Magicfx FLAMEBLAZER Operating manual
FLAME FX PART01875
rev 01-01
USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
®
FLAMEBLAZER.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 2
Trademarks 2
Liability 2
Foreword 4
Language 4
Revision table 4
1 Meet the FLAMEBLAZER®! 5
1.1 Main parts 6
1.2 MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®FUEL 6
1.3 Technical data 7
1.6 DMX control 9
1.7 Display panel 10
2 FLAME safely! 14
2.1 General safety rules 14
2.2 Rigging 14
2.3 Noise Levels 14
2.5 Safety warnings 15
3.4 Mount on a truss 26
3.5 Connecting the machine 29
3.6 Setup multiple machines in a sequence with DMX 31
3.7 Let’s FLAME! 32
5 Maintenance 34
6 Correct disposal 37
7 EC Declaration of Conformity 39
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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
Doc nr Revision Date Description Author Approved
PART01875 01-00 03-6-2020 Initial release MB, ES RD
PART01875 01-01 27-10-2020 Updated graphics PW LL
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1 MEET THE FLAMEBLAZER®!
The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® is a special eects machine for controlled emission of
ame jets into the air in a xed direction.
The machine uses specic ammable fuels that are projected from a single outlet
across spark ignition probes to produce the ame jet. An integrated electric pump
draws the fuel from the 5 L can and generates the ring pressure.
There are three nozzles available with the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®which are
interchangeable, allowing the user to choose a small, medium or large ame. Based
on zero wind the sizes are as follows:
• L nozzle, up to 10 m (included);
• S nozzle, up to 6 m (accesory);
• M nozzle, up to 8 m (accesory).
A specic nozzle exchange tool is available to change between the S, M and L
nozzles (SFX 1404)
The FLAMEBLAZER®has a dedicated safety circuit so must be used in conjunction with
a MAGICFX® FX-ARM CONTROLLER (MFX 3220).
The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® is tted for operation:
• With DMX and RDM;
• With an external Low Voltage Pyro input (typical 12-40 Vdc);
• In sequence with multiple machines.
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1.1 MAIN PARTS
Main parts
1.2 MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®FUEL
The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® uses two types of fuel to create the eect. The fuel is
loaded into an ADR Can 5 L located in the machine.
NOTICE Only use these types of fuel: Isopropanol, ISOPAR G, H & L. The use
of other fuels or water may degrade the performance of the
machine or cause internal damage.
CAUTION Fuels are highly ammable and must be handled with caution
and in accordance with local health and safety regulations.
Always follow the safety instructions from the fuel packaging
when handling and working with the fuel.
BURN CHAMBER
FLUID ENCLOSURE
PYRO INPUT
FX-ARM CONTROLLER
INPUT & OUTPUT
SAFETY EYE
DMX INPUT & OUTPUT
(5-POLE)
SCREEN & BUTTONS FX LED INDICATION
POWER INPUT & OUTPUT
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1.3 TECHNICAL DATA
Product Product Name MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®
Product Code MFX1401
Product Type FLAME FX
Main
Dimensions
Length 410 mm 16.4 in
Width 300 mm 11.8 in
Height 281 mm 11 in
Weight Empty Weight 18.7 kg 41 lbs
Package Length 540 mm 21.3 in
Width 400 mm 15.7 in
Height 420 mm 16.5 in
Packaged Weight 20.7 kg 45.6 lbs
Environment Minimum Temperature -10 ºC 14 ºF
Maximum Temperature) 50 ºC 122 ºF
Humidity (Relative) 20 % to 90 % (non condensing)
Electrical Voltage Input 220-250 Vac
Voltage Frequency 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption 370 W
Power Connector Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 (in&out)
Controlling Control Options DMX / Pyro
Control Protocols DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11)
RDM (ANSI E1.20)
≈ 9-40 Vdc
Control Connectors Neutrik®5-pole male/ female XLR
4 mm banana socket
Arm
Controlling
Control Connectors Neutrik®etherCON / RJ45
Congure Options On Device & RDM
Usage Consumable(s) Isopropanol, ISOPAR G, H & L
Consumable Consumption S nozzle: ≈ 12 ml/s
M nozzle: ≈ 30 ml/s
L nozzle: ≈ 50 ml/s
Technical data
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1.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Type plate
1.5 ACCESSORIES
Code Product Included
SFX1401 MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® Nozzle S
SFX1402 MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® Nozzle M
SFX1403 MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® Nozzle L 1x
SFX1404 MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® Nozzle exchange tool
MFX0313 Schuko to Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 cable - 1.5 m
MFX0305 MAGICFX®BASEPLATE II
MFX3106 Doughty Half Coupler (100 kg) M10
SPR00119 Safety Steel
SPR01885 Empty ADR Can 5 L (w/out Cap) 1x
SPR90106 MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® CUSTOM CAN CAP 5L 1x
MFX3220 MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER
MFX3080 MAGICFX® Flame Fluid IPA 5L
MFX3086 MAGICFX® Flame Fluid Isopar L 5L
Accessories
Please contact MAGIC FX for additional possibilities.
