dj power TOPCAT CAT-2 User manual

1BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1.1 What Is Included
CAT-2 ×1；Power Cord ×1；10 meters pipe×1；Gas pressure reducer×1 ；Warranty Card×1
Note：Standard pipe length is 10m. It can be customized as requested with extra charge.
1.2 Unpacking Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the
carrier or dealer/seller immediately. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
1.3 Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Caution
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these instructions may make the product not
work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may keep the product from
working correctly.
Information
Useful information.
1.4 Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. DJPOWER assumes no responsibility
or liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to revise or to create this manual at any time.
Copyright ©2019 DJPOWER. All rights reserved.
1.5 Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The notes include important safety information about
installation, usage, and maintenance.
1.5.1 Personal Safety
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Make sure that children, unauthorized people and animals do not obtain access to the machine.
1.5.2 Mounting and Rigging
•The product is for indoor use! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
•CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation
may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding
environment before connecting it to power.
•Do not mount the product on a flammable surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper, carton, plastic, etc.).

•Do not use in a confined space. Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
1.5.3 Power and Wiring
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear
panel of the product.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Do not connect the machine to the dimming controller or rheostat.
•Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via
breaker or by unplugging it.
1.5.4 Operation
•Do not operate this product if you see damage to the housing or cables. Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician
at once.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
•Do not cover or plug the output nozzle during operation.
•Do not cover the vents always.
•Do not use the product as a space heater.
•Never carry the product by the power cord or any moving part. Always use the handles.
•Empty the storage bin before transporting the product.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
•This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained,
certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs which can lead to damage or malfunction.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Use only DJPOWER Professional Neutral Fluid PRO-GX and CO2 or N2.
2INTRODUCTION
2.1 Description
TOPCAT CAT-2 Atmospheric Generator creates fog or haze effect from a single device. It breaks through the traditional concept of fog or
haze machine by mixing CO2/Nitrogen with oil based Pro Neutral Fluid, then uses evaporator to produce massive tiny particles, delicately
enhancing the light effect.
The particles are very small, about 0.5 microns. They can spread very quickly in the air even with little air flows.
Fluid being used is made of a special environmentally friendly oil which can keep the haze stay in the air for longer time.
The high quality fine haze effect makes it best mate for the professionals to create an amazing show.
2.2 Features
•Automatic troubleshooting function.
•Automatic cleaning function.
•Low fluid consumption.
•Dual fluid supply system.
•Independent fan control, three output directions.

•With super low noise and anti-humid fan.
•110V ~240V wide voltage.
•Two fans to switch the haze output UP or DOWN.
•Support RDM function.
•Built in LCD control, 3-pin and 5-pin DMX control.
2.3 Product Overview
2.4 Product Dimensions

3TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4SETUP
4.1 AC Power
The machine has a wide voltage power supply and can work with an input voltage of AC 110 V-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed
to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current
draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate
electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves
only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Power
Input Voltage & Rate
AC 110V-240V 50/60Hz
Current Limiter Type
Breaker
Current Limiter Specifications
8 A, 250 V
Nominal Total Power Consumption
715 W
Heating
Heat Up Time
Appr. 8 min
Capacity
Fluid Tank Capacity
3 L
Output
Fog/Fan Adjustable Output
√
Continuous Output
√
Max Output Volume
Appr. 24,000 cfm
Max Output Distance
Appr. 10 m
Gas consumption Rate
1% output , Appr. 0.3 kg/H
50% output , Appr. 0.5 kg/H
100% output , Appr. 0.7 kg/H
Fluid Consumption Rate
1% output , Appr. 41 ml/H
50% output , Appr. 95 ml/H
100% output , Appr. 179 ml/H
Placement &
Mounting
Horizontal
√
Inclined
×
Sidelong
×
Hang Upside Down
×
Rigging & Trussing
√
Control
On-device Manual Control
√
Wireless Control
×
Wired Control
×
Control Protocol
DMX512
DMX Channel Range
4
Consumable
Consumable
Only DJPOWER Neutral PRO-GX and CO2 or N2
Weight &
Dimensions
Net Weight
16.5kg
Gross Weight
22kg
Machine Dimensions
650 ×310 ×300mm
Packing Dimensions - Height
800 ×450×410mm

