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Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another 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 terminated with a resistor (110 Ω,

¼

W).

Connections in DMX mode

Starting up

fog machine

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Summary of Contents for STARVILLE AF-150 DMX

Page 1: ...AF 150 DMX 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 15 01 2020 ID 305148 V5 ...

Page 3: ...Symbols 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 mode 33 8 Technical specifications 35 9 Plug and connection assignments 38 Table of contents AF 150 DMX 3 ...

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

Page 5: ...t 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 development We there fore reserve the right to make changes without notice Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www thomann de General information ...

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: ...ckets 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 you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Letterings Displays General information AF 150 DMX 7 ...

Page 8: ...uation 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 can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Typ...

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: ...ient 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 safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Ensure that chi...

Page 11: ...no 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 the plug Failure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a registered electrician Safety instructions AF 150 DMX 11 ...

Page 12: ...ARNING 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 at least fifty centi metre 1 6 feet Do not touch the fog nozzle during and shortly after operation It becomes very hot and may cause burns even several hours after switching off the device Safety in...

Page 13: ...ithout 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 may be harmful if swallowed Do not induce vomiting Seek medical advice immediately Keep fog fluid in a safe place If the fog fluid comes into contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water Safety inst...

Page 14: ...se 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 artificial fog 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 14 ...

Page 15: ...ecifications 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 re...

Page 16: ...ould 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 fire NOTICE Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit Fire hazard Only fuses of the same type may be used Safety ins...

Page 17: ...d 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 Maintain a safety distance of 1 m to flammable m...

Page 18: ...re 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 instructions fog machine 18 ...

Page 19: ...ble 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 Bracket included Features AF 150 DMX 19 ...

Page 20: ...uring 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 twice as large as the device The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above The unit should be installed horizon tally a maximum deviation of 15 is allowed Installation fog machine 20 ...

Page 21: ...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 AF 150 DMX 21 ...

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 terminated with a resistor 110 Ω W Connections in DMX mode Starting up fog machine 22 ...

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 for power supply 10 DIP switch for setting the DMX address Connections and controls fog machine 26 ...

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: ...uous operation on or off In this mode the set amount of haze air is output continu ously The corresponding LED lights while the function is enabled 17 MANUAL Press this button to emit the set amount of haze The corresponding LED lights while the function is enabled 18 VOLUME Rotary control to set the amount of haze to be output 19 INTERVAL Rotary control to set the interval between two haze blasts...

Page 30: ...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 2 3 litre Screw the cap firmly back on Filling the unit Operating fog machine 30 ...

Page 31: ...erational 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 avoid no load running Disconnect the device from the mains Transport the device only when it is completely cooled down To avoid leaking fog fluid during transport you should transport the device only w...

Page 32: ...tinuous 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 Timer controlled operation with adjustable amount of fog In this mode the amount of fog you have set with the VOLUME control is emitted at reg ular intervals adjustable with the INTERVAL control Pres...

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 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 Setting up the DMX address Operating AF 150 DMX 33 ...

Page 34: ...ch 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 Channe l Value Function 1 Setting the amount of fog 0 255 No fog output 0 to maximum fog output 100 DMX assignment Operating fog machine 34 ...

Page 35: ...4 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 capacity approx 110 m3 min Fog burst reach approx 3 4 m Input connections DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Technical specifications AF 150 DMX 35 ...

Page 36: ...s 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 5 5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Technical specifications fog machine 36 ...

Page 37: ...ol 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 150 DMX 37 ...

Page 38: ...nto 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 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 sig...

Page 39: ...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 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: ...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 42: ...t 20 seconds This will rinse the lines ð 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 device and disconnect mains operated devices from the mains Only use pH neutral solvent free and non abrasive cleaning agents Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint free cloth Fan grids Cleaning fog...

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 household waste Dispose of 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...

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