Table of contents Introduction ..........................5 Safety instructions ........................5 Requirements the operator has to fulfill and necessary qualification ........6 General safety instructions when using the L-Flame and useful additional information regarding the technical status ....................6 Application fields and intended use ..................15 Required approvals .......................
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The menus of the L-Flame Pump Station .................. 44 27.1 The main menu of the Pump Station ..................44 The menu item 'Language' .................... 44 The menu item 'Accumulator capacity' ................44 The query 'Call Submenu?' ................... 45 The menu item 'Setpoint Value' ..................45 The menu item 'Negative Hysteresis": ................
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28.20 The menu item 'Inner Temperature' ..................71 28.21 The menu item 'Relative Humidity inside'................71 Operation on 5V mains adaptor ....................71 Enabling flame options in cable or wireless mode ..............72 Receiving mode or respectively ready to fire mode of the Flame Head ........72 31.1 Displayed information during receiving mode or respectively ready to fire mode, that appears in all operation modes ......................
1 Introduction 1.1 Safety instructions Observe all safety instructions in this documentation! Safety instructions warn of dangers when handling devices and provide information on how to avoid them. They are classified according to the severity of the danger and divided into the following groups: Danger signals dangers for persons.
1.2 Requirements the operator has to fulfill and necessary qualification This product may only be operated by persons of legal age. In Germany the user must be at least 18 years of age. This product may only be used within the scope of a professional and occupational activity. The user must be a qualified person.
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The following safety instructions are part of all our operation manuals within our product range. These instructions are also available in printed form and can be downloaded via our internet homepage at any time. Please forward these instructions to any relevant persons in your company dealing with this topic.
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dealing with the mounting of the devices on truss elements. Always use safety ropes if specified in the respective application. 10. Ensure that the devices are not covered by anything and that the fuel can be easily exhausted through the nozzle. Furthermore, ensure that no foreign objects like e.g.
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21. Please make sure when lending or renting out the equipment, that no damage has occurred during the rental period of the units. Advise your staff, that it is very important to report any possible damage of the units immediately. Customers, which have borrowed or rented the equipment are hereby informed, that it is their duty to report any damage found or suspected on the unit when returning such.
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30. In the interest of your own safety, you should always use sufficiently long control cables and keep the greatest possible distance from the L-Flame Flame Heads. 31. During testing and firing of the devices no persons or animals are allowed in the hazard area. Furthermore, no materials that are heat-sensitive or that can catch fire are allowed in the same.
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41. If a device did not function properly in an application it is not allowed to use it again until it has been repaired and checked by the manufacturer. 42. The hoses should only be connected when the system is depressurized, i.e.
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47. The devices have a number of monitoring functions (leakage monitoring, flame monitoring, ignition coil monitoring, tilt switch, XY tilt sensing). In case of any problems with one of these monitoring functions, you can turn them of individually. As long as no permanent problem occurs all these functions should be enabled.
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is approx. 3 Litres. When you drain the tank by opening the drain screw, you need to know that. If the unit displays that 17 Litres are in the tank approx. 20 Litres will come out. 54. When the contact of the Emergency Off input is open, no power is supplied to the Flame Heads anymore.
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threshold for the maximum allowable pressure loss. We will also try to analyse the minimum pressure that occurs while all three fuel valves are open and all pumps are running to detect heavy leakages even in the monitoring gaps but we do not have this data yet. With the planned protocol the heads will inform the Pump Station about a detected leakage so that the Pump Station can depressurize everything and enters Fail Safe afterwards.
1.4 Application fields and intended use The L-Flame system is a very universal flame system, which can be used outdoors, on stages, in buildings, indoors and in tents, provided that all safety instructions and safety distances are observed. Typical applications are: - Flame shows outdoors, solely or combined with aerial fireworks displays or ground fireworks - Generation of flame effects in very large venues - Applications on stages in buildings e.g.
