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11.1 PREPARING THE DMX-512-MODE

Check the settings for the DMX starting address. This is the address of the first channel used:

To activate the DMX 512 mode, you must select the DMX 512 setting in the Protocol menu:

Next, DMX control must be activated:

11.2 DMX-CHANNELS

The following 6 DMX channels are used to control the X2 Wave Flamer in DMX 512 mode. Since the
full spectrum of the channels is used (0-255), the Master switch of the DMX controller should be set to
100%.

DMX channels (DMX 512)

Example DMX value

Channel 1 (Starting
a 0)

Angle

128

– Mid position (0°)

Channel 2 (Starting
a 1)

Speed

– maximum speed

Channel 3 (Starting
a 2)

Ignition

– no ignition

255

– Ignition

Channel 4 (Starting
a 3)

Opening time

– Standard value

Channel 5 (Starting
a 4)

Programm

Channel 6 (Starting
a 5)

Mode

– Test-mode

128

– Armed-mode

255

– Test-mode

Edit DMX settings

M-DMX: Startadresse

Edit DMX settings

M-DMX: Protocol

DMX 512

Edit DMX settings

M-DMX: Modus

Summary of Contents for X2 Wave Flamer

Page 1: ...X2 Wave Flamer Manual 2 0 As of December 2018 Software version v1 59 explo GmbH Völkermarkterstrasse 240 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Österreich wwww explo at office explo at 43 0 463 3224 ...

Page 2: ...r system Reading through this manual will support you in a responsible use of this product We ask you to follow the safety and usage tips provided by us Should you have any questions or should there be any unclarities which this manual cannot answer please do not hesitate to contact us vie E Mail or by phone We hope you ll have fun with your new ignition system Your Explo Team ...

Page 3: ...ems 13 4 1 Main menu 13 4 2 Wave Flamer Settings 18 4 3 DMX Settings 23 5 General Definitions 24 5 1 Definition audience side 24 5 2 Definition Positions 25 6 Planning an preparing a show 25 7 Positioning and preparation at the show location 26 7 1 Positioning of the devices 26 7 2 Power supply 26 7 3 Preparing for the show 27 8 Controling the X2 Wave Flamers Generals 27 8 1 Activation 27 8 2 Swit...

Page 4: ...1 11 Control via DMX 512 41 11 1 Preparing the DMX 512 Mode 42 11 2 DMX channels 42 11 3 Igniting via DMX 46 12 Control via Easy DMX 46 12 1 Preparing the Easy DMX Mode 46 12 2 DMX channels 47 13 Safety 48 13 1 Angle blockers 48 13 2 Safety features 49 13 3 Safety recommendation 50 13 4 Safety hints 50 13 5 Recommended safety distances 51 14 Storage and maintenance 52 15 Technical data 53 16 Acces...

Page 5: ...ial effects for theatre productions and sports events eg Entering of the players during football or ice hockey pure fire shows by fire artists or in conjunction with regular fireworks Via DMX or the explo radio control the projector can be integrated into automated shows This allows for a musical synchronous usage of the device The choice of different nozzles affects the effect height and differen...

Page 6: ...RD VARIANT FRONT Components of the X2 Wave Flamer 1 Key switch 6 DMX Connectors 2 Display and usage buttons 7 ON OFF switch Power 3 Status LEDs 8 Fuze 12VDC 4 Antenna socket 9 Power connector 5 Programming socket 10 Fuze 230VAC 1 2 9 8 7 3 5 10 4 6 ...

Page 7: ...7 3 2 STANDARD VARIANT TOP Components of the X2 Wave Flamer 1 Swivel head and electrical ignition 2 Internal 10L fluid canister 3 Lead through for external fluid canister 4 Level indicator 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 8: ...Wave Flamer 1 Key switch 7 ON OFF switch Power 2 Display and usage buttons 8 Fuze 12VDC 3 Status LEDs 9 Connector for external pumping unit 4 Antenna socket 10 Power connector 100 230VAC Neutrik True 1 5 Programming socket 11 Fuze 230VAC 6 DMX connector 1 2 9 8 7 3 5 10 4 6 11 ...

