Explo X2 Wave Flamer User manual

Explo
Zündtechnik
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Explo
Zündtechnik
X2 Wave Flamer
Manual v1.4
May 2015
Software version: v1.25

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Preamble
Dear Explo-Customer,
Please read through this set of instruction before operating your devices. Many of the informations
held within are crucial to learning about- and handling your system.
We ask of you to follow the mentioned safety and user guidelines closely.
Note: This Manual is a pre-version. If you have any questions, or should any vagueness appear, which
this manual cannot answer, please do not hesitate to contact us either by phone, or by E-Mail.
We wish you a lot of fun and success with your Explo-Ignition System!
~ The Team of Explo IGNsystems

1 Index
2 General/Description of Components .............................................................................................. 6
2.1 Overview X2 Wave Flamer ...................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Overview of the Controls ........................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Description of Front-Panel Components ................................................................................. 8
2.3.1 Buttons and Display ......................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Antenna socket ................................................................................................................ 8
2.3.3 Control LEDs .................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.4 Status LED ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.5 Programing socket ........................................................................................................... 9
2.3.6 DMX-Connectors ............................................................................................................. 9
2.3.7 ON/OFF Switch ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.8 Fuse for 12VDC .............................................................................................................. 10
2.3.9 Connectors for 12VDC ................................................................................................... 10
2.3.10 Connectors for 230VAC ................................................................................................. 10
2.3.11 Fuse for 230VAC ............................................................................................................ 10
3 Menu items ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Main menu ............................................................................................................................ 11
3.1.1 ID and Boxnumber ......................................................................................................... 11
3.1.2 Pressure ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Battery Info .................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 Type and Showname ..................................................................................................... 12
3.1.5 Check and Lines ............................................................................................................. 12
3.1.6 Sec-Key and Frequency.................................................................................................. 12
3.1.7 Power and Timeout ....................................................................................................... 13
3.1.8 Position min/max .......................................................................................................... 13
3.1.9 Vent System ................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.10 View AUTOSHOW list .................................................................................................... 13
3.1.11 Edit WAVE-Flamer settings ............................................................................................ 14
3.1.12 Edit DMX settings .......................................................................................................... 14
3.1.13 Drivetest ........................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.14 Start Pump ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.15 Softwareversion ............................................................................................................ 15
3.2 WAVE-Flamer Setting ............................................................................................................ 16
3.2.1 M-Set: MODUS .............................................................................................................. 16

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3.2.2 M-Set: BOX .................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.3 M-Set: SEC-KEY .............................................................................................................. 16
3.2.4 M-Set: FREQUENCY ....................................................................................................... 16
3.2.5 M-Set: POWER ............................................................................................................... 16
3.2.6 M-Set: TIMEOUT ............................................................................................................ 17
3.2.7 M-Set: LOCK ................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.8 M-Set: SYS ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.9 M-Set: Pos 1-15 (Igntime) .............................................................................................. 17
3.2.10 M-Set: Pos 16-30 (Igntime) ............................................................................................ 17
3.2.11 M-Set: Pos 1-15 (20ms pulse) ........................................................................................ 17
3.2.12 M-Set: pos 16-30 (20ms pulse) ...................................................................................... 17
3.2.13 M-Set: CENTER............................................................................................................... 17
3.2.14 M-Set: Invert .................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.15 M-Set: Pos MIN .............................................................................................................. 17
3.2.16 M-Set: Pos MAX ............................................................................................................. 17
3.2.17 M-Set: System Restore Default ..................................................................................... 18
3.3 DMX-Settings ......................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.1 M-DMX: Modus ............................................................................................................. 18
3.3.2 M-DMX: Startadress ...................................................................................................... 18
3.3.3 M-DMX: Protocol ........................................................................................................... 18
4 Handling the X2 Wave-Flamer ....................................................................................................... 19
4.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1.1 Definition of the audience-side ..................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Definition of Positions ................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Control via X2-Transmitter .................................................................................................... 21
4.2.1 Sequence list .................................................................................................................. 21
4.3 Control via DMX 512.............................................................................................................. 23
4.3.1 DMX-Channels ............................................................................................................... 23
4.3.2 Steps to use the device with DMX-protocoll ................................................................. 26
5 Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 26
5.1 Safety functions ..................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Safety hints ............................................................................................................................ 27
5.2.1 Emergency stop button ................................................................................................. 27
5.2.2 Drip pan ......................................................................................................................... 27

5.2.3 Collection canister ......................................................................................................... 27
5.2.4 Abort an Austoshow ...................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Safety notes ........................................................................................................................... 27
6 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................... 29
7 Safety hints .................................................................................................................................... 29

