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STRATUS 1500

Professional fog machine

USER MANUAL / MANUAL DE USUARIO

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

POR FAVOR LEA LAS INSTRUCCIÓNES ANTES DE USAR

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Stratus 1500

Professional fog machine - Wireless control

Stratus 1500 is a high performance fog machine

with an output of 30,000 cubic feet per minute, pro-

viding easy operation and a low warm up time of 5

minutes. Its tank has a capacity of 2.5 liters (88 Oz.)

and it can be controlled with the included wireless

remote control. Stratus 1500 is ideal for mobile

applications and social events.

Specications

Output

• Smoke output: 30,000 cubic feet per minute

• Warm up time: 5 minutes

• Tank: 2.5 lts./ 88 Oz.

• Liquid consumption: 125 ml/min / 4.4 oz/min

Control

• Operational modes: Stand alone, Wired remote

control and Wireless remote control

Physical

• Dimensions: 342x315.6x251.7 mm. /

13.5x12.4x9.9 in.

• Weight: 6.5 Kg. / 14.4 Lbs.

1. OVERVIEW

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2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is Included

• Stratus 1500

• FC-T Timed Remote Control

• Hanging Bracket with Mounting Hardwar

• Warranty Card

Unpacking Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and

check the container to make sure all the parts are in

the package and are in good condition.

Claims

If the box or the contents (the product and included

accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or

show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier imme-

diately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to

the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim.

In addition, keep the box and contents for inspec-

tion. For other issues, such as missing components

or parts, damage not related to shipping, or con-

cealed damage, le a claim with Ampro within 7

days of delivery.

Text Conventions

1—512 A range of values.

50/60 A set of values.

Settings A menu option.

Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options.

<Enter> A button.

Symbols

Critical installation, conguration, or opera-

tion information. Not following these instruc-

tions may make the product not work, cause dam-

age to the product, or cause harm to the operator.

Important installation or conguration

information. The product may not function

correctly if this information is not used.

Useful information.

Safety Notes

These notes include important information about

the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this prod-

uct; read before using the product.

• Always connect the product to a grounded

circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.

• Always disconnect the product from the power

source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.

• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or

damaged.

• Never disconnect the product from power by

pulling or tugging on the cord.

• If mounting the product overhead, always se-

cure to a fastening device using a safety cable.

• Make sure there are no ammable materials

close to the product when operating.

• Do not touch the product’s housing when oper-

ating because it may be very hot.

• Do not mount the product on a ammable

surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper, carton,

plastic, etc.).

• The product’s nozzle is very hot during oper-

ation and it remains hot for a long time aer

operation has stopped.

• The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temper-

ature. Keep a minimum distance of 6.5  (2 m)

from the nozzle to the nearest object.

• Do not use the product as a space heater.

• Do not drink or come in contact with the fog u-

id. If you do, call your local emergency service

(911 in the US) for help.

• Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any

other ammables to the fog uid.

• Always make sure that the voltage of

the outlet to which you are connecting the

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product is within the range stated on the decal

or rear panel of the product.

• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To

prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose the

product to rain or moisture.

• Always install the product in a location with

adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from

adjacent surfaces.

• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the prod-

uct’s housing are blocked.

• Never connect the product to a dimmer or

rheostat.

• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of

the same type and rating.

• Never carry the product from the power cord

or any moving part. Always use the hanging/

mounting bracket.

• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104

°F (40 °C). Do not operate the product at higher

temperatures.

• In the event of a serious operating problem,

stop using the product immediately.

• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried

out by unskilled people can lead to damage or

malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized

technical assistance center.

• This product is not intended for permanent

installation.

• Use only AMPRO water-based fog uid.

• Drain the tank before transporting or storing

the product.

• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its

lifespan, during periods of non-use completely

disconnect the product from power via breaker

or by unplugging it.

Keep this User Manual for future use. If you

sell the product to another user, be sure to

give this document to the next owner.

FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specically

developed by Chauvet to clean your Stratus

1500. Make sure you use FCQ regularly, no

longer than 90 days between cleanings, to increase

the life of your fogger.

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3. INTRODUCTION

Overview

Dimensions

Fog Fluid

Tanck

Fluid Level

Indicator

Buttons

Wireless

Remote

Connector

Manual

Remote

Connector

Back Panel View

Power Cord

Power Switch Manual-Fog

Button

DMX In

Display

DMX Out

Fuse Holder

10 in

253 mm

13.7 in

348 mm

12.3 in

312 mm

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4. SETUP

AC Power

To determine the product’s power requirements

(circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the

current value listed on the label aixed to the prod-

uct’s back panel, or refer to the product’s speci-

cations chart. The listed current rating indicates

the product’s average current draw under normal

conditions.

• Always connect the product to a protected

circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the

product has an appropriate electrical ground to

avoid the risk of electrocution or re.

• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its

lifespan, during periods of non-use completely

disconnect the product from power via breaker

or by unplugging it.

Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable

resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or

dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.

Fuse Replacement

1. Disconnect the product from power.

2. Twist the fuse holder cap counterclockwise to

loosen the fuse holder and pull straight out.

3. Remove the blown fuse.

4. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating.

5. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and

reconnect power.

• Disconnect the product from power before re-

placing the fuse.

• Always replace a blown fuse with another of the

same type and rating.

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the

safety recommendations indicated in the Safety

Notes.

Orientation

This product may not be tilted. This product should

be level when on a surface or when mounted.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location, always make

sure there is easy access to the product for

maintenance and uid replenishment.

• Make sure that the structure or surface onto

which you are mounting the product can sup-

port the product’s weight (see the Technical

Specications).

• When mounting the product overhead, always

use a safety cable. Mount the product securely

to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform

or a truss.

• When rigging the product onto a truss, you

should use a mounting clamp of appropriate

weight capacity. The bracket has 13-mm holes,

which are appropriate for this purpose.

• The rubber feet also serve as oor supports

and allow for surface mounting. When mount-

ing the product on the oor, make sure that the

product and cables are away from people and

vehicles.

Mounting Diagram

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Safety

Cable

Mounting

Clamp

Mounting

Bracket

Nozzle Bracket Adjustment

Knob

(works with

CH-05 from

Ampro)

(such as CLP-15

or CLP-15N clamp

from Ampro)

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5. OPERATION

Control Panel Operation

To access the control panel functions, use the four

buttons located underneath the display. Please

refer to the Product Overview to see the button

locations on the control panel.

Button

Menu: Press to exit from the current menu or func-

tion.

Up: Press to scroll up the list of options or to nd a

higher value.

Down: Press to scroll down the list of options or to

nd a lower value.

Enter: Press to activate a menu option or a select-

ed value.

Menu Map

DMX Linking

The Stratus™ 1500 works with a DMX controller. In-

formation about DMX is in the Ampro® DMX Primer,

which is available from the Ampro website http://

amproweb.com/.

Conguration (DMX)

Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX

controller.

While operating the Stratus 1500, make sure there

is adequate fog uid in the machine to prevent

pump and heater damage. When the fog uid level

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet,

and turn the power switch to on.

2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of

the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on

the product.

DMX Starting Address

When selecting a starting DMX address, always

consider the number of DMX channels the selected

DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address

that is too high, you could restrict the access to

some of the product’s channels. The Stratus™ 1500

uses 1 DMX channel, which denes the highest

congurable address as 512. If you are not familiar

with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer

from www.amproweb.com. To select the starting

address, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Addr shows on

the display.

2. Press <ENTER> and A 1–A512 will show on the

display.

3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting

address.

4. Press <ENTER>.

becomes low, simply add more fog uid to continue

using the Stratus 1500.

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Mode Programming Steps Description

DMX

Mode

Addr A 1–A512 Sets DMX start-

ing address

Tempe-

rature

Ht Hxxx Displays

current heater

temperature

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DMX Channel Assignments

and Values

CH1

Note: Fog output is variable, depending on the

status of the heater and environment.

Remote or Manual Operation

The Stratus™ 1500 can be operated manually, or

with the included wired timer controller (FC-T).The

Manual button is located on the rear of the unit. See

the product Overview. Additionally, the product can

be operated with the FC-M manual wired remote or

the FC-W wireless remote, available separately.

Wired Timer Controller (FC-T) Setup

The FC-T wired timer controller allows you to auto-

matically trigger fog output by setting output, inter-

val time, and duration time. LED indicator lights

display the machine and controller’s current state.

Rotary knobs set interval, output, and duration

times, while manual and continuous buttons allow

overriding control.

1. Plug in the fog machine to power.

2. Plug in the wired timer controller to the Manual

Remote Connector socket on the back of the

fog machine. (See the product Overview.)

3. Allow the Stratus™ 1500 six to seven minutes

to heat up before continuing. (See Fluid Tank

Indicator Lights.)

Wired Timer Controller (FC-T)

Operation

The FC-T wired timer controller has three modes of

operation: timer, continuous, and manual.

Timer Mode

To trigger the Stratus™ 1500 with the timer func-

tion, follow the instructions below:

1. Set the desired output level with the OUTPUT

knob.

2. Set the INTERVAL and DURATION knobs to the

desired positions.

• The INTERVAL knob sets the amount of time

in between bursts of fog.

• The DURATION knob sets the length of time

that the fog machine will run during the

burst.

3. Press the <TIMER ON/OFF> latching button. The

LED indicator above the button will light up.

The timer will now run as set by the INTERVAL,

DURATION, and OUTPUT knobs.

4. Press the <TIMER ON/OFF> button again to turn

o the timer.

• The <MANUAL> button will override the timer.

