads Allow 10 15 minutes to reach operating temperature If the heads are left on and connected to AC power the heat exchangers switch on when the base is switched on e Check the fluid tanks Refill with an approved Jem fluid and prime as required If changing to a different fluid please see Transition between fluid types on page 15 S Verify that head temperature setting is correct for the selected fluid al Set the pump enable switc
39. oxic gases presenting a severe health hazard You will also probably damage the machine Do not create dense smoke in confined or poorly ventilated areas Do not expose people with health problems including allergic and or respiratory conditions such as asthma to smoke output Do not point smoke output directly at a person s face or at face height Disposing of this product Jem products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as amended by Directive 2003 108 EC where applicable Help preserve the environment Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Jem products Hydra user manual Contents Safety Information TTT 3 Product overview ooo 7 Rear panel details sui pra es a AA A eos 8 Introduction s assess ee eee ee PE bee een oa a See See at bard 9 Product description oooooooooooooor eee RT K Ra 9 Features atglance socn K SRN raran trenreto RR eee eens 9 Installation ieee as fe sete sda r ad tdt ia wets 10 Dea s MENS 0 ii a A vee Sodus E ead 10 Location requirements 0 0 eee ete eee ees 10 Fluid nehe Zae RR q ie oe i eS d AR RIR RR CARR ti ees 10 Head location requirements 0 e eee 11 Base location requirements 0 cece eee 11 Fluid line configuration oso X
40. red to display r Un 2 Use the up and down keys to select a command 3 Press enter to execute the command Fo9 fog level setting The fog level setting determines the smoke density in stand alone mode Values range from 00 no output to 20 maximum density The default value is 20 Set as follows 1 Under the right display press menu as required to display F 09 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the value 4 Press enter to save the setting Eon time on setting The time on setting determines the length of the firing interval in seconds when using the timer to control the Hydra in stand alone mode The firing interval may range from 0 to 90 seconds the default value is 2 Seconds A value of 0 will prevent the heads from firing Set as follows 1 Under the right display press menu as required to display E on 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the value 4 Press enter to save the setting Hydra user manual EoF time off setting The time off setting determines the wait interval when using the timer to control the Hydra in stand alone mode The wait interval may range from 0 to 90 seconds the default value is 2 seconds Set as follows 1 Under the right display press menu as required to display E oF 2 Press enter to view the current value 3 Use the up and down keys to increase or decrease the v
41. rs after use Remove dust from the air vents with a soft brush cotton swab vacuum or compressed air Clean the outer casing with a damp cloth only Diagnosing leaks When the heads have been idle for 13 seconds the system goes into a repeating leak detection cycle The pressure at the beginning of the cycle is compared to the pressure at the end if the pressure falls by more than 2 psi a leak is assumed and the system shuts down automatically OFF appears in the left display the heads stop firing the output valves close and the fluid pump stops running Resolve the problem as follows e Inspect the fluid line for signs of leaking fluid N If a leak is found drain the fluid line as described below Turn off the base and repair the fluid line making sure the tube ends are clean and square Restart the system and prime the base and fluid line wm If no leak can be found the value of the pressure test time setting may be too high Lower the setting as described under 2 pressure test time setting on page 19 Prime the base and resume operation S If the problem persists it is likely that air trapped in the line is causing the pressure to fall Check for blind runs in the fluid line and eliminate any that you find Prime the base then prime the fluid line thoroughly by firing all heads until there are no interruptions in the output Draining the fluid line The fluid line can be drained to remov
42. rs as follows 1 Trim the tube ends clean and square 2 Loosen but do not remove the clamp nuts on each half of the connector 3 Press the tubing fully onto the fitting and tighten the clamp nuts Data line configuration About the data line The Hydra system uses a dedicated bidirectional data line for communication between the base and heads The data line connects the Hydra base and heads in series with a data cable going from the Out socket of one device to the In socket of the next device until all devices are connected As shown in the diagrams on pages 30 32 the base may be located at any point in the data line which may be up to 300 m in length The Hydra data line is similar to the DMX data transmission system Because the Hydra data line is bidirectional however DMX line accessories such as line splitters and amplifiers will not work Data cable The Hydra system requires data cables designed for RS 485 use available from your Jem dealer to connect the base with the heads Audio cable may work to some degree but it is not designed for data transmission and its use may result in erratic performance The Hydra data line uses 3 pin XLR connectors with the data pair connected to pins 2 and 3 The cable shield is connected to pin 1 Hydra terminators The Hydra data line must be terminated on each end to prevent interference from reflected data signals using Hydra terminators The terminators are 3 pin XLR co
