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- Page 1 User Guide eMINI Fogger (Revision A/a, April 2020, © 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S GUIDE How to read this user’s guide Qualified Personnel Need a little Help? Copyright notice BASIC DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION WORKING WITH THE eMINI The Keyboard Lcd saver The Menu Operating instructions Starting Procedures FAIL State DMX Control... -
Page 4: User's Guide
Congratulations! You are now in possession of a MDG eMINI fogger. We hope this eMINI fogger will bring you long hours of satisfaction. Please read the following instructions carefully and completely before filling your fogger with the MDG Glycol-Based Fog Fluids and turning it on. -
Page 5: Qualified Personnel
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. We’re looking forward to go that extra mile for you. -
Page 6: Basic Description
(100% duty cycles). The eMINI is a variable output fogger capable of generating large volume of dense fog in a short period of time. This fogger must be used in a well-ventilated area. - Page 7 Fluid Hose 2.5-Litre of MDG DENSE Fluid Handle Fluid level indication Fog output nozzle Keyboard XLR-5 DMX/ RDM USB Connector Connector VAC Input MAIN POWER switch 100-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz 1100-1480 W User Guide, Rev: A/a, April 2020...
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Page 8: Installation
Exercise caution when selecting the location to install or use this equipment: • Install the MDG eMINI away from rain, wind, heavy dust or any harsh environment situations. • Ensure available space for all electrical cable and DMX cables runs, •... -
Page 9: Working With The Emini
WORKING WITH THE MINI The MDG eMINI fogger is quite easy to operate and require no preventive maintenance. Switch On the power. The MDG eMINI will display during four (4) seconds, the following message: MDG Fog Generators BootLoader Testing: .. -
Page 10: The Keyboard
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 11: The Menu
• Status Menu summarizes all the state of the fogger. None of its sub menus can be modified. • Control Menu allows the user to control locally the MDG eMINI. All its sub menus can be set, as long as the fogger is not in DMX/RDM mode. - Page 12 The tree menu architecture is explained below. Items highlighted in blue are state menu (--), and those highlighted in yellow are control menu ( -- ). STATUS Status menu STATE ---- Status State UNIT OFF - the fogger is off...
- Page 13 INTERFACE Network /DMX/RDM Menu COMM. ---- Communication toggle - the fogger is controlled by DMX/RDM if a signal is present, AUTO or locally if there is no signal - the fogger is controlled by the keyboard ONLY LOCAL...
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Page 14: Operating Instructions
Fog menu set to ON («CONTROLFOGON»). • Burst Mode When the fog menu is toggle to ON, the MDG eMINI fogger will produce fog at very high output during a period corresponding to the burst duration («CONTROLBURST DUR»), in 1/10... -
Page 15: Fail State
• Switch the fogger «UNIT OFF» mode («CONTROLUNITOFF»), • Power off the MDG eMINI fogger, by switching off the “MAIN POWER SWITCH”. Switching directly the fogger in «UNIT OFF» mode by DMX will yield the same result as above. Wait for all the cycles to complete before powering off the fogger. - Page 16 • ERROR = T. SAF LAST ERR CODE = 5 This error will occur if abnormal temperature difference between the two sensors of the heating module is detected. This is generally due to an electronic or a sensor problem. Shut down the fogger and restart it.
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Page 17: Dmx Control
DMX values. WARNING In «AUTO Mode», DMX commands always take precedence over Local commands. The MDG eMINI provides a simple way to check if there is DMX signal: DMX Signal No DMX Signal The user can change the DMX Start Address in the Interface Menu («... -
Page 18: Bootloader
OOTLOADER The MDG eMINI uses a BootLoader, also called boot manager. This program is a firmware (software embedded in a hardware device) located into the non-volatile memory of the microcontroller unit (MCU) that allows in-circuit reprogramming of the device using its USB communication port. - Page 19 The RDM supported parameters implemented in the MDG eMINI 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 ✓...
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Page 20: Fog Fluid
The fluid bottle capacity for the eMINI fogger is 2.5-litre. To prime the eMINI fogger, do a fog burst of approximately 10 sec. WARNING Use only MDG Glycol-based Fog Fluids. Not doing so will void the warranty and may damage the fogger. WARNING – DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT FLUID. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 connected The fogger does not switch on on both ends. - Page 22 Symptoms Probable Causes and Suggested Actions • Error = HEATER « STATE = FAIL» • This is a heating timeout, due to a cartridge VERIFY THE ERROR MESSAGES heater problem. • Restart the fogger and check the heating status «STATUSSTATE = xx% HEAT».
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Page 23: Cable Requirements
CABLE REQUIREMENTS ONNECTION TO THE MAIN 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, 1415 W nominal (1100-1480 W). -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Pure white Particle size: 1 to 3 microns Fluid consumption: 1.5 L (0.4 US gal) per hour MDG Dense, Low Fog or WB2 Fog Fluid ONLY Fluid type: M.S.D.S. available on request Fluid capacity: 2.5 L (0.66 US gal) bottle... -
Page 25: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS User Guide, Rev: A/a, April 2020 25 / 28... -
Page 26: Warranty
This warranty does not apply if the product has been modified without our written authorization, or repaired without a written authorization from MDG or one of its authorized service centres, or if it is used under conditions for which it has not been designed, or if any other fluid than the MDG Glycol -based Fog Fluids has been used. -
Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY User Guide, Rev: A/a, April 2020 27 / 28... -
Page 28: Notes
NOTES User Guide, Rev: A/a, April 2020 28 / 28...