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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Nebula S-150 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.
Showtec Showtec Nebula S-150 Product Guide ™ Warning...................………..…..………….….….………………………….. Safety-instructions…………………………………….………………………………….………………………..……. Operating Determinations.…………………………...…...….……………….….………………...….…………….. Rigging.…………………………...…...….……………….………………………….………………...….…………….. Return Procedure……………………………………………………………………………........Claims……………………………………………………………………………............Description...................………..…..………….….….………………………. Features and Overview ..……………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….……………… Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…………….. Installation................…...………………………………………………….…. Installing the snow machine............………………………………………..…….…. Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………………………. Control Modes…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. One Nebula…..………………………………………………………….………….………………….………..… Multiple Nebula’s (Master/Slave control).……………………………………………………………..….. Multiple Nebula’s (DMX control)…………………………………………………………………..………..….
Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes: • Showtec Nebula S-150 with powercable 1m • Remote control with 4,5m cable • User manual...
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If your Showtec Snow Machine fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Drain all Snow liquid from the tank, pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
The Nebula S-150 can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss by a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !
Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN...
Description of the device Features Nebula S-150 is a versatile and powerful snowmachine from Showtec. • 800 W Snowmachine • Snow output 120ml/min. • Fuse 5A 250V • Output distance: +/- 6,5 m • Tank Capacity: 2,5L. • 1 DMX channel •...
Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. Pay Attention !! Always monitor tank fluid level as you are blowing snow. Running a snow machine with no fluid can permanently damage the unit.
Multiple Nebula’s (DMX Control) Dipswitch #9 must be OFF 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. Always use a safety cable. 3. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Nebula’s and other devices. 4.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
DMX products must have their own "address" to receive DMX signals. Addresses on the Showtec Nebula are set by flipping the appropriate DMX dip switches. A standard DMX address for a Showtec Nebula, which has 1 channel is as follow: Nebula Address Value DMX Dip Switches "ON"...
DMX Channels Channel 1 – Output 3-255 Continuous snow output 100% You can use the SMALL ON/Off switch on the back to alter the force of the snowmachine. On = Full force Off= Half Force DMX control with Address 1...
Maintenance The Nebula S-150 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
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