AF1213 User Manual
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1. PRS 4 PRS A A A tl ty E CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Disconnect from the mains before starting maintenance Smoke fluids we recommend are non hazardous to the environment and can be disposed of via the sewage system There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit except for the fuse Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers REPLACING THE FUSE Only replace the fuse with a fuse of same type and rating Before replacing the fuse disconnect from the mains Procedure Step 1 Open the fuse holder on the rear panel with a suitable screwdriver Step 2 Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder Step 3 Install the new fuse in the fuse holder Step 4 Replace the fuse holder in the housing Should you need any spare parts only use genuine parts If defective please dispose of the unusable unit in accordance with the current legal regulations Should you have any further questions please contact your dealer Technical Specifications Smoke output 10 000 cubic ft per minute Up to 7 minutes Tank capacity 900W Power supply 240V 35 5 X 16 5 X 23CM 3Kgs LCD Controller 2 5M 5 pin XLR Interval Duration Output and DMX 15 x 7 5x 3CM Weight 0 46Kgs CAUTION TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK2. for these options please follow the steps on the previous page DMX Address Setting There are two methods to set the units DMX address one is pressing the MENU button to show DMX 512 on the LCD display Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired DMX address from 001 512 another is setting DMX Address through DIP Switch as usually For DMX function please refer to the DMX chart below DMX Chart 0 255 Manual fogging low high output STARTING OPERATION The fluid tank of the unit needs to be filled with smoke fluid before switching on Always disconnect it from the mains supply as fluid could be spilled Only use quality smoke fluids recommended by your dealer We recommend high quality smoke fluids You must not use substances which are classified as DANGEROUS WORKING MATERIALS or FLAMMABLE FLUIDS If fluid should get inside the main housing disconnect the unit from the mains immediately and consult a technician OPERATION Before switching the unit on please make sure that the LCD timer remote control is connected to the unit properly After switching on via the On Off switch the controllers LCD screen will display WARMING UP When the unit has reached the correct temperature the LCD display will show READY TO FOG and the unit is now ready for operation DMX Control Mode Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to cust
3. 900W DMX Fog Machine AF 1213 User Manual WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP Keep this equipment away from rain moisture and liquids manual Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty Important The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the equipment Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment Only use the equipment indoors Do not expose to flammable sources or gases Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning Only handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable Make sure that the available voltage is 240VAC Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do
4. not switch it on immediately The arising condensation might damage the equipment Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature Only use fuses of same type and rating Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS OPERATING DETERMINATIONS If this equipment is operated in any other way than those described in this manual the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void Incorrect operation may lead to danger e g short circuit burns electric shocks etc Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property Before filling the unit disconnects the mains Never fill with hot liquids Only use high quality water based smoke fluid recommended by the manufacturer Other smoke fluids may cause clogging Always make sure there is sufficient smoke fluid in the tank Operating this smoke machine without smoke fluid will cause damage to the pump as well as overheating of the heater Operate the unit only after you have familiarized yourself with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit and always drain the tank and use the original packaging if the unit is to be transported CONTROLLER OVERVIEW Timer Remote Operations Warm Up Time This 900W DMX fog machine has a warm up time of app
5. omizing or creating a show In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently When under DMX mode with DMX cable connected MANUAL AND WIRELESS IS INVALID If you need to use MANUAL AND WIRELESS Function you must unplug the DMX cable Setting the DMX address The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller Each fixture requires a start address from 1 511 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap E g the next unit in the chain starts at 107 DMX 512 DMX Digital Multiplex is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a data out terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the con
6. roximately 7 minutes Once the machine has warmed up please follow the instructions below Interval Time Setting To set the interval times press the MENU button to show Interval on the LCD display Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the interval times between each burst The interval time can be set from 1 900s Duration Time Setting To set the duration times press the MENU button to show Duration on the LCD display Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the duration between each burst The duration time can be set from 1 200s Output Volume Setting To set the output volume press the MENU button to show Output on the LCD display Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the smoke output each burst The output volume can be set from 0 100 Manual Fogging For manual fog output simply press the MANUAL button and hold until the desired amount of smoke is emitted Constant Burst Operation To set unit for constant burst press the LOCK button To stop the constant burst simply press the LOCK button again During this operation you can change the volume output by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons Timer Operation To use the timer operation press the TIMER button The timer will now work with the Interval Duration and Volume setting that you have previously set To change any of the settings
7. troller are DMX compliant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain DATA Cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation e 900W DMX FOG MACHINE can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The DMX address is set on the back of the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input output as follows Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split DIP SWITCH REFERENCE CHART DIP SWITCH POSITION a a a Ph O mm ld lt lt 0 O mir o Wo pe co fo o we Tol A IA A e N N ca ea coa ce ma o mier p f 3 94 4 4 4 4 4 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y a Y oT fu far fa P O el m I II I Po 5 Ja uw YRS POA A PON OS POS PON
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