Look Solutions Viper NT User manual

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Operating manual
aLook Solutions product
vipernt

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Set of Equipment supplied
– 1 Viper nt
– 1 tank lid with Quick Connector
– 1 manual
Please check whether all the products you ordered are supplied.
Original operation manual, version 05/2018

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Content
1. Introduction 4
2. Safety instructions 5
3. Description of the parts 6
4. Fluid 8
4.1 General Notes
4.2 Changing the fluid container
5. Operating the Viper nt 8
5.1 Selecting the location
5.2 Putting into operation
5.3 Switching the device off
5.4 Control choices
5.4.1 Control via DMX 512
5.4.1.1 Adjusting the DMX start address
5.4.2 Control via 0 - 10 Volt (+) DC
5.4.3 Stand alone mode
5.4.4 Control via Radio remote
5.5 Operating with internal timer
5.5.1 Auto start
5.6 Wiring of the connectors
6. Cleaning, Care and Maintenance 14
7. Troubleshooting 15
8. Specifications 16
9. Warranty Conditions 17

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1. Introduction
The Viper nt originates from the continued development and improvement of the
Viper fog machine.
It unites the current digital technology with the proven technique and power of its
predecessor.
New features guarantee a much more simple operation – place and fog, reducing the
amount of time needed to set up the machine.

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2. Safety instructions
A fog machine is not a toy!
• Very hot steam escapes from the nozzle. Danger of getting burnt.
• Occasionally very 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. Danger of getting burnt.
• The location for the machine must be non-flammable, non-combustible and not
sensitive to heat. It has to be twice as big as the machine.
• Keep a minimum distance of 60 cm to all flammable, combustible objects and objects
sensitive to heat.
• Glycol is alcohol and burns with a slightly bluish, almost invisible flame. Never point
the fog at strong sources of ignition like fire or pyrotechnic effects.
• Never open the machine and leave the machine unattended when connected to a
power supply.
• It is only allowed to fly/hang the machine by using the original hanging set.
• The visibility has to be more than 2 m in rooms where people walk around.
• 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.
• Spilled fluid or splashed fluid droplets can cause slip hazard. Mop up the fluid and
dispose of it according to regulations.
• Fog may activate smoke detectors.
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 a sound human being has been harmed be-
cause 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.

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Rear view
Front view
1: · Nozzle
CAUTION
Hot Surface! Avoid Contact!
Look Solutions
VIPERNT
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2: · Fluid tube
3: · Fluid tube inlet
4: · Mains cable
3. Description of the parts

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Top view
5: · Air vents
6: · DMX in/out
7: · Control panel for adjusting
the DMX start address and
the output
8: · XLR socket for 0-10 V (+) DC
230 V~/50 Hz/1300 W
ANALOGIN DMX
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Serial no.
This machine has been designed to be
used with original Look fog-fluid. Use
of other liquids will void the manufac-
turer's warranty and can be dangerous
to your health.
Never use c leaner or frag rances with
this machine!
Made by OTTEC TechnologyGmbH for Look Solutions. Made in Germany. Bünteweg 33 · DE - 30989 Gehrden.
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3. Description of the parts
Tank lid
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13
· Brass coupling
· Brass collar
· Tank lid
· Fluid filter
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4. Fluid
5. Operating the Viper nt
The Viper nt has been designed to be used with Look fog fluids.
The following Look fog fluids are available:
Quick-Fog thick, quick disappearing fog fluid
Regular-Fog thick, long lasting fog fluid
Slow-Fog thick, extremely long lasting fog fluid
If fluids have been used other than Look fog fluids we can‘t grant warranty on parts
that have been in contact with the fluid.
PLEASE NOTE: The vaporizer of our machines does not have to be cleaned! Cleaners,
available on the market, can damage the vaporizer! We cannot grant warranty in this
case.
4.2 Changing the fluid container
– Disconnect the fluid tube from the lid by pressing the brass collar [10] and removing
the coupling [9].
– Remove the container from the tank housing of the Viper nt.
– Unscrew the lid [11] of the empty container and screw it onto the new container.
– Place the full container into the tank housing.
– Push the brass coupling [9] into the brass collar [10] until you hear a click.The brass
collar is now locked firmly.
4.1 General Notes
5.1 Selecting the location
The location in which the Viper nt is to be operated must
– be dry,
– be free from dusty or polluted air,
– be free from vibrations,
– be an non-flammable place or surface,
– be well-ventilated with fog-free air keeping the ambient operating temperature
between 5° C and 45° C and the relative air humidity below 80%.