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2 General/Description of Components
2.1 Overview X2 Wave Flamer
1) Controls
2) Moving Head
3
)
Pumping Station with
Canister
1)
2)
3)

2.2 Overview of the Controls
1)
Buttons and Display
5) Program
ing socket
9) Connector for
12V
DC
2) Antenn
a socket
6) DMX
-
Connectors
10) Connector for
230V
AC
3
)
Control LEDs
7)
ON/OFF Switch
11
)
Fuse for
230V
AC
4)
Status
LED
8) Fuse for
12V
DC
1)
2)
3)
4)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
5)
6)

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2. Description of Front-Panel Components
2. .1 Buttons and Display
The X2 Wave-Flamer is fitted with a two line LCD-Display, with background lighting. This display is the
optical output for the Device Status, as well as the menu handling.
The following control buttons are available next to the Display:
Start-Button
This Button must be pushed after using the ON/OFF Switch, to activate the Device.
Mode/OK-Button
Outside of the Menu, this button can be used to access the Menu.
Inside the Menu, this button is used to confirm.
Dischar e/Minus-Button
Outside of the Menu, this Button is used to discharge the Pump (only in Test-Mode).
Inside the Menu, this Button is used as Minus-Button.
Li ht/Plus-Button
Outside of the Menu, this Button toggles the background light on and off.
Inside the Menu, this Button acts as a Plus-Buttondient diese Taste als Plus-Taste.
Test/ESC-Button
Outside of the Menu, a Test signal can be sent to the Transmitter to test the radio
connectivity (only in Test-Mode).
Inside the Menu, this Button is used as an Escape-Button.
2. .2 Antenna socket
The antenna is used to receive data. To bend or clamp the antenna or antenna-cable can lead to
severe damage, and should be avoided. Please make sure the antenna is mounted correctly and in an
upright position during a performance, to guarantee the best possible radio connectivity.
Wetness entering the antenna socket can drastically reduce the connectivity.

2. . Control LEDs
The control LEDs can give you information about the status of the device.
2.3.3.1 Pump is working
This LED tells you if the pump is working. It should only be lit in Armed-Mode, not in Test-Mode.
2.3.3.2 Pump is at 100%
This LED shows if the pump has reached the neccessary pressure.
2.3.3.3 Pump Error
This LED shows if there is an error at the pump. If this LED is lit, it may indicate an empty Liquid-
canister, You may not use the Wave-Flamer if this LED is lit, since it may cause severe damage to the
device.
2.3.3.4 Battery
This LED indicates the Battery status. If it is continually alight, the voltage is okay. If it should start to
flash, the device does not get enough power. If the device is powered by the 230V connection, and
the LED starts to flash, this may indicate a damage to one of the transformers.
2.3.3.5 Radio signal
This LED flashes if the X2 Wave-Flamer receives a radio signal.
2.3.3.6 MX
If the device is fitted with DMX, and ready, this LED will be lit permanently. If the device receives
DMX signals, the LED will flash for confirmation.
2. .4 Status LED
Optional Status LED. In the current version of the device, it is not used.
2. .5 Programing socket
This socket is used to program the device.
2. .6 DMX-Connectors
Optional connectors to control the device via DMX.
2. .7 ON/OFF Switch
ON/OFF Switch of the X2 Wave-Flamer. To activate, the "Start"-Button must also be pushed.
1)
Pump
is working
2)
Pump is at
100%
3)
Pump
Error
4)
Battery
5)
Radio signal
6)
DMX
1) (4
2) (5
3) (6

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2. .8 Fuse for 12VDC
Fuse (10A delay) to protect internal electronics.
2. .9 Connectors for 12VDC
Connector for an external supply with 12VDC.
2. .10 Connectors for 2 0VAC
Connectors for a supply with 230V.
2. .11 Fuse for 2 0VAC
Fuse (10A delay) to protect the device.

Menu items
The menu can be entered by use of the Mode/OK-Button.
.1 Main menu
.1.1 ID and Boxnumber
Here you can see the ID-Number (line 1) and Boxnumber (line 2) of the device.
Menü
ID and Boxnumber
Pressure
Battery Info
Type and Showname
Check and Lines
Sec-Key and Frequency
Power and Timeout
Position min/max
Vent System
View AUOTSHOW list
Edit WAVE-Flamer settings
see Chapter 3.2
Edit DMX settings
see Chapter 3.3
Drivetest
Start Pump
Softwareversion

