SHX Bubbles Tube

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  • It’s highly recommended to read this manual before start using the device.
  • The product should be always used under adult supervision.
  • Do not move or tip the tube once it is filled with water. For this reason it should be placed in the final position before filling.
  • During filling and emptying, the tube must be disconnected from the power supply.
  • Never use chemical or abrasive products to clean the tube.
  • To ensure its stability, if it isn’t used with the specific base, it can be secured using an extra clamp (not supplied with the product).
  • The bubble tube is designed to create an optical effect and users can touch and hug the tube, however, the tube should never be shaken, overturned or hit with hard objects
  • The bubble tube is ready to use, just fill the tube with clean water, leaving a gap at the top of 8 to 10cm.
  • After it is filled with water, two electrical connections must be made.

Measurements

  • Base mesures: 36x36x15cm
  • Tube high: 1,8m (available in other measures).
  • Tube diameter: 20cm
  • Water capacity: 50 litros (aprox.)

Technical specifications

  • Power supply: 230Vac 50Hz – 12Vac/ 50VA
  •  MAX power: 35W

Introduction

The bubble tube produces an extreme visual effect with very smooth colour changes. The effect is accompanied by bubbles circulating upwards stimulating visual tracking.

It is possible to amplify the tracking effect by placing beads inside the tube (see our catalogue or ask us for available models).

Components

  1. Bubble tube
  2. Protective box for the electronics
  3. 6m DMX cable
  4. Power supply
  5. Control box

The Set of Balls is provided under request.

   

 

  • A 230V socket must be provided for the power supply of the device.
  • A DMX connection must be provided for lighting control (female DMX connector).
  • In case of need to control more lighting elements, a second DMX connection must be provided to ensure continuity to the signal (male DMX connector).

Installation

  • Remove the protective film from the methacrylate tube.
  • Lift the protective box by loosening the side screws.
  • Level the bubble tube by moving the leveling legs at the corners of the bubble tube to ensure that the tube is stable.
  • Connect the power cable securing the connection with the fixing nut. (2)
  • Connect the bubble control switch if required. (3)

  • Assemble the electronics protective box, ensuring the air pipes are not bent or obstructed.
  • Place the tube in the final position.
  • Fill the tube with clean water (if any water is spilled, dry it).

Before start using the device
Check the following points:

  • The device must be connected to a wall plug.
  • The DMX cable must be connected to the device.
  • The SHX Central device must be switched on.

Use of the product

  • In the SHX software you can control the lights of the device.
  • In the SHX app, you will also find a tab that allows you to change the colors of the device: you can choose between different colors or activate the function of automatic color changes.

  • In the SHX application there’s a power off button, you can turn off the device with it.
  • You can configure the different contents of the SHX application as well, to create the effects you want to associate with that content. See the manual of the SHX application to learn how to create these contents, (automatic mode, according to the SHX scenes, by sound, simultaneous with the other elements or independent)

The control of this device has been added to the SHX application.
The configuration parameters for this device are:

Lighting control:

  • DMX address: 128

In the SHX application it has been created within the DMX devices with the following configuration:

Control via radiofrequency

Radiofrequency codes to control the bubbles:

Code 43: ON / OFF

Code 74: OFF

Code 89: ON

Code 96: intermittent bubble

Code 112: single bubble

In the SHX application it is configured inside the RF devices with the following configuration:

  • The tube must be disconnected from the power supply before cleaning.
  • Never use chemical or abrasive products to clean the tube.
  • Clean the tube and the base from the top downwards using non-soapy water and a soft cloth. Thoroughly dry the surface of the tube and the base and wait one hour to connect to the power supply.
  • It is recommended to use a capful of non soapy bleach to the water once a year to prevent presence of algae and bacteria.
  • Make sure there aren’t any soap residues inside the bubble tube (otherwise the bubbles will create foam and it will overflow from the tube).
  • When you notice the water turning cloudy, it must be changed.
  • To avoid any possible damage to the environment or human health caused by uncontrolled disposal of waste, separate these products from other types of waste and recycle them correctly.

  • Private users can contact the establishment where they purchased the product or with the their local authorities to find out how and where they can safely recycle it.

This product complies with EU 2004/108/EC Directive requirements .

Declaration of conformity can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: bjliveat.com

Este producto cumple con los requisitos que indica la Directiva Europea 2004/108/EC.

If you find any damage or any material is missing please contact our technical service for assistance.

BJ Adaptaciones
C/ Mare de Déu del Coll, 70, Bajos
08023 Barcelona, España
Fono: +34 93 285 04 37
Fax: +34 93 553 56 34
e-Mail: info@bjliveat.com
www.bjliveat.com

Any damage or breakage caused during transport must be notified within three days of receipt.