Magicfx FX-ARM CONTROLLER Manuale operativo
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PART01338
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FX-ARM
CONTROLLER.
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USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CONTROL GEAR
PART01882
rev 01-01
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instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the
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Disclaimer 2
Trademarks 2
Liability 2
Foreword 4
Language 4
Revision table 4
1 Meet the MAGICFX®
3.2 Arm 10
4 Maintenance 13
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Congratulations! You have bought a great new product from MAGIC FX.
This manual contains all information required for the intended use of the equipment.
Deviation from the described intended use can result in a hazardous situation and/or
property damage.
This manual includes notes and warnings on safe operation of the equipment. These
notes and warnings are accompanied by the following icons. Read them attentively!
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death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations.
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in death or serious injury.
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PART01882 01-00 23-04-2020 Initial release ES, MB RD
MAGICFX® —User and Installation Manual
1 MAGICFX®
The MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER is a safety device used for remotely arming
special eects machines and providing an emergency stop (hereaer e-stop) button.
You can arm and e-stop multiple machines simultaneously or use each special
eects machine with a dedicated MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER.
The MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER does not replace the use of either DMX or 12-24V
control of your FX-machine. It is an independent safety circuit that works alongside
your separate control solution to increase the safety of your system.
1.1
POWER INPUT
(100 250 VAC)
ARM CONTROLLER
OUTPUT
E-STOP RESET
BUTTON
E-STOP
BUTTON
ARM/DISARM
SAFETY KEY
Main parts
1.2
Type plate
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1.3
Product Product Name MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER
Product Code MFX3220
Product Type CONTROL GEAR
Main
Dimensions
Length 158 mm 6.2 in
Width 180 mm 7.1 in
Height 102 mm 4.0 in
Weight Weight 1.9 kg 4.2 lb
Package Length 309 mm 12.2 in
Width 364 mm 14.3 in
Height 187 mm 7.4 in
Packaged weight 2.7 kg 6 lb
Minimum Temperature -10 °C 14 °F
Maximum Temperature 50 °C 122 °F
Voltage Input 100 – 250 Vac
Voltage Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption 50 W
Power Connector Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 (in)
ARM Connector Neutrik® etherCON, RJ45 (in & Out)
Control Options Manual
Technical data
1.4
Code Product
SPR90050 Key for FX-COMM4NDER and FX-ARM CONTROLLER (pair) 1x
MFX0313 Schuko to Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - cable 1.5 m
Accessories
Please contact MAGIC FX for additional possibilities.
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The MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER has been designed and constructed in such a
manner that it can be used safely. This applies to the use, the circumstances and the
regulations as described in this documentation. Reading this documentation and
following the instructions are therefore necessary for everyone who is authorised to
work with the MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER.
The MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER must be used in surroundings that:
• Have a stable temperature of between -10 and 50 °C.
• Are free of dust, corrosive gases and high concentrations of organic vapours.
• Are not situated in the vicinity of a source of vibration.
2.1
• Only authorised persons may carry out work with the MAGICFX®FX-ARM
CONTROLLER.
• Do not use the MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER if there are people or animals
in the direct output of FX-machines controlled by the MAGICFX®FX-ARM
CONTROLLER.
• Make sure that children, unauthorised people and animals do not obtain
access to the MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER.
• Make sure there are no free-standing objects or objects that can be
damaged by the connected machines within the output distance.
• Do not remove any safeguards, safety caps and safety symbols.
• All required safety devices must be in good condition and function properly.
• Ensure sucient lighting of the surroundings.
• Keep the workplace clean.
• Refer to the manual(s) of the connected machine(s) for safety instructions
concerning the use of those machines.
2.2
The MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER uses Arm cables terminated with RJ45
connectors to link to single or multiple eects machines. This is not compatible with
any other data protocol and these cables must not be connected to any other
product other than specic MAGICFX® eects machines with the integrated safety
circuit hardware. Connecting RJ45 leads from other systems carrying other data
protocols may damage your hardware.
2.3
Using a damaged MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER can lead to
death, serious injury or property damage. Always inspect the
controller thoroughly before operation.
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Make sure the Arm cables from this MAGICFX®FX-ARM
CONTROLLER are not connected into any products that are not
compatible with this safety device as this may damage your
hardware. Likewise, do not connect any RJ45 cables from any
other system carrying a dierent data protocol as this may
damage your hardware.
Only one MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER can be used in a
single connected system. Connecting more than one controller
with RJ45 Arm leads can cause damage to them.
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3.1
1 Place the controller on a stable surface in a suitable area.
2 Make sure the arm/disarm key is in the ‘OFF’ position and the e-stop button is
not pressed in.
if the e-stop is pressed in it can be released with a clockwise
quarter turn.
3 Connect the PowerCon TRUE1 power cable to the power input of the controller.
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POWER IN POWER OUT POWER OUT POWER OUT POWER OUT
PowerCon TRUE1 female
POWER
4 Connect the other end to a power outlet.
Connect the FX-machines to the controller with Arm cables, either by a direct
cable or daisy chain conguration.
ARM IN ARM OUT
ARM EtherCONEtherCON
The MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER can be placed either at the
end of the safety cable line or anywhere within a linked system
using the Arm Input and output connectors on the machines.
Only one MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER can be used in a
linked system.
Only one MAGICFX®FX-ARM CONTROLLER can be used in a
single connected system. Connecting more than one controller
with RJ45 Arm leads can cause damage to them.
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Remove the key from the keyswitch when you leave the controller unattended.
3.2
1 Place the key in the key switch and set the arm/diarm key in the ‘OFF’ position.
Ensure the e-stop button is not pressed in.
The e-stop reset button should be lit up white.
2 Press the e-stop reset button.
The e-stop reset button light will go o and the e-stop will now illuminate.
You cannot activate the e-stop reset button when the e-stop
button is pressed in. Make sure the e-stop is released when trying
to activate the e-stop reset button.
3 Set the arm/disarm key in the ‘ON’ position.
The FX LED Indicator lights up red.
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