Showven SPARKULAR BT01 User manual

Showven Technologies Co.,Ltd.
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SPARKULAR
USER MANUAL

SPARKULAR
USER MANUAL
Warnings and Cautions
Eye Protection
Safety
These are designed to alert your attention to hazards and important information that assists you in carrying out your
activities on this machine safely and efficiently. Examples and descriptions of safety statements have been provided as
follows:
WARNING:
A WARNING ALERTS YOU TO HARMFUL OR POTENTIALLY LETHAL ACTIVITIES.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD IS GIVEN AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF IGNORING THEM.
THE EYE PROTECTION WARNING ICON IS SHOWN TO INDICATE THAT YOU MUST BE PROTECT YOUR EYES
WHEN CLOSE TO THE MACHINE DURING MACHINE OPERATION.
Injury Voltages
WARNING:
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THIS MACHINE AND CONTROLLER WHEN ELECTRICAL POWER IS
APPLIED. THERE IS A DANGER OF INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE MACHINE AND CONTROLLER OR ATTMPT
TO REMOVE OR ADJUST ANY COMPONENTS FITTED WITHIN THE MACHINE AND CONTROLLER. ONLY FULL
TRAINED SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE QUALIFIED TO OPEN THE MACHINE AND CONTROLLER.
Caution Against Liquids
WARNING:
USE CAUTION SO THAT ANY LIQUIDS DO NOT WET THE MACHINE. KEEP THE MACHINE AND CONTROLLER
DRYAND NOT USE ON RAINY OR SNOWY DAYS UNLESS COVERED.
Warning
PLEASE PREVENT ANYTHING FROM ENTERING THE FOUNTAIN NOZZLE. IF THIS HAPPENS PLEASE CLEAR
OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONTINUING OPERATION.
PLEASE PREVENT MACHINE FROM DROPING WHEN INSTALLING “DAMAGE CAN OCCUR”.
NEVER TOUCH THE NOZZLE OF SPARKULAR, DANGER OF GETTING BURNT.
NEVER TOUCH THE SPARKS WHICH SHOOTING OUT FROM THE NOZZLE.
COVER THE NOZZLE OF SPARKULAR IS PROHIBITED.
MAKE SURE LID OF FEEDBING HOPPER IS CLOSED WHEN USE SPARKULAR
FOR BETTER HEAT DISSIPATION, BLOCK THE AIR INTAKE AND OUTLET IS PROHIBITED.
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Safe Distance
KEEP AUDIENCE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AT A MINIMUM SAFETY DISTANCE OF 10 FEETS.
ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, ANIMALS AND UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS CAN’T ACCESS TO SPARKULAR.
MAKE SURE SPARKS SHOOT OUT FROM SPARKULAR CAN NOT TOUCH ANY OBJECTS IN THE AIR.
In Case of Emergency
IF THE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE STOPPED QUICKLY DUE TO AN EMERGENCY, PRESS THE “PAUSE” / “STOP”
KEY ON THE CONTROLLER TO STOP THE MACHINE AND SWITCH THE
MACHINE POWER SWITCH ON THE PANEL OF THE MACHINE TO THE “OFF” POSITION.
IF NECESSARY CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED.
Clear Material
PLEASE INSPECT FOUNTAIN NOZZEL OF SPARKULAR MACHINE BEFORE USE AND CONFIRM WHETHER THERE
ARE ACCUMULATED GRANULES. PLEASE CLEAN OUT EXCESS BY INVERTING THE UNIT TO CLEAN OUT PORT.
EACH TIME BEFORE AND AFTER THE SHOW PLEASE RUNNING CLEAR MATERIAL ON HOST CONTROLLER OR
DMX CONSOLE.
BEFORE DELIVERY THE MACHINE OR NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A LONG TIME, PLEASE POURING THE HC8200
OUT FROM HOPPER, AND STORE THE REMAINING HC8200 IN A DRY SEALED BOTTLE FOR NEXT TIME USE.
Power Supply Requirement
PLEASE SELECT QUALIFIED POWER CONNECTOR ACCORDING TO THE REQUIRMENT OF SPARKULAR. IF
NECESSARY PLEASE CONTACT SHOWVEN DIRECTLY FOR SUGGESTION.
