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1. and begin warm up 2 Run the unit in a well ventilated area until the tank is almost empty Do not allow the pump to run dry 3 Replace nozzle 4 Cleaning is now complete Refill with fog liquid Run the machine briefly to clear any cleaning solution from the pump and heater 5 Do not operate the machine without liquid at any time Storage 1 When storing run distilled water not tap water through the system as described in the cleaning regiment above This will help avoid any particles condensing inside the pump or heater 2 Itis strongly recommended to test run the machine on a monthly basis in order to achieve its best fogging condition Caution 1 Never place the fog hazer machine on any flammable material i e carpet fabric etc during operation All fog hazer machines should always be on a non flammable surface such as concrete or tile 2 Depending on the amount of fog haze generated all fog machines may set off smoke detectors Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 17 4 3 2009 5 40 PM Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA Products returned without an RMA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to prop2. cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX DATA CABLE Use a BeldenO 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable will have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF tt Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 8 4 3 2009 5 40 PM CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end Resistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture 3 pin DMX connector O onntfirmiratinn 3 O COMMON 2 O 3 OUTPUT 2 INPUT Resistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture 5 pin DMX connector configuration Termination reduces signal errors To avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator COMMON DMX INPUT Svala OUTPUT NOT USED NOT USED CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture m
3. to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 16 4 3 2009 5 40 PM WARNING e Note All fog machines are prone to clogging due to the thick consistency of fog liquid and the high temperature at which it vaporizes However a properly maintained fog machine should provide years of reliable use Cleaning your fog machine regularly will help reduce costly replacement and repair charges Maintenance Do not allow the fog machine to become contaminated After every 40 hours of continuous operation it is recommended to run a cleaning solution composed of 80 distilled water and 20 distilled vinegar through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element The recommended cleaning regimen is as follows 1 Empty all fog liquid from the machine Add cleaning solution to tank Plug unit in
4. Hurricane 1800 Flex Snapshot OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated OQ DMX512 Sf Master Slave 115V 230V Switch Q Resettable breaker User Serviceable S Duty Cycle eee beetle fi iN V rmon 3000 N Bye ce GI oo a 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com TABLE OF CONTENTS T Berore VOU BEGI ii A A an 3 e 3 HAPACKINO MASTUCIONS el l 3 AA A 3 ONU O 4 Salety MUA eric clca 5 2 o AAA A 6 A RO 6 DMX Channel SUNNY arrasados 6 POUR OV ETIO Woollcott date lads tots ideas 7 A att T anus ullald uel E E E ET 8 iS AISI tn Sate ae ch ct ate a cae et o a 8 FIS AAA aaa 8 A eee 8 DNX Data CAMS in Rada 8 Cable ON CIS A acid 9 PIMOS PINOON CNA a eeen mere epee en an Se a a a RO 9 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link oocccocccconcccccnccncnocncnonncnonncnonnononnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnonos 10 Master Slav Cori Un SLING O ia a Sn ta Stn da Aaa ies A IRA 10 A eneemeree eye tan anan eran anne tone ane ane nA Rene ene Cree Cre oer reenter ner Seer eer ner amram mr cre 11 Oem PP env ori a als cia audi tntc sidecases cs hectdecildecetduscidclece doledadustastestacta deed 11 A TEE 11 A Operating INSTUCIONS ic cccciccseciiacie aaa aaaea daadaa ieaie siaaa isandaan 12 DA A PEPE PPE PE PE PE PE E E A E E A A asec E T 12 IV IN OG ea oz O O A 12 DMX Ghamel Valles escorias iii dates 12 A 12 Wireless Controller FC W Optional occccocnccccnccccnccccncnon
5. ay perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART Note If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter CHAUVET Model No DMX5M or DMX5F The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 PINTO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 9 4 3 2009 5 40 PM Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ETA sil a roa Bankcopy O Auto O 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller O YI TIOYLNO9 05 XIN0 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input Output panel of a lighting fixture 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables Order Co
6. ch dip switch has an associated value Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address Figuring out which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be accomplished by determining which switch values will add up to the address value and turning these switches on Do so by doing the following h Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address Turn this switch on 2 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number 3 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction Turn this switch on 4 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder of the previous subtraction 5 Repeat steps three and four until you have a remainder of zero EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS Address 10 NES de a o N i BNO 0 a N FF Switch 4 8 oo Te 9 8 7 4321 ota ON OFF Address 24 N m u N XY R OF NB Switch 5 16 Switch 4 8 9 8 7 6 5 A 1 Total 24 2 ON OFF LJ v Resolving address 233 128 105 Turn ON Dip 8 using simple math 105 64 41 Turn ON Dip 7 DipswiTcH DMX VALUE 41 32 9 Turn ON Dip 6 4 1 9 8 1 Turn ON Dip 4 Address 233 4 1 0 Turn ON Dip 1 OOANOOR WN 9 NN H
