Product Manual AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual
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1. TIOSFEAR TOUR HZ LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2015 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x AtmosFear Tour HZ LED Haze Machine e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e Warranty Card e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations You ve got yourself one pro quality road worthy haze machine that is ready to face the rigorous demands of life on the road Now that you re the proud owner of a AtmosFear Tour HZ or hopefully HZs you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection Again please save the carton and all packing materials If a unit must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Powering Up This unit 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 Getting A Hold Of Us If something is wrong please just visit our website at www blizzardlighting com and open a support ticket We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Ste E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardl2. ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed You should absolutely keep the fixture clean especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust haze wild animals wild teenagers or spilled drinks Cleaning Instructions 1 You should follow these instructions after approximately 40 hours of use 2 Take off the nozzle before heating the Haze machine and clean the nozzle with straight vinegar 3 To clean the tank pour in and run a solution of 80 distilled water and 20 white vinegar through the machine When empty turn off the machine 4 Wait for it to cool down re install the nozzle and you can now add more fluid to prepare for its next use Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans once in a while something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a fixture that isn t behaving like a good little fixture should you ll need to obtain a Return Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just go to our website and open a support ticket at www blizzardlighting com tickets and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever po
3. panel menus FUNCTION UP DOWN TIMER START STOP MANUAL lt FUNCTION gt Enters the programming mode lt UP gt Value adjustment upward lt DOWN gt Value adjustment downward lt TIMER gt Starts the timer controlled operation lt START STOP gt Starts or stops all operation lt MANUAL gt Press and hold for manual haze output To navigate the LCD control menu options use the lt FUNCTION gt button to scroll through the various menu options Then to scroll through a menu options selectable values use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons Press lt FUNCTION gt button to save any changes made and return to navigation the menu Note Once a DMX signal is received manual mode is deactivated and the buttons TIMER START STOP and MANUAL are locked Tip If the interval duration in timed operation is set for a very short time less than 20 seconds it is possible that fog fluid left in the fog nozzle will still be evaporating during the pause This may make it difficult to recognize any break in the fog output Page 8 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Control Panel Menu Structure Interval Set 0s 200s seconds Pause time between timed output Duration Set 0s 200s seconds Duration time of timed operation DMX512 Add 1 512 Set the starting DMX address DMX Configuration 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until DMX512 ADD shows on the display 2 Use lt UP DOWN gt to select the st
4. readily G available from specialty retailers j 5120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor 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 may 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 Take It To The Next Level Setting Up DMX Control Step 1 Connect the male connector of the DMX cable to the female connector output on the controller Step 2 Connect the female connector of the DMX cable to the first unit s male connector input Note It doesn t matter which unit address is the first one connected We recommend connecting them in terms of their proximity to the controller rather than connecting the lowest fixture number first and so on Next Fixture in Chain To Next Fixture Step 3 Connect others in the chain from output to input as above Place a DMX terminator on the a output of the final unit to ensure best communication Page 7 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 4 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the settings possible with the AtmosFear Tour HZ are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture There are 6 control buttons below the LCD display which provide functionality and allow you to navigate through the various control
5. D menu will now display Warming Up in preparation for use Warming can take up to 6 minutes Step 5 When it is ready the LCD menu will display Ready Haze and at this point you could manually start making haze by holding down the lt MANUAL gt button on the control panel Step 6 To turn off the machine unplug the unit from its power source Page 5 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 3 SETUP Before replacing a fuse disconnect power cord ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse Fuse Replacement With a phillips head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse Reattach the fuse holder and then reconnect power Connecting A Bunch of AtmosFear Tour HZs You will need a serial data link to run shows using a DMX 512 control ler or to run shows on two or more units set to sync in master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the units on a serial data link determines the number of units the data link can support Units on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line Also connecting more than 32 units on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal The maximum recommended cable run dis tance is 500 meters 1640 ft The maximum recommended nu