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.1.2 Pressure
Shows the current pressure (100% = 10bar) of the device(line 1). In the second line, you can see the
time (in sec) it took the device to reach the maximum pressure of 10bar, as well as the lowest value
the pressure sank to after reaching 100% (u97% means, the device sank to 97% of the maximum
pressure).
.1. Battery Info
Shows the voltage value of the 12V-supply (line 1), as well as the 24V-supply (line 2).
.1.4 Type and Showname
Displays the Type of product, as it is named in the device-List of the transmitter (line 1), as well as the
name of the show that is currently saved onto the transmitter (line 2).
.1.5 Check and Lines
Shows the checksum of the device (line 1) and the number of ignition lines of the Show, that
correspond to the device (line 2).
.1.6 Sec-Key and Frequency
Show the used Secure-Key (line 1) and the chosen frequency of the integrated radio module (line 2).

.1.7 Power and Timeout
Tells you the set radio strength (line 1) and the time, after which the show will stop when there is no
incoming signal from the transmitter (line 2).
.1.8 Position min/max
Shows the minimal, and the maximum positions the device may use.
.1.9 Vent System
This menu item can be used to vent the system. By pushing Mode/OK, you can access a sub menu,
where you can make the discharge (see graphic below).
If both the Plus and Minus Buttons are pushed simultaniously, the device will begin the discharge.
WARNING
Before venting, the pump must be activated manually (see 3.1.14). During the
venting, no persons may hold clothing, and/or body parts over the head of the
device.
.1.10 View AUTOSHOW list
Shows every ignition line in the show, that are used by this device.

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.1.11 Edit WAVE-Flamer settings
Allows you to change settings of the device. See Chapter 3.2.
.1.12 Edit DMX settings
Allows you to change the DMX settings. See Chapter 3.3.
.1.1 Drivetest
Allows you to start the "Drivetest". This Test checks if all angles can be reached by the moving head
in a given timeframe. If it doesn't reach a position within the limit, it will lead to a timeout, and an
error. This test is relevant if you use external batteries, whose voltage is already below the optimum
value (see 3.1.3), and you still wish to check if all positions can be reached fast enough.
By pushing Mode/OK you enter a sub menu, in which the "Drivetest" can be started.
If the Plus-Button is pushed in this menu, the Drivetest will be started. During the Test, all Positions
(except for Position 8, or 0°) are driven to. After the last Position has been reached (Position 15) the
number of errors from 0 to 14 are displayed (see graphic below).
Errors at the Drivetest can be a sign for weak batteries. During sequences, you may be facing longer
times because of this.
WARNING
While the Drivetest is being made, no objects may be placed in the movement zone
of the Swivel Head, and the Head itself may not be touched.

.1.14 Start Pump
Allows you to start the pump manually, and pumping of up to 100%. By pressing Mode/OK you can
enter the sub menu, allowing you to start this procedure.
If the Plus-Button is pushed, the system will start pumping (until 100% are reached).
.1.15 Softwareversion
Shows the Softwareversion currently on the device.

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.2 WAVE-Flamer Setting
.2.1 M-Set: MODUS
Allows you to switch Modes between Test, Armed, or Sleep.
.2.2 M-Set: BOX
Allows you to change the Boxnumber of the device.
.2. M-Set: SEC-KEY
Allows you to change the Secure-Key of the device (Standard 139). The Secure-Key can be used to
encode the radio transmittance inside a given System-adress. Transmitters can only control devices
set to the same Secure-Key.
.2.4 M-Set: FREQUENCY
Allows you to change the Frequency (Standard 6).
.2.5 M-Set: POWER
Allows you to change the strength of the radio module (Standard 10).
Edit WAVE-Flamer settings
M-Set: MODUS
M-Set: BOX
M-Set: SEC-KEY
M-Set: FREQUENCY
M-Set: POWER
M-Set: TIMEOUT
M-Set: LOCK
M-Set: SYS
M-Set: Pos 1-15 (Igntime)
M-Set: Pos 16-30 (Igntime)
M-Set: Pos 1-15 (20ms pulse)
M-Set: Pos 16-30 (20ms pulse)
M-Set: CENTER
M-Set: Invert
M-Set: Pos MIN
M-Set: Pos MAX
M-Set: System Restore Default

