G300 Operations Manual - Main Light Industries
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1. lemaitrefx com2. this fluid When using this in the LSX or LSG you will find it works very well if you are having problems with the smoke rising too quickly It has also been used for quick burst of steam effects nitrogen bursts etc It will dissipate at about twice the rate of the Molecular Fluid Extra Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid It is very similar to the Quick Dissipating but dissipates at about twice the rate of the Quick Dissipating Molecular Fog Fluid The Molecular Fluid was originally designed for use in the LSG and LSX however many other applications were found very quickly It is clean white thick fog practically odourless and dissipates as it begins to warm Maxi Fog Fluid Maxi Fog Fluid was developed for our high volume users requiring an excellent balance of price and performance without compromise Regular Haze Fluid The Regular Haze Fluid is a water based formula and gives a quicker result with less operation time of the G300 Ideal for medium size rooms and cutting down on operational costs EZ Kleen Preventative Maintenance Fluid EZ Kleen is used as a preventative maintenance measure to ensure longer heat exchanger life It is easy to use and should be used on a regular basis to prevent blockage of your heat exchanger that frequently happens to fog and haze machines Never use Neutron Haze Fluid in your G300 All of our Fog amp Haze Fluids are water based and leave NO residue The G300 must alw
3. a link up pattern and enable individual machine setup without the need to break the linking path G300 Haze Mode Changing The two modes of operation that can be performed by the G300 machine are unique in their operating characteristics They allow distinctly different fluid types to be used for a wide range of effects As stated repeatedly throughout this operations manual Hazing type fluid should not be used in the Hi Power G300 Fog Mode Although actual machine damage will not result long term performance will suffer as a result Changing modes of operation is effected at the point of switch on and re selection of the Hi Power Fog mode at the time of Fluid replacement Machine to Machine Linking This facility is available for the purpose of multi machine control The rear panel of the machine is fitted with two 5 Pin XLR connectors for daisy chaining any number of machines Three selector switches above the Remote panel control various available options Please note that the protocol of the communication is exclusive to the G300 Linking cable should be of high quality screened data type Communication is dealt with via opto coupled links which will isolate ground potential but it should be remembered that if the cable is grounded at both ends then any ground voltage difference could convert to high current paths between machines via this screen 8 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com It is important
4. mains frequency Determining the main mode of operation and adjusting the required parameters Monitoring the 31 step mode adjustment preset for parameter offsets Monitoring the display preset to allow one of three display modes Sending display information relating to FlowRate Duration Time Interval Time Ready Status Heater Status temperature if selected and mode step if selected Water Base Fog Technology Water Base Fog technology is achieved by pumping a Glycol Water mixture through a Heat exchanger The heat exchanger has been heated to the point where at the fog fluid mixture will vaporize The fluids own vaporization forces the hot mixture out of the output nozzle where when it mixes with the ambient air it forms an opaque aerosol fog The fog is made up of tiny droplets of glycol that form around the small particles in the air The suspended droplets reflect the light which is why fog will take on the colour of the light illuminating it AS 1 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com 4 v 4 LA x CD 4 Y 4 LA x Y CD Important Safety Instructions Do not touch or place hands expose skins within 50 cm of discharge nozzle Important Safety Instructions Do not remove the outer case until power has been disconnected from the machine Important Safety Instructions Persons suffering from asthma or allergenic sensitivity may experience irritat