6. arting address 1 512 Set the Output Volume 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Volume Set shows on the display 2 Use lt UP DOWN gt to select an output volume percentage 1 100 3 You can now press the lt START STOP gt button to initiate this output Set the Fan Speed 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until FanSpeed Set shows on the display 2 Use lt UP DOWN gt select a total speed percentage 1 100 Timer Mode 1 Press lt TIMER gt and the display will show a countdown of the interval time 2 When the interval countdown reaches zero 0 the unit will start the dura tion countdown producing haze for the amount of time set in Duration Set Interval and Duration Settings Interval settings control the period of time in between timed haze outputs in seconds while duration settings are used to control the actual period of time of the timed haze output in seconds while using timer mode 1 Press lt FUNCTION gt repeatedly until Interval Set or Duration Set shows on the display 2 Use lt UP DOWN gt to select the number of seconds 0 200 3 Press the lt TIMER gt button to try your newly configured timer settings Page 9 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your AtmosFear Tour HZ As Good As New This unit is a rugged tough piece of professional equipment and as long as you take care of it it will take care of you That said like anything you
7. ighting com 414 395 8365 Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Blizzard Lighting assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual Blizzard Lighting reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time You can download the latest version of this document from www blizzardlighting com 5 5 2018 5 12 2018 Page 2 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully They include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product Attention To keep your AtmosFear Tour HZ in good working order please remember to Use only water based non toxic haze fluid Keep the machine clean Turn the power off before adding fluid Turn the power off when not in use And also 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 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating e The unit must be installed in a location with adequa
8. mber of units on a serial data link is 32 Data DMX Cabling To link units together you ll need data cables You should use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference For instance Belden 9841 meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables will probably be OK but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distanc es In any event the cable should have the following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor amp shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance of 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms Page 6 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end Duh A Word on Termination DMX is a resilient communication protocol however errors still occasionally occur Termination reduces signal errors and therefore best practices include use of a terminator in all circumstances If you are experiencing problems with erratic fixture behavior especially over long signal cable runs a terminator may help improve performance To build your own DMX Terminator Obtain a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor and wire it between pins 2 amp 3 of the last fixture They are also
9. ssible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your fixture for service be sure to include the following 1 Your contact information Name Address Phone Number Email address 2 The RA issued to you 3 A brief description of the problem symptoms We will at our discretion repair or replace the fixture Please remember that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer s responsibility so pack it well Shipping Issues Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items Claims must be made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 10 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Tech Specs width Depth Height Weight 29 8 Ib 13 5 kg Operating Voltage AC110 120V 50 60HZ Power Consumption 1 000W Fuse 10A 250V Max Operating Temp 104 degrees F 40 degrees C ambient Operation Capacity Consumption Warm up Time Tank Capacity Output Fluid Consumption 4 3 ml min toner o Protocol DMX Channels input Output Other Information Remember condoms prevent minivans 2 year limited warranty Page 11 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
10. te ventilation at least 20in 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked e ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type e DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104 F 40 C 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 e NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack e Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged 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 visit our support website at www blizzardlighting com tickets Page 3 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE ATMOSFEAR TOUR HZ MAIN FEATURES DMX controllable water based haze machine Tour ready all black ATA spec flight case 1 000W heat exchanger 8 000 cubic ft minute continuous output Haze output and blower speed adjustment Timer with interval and duration settings 6 button control panel with LCD display Optional low fluid shutdown Man
11. ual haze output button 3 5 pin DMX connectivity 6 position moveable haze guide for directional output control 3 channel DMX control working mode fan speed output volume Rugged and well built It hits the gym regularly PowerCON compatible power input connector SPECIFICATIONS Voltage AC110 120V 50 60Hz Fuse 10A 250V Warm up time 6 min Tank Capacity 1 9L Power consumption 1 000W DMX channels 3 channel 3 5 pin DMX input output Dimensions 17 4 x 15 6 x 9 9 in 44 x 39 5 x 25 cm Weight 29 8lbs 13 5kg DMX Reference 3 Channel Mode ch value What it does 1 000 lt gt 127 Fog emission off 128 lt gt 255 Fog emission on 000 lt gt 255 Fan speed 0 lt gt 100 000 lt gt 255 Fog volume setting 0 lt gt 100 Page 4 AtmosFear Tour HZ Manual Rev A c 2015 Blizzard Lighting LLC Figure 1 AtmosFear Tour HZ Pin Up Picture DUIRASI LANTEA D E A E Fluid Tank Fuse Cover LCD Control Panel Power Input 3 5 Pin DMX In Out 6 Position Guide Setting Up Step 1 Place the machine on a flat surface and in a suitable large area with at least 20in 50cm open space around the machine Step 2 Fill the fluid tank with quality water based non toxic haze fluid For best performance we highly recommend using Blizzard Lighting s own Blizz Whizz brand atmospheric haze fluid Step 3 Connect the machine to suitable rated power supply Step 4 The LC
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