Page 9: ...9 3 4 HEAD VARIANT WITHOUT INTERNAL PUMPING UNIT SIDE Components of the X2 Wave Flamer 1 Swivel head and electrical ignition 1 ...

Page 10: ...ugh Outside of the Menu some buttons have special functions Usage buttons of the X2 Wave Flamers Mode OK Outside the menu this button is used to access the menu Inside the menu this button is used to confirm If held during startup of the Wave Flamer Wave Flamer will start in radio mode E Minus Outside the menu this button is used to de pump If the device is armed it will be switched into test mode...

Page 11: ...nd make sure all safety distances are being adhered to 3 5 4 ANTENNA SOCKET A fitting antenna with BNC connector can be mounted to the BNC antenna socket for radio use We recommend the use of original antennas The antenna is used to receive data Pinching or breaking the antenna or its cable can lead to damages and should therefore be avoided During use make sure that the antenna is safely mounted ...

Page 12: ...n find the internal reusable canister for liquid fuels The maximum liquid capacity is 10 Liters 3 5 13 LEAD THROUGH FOR EXTERNAL FLUID CANISTER Only found in the standard variant An extension hose sold separately can be lead through this opening and be attached to an external fluid tank 3 5 14 LEVEL INDICATOR Only found in the standard variant Allows you to gauge the fuel level of the internal can...

Page 13: ... be done with the Test ESC button The menu will close automatically after a minute of inactivity 4 1 MAIN MENU Menu ID and Box number Pressure Mains supply informations Type and Showname Check and Lines Sec Key and Frequency Power and Timeout Position min max View AUTOSHOW list Edit Wave Flamer settings see sub chapter Edit DMX settings see sub chapter Systemtest start see sub chapter Pump and ven...

Page 14: ...of the second line shows you if the pressure is set to Low L Medium M or High H This feature is currently not in use The normally used setting is Medium 4 1 3 MAINS SUPPLY INFORMATIONS Shows the power values of the mains supllies for the 12V supply line 1 as well as the 24V supply line 2 4 1 4 TYPE AND SHOWNAME Shows you the type of the product as it will be listed in the device list of the transm...

Page 15: ...l is received line 2 4 1 8 POSITION MIN MAX Shows the minimum and maximum positions the projector will drive to In addition to this software solution mechanical angle blockers are recommended If such are used the software must be set to the blocked angles too however 4 1 9 VIEW AUTOSHOW LIST Shows all ignition lines used by the device if an AutoShow has been created 4 1 10 EDIT WAVE FLAMER SETTING...

Page 16: ...ST This menu item is used to start different internal system tests They should only be made after being instructed by qualified personnel Systemtest start Press PLUS for start Systemtest Battery 12V Battery 24V Drivetest Speedtest MAG 3 Evacuate pump signal PUMP EVACUATE MAG 1 First MAG 2 Second IGNITE Display Leds Taster RADIO ...

Page 17: ...ping of the head 4 1 14 SOFTWARE VERSION Shows the current software of the device A regular checking and updating of the software is highly recommended You can find further informations for this at the end of this manual 4 1 15 GROUP BOX Shows the set Group box numbers With the Mode OK button you can switch to the next two Group box number This option can only be used for manual ignition signals o...

Page 18: ...Y M Set POWER M Set TIMEOUT M Set LOCK M Set SYS M Set Pos 1 15 Igntime M Set Pos 16 30 Igntime M Set Pos 1 15 20ms pulse M Set Pos 16 30 20ms pulse M Set CENTER M Set Invert M Set Pos MIN M Set Pos MAX M Set System Restore Default M Set Demo Mode M Set Radio prog M Set GroupBOX M Set Pump M Set Pressure ...

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Page 20: ...time after how many seconds the receiver will the stop the internal synchronization after the transmitter has stopped sending signals In seconds from 6 to 99seconds or infinity standard 30sec The longest option of infinity is available meaning that the Wave Flamer will continue the show until the end regardless of radio troubles A show in infinity mode can be stopped anytime by a manual signal How...

