SHOWVEN V1.1 2024-06-26 Circle Flamer II

Thanks for choosing SHOWVEN Circle Flamer II, we wish it will bring you lots of exciting moments. Please read the following user’s manual and related product installation guide carefully before operating this device.

Safety Instructions

Safety icons explanation
Safety instructions warn of hazards when handling equipment and provide information on how to avoid those hazards. They are classified according to the severity of the hazard and are divided into the following groups. Please do follow all safety instructions in this document!

• DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations)
• WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
• CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Provide additional or supplementary information.

General Safety Instructions

• Unauthorized repairs are prohibited, it may cause serious incidents.
• Make sure the power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the equipment, and the socket must be well grounded. Unplug and turn off the machine when not use.
• Please connect the DMX cable before powering on Circle Flamer II, and ensure that the communication command is disarmed, and the safety switch of the device is under test mode.
• After turning on the device, no person is allowed to stay in the danger area. Ensure all persons who are part of the show be informed about the safety distance, risks, and functions of the device.
• Always have a CO2 fire extinguisher and an extinguishing blanket in case of needed.
• If there be any doubt as to the safety operation of the device in any circumstances, the device should be taken out of service immediately. Be sure the device is in good operating condition before use. If fails to fire correctly, immediately shut it down and check it accordingly. Any questions please always contact SHOWVEN (info@showven.cn) for help.
• Be sure to use high-quality fuels, otherwise, it easily leads to failure or danger. Please keep fuels away from heat sources, sparks, fire or another possibility of ignition. Do not smoke!
• The operator responsible for the control of the flame system must always have a clear view of the device so that he/she can stop the show immediately when there is danger. The main AC power switch should near the operator. So that operator can turn off the power of all devices in case of abnormality.
• The device shall not be altered and applied to other use purpose.

Disclaimers
SHOWVEN technologies Co., Ltd excludes liability for unsafe situations, accidents and damages resulting from:

1. Ignoring warnings or regulations as shown on product manual or this manual.
2. Use for other applications or circumstances other than those indicated herein.
3. Changes to the device, including use of non-original spare parts, lack of maintenance etc.
4. Dismantling device without authorization from SHOWVEN.
5. Use this machine by unqualified or untrained personnel.
6. Improper use of machine Warning A dry powder fire extinguisher, a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and a fire blanket must be equipped next to the equipment. Someone must be on duty during operation. In case of fire accident, dry powder fire extinguisher can be used when the fire is large, and a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can be used when the fire is small.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Circle Flamer II
• Housing Material: Die-casting Aluminum
• Dimension: 610330330mm
• Weight: 35kg
• Input: AC100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Work Power: 550W
• Battery Powered: Yes, 16pcs 18650 cells, 24h standby
• Ignition: Dual, high-voltage electron ignition
• Flame Monitoring: Yes
• Dual Vlave: Yes
• Control: DMX, 9-60V pyro signal, Wireless with Wireless DMX Receiver (5-PIN DMX IN with DC5V power supply)
• DMX: 3-pin and 5-pin DMX IN / OUT
• E-Stop Interface: Yes, can be connected in series
• Effect Direction: 210 ( 105)
• Flame Height: up to 12m
• Nozzle Optional (Max. height): NOZZLE EL(6m), L (8m), PM (10m), H(12m)
• Tank Capacity: 9L
• Fuel: ISOPAR L, ISOPROPANOL
• Liquid Level Sensor: Yes
• Fuel Tube Filter: Yes
• Tip sensor: Yes
• Usage in Rain: Yes
• ARM light: Yes
• Stereo Stand Hole: Yes, (36mmdepth 62mm)

Structure

1. Rear panel
2. Top panel
3. Handle
4. Fire box
5. Igniter (Dual)
6. Nozzle
7. Flame monitor
8. Fuel tank lid

Diagram of bottom panel

Rear Panel

1. Touch button
2. Power Switch (with Power indicator light)
3. Power IN / OUT
4. Safety switch
5. DC12V external fuel pump power supply
6. 3-pin XLR IN/OUT
7. 5-pin XLR IN/OUT (5-PIN XLR IN can charge for wireless DMX pen through pin1 and 4, pin4 with DC5V power supply)
8. 9-60V pyro signal port
9. E-stop interface
10. ARM indicator light

Display and setting

Welcome interface

• Software Version
  • Circle Flamer II-240520
• Serial Number
  • ***********
• Pump Run Time
  • 00:00:00
• Ignition Times
  • xx

Main interface

Status Bar

Data Bar

• DMX: DMX address, Background turns from BLACK to RED when DMX cable was connected.
• SAFE: Safety address, Background turns from BLACK to RED when DMX cable was connected and safety channel activated.
• PRES: Pressure value. The background turns from BLACK to RED when the pressure reaches/exceeds 90% of the “set pressure” value.
• FUEL: Fuel level indicates. The background turns from BLACK to RED when the actual fuel level (displayed in MONI) “Fuel Level Alarm” setting in ADVANCED MENU.

