Zon DAZON 4MT08 User manual

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Zon 4MT08
User Manual
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General
The conversion kit Zon 4MT08 creates the possibility to convert a fully mecha-
nical gas cannon into a semi-electronic gas cannon.
The electronic control-unit MT08 makes the propane gas cannon produce 1,
2, 3 or 4 shots series, with approximately 5 seconds between each shot.
The time-interval between consecutive series can be configured electronically
between 1 and 60 minutes. The equipment provides three different possibili-
ties to choose random intervals between shots series, in which case the control-
unit selects a different time-interval after each series.
The control-unit is equipped with a 24-hours clock. No less than 4 periods
can be configured, during which the control-unit will operate the propane gas
cannon.
Always wear ear-protection near cannons in operation!!
1 Contents of the conversion kit
1 MT08, electronic control-unit 1x
2 SBBV, hose fracture protection valve 1x
3 NH14, hose clamp 3x
4 User manual 1x
2 Aansluiten
1 Close the valve of the gas tank. Do not open this until you have
finished installation and configuration of the MT08!!
2 Disconnect the pressure regulator from the gas tank.
3 Disconnect the hose from the precise regulator.
4 Unscrew the precise regulator from the pressure regulator (unscrew is
clockwise).

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Pressure regulator (Shell type) Precise regulator
5 Screw the hose fracture protection valve onto the pressure regulator (on is
counterclockwise). Secure a no-leak connection by using Loctite or teflon
tape on the wire of the hose fracture protection valve. The precise regulator
only allows a small amount of gas flowing through in a relatively long pe-
riod. To produce a series of shots, it’s necessary to allow a large amount of
gas in a short period, that’s why the precise regulator has to be disconnec-
ted. The hose fracture protection valve provides extra security, by closing the
gas flow at the moment the counter-pressure disappears. For instance when
the hose detaches on either side of the equipment, or when it is accidentally
run over and severely damaged. After opening the valve of the gas
tank always push the red button of the hose fracture protection
valve, to make sure an unobstructed gas flow is guaranteed.
Pressure regulator Hose fracture protection valve

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6 Connect the hose to the hose fracture protection valve en secure it with
one of the supplied hose clamps NH14.
7 Cut the hose so the MT08 can be installed between the gas fracture pro-
tection valve and the propane gas cannon.
8 Connect both ends to the electronic control-unit MT08 and secure these
with the remaining 2 clamps NH14. The arrow on the magnetic valve in
the control-unit indicates the direction of the gas flow. Connect the gas
cannon on the side to which the arrow points out.
9 Connect the pressure regulator to the gas tank.
10 Connect the battery cable of the control-unit MT08 to a 12V battery. The
red or brown wire should be attached to the + of the battery. The blue
wire should be attached to the –. When attached properly, a red control
will light up to show the device is active. Check the connections when this
does not happen. The control-unit consumes 0.53 ampere per day. A fully
loaded car battery of 30Ah will operate the control-unit for approximately
60 days, a 7.2 Ah battery for approximately 14 days.
11 Position the battery and the control-unit preferably above the ground on
an elevated spot and protect them from rain and extreme heat. The con-
trol-unit is splash waterproof and heat resistant to at least 1900F/700C. A
careful positioning and protection will increase the lifespan of the equip-
ment significantly.
12 You have finished installation and the MT08 is ready to be configured.
Connect
gas tank to
this side
Connect
Zon Mark 4
to this side

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3 Operating the MT08
The number of shots in a series and the time interval between consecutive
series are configured on the MT08 with DIPSWITCHES. There are 6 of them,
white in a red block, numbered 1 to 6, like in the next picture. Dipswitches 1
and 2 are used for configuring the number of shots in a series and dipswitch 3
to 6 are used to configure the time interval between consecutive series.
Block with 6 dipswitches
A dipswitch is ON when it is pushed fully to the ON-side of the red block. It
is OFF when it is pushed fully to the side of the red block with the numbers 1
through 6 on it. In above example dipswitches 2 and 5 are ON, the others
are OFF. With this configuration there are 3 shots in a series and 7 minutes
between series. These are our factory settings.
The current time and the periods, during which the control-unit should operate
the propane gas cannon, can be configured with the 5-figure display and the
4 push buttons. All times are in a 24-hour time notation. 00:00 is 12 o’clock
at midnight. The 1-figure display to the right shows the Mode. The 2-figure
display in the middle shows the minutes belonging to the displayed mode. The
2-figure display on the left shows the hours belonging to the displayed mode.

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Hours Minutes Mode
5-figure display, with 4 push buttons
Pushbutton Hours Pushbutton Minutes Pushbutton Mode Pushbutton Reset
Setting hours Setting minutes
Selecting Mode Reset

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4 Configuring the number of shots in a series.
The electronic control-unit MT08 can be configured to operate the gas cannon
and let it produce 1, 2, 3 or 4 shots in a series, with approximately 5 seconds
between each shot. The number of shots in a series is controlled with dipswitch
1 and 2.
Series Dipswitch 1 Dipswitch 2
1 shot Off Off
2 shots On Off
3 shots Off On
4 shots On On
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6

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5 Configuring the time between consecutive series
The time, that has to pass between consecutive shots series, is controlled with
dipswitch 3 through 6. These are the possible settings:
Interval Dipswitch Dipswitch Dipswitch Dipswitch
3 4 5 6
1 minute Off Off Off Off
2 minutes On Off Off Off
3 minutes Off On Off Off
5 minutes On On Off Off
7 minutes Off Off On Off
10 minutes On Off On Off
13 minutes Off On On Off
16 minutes On On On Off
20 minutes Off Off Off On
25 minutes On Off Off On
30 minutes Off On Off On
45 minutes On On Off On
60 minutes Off Off On On
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6