Page 21: ...s Positions below the set ones won t be used in sequences 4 2 16 M SET POS MAX Allows you to set up to which positions from 1 15 the device may start sequences Positions above the set ones won t be used in sequences 4 2 17 M SET SYSTEM RESTORE DEFAULT This menu item allows you to reset the device to factory settings and deletes the show 4 2 18 M SET DEMO MODE Allows you to toggle the demo mode on ...

Page 22: ...devices at the same time Box number 16 will only activate device A and B Group boxes can only be used for manual control and can t be used in automated shows 4 2 21 M SET PUMP Allows you to change between an internal and external pumping unit This option is currently only used to differentiate between the X2 Wave Flamer and the X2 Wave Flamer Head The standard setting for the X2 Wave Flamer is INS...

Page 23: ...he special DMX control of the company Pyroemotions Pyroemotions 4 3 4 M DMX CH5 VERS Allows you to set which version of the DMX channel 5 calculations should be used The new calculation new is the current method and the one described in this manual 4 3 5 M DMX PROTOCOL Allows you to set whether you want to use the standard DMX control DMX 512 or the Easy DMX mode DMX EASY A detailed guide of the E...

Page 24: ...ONS 5 1 DEFINITION AUDIENCE SIDE Across from the usage elements side is the auience side Back of the projector This is the side that should be facing the audience during a show All sequences and positions have been created from this viewpoint The position numbering from 1 to 15 as well as the movement definitions of left middle and right are thusly only correct if the device is placed and viewed c...

Page 25: ...as viewed from the audiences side 6 PLANNING AN PREPARING A SHOW A successful show begins with planning We recommend giving some thought to these points Planning checklist Is the use of the X2 Wave Flamer allowed at the location Can the neccessary safety distances be adhered to How many X2 Wave Flamers can and do I want to use Which flame height do I want and can I use Selecting the nozzle What fl...

Page 26: ... to all living beings and objects so that they may not be harmed or endangered by the use of the projector The safety distances provided by the manufacturer can be found in the chapter Saftey of this document Generally the distances provided by local authorities and safety personnel are to be adhered For positioning it is recommended to have the front panel face away from the audiences side The X2...

Page 27: ... fitting DMX controller A benefit of the radio control is the fast execution of the predefined sequences that can t be done via DMX This is due to the time needed for the DMX signals to be interpreted by the machine Furthermore the device can be easily added into a show and synchronized with other Explo devices An advantage of the DMX control however is a much higher resolution of angles that can ...

Page 28: ...et of sequences see attachment 1 List of sequences which allow for direct use of several sequences via box and channel numbers A detailed guide on how to send manual ignition signals can be found in the manual of the X2 series 9 1 PREPARING THE MANUAL IGNITION MODE In order for the X2 Wave Flamer to be able to receive igniion signals via radio control the DMX mode must be deactivated After switchi...

Page 29: ...med ignitions as well as a simulation of the Wave Flamer effects and a calculation of the approximate fluid usage 10 1 PREPARING THE AUTOMATIC IGNITION MODE AUTOSHOW In order for the X2 Wave Flamer to be able to receive igniion signals via radio control the DMX mode must be deactivated After switching teh DMX mode off a restart of the system is neccessary 10 2 PREPARING THE SHOWCREATOR SOFTWARE 10...

Page 30: ...simulation window at any time by clicking the checkbox Simulation in the lower right corner of the software In the simulation window the previously assigned Wave Flamer boxes will now be shown in their correct amount The number below the shown Wave Flamers grey boxes is the box number of the device The Wave Flamers can be moved freely within this window by clicking and dragging them with the left ...

Page 31: ... CUES To set ignition cues synchronized to the music you can control the music file with the buttons Start Pause and Stop see picture below Next to it the current time will be shown By clicking the command prompt Effect see below an ignition cue can be placed perfectly synchronized while the music is playing It is empty for now and can be filled with an effect later It is recommended to first set ...

