PFX Jet Blaster 900 User manual

Jet Blaster 900
PFX900V Instruction Manual
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User Manual
PFX900V Jet Blaster 900
Dear Customer,
T ank you for purc asing t e Perform FX PFX900V Jet Blaster. Wit decades of experience in design and
production, Perform FX are one of t e leading manufacturers of professional effects and lig ting equipment.
T is fog mac ine as been designed and manufactured to t e ig est of standards, so you can be assured you
ave made a good investment.
For your safety and to ensure you make full use of all t e features available, please make sure you read t is
manual in full.
Important Safety Advice:
• You must read t is manual in full before commencing operation.
• T e mac ine s ould be operated by a responsible and competent adult only.
• Keep t is manual in a safe place for future reference.
• Heed all warnings and instructions, bot in t is manual and on t e product.
• Carry and transport t is product wit care.
• Impact to t is mac ine or dropping may result in serious mec anical failure. T e mac ine s ould not be
used if it as been subjected to suc incident.
• Turn off and unplug t is mac ine from t e mains supply w en not in use.
• T is mac ine is not water-proof and s ould not be used outside.
• In t e event of any liquid entering t e ousing, unplug immediately & contact a qualified engineer.
• You must not attempt to modify t is unit
• T e manufacturer accepts no responsibility for injury or damage caused as a result of not following t e
manual provided.
Protection from Electric Shock:
• Only connect t is unit to a mains socket wit suitable trip and RCD protection.
• To disconnect from t e mains socket, always remove by t e mains plug. Do not attempt to remove by
pulling t e mains cable.
• Disconnect t e unit from t e mains supply before cleaning. Cleaning s ould be carried out wit a soft, dry
clot .
• Do not submerge or expose t is mac ine to any liquid.
• Do not operate near exposed water or in ig umidity.
• C oose a suitable route for mains cables, ensuring trip azards are avoided and t e mains cable is not at
risk of being crus ed.
• Do not open t is unit to service. T ere are no user-serviceable parts inside. Any servicing or repairs s ould
be carried out by a qualified engineer only. Any attempt to service or adapt t is unit will leave your
warranty void and could result in serious malfunction or injury.
Protection from Fire:
• Do not place near sources of eat or ignition.
• Do not cover or block any ventilation oles.
• C eck your AC wall socket will take t e power you are applying to avoid overloading t e mains supply.

Protectin Your Machine From Dama e:
• Always install in a suitable location w ere vibrations to t e unit are avoided.
• C eck t is unit matc es t e mains voltage and frequency before plugging it in to your mains socket.
• In t e event t at any object or liquid enters t e mac ine switc off immediately, remove from mains and
consult a qualified engineer.
• S ould you experience any malfunction or damage to t e mains cable, disconnect from t e mains supply
immediately and consult a qualified engineer.
• All parts s ould be replaced wit genuine spare parts and carried out by a qualified engineer.
• Do not add liquids of any kind, especially flammable liquids to t is mac ine or its intended fluid. Use only
water based fluid, specifically designed for effects mac ines.
• Use ig quality water-based liquid, recommended by your dealer to reduce clogging.
• During operation ensure t ere is sufficient fluid in t e tank. Operating wit out fluid will damage t e pump.
• If your mac ine fails to work disconnect immediately, remove all liquid and return in original packing to
your dealer.
• Always drain t e fluid and water tanks before transporting.
• Follow t e cleaning and maintenance advice in t is manual.
• If your mac ine fails to work, disconnect immediately, remove all liquid and return in original packing to
your dealer.
Dan er of Injury or Burns:
• For operation by adults only, ensure installation is away from t e reac of c ildren.
• Never leave t e mac ine running unattended.
• Avoid all contact wit t e eater.
• Never aim t e nozzle directly at people.
• Use only in a well ventilated area & do not cover t e mac ine vents. In order to guarantee adequate
ventilation, allow a free air space of at least 20cm around all sides of t e mac ine.
• Effects fluids can cause irratation and injury, andle wit care and keep out of t e reac of c ildren. Avoid
contact wit t e eyes and skin, if t is occurs rinse wit warm water. If ingested call a doctor immediately.
Before Use:
Before commencing setup c eck t e mac ine as not been damaged in transit. In t e event t ere is any
damage to t e ousing, cable or internal components contact your dealer immediately.
