Antari W-508 User manual

W-508 & W-510 Fog Machine
User Manual
Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd.
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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
DangerofElectricShock
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
longandsafelifeforyourfogmachine.
Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the appliance from the electric
supply before refilling liquid, cleaning or performing maintenance on
the machine.
Keep this device dry.
For inside use only. Not designed for outside use.
For all models, use 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 fog machine in upright position.
Turnofforunplugthemachinewhennotinuse.
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.
Nouserserviceablepartsinside.RefertoyourANTARIdealerorother
qualified service personnel.
Danger of Burns
This device is for adult use only and must be installed out of the reach of
CAUTION:
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children. Never leave the unit running unattended.
Never aim the output nozzle directly at people.
Fogmachineoutputisveryhot.Avoidcomingwithin50cmoftheoutput
nozzle during operation.
Locatethefogmachineinawell-ventilatedarea.Nevercovertheunit's
vents.Inordertoguaranteeadequateventilation,allowafreeairspaceofat
least20cmaroundthesidesandtopoftheunit.
Never aim the output nozzle at open flames.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer or its
serviceagentorsimilarlyqualifiedpersonnelinordertoavoidahazard.
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
Use only high-quality, water-based fog liquid that your dealer recommends.
Other fog liquids may cause clogging or “spitting”.
Alwaysmakesurethereissufficientliquidinthetank.Operatingthisunit
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 tank before mailing or transporting this unit.
Never drink fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog liquid
comesincontactwithskinoreyes,rinsethoroughlywithwater.
Payattentiontoallwarninglabelsandinstructionsprintedonthe
exterior of your ANTARI Fog Machine.
Never add flammable liquids of any kind (such as oil, gas, perfume) to the fog
liquid.
Note:
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
4. User Manual
5. Mounting hanging brackets with washers/screws (for W-510)
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If any equipment is missing contact your ANTARI dealer immediately.
Before beginning your initial setup on ANTARI W-508 & 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,
donotplugitinanddonotattempttouseituntilaftercontactingyour
ANTARI dealer for assistance.
ote for W-508
& W-510” for setting for the remote controller command.
Setup
Operation
Remove all packing materials from shipping box. Check that all foam and
plastic padding is removed, especially in the nozzle area.
Placefogmachineonaflatsurfaceandremovefogliquidtankcap.
Place the liquid tube into a properly filled liquid tank.
Fill with high-quality, water-based fog liquid recommended by ANTARI dealer.
TheW-508&W-510onlyworkswithuncontaminatedAntariFLRorFLGFog
Liquid. Any other types of liquid can damage the unit resulting in spitting and
serious clogging problem. When filled, place cap back on liquid tank. Be
careful not to exceed the maximum fluid level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Add fluid carefully to the liquid tank. Do not overfill the tank.
Plug power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Turn the power switch to
“ON”onthebackofthemachine. Theunitwillstarttowarm-upthemachine.
During this time the machine cannot generate any fog. The green light will
flash and stay ON when the warm-up process is complete.
Please now refer below of “Instructions of Antari Wireless Rem
Always monitor tank fluid level as you are fogging.
Never drink Fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog
liquidcomesincontactwithskinoreyes,rinsethoroughlywithwater.
Always replace the caps on the fog liquid container immediately after filling
to avoid contamination.
Your model includes a mounting bracket designed for overhead
installation; it may be installed at floor level or suspended
overhead. If the unit is to be mounted using the bracket, it is
important that the fog does not shoot directly at any one's face.
Whatever installation method you choose, do not allow the unit to
havemorethana25degreeangleofinclination.
Important:
W-510:
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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-PUtube&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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DMX-512
DIP SWITCH
WIRELESS
RECEIVER
POWERINPUT
FUSE
DMXIN
POWERSWITCH
WARNING!
ATTENTION!
ACHTUNG!
• DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
USE ONLYWITH ADULT SUPERVISION.
DO NOT OPERATEWITHOUT LIQUID.
FOR INSIDE USE ONLY.KEEP DRY.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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•AVANTLEREMPLACEMENTDUFUSIBLE DÉBRANCHER L'APPAREIL.
• N'UTILISEZ JAMAIS L'APPAREILSANS SURVEILLANCE DES ADULTES.
•NEJAMAIS UTILISER L'APPAREIL SANS LIQUIDE.
• L'APPAREILAÉTÉ CONÇU POUR UNEMPLOI DANS DES LOCAUX CLOS.
PROTÉGER DEL'HUMIDITÉ.
• L'INTÉRIEUR DEL'APPAREILNECONTIENT PAS DEPARTIES NÉCESSITANT
UN ENTRETIEN.
•VORDEMSICHERUNGSWECHSEL ALLPOLIG VOM NETZ TRENNEN.
• DIE BEDIENUNG IST NUR UNTER DER AUFSICHT VON ERWACHSENEN
GESTATTET.
• NIEMALS OHNE FLUID BETREIBEN.
•NURININNENRÄUMENVERWENDEN. VOR NÄSSE SCHÜTZEN.
•KEINEZUWARTENDENTEILE IMGERÄTEINNEREN.
ON OFF
WIRELESS /DMX
SIGNAL LIGHT
01
02
05
06
07
08
09
11
10
WARNING
HOT NOZZLE!
KEEP ATLEAST 50CM DISTANCE
BEC BRULANT!
NE PAS APPROCHER À MOINS DE 50CM
VERBRENNUNGSGEFAHR!
MINDESTENS50CMABSTAND
VONDERDÜEHALTEN.
FUSE ON /OFF
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Note:
Instruction of Antari Wireless Remote for W-508 & W-510
* Transmitter:
* If you experience low output, pump noise or no output at all, unplug
immediately. Check 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.