5. to note that the user will be responsible for ensuring that the ma chine is in the correct mode for the prevailing fluid type All that is required is a brief machine switch Off then back On again In the example given i e from Hi Power G300 mode to HAZE mode a re adjustment period will be required for the machine to settle to the Hazing characteristics Indicated by a flashing C in the heater flash window of the digital display To allow a quicker change over from G300 to Haze operate the machine with normal fluid to the point of continuous flow switch the machine off replace the fluid with the Hazing type switch back on and all will be well Electrical Connections The G300 must only be connected to a suitable electricity supply line This supply line must support a suitable earth line The following colour codes are employed in the electrical connection BROWN or BLACK LIVE BLUE or WHITE NEUTRAL YELLOW GREEN GROUND Always ensure that the G300 is properly grounded and that the supply is in accord ance with the specifications on the back panel of the machine AS 9 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com Maintenance The casing of the G300 is steel with a powder paint coating To clean simply wash with mild soap and warm water Fluid Pick Up Periodically check to ensure that the fluid pick up filter screen is in place and clean from debris Heat Exchanger Using h
6. At this stage the flow rate may be adjusted freely between minimum and maximum settings Upon entering a ready to operate phase the maximum allowable flow rate will be automatically adjusted based on the energy available 6 The Timer controls are of an auto display option and will display immediately upon being adjusted or if set to any position apart from the Interval being Off will display approximately every 10 seconds The Interval control time between repeating fog issues allows the following selection OFF No timer or time display 1 SH Single issues upon Fog activation 00 10 Timer selection in 10 second steps 05 00 to 5 Minutes then 30 second steps 20 00 to 20 Minutes The Duration control time of actual fog issue allows the following selection 00 02 Timer selection in 2 second steps 00 30 to 30 Seconds then 30 second steps 08 00 to 8 Minutes Note that when the automatic display of the timer settings occurs the Interval time will have a central colon whereas the Duration time will have a central point displayed 7 As the machine heats up to its operating temperature if the flow setting has been set to maximum there will be a point when this will readjust to a much lower value It is at this point that the machine has reached its lowest ready point A flashing H or G will appear in the Ready Flash window indicating t
7. F If Show Control is used the continuous Air Over Ride switch must be in the OFF position These are dry contact controls where the contacts are open or closed AS lemaitrefx com Some experimenting is necessary to achieve each desired effect A few points to keep in mind are the air pressure will determine the velocity of the effect while the flow control of the fog machine will determine the density of the effect When using the air option as a fog purge enough time must be allowed for the air to com pletely purge the heat exchanger of fog and fog fluid Remember on the next fog cue enough time must be allowed for the fog fluid to fill the heat exchanger and exit out the nozzle LSG G300 Operating Procedures 1 Place the G300 directly against the foam ring input of the LSG Proper alignment can be observed by shining a flashlight into the 12 exit of the LSG and noting the G300 output nozzle is centered in the LSG input 2 Connect the blue Twist lock connector into Custom port on the rear panel of the G300 Available on G300 s with LSG option 3 Power up the G300 by turning on the Mains switch Note that the G300 is in Fog mode which is indicated by a flashing G on the remote display 4 Adjust remote interval control fully clockwise until DEL appears on the display 5 Adjust remote duration control until desired delay is achieved This delay allows the liquid CO2 to purge the supply hose of CO2 gases ensur
8. G300 Operations Manual v 06 10 05 lemaitrefx com Please Read Carefully Before Operating Table of Contents Page 1 Introduction Page 2 Warnings Page 3 Technical Specifications Page 4 Operating Procedure Page 7 Remote and External Control Features Analog 0 10V Control Page 8 Linking Switch Setting Options G300 Haze Mode Changing Machine to Machine Linking Page 9 Electrical Connections Page 10 Maintenance Page 11 G300 Industrial Hose Option Page 12 G300 Steamer Air Purge Control List Page 13 LSG G300 Operating Procedure Page 15 Recommended Fluids Page 16 Warranty Page 17 Safety Precautions Accessories Page 18 G300 Flow Rates AN e Mailfr SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com Introduction The G300 is a Microprocessor Controlled Water Base Fog and Haze generating system Microprocessor Control The Microprocessor is responsible for the following control elements Monitoring the heat exchanger temperature Driving the heater within the heat exchanger in a proportional power mode Driving the fluid pump units in a pulse mode relating fluid flow to temperature Accepting and manipulating data from the Flow Duration and Interval controls Accepting data from the Smoke Switch Accepting data from the 0 10 volt inputs Sending and receiving data relating to machine machine linking Monitoring the heater and pump power switching devices Monitoring the voltage supply Determining the
