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Atmospheric Generator
Model 1.30 & 1.31
(Revision A/f, November 2016, © MDG Fog Generators Ltd)

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  • Page 1 User Guide Atmospheric Generator Model 1.30 & 1.31 (Revision A/f, November 2016, © MDG Fog Generators Ltd)
  • Page 2 theONE Atmospheric Generator Intentionally left blank theONE User Guide, Rev: A/f 2 / 45...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cable Requirements Tubing Requirements Unpacking Setting Up Gas and Fluid Requirements Fluid Installing the MDG theONE MDG theONE with its Rack MDG theONE standalone Working with the MDG theONE Start the MDG theONE The MDG theONE Menu LCD Saver Menu Tree...

  • Page 4: User Guide

    With proper care, we are confident your MDG theONE™ will provide you with years of quality service.

  • Page 5: How To Read This User Guide

    Fog Generator. OPYRIGHT OTICE This User Guide (Original Instructions) is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by MDG Fog Generators Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of MDG Fog Generators Ltd.

  • Page 6: Theone

    512-A USITT and RDM ANSI E1.20. Each parameter is set into specific presets, but can be accessed and redefined by advanced users. The networking capability of the MDG theONE allows the user to install the generator as part of an existing network.

  • Page 7: Pre-Install

    theONE Atmospheric Generator NSTALL LECTRICAL EQUIREMENTS - Operating voltage: 100-250 VAC, single phase. 50/60 Hz, 1100-1480 W. - Ground / Earth connection REQUIRED. NVIRONMENTAL EQUIREMENTS Indoor use or outdoor with shelter Dry room conditions, 90 % relative humidity @ 50 ˚C (122 ˚F), and non-condensing -30º C (-22º F) to 50º...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Never install this unit overhead. Do not operate closer than 2 m (6.5 ft) from personnel. The MDG theONE fog generator and its fluid bottle must be operated and installed in an upright position and in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 9: Gas And Fluid Requirements

    Use only MDG Neutral Fog Fluid. Not doing so will void the warranty, may damage the generator, and cause serious injury. Do not add or mix any other particles or liquids to the MDG Neutral Fluid. The MDG Neutral Fog Fluid produces a pure white non-toxic fog.

  • Page 10: Installing The Mdg Theone

     Install the MDG theONE as close to fluid supply as possible, when using the MDG theONE without its rack.  The MDG theONE requires 1 m (3.28 ft) of clearance on each side and 2 m (6.56 ft) to the front.

  • Page 11: Mdg Theone Standalone

    (pressure > 100 psi / 690 kPa - MAX 2500 psi / 17.2 MPa). The MDG theONE is ready to be powered. theONE User Guide, Rev: A/f 11 / 45...

  • Page 12: Working With The Mdg Theone

    Atmospheric Generator MDG theONE ORKING WITH THE The user Interface of the MDG theONE includes a LCD 4x20 characters white LED backlight screen, with five (5) tactile buttons, located on top of the generator. MDG theONE TART THE Switch On the power.

  • Page 13: The Mdg Theone Menu

    theONE Atmospheric Generator ONE M The user can scroll in the menu by using the buttons of the keyboard: ‘’ moves the selection to the next menu (same level), or decrease a data value.  When at the end of a list, the program moves back to the first item of this list. ...

  • Page 14: Menu Tree

    - Status Menu summarizes all the state of the fog generator. None of its sub menus can be modified. - Control Menu allows the user to control locally the MDG theONE. All its sub menus can be set, as long as the generator is not in DMX/RDM or Ethernet mode.
  • Page 15 theONE Atmospheric Generator The tree menu architecture is explained below. Items highlighted in blue are state menu ( - ), and those highlighted in yellow are control menu (  ). Status menu STATUS Status State string STATE ---- - the generator is off UNIT OFF - the generator is heating, but not ready xx% HEAT...
  • Page 16 theONE Atmospheric Generator - Haze mode HAZE - Fog mode HAZE operating pressure from 3 to 30 psi (see Units) PRES HAZE xx.x FOG operating pressure from 5 to 40 psi (see Units) PRES FOG xx.x External fan speed (0 - 255) EXT.

