FROGGYS FOG Fire Base 1300 Cased User manual

FireBase is a registered trademark of Froggys Fog
Manual
Firebase 1300
and Fire Base 1300 Cased
Froggys Fog
302 Rutherford Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
877-376-4499
[email protected]
www.froggysfog.com
www.trainingsmoke.com

1 Introduction
The SG-1300 is a very powerful fog generator. It unites the current digital technology with proven
technique and power. New features guarantee a much more simple operation, reducing the
amount of time needed to set up the machine.
2 Safety
instructions
A fog machine is not a toy!
2.1 Hazard
• Occasionally hot droplets of fluid may escape when in operation. Thus never aim at persons
directly and keep a minimum distance of 3 m to the nozzle.
• Never touch the nozzle when in operation.
2.2 General Safety
• Never open the machine and leave the machine unattended when connected to a power supply.
• Do not swallow the fog fluid. Keep it away from children. In case of eye contact, rinse with a lot of
water. Consult a doctor should you have accidentally swallowed some fluid.
• Fog may activate smoke detectors.
• Spilled fluid or splashed fluid droplets can cause slip hazard. Mop up the fluid and dispose of it
according to regulations. Froggys Fog Fluids are environmentally safe products and can be
recycled biologically.
• Artificially-made fog can be produced in many different ways. The method used here to produce
fog, with a device which works according to the vaporizer principle, is the most harmless one. No
case has so far been reported in which ahuman being has been harmed because of using our
device to produce artificial fog. However, this can only be guaranteed if the professional fog
generators are used accordingly, i.e. at the correct vaporization temperatures as well as with the
correctly mixed fog fluid.
We, however, recommend: People with health problems or problems of the respiratory tract
or with an inclination for allergies should avoid any contact with artificially-made fog.

3 Operating the
SG-1300 or SG-1300-CASED
3.1 Selecting of the location
• The location in which the SG-1300 is to be operated must be dry.
• Free from dusty or polluted air.
• Free from vibrations.
• Located on a non-flammable place or surface.
• Well-ventilated with fog-free air keeping the ambient operating temperature between 5° C
and 45° C and the relative air humidity below 80%.
3.2 Changing the fluid container
• Disconnect the fluid tube from the lid by retracting the brass collar and removing the
coupling
.
• Remove the container from the tank housing of the SG-1300 or SG-1300-CASED
• Unscrew the lid of the empty container and screw it onto the new container.
• Place the full container into the tank housing.
• Push the brass coupling into the brass collar until you hear a click. The brass collar is now
locked firmly.
4 Fog
liquids
The
SG-1300 and SG-1300-CASED have been designed to be used with Froggys Fog – Training
Smoke
fog fluids.
• Fire Rescue Fog High Density – Long Lasting Smoke Fluid
Use only Original Froggys Fog – Fog Fluids. Other fluids can cause considerable
damage to
the unit and void the warranty. You can get more general information about fog fluids from
your dealer or www.froggysfog.com / www.trainingsmoke.com
directly.
Froggys Fog liquid is an environmentally safe product and it can be recycled biologically.
5 Putting into operation
Connect to the mains supply. Make sure the correct voltage
is
selected (230 V/50 Hz). A “P” and two figures appear on the display
like P
15 .
After a warm up time of approx. seven minutes the
SG-1300 is ready to start. The green Ready-
Led blinks if the working temperature is reached. As soon as the final temperature is reached, the
LED llumates permanently. Adjust the required output via the control panel and press the Enter-
button once to start and once to end the fogging process.

6 Operating the
SG-1300 and SG-1300-CASED
The
SG-1300 is a powerful fog generator, producing every desired effect from a tiny puff of smoke
to the thickest fog. Digital technology makes fine adjustments of the pump possible. In steps of 1%
the output can be adjusted from 1-99%.
6.1 Control panel
SG-1300
• TIMER-LED, red
• READY-LED, green
• DMX IN-LED, yellow
• MODE
• UP/DOWN
• ENTER
6.2 Switch of the
SG-1300
Press the Mode butten til „OFF“ appears on the
display.
After 15 seconds the machine will switch off automatically. On the right bottom edge of the display
a red decimal point appear.
You can also switch off the machine within these 15 seconds by pressing the
Enter-button.
When you switch off the DMX signal, the machine will be switched off automatically after
15
seconds.
Please note that the Mode button is not designed to scroll between the different
menus. If
you press the mode button longer than 2 sec. the display will change into the timer
menue.