9. after switching ON the digital display on the remote panel will show a 50H or 60H This is an automatic line frequency check which allows highly accurate timing features 4 The Display unit will now start flashing HAZE This is a default setting If Regular Haze fluid is to be used then the machine should be allowed to continue without interruption If the Hi Power G300 mode of operation is required where fog fluid will be used then at this time of display flashing the button marked G300 MODE should be kept depressed The display will change to read G300 until such time as this mode is recorded and the machine continues in its start up proce dure The button can then be released For those machines equipped with a G300 MODE keyswitch please refer to key card for proper keyswitch position Should Haze mode be selected when the machine has been operating in the G300 mode then it is possible that time will be required to allow the machine to adjust to the Haze characteristics This will be indicated by a flashing C code in the Heat Flash window of the remote control SMOKE OFF Minutes Seconds l INTERVAL DURATION FLOW RATE SMOKE ON G300 Remote Interface N 4 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com 5 The Remote Display will now enter its standard phase This indicates the Heating power the Flow rate setting and the Ready status
10. ays be in Haze Mode when using Haze Fluids Permanent damage will occur if Haze Fluid is used in the Power Fog Industrial for any length of time 15 LeMaire lemaitrefx com Warranty Return Policy Warning All warranty is one year parts and labour unless specified and is on manufacturer defect only Abuse or poor maintenance is not ac cepted Le Maitre fluids must always be used Any trace of other fluids will automatically void ALL warranties Accept no substitutions as there are no exceptions to this rule Proof of purchase or proof of sale must always accompany any warranty returns An RA return authorization number must be noted on the outside of any box returned to our facilities Any packages without a clearly marked RA number will not be accepted by our receiving department Freight on warranty items are freight prepaid to our facility and we will prepay freight back to your facility after repair by the most eco nomical means available Should you require the item express re turned then you are responsible for any difference in freight cost Return of any product must be done within 30 days of purchase The package must be returned freight prepaid and the RA number clearly marked on the outside of the box A restocking charge of up to 25 may be levied Only credits are issued to the dealers account Any product not returned within 30 days is considered purchased Le Maitre Special Effects Inc considers all it s pr
11. ge Control List A Air pressure Gauge This is used as a visual aid to help in setting the air pressure used in the steam simulation air purge effect B Air Pressure Control This is used to control the velocity of the steam air purge effect with the setting being displayed on the Air Pressure Gauge in p s i pounds per square inch C Air Input This quick coupler connector is used as the input for the compressed air and is an industrial interchange 1 4 body D Continuous Air Over Ride This switch is used if continuous air output is desired If show control air is used this switch must be in the off position E G300 Mode Control Key Switch The G300 is a dual operational machine which operates in Haze H mode or Fog G mode For the purpose of steam simulation the fog G mode is used ONLY Fog G mode is activated when the key is in the horizontal position F Show Control Smoke On Terminals These show control terminals control the fog ON or OFF These are dry contact controls where the contacts are open or closed G Interval Control Controls the interval between fog bursts If show control is used the interval setting must be 0 H Duration Control Controls the duration of fog bursts If show control is used the duration setting must be 0 l Smoke Flow Control Controls the density of the steam effect and fog volume J Show Control Air On Terminals These show control terminals control the air ON or OF
12. h will allow the connection of two 0 10 volt lines One line is of a switching characteristic for the activation of fog simulating the Smoke On switch while the second line is for analog control of the Flow Rate Both lines can be used simultaneously for complete control or either can be used individually In the case of the Flow Rate line being used alone the Smoke On switch will be required to be set in the On position and a definite 0 volt condition available from the controller to switch the fog output off No special selection of rear panel control switches is required for this mode of operation 0 10V Control Pin Assignment The Pin Assignment for the connector port labeled 0 10 v Control are as follows Pin 1 Common Pin 2 Smoke On 0 10V Pin 3 Flow 0 10 V Pin 4 Not used 7 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com Linking Switch Setting Options If it is required for a machine to accept Flow Rate data from an upstream unit then the Flow Accept switch on this machine must be active If it is required for a machine to accept the Smoke On switch data from an up stream unit then the Smoke Accept switch on this machine must be active If it is required to control the next downstream machine with the timer control of the local machine then the Send Timer switch must be active Using these various switching options will allow flexibility in