Contents Includes:
PFX900V
Power Cable
Wireless remote and receiver
Instructions
Specifications:
Code: PFX900V
Mains Supply: 230Vac 50Hz
Power Consumption: 950 Watts
Heat Up Time: 4 min
Liquid Consumption Rate: Approx 230ml/min
Dimensions: 340 x 250 x 130mm
Weig t: 6.5Kg

Features:
• Powerful vertical fog output.
• Vertical blast of around 6m.
• Red, Green and Blue LED colour mixing.
• Six 3 watt tri-LEDs.
• DMX controllable, 5 Control C annels.
• Wireless Remote controllable.
Description:
T e PFX900V is a powerful vertical smoke mac ine t at can be used on t e floor or ung upside down from
trussing.
1. Heater Nozzle: Smoke output, will get very ot do not touc ..
2. Fluid Tank: Fill t e fluid tank wit standard fog liquid, do not spill t e liquid as t is could damage t e
electronics.
3. Eye Bolt: Used to connect safety wire.
4. DMX Input: Female 3 pin to connect from a DMX controller or previous DMX fixture.
5. DMX Output: Male 3 pin to connect to next DMX fixture in t e c ain.
6. Power Switch: To turn t e fogger on and off.
7. Fuse Holder: If t is blows once, replace if t e correct size fuse, if it blows again, t ere may be a problem
wit t e mac ine, seek professional elp from an engineer.
8. Mains Lead: Connect t is to a suitable mains supply (230 Vac).
9. Remote Control: For connection of t e wireless receiver.
10. Menu Button: To browse t e setup menu.
11. Up Button: To adjust setting in t e menu.
12. Down Button: To adjust setting in t e menu
13. Enter Button: Used enter sub menus in t e main menu.
14. RGB LEDs: T ese lig t up w en fog is produced.
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Set Up Menu:
T e setup menu is used to adjust t e different parameters of t e smoke mac ine.
T e MENU button is used to navigate t roug t e menu options.
• Addr:
Press enter, use t e up and down buttons to adjust t e DMX address, t en press enter to save settings.
• rENo:
Wireless control options. Press MENU button until rENo is displayed, press t e ENTER button to enter t is sub menu.
Here you ave 5 settings: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, OFF, use t e up and down buttons to c oose one and
t en press ENTER to save your setting.
• CH5:
By c oosing t is mode t e remote will control 4 different colours w en smoke is being emitted. A= Red,
B=Green, C=Blue, D=Yellow. T is is 4 colour mode.
• CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4:
By selecting one of t ese you can c oose w at button on t e remote activates t e fog mac ine at full output.
T is is 4 zone mode. T is mode is useful w en controlling multiple PFX900V units from one controller.
By selecting CH1 t e mac ine will work from button A, CH2 button from B and so on. T e colour can be set in
t e next menu sub group.
• OFF:
If t is setting is used t e wireless remote as no function.
• CoLo:
T is menu sub group adjusts w at colour is produced w en CH1,CH2,CH3 or CH4 is selected in t e previous
sub menu. Co 0=no colour, Co 1=red, Co 2=green, Co 3=blue, Co 4=red and blue.
Press MENU to enter t is sub menu, press ENTER to enter setup mode, use t e UP and DOWN buttons to
select t e desired colour. Press ENTER to save your settings.
First Time Operation - Panel Controls:
• Before you start using t is unit, please c eck t ere is no transportation damage, s ould t ere be any, please
do not use t e device and contact your dealer immediately.
• T e PFX900V is designed to be used wit water based fog or vapour liquid, NEVER OIL BASED.
• Put t e smoke mac ine on a flat stable surface or ang from a suitable truss and use a safety wire as a
secondary support. Make sure no one can put any body part close to t e eater output
• Unscrew t e Lid on t e fluid bottle, fill up wit a suitable fog liquid, make sure not to over fil. T en screw
t e plastic cap back on. Make sure t e tank never runs dry during operation.
• Connect t e PFX900V to a suitable mains supply.
• T ere is a simple 4 button menu wit LCD display on t e back of t e unit, t e 4 buttons control menu, up,
down and enter.
