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1. cccccssseecssseescesseescenneesseeneeesees APPENDIX WE FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE This is a short Quick Reference Guide all instructions listed below are explained more detailed later on in this manual Installation Prerequisites e Preferably dark backdrop Lighting dimmed to minimum e See dimensions of the device in chapter 8 5 e Projector at least 5000 ANSI lumen More power the better image If the lights are bright or there is no dark backdrop a minimum of 8000 ANSI lumen is recommended e Rear projection is highly recommended e Thin outdoor mat or grating to prevent condensation under the screen is recommended e Water tank min 20 litres 5 3 gal or water connection water pipe size 3 8 e Voltage 180 240 VAC electric current 16 A max power 1 0 kW Installation e Unloading the device from transportation box User Manual chapter 4 e Installing the device User Manual chapter 5 1 suspension connecting cables and water system e Suspension only by using locally approved regulations and safety Standards The suspension must always be secured e f installed in truss type line the bottom of the device should be at least 2 1 6 9 ft meters above the floor e The device uses normal tap water If the water quality is low or water is high with limestone it is highly recommended to use a water softener and or other means to clean the water The scr2. SIAV GR ME EEN 29 2 3 AMX Basa aA PESS zc kk RENE 31 2 4 DIVING USTAIGIUS 0 c cccccecccececeeeceeeesseesaeesccesseesaeeseesesseesaeesoeeess 31 Bay DMX Pe amer O 32 NB Velcon 33 2 em Lock Timer BDD HHAM 0ccccccssececseeeecaseeceaseeceaseeseeseeseeeeeess 33 2 8 MANGES PASMINOIO E 34 SC DR alte II EE 35 2 10 Dr iagdimMe S EEN 36 2 11 Condensation Pump Duty Cycle Il 37 202 WAGEN VIMO OUT tere eebe 37 219 EMEP SCWVICS COC E 38 2 14 Control Unit Hour Meter TIH MMI cc cccccseceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 39 RA SONAL AV Col OM EE 40 3 GATE clei q aneteer erent in EE 41 7 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 000 eecceceeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneesenseesenseesennenees 43 7 1 Maintenance and cleaning instructions for the user 0 00100n00nnann 43 7 2 Maintenance and service of the unt 43 8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 6csscsssscesetevesesssccesscveceasswosseecssereeesavinesavecassessesincessss 44 8 1 Functions and applications cc ccccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeesaeeeesaees 44 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN G2 W 8 3 Op rating COMCIIOINS iscsi 2ececentdoneconsdamacowadosassnadaqeromatehassmatateteiacsuemecepenent 8 4 The correct and safe way of operation 0 nnenssnsnensnersnrrrsrreerrer rrene 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ccccccssseescssseeeeesseeecenseeseenseessonaes PROBLEM eundo ee 48 POSSIBLE CAUSE EE 48 EE Eeer 48 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMATION
3. Scroll Menu dial to change the first digit and press Select button to confirm e Do the same for the other digits e Press Back button to exit Main menu and save changes 2 8 Change Password In this menu user is able to change the password The user must know the current password in order to change it By default password is 0000 Change Password e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Scroll Menu dial to Change Password menu FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN e Press Select button e Verify old password o Scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value and press Select button to confirm o Dothe same for the other three digits e Scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value of new password and press Select button to confirm e Do the same for the other three digits e Press Back button to exit Main menu and save changes 2 9 Draining Mode Fogscreen One supports two different methods for draining the projection screens In parallel mode the water from all screens is pumped out simultaneously In sequential mode the water from the screens is pumped out one screen at the time Using sequential mode is necessary only in special conditions For example when 6 or more screens are linked together or draining hose is very long and small By default the draining mode is set to parallel Change Draining mode e Pres
4. FOGSCREEN 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR A list of possible errors and their repair and maintenance actions are listed here PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTIONS OF REPAIRING Machine drops too much water Fog density switch is set too high and the device produces too much fog Check the adjustments The drip water filter is not installed or is installed incorrectly Check the drip water filter It must be firmly in its place and seal the channel behind it The condensation recollection pump is damaged Check the operation of the recollection pump Feel that the the water out line inside the tank has suction Fog is created only in the other The device is not level Level the device to make water level even in the water tank produces no fog electricity end of the Check that water level sensors device are adjusted right Small angles should not cause problems There is not enough Check the controls if the water water in the device the tank Is being filled wait until the device is currently being end of the cycle If the water filled or the water levelis level is too low restart the filling too low cycle The device The device does not get Check the current supply and positions of switches Check ultra sound module fuses in joint box inside the device and control unit The device does not get water Check the water supply and make sure that there is no debr