13. hat the machine is now ready at its minimum level The machine can in fact be operated at this point or further time allowed for maximum issue capabilities If the machine is allowed further time then the Flow rate will be seen to increase in its allowable maximum setting until position 31 is reached AS 5 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com At this time or shortly afterwards the Heat Flash indicator bars on the Remote handset will reduce from 3 bars to 2 and then 1 and finally no bars as the heater switches off When settled the Heat Flash indicator will indicate the power being used in maintaining the working temperature Since proportional control is used this will vary upon the operating environment 8 The machine may now be operated fully as desired with due attention to all prevailing safety regulations FLUID REPLACEMENT Replacing fluid does not require any attention to priming conditions The G300 uses a unique system of fluid pumping which allows fluid system replenishment without requiring special settings of flow control HAZE FLOW CONTROL The machine will change the characteristics of the Flow Rate settings when Haze mode is in effect This allows very short burst issues up to 5 seconds apart to be selected just by the Flow Rate control when at its lowest on setting 0 is actually no flow which can be useful if only a single channel 0 10v control is a
14. igh quality Le Maitre fluid should result in a long heat exchanger life however we recommend that our EZ Kleen Preventative Maintenance fluid be run through the fog machine on a regular basis every month for about 5 10 minutes depending on how heavily the G300 is used to help prevent blockages AS 10 Le Maine lemaitrefx com G300 Industrial Hose Option 1 Remove G300 cover and existing fluid assembly 2 Drill hole in front control panel to accept key switch Figure 1 Solder wires from G300 mode button to Pins 1 and 3 on key switch be careful not to over heat the switch 3 Take the long end of the black hose and feed up through the existing hole Figure 2 from inside out Be sure to use the hole plug provided to permit the hose clamp from protruding through the hole 4 Slide on the strain relief and insert the brass filter Figure 3 To adjust the depth of the hose simply loosen nut A and slide up or down the hose and retighten Be careful not to pinch off the flow of fluid 5 Make all conncetions to the pumps using gear clamps provided and replace lid Note A dry hose can take between 45 60 seconds to prime This is normal because of the inside diameter of the hose wo Figure 1 Figure 3 Show Control Dry Contact Closure SMOKE OFF oom o N INTERVAL DURATION FLOW RATE SMOKE ON G300 Remote Interface with Show Control gt gt A N 11 LeMaitte lemaitrefx com G300 Steamer Air Pur
15. ing only liquid is available for optimum cooling The recommended formula for calculating delay time is 1 sec for every three feet of supply hose 6 Adjust the remote flow rate to desired fog output level It is recommended to start at 16 and adjust accordingly The maximum recommended flow is LSG High Flow rate is twenty LSG Low Flow rate is twenty five HAN High Pressure High Pressure Low Pressure NT gt 20 Ib bottle 50 Ib bottle 350 Lb Dewar 13 Le Mait re lemaitrefx com 7 8 9 The second connection to be made is the CO2 supply hose This is connected to the liquid port of the CO2 supply A washer is necessary to prevent leaks and are available from your gas supplier A LSG Low requires a 350 Lb Low Pressure Dewar You must connect the supply hose to the Liquid output of the dewar This is usually clearly indicated on the dewar outputs The dewar pressure as indicated on the pressure gauge must read between 300 340 psi to operate the LSG this is achieved by opening the pressure builder valve at least one hour in advance of use A LSG High requires high pressure CO2 bottle These are normally available in 20 or 50 lb sizes For ease of use it is recommended that bottles with liquid siphon tubes be used If these are unavailable simply invert the bottle to obtain a liquid supply Tighten the CO2 supply fitting snug with appropriate wrench 10 When the G300 Fog machine is up to operating temperat