Message Bar
USER MODE/error or alert information display, Background color turns to RED when under “USER MODE”.

Touch Button function display

• First Button: MENU / BACK
• Second Button: UP / LEFT
• Third Button: DOWN / RIGHT
• Fourth Button: MONI / EDIT / SAVE

ARM indicator light

Operators can enable/disable the arm indicator light by set the “ARM STATE” in the ADVANCED menu. If “ARM STATE” is ON, there will be three status:

• OFF: DMX signal input
• BLINK: DMX armed or Ext Ignite in the advanced menu is ON
• ON: no DMX signal and Ext Ignite in the advanced menu is OFF

Alert Message

Alert Message	Why it appears	How to remove
E0 Test Mode	Safety Key Switch at TEST MODE	Switch the Key to USER MODE
E0 Factory Mode	Factory mode	Switch to Normal mode
E0 ExtIgnite ON	“External Trigger” is “ON”	Set “External Trigger” to “OFF” in Advanced menu
E0 Ignition Disenable	“Ignition” is “Disenable”	Set “Ignition” to “Enable” in Factory menu
E0 Key Lock	Touch button no operation in 30s	Restart machine
E0 Invert ON	“Invert”is set to ON in the advanced menu	Set to OFF
E0 Motor Disable	“Motor”is set to“Enable” in advanced menu	Set to Disabled

Error Message

Error Message	Why it appears	How to remove
E1 Pressure Err	Consecutive pressurize failure times exceed the “Pressure Fail Cnt” setting value in the factory menu	Restart the machine or reset the safety channel
E2 P Relief Err	Pressure high after depressurizing	Restart machine
E3 Press Sensor	Pressure sensor disconnect/damage	please check the pressure sensor.

E4 Motor Err	Nozzle not arrived in designed postion on time	Check the nozzle and restart the machine
E5 Bat Err	Battery voltage abnormal	Charge for the battery. if still appear E5, battery might be damaged please replace the battery
E6 Tip Err	Machine slant over 45° , it stops running	Tip setting set to OFF, or horizontal install machine.
E7 Fuel Low	Actual “Fuel Level” < set value of “Fuel Level Alarm” in ADVANCED MENU	Fill the tank
E8 MissFire Exceed	Consecutive ignition failures exceed the set value of “Fl Moni Fail Num” in advanced interface	Restart the machine / reset the safety channel / set “Flame Monitor” to OFF

Monitoring Interface
Press “MONI” enter below interface

Menu	Explanation
Pressure	Current pressure value
Fuel Level	Current fuel level
Igniter Voltage	Flame monitoring value display
DC voltage	DC power supply voltage
BAT voltage	Battery voltage display
Pump A	Pump A current value
Pump B	Pump B current value
Motor Voltage	Motor voltage of power supply
Range of angle limit	The range of current angle limit (Mini. NO ~ Max. NO )
User Mode	<15V is under test mode
Motor offset	Nozzle angle offset
Pump Run Time	Accumulative pump working time
Ignition Times	Accumulative ignition times

Menu Interface
Press “MENU” enter below interface

Menu	Explanation
MAIN	Main menu
ADVANCED	Advanced menu
TEST	Test menu
FACTORY	Factory menu (factory use only)

Main menu
Select “MAIN” in menu interface, press “EDIT” enter main menu. Use UP / DOWN / SAVE to change the parameters.

Menu	Range	Default	Explanation
Set DMX Address	1~512	1	DMX address setup
Min Angle Limit			Restrict the minimum nozzle output direction
Max Angle Limit			Restrict the maximum nozzle output direction

Advanced menu
Select “ADVANCED” in the menu interface, press “EDIT” and enter the advanced menu. Use UP / DOWN / SAVE to change the parameters.

