Elation MASTER BLASTER 1200 User manual

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MASTER BLASTER 1200
Elation Lighting
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.elationlighting.com
SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL - Master Blaster-1200™
ELECTRONIC THERMAL SENSING
WEIGHT: 25 LBS./ 11.1 Kgs.
DIMENSIONS: 7 X 10 X 17.5 in/440 x 250 x 178 mm
CURRENT: 13 Amps Maximum Drawl
SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 120V
FUSE: 13A Breaker
WARM UP TIME: 10 Minutes
TANK CAPACITY: 2 Quart Removable/2.5 Liters
OUTPUT: 18,000 cubic feet per minute
FLUID TYPE: Water Base Elation Fog Juice™
HEATER: 1200 Watt
DUTY CYCLE: Not to exceed 6 hours turned on.
TO HELP PREVENT YOUR UNIT FROM CLOGGING, USE ELATION®
CLEAN MACHINE™ LIQUID. CLEAN MACHINE IS RECOMMENDED WHEN
STORING YOUR FOGGER FOR MORE THAN 1 WEEK, OR AT LEAST
ONCE A MONTH DURING NORMAL USAGE. USE CLEAN MACHINE
AS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, ITS LIKE A TUNE UP FOR YOUR
FOG MACHINE! CLEAN MACHINE REMOVES PARTICLE BUILD UP IN
THE HEATER AND GIVES LONGER LIFE TO THE FOG MACHINE. CLEAN
MACHINE IS AVAILABLE IN GALLON OR QUART BOTTLES FROM YOUR
LOCAL ELATION® DEALER.
IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED BY
MANUFACTURER OR ITS SERVICE AGENT OR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED
PERSON IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD.
Important Service Issues:
NEVER POINT OR AIM ANY FOG MACHINE TOWARDS PEOPLE OR
THEIR CLOTHING. FOG MACHINES EMIT EXTREMELY HOT VAPOR AND
SHOULD BE USED WITH THE SAME CARE THAT YOU WOULD OBSERVE
WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC KETTLE OR IRON.
Important Safety Issues:
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Introduction:
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most
innovative and reliable fog machines on the market today!
The Master Blaster 1200™ is part of Elation’s innovative fog
machines with patented Electronic Thermal Sensing (E.T.S.), for
continuous heating regulation.
Customer Support:
Elation Lighting provides a toll free customer support line, to pro-
vide set up help and to answer any question should you encoun-
ter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also
visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any comments
or suggestions.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pacic Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or
re, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit.
Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manu-
factures warranty.
Please protect our environment, do not discard this cartoon in the
trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................4
Customer Support..........................................................................4
Warnings...................................................................................5
Features..................................................................................6
Getting Started...............................................................................7
Operating Instructions....................................................................9
Remote Control............................................................................10
Linking.................................................................................12
Heater Service..............................................................................13
Trouble Shooting...........................................................................14
Warrenty...........................................................................15

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Warnings
• Be sure to save the packing carton in case you may ever
have to return the unit for service.
• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your fogger. Be
sure that all the fog uid is kept inside the uid reservoir.
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that or the required
voltage for your fog machine.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has
been frayed or broken. Please route your power cord out of the
way of foot trafc.
• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from
the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of
electrical shock and re in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of con-
nection.
• Do not remove the top cover under any conditions. There are
no user serviceable parts inside.
• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long
periods of time.
• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack
• Always be sure to mount this unit in area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a
wall.
• Never block the ventilation holes.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged in
any way.
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
Features
• 1200 watt professional heater core.
• 18,000 cubic feet of fog output.
• Rear on/off switch
• Built in fuse protection
• 2.5 liter tank capacity.
• Wired timer/volume remote control.
• Built in E.T.S.™ - (Electronic Thermal Sensing™).
• User serviceable heater core.
• Standard DMX -512 protocol.
• Optional wireless remote control.
• Optional Master Blaster Pump Kit™ available.
General Instructions
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual
carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this
unit. These instructions contain important information regarding
safety during use and maintenance. Please keep this manual
with the unit, as future reference.
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Getting Started
Unpacking:
Every Master Blaster 1200™ has been thoroughly tested and has
been shipped in perfect operating order. Carefully check the shipping
carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton
appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your xture for any damage.
In the case damage has been found please contact our toll free cus-
tomer support number for further instructions.
