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AF-300

fog machine

user manual

Summary of Contents for Stairville AF-300

Page 1: ...AF 300 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 22 08 2018 ID 435632 V2 ...

Page 3: ...ons 7 1 3 Symbols and signal words 8 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 21 4 Installation 22 5 Starting up 23 6 Connections and controls 25 7 Operating 35 8 Technical specifications 44 9 Plug and connection assignments 46 10 Troubleshooting 47 11 Cleaning 50 Table of contents AF 300 3 ...

Page 4: ...12 Protecting the environment 52 Table of contents fog machine 4 ...

Page 5: ...ctions and 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 Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General notes AF 300 5 ...

Page 6: ...yword 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 notes fog mac...

Page 7: ...ventions 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 Letterings Displays General notes AF 300 7 ...

Page 8: ...ghlighted by an arrow Example 1 Switch on the device 2 Press Auto ð Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device 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 Instructions General notes fog machine 8 ...

Page 9: ...s 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 can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning sign...

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

Page 11: ...d to be improper 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 fo...

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: ...he plug Failure 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 300 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: ...cal advice immediately Keep fog fluid in a safe place If the fog fluid comes into contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water 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 AF 300 1...

Page 16: ...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 16 ...

Page 17: ...e or the batteries Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries NOTICE Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period Safety instructions AF 300 17 ...

Page 18: ...cifications 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 reg...

Page 19: ...designed 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 devic...

Page 20: ...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 20 ...

Page 21: ...ia wired and infrared remote control included n Lockable input socket Power Twist IP65 True 1 for power supply 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 ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness Features...

Page 22: ...torage respectively The device requires 50 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 safety bracket on the device To do so unscrew the two bolts on the left and right of the opening for the fog fluid container fro...

Page 23: ...nections 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 300 23 ...

Page 24: ...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 24 ...

Page 25: ...6 Connections and controls Rear panel Connections and controls AF 300 25 ...

Page 26: ...increase the displayed value Button to page up in the menu system and to decrease the displayed value FUNC Button to open the menu control 2 Lockable input socket Power Twist IP65 True 1 for power supply 3 FUSE Resettable electronic fuse If the fuse is triggered fix the cause and then push the button to reset the fuse Connections and controls fog machine 26 ...

Page 27: ...nput 3 and 5 pin 6 DMX OUT DMX output 3 and 5 pin 7 Fog fluid container with screw cap 8 Handles 9 REMOTE CONTROL Connection for the module for setting the device ID 10 WIRE CONTROL Connection for the supplied wired remote control Connections and controls AF 300 27 ...

Page 28: ...Top side Connections and controls fog machine 28 ...

Page 29: ...11 Fog nozzle with LED ring 12 LED field Connections and controls AF 300 29 ...

Page 30: ...Wired remote control Connections and controls fog machine 30 ...

Page 31: ...of air The corre sponding LED lights while the function is enabled 26 27 CONT Press this button to turn continuous operation on or off In this mode the fog output is permanently activated The corresponding LED lights while the function is enabled 28 29 TIMER With this button you can turn the Timer function on or off In this mode the set amount of fog air is output in certain intervals The correspo...

Page 32: ...Module for setting the device ID Connections and controls fog machine 32 ...

Page 33: ...up 31 The LED indicates that the unit has reached the operating temperature necessary to produce fog 32 DIP switch for setting the device ID between 1 and 4 Set that switch to ON which corresponds to the desired ID Connections and controls AF 300 33 ...

Page 34: ...2 3 4 Button for manually triggering the fog blast on one device at a time On this 1 controls the devices with ID 1 2 those with ID 2 and so on Infrared remote control Connections and controls fog machine 34 ...

Page 35: ...n www 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 5 litre Screw the cap firmly back on Filling the unit Operating AF 300 35 ...

Page 36: ...wer grid and turn it on with the main switch During the warm up time of about 9 minutes 1 min the display shows UP Once the device is opera tional the display will change to rEAD When the machine receives a DMX 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 addre...

Page 37: ...mpty 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 Operation Operating AF 300 37 ...

Page 38: ... 1 Press FUNC to open the menu control 2 Press again FUNC or press the arrow keys and until Co N for the LED ring or Co o for the LED field appears on the display 3 Confirm with ENTER ð The last set value is flashing in the display 4 Select the desired colour setting with the arrow buttons and see following table The setting takes effect immediately 5 Confirm the input with ENTER Operating mode Ma...

Page 39: ...Press FUNC to open the menu control 2 Press the button FUNC again or use the arrow buttons and until the display shows Led 3 Use the arrow buttons and to choose between on display remains permanently on and oFF display goes off after a few seconds if no key is pressed 4 Confirm the input with ENTER Display blackout Operating AF 300 39 ...

Page 40: ...for setting the device ID to the connector socket REMOTE CONTROL at the control panel of the device During the heating process the red LED on the module lights up after that the green LED Use the DIP switches 1 4 to set the device ID If the device is not controlled via DMX you can control the fog output using the keys A D of the IR remote control A controls the devices with ID 1 B those with ID 2 ...

Page 41: ...use the arrow buttons and until the display shows Addr 3 Confirm with ENTER ð The last set value 1 507 is flashing in the display 4 Select the desired address with the arrow buttons and 5 Confirm the input with ENTER Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller Operating mode DMX Operating AF 300 41 ...

Page 42: ...utput 100 2 Brightness of all LEDs 0 9 All LEDs off 10 255 LEDs off to maximum brightness 3 Strobe effect 0 9 Stroboscope effect off 10 255 Stroboscope effect from slow to fast 4 Colour effect LED ring and LED field 0 20 All LEDs off DMX assignment Operating fog machine 42 ...

Page 43: ... 0 255 Colour selection LED field 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 only with empty fluid container Turning the unit off Operating AF 300 43 ...

Page 44: ...n Heater power 2600 W For burst duration max approx 6 s Charging time between fog bursts approx 30 s Fog burst reach approx 5 m LED configuration 18 8W RGBA 4in1 6 1W RGB 3in1 Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 5 A 250 V fast acting Power consumption 2700 W Technical specifications fog machine 44 ...

Page 45: ...s IP20 Battery IR remote control 23A 12 V Dimensions W H D 395 mm 260 mm 500 mm Weight 18 6 kg Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Environmental conditions Technical specifications AF 300 45 ...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...cated 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 In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Troubleshooting AF 300 47 ...

Page 48: ... tank is sufficiently filled No response to the DMX controller 1 Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection 2 Check the address settings and the DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to a DMX interface circuit No response to the wired remote control Check if the...

Page 49: ...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 300 49 ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...ce again produce 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 300 51 ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...e with your normal 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 300 53 ...

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