User manual JEM HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR

[. . . ] Unit C6 Hastingwood Trading Estate 35 Harbet Road London N18 3HU Phone 020 8803 7400 FAX 020 8803 5060 email: office@gradav. co. uk HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR Fluids Suitable for this system: CONNECTIONS REMOTE FUSE RATINGS The Heavy Fog Glaciator uses four fuses. They should be replaced with the value and type detailed below: DMX receiver low voltage 2AT Heavy Fog Fluid B2 Heavy Fog Fluid C3 1-GND, 2-12V OUT, 3-INPUT 1 INTERFACE 5 6 Power PCB 12AT 1 FOG 2 STANDBY 3 TIMER 4 FAN 5 SPECIAL 6 GND Compressor control relay 12AT Main input fuse 20AT Three of these fuses are located internally and should not be accessed without first disconnecting the power supply. 9 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 SPECIAL 1 SPECIAL 2 SPECIAL 3 DMX ADDRESS 1 GND 2 COLD 3 HOT OUT FILTERS The Heavy Fog Glaciator uses a washable synthetic fibre filter in the air intake for the condenser unit (located at the top of the machine). This can be removed for cleaning by removing the ventilation grill above it (two M5 screws). Use the following guidelines for when to check the filter. [. . . ] Choose a fluid suitable for the venue and type of effect you want to create. Generally, use the standard B2 fluid, but for longer lasting effects, contact a distributor for advice on using another fluid grade. CONDENSER AIR INLET POWER INLET DMX INPUT TOP VIEW CONTROL PANEL FAN AIR INLET HEAVY FOG OUTPUT FRONT VIEW 4 13 HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR USER GUIDE HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR USER GUIDE BASIC OPERATION The following instructions explain how to operate the basic functions of the machine. It is assumed that the machine is being started from cold. Starting with all the control panel switches OFF, and the display showing `OFF', go through the following sequence. Fog display shows FOG/Ht Ice display shows Den/nor Set the output to Fog = 8 Set the Ice switch to ON When the machine is ready (after approx. 20 minutes heat-up time) fog can be produced. Fog display shows FOG/Rdy Ice display shows Den/nor If starting the machine for the first time, or after the fluid has been changed, the pump may need to be primed. Do this by setting the Fog output to 15 and firing the machine for 10 seconds, or until fog is produced at the output. If the pumps have not primed after 20 seconds, there may be a problem with the fluid system. Refer to the Fault Finding section of the handbook for advice. Set the Fog switch to ON to produce continuous output of Heavy Fog. Fog display shows FOG/08 Ice display shows Den/nor Set the Timer switch to ON to produce timed output (read the Timer section to see how to configure the timer). Note that the Fog switch overrides the timer switch. Fog display shows ton/04, toff/03 etc Ice display shows Den/nor COMMISSIONING THE MACHINE Unpack the machine and look for any obvious signs of damage. Place the machine on a level surface and fit a container of JEM/Martin approved fluid into the fluid compartment. Fit the fluid line and cap to the container. Check the wiring instructions in the Safety Guidelines section of this handbook and connect the machine to the power supply. The displays will show the current input values for Fog and Density. To ensure correct operation of the displays, the standby switch should be set to the ON position when using DMX. The machine requires two channels, with the address of the first channel set on the DIP switch. The channels control the FOG and Density settings in the following manner. Channel 1 FOG output level 0 - 32 zero output (dead-band) 33 - 255 proportional output level control Implemented in 20 discrete steps Channel 2 Compressor switching and Density setting 0 - 32 Compressor off 33 - 65 Low (Lo) density 66 - 98 Normal (Nor) density 99 High (Hi) density The system implements true proportional control of the fog output rather than the simple switching functions found on other equipment. [. . . ] The functions of the keys are shown in the following drawing. To store the new value into non-volaile memory, the enter key must be pressed before moving on to another menu or leaving the edit mode. When not in edit mode, the display will show information appropriate to the current operating mode. To do this, the display will alternate between two messages. [. . . ]