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area
matches the required voltage for your Elation® Master Blaster 1200.™
The Elation® Master Blaster 1200™ is available in a 115v and 230v ver-
sion. Line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure to
plug your power supply into a matching wall outlet before attempting to
operate your fogger.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Your xture and your controller require a stan-
dard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data
output (Figure 1). If you are making your own
cables, be sure to use standard two conductor
shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at
almost all pro sound and lighting stores). Your
cables should be made with a male and female
XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained
and can not be “Y”ed or split.
Notice: Be sure to follow gure three when making your own cables.
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the
cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor
to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield
could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Figure 1
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
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Figure 2
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator
on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm
1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male
XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female
XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line.
Using a cable terminator will decrease the possibilities of erratic behav-
ior.
Linking:
The Master Blaster 1200™ is a DMX intelligent fogger and must follow
standard DMX protocol when used in DMX mode. A DMX signal cannot
be split or “Y-ed” unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such
as the American DJ® DMX Branch 4.
™ Link your foggers together using
standard DMX cable as described on page 4 of this manual. Be sure
that each xture follows an “IN”/”OUT” pattern starting from your DMX
controller. Your controller will always be the rst output in a DMX chain.
Link all your DMX devices together regardless of their brand or type.
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DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4
Figure 3
Getting Started Cont.
1 Ground 1 Ground
XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Conguration
3 Hot
2 Cold 2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground

Functions:
The new MASTER BLASTER 1200™ fog machine comes with
E.T.S., for continuous heating-regulation. This foggers also
carries a new innovation in fog machine technology, a user
cleanable heater. The MASTER BLASTER 1200™ operates
via a 25 ft. wired remote control that comes mounted into the
unit. The remote may be removed by unscrewing the four (4)
thumb screws that hold it to the base. The unit also contains a
removable, two quart reservoir. The unit is DMX compatible and
may be linked via XLR connectors.
Electronic Thermal Sensing / E.T.S.:
This feature allows you to have fog output available at almost
any time. A small on board micro processor constantly monitors
the operating temperature of the fog machine. When the fog
machine drops ONE degree in temperature, the E.T.S. automati-
cally senses this change and turns the heater on to raise the
temperature that one degree lost. This enables the end user
to have fog output at anytime. The only time fog will not be
available is at the end of the machines duty cycle (The fog output
was maxed out and the heater has to reheat completely)
Operating Instructions:
Place your fog machine in a well ventilated area. Be sure your
fogger is placed on a flat surface or has been hung securely.
Be sure your fogger remote has been plugged in securely. If
you are using your fogger in DMX mode, be sure your fogger
is connected to a DMX line and the dip switches on the rear of
the unit have been properly set. Always maintain an adequate
supply of Elation Fog Juice™ in the fluid reservoir. Running
the fog machine dry will cause pump failure and or clogging.
Running a fog machine dry is the largest cause of fog machine
failure. Only Elation Fog Juice™ is recommended and not all fog
juice is created equal. Plug your fog machine into a standard
110V/120V supply. Once the machine is plugged in and turned
Operating Instructions Cont.:
on, the power switch and a red L.E.D. on the remote will begin to
glow indicating the unit is receiving power. The unit has a warm
up time of ten minutes.
After the unit has warmed up, a GREEN L.E.D on the remote will
light indicating the unit is ready to emit fog. To emit fog, press the
green manual button on the remote. Fog output will continue until
the manual button is depressed. You can have approximately 30
seconds of fog burst before the unit has to recycle and reheat. If
the GREEN L.E.D. is on and fog does not come out after holding
the button down for 30 seconds, check the fluid tank and hose to
make sure there is fluid going through the hose. If fluid seems to
be traveling through the line, try one more 30 second burst. If the
machine still fail to emit fog do not try. Shut down your machine
and return it to your dealer. It may require service.
Remote Control:
The fog machine comes with a full function remote control.
The remote control is connected to the rear of the unit. Be
sure to connect the remote to the proper jack. Do not try to
force the remote connection in to the jack. You could damage
your remote. The remote has three LED’s that will indicate the
different functions.
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Remote Functions and Controls Cont.:
Timer On/Off:
1. This Function allows you to set the fogger on an automatic
setting. You can set the Interval, Duration, and Output as
described on the previous page.
2. This button allows you turn the timer function on and off. A
glowing yellow LED will indicate this function is on.