PLEASE NOTE: ONE POWER SUPPLY CABLE CAN SUPPORT A MAXIMUM OF 6 SPARKULAR (BT01) / 3 SPARKU-
LAR (BT02). EACH MACHINE CAN BE CONNECTED INDIVIDUALLY OR WITH THE POWER-CON SERIES CABLES
SUPPLIED.
Difference
PLEASE NOTE: THE VOTAGE OF MODEL BT01 AND BT02 IS DIFFERENT.
BT01: AC 200V~240V
BT02: AC 100V~120V
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1. Production Overview
BT01 is a revolutionary special effect system. It uses a newly designed delivery control system for a fountain style sparks
special effect, it can be controlled easily with DMX communication and compatible with other stage effects equipment.
The Sparkular system has two main components: Sparkular BT01/BT02 and Host Controller ZK6200/ZK6300. BT01/BT02
with series built-in safety features that is readable on the Sparkular and host controller. Please note the read out function
is not applicable for other DMX console.
Below descriptions will help to learn the operation and function of SPARKULAR systems.
1) Description
2) Instructions
A) Safe, no gunpowder, no smoke and pyro smell
B) Up to 10-20min effects time after fill up
C) Standard DMX 512 control
D) Adjustable height from 1.5-5m.
E) Easy set up and tear down
F) Indoor / outdoor usage
G) Flexible for rehearsal
H) Environmental friendly
I ) Patented and Originality technology
3) Characteristics
4) Operation Panel:
Model BT01/BT02
Dimension 200×218×305mm
Weight 8.5kg
Input AC 220V 50/60Hz (BT01)
AC 110V 50/60Hz (BT02)
Work Power 500W
Work Temp. -10℃~ 50℃
Casing Anti-flaming ABS
Fountain Height 1.5m ~ 5m adjustable
Lifetime >3 years
Interface type DMX in/out, AC power in/out
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a) LCD display:
Shows operation menu and status of the machine.
b) LED Displaying Area:
READY: Flash means machine is preparing, LED keeps on means ready to operate
DMX: Flash means DMX signal is connected, light OFF means there is no DMX signal
FAULT: Light ON when error occurs
HEAT: Light ON when system is heating up
c) Control Button Area：
MENU: switch through setup menu
DOWN: parameter down
UP: parameter up
ENTER: confirm and save parameters
d) Interface and Plugging Area：
POWER IN: power in
POWER OUT: power out
DMX IN: DMX Communication Signal Input
DMX OUT: DMX Communication Signal Output
e) Radio Frequency Identification Area：
RFID card comes together with HC8200, it is a safety design, allow machines to identify the parameter and types of
consumable it adding to the hopper of machine. It is obligatory to swiping the card before adding the consumable
HC8200 to the hopper of machine.
Note:
Please note that the card enables the unit for 10-20 minutes of operation (which is the amount of time each bag of
HC8200 last). The RFID card is disposable and it is disabled after it has been swiped.
a) Main Interface
i) Displays DMX Address
ii) Display inner core temperature of machine
iii) Display error information when error occurs
5) Interface
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Note:
DMX address must set according to above rules.
If use together with HOST CONTROLLER ZK6200/6300, each unit of SPARKULAR must use different DMX address, other-
wise it may leads to signal interference.
Error Information
b) Setting Menu
Error Information
E0 System IC
E1 Motor Protect
E2 Temp. Sensor
E3 P Temp. Over
Explanation
Systematic error
Over current protection of the motor
Temperature sensor is not connected or damaged
The equipment stops due to the over-temperature of the chassis
E4 Time Remain Activated time for the machine is not enough, please swip RFID card
E5 K Temp. Over The equipment stops due to over-temperature of the inner core
E6 Heating Failure Heating fail, problem on heating PCB of mainboard
E7 Tip Over Tilt sensor activated when machine slant more than 45 degree.
Press “MENU” switch through setup menu.
DMX address setup for SPARKULAR:
Option
Set DMX Address
Fountain Height
Manual Heat
Range
1-512
Explanation
Set DMX Address.
Manual Fountain
DMX Address
1-10
On/Off
On/Off
10 gears of fountain height, manually adjust the height of sparks.
Start firing manually, only for test.
