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- Page 1 Operating manual octa a Look Solutions product...
- Page 2 Set of Equipment supplied – 1 OctaJet fog generator incl. Duct Adaptor/Protection against contact – 1 mains cable 2 m with Powercon True plug – 1 Operating manual Please check whether all the products you ordered are supplied. Original Operating manual, version 1/2023...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content 1. Introduction 2. Safety instruction 3. Description of theparts 3.1 Wiring of the connectors 4. Fluid 4.1 General Notes 5. Operating the OctaJet 5.1 Selecting the location 5.2 Putting into operation 5.3 Switching off 5.4 Operation 5.4.1 Main menu 5.4.2 Status bar 5.4.3 Display Standby 5.4.4 Display Tank empty... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction The OctaJet is a powerful fog generator that can replace conventional CO2 jets. Applicable both at the edge of the stage for vertical output as well as tilted or vertically down in the truss - operation is possible at any inclination. The OctaJet is operated with a special, very fast dissolving fluid (Jet-Fluid). -
Page 5: Safety Instruction
2. Safety instructions A fog machine is not a toy! • Very hot steam escapes from the nozzle. Danger of getting burnt. • Occasionally very hot droplets of fluid may escape when in operation. Thus never aim at persons directly and keep a minimum distance of 3 m to the nozzle. •... -
Page 6: Description Of Theparts
3. Descriptions of the parts Fog nozzle with protection Internal Fluid tank against contact Touchscreen/ Control Panel Safety-Eyelets 1 2 3 1: Power in 4: DMX512 in/out 5pin-XLR 2: AUX 5: Ethernet-connector RJ45/Ethercon 3: Connector for external Fluid tank 6: Fan 3.1 Wiring of the connector 5-pin XLR (DMX): Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = DMX –, Pin 3 = DMX +, Pin 4 u. -
Page 7: Fluid
4. Fluid 4.1 General Notes The fluid tank is integrated in the unit and is filled via the tank opening on the top of the unit. The unit also has a quick coupling for connecting an external fluid pump with fluid tank (available separately). -
Page 8: Putting Into Operation
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.2 Putting into operation • Fill the internal fluid tank with Look Jet-Fluid. Note Only use original Look Jet-Fluid! After filling, make sure that the tank cap is screwed on tightly! Only fill the unit with the mains plug pulled out! •... -
Page 9: Operation
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.4 Operation 5.4.1 Main menu After switching the device on, the main menu appears. Fig. 1: Main menu - OctaJet when heating up Fig. 2: Main menu - OctaJet ready for operation The main menu is divided into several sections, each of which contains specific informa- tion or settings: •... -
Page 10: Status Bar
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.4.2 Status bar Fig. 3: Status bar showing all symbols The status bar is always at the top of the display and shows the most important informa- tion. These are from left to right: • Heating status ( ): Indicates the Preheat state with blue symbol or the Energy state with red symbol. -
Page 11: Display Standby
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.4.3 Standby display If the signal from the active source is lost, the OctaJet is put into standby. The pump and heating element are switched off and the display switches to the screen saver. Before the unit switches to standby, the display shows a notice with a countdown of 10 seconds. -
Page 12: Working With Sources
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.5 Working with sources The OctaJet has a source system that is based on the source selection on a TV, for example. Basically, a set source is used until it is changed on the unit. However, there is one exception to this rule: Manual operation is only possible if the selected source is not active. -
Page 13: Jet Time
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.5.3 Jet time In the middle section, the preset time for the jet shot (Shot time) can be set. This allows an identical time to be set for several units in order to better synchronise short shots. The time can be set from 100 milliseconds to 2 seconds. -
Page 14: Sacn
5. Operating the OctaJet Pressing < in the upper left corner returns to the previous screen without saving the changes. Pressing ✔ will save the settings and return to the main menu. DMX is now selected as the source. The device needs between one and three DMX channels. The number of channels can be changed via the Personality setting, see section 5.6.2. -
Page 15: Art-Net
5. Operating the OctaJet • Pressing < in the upper left corner returns to the previous screen without saving the changes. • Pressing ✔ saves the settings and returns to the main menu. sACN is now selected as the source. To receive sACN data, the OctaJet must be connected to a network and have a valid IP address. - Page 16 5. Operating the OctaJet By pressing + and - the number at the flashing cursor can be increased or decreased. By pressing < and > or directly tapping a digit, the cursor can be moved. In the upper row the Art-Net Net is set. The value can be between 0 and 127. The Art-Net Sub-Net is set in the next row.
