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VF-1200 DMX

VertiFog CO2 FX

fog machine

user manual

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Page 1: ...VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX fog machine user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Staße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 25 06 2015 ID 362289 ...

Page 3: ...1 3 Symbols and signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 17 4 Installation 18 5 Starting up 19 6 Connections and operating elements 21 7 Operating 28 7 1 Operating mode DMX 30 8 Technical specifications 32 9 Troubleshooting 33 10 Cleaning 35 Table of contents VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 3 ...

Page 4: ...11 Protecting the environment 37 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 Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General information VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 5 ...

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: ...nnectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button 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 General information VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 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 harmful or irritating substances Warning danger zone General information VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 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: ... covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged 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 or the plug Failure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician Safety instructions VF 1200 DMX Ver...

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: ...s 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 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 Safe...

Page 14: ...on 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 cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions fog machine 14 ...

Page 15: ...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 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 Safety ins...

Page 16: ...duct may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor but use felt pad floor protectors or a carpet Safety instructions fog machine 16 ...

Page 17: ...othe ques and on stages Special features of the device n Control via DMX 512 one channel or the multi function control panel n Adjustable fog output volume and intervals n Suitable for mobile use n Specially developed pump system for fog output up to five metres Features VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 17 ...

Page 18: ...e is designed for installation on the floor or on a flat surface and may never be posi tioned more inclined than 15 in operation The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above NOTICE Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark st...

Page 19: ...h 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 the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Starting up VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 19 ...

Page 20: ...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 20 ...

Page 21: ...6 Connections and operating elements Top view Connections and operating elements VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 21 ...

Page 22: ...1 Carrying handle 2 Fog fluid container with screw cap 3 Fog nozzle Connections and operating elements fog machine 22 ...

Page 23: ...Connections Connections and operating elements VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 23 ...

Page 24: ...ER FUSE IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply 6 DIP switch for setting the DMX address 7 Remote Control Five pin connector for the multi function control panel 8 IN DMX input 9 OUT DMX output Connections and operating elements fog machine 24 ...

Page 25: ...Multi function control panel Connections and operating elements VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 25 ...

Page 26: ...icates that the unit has reached the operating temperature necessary to produce fog 13 MANUAL Push this button for maximum fog output regardless of other settings 14 The red LED indicates that continuous operation is turned on 15 CONT Press this pushbutton to turn continuous operation on or off In this mode the fog volume you have set with the VOLUME control is continuously emitted until the next ...

Page 27: ...e Timer function is turned on 17 TIMER Press this pushbutton to let the device eject the fog volume set with the VOLUME control for the time set with the INTERVAL control Connections and operating elements VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 27 ...

Page 28: ...t make sure the unit is switched off Open the screw cap of the liquid container and fill in the fog fluid Make sure that no fluid is spilled or gets into the device The easiest way is using a funnel The capacity of the tank is 2 5 litres Screw the cap firmly back on While the device is not DMX controlled connect the included multi function control panel to the five pin connector on the device Fill...

Page 29: ...ere is sufficient fog fluid in the liquid container to avoid no load running Turn off the power using the main switch Disconnect the supplied multi function control panel from the five pin connector on the device 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 on...

Page 30: ...7 1 Operating mode DMX Use the DIP switches of the device to set the desired DMX address between 1 and 512 see the following figure Setting the DMX address Operating fog machine 30 ...

Page 31: ...Channe l Value Function 1 0 255 No fog output to maximum fog output DMX channel assignment Operating VF 1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX 31 ...

Page 32: ...x 150 m3 min Blast distance 4 5 m Fluid consumption approx 80 ml min Fluid container capacity 2 5 l Warm up time approx 5 min Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 8 A 250 V fast acting Dimensions W H D 305 mm 170 mm 390 mm Weight 6 6 kg Technical specifications fog machine 32 ...

Page 33: ...ck 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 to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits No fog output 1 Check the fluid level in the fog container 2 Switch the device off and check the hose that leads into ...

Page 34: ...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 34 ...

Page 35: ...r 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 the suction hose out of the fluid container of the fog machine and put it into the bottle with the cleaning fluid 4 Connect the device to the mains and turn it on with the main switch 5 Wait until the ...

Page 36: ... 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 ð The cleaning is completed Cleaning fog machine 36 ...

Page 37: ... follow the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE 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 country If in doubt con...

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Page 40: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de ...

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