MDG D-Verter User manual

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10301 avenue Pelletier, Montréal, Québec, Canada H1H 3R2
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
www.mdgfog.com e-mail : [email protected]om
User Guide
D-Verter
(Revision A/b, November 2017, © MDG Fog Generators Ltd)

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Section Page
Table of Content 3
User Guide 4
How to read this User Guide 4
Qualified Personnel 4
Need a little Help? 5
Copyright Notice 5
Basic Description 6
Working with the D-VERTERTM 7
Examples of installation 8
Starting the D-Verter 9
The Keyboard 10
LCD Saver 10
The Menu 11
Operating instructions 13
DMX Control 14
RDM Control 15
Troubleshooting 17
Technical Datasheet 18
Electrical Requirements 18
Cable Requirements 18
Gas requirements 19
Environmental Requirements 19
Mechanical Data 19
Dimensions 20
Warranty 21
Declaration of conformity 22
Notes 23

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USER GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of the D-Verter™. These original instructions describe the use
of this Fog Input/Output Mechanical Splitter.
MDG manufactures fog generators since 1980. Our fog systems have been used in numerous
applications including firefighters’ training, the motion picture industry, theatres, theme parks,
flight simulators, and also educational, worship and touring venues throughout the world. With
proper care, we are confident your MDG D-Verter™will provide you with years of quality
service.
HOW TO READ THIS USER 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, and using this
digital fan.
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.
CAUTION
This equipment must always be disconnected from its power source during service or
when replacing parts.

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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.
CAUTION
This equipment 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.
CAUTION
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
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]
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 08h30 to 12h00 and from 12h30 to 17h00
(8:30AM to 12:00PM and 12:30PM 5:00PM), Eastern (GMT -5).
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This User 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 MDG D-Verter™is a DMX pneumatic device which mechanically either, splits a single
source of fog into two distinct outputs, merges two separate sources of fog into a single output,
or acts as a fog output gate.
Low power consumption (only 50 W), controllable via DMX or RDM, this mechanical Fog
Input/Output Splitter can be used anywhere due to its universal switching power supply (100-250
VAC, 50/60 Hz).
Its simple and efficient multi-level User Interface, accessible from the backlit LCD panel, allows
for a gradual switch between local mode and most common protocols: DMX-512-A USITT and
RDM ANSI E1.20.
WARNING
When not in use ALWAYS switch off the power switch located on the front
panel, or unplug the appliance.
Never install above people.

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WORKING WITH THE D-VERTERTM
The MDG D-VerterTM is quite easy to operate and requires no preventive maintenance. It should
only be used indoor.
The D-Verter can be used in two modes:
Dual output: Control panel must be set facing towards the fog generator
Dual input: Control panel must be set facing away from the fog generator
Fog Dual Inputs or Outputs
Handle
DMX/RDM In/Out
Gas Inlet (100 psi Max)
Power Switch
LCD+ Keyboard
100-250 VAC, 50 W, 50/60 Hz
Fog Input or
Output on
RIGHT side
LEFT side

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Me1 or Me2
EXAMPLES OF INSTALLATION
One ICE FOG Q / Gate
The D-Verter acts as a gate. The user can stabilize the output before activating the gate, or stops
rapidly the dispersion.
One ICE FOG Q / Dual output
This configuration allows setting two different output locations with the same ICE FOG Q.
Two Fog Generators / Single output
In this configuration, the D-Verter is used to disperse, at the same fog output, two types of fog
effects (low Lying Fog, and Fog).

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STARTING THE D-VERTER
Connect the data wiring (DMX or RDM), if you want to use a remote control.
Plug the powerCON connector (100–250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 50 W).
Connect the gas line and set the pressure between 60 psi (414 kPa) to 100
psi (689 kPa) max
Switch On the power.
The MDG D-VerterTM will display during two (2) seconds, the following message:
D-Verter by MDG
V: x.xx –F: y.yyy
where ‘x.xx’ is the version of your D-Verter, and ‘y.yyy’ is the firmware of the program.
The program will load the configuration parameters, saved in the EEPROM memory. These
parameters are saved each time the program is modifying them (User or Configuration).
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 decreases 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, except when the length of value is too long.
If the displayed value starts with a ‘’, this key will scroll the value to the left.
In a data input menu, pressing this key permits to exit the menu without
changing any value (escape).
‘Enter’ confirms a selection or data value.
This key has no effect in the first level, except when the length of value is too long.
If the displayed value ends with a ‘’, this key will scroll the value to the right.
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 minute 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.