PFX Low Fog 1500 User manual

Low Fog 1500
PFXLOWFOG Instruction Manual
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User Manual
PFXLOWFOG 1500
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchas ng the Perform FX PFXLOWFOG 1500. W th decades of exper ence n des gn and
product on, Perform FX are one of the lead ng manufacturers of profess onal effects and l ght ng equ pment.
Th s fog mach ne has been des gned and manufactured to the h ghest of standards, so you can be assured you
have made a good nvestment.
For your safety and to ensure you make full use of all the features ava lable, please make sure you read th s
manual n full.
Important Safety Advice:
• You must read th s manual n full before commenc ng operat on.
• The mach ne should be operated by a respons ble and competent adult only.
• Keep th s manual n a safe place for future reference.
• Heed all warn ngs and nstruct ons, both n th s manual and on the product.
• Carry and transport th s product w th care.
• Impact to th s mach ne or dropp ng may result n ser ous mechan cal fa lure. The mach ne should not be
used f t has been subjected to such nc dent.
• Turn off and unplug th s mach ne from the ma ns supply when not n use.
• Th s mach ne s not water-proof and should not be used outs de.
• In the event of any l qu d enter ng the hous ng, unplug mmed ately & contact a qual f ed eng neer.
• You must not attempt to mod fy th s un t
• The manufacturer accepts no respons b l ty for njury or damage caused as a result of not follow ng the
manual prov ded.
Protection from Electric S ock:
• Only connect th s un t to a ma ns socket w th su table tr p and RCD protect on.
• To d sconnect from the ma ns socket, always remove by the ma ns plug. Do not attempt to remove by
pull ng the ma ns cable.
• D sconnect the un t from the ma ns supply before clean ng. Clean ng should be carr ed out w th a soft, dry
cloth.
• Do not submerge or expose th s mach ne to any l qu d.
• Do not operate near exposed water or n h gh hum d ty.
• Choose a su table route for ma ns cables, ensur ng tr p hazards are avo ded and the ma ns cable s not at
r sk of be ng crushed.
• Do not open th s un t to serv ce. There are no user-serv ceable parts ns de. Any serv c ng or repa rs should
be carr ed out by a qual f ed eng neer only. Any attempt to serv ce or adapt th s un t w ll leave your
warranty vo d and could result n ser ous malfunct on or njury.
Protection from Fire:
• Do not place near sources of heat or gn t on.
• Do not cover or block any vent lat on holes.
• Check your AC wall socket w ll take the power you are apply ng to avo d overload ng the ma ns supply.

Protecting Your Mac ine From Damage:
• Always nstall n a su table locat on where v brat ons to the un t are avo ded.
• Check th s un t matches the ma ns voltage and frequency before plugg ng t n to your ma ns socket.
• In the event that any object or l qu d enters the mach ne sw tch off mmed ately, remove from ma ns and
consult a qual f ed eng neer.
• Should you exper ence any malfunct on or damage to the ma ns cable, d sconnect from the ma ns supply
mmed ately and consult a qual f ed eng neer.
• All parts should be replaced w th genu ne spare parts and carr ed out by a qual f ed eng neer.
• Do not add l qu ds of any k nd, espec ally flammable l qu ds to th s mach ne or ts ntended flu d. Use only
water based flu d, spec f cally des gned for effects mach nes.
• Use h gh qual ty water-based l qu d, recommended by your dealer to reduce clogg ng.
• Dur ng operat on ensure there s suff c ent flu d n the tank. Operat ng w thout flu d w ll damage the pump.
• If your mach ne fa ls to work d sconnect mmed ately, remove all l qu d and return n or g nal pack ng to
your dealer.
• Always dra n the flu d and water tanks before transport ng.
• Follow the clean ng and ma ntenance adv ce n th s manual.
• If your mach ne fa ls to work, d sconnect mmed ately, remove all l qu d and return n or g nal pack ng to
your dealer.
Danger of Injury or Burns:
• For operat on by adults only, ensure nstallat on s away from the reach of ch ldren.
• Never leave the mach ne runn ng unattended.
• Avo d all contact w th the heater.
• Never a m the nozzle d rectly at people.
• Use only n a well vent lated area & do not cover the mach ne vents. In order to guarantee adequate
vent lat on, allow a free a r space of at least 20cm around all s des of the mach ne.
• Effects flu ds can cause rratat on and njury, handle w th care and keep out of the reach of ch ldren. Avo d
contact w th the eyes and sk n, f th s occurs r nse w th warm water. If ngested call a doctor mmed ately.
Before Use:
Before commenc ng setup check the mach ne has not been damaged n trans t. In the event there s any
damage to the hous ng, cable or nternal components contact your dealer mmed ately.
Contents Includes:
PFXLOWFOG Mach ne
Power Cable
Flex ble Hose
W reless remote and rece ver
Instruct on Manual
Specifications:
Code: PFXLOWFOG
Ma ns Supply: 240Vac 50Hz
Power: 1750 Watts
Heat Up T me: 5 m n
D mens ons: 750 x 445 x 550mm
We ght: 39kg

