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USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
SNOWCASE.
SNOW FX
®
PART01729
rev 01-00

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  • Page 1 USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH SNOWCASE. ® PART01729 SNOW FX rev 01-00...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Failure to read the manual and to follow the printed instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the product. © 2019 MAGICFX ® All rights reserved. Nothing from this publication may be copied, reproduced and/or published by means of printing, photocopying or by any other means, without the prior written approval of MAGIC FX.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer Trademarks Liability Foreword Language Revision table Meet the MAGICFX SNOWCASE! ® Main parts Technical data Product identification FX fluids Manual mode DMX control Display panel RDM capability Accessories Snow safely! General safety rules Indoor use Rigging...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    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 PART01729 01-00 10-10-2019 Initial release MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 5: Meet The Magicfx ® Snowcase

    MEET THE MAGICFX SNOWCASE! ® The MAGICFX SNOWCASE is a special effects machine that creates a simulated snow ® effect. The machine launches snow into the air at a set distance and density. The machine pumps snow fluid from a jerrycan to the snow head. The snow fluid leaves the snow head through a cone formed mesh.

  • Page 6: Main Parts

    SNOW CABINET LID ANGLE PIN CONE MESH SNOW HEAD FLIGHTCASE DISPLAY WITH BUTTONS AND LED INDICATORS FX LED INDICATOR DMX INPUT & OUTPUT (5-POLE) POWER INPUT & OUTPUT (220  240 Vac) SNOW CABINET MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Product Product Name MAGICFX SNOWCASE ® Product Code MFX1701 Product Type FOAM FX Main Length 800 mm 31.5 in Dimensions Width 600 mm 23.6 in Height 1000 mm 39.4 in Weight Weight 81 kg 178.6 lb Environment Minimum Temperature 0 °C...

  • Page 8: Fx Fluids

    Ouput density 0 – 255 Output distance 0 – 255 Manual mode DMX CONTROL When connected to DMX and with Manual mode OFF the MAGICFX SNOWCASE is ® controlled with 1 safety address and 2 operational addresses: DMX Address Address range Safety address 1 –...

  • Page 9: Display Panel

    CONFIGURATION INFORMATION ERROR HISTORY Display panel The display panel is located on the backside of the MAGICFX SNOWCASE. 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.
  • Page 10 Main Menu Extract Fluid (ON/OFF) Display Dimmer (ON/OFF) Configuration Factory Defaults (YES/NO) Total Used (l) Current Use (l/min.) Cycle Used (l) Fluid Use Cycle Average (l/min) Cycle Reset (YES/NO) continues on next page MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
  • Page 11 This turns manual mode on or off. Via manual mode the user is able to (On/Off) control the SNOWCASE without the need for a DMX lighting console. Run Timer [sec] This parameter represents the on time duration of the on/off cycle (0-600) of the effect. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
  • Page 12 Release date of functional software. Up-Time Time counter which indicates how long the appliance has been (DDDD:HH:MM:SS) powered in total. Effect-Time Time counter which indicates how long the effect has been activated (DDDD:HH:MM:SS) in total. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 13: Rdm Capability

    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 are supported by the MAGICFX SNOWCASE. ® Parameter ID...

  • Page 14: Snow Safely

    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 SNOWCASE. ® • Do not use the MAGICFX SNOWCASE if there are people or animals in the ®...

  • Page 15: Noise Level

    72 and 78 dB(A). This level of noise is only reached during the short instances that the snow effect is active. Therefore hearing protection is not necessary. Do not operate the MAGICFX SNOWCASE close to yourself or to ®...
  • Page 16 Always create a safety zone of 5 m in front of the MAGICFX® WARNING SNOWCASE when the snow comes directly from the snow output. The floor can get slippery due to spilled snow fluid. A safety zone clear of objects is also necessary for an effective output.

  • Page 17: Let's Snow

    LET’S SNOW! INSTALL THE MACHINE Bring the MAGICFX SNOWCASE to the desired location. ® Unlock and remove the top cover. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 18: Re)Place The Jerrycan With Snow Fluid

    Take the necessary safety precautions, see Section 2.5. Place the MAGICFX SNOWCASE in its final position and set the brakes. ® (RE)PLACE THE JERRYCAN WITH SNOW FLUID Always follow the instructions as noted on the jerrycans. WARNING Make sure that the machine is not in operation (FX LED indicator is dimmed).
  • Page 19 Place a jerrycan with snow fluid in the snow cabinet and remove and save the lid. Connect the snow lid inside the cabinet. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
  • Page 20 Pull the angle pin to adjust the angle of the snow head. Let go of the angle pin when satisfied with the angle. In case of multiple machines: Repeat steps 1 – 7 for each machine. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 21: Mount The Truss Bracket And Hose

    MOUNT THE TRUSS BRACKET AND HOSE Make sure that the machine is not in operation (FX LED indicator is dimmed). Disconnect the snow head. Connect the hose to the MAGICFX SNOWCASE. ® MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
  • Page 22 Connect the other end of the hose to the truss bracket. Attach the snow head to the other end of the truss bracket. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
  • Page 23 Making sure there are no objects near the machine and within the output distance that can be damaged by the emitted snow of the MAGICFX SNOWCASE. ® In case of multiple machines: Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each machine.

  • Page 24: Configure Manual Mode

    1. Make sure that the prescribed safety zone is clear. 2. When it’s time to snow, switch the machine ON. 3. Enjoy the view! 4. To stop blowing snow: • Set Manual mode to OFF, or; • Switch the machine OFF. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 25: Connect Power And Setup Dmx

    Chapter 1. 8. Optionally see Section 3.7 for adding more machines to the same sequence. Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output. Using a CAUTION DMX Terminator improves signal reliability. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 26: Setup Multiple Machines In A Sequence With Dmx

    8. Repeat step 1 – 5 for each subsequent machine. Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output of the final CAUTION unit in the control sequence. Using a DMX Terminator improves signal reliability. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 27: Snow With Dmx

    When finished, extract the snow fluid from the hose. To do so, set the value for safety adress between 201 and 255, or start the Extract Fluid programme via the display. This function will stop automatically after a certain time. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
  • Page 28 Disconnect the snow lid from the jerrycan. First place lid, then remove the jerrycan with snow fluid and close off with the original lid. Disconnect all DMX and power cable(s). Disconnect and remove the hose if used. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
  • Page 29 Clean the floor in front of the machine. Place and lock the top cover. Make sure the nozzle is in the most horizontal position before placing and locking the top cover. Release the brakes. MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE To achieve the maximum service life of the MAGICFX SNOWCASE you must regularly ® clean the MAGICFX SNOWCASE and test if it is functioning correctly. ® Contact MAGIC FX if the MAGICFX SNOWCASE is not functioning correctly. ® Do not replace parts yourself; always consult MAGIC FX.

  • Page 31: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

     Translation of the original declaration of conformity Name manufacturer : MAGIC FX BV Address : Schouwrooij 27, 5281 RE BOXTEL Country : The Netherlands : B. Veroude Date : 10-10-2019 Signature MAGICFX SNOWCASE — User and Installation Manual ®...
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