This document contains the original instructions in English. In case you require other languages please contact MAGIC FX. REVISION TABLE Doc nr Revision Date Description Author Approved PART01104 01-00 13-2-2017 Initial release PART01104 01-01 1-8-2019 A4 to A5 format MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
MEET THE MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER! ® The MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER is a special effects machine that launches confetti ® into the air up to a height of 12 metres. The MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER is equipped with a CO powered woofer. CO is blown ®...
TECHNICAL DATA Product Product Name MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER ® Product Code MFX0803 Product Type CONFETTI & STREAMER FX Main Length 800 mm 31.5 in Dimensions Width 600 mm 23.6 in Height 1100 mm 43.3 in Weight Weight 84.3 kg 185.8 lb Environment Minimum Temperature -20 °C...
TRUE1 - cable 1.5 m ® Accessories CONFETTI The MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER can be set in 5 different angles between 45° and 90°. ® The output height and output distance depends on the type of confetti and the set angle. The maximum load per blast also depends on the type of confetti. Check the following table.
DMX CONTROL When connected to DMX the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER is controlled with 1 safety ® address and 1 operational address: DMX Address Address range Safety 1 – 512 Start 1 – 512 DMX addresses The safety address cannot be the same as (one of) the operational address(es).
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The display panel is located on the backside of the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER. ® Check the following menu structure for all options in the menu. Use the buttons for navigation and selection. The left-hand LED blinks red when DMX is active. The right- hand LED continuously lights red when an error is present.
RDM can be used for configuration and status monitoring while DMX512 takes care of the default controlling. For RDM you will need a RDM compatible controller. The following RDM parameters STADIUMBLASTER. are supported by the MAGICFX ® Parameter ID Discovery...
Are free of dust, corrosive gases and high concentrations of organic vapours. • Are not situated in the vicinity of a source of vibration. GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Only authorised persons may carry out work with the MAGICFX ® STADIUMBLASTER. • Do not use the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER if there are people or animals in ®...
• Installing CO monitoring devices that will warn for hazardous CO levels. Do not use the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER in poorly ventilated ® DANGER confined spaces. Exposure to high levels of CO gas can cause symptoms like headache, nausea, loss of consciousness or even death.
Make sure there are no objects near the output that can be WARNING damaged or overthrown by the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER. ® Always create a safety zone around the MAGICFX ® WARNING STADIUMBLASTER and its output according to the following picture. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER —...
LET’S BLAST! INSTALL THE MACHINE Bring the cased MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER to the desired location. ® Unlock and remove the top cover. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Unlock and remove the cover from the bottom cabinet. Take out the woofer. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Screw the woofer firmly onto the bayonet socket of the hopper until it locks in place. Secure the woofer with the safety steel. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Optionally you can set the hopper with the attached woofer in one of the 5 pre-set angles. Place the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER in its final position and set the brakes. ® Take the necessary safety precautions, see Section 2.7. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual 17...
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Make sure the manual CO valve is in CLOSED position. Connect the CO hose to the CO quick connector. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Connect the CO hose to the CO₂ Bottle to Hose Connector on the CO cylinder. Open the CO cylinder. In case of multiple machines: Repeat steps 1 – 14 for each machine. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
FILL WITH CONFETTI BEFORE EACH BLAST Unlock and open the lid of the hopper. Fill the hopper with confetti. Check Section 1.5 for the maximum amount per type of confetti. 20 MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
The best effect results are achieved when you open the lid just NOTICE before you start blasting. Make sure that no foreign objects will enter the hopper and close the lid again after the effect. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Enjoy the view! When the hopper is out of confetti, move the manual CO valve back in CLOSED position. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
1. Connect two cables to the 24 V input. 2. Connect the other ends of the cables to your controller. No additional power source is needed. The controller provides NOTICE power to the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER to open and close the ® output valve.
5. Use the display and buttons or a RDM controller to assign DMX addresses, see chapter 1. Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output. Using a CAUTION DMX Terminator improves signal reliability. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
Make sure that no foreign objects will enter the hopper and close the lid again after the effect. 4. Enjoy the view! 5. Deactivate the Start address when the hopper is out of confetti. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
Close the CO cylinder. Move the manual CO valve in OPEN position to release the pressure from the system. Move the manual CO valve back in CLOSED position. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Bottle to Hose Connector on the CO cylinder. Remove the CO Bottle to Hose Connector from the cylinder. Connect a CO Bottle to Hose Connector to a new CO cylinder. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual 27 ®...
In case of multiple machines: Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each machine. 3.10 CLEAN UP Deactivate the Safety address (FX LED indicator on each machine dims). Disconnect any 24 V, DMX and power cable(s). Close the CO cylinder. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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OPEN position to release the pressure from the system. Disconnect the CO hose from the CO quick connector. Disconnect the CO hose from the Bottle to Hose Connector on the CO cylinder. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Connector from the cylinder. Wait until the ice crust on the output has melted. In case you have set the hopper under an angle: Position the hopper back in horizontal position (position 1). 30 MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Remove the safety steel. Remove the woofer. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Remove the woofer. Place and lock the cover of the bottom cabinet. Unlock and open the lid from the hopper. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Remove remaining confetti from the hopper. Close and lock the lid from the hopper. Place and lock the top cover. Release the brakes. MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
MAINTENANCE To achieve the maximum service life of the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER you must ® regularly clean the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER and test if it is functioning correctly. ® Contact MAGIC FX if the MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER is not functioning correctly. ® Do not replace parts yourself; always consult MAGIC FX.
Translation of the original declaration of conformity Name manufacturer : MAGIC FX BV Address : Schouwrooij 27, 5281 RE BOXTEL Country : The Netherlands : B. Veroude Date : 17-01-2017 Signature MAGICFX STADIUMBLASTER — User and Installation Manual ®...
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