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AF-X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED

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Summary of Contents for STAIRVILLE AF-X 790 DMX

Page 1: ...AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED fog machine user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 09 07 2020 ID 478389 ...

Page 3: ...ctions 11 3 Features 20 4 Installation 21 5 Starting up 22 6 Connections and operating elements 24 7 Operating 28 7 1 Operating mode Manual control 30 7 1 1 Automatic programmes LED Fog 37 7 2 Timer mode 40 7 3 Operation with radio remote control 43 7 4 LED display mode for fog fluid tank 43 Table of contents AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 3 ...

Page 4: ...ing mode DMX 44 7 6 Protective function 47 8 Technical specifications 48 9 Plug and connection assignments 51 10 Troubleshooting 52 11 Cleaning 54 12 Protecting the environment 56 Table of contents fog machine 4 ...

Page 5: ...ll other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General information AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 5 ...

Page 6: ...rd 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 Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General information fog ...

Page 7: ...tterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF Letterings Displays General information AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 7 ...

Page 8: ... ð Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number In the electronic version of the manual you can click the cross reference to jump to the specified location Example See Ä Cross references on page 8 Instructions Cross references General information fog machine 8 ...

Page 9: ...WARNING This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation 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 is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that ...

Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning flammable substances Warning hot surface Warning harmful or irritating substances Warning danger zone General information fog machine 10 ...

Page 11: ...per and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient 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 responsible for their safet...

Page 12: ...like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present Never remove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not use the device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged Safety Safe...

Page 13: ...ure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician WARNING Risk of burns from flammable liquids The use of flammable liquids in this device may cause severe burns and damage to property Always use approved fog fluids Never fill flammable liquids into the tank of the device Safety instructions AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 13 ...

Page 14: ...ring and shortly after operation It becomes very hot and may cause burns even several hours after switching off the device WARNING Risk of slipping caused by condensation Fog machines can produce condensation Do not direct the fog to floors Floors and surfaces can become slippery by condensed fog Check at regular intervals whether it is possible to walk on the floors without a slipping hazard and ...

Page 15: ...t with eyes rinse thoroughly with water CAUTION Possible respiratory problems The device can be operated safely only with the approved fog fluid The use of other fluids can release toxic gases Claims for damages caused by the use 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 co...

Page 16: ...NOTICE Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions fog machine 16 ...

Page 17: ...s 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 outside temperatures Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit When operated in harmful ambient conditions dust smoke nicotine fog etc the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular inter...

Page 18: ...igned for use in professional event technology and 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 suitable for use in private households or as a child s toy n Place the device on a stable fire proof basis that is at least twice as large as the device n...

Page 19: ...e 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 instructions AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 19 ...

Page 20: ...ia DMX 6 channels n Manual control using the buttons and the display on the device and the radio remote con trol AF R1 item no 464052 n Suitable for mobile use due to compact design For technological reasons the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime This effect increases with higher operating temperature You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilat...

Page 21: ...ctively The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above Place the unit on a flat stable sur face The unit should be installed horizontally a maximum deviation of 15 is allowed Insert the fog fluid container into the unit and then mount the supplied carrying bracket on the device To do so unscrew the two bolts on the left and right of the opening for the fog fluid container from the hous...

Page 22: ...ctions 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 microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Starting up fog machine 22 ...

Page 23: ...evice 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 terminated with a resistor 110 Ω W Connections in DMX mode Starting up AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 23 ...

Page 24: ...6 Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements fog machine 24 ...

Page 25: ...30V 50Hz Lockable input socket Power Twist for the supply voltage 4 DMX OUT DMX output 5 DMX IN DMX input 6 Control panel 7 Connection for the transmitter of the optional radio remote control item no 464052 Connections and operating elements AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 25 ...

Page 26: ...ntered values 10 Button to page down in the menu system and to increase the displayed value 11 Button to page up in the menu system and to decrease the displayed value 12 FUNC Button to open the control menu Control panel Connections and operating elements fog machine 26 ...

