Snapshot FlexFog™ 1500 OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................ 3 What is included ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 3 AC Power ...........................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x FlexFog™ 1500 Power Cord Warranty Card User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
WARNING! Note: All fog machines are prone to clogging due to the thick consistency of fog liquid and the high temperature at which it vaporizes. However, a properly maintained fog machine should provide years of reliable use. Cleaning your fog machine regularly will help reduce costly replacement and repair charges. Maintenance Do not allow the fog liquid to become contaminated.
2. INTRODUCTION Features 1-channel DMX-512 flexible fog machine Output: 25,000cfm Addi t i ona l Fe at ur e s Manually adjustable output angles (180º) Wired timer remote included Manual fog button 3.
Product Overview Hanging bracket Head adjustment handle Carrying handle Wired remote DMX connections (on back) Fog output nozzle Fluid Reservoir Led Indicators Angle adjustment knob Manual fog button Ready indicator Included timer remote Dipswitches DMX input DMX output Remote input On/Off power switch FlexFog™ 1500 7 IEC Power connector and fuse holder 10/3/2008 11:26 AM
3. SETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables.
CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. 1 3 2 DMX connector configuration COMMON INPUT 1 3 2 CAUTION 1 3 2 DMX + DMX - Resistance 120 ohm 1/4w between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture. OUTPUT Termination reduces signal errors. To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator.
Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Master/Slave Mode: This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller. 1) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX connector on the rear of the units. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture. For more information about terminators, see page 9. 2) Choose a unit to function as the Master. Turn dipswitches to the Master position on the unit. The unit must be the first unit in line.
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105.
DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP #9 SWITCH SET 0=OFF #8 1=ON #7 X=OFF or ON #6 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Dip Switch Position FlexFog™ 1500 0 0 0
General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110v switch for proper setting Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Chase is too slow Check total load placed on device Check users manual for speed adjustment Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Check device’s fuse.
Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels.
General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. Unplug fixture from power.
Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ................................................................................................................................. 21 in (533 mm) Width .................................................................................................................................. 9.5 in (241 mm) Height .................................................................................................................................... 9 in (229 mm) Weight .