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1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

The 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.
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

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Fan FX

effect panel

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Summary of Contents for Fan FX

Page 1: ...Fan FX effect panel 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 26 05 2020 ID 475607 ...

Page 3: ...nstructions 11 3 Features 17 4 Installation and starting up 19 5 Connections and controls 21 6 Operating 24 6 1 Menu overview 31 6 2 Functions in 5 channel mode 32 6 3 Functions in 8 channel mode 33 6 4 Functions in 19 channel mode 34 6 5 Functions in 91 channel mode 36 7 Technical specifications 38 Table of contents Fan FX 3 effect panel ...

Page 4: ...8 Plug and connection assignments 40 9 Cleaning 41 10 Protecting the environment 42 Table of contents 4 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 5: ...Fan FX 5 effect panel ...

Page 6: ... 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 6 Fa...

Page 7: ...earch 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 Fan FX 7...

Page 8: ... 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 8 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 9: ...and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious 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 Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning dangerous optical radiation General information Fan FX...

Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information 10 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 11: ...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 safety Extend the life of the device by reg...

Page 12: ... 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 Safety i...

Page 13: ...o do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician WARNING Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights Safety instructions Fan FX 13 effect panel ...

Page 14: ...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 14 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 15: ...cations 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...

Page 16: ... 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 instruc...

Page 17: ...GB LED per blade n six separately controllable segments per blade n Control protocols DMX 512 n stepless speed control of the fan propeller in both directions n almost silent operation n Operating modes Stand alone DMX 5 8 19 91 channels n In and outputs DMX 3 pin n Operating via buttons and display on the unit n Power Twist connectors for self supply and for supplying further devices n Robust met...

Page 18: ...eases over their lifetime This effect increases with higher operating temperature You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness Features 18 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 19: ... like Secure the device additionally with a safety cable which is threaded through the safety eyelet on the unit s rear side Secure each individual device additionally with a safety cable which is threaded through the safety eyelet on the unit s rear side Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Connect the units to be controlled via suitable...

Page 20: ...ff Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer Installation and starting up 20 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 21: ...5 Connections and controls Connections and controls Fan FX 21 effect panel ...

Page 22: ...o supply further devices 6 POWER IN Lockable Power Twist input socket for power supply 7 Fuse holder 8 Plug connection for the serial assembly of multiple devices 9 DMX indicator light lights up when the unit is turned on and receives a DMX signal 10 Display 11 Buttons for operating the device Connections and controls 22 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 23: ... the respective operating mode Confirms the set value Increases the displayed value by one Decreases the displayed value by one 12 DMX OUT DMX output 3 pin for connecting additional DMX units in a DMX universe 13 DMX IN DMX input 3 pin to control the device via DMX Connections and controls Fan FX 23 effect panel ...

Page 24: ...device is operational 1 Press MENU to call up the main menu and to switch between the main menu items 2 Use or to select a submenu or value 3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection 4 Press MENU to return to the parent menu level Navigating the menu Operating 24 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 25: ...d then go to the DMX Address option 1 Press MENU until the display shows the option DMX MODE 2 Press or until the display shows the desired DMX mode Display Function 5CH 5 channel mode 8CH 8 channel mode 19CH 19 channel mode 91CH 91 channel mode 3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection DMX mode Operating Fan FX 25 effect panel ...

Page 26: ...he option DMX Address 2 Press or until the display shows the desired value between 001 and 512 Highest available DMX address DMX mode 507 in 5 channel mode 504 in 8 channel mode 493 in 19 channel mode 421 in 91 channel mode 3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection DMX address Operating 26 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 27: ...lour you have to return to the colour settings R DIM G DIM or B DIM 1 Press MENU until the display shows the option R DIM G DIM or B DIM 2 Press or until the display shows the desired brightness value between 001 and 255 Display Function R DIM 001 255 Intensity LED red G DIM 001 255 Intensity LED green B DIM 001 255 Intensity LED blue 3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection Static colour Operating ...

Page 28: ...ng and then return to the colour settings R DIM G DIM or B DIM 1 Press MENU until the display shows the option POSITION 2 Press or until the display shows the desired value between 001 and 255 Display Function 000 127 Static position 128 191 Counter clockwise rotation speed increasing 192 255 Clockwise rotation speed increasing 3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection Motion settings Operating 28 Fa...