43. t glance The Hydra features Dual 25 liter fluid tanks e Automatic tank change Leak detection system Automatic out of fluid detection and shutdown Remote on off control of heat exchangers Continuous operation Flexible 1 to 16 head configuration Two fluid runs of up to 150 m e Compatibility with multiple Jem fluids DMX 512 control Optional touring kit Optional Jem remote control Introduction 9 Installation 10 DANGER DO NOT install or operate the Hydra until you have read and observed all the precautions listed in Safety information on page 3 Included items The standard Hydra system is supplied with Hydra base Hydra smoke heads e 2x 25 liter fluid tanks empty 10 mm OD fluid line 2 x 30m 6 mm OD fluid line x 10m 1 per head 10 mm push in Tee connector 1 per head 10 mm to 6mm push in adaptor 1 per head 10 mm cap plugs x 2 Hydra data line terminators 1 male 1 female User manual Unpack the system s components and check for signs of damage Location requirements Fluid line limits There is a maximum length and rise of the fluid line that must be considered when deciding where to place the smoke heads and base Smoke heads may be no more than 20 m 65 ft above the base Smoke heads may be no more than 5 m 16 ft 4 in below the base The maximum length of a fluid line is 90 m 295 ft to 150 m 492 ft depending on the rise The maximum len
44. ted under Safety information on page 3 Before applying power to the Hydra verify the following the base and head are safely installed and meet the location requirements stated on page 11 the operator is familiar with and able to comply with the requirements for safe operation listed on pages 3 and 4 the smoke fluid is one of the genuine Jem fluids listed under Smoke fluid options on page 15 the base and heads are electrically grounded earthed the AC power distribution circuits and lines are adequately dimensioned for the current load the fluid line is fully assembled and closed Starting the Hydra for first time Follow the steps below to start the Hydra for the first time after it has been installed and the fluid and data lines have been connected as described in this manual Disconnect the DMX cable from the DMX input socket on the rear panel of the base if present Set the pump enable switch on the base control panel to the O off position Connect the base to AC power and set the base power switch to the left on position Bb GM Apply power to the smoke heads and set their power switches to the on position Allow the heads 10 15 minutes to reach operating temperature Equip the base with two fresh tanks of approved fluid as described under Filling the Hydra on page 15 Set the head temperature as described under 24 head temperature setting on page 20 Set the number
45. to high pressure water jets Do not spill fluid over the base or smoke heads If fluid is spilled disconnect AC power and clean with a damp cloth If fluid is spilled onto electronic parts take the system out of service and contact Jem for advice Do not remove the covers or attempt to repair a faulty machine Refer any service not described in this manual to Jem Do not operate the machine if any parts are damaged defective or missing Moisture and electricity do not mix Do not aim smoke output at electrical connections or devices Preventing burns and fire The smoke produced by the machine is hot enough to cause burns when it leaves the nozzle and very hot droplets of fluid escape occasionally Keep people and objects at least 1 meter 39 inches away from the smoke output nozzle Do not touch the smoke output nozzles during or after use they become extremely hot and remain hot for several hours after the heads have been shut down Smoke output contains glycol a flammable alcohol that burns with an almost invisible blue flame Do not point smoke output at sources of ignition such as open flames or pyrotechnic effects Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches fluid sensors or fuses e Replace fuses only with ones of the type and rating specified in this manual for the machine Provide a minimum free space of 10 cm 4 inches around the machine Provide a minimum free space of 50 cm 20 inches around f
