Showven SPARKULAR PRO BT71 User manual

USER MANUAL
SPARKULAR®PRO
V2.1
2022/07/07
Showven Technologies Co., Ltd.

Thanks for choosing SPARKULAR®PRO, we wish it will sparks up your show.
Please read the following manual carefully before operating this product.
ΔSafety Instructions
\Unauthorized repair are prohibited, it may cause serious incident.
\SPARKULAR®PRO is designed for outdoor installations, but please do NOT soak in water.
\Make sure lid of feeding hopper are well covered when use SPARKULAR®PRO.
\Accidentally burning of consumable can only use sands to extinguish.
\Consumable should keep away from moisture and stored in a dry sealed environment.
\Check whether there is consumable aggregate in the output nozzle both before and after
each show, if any, please clean it up, or it will affect the firing effect, damage machine, even
cause serious incident.
\There will be some sparks drop to ground when use HC8200 LARGEI and HC8200 LARGE,
suggest to use HC8200 MEDIUM or SMALL for indoor events.
\The SPARKULAR® PRO power supply cable maximum allowed cascade of 5pcs (BT71) / 3pcs
(BT72), exceed connecting may result in damage or even cause fire.
\For better heat dissipation, block the air intake and air outlet is prohibited.
\Cover the output nozzle of SPARKULAR®PRO is forbidden, inspect the machine before each
show, making sure no objects or material will block the output nozzle.
\Never touch the nozzle of SPARKULAR®PRO, danger of getting burnt.
\Never touch the sparks which shooting out from the nozzle.
Safety Distance
\Keep audience and flammable material at a minimum distance of 1.5m (when use HC8200
MEDIUM or LARGE) or 2m (when use HC8200 LARGE ) from SPARKULAR PRO. Make sure
sparks shoot out from SPARKULAR® PRO can NOT touch any objects. And keep a clearance
with minimum 1m from the setting maximum effect height.
\In windy environment, increase the safety distance according to the wind direction and speed.
\The safety zone area shifts accordingly when machine installed in tilt position. Please increase
the safety distance in the direction which machine tilt.
\Sparks and consumables from the machine can lead to serious eye injury. Always wear safety
goggles when enter the safety zone.

ΔDescription
SPARKULAR®PRO is derived from SHOWVEN original SPARKULAR®technology platform for
outdoor installations and professional outdoor show market. IP55 rated weatherproof
enclosure design allows SPARKULAR®PRO works even in heavy rainfall. 1200g huge hopper
design ensure long effects time after each filling up. It is an ideal choice for outdoor events,
theme parks, projects installations etc.
ΔTechnical Specifications
\MODEL: BT71/BT72
\DIMENSION: 315× 290× 285mm
\WEIGHT: 16.5kg
\CASING MATERIAL: 304 stainless steel
\VOLTAGE: 220V(BT71)/110V(BT72), 50/60Hz
\WORK POWER: 600W(220V)/700W(110V)
\WORK TEMP.: -20°C~50°C
\EFFECT HEIGHT: HC8200 LARGEI/LARGE: 5~5.5m adjustable
\EFFECT DIRECTION: vertical
\HOPPER CAPACITY: 1200g
\HC8200 CONSUMPTION RATE: 20g/min
\INTERFACE: Neutrik® powerCON TRUE1 IN/OUT
Seetronic® 3-pin XLR IN/OUT
\CONTROL: DMX 2 channels

ΔStructure of SPARKULAR®PRO
1. Output nozzle cover
2. Feeding Hopper lid
3. LCD screen
4. Power IN / Power OUT
5. Service Hole
6. Safety Loop
7. 3-PIN DMX IN
8. 3-PIN DMX OUT
Diagram of bottom panel

ΔOperation Panel
READY: Flash means machine is preparing, LED keeps on means ready to work
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
1. Control button area:
MENU: Press to switch through menu, press and hold for 3senter advanced menu
DOWN: Parameter down
UP: Parameter up
ENTER: Confirm and save parameters
2. RFID area:
RFID card come with consumable HC8200 bags, swiping card to identify parameters and types
of granules. The RFID card is disposable, one card can only use one time.
ΔInterface
1. Main Interface:
First line:Display DMX address is “1”
Second line: Display the present inner core temperature and the temperature progress bar;
displays remaining time is 7 minutes and 24 seconds.
READY DMX FAULT HEAT
MENU DOWN UP ENTER

3. Error information:
4. Setting Menu:
Press “MENU”switch through setup menu
5. Advanced Menu:
Press and hold “MENU” for 3s to enter the advanced setup interface, press MENU key to enter
different options, wait 3 seconds to return to the main interface
Error information
Explanation
E0 System IC
Systematic error
E2 Temp. Sensor
Temperature sensor is not connected or damage
E3 P Temp. Over
Chassis over-temperature
E4 Time Remain
Insufficient remaining time, need to swipe RFID card
E5 K Temp. Over
Inner core over-temperature
E6 Heat Fail
Heating Fail
Options
Range
Default
Explanation
Set DMX
Address
1-512
1
Set DMX address. Each machine occupy two DMX
channels. If controlled by Host Controller, please
assign a unique address for each machine
Fountain Height
1-10
5
Manual firing height setup, for test only
Manual Heat
ON/OFF
OFF
Auto heating up ON/OFF
Manual
Fountain
ON/OFF
OFF
Manual firing, for test only
Auto Clear
Delay
0.1-0.9s
0.1s
Auto clear material time after each firing
Options
Range
Default
Explanation
Set
Temperature
580-620
580
Default is 580. Please don't change default value
without engineer’s suggestion from SHOWVEN.
LCD Backlight
ON/OFF
ON
LCD screen backlight ON/OFF
Density
70-100
100
Sparks density
Mode Selection
Factory
Mode
User Mode
User Mode
Factory mode is for engineer only. When in
Factory mode machine can’tcontrolled by DMX
console/host controller
Motor Protect
ON/OFF
OFF
Motor protect function, default setting is Off
DMX Channel
Mode
2/4/2+3
DMX
Channel
2 DMX channel
Don’t change. 4 DMX Channel and 2+3 DMX
Channel are for special use.
Tip Over Error
ON/OFF
ON
Tilt function switch
Standby Switch
ON/OFF
OFF
When ON, the machine can firing only when
heating up was finished