Page 29: ...grammes 7 25 are colour change programmes 3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX The setting determines the speed of the automatic show 1 Press MENU until the display shows the option SPEED 2 Press or until the display shows the desired value between 01 and 16 to set the running speed from slow to fast 3 Press ENTER to confirm t...

Page 30: ...e display shows AUTO or Sound Display Function AUTO Automatic programme run is started Sound The sound control is activated 3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection 1 Press MENU until the display shows the option Reset 2 Press ENTER to confirm the selection ð The reset is carried out Stand alone mode Performing a reset Operating 30 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 31: ...6 1 Menu overview Operating Fan FX 31 effect panel ...

Page 32: ...tic position 128 191 Counter clockwise rotation speed increasing 192 255 Clockwise rotation speed increasing 2 0 255 Dimmer function 0 100 3 0 255 Intensity LED red 0 100 4 0 255 Intensity LED green 0 100 5 0 255 Intensity LED blue 0 100 Operating 32 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 33: ...easing 192 255 Clockwise rotation speed increasing 2 000 255 Dimmer function 0 100 3 000 255 Intensity LED red 0 100 4 000 255 Intensity LED green 0 100 5 000 255 Intensity LED blue 0 100 6 000 255 RGB colour mixing 7 000 255 Selecting one of 35 automatic shows 8 0 255 Programme speed slow fast Operating Fan FX 33 effect panel ...

Page 34: ...g 2 0 255 Intensity red pixels ring 1 0 100 3 0 255 Intensity green pixels ring 1 0 100 4 0 255 Intensity blue pixels ring 1 0 100 5 0 255 Intensity red pixels ring 2 0 100 6 0 255 Intensity green pixels ring 2 0 100 7 0 255 Intensity blue pixels ring 2 0 100 8 0 255 Intensity red pixels ring 3 0 100 9 0 255 Intensity green pixels ring 3 0 100 Operating 34 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 35: ...4 0 100 13 0 255 Intensity blue pixels ring 4 0 100 14 0 255 Intensity red pixels ring 5 0 100 15 0 255 Intensity green pixels ring 5 0 100 16 0 255 Intensity blue pixels ring 5 0 100 17 0 255 Intensity red pixels ring 6 0 100 18 0 255 Intensity green pixels ring 6 0 100 19 0 255 Intensity blue pixels ring 6 0 100 Operating Fan FX 35 effect panel ...

Page 36: ...192 255 Clockwise rotation speed increasing 2 0 255 Blade 1 segment 1 red 0 100 3 0 255 Blade 1 segment 1 green 0 100 4 0 255 Blade 1 segment 1 blue 0 100 5 0 255 Blade 1 segment 2 red 0 100 6 0 255 Blade 1 segment 2 green 0 100 7 0 255 Blade 1 segment 2 blue 0 100 17 0 255 Blade 1 segment 6 red 0 100 Operating 36 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 37: ...segment 6 blue 0 100 20 0 255 Blade 2 segment 1 red 0 100 21 0 255 Blade 2 segment 1 green 0 100 22 0 255 Blade 2 segment 1 blue 0 100 89 0 255 Blade 5 segment 5 red 0 100 90 0 255 Blade 5 segment 5 green 0 100 91 0 255 Blade 5 segment 5 blue 0 100 Operating Fan FX 37 effect panel ...

Page 38: ...f DMX channels 5 8 19 91 Input connections Voltage supply lockable input socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Output connections Voltage supply lockable output socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Power consumption 55 W Operating supply voltage AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Technical specifications 38 Fan FX effect panel ...

Page 39: ...ptions hanging Dimensions W H D 500 mm 500 mm 110 mm Weight 7 0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Type Wall decoration Rechargeable battery operation No Further information Technical specifications Fan FX 39 effect panel ...

Page 40: ...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 signal ...

Page 41: ...the operating environment damp smoky or particularly dirty environ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components n Clean with a dry soft cloth n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning Device components Cleaning Fan FX 41 effect panel ...

Page 42: ... 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 cou...

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