Description:
The PFXLOWFOG 1500 s a 1500 Watt fog mach ne wh ch uses water based flu d and s suppl ed bu lt n to a
protect ve fl ghtcase w th wheels.
Product Features:
• Two ultra-son c ag tators to convert the smoke and d st lled water nto low smoke.
• 1500 watt heater.
• 2.5L flu d tank.
• Uses water based fog flu d.
• No Ice Requ red
• W reless remote control.
• DMX controllab l ty, 2 channels of control.
• Adjustable fan speed.
• Suppl ed bu lt nto a strong fl ghtcase
Product Diagram:
1. Water Tank Compartment: Th s s the water tank compartment where the two ultra-son c ag tators can be
found. Use only d st lled water (w th 2 spoonful’s of salt) and do not under or overf ll. Always empty before
transport ng.
2.Fluid and control compartment: F ll the flu d tank w th standard fog l qu d, tak ng care not to sp ll as th s
could cause damage to the electron cs. The control panel s used to adjust and control the fogger.
3. Water Tap: Used to dra n the water tank.
4. Fans: Do not cover these a r ntakes. Make sure polluted a r cannot enter them.
5. Hose Connection: Connect the suppl ed PVC hose us ng the suppl ed hose clamp. Stretch the hose out and
place t on the floor so the fog can flow over the des red area.
6. DMX Input: Female 3 p n s used to connect from a DMX controller or prev ous DMX f xture.
7. DMX Output: Male 3 p n used to connect to the next DMX f xture n the cha n.
8. Power Switc : Used to turn the fogger on and off.
9. Circuit Breaker: If th s tr ps reset once, f t tr ps aga n there may be a problem w th the mach ne & you
should contact your dealer.
10. Mains Input: Connect the suppl ed PowerCon ma ns cable n here. Use only the cable prov ded.
11. Water Level OK: Ind cates there s st ll enough water n the tank for operat on.
12. Water Level Min: Ind cates the water level s too low. The un t w ll stop work ng unt l the tank s ref lled.
13. DMX LED: Ind cates there s a DMX s gnal present.
14. Menu Button: Used to browse the setup menu.
15. Timer Button: Used to ncrease a level or to act vate the t mer.
16. Volume Button: Used to decrease a level or sw tch the output manually on.
17. Stop Button: Used to stop the t mer or manual operat on.
18. Remote Control: For connect on of the w reless rece ver.

