SHOWTEC dragon 2000, Manual

Page 1: ...Dragon 2000 V2 Highlit e Int ernat ional B V Vest ast raat 2 6468 EX K erkrade t he Net herlands Ordercode 61103 MANUAL ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...d Operation 8 Remote control operation 8 Control Modes 8 One Dragon Stand alone 8 Multiple Dragons DMX Control 9 Data Cabling 10 Control Panel 11 Control Mode 11 DMX Addressing 11 Menu Overview 12 Main Menu Options 12 1 DMX address settings 12 2 Fog liquid sensor 12 3 Heater temperature 13 DMX Channels 13 1 channel 13 Maintenance 13 Replacing a Fuse 14 Troubleshooting 14 Product Specification 15 D...

Page 3: ...includes Dragon 2000 Detachable on off remote control cable length 5 m IEC power cable 1 5 m User manual Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dea...

Page 4: ...t liquid in the fog liquid tank Operating this unit without liquid will cause damage to the pump and the heater Always allow free air space of at least 20 cm around the sides and top of the unit Always drain tank before shipping or otherwise transporting this unit Always keep tank cap closed while operating Always keep the fog machine upright Always unplug the Dragon before filling its tank For ad...

Page 5: ... 40 C If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock crash etc You endanger your own safet yand t he safetyof ot hers Rigging Please follow t he European and nat ional guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all ot her sa...

Page 6: ...umber 04 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of me...

Page 7: ...ections Schuko dedicated 5 pin DIN connector 3 pin XLR IN OUT Included detachable on off remote control cable length 4 5 m Warm up time 6 min Fuse F12A 250V Dimensions 445 x 260 x 278 mm LxWxH Weight 8 1 kg Optional accessories 60603 Fog Fluid Regular 60629 Fog Fluid Light 60637 Fog Fluid High Density 61120 Wireless Remote Dragon Series Frontside Fig 01 01 Mounting bracket with inclination screw 0...

Page 8: ...r high quality fog liquid Any other types of liquid can damage the unit Firmly attach the remote control cable to the proper input on the rear of the machine The unit can also be operated at floor level or sitting on any regular surface as well If the unit is to be mounted using the bracket it is important that the fog does not shoot directly at anybody s face Therefore do not point the output in ...

Page 9: ...t to long 03 Set the interval time between separate fog outputs by turning the INTERVAL control to the left or right The adjustment range is from min to max from short to long 04 Set the fog output volume by turning the OUTPUT control to the left or right The adjustment range is from min to max from 0 100 05 Press the TIMER button to activate timer function 06 Press the CONTINUOUS button to activa...

Page 10: ...n in Fig 03 Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 05 Supply electric power Plug electric mains power cords into each unit s IEC socket then plug the other end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets starting with the first unit Do not supply power before ...

Page 11: ... FL016 6 m FL0110 10 m FL0115 15 m FL0120 20 m DAP Audio X type data cable XLR M 3 pin XLR F 3 pin Ordercode FLX0175 0 75 m FLX01150 1 5 m FLX013 3 m FLX016 6 m FLX0110 10 m DAP Audio cable for the demanding user with exceptional audio qualities and connector made by Neutrik Ordercode FL71150 1 5 m FL713 3 m FL716 6 m FL7110 10 m DAP Audio cable for the demanding user with exceptional audio qualit...

Page 12: ...dress of the first Dragon should be 1 001 the DMX address of the second Dragon should be 1 1 2 002 the DMX address of the third Dragon should be 2 1 3 003 etc Please be sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Dragon correctly If two or more Dragons are addressed similarly they will work similarly Controlling After having addressed all Dragon fixtures you may now...

Page 13: ...ton to save changes 2 Fog liquid sensor With this menu you can set the fog fluid sensor 01 Press the MODE button until the display shows 02 Press the ENTER button to open the menu 03 Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the desired fog liquid sensor setting Off when the fog fluid tank is empty the dragon pump will keep going On when the fog fluid tank is empty the device will stop fogging First refill...

Page 14: ...horoughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Do not allow the fog liquid to become contaminated Always replace the caps on the fog liquid container and the fog machine liquid tank immediately after filling After every 40 hours of continuous operation it is recommended to run a cleaning solution composed of 80 distilled water 20 white vinegar through the system Repeat this 2 4...

Page 15: ...itor tank liquid level as you are blowing fog Running a fog machine with no liquid can permanently damage the unit If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps If the fog machine does not operate properly refer servicing to a technician 01 If you experience low output mechanical pump noises othe...

Page 16: ...l Signal input 3 pin DMX signal connector IN Signal output 3 pin DMX signal connector OUT Electro mechanical effects Mounting Mounting bracket Housing Die cast aluminum powder coat finish Power connection Schuko dedicated 5 pin DIN connector Remote control Detachable on off remote control cable length 5 m Cooling Convection no fans Max ambient temperature ta 40 C Max housing temperature tB 80 C Mi...

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