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USER MANUAL FT200 Antari

FT-200 Fire Training Fog Machine User Manual

FIRE TRAINING FT-200 FIRE MACHINE

User Manual - English

Safety Information

Please read the following safety information carefully before operating the machine. This information includes important safeguards 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 machine to power, always check voltage indicate on machine match to your local AC voltage. Do not use the machine if 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 to the machine.
  • For adult use only. Never leave the machine running unattended.
• Installed the machine in a well-ventilated area. Provide at least 50 cm 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 advise.

• 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 the 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 retrain the packing material for inspection.

What is included: 1 x FT-200 Fog Machine

1 x W-2 Wireless Remote

1 x Power Cord

1 x User Manual

Product Dimensions

Product Overview

Setting Up

Step 1: Place the machine on a flat surface and in a suitable large area with at least 50 cm open space around the machine.

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

Step 3: Connect the machine to suitable 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 and allow it to heat up. Heat up takes approximately 7.5 mintues. Once the machine has reached operating temperature, the LCD display will show "Ready To Fog". Now the machine is ready for operation.

Step 5: To start making fog, locate the rotary knob on the right side of control panel, and press the rotary knob to start making fog.

Step 6: To turn off the machine, press rotary knob button again and turn Powercon to the OFF position.

Operation

Control Panel Operation

The machine can be operated with the onboard digital control interface.

Operation - Timer Mode

Rotary knob	Action	Description
Left	Press once	Activate timer mode
Right	Press second time	Deactivate timer mode
Right	Rotate	Adjust output volume

Operation – Volume Mode

Rotary knob	Action	Description
Right	Press once	Activate volume mode
Right	Press second time	Deactivate volume mode
Right	Rotate	Adjust output volume

Setting

Rotary knob	Action	Description
Left	Press and hold for 3 seconds	Enter setting menu
Left	Rotate	Scroll through menus
Left	Press	Press once to enter
Left	Rotate	Adjust for preferred value
Right	Press	Escape from menu

Control Menu

Interval SetXXX S	Set interval time from 5 to 200 seconds
Duration SetXXX S	Set duration time from 1 to 200 seconds
Timer OutputXXX %	Set output volume from 1 to 100%
Volume OutputXXX %	Set output volume from 1 to 100%
DMX512Address:XXX	Set DMX address from 1 to 512
WirelessON	Turn ON or OFF wireless remote feature
Run Last SettingOFF	Turn ON or OFF memory setting. When turned “ON”, the machine will return to its original state before last shut off.

Keypad Sound Turn ON or OFF rotary knob sound

ON

Wireless Detect Pair or unpair wireless remote

Pair

Nonstop Burst Turn ON or OFF nonstop burst function. Once the machine is OFF turned on, it can produce output continuously without reheating.

Wireless Operation

Wireless remote control system W-2 consists of a transmitter equipped with four buttons to activate, deactivate, increase and decrease fog output and an onboard receiver attached to the rear panel of FT-200 fog machine.

W-2 Wireless Transmitter

Press [A] button to emit fog. Press [B] button to stop. Press [C] button to increase output volume. Press [D] button to decrease output volume.

In a free open space the effective distance is 50 meters, actual usage depending on obstacle level the effective distance is 10-25 meters.

Registering a transmitter

Transmitters can be paired or deleted from the receiver. Each receiver can pair up to 5 transmitters. Follow the steps below to pair or delete a transmitter from a receiver.

Step 1: Press and hold the left rotary knob for 3 seconds to enter setting menu.
Step 2: Rotate the rotary knob to find the "Wireless Detect" menu.
Step 3: Follow the menu instruction to pair or delete a transmitter.

Transmitter battery replacement

If the effective distance seems to decrease, it is possible the battery level is low and requires replacement. In order to replace the battery, undo the three screws on the back of transmitter to release the cover. Replace with same type and specification of battery which is 27A 12V

DMX Connector Pin Assignment

The machine provides 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX connection. The diagram below indicates pin assignment information.

3 Pin XLR

5 Pin XLR

Pin	Function
1	Ground
2	Data-
3	Data+

DMX Channel Function

Channel 1	DMX Value Range	Function
Fog	0 – 4	Fog Off
	5 – 255	Output 1-100%

Fluid

Only use Antari FLP water-based liquid for the FT-200 Fire Training Fog Machine. The machine is tested and calibrated with this liquid to get the best output performance. Warranty will be void 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 to become contaminated.
• Remove dust from air vents with air compressor, vacuum or a soft brush.
• Only use a damp cloth to clean the casing.
• Before storing run distilled water through the system to help avoid condensing the pump or heater.
• 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.

Breaker Reset

Disconnect AC power before resetting the breaker. Only replace fuse with same type and rating.

Step 1: Disconnect AC power.

Step 2: Flip breaker to ON position.

Step 3: Turn on machine for testing.

Breaker

$$ 1 2 0 \mathrm{V} = 1 3. 5 \mathrm{A} 2 5 0 \mathrm{V} $$

$$ 2 3 0 \mathrm{V} = 7 \mathrm{A} 2 5 0 \mathrm{V} $$

Technical Specifications

Input voltage

US 120V

EU 230V

UK 240V

JP 100V

Breaker 120V = 13.5A 250V

$$ 2 3 0 \mathrm{V} = 7 \mathrm{A} 2 5 0 \mathrm{V} $$

Heater 1600W

Warm-up time 7.5 min. (approx.)

Max. operating time 8 min. at 100% output

Fluid tank capacity 2.4 L

Fluid consumption 270 ml/min

Compatible fluid Antari FLP water-based fluid

Control option DMX 512, Manual, Timer, W-2 Wireless remote, Z-3 Remote (optional)

DMX channels 1 channel

Power connection Neutrik Powercon TRUE1

DMX data connection 5-pin XLR

Dimension L 301 x W 194 x H 414 mm

Dry weight 16 kg

FIRE TRAINING FT-200 FIRE MACHINE

Run Last Setting OFF

Close-up of a metallic remote control with four buttons (A, B, C, D) and a blue indicator light on the left (no text or symbols beyond icons)

Black plastic object with engraved markings, no visible text or symbols

Récepteur sans fil

Close-up of a silver remote control with four buttons (A, B, C, D) and a blue indicator light (no text or symbols visible)

W-2 Sendeeinheit

Black plastic object with engraved markings, no visible text or symbols

Funkempfänger

Close-up of a silver remote control with four buttons (A, B, C, D) and a blue indicator light (no text or symbols beyond icons)

W-2 無線發射器

*無線接收器

Black plastic electronic device casing with a flat top and side slots (no visible text or symbols)

無線接收器

\*設定功能

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