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STRATUS 1500
Professional fog machine
USER MANUAL / MANUAL DE USUARIO
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
POR FAVOR LEA LAS INSTRUCCIÓNES ANTES DE USAR
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Stratus 1500
Professional fog machine - Wireless control
Stratus 1500 is a high performance fog machine
with an output of 30,000 cubic feet per minute, providing easy operation and a low warm up time of 5
minutes. Its tank has a capacity of 2.5 liters (88 Oz.)
and it can be controlled with the included wireless
remote control. Stratus 1500 is ideal for mobile
applications and social events.
Specications
Output
• Smoke output: 30,000 cubic feet per minute
• Warm up time: 5 minutes
• Tank: 2.5 lts./ 88 Oz.
• Liquid consumption: 125 ml/min / 4.4 oz/min
Control
• Operational modes: Stand alone, Wired remote
control and Wireless remote control
Physical
• Dimensions: 342x315.6x251.7 mm. /
13.5x12.4x9.9 in.
• Weight: 6.5 Kg. / 14.4 Lbs.
1. OVERVIEW
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2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is Included
• Stratus 1500
• FC-T Timed Remote Control
• Hanging Bracket with Mounting Hardwar
• Warranty Card
Unpacking Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and
check the container to make sure all the parts are in
the package and are in good condition.
Claims
If the box or the contents (the product and included
accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or
show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to
the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim.
In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection. For other issues, such as missing components
or parts, damage not related to shipping, or con-
cealed damage, le a claim with Ampro within 7
days of delivery.
Text Conventions
1—512 A range of values.
50/60 A set of values.
Settings A menu option.
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options.
<Enter> A button.
Symbols
Critical installation, conguration, or operation information. Not following these instruc-
tions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or conguration
information. The product may not function
correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Safety Notes
These notes include important information about
the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this product; read before using the product.
• Always connect the product to a grounded
circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power
source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or
damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power by
pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no ammable materials
close to the product when operating.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
• Do not mount the product on a ammable
surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper, carton,
plastic, etc.).
• The product’s nozzle is very hot during oper-
ation and it remains hot for a long time aer
operation has stopped.
• The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temper-
ature. Keep a minimum distance of 6.5 (2 m)
from the nozzle to the nearest object.
• Do not use the product as a space heater.
• Do not drink or come in contact with the fog uid. If you do, call your local emergency service
(911 in the US) for help.
• Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any
other ammables to the fog uid.
• Always make sure that the voltage of
the outlet to which you are connecting the
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product is within the range stated on the decal
or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To
prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.
• Always install the product in a location with
adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer or
rheostat.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of
the same type and rating.
• Never carry the product from the power cord
or any moving part. Always use the hanging/
mounting bracket.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104
°F (40 °C). Do not operate the product at higher
temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem,
stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried
out by unskilled people can lead to damage or
malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized
technical assistance center.
• This product is not intended for permanent
installation.
• Use only AMPRO water-based fog uid.
• Drain the tank before transporting or storing
the product.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its
lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker
or by unplugging it.
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you
sell the product to another user, be sure to
give this document to the next owner.
FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specically
developed by Chauvet to clean your Stratus
1500. Make sure you use FCQ regularly, no
longer than 90 days between cleanings, to increase
the life of your fogger.
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3. INTRODUCTION
Overview
Dimensions
Fog Fluid
Tanc k
Fluid Level
Indicator
Menu
Buttons
Wireless
Remote
Connector
Manual
Remote
Connector
Back Panel View
Power Cord
Power Switch
Manual-Fog
Button
DMX In
Display
DMX Out
Fuse Holder
10 in
253 mm
13.7 in
348 mm
12.3 in
312 mm
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4. SETUP
AC Power
To determine the product’s power requirements
(circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the
current value listed on the label aixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s speci-
cations chart. The listed current rating indicates
the product’s average current draw under normal
conditions.
• Always connect the product to a protected
circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the
product has an appropriate electrical ground to
avoid the risk of electrocution or re.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its
lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker
or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable
resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or
dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse Replacement
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Twist the fuse holder cap counterclockwise to
loosen the fuse holder and pull straight out.
3. Remove the blown fuse.
4. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating.
5. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and
reconnect power.
• Disconnect the product from power before re-
placing the fuse.
• Always replace a blown fuse with another of the
same type and rating.
Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the
safety recommendations indicated in the Safety
Notes.
Orientation
This product may not be tilted. This product should
be level when on a surface or when mounted.
Rigging
• Before deciding on a location, always make
sure there is easy access to the product for
maintenance and uid replenishment.
• Make sure that the structure or surface onto
which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight (see the Technical
Specications).
