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Revised: 24 August 2011 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Operating Manual 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ProFan

Page 1: ...Revised 24 August 2011 Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...Basics of DMX Control 9 DMX Data Cable 9 Cable Connectors 10 DMX Termination 10 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion 11 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 Back Pack Overview 12 Connecting the Back Pack Controller 13 D...

Page 3: ...molded lightweight polymer the venting area is protected with rugged tubular steel The 11 one piece three blade vane and spiral front grille creates a focused wind effect ProFan applications range fr...

Page 4: ...ProFan Operating Manual 4 Back Pack Controller Power Supply Motor Grille Body Yoke Back Panel Detail Knob Blade Knob...

Page 5: ...with a damp cloth If fluid is spilled onto electrical components contact TMB Do not dismantle or attempt to repair a faulty machine Refer all service to TMB Do not operate the machine if the power cab...

Page 6: ...or stood alone on its own steel yoke As delivered the ProFan is ready for stand alone use Included with the ProFan is a yoke assembly for mating the unit to a floor stand or suspension clamp The yoke...

Page 7: ...etween the ProFan housing s tubular bracket and the yoke assembly hinge s flat face 5 Rotate the T Handle clockwise until the T Handle has threaded into the ProFan tubular housing bracket Do not tight...

Page 8: ...igging clamps are undamaged and can support at least 10 times the weight of the unit 2 Clamp the fan to truss or similar support 3 Loosen the swivel locks and tilt the fan to the desired angle Turn th...

Page 9: ...unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all will respond in the same way DMX fixtures are often designed to receive and transmit data through a DMX daisy c...

Page 10: ...one end and a female XLR connector on the other end DMX connector configuration The maximum recommended DMX data link distance between fixtures is 300 meters 984 ft DMX Termination Use of a DMX termi...

Page 11: ...cables and terminators with a continuity tester to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart If you use...

Page 12: ...o ProFan DMX MANUAL Mode switch LCD Display Button 1 Hold down and slide fader to set DMX address in DMX Mode 2 Press to bump to full speed in Manual Mode Slide Fader Control 1 Fan Speed Control in Ma...

Page 13: ...ing a standard 3 pin XLR microphone cable up to 60 ft 20 m in length Attaching the Back Pack to the Fan Housing The Back Pack is secured to the fan housing by 1 two snap in clips 2 an internal magnet...

Page 14: ...with the slot in top face of the Back Pack Once fully connected to the integral female XLR the bottom edge of the mounting bracket will snap into place fixing the bottom of the Back Pack by locating i...

Page 15: ...signal is detected the display will then read No DMX Found To change the address of the unit press and hold the Full Speed button while adjusting the fader With the fader moved all the way up the add...

Page 16: ...e unit is in Manual Mode The display will also indicate the current speed of the fan based on the position of the fader and whether the Full Speed button is depressed In this mode a Back Pack controll...

Page 17: ...available pre wired from TMB Connect each controller to each fan via the XLR 3 pin line female connector Connect the 5 pin female Arnold to the 5 pin XLR male connector on the master i e first ProFan...

Page 18: ...lace the fan behind the machines as illustrated below Do not place the fan in front of the machine This will cause residue build up on the fan blades and degrade the quality of the smoke fog or haze C...

Page 19: ...Press button and move fader until correct address appears Power is supplied but fan does not operate via DMX In Manual Mode Switch control switch to DMX mode No Power Check power supply and connection...

Page 20: ...t and smoke residue buildup Clean as soon as there is significant dirt buildup on fan blades or if airflow through grilles becomes restricted Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean grilles and fan blade...

Page 21: ...or defective merchandise imperfect manufacture shortage in count or for any other defect known by the Customer to be existing at time of delivery is waived by the Customer unless made in writing withi...

Page 22: ...0Hz ELECTRICAL Maximum power consumption 1200W Air Volume 1 700 cubic meters hr Wind Speed 60 km hr RPM 0 to 3 500 variable PERFORMANCE Acceleration Zero to full within 2 sec Protocol DMX 512A in out...

Page 23: ...Phone 1 818 899 8818 UK Phone 44 0 20 8574 9700 e mail tmb info tmb com web www tmb com 24 7 Technical Support US Canada 1 877 TMB DUDE 1 877 862 3833 UK 44 0 800 652 5418 International 1 818 794 1286...

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