7 Control choices
7.1 External control
You may control the SG-1300 or SG-1300-CASED externally through the XLR sockets
.
Please note: DMX takes priority. That means: when the machine is
controlled via 5-PIN DMX 512
this data takes priority over the 0-10 V (+) 3-PIN XLR Analog Remote and Stand-alone
operation.
7.2 Operating via DMX 512
Connecting the SG-1300 or SG-1300-CASED to a DMX-desk use the 5pin XLR socket . As soon
as the
machine receives a correct DMX signal, the yellow DMX-LED shines. Now the pump can be
adjusted via
the desk.
Adjusting the DMX start
address
Press the Mode-button at the control panel, until three figures will
appear on the
LED
display
Adjust the requested start address by pressing the Up/Down-buttons
.
Save the start address by pressing the Enter-button once. The start address will also
be
saved when you disconnect the machine from the mains supply.
Now the pump can be adjusted via the
desk.
When you switch off the DMX signal, the machine will be switched off automatically after
15
seconds.
7.3 Stand-alone
The SG-1300 can be used in the Stand alone mode. In this mode the control of the pump must
be
adjusted at the machine.
Press and release the Mode- button until a „P” and two figures appear on
the display .

Adjust the pump output with the
Up/Down-buttons
.
Press the Enter-button once to start the fogging process. The machine now produces fog
until the Enter-button is pressed again. The output can be changed during the fogging
process.
Press Mode again to standard
menu.
7.4 Operating with firebase SG-RM-XLR remoteand 0-10V (+) DC
Connect the SG-1300 or SG-1300-CASED to the SG-RM-XLR remoteusing the 3pin XLR socket
at the back of the
machine.
The knob on the cable remote will control
the level of the pump. Pressing the On/Off switch at the
cable remote starts the fog
process.

7.5 Control via FireBase SG-RM-WR - Wireless Remote for FireBase Series
A wireless remote is available as an option. It will be delivered with a 3pin XLR plug. Connect the
receiver of the radio remote to the machine by using the 3pin XLR socket on the back of the
machine. Adjust the requested pump output at the machine (see point 6.3.3). Press the first button
at
the
transmitter of the radio remote as long as you want fog to be produced.
XLR 3pol connector radio receiver
Start button fogging process transmitter.
7.6 Wiring of DMX und Analog 0-10V DC
DMX: Pin 1 = Ground (Masse), Pin 2 = DMX-, Pin 3 = DMX+, Pin 4 und 5 = nc
3pol-XLR
(analog): Pin 1 = Ground (Masse), Pin 2 = 0-10 V + DC in, Pin 3 = 12 V + DC out,
max. 50mA

7.7 Operating with the internal timer
With the internal timer the „fog time” and ”wait time” as well as the output can be
adjusted.
To start the Timer-Mode, press the Mode-button for more than 2 seconds.
The red Timer-LED] shines as soon as the machine has switched to the Timer-Mode. As long as
the timer is in operation, the red Timer-LED blinks.
With the Up/Down-buttons you can adjust the output (Pxx),
( 1-99%)
Pressing the Mode button once, will bring you to the setting for the wait-time.
With the Up/Down-buttons you can adjust the wait-time( 0.1-99 minutes).
Pressing
the Mode button once, will bring you to the setting for the fog-time.
With the Up/Down-buttons, you can adjust the fog time in seconds (1-99 sec.)
Pressing
the Mode button once, will bring you to „Escape“

Pressing the Enter button will bring you back to the standard menu where you start
the
programming.
Pressing the enter button during the programming in Timer-menus will start the cycle
with
the last time shown on the display. (P.xx = Starts with wait time, F.xx = Starts with fog
time).
You can switch back to the Standard-Menu by pressing the Mode-button for more than 2
seconds or
by switching to „ESC” (Escape) in the Timer-Mode and then press the Enter-
button.
8
Autostart
If the timer is in operation and you disconnect the machine from the mains cable, the
SG-1300 will
re-start in the Timer-Mode as soon as it‘s reconnected to the mains. To stop this press the Mode-
button
for more than 2 seconds or by switching to “ESC“ in the Timer-Mode and then press the
Enter- button.
9 Cleaning, care and
maintenance
• Ensure the air vents are not clogged by dust. If necessary remove the dust.
• Take care that the machine cannot get overheated.
• Do not run the SG-1300 without any fluid, as the pump will run dry.
• Wipe up spilled fluid immediately. Moisture – also fluid – can destroy the electric of the
machine.
• Check the state of the air valve filter from time to time and clean or replace it when
necessary.
When frequently using the same fluid can, it should be cleaned thoroughly before adding
new fluid.
This reduces the chances of the machine clogging
up.
• If you install the SG-1300 make 100% sure that a permanent fog-free air supply for the
unit is guaranteed. Cooling air with too high fog concentration (very often in clubs and discos) can
condense inside the machine and cause moisture
damage.
• For cleaning the surface of the device use a suitable, solvent-free cleaner.

