FROGGYS FOG firebase SG-1700 User manual

Instruction Manual
SG-1700/3100
Smoke Generator
Froggys Fog
302 Rutherford Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
615-469-4906
[email protected]

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 2
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 2
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 3
4. MACHINE DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................... 4
5. PREPARATION ............................................................................................................................ 5
5.1. SELECTION OF THE SITE ..................................................................................................................... 5
5.2. CHANGING THE CANISTER ................................................................................................................. 5
5.3. DUCTING ADAPTER .......................................................................................................................... 5
5.4. INTERCHANGEABLE NOZZLE (SG-3100 ONLY) ...................................................................................... 5
5.5. FLUID SELECTION ............................................................................................................................ 6
6. WORKING WITH THE SG-1700/3100 ........................................................................................... 6
6.1. CONTROL PANEL OF THE SG-1700/3100 ........................................................................................... 6
6.2. OPERATION IN STAND-ALONE MODE ................................................................................................... 7
6.3. OPERATION VIA DMX512/RDM ...................................................................................................... 7
6.4. OPERATION VIA MODBUS RTU .......................................................................................................... 8
6.5. OPERATION VIA CABLE REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................ 9
6.6. OPERATION VIA RADIO REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION) ............................................................................... 9
6.7. OPERATION VIA THE INTERNAL TIMER ............................................................................................... 10
7. OPTIONS MENU TAB ................................................................................................................. 11
7.1. SETTING THE PUMP CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................. 11
7.2. FULL POWER ............................................................................................................................... 12
7.3. MAX. TIME ................................................................................................................................. 12
7.4. NON STOP .................................................................................................................................. 12
7.5. SETTING THE COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL OF THE XLR SOCKETS ........................................................... 12
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 13
9. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 13
10. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................................. 14
10.1. SG-1700 - 115V ........................................................................................................................ 14
10.2. SG-3100 230V .......................................................................................................................... 15
11. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................... 16
12. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................. 18

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1. Introduction
The SG-1700 and SG-3100 are powerful fog machines with classic accumulating
evaporators. The large storage volume allows large amounts of fog to be generated.
Likewise, the smallest fog clouds can be generated.
The SG-3100 also has an alternating nozzle system. Here, a choice can be made
between a wide-jet nozzle and a noise-reducing nozzle.
The diverse control options enable use in a wide variety of scenarios.
The machines are designed to create copious amounts of water based artificial fog.
2. Package Contents
1 SG-1700/3100 Smoke Generator
1 5L empty canister
1 tank cap with quick coupling
1 fluid hose with quick coupling and grommet
1 Power cord with TrueOne plug
1 Tank holder
1 Wide jet nozzle (Only SG-3100)
1 Noise-reducing nozzle (Only SG-3100)
1 Operating instructions
Please check the completeness of the delivery

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3. Safety instructions
• Very hot steam escapes from the mist outlet. Caution: Danger of burns! During
the fogging process, very hot fluid droplets may occasionally escape from the fog
outlet opening. Therefore, there must be no persons or heat-sensitive objects within
1.5 m from the fog outlet opening.
• Never handle the mist outlet during operation or when activated.
• Keep a minimum distance of 60 cm from flammable, combustible, and heat-
sensitive objects.
• Never open the device connected to a power source.
• During operation, sporadic leakage of hot fluid droplets is possible. Care should
therefore be taken to ensure that these cannot become a hazard to people. Keep a
safety distance of 3m to the fog outlet nozzle.
• Do not ingest the fog fluid and keep away from children. In case of eye contact,
rinse with plenty of water. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a doctor.
• Spilled or splashed fluid can cause slipping hazards. Absorb the fluid and dispose of
it in accordance with the regulations.
• Do not let visibility drop below 2m, you are responsible for people moving in
obscured room.
• The mist produced can set off smoke detectors.
The method used here to generate artificial fog is largely harmless and is used
worldwide in the entertainment sector. We are not aware of any case in which a healthy
person has been harmed using artificial fog. Nevertheless, we recommend that ill
persons or persons with previous damage to the respiratory tract or a
tendency to allergies avoid contact with artificial fog!