5. 14 Water pressurizer ATTENTION Make sure that the main switch is turned off before connecting the electricity e Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose e Do not excessively pinch bend or twist the plug and neither wire nor place heavy objects upon them The core lines may be bared and cut and cause a short circuit possibly resulting in a fire or an electric shock e Keep the power cable away from heat sources e Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet This may cause fire e Do not try to move the control unit by pulling only the power or control cables e Never insert anything into the openings of screen or control unit e Control unit should not be in contact with any water or humidity Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power or control cable is damaged liquid has been spilled to the control unit or heavy objects have fallen into the FogScreen it does not operate normally or has been dropped 20 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 5 3 Dismounting Dismounting is done in reverse order as described in chapters 4 and 5 While taking the unit down operator must ensure that bottom of unit is not touching to anything before honeycombs are removed Honeycomb damages very easily Lower the devices down to the top of boxes bottom part of the box and remove bolts and hoses bet
6. 6 seconds When operating with thick fog it is recommended to increase the duty cycle of the condensation pump to prevent dripping By default the setting is 10 percent and is adequate for normal use Change Condensation pump duty cycle e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to Condensation pump duty cycle e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value and press Select button to confirm e Do the same for the second digit e Press Back button to exit Main Menu and Save changes 2 12 Water in Timeout s In this menu the user is able to change the maximum running time of the water pumps during filling If sufficient water level is reached before pump time has elapsed control unit will stop the filling automatically Otherwise an error message appears and filling is stopped Normally default setting 8 minutes is sufficient but in case of long and small hoses and low pressure of the water supply increasing the pumping time helps prevent problems The pumping time can be set between x and y seconds FogScreen ONE User Manual Change Water in timeout FOGSCREEN Press Select button scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value and press Select button to confirm Do the same for the other two digits Press Select button Scroll Menu dial to Water in timeout Press Back button to exit Main Menu and save changes 2 13 En
7. Control Mode Slave Control Unit 3 DMX Control Mode Slave Figure 3 2 A standard master slave configuration of three control units 2 2 3 Slave This setting is selected when controlling one or more screens with external DMX controller All control units must be set to slave mode and are attached to the DMX control unit with DMX cable Adjustments for all screens come from the DMX controller Figure 3 3 shows a correct configuration of DMX controller and three control units with nine screens All commands to screens are given by DMX and they affect to all nine screens It is not possible to change settings with control units 29 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN DMX Controller Control Unit DMX Control Mode Slave Control Unit DMX Control Mode Slave Control Unit DMX Control Mode Slave Figure 3 3 A standard configuration of external DMX operator and three control units By default DMX Operating mode is set to off Change DMX operating mode e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Scroll Menu dial to DMX operating mode menu e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to select between off master and slave modes e Press Select button to confirm desired mode e Press Back button to exit Main menu and save changes 30 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 2 4 DMX Base Address In order to use DMX base addresses for the control units must be given
8. container of to the sewage system 4 Lift the device s so that the device lifts vertically and steadily 5 Attach honeycomb s to its place Two persons are needed Fasten with finger screws supplied NOTE Honeycomb will be damaged easily Never lower the device to the ground when honeycomb is installed in its place FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN NOTE In order to ensure adequate water intake never install the water pressurizer higher than 1 meter 3 3 ft from the water reservoir Picture 12 and 13 Installing and fastening the honeycomb 6 Lift the device to the height required Please consider that additional adjustments to level devices might be necessary after the water tank is filled with water NOTE The device has to be levelled very carefully CAUTION Do not install the device in places with poor ventilation nor place anything on top of the device while it is suspended At least 200 mm 0 7 ft of free space needs to be left between the fans and the structures 7 Attach the FogScreen with additional safety ropes to ceiling or truss to prevent it from falling down 8 Attach cables to the control unit See Appendix B ATTENTION Make sure that the connectors are dry 9 Attach water hose directly to device if fixed water line is used FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 10 If pressurizer unit is used connect the hoses according to the appendix B FOGSCREEN Picture
