MDG eMINI User manual

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10301 avenue Pelletier, Montréal, Québec, Canada H1H 3R2
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
www.mdgfog.com e-mail : [e-mail]
User Guide
eMINI Fogger
(Revision A/a, April 2020, © MDG Fog Generators Ltd)

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Section Page
TABLE OF CONTENT 3
USER’S GUIDE 4
How to read this user’s guide 4
Qualified Personnel 5
Need a little Help? 5
Copyright notice 5
BASIC DESCRIPTION 6
INSTALLATION 8
WORKING WITH THE eMINI 9
The Keyboard 10
Lcd saver 10
The Menu 11
Operating instructions 14
Starting Procedures 14
FAIL State 15
DMX Control 17
Bootloader 18
RDM Control 18
FOG FLUID 20
Replacing the fluid container 20
TROUBLESHOOTING 21
CABLE REQUIREMENTS 23
Connection to the main 23
DMX 512 connection 23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24
DIMENSIONS 25
WARRANTY 26
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 27
NOTES 28

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USER’S GUIDE
Congratulations! You are now in possession of a MDG eMINI fogger.
We hope this eMINI fogger will bring you long hours of satisfaction.
Please read the following instructions carefully and completely before filling your fogger with the MDG
Glycol-Based Fog Fluids and turning it on.
CAUTION
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
CAUTION
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
HOW TO READ THIS USER’S GUIDE
WARNING and CAUTION are used throughout this manual to forewarn of possible danger
to the users if precautions are not observed. As is customary in military and some
commercial manuals, the precautions will always precede the steps to which it refers so that
the users will be aware of any potential danger before performing the task.
WARNING and CAUTION labels are key equipment parts. Do not remove, change or cover
these labels. If the labels are not readable, contact MDG FOG GENERATORS LTD.
BOLD TEXT: Contains important information, cautionary steps and warnings that should be read
and understood prior to installing the unit.
BOLD and ITALIC TEXT: pertains to product names and trademarks, proprietary names and
products made by MDG FOG GENERATORS LTD.
Please read the following instructions carefully and completely before installing, pressurizing and turning
on the fogger.

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QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
MDG Fog Generators Ltd systems will perform as designed but are to be installed, operated, and
serviced by trained personnel. Installation, operation and servicing of this equipment require trained
personnel with technical skills in electrical theory and fluid dynamics. This manual is not a substitute
for qualified technicians or local authorities on electricity, gas, fluid, or engineering, and therefore
does not supersede, amend or void local safety installation practices. Please refer to local authorities
for further information.
NEED A LITTLE HELP?
At MDG, we try our best to provide you with complete information for our products. Despite it all,
sometimes, a little more is required due to the specifics of your project and installation. We’re looking
forward to go that extra mile for you.
Contact us:
By Phone: [phone] [phone]
By Fax: [phone]
By e-mail: [email protected]m
On the Web: www.mdgfog.com
By Mail: MDG Fog Generators Ltd.
10301, Avenue Pelletier
Montréal, QC, H1H 3R2
Canada
Please note that our business hours are from 08h00 to 12h00 and from 12h30 to 17h00 (8:00AM to
12:00PM and 12:30PM 5:00PM), Eastern (GMT -5).
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This User’s Guide (Original Instructions) is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by MDG Fog Generators
Ltd.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of MDG Fog
Generators Ltd.