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4. Machine Diagram
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW

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5. Preparation
5.1. Selection of the site
The location where the SG-1700/3100is operated must be
1. Have good ventilation, with cold and fog-free air
2. Be dry
3. Be vibration and shock free
4. Consist of a non-flammable footprint
5. Be far enough away from easily flammable objects
6. Have an ambient temperature between 5 °C and 45 °C
7. Have a relative humidity of less than 80%.
5.2. Changing the canister
1. Release the plug-in nozzle from the quick coupling by pressing the locking
button
2. Remove the canister lock
3. Take the canister out of the tank holder
4. Unscrew the tank cap from the empty canister and screw it onto a new, or
full, canister.
5. Push the canister back into the tank holder.
6. Reattach the canister lock to the tank holder
7. Put the plug-in nozzle back into the tank cap.
5.3. Ducting adapter
The SG-1700/3100is equipped with a ducting adapter (100 mm). Please only use hoses
that can cope with the temperatures. The hose may only be pushed a maximum of 50
mm onto the adapter so that the fog nozzle is surrounded by sufficient fresh and cold
air.
5.4. Interchangeable nozzle (SG-3100 Only)
The SG-3100 has an interchangeable nozzle system.
ATTENTION! Please change the nozzle only when the heating element is cold, danger
of burns!
To do this, unscrew the nozzle from the front using a 14 mm nut with extension and
ratchet. Make sure that the copper sealing ring is still on the nozzle adapter. Now

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screw the new nozzle onto the nozzle adapter. The nozzle should be screwed on
tightly without overtightening the thread. If leaks occur at the copper sealing ring,
tighten the nozzle again. If necessary, replace the sealing ring if it is worn.
5.5. Fluid Selection
Three different fluids are available for the SG-1700/3100
● TS-XD is a high density, whiteout fluid
● TS-FR is a long lasting medium density fluid
● TS-Q is a very fast dissolving high density fluid
6. Working with the SG-1700/3100
The SG-1700/3100 is a series of fog machine with powerful output. From a small
cloud of fog to dense, room-filling fog, any desired effect can be achieved. The fine
adjustment of the pump allows fog output settings between 1% and 100%.
After plugging in the power plug, the machine heats up the heating element. This takes
between 8 and 12 minutes, depending on the machine.
6.1. Control panel of the SG-1700/3100

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The SG-1700/3100is operated via the four keys (menu, minus, plus, confirmation) and
the OLED display. The menu field tabs are in the corners of the display, and the value
field, which displays the value of the selected menu field, is in the center. The menu
key is used to select the individual menus counterclockwise. The corresponding value
can then be changed with the help of the plus and minus keys and then saved with the
confirmation key.
On the left edge of the screen, "PWR" indicates whether the heating is active. On the
right edge of the screen, "OK" indicates that the machine is ready to fog.
6.2. Operation in stand-alone mode
The simplest case of control is the stand-alone mode. For this, the pump value is set to
the desired value and the confirmation key is pressed. If fogging readiness is displayed,
the fogging process starts immediately.
The pump value can also be changed during the fogging process.
Pressing the confirmation key again stops the fogging process.
6.3. Operation via DMX512/RDM
When operating via DMX512, the
XLR input (2) must first be set to
DMX (see chapter Options).
As shown, "DMX" appears in the upper
right menu field. The DMX address can
be changed with the plus and minus
keys and must then be saved with the
confirmation key.
If a valid DMX signal is present, this is displayed at the top center with "active". The
currently read pump value can be displayed by selecting the pump menu item. If the
received value is greater than zero, the SG-1700/3100starts the fogging process and
stops it accordingly at the value zero.
Via RDM the SG-1700/3100 is configurable (DMX address) as well as readable (error or
temperature data). Furthermore, a firmware update can be done via this RDM input.

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6.4. Operation via Modbus RTU
When operating via Modbus RTU, the
XLR input (2) must first be set to
Modbus (see chapter
Options). The interface is
designed as RS485 half-duplex
connection.
The communication parameters of the connection can be set in the "Modbus" submenu.
First, the Modbus menu item must be selected. Enter" is displayed in the value field.
The confirmation key is used to access the submenu for Modbus.
In the Modbus submenu the menu fields are replaced. At the top left the address of the
device can be set. At the bottom left the baud rate of the communication is set and at
the bottom right the data width, parity and stop bits. The setting is done analog to the
main menu.
To exit the submenu, the menu item "exit" must be selected and confirmed with the
confirmation key.
In the appendix you will find the definitions of the registers that are necessary for
programming the PLC.

