Antari W-508 User manual

W-508 / W-510
Fog Machine User Manual
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User Manual
W-508 & W-510 Fog Machine
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
ANTARI W-Series FOG MACHINE.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Antari W-Series Fog 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 Fog Machine for years to come.
Please follow these operation, safety and maintenance instructions to ensure a
long and safe life for your fog machine.
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect the appliance from the electric
supply before refilling liquid, cleaning or performing maintenance on
the machine.
Danger of Electric Shock
Keep this device dry.
For inside use only. Not designed for outside use.
For all models, use a 3-prong grounded electrical outlet only. Prior to use take
care to determine that the unit is installed at the rated voltage.
Always unplug your Antari W-Series Fog Machine before filling its tank.
Always keep the fog machine in upright position.
Turn off or unplug the machine when not in use.
This machine is not water-proof. If moisture, water, or fog fluid gets inside
the housing, immediately unplug the unit and contact a service technician or
your Antari dealer before using it again.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to your Antari dealer or other qualified
service personnel.
Danger of Burns
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This device is for adult use only and must be installed out of the reach of
children. Never leave the unit running unattended.
Never aim the output nozzle directly at people.
Fog machine output is very hot. Avoid coming within 50 cm of the output
nozzle during operation.
Locate the fog machine in a well-ventilated area. Never cover the unit's
vents. In order to guarantee adequate ventilation, allow a free air space of at
least 20 cm around the sides and top of the unit.
Never aim the output nozzle at open flames.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
The output nozzle becomes very hot during operation (200°C). Keep
flammable materials at least 50 cm away from the nozzle.
Always allow your Antari Fog Machine to cool down before attempting to clean
or service it.
Danger of Explosion
Never add flammable liquids of any kind (such as oil, gas, perfume) to the fog
liquid.
Use only high-quality, water-based fog liquid that your dealer recommends.
Other fog liquids may cause clogging or “spitting”.
Always make sure there is sufficient liquid in the tank. Operating this unit
without liquid will cause damage to the pump as well as over-heating of the
heater.
If your Antari W-508 or W-510 Fog Machine fails to work properly, discontinue
use immediately. Drain all fog liquid from the tank, pack the unit securely
(preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Antari
dealer for service.
Always drain the tank before shipping or transporting this unit.
Never drink fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog liquid
comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
Note: Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the
exterior of your Antari Fog Machine.
Unpacking & Inspection
Open the shipping carton and verify that all equipment necessary to
operate the system has arrived intact.
The shipping carton should contain the following items:
1.One unit of W-508 or W-510 Fog Machine
2.Power cord
3.One set of W-1 Transmitter
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4.User manual
5.Mounting bracket with washers/screws (optional for W-510)
If any equipment is missing contact your ANTARI dealer
immediately.
Before beginning your initial setup on the Antari W-508 or W-510 Fog
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
Remove all packing materials from the shipping box. Check that all foam and
plastic padding is removed, especially in the nozzle area.
Place the fog machine on a flat surface and remove the fog liquid tank cap.
Place the liquid tube into a properly filled liquid tank.
Fill with high-quality, water-based fog liquid recommended by your Antari
dealer. The W-508 & W-510 only work with uncontaminated Antari FLR or FLG
Fog Liquid. Any other types of liquid can damage the unit and result in
spitting and serious clogging problems. When filled, place the cap back on
liquid the tank. Be careful not to exceed the maximum fluid level. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
Operation
Add fluid carefully to the liquid tank. Do not overfill the tank.
Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Turn the power switch
to “ON” on the back of the machine. The warm-up process is started. While
the unit is warming up, fog output will not be possible yet. When the warm-up
process is completed, the red LED on the handle of the W-508 or the green
LED on the rear of the W-510 will be flashing and stay on.
Now please refer to chapter “Wireless Remote W-1” for setting the remote
controller.
Important:
Always monitor tank fluid level as you are fogging.
Never drink fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog
liquid comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
Always replace the cap on the fog liquid container immediately after filling
to avoid contamination.
W-510: If your model includes a mounting bracket it can be suspended
overhead. It is important that the fog does not shoot directly at
anyone's face. Do not allow the unit to have more than a 25 degree
angle of inclination.
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W-508 External View
W-510 External View
01-Nozzle
02-Body
03-Handle
04-Handle push button
05-Tank cap & tank
06-Rocker switch / Power
07-Fuse holder
08-Power cord
09-Wireless receiver
10-Foot
11-W-1 wireless controller
01-Nozzle
02-Body
03-Handle
04-Tank & tank’s cap
05-PU tube & filter
06-Tube adaptor
07-Control outlet socket
(3 Pin XLR for DMX)
08-Control inlet socket
(3 Pin XLR for DMX)
09-Rocker switch / Power
10-Power inlet socker &
fuseholder
(120VAC 250V/T10A)
(230VAC 250V/T5A)
11-Power lamp
12-DIP switch
13-Wireless receiver
14-Safety ring
15-Power cord
16-Foot
17-Tightening screw
18-Hanging bracket
19-W-1Wireless controller
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12 08 09 10
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DMX-512
DIP SWITCH
WIRELESS
RECEIVER
POWER INPUT
FUSE
DMX IN
POWER SWITCH
WAR NING!
