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- Page 1 Operating manual cobra a Look Solutions product...
- Page 2 Set of Equipment supplied – 1 Cobra 3.1 fog generator incl. Duct Adaptor/Protection against contact – 1 Tank lid with Quick Connector – 1 mains cable 2 m with Powercon True plug – 1 Operating manual Please check whether all the products you ordered are supplied.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2. Security instructions 3. Description of the parts 4. Fluid 4.1 General Notes 4.2 Changing the fluid container 5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 5.1 Selecting the location 5.2 Putting into operation 5.3 Putting into operation 5.4 Operation 5.4.1 Adjusting the Pump performance curve/characteristic 5.4.2 Manual operation... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction The Cobra 3.1 is a powerful fog generator, that sets new Standards concerning noise and handling. With its novel nozzle, that can be unscrewed and cleaned as needed, the machine is very silent - the noise level at full output is 82.5 dBA (in comparison: the Viper 2.6 with 2600 Watt generates 100.5 dBA at full output.) -
Page 5: Security Instructions
2. Safety instructions A fog machine is not a toy! • Very hot steam escapes from the nozzle. Danger of getting burnt. • Occasionally very hot droplets of fluid may escape when in operation. Thus never aim at persons directly and keep a minimum distance of 3 m to the nozzle. •... -
Page 6: Description Of The Parts
3. Description of the parts Front view 1: · Fog nozzle 2: · Duct Adaptor/ Protection against contact 3: · Air vents Tank lid · Coupling · Collar · Tank lid · Check valve... - Page 7 3. Description of the parts Rear view 7: · Analogue in 3pin-XLR 4: · Touchscreen/Control Panel 8: · Power in/out for Powercon True plug 5: · Ethernet-Connector RJ45/Ethercon 6: · DMX512 in/out 5pin-XLR...
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Page 8: Fluid
4. Fluid 4.1 General Notes The Cobra 3.1 has been designed to be used with Look fog fluids. The following Look fog fluids are available: Quick-Fog thick, quick disappearing fog fluid Regular-Fog thick, long lasting fog fluid Slow-Fog thick, extremely long lasting fog fluid If fluids have been used other than Look fog fluids we can‘t grant warranty on parts... -
Page 9: Putting Into Operation
Connect the supplied PowerCon mains cable to the plug [8] and twist the Powercon True plug until it is locked. Now connect the Cobra 3.1 to the mains supply. Make sure the correct voltage is selected (230 V/50 Hz). The main screen will appear on the display. -
Page 10: Operation
5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 5.4 Operating The Cobra 3.1 can be controlled manually, analogue, via DMX or Ethernet. The following control hierarchy is valid: 1. Manual operation - will be overwritten with all other controls 2. Operation via analogue 3. - Page 11 5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 Fig. 3 Main screen After starting the Cobra 3.1, the display shows the main screen (Fig. 3). It shows the following panels: First line from left to right: – Button ANALOG: shows the adjusted mode and the voltage. —> See chapter 5.4.3 –...
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Page 12: Adjusting The Pump Performance Curve/Characteristic
NOTE: Of course continuous output can be adjusted also in the IMPULSE- or EXTEN- DED-Mode. The Cobra 3.1 can produce continuous fog on pump levels up to approx. 30%. Therefore adjust the pump at the main screen with the Plus- or Minus-buttons to max. -
Page 13: Manual Operation
5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 The following fogging durations are possible in the IMPULSE- and EXTENDED-MODE (measured with Look Regular-Fog, if Look Quick-Fog or Look Slow-Fog is used, the times can be slightly different): Pump adjustment Fogging time in Seconds... -
Page 14: Operating Via Analogue
Fig. 6 Select Analog Mode - Direct Fig. 7 Select Analog Mode - Latched Connect your cable or radio remote to the “analogue in“ at the Cobra 3.1. The ANALOG-Button at the main screen shows the voltage and the selected Mode (DIRECT or LATCHED). -
Page 15: Operating Via Dmx
5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 Choose one of two possible Modes: 1. DIRECT for e.g. Look XLR-Remote or any other 0 - 10V remote: The connected XLR-Remote regulates the fog output between 0 and the adjusted FOG-value. – When using the XLR-Remote, the fogging process can be started by pressing the on/off-Button on the XLR-Remote. - Page 16 The machine can - depending on the choosen Personality - be controlled via one or two DMX-channels. (Adjustments via SETTINGS —> PERSONALITY). – If Personality VALUE is choosen, the Cobra 3.1 can only be controlled via one DMX- channel. This controls the pump value (= fog output).