7. d of time until all of the fluid has been removed from the system Then it will sense that there is no fluid and will automatically stop the fog output An indication that this has occurred is when the blue LED s that are lighting the fluid tank are flashing Note it will take approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute for this feature to engage once the fluid has emptied form the tank Note In order the fog machine to automatically reset the trigger must be released This may be from the wired remote wireless remote the manual fog button on the unit or via a DMX controller If it is via a DMX controller then the DMX channel will have to be brought to a value of 000 0 in order to allow the fog machine to reset itself Note once the tank has been refilled with fog fluid you may resume using the fog machine The auto cut off will automatically reset Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 12 4 3 2009 5 40 PM Wireless Controller FC W Optional This mode will allow you to control the fogger using the optional wireless controller This consists of the transmitter and the receiver You may control up to 4 independent fog machines or many more if you run them simultaneously See the below instructions on setting up your fogger to operate with the FC W 1 Plug the wires receiver into the fog machine 5 pin port labeled Remote Control 2 There are 4 buttons on the wireless remote transmitter which act as triggers Each button can be assign
8. de Description DMX1 5 DMX Cable 1 5m 4 9tt DMX4 5 DMX Cable 4 5m 14 8ft o DMX10 DMX Cable 10m 32 8ft ae Master Slave Fixture Linking 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on Often the setup for Master Slave and Standalone operation requires that the first fixture in the chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP switches Secondarily the fixtures that follow may also require a slave setting Please consult the Operating Instructions section in this manual for complete instructions for this type of setup and configuration Master y CHAUVET 3000 N 29 Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in a 90 degree angle horizontal provided there is adequate room for ventilation The tank of the fixture should not move from this position However the front portion of the fog machine can tilt up and down in the desired direction This is secured by using the bracket adjustment knob
9. e Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact CHAUVET at 954 929 1115 Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 5 4 3 2009 5 40 PM 2 INTRODUCTION Features e 1 channel DMX 512 flexible fog machine Additional Features Manually adjustable output angles 180 3 pin and 5 pin DMX connections Wired timer remote included Manual fog button 5L tank capacity 10 minute heat up Low fluid indicator and auto shut down LED illuminated tank Water based fogger OPTIONS e Wireless remote FC W DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Fog output Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 6 4 3 2009 5 40 PM Product Overview Hanging bracket Bracket adjustment knobs Remote control DMX in DMX in 3 pin S pin DMX out 5 pin DMX out Manual p 3 pin fog button REMOTE ON CONTROL Bd DMX WIRING 1 Ground 2 Signal 3 Signal 4 NC 5 NC US Power switch Dipswitches Breaker Power input Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 7 4 3 2009 5 40 PM 3 SETUP Disconnect the power cord before resetting the breaker Note the breaker will not reset until it has been allowed to cool Breaker Reset This product is equipped with a breaker on the main power input located on the exterior
10. ed to a different fog machine You may only choose 1 dipswitch on each receiver See the below configuration for setting the receivers to operate with the transmitter remote Mode Dipswitches CH1 1 On 2 4 Off CH2 2 On 1 3 4 Off CH3 3 On 1 2 4 Off CH4 4 On 1 2 3 Off 3 Press the fog button and the fog machine will output fog for as long as you hold down the button LED indicator LED indicator CEA heating Dipswitches Wireless Transmitter Fog Wireless Triggers Receiver Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 13 4 3 2009 5 40 PM SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 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 uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX 512 control protocol we suggest jumping to the Appendix Section and reading the heading DMX Primer It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the fixture Ea
11. erly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box h Your name NO Your address KR O Your phone number The RMA al A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 18 4 3 2009 5 40 PM Technical Specifications WEIGHT 8 DIMENSIONS E a o ee ee eee ee eee 26 in 585 mm A A on A o II tesa 13 6 in 347 mm o O 14 7 in 374 mm O A e ad 27 6 lbs 12 5 kg POWER AC power voltage specific ccccccccccccnnnnnnnnconnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnos 115VAC 60Hz or 230VAC 50Hz Breaker size 120V VEISION AAA AAA A 15A 125V Power Consumplom a sea a a 1 364W 11 9A max O 120V IRTUSIMROWO
12. inator Y Y Y Y Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Remote does not Make sure connector is firmly connected to device wie work If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location listed below Technical Support Address Service Dept 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A Support Email tech chauvetlighting com Telephone 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service Website http www chauvetlighting com 5 APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed
13. oconononononnnnonnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnons 13 Setting the starting AUUTessS occccoccnccccncccnnoncncnncnonncnonnononnononnrnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnrnnrnnnennrncnnanenos 14 DMX Quick Reference Chart ccccssccccssececeneeteeececseseetaeseeeseseeeeeeeeseeceeeecetsnecetaneeetaneeetaneess 15 General Troubleshooting oocccoccccccnnccnnnononocncncnnnncnnnnconononnononnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnonenenncnennnnnnns 16 TSC ital Call SUDO OM pto oleo 16 oo 6 gt Gee n sere yen ini anne np peor T ne ete ere ern re ere ree ret terre 16 ONIS AAA 16 WV ANNO A lan aware 17 REUS Procedure ceod eea a a a a a a a a 18 A a A a a a ona ae a 18 FechnnigalopeciicatlonS sereis ee 19 Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 2 4 3 2009 5 40 PM 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included gt 1xHurricane 1800 Flex gt Warranty Card gt User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing AC Power To determine the power requirements f
14. of the back panel In the event that this breaker trips you may reset it very easily 1 Unplug the product from the mains power 2 Allow to cool for 5 15 minutes 3 Using your hand press on the button for the breaker until it remains in place e Note In the event that this breaker will not reset contact CHAUVET for troubleshooting The fixture may need to be serviced Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX 512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Important Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the ElA 485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 meters 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade
15. or a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Warning Verify that the voltage rating on your unit matches the line voltage applied Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage rating All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 3 4 3 2009 5 40 PM Contact Us World Wide General Information Technical Support World Wide Web Hurricane Y 1800 Flex User Manual CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood FL 33020 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service www chauvetlighting com 4 3 2009 5 40 PM Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefull
16. otto a a 11 74 O 120V OA o A A O O teem EN rere tre ee 0 99 120V Breaker size 230V VElSION acns ica 8A 250V POWerG ON SUI A Ad 1 350W 5 86A max 230V Tata DE FP OW OA A A o a a a e decane a aaa 6A O 230V e o AAA A Shieh aut Sicha ool 0 99 230V A Ree Eee A E n nem there eRe nme Cen 25 000cfm PAU OPS LENO OPN etree reer ate terete ease E SES 125ml min THERMAL MAXIMUM ambient temperature ida 104 40 C CONTROL 8 PROGRAMMING AA nn AEEA TS locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data OU PUE AAA AAA locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration Splice pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 BDO Ut oea E NA locking 5 pin XLR male socket A E a edo ETEEN EA locking 5 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration 5 pin pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 pin 4 not used pin 5 not used PEOC A O PP A NE DMX 512 USITT BMX CHANDE Sis 1 ORDERING INFORMATION Hurricane 1900 Fle X s a A N T HURRICANE1800FLEX WARRANTY INFORMATION A E R 2 year limited warranty Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 19 4 3 2009 5 40 PM
17. s RIGGING o Hanging Clamp It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs e When selecting installation location take into consideration fluid tank access and routine maintenance e Safety cables must always be used Note e Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high Clamp is sold separately humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Pointing up Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 11 4 3 2009 5 40 PM 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller If you are unfamiliar with DMX please read the DMX Primer in the Appendix of this manual 1 This fixture will automatically switch to DMX mode operation once a DMX controller has been plugged into the 3 pin or 5 pin DMX input 2 Use dipswitches 1 9 to set the DMX address DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Fog output 1 000 lt gt 005 No function 006 255 Fog output 0 100 Auto cut off feature This product has an auto cut off safety feature to keep the machine from becoming damaged This is referring to the operation of the pump When the fluid tank is empty the pump will still operate for a short perio
18. urricane 1800 Flex User Manual 14 4 3 2009 5 40 PM DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET 32164 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488 9 41 73105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496 22 54186 118 150 182 214 246 278 310342 374 406 438 470 502 25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313345 377 409 441 473 505 26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506 afjijojafi jpojo 1 1 1 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508 A Dip Switch Position DMX Address Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual 15 4 3 2009 5 40 PM General Troubleshooting Appliesto to Re Dimmers Sym ptom Solution s Lights 8 Snow Controllers 8 Chaser Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install term
19. y which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet e Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture e This product is intended for indoor use only e Toprevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20in 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles o Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this e In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Never connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged
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