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Summary of Contents for MAGIC FX SPARXTAR MFX5001
- Page 1 ENGLISH USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL SPARXTAR PART01213 rev 01-03...
- Page 2 LIABILITY MAGIC FX accepts no liability for claims from third parties arising from unauthorised use, use other than that stated in this manual, and use other than in accordance with the General Conditions registered at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Target group Language Abbreviations Revision table Description 1.1. Main parts 1.2. Technical data 1.3. Product identification 1.4. SPARXTAR powder 1.5. Accessories 1.6. DMX control 1.7. Display panel 1.8. RDM capability Safety 2.1. General safety rules 2.2. Rigging 2.3. -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have bought a great new product from MAGIC FX. This manual contains all information required for the intended use of the equipment. Deviation from the described intended use can result in a hazardous situation and/or property damage. -
Page 5: Abbreviations
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Description Special effects Digital Multiplex Remote Device Management SPARXTAR MAGICFX SPARXTAR ® ® Abbreviations REVISION TABLE Doc nr Revision Date Description Author Approved PART01213 01-00 08-01-2019 Initial release PART01213 01-01 26-03-2019 Software update PART01213 01-02 30-04-2019 Cover change PART01213 01-03 17-04-2025 Preparing for CMS Updated risk zones... -
Page 6: Description
DESCRIPTION The SPARXTAR is a special effects machine for controlled emission of sparks into the air. The machine transports SPARXTAR powder from the hopper through an internal heater and blows the resulting sparks upwards through the output pipe. The maximum continuous duration of the effect is 40 seconds. After this period the effect will stop automatically. -
Page 7: Technical Data
1.2. TECHNICAL DATA Product Product Name MAGICFX SPARXTAR ® ® Product Code MFX5001 Product Type SPARK FX Main Dimensions Length 300 mm 11.8 in Width 318 mm 12.5 in Height 243 mm 9.6 in Weight Weight 11.7 kg 25.8 lbs Package Length 416 mm... -
Page 8: Product Identification
Type of powder 1.5. ACCESSORIES Code Product MFX0305 MAGICFX BASEPLATE II ® MFX3103 Twenty Clamp (20kg) M10 SPR00119 Safety Steel MFX5002 Powder Removal Funnel Accessories Please contact MAGIC FX for additional possibilities. MAGICFX SPARXTAR - User and Installation Manual ®... -
Page 9: Dmx Control
1.6. DMX CONTROL The SPARXTAR is controlled with 1 safety address and 2 operational addresses: DMX Address Address range Control Safety address 1-512 Device enable / disable Start address 1-511 Effect height Start address + 1 2-512 Effect trigger DMX addresses The safety address cannot be the same as (one of) the operational address(es). -
Page 10: Display Panel
1.7. DISPLAY PANEL MAIN MENU DMX/RDM SETTINGS BACK PREV NEXT SELECT Display panel The display panel is located on the backside of the SPARXTAR. Check the following menu structure for all options in the menu. Use the buttons for navigation and selection. - Page 11 DMX Start Address (1 - 511) Lock/Unlock Controller (press and hold for 5 seconds) DMX Safety Address (1 - 512) Idle Display Reset Errors DMX Footprint (Fixed) DMX/RDM Settings RDM (ON/OFF) Output Height (200 - 450 (cm)) Configuration Display Dimmer (ON/OFF) (dims after 30 seconds of button inactivity) Purge Powder (ON/OFF) (blows powder out of the output pipe)
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Page 12: Rdm Capability
MANUFACTURER_LABEL SLOT_DESCRIPTION DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION SENSOR_DEFINITION SENSOR_VALUE DMX_START_ADDRESS IDENTIFY_DEVICE DEVICE_LABEL FACTORY_DEFAULTS DMX_PERSONALITY RESET_DEVICE RDM parameters RDM parameters are subject of change due to software updates. Contact MAGIC FX for the latest information and updates. MAGICFX SPARXTAR - User and Installation Manual ®... -
Page 13: Safety
SAFETY The SPARXTAR has been designed and constructed in such a manner that it can be used safely. This applies to the use, the circumstances and the regulations as described in this documentation. Reading this documentation and following the instructions are therefore necessary for everyone who is authorised to work with the SPARXTAR. -
Page 14: Safety Symbols
2.4. SAFETY SYMBOLS Symbol Meaning Position Read the manual carefully before Front of the machine. use! Wear certified safety goggles! In the manual. Warning: Hot Surface! Do not Top of the machine, near the touch. output pipe. Safety symbols 2.5. SAFETY WARNINGS Eye contact with flying sparks and hot particles from WARNING... - Page 15 Always make sure that the safety address is not WARNING activated (FX LED indicator on the machine is dimmed) when you approach a machine. Do not connect more units to a single electrical circuit WARNING than the installed fuse is able to handle. (Calculate the summed load with the electrical data from Chapter 1.) Any material that blocks the output pipe could result in CAUTION...
