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Me2, Fog Generator

 

 

Operating Guide, Rev: A/a 

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MDG  Fog  Generators  Ltd

  systems  will  perform  as  designed  but  are  to  be  installed, 

operated,  and serviced by trained personnel. Installation,  operation and servicing of this 
equipment  require  trained  personnel  with  technical  skills  in  electrical  theory  and  fluid 
dynamics. This manual is not a substitute for qualified technicians or local authorities on 
electricity,  gas,  fluid,  or  engineering,  and  therefore  does  not  supersede,  amend  or  void 
local safety installation practices.  Please refer to local authorities for further information.  

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At MDG, we try our best to provide you with complete information for our products. Despite our 
best  efforts,  sometimes,  a  little  more  is  required  due  to  the  specifics  of  your  project  and 
installation.  We’re looking forward to go that extra mile for you.   

Contact us

By Phone: 

+1-800-663-3020  +1-514-272-6040 

By Fax:  

+1-514-722-3229 

By e-mail: 

[email protected]

 

On the Web: 

www.mdgfog.com

 

The QR code on the control panel is linked to the documentation 
of the Me2 from our web site.  

Do not hesitate to follow the URL (just click on the QR Code). 

 

 

 

By Mail: 

MDG Fog Generators Ltd. 

 

 

10301, Avenue Pelletier 

 

 

Montréal, QC, H1H 3R2 

 

 

Canada 

 
Please  note  that  our  business  hours  are  from 

08h00  to  12h00

  and  from 

12h30  to  17h00

 

(8:00AM to 12:00PM and 12:30PM 5:00PM), 

Eastern (GMT -5)

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This  User’s  Guide  (Original  Instructions)  is  copyrighted  and  all  rights  are  reserved  by  MDG  Fog 
Generators Ltd. 
No  part  of  this  publication  may  be  reproduced,  transmitted,  transcribed,  stored  in  a  retrieval 
system,  or  translated  into  any  language  or  computer  language,  in  any  form  or  by  any  means, 
electronic,  mechanical,  magnetic,  optical,  chemical,  manual  or  otherwise,  without  the  prior 
written permission of MDG Fog Generators Ltd. 

Summary of Contents for ME2

Page 1: ...A D E IN CAN A D A F A B R IQU AU CA N A D A 10301 avenue Pelletier Montr al Qu bec Canada H1H 3R2 Tel 514 272 6040 800 663 3020 Fax 514 722 3229 www mdgfog com e mail info mdgfog com Operating Guide...

Page 2: ...Me2 Fog Generator Operating Guide Rev A a 2 30 Intentionally left blank...

Page 3: ...ight Notice 5 Basic description 6 Installing the Me2 8 Working with the Me2 9 The Keyboard 10 LCD Saver 10 Menu Tree 11 Operating instructions 14 DMX Control 17 Bootloader 18 RDM Control 18 Fog fluid...

Page 4: ...nufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard HOW TO READ THIS OPERATING GUIDE WARNING and CAUTION are used throughout this manual to forewarn of possible dang...

Page 5: ...installation We re looking forward to go that extra mile for you Contact us By Phone 1 800 663 3020 1 514 272 6040 By Fax 1 514 722 3229 By e mail info mdgfog com On the Web www mdgfog com The QR code...

Page 6: ...g until the temperature of the heating module is back within parameters A fourth safety system consists of a pressure relief valve which limits the working pressure and protects against over pressure...

Page 7: ...erator Operating Guide Rev A a 7 30 MAIN POWER Switch VAC Input 100 250 VAC 50 60 Hz Handle Fog output nozzles XLR 5 DMX RDM Connector LCD Keyboard Fog fluid reservoir CO2 or N2 Gas input 50 60 psi US...

Page 8: ...quires 2 m 6 56 ft of clearance to the front Fill the reservoir with MDG Neutral Fog Fluid see Filling the Fluid Reservoir paragraph Connect the gas inlet to a gas bottle equipped with a single or dou...

