Showven uFetti Blower User manual

USER MANUAL
uFetti Blower
V1.0
2023/06/26
SHOWVEN Technologies Co., Ltd

Thanks for choosing SHOWVEN uFetti Blower, we wish it will bring you lots of exciting moments.
Please read the following user’s manual carefully before operating this product.
ΔSafety Instructions
1. Safety icons explanation
Safety instructions warn of hazards when handling equipment and provide information on how to avoid
those hazards. They are classified according to the severity of the hazard and are divided into the
following groups. Please do follow all safety instructions in this document!
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
(This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations)
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE: Provide additional or supplementary information.
2. General Safety Instructions
\Make sure power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the equipment, and the socket must
well grounded. Unplug and turn off the machine when not use.
\Please pay attention to the use environment and safety distance, check this manual for details.
\After turning on the device, no person allows to stay in the danger area. Ensure all persons that are
part of the show be informed about the safety distance, risks and functions of the device.
\Always have a CO2fire extinguisher and an extinguishing blanket in case of needed.
\If there be any doubt as to the safety operation of the device, the device should be taken out of service
immediately. Check the power switch, cable connections and power plug carefully. If you can't solve it,
please always contact SHOWVEN ([e-mail]) for help.
\Use only SHOWVEN original confetti, otherwise, may leads to failure or danger.
\The operator responsible for the control of uFetti Blower must always have a clear view of the device,
so that he/she can stop the show immediately when there is danger. The main AC power switch should
near operator. So that operator can turn off the power of all devices in case of abnormal.
\The device shall not be altered and applied to other use purpose.
3. Disclaimers:
SHOWVEN technologies Co., Ltd excludes liability for unsafe situations, accidents and damages resulting
from:
1. Ignoring warnings or regulations as shown on product manual or this manual.
2. Use for other applications or circumstances other than those indicated herein.
3. Changes to the device, including use of non-original spare parts, lack of maintenance etc.
4. Dismantling device without authorization from SHOWVEN.
5. Use this machine by unqualified or untrained personnel.
6. Improper use of machine

ΔTechnical Specifications
uFetti Blower is a powerful confetti launcher with output up to 18m, equipped with dual fully automatic
confetti dosing hopper and can be controlled both manually or automatically by DMX. Take advantage of
the customized high-power blower and optimized Venturi tube design, the confetti can be spread farther
and wider.
ΔFeatures
\Up to 18m confetti output
\Farther and wider confetti spread with customized high-power blower and optimized Venturi tube
design
\Dual independently controllable hopper, automatic confetti dosing
\Adjustable output density and output angles (6 angles from 40-90
\Real-time motor running status monitoring
\Premium accessories, strong and durable
\Multi air inlet structure, machine keeps working even the air inlets on panel are blocked
\Rugged design with premium accessories, suitable for touring
\Both DMX and Manual controllable
ΔTechnical Specifications
\Model: uFetti Blower
\Dimension: 880660 1295mm (with casters)
\Weight: 112kg
\Input: AC100-120V / AC200-240V, 50/60Hz
\Work Power: 2200W
\Interface: Color touch screen
\ARM Indicator Light: Yes
\Control: DMX , Manual
\DMX: 3-pin and 5-pin DMX IN / OUT, 5-pin DMX IN support DC5V power supply for DMX receiver
\Output Direction: 40 ~90 (6 adjustable angles)
\Output Distance: 18m
\Blower Speed Adjustable: Yes
\Output Density Adjustable: Yes
\Consumable: SHOWVEN Confetti
\Confetti Hopper:2, separate control of each hopper
\Hopper Capacity: 2kg paper confetti / hopper *2; 4kg metallic confetti / hopper *2
\Consumption Rate: Paper confetti: 0.9kg/min; Metallic confetti: 1.8kg/min
\Caster: 4 casters with brake

ΔStructure
1. Venturi Output Tube
2. Output Tube Angle Adjuster
3. Air Inlet
4. Confetti Hopper
5. Control Panel
6. Service Port
7. Air Inlet
ΔRear Panel
1. LCD Screen
2. 5-pin XLR IN/OUT (5-PIN XLR IN can charge for wireless DMX pen through pin1 and 4, pin4 with
DC5V power supply)
3. 3-pin XLR IN/OUT
4. Power IN/OUT
5. Power Switch
ΔDisplay and setting
1. Main Interface
uFetti Blower can be controlled by DMX or manually. Manual control disabled when there is DMX
signal in.
Click “MENU”in main interface, press and hold “RUN”to start the machine manually, press “STOP”
to stop the machine, click “MONI”enter monitoring interface.