-Transmitter:UseDC12Vbattery
- Working Distance: 50 meters in open area (wireless distance may vary
depending on the interference)
- All transmitters are compatible to any receiver
An optoelectronic (OPTO) liquid sensor is installed to both W-508 &
W-510. The pump will automatically stop working and the LED light
indicator on the rear of the machine will start to flash when there’s
insufficientliquid. Pleaserefilltheliquidtotheemptytankand
restart (turn off then turn on) to dis-alarm the LED indicator.
Thenthemachineisreadytooperateagain.
Technical Specifications
Model
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Output Volume
Tank Capacity
Fluid Consumption
Weight
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Remote Included
Warm-up Time
W-508
100~240V AC 50/60 Hz
800 W
3,000 cu.ft/min (85 m³/min)
0.8 liters
60 min /0.8 liter
3.8 kg
315 x 128 x 166 (mm)
W-1
100 seconds
W-510
100~240V AC 50/60 Hz
1,000 W
10,000cu.ft/min (284 m³/min)
2.8 liters
13 min / liter
11.4 kg
468 x 250 x 148 (mm)
W-1
12min
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* Receiver:
* Functions and Setting:
Setting Example 1:
-Thereceiverispre-equippedfirmlyandtestedtoeachoftheW-508&W-
510(rearpanel),pleasedonottrytoremoveit.
1. All receivers can receive signals from any registered transmitter.
2. Each receiver is able to record at most 5 signals from the transmitter.
3. The included transmitter has been registered before shipment. User can
operate it directly without any start-up setting. The initial setting is
pressing button “A” which triggers the machine and pressing button “B”
can stop the fogging.
4. Ifuserdesirestouseothertransmitters(excepttheincludedoneinthe
shipment) to control machine, the setting must be completed within 15
seconds after switching on the machine otherwise it will leave
“transmitter setting mode” automatically.
ThereisaLEDlightontherearcontrolpanelofthemachine. Whenthe
machine is turned on, the LED green light will flash for 15 seconds. During
the 15 seconds interval, users can register signals for the transmitters. If
the registering signal of transmitter is well-received by the receiver, the
LED light will stop flashing and fixed green light will appear. If user desires
touse1transmittertocontrol2ormoremachinesatthesametime,user
has to turn on 2 (or more) machines altogether, and press the button “A”
of the transmitter within 15 seconds to set the signals.
5. Ifnoanyothernewtransmitterisregisteredwhenmachineisswitched
on, the memory of the receiver will remain the same record of the last
operation.
6. Please note if a new transmitter is registered when machine is switched
on, no matter how many new transmitters is registered (at most 5), all
previous transmitters registered record will be cleared (overridden)
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Performance Note
Cleaning and Storage
All fog machines develop condensation around the output nozzle. Because
this may result in some moisture accumulation on the surface below the
output nozzle, consider this condensation when installing your unit.
All fog machines may sputter small amounts of fog occasionally during
operationandforaminuteorsoafterbeingturnedoff.
Allfogmachineshavearecyclingperiodafterlongburstswhenthemachine
wil shutitselfdownforashortperiodinordertoheatupagain.Duringthis
time no fog can be produced.
Do not allow the fog liquid to become contaminated. Always replace the caps on
the fog liquid container and the fog machine liquid tank immediately after
filling. Cleaning your fog machine regularly can help you to reduce the
frequency of parts replacement and the cost of maintenance. After every 40
hours of continuous operation, it is recommended to use distilled water to clean
the heater as per following steps:
1. Fill proper distilled water into a clean tank and connect the fluid tube of the
fog machine to the tank.
2.Runtheunitinawell-ventilatedareauntilthetankisalmostempty.
All fog machines are prone to clogging due to the thick consistency
offogliquidandthehightemperatureatwhichitvaporizes.
However,aproperlymaintainedfogmachineshouldprovideyears
of reliable use.
If the fog machine is not in use, please clean it before storage.
Storethefogmachineinadryandcoolplace. Atleastoperatethe
fog machine once a month. A test-run consisits of warming-up the
machine followed by a few minutes of fog emission.
Please read and save these instructions.
The recommended cleaning regimen is as follows:
Note:
Clean with a dry cloth only. Store dry.
3. Use dry cloth to wipe the fog machine. Cleaning is now complete. Refill
with fog liquid. Run the machine briefly to clear any remaining liquid from
the pump and heater.
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Antari W-510 DMX Fog Machine Settings
Channel A
0-128=OFF
129 - 255 = Maximum Volume Output (100%)
If Channel A has a value from 0 to 128, the unit is OFF.
Betweenthevalues129to255thevolumeoffogoutputisisat
maximum (100% output).
Note:
The W-510 Fog Machine has on-board DMX control (by DIP-Switch) except on
W-508.W-510uses1channeltocontrolon/offoperation.Eachchannelhasa
value range of 0 to 255. On/Off function can be programmed using the DMX
controller or the DMX control software being used by lighting and effects
operator.
In the example above, if the machine were assigned the DMX address of
130, Channel A would correspond to DMX address 130.
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Addressing
Each device occupies 1 channel. To ensure that the control signals are
properly directed to each device, they require adressing. 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.
Occupation of the DIP-switches:
Setting the DMX-
starting address: DIP-switch no.
Device number
& channels Starting address
Device 1 - Channel 1 ON
OFF
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
8
5
16
6
32
7
64
8
128
9
256
Device 2 - Channel 2 ON
OFF
Device 3 - Channel 3 ON
OFF
Device 4 - Channel 4 ON
OFF
Device 5 - Channel 5 ON
OFF
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