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6.5. Operation via cable remote control
When operating via the
cable remote, the XLR input
(2) must first be set to
Remote
(see chapter Options).
After plugging in the cable
remote control, the
SG-1700/3100automatically
recognizes that an analog cable
remote control has been plugged in. On the cable remote control there is an on switch
and a potentiometer for setting the pump value.
6.6. Operation via radio remote control (option)
When operating via the radio
remote control, the XLR input (2)
must first be set to Remote
(see chapter Options).
After the radio remote control has
been plugged in, the
SG-1700/3100automatically
detects that a radio remote
control has been plugged in.
Up to 60 different handheld transmitters can be programmed on the machine. For this
purpose, the "Remote" submenu must first be selected.

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In the Remote submenu, the
menu fields are replaced. The
channel (key on the handheld
transmitter) can be selected at
the top left. At the bottom left, a
new hand-held transmitter is
taught-in and at the bottom
right, the taught-in hand-held
transmitters are deleted again.
A new hand-held transmitter is
taught-in as follows. First select the menu item add and confirm this with the
confirmation key. Adding" now appears at the bottom left. The machine now waits for
a valid radio signal. To do this, press any key on the handheld transmitter. The teach-
in process is now complete and "adding" appears again at the bottom left. You can
then select the key and save it.
To delete the handheld transmitters already taught-in, select the "del" menu item and
confirm it. Deleting" now appears at the bottom right. The deletion process is now in
progress. The display changes back to "del" after a successful deleting process.
To exit the submenu, the menu item "exit" must be selected and confirmed with the
confirmation key.
6.7. Operation via the internal timer
To set and activate the internal
timer, you must first switch to the
Timer submenu.
Here, too, the menu fields are
changed accordingly. At the top
left, the pump value used in timer
mode can now be set.
Bottom left

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the waiting time can be set in 0.1 minute ( 6 sec.) steps. Analogously, the fogging time
can be set in steps of seconds at the bottom right.
To activate the timer, the confirmation key can be pressed for both the waiting time or
the fogging time. This activates or deactivates the timer. Depending on the selected
menu item, the timer starts with the waiting time or the fog time.
The pump value can still be changed even when the timer is activated.
If the "Timer" submenu is exited again, the timer is also deactivated again.
7. Options Menu Tab
In the submenu "Options" the pump characteristics can be set, as well as the protocol
of the XLR sockets can be selected.
7.1. Setting the pump
characteristics
After activating the submenus, the
menu fields in the corners are
changed.
The menu item "Char." now
appears at the bottom left and the
menu item "Input" at the bottom
right.
In the menu item "Char." you can choose between the pump characteristics "full
power", "max. time" and "non stop".

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7.2. Full power
The pump is not regulated down,
regardless of the falling
temperature in the heating
element.
7.3. Max. Time
The pump is regulated down
depending on the
temperature in the heating
element. This extends the
time of the fogging process.
Nevertheless, the pump
switches off as soon as the
temperature falls below the
evaporation temperature.
7.4. Non stop
The pump is regulated down to
continuous fog mode.
7.5. Setting the communication protocol of the XLR sockets
In the menu item "Input" the communication protocol of the XLR sockets can be
selected. The following protocols can be selected here:
● DMX/RDM
● Modbus

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● Remote (cable or radio)
Please select the desired protocol and confirm it with the confirmation button.
8. Care and maintenance
Avoid running the SG-1700/3100without fluid. The pump will otherwise run dry.
Avoid overheating the device due to direct sunlight or direct spotlight. The permissible
ambient temperature can be found in the technical data.
Make sure that the ventilation slots of the machine are not clogged with dust deposits.
If necessary, the ventilation slots must be cleaned.
Wipe up leaked fluid immediately.
Check the suction strainer in the tank from time to time. Clean it or replace it.
If you use the same fluid canister frequently, you should rinse it thoroughly before each
filling with fresh fluid. This will prevent contamination.
The tank holder can be unscrewed for permanent installation. Please note: The
difference in height between the external canister and the machine must not exceed
1.5 meters, otherwise the pump will no longer be able to suck in the fluid)!
Clean the surface of the device, if necessary with a suitable, solvent-free cleaning agent
Make sure that sufficient mist-free cooling air permanently surrounds the machine.
Otherwise, moisture damage could occur inside the machine.
PLEASE NOTE: The vaporizer of our fog machines does NOT need to be cleaned!
Cleaning liquids offered on the market can damage the vaporizer! The warranty will be
void in this case.
9. Troubleshooting
The SG-1700/3100 does not fog
• Check external control
• Check power source
• Check fluid quantity
• Check connection at fluid tank for tightness