• W en you first turn on t e smoke mac ine you will need to wait for around 3-5 minutes for t e eater to
warm up. T en you will get access to t e controls. Press t e menu button to scroll t roug options and use
t e up down buttons to make c anges.
First Time Operation with Wireless Remote:
• Before you start using t is unit, please c eck t ere is no transportation damage, s ould t ere be any, please
do not use t e device and contact your dealer immediately.
• T e PFX900V is designed to be used wit water based smoke, fog or vapour liquid.
• Put t e smoke mac ine on a flat stable surface or truss mount following t e instructions in t is manual
carefully. Make sure no one can put any body part close to t e eater output.
• Unscrew t e Lid on t e fluid bottle, fill up wit a suitable fog liquid, do not to overfill. Screw t e plastic cap
back on and ensure t e tank never runs dry during operation.
• Plug t e mains plug into a suitable mains supply and allow t e unit to warm up for around 4 minutes.
• T e wireless remote can be used at a distance of up to 25 metres. You can c oose 2 ways to control,
depending on t e settings you make in t e menu.
• T e wireless remote as 4 buttons, A,B,C,D. Depending t e menu settings t e remote can control 4 colours or 4 zones.

First Time Operation With DMX:
• Before you start using t is unit, please c eck t ere is no transportation damage, s ould t ere be any, please
do not use t e device and contact your dealer immediately.
• T e PFX900V is designed to be used wit water based smoke, fog or vapour liquid.
• Put t e smoke mac ine on a flat stable surface or truss mount following t e instructions in t is manual
carefully. Make sure no one can put any body part close to t e eater output.
• Unscrew t e Lid on t e fluid bottle, fill up wit a suitable fog liquid, do not to overfill. Screw t e plastic cap
back on and ensure t e tank never runs dry during operation.
• Connect a DMX controller to t e DMX input socket. Terminate t e output socket or connect to ot er DMX
fixtures.
• Plug t e mains plug into a suitable mains supply. Allow t e unit to warm up for around 4 minutes
T is unit uses 4 c annels of DMX.
• Set a suitable DMX address via t e digital display.
DMX Channel Layout:
Note: C annels 2, 3 and 4 connect be combined toget er, c annel 3 as priority over 4 and c annel 2 as
priority over 3 and 4.
Overhead Ri in :
T e installation must be carried out by a qualified engineer only. Improper installation can result in injuries or
damage to property. Over ead rigging requires experience, working loads s ould be ad ered to and certified
materials s ould be used. T e installed device s ould be regularly inspected for safety.
• Make sure t e working area is clear from people and obstructions during rigging, de rigging and servicing.
• Locate t e smoke mac ine in a well ventilated area away from flammable materials and liquids. T e smoke
mac ine needs to be 50cm away from surrounding walls and fixtures.
• T e smoke mac ine s ould be installed out of reac of people and not w ere people are seated, walking or standing.
• W en mounting make sure t e installation point can take t e weig t.
• Make sure a safety c ain or wire is always used and can take t e weig t of t e smoke mac ine. T e safety
bond s ould not be used as a primary support.
• T e mac ine s ould be well fixed and free from swinging.
• Do not cover any ventilation oles.
• Disconnect t e power w en t e mac ine is not in use.
• T e operator must make sure t e smoke mac ine as been installed correctly to all t e necessary
guidelines before eac use. T e installation s ould be inspected every 6 mont s.
C annel: Value: Function:
1000-005 NO fog output
006-255 FOG output ON
2
000-005 No Colour
006-085 RED
086-170 GREEN
171-255 BLUE
3
000-005 No Colour
006-085 RED + BLUE
086-170 GREEN + RED
171-255 BLUE + GREEN
4000-005 No Colour
006-085 RANDOM Colour

Flyin The Machine Upside Down
• If you want to ang t e PFX900V upside down t e fog liquid container needs to be moved.
• Remove t e 2 screws older t e top plate of t e fluid container.
• Remove t e cap and tube for t e liquid container.
• Remove t e liquid container.
• Turn t e mac ine upside down.
• Remove t e base plate. (A)
• Turn t e mac ine again to its normal position. Put t e base plate t is side.
• Turn t e mac ine upside down again.
• Install t e liquid container back inside.
• Install t e top plate back on.
• Hang t e smoke mac ine via t e 3 M10 fixing points, eit er wit clamps, eye bolts or stud. (B)
• Make sure you use a safety c ain or wire as a secondary support.