Sparkular No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35
Auto preheat function switch after turn on machine. If it is ON,
machine will heating up automatically after turn on. If it is OFF,
operator need to start heating up on HOST CONTROLLER or DMX
console.
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*For better performance of SPARKULAR, please don’t change the default value of density without permission
from SHOWVEN.
Press “MENU” for 3 seconds, operator can enter the Advanced Interface. Press “MENU” switch to different
options, and press “MENU” for 3 seconds, return to the main interface.
c) Advanced Interface：
Option
Set Temperature
Wireless Control
LCD Backlight
Density@ Height 1
Range Explanation
Density@ Height 2
Density@ Height 3
Density@ Height 4
Density@ Height 5
Density@ Height 6
Density@ Height 7
Density@ Height 8
Density@ Height 9
Density@ Height 9
Mode Selection
Default Parameter
Motor Protect
Power Selection
Range
On/Off
On/Off
30-50
30-50
30-50
30-60
30-70
40-100
40-100
40-100
40-100
40-100
Factory Mode
User Mode
On/Off
220/110Vac
Setup SPARKULAR inner core temperature
Wireless On/Off, for wireless version only
LCD Backlight On/Off
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 1*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 2*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 3*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 4*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 5*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 6*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 7*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 8*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 9*
Adjusts the sparks density of Height gear 10*
Factory mode is for engineer only. When in Factory mode
machine can’t controlled by DMX console/host controller
Press ENTER in this interface, all parameter of machine
restore to default value.
Motor protect function, default setting is Off
Select input power supply voltage.
Default setting for BT01 is 220VAC. BT02 is 110VAC.
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6) DMX Channel Mode: The system occupies two channels.
First Channel
0-15
16-39
40-63
64-87
Function
88-111
112-135
136-159
160-183
184-207
208-231
232-255
Second Channel
60-80
20-40
0-10
240-255
Fountain Off
Fountain Height 1
Fountain Height 2
Fountain Height 3
Fountain Height 4
Fountain Height 5
Fountain Height 6
Fountain Height 7
Fountain Height 8
Fountain Height 9
Fountain Height 10
Function
Clear Material
EMERGENCY STOP
Pre-heat Off
Pre-heat On
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2.Host Controller
1) Description
2) Host Controller Introduction – Standard or Pro Version
1. ZK6200/ZK6300 Host Controller is an intelligent system specially designed for the multi-effects and remote control of
Sparkular series machine, so as to create the simulation and demonstration of sparks effects. The audio trigger and timing
code trigger can be used to control the synchronous with music. LAN ports can be used to extend the communication
among multi host controllers.
a) Standard DMX512 signal output
b) Support 18 units Sparkular at the same time (ZK6300 54 units).
c) Five standard dynamic effect modes: Synchronization, Center to Ends, Ends to Center, Left to right, Right To Left,
Special Effects and one user-definable special effect mode (together with SPARKULAREdit 200 software from
SHOWVEN), supports 8 files and each file supports 36000 lines at maximum (special effects last for 30 minutes)
d) There are multiple optional trigger sources. Hand, Music or Midi Inputs.
e) Support simulation function and LED display.
f) Monitoring function: Host controller with RDMX function, can feedback status information such as Temp., error
message etc. of each machine.
g) Emergency stop function: Pause or Stop Button.
Model ZK6200
Dimension 390 x 300 x 110mm
Weight 3.5kg
Input AC 110V-240V, 50/60Hz
Work Power 15W
Work Temp. -10℃~50℃
Ports 2 CAN communication ports,
1 USB port,
2 media ports(trigger by music),
2 MIDI ports(trigger by music),
2 DMX512 output ports, Ethernet.
Support max. 200m communication cable
Battery 3350mAH
Lifetime >3 years
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a) Cable Connection Area:
b) Manual Operation Area
c) Mode Selection Area
3) Controller Operation Panel
AC Input: AC Power Input.
CAN: CAN Communication Input/Output Ports.
Tape In: Audio Signal Input Port of Main Channel
Aux: Audio Signal Socket of Side Channel.
Music: Displaying the Electrical Level of Audio Signal.
MIDI In: Time Synchronous Signal Input of MIDI thru output.
