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AF-150 DMX

fog machine

user manual

Summary of Contents for Stairville AF-150 DMX

Page 1: ...AF 150 DMX fog machine user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 26 06 2020 ID 305148 V6...

Page 3: ...ymbols and signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 19 4 Installation 20 5 Starting up 21 6 Connections and controls 23 7 Operating 30 7 1 Remote control functions 32 7 2 Function in DMX mod...

Page 4: ...10 Troubleshooting 39 11 Cleaning 41 12 Protecting the environment 43 Table of contents fog machine 4...

Page 5: ...it is available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous...

Page 6: ...d search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Per...

Page 7: ...kets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section y...

Page 8: ...ation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning flammable substances Warning hot surface Warning slip hazard Warning harmful or irritating substances Warning danger zone General information AF 150 DMX 9...

Page 10: ...ent physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is respo...

Page 11: ...o user serviceable parts inside Do not use the device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Do not modify the mains cable or t...

Page 12: ...RNING Risk of burns The generated fog at the fog nozzle is hot and can cause burns Occasionally hot fluid drops may escape from the nozzle The distance of persons and objects to the fog nozzle must be...

Page 13: ...thout slipping hazard and remove any condensate if necessary WARNING Health hazard caused by fog fluid handling Fog fluid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodstuffs However it...

Page 14: ...e of non approved fluids shall be excluded Do not create fog in closed or poorly ventilated areas Do not expose persons with health problems such as allergic respiratory condi tions asthma to artifici...

Page 15: ...cifications of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low o...

Page 16: ...uld result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or...

Page 17: ...works reliably when used properly Observe the following information n Follow all warnings in these operating instructions n Never leave the device running without supervision n The device is not suit...

Page 18: ...e that the visibility in the room does not fall below 2 m so that everyone in the room can still orient themselves safely n The haze or mist generated by the device may trigger smoke alarms Safety ins...

Page 19: ...le for use in clubs bars discotheques and on stages Special features of the device n Control via DMX one channel or via the supplied remote control n Suitable for mobile use due to compact design n Br...

Page 20: ...ring transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Place the device on a stable fire proof basis that is at least t...

Page 21: ...tions Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary micropho...

Page 22: ...ther DMX device Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is ter...

Page 23: ...6 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls AF 150 DMX 23...

Page 24: ...1 Fog nozzle 2 Fog fluid container with screw cap 3 Bracket 4 Carrying handle 5 Locking screws for the bracket Connections and controls fog machine 24...

Page 25: ...Rear panel Connections and controls AF 150 DMX 25...

Page 26: ...6 REMOTE CONTROL Connection for the receiver of the wireless remote control optionally available item no 464052 7 ON OFF Main switch Turns the device on and off 8 FUSE Fuse holder 9 POWER Mains cable...

Page 27: ...11 WIRE CONTROL Connection for the wired remote control 12 OUT DMX output 13 IN DMX input 14 Liquid level indicator Connections and controls AF 150 DMX 27...

Page 28: ...Remote control Connections and controls fog machine 28...

Page 29: ...mount of haze air is output continu ously The corresponding LED lights while the function is enabled 17 MANUAL Press this button to eject the maximum haze amount set the blast duration with DURATION T...

Page 30: ...w thomann de and follow their instructions for use First make sure the unit is disconnected from the mains Open the screw cap of the liquid container and fill in the fog fluid Make sure that no fog fl...

Page 31: ...rational Operation with an empty fluid container can lead to overheating and permanent damage of the pump When operating always ensure that there is sufficient fog fluid in the liquid con tainer to av...

Page 32: ...inuous operation with adjustable amount of fog In this mode the amount of fog you have set with the VOLUME control is continuously emitted Press the CONT switch to turn the operating mode on or off n...

Page 33: ...of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address Please orient yourself by the following table SW9 SW8 SW7 SW6 SW5 SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 DMX address 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 34: ...h is in ON position Example To set the DMX address 10 set DIP switches 2 and 4 to ON all others to OFF The highest possible DMX address is 511 all DIP switches to ON DIP switch 10 has no function Chan...

Page 35: ...Stairville E C fluid item no 105455 Stairville E HD heavy fluid item no 105456 Heater power 800 W Warm up time approx 8 min Fluid container capacity 1 2 l Fluid consumption approx 95 ml min Fog burst...

Page 36: ...DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Power consumption 800 W Supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 5 A 250 V fast acting Degree of protection IP20 Dimensions W H D 290 mm 265 mm 450 mm Weight...

Page 37: ...l Yes Blast direction Horizontal Timer remote control Yes On Off remote control No Radio remote control No Light effect No With suspension bracket Yes Further information Technical specifications AF 1...

Page 38: ...to a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR p...

Page 39: ...haze output 1 Check the fluid level in the fog container 2 Switch the device off and check the hose that leads into the fluid container for flow No response to the DMX controller 1 Check the address...

Page 40: ...If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting fog machine 40...

Page 41: ...rating hours or if it was not in use for a longer period of time 1 Make sure that the device is turned off disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down 2 Position the unit in a well ventilat...

Page 42: ...t 20 seconds This will rinse the lines The cleaning is completed The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination such as dust etc on a reg ular basis Before cleaning switch off the de...

Page 43: ...the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal...

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