Velleman LX501 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

LX501

OIL CRACKER HAZE MACHINE – 500 W

'OIL CRACKER' NEVELMACHINE – 500 W

MACHINE À BROUILLARD 'OIL CRACKER' – 500 W

MÁQUINA DE NIEBLA 'OIL CRACKER' – 500 W

'OIL CRACKER' NEBELMASCHINE – 500 W

USER MANUAL 4
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 10
MODE D‟EMPLOI 16
MANUAL DEL USUARIO 22
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 28

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terminator

eindweerstand

résistance de terminaison

terminación

Terminierung

How to turn the controller line from 3-pins into 5-pins (plug and socket).
Controller line van 3-pin naar 5-pin aanpassen (stekker en contact).
Modifier la ligne du contrôleur de 3 broches en 5 broches (fiche et contact).
Modificar la línea del controlador de 3 polos y 5 polos (conector y contacto).
Die Controller-Linie von 3-Pin nach 5-Pin anzupassen (Stecker und Kontakt).

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Warning: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid any hazard.
Do not use the device when damage to housing or cables is noticed. Do not attempt to service

the device yourself but contact an authorised dealer.
Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications of

this manual.
This device falls under protection class I. It is therefore essential that the device be earthed.

Have a qualified person carry out the electric connection.

Disconnect the device from the mains to clean it, to fill the reservoir, or when it is not in use.
Handle the power cord by the plug only.

Indoor use only. Keep this device away form rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.
Never put objects filled with liquids on top of or close to the device.

Do not immerse the device in any liquid.

Caution: device heats up during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Let the smoke machine cool
down sufficiently after switching off before handling.

Never cover the smoke machine and do not install it on a carpet or wooden floor.

Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures. Make sure the ventilation
openings are clear at all times. For sufficient air circulation, leave at least 0.5 m on all sides.
Make sure the air inlet is free at all times, and clean the filter periodically.

The maximum ambient temperature is 40 °C. Do not operate the device at higher
temperatures.

Install the device in a well-ventilated place, at a minimal distance of 0.5 m from flammable and
explosive objects or substances.

Make sure the haze outlet is free at all times. Never aim the outlet directly at humans or
animals. Keep the outlet at a minimum distance of 0.5 m from any obstacle.

To avoid health risks and to optimise the lifespan of the device, use only haze liquids as
specified in this user manual (order code LX550). Do not add oils, perfume, or any other fluid
or substance to the hazer liquid. This may cause toxic fumes or a fire hazard.

Do not drink hazer liquid. If it is ingested, contact a doctor immediately. If the liquid comes in
contact with eyes or skin, rinse abundantly with water.

Never run the device without liquid: this may cause permanent damage to the device.
Always empty the fluid reservoir before storing or transporting the device.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

USER MANUAL

1. Introduction

To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could
harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it
should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your
distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Luxibel®! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If
the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

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1

ventilation panel

7

display

13

ventilator plug

2

nozzle cover

8

power switch

14

ventilator jack

3

nozzle

9

control buttons

15

DMX input

4

top cover

10

power input + fuse holder

16

DMX output

5

max. fluid level indication

11

cooling fan exhaust

6

air inlet and filter

12

ventilation panel support

3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

 Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. Do not allow operation by

unqualified people. Any damage that may occur will most probably be due to unprofessional use of the
device.

 All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to

the device is not covered by the warranty.

 Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns, electroshocks,

lamp explosion, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

 Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the

dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

 A qualified technician should install and service this device.
 Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the

device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.

 This device is designed for professional use on stage, in discos, theatres, etc. The LX501 should only be

used indoors with an alternating current of 230 VAC/50 Hz.

 Fog machines are not designed for permanent operation: regular operation breaks will prolong their lives.

Permanent pumping may overheat and damage the pump. A duty cycle of 30 % is advisable.

 Depending on the amount of fog or haze that is produced, the device may set off smoke detectors.
 Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Features

 equipped with an internal, maintenance-free air compressor and a sophisticated haze transfer mechanism
 combination between the ultimate haze quality from high capacity, low fluid consumption and quiet

operation demanded by modern venues and professionals alike

 producing a large volume of haze output
 the fine translucence and staying power of the haze is even more remarkable because this hazer has no

temperature controls, hot air, or warm-up times during operation

 extremely powerful, quiet and very efficient internal compressor
 90° adjustable ventilation panel, adjustable fan speed
 DMX controlled via 2 channels (output and ventilator control)
 with easy menu setting via LCD screen, with timer
 only use with LX550 haze liquid
 delivered in flight-case.

5. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

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1. With the cover open, lift the bracket upwards.

2. Keep the bracket in front of the hole at the inside of the flight case

and insert the rivet. The cover will now remain open.

The device does not feature an automatic stop function when running out of fluid; the
pump will continue working. Always monitor the reservoir fluid level during operation as
the device can suffer permanent damage when running without fluid.

6. Installation

Choose a suitable mounting spot. Place the device on a level, flat surface. Do not hang the device.

Securing the flight-case cover

To make sure the cover does not close accidentally, you can secure it with the rivet, as follows.

Mounting the device

 Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable norms.
 The carrying construction must be able to support 10 times the weight of the device for 1 hour without

deforming.

 The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment e.g. a safety cable.
 Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a qualified

technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.

 Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
 Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating workload limits, determining the installation

material to be used… Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not attempt to install
the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may result in injuries.

 Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the device.
 Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.
 Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. All devices must be powered directly off a grounded

switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel
is used solely for 0 % to 100 % switching.

 The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.

DMX-512 Connection

 When applicable, connect an XLR cable to the female XLR output of a controller (not incl.) and the other

side to the male XLR input [15] of the LX501. Multiple LX501s can be linked through serial linking. The
linking cable should be a dual core, screened cable with XLR input and output connectors.

 Maximum recommended serial data link distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). Maximum recommended number

of devices on a serial data link is 32 devices.

 A DMX terminator is recommended for installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in

an electrically noisy environment (e.g. discos). The terminator prevents corruption of the digital control
signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120 Ω resistor between pins 2
and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket [16] of the last device in the chain.

7. Operation

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Button

Function

<FUNCTION>

accesses the menu and scrolls through the menu options

<UP>

scrolls through the menu options in ascending order, or increases a numeric value

<DOWN>

scrolls through the menu options in descending order, or decreases a numeric value

<TIMER>

starts the timer-controlled mode

<VOLUME>

starts continuous mode

<MANUAL>

starts the manual mode, and stops continuous mode

If you experience low output, mechanical noise or no output at all, unplug the device immediately. Check the
fluid level, the external fuse, and the power cord. If all appears to be working properly, plug in the unit again. If
the device will not function after 30 seconds, discontinue operation to avoid permanent damage. Return the
device to your dealer. Remember to drain the reservoir before transporting the unit.

A little smoke may continue to escape from the nozzle after operation. This is perfectly normal.
The LX501 can be used in the following modes:

 stand-alone mode
 with a DMX512 controller.

7.1 Control Panel Navigation

Access the control panel functions using the control buttons [9] located directly underneath the display [7].

7.2 General Use

1. Make sure the power cable is not plugged into the mains.

2. Open the top cover [4].

3. Unscrew the nozzle [3] from the reservoir.

4. Fill the reservoir with the appropriate haze fluid (order code LX550). Do not overfill the reservoir. Do not

spill liquid onto the device.
Note: If you overfill the reservoir, the device will not work. Make sure that the fluid level does not exceed
the maximum level mark [5].

5. Screw the nozzle back on the reservoir and close the top cover [4].

6. Open the nozzle cover [2].

7. Open the ventilator panel [1] and use the support [12] to adjust the angle.

8. Plug the ventilator plug [13] into the ventilator jack [14].

9. Connect one end of the power cable to the power input [10] and plug the other end into a suitable mains

outlet.

10. Set the power switch [8] to “1”.

11. Wait until the display shows “READY TO HAZE”. Refer to Stand-Alone Mode and DMX Mode for operating

instructions.

12. This device features an automatic heater cleaning function. After use, wait for 3 minutes before switching

off the power to let the machine complete the cleaning process. Then disconnect the power cable and let
the device cool down.

Caution: Unplug the ventilator plug [13] before closing the flight-case covers.

