Magicfx SWIRLFAN II Operating manual

SWIRLFAN II.
®
CONFETTI FX PART01661 rev 01-01
USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ENGLISH

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DISCLAIMER
WARNING Read this manual carefully before installing and/or using this
product. Failure to read the manual and to follow the printed
instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the
product.
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LIABILITY
MAGIC FX accepts no liability for claims from third parties arising from unauthorised
use, use other than that stated in this manual, and use other than in accordance with
the General Conditions registered at the Chamber of Commerce.
We further refer to the General Conditions. These are available on request, free of
charge.
Although considerable care has been taken to ensure a correct and comprehensive
description of all relevant components, the manual may nonetheless contain errors
and inaccuracies.
Should you detect any errors or inaccuracies in the manual, we would be grateful if
you would inform us. This helps us to further improve our documentation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 2
Trademarks 2
Liability 2
Foreword 4
Language 4
Revision table 4
1 Meet the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II! 5
1.1 Main parts 5
1.2 Technical data 6
1.3 Productidentication 6
1.4 DMX control 7
1.5 Display panel 7
1.6 RDM capability 10
1.7 Accessories 11
1.8 Confetti 11
2 Swirl safely! 12
2.1 General safety rules 12
2.2 Indoor use 12
2.3 Rigging 12
2.4 Noise level 12
2.5 Safety symbols 13
2.6 Precautions for operation 13
3 Let’s swirl! 14
3.1 Mount on a truss 14
3.2 (Re)Fill with confetti 15
3.3 Connect power and setup DMX 16
3.4 Setup multiple machines in a sequence with DMX 17
3.5 Swirl with DMX 18
3.6 Clean up 19
4 Maintenance 20
5 Troubleshooting 20
6 Correct disposal 20
7 EC Declaration of Conformity 21

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FOREWORD
Congratulations! You have bought a great new product from MAGIC FX.
This manual contains all information required for the intended use of the equipment.
Deviation from the described intended use can result in a hazardous situation and/or
property damage.
This manual includes notes and warnings on safe operation of the equipment. These
notes and warnings are accompanied by the following icons. Read them attentively!
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-
related (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
LANGUAGE
This document contains the original instructions in English. In case you require other
languages please contact MAGIC FX.
REVISION TABLE
Document nr Revision Date Description Authored by Checked by
PART01661 01-00 10-10-2019 Initial release CSK SVG
PART01661 01-01 01-11-2019 CSK SVG

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1 MEET THE MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II!
The MAGICFX® SWIRLFAN II is a special eects machines that can deliver a shower of
confetti from above.
The MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II can create a small confetti rain shower up to a confetti
rain storm. It does this all silently thanks to its slow turning fan. The controllable speed
of this fan doses the confetti thrown out the sides of the machine in a circular pattern.
Dierent types of confetti can be used in combination with the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II.
Via two seperate lids in the top confetti is loaded into the machine. loading the
MAGICFX SWIRLFAN II can be done either on the ground or while it is hanging in the
truss.
The MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II is delivered with 2 Quick Trigger Clamps. Use these to hang
the machine to a truss, tube or other attachment points.
1.1 MAIN PARTS
LID
FX LED INDICATOR
DISPLAY WITH BUTTONS
AND LED INDICATORS
DMX INPUT & OUTPUT
POWER INPUT & OUTPUT
CONTAINER
SAFETY EYE
SAFETY CABLE
QUICK TRIGGER
CLAMP
Main parts

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1.2 TECHNICAL DATA
Product Product Name MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II
Product Code MFX0703
Product Type CONFETTI & STREAMER FX
Main
Dimensions
Length 550 mm 21.7 in.
Width 604 mm 23.8 in.
Height 618 mm 24.3 in.
Weight Empty weight 19 kg 41.9 lb.
Electrical Voltage Input 180 – 250 Vac
Voltage Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption 850 W
Power Connector Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 (in & out)
Environment Minimum Temperature -10 ºC -14 ºF
Maximum Temperature 50 ºC 122 ºF
Humidity (Relative) 20% to 90% (non condensing)
Controlling Control options DMX
Control protocols DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11)
RDM (ANSI E1.20
Control connectors Neutrik 5-pole male/female XLR
Usage Consumable(s) Confetti
Technical data
1.3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Type plate

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1.4 DMX CONTROL
The MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II is controlled with 1 safety adress and 1 operational
address.
DMX Address Address range
Safety address 1 – 255
Start address (Eect density) 1 – 255
DMX addresses
The safety address cannot be the same as the operational address. Operating of
these addresses results in the following:
DMX Address DMX Value (decimal) Result
Safety address
0 99 Device disabled
100 154 Device enabled
155 255 Device disabled
Start address
(Eect density)
0 9 No output
10 255 Variable confetti output
Operation of the DMX addresses
When you link multiple machines with DMX, we advise you to use the same Safety
address for all machines.
CAUTION Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output of the nal
unit in the control sequence. Using a DMX Terminator improves
signal reliability.
1.5 DISPLAY PANEL
INFORMATION
ERROR HISTORYCONFIGURATION
DMX/RDM SETTINGS
Display panel
The display panel is located on the backside of the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II. Check the
following menu structure for all options in the menu. Use the buttons for navigation
and selection. The le-hand LED blinks red when DMX is active. The right-hand LED
continuously lights red when an error is present.