Items	Contents	Default	Description
External Trigger	OFF / ON	OFF	Trigger through 9-60V pyro ignition signal
Set Ext Sequence	1-89	89	Preset sequence triggered by pyro signal
Head to middle	OFF / ON	OFF	ON: Channel 1=0, Firing head will back to the middle position (NO.8) after running a preset sequence. OFF Firing head position after firing will be decided by CH1 DMX value.
Invert	OFF / ON	OFF	When turned on, all angles will be mirrored.
Motor Disabled	ON/OFF	OFF	ON: output nozzle motor disabled
Automatic Limit	ON/OFF	OFF	ON: The output nozzle will check the angle block limit automatically after power on the machine
Motor Err Switch	ON/OFF	OFF	ON: report error when nozzle not arrived designed position on time
Tip Setting	OFF / ON	ON	Turn ON/OFF tip over function
Fuel Level Alarm	0-100	5	Machine will alarm and stop working when fuel level lower than setting value
Fuel Input	ON / OFF	OFF	Automatic filling tank when fuel level low
PV ON FuelLevel	0-100	20	Automatic filling start when fuel level lower than this setting value. (Fuel Input ON status)
PV OFF FuelLevel	0-100	50	Automatic filling stop when fuel level exceeds this setting value. (Fuel Input ON status)
Flame Monitor	ON/OFF	OFF	Flame monitor function ON/OFF setting
Flame Moni Value	0.01V-3.30V	0.4V	The threshold value for a successful firing
Fl Moni Fai Num	1-10	2	Consecutive ignition failures setting, if ignition fail times > setting value, the machine will report an error.
Key Sound	ON/OFF	ON	Touch button sound ON / OFF
ARM State	ON/OFF	ON	ARM indicator light ON/OFF setting
LCD Backlight	ON/OFF	OFF	LCD backlight ON/OFF. When ON, the screen will flash when firing; OFF: LCD screen will turn off when no operation.
Key Lock	ON/OFF	OFF	ON: Touch button will disable if there is no operation in the 30s. restart machine to active touch button.
Default Parameter	ON/OFF	OFF	Reset default parameter settings

Test menu
Please disconnect the DMX connection before enter the test menu. Select “TEST” in the menu interface, press “EDIT” enter the test menu. Use UP / DOWN / SAVE to change the parameters. “External Trigger” will disable after enter TEST menu, Pressure relief valve will open, below related items will show Running when testing, show Finish after test is finished.

Items	Description
ARM Test	Test ARM indicator light, blink once/s, blink 3 times
Jet Valve 1 Test	Jet valve 1 ON/OFF 3 times, 1s per time
Jet Valve 2 Test	Jet valve 2 ON/OFF 3 times, 1s per time
Relief Test	Relief valve ON/OFF 3 times, 1s per time
Fuel Valve 1 Test	Fuel Valve 1 ON/OFF 3 times, 1s per time
Igniter 1 Test	Igniter 1 ON/OFF 3 times, 1s per time
Igniter 2 Test	Igniter 2 ON/OFF 3 times, 1s per time
Pump Test	Pump will pressurize to “Set Pressure” value and keep 2s, and display “F”.

	If pressurize time exceed the setting value of “Max Pressure Limit”, means pump test fail, it will display “E”. Display “R” means the machine is pressurizing.
Motor Test	Output nozzle motor test: angle 1-15 wave sequence
Motor Run Test 1	Output nozzle motor test 1: angle 1, 8-step sequence
Motor Run Test 2	Output nozzle motor test 2: angle 8, 15-step sequence
Motor Run Test 3	Output nozzle motor test 3: angle 1, 8 wave sequence
Motor Run Test 4	Output nozzle motor test 4: angle 8, 15 wave sequence

Firing Angles:
The firing angle for CIRCLE FLAMER II is ±105°, from the Audience Side view, there are altogether 15 firing angles as below.

Drive time for Effects: Time needed for the motor drive from NO.8 to relevant angle.

No.	Angles	Drive time needed
NO.1	-105°	170ms
NO.2	-90°	150ms
NO.3	-75°	130ms
NO.4	-60°	110ms
NO.5	-45°	90ms
NO.6	-30°	70ms
NO.7	-15°	50ms
NO.8	0°	0ms
NO.9	15°	50ms
NO.10	30°	70ms
NO.11	45°	90ms
NO.12	60°	110ms
NO.13	75°	130ms
NO.14	90°	150ms
NO.15	105°	170ms

For example for the motor drive from 0°to 45°, it needs 90, when the operator designs a show to synchronize to music, this drive time must be calculated.