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Page 16: Risk Zones
2.6. RISK ZONES Note that the risk zones shift accordingly when the NOTICE machine is installed in a tilted position. Keep the entire zone and all areas beneath it clear from unauthorized people, animals, and flammable objects. Note that the risk zones shift and increase with wind. NOTICE Note that overlap of risk zones in a setup with multiple NOTICE... - Page 17 2.6.2. HAZARDOUS ZONE Symbol Meaning Make sure unauthorized personnel and animals are clear of this area. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. Make sure there are no flammable objects or materials in this area. Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, or damage. WARNING 2 m / 6.56 ft Always create a hazardous zone around the output...
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Page 18: Installation And Use
INSTALLATION AND USE The SPARXTAR can be positioned on a stage or floor or can be mounted on a truss. The SPARXTAR will also remain functioning correctly NOTICE when angled sideways at a maximum of 45° or -45°. However the greater the angle becomes, the more powder will remain unused in the hopper. -
Page 19: Mount On A Truss
3.2. MOUNT ON A TRUSS Use a BASEPLATE II for mounting on top of an upright NOTICE truss, see the User and Installation manual of the BASEPLATE II (PART01575). Screw two clamps into threaded holes on the bottom of the machine. Use two M10 twenty clamps for truss mounting (product code MFX3103) and place the pair in x or in y direction. - Page 20 Mount the clamps firmly on a truss. Secure the SPARXTAR onto the truss. MAGICFX SPARXTAR - User and Installation Manual ®...
- Page 21 Inspect if the SPARXTAR is mounted firmly and secured correctly. Inspect the machine and remove any foreign objects and material that will block or obscure the output pipe or the air inlets of the machine during operation. Take the necessary safety precautions, including: Creating a hazardous zone with a safety distance of 2 m around the effect of the SPARXTAR and a clearance of 2 m from the OUTPUT HEIGHT set in the menu.
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Page 22: Re)Fill The Hopper
3.3. (RE)FILL THE HOPPER Always make sure that the safety address is not WARNING activated (FX LED indicator on the machine is dimmed) when you approach a machine. Eye contact with flying sparks and hot particles from WARNING the machine can lead to serious eye injury. Always wear safety goggles when you enter the hazardous zone. - Page 23 Open the powder bag(s) and fill the hopper with powder (maximum of two bags). Close and lock the lid of the hopper. MAGICFX SPARXTAR - User and Installation Manual ®...
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Page 24: Connect The Machine
3.4. CONNECT THE MACHINE 5-pole female DMX IN DMX OUT PowerCon TRUE1 female POWER POWER IN POWER OUT Connect a power cable with a PowerCon TRUE1 female connector to the power input. Connect the other end of the power cable to a 220-250Vac (50-60Hz) power source. -
Page 25: Link Multiple Machines
3.5. LINK MULTIPLE MACHINES 5-pole male 5-pole female DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT PowerCon TRUE1 male PowerCon TRUE1 female POWER POWER IN POWER OUT POWER IN POWER OUT Connect a power link cable to the power output. Connect the other end to the power input of the next machine. -
Page 26: Fire With Dmx
3.6. FIRE WITH DMX The machine starts heating automatically when NOTICE connected to a power source. The heating cycle takes approximately 25 minutes. The heating process is visualised on the display with a progress bar. Wind can influence the effect and cause sparks to NOTICE blow away. -
Page 27: Clean Up
3.7. CLEAN UP When finished, set the DMX value for Effect trigger between 0 and 63 to turn off the effect. During the particle removal by DMX, sparks could be NOTICE visible that leave the machine. When particle removal by DMX is not possible, the NOTICE remaining particles can be removed by the feature Purge powder from the display menu, see Section 1.7.. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Always contact MAGIC FX if any malfunctions or errors occur that cannot be solved with the instructions as described in this manual. MAINTENANCE To achieve the maximum service life of the SPARXTAR you must regularly clean the SPARXTAR and test if it is functioning correctly. -
Page 29: Correct Disposal
CORRECT DISPOSAL This symbol on the product and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product. -
Page 30: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
According to Annex III A Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Voltage : 220-250Vac 50/60Hz Voltage : 220-250Vac 50/60Hz MAGIC FX B.V. declares as manufacturer and composer of the technical construction file that the Serial number : on product product with the following specifications: Serial number... - Page 32 WWW.MAGICFX.EU...
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