GALAXIS SHOWTECHNIK PYROTEC PFE Advanced Mini 5 Outputs User manual

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User Manual
Galaxis Showtechnik
PYROTEC
PFE Advanced Mini 5 Outputs
Firmware V2.5
Revision date: March 12
th
2021
Batch No.: EUE700100, USE700100

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Table of contents:
1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Requirements the operator has to fulfill and necessary qualification...................................... 5
1.3 Safety Instructions................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Application fields...................................................................................................................... 9
2 Illustrations ....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Description of indicators and control elements......................................................................11
3 Basic operation of the device ...........................................................................................................12
3.1 Insertion of batteries, power supply, operation time..............................................................12
3.2 Switching on .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Warning messages after switching on................................................................................... 12
3.4 Code request......................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Receiving mode..................................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Teach-in of receivers............................................................................................................. 13
3.7 The function of the Info LED..................................................................................................14
3.8 Switching off .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.9 Firing mode............................................................................................................................ 14
3.10 The monitoring function Radio Interference ..........................................................................15
3.11 The function 'Reset to defaults' .............................................................................................15
4 The menu ......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 The main menu...................................................................................................................... 17
The menu item 'Battery capacity'....................................................................................... 17
The menu item 'Interfering Signal'..................................................................................... 17
The menu item 'Last Range Test Result'...........................................................................18
The menu selection 'Output Programming' ....................................................................... 19
The Continuity and Programming Check: 'OK-PRG-Test'.................................................21
4.2 The submenu......................................................................................................................... 22
The menu item 'Language' ................................................................................................ 22
The menu item 'Code'........................................................................................................ 22
The menu item 'Device ID number' ...................................................................................23
The menu item 'RF Channel' (i.e. frequency selection)..................................................... 24
The menu item 'Determine Hazard Zone'..........................................................................25
The menu item 'Acoustic Signals'...................................................................................... 26
The menu item 'Flashing LED if receiving' ........................................................................26
The menu item 'Flashing LED if Low Battery'....................................................................26
The menu item 'LCD Backlight' ......................................................................................... 26
The menu item 'Inner Temperature' .............................................................................. 27
The menu item 'Temperature fuse'................................................................................27
The menu item 'LED-Check'.......................................................................................... 27
The menu item 'Recall Event Memory'.......................................................................... 28
The menu item 'Lock Submenu?' .................................................................................. 28
5 The stepping function (optional).......................................................................................................29
6 Firing characteristic and firing power................................................................................................31
6.1 General information............................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Displayed information while firing..........................................................................................31
7 The function 'Event Memory'............................................................................................................32
8 Radio range...................................................................................................................................... 32
8.1 Radio Range Test.................................................................................................................. 33
9 Remote access................................................................................................................................. 33
10 Terminal block connector ................................................................................................................. 34
11 Operation time and Sleep Mode.......................................................................................................34
12 Batteries and rechargeable batteries recommendations ................................................................. 34
13 Protection against water, moisture, humidity and condensation......................................................35
14 Cleaning and maintenance...............................................................................................................35
15 Warranty........................................................................................................................................... 35
16 Damages caused by misusage, maloperation, malfunction.............................................................36
17 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 36
18 Technical data .................................................................................................................................. 37
19 Compatibility and Firmware Revision History................................................................................... 38

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20 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 39
21 CE marking of the EU version.......................................................................................................... 39
22 Address of the manufacturer and contact details for requesting an EU declaration of conformity.. 39

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1 Introduction
1.1 Safety instructions
Observe all safety instructions in this documentation! Safety instructions warn of dangers when
handling devices and provide information on how to avoid them. They are classified according to the
severity of the danger and divided into the following groups:
DANGER
Danger signals dangers for persons. If you do not follow the instructions
for avoiding the hazard, the hazard will certainly result in death or serious
physical injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates dangers for persons. If you do not follow the
instructions for avoiding the hazard, the hazard is likely to result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates danger to persons. If you do not follow the instructions
for avoiding the hazard, the hazard is likely to result in minor physical
injury.
NOTICE
Note signals dangers for objects or data. If you do not follow the
instructions for avoiding the hazard, the hazard will probably result in
damage to property.
TIP
A tip provides additional or supplementary information.