9. level sensor is it moving freely b Check the water level sensor and control unit by moving the water level sensor carefully with you hand i When the float is in down position text level appears in the control unit You FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN should also hear a click from the magnetic valve li When the float is moved up the text disappears and magnetic valve closes c Make sure that water can flow freely to the unit and all external valves are open d There are two filters in the water system make sure they are clean e Make sure that the water input is connected to the right connector in the screen 4 lf the water level in the tank is too high Empty the tank by pressing draining from the CU Steps 1 a amp b c See if there is any water coming to the tank when the tank is not filling or emptying Note even small dripping i If the is dripping the magnetic valve has not closed This is probably caused by dirt getting to the valve Pls contact FogsScreen Inc for instructions We id p Zb NM D re S d i cc Was AS CR 5 49 NV ZA EA Wo Cf a re N Ce oreo E p D Ly eg CW 5 E 8 ah f f i e l ee 90 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMATION We FogScreen Inc Address FogScreen Inc Helsinki Tammasaarenkatu 1 tel 358 9 2517 2500 fax 358 9 2517 2501 Confirm
10. that the device FogScreen ONE Serial Number Manufactured by us fills up the requirements of these directives and Finnish instructions that correspond to those IEC60950 1 EN60950 1 51 FogScreen ONE User Manual APPENDIX A Interconnections of the FogScreen with the Control Unit and pump unit FOGSCREEN Water Press zor g Water reservoir FogScreen ONE Alternatives From tap to the screen or from water reservoir to pressurizer 52 FogScreen ONE User Manual
11. FOGSCREEN Fogscreen ONE User Manual FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN Note All users of FogScreen projection screen must read and understand these Operating Instructions before installation or operation as they are designed to prevent damage to property and harm to the user Please keep this manual in an accessible place for future reference GENERAL Fogscreen ONE is designed for creating a laminar walk through screen on which it is possible to project images videos etc with different projectors like projecting on a regular screen Several units can be linked together for creating as wide screen as needed The device s has to be suspended always so that screen can be generated under the device It is prohibited to use the device in any other way or to any other purpose as defined in the User Manual If intended to use otherwise please contact the manufacturer of the device A risk analysis has been made in accordance with standards and if used correctly the device is safe to install use and maintain The correct and safe operation is described in detail in the User Manual The manufacturer has given Declaration of Conformity and the device is CE approved Required documents are attached at the end of the User Manual If needed the manufacturer can deliver design documents to the owner of the device The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damages caused by the incorrect use of FogScreen projecti
12. NE and control unit A ee E eer dee de ee ee e _ l S i Water hose between esoe mem water pressurizer unit and SC i E Fogscreen unit pe EE l Water pressurizer unit Picture 2 Alternative solutions for water source suspension connections and projection viewed from above FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 4 UNPACKING AND CHECKING Follow the instructions below when using AV flight cases These steps do not apply to single use cardboard boxes 1 Lock the wheels of the transportation box 2 Lift the lid 3 Lift fan lid away from the top of water tank CAUTION Be careful Some edges might be sharp It is recommended to wear protective gloves while handling with metal sheets 4 Lift the splash guard carefully from its place Watch out for the wires and hoses at the side of the tank Do not harm them with sharp edges of the metal sheet components 5 Check the cables and positions of the fog generators Are the fog generators still in right position and upwards Picture 3 Right positioning of the fog generator units ATTENTION Make sure that cables are not running above one of the fog generators Ultrasonic waves will destroy the cable FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 6 Check the position of the water level sensor and its condition It is pre adjusted at the factory It is located to the middle of the tank behind metal plate 7 Check that drip water filter tog
13. TENANCE AND CLEANING 7 1 Maintenance and cleaning instructions for the user lf the presumed down time is more than 8 hours the water tank of the device should be emptied If the presumed down time is more than 24 hours water tank should be cleaned and water needs to be changed These instructions should be followed when cleaning e Remove the lid of the water tank and the splash guard drip water filter e Clean the ultrasound modules and the water tank carefully by using a cloth or soft brush Ultrasound modules can be lifted off from the tank ATTENTION Do not use any chemicals for cleaning the water tank Wipe the tank dry with soft cloth e Replace the drip water filter solash guard and the lid of the water tank e Check the water out filter and clean it if needed 7 2 Maintenance and service of the unit Only a person trained and authorized by FogScreen Inc can perform service for the device The maintenance and service cycle is 2000 hours hour meter is in the control unit Proper maintenance consists of the following measures e Complete disinfection and cleaning of the device e Changing and repairing the honeycomb structure if needed e Change of the wearable parts such as ultrasound module discs fans and the water level sensors if needed e Revision of the structures and safety of the device Contact FogScreen for pricing 43 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8 1 Functions a
