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10.DMX addressing
After having completed the instructions contained in the previous section
the unit must be correctly addressed so that it may receive
DMX 512
con-
trol signal from your controller.
The unit utilises
1 channel
of
DMX 512
for control via a
DMX 512
controller. This procedure needs to be undertaken for every unit to be
controlled via
DMX
by simply switching the dip-switches to
on
or
off
depending upon the
DMX
address required.
The
DMX
address on the unit is determined by the sum of the values indi-
cated on each individual dip-switch, for example:
DMX
address
56
is obtained by switching to
on
dip-switches
32+16+8
.
DMX
address
81
is obtained by switching to on dip-switches
64+16+1
.
DMX
address 1 is obtained by switching to on only dip-switch
1
.
Obviously, a range of
DMX
addresses may be obtained by simply setting
the required dip-switches to the
on
position.
DMX
addressing must be undertaken with the machine
switched off
to
be effected.
11.DMX signal
After being correctly addressed, as described in the section above, the unit
functions
is ready to receive control signal from your
DMX
controller.
The control channel from your controller must correspond to the channel
selected on the machine.
If the machine receives a
DMX
signal between 0 and 5, the machine
remains inactive; signal between the values of 6 and 255 will cause the
machine to operate and produce output.
12. Maintenance
We recommend that you adhere to the instructions contained in this manual
whenever you utilise the unit.
1. Electrical components
Regularly check all electrical connections, in particular the earth connection
and the external fuse. Check operation and replace any faulty or damaged
components.
2. Smoke fluid
The
Fumo dmx
smoke machine utilises normal water-based fluid. The
machine has been designed for long lasting operation producing large
quantities of smoke using the recommended
tas
fluid.
Use only high quality
tas
smoke fluid, or fluid recommended to you by
your
tas
sales or service centre. The use of any other fluid may damage
the machine, or cause it to operate improperly.
Ensure that the smoke fluid is not contaminated by impurities. Use of additi-
ves such as fragrant oils, dust, or any other additive is not recommended.
To preserve the fluid, ensure that the cap on both the fluid tank and the
fluid container is securely replaced when not in use.
3. Cleaning the smoke capillary tube and fluid tubing.
To avoid the accumulation of materials inside the capillary and fluid tubes,
tas
recommends a simple routine maintenance procedure every 40 hours
of operation. The procedure is as follows:
1.
Ensure the machine has been off at least 30 minutes and is cold.
2.
Clean the capillary opening (smoke output) using a cloth soaked in vine-
gar to remove accumulated impurities, ensuring that none are left in the
opening of the tube.
3.
Empty the fluid tank of all smoke fluid, and refill it using a mixture of
80% distilled water and 20% white vinegar.
4.
Turn on the smoke machine and allow it to heat to operating temperature.
5.
In a well-ventilated area, depress the remote control and generate output
from the machine until all the tank has been exhausted.
6.
Refill the tank with smoke fluid in preparation for normal usage.
Attention
Disconnect mains power prior to any maintenance is undertaken!