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5. Operating the Viper nt
The Viper nt 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%.
5.2 Putting into operation
a. Connect the Viper nt to the mains supply. Make sure the correct voltage is selected
(230 V/50 Hz). A „P” and two figures appear on the display.
b. After a warm up time of approx. seven minutes the Viper nt is ready to start. The
green Ready-Led [22] blinks if the working temperature is reached. As soon as the
final temperature is reached, the LED illumates permanently.
c. Adjust the required output via the control panel and press the Enter-button [18]
once to start the fogging process (see point 5.4).
5.3 Switching the device off
a. Press the Mode-button [16] 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 [18].
b. When you switch off the DMX signal, the machine will be switched off automatically
after 15 seconds.
P25
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5. Operating the Viper nt
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OFF
P15
Control panel (Standard-Menu)
Fig. 1:
Display shown at adjusting the pump output
Fig. 2:
Display shown at adjusting the DMX start address
Fig. 3:
Display shown at switching off the device
14: Mode-button
15: Up/Down-buttons
16: Enter-button
18: LED display
17: DMX-LED, yellow
20: Ready-LED, green
19: Timer-LED, red

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5. Operating the Viper nt
5.4 control choices
You may control the Viper nt externally through the XLR sockets [6 and 8].
Please note: DMX takes priority. That means: when the machine is controlled via DMX
512 this data takes priority over 0-10 V (+) DC and Stand alone operation.
5.4.2 0 - 10 Volt (+) DC control
Connect the Viper nt to an analog desk or with the cable remote (available as an op-
tional extra), using the 3pin XLR socket [6] at the back of the machine.
Please note: With analog control the pump can be adjusted from the desk and/or the
cable remote. The pump should be pre-adjusted at 99% at the machine.
Please note: You can‘t use the Mode-button for scrolling through the Menu. The Mode-
button has to be pressed momentarily. If the Mode-button is pressed and hold more
than two seconds, the machine will change into the Timer-Mode (see point 5.5).
a) Connect the cable from the desk or the cable remote into the 3pin XLR socket at the
back of the machine [8].
b) Adjust the pump level at 99% at the machine. The knob on the cable remote or the
fader on the analog desk will now control the level of the pump.
c) Pressing the On/Off switch at the cable remote starts the fog process, the green
On-LED [18] illuminates.
5.4.1 Operating via DMX 512
Connecting the Viper nt to a DMX-desk using the 5pin XLR socket [8] on the back of
the machine. As soon as the machine receives a correct DMX signal, the yellow DMX-
LED [17] shines.
a) Press the Mode-button [14] at the control panel, until three figures will appear on
the LED display [18].
b) Adjust the requested start address by pressing the Up/Down-buttons [15].
c) Save the start address by pressing the Enter-button [16] once. The start address will
also be saved when you disconnect the machine from the mains supply.
5.4.1.1 Adjusting the DMX start address

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5. Operating the Viper nt
P01
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P15
Control panel Timer-Menu (the red Timer-LED [19] shines)
Adjusting of the output/pump
in steps of 1% (1-99%)
Adjusting of the wait time
in minutes (0.1-99)
5.4.3 Stand alone
The Viper nt can be used in the Stand alone mode. In this mode the control of the pump
must be adjusted at the machine.
a) Press and release the Mode-button [14] until a „P” and two figures appear on the
display [18].
b) Adjust the pump output with the Up/Down-buttons [15] and press the Enter-button
[16] 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.
5.4.4 Control via Radio remote
A radio 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, using the 3pin XLR socket [8]
on the back of the machine.
Adjust the requested pump output at the machine (see point 5.4.3).
Press and hold the first button at the transmitter of the radio remote as long as you
want fog to be produced (see manual „Radio remote“).

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5. Operating the Viper nt
ESC
F12
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Adjusting of the fog time
in seconds (1-99)
Escape to switch back to the
Standard-Menue with the Enter-button
5.5 Operating 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 and hold the Mode-button [14] for more than 2 seconds.
The red Timer-LED [19] 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.
The adjusting of the output, fog time or wait time is the same as in the Standard-
Menu. That means you have to press the Mode-button until you reach the required
function.
With the Up/Down-buttons you can adjust the output (Pxx), fog time (F.xx) and wait
time (P.xx), then press the Enter-button to start the timer.
The timer cycle starts with the time last shown on the display (i. e. 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 [14] for more
than 2 seconds or by switching to „ESC” (Escape) in the Timer-Mode and then press
the Enter-button.
5.5.1 Auto start
If the timer is in operation and you disconnect the machine from the mains cable, the
Viper nt will re-start in the Timer-Mode as soon as it‘s reconnected to the mains. To
stop this press and hold the Mode-button [14] for more than 2 seconds or switch to
„ESC“ in the Timer-Mode and then press the Enter-button.