14. The smallest DMX address available is 001 and one fogscreen uses 26 addresses To Know the proper address for each function a chart with all functions and addresses is provided in chapter 3 Each address can be calculated from the chart with the first number in the left of the chart is a function number This function number must add to the base address for the right address For example if base address is 040 then water filling is base address plus the function number also 040 For each screen connected to DMX a different base address is required It is recommended to give base addresses to different screens in increments of 30 Change DMX base address e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Scroll Menu dial to DMX base address menu e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to change the first digit and press Select button to confirm desired value e Do the same for second and third digit e Press Back button to exit Main Menu and save changes 2 4 DMX Adjustments When the DMX adjustments of the control unit are enabled air and fog flow is controlled via the DMX controller If air fog flow control mode is set to common the settings of the first screen are used for all screens In separate mode all screens have their own settings Control unit will reserve one DMX address for each function for each screen The address number can be seen in the DMX address chart in table 4 1 For example if water filling
15. address is 001 the air flow address of the first screen is 005 In this case DMX base address is 001 In the DMX chart addresses that come available when DMX adjustments are enabled are marked as Extended 1 Change DMX Adjustments FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Scroll Menu dial to DMX Adjustments menu e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to select between enabled and disabled mode e Press Select button to confirm desired value e Press Back button to exit Main Menu and save changes 2 5 DMX Fogger Control In order to control each one of the foggers in the screens individually with DMX controller this menu setting must be enabled Control unit will reserve one DMX address for each fogger The address number can be seen in the DMX address chart on table 4 1 For example if water intake address is 001 the first fogger address of the first screen is 014 In this case DMX base address is 001 In the DMX chart addresses that come available when DMX fogger control is enabled are marked as Extended 2 Change DMX Fogger Control e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Scroll Menu dial to DMX Fogger control menu e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to select between enabled and disabled mode e Press Select button to confirm desired value e Press Back button to exit Main Menu and save changes 32 FogScreen ONE User M
16. anual FOGSCREEN 2 6 Password Lock Control unit can be protected by password to prevent unauthorized use of the fogscreen When Password lock is enabled fog density cannot be switched on without valid access code Password is a four digit number and is 0000 by default Change Password lock e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Scroll Menu dial to Password lock menu e Press Select button to enter password for verification e Verify password o Scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value and press Select button to confirm o Do the same for the other three digits e Scroll Menu dial to lock or unlock the control unit e Press Select button to confirm desired mode e Press Back button to exit Main menu and save changes 2 7 Lock Timer DD HH MM FogScreen One control unit is equipped with a timer which will password lock the controls after time runs out A valid password is needed to open the password lock By default lock timer is disabled The effects of the lock timer take place during next start up FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN Change Lock Timer e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Scroll Menu dial to Lock Timer menu e Press Select button to enter password verification J Verify password o Scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value and press select button to confirm o Do the same for the other three digits
17. b menus 3 Back button Esc previous no e Leave the Main menu e Move the cursor to the previous numerical value e Return to the main menu from sub menu without saving changes 2 Main menu 2 1 Air Fog Flow Control Mode lt is possible to control air and fog flow of multiple FogScreen ONE projection screens separately or together as one big screen In common mode air flow and fog flow values affect all the screens In separate mode air flow and fog flow values can be set individually for each screen Fog density value however cannot be adjusted separately for each screen Adjusting fog density affects all the screens By default Air Fog flow control is set to common mode When control unit is set to separate mode small numbers blink above air flow and fog flow values in the display The numbers indicate the active screen and its values To change the active screen turn the Menu dial 26 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN Change Air Fog flow control mode e Press Select button to enter Main menu e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to select between common and separate mode e Press Select button to confirm desired mode e Press Back button to exit Main menu and save changes 2 2 DMX Operating Mode Full control of FogScreen One projection screen functions is possible with external DMX controller Adjusting Fog flow air flow and fog density of screens and turning on and off individual fogg