Continuous Mode

To trigger the Stratus™ 1500 to continuously cycle

fog, follow the instructions below:

1. Set the desired output level with the OUTPUT

knob.

2. Press the <CONTINUOUS> latching button. The

LED indicator above the button will light up.

The fog machine outputs fog until the <CONTIN-

UOUS> button is pressed again.

3. Press the <CONTINUOUS> button again to stop

the fog output.

In order for Continuous mode to run uninterrupted,

without the Stratus™ 1500 stopping to reheat, set

the OUTPUT knob no higher than 6. At Output levels

above 6, the fogger will cycle through intermittent

bursts of fog during its reheating program.

• The duration of Continuous fog output is based

Channel Function Value Percent/

Setting

1Fog Output 000-005 No function

006-255 0–100%

Uninterrupted Continuous

Mode at Output 6

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• The Stratus™ 1500 unit may start producing fog

intermittently to allow for uid reheating aer a

period of continuous fog output. This is a normal

occurrence.

• The duration of manual fog output is based on the

capability of the fog machine.

Optional Wireless Remote (FC-W)

The optional FC-W wireless remote allows the user

to trigger the Stratus™ 1500 to produce fog from up

to 100  away.

1. Plug in the fog machine to power.

2. Plug the FC-W wireless remote receiver into the

Wireless Remote Connector on the back of the

Stratus™ 1500. (See the product Overview.)

3. Allow the Stratus™ 1500 six to seven minutes to

heat up. (See Fluid Tank Indicator Lights.)

4. Press and hold the <1>, <2>, <3>, or <4> button

on the wireless remote. (Download the FC-W

User Manual from www.chauvetlighting.com for

more information on addressing the FC-W)

5. Release the button to stop the fog output.

• Ensure the FC-W has an unobstructed view of the

receiver for maximum performance.

• The <2>, <3>, and <4> buttons are reserved for

future use.

Fluid Tank Indicator Lights

The Stratus™ 1500 has indicator LEDs that light up

the uid tank to indicate the status of the product,

as follows:

• Red - The heater is currently warming up.

• Flashing Red - The heater is currently warming

up and no uid is detected.

• Blue - The heater is ready to produce fog.

• Flashing Blue - The heater is ready to produce

on the capacity of the tank.

• Fluid consumption will be signicantly increased

during Continuous mode.

Manual Mode

To trigger the Stratus™ 1500 manually, do the fol-

lowing:

1. Set the desired output level with the OUTPUT

knob.

2. Press and hold the <MANUAL> button on the

wired timer controller. The LED indicator above

the button will light up. The fog machine will

output fog for as long as you hold down the

<MANUAL> button.

3. Release the <MANUAL> button to stop the fog

output.

The duration of manual fog at any given Output set-

ting is based on the capability of the fog machine.

Optional Wired Manual Remote

Control (FC-M)

The optional FC-M wired manual remote control

allows the user to start and stop the fog output.

It operates the same as the Manual button on the

product, with the addition of a READY indicator

LED.

1. Plug in the fog machine to power.

2. Plug in the wired manual remote control to the

Manual Remote Connector socket on the back

of the fog machine. (See the product Overview.)

3. Wait for the READY indicator LED to light up,

indicating the Stratus™ 1500 is heated enough

to produce fog. (Also see Fluid Tank Indicator

Lights.)

4. Press and hold the <FOG> button on the wired

manual remote control.

5. Release the <FOG> button to stop the fog output.

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6. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Fogger Maintenance

Do not allow the fogger to become clogged. Aer

every 40 hours of continuous operation, use AMPRO

Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) through the system to

prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in

the heating element. The recommended cleaning

procedure is as follows.

1. Unplug the product from power.

2. Empty all fog uid from the machine.

3. Add cleaning solution to the tank.

4. Connect the product to power and allow it to

warm up.

5. Run the unit in a well-ventilated area until the

tank is almost empty. Do not allow the pump to

run dry.

6. Rell with fogger uid to continue using the

fogger. Run the machine briey to clear any

remaining cleaning solution from the pump and

heater.

Do Not operate the machine without uid at any

time.

Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) was specically developed

by Ampro to clean your Stratus 1500. Make sure you

use FCQ regularly, no longer than 90 days between

cleanings, to increase the life of your product.

Storage

Before storing the fogger, run FCQ through the sys-

tem as described in the cleaning procedure above;

however, only follow steps 1 through 5. Do not rell

the tank with fog uid if storing the fogger. Cleaning

the system prior to storage will help prevent any

particles from condensing inside the pump or heat-

er while not in use.

• Test-run your Stratus 1500 on a monthly basis to

achieve the best performance.

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fog and no uid is detected.

Heater Temperature

To view the current heater temperature, follow the

instructions below:

• Press <MENU> repeatedly until Ht shows on the

display.

• Press <ENTER> and Hxxx (the current heater

temperature) will show on the display.

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