6. DMX Control
SPARKULAR®PRO occupy 2 channels when use DMX.
First channel
Function
0-15
Firing OFF
16-39
Fountain Height 1
40-63
Fountain Height 2
64-87
Fountain Height 3
88-111
Fountain Height 4
112-135
Fountain Height 5
136-159
Fountain Height 6
160-183
Fountain Height 7
184-207
Fountain Height 8
208-231
Fountain Height 9
232-255
Fountain Height 10
Second channel
Function
60-80
Clear Material (perform after each show)
20-40
Emergency Stop
0-10
Pre-heat OFF (disabled when auto-heat ON)
240-255
Pre-heat ON (disabled when auto-heat ON)
ΔOperation Guide
1. Install SPARKULAR®PRO
a) Horizontal installation is preferred for SPARKULAR®PRO. If need to installed SPARKULAR®
PRO in angles, please turn the Tip over to OFF status first, maximum firing angle is 45 ° and
can only be angled to the right side as below picture.
b) Make sure the machine is securely installed to avoid tipping.
c) Check carefully the output nozzle of each machine, make sure the output nozzle is in good
shape and there is no powder aggregate. The nozzle shield sheet can be removed manually
when machine in power off status.

2. Fill SPARKULAR® PRO
a) Open powder bags and fill the feeding hopper. Hopper capacity of SPARKULAR®PRO is
1200g.
b) Make sure the powder is originally from SHOWVEN or SHOWVEN authorized distributor,
other types of powder may block even damage the machine.
c) Choose correct consumable according to the application scenario. SPARKULAR® PRO can
only use HC8200 LARGE I, LARGE, MEDIUM and SMALL.
d) Please be noted that there may sparks or remains fall to the ground. Make sure no
flammable material on ground in the safety zone.
e) Make sure the lid of hopper is locked tight after filling.
3. Connect Power / DMX cable
a) Connect a power cable to the POWER IN socket of SPARKULAR® PRO. 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) If connect machine in sequence, please connect a power link cable to the POWER OUT of
previous machine, connect the other end of the power link cable to the next machine
POWER IN.
c) The SPARKULAR® PRO power supply cable maximum allowed cascade is 5pcs (BT71) / 3pcs
(BT72). Do not connect exceed units to a single electrical circuit.
d) Assign DMX address for each unit of SPARKULAR® PRO. If use SHOWVEN host controller or
FXcommander to control the machine please allocate a unique DMX address for each unit
of machine.
e) Connect a DMX cable to the DMX IN socket of first unit of SPARKULAR® PRO, connect the
male connector end of DMX cable to your DMX controller (FXcommander, HOST
CONTROLLER, light console etc).
f) Connect a DMX cable to the DMX OUT of previous machine, and the other end of to the
DMX IN of next machine. Connect all devices in series in this way.
g) Suggest to plug in a DMX terminator into the DMX OUT in last unit of machine to improve
signal reliability. Signal amplifier is required for long distance (>200m) DMX signal
transmission.
4. Activate SPARKULAR® PRO by swipe RFID card
a) Swipe an RFID card. Read the card as show below. SPARKULAR®shows time remain if read
successfully.
b) SPARKULAR®PRO will report E4 when remaining time is less than 10min.
c) Please note each RFID card come with 200g package HC8200 can increase single machine
20min working time, the maximum recharge time for SPARKULAR® PRO is 60min, when
time remain reached 60min, it can’t recharge anymore RFID card.

5. Programming and Firing
a) Programming SPARKULAR®PRO, set the firing height, firing sequences etc.
b) Heating up, it takes around 5min. Heating time related with voltage and environment
temperature.
c) Make sure the prescribed safety zone is clear.
d) Suggest to clear material before firing.
e) Firing. In order to prevent overheat in the heating chamber and protect machine, the
maximum continuous firing time for SPARKULAR®PRO is 30s.
f) The operator should always have a clear view of the device, so that he/she can stop the
show immediately when there is danger.
g) Clear material for SPARKULAR®PRO for 5s after show, clear material will remove the
remaining particles from heating chamber. For angled installation, please elongate clear
material time.
6. Turn Off and clean up
a) Disconnect SPARKULAR® PRO from power supply. Allow SPARKULAR®PRO to cool down.
b) Disconnect all POWER and DMX cables.
c) Empty the remaining HC8200 in hopper, and store the remaining HC8200 in a dry sealed
bottle for next time use. Never touch the output nozzle of SPARKULAR®PRO when empty
the hopper. DANGER OF GET BURNT!
d) Clean the surroundings to remove powder residues.
ΔMaintenance
a) Empty the feeding hopper before shipment of machine.
b) Empty the feeding hopper if long time not use, for high humidity environment we suggest
to empty feeding hopper after show.
c) Clear material both before and after the show for SPARKULAR®PRO.
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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 other type of consumable which is not from SHOWVEN®or
SHOWVEN®authorized distributor.
\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.
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