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5. Operating the Viper nt
6. Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
– Ensure the air vents [5] are not clogged by dust. If necessary remove the dust.
– Take care that the machine can not get overheated.
– Do not run the Viper nt without any fluid, as the pump will run dry.
– Wipe up spiled Fluid immediately. Moisture – also fluid – can destroy the electric
parts of the machine.
– Check the state of the air valve filter from time to time and clean or replace it when
necessary. Always replace the whole fluid canister rather than pouring new fluid
into the old tank. This reduces the changes of the machine clogging up.
– If you install the Viper nt 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.
– PLEASE NOTE: The vaporizer of our machines does not have to be cleaned! Cleaners,
available on the market, can damage the vaporizer! We cannot grant warranty in
this case.
5.6 Wiring of the connectors
5pin XLR (DMX):
Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = DMX –, Pin 3 = DMX +
3pin XLR (analog):
Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = 0-10 V + DC in, Pin 3 = 12 V + DC out, max. 50 mA

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7. Troubleshooting
The fog machine 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
• Check that pump setting on the machine is >1
The fog machine fogs uncontrollably
• Check mains supply
• Check unit for moisture (moisture inside the machine, especially on the PCB can cause
fogging)
The fog machine 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 (or better: replace) 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.
E–4
E–1

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8. Specifications
Procedure: vaporizing fog generator
Power requirement: 1300 Watt
Voltage: 230 V/ 50 Hz or 120 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 99 steps, steps à 1%
Output projection: max. 15 m
Fogging time: at 100% output approx. 30 sec.
at < 50% output continuous output
external Fan: max. 800 Watt, fan with one phase
Air quantity: adjustable in 99 steps
Control: DMX 512
0 - 10 V analog
Timer
Stand alone mode
Radio remote (option)
XLR-remote (option)
Temperature control: Microprocessor controlled
Overheating protection: Heater block/Thermostat
Pump/Thermal switch
Dimensions (L x W x H): 47 x 23 x 24 cm
Weight without tank: 8.6 kg
Manufactured for:
Look Solutions - Fog machines made in Germany · Bünteweg 33 · DE - 30989 Gehrden

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9. Warranty Conditions
For the fog machine Viper nt Look‘ 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 months 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, wrong fog fluid, 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 centres or to
be sent to us or our service centres at customer‘s expense. The invoice and/or receipt showing
the purchase date and the serial number has 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 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 original Look fog fluids have been
used or if units are sent to us with full fluid bottles. Also non compliance 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 can not be repaired by us in a satisfactory time, we will, within 6 months after
sale of the unit, on choice of the customer, either:
• replace the whole unit for free or
• refund the lesser value or
• take back the whole unit and refund the purchase price, but not more than the usual
market price at the time of the refund.
7. Further claims, especially for damages, losses etc. outside the unit are excluded.
Other guarantee regulations may be valid outside Germany. Please check with your dealer!
If you should send the unit for service, do not forget to remove any liquid from the fluid
bottle.

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Timer-Menu Pxx (1-99%) Pumpeneinstellung
Pump output
Nebeln an/aus
Timer aus
Output start/stop
Timer stop
– 1%
+ 1%
Nebeln aus
Output stop
länger als 2 Sek.
more than 2 sec.
ja
yes
nein
no
ja
yes
nein
no
ja
yes
nein
no
Standard-Menü/Standard-Menu/Menu Standard
Timer start/stop
mit Pausenzeit
Timer start/stop
with Pause
– 0.1
+ 0.1
Timer start/stop
mit Nebelzeit
Timer start/stop
with fog time
– 0.1
+ 0.1
Timer-Menu ESC Escape
Timer-Menu P.xx (0.1-99) Pausenzeit
Pause
Timer-Menu Fxx (1-99) Nebelzeit
Fog time
nein
no
länger als 2 Sek.
more than 2 sec.
länger als 2 Sek.
more than 2 sec.
ja
yes länger als 2 Sek.
more than 2 sec.
Start
DMX-Signal
Analog remote

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