18. e screen used in setup FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 5 Take end fans out from the box and attach them to the ends secure fans with wing nuts from top and bottom Picture 7 Attaching end fans Picture 8 Fixing nuts FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 6 Connect end fan cables coming from junction box to the FogScreen ONE User Manual connectors at end fans Picture 9 Electrical connections of end fans Attach chain lifters to the hooks at the ceiling in a truss type line etc Only officially approved fastenings may be used Finally you should have a chain of devices which should look like this Picture 10 The result of assembly work FOGSCREEN Attention When rigging multiple screens make sure the truss is strong enough The I beam truss provided with the FogScreen can only hold 3 ONEs whitout danger of bending 5 2 Instructions for interconnection 1 Plug in the connection cable grey to the electric board of the device as can be seen on Picture 11 Plug must be pushed and turned at the same time until the coupling nut snaps into its final position Alignment of the cables makes no difference Connection diagram is in APPENDIX B ATTENTION Make sure that the connectors are dry Picture11 Cable connections 2 Attach water hose to the device and to the pump out Grey connector 3 Attach draining hose to the device Blue connector Another end should go to water
19. een has been tested with normal tap water with soft water 4 dH or 0 72 mmol l and the same screen quality is guaranteed each time with the same softness Operation FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN e Size of the screen 1m x 1 5 m 3 3 ft x 5 ft e Adjustments from the control unit User Manual chapter 6 1 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 1 IDENTIFIER INFORMATION 1 1 Model and type Model of the device FogScreen ONE projection screen 1 2 Period of validity Presumed operating life for the device is 10 years All information will be updated when modified Modifications can only be made by authorities approved by the manufacturer 1 3 Up to date This User Manual will be updated as part of a continuous improvement and development process Please contact FogScreen Inc for the latest version 1 4 How to contact User can contact manufacturer reseller and maintenance via e mail sales fogscreen com or by post to the following address FogScreen Inc Tammasaarenkatu 1 00180 Helsinki Finland 1 5 Accessories User can only connect accessories approved by FogScreen Inc to the Fogscreen ONE FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 2 CONTENTS OF PACKAGE The package should contain following items If any items are missing please contact reseller or FogScreen o FogScreen ONE o Honeycomb o 1pcs connecting cables for each FogScreen ONE unit grey o Power cable black o 3 pcs water hoses o Soc
20. ers is possible Air flow and fog flow values can be adjusted individually for each screen but fog density values affect always to all screens For every screen there is four foggers and with DMX they can be turned on and off individually FogScreen One Projection screen has three operating modes for DMX off master and slave 2 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 2 2 1 Off This setting is selected when only one control unit is used to directly control maximum of three screens It is not possible to use external DMX controller in this setting Figure 3 1 shows a standard configuration of control unit with three screens Control Unit DMX Operation Mode Off eier er me Figure 3 1 Standard Configuration for one control unit 2 2 2 Master This setting is selected when controlling more than three screens simultaneously is necessary Other control units must be set to slave mode and are attached to the master control unit with DMX cable Adjustments for all screens come from the master controller In figure 3 2 is a correct configuration of three control units with nine screens The first control unit is a master and the two others are slaves All adjustments to screens given by control unit 1 affect to all nine screens It is not possible to change settings with control units 2 and 3 28 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 3 Control Unit 1 DMX Control Mode Master 7 Control Unit 2 DMX
21. ether with splash guard is firmly in its place and seals the fog outflow channel Picture 4 Drip water filter splash guard 8 Assemble the splash guard carefully Do not damage the water level sensor or the wires of ultrasound modules Put the lid of the water tank back ATTENTION Do not destroy or dispose any packaging material if the device will be transported in the future Together with the transportation boxes they make an ideal container in which to transport the device and its accessories FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 5 INSTALLATION 5 1 Instructions for suspension Rigging should be made directly to the truss construction or by using I truss provided with the screen The I truss should not be used if connecting more than 3 screens together Only authorized personnel are allowed to make the installation NOTE Device must be installed level 1 Place the device directly below rigging points 2 Roll the screens next to each other under the lifting point and attach them to the truss Picture 5 Rigging to a truss FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 3 Make sure that first screen is hanging level and use it as a reference when installing other screens Picture 6 Check that screen is level 4 Connect next screen to the truss and bolt it from fixing holes in the bottom to first screen installed NOTE Do not use the upper holes for connecting ones to each other Do the same to the rest of th