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Set-Up Menu:
The setup menu s used to adjust the d fferent parameters of the fogger. The Menu button (14) s used to
nav gate through the menu opt ons.
• DMX512 Add: Press the up and down arrows to adjust the DMX address.
• FAN SPEED: Press the up and down arrows to adjust the fan speed.
•VOLUME OUT: Press the up and down arrows to adjust the output volume 1-100%
• INTERVAL SET: Press the up and down arrows to adjust the nterval t me 10s-200s
•DURATION SET: Press the up and down arrows to adjust the durat on t me 10s-100s
First Time Operation Wireless Controller:
• Before commenc ng operat on check the mach ne for any damage, should there be any do not use your
dev ce and contact your dealer mmed ately.
• The PFXLOWFOG s des gned to be used w th water based fog l qu d, DO NOT USE OIL BASED FLUID.
• Us ng DISTILLED water, f ll up the water compartment (1) between the M n-Max level nd cators on the tank.
Add approx. 2 tablespoons of k tchen salt and st r the water to d str bute the salt well.
• Place your fog mach ne on a flat and stable surface, ensur ng t s out of reach of ch ldren and the heater
cannot be touched.
• Ensure you have a su table fog flu d (water based) and f ll the flu d tank (2) to a su table level, be ng careful
not to overf ll. Replace the l d on the fog flu d and store out of reach of ch ldren. Ensure that the flu d level
does not run dry throughout operat on, fa lure to do so may result n damage to the mach ne.
• Connect the w reless rece ver nto the socket on reverse labelled “Remote Control”(18).
• Connect the PFXLOWFOG to a su table ma ns supply.
• Your mach ne s now ready to be controlled v a the w reless remote control. Button A on the remote
produces full fan speed and output, button B on the remote stops output and sw tches off the fan.
First Time Manual/ Timer Operation:
• Before commenc ng operat on check the mach ne for any damage, should there be any do not use your
dev ce and contact your dealer mmed ately.
• The PFXLOWFOG s des gned to be used w th water based fog l qu d, DO NOT USE OIL BASED FLUID.
• Us ng DISTILLED water, f ll up the water compartment (1) between the M n-Max level nd cators on the tank.
Add approx. 2 tablespoons of k tchen salt and st r the water to d str bute the salt well.
• Place your fog mach ne on a flat and stable surface, ensur ng t s out of reach of ch ldren and the heater
cannot be touched.
• Ensure you have a su table fog flu d (water based) and f ll the flu d tank (2) to a su table level, be ng careful
not to overf ll. Replace the l d on the fog flu d and store out of reach of ch ldren. Ensure that the flu d level
does not run dry throughout operat on, fa lure to do so may result n damage to the mach ne.
• Connect the PFXLOWFOG to a su table ma ns supply.
• When you f rst turn on the fog mach ne you w ll need to wa t for around 3-5 m nutes for the heater to warm
up. After th s t me you w ll ga n access to the controls.
• Use the 4 button menu on reverse to set Fan Speed, Volume, Interval and Durat on.
• Once set the ‘Volume’ button (16) act vates Manual Mode & the ‘T mer’ button (15) act vates T mer Mode.
• The ‘Stop’ button (17) stops both the T mer and Manual Mode.

First Time Operation Wit DMX:
• Before commenc ng operat on check the mach ne for any damage, should there be any do not use your
dev ce and contact your dealer mmed ately.
• The PFXLOWFOG s des gned to be used w th water based fog l qu d, DO NOT USE OIL BASED FLUID.
• Us ng DISTILLED water, f ll up the water compartment (1) between the M n-Max level nd cators on the tank.
Add approx. 2 tablespoons of k tchen salt and st r the water to d str bute the salt well.
• Place your fog mach ne on a flat and stable surface, ensur ng t s out of reach of ch ldren and the heater
cannot be touched.
• Ensure you have a su table fog flu d (water based) and f ll the flu d tank (2) to a su table level, be ng careful
not to overf ll. Replace the l d on the fog flu d and store out of reach of ch ldren. Ensure that the flu d level
does not run dry throughout operat on, fa lure to do so may result n damage to the mach ne.
• Connect a su table DMX controller v a the 3 p n DMX socket on reverse (6).
• Connect the PFXLOWFOG to a su table ma ns supply.
• When you f rst turn on the fog mach ne you w ll need to wa t for around 3-5 m nutes for the heater to warm
up. After th s t me you w ll ga n access to the controls.
• Set a DMX address v a the 4 button menu d splay.
• The fogger can be controlled by 2 channels of DMX, 1=volume output and 2= Fan speed.
Self-Cleaning Function:
For conven ence th s mach ne s equ pped w th a self-clean ng funct on. It s mportant you allow th s cycle to
run after each use. Do not sw tch your mach ne off, allow the clean ng cycle to f n sh. The clean ng cycle
pushes a r through the pump and heater to remove any res due of l qu d left after use, th s w ll prolong the
l fe of the heater.
• If n DMX mode; Turn the fog output to zero and then turn the power off after about 1 m nute 30 seconds.
• If us ng the nternal menu; Use the stop button and then turn power off after 1 m nute 30 seconds.
• If us ng the w reless remote; Press button B on remote and then turn off after the 1 m nute 30 seconds.
Maintenance:
• Do not allow l qu d to become contam nated. Always replace the cap on the l qu d conta ner mmed ately
after f ll ng.
• Empty the flu d and water tanks after every use. Use a dry cloth to w pe down the ns de of the water tank.
• Make sure the ma ns cable s n mpeccable cond t on, th s should be replaced f even a small defect s
detected.
• All other ma ntenance should be carr ed out by a qual f ed eng neer.