Linking:
The Master Blaster 1200 can be linked up to four units. This
function allows to control up to four units with a single remote
control. Linking allows you to synchronize the output burst of
several units. Besides burst all the timer function will control all
the units that are linked. You can also link several units together
in DMX mode to get the same effect. To link your units together:
1. Be sure main power is off for all the units.
2. Connect the remote control to one unit. This unit will act as
the master unit.
3. Use a Master Blaster extension cable to link your units
together. Master Blaster extension cables are available from
your authorized Elation® dealer.
4. Starting from the master unit (the unit with the remote). Be
sure that you follow the input/output labels on the rear of the
foggers.
Remote Functions and Controls:
Caution: Before removing or replacing the remote unit,
disconnect the power supply.
Duration:
1. This function allows you to set the time the fog will burst
when in the timer mode.
2. You can adjust the time the fogger will burst from one second
to 200 seconds.
3. To set the duration, turn the duration knob in a clockwise
counter-clockwise direction. Turning the knob clockwise will
increase the duration, turning the knob counter-clockwise will
decrease the duration.
Interval:
1. In timer mode, this function allows you to set the time interval
between fog burst.
2. Fog burst interval can be set from one second to 200 sec-
onds.
3. To set the interval turn the interval knob in a clockwise/
counter-clockwise direction. Turning the knob clockwise will
increase the interval, turning the knob counter-clockwise will
decrease the interval.
Output:
1. This function allows you to adjust the output (volume) of fog
that will burst when in the timer mode.
2. You can adjust the output of the fogger from 1% (almost no
output) to 100% (full output).
3. To adjust the output level turn the output knob in a clockwise/
counter-clockwise direction. Turning the knob clockwise will
increase the output, turning the knob counter-clockwise will
decrease the output.
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Trouble Shooting and Service:
If you experience low output, pump noise, or no output at all,
disconnect immediately. Do not attempt to continue pushing the
remote button as this may damage unit. Check fluid level, the
external fuse, remote connection, and check power from wall.
If all of the above appear to be in good condition, and the unit
fails to operate correctly, the unit will require service. Return the
machine to an Elation Authorized dealer or service center.
Warranty Card:
The MASTER BLASTER 1200™ fogger carries a one year
limited warranty. We recommend you fill out the enclosed war-
ranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items
whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and
accompany a R.A. Number. If the unit is under warranty, you
must provide a proof of purchase invoice.
Master Blaster Pump Kit:
This kit is designed to pump fog fluid from an external fluid
reservoir tank to up to four Master Blaster 1200s. This unit allows
you to centralize your fog fluid supply in larger venues. Please
contact your Elation Lighting Dealer® for more information.
Heater Service:
The MASTER BLASTER 1200™ fogger comes with a unique
and innovative removable heater unit. This exciting feature
allows the user to remove and clean the heater core when it
becomes clogged or dirty.
Service:
1. Always remember to disconnect the power supply when
servicing this or any unit.
2. Remove the front of the heater core with a wrench.
3. With a wire brush carefully clean off all corrosion and grime
build up.
4. You may also soak the heater core in a bath of Elation Clean
Machine.
™ This will help loosen the corrosion build up making
it easier to scrub off with a wire brush.
5. Replace heater core gasket. The gasket is available from
your authorized Elation® dealer. Part Number Z-MBH/G
6. After you have removed all the corrosion build up, replace
the heater core and tighten.
7. Reconnect the power supply.
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This picture represents the
removable heater core in the
Master Blaster 1200™

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A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies
Elation World Headquarters:
4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Elation Lighting® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Lighting® products
to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365
days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased
within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s
responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time
service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Lighting® factory. All shipping
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement)
are within the terms of this warranty, Elation Lighting® will pay return shipping charges only
to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be
shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any
accessories are shipped with the product, Elation Lighting® shall have no liability whatsoever
for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is
modied in any manner which Elation Lighting® concludes, after inspection, affects the reli-
ability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the
Elation Lighting® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Ela-
tion Lighting®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the
instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning
or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, Elation Lighting® will replace defec-
tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor
by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Lighting®
under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation Lighting®. All products covered by this war-
ranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
E. Elation Lighting® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements
upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore
manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any acces-
sory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, all implied warranties made by Elation Lighting® in connection with this product, includ-
ing warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period
set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or tness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The con-
sumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly
provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation Lighting® be liable for any loss or
damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Lighting® Products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions
heretofore published.
Warranty