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1.6 DMX CONTROL
The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®is controlled with 1 enable address and 1 operational
address:
DMX address Address range Control
Enable address 1 - 512 Device enable/disable
Start address 1 - 512 Eect trigger
DMX addresses
The enable address cannot be the same as the operational address. Operating of
these addresses results in the following:
DMX address DMX Value (decimal) Result
Enable address 0 99 Device disabled
100 154 Device enabled
155 255 Device disabled
Start address
(Eect trigger)
0 199 No output
200 255 Output eect
Operation of the DMX addresses
NOTICE The maximum continuous duration of the eect is 5 seconds. Aer
this period the eect will stop automatically. To start the eect
again you must disable and re-enable the Eect trigger.
NOTICE 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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1.7 DISPLAY PANEL
MAIN MENU
DMX/RDM SETTINGS
BACK PREV NEXT
SELECT
SIGNAL INFO
Display panel
The display panel is located on the backside of the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®. Check
the following menu structure for all options in the menu. Use the buttons for
navigation and selection. The signal LED blinks red when DMX signal is active. The
info LED continuously lights red when an error is present.
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Idle Display
Main Menu
DMX Start Address (1 - 511)
DMX Enable Address (1 - 512)
DMX Footprint (Fixed)
Display Dimmer (ON/OFF)
(dims aer 30 seconds of button inactivity)
Factory Defaults (YES/NO)
Unique ID
Bootloader CRC
Serial Number
Build Date
Lock/Unlock Controller
(press and hold for 5 seconds)
Reset Errors
DMX/RDM Settings
Error History
Configuration
Information
RDM (ON/OFF)
Type (Alarm/Error)
Soware Version
Soware CRC
Uptime (DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Effect Time (DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Pyro Input Control (ON/OFF)
Menu structure
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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. In case system is
armed display is locked.
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 Enable
Address (1-512) Setting the DMX Enable 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 enable channel.
RDM (On/O) Use this function to turn on/o the RDM functionality.
Pyro Input
Control (On/O)
Use this function to toggle between the control modes DMX and
Pyro
Display Dimmer
(On/O)
Turn display dimmer on or o. If turned on, the display is dimmed
automatically 30 seconds aer the last button push.
Factory Defaults
(Yes/No) Restores the appliance factory default settings.
Type
(Alarm/Error)
Toggle between the occurred 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
aer running discovery.
Soware Version Installed soware version.
Soware CRC CRC of the functional soware.
Bootloader CRC CRC of the bootloader soware.
Build Date Release date of functional soware.
Uptime
(DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Time counter which indicates how long the appliance has been
powered in total.
Eect Time
(DDDD:HH:MM:SS)
Time counter which indicates how long the eect has been on in
total.
Menu functions
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RDM CAPABILITY
Remote Device Management Protocol (RDM) is an enhancement of the DMX512
communication protocol. RDM can be used for conguration 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 FLAMEBLAZER®.
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
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION X
SENSOR_DEFINITION X
SENSOR_VALUE X
DMX_START_ADDRESS X X
IDENTIFY_DEVICE X X
DEVICE_LABEL X X
FACTORY_DEFAULTS X X
DMX_PERSONALITY X X
RESET_DEVICE X
RDM parameters
RDM parameters are subject of change due to soware updates. Contact MAGIC FX
for the latest information and updates.
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2 FLAME SAFELY!
The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®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 is authorised to
work with the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®.
The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®must be used in surroundings that:
• Have a reasonably 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.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Only authorised persons may work with the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®;
• Do not use the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®if there are people or animals in the
direct output;
• Make sure that children, unauthorised people and animals do not obtain
access to the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®;
• Do not use consumable fuel outside of the design intent as may lead to
damage to the hardware, or hazardous situation to property and people;
• Do not use incorrect nozzles as may lead to damage to property or injury to
people. (Product supplied with L nozzle);
• Do not connect more units to a single electrical circuit than the installed fuse
is able to handle. (Calculate the summed load with the electrical data from
Chapter 1);
• Do not remove or bypass any safeguards and safety symbols.
• All required safety devices must be in good condition and function properly;
• Ensure sucient lighting of the surroundings;
• Keep the workplace clean.
2.2 RIGGING
Please follow the European and national guidelines for safe rigging and trussing.
2.3 NOISE LEVELS
The measured maximum noise levels of the product is 79 dB(A) at 3 m distance
away. Please follow the European and national guidelines regarding hearing
protection.
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2.4 SAFETY SYMBOLS
Meaning Position
Read the manual carefully before use! Front of the machine.
Warning: Hot Surface! Do not touch. Top of the machine, near the
ame outlet.
Warning: Flammable Fluid. Inside the
ADR 5L can, the internal machine
pipework and projected from the
ame outlet.
Front of the machine.
