MagicFX Shot Base DMX operation manual

PRODUCT CODE : MFX0350
VERSION : 1.0
DATE : 26.02.2013

User documentation MAGICFX® Shot Base DMX

1. CONGRATULATIONS!

You have bought a great new product from MAGICFX®.
MAGIC FX is a Dutch manufacturer of professional special effects machines and equipment. We have

been experts in special effects since our establishment in 1995. All our products are made under the
brand name MAGICFX® which by now has acquired a great reputation on account of its quality and
reliability. All products are made in accordance with the European Machinery Directive. MAGIC FX
manages the entire production process in-house, from the design stages and prototyping to
production. In short, we cover everything from concept to ready-to-use product.

Moreover, MAGIC FX is Europe's largest supplier of high-quality and fireproof confetti products and
streamers. Thanks to our very large stock levels, we can deliver quickly and at low prices.

MAGICFX® is used by special effects professionals all over the world and our products are distributed
through a dealer network which covers more than 80 countries.

Congratulations and enjoy your purchase!

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2. CE MARKING

PLEASE NOTE:
We presume that you, your employees and others who use or come
into contact with the machine are familiar with how the machine must
be dealt with. This includes the correct use, maintenance and repair of
the machine as described in this user manual. This also means that the
employees are familiar with the use of machines through training or
experience.

DANGER WARNING:
Only use the Shot Base DMX in accordance with the regulations and
instructions in this manual. Consult MAGIC FX in case of doubt.

Disclaimers:
MAGIC FX B.V. excludes liability for unsafe situations, accidents and damage that are the result of:

- Disregard for the warnings or regulations as set out on the Shot Base DMX or in this
documentation.

- Use for other purposes or under other circumstances than those set out in this documentation.

- Alterations to the Shot Base DMX. This also includes the use of replacement parts other than the
original ones.

- Insufficient maintenance.

- Unauthorised removal of safety caps and/or safeguards.

- Incompetent operation of the machine.

MAGIC FX B.V. is not liable for any consequential loss in the event of a Shot Base DMX breakdown.

© Copyright 2012
All rights are reserved. Nothing from this manual may be duplicated, or kept in an automated data file,

or made public, or in any form or manner, whether electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, by
incorporation, or in any other manner duplicated without the permission of MAGIC FX B.V.

MAGIC FX at all times retains the right to make alterations without the direct knowledge of the client.
The contents of this user manual can also be changed.

Please contact the technical department of your supplier for extra information with regard to, for
example, maintenance and repair. This user manual has been drawn up with the utmost care. MAGIC
FX cannot be held responsible for any mistakes made in this publication or for any consequences
thereof.

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3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(according to Annex II.1.A of the Machinery Directive)

Concerning the Machinery Directive.
We; MAGIC FX B.V.
Schouwrooij 27
5281 RE Boxtel
The Netherlands

State under personal responsibility:
We are the manufacturer of the product:

MFX0350 - MAGICFX® Shot Base DMX

to which this statement relates and which is in accordance with the provisions of the following
Directive(s):

- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

- EMC Directive 2004/108/EG

The following harmonising standards have been applied:

- NEN-EN-ISO 12100

- NEN-EN-ISO 60204-1

Place : Boxtel
Date : 15-10-2012

Name: MAGIC FX

Director: B. Veroude

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TIP:
Gives you suggestions and advice regarding easier or more
convenient ways to carry out certain tasks.

PLEASE NOTE:
A comment with additional information: alerts you to certain problems.

CAUTION:
The machine can be damaged if you do not follow the procedures
carefully.

DANGER WARNING:
You can get (seriously) hurt if you do not carefully carry out the
procedures.

4. FOREWORD

This manual describes the MAGICFX® Shot Base DMX. The information in this manual is important
for the proper and safe functioning of the Shot Base DMX. If you are not familiar with the installation,
operation, preventative maintenance etc. of the Shot Base DMX then please read this user manual
carefully from beginning to end. MAGIC FX also insists that all new users (operators, installers,
maintenance workers and cleaners) receive a training course in which this user manual can serve as a
starting point.

MAGIC FX advises that the original of this user manual, including appendices, is kept at a safe and
central place. It is best that another original or copy is kept close to the Shot Base DMX at the
workplace.

If you are familiar with these matters, then you can use this manual as a work of reference.

The following standard markings are used in this manual for drawing attention to certain subjects or
actions.

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CONTENTS

1. CONGRATULATIONS! .................................................................................... 1

2. CE MARKING ................................................................................................... 2

3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................. 3

4. FOREWORD .................................................................................................... 4

5. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 6

5.1 DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION OF THE SHOT BASE DMX ........................................ 6

5.2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 6

5.3 CANNONS ............................................................................................................................... 6

6. SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 8

6.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................... 8

6.3 WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................. 9

7. PARTS ........................................................................................................... 10

8. ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 11

9. PREPARATIONS ........................................................................................... 11

10. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 12

11. USAGE ........................................................................................................... 16

12. SWITCHING OFF ........................................................................................... 18

13. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ ................... 19

14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 20

15. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 20

16. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................. 20

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40cm Electric cannons

80cm Electric cannons

Andere confetti cannons

Manual

MFX0308 – Power cable

Electric Cannons

5. INTRODUCTION

5.1 DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION OF THE SHOT BASE DMX

The Shot Base DMX is a confetti shooting system which has been specially developed to easily shoot
electric cannons from a podium or truss.

The Shot Base DMX can be used with electric confetti cannons as well as with electric streamer
cannons.

The Shot Base DMX runs on 230V~50/60Hz and is controlled by DMX-512.
As the Shot Base DMX can be used in various ways, it is important to read this user manual carefully

from beginning to end before you start operating the machine.
Any use other than that described above excludes your supplier from any liability.

5.2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES

The following parts belong to the Shot Base DMX:

Table 5.1

5.3 CANNONS

The Shot Base DMX offers the possibility to work with approved electric confetti and streamer
cannons. The Shot Base DMX is not suitable for cannons other than those described below.

Table 5.2

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