Antari DNG-250 User manual

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DNG-250 Low Fog Generator
User Manual
- ENGLISH
- 中文
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Spare Parts of
1. Fan
2. Catchment
3. Power Socket
4. Resetable Fuse
5. Rocker Switch
6. P.C Board DMX 5Pin
7. P.C Board DMX 3Pin
8. LCD-TFT
9. USB
10. Tank & tank cap
11. Fog Conducting Hose
12. Power Cord & Plug
13. Pu Tube

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Thank you for choosing Antari’s DNG-250 Low Fog Generator. The machine has some
terrific new features on top of the ones of its previous version DNG-200. With the 3.5
TFT color touch panel, users can operate more easily. The dimension is exactly the same
as DNG-200, but the output volume and continuity are comprehensively increased,
hence a total up-grate in performance. No CO2 is needed for DNG-250 Low Fog
Generator; therefore, there’s no risk to human body nor environment. DNG-250 is a real
green effect machine.
Please follow these operation, safety and maintenance instructions to ensure a longer
and safe life of your DNG-250 Low Fog Generator.
Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the exterior of the machine.
Safety Instructions
If you have questions about how to operate the machine safely, please contact your local
Antari dealer for help.
Keep this device dry.
Always connect to a grounded circuit to avoid risk of electrocution.
Before connecting the machine to power, always check the voltaged indicate on the
machine matches to your local AC voltage. Do not use the machine if AC power
voltage does not match.
Disconnect the machine from AC power before servicing and when not in use.
If the supply cord is damaged, contact your local Antari dealer for replacement.
This product is for indoor use only! Do not expose to rain or moisture. If fluid is
spilled, disconnect AC power and clean with a damp cloth. If fluid is spilled onto
electronic parts, immediately unplug the machine and contact your local Antari
dealer for advice.
No user serviceable and modifiable parts inside. Never try to repair this product, an
unauthorized technician may lead the machine to damage or malfunction.
For adult use only. Children being supervised not to play with the machine. Never
leave the machine running unattended.
The machine is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.

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Installed in a well ventilated area. Provide at least 50 cm space around the machine.
Never add flammable liquid of any kind to the machine.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the machine while operating.
Only use Antari fluid. Other fluid may lead to heater clog and malfunction.
If the machine fails to work, unplug the machine and stop operation immediately.
Contact your local Antari dealer for .
Before transporting the machine, make sure the fluid tank is completely drained.
Smoke fluid may present health risks if swallowed. Do not drink smoke fluid. Store it
securely. In case of eye contact or if fluid is swallowed immediately look for medical
advice.
Unpacking and Inspection
Open the shipping carton and verify that all equipment necessary to operate the system
has arrived intact. If any shortage or damage due to transportation, please contact your
Antari dealer and send back with original packaging for inspection. The shipping carton
should contain the following items:
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-DNG-250 Low Fog Generator
-Two power cords for connecting to Neutrik PowerCon connectors.
-3M fog conducting hose
-User's manual (item 2-4 placed in the compartment on the top of the machine)
-Water collection tray (preinstalled in the machine)
-3M PU tube, 6mmØ
Setup
The wheels at the bottom of the DNG-250 help to move the machine; wheel fixing
mechanisms are located at the diagonal line. Position the machine at a spot, press
down the fixing mechanism to prevent it from moving. To move the machine, press
the opposite side of the fixing mechanism to release it. Please note that the machine
is not allowed to place on a slope due to its big size. (refer to figure 1)
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Please aim the key on the PowerCon terminal of the power cord to the slot of the
connector on the machine, plug it in and turn it about 10°clockwise until the power
cord is completely fixed. The upper power cord is for the fog generator and the bottom
one is for the compressor. (refer to figure 2 and 3)
 Before connecting the machine to power supply, make sure to check the needed
voltage and watt indicated on the metal plate of the machine.
Connect the machine with the black fog conducting hose; it is a three-meter pipe. The
length of the pipe can be adjusted to fit the actual need. (refer to figure 4)
Fill Antari FLL Low Fog Effects Fluid to the tank, tighten the tank cap. (refer to figure
5)
Figure4 Figure5
Operation
1. After confirming the voltage, connect the power cord to a grounded outlet then turn
on the lower power switch and then the higher one. The warmup starts now, and the
TFT touch panel will show the percentage of the whole warmup process until 100%
that the warmup is completed.
Figure
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2. TFT touch panel introduction：
2-1 Main Menu：
2-2 Manual mode：
2-2-1 Manual mode setting：
Continuous mode ON / OFF
Output volume 20% - 100%
Manual mode
Heater status
DMX
Enforceable fluid drawing
Main menu
Heater on/off
Timer mode
Current setting of output volume
Current setting of fan speed
Manual mode setting
Start / Stop
Return
Preset 1
Preset 2
Return

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2-3 Timer mode：
2-3-1 Timer mode setting:
Interval 5 secs – 200 secs
Duration 5 secs – 200 secs
Continuous mode ON / OFF
Output volume 20% - 100%
2-4 DMX：
Return
Start / Stop
Current setting of
fan speed
Current setting of output
volume
Current setting of
interval time
Current setting of duration time
Timer mode setting
Return
DMX address:
DMX status
DMX setting
Heater temperature status
Return
Current setting of fan speed

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2-4-1 DMX setting：
DMX address setting
2-5 Enforceable fluid drawing:
When the tank is refilled with fog fluid, use this to draw the fluid. Press
“Pause” once the output is back to avoid damp in fog. Default duration of the
fluid drawing is 1 min.
Confirm
Cancel
Current address
Countdown
Pause
Start
Return
Return

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2-6 Heater：Heater can be activated or deactivated manually. Default setting is
activated.
2-7 Main menu：
2-7-1 DMX setting
DMX address setting. Please refer to page 8 for detail.
2-7-2 Basic information
Software version
Current working voltage (settable)
Usage time (from power on)
2-7-3 Setting
LCD brightness (Low/Medium/High/Auto)
*LCD light will shut down in 1 min when “Auto” is selected.
Action before shut down will be automatically proceeded after
warming up is finished.
Restore default setting.
Chinese/English
Software update (for Antari’s distributors’ use only)
Activate
Return
Deactivate
Heater activated
Heater deactivated
Return

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DMX Connector Pin Assignment & instruction
3-1 The machine provide 3 or 5 pin XLR connector for DMX connection.
Diagram below indicate pin assignment information.
PinFunction
1 Grounding
2 Data -
3 Data +
3-2 DNG-250 DMX instruction
DNG-250 low fog generator has built-in DMX 512 function with 3 Pin and 5 Pin
sockets to choose from. After connecting to DMX, TFT touch panel can’t be used,
and all actions are controlled by DMX. Only DMX address can be entered with
TFT touch panel.
3-3 DMX 512 settings
Function
Figures
Meaning
Output Volume
0 - 4
Off
5 - 255
1 - 100%
4-1 RDM (Remote Device Management) Function
DNG-250 is equipped with RDM function which allows users to control the unit
through devices with RDM ANSI E1.20 protocol. This is a protocol enhancement
that allows bi-directional communication between a controller and attached RDM
compliant devices over a standard DMX line. Users may set, monitor and
manage the RDM supported devices and equipment in DMX network.
RDM Function