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    If the program is unable to refill the reservoir, a FAIL state will disable the generator (see Fail State paragraph). At this point, the MDG theONE switches to stand-by mode, and most of the electronic controls are off (pressure, and temperature of the heating module).
  • Page 18 Fog / Haze. Depending of the mode choice («CONTROLMODE», or see «STATEMODE»), the MDG theONE will start to produce a haze (HAZE mode) or a fog (FOG mode), with an internal pressure defined by the working mode pressure.  The MDG theONE will produce fog as long as the control parameters are within specifications, the liquid reservoir filled and the gas bottles pressurized.
  • Page 19  Device Label  Universe Name  Units (Pressure)  LCD Saver Powering off the MDG theONE, the program saves the last set of parameters as follows:  Mode HAZE / FOG, if User is in Local Mode  HAZE Pressure If User is in Local Mode ...
  • Page 20 Atmospheric Generator FAIL State FAIL state mode is initiated if any critical error occurs. In this state, the MDG theONE is off, awaiting an action from the user, and the LCD is flashing. When error happens, the menu jumps directly to the Error String in the Status Menu. The last five (5) critical errors are displayed in the LAST ERR String («STATUSLAST ERR»):...

  • Page 21: Dmx Control

    This error will occur when the internal temperature of the generator is too high. This may happen if the external temperature is very high or if the vents of the MDG theONE are partially blocked. Clear out the vents and put the generator in the shade. Shut down and restart the generator.

  • Page 22: Rdm Control

    RDM C ONTROL The MDG theONE can be controlled via a RDM ANSI E1.20 protocol, an intelligent bi-directional communication utilizing the DMX512 data link. RDM permits a console or other controlling device to discover and then configure, monitor, and manage intermediate and end-devices connected through a DMX512 network.
  • Page 23 Atmospheric Generator The RMD supported parameters implemented in the MDG theONE 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 24: Network Control

    If you are using a firewall, disable it too or allow a security exception to allow the program (Pathport Manager and Java) to communicate through the firewall. Connect to the MDG theONE via an Ethernet switch, using a normal Ethernet cable. Switch the control mode to Ethernet («INTERFACECOMM.ETHERNET»).
  • Page 25 You can also use the Identify Node property in lower Device Properties pane. When the Ethernet is active, the MDG theONE will act as a DMX or RDM node (see also RDM Control) for all devices connected on its DMX lines (DMX OUT).
  • Page 26 theONE Atmospheric Generator Port Properties It is important to set the Port Direction as Output. The Universe Name can be assigned in the field Port Patch Name. The value will be automatically Universe Name Direction updated in the «INTERFACECOMM.UNIV NAME». The Universe Number cannot be changed in that pane.
  • Page 27 DMX Control In the DMX Virtual Console, define the xDMX Universe X as well as the DMX Start Channel Y. The first five (5) channels are now configured to control the MDG fog Generator:  X.(Y)  Unit Off  128 (50%)  Unit On  255 (100%) 0 (0%) ...
  • Page 28 The last version of the PathPort Manager (version 5.1.1 and above) provides the user with a front-end interface allowing the discovery, configuration and monitoring of RDM devices connected to Pathport Nodes, as the one mounted in the MDG theONE. The RDM Manager tab shows all RDM-enabled output ports in the upper pane, and all discovered RDM devices in the lower.

  • Page 29: Usb Control And Diagnostic

    USB C ONTROL AND IAGNOSTIC The MDG theONE can now be connected to a Windows PC via an USB cable and interact with a Windows dialog Terminal. Contact the MDG Service to have the last package for the MDG Terminal.

  • Page 30: Touring Rack

    A series of high pressure pigtails allows the user to connect the most common standard CO bottles to the MDG theONE. The MDG Touring rack is engineered to hook under a truss with all the following components: theONE fog generator Two (2) gas bottles, fully loaded One (1) fluid reservoir 20 L (5.28 US gal), fully loaded of MDG Neutral fluid...