Page 27: ...13 1 4 Buttons for manually triggering the fog burst Radio remote control AF R1 item no 464052 Connections and operating elements AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 27 ...

Page 28: ...ww 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 fluid is spilled or gets into the device The easiest way is using a funnel The container capacity is 1 2 litre Screw the cap firmly back on Filling the unit Operating fog machine 28 ...

Page 29: ...signal the display shows the set DMX address even during start up and warm up time Then the unit does not respond to manual control commands you only have the option to adjust the DMX address via the device menu 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...

Page 30: ...not operate the device in the automatic programmes for longer than 8 hours without a break 7 1 Operating mode Manual control This mode can only be selected when no DMX controller is connected and turned on The colour effect for the 3 LED effect rings can be adjusted separately or in combination with each other or with fog bursts using the menu control of the device Turning the unit off Operating f...

Page 31: ... with ENTER 4 Select the desired colour setting with and according to the following table 5 Confirm the input with ENTER Display Colour setting AUto Automatic colour change oFF LEDs off Co01 Red Co02 Green Co03 Blue Co04 Red green LED programme inner ring Operating AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 31 ...

Page 32: ...Display Colour setting Co05 Red blue Co06 Blue green Co07 Red green blue Operating fog machine 32 ...

Page 33: ...Confirm with ENTER 4 Select the desired colour setting with and according to the following table 5 Confirm the input with ENTER Display Colour setting oFF LEDs off Co01 Red Co02 Green Co03 Blue Co04 Red green Co05 Red blue LED programme middle ring Operating AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 33 ...

Page 34: ...06 Green blue Co07 Red green blue Co08 Chaser light red Co09 Chaser light green Co10 Chaser light blue Co11 Chaser light red blue Co12 Automatic chaser light red Co13 Automatic chaser light all colours Operating fog machine 34 ...

Page 35: ... Confirm with ENTER 4 Select the desired colour setting with and according to the following table 5 Confirm the input with ENTER Display Colour setting oFF LEDs off Co01 Red Co02 Green Co03 Blue Co04 Red green Co05 Red blue LED programme outer ring Operating AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 35 ...

Page 36: ...06 Green blue Co07 Red green blue Co08 Chaser light red Co09 Chaser light green Co10 Chaser light blue Co11 Chaser light red blue Co12 Automatic chaser light red Co13 Automatic chaser light all colours Operating fog machine 36 ...

Page 37: ...P01 slow and SP10 fast for the desired speed 5 Confirm the input with ENTER 7 1 1 Automatic programmes LED Fog 1 Press FUNC to open the device menu 2 Press again FUNC until AUto appears in the display 3 Confirm with ENTER 4 Use and to select the desired automatic programme on1 LED Fog fade pro gramme or on2 LED Fog automatic programme 5 Confirm the input with ENTER Automatic chaser light speed Ope...

Page 38: ... repeated continuously 1 Fog burst for approx 6 seconds 2 Fade out of the LEDs in the inner ring in 2 5 seconds and in the middle and outer ring in 5 seconds 3 Warm up time of 20 seconds If the programme on1 is set you can activate and deactivate it with ENTER display shows oUt Programme on1 Operating fog machine 38 ...

Page 39: ...g outer ring Effect 4 Automatic chaser light Middle ring outer ring Effect 5 Fog burst and automatic chaser light Inner ring middle ring outer ring Effect 6 Automatic chaser light Middle ring outer ring Effect 7 Fog burst and automatic chaser light Inner ring middle ring outer ring Effect 8 Automatic chaser light Middle ring outer ring Effect 9 6 groups for fog burst and automatic chaser light Inn...

Page 40: ...c chaser light Middle ring outer ring Effect 15 Fog burst and automatic chaser light Inner ring middle ring outer ring Effect 16 Automatic chaser light Middle ring outer ring If the programme on2 is set you can activate and deactivate it with ENTER display shows oUt 7 2 Timer mode You can use the buttons and the display on the device to set the duration of the fog blasts and the interval between t...

