6
Operating the AQUAMAX™ MP using DMX Control
With DMX control, you will be able to adjust both the haze levels and fan speeds on/off,
from 0 – 100%. By adjusting the push button switches on the back of the machine near
the display panel, the user may assign one DMX address to the AQUAMAX™ MP, giving
you on/off and volume control with this DMX channel. The display will show which
channel has been selected. Do not select a channel above 511, as there are only 512
channels and you will require 2 of them.
Step 1). Attach the DMX cable to the upper “in” female connector located on the back of
the hazer. DMX control overrides the manual remote. When a DMX cable is connected, a
small dot will appear on the LED display at the bottom right of the “ones” digit.
Step 2). The DMX address is configured by pressing the 3 small DMX pushbuttons on
the control panel, located directly beneath the display. The left button controls 100’s, the
center button controls 10’s, while the right button controls single digits. Set the DMX
address from 1 to 511.
When you move the slide control or digital control;
0 – 5%
= Off
5– 80%
= Volume Control
80 – 100%
= For Maximum Output
The 2
nd
channel of DMX control will allow you a full range of control for the speed of the
on-board haze distribution fans. This 2
nd
channel will be the next one above the channel
you have selected for haze output control. For example, if you have the LED readout set
at 214, then channel 214 will control your haze output and channel 215 will control your
fan speed. It will also turn off the fans and air after the haze has been shut off for 60
seconds. This helps distribute all haze evenly and “cleans” the head.
“Input” and “Output” designations on the DMX plugs are arbitrary (i.e., you can use the
input plug for output and vice-versa). It is not necessary to attempt converting your DMX
line’s connector to female/male to match the appropriate socket on the plug. As long as it
is looped in/out, it will work.
Once your hazer is warm and the green “READY” light on the remote is on, you can
control the haze output from the control booth.
5.5
Rest Period
Continuous operation of the AQUAMAX™ MP can be accomplished when OUTPUT is
set at the “100%”, or 5 o’clock position. If for any reason the unit cools down, a short rest
period for reheating is necessary.
5.8 Troubleshooting
1.
If the pump does not draw fluid
into the hazing unit, check electrical power to the
machine. Be sure the unit is warm and ready to operate. Then check to see that the