2 General warnings and notes regarding the Pump Station Danger due to weight of the unit and flammable liquids WARNING Wear the following personal protective equipment (PPE) when using the equipment: • Safety shoes • Safety goggles Leakage WARNING Fuel-carrying lines can leak. •...
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Weight WARNING The unit is very heavy. • Use suitable means of transport. • Do not carry the unit alone. • Ensure that the ground is sufficiently stable. • Use personal protective equipment (PPE). • Follow all safety instructions and regulations at all times. 2.1.2 2.5.1 Unintentional triggering of flame effects when splitting Galaxis...
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Explosion hazard, fire hazard WARNING Explosion of vapors, ignition of fuel. • During operation, the tank is partially ventilated. • Therefore, keep ignition sources away from the 'Tank Vent' opening. • Fuel may be released during certain menu items. Keep ignition sources away from a large area.
3 General warnings and notes regarding the Flame Head Danger due to weight of the unit and flammable liquids WARNING Wear the following personal protective equipment (PPE) when using the equipment: • Safety shoes • Safety goggles High voltage at the ignition electrodes WARNING For the operation of the electrical ignition of the fuel a very high voltage is generated in the device, which can be life-threatening.
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Leakage WARNING Fuel-carrying lines can leak. • Check connections for leaks. • Follow all instructions in the operating manual regarding maintenance. • Do not use the device if leaks are detected. • Follow all safety instructions and regulations at all times. 2.3.5 Unintentional triggering of a flame column WARNING...
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Ignition failure WARNING The ejected fuel does not ignite. • Make sure that the required safety distance to persons is maintained. • Minimize the presence in the danger zone. • Activate the flame monitoring system. • Never keep body parts above the combustion chamber at any time.
4 Illustration and description of indicators and control elements 4.1 Pump Station...
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1, 2 Carrying handles The handles are on both sides and they are intended to lift and carry the device by two persons. Tank inlet Here, the sealing cap is to be screwed on, which is only removed during filling. LED bargraph filling level A sensor field for the magnetic pen is used to activate the measurement.
Housing foot six times in total present on the underside of the housing Guiding slot for slot nut A total of six times in pairs to insert sliding nuts. Socket 'Antenna' BNC connector for the supplied standard antenna Carrying handle Use this handle to carry the device.
5 Safety distances Conditions: vertical stand, no wind to the side: 4.0 m upwards: 4.0 m from the last flame ends Examples: For a flame height of 10.0 m, the safety distance upwards is 14.0 m. For a flame height of 18.0 m, the safety distance to the top is 22.0 m. In case of wind from the side or if the flame is installed at an angle, the lateral safety distance must be increased.
Ignition failure WARNING The ejected fuel does not ignite. • Make sure that the required safety distance to persons is maintained. • Minimize the presence in the danger zone. • Activate the flame monitoring system. • Never keep body parts above the combustion chamber at any time.
7 The LED indicators at the Flame Head This section describes the LED indicators which can be found right above the display: 7.1 The LED 'Operation' (blue) This blue LED displays the operating mode. While the safety timer is counting down or the device is in the menu this LED is continuously on.
8 Inputs, pin assignments and usage of electrical connectors 8.1 The emergency off input (E-Stop) A shielded cable with two stranded wires that are wired to an electrical switch can be connected here. The emergency off switch (E-Stop) should be installed in an enclosure. Industrial grade emergency off switches, suitable housings, cables and accessories are available on the market for do-it-yourself constructions.
Please note that for DMX signals only shielded twisted-pair cables with lowest possible capacitance and an impedance of 110 Ohm are allowed to be used. Only used cables that are specified according to the DMX standard. E.g. normal microphone cables are in no case suitable for this purpose. The pin assignment is as follows: Pin1 = Shield, to be connected with the shielding of the cable, also ground for wireless DMX pens Pin2 = Signal -...
