DJ POWER DSK-1500V Fog Machine User Manual

DJ POWER DSK-1500V Fog Machine

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name : Fog machine DSK-1500V
• Art.No.: 102630

Introduction
The Fog machine DSK-1500V is a professional-grade device designed for use on stages, in discos, theaters, and similar environments. It operates on a connection of up to 230V 50/60 Hz alternating current and is intended for indoor use only.

Item Delivered
The package includes the following items

• Fog machine DSK-1500V

Product Description
The Fog machine DSK-1500V is a high-quality fog machine that produces a dense fog effect. It features a powerful pump and a heating block to create the fog. The machine is equipped with a nozzle for directing the fog output.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. For safe and efficient operation, please follow these safety instructions
2. Regular breaks during operation increase the lifetime of your device.
3. Avoid convulsions or any form of forceful impact during the installation or start-up of the device.
4. Ensure that no cables are lying around to prevent accidents.
5. Do not operate or store the device in an environment where spray water or rain is expected, as this can cause electric shocks.
6. Ensure that the fog saturation of the room allows good visibility of at least 10m when using the fog machine.
7. Do not operate the device during thunderstorms to avoid surge voltages that could damage the device. Unplug the power supply during thunderstorms.
8. Avoid contact between the device and surrounding objects or surfaces.
9. During installation and removal of the device, cordon off the area below to ensure safety. This also applies to any maintenance or service activities.
10. Familiarize yourself with the functions of the device before starting it up. If you have no experience, seek assistance from someone who does. Improper handling is a common cause of functional disorders.
11. Keep the device away from children and never operate it unattended.
12. Never aim the nozzle at people and maintain a distance of at least 50cm. The ejected fog is very hot!
13. Maintain a minimum distance of 50cm from other objects.
14. Use only the recommended, high-quality water-based fluid from your dealer. Other fluids may cause damage. Do not use flammable additives such as oil, gas, perfumes, etc., in your fluid.
15. Never aim the nozzle at open fire or flammable objects.
16. Ensure that the fluid is topped off in time. Operating the machine without fluid can cause damage to the pump or heating block. Before topping off the fluid, unplug the device from the power supply.
17. If the fluid comes into contact with eyes or mucous membranes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention if necessary.

Technical Data
The technical specifications of the Fog machine DSK-1500V are as follows

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: Can I use the fog machine outdoors?
  • A: No, the fog machine is only approved for indoor use.
• Q: What should I do if the fluid runs out during operation?
  • A: If the fluid runs out, unplug the device from the power supply and refill the fluid before operating it again. Running the machine without fluid can cause damage to the pump or heating block.
• Q: Can I use any fluid in the fog machine?
  • A: No, it is recommended to use only the recommended, high-quality water-based fluid from your dealer. Using other fluids may cause damage to the machine.
• Q: How should I clean the fog machine?
  • A: Please refer to the user manual for instructions on cleaning and maintenance of the fog machine.

Safety instructions

• This device is suitable for indoor use (not outdoors) only.
• Unauthorized modifications will invalidate the warranty.
• Repairs are to carry out by skilled workers only.
• Use only fuses of the same type and original parts as spare parts.
• To avoid fire and electric shocks protect the unit from rain and humidity.

For safe and efficient operation

• Be careful with heat and extreme temperatures!
  • Do not place the device in a location where it is exposed to extreme temperatures.
  • Operate the device only in an ambient temperature between 0°C (32°F) – 40°C (104°F). Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or heat sources.
• Keep away from humidity, water and dust!
  • Avoid placing the device in a location with high humidity or excessive dust. Place no liquids on or near the system.
• Place the device on a firm ground!
  • To avoid vibrations always place the device on a firm ground.
• Do not use chemicals for cleaning!
  • Use a clean and dry cleaning rag to remove dust. Metal parts can be cleaned with a damped cleaning rag. Before cleaning always unplug the device from the power supply.
• If the device is not working properly!
  • If problems occur unplug the device from the power supply. The user should not try to service the device independently. All repairs and service must be performed by a qualified technician.
• Take proper care with the power cord!
  • Never pull the power cord to disconnect the device from the power supply, but remove the plug with plug housing in the hand. If you do not use the device for an extended period, unplug the device from the power supply.

