Tempest Shadow Nightfall, Owner'S Manual

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Using Multi-Link
In some instances, it may be preferable to control and synchronize multiple machines from a single
Remote Control Panel. This can be quickly and easily accomplished using the Nightfall’s built-in Multi-Link
capabilities. Up to four Shadow Nightfall Machines can be connected and controlled via a single controller.
Connect a 3-pin XLR cable (not included) to the Multi-Link port on the rear of the first machine in the
daisy chain. This unit becomes the “Head Machine” and its Remote Control Panel will control the other
units in the chain.
Remove and detach the Remote Control Panel and its 3-pin XLR cable from the second machine. Con-
nect the plug of the cable from the Head Machine into the remote port of the second machine where the
Remote Control Panel had previously been connected.
Repeat this process to connect a third and/or fourth machine. No additional set-up is required. The
Remote Control Panel attached to the head machine will operate all machines in the Multi-Link as if they
are the same.
Note: The maximum length
of the daisy chain, from
the remote of the Head
Machine to the final
machine is 165 feet (50 m).
Rotate the Fog Off Knob to adjust the period of time that the machine waits before starting to produce
smoke again. The numeric settings on the timer knobs are relative settings and do not correspond to
specific seconds or minutes. See the table below for an approximation of the time duration correspond-
ing to each tic on the knob.
The machine will cycle on and off indefinitely until the Timer Button is turned off. If the Fog Button is pressed
while in Timer mode, this will override any timer settings and the machine will produce smoke. When the Fog
Button is disengaged, the timer settings resume, continuing its On/Off cycle as if not interrupted.
1 - 4 1 to 4 seconds
4 - 5 4 to 16 seconds
KNOB SETTING TIMER SETTING
5 - 7 16 to 64 seconds
7 - 9 64 to 250 seconds
Changing Fluid
The Nightfall consumes 3.6 liters of fluid per hour at its maximum rate. When the fluid in the bottle has
been depleted enough that the tube can no longer stay submerged, it is time to change fluid bottles.
It is recommended that you stop making fog when changing fluid bottles. Once smoke production
has halted, simply unscrew the fluid tube cap from the empty bottle and remove the tube. Take care to
avoid dripping fluid onto the machine case or ground nearby, as it can be slippery. Replace the empty
bottle with a new bottle of Rosco Smoke Simulation fluid, insert the fluid tube insuring that the filter at
the end of the tube is fully submerged, and reattach the fluid cap. Resume making smoke.