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USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH STADIUMSHOT III. PART01839 CONFETTI & STREAMER FX rev 01-02...
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Should you detect any errors or inaccuracies in the manual, we would be grateful if you would inform us. This helps us to further improve our documentation. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
Fill with confetti and/or streamers Fill with pressurized air Shoot with DMX or pyro Use the emergency stop Clean up Maintenance Cleaning 4.2 Replace the air-in filter Troubleshooting Correct disposal EC Declaration of Conformity MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
STADIUMSHOT III and the required ARM SYSTEM. Authorised personnel are those who: • Are appointed by their supervisor to install and/or operate STADIUMSHOT III and the related ARM SYSTEM at the event. • Are trained in recognizing and avoiding hazards related to SFX applications at events.
MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III ® Abbreviations REVISION TABLE Doc nr Revision Date Description Author Approved PART01839 01-00 05-03-2020 Initial release PvdW PART01839 01-01 02-10-2020 Accessories PART01839 01-02 10-11-2022 Updated ARM SYSTEM PvdW MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
The STADIUMSHOT III is a special effects machine that shoots confetti or streamers into the air. The STADIUMSHOT III is intended for outdoor use. At the desired moment the air flows from the tank via the barrel out of the machine. This results in the confetti or streamers leaving the output pipe at high velocity into the air up to 40 metres far*.
BRAKE FX WARNING LED PYRO INPUT (24 VDC) SCREEN & BUTTONS VENT VALVE POWER INPUT & OUTPUT ARM CONTROLLER (100-250 VAC) INPUT & OUTPUT DMX INPUT & OUTPUT (5-POLE) Main parts MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
Configure Options On Device & RDM Pressure Maximum Pressure 8 bar 116 psi tank Volume 10.9 L 2.9 gal Usage Consumable(s) MAGICFX CONFETTI & STREAMERS ® Technical data PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Type plate MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Serial Number (DDDDD) Unique ID (HHHHHHHHHHHH) Main Menu Bootloader CRC Information Bootloader CRC Build Date Uptime (DDDD:HH:MM:SS) Build Date Uptime (DDDD:HH:MM:SS) Effect Time (DDDD:HH:MM:SS) Shots Fired (XXXX) Shots Fired (XXXX) Pump time (DDDD:HH:MM:SS) MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
The STADIUMSHOT III is configured for safety control with an ARM SYSTEM. The STADIUMSHOT III cannot be operated without the safety signal from the control unit of the ARM SYSTEM: The ARM CONTROLLER. When there’s no signal, the air valve from the tank is switched off.
ERROR HISTORY Display panel The display panel is located on the backside of the STADIUMSHOT III. 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.
DMX512 takes care of the default controlling. For RDM you will need a RDM compatible controller. The following RDM parameters are supported by the STADIUMSHOT III. Parameter ID Discovery DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH DISC_MUTE DISC_UN_MUTE DEVICE_INFO SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL SLOT_DESCRIPTION SENSOR_DEFINTION MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
For information about the accessories of the ARM CONTROLLER (MFX3220), refer to the ARM CONTROLLER User and Installation Manual (PART01882). INPUT & OUTPUT The output pipe has a payload of 5 litres and can be filled with MAGICFX confetti or ®...
• Only authorised persons may carry out work with the STADIUMSHOT III. • Do not use the STADIUMSHOT III if there are people or animals in the direct output. • Do not use the STADIUMSHOT III if alterations have been made other than by or on behalf of MAGICFX ®...
OUTDOOR USE The STADIUMSHOT III is designed for outdoor use. WARNING The STADIUMSHOT III can be used indoors in large event halls and arenas. Please refer to page 17. RIGGING Please follow the European and national guidelines for safe rigging and trussing.
Never leave the machine and the power switch unattended when the machine is ready for use. WARNING Do not use the STADIUMSHOT III if alterations have been made other than by or on behalf of MAGICFX ®...
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Make sure there are no objects near the output that can be WARNING damaged or overthrown by the STADIUMSHOT III. Always keep the output zone as shown in the image below clear DANGER of all people, animals and objects. Not doing so results in death or serious injury.
INSTALLATION AND USE INSTALL THE MACHINE Bring the cased machine to the desired location. Place the machine in its final position and set the brakes. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Not doing so can result in death or serious injury. Do not apply more than 100 kg on the strap plate. The flightcase NOTICE may break down. Unlock and remove the flightcase cover. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Remove the output pipe. Pull the locking clamps downwards to unlock and rotate them upwards. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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If not: remove the output pipe and repeat step 5 and 6. Never use the machine when the clamps are not locked or WARNING working properly. Not doing so can result in death or serious injury. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Never use the machine when the index plunger is not properly in WARNING place or working properly. Not doing so can result in serious injury or death. Take the necessary safety precautions, see Section 2.8. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
3. Connect the correct cables between the ARM CONTROLLER, the STADIUMSHOT III, the control equipment, and other ARM SYSTEM components and machines (if applicable). Check the following variants for connection details. The STADIUMSHOT III is controlled with DMX. The DMX signal and the ARM signal have separate cables. E-STOP...
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The STADIUMSHOT III is controlled with DMX. The DMX signal and the ARM signal are combined. BEACON DMX + ARM STADIUMSHOT III ARM CONTROLLER DMX INJECTOR connect another machine POWER or insert terminator DMX CONTROLLER 4. If controlled with DMX: Use the display and buttons or a RDM controller to assign DMX addresses, see Chapter 1.
Make sure the lifting core lies flat and closes off the hole in the output pipe! Fill the output pipe with confetti and/or streamers. Check Chapter 1 for the maximum amount per approved type of input. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
Not doing so will result in death or serious injury. If the internal compressor of the STADIUMSHOT III is used, follow the next steps: 1. Power the machine. 2. Close the vent valve.
1. Make sure that the prescribed safety zone is free from persons and objects. 2. Set the safety key on the ARM CONTROLLER in the ON position. The FX LED lights in red, indicating the system is now armed and the STADIUMSHOT III and other connected SFX machines are ready to be operated.
STADIUMSHOT III and other connected SFX machines. USE THE EMERGENCY STOP 1. When an emergency occurs or is about to occur with the STADIUMSHOT III, you press the emergency stop button on the ARM CONTROLLER or on an external E-STOP (if present).
Open the vent valve to release the pressure and make sure the gauge pressure is 0 bar. Disconnect the cables. Rotate the tank to the vertical (0) position. Pull the locking clamps downwards to unlock and rotate them upwards. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Remove the output pipe from the coupling. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Store the output pipe in the flightcase. Remove the lashing ratchet. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Place and lock the flightcase cover. Release the brakes. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
Always make sure the vent valve is open. CLEANING Remove the top cover by removing the six screws of the top cover with a TORX20 screwdriver. Clean the machine with air or a vacuum cleaner. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
For frequent use in dusty environments, MAGIC FX recommends to replace the air-infilter element once a month. Remove the handle of the machine by removing the ten inbus 3 screws of the handle. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Replace the air-in filter. Close the plastic housing of the air-in filter. Screw the air-in filter housing back into the machine. Attach the handle of the machine with the inbus 3 screws. MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
0 bar. • Close the vent valve. • Press the compressor on/off button to pressurize again. • Wait until the STADIUMSHOT III has built up the set pressure. • Fire again. • If the problem is not solved contact MAGIC FX.
Translation of the original declaration of conformity Name manufacturer : MAGIC FX B.V. Address : Schouwrooij 27, 5281 RE BOXTEL Country : The Netherlands : B. Veroude Date : 11-2-2020 Signature MAGICFX STADIUMSHOT III — User and Installation Manual ®...
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