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- Page 1 P/N 35010027-C Roadie Compact user manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety information........................3 Product overview ........................6 Product description........................ 6 Features at a glance ......................6 Product details ........................7 Connections........................... 8 Quick Start ..........................9 Setting up..........................9 Making fog ..........................9 Installation and setting up ....................... 10 Location ..........................10 AC power .......................... -
Page 3: Safety Information
• Before connecting the Roadie Compact to power, check that the voltage indicated on the machine’s serial label matches your local AC power voltage. If your AC power voltage does not match, do not use the machine. - Page 4 • Do not operate the machine if any parts are damaged, defective or missing. • Moisture and electricity do not mix. Do not aim smoke output at electrical connections or devices. P r e v e n t i n g b u r n s a n d f i r e •...
- Page 5 P r e v e n t i n g b r e a t h i n g p r o b l e m s • A smoke machine can operate safely only with the smoke fluid it is designed for.
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Page 6: Product Overview
Roadie Compact. Congratulations on your purchase of the Roadie Compact smoke machine from Jem. Details of the full range of Jem products are available on our website at www.jemsmoke.com. F e a t u r e s a t a g l a n c e •... -
Page 7: Product Details
P r o d u c t d e t a i l s Control panel Suspension rigging points Carrying handles Fan intake Front/side view Fog outlet Control panel Top view Holder for fluid tank Mains inlet, fuse and power switch Control panel Rear/side view DMX and remote... -
Page 8: Connections
C o n n e c t i o n s Mains inlet panel Main power switch Main fuse Power cable DMX connections panel DMX out/thru (5 pin) Digital remote socket DMX in plug (5 pin) Electronics power DMX in plug (3 pin) AVR socket (service use) -
Page 9: Quick Start
Read the “Installation” section before rigging the machine from suspension points. Fill the fluid tank with JEM-approved fluid (see page 19). Connect a suitably rated power supply to the machine. The machine requires 13.1A at 230V (EU) or 11.8A at 208V (US). -
Page 10: Installation And Setting Up
“Safety information” on page 3. L o c a t i o n The Roadie Compact may be located on the floor or may be suspended using the rigging points. The machine can operate in any orientation from horizontal (on its wheels) to vertical (resting on its back firing upwards into the air). -
Page 11: Setting Up
Contact Jem Service for assistance. S e t t i n g u p Fill the fluid tank with JEM-approved fluid (see page 19), or connect up the fluid line extension kit (optional accessory) if remote fluid tanks are being used. -
Page 12: Control Settings
Control settings O v e r v i e w Four quick access switches at the sides of the panel allow you to control the main functions: Standby: Enables the machine and tells it to heat up when turned on. When turned off, disables the machine and turns off the heaters. -
Page 13: Setting Fog Density
S e t t i n g F o g d e n s i t y Use the Menu Previous / Next buttons to select the option. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the density from – Press the Enter button to store the fog setting. The display shows The machine will only produce fog if the Timer or Continuous switches are On. -
Page 14: Setting The Dmx Base Address
S e t t i n g t h e o p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e The machine provides three temperature settings which are required for different types of JEM smoke fluid. See page 19 for details of the fluids available. Use the Previous / Next buttons to select the option. -
Page 15: Priming The Machine After Fluid Out
P r i m i n g t h e m a c h i n e a f t e r f l u i d o u t If the machine runs out of fluid it will display and shut down to prevent damage to the pumps. -
Page 16: Remote Control
O v e r v i e w The Jem digital remote control, available separately, may be used for remote control of the Roadie Compact. Several machines may be controlled from one remote using the LINK function (see page 14). -
Page 17: Connection
XLR socket labelled REMOTE on the rear panel of the Roadie Compact. The remote control is powered through its cable by the Roadie Compact; no batteries are required. The cable may be extended to up to 25 m (82 ft.) with a 3-pin XLR DMX cable, available from your Jem dealer. -
Page 18: Dmx Control
245-255 machine shutdown, heaters off For example if the Roadie Compact is set to DMX address 100, channel 1 will be controlled by address 100 and channel 2 will be controlled by address 101. When the machine is at running temperature and is under DMX control it... -
Page 19: Fog Fluid Types
Fog fluid types The following types of Jem fog fluid are suitable for use in this machine. Each produces a different effect as described below. Jem supplies high quality fog fluids that are based on ultra-pure deionized water. Use only the following genuine Jem fog fluids. -
Page 20: Basic Service
F u s e r e p l a c e m e n t The main fuse for the Roadie Compact is in a fuse holder located adjacent to the power inlet. To replace the fuse, disconnect the power cord from the supply, unscrew the cap of the fuse holder and pull out the fuse. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Machine not at operating Wait 10 to 15 minutes temperature Machine will not produce fog set to 0 Increase setting when control panel or remote control Fog switch set to 0 Increase setting turned on Disconnect or turn off DMX DMX signal present controller... -
Page 22: Status Messages
DMX control. One or both of the heaters is at too high a temperature. This indicates a fault. Turn the machine off and call Jem Service. The machine has detected that it has run out of fluid. Refill the fluid container and use the Prime function to prime the machine and reset the fluid out error. -
Page 23: Specifications
Warm-up time............9 minutes (EU)/12 minutes (US) C o n t r o l a n d p r o g r a m m i n g Control options ....DMX, stand-alone, Jem Remote Control (not included) DMX channels ......................2 F l u i d s ys t e m Fluid pumps .................... - Page 24 A c c e s s o r i e s Roadie Compact remote control............P/N 92765031 O r d e r i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Jem Roadie Compact 208V-230V 50/60Hz ........P/N 92230500 Specifications...
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