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Page 17: Operating Via Ethernet
5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 5.4.5 Operating via Ethernet Press ETH at the main screen (Fig. 1, line 1) or select SETTINGS –> PROTOCOL. Screen (Fig. 12/13) appears. 5.4.5.1 Artnet Select ARTNET. The button will change its colour to cyan, showing that Artnet is activated. -
Page 18: Sacn
If you press BACK, you will get back to Settings or the main screen without saving the value. Make sure that the Cobra 3.1 has a valid network address and a correct subnet mask. You can check and change this by pressing SETTINGS –> IP-CONFIG (see chapter 5.4.6). -
Page 19: Ip-Configuration
First select whether you want to use a static network address or a dynamic one (DHCP) by pressing STATIC or DHCP (Fig. 16). If you select DHCP, the Cobra 3.1 gets an IP-address and a subnet mask from a DHCP-Server or Router in your network. If you select STATIC, you can type in the IP-address and the subnet mask in the following screen (Fig. -
Page 20: Using The Internal Timer
5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 5.4.5.4 Using the internal Timer Fig. 18 Screen Settings 1 Fig. 19 Screen Timer-Mode To change into the Timer-Mode, press TIMER at the main screen or press SETTINGS —> TIMER (Fig. 18). – On the following Timer Mode-screen (Fig. 19), the pump value (FOG = output) can be adjusted between 0 and 100%. -
Page 21: More Adjustments
5. Operating the Cobra 3.1 5.4.7 More adjustments 5.4.7.1 Settings 2 To open the Settings 2-screen, press SETTINGS at the main screen and, on the following Settings 1-screen, NEXT. The shown screen appears. Fig. 20 Settings 2-screen — Pump Adjustment This option is for finest adjustment of the pump. -
Page 22: Brightness
— Standby If data via DMX, Artnet or sACN stops, the Cobra 3.1 switches to the Standby-Mode after 10 Seconds. The heating element will be switched off, the screen turns black. A dot appears in the right lower corner. -
Page 23: Machine Info
FIRMWARE UPDATE starts an update of the software. Therefore an additional program as well as a Computer and a network con- nection between PC and Cobra 3.1 is needed. More info on request. — Factory Reset Here you can switch back to the default settings. -
Page 24: Wiring Of The Connectors
This reduces the chances of the machine clogging – If you install the Cobra 3.1 make 100% sure that a permanent fog-free air supply for the unit is guaranteed. Cooling air with too high fog concentration (very often in Clubs and Discos) can condense inside the machine and cause moisture damage. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
7. Troubleshooting The fog machine does not fog • Check external control signals • Check mains supply • Check fluid tank (empty?) • Check for correct connections at the fluid bottle • Check for fluid in the fluid tube • Check if fluid filter is clogged •... -
Page 26: Specifications
Overheating protection: Heater block/Thermostat Pump/Thermal switch Dimensions (L x W x H): 58 x 26.5 x 26 cm Weight without tank: 16 kg Manufactured for: Look Solutions - Fog machines made in Germany · Bünteweg 33 · DE - 30989 Gehrden... -
Page 27: Warranty Conditions
9. Warranty Conditions For the fog machine Cobra 3.1 Look‘ guarantee is: 1. Free of charge, subject to the following conditions (No. 2 - 6) we will repair any defect or fault in the unit if it is caused by a proven factory fault and has been advised immediately after ap- pearance and within 24 month of delivery to the end user. - Page 28 Look Solutions product...
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