The L-Flame Flame Head has been programmed to flame channel 3 and safety channel 12 ('F' = Flame channel, 'S' = Safety channel). In addition, you see the status of the safety channels and respectively of the DMX reception. 'x' means that no signal is being received or that the transmitted value of the safety channel is not within the previously configured value range (= device is not armed).
Continuous operation is possible in normal mode by constantly charging the device. After incomplete charging, a slightly higher battery capacity is displayed because the battery voltage has not yet normalized. Wait for an operating time of approx. 10 minutes to measure realistic values. 9 Approved fuels and their advantages and disadvantages Unintentional triggering of a flame column WARNING...
9.1 Isopropanol, also known as IPA Advantages: - can be atomized well - ignites easily, even at low temperatures - burns with a low-smoke bright yellow flame - the flame produces relatively little heat radiation Disadvantages: - burning fallout can reach the ground - fallout continues to burn e.g.
11 Personal protective equipment All components of the L-Flame system are very heavy. Combustibles could spray into the face. Therefore, wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes and safety goggles. Observe the applicable regulations of the employers' liability insurance associations. In certain situations, gloves and a helmet may also be required.
Overfilling the tank WARNING Overfilling and spreading of flammable liquids on the unit can occur during refuelling. • Use the integrated fill level measurement with visual and acoustic feedback on the fill level. • Follow all safety instructions and regulations at all times. 2.3.1 Pressurize the system if flame effects are to be generated.
15 Mounting on trusses or other constructions When mounting the Flame Heads in particular on trusses or other similar constructions, the units must be secured with additional measures against falling. For this purpose, observe the applicable regulations of the employers' liability insurance associations for places of public assembly. Safety ropes or belts should be attached to a very stable eyelet, which can be inserted into the guides on the housing of the Flame Heads by means of sliding blocks.
18 Additional requirements for fixed installations If the system is permanently installed, it must be ensured that it is monitored by suitable personnel just as intensively as in the case of a temporary installation. If required, automated monitoring functions should be discussed with the manufacturer to find a good solution.
This process takes a few seconds. If the tank is overfilled, the pressure discharge will be blocked to prevent fuel from being forced through the pressure relief valve into the unit's tray. In this case, you will see the following message: In this case, you should pump fuel out of the tank.
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If applicable, the following startup messages are displayed immediately after the firmware version is displayed: If the relative humidity in the device exceeds 30%, you will see this message. Have the desiccant replaced or carry out the replacement of the desiccant yourself. If either a flame quota or a flame duration limit is active, you will see the displays shown on the left in the LCD one after the other.
While the safety timer is counting down you can terminate the sequence and directly invoke the menu by activating 'Mode'. Immediately after switching on and the expiry of the safety timer, the device switches to receive or standby mode. Only in this operating mode can flame effects be generated and bidirectional remote access take place.
23.2 The error message 'ATTENTION! Flame Sensor ERROR' The flame sensor incorrectly signals a flame although no flame generation is taking place. Please contact us when this error message is displayed in order to perform an error analysis. 23.3 The error message 'Radio Module not detected' The radio option was activated in the menu of the device, but no radio module was detected.
24 Manual hardware checks with startup of the Flame Head Your device supports a series of hardware tests that you can call up conveniently via a menu. Thereby you have the possibility to check all safety relevant components separately for their correct function. To call up the menu, activate 'Mode' when the device is switched off and switch the device on.
Activate 'Mode' in order to continue the next menu item. 24.3 Check flame sensor The flame sensor works optically. You see this display. In the bottom line you see a symbol which moves to the left or right. The sensor can be tested really easily with a small flame such as from a lighter.
The level is measured with a sensitive pressure sensor that detects the height of the liquid column in the tank. For correct operation, it is necessary that the tank is depressurized. Due to temperature and air pressure differences or pumping operation, there may be under- or overpressure in the tank. This pressure can be discharged by opening a vent valve.
The display of the accumulator capacity is related to an ambient temperature of 20°C. A fully charged battery could also lead to a reading of e.g. 80% if the temperature is very low. No result regarding the accumulator capacity can be acquired as long as the battery is being charged. In this case you will see the following information in the display: The results may be higher directly after charging.