DMX 512: DMX Signal port
LAN: Network’s Cascade Socket among Multi-Chassis, so as to link the remote control feature.
Download: SparkularEdit200 software Port
No.1 to No.18 is Sparkular number.
Firing / Stop of each unit of Sparkular by press related key of 1 to18.
The Sparkular can be operated after the Pre-Heat warm up for 5 minutes. The indicator light will switch from flash green
to always-on when heating up was ready. When firing is activated the indicator light will change to Red. Press “FIRING”
to shoot/stop the SPARKULAR machine.
There are five standard dynamic modes and one special effects mode which can be initiated by pressing the keys. These
activate a pre-programmed page of functions that are displayed on each selection.
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a)Main Menu
4) Interface
d) LCD Area
F1: Main Menu
F2: File Selection Menu
F3: Configuration Menu
F4: About Menu
e) Edit/Control Area
Parameters can be programmed through number keys or up/down keys.
Test: For test/demonstration of edit effects. When press the Test, Sparkular file will be operated and LED will display the
effect, but communication won’t be output. This is also for factory testing.
Pause: Device can be forced to stop once any abnormality happens. Pre-heat also shuts off.
Forward: Under the special effect mode, the operating time can be put forward.
Rewind: Under the special effect mode, the operating time can be put backward.
Clear Material: Clear material of SPARKULAR before and after each show, to clean the remaining consumable in the
heating chamber, avoid blocking of the SPARKULAR.
Pre-heat: Press “Pre-heat” to heating up the SPARKULAR. It takes around 5min. For long time not use the machine,
suggest to turn off the “Pre-heat” function and allow SPARKULAR to return to normal temperature.
Firing: Activate/stop SPARKULAR programming.
Left and right keys can make the cursor move on the different parameters.
Parameters can be edited through up/down keys and number keys and it will be saved automatically. The confirm key
can also be initiated to save.
MODE: Effect Mode
GROUP: Total Quantity of Devices.
Battery logo shows battery capacity and when it decrease to one grid, please charge it.
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d) Configuration Menu：F3
Note: Only “Pause or Stop, Forward”, “Rewind” button are available when “Firing” button lighting.
Please note the setting for “repeat counts”to avoid mutli repeat of effects.
Monitor: The working status of SPARKULAR will show on the LCD screen of host controller. Normal
ly it shows the core temperature of SPARKULAR, when there are error information it will also show
in this area.
b) Error Information
Option
FILE NO.
FIRING HEIGHT
FIRING DURATION
TRIGER DELAY
Scope
REPEAT PERIOD
REPEAT COUNTS
1-8
1-10
0.1-30.0s
0.1-30.0s
0.1-50.0s
1-5
File number
Fountain Height gear. “.” button can change height10 directly.
Duration of the Fountain
Trigger delay between two machines
Time to start of next sequence/period
Repeated times
Illustration
Please refer to the error information of the machine.
c) File Select: F2
F2 displays the parameters list of 8 preset files.
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Special effects are edit on SparkularEdit200 software with computer, effects file can download to host controller with
USB cable. For more information please refer to SparkularEdit200 manual.
Trigger Source
HAND: When Trigger Source select HAND, press Firing to activate programming.
AUDIO: Audio Trigger interfered easily, and it can be triggered only one time, it activated when audio signal appears.
There are audio signal light on the Music window, and Audio Level 1-4 corresponding to bottom to top.
When Audio Level is 1 and Audio Filter Delay is 50ms, when audio signal appear, first light of Music is on and lasts for
50ms, and the file was activated.
In order to prevent the mistake trigger, before use AUDIO trigger function, please set Trigger Source at HAND, connect
audio signal to normal audio signal source, and select AUDIO. According to the level of audio signal select proper Audio
Level, Audio Filter Delay.
MIDI: When Trigger Source is set as MIDI, the operation of the device can be started and stopped synchronously by MIDI
Time Code (MTC).
No matter which mode the Trigger Source selected, the operation of the device can be started and stopped synchronous-
ly by SparkularEdit200 connected computer.
5) The Use of the Special Effect Mode:
Option
SPARKULAR Start No.
SPARKULAR End No.