16. ion discomfort or allergic symptoms when exposed to fog effects Important Safety Instructions Ensure that this unit is grounded at all times Failure to do so may result in serious injury Important Safety Instructions Never use alternative fluids Toxicity free output is your responsibility M S D S available at www lemaitrefx com 2 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com Technical Specifications Model G300 Continuous Flow Fog Haze Micro Processor Control Management Type Water Base Fog Haze generating system Size 610 x 210 x 295 mm 23 7 8 x11 7 16 x10 1 2 High Incl Handle Weight 24 Kilos 52 Lbs Power Rating 110 Volt A C 50 60 Hz 18 Amps 240 Volt A C 50 60 Hz 9 Amps Facilities Selectable Haze or Hi Power G300 Mode Detachable Digital Display Remote 0 10 Volt Fog Flow Control Fog Flow Digital Machine Linking Flow Fog Data Accept Switches G300 Illustration Top Profile O D es O O Front Profile o 8 7 16 G300 a ae 1716 Cs a Side Profile 3 ltr SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com Operating Procedure 1 The G300 must only be connected to a mains supply capable of sustaining at least 18 Amps and be adequately Grounded The supply should be clean and free of interference 2 The Power to the G300 should be controlled by the illuminated Mains Power switch located on the rear panel 3 Shortly
17. oduct to be safe for use in the application it was intended Le Maitre Special Effects takes no responsibility for misuse or incorrect use Always refer to equip ment owners manual for proper use AS 16 Le Maine lemaitrefx com Safety Precautions 1 Ensure that operation of the machine is supervised by suitably trained and authorised personnel 2 Do not modify the machine or use a machine which has been damaged in any way 3 Allow sufficient air circulation around the machine at all times 4 Protect the G300 from direct weather effects and wet locations 5 Only use fluids recommended by the Manufacturer 6 Do not continue to produce Fog output in an enclosed area when visibility is reduced below 50cm 7 Avoid direct Fog output continuously at persons structure or objects within close prox imity of the discharge nozzle 8 Ensure that adequate exhausting arrangements are available in the event of an emergency 9 Do not place hands or exposed skin within the first 50cm of the discharge nozzle at any time during fog production Accessories a ee CLF 2782 G300 with Steam Air Option CLF 2787 G300 Hanging Bracket CLF 2824 Flight Case For G300 Machine CLF 2832 Flight Case For G300 Machine with 4 Casters CLF 2770 25 G300 Remote Cable CLF 2771 50 G300 Remote Cable CLF 2773 100 G300 Remote Cable N 17 LeMaifre lemaitrefx com G300 Flow Rates Typical G300 Flow Rates in cc ml second
18. ure activate the Smoke button on the remote control The CO2 will be activated after the appropriate delay time passes smoke issue will start Verify cool temperature output waving your hand in the outlet fog and feeling for cool temperature SMOKE OFF EN mm Minutes Seconds INTERVAL DURATION FLOW RATE SMOKE ON G300 Remote Interface Controlling the LSG with DMX When controlling your G300 LSG with a G300 DMX Interface the delay feature for purging the supply hose is not available We recommend using the DMX LSG interface to control the LSG this will allow full delay flexibility between the G300 and LSG N 14 Le Maine lemaitrefx com Recommended Fluids Directors s Choice Fog Fluid This fluid has been our long standing blend It is a clean white practically odourless fog It is used for many applications where a cloud of fog is required with a medium hang time Pro Beam Long Lasting Fog Fluid We have had many compliments on our fog fluid but many of our customers would like it to hang longer so we introduced the Long Lasting Fluid It is still odourless but a little less white than our Director s Choice It hangs in the air 2 3 times longer than the Director s Choice Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid We have been mixing this for some time for our special effects people working in the movies We have decided that there are many other applications for
19. vailable This decreases to every 4 3 2 and 1 seconds after which point normal flow control com mences as the flow rate is increased This feature allows instant Hazing to be instigated by employing a high flow setting then allowing replenishment of loss by means of a low output high velocity haze issue AUTOMATIC and CONTINUAL FLOW CONTROL The G300 employs an extremely high accuracy thermal monitoring system Combining this with Micro Processor control and a highly stable Patented Heat Exchanger allows a self management system to automatically adjust the flow rate for maximum conditions at any temperature This means that regardless of energy availability a continual flow setting is automatic If the initial flow setting is high then this will be decreased as flow continues until such time as a stable situation is attained AS 6 SPECIALEFFECTSINC lemaitrefx com Remote and External Control Features The standard Remote Handset may be removed from the machine and operated effectively away from the issue site The maximum recommended cable length is 30 Me tres 100 Feet It is not recommended to plug unplug the handset while the machine is still pow ered up If this should occur there is a possibility that the display will produce non read able characters if transmission is broken mid stream of a display update Analog 0 10V Control The rear panel of the machine is fitted with a 4 Pin XLR connector whic
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