EQUINOX HP 1500 DMX Fogger Machine User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- EQUINOX
Table of Contents
EQUINOX HP 1500 DMX Fogger Machine User Manual
WARNING – FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
- Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation.
- Should there be any damage, consult your dealer and do not use the equipment.
- To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
- Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment.
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Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables.
Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution! -
Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
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Do not open the equipment and do not modify the unit.
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Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals, as this will reduce the system’s life.
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Only use the equipment indoors.
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Do not expose to flammable sources, liquids or gases.
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Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning! Only handle the power-cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling the power-cable.
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Make sure that the available mains supply voltage is between 220~240V, 50/60Hz.
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Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged. Check the equipment and the power cable periodically.
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If the equipment is dropped or damaged, disconnect the mains power supply immediately and have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again.
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If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not connect power or switch it on immediately.
The arising condensation might damage the equipment.
Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature. -
If your product fails to function correctly, stop use immediately.
Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Prolight dealer for service. -
Only use fuses of same type and rating.
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Repairs, servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
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This fixture is for professional use only – it is not designed for or suitable for household use. The product must be installed by a
qualified technician in accordance with local territory regulations.
The safety of the installation is the responsibility of the installer.
The fixture presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls. -
WARRANTY: One year from date of purchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this
manual, the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void. Incorrect
operation may lead to danger e.g: short-circuit, burns and electric shocks
etc.
Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and/or
property.
Before filling the unit disconnect the mains. Never fill with hot liquids.
Only use high quality, water based smoke fluid recommended by the
manufacturer.
Other smoke fluids may cause clogging and void the guarantee.
Always make sure there is sufficient smoke fluid in the tank. Operating this
smoke machine without smoke fluid will cause damage to the pump as well as
over heating of the heater.
Operate the unit only after you have familiarized yourself with its functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit and
always drain the tank and use the original packaging if the unit is to be
transported.
Product overview & technical specifications
HP 1500 DMX Fogger
The high performance HP 1500 DMX Fogger has been designed to meet the rigorous demands of stage, touring and installation use. The ‘Immediate-Stop’ patented technology will instantly stop the output of fog along with avoiding fluid spitting from the nozzle. Its 3 litre tank enables long periods of use between refills, and control is facilitated via the on-board panel or by DMX.
- 1 x 1500W heater
- Smoke output: approx. 20,000 cu.ft per minute
- Warm-up time: approx. 4 minutes
- Tank capacity: 3 litres
- DMX channels: 1
- Timer, manual and DMX modes
- ‘Immediate-stop’ technology
- Can be used vertically simulating a CO2 jet
- 4 push button menu with LCD display
- Power CON input
- 3-Pin XLR input/output
- 5-Pin XLR input/output
- Use with water based fog fluid
(Order code: FLUI08)
- – Output nozzle
- – Fluid tank
- – Safety eye
- – Function buttons
- – LCD display
- – 3-Pin DMX input
- – 3-Pin DMX output
- – 5-Pin DMX input
- – 5-Pin DMX output
- – PowerCON input
- – F8A resettable breaker
- – Power on/off switch
- – Fluid pipe
- – Carry handle
In the box:
1 x fixture, 1 x
powerCON cable
Operating instructions
Operation:
Place the unit on a level surface.
Always disconnect it from the mains supply before filling as fluid could be
spilled.
Fluid replenishment:
Always fill the tank away from the unit to prevent fluid getting inside the
main housing.
If fluid should get inside the main housing, disconnect the unit from the
mains immediately and consult a technician.
Power the fixture down using the on/off switch on the rear panel and unplug
the power cable. Turn the fluid bottle lid counter-clockwise to unscrew and
remove the fluid tank from the main housing.
Fill the tank with fluid and place the tank back in the housing. Place the lid
on the fluid bottle and turn clockwise to tighten. Plug the power cable back
into the unit and power it on using the on/off switch on the rear panel.
Installation:
Install the unit in a well-ventilated area. Use in an insufficiently
ventilated room can lead to the condensation of the haze fluid. The resulting
slippery surface can cause accidents. Keep a minimum distance of 1m around the
unit.
Furthermore do not orientate the output aperture directly in the direction of
the audience’s eyes.
In order to create the best effect, there should be a distance between the
unit and the audience of at least 3m.
Only install the haze machine on fire resistant, scratch resistant and water
resistant surfaces.
Operation:
On startup the LCD display will show ‘ Warming up >>>’. Once the heating up is finished it will then display ‘ Ready to fog ’, which means the unit is ready for use.
The fluid sensor should be set to the ON position to prevent damage to the machines pump being run dry. The only exception to this is where the machine is set to a very low output and due to the machine using temperature sensing as the method of determining no fluid, the machine may not output.
Cleaning and maintenance:
We recommend a frequent cleaning of the unit. Make sure the machine has cooled
before cleaning.
Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Remove dust from air vents
using an air compressor, vacuum or soft brush. Never use alcohol or solvents!
Clean the output nozzle after each use to remove fluid residues and water
vapour.
To avoid the inside pipes becoming blocked we recommend running a solution
through the unit every 40 hours. The solution should be made up of 35% vinegar
and 65% distilled water and should be fogged through the system 10-15 times.
To do this power the fixture down using the on/off switch on the rear panel
and unplug the power cable.
Turn the fluid bottle lid counter-clockwise to unscrew and remove the fluid
tank from the main housing. Empty the tank of any remaining fluid and fill the
tank with the vinegar and distilled water solution.
Place the tank back in the housing. Place the lid on the fluid bottle and turn
clockwise to tighten. Plug the power cable back into the unit and power it on
using the on/off switch on the rear panel. Allow the unit to heat up and run
the machine in a well ventilated area until the tank is empty of solution. DO
NOT allow the pump to run dry. Power the fixture down using the on/off switch
on the rear panel and unplug the power cable. Turn the fluid bottle lid
counter-clockwise to unscrew and remove the fluid tank from the main housing.
Empty the tank of any remaining solution and fill the tank with fluid. Place
the tank back in the housing. Place the lid on the fluid bottle and turn
clockwise to tighten. Plug the power cable back into the unit and power it on
using the on/off switch on the rear panel. Allow the unit to heat up and run
the machine briefly to clear any remaining solution from the pump/heater.
The fluids we recommend are non-hazardous to the environment and can be
disposed of via the sewage system.
There are no serviceable parts.
Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorised
dealers.
DMX setup
Setting the DMX address:
The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller. Each fixture
requires a “start address” from 1- 512. A fixture requiring one or more
channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the
start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX
and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels:
100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose a start address so that the
channels used do not overlap. E.g. the next unit in the chain starts at 107.
DMX 512:
DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller
sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture. DMX data is
sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and
DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only
have a data “out” terminal).
DMX linking:
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to
be linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all
fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant. To ensure proper DMX data
transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable
path possible. The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does
not influence the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned to a DMX
address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the
end, or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1,
the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no
matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
DATA cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation):
This fixture can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on
the back of the unit.
Your unit requires either a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data
input/output, see images below.
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow the diagrams below when making your own cables.
Do not connect the cables shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the
shield conductor to come in contact with the XLRs outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour.
Line termination:
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the
last unit to avoid erratic behaviour.
Using a cable terminator will decreasethe possibilities of erratic
behaviour. (3-pin – Order ref: CABL90, 5-pin – Order ref: CABL89)
5-pin XLR DMX connectors:
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used. The diagram below details the correct cable conversion.
Correct Disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
