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6  MAGICFX

®

 SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER 

 

User and Installation Manual

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MAIN PARTS

TOP LID

BUBBLE HEADS

DRIP TRAY

FLIGHTCASE

LAUNCH FANS

DISPLAY WITH BUTTONS

AND LED INDICATORS

BUBBLE CABINET

SMOKE CABINET

ON/OFF SWITCH

(RESETTABLE FUSE)

FX LED INDICATOR

DMX INPUT & OUTPUT

(5-POLE)

POWER INPUT & OUTPUT

(220  240 Vac)

Summary of Contents for Smokebubble Blaster

Page 1: ...SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER BUBBLE FX PART01224 rev 01 03 USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...MARKS Any brand names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective owners LIABILITY MAGIC FX accepts no liability for claims from third parties arising from unauthorised use use other than that stated in this manual and use other than in accordance with the General Conditions registered at the Chamber of Commerce We further refer to the General Conditions These are availa...

Page 3: ... 2 1 General safety rules 13 2 2 Indoor use 13 2 3 Rigging 13 2 4 Safety symbols 14 2 5 Precautions for operation 14 3 Let s bubble 15 3 1 Install the machine 15 3 2 Re place the jerrycan with bubble fluid 16 3 3 Re place the jerrycan with smoke fluid 19 3 4 Configure Manual mode 21 3 5 Bubble in Manual mode 21 3 6 Connect power and setup DMX 22 3 7 Setup multiple machines in a sequence with DMX 2...

Page 4: ...his signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates information considered important but not hazard related e g messages relating to property damage LANGUAGE This documen...

Page 5: ...A pair of fans blow air into the chamber behind the bubble heads This creates the overpressure conditions in the chamber Another pair of fans is positioned underneath the heads The controllable air flow from the fans will launch the bubbles high into the air Optionally smoke fluid is pumped from a jerrycan vaporized into smoke by two heating elements and led to the bubble heads The smoke output is...

Page 6: ...ion Manual 1 1 MAIN PARTS TOP LID BUBBLE HEADS DRIP TRAY FLIGHTCASE LAUNCH FANS DISPLAY WITH BUTTONS AND LED INDICATORS BUBBLE CABINET SMOKE CABINET ON OFF SWITCH RESETTABLE FUSE FX LED INDICATOR DMX INPUT OUTPUT 5 POLE POWER INPUT OUTPUT 220 240 Vac ...

Page 7: ...ve 20 to 90 non condensing IEC 60529 IP Rating IP12 Electrical Voltage Input 220 240 Vac Voltage Frequency 50 Hz Power Consumption 600 W Power Connector Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 in out Controlling Control Options DMX Manual Timer Control Protocols DMX512 A ANSI E1 11 RDM ANSI E1 20 Control Connectors Neutrik 5 pole male female XLR Configuring Configure Options On Device RDM Usage Consumable s MAGICF...

Page 8: ... MFX3027 MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER SMOKE FLUID 5 litre MFX3003 MAGICFX PRO BUBBLE FLUID READY TO USE 20 litre Approved FX Fluids 1 5 MANUAL MODE In Manual mode the machine starts bubbling instantly when switched on In the menu on the display you can set the following values for Manual mode Manual operation menu items Values Manual mode ON OFF Run timer 0 600 s Pause timer 0 600 s Reduced output ...

Page 9: ...imal speed Full speed Start address 3 Go trigger 0 199 Effect OFF 200 255 Effect ON Operation of the DMX addresses When you link multiple machines with DMX we advise you to use the same Safety address for all machines CAUTION Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output of the final unit in the control sequence Using a DMX Terminator improves signal reliability 1 7 DISPLAY PANEL MAIN MENU D...

Page 10: ...5 seconds Reset Errors DMX RDM Settings Error History continues on next page Configuration RDM ON OFF Type Alarm Error Run Timer 0 600 s Smoke 0 50 100 Manual Mode ON OFF Output Distance 0 255 Manual Operation Pause Timer 0 600 s Reduced Output ON OFF Wiper position left 370 420 Wiper position right 190 240 Display Dimmer ON OFF dims after 30 seconds of button inactivity Factory Defaults YES NO ...

Page 11: ...atible controller The following RDM parameters are supported by the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER Parameter ID Discovery GET SET DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH X DISC_MUTE X DISC_UN_MUTE X DEVICE_INFO X SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS X SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL X DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION X MANUFACTURER_LABEL X SLOT_DESCRIPTION X DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION X DMX_START_ADDRESS X X IDENTIFY_DEVICE X X Unique ID Bootloader CRC...

Page 12: ...ation Manual Parameter ID Discovery GET SET DEVICE_LABEL X X FACTORY_DEFAULTS X X DMX_PERSONALITY X X RESET_DEVICE X RDM parameters RDM parameters are subject of change due to software updates Contact MAGIC FX for the latest information and updates ...

Page 13: ...e MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER if there are people or animals in the direct output Make sure there are no objects in the direct output that can be damaged by the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER e g by getting wet Make sure that children unauthorised people and animals do not obtain access to the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER Do not connect more units to a single electrical circuit than the installed fuse...

Page 14: ... machine can lead to death serious injury or property damage Make sure all safety symbols are correctly in place and visible see Section 2 4 WARNING Always create a safety zone of 5 m in front of the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER The floor can get slippery due to spilled bubble fluid A safety zone clear of objects is also necessary for an effective output WARNING Always follow the instructions as no...