10 Trouble-Shooting
The
SG-1300 does not fog
• Check external control signals
• Check mains supply
• Check fluid tank (empty?)
• Check for correct connections at the fluid bottle
• Check for fluid in the fluid tube
• Check if fluid filter is clogged
The
SG-1300 fogs uncontrollably
• Check mains supply
• Check unit for moisture (moisture inside the machine, especially on the PCB can cause
fogging)
The
SG-1300 switches off suddenly
• The “Temperature cutout” has switched off due to overheating. Remove external heat
source (for instance projector shining right onto the housing) and/or make sure sufficient fresh air
supply. After 15 to 30 minutes the unit should switch back to “on” again.
Loud droning sound during
fogging
• The pump is running dry. Avoid this absolutely!
• Refill fluid bottle
• Double check connection fluid tube and fluid bottle.
E-4 appears on the LED
display
• The machine is getting too hot. The heating switches off and the machine cools down.
Solution: Disconnect the machine from the main supply for a moment and then re-connect
it.
E-1/E-2/E-3 appears on the LED
display
• Please send the machine to the service-station or your local dealer.

11
Specifications
Procedure: Simulated Smoke – Vaporizing Fog Generator
Power requirement: 1300
Watt
Voltage: 110 V/ 60 Hz
Warm up time: approx. 7 min.
Fluid Consumption: at max. output 120
ml/min
at cont. output 35 ml/min
Fluid tank capacity: 5
Liter
Fog output: adjustable in steps of 1% (
0-99)
Fogging time: at 100% output approx. 40
sec.
at <=65% output continuous
output
Control: DMX
512
Onboard Digital Timer
Stand alone mode
0 - 10 V
analog XLR Remote (Included)
Wireless Radio Remote
(Optional)
Temperature control: Microprocessor
controlled
Overheating protection: Heater
block/Thermostat
Pump/Thermal
switch
Dimension (L x B x H ): 53cm x 23cm x
24cm
Weight without Fluid: 12
kg

12 Warranty conditions
For the fog machine
SG-1300 Froggys Fog guarantee is:
1. Free of charge, subject to the following conditions (No. 2 - 6) we will repair any defect
or fault in
the unit if it is caused by a proven factory fault and has been advised
immediately after appearance
and within 24 month of delivery to the end user. Insignificant
deviations of the regular production
quality does not guarantee replacement rights, nor do
faults or defects caused by water, by
generally abnormal environment conditions or
force majeure.
2. Guarantee Service will be done in the following way: Faulty parts will be repaired
or replaced
(our choice) with correct parts. Faulty units have to be brought to us or
our service centers or to be
sent to us or our service centers at customer‘s expenses.
The invoice and/or receipt showing the
purchase date and the serial number have to
come with the faulty unit, otherwise this will not be
guarantee service. Replaced parts
become our property.
3. The customer loses all rights for guarantee services, if any repairs or adjustments are
not done
to the units by unauthorized persons and/or if spare parts are used which are
not approved by us.
The right of guarantee service is also lost if fluids other than
Froggys Fog Fluids have been used
or if units are sent to us with full fluid bottles.
Also noncompliance with the instructions in this
manual or mistakes by incorrect
handling/ treating of the machine will lead to a loss of guarantee
and also any faults and
damages caused by undue force.
4. Certain parts of the machine are “consumable parts” and are not covered by the
warranty.
5. Guarantee services do not cause an extension of the guarantee time or the start of
a new
guarantee time. The warranty for replaced parts ends with the guarantee time
of the whole unit.
6. If a defect/fault cannot be repaired by us in a satisfactory time, we will, within 24
months after
sale of the unit, on choice of the manufacturer, will replace the whole unit for free.
7. Further claims, especially for damages, losses etc. outside the unit are
excluded.
If you should send the unit for service, do not forget to remove any liquid from
the fluid
bottle.