Blizzard Lighting Atmos FEAR HEX JET User Manual

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Blizzard Lighting, LLC

www.blizzardlighting.com

Waukesha, WI USA

HeX JET

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x AtmosFear™ Hex Jet LED Fog Machine

• 1 x Remote Control

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations! Your audiences will soon be blown away and erupt with excitement when they feast their eyes upon the powerful pyrotechnic-like RGBAW+UV colored fog effects of the mighty AtmosFear™ Hex Jet! Now that you’re the proud owner of a AtmosFear™ Hex Jet (or hopefully, Hex Jets!), 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 xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be returned in the original factory

box and packing.

Powering Up!

All xtures 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.

AC Voltage Switch - Not all xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the xture or refer to the xture’s specications chart for more information. A xture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the xture 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 select switch on your unit matches the line

voltage applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All xtures must

be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

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.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365

Disclaimer: The information and specications 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.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 1/27/2015 J. Thomas 3/19/2015

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Attention:

To keep your AtmosFear™ Hex Jet in good working order please remember to:

• Use only water-based, non-toxic fog uid.

• Keep the machine clean.

• Turn the power off before adding fog uid.

• Turn the power off when not in use.

And also...

• 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 xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• 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.

• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.

• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its

cord. Use its carrying handles.

• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• 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.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

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.

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2. MEET THE ATMOSFEAR™ HEX JET

MAIN FEATURES:

• RGBAW+UV color mixing via 12x 15W 6-in-1 LEDs

• Strong, upward ejecting 1,500 watt fog machine

• Variable electronic dimming & strobe

• Built-in color & chase macros via DMX

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave

• RGBAW+UV color mixing ability in standalone mode

• IR remote control included

• Built-in timer

• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)

• 3-pin male input and 3-pin female output

• IEC power input connector

DMX Quick Reference (10-Channel Mode)

Ch. Value What it does

1 000 <--> 255 Fog Control - On/Off

2 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

3 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

4 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

5 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

6 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

7 000 <--> 255 UV Intensity (0% <--> 100%)

8 000 <--> 255 Strobe (slow <--> fast)

9 000 <--> 255 Auto Mode (No Fog) Color Snap (slow <--> fast)

10 000 <--> 255 Auto Mode (No Fog) Color Fade (slow <--> fast)

6-Button Remote Control Features

Ch. What it does

1 Auto - Press to turn on, press again to change the speed (1-10).

2 Color - Press to cycle through its built-in static colors.

3 Fade - Press to turn on + adjust the fade speed (1-10).

4 Interval Fog - Press to turn on/off the interval fog timer.

5 Strobe - Press to start strobe, press again for speed (1-10).

6 Cancel (Stop)

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3. SETUP

Fuse Replacement

With a at head screwdriver, wedge the

fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

Connecting A Bunch of AtmosFear™ Hex Jets

You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 controller or to run shows on two or more xtures 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 distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). The maximum recommended number of units on a serial data link is 32.

Data/DMX Cabling

To link units together you’ll need data cables. You should use datagrade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

For instance, Belden© 9841 meets the specications for EIA RS-485

applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. 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 & shield – 55 pF/ft. Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft. Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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Cable Connectors

Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!)

CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the

xture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your xture 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.

3-Pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?

If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers. If you’d like to build your own, the chart below details a proper cable conversion:

Conductor 3-Pin Female

(Output)

5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2

DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3

Not Used. No Connection. No Connection.

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 rst xture’s male

connector (input). Note: It doesn’t matter

which xture address is the rst one

connected. We recommend connecting the

xtures in terms of their proximity to the

controller, rather than connecting the lowest

xture number rst, and so on.

Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain

from output to input as above. Place a DMX

terminator on the output of the nal xture

to ensure best communication.

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Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of

the rst xture.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from

the rst xture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next xture

consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above

to the input of the following xture and so on.

A quick note: Often, the setup for MasterSlave and Standalone operation requires that

the rst xture in the

chain be initialized for this purpose via either settings in the control panel or DIP-switches.

Secondarily, the xtures

that follow may also require a slave setting.

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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS

Control Panel Menu Structure:

<FUNC>

Function Value What it does

Dmx512.ADD 001-512 Sets the DMX starting address

Interval_Time 001s-100s Sets the countdown timer between fog

blasts in seconds

Duration_Time 01s-20s Sets the duration time of fog blasts for

each set Interval Time

Color_Mode 01-32 32 Color Modes

Auto_Mode Speed: 01-10 Auto run speed (slow <--> fast)

Strobe_Mode Speed: 01-10 Strobe speed (slow <--> fast)

LED_Dimmer 000%-100% Dimmer

Fade_Mode Speed: 01-10 Fade speed (slow <--> fast)

<UP>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.