46. tructure used to support the smoke machine can support at least 10 times the total weight of all installed equipment cables etc 4 Install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the smoke machine through over the support and under the mounting bracket 5 Loosen the swivel locks and position the head as desired Turn the swivel locks clockwise to tighten Verify that the smoke machine is securely installed Hydra user manual Fluid system DANGER The Hydra can run safely only on the specific smoke fluids it is designed for Use ONLY the Jem smoke fluids designated in this manual NEVER use any other type of fluid or toxic gas may be produced You will probably also cause damage to the system that is not covered by the product warranty Do not dilute smoke fluid with water or any other liquid Discard smoke fluid if it becomes contaminated Smoke fluid options Jem supplies high quality fog fluids that are based on ultra pure deionized water Use only the following genuine Jem fog fluids No other fluid is suitable for use Pro Steam Simulation Pro Steam Simulation fluid is a light fluid that produces well defined cones of steam that disperse quickly lt is ideal for chase effects and theatrical use When using Pro Steam Simulation fluid the head temperature must be set to L U Regular DJ Fluid DJ mix Regular DJ fluid is an economical fluid that gives a good medium density smoke well suited for atmospheric
47. uid line when changing fluids as described on page 27 If the two fluids require different head temperature settings use the lower temperature during the transition If the new fluid requires a higher temperature wait until it is apparent that the fluid has reached all heads to raise the setting If you equip the Hydra with two different types of fluid at the same time use the manual tank change fluid setting to prevent automatic changeover Fluid system 15 Control panel 16 Overview The Hydra control panel consists of two LED displays and two toggle switches menu enter up down The displays allow you to read status messages and sensor values modify user settings fire the heads and run stand alone routines and execute service routines such as priming the base and lines The left display is for base related functions and the right display is for head related functions sp The left switch controls the fluid pump I represents the ON position The right switch is the base power switch The switch lights in both positions to indicate that AC power is connected whether the base is switched on or off Critical settings The system works well with the default values for most settings The most important user set options are the head temperature setting the fluid control setting the tank selection setting and the head number setting Because fog fluids vaporize at
48. ut is a combination of the head address and status message with the address on the left and the status on the right For example a readout of 1 r indicates that the head at address 7 is ready Display head status as follows 1 Under the right display press menu as required to display BL A 2 Use the up and down keys to scroll through the head addresses rSt reset command The right display s reset command restores the head user settings to their default values The settings accessible in the left display are not effected Select Y yes to reset settings or n no to escape Control panel 21 Remote control 22 Overview The Jem digital remote control available separately may be used for remote control of the Hydra system XLR socket Display Fog button Timer button G OW T The remote control provides the following functions head temperature setting hot lo nor hi run commands run on off tr fog level setting fog O 20 timer on off settings ton tof O 90 seconds alternate menu Alt 0 1 2 3 These functions are described under Head control menu on page 20 Note the E An and L nc functions are not used by the Hydra and have no effect The Fog button toggles the run on off commands firing all heads The Timer button toggles timer operation on and off Connection The remote control has two identical XLR sockets on the top and back for connection to the H
49. ydra base Plug the cable provided with the remote control into one of these sockets and into the XLR socket labelled REMOTE on the rear panel of the Hydra base The remote control is powered through its cable by the Hydra base no batteries are required The cable may be extended to up to 25 m 82 ft with a 3 pin XLR DMX cable available from your Jem dealer Hydra user manual DMX control Overview DMX is a standard system that is commonly used to control entertainment lighting As such DMX controllers are often found in the same locations as the Hydra Any controller meeting the DMX 512 standard may be used to control and program the firing intervals and fog density of each head Note when a DMX signal is present the Hydra s stand alone functions are inoperative To fire the heads from the control panel or remote control the DMX controller must be powered off or disconnected DMX connection The Hydra provides both 3 pin and 5 pin XLR sockets on the rear panel of the base for DMX connection The sockets are interconnected a DMX line connected to the 3 pin IN socket may be continued through the 5 pin OUT socket and vice versa Do not however attempt to split a DMX line by using both the 3 pin and 5 pin OUT sockets Do not connect the DMX line directly to Hydra heads they are not intended for direct DMX control For best results use cable designed for high speed digital data transmission Suitable DMX cable is available fro
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