7.3 Stand-Alone Mode

In stand-alone mode, the device can run:
 in timer-controlled mode: produce haze in pre-defined time intervals. You can set the duration of the haze

output and the time in between outputs.

 in continuous mode: produce haze continuously.
 in manual mode: manually produce haze while you press the <MANUAL> button.

Timer-Controlled Mode

1. Connect nothing to the DMX input [15] of the device.

2. Press <FUNCTION> until <INTERVAL SET> is displayed.

3. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to set the interval between two haze outputs (1 ~ 200 seconds).

4. Press <FUNCTION> until <DURATION SET> is displayed.

5. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to set the duration of the haze output (1 ~ 200 seconds).

6. Press <TIMER> to start timer-controlled operation.

7. To stop timer-controlled operation, press <TIMER> again.

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Channel

From

To

Description

1 0 255

output volume 0 ~ 100 %

2 0 255

fan speed 0 ~ 100 %

Notes:

 The device can produce continuous haze without reheating. When the interval between outputs comes to an

end, the device starts producing haze immediately.

 The timer settings are saved in the internal memory. The next time you plug in the device and press

<TIMER>, it will start in timer-controlled mode with the settings as specified for the previous use.

Continuous Mode

1. Connect nothing to the DMX input [15] of the device.

2. Press <VOLUME> to start continuous operation.

3. To stop continuous operation, press <MANUAL>.

Note: The device can produce continuous haze without reheating. Each time you press <VOLUME>, the device

starts producing haze immediately.

Manual Mode

1. Connect nothing to the DMX input [15] of the device.

2. Press and hold <MANUAL>. The device starts producing haze.

3. Release the <MANUAL> button to stop.

Setting the Fan Speed

1. Press <FUNCTION> until <FAN SPEED> is displayed.

2. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to set the fan speed (0 ~ 10).

7.4 DMX Mode

This mode allows you to control the device by any universal DMX controller.
 All DMX-controlled devices need a digital start address so that the correct device responds to the signals.

This digital start address is the channel number from which the device starts to “listen” to the DMX
controller. The same starting address can be used for a whole group of devices or an individual address can
be set for every device.

 When all devices have the same address, all the units will “listen” to the control signal on one particular

channel. In other words: changing the settings of one channel will affect all devices simultaneously. If you
set individual addresses, each device will “listen” to a separate channel number. Changing the settings of
one channel will only affect the device in question.

 In case of the 2-channel mode, you will have to set the start address of the first unit to 1 (CH1~2), the

second to 3 (1 + 2) (CH3~4), the third to 5 (3 + 2) (CH5~6), and so on. The highest start address is 511.

To set the device to work with a DMX controller:

1. Press <FUNCTION> until <DMX 512 ADD> is displayed.

2. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to set the DMX starting address (001 ~ 512).

DMX Channel Values

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

 This device features an automatic heater cleaning function. After use, wait for 3 minutes before switching

off the power to let the machine complete the cleaning process.

 Disconnect the device from the mains prior to maintenance activities. Let the device cool down.
 All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.
 The housing, visible parts, the mounting supports and the installation location should not be deformed,

modified or tampered with; e.g. do not drill extra holes in mounting supports, do not change the location of
the connections…

 The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician maintain the

device.

 Clean the filters periodically.
 Wipe the device regularly with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.

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power supply

230 VAC / 50 Hz

power consumption

500 W

heating time

no

tank capacity

3.2 L

fluid consumption rate

18 h per L

suitable haze liquid

LX550 oil-based professional hazer liquid

DMX512

3-pin XLR for in- and output

dimensions

590 x 450 x 450 mm

weight

33.2 kg

 Do not immerse the device in any liquid.
 There are no user-serviceable parts. Contact your dealer for repairs if necessary.

Replacing the Fuse

Only replace the fuse by a fuse of the same type and rating.

1. Before replacing the fuse, unplug the mains lead.

2. Wedge the fuse holder out of its housing with a flat-head screwdriver.

3. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with the exact same type of fuse.

4. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

9. Technical Specifications

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event
of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device.

For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website
www.luxibel.com.

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

© COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this

manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the
prior written consent of the copyright holder.