ATTENT ION!
ACHT UNG!
• DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
• USE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION.
• DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT LIQUID.
• FOR INSIDE USE ONLY. KEEP DRY.
• NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
• AVANT LE REMPL ACEMENT DU FUSIBLE DÉBRANCHER L'APPAREIL.
• N'UTILISEZ JAMAIS L'APPAREIL S ANS SURVEILL ANCE DES ADULTES.
• NE JAMAIS UTILISER L'APPAREIL S ANS LIQUIDE.
• L'APPAREIL A ÉTÉ CONÇU POUR UN EMPLOI DANS DES LOCAUX CLOS.
PROTÉGER DE L'HUMIDITÉ.
• L'INTÉRIEUR DE L'APPAREIL NE CONTIENT PA S DE PARTIES NÉCESSITANT
UN ENTRETIEN.
• VOR DEM SICHERUNGSWECHSEL ALLPOLIG VOM NETZ TRENNEN.
• DIE BEDIENUNG IST NUR UNTER DER AUFSICHT VON ERWACHSENEN
GESTATTET.
• NIEMALS OHNE FLUID BETREIBEN.
• NUR IN INNENRÄUMEN VERWENDEN. VOR NÄSSE SCHÜTZEN.
• KEINE ZU WARTENDEN TEILE IM GERÄTEINNEREN.
ON OFF
WIRELESS / DMX
SIGNAL LIGHT
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02
05
06
07
08
09
11
10
WARNI NG
HOT NOZZLE!
KEEP AT LEAST 50CM DISTANCE
BEC BRULANT!
NE PAS APPROCHER À MOINS DE 50CM
VERBRENNUNGSGEFAHR!
MINDESTENS 50CM ABSTAND
VON DER DÜE HALTEN.
FUSE ON / OFF
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Note: An optoelectronic (OPTO) liquid sensor is installed in the W-508 & W-
510 Fog Machine. The pump will automatically stop working and the
LED indicator on the rear of the machine will start to flash when there
is insufficient liquid. Please refill liquid to the empty tank and restart
(turn off then turn on) to disengage the LED indicator. Then the
machine is ready to operate again.
If you experience low output, pump noise or no output at all, unplug
immediately. Check the fluid level, the external fuse, and power from the
wall. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit again. If fog does
not come out after holding the remote button down for 30 seconds, 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.
W-1 Wireless Remote
The wireless remote control system W-1 consists of a transmitter equipped
with two buttons for fog on and off, and a receiver pre-attached to the rear
panel of each W-series model.
* Transmitter:
With the transmitter it is possible to emit fog via radio over a distance of up to
50 meters. The transmitter is compatible to any receiver of the W-series and
can control an unlimited number of machines in parallel.
Press the button “A”, to emit fog. As control, the blue LED lights. To stop the fog
output, press the button “B”.
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* Receiver:
The receiver is tested and pre-attached to the rear panel of each W-series
model. Please do not try to remove it. The receiver responds to up to 5
different transmitters that are registered with the machine. The included
transmitter has been registered with the machine before shipment. It can be
directly operated without any start-up setting.
Registering transmitters
To operate the machine with a different transmitter than the included one, or
to operate it with up to 5 different transmitters, each transmitter must be
registered first. There is an LED indicator on each machine. On the W-508 it is
green and on the W-510 it is orange. When the machine is turned on, the LED
will be flashing for 15 seconds. During the 15-second interval, users can
register signals for one or more transmitters. For this purpose, press the
button “A” on each transmitter. If the registering signals of the transmitters
are well received by the receiver, the LED will stop flashing and light
permanently. The previous transmitters are cleared from the memory of the
receiver. If no transmitter is registered when the machine is switched on, the
memory of the receiver will keep the record of the previous operation.
Setting Example 1:
In order to register several transmitters with a machine, turn on the machine.
While the LED is flashing, press the button “A” on each transmitter to establish
the signal transmission.
Setting Example 2:
In order to use 1 transmitter to control 2 or more machines, turn on the
machines at the same time. While the LEDs are flashing, press the button “A”
on the transmitter to establish the signal transmission.
Battery change on the transmitter
If the range of the transmitter decreases, the battery is probably exhausted
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and must be replaced. For this purpose, take off the housing cover and remove
the used battery. Insert a fresh 12 V battery, type 23A as indicated in the
battery compartment and refit the housing cover.
DMX Connector Pin Assignment
W-510 provide 5 pin XLR connector for DMX connection. Diagram below
indicate pin assignment information
W-510 DMX512 Fog Machine Settings
Channel A
0 - 5 = off (no output)
6 - 255 = maximum volume (100 % output)
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Model W-510 has on-board DMX control, model W-508 does not. Addressing is
via DIP switches. W-510 uses 1 channel to control on/off operation. The
channel has a value range of 0 to 255. The on/off function can also be
programmed with a DMX controller or a DMX control software used by the
lighting and effects operator.
If channel A has a value from 0 to 5, the unit is off.
Between the values 6 to 255 the machine has a maximum output volume
of 100 %.
Note: If, for example, the machine is assigned to the DMX address 130, channel
A corresponds to DMX address 130.
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Pin Function
1
2
3
Ground
Data -
Data +
5 1
24
31 5
42
3
5 pin XLR