User Manual
Edition Notes Edition Notes The Amhaze™ II User Manual Rev. 1 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Amhaze™ II. CHAUVET® released this edition of the Amhaze™ II User Manual in November 2013. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Chauvet).
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1 What is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Claims ........................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents 5. Technical Information ............................................................................................................................. 12 Hazer Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Storage .................................................................................................................................................................
Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What is Included • • • • Amhaze™ II Neutrik® powerCON® power cord Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Claims Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.
Before You Begin Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Active DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Personal Safety Mounting and Rigging Power and Wiring Operation -2- x x x P x Auto Programs Fixed Voltage (120 V or 230 V) Circuit Breaker User-Serviceable x P P x Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Introduction 2. Introduction Description Features Amhaze™ II User Manual Rev. 1 The Amhaze™ II is a professional water-based haze machine. Adjustable via DMX or the LCD screen, you can achieve continuous variable haze output and blower speed. Vent accessory allows directional control of haze flow. The hazer is tour-ready with a rugged road case and an M13 threaded rigging insert.
Introduction Overview Moveable Haze Guide 3- and 5-pin DMX Out Vent for Directional Flow Breaker Reset Button Display powerCON® Input 3- and 5-pin DMX In Menu Buttons Haze Fluid Tank Rear View -4- Amhaze™ II User Manual Rev.
Introduction Dimensions 8 in 203 mm Side View 24.7 in 627 mm Top View Amhaze™ II User Manual Rev.
Setup 3. Setup AC Power The Amhaze™ II has a fixed power supply that works with an input voltage of either 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model. To determine the power requirements for each Amhaze™ II, refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual. The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
Setup Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position. The Amhaze™ II may be mounted in any position; however, make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging CHAUVET® recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
Operation 4.
Operation Menu Map Functions Menu (Press to Navigate) Interval Set 1s–200s (seconds) Duration Set 1s–200s (seconds) Timer Out 1%–100% Volume Out 1%–100% Use or to change settings Fan Speed OFF, 1%–100% DMX512 Add. 1–512 Fluid Sensor ON/OFF Amhaze™ II User Manual Rev.
Operation DMX Values 2 Channels Channel Configuration (DMX) Function 1 Fan Volume 2 Output Volume Value 000 ó 005 006 ó 255 000 ó 005 006 ó 255 Percent/Setting No output 20–100% No output 2–100% Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. 1. Connect the product to power. 2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.
Operation Timer Mode When in Timer mode, the Amhaze™ II will produce haze in pre-configured time intervals defined by the Interval Set and Duration Set menu options. In addition, the output volume during Timer mode is set by the Timer Out menu option. See the Timer Mode Parameters section for details about how to configure these parameters. To operate in Timer mode, do the following: 1. Press and the display will show a countdown of the interval timer. 2.
Technical Information 5. Technical Information Hazer Maintenance Do not allow the haze machine to become clogged. After every 40 hours of continuous operation, use CHAUVET® Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element. The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows. 1. Unplug the product from power. 2. Empty all haze fluid from the machine. 3. Add cleaning solution to the tank. 4. Connect the product to power and allow it to warm up.
Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 21.5 in (546 mm) 24.7 in (627 mm) 8 in (203 mm) 41.2 lb (18.7 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Operation/Capacity/ Consumption Misc. Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Model-specific 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz Fixed Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption Operating current Breaker 760 W 6.3 A 8A 250 W 5A 8A Power U.S.
Returns You must send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.