Page 9: ...Load These four seconds allow you to connect the generator to your PC via a USB cable to update the firmware of the control board see BootLoader for further details Then the MDG Me2 will display durin...

Page 10: ...e reaches its maximum value the program continues with the minimum value Mode moves the last selection to the upper level This key has no effect in the first level In a data input menu pressing this k...

Page 11: ...to define or verify the communication via DMX RDM Settings Menu summarizes general configuration of the generator The menu is refreshed every second Items preceded by the character are state messages...

Page 12: ...is off due to a failure see diagnostic ERROR Error message when State FAIL see diagnostic TEMP Temperature status heating module TOO LOW temperature too low OK temperature within specifications ready...

Page 13: ...R yyy DMX Address 1 to 510 Network DMX RDM 1 UNIT yyy Channel 1 value OFF 50 128 ON 2 OUTPUT yyy Channel 2 value 0 0 to 100 255 3 FOG yyy Channel 3 value OFF 50 128 ON SETTINGS Settings menu UNITS Uni...

Page 14: ...omatic Purging System APS will be initiated STATUS STATE PURGING After the first purging cycle is completed approx time 30 sec the generator is ready to produce fog Fog Production When the generator i...

Page 15: ...mperature of the heating module is not increasing with the proper thermal ramp This is generally due to a heater cartridge s problem Shut down the generator and restart it Check the heating process wi...

Page 16: ...or a sensor problem Shut down the generator and restart it ERROR PCB HIGH LAST ERR CODE D This error will occur when the internal temperature of the generator is too high This may happen if the extern...

Page 17: ...signal is lost the generator keeps the last DMX values WARNING In AUTO Mode DMX commands always take precedence over Local commands The MDG Me2 provides a simple way to check if there is DMX signal T...

Page 18: ...B Male Male type Contact the MDG Service to have the last package firmware upgrade for the MDG Me2 RDM CONTROL The MDG Me2 can be controlled via a RDM ANSI E1 20 protocol an intelligent bi directional...

Page 19: ...FO 0x0060 PRODUCT_DETAIL_ID_LIST 0x0070 DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION 0x0080 White Mineral oil hazer MANUFACTURER_LABEL 0x0081 MDG Fog Generators Ltd DEVICE_LABEL 0x0082 SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL 0x00C0 DMX_P...

Page 20: ...G distributors or dealers Available in 4 L 1 US gallon 5 L Europe Only 20 L 5 3 US gallon 205 L 55 US gallon and 1000 L 264 US gallon FILLING THE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING Use only MDG Neutral Fog Fluid...

Page 21: ...1415 W Verify the AC voltage on the power cord 100 250 VAC The generator does not produce fog Verify that the Unit is ON CONTROL UNIT ON Verify that the UNIT is READY STATUS STATE READY The generator...

Page 22: ...alfunction Restart the generator Please contact MDG Service if this problem persists ERROR HEATER This is a heating timeout due to a cartridge heater problem Restart the generator and check the heatin...

Page 23: ...SET Restart the generator Please contact MDG Service if this problem persists LCD displays strange letters or does not seem to work normally In some conditions Radio transmission or static discharges...

Page 24: ...easier on your generator with special compartments for accessories like cable extensions and remote control timers PORTABILITY OPTION The portability option stores the gas canister securely underneath...

Page 25: ...kg 5 9 lb per hour at 2 76 bar 40 psi Automatic Purging System Standard feature Warm up time 8 minutes Operating voltage 100 250 VAC 50 60Hz 1 phase Ground Earth connection REQUIRED Power consumption...

Page 26: ...Me2 Fog Generator Operating Guide Rev A a 26 30 Dimensions...

Page 27: ...Me2 Fog Generator Operating Guide Rev A a 27 30...

Page 28: ...his warranty MDG Fog Generators Ltd will repair or replace it free of all charges except transportation costs This warranty applies only to the product itself and MDG Fog Generators Ltd declines respo...

Page 29: ...Me2 Fog Generator Operating Guide Rev A a 29 30 Declaration of conformity...

Page 30: ...Me2 Fog Generator Operating Guide Rev A a 30 30 Notes...

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