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Interval Dipswitch Dipswitch Dipswitch Dipswitch
3 4 5 6
Random 5 On Off On On
Random 10 Off On On On
Random 15 On On On On
Random 5 the time after a shots series is randomly chosen by the control-unit
between 1 and 5 minutes.
Random 10 the time after a shots series is randomly chosen by the control-unit
between 1 and 10 minutes.
Random 15 the time after a shots series is randomly chosen by the control-unit
between 1 and 15 minutes.
.
ON
ON
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6

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6 Setting the current time
When the display is not lit, it will light by pushing one of the push buttons for
the Hours, Minutes or Mode and show the current time.
When the display is already lit, the current time is displayed at the moment the
Mode display is empty. When the Mode display shows one of the figures 1
through 8, it does not show the current time, but one of the starting or ending-
times. To show the current time, push the Mode button several times until the
Mode display is empty. Now it shows the current time and this can be set or
changed.
If no current time is set, the hours and minutes both contain the value 99. The
current time is a continuously changing value that can’t be stored into memory.
After each power interruption the current time will contain 99:99. When no
current time is set, the control-unit will operate the gas cannon continuously,
regardless of the periods of operation being set.
Hours Minutes Mode Hours Minutes Mode
No current time set The current time is 12:44 hr
By pushing the Hours button or the Minutes button, the displayed current time
can be altered. Keeping the button pushed down, will speed-up the changing
of hours or minutes.
By pushing the Reset button for 1 second, the current time will be set to 00:00,
this is 12 o’clock at midnight.
Opposite from starting and ending-times, the current time has not got to be
confirmed by pushing the Mode button again, it’s not stored into memory.

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7 Setting starting-times and ending-times
4 periods can be set, by means of a starting-time and an ending-time, for a
day. During these periods the control-unit will operate the gas cannon accor-
ding to the chosen configuration. Outside of these periods the control-unit will
do nothing.
To set or change a starting or ending-time, first the time you want to set or
change has to be displayed. Push the Mode button repeatedly until the value
in the Mode display is the one belonging to the time you want to modify.
Mode = 1 Starting-time period 1
Mode = 2 Ending-time period 1
Mode = 3 Starting-time period 2
Mode = 4 Ending-time period 2
Mode = 5 Starting-time period 3
Mode = 6 Ending-time period 3
Mode = 7 Starting-time period 4
Mode = 8 Ending-time period 4
Hours Minutes Mode Hours Minutes Mode
Starting-time period 1 is 6:45 hr Ending-time period 1 is 8:15 hr
Starting-time period 2 is 12:10 hr Ending-time period 2 is 13:30 hr

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Hours Minutes Mode Hours Minutes Mode
Starting-time period 3 is 15:30 hr Ending-time period 3 is 17:15 hr
Starting-time period 4 is 19:00 hr Ending-time period 4 is 21:45 hr
By pushing the Hours button or the Minutes button, the displayed starting or
ending-time can be altered. Keeping the button pushed down, will speed-up
the changing of hours or minutes.
By pushing the reset button for 1 second, the shown time will be set to 00:00,
this is 12 o’clock at midnight. If the time is set, it has to be activated and written
to memory by pushing the Mode button again. After a power interruption the
value will still be intact.
Not all 4 periods have to be set, you only have to set the ones you want. In
case no period is set, all starting-times and ending-times contain the value
00:00, the control-unit will operate the gas cannon continuously according to
the dipswitch settings.

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8 In operation
When everything is installed and configured, the control-unit will operate the
gas cannon, according to your chosen settings. Each time power is set to the
control-unit, the first action will be starting a shots series. Wait with opening
the valve of the gas tank until you have finished configuration.
After opening the valve of the gas tank always push the red
button of the hose fracture protection valve, to make sure an
unobstructed gas flow is established.
On the circuit board of the control-unit you’ll find 2 LED’s. The led with the
character V beside it, will light during the time gas is injected into the cannon.
The led with the character B beside it, will light when the control-unit activates
the electronic ignition (this ignition will only be used on the Zon EL08).
Be careful, the explosion will follow in less then 2 seconds!!
Led V (open gas valve) Led B (ignition)
When the control-unit is powered on and the display is not lit, pushing the reset
button shortly will light the display and show the remaining time until the next
shots series. This time is descending and will be shown for 15 seconds.
During the time the display is lit, the control-unit will never operate the gas
cannon. Pay attention, if the display should turn to unlit at the moment a time
interval to the next series is passed, it will start operating the gas cannon im-
mediately.

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9 Connections on the PCB (printed circuit board)
On the PCB 4 inputs are provided. Ex factory 2 are used.
Extra In Gas valve Ignition Power in, 12V
Power in, is used for the connection of a 12V battery. The Ignition is not used
for the MT08, it is meant for the Zon EL08. To the Valve the magnetic valve,
that controls the flow of gas, is connected.
The extra IN input, is an auxiliary input meant for the connection of optional
equipment, like a wired or wireless remote control. When equipment is con-
nected to the + and – of this input and short-circuits these, the control-unit will
immediately begin to operate the gas cannon and let it produce the configu-
red number of shots, regardless of the periods of operation being set.
In case the control-unit should operate the gas cannon only on commands
received through the extra IN input, it is necessary to configure at least one
of the periods, in which the control-unit is allowed to operate the gas cannon.
Set the starting-time and ending-time at exactly the same time, for instance
starting-time 08:00 and ending-time 08:00 as well.

In below example a common push button is connected to the extra IN input.
Pushing the button will activate the control-unit immediately and let it generate
a series of shots. When finished it will automatically switch back to the confi-
gured program.
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