AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX fog machine user manual
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 21.08.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 12 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions 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 information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword 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.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Cross-references Switch off the device. References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location.
General information 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. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – flammable substances. Warning – hot surface. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for generating artificial fog by evaporating the fog fluid with which it is filled, with an additional electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. The device is designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
Safety instructions 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 children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the 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.
Safety instructions 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. 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.
Safety instructions WARNING! 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. WARNING! Risk of slipping caused by condensation Fog machines can produce condensation.
Safety instructions 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. CAUTION! Possible respiratory problems The device can be operated safely only with the approved fog fluid. The use of other fluids can release toxic gases.
Safety instructions 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device 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.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting 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 instructions n During operation, ensure 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.
Features 3 Features This fog machine is suitable for use in clubs, bars, discotheques and on stages. Special features of the device: n n n n n Coloured fog effects by integrated LEDs Control via DMX (7 channels) Manual control via wired and infrared remote control (included) Vertically and horizontally usable Suitable for mobile use due to compact design For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above. Place the unit on a flat, stable sur‐ face. Mount the unit in a horizontal position.
Starting up 5 Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. 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 Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another 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, ¼ W).
Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements Side view, device is lying fog machine 24
Connections and operating elements 1 Carrying handle 2 Fog fluid container with screw-cap. 3 Fastening screws for the safety bracket of the fog fluid container. 4 9 × colour LEDs (3 × red, 3 × green, 3 × blue). 5 Fog nozzle.
Connections and operating elements Bottom 6 Fog / light aperture. 7 Safety bracket for the fog fluid container. 8 Liquid level indicator.
Connections and operating elements Rear view device is lying 10 [ON | OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and operating elements 13 [DMX OUT] DMX output 14 [MANUAL SWITCH] Button for manually triggering the fog burst. 15 [WIRE CONTROLLER] Connection for the supplied wired remote control. 16 [POWER] Connection for the power supply.
Connections and operating elements Operating panel 18 Display 19 [ENTER] Button to select a menu option and to confirm the entered values. 20 Key to page down in the menu system, and to increase the displayed value. 21 Key to page up in the menu system, and to decrease the displayed value. 22 [FUNC] Button to open the menu control.
Connections and operating elements Wired remote control 23 Standby indicators. When the remote control is connected to the device, these two LEDs indicate that the unit has reached the operating temperature required for fog generation. 24 Button for manually triggering the fog burst. Infrared remote control 25 [ON] Button for manually triggering the fog burst. 26 [OFF] Button for manually triggering the fog burst.
Operating 7 Operating Filling the unit NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable fog fluid Fog liquids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog fluids listed on 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.
Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended. Connect the device to the mains power grid and turn it on with the main switch. During the warm-up time of about 3 minutes (± 30 s) 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.
Operating Operating mode ‘Manual con‐ trol’ This mode can only be selected when no DMX controller is connected and turned on. In this mode, the fog output can be triggered and deactivated using the [MANUAL SWITCH] or the remote control. Using the [MANUAL SWITCH] on the device and the manual fog trigger button on the remote control ( Ä ‘Manual control via wired remote control’ on page 35) to control the duration of the fog burst. The colour effect can be adjusted via the menu of the device. 1.
Operating Display Colour setting ‘oFF’ LEDs off ‘Co1’ Red steady light ‘Co2’ Green steady light ‘Co3’ Blue steady light ‘Co4’ Red / green steady light ‘Co5’ Red / blue steady light ‘Co6’ Blue / green steady light ‘Co7’ Red / green / blue steady light ‘Auto’ Automatic colour change, all LEDs fog machine 34
Operating Manual control via wired remote control If the device is not controlled by DMX you can trigger and regulate the fog output with the red push button on the remote control. When you release the button, or after about 6 seconds the device stops the fog output. After the charging time of about 6 seconds you can trigger another fog burst. Connect the remote control to the connector socket [WIRE CONTROLLER] at the control panel of the device.
Operating Operating mode ‘DMX’ Set the DMX address of the device using the menu control. 1. Press [FUNC] to open the menu control. 2. Press the buttons [FUNC] again or use the arrow buttons ‘Addr’ . 3. Confirm with [ENTER]. and , until the display shows ð The last set value ‘1’ … ‘506’ is flashing in the display. 4. Select the desired address with the arrow buttons 5. Confirm the input with [ENTER]. and . Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller.
Operating DMX assignment Channe Value l 1 2 Amount of fog 0…9 No fog output (0 %) 10…255 Fog output (100 %) Brightness of all LEDs 0…255 3 Function LEDs off to maximum brightness Colour effect 0…20 All LEDs off 21…35 Red steady light 36…50 Green steady light 51…65 Blue steady light 66…80 Red / green steady light AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX 37
Operating Channe Value l 4 5 81…95 Red / blue steady light 96…110 Blue / green steady light 111…127 Red / green / blue steady light 128…255 Automatic colour change, all LEDs, increasing speed Strobe effect 0…9 Stroboscope effect off 10…255 Stroboscope effect from slow to fast Intensity colour effect red 0…255 6 Function Red LEDs off to maximum brightness when channel 3 ≤ 20 Intensity colour effect green 0…255 Green LEDs off to maximum brightness when channel 3 ≤ 20 fog machine 38
Operating Channe Value l 7 Function Intensity colour effect blue 0…255 Turning the unit off Blue LEDs off to maximum brightness when channel 3 ≤ 20 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.
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Fluid container capacity 2.5 l Fluid consumption approx. 40 ml / min Warm-up time 3 min (± 30 s) Heater power 820 W For burst duration, max. approx. 6 s Charging time between fog bursts approx.
Technical specifications Power consumption 850 W Dimensions (W × H × D) 190 mm ×340 mm ×300 mm (15.35in. × 5.31in. × 15.55in.) Weight 8.
Plug and connection assignments 9 Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No haze output 1. Check the fluid level in the fog container. 2. Switch the device off and check the hose that leads into the fluid container for flow. No response to the DMX controller 1. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 2.
Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Cleaning 11 Cleaning NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog machine cleaners listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of time. Procedure 1. Make sure that the device is turned off, disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down. 2.
Cleaning 6. Change to continuous operation and let the device produce fog for about 20 seconds. 7. Insert the suction hose of the fog machine back into the fog fluid container and let the device again produce fog for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines. ð The cleaning is completed. Fan grids 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.
Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device 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 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.
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