Antari S-500 Manual
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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Antari S-500 Snow Machine Ordercode: 80378 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Output Nozzle Installation............................12 Output Nozzle Angle Adjustment ..........................12 Output Nozzle Pan Control ............................12 Control Modes ................................13 One S-500 (Manual, Timer, Remote control, Wireless remote control)............13 Multiple S-500 fixtures (DMX Control) ........................13 Fixture Linking ................................14 Data Cabling ................................14 Control Panel ................................15 Control Mode ................................15... -
Page 3: Warning
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Warning Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. - Page 4 ● If the S-500 fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Remove all snow liquid from the tank. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Antari dealer for service.
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Page 5: Operating Determinations
S-500 or in this manual. ● use for other purposes or under other circumstances than those set out in this documentation. ● alterations to the S-500. This also includes the use of replacement parts other than the original ones. ● insufficient maintenance. ●... -
Page 6: Return Procedure
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER... -
Page 7: Description Of The Device
The S-500 is a professional silent snow machine for medium and large events. Unlike the traditional snow machines where you need to rig the complete snow machine, the S-500 can stay on the ground. It has a long flexible hose (10 m) with a nozzle that can be mounted in the truss. -
Page 8: Front
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Front Fig. 01 01) Snow liquid tank (20 L) 02) Tank hose 03) Snow liquid input 04) LCD display + control buttons 05) Wireless receiver housing cover 06) Circuit breaker 07) Power switch ON/OFF 08) Output hose (10 m) -
Page 9: Top
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Fig. 02 10) Neutrik powerCON power connector (Blue) IN 11) 5-pin DMX signal connector OUT 12) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT 13) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 14) 5-pin DMX signal connector IN 15) 4-pin SC-3 remote control IN... -
Page 10: Installation
Remove all packing materials from the S-500. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed, especially in the snow output area. Carefully add a snow liquid to the snow liquid tank. Do not overfill the tank! Use the S-500 only with the Antari or Showtec snow liquids (ordercodes: 60588, 60589 and 80359). -
Page 11: Tank Hose Installation
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Tank Hose Installation 01) Loosen the cap on the snow liquid input (03) and remove it. See Fig. 03. 02) Put the tank hose through the cap and attach it firmly to the snow liquid input (03). See Fig. 04. -
Page 12: Extension Hose Installation
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Extension Hose Installation It is possible to extend the default output hose with the optional 10-meter ST-10 extension hose (80389). The total length of the output hose must not exceed 20 m. It is forbidden to install more than one ST-10 extension hose. -
Page 13: Output Nozzle Installation
03) Tighten the adjustment screw to secure the output nozzle (09) in position. Output Nozzle Pan Control It is possible to install the output nozzle on the Antari PM-1, pan motor for the S-500 (ordercode: 80378P) for automated pan control. For more information concerning installation and operation, refer to the user manual of the Antari PM-1. -
Page 14: Control Modes
02) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. 03) When the S-500 is not connected with a DMX cable, it functions as a stand-alone device. 04) Please see page 19–22 for more information about Manual, Timer, Remote control and Wireless remote control modes. -
Page 15: Fixture Linking
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. -
Page 16: Control Panel
When using multiple S-500 fixtures, make sure that you set the DMX addresses right. Therefore, the DMX address of the first S-500 should be 1(001); the DMX address of the second S-500 should be 1+2=3 (003); the DMX address of the third S-500 should be 3+2=5 (005), etc. -
Page 17: Menu Overview
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Menu Overview Ordercode: 80378... -
Page 18: Main Menu Options
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Main Menu Options 01) Upon start-up, the display will show the device’s current settings: language, software version, voltage and frequency. The current software version is 02) After a couple of seconds, the display will show: 03) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu. -
Page 19: Timer Interval
03) Press the STOP button to confirm. The display will show READY TO SNOW. Wireless DMX will not function. The S-500 is not equipped with a wireless DMX module. Contact your Antari dealer to purchase the wireless DMX upgrade kit. -
Page 20: Wireless Transmitter
03) If you have chosen ON, the device will try to detect the W2 wireless transmitter. 04) Use the W2 wireless transmitter to operate the S-500. The W2 wireless transmitter needs to be linked before activation. Otherwise, it will not function. -
Page 21: Remote Control Operation
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Remote Control Operation It is possible to use the SC-3 remote control to operate the S-500. The SC-3 remote control is not included and can be purchased separately (60587). Fig. 15 01) Plug the SC-3 remote control into the 4-pin remote control connector IN (15). -
Page 22: Wireless Operation
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Wireless Operation It is possible to use the W2 wireless transmitter to operate the S-500. The W2 wireless transmitter (60896) and the W2R wireless receiver (60897) are not included and can be purchased separately. Contact your Antari dealer for more information. -
Page 23: W2 Wireless Transmitter
W2 Wireless Transmitter Fig. 19 Linking 01) Before start-up of the S-500, press and hold down the DOWN button and then flick the power switch (07) to ON position. The display will show 02) Press the UP button. The display will show... -
Page 24: Dmx Channels
Fan speed: 21–100 % Maintenance The S-500 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Do not immerse in liquid. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following steps. If the S-500 does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician. 01) If you experience low output or no output at all, unplug immediately. -
Page 26: No Response To Dmx
Antari S-500 Snow Machine No Response to DMX Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 01) Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 02) Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. -
Page 27: Product Specifications
Antari S-500 Snow Machine Product Specifications Model: Antari S-500 Input voltage: 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Peak power: 1600 W Continuous power consumption: 730 W Wireless DMX: Optional Output: 80 m /min Tank capacity: 20 L Liquid consumption: 400 ml/min... - Page 28 ©2020 Antari...
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