22. increasing of humidity The device can be used in temperatures between 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F 44 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 8 4 The correct and safe way of operation lt is strictly prohibited to use the FogScreen device for any other purpose or in any other way than described in this User Manual User Manual is written to ensure safe operation of the device even though the Fogscreen ONE has been designed by the principles of machine safety 45 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 8 5 Technical data Device Width 1090mm 3 6 ft Depth 755mm 2 5 ft Height 640mm 2 1 ft Weight in 110kg 245 Ibs operation Control unit Width 650mm 2 2 ft Depth 260mm 0 9 ft Height 260mm 0 9 ft Weight 20kg 45 Ibs Cables Length Standard 14000mm 46 3 ft Other lengths available on request Screen Width Approx 1000mm 3 3 ft Height Recommended Approx 1500mm 5 max ft Water Typical 2 5 litre h consumption 0 5 1 3 gal h Internal water tank Approx 6 litres 1 6 capacity gal Voltage 180 250V 46 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN Current Water input Required power Discharges Noise Stillatitious water from condensation FogScreen ONE User Manual 16A External tank with minimum capacity of 20 litres 5 3 gal or direct water connection Pipe size 1 2 13 mm 2 2kW Less than 75dB normal water amount depends on density of the fog used 47
23. ir flow fog flow and fog density Fogscreen ONE is designed to be used with pressurized water If fixed water line is not available use pressurizer unit provided and separate water tank Pressurizer will provide water to the device and together with level sensors and magnetic valves the device will control water level automatically NOTE If the FogScreen does not operate normally in particular if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service 6 4 How to end operation At the end of appliance all switches except main power need to be switched off Press emptying button in the control unit Wait until water tanks are empty If down time is shorter than 8 hours draining of tank is not necessary When the tank is empty the main power can be switched off 6 0 Control unit 1 Navigating in Menus The principle of navigating in menus is simple and logical Using only three different buttons user is able to change numerical values for e g DMX addresses and passwords or between different modes The following list explains the functions of the buttons 25 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 1 Select button Enter next yes e Open the Main menu and sub menus e Move the cursor to the next numerical value e Confirm the changes made 2 Menu dial move change e Move between different menu headers e Change numerical values or states in su
24. is in the hose Check water level sensors The device does not get water because the water pump does not get water The device does not get water because the electromagnetic valve does not open Check if there is enough water in the water reservoir Check the coupling of the electromagnetic valve and the position of the manual switch FogScreen ONE User Manual 48 FOGSCREEN Water feed Failure in water feed Device is not getting water timeout error Water reservoir Tank can be empty Fixed water line water tap is closed shut off valve in water feed unit is closed Level sensors failing Tank does not The water out filter might Open the filter and clean it empty be blocked Device s water Water level sensor is Check the water level sensor s tank fills too broken or stuck operation If it is in its upper much position and more water comes to tank the sensor is damaged Electromagnetic valve is Consult FogScreen dealer leaking If no fog appears The most common reason for fog related problems is the water level The fog modules inside the tank are protected with safety limits and they will not work if there isn t enough water in the tank 1 Check that the power is on to the CU 2 Make sure that all the fans are on and turning 3 If possible look inside the water tank are the black knobs on each fog module covered by water If not then a Check the water
25. ket wrench for tube clamps Optional o Water pressurizer o Connecting cable for water pressurizerunit grey o End fans 3 INTRODUCTION 3 1 Before installation Itis recommended to use safety shoes and protective gloves during the installation Personal protective equipment is not needed during operation of the device FogScreen Inc does not take any liability of injuries caused during installation This device has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety however improper use may result damaging and injury or even death Only a trained person is allowed to install operate and maintain FogScreen Suspension should be done in a way that the bottom of the device is at least 2 1 meters 7 ft above the floor CAUTION Device has to be installed so that hitting head to the device is not possible when walking under it FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN Only officially approved methods are allowed for suspension Make sure that truss system or rigging points can stand the total weight of the setup When several screens are linked together it is crucial to make sure that truss system is not bending too much Bending will create tensions to the chain of devices which should be avoided FogScreen Inc does not have any liability about the defects which are caused by faulty installation o ra CN Vay Rigging points on FogScreen One CAUTION Suspension must be secured so that FogScreen uni
