Antari FT-100 Fire Training User manual

FT-100 Fire Training
Fog Machine User Manual
English
©2015 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd.

User Manual - English
Safety Information
Please read the following safety information carefully before operating the
machine. Information includes important safety information about installation,
usage, and maintenance. Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions in
this manual and printed on the machine.
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 machine to power, always check voltage indicate on machine match
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.
․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,
unauthorized technician may lead machine to damage or malfunction.
․For adult use only. Never leave the machine running unattended.
․Installed in 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 advise.
․Before transporting the machine, make sure the fluid tank is completely drained.
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․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
Immediately upon receiving the machine, carefully unpack the carton, check all content to
ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. If any parts
appear damaged or mishandled from shipping, notify the shipper immediately and retrain the
packing material for inspection.
What is included: 1 x FT-100 Fog Machine
1 x W-1 Wireless Remote
1 x Power Cord
1 x User Manual
Product Dimension
Product Overview
XLR 5-Pin DMX Connector
XLR 5-Pin DMX Connector
Remote Control (Z-3 Remote)
Wireless Reciver
(W-1 Wireless Remote)
Two rotary knobs
Timer / Volume
580 mm
264.5 mm
278.2 mm
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Setting Up
Step 1: Place the machine on a flat surface and in a suitable large area with at least 50 cm
open space around the machine.
Step 2: Fill the fluid tank with Antari approved fluid.
Step 3: Connect the machine to suitable rated power supply. To determine the power
requirement for the machine refer to the label on the back of the machine.
Always connect the machine to a protected circuit and ensure it is properly
grounded to avoid risk of electrocution.
Step 4: Turn on the machine and allow it to heat up. Heat up takes approximatly 10 mintues.
Once the machine has reached operating temperature, the LCD display will show “Ready To
Fog”. Now the machine is ready for operation.
Step 5: To start making fog, locate the rotary knob on the right side of control panel, and
press the rotary knob to start making fog.
Step 6: To turn off the machine, press rotary knob again button and turn Powercon to the
OFF position.
Operation
Control Panel Operation
The machine can be operated with onboard digital control interface
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Operation - Timer Mode
Rotary knob Action Description
Left Press once Activate timer mode
Right Press second time Deactivate timer mode
Right Rotate Adjust output volume
Operation – Volume Mode
Rotary knob Action Description
Right Press once Activate volume mode
Right Press second time Deactivate volume mode
Right Rotate Adjust output volume
Setting
Rotary knob Action Description
Left Press and hold for 3
seconds
Enter setting menu
Left Rotate Scroll through menus
Left Press Press once to enter
Left Rotate Adjust for preferred value
Right Press Escape from menu
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Control Menu
Set interval time from 5 to 200 seconds
Set duration time from 1 to 200 seconds
Set output volume from 1 to 100%
Set output volume from 1 to 100%
Set DMX address from 1 to 512
Turn ON or OFF wireless remote feature
Turn ON or OFF fluid sensor
Turn ON or OFF wireless DMX module
Turn ON or OFF memory setting. When turn “ON” the machine
will return to its original state before last shut off.
Turn ON or OFF rotary knob sound
Interval Set
XXX S
Duration Set
XXX S
Timer Output
XXX %
Volume Output
XXX %
DMX512
Address:XXX
Wireless
ON
Fluid Sensor Set
ON
W-DMX Power
OFF
Run Last Setting
OFF
Keypad Sound
ON
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Pair or un-pair wireless remote
Turn ON or OFF nonstop burst function. Once turn on machine
can produce output continously without reheat
Wireless Operation
Wireless remote control system W-2 consists of a transmitter equipped with four buttons to
activate, deactivate, increase and decrease fog output and an onboard receiver attached to
the rear panel of FT-100 fog machine.
W-2 Wireless Transmitter
Press [A] button to emit fog. Press [B] button to stop. Press [C] button to increase output
volume. Press [D] button to decrease output volume.
In a free open space the effective distance is 50 meters, actual usage depending on
obstacle level the effective distance is 10-25 meters.
Wireless Receiver
Wireless Detect
Pair
Nonstop Burst
OFF
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Registering transmitter
Transmitter can be pair or deleted from the receiver. Each receiver can pair up to 5
transmitters. Follow below steps to pair or delete transmitter from receiver.
Step 1: Press and hold left rotary knob for 3 seconds to enter setting menu
Step 2: Rotate the rotary knob to find “Wireless Detect” menu
Step 3: Follow the menu instruction to pair or delete transmitter
Transmitter battery replacement
If effective distance seems to be decreased, it is possible the battery level are low and
require replacement. In order to replace the battery, undo the three screws on the back of
transmitter to release the cover. Replace with same type and specification of battery which is
27A 12V
DMX Connector Pin Assignment
The machine provide 3 or 5 pin XLR connector for DMX connection. Diagram below indicate
pin assignment information
Pin Function
1 Ground
2 Data-
3 Data+
DMX Channel Function
Channel 1 DMX Value Range Function
Fog 0 – 4
5 – 255
Fog Off
Output 1-100%
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Fluid
Only use Antari FLP water-based liquid for the FT-
100 Fire
Training Fog Machine. The machine is tested and calibrated
with this liquid to get the bes
t output performance. Warranty will
be void if any other type of liquid is used, improper use of liquid
may lead to machine failure and malfunction.
Service and Maintenance
․Do not allow the machine to become contaminated.
․Remove dust from air vents with air compressor, vacuum or a soft brush.
․Only use a damp cloth to clean the casing.
․Before storing run distilled water through the system to help avoid condensing the pump
or heater.
․It is recommended to run the machine on a monthly basis in order to achieve best
performance and output condition.
․Excessive dust, liquid and dirt built up will degrade performance and cause overheating.
Breaker Reset
Disconnect AC power before reset breaker. Only replace fuse with same type
and rating.
Step 1: Disconnect AC power
Step 2: Flip breaker to ON position
Step 3: Turn on machine to test
Breaker
120V = 15A 250V
230V = 7A 250V
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Technical Specifications
Input voltage US 120V
EU 230V
UK 240V
JP 100V
Breaker 120V = 15A 250V
230V = 7A 250V
Heater 1500W
Warm-up time 10 min. (approx.)
Output 20,000 cu.ft/min
Max. operating time 1 min at 100% output, 60 mins at continuous output
Fluid tank capacity 6 L
Fluid consumption 100 ml/min
Compatible fluid Antari FLP water-based fluid
Control option DMX 512, Manual, Timer, Wireless remote
DMX channels 1 channels
Power connection Neutrik Powercon
DMX data connection 5-pin XLR
Dimension L 580 x W 278.2 x H 264.5 mm
Dry weight 14.6 kg
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