Z-1520 RGB - Effect machine Antari - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Antari
Model	Z-1520 RGB
Product Type	RGB LED Fog Machine
Dimensions (L x W x H)	418 x 295 x 210 mm
Weight	10.4 kg
Power Supply	AC 120V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz, 1550W
Fuse	120V=15A 250V / 230V=9A 250V
Heat-up Time	Approximately 5 minutes
Emission Range	5 m (height) x 1 m (width)
Max Continuous Output Duration	8 seconds
Tank Capacity	2.4 L
Fluid Consumption	25 ml/10 seconds
Recommended Fluid	Antari FLC water-based
Control Types	DMX512, manual, timer, wireless remote
DMX Channels	8
Power Connectors	Neutrik PowerCon
DMX Connectors	XLR 3-pin and 5-pin
LED	22 x 3W (red 8, green 7, blue 7)
Color Mode	Macro (1-10), Chase (1-15)
Wireless Range	Up to 50 m
Safety Distance	50 cm around the device
Maintenance	Clean with a dry cloth, purge with distilled water
Fuse Replacement	Use a fuse of the same type
Warranty	Contact the dealer for any repairs

Frequently Asked Questions - Z-1520 RGB Antari

How to start the Z-1520 RGB machine?

Place the machine on a flat surface with 50 cm of clearance. Fill the tank with Antari FLC fluid. Plug in the power and turn on the machine. Wait about 5 minutes until the screen displays Ready To Fog. Press the VOLUME button to activate the fog output.

What fluid to use with the Z-1520 RGB?

Use exclusively high-quality water-based Antari FLC fog fluid or a fluid recommended by your dealer. Using other fluids may clog the machine and void the warranty.

How to set up DMX control?

Connect a DMX controller via the XLR 3-pin or 5-pin connectors. In the menu, set the DMX address (1-504) using the DMX512 Address option. The machine uses 8 channels: fog, RGB, chase, speed, dimmer, and strobe.

What to do if the machine doesn't heat up?

Check that the power supply matches the required voltage (120V or 230V). Ensure the fuse has not blown. If the problem persists, contact your Antari dealer.

How to clean the fog machine?

Unplug the device. Clean the ventilation openings with an air compressor or a soft brush. Wipe the exterior with a dry cloth. For long-term storage, purge the system with distilled water.

How to replace the fuse?

Unplug the device. Open the fuse holder and replace it with a fuse of the same type: 15A 250V for 120V, 9A 250V for 230V. Close and test the machine.

How to use the W-2 wireless remote?

Ensure the wireless function is enabled in the menu (Wireless Setting On). The remote has 4 programmable buttons (A-D) to control fog and LEDs. Range up to 50 m line of sight.

What safety distance to observe?

Leave at least 50 cm of clearance around the machine and 50 cm between the nozzle and any flammable material. Install the device in a well-ventilated area.

What to do in case of fluid leakage?

Immediately unplug the device. Clean the fluid with a dry cloth. If fluid gets inside, do not reuse the machine and contact your Antari dealer.

How to store the Z-1520 RGB machine?

Before any transport or storage, completely empty the tank. Clean the machine and purge the system with distilled water. Store it in a dry and dust-free place.

USER MANUAL Z-1520 RGB Antari

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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 Z-1520 RGB Fogger

1 x W-2 Wireless Remote

1 x Power Cord

1 x User Manual

Product Dimensions

Antari 418 mm 295 mm 210 mm

Product Overview

XLR 5-Pin DMX Connector XLR 3-Pin DMX Connector PowerCon Breaker Wireless Receiver LCD Control Panel Tank Capacity: 2.5 liters 22 x 3W LED (8R, 7G, 7B)

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 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 Volume □ button on the control panel, and press the button to start making fog.

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

Control Panel Operation

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

ANTARI Z-1520 RGB

Ready to Fog

Button

[MENU]

▲ [UP]/[TIMER]

▼ [DOWN]/[VOLUME]

[STOP]

Function

Scroll through setting menu

Up/Activate Timer function

Down/Activate Volume function

Deactivate Timer/Volume function

Control Menu

DMX512

Address: 1 Set DMX address from 1 to 504

Stand Alone

Set Master Set machine as Master of Slave unit

Color Mode

Turn LED on or off

On

Color Mode

Macro:01

Set LED output color from macro 1 to 10

Color Mode

Chase:01

Set LED chase from 1 to 15

Timer

Interval 15 Sec

Set interval from 15 to 360 seconds

Timer

Duration 5 Sec

Set duration from 1 to 5 seconds

Wireless Setting

On

Turn wireless control on or off

Wireless Setting

Button A:M01

Set wireless remote button function macro color 1 to 10 or chase 1 to 15 and off.