Trigger Source
Audio Level
Range
Audio Filter Delay
Mode Selection
1-18
1-18
HAND,AUDIO,MIDI
1,2,3,4
10-100ms
User Mode
Factory Mode
Select range
Select range
Trigger Sources options under special effect mode
Voltage classes1-4 after choosing Audio Trigger Mode
Time toThe filtering time of trigger signals after choosing
Audio Trigger Mode start of next sequence/period
Factory Mode only used for the factory test
Description
LANGUAGE
REPEAT TIME MODE
DMX IN
DMX Address
LAN
ENGLISH/CHINESE
Repeat period
Repeat Delay
On/Off
1-512
Repeat period: Cycle timing start when first machines start to
work. (chasing effects can realize with this mode)
Repeat delay: Cycle timing start when the first firing cycle
terminate
On: DMX in activated, when there is DMX in signal, host
controller will be locked, and DMX signal will transfer to
SPARKULAR.
OFF: DMX in disabled.
When use DMX IN function of Host controller, the DMX
address of host controller.
Reserve for future use. Default value is OFF.
Language switch
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Maximum of 6 units (BT01) / 3 units (BT02) Sparkular in series with one main power supply cable.
2) System Connection
a) Controller and Sparkular
b) Sparkular Power Supply Cable
c) Power Link Cable Connection between Sparkular
DMX Communication Cable
Power Supply CableSparkular
Power Link CableSparkular Sparkular
3. System Configuration and Connection
1) System Configuration
Sparkular
Standard DMX
Communication Cable
2
143 5 6
Host Controller
AC Input
3PIN Power Supply Cable
Standard DMX
Communication Cable
Host Controller (ZK6200) Sparkular
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Please fill in Sparkular Granules HC8200 into the hopper. Maximum volume for the hopper is 200g. There are three types
of HC8200 for SPARKULAR.
Warning: Please fill SPARKULAR by following above process. After adding the consumable, please do remem-
ber to close the lid.
Open the hopper lid Funnel and Nozzel plug (not standard
configuration, can order from SHOWVEN) Filling the hopper Close the lid of hopper
4. System Prepare and Start
1) Fill the Sparkular consumable HC8200 to Sparkular
Model
Effect height
HC8200 SMALL
1.5-3m
HC8200 MEDIUM
1.5-3.5m
HC8200 LARGE
2-5m
a) Open HC8200 pouch
b) Fill SPARKULAR hopper
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
d) Communication Cable Connection between Sparkular
Sparkular DMX Communication Cable Sparkular
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3) Turn On Sparkular
4) Parameters setup
Programming SPARKULAR effects according to this manual.
Switch on Sparkular,
2) Turn On Host Controller
Switch on host controller as below.
Swip an RFID card after filling each bag of HC8200. Read the card as show below. SPARKULAR shows time remain if read
successfully. SPARKULAR report E4 when remaining time is less than 10 minutes.
6) Firing
Activate programming effects by press “FIRING” on the host controller.
5) Activate Sparkular machine
After show, please power off Sparkular and host controller. Allow SPARKULAR to cool down before packing. Never
touch the nozzle of SPARKULAR. DANGER OF BURN!
7) Turn Off
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Warning: Please follow this process to clear material when necessary.
Please running Clear Material both before and after each show. Before delivery or not use machine in a long time, please
pouring the HC8200 out of hopper, and store the remaining HC8200 in a dry sealed bottle for next time use.
8) Clear Material
Tools To empty Granular material
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Warranty Instructions
Warranty Card
★Below situations NOT included in warranty service:
★Invoice and warranty card are necessary when applying for maintenance service from
SHOWVEN.
▲Sincere thanks for your choosing SPARKULAR, you will receive quality service from us.
▲The product warranty period is one year. If there are any quality problems within 7 days after ship
ping 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.
1. Damage caused by improper transportation, usage, management, and maintenance, or damage
caused by human factors;
2. Disassemble, modify or repair products without Showven’s permission;
3. Damage caused by external reasons (lightning strike, power supply etc);
4. Damage caused by improper installation or use;
For product damage not included in warranty range, we can provide paid service.
Product Name:
Purchase Date:
Tel:
Address:
Problem Feedback
Maintenance Detail:
Service Engineer:
Actual Problem:
Serial No.
Service Date:
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