M4 - Effect machine Antari - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL M4 Antari

Stage Fog Machine User Manual

Black industrial machine labeled 'M-4' with control panel and buttons, no visible text or symbols beyond branding and labels

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User Manual

Safety Information

Please read the following safety information carefully before operating the machine. Information includes important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance. Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions in this manual and printed on the machine.

If you have questions about how to operate the machine safely, please contact your local Antari dealer for help.

• Keep this device dry.
  ● Always connect to a grounded circuit to avoid risk of electrocution.
• Before connecting the machine to power, always check the voltage indicated on the machine matches to your local AC voltage. Do not use the machine if the AC power voltage does not match.
• Disconnect the machine from AC power before servicing and when not in use.
• This product is for indoor use only! Do not expose to rain or moisture. If fluid is spilled, disconnect AC power and clean with a damp cloth. If fluid is spilled onto electronic parts, immediately unplug the machine and contact your local Antari dealer for advice.
• No user serviceable and modifiable parts inside. Never try to repair this product, an unauthorized technician may cause damage or malfunction.
• For adult use only. Never leave the machine running unattended.
• Position the machine in a well-ventilated area. Please leave about 50 cm of space around the machine.
• Never add flammable liquid of any kind to the machine.
  ● Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the machine while operating.
• Only use Antari fluid. Other fluid may lead to heater clog and malfunction.
• If the machine fails to work, unplug the machine and stop operation immediately.

Contact your local Antari dealer for assistance.

● Before transporting the machine, make sure the fluid tank is completely drained.

- Fog fluid may present health risks if swallowed. Do not drink fog fluid. Store it securely. In case of eye contact or if fluid is swallowed immediately look for medical advice.

Unpacking and Inspection

Immediately upon receiving the machine, carefully unpack the carton, check all content to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. If any parts appear damaged or mishandled from shipping, notify the shipper immediately and retain the packing material for inspection.

What is included: 1 x M-4 Fogger

1 x Power Cord

1 x User Manual

Product Dimension

385.7 mm 193 mm 345 mm

Product Overview

WDMX / Wireless Reciver LCD Control Panel Breaker XLR 3-Pin DMX PowerCon XLR 5-Pin DMX

Setting Up

Step 1: Place the machine on a flat surface and in a suitably large area with at least 50 cm open space at each side of the machine and 5 meters for the output direction of the machine.

Step 2: Fill the fluid tank with Antari fog fluid.

Step 3: Connect the machine to suitably rated power supply. To determine the power requirement for the machine refer to the label on the back of the machine.

Always connect the machine to a protected circuit and ensure it is properly grounded to avoid risk of electrocution.

Step 4: Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord and turning the Neutrik Powercon. Heat-up takes approximately 5 minutes. Once the machine has reached operating temperature, the LCD screen will display "Ready To Fog". Now the machine is ready for operation.

Control Panel Operation

The machine can be operated with the on-board LCD control panel.

ANTARI M-4 Ready to Fog MENU TIMER VOLUME STOP

Button	Function
[Menu] Select from functions
[▲ / Timer]	To increase value or choose from options
	To activate Timer Mode
[▼ / Volume]	To decrease value or choose from options
	To active Volume Mode
[Stop]	To deactivate Timer/Volume functionOr to select and memorize the setting

Control Menu

Interval Set

15 Sec

Set interval time from 15 to 360 seconds

Duration Set

5 Sec

Set duration time from 1 to 5 seconds

2 Second Jet Mode

off

Turn On/Off 2 Second Jet Mode

DMX512

Add: 1

Set DMX address from 1 to 512

W-DMX Power

Off

Turn On/Off W-DMX

W-DMX Reset

Off

Rest W-DMX connection

Wireless

Off

Turn On/Off wireless control

Quick Start

Off

Turn On/Off to have a quick start (to run last settings)

DMX Operation

Making the DMX Connection – Connect machine to a DMX controller or to one of the machines in the DMX chain.

DMX Connector Pin Assignment

The machine provides 3 or 5 pin XLR connectors for DMX connection. The diagram below indicated pin assignment information

3 Pin XLR

5 Pin XLR

Pin Function
1	Ground
2	Data-
3	Data+
4	N/A
5	N/A

DMX Channel Function

Channel	DMX Value Range Function
1	0 – 5 Fog Off
	6 – 255	100% Fog Output

Status of W-DMX connection (Optional)

Symbol on the Liquid Crystal Display	Status of W-DMX connection
○	Transmitter not assigned
◎	Transmitter assigned, No DMX signal
◎	Transmitter link lost or linking to transmitter
●	Transmitter assigned, DMX signal received

Wireless Remote Control Operation (Optional)

The wireless remote control system W-1 consists of a transmitter equipped with two buttons for on and off functions and a receiver pre-attached to the rear panel of M-4.