4.2 DMX Linking
You can link the CAT-2 to a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with this
product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product for DMX
operation are in the User Manual.
4.3 Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.
Note: Use CO2 or N2 gas only.
4.3.1 Orientation
For safety reasons, we do not recommend mounting the product in any capacity. Operate the product while it is flat in a safety position, and
make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
4.3.2 Rigging
DJPOWER recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
•Before deciding on a location for the product, make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming
purposes.
• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight (see the Technical
Specifications).
•When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated
platform or a truss.
5OPERATION
5.1 Preparing for Operation
•After checking that all the parts are intact and complete, position the machine on flat.
•Fill the DJPOWER neutral fluid PRO-GX into the fluid tank.
•The gas only can be CO2 or N2 when the unit is connected to gas cylinder.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit. Before power on, make sure it is connected with the rated voltage.
•Turn on the machine, it will immediately start heating up.

5.2 On-device Control Mode & Operation
5.2.1 On-device Control
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the LCD display.
Button
Function
<MENU>
Switch menu pages to select a function
▲<TIMER>
Increases the numeric value of current function
Trigger TMER output mode
▼<VOLUME>
Decreases the numeric value of current function
Trigger Manual output mode
<ENTER> <STOP>
Save settings
STOP turns the fog output off
5.2.2 Menu Map
Display
Description
Parameter
Range
Starting Page
TOPCAT CAT-2
Version 1.0
Preparing
Page
Heating up
>>>>>>>>
The machine is heating up.
Standby Page
Ready to work
TOPCAT
Finished heating up, ready to work.
The machine will heat up automatically when power on. If the temperature of the heater is lower than
the set temperature, the LCD display will show “Heating up”; if it reaches the set temperature, it will
show “Ready to work”.
Working
Status Page
Interval 600s
TOPCAT
Interval countdown of TIMER mode
Duration 300s
TOPCAT
Duration countdown of TIMER mode
Fog output 100%
TOPCAT
Output of VOLUME mode
1%～100%
Setting Pages
Fog Output
100%
Press “▲” or “▼” to set fog output of VOLUME mode
1%～100%

Fan Speed
100%
Press “▲” or “▼” to set fan speed of VOLUME mode
1%～100%
Timer Interval
600s
Press “▲” or “▼” to set interval of TIMER mode
5～600s
Timer Duration
300s
Press “▲” or “▼” to set duration of TIMER mode
5～300s
DMX address
512
Press “▲” or “▼” to select DMX starting address
1-512
RDM-UID
512D00000001
Machine RDM-UID
512D00000001-
512D000FFFF1
Fluid Sensor
on
Press “▲” or “▼” to turn on/off no-fluid protection
function
On/off
Auto Run Last
Settings
yes
Press “▲” or “▼” to set if the machine will automatically
run
previous setting when power on again
Yes/no
Self-Clean &
Shut down
on
Press “▲” or “▼” to activate/deactivate Self-Clean mode
On/off
Work mode
Down mode
Press “▲” or “▼” to select Down mode/Up mode/Forward
mode
Down mode
Up mode
Forward mode
Pump Switch
on
The unit comes with two pumps. In case this function ON, the
pump switches to another every time when the unit is powere
d on Press “▲” or “▼” to select the status.
On/off
Status Pages
Self-Clean
Initializing...
When the unit is out of DMX control for 15 seconds, or if
holding “ENTER” button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter into
Self-Clean mode. Press any buttons or input DMX signal to exit
clean mode.
Self-Cleaning
180s
Self-Cleaning
Press any buttons or input DMX signal to be exit Self-Clean
mode.
4s-180s
Shutting Down
3s
When cleaning is finished, the LCD display will blackout and the
unit will enter into standby mode automatically.
1s-3s
Error &
Warning
Pages
Fog Fluid Low
Refill
LCD display flickers to show fluid level is low.
Heating Failure
Contact Service
Heating failed
Pressure Low
Gas pressure is low.