26. low on off switch The speed of protective air current can be adjusted from the turn able regulator above Ideal setting depends on installation place Usually good setting is between 50 to 80 percent o Fog flow on off switch Fog flow speed can be adjusted from the regulator Usually good setting is between 50 to 80 percent o Ultrasound module power on off switch Amount of produced fog can be adjusted from the regulator Usually good setting is between 50 to 80 percent NOTE Regulation of fog has direct effect to water consumption The rest of control unit functions are explained in separate Control Unit manual 6 2 DMX standard DMX connector is standard 5 pin DMX512 Pin 1 cable shield Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Please note some DMX device manufacturers use different pin order Data and data are sometimes inverted FogScreen connector pin order is same as in DMX standard The operation of DMX controls are explained in chapter 6 24 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 6 3 How to start operation Switch the main power on The device needs water so water feed needs to be switched on by pushing the water filling button The device starts to fill and whole procedure is handled automatically Turn on and adjust fog flog air flow and fog density The device should now work correctly and screen will be formed when water level in every screen is sufficient Optimize the generated screen by regulation of a
27. nd applications The main function of the device is to create an airborne projection screen a fog screen on which different images videos etc can be projected Projection is created by accessories which can be different kinds of video and slide projectors and other devices that are meant to project an image With interactivity add on available from FogScreen Inc FogScreen ONE can be used as a computer touch screen NOTE It is NOT possible to install interactivity directly to the FogScreen ONE In case interactivity is used Interactivity device has to be installed to surrounding structures 8 2 Projector The projector needs to be 5000 ANSI lumen at minimum when projecting on one or two screens If more screens are used more powerful projector is needed With more powerful projector even better image can be created If a dark backdrop cannot be provided and the lights in the environment cannot be dimmed the projector needs to be at least 8000 ANSI lumen FogScreen Inc cannot guarantee a satisfying view if proper ambient and backdrop cannot be provided Significantly brighter image is achieved with rear projection than with front projection Projector is not a part of FogScreen ONE 8 3 Operating conditions A dark backdrop and dim ambient lighting are recommended for best results but they are not a necessity Strong air flows and wind should be avoided Also adequate air conditioning ventilation is required to prevent an
28. on screen or indirect damages caused by it s misuse The user must be familiar with the User Manual before installation The owner or renter of the device is considered to be a user FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN CONTENT QUICK E E ee HIR 5 1 JDENHEIERSINEORRALGCHIGN ugesi egeee egene ege e ee ee EE ee ege 7 eck Nodeel eEE D 1 2 Stot MINNIE ee 7 LS Re e 10 E 7 tA e Ce COIN Ciacci eee eee ee es 7 1 9 PAC COSSOMCS cde tiwetastrhintie tants atiban EE 7 3 INTRODUCTION eccccevececsveveceecaceveestaseccundeetnevs cousvevsseueaueyeuaseusveusbeuceavateudumenseuteeess 8 3 1 BETOFE ECH de EE 8 S2 lt EE E 10 4 UNPACKING AND CHECKING cece cecceeeecteneecnseeeenseseenseseeseesenseesenseesones 12 5 INSTALLATION EE WE 14 5 1 Instructions for suspension ANNE 14 5 2 Instructions for Interconnechon EN 18 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION ccccceseesseseecesneneceseesenseesensesseneesees 22 6 1 COMMOMCES eros EE WE 22 6 2 DMX standard EE ccc Me cece cece cee N Doaa naana 24 6 3 How to start operation 5G D RER NEEN 25 6 4 How to end operation EE RENE 25 6 0 Control CAE ENN REN WE 25 1 Navigating in Menus Se G f EE eee ecesseesaeeccesesseesenescesesseesaees 25 2 Main men nn NR ff M RENE 26 2 1 Air Fog Flow Control Mode cccccsceeceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeesaeeeeas 26 2 2 DMX COpebottttkince deg 27 2 2 1 oip A E O 28 222 MAR M WE 28 2 2 3
29. rd Lock Lock Timer Change Password Draining Mode Draining Time s Condensation Pump Duty Cycle Water In Timeout s Enter Service Code Control Unit Hour Meter H MM Software Version 41 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN Figure 4 1 The complete menu tree Table 4 1 List of DMX addresses and their functions pase address receive Basic When enabled water emptying 1 must be disabled or Tank filling enabled disabled it will not work Change from min to max enables tank emptying cycle Bring control back from max to min after a few seconds Tank emptying enabled disabled Air flow enabled disabled Fog flow enabled disabled Fog density When enabled fog flow 3 must also enabled disabled be enabled or it will not work Exinde Air flow power settings enabled disabled SCR1 Fog flow power settings enabled disabled Fog density power settings enabled disabled Air flow power settings When using common settings SRC1 values are for all enabled disabled SCR2 screens Fog flow power settings enabled disabled Not in use Air flow power settings enabled disabled SCR3 Fog flow power settings enabled disabled Not in use Extended 2 When using individual control for foggers these values EI SCR are used O off otherwise on fog2 fog3 fog4 fogs SCR2 fog6 fog fog8 fog9 SCR3 fog10 fog11 fogi2 42 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 7 MAIN