Page 15: ...MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER User and Installation Manual 15 3 LET S BUBBLE 3 1 INSTALL THE MACHINE 1 Bring the cased MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER to the desired location 2 Unlock and remove the top cover ...

Page 16: ... 2 5 5 Place the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER in its final position and set the brakes 3 2 RE PLACE THE JERRYCAN WITH BUBBLE FLUID WARNING Always follow the instructions as noted on the jerrycans NOTICE The bubble cabinet is equipped with a light Switch the light on to see the fluid levels in the jerrycans clearly Replace empty jerrycans if present ...

Page 17: ...anual 17 1 Make sure that the machine is not in operation FX LED indicator is dimmed 2 Open the bubble cabinet door Disconnect and remove an empty jerrycan if present 3 Place a jerrycan with bubble fluid in the bubble cabinet and remove and save the lid ...

Page 18: ...18 MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER User and Installation Manual 4 Connect the bubble lid inside the cabinet 5 Close the bubble cabinet door 6 In case of multiple machines Repeat steps 1 5 for each machine ...

Page 19: ...ARNING Always follow the instructions as noted on the jerrycans 1 Make sure that the machine is not in operation FX LED indicator is dimmed 2 Open the smoke cabinet door Disconnect and remove an empty jerrycan if present 3 Place a jerrycan with smoke fluid in the smoke cabinet and remove and save the lid ...

Page 20: ...20 MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER User and Installation Manual 4 Connect the smoke lid inside the cabinet 5 Close the smoke cabinet door 6 In case of multiple machines Repeat steps 1 5 for each machine ...

Page 21: ...he desired output in Manual mode see Chapter 1 3 Make sure that Manual mode is ON and switch the machine OFF 3 5 BUBBLE IN MANUAL MODE 1 Make sure that the prescribed safety zone is free from persons 2 When it s time to bubble switch the machine ON 3 Enjoy the view 4 To stop blasting bubbles Set Manual mode to OFF or Switch the machine OFF next time you switch the machine ON it starts bubbling aga...

Page 22: ...the female connector of a 5 pole DMX cable in the DMX input 4 Connect the other end of the DMX cable to your DMX controller 5 Switch the machine ON If Manual mode is ON the machine starts bubbling instantly 6 Make sure that in the menu Manual mode is OFF see Section 1 7 7 Use the display and buttons or a RDM controller to assign DMX addresses see Chapter 1 8 Optionally see Section 3 7 for adding m...

Page 23: ...put of the next machine 3 Connect a DMX cable to the DMX output 4 Connect the other end to the DMX input of the next machine 5 Switch the machine ON If Manual mode is ON the machine starts bubbling instantly 6 Make sure that in the menu Manual mode is OFF see Section 1 7 7 Use the buttons or a RDM controller to assign DMX addresses see Chapter 1 8 Repeat step 1 5 for each subsequent machine CAUTIO...

Page 24: ...ble fluid starts circulating 5 Wait for approximately 30 seconds until the FX LED indicator lights up 6 When it s time to bubble activate the 4th operational address Go trigger 7 Enjoy the view 8 Deactivate the fourth operational address Go trigger to stop blasting bubbles 9 Deactivate the safety address The FX LED indicator on each machine dims and the bubble fluid stops circulating 3 9 CLEAN UP ...

Page 25: ...CFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER User and Installation Manual 25 2 Open the bubble cabinet door 3 Disconnect the bubble lid from the jerrycan Remove the jerrycan with bubble fluid and close off with the original lid ...

Page 26: ...26 MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER User and Installation Manual 4 Fill up an empty jerrycan with hand warm water and place it in the bubble cabinet 5 Connect the bubble lid inside the cabinet ...

Page 27: ...utput OFF Smoke OFF Output distance 0 The machine starts flushing the bubble system with water from the jerrycan 7 Wait until the machine does not generate bubbles anymore and only water is coming out of the bubble heads 8 Set Manual mode to OFF and switch the machine OFF 9 Disconnect all DMX and power cable s 10 Disconnect and remove the jerrycan 11 Connect the bubble lid inside the cabinet ...

Page 28: ...ASTER User and Installation Manual 12 Wipe down the machine with hand warm water and a cloth 13 Clean the floor in front of the machine 14 Position the wiper of each bubble head to the right side 15 Remove each bubble head 10 x ...

Page 29: ...er and Installation Manual 29 16 Remove the inner ring from each bubble head 10 x 17 Remove the drip tray and wipe down the drip cabinet with a damp cloth 18 Clean the bubble heads inner rings and the drip tray with hand warm water ...

Page 30: ...d Installation Manual 19 Remove the drip tray and wipe down the drip cabinet with a damp cloth 20 Replace the inner ring for each bubble head Make sure that the inner ring is outlined correctly with the bubble head with the notch down 10 x ...

Page 31: ...MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER User and Installation Manual 31 21 Place and turn each bubble head back in place 10 x 22 Place and lock the side covers ...

Page 32: ...32 MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER User and Installation Manual 23 Place and lock the top cover 24 Release the brakes ...

Page 33: ...CH FANS WHEN NEEDED 1 Make sure that the machine is switched OFF and not connected to a power source 2 Remove a launch fan cover 3 Clean the fan interior and the fan blades with a cloth 4 Place the fan cover and fasten with the screws 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other launch fan ...

Page 34: ...ments means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of t...

Page 35: ... Compatibility RoHS 2011 65 EU Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances WEEE 2012 19 EU Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment The following harmonized standards were applied NEN EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction NEN EN IEC 60204 1 2006 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements ...

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