CIRCLE FLAMER II Firing Sequences

CIRCLE FLAMER II has 88 preset sequences, operator use a related channel DMX value or sequence No. to access certain sequences. Below, you can find a sequence list and single ignitions.

Single Ignition Sequence List

No.	Ignition angle	Description	Single shot duration	Sequence Duration (For reference)	CH5 DMX Value
1	-105°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	3-5
2	-90°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	6-7
3	-75°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	8-10
4	-60°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	11-12
5	-45°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	13-15
6	-30°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	16-17
7	-15°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	18-20
8	0°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	21-22
9	15°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	23-25
10	30°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	26-28
11	45°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	29-30
12	60°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	31-33
13	75°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	34-35
14	90°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	36-38
15	105°	Single Ignition SHORT flame	0.04s	0.19s	39-40
16	-105°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	41-43
17	-90°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	44-45
18	-75°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	46-48
19	-60°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	49-50
20	-45°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	51-53
21	-30°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	54-56
22	-15°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	57-58
23	0°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	59-61
24	15°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	62-63
25	30°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	64-66
26	45°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	67-68
27	60°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	69-71
28	75°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	72-73
29	90°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	74-76
30	105°	Single Ignition LONG flame	0.34s	0.56s	77-79

Step Sequences List

No.	Ignition angle NO.	Description	Nozzle movement	Sequence Duration	CH5 DMX Value
31	Step from 1-15	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	2.66s	80-81
32	Step from 15-1	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	2.66s	82-84
33	Step 5>8>11	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	0.92s	85-86
34	Step 11>8>5	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	0.92s	87-89
35	Step 6>10	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	0.75s	90-91
36	Step 10>6	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	0.75s	92-94
37	Step 4>6>8>10>12	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	1.27s	95-96
38	Step 12>10>8>6>4	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	1.27s	97-99
39	Step 8>6>10>4>12	SHORT flame Step sequence	M>L>R>L>R	1.60s	100-101
40	Step 8>10>6>12>4	SHORT flame Step sequence	M>R>L>R>L	1.60s	102-104

41	Step from 1-15	LONG flame Step sequence	L -> R	7.78s	105-107
42	Step from 15-1	LONG flame Step sequence	R -> L	7.78s	108-109
43	Step 5>8>11	LONG flame Step sequence	L -> R	1.82s	110-112
44	Step 11>8>5	LONG flame Step sequence	R -> L	1.82s	113-114
45	Step 6>10	LONG flame Step sequence	L -> R	1.25s	115-117
46	Step 10>6	LONG flame Step sequence	R -> L	1.25s	118-119
47	Step 4>6>8>10>12	LONG flame Step sequence	L -> R	2.68s	120-122
48	Step 12>10>8>6>4	LONG flame Step sequence	R -> L	2.68s	123-124
49	Step 8>6>10>4>12	LONG flame Step sequence	M>L>R>L>R	2.88s	125-127
50	Step 8>10>6>12>4	LONG flame Step sequence	M>R>L>R>L	2.88s	128-130

Wave Sequence List

No.	Ignition angle NO.	Description	Nozzle movement	Sequence Duration	CH5 DMX Value
51	Wave 5 –>11	Middle wave sequence	L -> R	1.87s	131-132
52	Wave 11–>5	Middle wave sequence	R -> L	1.87s	133-135
53	Big wave 1–15	LONG wave sequence	L -> R	4.08s	136-137
54	Big wave 15–1	LONG wave sequence	R -> L	4.08s	138-140
55	Wave 8–>1	Middle wave sequence	M -> L	2.09s	141-142
56	Wave 8–>15	Middle wave sequence	M -> R	2.09s	143-145
57	Wave 1–>8	Middle wave sequence	L -> M	2.31s	146-147
58	Wave 15–>8	Middle wave sequence	R -> M	2.31s	148-150
59	Wave 8–>11	SHORT wave sequence	M -> R	0.99s	151-152
60	Wave 8–>5	SHORT wave sequence	M -> L	0.99s	153-155
61	Wave 5–>8	SHORT wave sequence	L -> M	1.08s	156-158
62	Wave 11–>8	SHORT wave sequence	R -> M	1.08s	159-160