DMX BASICS:
• DMX s short for “d g tal mult plexer”, wh ch s a un versal protocol des gned for the enterta nment ndustry.
It allows control of ntell gent f xtures l ke scanners, mov ng heads, LED par cans, d mmer packs & effects
mach nes etc.
• DMX allows you to control many f xture channels, normally up to 512, w th vary ng channels from 0-255 (0-
100%).
• Th s w ll g ve control of channels such as gobo select on, movement, colours, d mm ng and t m ng to name
just a few.
• DMX s a very good system, as all th s nformat on can be sent down one cable. Used n conjunct on w th a
DMX controller w th memory, all of your channel sett ngs can be saved and recalled eas ly.
• DMX was des gned so that all manufacturers can use the same protocol/language to control the r f xtures,
allow ng the end user to use any make of f xture from the r DMX controller as long as both are DMX
compat ble, and the controller has enough channels to control the f xture that s attached.
• F xtures have an nput and output DMX socket, allow ng you to connect from the controller to the f rst
f xture then from that f xture to the next (th s s often referred to as “da sy cha n ng”).
• Sockets are normally 3 p n XLR but can be 5 p n XLR.
DMX f xtures need to have a DMX address set, th s s so they can then decode the correct nformat on from
the controller. Th s s normally done by a d g tal d splay panel, where the address can be changed by s mple
up and down buttons; the address ranges from 1-512. Alternat vely t may be controlled by a row of small
sw tches, called d p sw tches; on th s type system, the requ red address s then converted to a b nary number.
DMX Connector Wiring
3 P n w r ng s more common, but the 5 p n conf gurat on s often used on larger equ pment. W th the 5 p n
conf gurat on, not all p ns are used, though t s worth check ng the f xture manual, as some equ pment use
the extra p ns for low voltage control. 5 P n connectors are deal so there s no confus on over m xer leads and
DMX leads n larger r gs. Send ng a m xers 48v phantom power down a DMX cable could damage the DMX
l ght or f xture.
If mak ng cables, always use su table DMX cable and do not connect p n 1 GND to the outer cas ng of the
connector as you m ght do w th aud o cables, as th s may cause errat c behav our from your f xture.
Do not make “Y” leads to spl t cables to f xtures; always use the n and out sockets or a DMX spl tter, as aga n
th s may cause errat c behav our from your f xture.
We recommend you to plug a DMX term nator nto any f xture that hasn’t got a DMX lead connected from the
output socket to another f xture; Th s aga n s to reduce unexpected behav our. A DMX term nator s s mply a
male XLR plug w th 120 ohm, ¼ watt res stor soldered across p n 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

Each f xture takes up 5 DMX Channels (See Above)
You have a cable from the controller to the f rst f xture cable, then from f rst to second and so on. The last
l ght then has a DMX term nator plugged n.
F xture 1 would be set to DMX address 1
F xture 2 would be set to DMX address 6
F xture 3 would be set to DMX address 11
F xture 4 would be set to DMX address 16
When sett ng these addresses, ensure that the f xture addresses dont overlap. You can set two f xtures to the
same address as long as they have the same channel layout, they w ll then perform n the same way.
We recommend you to read manuals for your DMX f xture and controller n full. Some controllers tell you
what each f xture address needs to be, and some equ pment w ll need other sett ngs changed before they w ll
work.