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• Check suction strainer in tank for contamination
• Check fluid hose and connector for tightness
The SG-1700/3100 hums loudly when fogging
• Refill fluid
• The pump runs dry. This must be avoided at all costs.
• Check hose and coupling, engage again if necessary.
The SG-1700/3100 shows the error message "machine too hot" in
the display
● The temperature inside the device is too high. After cooling down, the error
disappears again.
The SG-1700/3100 shows the error message "thermocouple
broken" in the display
● One of the thermocouples is broken. The machine switches off for safety reasons.
10. Technical data
10.1. SG-1700 - 115V
Device type
Water Based Smoke Generator
Power
115V~, 60 Hz, 1700 W
(PowerCON TRUE1)
Heating time
approx. 12 min
Fluid consumption
up to 240 ml/min (full power mode),
up to 40 ml/min with continuous mist
Tank capacity
5 liters
Operation
1.3" OLED display, membrane keypad
Interfaces
5pin XLR In/Out
Fog output
Adjustable 1-100% in 1% steps
Ejection distance
Up to 15 m

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Supported protocols
DMX512, RDM, Modbus RTU, JT-Remote
Control
DMX/RDM, cable remote control, radio remote
control, integrated timer, stand alone
Accessories (option)
Radio remote control, cable remote control
Fog Time
up to 20 sec. at full power mode,
up to 50 sec. in Full-Time mode,
Permanent fog with non-stop mode
Fluid types
TS-XD
TS-FR
TS-Q
Dimensions (LxWxH)
480 x 212 x 240 mm (height with tank holder
388mm)
Weight
14 kg
10.2. SG-3100 230V
Device type
Water Based Smoke Generator
Power
230V~, 50 Hz, 3100 W
(PowerCON TRUE1)
Heating time
approx. 8 min
Fluid consumption
up to 300 ml/min (full power mode, wide jet
nozzle),
up to 70 ml/min with continuous fog
Tank capacity
5 liters
Operation
1.3" OLED display, membrane keypad
Interfaces
5pin XLR In/Out
Fog nozzles (changeable)
Wide jet nozzle
Noise reduction nozzle
Fog output
Adjustable 1-100% in 1% steps
Ejection distance
Up to 20 m with wide jet nozzle
Up to 15 m with noise-reducing nozzle
Supported protocols
DMX512, RDM, Modbus RTU, JT-Remote

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Control
DMX/RDM, cable remote control, radio remote
control, integrated timer, stand alone
Accessories (option)
Radio remote control, cable remote control
Fog Time
up to 20 sec. at full power mode,
up to 50 sec. in Full-Time mode,
Permanent fog with non-stop mode
Fluid types
TS-XD
TS-FR
TS-Q
Dimensions (LxWxH)
480 x 212 x 240 mm (height with tank holder
388mm)
Weight
14 kg
11. Warranty
For the purchased fog machine SG-1700/3100, Froggy's Fog provides
warranty according to the following conditions:
1. We shall remedy free of charge in accordance with the following conditions (Nos.
2 to 6) damage or defects to the device which are demonstrably due to factory
defects if they are reported to us immediately upon discovery and within 24 months
of delivery to the end user. A warranty obligation is not triggered by minor
deviations from the nominal condition which are insignificant for the value and
usability of the device, by damage from the effects of water and generally from
abnormal environmental conditions or force majeure.
2. The warranty claim expires if repairs or interventions are carried out by persons
who are not authorized by us to do so or if our devices are equipped with
supplementary or accessory parts that are not matched to our devices.
Furthermore, the warranty claim expires if other than the original Training Smoke
or Froggys Fog fog fluid was used. Please empty all fluid containers before
shipment for service.
3. We do not grant any performance claims for components or component groups
that are subject to natural wear or normal wear. All fluid-conveying parts such as
pumps and heating elements are considered to be wearing parts. A goodwill
settlement will be checked in each individual case.

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4. Warranty services do not cause an extension of the warranty period, nor do they
start a new warranty period. The warranty period for installed spare parts ends
with the warranty period for the entire device.
5. If a damage or defect cannot be remedied by us, or if the remedy is refused or
unreasonably delayed by us, within 6 months from the date of
purchase/delivery, at the request of the end user either
a. replacement delivered free of charge or
b. the reduced value is remunerated or
c. take back the device for a refund of the purchase price, but not more than the
market price.
6. Further or other claims, in particular those for compensation for damage occurring
outside the device, are excluded - unless liability is mandatory by law.

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12. Appendix