<DOWN>

Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.

<TIMER>

Press this button to start the fogger countdown timer. The timer settings are found in the control panel menu.

Interval Time: Sets the length of time in seconds between fog blasts. The settings for this are found in the control panel menu by pressing the function button until the display reads Interval Time. Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to choose the number of seconds between blasts of fog anywhere between 1-100 seconds. Press the <FUNC> button to return to the main menu.

Duration Time: You can now set the fog blast duration by pressing the <FUNC> button repeatedly until the menu display reads Duration Time. Use the <UP/ DOWN> buttons to choose the number of seconds each blast of fog occurs, anywhere between 1-20 seconds.

Press this button to for continual fog. The LEDs will also run its currently set programs. Press the <VOLUME> button again to abort.

Press and hold the <MANUAL> button down for continual fog and full on white light. Letting go of the button will stop the process.

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5. APPENDIX

A Quick Lesson On DMX

DMX covers (and is an abbreviation for) Digital MultipleXed signals. It is the most common communications standard used by lighting and related stage equipment.

DMX provides up to 512 control “channels” per data link. Each of these channels was originally intended to control lamp dimmer levels. You can think of it as 512 faders on a lighting console, connected to 512 light bulbs. Each slider’s position is sent over the data link as an 8-bit number having a value between 0 and 255. The value 0 corresponds to the light bulb being completely off while 255 corresponds to the light bulb being fully on.

DMX data is transmitted at 250,000 bits per second using the RS-485 transmission standard over two wires. As with microphone cables, a grounded cable shield is used to prevent interference with other signals.

There are ve pins on a DMX connector: a wire for ground (cable shield), two wires for “Primary”

communication which goes from a DMX source to a DMX receiver, and two wires for a “Secondary” communication which goes from a DMX receiver back to a DMX source. Generally, the “Secondary”

channel is not used so data ows only from sources to receivers. Hence, most of us are most familiar

with DMX-512 as being employer over typical 3-pin “mic cables,” although this does not conform to

the dened standard.

DMX is connected using a daisy-chain conguration where the source connects to the input of the rst device, the output of the rst device connects to the input of the next device, and so on. The

standard allows for up to 32 devices on a single DMX link.

Each receiving device typically has a means for setting the “starting channel number” that it will

respond to. For example, if two 6-channel xtures are used, the rst xture might be set to start at channel 1 so it would respond to DMX channels 1 through 6, and the next xture would be set to

start at channel 7 so it would respond to channels 7 through 12.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Fixture AutoShut Off

Check the fan in the xture. If it is stopped or moving slower than

normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to

protect the xture from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions,

or return the unit for service.

Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also ensure that

the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.

No Light Output Check to ensure xture is operating under correct mode, IE sound

active/auto/DMX/Etc., if applicable. Contact service for more information.

Chase Speed Too Fast/Slow

Check to ensure proper setup of speed adjustment.

No Power Check fuse, AC cord and circuit for malfunction.

No Response to Audio

Verify that the xture is in “Sound Active” mode. Adjust Audio Sensitivity, If Applicable.

Fixture Not Responding / Responding Erratically

Make sure all connectors are seated properly and securely. Use Only DMX Cables. Install a Terminator. Check all cables for defects.

Reset xture(s).

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Keeping Your AtmosFear™ Hex Jet As Good As New

The LED fogger you have received 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’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed.

You should absolutely keep the xture clean, especially if you are using it in an

environment with a lot of dust, fog, 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 fog 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

uid 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 nd yourself with a xture that isn’t behaving like a good little xture 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 xture for transit,

and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.

When returning your xture 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 xture. 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.

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Tech Specs!

Weight & Dimensions

Length 20 in (510 mm)

Width 14.7 in (375 mm)

Height 9.8 in (250 mm)

Weight 21 lb (9.6 kg)

Power

Operating Voltage AC 110-240VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption 1,500W, 9.38A

Power Factor .63

Light Source

LED 12* 15-watt RGBAW+UV LEDs

Optical

Beam Angle 25° Beam Angle

Thermal

Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient

Operation/Capacity/Consumption

Warm-up Time 10 min.

Tank Capacity 2.5L

Output 45,000 cfm

Control

Protocol USITT DMX-512

DMX Channels 10-Channel

Input 3-pin XLR Male

Output 3-pin XLR Female

Other Operating Modes Standalone, Master/Slave, IR Remote Control

Other Information

Behind every girls sele is approximately 47 nearly identical photos that just didn’t cut it.

Warranty

2-year limited warranty, does not cover malfunction caused by damage to LEDs.

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Enjoy your product!

Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!

--The team @ Blizzard Lighting

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