REGION
ITEMS
RANGE
DEFAULT
EXPLANATION
1
DMX address
1~512
1
When there is DMX signal in, background color
changes from black to red
2
Safety address
1~512
3
When safety channel DMX value between 20-200,
background color changes from black to red
3
Device status
STOP /
WORK
STOP
When blower is working, STATE changes from
“STOP”to “WORK”, and background color changes
from black to red
4
Information
--
--
Three types of contents will displayed here:
1. Error information
2. When under manual control, displays Run Timer
and Pause Timer
3. Output Mode
5
Key
instruction
--
--
When there is DMX signal in, STOP and RUN are
hidden and disabled
2. ARM indicator light
Operators can enable/disable the arm indicator light by set the “ARM STATE”in
Advanced menu. If “ARM STATE”is ON, there will be three status:
ON: no DMX signal
OFF: DMX signal input
BLINK: DMX armed or machine blower is ON
3. Error Message
Error Message
Why it appears
How to remove
E1 Hopper Lid
Open
Confetti Hopper Lid is open, device stops
working or can’t start working
Close confetti hopper lid
E2 Hopper
Running Error
Feeding motor blocked, device stops
working
Check the hopper and feeding
motor, solve the block problem
E3 Blower
Running Error
When blower running abnormal
Check the blower and solve the
problem
4. Monitor Interface
Press “MONI”can enter monitor interface, press “BACK”switch back to main interface.
Menu
Explanation
Blower Speed(r/min)
Blower present speed
Hopper Roll Motor State
Hopper feeding motor status monitoring
5. Menu Interface

Press “MENU”enter menu interface, press “LEFT”, “RIGHT”enter different items, press “BACK”switch
back to main interface.
Menu
Explanation
MAIN
Main menu
ADVANCED
Advanced menu
FACTORY
Factory menu (password is required to enter)
BACK
Back to main interface
LEFT
Left item
RIGHT
Right item
EDIT
Select
6. Main Menu
Select “MAIN” in menu interface, press “EDIT” to enter main menu.
BACK: Back to previous interface
UP: up or +
DOWN: down or –
EDIT: Edit selected items
SAVE: Save
Items
Contents
Default
Description
Set DMX Address
1-512
1
Device DMX address
Set Safety Addr
1-512
3
Safety DMX address
Output Mode
High_Power/
Low_Power
High_Power
Blower output mode
Duration (s)
10-600
600
Firing duration when manual firing
Interval (s)
0-600
0
Firing interval when manual firing
Hopper Roll Speed1
1-100
100
Hopper 1 roll speed when manual firing
Hopper Roll Speed2
1-100
100
Hopper 2 roll speed when manual firing
7. Advanced Interface
Select “ADVANCED” in menu interface, press “EDIT” to enter advanced menu.
Items
Contents
Default
Description
Mode Selection
User Mode
/Factory Mode
User Mode
Factory mode is for manufacturer use only
ARM State
ON/OFF
ON
ARM indicator light ON/OFF setting
LCD Backlight
ON/OFF
ON
ON: LCD backlight long on
OFF: LCD backlight off in 30s if no operation
Key Sound
ON/OFF
ON
Keypad sound ON/OFF setting
DMX Lock
ON/OFF
OFF
ON: Keypad function disabled when there is DMX
signal in
Motor Protect
ON/OFF
ON
ON: Turn on the error message prompt function of
the motor (feeding motor and blower motor).
DefaultParameter
ON/OFF
OFF
Reset default parameter settings
ΔDMX CONTROL
uFetti Blower occupies 2 functional channel CH1, CH2 and 1 separate safety channel CH-S (this channel is
independent from functional channels, can be shared with other machine).

Channel
Function
Value
CH1
Output (hopper 1)
0~9: NO output
10~255: Hopper 1 output increase
CH2
Output (hopper 2)
0~9: NO output
10~255: Hopper 2 output increase
CH-S
Device enable / disable
0~ 49 and 201~255: Device disabled
50~200: Device enabled
ΔOperation
1. Safety instructions
DANGER: Make sure that confetti cannot come into contact with high-voltage lines/power pylons,
as this can result in electrocution.
WARNING: All operations must be performed by professionals, and non-professionals are prohibited
from operating.
WARNING: Use of a damaged or improperly installed machine could result in death, serious injury, or
property damage. Always inspect the machine thoroughly before operating it.
WARNING: Do not use the uFetti Blower if alterations have been made other than by or on behalf of
SHOWVEN.
WARNING: Make sure there are no objects that can be damaged by the machine within the output
distance. And no people or animals are allowed to stay in the direct output.
WARNING: Make sure power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the equipment, and the
socket must well grounded. Do not connect more units to a single electrical circuit than
the installed fuse is able to handle. Recommended to connect only a single unit of device
to a power supply cable.
WARNING: Make sure there are no objects near the air inlet port that can block the air to be sucked
in.
WARNING: The red cone area shown in below picture is the safe isolation range of this product, and
unauthorized persons or objects are strictly prohibited from entering. A=10m, B=40 .
2. Install uFetti Blower
2.1 Bring the machine to desired location.