• When mounting the product overhead, always
use a safety cable. Mount the product securely
to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform
or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, you
should use a mounting clamp of appropriate
weight capacity. The bracket has 13-mm holes,
which are appropriate for this purpose.
• The rubber feet also serve as oor supports
and allow for surface mounting. When mount-
ing the product on the oor, make sure that the
product and cables are away from people and
vehicles.
Mounting Diagram
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Safety
Cable
Mounting
Clamp
Mounting
Bracket
Nozzle
Bracket Adjustment
Knob
(works with
CH-0 5 from
Ampro)
(such as CLP-1 5
or CLP-15N cl amp
from Amp ro)
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5. OPERATION
Control Panel Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four
buttons located underneath the display. Please
refer to the Product Overview to see the button
locations on the control panel.
Button
Menu: Press to exit from the current menu or func-
tion.
Up: Press to scroll up the list of options or to nd a
higher value.
Down: Press to scroll down the list of options or to
nd a lower value.
Enter: Press to activate a menu option or a selected value.
Menu Map
DMX Linking
The Stratus™ 1500 works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the Ampro® DMX Primer,
which is available from the Ampro website http://
amproweb.com/.
Conguration (DMX)
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX
controller.
While operating the Stratus 1500, make sure there
is adequate fog uid in the machine to prevent
pump and heater damage. When the fog uid level
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet,
and turn the power switch to on.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of
the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on
the product.
DMX Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always
consider the number of DMX channels the selected
DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address
that is too high, you could restrict the access to
some of the product’s channels. The Stratus™ 1500
uses 1 DMX channel, which denes the highest
congurable address as 512. If you are not familiar
with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer
from www.amproweb.com. To select the starting
address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Addr shows on
the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and A 1–A512 will show on the
display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting
address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
becomes low, simply add more fog uid to continue
using the Stratus 1500.
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Mode Programming Steps Description
DMX
Mode
Addr A 1–A512 Sets DMX start-
ing address
Temp e -
rature
Ht Hxxx Displays
current heater
temperature
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DMX Channel Assignments
and Values
CH1
Note: Fog output is variable, depending on the
status of the heater and environment.
Remote or Manual Operation
The Stratus™ 1500 can be operated manually, or
with the included wired timer controller (FC-T).The
Manual button is located on the rear of the unit. See
the product Overview. Additionally, the product can
be operated with the FC-M manual wired remote or
the FC-W wireless remote, available separately.
Wired Timer Controller (FC-T) Setup
The FC-T wired timer controller allows you to automatically trigger fog output by setting output, interval time, and duration time. LED indicator lights
display the machine and controller’s current state.
Rotary knobs set interval, output, and duration
times, while manual and continuous buttons allow
overriding control.
1. Plug in the fog machine to power.
2. Plug in the wired timer controller to the Manual
Remote Connector socket on the back of the
fog machine. (See the product Overview.)
3. Allow the Stratus™ 1500 six to seven minutes
to heat up before continuing. (See Fluid Tank
Indicator Lights.)
Wired Timer Controller (FC-T)
Operation
The FC-T wired timer controller has three modes of
operation: timer, continuous, and manual.
Timer Mode
To trigger the Stratus™ 1500 with the timer function, follow the instructions below:
1. Set the desired output level with the OUTPUT
knob.
2. Set the INTERVAL and DURATION knobs to the
desired positions.
• The INTERVAL knob sets the amount of time
in between bursts of fog.
• The DURATION knob sets the length of time
that the fog machine will run during the
burst.
3. Press the <TIMER ON/OFF> latching button. The
LED indicator above the button will light up.
The timer will now run as set by the INTERVAL,
DURATION, and OUTPUT knobs.
4. Press the <TIMER ON/OFF> button again to turn
o the timer.
• The <MANUAL> button will override the timer.
Continuous Mode
To trigger the Stratus™ 1500 to continuously cycle
fog, follow the instructions below:
1. Set the desired output level with the OUTPUT
knob.
2. Press the <CONTINUOUS> latching button. The
LED indicator above the button will light up.
The fog machine outputs fog until the <CONTINUOUS> button is pressed again.
3. Press the <CONTINUOUS> button again to stop
the fog output.
In order for Continuous mode to run uninterrupted,
without the Stratus™ 1500 stopping to reheat, set
the OUTPUT knob no higher than 6. At Output levels
above 6, the fogger will cycle through intermittent
bursts of fog during its reheating program.
• The duration of Continuous fog output is based
Channel Function Value Percent/
Setting
1 Fog Output
000-005 No function
006-255 0–100 %
Uninterrupted Continuous
Mode at Output 6
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