ATTENTION!
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any consequent secondary failures. Only skilled workers are allowed to carry out the electrical connections. All electrical and mechanical connections have to be carried out according to the European safety standards.

Intended use of the device

• This device was developed for professional use on stages, in discos, theatres etc. The device is only approved for a connection up to 230 V 50/60 Hz alternating current and only for indoor use.
• Regular breaks during operation increase the lifetime of your device.
• Avoid convulsions or any form of forceful impact during the installation or the start up of the device.
• Take care that no cables are lying around. You would endanger your own safety and also the safety of a third party.
• It is not allowed to operate or store the device in an environment in which spray water or rain is expected. Humidity or very high atmospheric humidity could reduce the isolation of the device and could cause deathly electric shocks.
• If using fog machine you have to ensure that the fog saturation of the room must allow a good visibility of at least 10m.
• Operate the device not during thunderstorms. Surge voltages could destroy the device. Unplug the power supply during thunderstorms.
• Surrounding objects or surfaces should not be in contact with the device.
• Make sure that during the installation and removal of the device the area below the place of installation is basically cordoned off. This also applies to implementation of service.
• Make familiar yourself with the functions of the device before start-up. People without the experience should not handle with the device. The most cause of functional disorder is inappropriate handling.
• Keep the device away from children and never operate it unattended.
• Never aim the nozzle on people a keep a distance from 50 cm to the nozzle.
• ATTENTION. The ejected fog is very hot!
• Keep a minimum distance of 50 cm to other objects.
• Use only the recommended, high quality water-based fluid from your dealer. Other fluids may cause damages. Do not use flammable additives, such as oil, gas, perfumes, etc. in your fluid.
• Never aim the nozzle on open fire or flammable objects.
• Make sure to top off the fluid in time. If the machine operated without fluid it can cause damages to the pump or the heating block. Before top off the fluid please unplug the device from the power supply.
• Never drink the fluid. I fit does happen, please contact a doctor. If the fluid had contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, rinse immediately with water bodies.
• Operate the unit only in a horizontal position.
• Never use solvents or aggressive detergents for cleaning. Use instead of this a damped cleaning rag.
• To prevent damages during transport use for transport the original packing or provided accessories.

For reasons of safety unauthorized changes are forbidden!
A usage of the device which differs from usages which are described in this manual can cause damages of the device. In this case the warranty expires. Additional you should notice that every different usage is related with dangers and can cause e.g. an electrical short, fire, electric shock or crash.

Overhead installation

Danger of life!
You have to observe the regulations of BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and EN60598-2-17 Installations are to carry out by skilled personnel only.

• The suspension devices have to be build and measured so they can withstand for an hour the tenfold of the payload without suffering a permanent detrimental deformation.
• Basically installation has to be made by using a second separate suspension. This can be e.g. a suitable net. The second suspension must be designed and attached so no part of the installation can fall down in case of failure.
• During construction, reconstruction and deconstruction unnecessary stay in the range of moving areas, on lightning bridges, under elevated work stations or any other danger zones is forbidden.
• The operator is obliged to following safety-related and mechanical facilities:
  • Before the first start-up or after critical changes before restarting it has to be checked by an expert.
  • Review in the frame of the inspection test at least all four years by an expert. .
  • Review by a qualified person at least once a year.

How to carry out the overhead installation
Ideally the device should be installed outside lounge areas of people.

IMPORTANT! Overhead installation requires a high level of experience. This includes knowledge of calculating the payload, used installation material and safety inspections of the used material and the projector whereas the required experience is not limited to this. Do not try to carry out installation yourself under any circumstances if you are not qualified. Contact a professional installer. An inappropriate installation can lead to injuries and/or damaged properties.

