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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 AF-2 AF-2 ©2005-2013 Martin Professional A/S. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S. Information subject to change without notice. Martin Professional A/S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of, inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ......... . . 24 AF-1 MkII™ specifications ........25 AF-2™...
  • Page 4 – DMX in (5-pin XLR) f – DMX out (3-pin XLR) g – DMX in (3-pin XLR) h – DIP switch i – Data LED 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 910 AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ user manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Both fans have high quality sealed motors designed to withstand the high condensation levels associated with close proximity smoke AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ fans can be controlled using the remote control unit supplied with each product or via DMX on a serial data link. They may be interfaced with all Martin and Jem smoke machines to allow simultaneous smoke and fan operation.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Save this manual for future reference. If you have questions about how to operate the system safely, please contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    • Work from a stable platform and block access below the work area when installing, servicing or removing the machine. Unpacking AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ fans are supplied with: • Remote control unit with cable • Power cable • User manual •...
  • Page 8: Installation

    NSTALLATION This product must be installed by qualified personnel only. AC power AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ fans are available in two versions: • US version: 115 V, 50/60 Hz (for use with 100-120 VAC, 60 Hz power supplies) • EU version: 230 V, 50/60 Hz (for use with 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz power supplies) The product’s voltage range is indicated on its serial number label.
  • Page 9: Physical Installation

    Position AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ fans well out of reach of the public. Suspending from a support Block access below the work area and work from a stable Warning! platform when installing, servicing or removing the machine.
  • Page 10 Placing on a horizontal surface If an AF-1 MkII or AF-2 fan is to be placed on a horizontal surface: • Ensure that the surface is level, stable and capable of supporting at least ten times the weight of the machine.
  • Page 11: Installing Control Hardware

    NSTALLING CONTROL HARDWARE The AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ can be operated either using the Jem multifunction remote control unit supplied with each machine, or via DMX using a DMX control device and serial data link. Remote control installation To connect the remote control unit: 1.
  • Page 12 The DMX address on AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ fans can be set to any channel from 1 to 511 using DIP-switch pins 1 - 9. To set the DMX address: 1.
  • Page 13 to set the DMX address to 101, you need to set DIP-switch pins 1, 3, 6 and 7 to ON, as shown in the illustration below: 3. Power the controller and all devices off. 4. For each device, set the DMX address by setting DIP-switch pins 1 through 9 to the ON (1) or OFF (0) position as listed in the table on the next page.
  • Page 14 Table 2: DMX address DIP-switch settings DIP-Switch 10 test function DIP-switch 10 allows testing without a remote control or DMX signal. If you switch it to the ON (1) position, the fan runs at full output for 2 seconds. AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ user manual...
  • Page 15: Operation

    PERATION Before powering on, check that the fan is correctly and safely installed. Using fans with smoke machines When using a fan in combination with a smoke machine, fog machine or hazer, place the fan behind the machine, as illustrated on the right.
  • Page 16: Remote Control Operation

    TIMER OFF LED d TIMER ON LED e TIMER SET button The AF-1 MkII™ remote offers the following control options: • Continuous operation with fan speed adjustment • Timer operation: timed fan bursts repeated at timed intervals • “One shot” operation: single timed fan bursts that you trigger at will...
  • Page 17 Timer operation The automatic timer sets the AF-1 MkII™ to produce timed fan bursts at regular intervals. You need to set two times: the run/on time during which the fan will run, and the wait/off time during which the fan will switch to idle.
  • Page 18 The timer is now programmed to one-shot mode and this will be remembered even after the unit has been powered off. To produce a timed fan burst, press RUN briefly. To stop the timed burst early, press RUN briefly again. AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ user manual...
  • Page 19 RUN TIME CONTROL – Sets duration of operating periods during timer-controlled operation. The multifunction remote control unit supplied with the AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ allows instant or timer-controlled fan operation and airflow control. The unit also gives feedback on the status of the machine.
  • Page 20: Dmx Control

    To extend timer settings, press the X8 button. This will multiply both RUN and DELAY times by 8. DMX control Fan speed on the AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ can be controlled using a DMX controller. DMX controller operation When a fan is powered on, the Data LED next to the DIP-switch will light when a valid DMX signal is received.
  • Page 21: Service And Maintenance

    Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean grills and fan blades. AF-1 MkII cleaning access 1. Disconnect the fan from power.
  • Page 22 It should be possible to clean the machine without removing the rear grill that holds the fan motor. 4. After cleaning, replace the screws and front grill. Reassemble exactly as shown in the next illustration, making sure that the rubber AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ user manual...
  • Page 23: Replacing The Main Fuse

    • the Data LED does not light when a DMX signal is present, or • the ON LED (AF-1 MkII™) or Power LED on the remote (AF-2™) does not light when a remote control is connected. The main fuse can be replaced by the user if necessary. Never bypass the fuse or replace it with one of another size or rating.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Check, and if necessary AF-2: Incorrectly operation reassemble (see “AF-2 assembled grill mounting cleaning access” on hardware page 22) Grills and/or fan blades Check and clean dirty Reduced airflow Low supply voltage Check AC supply AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ user manual...
  • Page 25: Mkii™ Specifications

    Main fuse ........3.15 AT (slow blow) AF-1 MkII™ specifications...
  • Page 26 Ordering information Jem AF-1 MkII™ DMX Fan, US model, 115 V, 50/60 Hz ..P/N 92615110 Jem AF-1 MkII™ DMX Fan, EU model, 230 V, 50/60 Hz ..P/N 92615010 Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 27: Af-2™ Specifications

    AF-2™ SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) ......600 x 310 x 600 mm .
  • Page 28 Jem AF-2™ DMX Fan, EU model, 230 V, 50/60 Hz ..P/N 92615300 Specifications subject to change without notice. For latest specifications and product information see www.martin.com AF-1 MkII™ and AF-2™ user manual...
  • Page 32 • Olof Palmes Allé 18 • 8200 Aarhus N • Denmark Tel. +45 8740 0000 • Fax +45 8740 0010...

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