Page 41: ...th ENTER 1 Press FUNC to open the device menu 2 Press again FUNC until StoP appears in the display 3 Confirm with ENTER 4 Use and to select a value from 4 S 60 S for the desired fog blast interval 5 Confirm the input with ENTER When the timer mode is defined you can activate the mode with and deactivate it with Setting fog burst duration Setting fog burst interval Operating AF X 790 DMX Fog Machin...

Page 42: ...sts must no be shorter than 5 seconds For the automatic programme on2 the values in the following table apply Fog burst duration Interval between fog bursts 2 s 4 s 3 s 9 s 4 s 14 s 5 s 17 s 6 s 21 s 7 s 26 s 8 s 28 s 9 s 30 s 10 s 32 s Operating fog machine 42 ...

Page 43: ...fluid tank You can activate or deactivate whether the display should light up when the level in the liquid container is too low 1 Press FUNC to open the device menu 2 Press again FUNC until LEd appears in the display 3 Confirm with ENTER 4 Use and to select the option on Indicator LED for container lights up display is activated or oFF indicator LED for the container does not light up the display ...

Page 44: ...on on page 47 7 5 Operating mode DMX Set the DMX address of the device using the menu control 1 Press FUNC to open the device menu 2 Press again FUNC until Addr appears in the display 3 Confirm with ENTER 4 Use and to select the desired address from 1 507 5 Confirm the input with ENTER Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller Operating fog machine 44 ...

Page 45: ...ess of all LEDs 0 9 All LEDs off 10 255 LEDs up to maximum brightness 3 Strobe effect 0 9 Inner ring stroboscope effect off 10 255 Inner ring stroboscope effect from slow to fast 4 Colour effect inner ring 0 9 All LEDs off 10 29 Red DMX assignment Operating AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 45 ...

Page 46: ...Red green 110 129 Red blue 130 159 Green blue 160 189 Red green blue 190 255 Automatic chaser light all LEDs increasing speed 5 Colour effect middle and outer ring 0 9 All LEDs off 10 29 Red 30 59 Green 60 89 Blue 90 109 Red green Operating fog machine 46 ...

Page 47: ...tomatic chaser light channel 4 and 5 are not active 7 6 Protective function As soon as the container no longer contains enough fog fluid the device is switched off to pro tect the pump The display flashes and the red indicator LED for the fluid container flashes Pour fog fluid into the container ð The device can be operated again after warming up The red LED and the display no longer flash Operati...

Page 48: ... consumption 60 ml min For burst duration max 2 10 s Charging time between fog bursts 4 32 s Fog burst reach 5 m Input connections Voltage supply lockable input socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis plug 3 pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Technical specifications fog machine 48 ...

Page 49: ...g supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 5 A 250 V fast acting Protection class IP20 Dimensions W H D 275 mm 235 mm 500 mm Weight 6 7 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Technical specifications AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 49 ...

Page 50: ...Variant group St AF Blast direction Horizontal Flying operation No Radio remote control Optional item no 464052 Further information Technical specifications fog machine 50 ...

Page 51: ...et 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 plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug Pin Configuration 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot signal Introd...

Page 52: ...o 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 settings and the DMX polarity 2 Try using another DMX controller 3 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface c...

Page 53: ...If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 53 ...

Page 54: ...erating 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 ventilated place 3 Insert the suction hose of the fog machine into the bottle with the fog machine cleaner 4 Connect the device to the mains power grid and turn it on with the main switch 5 Wait until the un...

Page 55: ...duce fog for about 20 seconds This will rinse the lines ð The cleaning is completed The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect AC powered devices from the mains Use a lint free damp cloth for cleaning Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning Fan grids Cleaning AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 55 ...

Page 56: ...ehold waste but make sure that they are fed to a recovery Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire Dispose of the bat teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste To protect the environment dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites Disposal of...

Page 57: ...ormal household waste Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility Disposal of your old device Protecting the environment AF X 790 DMX Fog Machine FX LED 57 ...

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Page 60: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de ...

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