JEM HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR User Manual - page 4
INTRODUCTION
The Heavy Fog Glaciator is the first of a new generation of JEM professional
Heavy Fog machines, designed for touring and installation in a variety of
applications. Provision has been made for easy integration into most
common control systems currently used in the entertainment industry. As
well as providing remote control options via DMX, the machine comes with a
comprehensive control panel for local operation and display of operating
parameters.
The Heavy Fog effect is provided by cooling the smoke output from the main
heat exchanger until it is at a temperature lower than the ambient in which
the machine is operating. Air is added to the smoke, prior to cooling, from
the fan mounted in the rear of the machine. This increases the volume of the
effect and allows the output to be pushed through ducting.
A fluid container with 9.5L capacity (2.5US Gal.) is provided for Heavy Fog
fluid. To allow reliable unattended operation, the fluid level is monitored
electronically, and the machine shut down if necessary.
All machines come with robust carrying handles, and heavy duty braked
castors.
FEATURES
Tubeless condenser
9.5L fluid capacity
Pump Ramping system for
continuous operation
All digital control system
2.5KW heat exchanger
DMX512 interface (two channel)
Optional PLC interface
Non-volatile memory for user
settings
Electronic low fluid detection
High pressure piston pump.
LED displays for FOG and ICE
controls.
Fog and Density controls for easy
set-up.
Accurate timer
Remote interface.
USER
GUIDE
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Fan Display
Displayed when the Standby switch is set to OFF.
Shows the current Density setting.
Compressor is starting
Compressor is stalled
dEn/oFF
dEn/nor
St
StL
No fog output when the
machine is fired using
the Fog or Timer switch.
Machine is not ready
Fluid is below min level
Standby switch is OFF
No fog output when
using DMX to fire the
machine.
Incorrect DMX address
Machine not ready
No DMX termination
Fluid level is below min
Add more fluid
Flu Lo is displayed on
the Fog display
Check settings
Allow time with DMX on
Fit 120 ohm resistor
Allow time to reheat
Add fluid
Set standby to ON
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
CURE
Machine is not ready
after 20 minutes
heating time
Fog disperses too
quickly
Standby switch is OFF
Blown fuse on Power
control PCB
Set Standby ON
Disconnect supply and
replace fuse.
Wrong grade of fluid
used for the application
Fan level too high
Choose a longer lasting
fluid (see front cover)
Increase density setting
(Reduces fan speed)
BASIC FAULT FINDING
The Heavy Fog Glaciator is a complex machine and will require a competent
service technician to repair any major faults. However, the following guide
will allow the user to overcome the more common problems.