2.2 Lock all four casters of the machine.
2.3 Unlock and remove the flight case cover
2.4 Remove the slide panel.
2.5 Adjust the output angle of venture tube, make sure angle adjuster is locked.

WARNING: Never use the machine when the angle adjuster is not properly in place. Not doing so can
result in serious injury or death
3. Fill the machine with confetti
3.1 Open the hopper lid 3.2 Fill hoppers with confetti 3.3 close the hopper lid
uFetti Blower with two independently controllable hopper, please fill the hopper with SHOWVEN original
confetti accordingly.
Consumable
Size
Max. load each hopper
Consumption Rate (dual hopper)
Paper Confetti
55x17 mm
2KG
0.9kg/min
Metallic Confetti
55x17 mm
4KG
1.8kg/min
WARNING: Using any other objects other than SHOWVEN® CONFETTI can lead to death or serious
injury.
NOTICE: Do not fill machine with used confetti, it may cause the machine block.
4. Connecting uFetti Blower
a) Connect a power cable to the POWER IN socket of uFetti Blower. Connect the other end of power
cable to the power source. Make sure power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the
equipment, and the socket must well grounded.
b) Power ON uFetti Blower
DMX control, Please follow below steps:
c) Connect a DMX cable to the DMX IN socket of first unit of uFetti Blower, another head of this DMX
cable connect to DMX console (such as FXcommander). Make sure the DMX console is powered off.
d) Connect a DMX cable to the DMX OUT socket of previous uFetti Blower, and the other end to the
DMX IN of next machine. Connect all devices in series in this way.
e) Suggest to plug in a DMX terminator into the DMX OUT in last unit of machine to improve signal
reliability. For distance >200m please use SHOWVEN DMX splitter 8 to amplify the signal.
f) Assign DMX address for each unit of uFetti Blower. If use SHOWVEN host controller or
FXcommander to control the machine please allocate a unique DMX address for each unit of
machine.
g) Power ON DMX console
5. Firing (DMX or Manual control)
Double confirm the prescribed safety isolation zone is clear, no person, animal or other property within
this region. Make sure no objects block the air inlet ports.
DMX Control:
a) Activate the safety channel and enable device, the ARM indicator light blinking.
b) Activate the effect by setting the DMX value of hopper 1 and/or hopper 2. The output density will
increase as DMX value increase from 10 to 255. By activating one or both hoppers, the fan will start
blowing.
c) Adjust the effect density of each hopper during the effect duration if desired.
d) Change the DMX values of both output hopper 1 and hopper 2 below 10, then deactivate the
enable address of safety channel. The ARM indicator light will OFF.
Manual Control:
To blow uFetti Blower manually please disconnect DMX connection, press and hold “RUN”button
on LCD screen to start the machine. Press “STOP”to stop the output.

Output distance
The output height, width and distance depend on the type of confetti, the output angle, the operation
mode of the blower etc.
Consumable
Output Distance (X)
Output Width (Y)
Output Height (Z)
Paper Confetti
18m
8m
11m
Metallic Confetti
13m
5m
8m
NOTICE: The above parameters are test parameters under ideal conditions with no wind, and the
venturi output tube is set at 40 degrees.
6. Power OFF and clean up
a) Power OFF uFetti Blower, disconnect power and/or DMX cables.
b) Pull the angle adjuster and set the output venturi tube to vertical position, and make sure it is locked
tight.
c) Remove any remaining confetti from the hopper and from in/outside the machine.
d) Place the slide-in-panel and flight case cover back, lock the flight case cover. Release the brakes for
casters.
ΔMaintenance
1. To maintain the machine in good performance and running status, it is recommended to running the
device at least once per month.
2. To maintain the best performance of machine the hopper rollers (Part No. SFMET1163) need to be
replaced after a period of use. Please contact SHOWVEN or your direct supplier for operation
procedures.

Warranty Instructions
\Sincere thanks for your choosing our products, you will receive quality service from us
\The product warranty period is one year. If there are any quality problems within 7 days after shipping
out from our factory, we can exchange a brand new same model machine for you
\We will offer free of charge maintenance service for machines which with hardware malfunction
(except for the instrument damage caused by human factors) in warranty period. Please don't repair
machine without factory permission
Below situations NOT included in warranty service:
\Damage caused by use unqualified consumables;
\Damage caused by improper transportation, usage, management, and maintenance, or
damage caused by human factors;
\Disassemble, modify or repair products without permission;
\Damage caused by external reasons (lightning strike, power supply etc.)
\Damage caused by improper installation or use;
For product damage not included in warranty range, we can provide paid service.
Invoice is necessary when applying for maintenance service from SHOWVEN

Showven Technologies Co., Ltd.
Tel: [phone]
Web: www.showven.cn E-mail: in[email protected]
Add: Liuyang Economic Development Zone, Changsha, 410300, Hunan Province,
P.R.China