Wireless Setting

Button B:M01

Set wireless remote button function macro color 1 to 10 or chase 1 to 15 and off.

Wireless Setting

Button C:M01

Set wireless remote button function macro color 1 to 10 or chase 1 to 15 and off.

Wireless Setting

Button D:M01

Set wireless remote button function macro color 1 to 10 or chase 1 to 15 and off.

LED Setting

Fog Only

Setting for LED to turn on with fog only or always on.

LED Fade Out

Delay: 0 Sec

Set LED delay time from 0 to 5 seconds.

Run Last Setting

On

Turn run last setting function on/off

Wireless Operation

The wireless remote control system W-2 consists of a transmitter equipped with four buttons to activate four user-configurable LED settings and fog; with an onboard receiver attached to the rear panel of Z-1520 RGB.

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W-2 Wireless Transmitter

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Wireless Receiver

Wireless settings are configurable through the onboard control panel, refer to control menu section to setup each button.

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

Registering transmitters

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

Step 1: Power off the Z-1520 RGB Fogger.

Step 2: Press and hold the [DOWN] button.

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

Step 4: Follow the menu instruction to pair or delete transmitters.

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"]
    C --> F["Wireless Register Pair Completed"]
    D --> G["Wireless Register Delete......"]
    D --> H["Wireless Register Delete Completed"]
    I["STOP Press to finish and exit menu"]

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 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX connection. The diagram below indicates pin assignment information.

Pin	Function
1	Ground
2	Data-
3	Data+

DMX Channel Function

Channel 1	DMX Value Range	Function
Fog	0 – 45 – 255	Fog OffFog On
Channel 2	DMX Value Range	Function
Red LED	0-255	0-100%
Channel 3	DMX Value Range	Function
Green LED	0-255	0-100%
Channel 4	DMX Value Range	Function
Blue LED	0-255	0-100%
Channel 5	DMX Value Range	Function
Chase	1-15	Chase 1
	16-31	Chase 2
	32-47	Chase 3
	48-63	Chase 4
	64-79	Chase 5
	80-95	Chase 6
	96-111	Chase 7
	112-127	Chase 8
	128-143	Chase 9
	144-159	Chase 10
	160-175	Chase 11
	176-191	Chase 12
	192-207	Chase 13
	208-223	Chase 14
	224-255	Chase 15
Channel 6	DMX Value Range	Function
Chase Speed	0-255	0-255 step per min
Channel 7	DMX Value Range	Function
Master Dimmer	0-255	0-100%
Channel 8	DMX Value Range	Function
Strobe	0-255	1-20 Hz

Fluid

Only use Antari FLC water-based liquid for the Z-1520 RGB Fogger. 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

120V = 15A 250V

230V = 9A 250V

BREAKER 15 AMP POWER

Technical Specifications

Input voltage 120V 60Hz

230V 50Hz

Breaker 120V = 15A 250V

230V = 9A 250V

Power Consumption AC-120V/230V,1550W

Warm-up time 5 min. (approx.)

Coverage volume Height 5 Meters, Width 1 Meter

Max. operating time 8 seconds burst

Fluid tank capacity 2.4 L

Fluid consumption 25 ml/10 sec.

Compatible fluid Antari FLC water-based fluid

Control option DMX 512, Manual, Timer, Wireless remote

DMX channels 8 channels

Power connection Neutrik Powercon

DMX data connection 3-pin and 5-pin XLR

Dimension L 418 x W 295 x H 210 mm

Dry weight 10.4 kg

Notices de Sécurité

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

Récepteur sans fil

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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W-2 Sendeeinheit

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Funkempfänger

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"]
    C --> F["Wireless Register Delete......"]
    D --> G["Wireless Register Delete Completed"]
    H["Press to finish and exit menu"] --> I["Stop"]

Z1520 Series®. Ideal Fog RGB

中文使用手册

使用說明及安全需知

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W-2 無線發射器

*接收器

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無線接收器

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"]

更換 W-2 無限發射器電池

2 3 1 3 Pin XLR 5 Pin XLR

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