Additional Sequences List

No.	Ignition angle NO.	Description	Nozzle movement	Sequence Duration	CH5 DMX Value
63	Step 3>13	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	0.93s	161-163
64	Step 13>3	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	0.93s	164-165
65	Step 3>13	LONG flame Step sequence	L -> R	1.63s	166-168
66	Step 13>3	LONG flame Step sequence	R -> L	1.63s	169-170
67	Step 8-13	SHORT flame Step sequence	M -> R	1.55s	171-173
68	Step 13-8	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> M	1.55s	174-175
69	Step 8-13	LONG flame Step sequence	M -> R	3.24s	176-178
70	Step 13-8	LONG flame Step sequence	R -> M	3.24s	179-181
71	Step 8-3	SHORT flame Step sequence	M -> L	1.54s	182-183
72	Step 3-8	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> M	1.54s	184-186
73	Step 8-3	LONG flame Step sequence	M -> L	3.24s	187-188
74	Step 3-8	LONG flame Step sequence	L -> M	3.24s	189-191
75	Step 3-13	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	1.98s	192-193
76	Step 13-3	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	1.98s	194-196
77	Step 2-14	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	2.32s	197-198
78	Step 14-2	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	2.32s	199-201
79	Step 8>5>11	SHORT flame Step sequence	M>L>R	0.93s	202-203
80	Step 8>11>5	SHORT flame Step sequence	M>R>L	0.93s	204-206
81	Step 5-11	SHORT flame Step sequence	L -> R	1.28s	207-209
82	Step 11-5	SHORT flame Step sequence	R -> L	1.28s	210-211
83	Wave 8–>13	Middle wave sequence	M -> R	1.70s	212-214
84	Wave 13–>8	Middle wave sequence	R -> M	1.70s	215-216

85	Wave 8–>3	Middle wave sequence	M -> L	1.60s	217-219
86	Wave 3–>8	Middle wave sequence	L -> M	1.60s	220-221
87	Wave 3–>13	LONG wave sequence	L -> R	3.06s	222-224
88	Wave 13–>3	LONG wave sequence	R -> L	3.06s	225-226
>89	8(0°)	Single Ignition LONG flame	Static	max. 8s	227-255

DMX CONTROL
Circle Flamer II occupies 6 functional channel.

Channel	Function	Value
CH1	Manual Angle setup	0~255: angle change from -105° to 105° 128: straight upward (0°)
CH2	Manual Nozzle Waving Speed setup	0 and 255: Max Speed 1~254: Speed increase
CH3	Firing ON/OFF	0~253: Firing OFF 254~255: Firing ON
CH4	Firing Duration setup	0 and 255: permanent fire (10s is limit duration time) 1~254: 10~2540ms duration time (Manual firing duration = DMX Value * 10ms)
CH5	Preset sequence setup	0-2: no preset sequence 3-255: preset sequence DMX value = 2 + Sequence No.*2.55 (ROUND OFF)
CH6	Firing Enable / Disable	0~49 and 201~255: Firing Disable (Emergency STOP) 50~200: Firing Enable

Channel 1 (CH1): Manual Angle Setup

Angle No.	Angle	DMX Value
1	-105°	0
2	-90°	18
3	-75°	36
4	-60°	54
5	-45°	73
6	-30°	91
7	-15°	109
8	0°	128
9	15°	146
10	30°	165
11	45°	183
12	60°	201
13	75°	219
14	90°	237
15	105°	255

1. The first channel controls the firing angle. It defines to which angle the nozzle of the CIRCLE FLAMER moves. The angle can be chosen anywhere between -105° to +105° (DMX value 0 to 255)
2. The DMX value for an angle of 0° is 127.5 (round up 128). Using this value, the following formula can be used to calculate all other angles ∠ in degrees. Please always note the prefix of the angle DMX Value = 127.5 + (∠*1.2145)

Channel 2 (CH2): Manual Nozzle Waving Speed Setup

CH2: Nozzle Waving Speed Setup
DMX Value	0	1-254	255
Speed	Max Speed	Incremental of Speed	Max Speed

The second channel defines the nozzle waving speed. It work together with Channel 1 for manual firing

Channel 3 (CH3): Firing ON/OFF

CH3: Ignition
DMX Value	0-253	254-255
Firing	Firing OFF (igniter diable)	Firing ON (igniter enable)

The third channel activates the actual firing. If the DMX value of this channel higher than 253, the CIRCLE FLAMER will firing.