30. s Select button e Scroll Menu dial to Draining mode 35 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN Press Select button scroll the Menu dial to select between parallel and sequential mode Press Select button to save the desired mode Press Back button to return to Main Menu and save changes 2 10 Draining Time s In this menu the user is able to change the maximum emptying time of the water pumps The pumps empty the tanks until the draining time has elapsed and control unit will stop the pumps automatically Normally default setting 8 minutes is sufficient In case of long and small hoses and if the drain is well above the screens increasing the draining time helps prevent problems The draining time can be set between x and y seconds Change Draining Time FogScreen ONE User Manual Press Select button Scroll Menu dial to Draining Time Press Select button Scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value and press Select button to confirm Do the same for other two digits Press Back button to exit Main Menu and save changes 36 FOGSCREEN 2 11 Condensation Pump Duty Cycle The condensation pump prevents condensation water dripping from the bottom of the Fogscreen to the floor The duty cycle of the pump can be varied from 5 to 20 percent of the running time For example 10 percent duty cycle means for every 60 seconds the screen is on condensation pump is on
31. t can not fall down at any circumstances Always ensure that the water you use in FogScreen is fresh and pure In case that tap water does not fulfil these requirements use bottled water instead Using FogScreen with contaminated water may be hazardous FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 3 2 Setup Best performance will be achieved when background is dark and ambient lighting is dim The projector which is used to generate the image on the screen should be installed approximately 2 5 5 meters 8 3 16 5 ft away from the middle of the device and in a height of 2 5 3 5 meters 8 3 11 6 ft Rear projection is highly recommended Pictures 1 and 2 show the recommended setup for the FogScreen When used setup Is wider than two meters it might be necessary to use several projectors for one screen Rigging or stand for projector up to 2 5m 8 3 ft high adjustable Rigging from the ceiling needed FogScreen unit Projector 2 5m 3 5m 8 3 ft 11 6 ft above floor Q Distance 2 5m 5m 8 3 ft 16 5 ft d A Pa cz Py Height 2 1m 6 0 ft above floor Dark backdrop Optional Carpet recommended at the floor Picture 1 Principle of suspension and projection viewed from side 10 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN kat Water hose for draining i the i FogScreen unit FogScreen unit Electricity connectic Projector stand EE Control unit 1 control cable between each FogScreen O
32. ter Service Code Fogscreen One projection screen control unit is equipped with service code lock Proper code to open the control unit can be acquired from local Fogscreen representative Enter Service Code FogScreen ONE User Manual Press Select button Scroll Menu dial to Enter Service Code Press Select button Scroll Menu dial to select the first digit value and press Select button to confirm Do the same for the other digits FOGSCREEN e Press Back button to exit Main Menu and save changes 2 14 Control Unit Hour Meter H MM FogsScreen One control unit is equipped with internal hour meter With it the need for maintenance of the screen is easier to determine Check Hour Meter e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to control unit hour meter e Press Back button to exit Main Menu 39 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 2 15 Software Version In this menu user can check the current software and hardware version of the control unit Check Software version e Press Select button e Scroll Menu dial to Software version e Press Back button to exit Main Menu 40 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN 3 Menu Chart Here is the complete menu tree with all submenus and their possible modes for quick reference Air Fog Flow Control Mode DMX Operating Mode DMX Base Address DMX Adjustments DMX Fogger Control Passwo
33. ween the devices Separate the screens from each others lift and turn the screen 90 degrees horizontally and lower the screen inside the box CAUTION Make sure nobody is standing under the device when safety ropes are not in place User needs to make sure that water tank and pipes are empty FogScreen Inc does not have any liability to any damage caused by water leaking from device or from the hoses 5 4 Storage The device needs to be in its transportation box while storing The water tank of the device needs to be cleaned and dried carefully before storage Store the device inside between temperatures 5 C 50 C 41 F 122 F 21 FogScreen ONE User Manual 6 FOGSCREEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION 6 1 Controllers User can adjust the quality of the screen with the control unit Functions of the control unit are listed below POGGEAS A Senn kd ge ee SCRE SCHEER d Mains Mains DMX switch connector connectors Control cable connectors FogScreen ONE User Manual Fuses Menu select button Back button Programming connector Water tank filling and draining Fog density switch and control Fog flow switch and control Air flow switch and control 22 FOGSCREEN Picture 14 Functions of the control unit 23 FogScreen ONE User Manual FOGSCREEN o Main power switch o Fuses for main power ultrasound modules foggers air flow and control o Airf
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