.2.6 M-Set: TIMEOUT
Allows you to change the value of time, after which the device stops playing the show, if it does not
receive a synchronisation signal from the transmitter (set in steps of seconds from 1 to 99, standard
30). The timeout should never be below 6, since the transmitter send the synchronisation signal only
every 5 seconds.
.2.7 M-Set: LOCK
Allows you to lock the receiver menu. Also allows you to set the code to unlock the menu.
.2.8 M-Set: SYS
Allows you to change the System-adress of the receiver.
.2.9 M-Set: Pos 1-15 (Igntime)
This value should not be changed (a future Update will make use of this menu item, standard 40).
.2.10 M-Set: Pos 16- 0 (Igntime)
This value should not be changed (a future Update will make use of this menu item, standard 340).
.2.11 M-Set: Pos 1-15 (20ms pulse)
This value should not be changed (a future Update will make use of this menu item, standard OFF).
.2.12 M-Set: pos 16- 0 (20ms pulse)
This value should not be changed (a future Update will make use of this menu item, standard ON).
.2.1 M-Set: CENTER
Allows you to change the position of the middle (Position 8, 0°) a few degrees to the right or left
(Standard acc. to factory settings). This may be useful if the device cannot be placed completely
horizontal.
.2.14 M-Set: Invert
If this is set to "ON", all positions (see 4.1.2) are mirrored (15↔1, 14↔2, 13↔3, 12↔4, 11↔5,
10↔6, 9↔7, 8=8).
.2.15 M-Set: Pos MIN
Allows you to set from which position (1 to 15) the device may use certain sequences. Positions
below the set one, will not be used.
WARNING
Wave-Sequences are exempt from this.
.2.16 M-Set: Pos MAX
Allows you to set from which position (1 to 15) the device may use certain sequences. Positions
above the set one, will not be used.

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WARNING
Wave-Sequences are exempt from this.
.2.17 M-Set: System Restore Default
Allows you to return the device to factory settings, and delete the show.
. DMX-Settings
. .1 M-DMX: Modus
Allows you to change the DMX-Mode between ON and OFF.
. .2 M-DMX: Startadress
Allows you to set the adress of the starting DMX-channel from 1 to 507 (Standard 1). The starting
adress is also used for Pyrodigit (maximum value 16, values higher than this will be set to 16
automatically when using the Pyrodigit-protocoll).
. . M-DMX: Protocol
Allows you to select between using DMX 512 or the Pyrodigit-protocoll.
Edit DMX settings
M-DMX: Modus
M-DMX: Startadresse
M-DMX: Protocol

4 Handling the X2 Wave-Flamer
Der X2 Wave-Flamer kann mittels Explo-Sender der X2-Serie, oder optional über das DMX-Protokoll
angesteuert werden.
4.1 General
4.1.1 Definition of the audience-side
Opposite of the control panel side, is the audience-side of the device. This is the side the audience
should be seeing during the show.
All Sequences and Positions have been made from this point of view. All important Positions for the
device from 1 to 15 (see 4.1.2) as well as the movement labels left, middle and right, are only correct,
if the device has been placed in this way. The following graphic shows the X2 Wave-Flamer from
above, and is meant to give you an idea of the labelings.
Furthermore, a correct positioning ensures that all control LEDs are facing away from the audience,
and do not bother the viewer.
4.1.2 Definition of Positions
Contrary to the control via DMX, only certain positions can be accessed, except for Waves. All in all, a
spectrum of 210° (±105°) can be used. This spectrum was separated into 15 positions in steps of 15°
for the control via radio. These 15 positions were numbered from 1 to 15, and the middle, vertical
position (Number 8) defined as 0°. The following graphic depicts the single positions as seen from the
audience side.
AUDIENCE
 1 - ⑧ - 15 
Left Middle Ri ht

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4.1. Drivetimes for the Autoshow
If you wish to make a flameshow that is synchronized to the music, the drive times between single
ignitions must be calculated. For the V1 version, the drivetime to the next ignition is entered as a rise
time. In the X2 version, the device automatically drives to the next angle of ignition, and waits there
until the ignition is made. Between the ignitions, you always need to enter a higher time distance
then drive time.
An le Drivetime
-105° 170 ms
-90° 150 ms
-75° 130 ms
-60° 110 ms
-45° 90 ms
-30° 70 ms
-15° 50 ms
0° 0 ms
15° 50 ms
30° 70 ms
45° 90 ms
60° 110 ms
75° 130 ms
90° 150 ms
105° 170 ms
Example Autoshow V1 or normal i nition
Channel 1 is being ignited. After the Wave Flamer has received a
signal it moves to the -105° angle. This takes 170 milliseconds. After
this drive, the ignition starts for about 0.11 seconds. After this, the
Flamer moves to the middle position (0°) again.
Example Autoshow X2
Channel 1 is being ignited by use of the Autoshow. Since the Show
has been pre-programmed onto the Wave Flamer, it moves
automatically to the next angle of -105°. You do not need to enter a
rise time during show creation. After this drive, the ignition is being
made for about 0.11 seconds. Afterwards, the Flamer drives to the
next angle used in the Autoshow.