Page 32: ... you wish to use The channel numbers 1 70 match the list of sequences see attachment 1 List of sequences A simple click on the channel number allows you to view the effect A double click assigns the effect to the cue The rise time field has no use for X2 Wave Flamers This option is used for devices of the old radio system V1 to add a driving time lead time which the swivel head will need to reach ...

Page 33: ...ing a group box for Wave Flamers note that the option Channels Fixed has been selected The option Rising is only used for pyrotechnical ignition receivers were every channel should only ignite once In theexample below a group box Name GB1 has been created to which the Wave Flamers with box numbers 1 and two have been added After creating the group box it can be selected from the right side of the ...

Page 34: ...tor 4 12 Beta 40 allows for the designation of groups that can be copied and or be moved at the same time This means you don t need to add every sequence or single ignition for every Wave Flamer one at a time The function of the group is shown in the following example Baseline is a show with three X2 Wave Flamers box 1 2 and 3 In the following pictures a part of the show is shown into which a simu...

Page 35: ...re allows you to group the three ignitions together which can then be copied changed or moved The first step is defining a group Simply click and hold the left mouse button to mark the ignitions you wish to use see below If marked correctly the selected ignitions will be grouped together This is shown in the field Group The first assigned group is named 1 the second 2 and so forth ...

Page 36: ...tain ignition time You can also redefine the exact ignition time for the whole group Right click into one of the ignitions of the group or the group field The following window appears At Sort Effects you can select the option Set effects to time In the now opening window you can set the preferred ignition time When using the option Set effects to time all ignitions of the group will be set to the ...

Page 37: ...tion time of the first ignition Sequence duration Allows you to set the whole duration of the seqence The software will calculate the interval automatically from this Interval Allows you to set the interval between the single ignitions The software will calculate the duration automatically from this First Last Will set the lowest box number as the first ignition and the highest as the last Last Fi...

Page 38: ...To delete a group right click one of the ignitions of the group or click into the group field of the cue The following window appears Using the command Delete group the selected group will be deleted 10 6 5 COPYING A GROUP To copy a group right click one of the ignitions of the group or click into the group field of the cue The following window appears Using the command Copy group an exact copy wi...

Page 39: ... OPENING TIME For some single ignitions and sequences and opening time can be set in the ShowCreator or the AutoShow The ignitions sequences that can be changed are marked in red in Attachment 1 List of sequences 10 7 1 SETTING AN OPENING TIME IN THE SHOWCREATOR In the ShowCreator the opening time of every sequence can be changed To do so enter the preferred time into the effect time column of the...

Page 40: ...quid burners This is done either via the options field or Settings Boxes After defining the boxes as liquid projectors all effect times that have been assigned in the ShowCreator will be automatically changed to the next possible opening time Die ÖffnungsTimeen können mit den Gruppenbuchstaben Spalte Gruppe 10 7 3 CHECKING FLUID USAGE IN THE AUTOSHOW If the Wave Flamers have been designated as suc...

Page 41: ... t end an effect before the start of the next ignition it will still make it and simply move all following ignitions back This can lead to a nonsynchronous show in conjunction with the music 10 9 TRANSFERRING THE SHOW TO YOUR DEVICES A detailed guide on how to transfer a show to your transmitters and receivers can be found in the X2 series manual Note A show created in the ShowCreator must be tran...

Page 42: ...nnels is used 0 255 the Master switch of the DMX controller should be set to 100 DMX channels DMX 512 Example DMX value Channel 1 Starting address 0 Angle 128 Mid position 0 Channel 2 Starting address 1 Speed 0 maximum speed Channel 3 Starting address 2 Ignition 0 no ignition 255 Ignition Channel 4 Starting address 3 Opening time 0 Standard value Channel 5 Starting address 4 Programm Channel 6 Sta...

Page 43: ...DMX value 100 255 Below you can find some examples for the DMX value of certain angles Channel Angle DMX DMX 1 105 0 0 2 90 18 7 3 75 36 14 4 60 54 21 5 45 73 28 6 30 91 35 7 15 109 42 8 0 128 50 9 15 146 57 10 30 165 64 11 45 183 71 12 60 201 78 13 75 219 85 14 90 237 92 15 105 255 100 11 2 2 CHANNEL 2 SPEED STARTING ADDRESS 1 The second channel Starting address 1 defines the speed of the project...

