Antari S-100X User manual

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S-100X / S-200X
Snow Machine User Manual
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©2014 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd.

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User Manual
Antari S-100X & S-200X Snow Machine
Introduction
Thank you for choosing an ANTARI Special Effects Machine. You now own a rugged and
powerful state-of-the-art machine. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all of the
instructions. By following the suggestions found in this user manual, you can look forward to
the reliable and satisfactory performance of your ANTARI S-100X & S-200X Silent Snow
Machine.
Keep this device dry.
For indoor use only. Not designed for outside use.
Use a grounded electrical outlet only. Prior to use take care to determine that the unit is
installed at the rated voltage.
Always unplug your ANTARI Snow Machine before filling its tank.
Turn off or unplug when not in use.
This machine is not water or splash proof. If moisture, water, or snow liquid gets inside the
housing, immediately unplug the unit and contact a recommended service technician or
your ANTARI dealer before using it again.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to your ANTARI dealer or other qualified
service personnel.
For adult use only. This machine must be installed out of the reach of children. Never leave
the unit running unattended.
Never aim the output nozzle directly at people or animals.
Locate the machine in a well-ventilated area.
Never add flammable liquids of any kind (oil, gas, perfume) to the snow liquid.
Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the exterior of your ANTARI
CAUTION
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Never open the housing!
DANGER OF BURNING!
Never touch the device during the operation!

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S-100X & S-200X Snow Machine.
Use only the high-quality snow liquid that your dealer recommends.
Always make sure there is sufficient liquid in the machine's liquid tank.
If your ANTARI machine fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Drain all liquid
from the tank, pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and
return it to your ANTARI dealer for service.
Unpacking & Inspection
Open the shipping carton and verify that all equipment necessary to operate the system has
arrived intact.
If any equipment is missing contact your ANTARI dealer immediately.
The shipping carton should contain the following Items:
1. Snow machine with power cable
2. SC-2 volume remote controller
3. Fluid tank
4. Hanging bracket
5. Screw set and user manual
Before beginning your initial setup of the ANTARI S-100X & S-200X Snow Machine, make
sure that there is no evident damage caused by transportation. In the event that the unit's
housing or cable is damaged, do not plug it in and do not attempt to use it until after contacting
your ANTARI dealer for assistance.
Setup
1. Remove all packing materials from shipping box. Check that all foam and plastic padding
is removed.
2. Place the machine on a flat surface and follow the steps below.
3. Assemble the hanging bracket on the machine, use the M8 screws to position the hanging

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bracket with the machine, the tightening screws are for adjusting the machine’s angle
when in the air.
4. Fill with ANTARI SL-5 Snow Liquid, ANTARI SL-5A Premium Snow Liquid or other
high-quality, water-based snow liquid recommended by your dealer. Any other types of
fluid can damage the unit. When filled, place cap back on liquid tank.
5. Firmly attach the 4-pin connector on the remote control cable to the proper input on the
rear of the machine.
Installation Note
1. The snow machine may be installed at floor level or suspended overhead. It is best
suggested to mount the machine up high. When mounting the unit overhead, please make
sure that it is secured with a safety bond looped through the safety ring. Whatever
installation method you choose, do not allow the unit to have more than a 15 degree angle
of inclination.
2. It is important that the snow does not shoot directly at anyone's face.
3. Always monitor tank fluid level during operation. Running a snow machine without fluid
can permanently damage the unit. If you experience low output, mechanical noise or no
output at all, unplug immediately. Check fluid level, the external fuse, remote connection,
and power from the wall. If all of the above appears to be fine, plug the unit in again. If
snow does not come out after holding the remote ON/OFF button down, check the hose
attached to the tank to make sure there is fluid going through the hose. If you are unable to
determine the cause of the problem, do not simply continue pushing the remote button, as
this may damage the unit. Return the machine to your Antari dealer.
Operation
1. Plug the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet.

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2. Turn on the machine by pressing the red power switch on the rear of the unit and make
sure the red indicator that is located above the Power switch is lit.
The units can be controlled by either DMX or the SC-2 volume remote control. See the
respective topics below:
3. Connect the remote control's male 4-pin plug to the machines' INPUT socket and make
sure the red “POWER” indicator is lit.
4. Press ON/OFF button, the IN USE indicator lights up green and the machine is ready to
operate (during this procedure, the machine’s fan and motors are operating).
5. Use the adjustable knob “OUTPUT VOLUME” on the SC-2 Volume Remote controller to
set an output value between 10% and 100%.
6. There’s a smaller button “AIR VOLUME” located at rear of the machine used for adjusting
the fan output volume. In general, when the fan output is increased the snowflakes
produced are smaller. In contrast, when the fan output is decreased, bigger snowflakes will
be produced. However, the snow output volume will not be affected.
DMX Connector Pin Assignment
The machine provides a3-pin XLR connector for DMX connection. The diagram below
indicates pin assignment information.
Pin
Function
1
Ground
2
Data-
3
Data+

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DMX Control
a) Connect the DMX cord to the DMX IN socket on the rear of the machine.
b) Test the system by activating the snow system's selected DMX channel. When the
channel value is increased the snow machine should produce snow at a steadily
increasing rate. The unit is OFF when a value between 0-5 is selected. It will reach 100%
output once the channel is set to 255.
DMX Protocol
DMX VALUE
0-5
OFF
6-255
ON
c) Addressing:
Each device occupies 1 channel. To ensure that the control signals are properly directed
to each device, theyrequire addressing. This is to be adjusted for every single device by
changing the DIP switches as set out in the table below.
The starting address is defined as the first channel from which the device will respond to
the controller. Please make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order
to control each device correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX
data link. If two, three or more devices are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.
DMX Address Setting

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Dip Switch Corresponding Chart
Channel No.
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
Dip Switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Example 1: Set DMX starting address to 69
Dip switch # 7 = 64 channel
Dip switch # 3 = 4 channel
Dip switch # 1 = 1 channel
Total = 64 + 4 + 1 = 69 channel

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Maintenance
1. Do not allow the snow liquid to become contaminated. Always replace the caps on the
liquid container and the snow machine liquid tank immediately after filling.
2. Before storing away after each operation, rinse the system with pure water and let it pump
for at least 1or 2 minutes. This step helps to ensure a longer life span of the motor and the
nozzle.
3. It is strongly recommended to regularly clean the dust/residue around the machines' vent
holes (on both sides of the machine). Simply use a small brush, a toothbrush for example,
and gently brush in the direction from top to bottom. This step helps to ensure that minimal
debris will get into the machine or causes clogging.
Snow Liquid
Depending on the desired effect, use either ANTARI SL-5 Snow/Foam Liquid for normal snow
or ANTARI SL-5A Snow Liquid for fast-dissipating snow.
Technical Specifications
MODEL
S-100X & S-200X
Power Supply
100/120V AC, 230/240V AC, 50/60Hz
Motor
770W (min. output), 1000W (max. output)
Output Volume
180ml/min
Tank Capacity
5 liters
Fluid Consumption Rate
5.5 min/liter (100% output)
Weight
11 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH)
L505 W276 H280 mm
Remote Included
SC-2
10 Meter Remote Extension
EXT-6
DMX
On-board
Warm-up Time
N/A
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