MDG theFAN 1.00 User Manual

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Model 1.00
Digital Fan,
(Revision A/d, November 2016, © MDG Fog Generators Ltd)
Les Générateurs de Brouillard MDG Ltée / MDG Fog Generators Ltd
10301 avenue Pelletier, Montréal, Québec, Canada H1H 3R2
Tel. 514-272-6040 / 800-663-3020 - Fax 514-722-3229
www.mdgfog.com
e-mail : info@mdgfog.com

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  • Page 1 Model 1.00 Digital Fan, (Revision A/d, November 2016, © MDG Fog Generators Ltd) Les Générateurs de Brouillard MDG Ltée / MDG Fog Generators Ltd 10301 avenue Pelletier, Montréal, Québec, Canada H1H 3R2 Tel. 514-272-6040 / 800-663-3020 - Fax 514-722-3229 www.mdgfog.com...
  • Page 2 theFan Digital Fan Intentionally left blank User Guide, Rev: A/d 2 / 22...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    theFan Digital Fan ABLE OF ONTENT Section Page Table of Content User Guide How to read this User Guide Qualified Personnel Need a little Help? Copyright Notice Basic Description Working with theFan The Keyboard LCD Saver The Menu Operating instructions DMX Control RDM Control Rigging theFan...
  • Page 4: User Guide

    With proper care, we are confident your MDG theFan™ will provide you with years of quality service. OW TO READ THIS...
  • Page 5: Need A Little Help

    Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance EED A LITTLE At MDG, we try our best to provide you with complete information for our products. Despite it all, sometimes, a little more is required due to the specifics of your project and installation.
  • Page 6: Basic Description

    Digital Fan ASIC ESCRIPTION The MDG theFan™ is a revolutionary digital fan. It is the best complement to any atmospheric effect! Low power consumption – only 100W – with controllable velocity via DMX or RDM, this ultra- compact stage fan can be used anywhere due to its universal switching power supply (100V- 250V, 50/60 Hz), either sitting on stage or hung from underneath your trussing (Omega bracket, metric and imperial-size clamp sockets).
  • Page 7: Working With Thefan

    Digital Fan ORKING WITH THE The MDG theFan is quite easy to operate and require no preventive maintenance. It should only be used indoor. It can be suspended from a truss via a Omega clamp or a Half Cheeseborough clamp, or it can be simply placed on a horizontal surface on its vibration feet.
  • Page 8: The Keyboard

    theFan Digital Fan EYBOARD The user can scroll in the menu by using the buttons of the keyboard: ‘Down’ moves the selection to the next menu, or decrease a data value.  When at the end of a list, the program moves back to the first item of this list. ...
  • Page 9: The Menu

    theFan Digital Fan The tree menu architecture is explained below. Items highlighted in blue are state menu (-), and those highlighted in yellow are control menu ( > ). The menu is refreshed every second. Items preceded by the « - » character are state messages or parameters, updated by the program.
  • Page 10 DMXAdd Can be set by RDM Personality (Can be set by RDM) Perso. 1 CH/2 CH Communication toggle. The MDG theFan™ is: Comm. ---- - controlled by DMX/RDM if a signal is present, or AUTO locally if there is no signal...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Mode 2 Channels Scroll to the Fan menu.  Set the Fan menu to On to start the MDG theFan . The fan will start to blow immediately.  Set the Fan menu to Off to stop the MDG theFan™.
  • Page 12: Dmx Control

    Activating the «DMX» mode («Comm. DMX»), controls the MDG theFan only  by DMX signal. If the DMX wire is unplugged or DMX signal is lost, the MDG theFan will stop. Activating the «AUTO» mode («Comm. AUTO»), controls MDG theFan ...
  • Page 13 Digital Fan The RDM supported parameters implemented in the MDG theFan are summarized in the following table. RDM Parameter ID’s Value Comments Allowed Allowed DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH 0x0001 DISC_MUTE 0x0002 DISC_UN_MUTE 0x0003 QUEUED_MESSAGE 0x0020  STATUS_MESSAGES 0x0030  SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS 0x0050 ...
  • Page 14: Rigging Thefan

    Digital Fan Using theFan with a fog generator Do not place the MDG theFan™ in front of a fog generator with the fog flowing through the fan. This will cause condensation and will degrade the quality of the fog.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Digital Fan ROUBLESHOOTING Contact MDG, if symptoms are not listed, or if the provided solutions fail to resolve the issue. Table 2: Symptoms and Solutions Symptoms Probable Causes and Suggested Actions  Verify that AC power cord is properly...
  • Page 16: Technical Datasheet

    theFan Digital Fan ECHNICAL ATASHEET LECTRICAL EQUIREMENTS If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer, or its distributing / service agent. Operating voltage: 100-250 VAC, single phase. 50/60 Hz, 100 W. Ground / Earth connection REQUIRED.
  • Page 17: Environmental Requirements

    theFan Digital Fan NVIRONMENTAL EQUIREMENTS Indoor use. Dry room conditions, 90 % relative humidity @ 50 ˚C (122 ˚F) , non-condensing 0 ºC to 50 ºC (32 ºF to 122 ºF) operating temperature Dust-free space Storage conditions: -40 ºC to 60 ºC (-40 ºF to 160 ºF), 80 % relative humidity @ 60 ºC (140 ˚F).
  • Page 18: Installation Dimensions

    theFan Digital Fan NSTALLATION IMENSIONS User Guide, Rev: A/d 18 / 22...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    MDG Fog Generators Ltd shall not be liable for consequential damage in case of any failure to meet the conditions of any warranty or shipping schedule, nor will claims for labour, loss of profits, repairs, or other expenses incidental to replacement be allowed.
  • Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity

    theFan Digital Fan ECLARATION OF CONFORMITY User Guide, Rev: A/d 20 / 22...
  • Page 21: Certificate Of Compliance

    theFan Digital Fan ERTIFICATE OF OMPLIANCE  CSA SPE-1000 for Serial Number below « tf-15059 »  cQPSus certified for Serial Number above « tf-15060 » User Guide, Rev: A/d 21 / 22...
  • Page 22: Notes

    theFan Digital Fan OTES User Guide, Rev: A/d 22 / 22...

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