Page 44: ...fore a new ignition with the values 254 and 255 can be made Ignition DMX value 0 to 253 254 and 255 Ignition Projector won t ignite Projector ignites 11 2 4 CHANNEL 4 OPENING TIME STARTING ADDRESS 3 The fourth channel Starting address 3 designate sthe opening time for ignitions It can be set in steps of 10ms up to 2540ms 2 54s in total DMX value 0 to 254 DMX value 255 allows for a continuous ignit...

Page 45: ...ion channel DMX value 0 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 7 8 to 10 11 to 12 226 value 0 1 2 3 4 88 Ignition channel N A 1 2 3 4 88 Working with percentages instead of fixed DMX values is much easier and thus recommended 11 2 6 CHANNEL 6 MODE STARTING ADDRESS 5 The sixth DMX channel is the usage mode Here you can switch the projector into amred mode with DMX value 50 200 The other DMX values designate test mode No...

Page 46: ...n variants and safety channel to ignite predefined commands This mode is meant for smaller shows where you can make different sequences via the flash buttons of your DMX controller The selectable ignition variants can be found in attachment 1 List of sequences The first DMX channel is reserved as a safety channel Channels 2 16 are fitted with standard sequences see attachment List of sequences 12 ...

Page 47: ...e will take about 20 seconds during which the device won t react to ignition commands 12 2 2 CHANNEL 2 70 SINGLE IGNITION SEQUENCE DMX channels 2 70 are used after turning the device armed via channel 1 to make single ignitions or sequences As soon as a DMX channel is set 255 the chosen channel number from the list of sequences will ignite After ignition the DMX channel must be reset to 0 before t...

Page 48: ...kers are available anytime as a retrofit The angle block is mounted to either side of the swivel head A sturdy metal pin can be moved freely to every angle The X2 Wave Flamer automatically detects the position of the block and will save it in its software It is still recommended however to still manually enter the preferred angles beforehand in the devices menu To use the angle blockers the firmwa...

Page 49: ...t will check whether the head is blocked drivetest or if the system has a leak 13 2 5 DEACTIVATING THE OUTER ANGLES The X2 Wave Flamer allows single angles to be blocked before a show so that these can t be accessed This can already prevent certain risks before the show by protecting objects placed in these angles around the device 13 2 6 ARMING THE DEVICE The device can be turned armed by radio T...

Page 50: ...4 SAFETY HINTS The device may only be used if it is in a proper state and well maintained Defective devices must be checked and repaired by teh manufacturer or other authorized person Under no circumstances may defective devices be used After longer storage the Wave Flamers should be checked for function and leak tightness before usage The devices are to be placed atop firm ground It should be pla...

Page 51: ... extinguisher and extinguishing blanket should be on hand While filling the devices with liquid fuels be very careful Keep the fuel from heat hot surfaces sparks or open flames and other sources of ignition Don t smoke 13 5 RECOMMENDED SAFETY DISTANCES The recommended safety distances can be found on the sticker placed on top of the device 13 5 1 FRONTAL VIEW ...

Page 52: ...ious damages If stored for a longer duration 1 month the Wave Flamer should be used for a moment to lubricate the inner system and prevent the pumps from drying out as well as preventing parts from corroding The X2 Wave Flamer may never be stored will pressurized or in armed mode Due to safety reasons we recommend storage with 1L of fluid in the canister which should prevent an unwanted and harmfu...

Page 53: ...t Case for safe transportation of the Wave Flamers Dolly for Flight Case Dolly for up to three Flight Cases stacked Emergency shut off Emergency shut off switch for immediate interruption of the power supply Tool to switch nozzles Tool to easily change the nozzles of the Wave Flamer 14mm socket nut long Bootloader cable Programming cable to update the devices firmware Rain protection Protective co...