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1.2 Requirements the operator has to fulfill and necessary
qualification
This product may only be operated by persons of legal age. In Germany the user must be at least 18
years of age.
This product may only be used within the scope of a professional and occupational activity.
DANGER
2.1.1
Unintended firing
Fatal injuries due to explosion/deflagration of pyrotechnic effects and
compositions and secondary effects due to explosion (flying objects)
•Handling of pyrotechnic items only by personnel qualified for the
respective effect.
•Intended use of the effects only.
•Make sure that the required safety distance to persons is maintained.
•Minimize the presence in the danger zone.
•Follow all safety instructions and regulations at all times.
Make sure that all legal requirements for the performance of aerial display fireworks, stage fireworks
(also known as close proximity pyrotechnics) and special effects are met in the respective country of
use.
TIP
In Germany, these regulations of the employers' liability insurance
association and the BAM, among others, apply:
•DGUV-Vorschrift 213-049: Abbrennen von Feuerwerken
•DGUV-Vorschrift 215-312: Sicherheit bei Veranstaltungen und
Produktionen
•BAM Py/2012/2: Leitfaden zu Sicherheitsmaßnahmen für das
Verwenden von Feuerwerk der Kategorie 4

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1.3 Safety Instructions
Safety instructions for the firing of pyrotechnical effects and aerial
shells by using e-matches:
The following instructions are for your understanding about important and
basic safety principles.
Our general safety requirements are based on our own experience plus the
contact and feedback from our customers. These rules allow the safe and
successful usage of all components of our wireless firing systems. With
proceeding development of our products, we will continuously revise and
adapt the safety standards in conclusion with your notifications and
support.
The following safety instructions are part of all our operation manuals
within our product range. These instructions are also available in printed
form and can be downloaded via our internet homepage at any time. Please
forward these instructions to any relevant persons in your company dealing
with this topic.
Any technical device can potentially cause a fault. This could be
encouraged through: wrong usage, unit damage, unit aging as well as the
wear and tear of the unit. This fundamental thesis was the basic principle
when writing these instructions.
1. Smoking or open fire is strictly prohibited within the safety zone!
2. Depending on the type, size and quantity of the pyrotechnical effects
that are being used and depending on the local conditions, allocate the
necessary fire prevention and first aid measurements.
3. In all cases respect and follow any national and technical regulations
as well as the operation manuals respective to the pyrotechnical effects in
use.
4. Make sure that non authorized persons are not within the vicinity of the
pyrotechnical effects and to the respective firing system.
5. The safety boundary distances required by the manufacturer and
authorities are to be respected. Secure the area so that non authorized
persons cannot gain access to the same.
6. The operation manuals and safety instructions of the pyrotechnical
manufacturers must be observed at all times. If in doubt these must be
discussed with the relevant safety organisations.
7. The usage of pyrotechnical effects as well as the respective firing
systems are only allowed to be used according to it's defined function.
8. The components of our firing system are to be covered or encased against
burn-off cinders or weather conditions where necessary. Electrical contacts
should be protected against corrosion, soiling and damage plus they should
be cleaned regularly.
9. The contacts of the pyrotechnical articles or their e-matches, which
have not yet been connected, must always be short circuited.
10. We recommend to have our products inspected every one to two years.
Along with the testing of the rechargeable battery, a visual test as well
as a functional test will prove that the operational safety standards are
still met.

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11. Do not use damaged equipment. If a damage is found, immediately send
the device back to the manufacturer for professional repair. Our warranty
for the proper function for our equipment is only for components of our
system, which have no damage.
12. Any changes in the devices or to the firing system as well as repair
work on the units other than that through the manufacturer will invalidate
any warranty claims and our product liability will be void. Should repair
of the units be necessary, then we do require a detailed report of the
problem.
13. Please make sure when lending or renting out the equipment, that no
damage has occurred during the rental period of the units. Advise your
staff, that it is very important to report any possible damage of the units
immediately. Customers, which have borrowed or rented the equipment are
hereby informed, that it is their duty to report any damage found or
suspected on the unit when returning such.
14. Wire connections from the firing device to the e-matches are always to
be insulated. At the same time avoid wire damage, for example through heat,
cable twisting, cable pinching and burn-off cinders or through forced
piercing. All cables must be checked before each use on it's faultless
construction. When using used wires we do recommend a continuity and short
circuit test between each insulated connection before using it again.
15. The firing of igniters in accordance with 'SprengG' (i.e. German
explosive law) is not allowed with our products. For this purpose only
firing units with a special certification in accordance with 'SprengG' or
equivalent are allowed. The same applies to high explosives.
16. Avoid unintended firing through electrostatic charging. When using e-
matches, make sure that you only use those types which are protected
against unintended firing through electrostatic discharges. The e-matches
that you use should also have a BAM certification or equivalent.
17. Avoid possible or even physical contact of the e-matches or their
firing lines with other conductible materials if the possibility is given
that either a static discharge or potential equalization can arise.
18. Make sure that no unintended firing possibilities are given. Commonly
caused either through strong electrical, magnetic, electromagnetical fields
as well as other voltage sources.
19. An often underestimated risk are unintended firings due to live
contacts found as charging contacts on mobile phones, walkie talkies as
well as rechargeable battery driven tools. Even when due care and attention
is taken, a battery pack or similar can be a hazard when dropped especially
when live contacts are revealed.
20. Unintended firing can be caused by thunderstorms or the electrostatic
fields during the drawing up of a thunderstorm. We recommend clearing and
securing the area in question.
21. Another possible danger for unintended firings are potential
equalization currents. Be aware that these currents may occur in between
conductive building segments themselves or between these conductive
segments and earth potential. Neither e-matches nor wiring should come in
contact with such segments.
22. Please be aware that through your pyrotechnical effects ionized gases
are created. The thereby produced ions increase the conductivity within the
air. This ionization process can cause an electrical arcing especially
within the vicinity of high voltage overland cables. This may lead to