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Page 17: Rdm
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.5.8 RDM When used with DMX and Art-Net, the OctaJet supports the RDM protocol. Via RDM, properties can be read and changed. The following parameters are supported: Parameter Disc GET SET DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH ✔ DISC_MUTE ✔ DISC_UN_MUTE ✔... - Page 18 5. Operating the OctaJet • Heater Temperature: Indicates the temperature of the heating element in °C. Can also be taken from the display under Settings -> Info -> Additional information (see section 5.6.8). • Pressure %: Mirrors the display from the main menu. Indicates the pressure in the memory relative to the target pressure.
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Page 19: Settings
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.6 Settings By tapping the Settings button in the main menu, you can switch to the settings menu. All general settings can be adjusted here. To get to the respective sub-item, scroll through the Settings menu and select the desired item by briefly tapping on it. -
Page 20: Personality
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.6.1 Personality In the menu Personality the number of DMX channels can be adjusted. This setting can also be done via RDM (see section 5.5.6). The DMX channel assignment is described in section 5.7. Fig. 18: Setting Personality The following settings are available: •... -
Page 21: Flush
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.6.2 Flush In the Flush menu, the pressure system in the machine can be automatically drained to remove air bubbles from the system. This process is carried out every time the OctaJet is started. If problems still occur, the process can be restarted via this menu. -
Page 22: Display
5. Operating the OctaJet If the buttons are tapped, a keyboard for entering the IP address or subnet mask is displayed. • Pressing < in the upper left corner returns to the previous screen without saving the changes. • Pressing ✔ saves the settings and returns to the main menu. -
Page 23: Standby
5. Operating the OctaJet • Pressing < in the upper left corner returns to the previous screen without saving the changes. • Pressing ✔ saves the settings and returns to the main menu. 5.6.5 Standby By tapping Standby, the standby display is shown (see section 5.4.3). 5.6.6 Shutdown In the Shutdown menu, the device can be prepared for shutdown. -
Page 24: Info
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.6.7 Info The Info menu displays information about the device. This includes the model, the software version and the MAC address and RDM ID. Additional information such as hour counters and temperatures can be found under Additional Information at the bottom of the menu. -
Page 25: Dmx-Channel Assignment
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.7 DMX channel assignment The DMX channel assignment depends on the set Personality (see section 5.6.2). Mode DMX Value Function Type of control 0 - 127 step 128 - 255 step Jet output active Jet output time varies with channel 3 or the manual setting on the device Pressure 0 - 64... -
Page 26: Software-Update
5. Operating the OctaJet 5.8 Software-Update The FogOS Updater is required to update the unit. The software runs on computers with Windows or MacOS. The computer and the OctaJet must be connected to the same network and the computer must have an active internet connection. Note If the computer has a wireless Internet connection, the unit can also be connected directly to the computer with a network cable. -
Page 27: Error Messages
6. Error messages If an error appears on the display, the machine must be restarted in order to continue using it after the error has been corrected. The machine can report the following errors. The temperature sensor inside the heater is The temperature on the PCB is too high. - Page 28 6. Error messages E-31 E-32 The temperature of the pumps is too hot. The temperature sensor at the tank is defective/broken. E-33 The temperature of the tank is too hot.
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Page 29: Cleaning, Care And Maintenance
7. Cleaning, Care and Maintenance – Avoid overheating the unit by maintaining the operating ambient temperature. For example, do not let spotlights shine directly on the unit. – Avoid running the OctaJet without fluid. Otherwise the pumps will run dry. –... -
Page 30: Specifications
Heater block/Thermostat Pump/Thermal switch Dimensions (L x W x H): 45 x 38 x 28 cm Weight incl. fluid: 28.5 kg Manufactured in Germany for: Look Solutions GmbH & Co. KG • Bünteweg 33 • D - 30989 Gehrden • www.looksolutions.com... -
Page 31: Warranty Conditions
9. Warranty conditions For the fog machine OctaJet Look‘ guarantee is: 1. Free of charge, subject to the following conditions (No. 2 - 6) we will repair any defect or fault in the unit if it is caused by a proven factory fault and has been advised immediately after appearance and within 24 month of delivery to the end user. - Page 32 Look Solutions product...
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