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Status Display
Main Menu
DMX Start Address (1–512)
DMX Safety Address (1–512)
DMX Footprint
Lock/Unlock Controller
Reset Errors
DMX/RDM Settings
Configuration
Error History
RDM (ON/OFF)
Factory Defaults (YES/NO)
Display Dimmer (ON/OFF)
Pause Timer (0–600 (s))
Output Distance (0-255)
Unique ID (HHHHHHHHHHHH)
Bootloader CRC
Serial Number (DDDDD)
Build Date
Soware Version
Soware CRC
Uptime (DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Effect Time (DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Information

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Menu function Explanation
Lock/Unlock
Controller
Holding the Lock button for more than 5 seconds will “lock” the
display functions. Meaning buttons will not respond. This to avoid
accidental change of parameters via display.To unlock, hold the
Unlock button for more than 5 seconds.
Reset Errors
In case there is a locking error present, this button will reset the
appliance. If the fault does not persist, the locking error will not
reappear.
DMX Start
Address (1-512) Setting the DMX start address.
DMX Safety
Address (1-512) Setting the DMX safety address.
DMX Footprint
This parameter indicates the DMX footprint, in other words the
amount of sequential channels used by the appliance. This does
not include the safety channel.
Display Dimmer
(On/O)
Turn display dimmer on or o. If turned on, the display is dimmed
automatically 30 seconds aer the last button push.
Factory
Defaults (Yes/
No)
Restores the appliance factory default settings.
Type (Alarm/
Error)
Toggle between the occured locking error (Alarm) list, and
blocking error (Error) list. Locking errors need intervention by user,
although they are “auto-reset” 3 times before the appliance
remains in error until reset by user. Blocking errors clear when the
triggering fault disappears. 16 locked, and 16 blocked errors are
logged. Top of the list shows the last occurring error.
Serial Number
(DDDDD) Appliance serial number as also printed on the appliance label.
Unique ID
(HHHHHHHHHHHH)
UID number as the appliance appears in the RDM device list aer
running discovery.
Soware
Version Installed soware version.
Soware CRC CRC of the functional soware.
Bootloader
CRC CRC of the bootloader soware.
Build Date Release date of functional soware.
Up-Time
(DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Time counter which indicates how long the appliance has been
powered in total.
Eect-Time
(DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Time counter which indicates how long the eect has been activated
in total.

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1.6 RDM CAPABILITY
Remote Device Management Protocol (RDM) is an enhancement of the DMX512
communication protocol. RDM can be used for conguration and status monitoring
while DMX512 takes care of the default controlling.
For RDM you will need a RDM compatible controller. The following RDM parameters
are supported by the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II.
Parameter ID Discovery GET SET
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH X
DISC_MUTE X
DISC_UN_MUTE X
DEVICE_INFO X
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS X
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL X
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION X
MANUFACTURER_LABEL X
SLOT_DESCRIPTION X
SENSOR_DEFINTION X
SENSOR_VALUE X
DMX_START_ADDRESS X X
IDENTIFY_DEVICE X X
DEVICE_LABEL X X
FACTORY_DEFAULTS X X
RESET_DEVICE X
RDM parameters
RDM parameters are subject of change due to soware updates. Contact MAGIC FX
for the latest information and updates.

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1.7 ACCESSORIES
Code Product
MFX3105 Space Saver
Accessories
Please contact MAGIC FX for additional possibilities.
1.8 CONFETTI
CAUTION Make sure the fan blades of the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II can rotate
freely while loaded with confetti.
The maximum payload depends on the type of confetti used. Check the following
table.
Type Max. load
MAGICFX®PAPER CONFETTI 55 x 17 mm 2 kg
MAGICFX®METALLIC CONFETTI 55 x 17 mm 3 kg
Confetti types and related load
NOTICE The output density of the confetti depends on multiple factors,
such as the set DMX value, the kind of confetti used and the
height of the machine.

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2 SWIRL SAFELY!
The MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II has been designed and constructed in such a manner
that it can be used safely. This applies to the use, the circumstances and the
regulations as described in this documentation. Reading this documentation and
following the instructions are therefore necessary for everyone who works with the
MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II.
The MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II must be used in surroundings that:
• Have a stable temperature of between -10 and 50°C.
• Have a relative humidity degree between 20% and 90% (non condensing).
• Are free of dust, corrosive gases and high concentrations of organic vapours.
• Are not situated in the vicinity of a source of vibration.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Only authorised persons may work with the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II.
• Make sure that children, unauthorised people and animals do not obtain
access to the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II.
• Do not remove any safeguards, safety caps and safety symbols.
• All required safety devices must be in good condition and function properly.
• Ensure sucient lighting of the surroundings.
• Keep the workplace clean.
2.2 INDOOR USE
The MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II is designed for indoor use.
2.3 RIGGING
Please follow the European and national guidelines for safe rigging and trussing.
2.4 NOISE LEVEL
The environmental noise level as measured at the ear is 68 dB(A). Therefore hearing
protection is not necessary.

