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Me2, Fog Generator

 

 

Operating Guide, Rev: A/a 

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Basic description 

The 

Me2  Fog  Generator

  was  designed  with  safety  and  reliability  in  mind.  It  is  capable  of 

generating  pure  white,  non-toxic  fog  for  as  long  as  you  have  fluid  (100%  duty  cycle).  This 
generator  is  also  equipped,  as  a  standard  feature,  with  the 

Automatic  Purging  System

™ 

(

APS

™).  This  system  purges  the  heating  module  after  the  first  heating  cycle  and  after  every 

emission of fog preventing residual build up and clogging. 

The 

Me2 

is a variable output Fog Generator capable of generating large volumes of very dense 

fog in a short period of time. It is one of the quietest units on the market. 

At the heart of the 

MDG Me2

 is an electronic assembly that keeps the heat exchanger at a very 

stable temperature, with three different types of fail-safe systems. Those three types of electronic 
fail-safe systems are designed to protect against over and under-heating conditions and against 
component failure. When an overheating condition is detected, or if the internal temperature of 
the generator reaches 60°C (140°F), a safety circuit is triggered. This circuit removes the power 
to  the  heating  elements,  preventing  hazardous  conditions.  When  an  under-heating  condition 
occurs,  the  generator  will  stop  producing  fog  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. 
The temperature of the heat exchanger is maintained within a narrow margin. If an error occurs 
(see 

FAIL  State

),  the  Fog  Generator  will  automatically  shut  down.  When  one  of  the  safety 

systems is activated, the Fail state will be displayed on the LCD, in the Status Menu. Check the 

FAIL State

 and 

Troubleshooting 

paragraphs for diagnostics, then shut down the main power 

switch, wait 30 seconds, and then switch the generator back on. If the failure persists, send your 
generator back to an authorized service center for verification.  

When  «  Fog  On  »  mode  is  activated  (DMX  or  Control  Menu),  the  MDG 

Me2  Generator

  will 

produce  fog  for  as  long  as  the  ready  level  is  reached  (temperature)  and  all  other  control 
parameters are within specifications.  
When  «  Fog  On  »  mode  is  deactivated,  the 

APS™

 

cycle  is  automatically  initiated  to  clear  the 

heating module. Never remove the power to a generator while it is producing fog – See the 

Shut 

down procedure

.  

 

WARNING

  

 

When  not  in  use 

ALWAYS

  switch  off  the  power  switch  located  on  the  back 

panel, and 

disconnect both gas and AC line.

 

 

Never install above people

 

This 

Me2

 

Fog Generator

 must be installed in an upright position on a stable and 

leveled surface. 

 

Use in a well-ventilated area. 

 

Do not operate at less than 2 meters (6.5 ft.) from people. 

 

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...

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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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