The menu item 'Negative Hysteresis": Here you can set the hysteresis. You will see the following display, for example: Here you can set the hysteresis. You will see e.g. the following in the display: In this example, the hysteresis is 1.2 bar. The hysteresis can be set in steps of 0.1 bar (1 psi).
Explosion hazard, fire hazard WARNING Explosion of vapors, ignition of fuel. • During operation, the tank is partially ventilated. • Therefore, keep ignition sources away from the 'Tank Vent' opening. • Fuel may be released during certain menu items. Keep ignition sources away from a large area.
The menu item 'Power Supply for Wi-DMX' Sometimes the autarkic operation is an important aspect in the practical usage of the L-Flame. Besides the Advanced wireless module which enables the wireless communication between the device and a Galaxis controller or the wireless USB modem PFM Advanced you may also use wireless DMX solutions, either as an additional option or exclusively.
content in darkness without any further action required. The power consumption for this slight permanent illumination is negligible. If you choose this setting the display backlight is completely turned off as soon as the device is not in the menu or if there is no message. This is preferable in some applications where the slight illumination of the display could be disturbing.
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Explosion hazard, fire hazard WARNING Explosion of vapors, ignition of fuel. • During operation, the tank is partially ventilated. • Therefore, keep ignition sources away from the 'Tank Vent' opening. • Fuel may be released during certain menu items. Keep ignition sources away from a large area.
If you do nothing, the device ends this menu item automatically after five minutes and you reach the next menu item. To empty the tank completely, you must drain the fuel by opening the drain plug and allowing the fuel to drain into a container.
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Explosion hazard, fire hazard WARNING Explosion of vapors, ignition of fuel. • During operation, the tank is partially ventilated. • Therefore, keep ignition sources away from the 'Tank vent' opening. • Fuel may be released during certain menu items. Keep ignition sources away from a large area.
The device is only operational if you see this success message. If just one pump is not working properly, the performance is limited or the device no longer reaches the required pressure for proper operation. Examples of possible error messages: Pump 6 has failed in this example.
Leakage WARNING Fuel-carrying lines can leak. • Check connections for leaks. • Follow all instructions in the operating manual regarding maintenance. • Do not use the device if leaks are detected. • Follow all safety instructions and regulations at all times. The submenu ends after this menu item.
28.3 The menu item 'Accumulator Capacity' You see e.g. this result in the display: In this example the remaining charging level is 95%. If the value decreases below 30% the charging reserve is being touched. If the battery is being discharged to 0% damages due to deep discharging are possible.
The functionality is described in detail in the chapters 'The DMX512 input and output' and 'Control via DMX512'. The menu item 'Safety Channel' In addition to the flame channel a so-called safety channel must be programmed. With 'Up' and 'Down' you can select a DMX channel ranging from 1 to 512 which should be used as the safety channel.
teach a new System ID or set a different RF channel. Read the notes in the section 'Configuration of the Advanced wireless module'. If you are changing the RF channel you will have to program all other devices to the new RF channel to ensure proper radio communication. Unintentional triggering of flame effects when splitting Galaxis WARNING systems into two or more systems by the customer...
The menu item 'Interfering Signal' This is the next menu item. You may see this being displayed: The device is measuring and displaying the signal strength on the used radio frequency permanently as long as this menu item is present. Normally this function is used to find out the cause of a radio interference.
The menu item 'Device ID Number' This is the next menu item in the menu. A device ID number ranging from 1 to 999 can be programmed here. The device ID number is used as an identification address during bi-directional remote access. If no device ID number has been programmed the device cannot be accessed from the controller PFC during remote data requests and programming.
The menu item 'Terminal Programming' According to the similarities between the L-Flame and the Galaxis Advanced receivers we also speak of a Terminal programming when operating the L-Flame. Terminal programming means that several firing cues are programmed to a specific output and different durations can be defined in doing so. In principle the L-Flame Flame Head is an Advanced receiver with a single output.