  • Page 31: How To Install The Fluid Reservoir

    Atmospheric Generator OW TO INSTALL THE FLUID RESERVOIR Fluid input (Push in) Place the MDG fog fluid reservoir (Use only MDG Neutral fog Fluid) in the touring rack. Attach the buckle strap. We recommend having the buckle strap passing through the handle of the reservoir as shown on the picture.

  • Page 32: How To Replace A Gas Bottle

    4. Open the ball valve Valve opened XTERNAL FAN The touring rack comes with an external fan for the MDG theONE. The 10” external fan (900 CFM, 24 VDC) will improve tremendously the dispersion of the haze (or the fog) in large areas.
  • Page 33 Rotate the fan to have the configuration icon on top of the fan, and slightly incline the fan to have a downstream dispersion. Be careful to tighten the two handlewheels on both sides. Connect the three (3) contacts XLR cable to the MDG theONE’s front receptacle. Transportation Safety cable When the external fan is not used, it can be stored under the MDG theONE generator.

  • Page 34: Tool Drawer

    Tool drawer Cheeseborough clamps IGGING THE OURING The MDG theONE touring Rack can be hooked under a truss with three (3) Cheeseborough Clamps. We recommend using the T57100 Series Cheeseborough clamp from Doughty Engineering with a Safety Work Load of 750 kg (1650 lb) per clamp: ...

  • Page 35: Stacking The Touring Rack

    Atmospheric Generator WARNING NEVER HANG THE MDG TOURING RACK ABOVE AUDIENCE. WARNING NEVER HANG THE MDG TOURING RACK ABOVE ELECTRICAL OR FLAMMABLE DEVICES. Half Cheeseborough clamps TACKING THE OURING We recommend using the three (3) T57000 Series Half Cheeseborough from Doughty Engineering with a Safety Work Load of 750 kg (1650 lbs, P/N: T57000 or T57010).

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Atmospheric Generator 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 The generator does not switch On  Verify that AC power cord is properly connected on both ends.
  • Page 37 theONE Atmospheric Generator Symptoms Probable Causes and Suggested Actions  Error = REFILL «STATUSSTATE = FAIL» Verify the error messages: - Verify fluid level in the external reservoir «STATUSERROR = xxxx » - Verify that the filtered end of the fluid line is properly submerged and unobstructed in the fluid container - Verify that the fluid line is properly connected and...
  • Page 38 - Verify that the vents area are not blocked - Stop the MDG theONE, if it is possible - Try to change the position of the MDG theONE to a cooler place Please contact the Service if this problem persists.

  • Page 39: Mdg Theone Specifications

    Atmospheric Generator MDG theONE S PECIFICATIONS Series theONE Atmospheric Generator Fog output: 85 m (3000 ft ) per minute in Fog mode, at full pressure † Total Running Time (Touring Fog mode 15 hours at 275 kPa / 40 psi...
  • Page 40 theONE Atmospheric Generator Noise emission (at 1 m/3.3 ft) 45 - 60 dB theONE Standalone theONE Touring 45 - 70 dB Operating temperature: -30 °C (-22 °F) to 50 °C (122 ˚F) Operating humidity: 90 % relative humidity @ 50 °˚C (122 ˚F), non-condensing Storage temperature: -40 º...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Atmospheric Generator AINTENANCE This section covers the maintenance of your MDG theONE. The useful life of the MDG theONE will be extended by carefully following the procedures and maintenance schedule outlines in the Table below. Table 3: Maintenance Schedule...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    MDG FOG FLUID™ as been used. MDG Fog Generators Ltd is not responsible for any damages resulting from a faulty installation or from abusive use of the product.

  • Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity

    theONE Atmospheric Generator ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY theONE User Guide, Rev: A/f 43 / 45...

  • Page 44: Certificate Of Compliance

    theONE Atmospheric Generator ERTIFICATE OF OMPLIANCE  CSA SPE-1000 for Serial Number below « ONE-15111 »  cQPSus certified for Serial Number above « ONE-15112 » theONE User Guide, Rev: A/f 44 / 45...

  • Page 45: Notes

    theONE Atmospheric Generator OTES theONE User Guide, Rev: A/f 45 / 45...

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