thomann Starville AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX User Manual Download Page 1

AF-180 LED Fogger

Co2 FX

fog machine

user manual

Summary of Contents for Starville AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX

Page 1: ...AF 180 LED Fogger Co2 FX fog machine user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann e K Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 17 03 2014 ID 334044...

Page 3: ...mbols and signal words 9 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 17 4 Installation 18 5 Starting up 20 6 Connections and operating elements 22 7 Operating 31 8 Technical specifications 40 9 Plug and conne...

Page 4: ...12 Protecting the environment 47 Table of contents fog machine 4...

Page 5: ...all 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...

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: ...letterings 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...

Page 8: ...o 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 y...

Page 9: ...ed 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 s...

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: ...sical 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...

Page 12: ...r serviceable parts inside DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a pro tective contact plug Do not modify the mains cable o...

Page 13: ...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 le...

Page 14: ...e floors without a slipping hazard and if necessary remove the condensation WARNING Health hazard caused by fog fluid handling Fog fluid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodstu...

Page 15: ...ved 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...

Page 16: ...ecting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could resu...

Page 17: ...Special features of the device n Coloured fog effects by integrated LEDs n Control via DMX 7 channels n Manual control via wired and infrared remote control included n Vertically and horizontally usa...

Page 18: ...ively The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above Place the unit on a flat stable sur face The device must never be operated in a more than 15 tilted position Insert the fog fluid conta...

Page 19: ...y holder like a drawer Insert the battery The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing bottom of the remote control Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks i...

Page 20: ...ble high quality cables for all connections 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...

Page 21: ...X 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...

Page 22: ...6 Connections and operating elements Side view device is lying Connections and operating elements fog machine 22...

Page 23: ...2 Fog fluid container with screw cap 3 Fastening screws for the safety bracket of the fog fluid container 4 9 colour LEDs 3 red 3 green 3 blue 5 Fog nozzle Connections and operating elements AF 180 LE...

Page 24: ...6 Fog light aperture 7 Safety bracket for the fog fluid container 8 Liquid level indicator 9 Fan Bottom Connections and operating elements fog machine 24...

Page 25: ...10 ON OFF Main switch Turns the device on and off 11 Operating panel 12 DMX IN DMX input Rear view device is lying Connections and operating elements AF 180 LED Fogger Co2 FX 25...

Page 26: ...e IR remote control signal 15 MANUAL SWITCH Button for manually triggering the fog burst 16 WIRE CONTROLLER Connection for the supplied wired remote control 17 POWER Connection for the power supply Co...

Page 27: ...Button to select a menu option and to confirm the entered values 20 Key to page down in the menu system and to increase the displayed value Operating panel Connections and operating elements AF 180 L...

Page 28: ...21 Key to page up in the menu system and to decrease the displayed value 22 FUNC Button to open the menu control Connections and operating elements fog machine 28...

Page 29: ...ted to the device these two LEDs indicate that the unit has reached the operating temperature required for fog generation 24 Button for manually triggering the fog burst Wired remote control Connectio...

Page 30: ...25 ON Button for manually triggering the fog burst 26 OFF Button to turn off fog output IR remote control Connections and operating elements fog machine 30...

Page 31: ...omann 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 fluid is s...

Page 32: ...ignal 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 d...

Page 33: ...fog burst Press the ON button of the IR remote control Manual control via IR remote control on page 35 to trigger an even fog burst with full intensity The colour effect can be adjusted via the menu o...

Page 34: ...Red steady light Co2 Green steady light Co3 Blue steady light Co4 Red green steady light Co5 Red blue steady light Co6 Blue green steady light Co7 Red green blue steady light Auto Automatic colour ch...

Page 35: ...he device is not controlled via DMX you can control the fog output using the keys ON and OFF on the remote control Press ON to trigger an even fog burst of maximum 6 seconds with maximum intensity Pre...

Page 36: ...w buttons and until Addr appears in the display 3 Confirm with ENTER The last set value 1 506 is flashing in the display 4 Select the desired address with the arrow buttons and 5 Confirm the input wit...

Page 37: ...Fog output 100 2 Brightness of all LEDs 0 255 LEDs off to maximum brightness 3 Colour effect 0 20 All LEDs off 21 35 Red steady light 36 50 Green steady light 51 65 Blue steady light 66 80 Red green...

Page 38: ...olour change all LEDs increasing speed 4 Stroboscope effect 0 9 Stroboscope effect off 10 255 Stroboscope effect from slow to fast 5 Intensity colour effect red 0 255 Red LEDs off to maximum brightnes...

Page 39: ...tness when channel 3 20 Turn off the power using the main switch Transport the device only when it is completely cooled down To avoid leaking fog fluid during transport you should transport the device...

Page 40: ...n Warm up time 3 min 30 s Heater power 820 W For burst duration max approx 6 s Charging time between fog bursts approx 6 s Fog burst reach 3 m 30 cm LEDs 3 red 3 green 3 blue Operating voltage supply...

Page 41: ...Power consumption 850 W Dimensions W D H 190 mm 340 mm 300 mm Weight 8 9 kg Technical specifications AF 180 LED Fogger Co2 FX 41...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...utput 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 setting...

Page 44: ...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 44...

Page 45: ...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 Place the unit in a well ventilated place 3 Take...

Page 46: ...operation and release fog for about 20 seconds 7 Put the suction hose back into the fluid container of the fog machine and release fog for another 20 seconds This rinses the pipes The cleaning is com...

Page 47: ...aste 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 teri...

Page 48: ...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 cou...

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