Channel 4 (CH4): Firing Duration setup

CH4: Manual Firing Duration setup
DMX Value	0	1	2	3	4	……	254	255
Firing Duration	Permanent	10ms	20ms	30ms	40ms		2540ms	Permanent

The fourth channel is the firing duration setup Below formula can be used to calculate the firing duration (ms): DMX Value = t/10

Channel 5 (CH5): Program Sequence setup
The fifth Channel allows to firing a preset sequence. Three DMX values can be used for one of the programmed firing sequences from the above sequence list (refer to the above sequence list table). The below formula can be used to calculate the firing sequence:

DMX Value = 2 + Sequence No.*2.55

CH5: Sequence List
DMX Value	0~2	3~5	6~7	8~10	11~12	……….	225-226
Sequence No.	N/A	1	2	3	4		88

Channel 6 (CH6): Firing Enable / Disable

The sixth channel is the working mode of pump. When the safety lock is located at TEST MODE, set the DMX value between 50-and 200 to test the system. For safety, the device will not pressurize. When the safety lock is located at USER MODE, the device pressurizes activated by set DMX value between 50-200.

CH6: Mode setup
DMX Value	0-49	50-200	201-255
Mode	Firing disable	Firing enable	Firing disable

Operation

Safety distance explanation
Safety distance for CIRCLE FLAMER II divided into two parts safety radius around machine (a) and safety distance at firing direction (b). No person and flammable materials are allowed to stay inside the safety isolation zone when flamer was armed. The safety radius around machine depends on the firing height (nozzle size). For safety distance at firing direction equals to maximum firing height * 1.5. CIRCLE FLAMER II with a maximum  105 waving firing angles, when firing step sequence, wave sequence or additional sequences the safety isolation zone is a three-dimensional sector area.

Nozzle Type	Max. Flame Height	Safety Radius (a)	Safety Distance at Firing Direction (b)
SFSMA027 Nozzle EL	6m	2m	9m
SFSMA024 Nozzle L	8m	2.5m	12m
SFSMA028 Nozzle PM	10m	3m	15m
SFSMA026 Nozzle H	12m	3.5m	18m

The CIRCLE FLAMER II safety isolation zone is a three-dimensional space with a cross-section of 210° sector enclosed by a and b (check the below diagram). We can understand it as a safety area formed by a safety column with a diameter of a, height of b rotate of ±105 degrees. Unauthorized persons and objects are strictly prohibited from entering. Depending on the firing sequence/angles the sector area changes accordingly. For angled installation, the safety distance both around the machine and the firing direction should shift accordingly.

Safety distance in a windy environment
The safety isolation zone radius (a) increases with wind direction and wind speed (v, m/s). The safety distance in windy conditions can be calculated as below: For Nozzle L: a = 2.5 + v; For example, when the wind speed is 3m/s, we use the Nozzle L, then the safety isolation zone radius should be 5.5m.

CAUTION
When the wind speed ≥ 8m/s (wind force ≥ 5), please use it with caution. When wind speed ≥ 17m/s and wind force ≥ 8, please stop using flamer.

Battery for Circle Flamer II
Circle Flamer II can be powered through 16 pcs of 18650 cells. New Circle Flamer II comes only with a battery compartment, customer need to get 18650 cells locally. The battery we suggest using is with flat head as below:

The battery installation steps:

• Unscrew the screws of the battery box at the bottom panel as below.
• Install the battery in correct direction, pay attention to the positive and negative pole. Wrong installation will damage the battery box or even the machine.
• Press and hold the reset button (as show in the red circle below) for 1s to activate the battery.
• Install back the battery box plate.
• Charging: charging automatically when the machine is connected to AC power supply (no matter machine was powered on or not)
  • NOTICE: To avoid damage of the battery, charge the battery at least once per month.
  • NOTICE: 18650 battery activation is necessary whenever installing the battery

Install Circle Flamer II

• Choose the correct nozzle, and ensure the installation position of Circle Flamer II meet the above safe distance requirements. New Circle Flamer II is supplied with a nozzle PM which generates up to 10m flame.
• Horizontal installation is preferred for Circle Flamer II. If need to install Circle Flamer in angles, to avoid fake error messages please turn the TIP Setting and Low fuel switch to OFF status first. Circle Flamer with a maximum tilt angle of 45° or -45°, and it can be angled to two directions as shown in the below picture. Besides please be aware of the fuel level in the fuel tank to avoid fuel leakage when tilt installation.
• For truss installations always connect with safety rope to ensure extra safety. If there is any other national or regional guidelines please follow it accordingly.
• Double confirm the machine was firmly installed.

