Antari S-500 User manual

S-500 Snow Machine
User Manual
English
© 2016 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd.

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User Manual
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 S-500 Snow Machine
1 x Power Cord
1 x User Manual
1 x Fluid Tank Feed Tube
1 x 20 Liter Fluid Tank
1 x 10 Meter (32 ft) Hose
1 x Nozzle
Product Dimension
551 mm
651 mm
592 mm

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Product Overview
S-500 Control Panel
Nozzle
Tank Capacity：20 liters (5.2 gallon)
XLR 5-Pin DMX Connector
XLR 3-Pin DMX Connector
Neutrik PowerCon
SC-3 Wireless Remote (Optional)
Breaker
Main Power Switch
Wireless Remote Antenna (Optional)
Control Panel

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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 SL-5A Premium Water Based Snow 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, press the [VOLUME]/[DOWN] button on the control panel to
start making snow.
Step 5: To turn off the machine, press the [STOP] button and put the power switch to the
OFF position.
Operation
Control Panel Operation
The machine can be operated with onboard digital control interface
SKU# PM-1 Pan Motor (Optional)

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Button
Function
[MENU]
Scroll through setting menu
[UP]/[TIMER]
Up/Activate Timer function
[DOWN]/[VOLUME]
Down/Activate Volume function
[STOP]
Deactivate Timer/Volume function, Escape from menu
Control Menu
Set interval time at timer mode from 15 to 360 sec
Set duration time at timer mode from 5 to 120 sec
Set output volume at timer mode from 1 to 100%
Set output volume at volume mode from 1 to 100%
Set fan speed from 20 to 100%
Set DMX/W-DMX address from 1 to 511
Timer Interval
XXX Sec
Timer Duration
XXX Sec
Timer Output
XXX %
Volume Output
XXX %
Fan Speed
XXX %
DMX-512
Address: XXX
Antari S-500
Ready to Snow

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Turn On/Off W-DMX function
Unlink from W-DMX transmitter
Turn On/Off wireless remote
Pair/Unpair with wireless remote.
*This menu will not be shown when Wireless is turn Off.
Turn On/Off run last setting function
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 Operation
Making the DMX Connection – Connect machine to a DMX controller or to one of the
machines in the DMX chain. The machine uses an 3-pin XLR connector for DMX connection,
W-DMX Power
XX
W-DMX Reset
XX
Wireless Register
Up:Pair Down:Del
Run Last Setting
XX
Wireless
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the connector is located on the rear of the machine.
Address Setup – Use control menu to set DMX address. The machine occupies 2 control
channels. The starting address is defined as the first channel from which the machine will
respond to the controller. Always double check to make sure there are no overlapping
channels in order to control the machine correctly
DMX Channel Function
Channel 1
DMX Value Range
Function
Snow Output Level
0 – 5
Snow off
6 – 255
Snow Output 1 – 100%
Channel 2
DMX Value Range
Function
Fan Output Level
0 – 5
Fan 20%
6 – 255
Fan 21 – 100%
Wireless Remote Operation (Optional)
Wireless remote control system WTR-20 consist of a transmitter equipped with two buttons to
activate, deactivate and adjust output level; with an onboard receiver attach to the front
panel of S-500 snow machine.

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SKU# WTR-20 Wireless Kit
Button
Function
[A]
Activate output
[B]
Deactivate output
[C]
Increase output level
[D]
Decrease output level
In a free open space the effective distance is 50 meters, actual usage depending on
obstacle level the effective distance is 10-25 meteres.
Registering a transmitter
Transmitter can be pair or deleted from the receiver. Each receiver can pair up to 10
transmitters. Follow below diagram to pair or delete transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Wireless register menu will only be shown when Wireless is turn ON
Transmmiter 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.
Wired Remote Operation SKU# SC-3 (Optional)
Wire remote control module SC-3 enable to control the machine from a remote location.
With three push button and two rotary knob to activate/deactivate, priming and output level
adjustment.