28.6.6.4 The menu item 'Terminal programming: Edit' If you activate 'Mode' here you will enter the menu for editing the terminal function. 'C' stands for 'Cue', which is the firing channel. 'T' is the parameter duration ('T' for lat. tempus). 'D' stands for 'Delay', which is the step delay.
The you program, as already described above, an effect duration of 0.5 seconds. Jump to the next parameter by using 'Mode'. Then enter the desired step delay by using 'Up' and 'Down'. Here a step delay of 1.47 seconds has been programmed. As soon as you are finished with your entries activate 'Mode' for a longer time to exit the edit menu.
The menu item 'Number of cues programmed' This menu item is used to display the previously obtained data. In this example, the device has determined 74 programmed firing channels, also referred to as cues. This means that 74 of the maximum possible 999 cues have flame duration programming.
The maximum duration limit for the flame duration is also applicable here from L-Flame Flame Head Firmware version 2.24 on. Note that the Keyboard Firing Mode is an additional function. Conventional programming of the L- Flame Flame Head is still valid. Therefore, make sure to delete the programming if you do not want to use it.
28.8 The menu item 'Number of Allowed Misfirings' This menu item is only displayed if the flame monitoring has been activated in the menu. When flame monitoring is activated, it is possible to have the unit automatically lock itself out after a certain number of misfires.
Here a flame quota of 12 seconds has been programmed. The actual usage of the active quota is regularly shown in the display during operation, and also after each flame generation, this display occurs, with the remaining quota of flame duration in seconds. As soon as the quota is exceeded during normal operation, the adjacent screen appears.
28.12 The menu item 'Ignition Coil Monitoring' The L-Flame Flame Head is capable of measuring the resistance of the ignition coils on the primary side. If this resistance is within a range programmable by the manufacturer, the unit assumes that the ignition coils are operating properly.
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and are regarded as disturbance variables. I.e. these movements are undesirable and must be avoided if you want to use this tilt sensor technology. Vibrations also count as undesirable disturbance variables, since these also superimpose the weight force. This technology is also used in smartphones, e.g. to measure the orientation of the device and to show an image correctly rotated on the display.
Sensor 2 is intended for when the device is mounted using the guiding slots to the left of the LCD housing. Here, the same tilt and pan angles are created as explained above, except that these guiding slots and the opposite guide grooves are the reference point. Sensor 3 is to be used when the device is mounted with the guiding slots to the right of the LCD housing.
This setting applies equally to pan and tilt. A tolerance is exceeded as soon as the pan or tilt angle is out of tolerance. The set tolerance should not be too narrow but also not too wide. Values between 5° and 10° have proven to be good. Ultimately, you must decide which tolerance is suitable according to your application.
28.19 The menu item 'Warning LED' In this menu item the following options can be selected: The warning LED is switched on. No warning signal will occur. 28.20 The menu item 'Inner Temperature' The temperature inside of the device is displayed in this menu item as a user information. The temperature is allowed to vary in the range from -20 to +65°C.
30 Enabling flame options in cable or wireless mode If you would like to use the flame time limitation or the flame quota also in RS485 cable and wireless mode, this function must be enabled by entering a token. An active flame duration limitation or a programmed flame quota have NOTICE priority over the programmed firing durations in the Terminal memory.
receiving mode. Otherwise it is called ready to fire mode. Which information is being displayed in this mode is depending on the selected control method. In the following chapter we will describe which messages are being displayed one after another. In general, first the selected control method is being displayed, followed by additional screens regarding the operation status and settings.
Flame Monitoring on/off Here the flame monitoring system has been deactivated in the menu. The device is measuring the radiation of the flame immediately after the beginning of the ignition phase to determine if the flame is really burning and if it has been completely ignited. If no flame is being detected for more than one second the fuel valves will be closed.
