Table of content User Guide How to read this User Guide Qualified Personnel Need a little Help? Copyright Notice Basic description Installing the Me8 Working with the Me8 The Keyboard LCD Saver Menu Tree Operating instructions DMX Control Bootloader RDM Control...
User Guide Congratulations! You are now in possession of a MDG Me8 Fog Generator. We hope this Me8 Fog Generator will bring you long hours of satisfaction. Please read the following instructions carefully and completely before filling your Fog Generator with the MDG Neutral Fog Fluid and turning it on.
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It is one of the quietest units on the market. At the heart of the MDG Me8 is an electronic assembly that keeps the heat exchanger at a very stable temperature, with three different types of fail-safe systems. Those three types of electronic fail-safe systems are designed to protect against over and under-heating conditions and against component failure.
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Me8, Fog Generator Fog fluid reservoir 9.5 L (2.5 US Gal) Handles Fog output nozzles (8) USB Connector Keyboard MAIN POWER Switch VAC Input 190-250 VAC XLR-5 DMX/ 50/60 Hz RDM Connector or N Gas input (50-60 psi) User Guide, Rev: A/a...
Installing the Me8 Exercise caution when selecting the location to install or use this equipment: Install the MDG Me8 away from rain, wind, heavy dust or any harsh environment situations. Ensure available space for all electrical cable and gas tubing runs, ...
Me8, Fog Generator Working with the Me8 The MDG Me8 Fog Generator is quite easy to operate and requires no preventive maintenance. Switch On the power. The MDG Me8 will display during four (4) seconds, the following message: Me8, by MDG Fog Generators Testing BootLoad….
Me8, Fog Generator 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.
Status Menu summarizes all the state of the fog generator. None of its sub menus can be modified. Control Menu allows the user to control locally the MDG Me8. All its sub menus can be set, as long as the generator is not in DMX/RDM mode.
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Me8, Fog Generator 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...
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Me8, Fog Generator INTERFACE Network /DMX/RDM Menu COMM. ---- Communication toggle AUTO - the generator is controlled by DMX/RDM if a signal is present, or locally if there is no signal - the generator is controlled by the keyboard ONLY...
When powering up the generator, the control program configures the Input/Output, and loads the configuration parameters saved in the EEPROM memory. At this point, the MDG Me8 switches to stand-by mode, and most of the electronic controls are off. When the generator is manually switched to «UNIT ON» mode («CONTROLUNITON»), the program starts the heating cycle («STATUS...
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(Master and Slave boards), the FAIL state will always specify which boards has triggered the error. In this state, the MDG Me8 is off, awaiting an action from the user. The critical message error is always displayed in the Status Menu («STATUSERROR»), as well as the five (5) last critical errors («STATUSLAST ERR»).
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Me8, Fog Generator ERROR = T. HIGH LAST ERR CODE = 4 MASTER & SLAVE This error will occur if the temperature of the heating module is too high. This is generally due to an electronic problem or a sensor problem. Shut down the generator and restart it.
AUTO»), controls MDG Me8 by DMX, only if there is a signal. If the DMX wire is unplugged or DMX signal is lost, the generator keeps the last DMX values. WARNING In «AUTO Mode», DMX commands always take precedence over Local commands.
Me8, Fog Generator OOTLOADER The MDG Me8 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.
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Me8, Fog Generator The RDM supported parameters implemented in the MDG Me8 Fog Generator are summarized in the following table. Value Comments RDM Parameter ID’s Allowed Allowed 0x0001 DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH 0x0002 DISC_MUTE 0x0003 DISC_UN_MUTE 0x0020 QUEUED_MESSAGE 0x0030 STATUS_MESSAGES 0x0050 SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS ...
CAUTION DISCONNECT UNIT BEFORE ADDING FOG FLUID. To fill the fluid reservoir, unscrew the brass cap and pour the MDG Neutral Fog Fluid until it reaches the inside bottom of the opening. Avoid overfilling, screw back the brass cap and make sure it is tightened.
Me8, Fog Generator 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 The fog generator does not switch on connected on both ends.
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Are you using Liquid Gas? You have solenoid valve malfunction. Restart the generator. Please contact MDG Service if this problem persists. ERROR = HEATER Check if the voltage is not below 190 VAC. Restart the generator and check the heating status «STATUSSTATE = xx%...
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Stop the generator for a few minutes, if it is possible Try to change the position of the generator to a cooler location. Please contact MDG Service if this problem persists. ERROR = WD RESET This is generally due to an electronic or software problem.
Me8, Fog Generator 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: 190-250 VAC, single phase. 50/60 Hz, 5630 W.
Me8, Fog Generator Technical specifications Series Series Maximum fog output (per minute): 800 m (28,250 ft Fog colour: Pure white Particle size: 0.5 to 0.7 microns Fluid consumption: 8 L (119 oz / 1.06 US gal) per hour at 2.76 bar / 40 psi...
MDG Neutral Fog Fluids has been used. MDG Fog Generators Ltd is not responsible for any damages resulting from a faulty installation or from abusive use of the product.
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