Maintenance:
• Do not allow liquid to become contaminated. Always replace t e cap on t e liquid container immediately
after filling.
• After every 40 ours of operation, or if t e unit is not to be used for one mont , It is recommended to run a
cleaning solution of 20% clear vinegar and 80% distilled water t roug t e system to prevent clogging in t e
eater. T is s ould be carried out in a well-ventilated room.
• Always empty t e fluid and water tanks after every use. Use a dry clot to wipe down t e outside of t e fog
mac ine. Make sure t e power cable is disconnected from t e mains supply.
• Make sure t e mains cable is in impeccable condition and s ould be replaced w en a small defect is
detected.
• All ot er maintenance s ould be carried out by a qualified engineer.
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DMX BASICS:
• DMX is s ort for “digital multiplexer”, w ic is a universal protocol designed for t e entertainment industry.
It allows control of intelligent fixtures like scanners, moving eads, LED par cans, dimmer packs & effects
mac ines etc.
• DMX allows you to control many fixture c annels, normally up to 512, wit varying c annels from 0-255 (0-
100%).
• T is will give control of c annels suc as gobo selection, movement, colours, dimming and timing to name
just a few.
• DMX is a very good system, as all t is information can be sent down one cable. Used in conjunction wit a
DMX controller wit memory, all of your c annel settings can be saved and recalled easily.
• DMX was designed so t at all manufacturers can use t e same protocol/language to control t eir fixtures,
allowing t e end user to use any make of fixture from t eir DMX controller as long as bot are DMX
compatible, and t e controller as enoug c annels to control t e fixture t at is attac ed.
• Fixtures ave an input and output DMX socket, allowing you to connect from t e controller to t e first
fixture t en from t at fixture to t e next (t is is often referred to as “daisy c aining”).
• Sockets are normally 3 pin XLR but can be 5 pin XLR.
DMX fixtures need to ave a DMX address set, t is is so t ey can t en decode t e correct information from
t e controller. T is is normally done by a digital display panel, w ere t e address can be c anged by simple
up and down buttons; t e address ranges from 1-512. Alternatively it may be controlled by a row of small
switc es, called dip switc es; on t is type system, t e required address is t en converted to a binary number.
DMX Connector Wirin
3 Pin wiring is more common, but t e 5 pin configuration is often used on larger equipment. Wit t e 5 pin
configuration, not all pins are used, t oug it is wort c ecking t e fixture manual, as some equipment use
t e extra pins for low voltage control. 5 Pin connectors are ideal so t ere is no confusion over mixer leads and
DMX leads in larger rigs. Sending a mixers 48v p antom power down a DMX cable could damage t e DMX
lig t or fixture.
If making cables, always use suitable DMX cable and do not connect pin 1 GND to t e outer casing of t e
connector as you mig t do wit audio cables, as t is may cause erratic be aviour from your fixture.
Do not make “Y” leads to split cables to fixtures; always use t e in and out sockets or a DMX splitter, as again
t is may cause erratic be aviour from your fixture.
We recommend you to plug a DMX terminator into any fixture t at asn’t got a DMX lead connected from t e
output socket to anot er fixture; T is again is to reduce unexpected be aviour. A DMX terminator is simply a
male XLR plug wit 120 o m, ¼ watt resistor soldered across pin 2 & 3.
3 PIN 5 PIN
PIN 1 GND PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 - PIN 2 -
PIN 3 + PIN 3 +
PIN 4 NOT USED
PIN 5 NOT USED

Eac fixture takes up 5 DMX C annels (See Above)
You ave a cable from t e controller to t e first fixture cable, t en from first to second and so on. T e last
lig t t en as a DMX terminator plugged in.
Fixture 1 would be set to DMX address 1
Fixture 2 would be set to DMX address 6
Fixture 3 would be set to DMX address 11
Fixture 4 would be set to DMX address 16
W en setting t ese addresses, ensure t at t e fixture addresses dont overlap. You can set two fixtures to t e
same address as long as t ey ave t e same c annel layout, t ey will t en perform in t e same way.
We recommend you to read manuals for your DMX fixture and controller in full. Some controllers tell you
w at eac fixture address needs to be, and some equipment will need ot er settings c anged before t ey will
work.