Warning: High Pressure. High Pressure
liquid inside the internal machine
pipework and projected from the
ame outlet.
Front of the machine.
Warning: High Voltage. The ignition
probes in the ame outlet chamber
during operation.
Top of the machine, near the
ame outlet.
Safety symbols
2.5 SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Eye contact with fuel under pressure and burning fuel from the
machine can lead to serious eye injury. Always wear safety
goggles when you enter the safety zone.
WARNING Fuels are highly ammable and must be handled with caution
and in accordance with local health and safety regulations.
Always follow the safety instructions from the fuel packaging
when handling and working with the fuel.
WARNING Make sure there are no objects near the machine and within the
output distance that can be damaged or catch re by the
emitted ame and fuel from the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®.
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WARNING Make sure there are no substances or gasses present that can be
ignited by the emitted ame and fuel from the MAGICFX
FLAMEBLAZER®.
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 Stop operating the machine immediately if emitted fuel catches
re on the unit or in the burn chamber. Extinguish any burning
fuels with Carbon Dioxide, sand or foam. Consult the safety data
sheet from the supplier for detailed safety instructions.
WARNING Always create a suitable safety zone around the eect of the
MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®. Furthermore, keep a clearance of an
additional 50 % from the maximum height range of the installed
e.g. S nozzle has a height range of up to 6 m so needs 9 m
clearance above (6 m + 50 %). The advised safety zones depend
on the size of the nozzle as each produces a dierent size ame
as follows:
• S nozzle = 2 m;
• M nozzle = 2.5 m;
• L nozzle = 3 m.
Note that the zone direction shis accordingly when the machine
is installed in a tilted position.
Note that the zone shis and increases with wind. As an
approximate guide the distance measurement from the wind
speed (in m/s) should be added to the standard safety zone e.g.
wind speed of 5 m/s can add 5 m to the typical 3 m resulting in
an 8 m safety zone in the direction of wind.
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WARNING Missing or obscured safety symbols on the machine can lead to
death or serious injury. Make sure all safety symbols are correctly
in place, see section 2.3.
CAUTION The ame output burn chamber and enclosure heats up during
operation and can cause burns when touched. Do not touch
any metal parts of a (recently) triggered machine.
CAUTION Any material that blocks the output nozzle can result in injuries,
re and damage to the machine when the machine is used.
Always inspect the nozzle before operating and remove any
obstructing material.
CAUTION Only open the enclosure access lid when the machine is not
powered.
CAUTION The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®should not be used in winds
exceeding 20 m/h or 32 km/h.
NOTICE Always keep the machine dry and do not let excessive amounts
of liquids such as rain or snow wet the machine.
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3 LET’S FLAME!
NOTICE The MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®will also remain functioning correctly
when angled at a maximum of 45° or -45°. However the 5 L fuel
can will be tipped and may cause a reduction in available fuel
to the machine so level installation is preferred.
0°
45°
-45°
front view side view
0°
45°
-45°
3.1 INSTALL THE MACHINE
1 Install the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® on a rm and preferably level surface.
2 Inspect the machine and remove any foreign objects and material that will block
or obscure the nozzle or ignition probes of the machine during operation.
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3 Take the necessary safety precautions, including:
a) Creating a safety zone with a distance of 3 m around the eect of the
MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®and a suitable clearance height depending on
nozzle size. This is calculated by taking the maximum height of the installed
nozzle and adding 50 % safety factor as follows:
• S nozzle = 9 m (6 m + 50 %);
• M nozzle = 12 m (8 m + 50 %);
• L nozzle = 15 m (10 m + 50 %).
b) Making sure that the direct output will be free from persons, animals and
property.
c) Making sure there are no objects near the machine and within the output
distance that can be damaged or catch re by the emitted heat, ame
and fuel from the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®.
3.2 CHOOSE THE FLAME HEIGHT
NOTICE The machine is supplied with an L nozzle installed which
produces up to a 10 m ame.
1 Choose a ame height that is safe for the environment and rigging position of
the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER® and select the nozzle that will ensure the ame
cannot exceed the physical limitations of this location.
• S nozzle, up to 6 m;
• M nozzle, up to 8 m;
• L nozzle, up to 10 m.
WARNING Operating the machine with a nozzle that does not have the
sucient safety clearances is dangerous and can cause
damage to property and injury to people or animals.
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2 To remove the nozzle from the burn chamber place the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®
Nozzle exchange tool over the hex head of the nozzle being careful not to touch
or miss-align the ignition probes.
NOTICE The machine should be on level ground and the burn chamber
clean of foreign objects and materials.
3 With the MAGICFX FLAMEBLAZER®Nozzle exchange tool held in a vertical position,
continuous anti-clockwise rotation will result in the nozzle becoming free from the
bulkhead.
This can be lied out of the burn chamber and the nozzle exchange tool should
retain the nozzle with the internal sprung clip.
WARNING Eye contact with fuel under pressure from the machine can lead
to serious eye injury. Always wear eye protection when you
change the nozzle.
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