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22 Troubleshooting 

 

 

Troubleshooting 

 

Problem 

Probable cause(s) 

Suggested remedy 

Machine not at operating 
temperature  

Wait 10 to 15 minutes

Machine not powered up or 
heaters disabled 

Ensure mains power switch 
on, enable heaters by 

pressing FOG

Machine will not produce 
haze when remote control 
Fog button pressed

Output level control set to 
zero

Increase setting

Machine continues to 
produce haze when Fog 
button is not pressed

Timer is engaged 

Disengage the timer by 
pressing the FOG/TIMER 
ENGAGE button briefly 

DMX address setting 
incorrect 

Change DMX address (page 
13) 

Machine can be fired from 
the remote control, but not 
by DMX controller 

Poor connection in DMX line 

Check DMX cables and 
connections 

Smoke output is weak 

Machine requires priming 

Prime machine (page 14) 

Wet, greasy, non-uniform 
smoke output, fluid drips or 
spits from nozzles, or very 

loud noise when firing 
machine 

Incompatible smoke fluid 

Use only approved fluid! 

Mains fuse blown 

Replace fuse (page 19) 

Machine appears dead 

No power at AC cable inlet 

Check power cable and 
circuit breaker 

Ready LED flashing 

Internal error 

Check fault codes in status 
light table.  

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Magnum 2500Hz

Page 1: ...Magnum 2500HZ user manual P N 35010030D...

Page 2: ...view 12 Continuous haze 12 Setting the Automatic Timer 12 Setting the one shot timer 13 Priming the machine after fluid out 14 What the status lights mean 15 DMX control 16 Overview 16 Connection 16 D...

Page 3: ...th overload and ground fault protection Before connecting the Magnum 2500HZ to power check that the voltage indicated on the machine s serial label matches your local AC power voltage If your AC power...

Page 4: ...nd air vents and ensure free and unobstructed air flow to and around the machine Keep the machine at least 600mm 24 inches away from combustible and heat sensitive materials Do not operate the machine...

Page 5: ...ions on page 18 or you may cause the release of toxic gases presenting a severe health hazard You will also probably damage the machine Do not create dense smoke in confined or poorly ventilated areas...

Page 6: ...Magnum range is all about state of the art technology high quality and ruggedness Congratulations on your purchase of the Magnum 2500HZ from Martin Details of the full range of Martin products are av...

Page 7: ...luid level gauge Warning high temperature vapour and surfaces Hinged door to fluid compartment DMX address selection switches Remote machine link sockets Main power switch Power inlet plug DMX input p...

Page 8: ...achine The power requirements are 4 15A at 230V EU or 8A at 120V US Connect the remote control to the REMOTE IN connector on the rear panel Turn on the power switch The red Heat indicator on the remot...

Page 9: ...he power cable DANGER Make sure the power plug is correctly rated For EU 230V use fit a plug rated 6 amp minimum US 120V models must be fitted with a plug rated 10 amp minimum When installing the plug...

Page 10: ...ect the machine to the DMX line see page 16 Connect the remote to the REMOTE IN socket on the back panel If you are operating several machines using the machine to machine link function connect up the...

Page 11: ...18 the machine is electrically grounded earthed the AC power distribution circuits and lines are adequately rated for the current load Turning on the power Turn on the main power switch located next...

Page 12: ...r mode will run automatically otherwise continuous mode will be enabled and the machine will produce haze until the button is pressed again The green timer LED will light when in continuous run mode S...

Page 13: ...ing the On time To find out what the current time settings are press TIMER SET then rotate the knob slowly until the ON light begins to flash very rapidly The knob is now set to the current run on tim...

Page 14: ...turn the knob back to the required output level and release the FOG button During PRIME mode the machine will prime for 10seconds if any airlock is still visible on the fluid line prime machine again...

Page 15: ...e Haze output level may be reduced while heating ready Machine has finished heating and is at full operating temperature If the ready LED is flashing refer to the following code table Single pulse Cal...

Page 16: ...gnum 2500HZ operates from a single DMX channel which gives proportional control of haze density from 0 100 DMX Level function 0 29 No haze 30 255 Haze at variable density 30 minimum 255 maximum When t...

Page 17: ...458 490 1 1 0 1 0 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491 0 0 1 1 0 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492 1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 33...

Page 18: ...fely only on the specific haze fluids it is designed for Use ONLY the Martin Jem haze fluids designated in this manual NEVER use any other type of fluid or toxic gas may be produced You will probably...

Page 19: ...m the air vents with a soft brush cotton swab vacuum or compressed air Clean smoke fluid residues from the fog output of the machine using a damp cloth Clean the outer casing with a damp cloth only Fu...

Page 20: ...ne is expected to be out of use for more than 7 days you must drain the fluid system To do this follow the following sequence of operations Switch on the machine and wait for the operating temperature...

Page 21: ...holding in the blanking plate and remove the plate 2 Locate the DMX interface ribbon cable inside the rear of the unit and plug onto the connector on the DMX interface circuit board PL5 3 If you canno...

Page 22: ...by pressing the FOG TIMER ENGAGE button briefly DMX address setting incorrect Change DMX address page 13 Machine can be fired from the remote control but not by DMX controller Poor connection in DMX l...

Page 23: ...ptional accessory 3 pin XLR Remote machine link RJ45 x2 AC power input IEC plug Electrical AC voltage 120V 230V 50 60Hz Main fuse 120V US version 10AT Main fuse 230V EU version 6 3AT Pump fuse 230V 12...

Page 24: ...tor US Model 2m 6 5ft US power cable 18AWG with US male connector UL approved 1 x fluid container empty Accessories DMX decoder module P N 91612011 Ordering information Martin Magnum 2500HZ 120V P N 9...

Page 25: ...Notes 25 Notes...

Page 26: ...26 Notes...

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Page 28: ...Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 Aarhus N Phone 45 87 40 00 00 Internet www martin com...

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