Page 54: ...V1 unidirectional V2 older bidirectional and X2 newer bidirectional as well as the processor type 256 and 128 The processor type 256 is marked by the three red status LEDs ARMED on the front panel If these are there version 256 is used 3 Select the correct COM interface in the bootloader software The COM interface can be found in the Windows device manager at Connections COM LPT The correct COM in...

Page 55: ...t flame 0 11 Sec 12 60 110ms 40 Single Ignition short flame 0 11 Sec 13 75 110ms 40 Single Ignition short flame 0 11 Sec 14 90 110ms 40 Single Ignition short flame 0 11 Sec 15 105 110ms 40 Single Ignition short flame 0 11 Sec 16 105 410ms 340 Single ignition long flame 0 41 Sec 17 90 410ms 340 Single ignition long flame 0 41 Sec 18 75 410ms 340 Single ignition long flame 0 41 Sec 19 60 410ms 340 S...

Page 56: ... flame R L 1 48 Sec 45 Stepp 6 10 Stepp long flame L R 0 99 Sec 46 Stepp 10 6 Stepp long flame R L 0 99 Sec 47 Stepp 4 6 8 10 12 Stepp long flame L R 2 4 Sec 48 Stepp 12 10 8 6 4 Stepp long flame R L 2 4 Sec 49 Stepp 8 6 10 4 12 Stepp long flame M L R L R 2 53 Sec 50 Stepp 8 10 6 12 4 Stepp long flame M R L R L 2 53 Sec WAVE SEQUENCES Channel Ignition Description Direction Time 51 Wave 5 11 Wave s...

Page 57: ...trol can only command channels 1 70 Channel Ignition Description Direction Time 71 Stepp 8 3 Stepp sequence short flame R L 72 Stepp 3 8 Stepp sequence short flame L R 73 Stepp 8 3 Stepp sequence long flame R L 74 Stepp 3 8 Stepp sequence long flame L R 75 Stepp 3 13 Stepp sequence short flame L R 76 Stepp 13 3 Stepp sequence short flame R L 77 Stepp 2 14 Stepp sequence short flame L R 78 Stepp 14...

Page 58: ...n long flame 6 25 30 Single ignition long flame 7 27 60 Single ignition long flame 8 29 90 Single ignition long flame 9 31 Stepp from 1 15 Stepp short flame L R 10 32 Stepp from 15 1 Stepp short flame R L 11 43 Stepp 5 8 11 Stepp long flame L R 12 44 Stepp 11 8 5 Stepp long flame R L 13 55 Wave 8 1 Wave sequence mid M L 14 56 Wave 8 15 Wave sequence mid M R 15 51 Wave 5 11 Wave sequence mid L R 16...

Page 59: ...ve Flamer head is leaking Pivot joint leaks Contact manufacturer Shipment of spare parts possible Nozzle leaks Change rubber sealing ring Wave Flamer resets Power supply inadequate Check power supply max power per Wave Flamer is 350W Defective mains supply Contact manufacturer Wave Flamer doesn t pump Defective pump Contact manufacturer Reflux valve jammed Contact manufacturer Guide to cleaning th...

Page 60: ...Contact the manufacturer office explo at or by phone at 43 0 463 32 245 ...

Page 61: ...RT INSIDE THE NOZZLE Even small parts of dirt can divert the fuel from the nozzle Unscrew the nozzle from its place and clean it with pressurized air Also check the threading for dirt IS THE CORRECT FUEL USED Use the correct mix of Bioethanol and castor oil Do not use coloured fluids Salts can damage the pumps and clog the nozzle IS THE SEALING RING OR THE NOZZLE DAMAGED Should the nozzle be damag...

Page 62: ...equences this opening time will be assigned to every stepp ignition Group Letter Opening time per ignition a Standard setting b 20ms c 30ms d 40ms e 50ms f 60ms g 70ms h 80ms i 90ms j 100ms k 200ms l 300ms m 400ms n 500ms o 600ms p 700ms q 800ms r 900ms s 1 000ms t 1 500ms u 2 000ms v 2 500ms w 3 000ms x Standard setting y Standard setting z Standard setting ...

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