Display of the device ID number Then the device ID number for bi-directional communication which has been assigned to this L-Flame Flame Head is being displayed. Display of messages The following messages are possible if the Advanced wireless communication module is being used. If enabled in the menu the display backlight is switched on, too, so that it becomes apparent which device is displaying a message.
Setting and loading default settings If required, you can reset all settings to default values with a single command after previous configuration. This is useful, for example, if the device was rented out and is to be reset to defined default settings after being taken back.
The frequency (i.e. radio channel) can also be changed remotely with the controller PFC Advanced or the wireless USB modem PFM Advanced. Using the controller PFC Advanced the warning 'Radio Interference' and the level of interference can even be checked remotely. 32 Switching off the system You should only turn off the Pump Station and connected Flame Heads when all units are in receive or normal mode.
34 Radio range If the standard antenna is used under good conditions the range is 800 m and can be increased up to 2.000 m by using the antenna Superscan 70 or Superscan 71. Higher radio range is available on request. It is a general rule that the higher the antenna is positioned the better the reception will be.
37 Operating time After switching on the Pump Station, energy is continuously drawn from the internal battery. Depending on how many Flame Heads are connected, the operating times in normal mode vary: Pump Station with one Flame Head: approx. 120 h Pump Station with two Flame Heads: approx.
The device performs a measurement and displays a measurement result. This is only of interest for support in the context of troubleshooting. The device prompts you to plug the antenna back in. When this is done, you can proceed to the next step by selecting 'Up', 'Down' or 'Mode'.
42 Usage in rain The L-Flame Pump Station is designed to be protected from rain, drizzle, moisture and humidity. It is designed to be installed on, next to and behind stages where this is ensured. The L-Flame Flame Head can also be used in rainy conditions. When the high voltage electrical ignition is turned on, a very hot arc is produced immediately and fuel ignition usually works without problems even in heavy rain.
Open this screw on the underside of the housing using a size 5 Allen key, remove the plastic seal and place the unit down and allow the desiccant to trickle out. Move the device back and forth so that all residues of the granulate trickle out completely.
44 Maintenance and service life of the components To check the operational reliability, we recommend carrying out a pump test. This can be called up in the menu of the Pump Station. The devices should be serviced by the manufacturer annually in the case of intensive use and somewhat every two years in the case of low intensity of use.
We therefore recommend storing the devices in an air-conditioned room in warm regions. Sheds or containers outdoors, which may also be exposed to the sun and are heating up during the day, are the worst possible place for storing the devices for longer periods. 46 Cleaning The devices are very robust.
49 Technical data L-Flame Pump Station Temperature range Transport und storage: -30 to +60°C (excluding fuels) Operation: -20 to +60°C Optimal storage temperature for longest battery life: +10 to +20°C Air humidity 10-90% relative humidity, without condensation or moisture condensation due to rain, drizzle, fog, haze, etc. inside the device;...
50 Technical data L-Flame Flame Head Radio parameters Frequency Band: 433.05 - 434.79 MHz EU version Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted: <=10 mW (if Advanced radio Channel Spacing: 25 kHz module is installed) Number of radio channels: 70 (433.050 - 434.775 MHz) Modulation: FM narrow band Frequency Shift: +/- 3 kHz Duty Cycle: <10%...
Dimensions (LxWxH) and weight, each without antenna: 235 x 263 x 405 mm; 16.4 kg Power supply: The power supply is normally provided by the L-Flame Pump Station. To operate a device e.g. for programming without Pump Station there are 5V power supplies. Supplied accessories, included in delivery of the Flame Head: 1 L-Flame nozzle G2.3 The following parts are included if an Advanced wireless module is ordered:...
For liability reasons, we first of all prohibit the operation in the USA and Canada in general. Please also see the General Terms and Conditions of Galaxis Showtechnik GmbH. An operation is only allowed if the written permission from the manufacturer is available. In addition, a liability insurance for these countries must be paid.
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