User Guide How to read this User Guide Qualified Personnel Need a little Help? Copyright Notice Basic Description Installing the ATMe Working with the ATMe The Keyboard LCD Saver Menu Tree Operating instructions Starting Procedures Haze Production Shut down procedure...
Congratulations! You are now in possession of a MDG ATMe Haze Generator. We hope this ATMe Haze Generator will bring you long hours of satisfaction. Please read the following instructions carefully and completely before filling your Haze Generator with the MDG Neutral Fog Fluid and turning it on.
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It also features variable output. At the heart of the MDG ATMe is an electronic assembly that keeps the heat exchanger at a very stable temperature, with three different types of fail-safe systems. Those three types of electronic fail-safe systems are designed to protect against over and under-heating conditions and against component failure.
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ATMe, Haze Generator Haze fluid reservoir Haze output Handle nozzle Downward Fan USB Connector Keyboard MAIN POWER Switch XLR-5 DMX/ RDM Connector VAC Input or N Gas input 100-240 VAC (50-60 psi) 50/60 Hz User Guide, Rev: C/e, March 2023...
Ensure available space for all electrical cable and gas tubing runs, • The MDG ATMe requires 2 m (6.56 ft) of clearance to the front, and 1 m (3.28 ft) below the fan. Fill the reservoir with MDG Neutral Fog Fluid (see Filling the fluid reservoir paragraph).
ATMe, Haze Generator Working with the ATMe The MDG ATMe Haze Generator is quite easy to operate and requires no preventive maintenance. Switch On the power. The MDG ATMe will display during four (4) seconds, the following message: MDG Fog Generators BootLoader Testing: ..
ATMe, Haze Generator EYBOARD The user can scroll in the menu by using the buttons of the keyboard: ‘Down’ moves the selection to the next menu or decrease a data value. • When at the end of a list, the program moves back to the first item of this list.
• Status Menu summarizes all the state of the haze generator. None of its sub menus can be modified. • Control Menu allows the user to control locally the MDG ATMe. All its sub menus can be set, as long as the generator is not in DMX/RDM mode.
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ATMe, Haze Generator The tree menu architecture is explained below. Items highlighted in blue are state menus ( - ), and those highlighted in yellow are control menus ( > ). MODE Communication toggle ---- AUTO - the generator is controlled by DMX/RDM if a signal is...
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ATMe, Haze Generator DMX,RDM DMX / RDM Menu DMX Address (1 to 510) DMX ADDR RDM Device Name DEV LABEL yyyyyy DEV ID yyyyyy RDM Device ID ≤ < 1 UNIT Channel #1 value: 50% (128) 2 OUTPUT Channel #2 value: 0% (0) to 100% (255) ≤...
When powering up the generator, the control program configures the Input/Output, and loads the configuration parameters saved in the EEPROM memory. At this point, the MDG ATMe switches to stand-by mode, and most of the electronic controls are off. When the generator is manually switched to «UNIT ON» mode («CONTROLUNITON»), the program starts the heating cycle («STATUSSTATE = % HEAT»), which will last approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
FAIL state mode is initiated if any critical error occurs. In this state, the MDG ATMe is off, awaiting an action from the user. A critical error is always displayed in the Status Menu («STATUSERROR»), as well as the five (5) last critical errors («STATUSLAST ERR»),...
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ATMe, Haze Generator • ERROR = T. HIGH LAST ERR CODE = 4 This error will occur if the temperature of the heating module is too high. This is generally due to an electronic problem. Shut down the generator and restart it.
DMX values. WARNING In «AUTO Mode», DMX commands always take precedence over Local commands. The MDG ATMe provides a simple way to check if there is DMX signal: DMX Signal No DMX Signal The user can change the DMX Start Address in the DMX,RDM Menu («...
ATMe, Haze Generator TIMER C ONTROL The ATMe program implements a ON/OFF Cycle Timer, defined with the Timer parameters (Timer Menu). When the TIMER mode is activated, the clock is always preceded by the symbol '-'. When the ATMe is configured in «TIMER» mode («MODE TIMER»), the generator is automatically...
ATMe, Haze Generator OOTLOADER The MDG ATMe uses a BootLoader, also called boot manager. This program is a firmware (software embedded in a hardware device) located into the non-volatile memory of the microcontroller unit (MCU) that allows in-circuit reprogramming of the device using its USB communication port.
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ATMe, Haze Generator The RDM supported parameters implemented in the MDG ATMe Haze Generator are summarized in the following table. RDM Parameter ID’s Value Comments Allowed Allowed DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH 0x0001 DISC_MUTE 0x0002 DISC_UN_MUTE 0x0003 QUEUED_MESSAGE 0x0020 STATUS_MESSAGES 0x0030 ...
CAUTION DISCONNECT UNIT BEFORE ADDING FOG FLUID. To fill the fluid reservoir, unscrew the brass cap and pour the MDG Neutral Fog Fluid until it reaches the inside bottom of the opening. Avoid overfilling, screw back the brass cap and make sure it is tightened.
ATMe, Haze Generator Troubleshooting Contact MDG if symptoms are not listed, or if the provided solutions fail to resolve the issue. Table 2: Symptoms and Solutions Symptoms Probable Causes and Suggested Actions • Verify that AC power cord is properly connected The haze generator does not switch on on both ends.
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You may have a solenoid valve malfunction. Restart the generator. • Verify you are not using liquid CO Please contact MDG Service if this problem persists. • ERROR = HEATER • This is a heating timeout, due to a cartridge heater problem.
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• ERROR = T. HIGH • Restart the generator. This is generally due to an electronic problem. Please contact MDG Service if this problem persists. • ERROR = T. SAF • Restart the generator. This is generally due to an electronic or sensor problem.
RUSS UPPORT The Truss Support was designed with safety and simplicity in mind. Two configurations are available, allowing the MDG generator to be supported either below or above a truss. • Hanging Truss Mount Bracket •...
ATMe, Haze Generator Cable Requirements ONNECTION TO THE MAIN If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer, or its distributing / service agent. • Operating voltage: 100-240 VAC, single phase. 50/60 Hz, 715 W nominal (550-1400 W).
ATMe, Haze Generator Technical Specifications Series ATMOSPHERE Series Total Running Time: 23 hours at 2.76 bar / 40 psi 46 hours at 1.38 bar / 20 psi Haze colour: Pure white Particle size: 0.5 to 0.7 microns Fluid consumption: 100 ml (3.24 oz / 0.029 US gal) per hour at 2.76 bar / 40 psi 55 ml (1.62 oz / 0.0145 US gal) per hour at 1.38 bar / 20 psi...
MDG or one of its authorized service centres, or if it is used under conditions for which it has not been designed, or if any other fluid than the MDG Neutral Fog Fluids has been used. MDG Fog Generators Ltd is not responsible for any damages resulting from a faulty installation or from abusive use of the product.
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