Fuel the Circle Flamer II

• Switch safety lock to TEST MODE.
• Fill the fuel tank with qualified fuel. WARNING: Fuel requirements for Circle Flamer II
  1. Water content in fuel should less than 0.5%
  2. For maximum safety, please use fuel with flash point between 60-80℃, ISOPAR L or M is highly recommended.
  3. Colored fuels are forbidden to use on Circle Flamer II it may damage the machine. SHOWVEN excludes liability for the losses, damages and accidents caused by not using qualified fuels in accordance with this requirement..

E-Stopper / E-stop terminator Connection
E-stop interface is a power cut-off interface, the machine can be powered on normally only when E-STOP in is connected. For safer use of Circle Flamer II we suggest to connect it with E-stopper. For operators who don’t want to use E-stopper can plug a E-stop terminator in E-STOP IN to enable the device.

E-Stopper (optional) connect with single unit of Circle Flamer II

E-Stopper (optional) connect with multi units of Circle Flamer II in daisy chain.

NOTICE: A unit of E-Stopper can control maximum 24 units of device.

Use E-stop terminator (standard configuration): if without E-Stopper. Plug the E-stop terminator to the E-STOP IN port to enable the Circle Flamer II.

Connecting Circle Flamer II
Make sure the DMX or pyro controller is disarmed or powered off during cable connection.

If control by DMX controller, follow below steps:

• Connect a DMX cable to the DMX IN socket of first unit of Circle Flamer II, another head of this DMX cable connect to the DMX console (such as FXcommander). Make sure the DMX console is powered off.
• Connect a DMX cable to the DMX OUT socket of the previous Circle Flamer II, and the other end to the DMX IN of next machine. Connect all devices in series in this way.
• Suggest to plug in a DMX terminator into the DMX OUT in the last unit of the machine to improve signal reliability. For distances>200m please use SHOWVEN DMX splitter 8 to amplify the signal.
• Connect a power cable to the POWER IN socket of Circle Flamer II. Make sure power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the equipment, and the socket must well grounded.
• Power on all Circle Flamer II. Check the safety lock, double confirm it stays at “TEST MODE”.
• Set the angle limit if needed
• Assign DMX address for each unit of Circle Flamer II. If use SHOWVEN host controller or FXcommander to control the machine please allocate a unique DMX address for each unit of the machine.

If controlled by 9-60V pyro signal, follow below steps:

• Connect a power cable to the POWER IN socket of Circle Flamer II. Connect the other end of power cable to the power source. Make sure the power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the equipment, and the socket must well grounded.
• Connect the power control cables to the 9-60V pyro signal connector on Circle Flamer II.
• Connect the other end of power control cables to the pyro controller (9-60V external trigger source), such as the SHOWVEN PyroSlave series module. Before connecting please make sure there is no pyro signal input.
• Power on all Circle Flamer II
• Set the angle limit if needed
• Set the Ext Ignite to ON status in the advanced interface, and set the firing sequences at “Set Ext Sequence”.

Power ON the DMX console / Pyro controller and programming
Power on the DMX console and program the Circle Flamer II effect on DMX console or Pyro controller.

Test the ignition function of Circle Flamer II
Test the ignition function of Circle Flamer II, we can check whether the igniters of each unit of Circle Flamer II is working fine. Due to the safety switch is stay at TEST MODE, there will be only ignition while jet solenoid valve is not open, so no flames generated.

Firing

• Double confirm the prescribed safety isolation zone is clear, no person, animal or other property within this region.
• Switch the safety lock of Circle Flamer II to USER MODE.
• Firing, the operator should always have a clear view of the device, so that he/she can stop the show immediately when there is danger.