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BASIC DESCRIPTION
The eMINI fogger was designed with safety and reliability in mind. It is capable of generating pure white,
non-toxic fog for as long as you have fluid (100% duty cycles).
The eMINI is a variable output fogger capable of generating large volume of dense fog in a short period of
time. This fogger must be used in a well-ventilated area.
At the heart of the MDG fogger is an electronic assembly that keeps the heat exchanger(s) at a very stable
temperature, with three different types of fail-safe systems. Those three types of electronic fail-safe systems
are designed to protect against over and under-heating conditions and against component failure. When
an overheating condition is detected, or if the internal temperature of the fogger reaches 60°C (140°F), a
safety circuit is triggered. This circuit removes the power to the heating elements, preventing hazardous
conditions.
When an under-heating condition occurs, the fogger will stop producing fog until the temperature of the
heating module is back within parameters.
The temperature of the heat exchanger is maintained within a narrow margin. If an error occurs (see FAIL
State), the fogger will automatically shut down. When one of the safety systems is activated, the Fail state
will be displayed on the LCD, in the Status Menu. Check the FAIL State and Troubleshooting paragraphs
for diagnostics, then shut down the main power switch, wait 30 seconds, and then switch the fogger back
on. If the failure persists, send your fogger back to an authorized service center for verification.
When « Fog On » mode is activated (DMX or Control Menu), the MDG eMINI fogger will produce fog for
as long as the ready level is reached (temperature) and all other control parameters are within specifications.
Never remove the power to a fogger while it is producing fog –See the Shut down procedure.
WARNING
•When not in use, ALWAYS switch off the power switch located on the back panel and
disconnect the AC line.
•Never install above people.
•This eMINI fogger must be installed in an upright position on a stable and leveled
surface.
•Use in a well-ventilated area.
•Do not operate at less than 2 meters (6.5 ft.) from people.

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MAIN POWER switch
VAC Input
100-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz
1100-1480 W
XLR-5 DMX/ RDM
Connector
LCD
Keyboard
USB Connector
2.5-Litre of MDG
DENSETM Fluid
Fluid Hose
Handle
Fog output
nozzle
Fluid level
indication

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INSTALLATION
Exercise caution when selecting the location to install or use this equipment:
•Install the MDG eMINI away from rain, wind, heavy dust or any harsh environment situations.
•Ensure available space for all electrical cable and DMX cables runs,
•The MDG eMINI requires 2 m (6.56 ft) of clearance to the front.
Install a MDG Glycol-based Fog Fluid bottle in the fogger (see Fog Fluid paragraph).
Connect the data wiring (Male XLR-5 connector for DMX/RDM) if you are using a DMX or RDM controller.
Plug the PowerCON connector.
Connect the power cord 100-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1415W nominal (1100-1480 W).

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WORKING WITH THE EMINI
The MDG eMINI fogger is quite easy to operate and require no preventive maintenance.
Switch On the power.
The MDG eMINI will display during four (4) seconds, the following message:
MDG Fog Generators
BootLoader
Testing: ....
The MDG eMINI will then display during one (1) second, the following message:
eMINI
by
MDG Fog Generators Ltd
(V: x.xx –F: y.yyy)
where ‘x.xx’ is the version of your fogger, and ‘y.yyy’ is the firmware of the program.
The program will load the configuration parameters saved in the EEPROM memory.
Finally, the screen will display the menu.

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THE KEYBOARD
The user can scroll in the menu by using the buttons of the keyboard:
‘Down’ moves the selection to the next menu, or decrease a data value.
•When at the end of a list, the program moves back to the first item of this list.
•If the selected menu is a data input menu, keeping this key pressed will decrease the value
more rapidly.
•In a data input menu, when the value reaches its minimum value, the program continues
with the maximum value.
‘Up’ moves the selection to the previous menu, or increase a data value.
•If the item is the first of a menu, the program moves the selection to the last item of that
menu.
•If the selected menu is a data input menu, keeping this key pressed will increase the value
more rapidly.
•In a data input menu, when the value reaches its maximum value, the program continues
with the minimum value.
‘Mode’ moves the last selection to the upper level
•This key has no effect in the first level.
•In a data input menu, pressing this key permit to exit the menu without changing any value
(escape).
‘Enter’ confirms a selection or data value.
•This key selects the menu.
•In a toggle menu, this key confirms the selection and moves the cursor back to the upper
level menu.
•In a data input menu, this key confirms the value of the data and moves the cursor back
to the upper level menu.
LCD SAVER
The program can automatically switch off the LCD screen (menu display and backlight) if there is no
keyboard activity. The user can choose between a 30 second and a 2 minutes delay in the Settings Menu
(« SETTINGS LCD SAVER »).
When the LCD Saver is activated, just press any key of the keyboard to re-activate the LCD screen functions.
The user can also deactivate the LCD saver by selecting the OFF option.