5.3 DMX Mode & Operation
Machine CAT-2 works with a DMX controller.
•Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
•Turn the product on.
•Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.
When connected with DMX controller and receiving DMX signal, the LCD display will always show current DMX starting address which can
be reset by pressing “▲”or “▼“.
5.3.1 DMX Channel Assignments and Values
Channe
l
Function
Value
Description
1
Fan Speed
0-10
No Function
11-255
1-100% increase.
No function when under the forward mode.
2
Fog Output
0-10
No Function
11-255
1-100% increase
3
Work Mode
0-85
Down mode
86-171
Up mode
171-255
Forward mode
4
Forced pumping mode
0-5
Turn off/reset the forced pumping mode
6-253
Hold, no operation
254-255
Enable the forced pumping mode and it will be shut down after 10
seconds. If you need to enable the forced pumping mode again,
please reset the forced pumping mode first.
5.4 RDM Function
”RDM-UID”is the only UID code for CAT-2. RDM allows two way communication between a controller and the unit. CAT-2 support 3 kinds
of sensor information as below.
Status
Value
Description
1
Heater Status
0
Heating
1
Heating finished
2
Fluid Sensor
0
Enough fluid
1
Low fluid
3
Pressure Sensor
0
Enough pressure
1
Low pressure

5.5 Three working mode
•Down mode
The fan beneath the nozzle is working in this mode, and its speed is can be adjusted through the LCD display or “DMX”.
•Up mode
The fan above the nozzle is working in this mode, and its speed is can be adjusted through the LCD display or “DMX”.
•Forward mode
Under this mode, both fans are defaulted OFF. Fans’speed can not be adjusted through the LCD display or “DMX”.
•Self-Clean mode
When the unit is out of DMX control for 15 seconds, or if holding “ENTER”button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter into Self-Clean mode.
The display will show a countdown as you hold the enter button. Then, after it counts down from 3 to 0, the auto clean mode is engaged. It
should take 180 seconds for cleaning. Then, the unit will go into standby mode. The display will go black until the user presses an buttons or
connects DMX control. Then, the unit will wake up again. Under clean mode, Press any buttons or input DMX signal can exit clean mode.
5.6 Auto Run Last Settings
If the machine is shut off while it is operating at standalone mode (On-device manual control), the “Auto Run Last Setting”will allow the
machine to recover its previous same operating status when the unit is powered on again without pressing any button.
•Shut off: Get disconnected from power supply or turn off the power switch
•Power on: Get connected with power supply or turn on the power switch
5.7 Fluid Sensor
This machine uses software-based fluid sensor to detect whether there is fluid inside tube so as to protect the pump from being damaged.
Turn on the “Fluid Sensor”to activate “No Fluid Protection”function.
5.8 Trigger “No-Fluid Protection”
When the Fluid Sensor is ON, the software-based “no-fluid protection”function will be activated. After the program continues to detect the
machine working with no fluid inside the tube for 60 s, the pump-shutoff will be activated with the flickering warning page showing on the
screen.
5.9 Clear “No-Fluid Protection” Warning
When the machine is under the no-fluid protection, after refilling the fluid, there are three ways to clear the warning.
•Press<ENTER> first, then press<VOLUME> to let the machine run again, the warning will disappear until the fluid is pumped and fill the
tube.
Self-Clean
ON
Fluid Sensor
ON

•Under the DMX control mode, slide down channel 1 to OFF (value 0-10), then back to ON (value 11-255), to let the machine run again.
The warning will disappear until the fluid is pumped and fill the tube.
•Turn off “Fluid Sensor”in the menu.
6TECHNICAL INFORMATION
6.1 Maintenance
1、Please use DJPOWER PRO Neutral Fluid only.
2、Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs which can lead to damage or malfunction.
3、Excessive dust, fluid residue and dirt will degrade performance and cause overheating. Remove dust from air vents with air
compressor, vacuum or soft brush. The casing could be cleaned by the damp cloth.
Test-run your DJPOWER® CAT-2 on a monthly basis to achieve the best performance.
6.2 Storage
6.2.1 Machine Storage
Before storing the machine, clean it and empty the fluid tank.
6.3 Troubleshooting
Errors
Symptom
Potential Cause
Solution
No fluid
Refer to “MENU MAP”chapter to for more
information
No fluid in the tank
Refill the fluid
Pump problem
Contact dealer for Service
Heating failure
Refer to “MENU MAP”chapter to for more
information
Heater problem
Contact dealer for Service
Low pressure
Refer to “INSTALLATION” chapter to for more
information
Low pressure
Check the gas cylinder: if the hose is in
correct connection; if there is enough
gas in the cylinder