Depressurize and Power OFF

• Depressurize the flame unit after show or not use flamer for a period of time
• Power OFF DMX console
• Press the E-Stopper to power off all machines (if connected with the E-stopper)
• Switch safety lock of Circle Flamer II to TEST MODE
• Power OFF each unit of the machine

Empty the remaining fuels and package the machine

• Unplug power cable, DMX cable, E-Stopper connection cable, etc.
• Suggest to empty the remaining fuels inside the fuel tank before shipment and storage
• Package the machine after it is cooled down

Nozzle Replacement and Igniter Position Adjustment

1. Nozzle Types and Flame Height

Nozzle Replacement
Use 14mm outer hexagon socket wrench (SFMET944) to disassemble the nozzle, clean the nozzle and nozzle socket with air gun (air compressor), change a new nozzle and install it.

Igniter Position Adjustment
Whenever changed the nozzle or ignition is changed, please check the igniter pole position according to the below parameters. The right position for each pair of poles should have a gap from tip to tip of 2.5-3mm (b) and a gap between two igniter of 18mm (a). Check the ignition success rate after adjustment by firing

WARNING: Do unplug the power cable and power off the machine when the service flamer.

Nozzle Installation
Please assemble the stailess steel gasket, O ring and nozzle main part according to the below picture. The O ring should be inside the stainless steel gasket, otherwise, it may lead to fuel leakage. Use the nozzle replacement tool outer hexagon socket wrench to tighten the nozzle.

Maintenance

1. To maintain the machine in good performance and running status, it is recommended to running the device at least once per month.
2. Check the ignition probes both before and after each show, if there is any foreign objects on it please clean it up.
3. Maintenance of the nozzle: Nozzle needs to be cleaned from time to time, and it is recommended that once every six months (depending on the environment and frequency of use). In the process of using the equipment, if the flame shape is seriously deformed or the fuel injection line is significantly deformed or coarsened, the nozzle should be removed immediately for cleaning. If after clean, there are still problems please replace new nozzle.
4. Maintenance of the O-ring: If it is found that the O-ring of the nozzle is damaged or ageing when cleaning the nozzle, the Fluorine rubber O-ring should be replaced in time. O ring outter diameter is 14mm, wire diameter is 2mm.
5. Flame detector maintenance: Recommended to clean the carbon buildup on flame detector at least once per month (depending on the use environment and frequency), if the detector is found to be insensitive, clean it immediately.
6. Emptying operation of the fuel tank

WARNING:
Please pay attention to the tightening torque of the fuel drain screw. It should not exceed 10N*m, otherwise, the fuel tank will be damaged. This operation is prohibited for non-professionals.

Optional Parts for Circle Flamer II

Part. No.	Description
SFSMA026	NOZZLE H
SFSMA028	NOZZLE PM
SFSMA024	NOZZLE L
SFSMA027	NOZZLE EL
RMSMA530	SS304 gasket, outer     18, inner    14, thickness 1.5mm
RMWAS025	Fluorine O ring, outer     14, wire diameter is 2 mm
SFMET1107	G1-E-Stop connector
FPEST001	E-STOPPER
RMMET516	G1-Anti-static battery disassembly spudger
RMPCK293	Paper carton
FPFLI057	Flightcase for single unit
SFMET944	Tool for exchange nozzle
RMBOT036	Safety loop
SFMET944	Nozzle disassemble tool
RMEMD062	5-pin wireless DMX receiver (compatible with FXcommander 2.4GHz wireless DMX)

Warranty Instructions

• Sincere thanks for your choosing our products, you will receive quality service from us
• The product warranty period is one year. If there are any quality problems within 7 days after shipping out from our factory, we can exchange a brand new same model machine for you
• We will offer free of charge maintenance service for machines with hardware malfunction (except for the instrument damage caused by human factors) in the warranty period. Please don’t repair the machine without factory’s permission

Below situations NOT included in warranty service

• Damage caused by use of unqualified fuels;
• Damage caused by improper transportation, usage, management, and maintenance, or damage caused by human factors;
• Disassemble, modify or repair products without permission;
• Damage caused by external reasons (lightning strike, power supply, etc.)
• Damage caused by improper installation or use;

For product damage not included in the warranty range, we can provide paid service. An invoice is necessary when applying for maintenance service from SHOWVEN

Showven Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: +86-731-83833068 Web: www.showven.cn E-mail: info@showven.cn Add: No.1 Tengda Road, Liuyang Economic & Technical Development Zone, Changsha, Hunan, 410300, P.R.China

Documents / Resources

SHOWVEN V1.1 2024-06-26 Circle Flamer II [pdf] User Manual V1.1 2024-06-26 Circle Flamer II, V1.1 2024-06-26, Circle Flamer II, Flamer II, II

References

• User Manual