\*Transmitter

Close-up of a metallic Wi-Fi remote control device with visible branding and buttons (no readable text beyond branding)

With the transmitter, it is possible to emit fog via radio signal at a maximum distance of 50 meters. Press the button "A" to emit fog and press the button "B" to stop fogging.

\*Receiver

Black plastic object with curved top and rectangular base, no visible text or symbols

If the optional wireless remote control function is selected and included, a radio signal receiver is tested and pre-attached on the machine. The included transmitter also has been paired with the attached receiver before shipping.

To activate or deactivate the wireless remote control function, press [Menu] until the LCD displays "Wireless". Then press the ▲ or ▼ button to turn on or off the wireless remote control function. Once the wireless remote control function is turned on, the letter"W" will be displayed on the LCD screen.

Registering transmitter

Transmitter can be paired or deleted from the receiver. Each receiver can pair up to 10 transmitters. Follow below steps to pair or delete transmitter from receiver.

Step 1: Power off M-4 Fogger

Step 2: Press and hold [DOWN] button

Step 3: Turn power on and release [DOWN] button when LCD display blinks

Step 4: Follow the menu instruction to pair or delete transmitter

graph LR
    A["Press and hold before power up"] --> B["Wireless Register Up:Pair Down:Del"]
    B --> C["Pair"]
    B --> D["Delete"]
    C --> E["Wireless Register Press button"]
    D --> F["Wireless Register Delete......"]
    E --> G["Wireless Register Pair Completed"]
    F --> H["Wireless Register Delete Completed"]
    I["STOP Press to finish and exit menu"] --> J["End"]

Notes:

One machine can be controlled by up to 10 transmitters while one transmitter can be paired with an unlimited number of machines.

Fluid

Use Antari FLC water-based fluid for the best performance for the M-4 Fogger. The machine is tested and calibrated with this fluid to achieve the best output performance. Warranty will be voided if any other type of liquid is used, improper use of liquid may lead to machine failure and malfunction.

Service and Maintenance

• Do not allow the machine and fluid to become contaminated.
• Regularly fill distilled water to fluid tank and run the machine to clean the system. After cleaning, refill Antari fog fluids into fluid tank and make sure machine can produce fog properly.
• It is recommended to run the machine on a monthly basis in order to achieve best performance and output condition.
• Excessive dust, liquid and dirt built up will degrade performance and cause overheating.

Technical Specifications

- Input voltage	US model : AC 100-120V, 50 / 60Hz 12.5A
	EU model : AC 220-240V, 50 / 60Hz 6.3A
- Rated power	1450W
- Warm-up time	5 minutes (approx.)
- Fluid consumption	120 ml/min
- Fluid tank capacity	2.4I (0.63gal)
- Compatible fluid	Antari FLC Super Light Fog Fluid
- Ambient temp. range	0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F-104 °F)
- Output	6 meters height
- Control	DMX512, Timer, Manual, Wireless (Optional), Wireless DMX (Optional)
- DMX channels	1 channel
- Connection	Neutrik Powercon (Power) XLR 3-pin and 5-pin (DMX)
- Optional accessories	W-DMX-PCBR Wireless DMX WTR-30 Wireless Remote, WTR-100 Wireless DMX
- Dimension	L344 W193 H381 mm (L13.54 W7.60 H15 inch)
- Weight	11 kg (24.25 lbs)

ANTARI M-4 Ready to Fog MENU TIMER VOLUME STOP

2 Second Jet Mode off

Allume / Eteint la mode 2 Second Jet

DMX512 Add: 1

Close-up of a silver WJ-fermin flash drive with two buttons and a blue indicator light (no readable text or symbols beyond branding)

Black plastic device with a curved lid and two small markings on the front face (no visible text or symbols)

graph TD
    A["Press and hold before power up"] --> B["Wireless Register Up:Pair Down:Del"]
    B --> C["Pair"]
    B --> D["Delete"]
    C --> E["Wireless Register Press button"]
    C --> F["Wireless Register Delete......"]
    D --> G["Wireless Register Delete Completed"]
    H["Press to finish and exit menu"] --> I["STOP"]

Remarques :

ANTARI M-4 Ready to Fog MENU TIMER VOLUME STOP

Close-up of a metallic wireless remote control device (no visible text or symbols on the device body)

Black plastic object with a curved top and side slot, no visible text or symbols

graph TD
    A["Press and hold before power up"] --> B["Wireless Register Up:Pair Down:Del"]
    B --> C["Pair"]
    B --> D["Delete"]
    C --> E["Wireless Register Press button"]
    D --> F["Wireless Register Delete......"]
    E --> G["Wireless Register Pair Completed"]
    F --> H["Wireless Register Delete Completed"]
    I["STOP Press to finish and exit menu"] --> J["End"]

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