M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500 fog machine user manual
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 09.02.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 9 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 32 10 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 34 11 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – flammable substances. Warning – hot surface. Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to produce artificial fog by vaporising fog fluid. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of slipping caused by condensate Fog machines can produce condensate. Do not direct the fog to floors. Floors and surfaces can become slippery by condensed fog. Check regularly that all floors can be accessed without slipping hazard and remove any condensate, if necessary. WARNING! Health hazard caused by fog fluid handling Fog fluid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodstuffs. However, it may be harmful if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt-pad floor protectors or similar.
Features 3 Features This fog machine is suitable for use in clubs, bars, discotheques, on stages as well as for fire drills.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Standing installation When in use, the device must be mounted at a solid surface. Place the unit on a flat surface.
Starting up 5 Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls $ # # & Power DMX INPUT Output 15 10 6 8 20 2 4 5 3 1 1 3 PUSH % 2 ö 10 25 2 D M X 0 30 Minutes 15 Seconds TIMER READY Volume Volume DMX OUTPUT Empty Fluid MANUAL 1|2|4|8|1|3|6|1|2 6|2|4|2|5 8|6 12 0 ( ) * + , ' .
Connections and controls 1 Fog nozzle 2 Fog fluid container with screw-cap 3 Carrying handle 4 Main switch and fuse holder 5 [DMX INPUT] DMX input 6 [DMX OUTPUT] DMX output 7 [Minutes] Rotary control to set the interval between two fog blasts 8 [Seconds] Rotary control to set the duration of a fog blast 9 [Volume] Rotary control to set the fog amount per blast fog machine 20
Connections and controls 10 Thumb screws for attaching the removable control panel 11 [MANUAL] On / off switch of the removable control panel 12 [Empty Fluid] Indicator LED. This LED lights red if no fog fluid is left in the liquid container. To reset the level sensor, fill the container with the approved fog fluid and switch the device on and off.
Operating 7 Operating Filling the unit NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable fog fluid Fog liquids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog fluids listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. First, make sure the unit is switched off. Open the screw-cap of the liquid container and fill in the fog fluid. Make sure that no fluid is spilled or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel.
Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended. Connect the device to the mains and switch it on with the main switch. The green [Power] LED on the control panel lights up. As soon as the required operating temperature is reached, the green [READY] LED on the con‐ trol panel lights up. When operating, always ensure that there is sufficient fog fluid in the liquid container to avoid no-load running.
Operating Dry-run protection An electronic protection circuit switches off the pump when the fluid container and hose are empty. If the protective circuit is tripped, refill the fog fluid and enable the protective circuit either on the DMX or as follows: n n n n n n Turning the device off Turn device off at main switch. Turn off the On / Off switch of the removable control panel. Put all rotary controls in neutral position. Turn device on at main switch.
Operating 7.1 Manual control Pressing the switch[Manual] and turning the control [Volume] allows you to manually control the device without timer and DMX connection. The control [Volume] is used to regulate the amount of fog to be emitted. Please be aware that the manual control is deactivated during DMX operation! After removing the DMX-connection the fog emission can be manually reacti‐ vated in the device. 7.
Operating 7.3 Function in ‘DMX’ mode Setting the DMX address Use the DIP switches of the device to set the desired DMX address between 1 and 512 (see the following figure). DMX Address Set ON 123456789 1|2|4|8|1|3|6|1|2 6|2|4|2|5 8|6 ON ON ON 123456789 123456789 123456789 DMX Add 001 DMX Add 002 DMX Add 003 ON ON ON .......
Operating Channe Value l 1 2 Function Blast volume 0 … 10 no fog blast 11 minimum fog blast 255 maximum fog blast interval between two fog blasts 0 … 10 not lit 11 10 s 12 20 s 13 30 s 14 40 s … 255 2450 s M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500 27
Operating Channe Value l 3 Function Fog blast duration 0 … 10 not lit 11 1s 12 2s 13 3s 14 4s … 255 245 s fog machine 28
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications M-Fog 1000 M-Fog 1500 M-Fog 2500 Heater power 1000 W 1500 W 2500 W Warm-up time approx. 4 min approx. 7 min approx. 10 min Fluid container capacity 2l 2l 6l Fog output approx. 240 m3/min approx. 320 m3/min approx.
Technical specifications Fuse M-Fog 1000 M-Fog 1500 M-Fog 2500 5 mm × 20 mm 5 mm × 20 mm 5 mm × 20 mm 6 A, 250 V, slow-blow 8 A, 250 V, slow-blow 12 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Upright Dimensions (W × H × D) 234 mm × 227 mm × 415 mm 234 mm × 227 mm × 450 mm 300 mm × 262 mm × 595 mm Weight 6 kg 8 kg 13 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) fog machine 30
Technical specifications Further information M-Fog 1000 M-Fog 1500 M-Fog 2500 DMX control yes yes yes Blast direction Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Timer remote control yes yes yes On / off remote control No No No Radio remote control No No No Light effect No No No Hanging bracket No No No M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500 31
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX controller 1. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try using another DMX controller. 4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits. No fog output 1. Check the fluid level in the fog container. 2.
Cleaning 10 Cleaning NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog machine cleaners listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of time. Procedure 1. Make sure that the device is turned off, disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down. 2.
Cleaning 7. Insert the suction hose of the fog machine back into the fog fluid container and let the device again produce fog for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines. ð The cleaning is completed. Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents.
Protecting the environment 11 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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