Tempest Shadow Nightfall, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING THE MACHINE
Powering On
Make sure the unit is plugged in. Turn on the Main Power Switch that is located next to the power cord
on the rear of the machine. The red Power Indicator light on the Remote Control Panel will illuminate.
If the Power Indicator light does NOT illuminate, press and release the Standby Button on the Remote
Control Panel
.
Heating
When switched on, the red Heat Indicator light will illuminate and the machine will begin to heat up to
its optimal temperature. The initial heating cycle will take 7-10 minutes. When the green Ready Indica-
tor light comes on, the machine is ready to make smoke.
Control Options
There are several methods of controlling the Nightfall, including: Manual Control via the Remote
Control Panel and Multi-Link control that allows multiple machines to be controlled from a single
Remote Control Panel.
Manual Control via the Detachable Remote Control Panel that is included with each machine. An oper-
ator can control the unit at the machine, or from a distance using the included 3-pin cable. The Remote
Control Panel can be used to set smoke output volume, power the machine on and off using Standby
mode, and set a repeating, timed cycle of on/off operation.
Multi-Link allows up to 4 machines to be linked together via 3pin XLR cables (not included) and con-
trolled by a single Remote Control Panel.
Using the Remote Control Panel
The Remote Control Panel can be operated directly on the machine or detached from the unit and used
at a distance. To detach the Remote Control Panel from the unit, loosen the thumb screws and lift the
panel from its recessed mount. A 15 foot (4.5m) cable is provided to allow the machine to be operated
at a distance. If needed, a longer 3-pin XLR cable can be used or joined to the existing cable. Do not
exceed a maximum distance of 165 feet (50 m) from remote to machine.
When the green Ready Indicator light is illuminated, the Nightfall is ready to make smoke. Press and
release the Fog Button to begin producing smoke. The red Power Indicator light will flash to indicate
the machine is operating. To stop making smoke, press and release the Fog Button again. Adjust the Fog
Level knob to increase or decrease the amount of smoke produced.
The Standby Button allows the machine to be “turned off” from the remote without using the Main Pow-
er Switch. In Standby mode, the machine will not reheat or make smoke, the pump remains unpowered
and all indicator lights will switch off. To engage Standby mode, press and release the Standby Button.
The red Power Indicator light will turn off. To disengage Standby mode, press and release the Standby
Button again and the red Power Indicator light will turn back on. Once Standby mode is disengaged, the
machine will immediately start heating in preparation to make smoke. Note: If no remote is connected
and no DMX signal is detected, the machine will not heat.
Using Timers
The timer controls allow you to set the machine to produce smoke in timed intervals without an
operator. To engage the timers, press and release the Timer Button. The green Timer Indicator light will
illuminate and the machine will begin to produce smoke at the level set by the Fog Level Knob, and the
red Power Indicator light will flash to indicate the machine is operating.