Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. Hz-200 Compact Hazer DMX Hazer...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to produce fine haze by vaporising hazer fluid. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible respiratory problems due to hazer fluid! Hazer fluid can lead to respiratory problems in case of prolonged exposure and in certain people. Using unsuitable fluids can gen‐ erate toxic gases. Do not use any hazer fluids other than the ones approved for the device. Any claims for compensation for damages caused by using non-approved fluids are excluded.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to installation of a wrong fuse! Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the "Technical data” chapter. NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains...
Features Features This hazer is suitable to be used in clubs, bars, discotheques and on stages. Special features of the device: Control via DMX, integrated DIP switches or via the supplied remote control Suitable for mobile use due to compact design Hz-200 Compact Hazer DMX Hazer...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
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Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front and back FULL & & & DMX 512 EMPTY WIRE CONTROLLER ö Hz-200 Compact Hazer DMX Hazer...
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Connections and controls 1 Main switch for turning the device on and off 2 Rubber panel plug with fuse holder for the power supply 3 Connection socket for the supplied remote control 4 [DMX IN | OUT] | DMX input and output 5 Locking screws for the mounting bracket 6 Locking screw for adjusting and fixing the exhaust port.
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Connections and controls Remote control 14 [TIMER] | Press this button to turn the timer function on or off. In this mode, the set amount of haze / air is output in certain intervals. The corresponding LED lights up while the function is enabled. 15 [CONT] | Press this button to turn continuous operation on or off.
Damage to the device due to the use of unsuitable hazer fluids! Hazer fluids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the hazer fluids listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. First, make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains.
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Operation Switching on the device NOTICE! Risk of undetected fires in the absence of supervision! There is a general risk of fire when operating the device. If the appliance is left unattended, fires can go undetected and cause great damage. Never operate the device unattended.
Operation 7.1 DIP switch operation If you want to control the device only via the DIP switches on the back of the device, first set the switches 1 to 9 to [OFF] and switch 10 to [ON]. The device now operates continuously and does not respond to DMX commands or the remote control.
Operation 7.2 Remote control operation If you want to control the device via remote control, set the switches 1 to 10 to [OFF] Set the amount of haze or air as well as the interval between two pulses using the rotary con‐ trols and enable the desired function at the push of a button (see Ä...
Operation 7.3 “DMX” operating mode Setting up the DMX address The value of DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. To set the required DMX address, set the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the required DMX address. Refer to the following table when doing so: DMX address 0: DIP switch is in the “OFF”...
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Operation DIP switch 10 has no function in this mode. DMX functions Channe Value Function 0…255 Amount of haze 0-100% 0…255 Fan speed 0-100% Hz-200 Compact Hazer DMX Hazer...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Heater power 615 W Warm-up time approx. 2 min 20 s (± 10 s) Fluid container capacity 1.2 l Haze blast approx. 34 m /min Haze blast duration, max. Continuous Charging time between haze blasts Continuous Haze blast reach Input connections Power supply...
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Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 280 mm × 242 mm × 380 mm Weight 7.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Suitable case Item no. 419451 (available as an option) Suitable fluid Item no.
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
3. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Hz-200 Compact Hazer DMX Hazer...
Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog machine cleaners listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of time.
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Cleaning Insert the suction hose of the haze machine back into the fog fluid container and let the device again produce haze for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines. ð The cleaning is completed. Hz-200 Compact Hazer DMX Hazer...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
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