AF-300 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 04.11.
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 user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
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. 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.
General information 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 – flammable substances. Warning – hot surface. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances.
General information Warning signs Type of danger 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 condensate Fog machines can produce condensate.
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. WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source.
Safety instructions 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. Claims for damages caused by the use of nonapproved 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.
Safety instructions 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. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used.
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 (3, 8, 11, and 12 channels) Fade effect Manual control via wired and iremote control (included) Lockable input socket (Power Twist IP65 TR1) for power supply For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 50 cm clearance at the sides and above. Place the unit on a flat, stable sur‐ face.
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 controls 6 Connections and controls Rear panel AF-300 27
Connections and controls 1 Operating panel, comprising of: Display [ENTER] Button to select a menu option and to confirm the entered values Button to page down in the menu system, and to 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.
Connections and controls 4 [ON | OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and controls Top side fog machine 30
Connections and controls 11 Fog nozzle with LED ring 12 LED field AF-300 31
Connections and controls Wired remote control fog machine 32
Connections and controls 21 [INTERVAL] Rotary control to set the interval between two fog blasts 22 [DURATION] Rotary control to set the blast duration 23 [VOLUME] Rotary control to set the amount of fog to be output 24.25 [MANUAL] Press this button to eject the maximum fog volume; set the air amount with [DURATION]. The corresponding 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.
Connections and controls Radio receiver with module for setting the device ID.
Connections and controls 30 The LED indicates that the device is heating 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 Radio remote control 33 [1], [2], [3], [4] Button for manually triggering the fog blast on one device at a time. [1] controls the devices with ID 1, [2] those with ID 2 and so on.
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. LED ring and LED panel only light up permanently when the device emits fog. If you test the settings with the fog output turned off, the LED effects are visible for 10 sec‐ onds. Connect the device to the mains power 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’ .
Operating Operation Operation with an empty 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.
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 [MANUAL] on the remote control. The colour effect and the fade effect can only be adjusted using the menu control on the real panel of the unit. 1. Press [FUNC] to open the menu control. 2.
Operating Display Colour setting ‘oFF’ LEDs off ‘o-1’ … ‘o-14’ Continuous light in one of 14 predefined colours ‘Auto’ Automatic colour change, all LEDs Setting the fade effect 1. Press [FUNC] to open the menu control. 2. Press [FUNC] again or use the arrow buttons 3. Use 4. Confirm the input with [ENTER]. and and , until the display shows ‘FAdE’ . to select one of the displayed values ( ‘0 S’ , ‘2 S’ , ‘3 S’ (factory setting), ‘5 S’ ).
Operating Display blackout Manual control via wired remote control 1. Press [FUNC] to open the menu control. 2. Press the button [FUNC] again or use the arrow buttons ‘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]. and , until the display shows Connect the remote control to the connector socket [WIRE CONTROL] at the control panel of the device.
Operating Manual control via wireless remote control Connect the radio receiver with module 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 wireless remote control.
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’ … ‘501’ 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 3-channel mode Channe Value l Function 1 0…9 No fog output (0 %) 10…255 Fog output (100 %) 0…9 Colour macro off 10…255 Colour macro on 0…63 LED fade effect, duration 0 s 64…127 LED fade effect, duration 2 s 128…191 LED fade effect, duration 3 s 192…255 LED fade effect, duration 5 s 2 3 AF-300 45
Operating DMX assignment 8-channel mode Channe Value l Function 1 0…9 No fog output (0 %) 10…255 Fog output (100 %) 0 All LEDs off 1…255 Master dimmer 0…9 Stroboscope effect off 10…255 Stroboscope effect from slow to fast 4 0…255 Red LEDs from off to maximum brightness 5 0…255 Green LEDs from off to maximum brightness 6 0…255 Blue LEDs from off to maximum brightness 7 0…9 Colour macro off 10…255 Colour macro on 2 3 fog machine 46
Operating Channe Value l Function 8 0…63 LED fade effect, duration 0 s 64…127 LED fade effect, duration 2 s 128…191 LED fade effect, duration 3 s 192…255 LED fade effect, duration 5 s AF-300 47
Operating DMX assignment 11-channel mode Channe Value l Function 1 0…9 No fog output (0 %) 10…255 Fog output (100 %) 0 All LEDs off 1…255 Master dimmer 0…9 Stroboscope effect off 10…255 Stroboscope effect from slow to fast 4 0…255 Red LEDs (outside) from off to maximum brightness 5 0…255 Green LEDs (outside) from off to maximum brightness 6 0…255 Blue LEDs (outside) from off to maximum brightness 7 0…255 Red LEDs (inside) from off to maximum brightness 8 0…255 Green LEDs (insid
Operating Channe Value l Function 9 0…255 Blue LEDs (inside) from off to maximum brightness 10 0…9 Colour macro off 10…255 Colour macro on 0…63 LED fade effect, duration 0 s 64…127 LED fade effect, duration 2 s 128…191 LED fade effect, duration 3 s 192…255 LED fade effect, duration 5 s 11 AF-300 49
Operating DMX assignment 12-channel mode Channe Value l Function 1 0…9 No fog output (0 %) 10…255 Fog output (100 %) 0 All LEDs off 1…255 Master dimmer 0…9 Stroboscope effect off 10…255 Stroboscope effect from slow to fast 4 0…255 Red LEDs (outside) from off to maximum brightness 5 0…255 Green LEDs (outside) from off to maximum brightness 6 0…255 Blue LEDs (outside) from off to maximum brightness 7 0…255 Amber LEDs (outside) from off to maximum brightness 8 0…255 Red LEDs (insi
Operating Channe Value l Function 9 0…255 Green LEDs (inside) from off to maximum brightness 10 0…255 Blue LEDs (inside) from off to maximum brightness 11 0…9 Colour macro off 10…255 Colour macro on 0…63 LED fade effect, duration 0 s 64…127 LED fade effect, duration 2 s 128…191 LED fade effect, duration 3 s 192…255 LED fade effect, duration 5 s 12 Turning the unit off Turn off the power using the main switch. Transport the device only when it is completely cooled down.
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Approved fog fluids Stairville FAST-FOG (item no. 209054) Stairville E-M fluid (item no. 121307) Stairville E fluid (item no. 105454) Stairville E-C fluid (item no. 105455) Stairville E-HD heavy fluid (item no. 105456) Heater power 2600 W Warm-up time 9 min (± 1 min) Fluid container capacity 2.5 l Fluid consumption approx. 260 ml / min For burst duration, max. approx. 6 s Charging time between fog bursts approx.
Technical specifications Fog burst reach approx.
Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 395 mm × 500 mm × 260 mm Weight 18.
Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment 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.
Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling.
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 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. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no fog blast 1. Check the mains connection, the resettable automatic fuse and the main fuse. 2. Check that the fog fluid and / or water tank is sufficiently filled. 3. Check the hose connections of the fog fluid and the water tank. The display shows the flashing message ‘- -’ Check that the fog fluid and / or water tank is sufficiently filled. No response to the DMX controller 1. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 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 of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated 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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