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lethal consequences for the pyrotechnicians and other persons. Please note
that wind conditions can be totally different a few meters above the
ground.
23. Please assure that the firing can only be initiated through the
pyrotechnician. Keep firing system under lock and key! Within our safety
concept, all firing systems are set with individual codes, which inhibit
unintended and accidental firing through third parties. If requested we can
also supply systems with the same coding. This may be necessary if in a
company more than one transmitter is used or when companies exchange the
units between each other.
24. With our using the key code numbers 901 and 311, we are using a
standard key code, which can also be found in other products. On a
customer's request we can also supply other key codes.
25. Please ensure that the relevant safety distances are met by everybody.
The safety margins are to be kept as from the beginning of the project
until the pyrotechnician releases the area after firing and containment of
unfired effects and shells.
26. Connect at all times first the e-match to a 100% non-live firing line,
which is also not connected to a firing unit. A pyrotechnical effect is
given from the time onwards as 'armed' when the e-match wires are connected
to the firing unit. This is independent if the units are on or off!
27. In the interest of your own safety and protection of the devices always
use a sufficient length of firing wire.
28. Along with a sufficient length of firing wire you should ensure also
the following:
In the field of display fireworks: The fireworks shells are only allowed to
be loaded after the mortars have been stabilized and secured. Only after
loading it is then allowed that the e-matches are connected to the
respective firing units. At all times the most important rule is to never
put your head or other part of the body into or over the mortar opening.
This would also apply to other pyrotechnical effects.
In the field of special effects: Depending on the explosiveness of the
pyrotechnical effects or materials that are being used it is advisable to
proceed with higher care and attention (lies within the pyrotechnician's
responsibility) and this could include for example a short circuit bridge
over the contacts of the e-match to prevent unintended firing. Also it is
possible to make a physical switch breakage in the firing line, which is
only then closed when all safety instructions are met and kept! Should
there be any unclarified situations, then discussions with the safety
authorities are to be taken until all is clear for everyone. When it comes
to the safety of your projects we are at all times at your disposal to
develop a customized safety concept.
29. Make sure the devices are switched off before connecting the e-matches.
30. When stripping the cable insulation of the igniters and connecting
them, you have to make sure that they are not stripped so long so that the
conductors can touch each other. Short circuits between different outputs
must be avoided by all means because this may cause unwanted firings.
31. When checking the various system parameters as well as during firing,
nobody is allowed within the danger zone.
32. After the effects have been fired, an ample amount of time should be
given before disassembling the pyrotechnical setup. Before securing

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possible unfired effects first disconnect the corresponding wiring and then
switch off the receivers. Especially in the field of special effects,
during the installation special care should be taken of how to disassemble
unfired effects or installations in a safe way.
33. When using receivers inside of Zarges cases it is important to make sure
that the top case (aluminium top) is closed during the fireworks display. The
lashes of the bottom case have to be locked to the top case. There is still
enough space for the wires of the e-matches going out on both sides of the
case. This guarantees the safety and protection of the receiver and also
prevents opening of the top case due to windy conditions.
34. Read the user manual of all devices completely and follow all given
instructions. Teach your staff and everyone in your company who will work
with the devices.
35. Only use original accessories. Otherwise, the safety of the equipment
cannot be guaranteed. Further information can be found in the chapter
'Accessories' in the respective user manuals.
The most current version of the safety instructions is always available in the download section
of our website: www.galaxis-showtechnik.de
1.4 Application fields
The device PFE Advanced Mini 5 Outputs is suitable for the following areas of application:
- Lighting of category 2 end user fireworks
- Stage pyrotechnics of the categories T1 and T2
- Special effects (SFX)
- Triggering of effects on the body of performers (body hits)
- Lighting of illumination effects such as Bengali luminaires and strobes
- Lighting of ice fountains, candles etc. on tables during Gala Events (Table Top Pyro)
The device is not intended for use in aerial fireworks (categories 3 and 4).
DANGER
2.1.1
Unintended firing
Fatal injuries due to explosion/deflagration of pyrotechnic effects and
compositions and secondary effects due to explosion (flying objects)
•Handling of pyrotechnic items only by personnel qualified for the
respective effect.
•Intended use of the effects only.
•Make sure that the required safety distance to persons is
maintained.
•Minimize the presence in the danger zone.
•Follow all safety instructions and regulations at all times.
Also, under no circumstances may explosives be detonated. Specially certified firing systems must be
used for this purpose (in Germany BAM certified devices).
Please observe the relevant safety instructions for the use of firing devices in the field of pyrotechnics
and the safety instructions printed in these operating instructions.
An optional step function is also available for this device. This can also be retrofitted at any time.

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2 Illustrations