Configuration (DMX) ...................... DMX Control........................Setting the LED Color ....................Configuration (Standalone) ................14 Interval ........................... Duration.......................... Timer Mode ........................Manual Mode ......................... Timer Mode Parameters ....................DMX Values ....................15 TOC 1 of 2 Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2...
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6. Te c hnic al Info rmatio n ..............Product Maintenance ..................16 Storage......................16 7. Te c hnic al S pe c ific atio ns ............8. Re turns ..................9. Co ntac t Us .................. Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2 TOC 2 of 2...
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• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat. • Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable. Page 3 of 19 Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2...
Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any other flammables to the fog fluid. • Use only CHAUVET water-based Fog Fluid (QDF)! If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2 Page 4 of 19...
NTRODUCTION Description The Vesuvio II atmospheric effect generator allows you to add red, green, blue, amber, and UV LED color mixing to fog output for a multicolor atmospheric column. Vesuvio II also features a 40,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) output.
Breaker Rubber feet for mounting (x4) Fluid Hose DMX Output Power DMX Input Fluid Tank Plate Handle Mounting Point Fluid Level Indicator Air Intake Vent Rubber feet for mounting (x4) Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2 Page 6 of 19...
AC Power Each Vesuvio II has a fixed power supply that works with an input voltage of either 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model. To determine the power requirements for each Vesuvio II, refer to the label affixed to the product.
When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity. Procedure The Vesuvio II includes 8 rubber feet for floor or horizontal mounting. You must supply the mounting clamps. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product. Use at least one mounting point per product.
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Horizontal Fog Output Safety Cables Omega Bracket (x2) Surface Mounting Rubber Feet (x4) for floor mounting (horizontal fog output) Mounting Clamp Rubber Feet (x4) for floor mounting (vertical fog output) Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2 Page 10 of 19...
Turn the fog machine upside down and remove the screws to take off the removable plate. Attach the removable plate to the opposite side and secure the tank with the bottle lock. Page 11 of 19 Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2...
Make sure that the plastic hose that goes from the cap to the fogger is not bent. Plug in power and wait approximately 30 seconds for warm-up to complete. Only use Chauvet approved (QDF) fog fluid. Otherwise, you might not have satisfactory results. In addition, unapproved fluid can damage the Vesuvio II by causing the heater element to become clogged, and may also cause harm to humans or animals.
<MANUAL> Manual fog output Control Options Set the Vesuvio II starting address in the 001-512 DMX range. This enables control of up to 34 products in the 15-channel personality. Programming Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level and a variable number of programming levels for each option.
The haze and light output duration during Timer mode is set by the Duration Set menu option. The color of the LEDs is set using the Color menu option. This cycle will repeat itself until you press <TIMER> again or until the Vesuvio II runs out of fluid. Manual Mode In the Manual mode, the Vesuvio II will output fog and light for as long as <MANUAL>...
PERATION Timer Mode Parameters These parameters determine the intervals for the Vesuvio II while in Timer mode. To configure these parameters do the following: Press <FUNCTION> repeatedly until Interval Set shows on the display. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the time in seconds (10–200s) between fog and light output.
• FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specifically developed by CHAUVET to clean your Vesuvio II. Make sure you use FCQ after every 40 hours of use to increase the life of your fogger. •...
Cooling System 113 °F (45 °C) Convection I/O Connector Channel Range 3-or 5-pin XLR Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number Vesuvio II 05341394 781462217426 Vesuvio II 230V 05341395 781462217433 Page 17 of 19 Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2...
ETURNS ETURNS Send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return.
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. Page 19 of 19 Vesuvio II User Manual Rev. 2...
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