WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! CAUTION! Keep this equipment away from rain, moisture and liquids. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this equipment should: Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment. • Never let the power-cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power-cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution! •...
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O V E R V I E W Fog machines: SHZ-80 Identifi cation: A, Handle B, Fog fl uid container C, Indicator lamp D, Remote socket E, IEC power socket F, Fuse G, Low fl uid indicator (front) VP-1500 Identifi cation:...
O P E R A T I O N STARTING OPERATION The fluid tank of the unit needs to be filled with smoke/haze fluid before switching on. Always disconnect it from the mains supply as fluid could be spilled. Only use quality smoke/haze fluids recommended by your dealer. We recommend high quality smoke/haze fluids.
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R I G G I N G The operator must always make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert before operation for the first time and after any further changes are made. The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert after every four years in the form of an acceptance test.
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C O N T R O L L E R S TC-1/TC-4 Controller The TC-1 is suitable for the VP-1500 and the TC-4 is suitable for the SHZ-80 The operation is as follows: 1, When the “MANUAL FOGGING” Green LED is OFF, this means that the fog/haze machine is heating up.
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C O N T R O L L E R S DMX-2 controller appendix The DMX-2 is suitable for the VP-2500, the operations are as follows: 1, When the “MANUAL FOGGING” Green LED is OFF, this means that the fog/haze machine is heating up.
DATA Cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation): • The Fogtec VP-2500 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the back of the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input/output (figure 1).
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D M X S E T U P Notice: • Be sure to follow figures 2 & 3 when making your own cables. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SHZ-80 Smoke output 1.500 cu.ft per minute Warm up time approx. 4 min Tank capacity Power consumption 800W Power supply 240V Dimensions 526 x 207 x 173mm Weight 7.6Kgs...
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