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Dit toestel is niet geschikt voor gebruik door personen (kinderen inbegrepen) met verminderde
fysieke, zintuiglijke of geestelijke capaciteiten of gebrek aan ervaring en kennis, tenzij zij onder
toezicht staan of instructie hebben gekregen over het gebruik van het toestel van een persoon
die verantwoordelijk is voor hun veiligheid.

Houd toezicht op kinderen om te voorkomen dat ze met het apparaat spelen.
Waarschuwing: als de voedingskabel beschadigd is, moet deze door de fabrikant, technische

dienst, of een andere bevoegde persoon vervangen worden om elk mogelijk risico te vermijden.
Gebruik het toestel niet indien de behuizing of de kabels beschadigd zijn. Repareer het toestel

niet zelf; neem contact op met een erkende dealer.
De beschikbare netspanning mag niet hoger zijn dan de spanning in de specificaties achteraan

de handleiding.
Dit toestel valt onder beschermingsklasse I, wat wil zeggen dat het toestel geaard moet zijn.

Een geschoolde technicus moet de elektrische aansluiting verzorgen.

Trek de stekker uit het stopcontact (trek niet aan de kabel!) voordat u het toestel reinigt of vult
en als u het niet gebruikt.

Gebruik het toestel enkel binnenshuis. Bescherm tegen regen, vochtigheid en opspattende
vloeistoffen. Plaats geen objecten gevuld met vloeistof op of naast het toestel.

Dompel het toestel niet onder.

Let op: dit toestel wordt zeer warm tijdens het gebruik. Raak de hete oppervlaktes niet aan.
Laat de nevelmachine na gebruik voldoende afkoelen alvorens ze met de blote hand aan te
raken.

U mag een ingeschakelde nevelmachine nooit bedekken. Installeer de nevelmachine niet op
een tapijt of houten vloer.

Bescherm tegen stof en extreme temperaturen. Zorg dat de verluchtingsopeningen niet
verstopt geraken. Voorzie een ruimte van minstens 0.5 m aan alle zijden. Houd de luchtinlaten
steeds vrij, en reinig de filter regelmatig.

De maximale omgevingstemperatuur bedraagt 40 °C. Gebruik het toestel niet bij hogere
temperaturen.

Installeer op een goed geventileerde plaats, op een minimumafstand van 0.5 m van alle
brandbaar en explosief materiaal.

Zorg ervoor dat de neveluitlaat steeds vrij is. Richt de uitlaat nooit rechtstreeks op mensen of
dieren. Voorzie een ruimte van minstens 0.5 m aan alle zijden.

Om schade aan de gezondheid te vermijden en om de levensduur van het toestel te verlengen,
gebruik uitsluitend nevelvloeistoffen zoals beschreven in deze handleiding (bestelcode LX550).
Voeg geen olie, parfum of andere vloeistof of substantie toe aan de nevelvloeistof. Hierdoor
kunnen giftige stoffen vrijkomen of kan brandgevaar ontstaan.

Drink geen nevelvloeistof. Is dit toch het geval, bel onmiddellijk een arts. Komt nevelvloeistof
in contact met huid of ogen, spoel dan overvloedig met water.

Gebruik de nevelmachine nooit zonder vloeistof: dit kan het toestel onherroepelijk beschadigen.
Zorg ervoor dat het vloeistofreservoir altijd leeg is voordat u het toestel bewaart of vervoert.

GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING

1. Inleiding

Aan alle ingezetenen van de Europese Unie
Belangrijke milieu-informatie betreffende dit product

Dit symbool op het toestel of de verpakking geeft aan dat, als het na zijn levenscyclus wordt
weggeworpen, dit toestel schade kan toebrengen aan het milieu. Gooi dit toestel (en eventuele
batterijen) niet bij het gewone huishoudelijke afval; het moet bij een gespecialiseerd bedrijf
terechtkomen voor recyclage. U moet dit toestel naar uw verdeler of naar een lokaal recyclagepunt
brengen. Respecteer de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.

Hebt u vragen, contacteer dan de plaatselijke autoriteiten betreffend de verwijdering.

Dank u voor uw aankoop! Lees deze handleiding grondig voor u het toestel in gebruik neemt. Werd het toestel
beschadigd tijdens het transport, installeer het dan niet en raadpleeg uw dealer.

2. Veiligheidsinstructies

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