• It is not allowed to install the device in the grip area of people.
• If the device may hang from the ceiling or from high beams, the use of truss systems is mandatory. The device may not be installed so it can swing freely in the room.
• Please note: Crashing down items can cause serious injuries! Do not install the projector, if you doubt the safety of a possible installation form!
• Before installation make sure that the mounting surface has the ability to carry the tenfold point load of the own weight of the device.
• Mount the device with the mounting-bracket to your trussing system using an appropriate clamp.
• During overhead installation the device must be always secured by a safety rope which is designed to hold the twelvefold weight of device. Only safety ropes with quick-release safety fastener elements may be used. Hang up the safety rope in the hole of the mounting bracket. Direct the rope over the truss or an appropriate fastening point. Hang up the end in the fastening element and tie up the locking nut. A safety rope once exposed to failing load or damaged may not be used furthermore.
• The maximum drop exceed must not exceed 20cm.
• A safety rope once exposed to failing load or damaged may not be used furthermore. Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the screw.

Connections

Electrical connections
Connect the fixture to the mains with the enclosed power cable and plug. The earth has to be connected.

DMX connections
Make sure that you use shielded cable. 3pol or 5pol XLR cables are suitable.

DMX connection with terminator
Where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or the equipment is operated in an electrically noisy environment like a disco for installations, we recommend using a DMX terminator. This prevents corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120 Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket of the last device in the series. Please look to the bottom drawings.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a device from DJPower. Before usage please read this manual carefully.

Item delivered

• 1x Fog machine DSK-1500V
• 1x Power cord IEC
• 1x Remote W5
• Manual (German / English)

Product description

1. 21x 3 W LEDs
2. Nozzle
3. Handle
4. XLR 3pol INPUT / OUTPUT
5. Display
6. Safety eye
7. Fog button
8. XLR 5pol INPUT / OUTPUT
9. Power supply IEC
10. On/ Off switch
11. Tank baffle
12. Fluid tube
13. Tank
14. Fan

Start-up

Attention!
Remove before start-up every packing material.

1. Fill the tank with fluid (Please use fog fluid CO2). Make sure that there is always enough fluid in the tank.
2. Connect the device to the power supply.
3. The device starts to heat up. This process needs 4 min, meanwhile the display shows „WARMING UP“.
4. The heating process is finished. The display shows „Addr“.

Operation
The operation can be made by the display, manual by using the fog button or with the remote.

• MENU For call-up the structure of menu to make individual settings.
• UP  To select a point of menu or increase a value.
• DOWN  To select a point of menu or decrease a value.
• ENTER  Confirm the selection or setting.

Structure of the menu

Every button on the remote represents a channel: A = CH-1, B = CH-2, C = CH3 und D = CH4.
Co 1| Red
Co 2| Green
Co 3| Blue
Co 4| Pink
Co 5| Purple
CO 6| Orange
Co 7| Yellow
Co 8| Sky blue
Co 9| White
Random| Color change
remo| On / Off| (De-)Activates the remote.
orL| On / Off| (De-)Activates the fluid sensor.

DMX chart
If the device is controlled by DMX the display shows the set DMX address.

Remote

1. Activate the remote. (Cf. chapter 4.1.1).
2. Power off the device.
3. Power on the device again. The display shows a bar diagram. Press, while the bar diagram is shown in the display, any key on the remote. This process needs 12s.
4. The display blinks two times. The remote is connected successfully with the device.
5. With the buttons A, B, C and D the fog output and the corresponding color are activated (Cf. chapter 4.1.1).

Overall it is possible to assign up to five remotes to a device.

Fluid sensor

1. Activate the fluid sensor (Cf. chapter 4.1.1).
2. Once the fluid is empty the pump is deactivated. The display blinks.
3. Refill the fluid. To reset the fluid sensor there are three possibilities
   • Press the fog button until the fluid tube is completely filled with fluid.
   • Press any key on the remote until the fluid tube is completely filled with fluid.
   • At first set the DMX value of channel 1 to 0 and then to 255.

Technical data

For your notes

B &K LUMITEC

• 2 rue Alfred Kastler Zone Industrielle
• 67850 Herrlisheim – France
• + 33 (0) 3.88.96.80.90
• + 33 (0) 3.88.96.48.46
• hello@bklumitec.com
• www.bklumitec.com

References

• art.no
• bklumitec.com

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