MDG ATMe Haze Generator User Guide

: June 11, 2024
: MDG

Table of Contents

Installation
Technical Specifications
References
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MDG ATMe Haze Generator User Guide

Installation

Connect the gas inlet to a gas bottle equipped with a regulator. The gas inlet is an Oxygen Adaptor (9/16-18 R.H).
Connect the data wiring (Male XLR-5 connector for DMX/RDM) if you are using a DMX or RDM controller.
Connect the power cord 100-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 715W.
Open the gas bottle (CO2 or N2 industrial grade, over 99% of purity), and set the regulator pressure between 50 and 60 psi (3.5 and 4.1 bar, or 350 and 410 kPa).
Fill the reservoir with MDG Neutral Fog Fluid.

Instruction

Working with the keyboard (LOCAL Mode)

Verify the communication mode in the «INTERFACE
COMM. ». When the «AUTO» mode is activated, the MDG ATMe is then controlled by DMX, only if there is a signal. If the DMX wire is unplugged, the control remains local.
When the generator is manually switched to «UNIT ON» mode («CONTROLUNITON»), the program starts the heating cycle for approximately 8 minutes («STATUSSTATE = % HEAT»). When the temperature reaches operating level, the Automatic Purging SystemTM (APS™) will be initiated («STATUSSTATE = PURGE»). After the first purging cycle is completed (1 min), the generator is ready to produce haze («STATUSSTATE = READY»).
To produce Haze, switch the generator to «HAZE ON» mode («CONTROLHAZEON»). The MDG ATMe will start to produce a haze after 10 to 30 seconds. Haze emission can be controlled by adjusting the working pressure of the internal reservoir («CONTROLPRESSURE»).

The MDG ATMe will produce haze as long as the control parameters are within specifications, the fog fluid reservoir filled and the gas bottles pressurized.

If a critical problem occurs, the fog generator automatically shuts down, and displays an error message in the Status Menu. The most common errors are (see manual for details):

ERROR = P. LOW Gas bottle is probably closed, empty or not connected.
ERROR = P. HIGH The input gas pressure is too high (Pressure between 50 60 psi / 3.5-4.1 bar / 350-410 kPa).
ERROR = HEATER Check the AC voltage
ERROR = PCB HIGH Move the generator to a colder location

Working with DMX/RDM Control (DMX Mode)

Connect a DMX line to DMX In connector (Male XLR-5 connector).
Select the communication mode in the «INTERFACE COMM. ». When the «AUTO» mode is activated, the MDG ATMe is then controlled by DMX, only if there is a DMX signal.
Set the DMX Start Address in the Interface Menu («INTERFACECOMM.DMX ADDR»), and choose any value between 1 and 510 (512, last DMX channel). The DMX Start Address can be reassigned via a RDM control.

The Interface uses three (3) DMX channels:
Channel 1 0 (0%) < UNIT OFF  128 (50%) 128 (50%) < UNIT ON  255 (100%)
Channel 2 0 (0%) – 255 (100%), HAZE OUTPUT (from minimum to maximum)
Channel 3 0 (0%) < HAZE OFF  128 (50%) 128 (50%) < HAZE ON  255 (100%)

Technical Specifications

Total Running Time: 23 hours at 2.76 bar / 40 psi 46 hours at 1.38 bar / 20 psi
Fluid consumption: 100 ml (3.24 oz / 0.029 US gal) per hour at 2.76 bar / 40 psi 55 ml (1.62 oz / 0.0145 US gal) per hour at 1.38 bar / 20 psi
Fluid type: MDG NeutralTM Fog Fluid ONLY M.S.D.S. available on request
Fluid reservoir: 2,5 l (0.66 US gal) bottle
Gas type: Industrial Grade CO2 or N2
Gas pressure input: 4.15 bar / 60 psi max
Gas consumption: 0.36 kg (0.79 lb) per hour at 2.76 bar / 40 psi 0.18 kg (0.4 lb) per hour at 1.38 bar / 20 psi
Operating voltage: 100-250 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1 phase, 715 W Ground / Earth connection REQUIRED
Noise emission (at 1 m/3.3 ft) 45 dB Theater Mode Off
Operating temperature: 0 ºC to 50 ºC (32 ºF to 122 ºF)
Operating humidity: 90 % relative humidity @ 50 ºC (122 ºF), non- condensing
Storage temperature: -40 ºC (-40 ºF) to 60 ºC (140 ºF)
Storage humidity: 80% relative humidity @ 60 ºC (140 ºF)
Approval CE, CSA and UL pending
Dimensions 30 cm (12”) H x 18 cm (7”) W x 68,5 cm (27”) L
Weight: 16.8 kg (37 lb)

Dimension

For further details, please read the User Guide

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