User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The Atmos™ User Manual Rev. 2 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Atmos™. Chauvet released this edition of the Atmos™ User Manual in October 2014. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Copyright Notice Manual Use Chauvet).
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1 What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Claims ........................................................................................................................................
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Before You Begin 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included Claims Manual Conventions • Atmos™ • Neutrik® powerCON® power cord • Warranty Card • Quick Reference Guide Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
Before You Begin Safety Notes Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs. All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
Introduction 2. INTRODUCTION Atmos™ is a professional-level fogger with excellent output and tank capacity. The Atmos™ Description The features a 1.6 kW heater, tough housing for product longevity, a removable control panel, an industry-standard Neutrik® powerCON™ power input connection, and 3- and 5-pin DMX input/output connections. It only works with High Density Fog Fluid (HDF) and Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid (QDF) available from Chauvet to create various effects.
Introduction Overview Fluid Tank Output Nozzle Front View DMX In Power Switch Breaker Power In Control Panel DMX Out Rear View Safety Cable Loop Bracket Adjustment Knob Side View -4- Atmos™ User Manual Rev.
Introduction Dimensions 25.98 in 660 mm 15.0 in 381 mm 15.0 in 381 mm Atmos™ User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. SETUP AC Power Each Atmos™ has a fixed power supply that works with an input voltage of 120 VAC, 60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Atmos™, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website www.chauvetlighting.com/download/pro.
Setup Mounting Orientation Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to www.trusst.com/productcategory/accessories-clamps/. Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
Operation 4.
Operation Menu Map Atmos™ Opening Screen CHAUVET Version X.X CHAUVET AC-120V 60Hz Warming Up (only appears if Atmos™ is cold) Ready To Atmos CHAUVET Atmos™ Functions Menu 2 Ch Channel Atmos™ User Manual Rev. 2 Interval Set CHAUVET 1–200s Duration Set CHAUVET 1–200s Timer Out CHAUVET 1–100% Volume Out CHAUVET 1–100% DMX512Add.
Operation Configuration Starting Address Setting the Output Volume Activating the Fluid Sensor -10- To set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. 1. Connect the Atmos™ to power and turn power switch to ON. Warming Up shows on the display during the heating-up process. After approx. 8 minutes, the display changes to Ready To Atmos when the machine is ready to output fog. 2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.
Operation Timer Mode When in Timer mode, the Atmos™ will produce fog in pre-configured time intervals Manual Mode Timer Mode Parameters Atmos™ User Manual Rev. 2 defined by the Interval Set and Duration Set menu options. In addition, the output volume during Timer mode is set by the Timer Out menu option. See the Timer Mode Parameters section for details about how to configure these parameters. To operate in Timer mode, do the following: 1.
Technical Information 5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION not allow the Atmos™ to become clogged. After every 40 hours of continuous Maintenance Do operation, use Chauvet Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element. The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows. • Unplug the product from power. • Empty all fluid from the machine. • Add cleaning solution to the tank. • Connect the product to power and allow it to warm up.
Technical Information 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Power Operation/Capacity/ Consumption Misc. Length Width Height Weight 15 in (381 mm) 25.9 in (660 mm) 15 in (381 mm) 32.4 lb (14.7 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Model-specific 120 VAC, 60 Hz Fixed Parameter 120 VAC, 60 Hz Consumption Current Breaker 1,480 W 12.39 A 15 A Power I/O U.S.
Returns You must send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.