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2.5 SAFETY SYMBOLS
Symbol Meaning Position
Read the manual carefully before use! Front of the machine
Rotating parts, risk of pinch! Front of the machine
Side of the machine
Back of the machine
Safety symbols
2.6 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
WARNING Using a damaged or an improper installed machine can lead to
death, serious injury or property damage. Always inspect the
machine thoroughly before operation.
WARNING Missing or obscured safety symbols on the machine can lead to
death, serious injury or property damage. Make sure all safety
symbols are correctly in place and visible, see Section 2.6.
WARNING Make sure the fan is not rotating and the power cable(s) are
disconnected. Removing confetti residues when the fan is
rotating can lead to serious injury.

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3 LET’S SWIRL!
3.1 MOUNT ON A TRUSS
1 Bring the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II to the desired location.
2 Mount the clamps rmly on a truss.
3 Make sure to use the safety steel to secure the machine to the truss. The safety
steel can be attached to the safety eye on top of the machine.
4 Inspect if the MAGICFX® SWIRLFAN II is mounted rmly and secured correctly.
5 Inspect the machine and remove any foreign objects and material that will
block or obscure the opening around and/or the air inlets of the machine
during operation.

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3.2 (RE)FILLWITHCONFETTI
1 Open the lid of the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II.
2 Fill the container with confetti by hand.
WARNING Make sure the fan is not rotating and the power cable(s) are
disconnected. Removing confetti residues when the fan is
rotating can lead to serious injury.
3 Close the lid of the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II.

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3.3 CONNECT POWER AND SETUP DMX
PowerCon TRUE1 female
POWER
5-pole female
DMX
POWER IN POWER OUT
DMX IN DMX OUT
1. Connect a power cable with a Powercon TRUE1 Female connector to the
power input.
2. Connect the other end of the power cable to a 180 – 250 Vac (50 – 60 Hz)
power source.
3. Connect the female connector of a 5-pole DMX cable to the DMX input.
4. Connect the other end of the DMX cable to your DMX controller.
5. Power up the machine.
6. Use the display and buttons or a RDM controller to assign DMX addresses, see
Chapter 1.
7. Optionally see Section 3.7 for adding more machines to the same sequence.
CAUTION Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output. Using a
DMX Terminator improves signal reliability.

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3.4 SETUP MULTIPLE MACHINES IN A SEQUENCE WITH DMX
PowerCon TRUE1 female
5-pole female
PowerCon TRUE1 male
5-pole male
POWER
DMX
POWER IN POWER OUT
DMX IN DMX OUT
POWER IN POWER OUT
DMX IN DMX OUT
1. Connect a power link cable to the power output.
2. Connect the other end to the power input of the next machine.
3. Connect a DMX cable to the DMX output.
4. Connect the other end to the DMX input of the next machine.
5. Power up the machine.
6. Use the buttons or a RDM controller to assign DMX addresses, see Chapter 1.
7. Repeat step 1 – 5 for each subsequent machine.
CAUTION Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output of the nal
unit in the control sequence. Using a DMX Terminator improves
signal reliability.

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3.5 SWIRL WITH DMX
1. Activate the safety address. The FX LED indicator on the machine lights up.
2. When it’s time to ll the air with confetti, set the DMX value for the density
between 10 and 255.
3. If desired, vary the eect density during operation.
4. Enjoy the view!
5. Deactivate the density address to stop blasting confetti.
6. Deactivate the safety address. The FX LED indicator on each machine dims.

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3.6 CLEAN UP
1. Deactivate the safety address. The FX LED indicator on the machine dims.
2. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
3. Disconnect all DMX and power cable(s).
4. Remove any confetti residues from the machine and surroundings.
WARNING Make sure the fan is not rotating and the power cable(s) are
disconnected. Removing confetti residues when the fan is
rotating can lead to serious injury.
5. Unmount the machine if necessary.

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4 MAINTENANCE
To achieve the maximum service life of the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II you must regularly
clean the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II and test if it is functioning correctly.
Contact MAGIC FX if the MAGICFX®SWIRLFAN II is not functioning correctly.
DANGER Do not replace parts yourself; always consult MAGIC FX if
necessary.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Always contact MAGIC FX if any malfunctions or errors occur that cannot be solved
with the instructions as described in this manual.
6 CORRECT DISPOSAL
This symbol on the product and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment,
recovery and recycling, please take this product to designated
collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your
products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent
new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative eects on human health and the environment, which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
your national legislation.