Skytec low level fogger remote issues

[Jupton24]

Hi,

I've recently taken on a skytec low-level fogger with an unbranded 5 pin remote. when I run the machine it produces a constant stream of smoke with the remote in and doesn't when it is out. I've looked around on google for an answer but it doesn't really cover the topic. the closest I've got is that the pins could be the wrong way around. though I don't know what way they are supposed to go. hope you can shed some light for me on this. I'm happy to resolder etc... I would prefer to fix this remote vs buying a new one as its for a school. thanks

[Stuart91]

Have a look inside the remote connector (is it an XLR, or a DIN?)

 

Could just be that some of the connections are shorting out inside it.

[Jupton24]

Have a look inside the remote connector (is it an XLR, or a DIN?)

 

Could just be that some of the connections are shorting out inside it.

 

okay I will its a XLR jack

 

Have a look inside the remote connector (is it an XLR, or a DIN?)

 

Could just be that some of the connections are shorting out inside it.

 

okay I will its a XLR jack

 

can't see any wires touching each other shorting each other

[Robin D]

I had a similar device many years ago. The problem was the push button was constantly on. Found a replacement from RS (push to make) and it was all fine.

[sunray]

Some foggers have a light or LED to indicate the machine is hot and ready to use, this is usually extended to the remote. Not all remotes are wired the same and sometimes the remote LED ends up wired to the control wire when used with the wrong machine. It's usually discovered just at curtain up... Edited March 15, 2021 by sunray

[Brian]

Is this the remote?

 

As Robin says above, the buttons aren't that reliable. Depending which one it is I might even have a spare one I'll send you.

[Jupton24]

Is this the remote?

 

As Robin says above, the buttons aren't that reliable. Depending which one it is I might even have a spare one I'll send you.

 

that's the one... that would be great if you could thank you

 

Some foggers have a light or LED to indicate the machine is hot and ready to use, this is usually extended to the remote. Not all remotes are wired the same and sometimes the remote LED ends up wired to the control wire when used with the wrong machine. It's usually discovered just at curtain up...

 

that's what I got when I googled around for a solution and thought it could be a swap of two wires. I can say that when it is plugged in the green light doesn't shine up to show that the machine is ready neither does the other 2 lights when the buttons are pressed

Edited March 15, 2021 by Jupton24

[Brian]

Is this the remote?

 

As Robin says above, the buttons aren't that reliable. Depending which one it is I might even have a spare one I'll send you.

 

that's the one... that would be great if you could thank you

 

 

Message sent.

[sunray]

Is this the remote?

 

As Robin says above, the buttons aren't that reliable. Depending which one it is I might even have a spare one I'll send you.

 

that's the one... that would be great if you could thank you

 

Some foggers have a light or LED to indicate the machine is hot and ready to use, this is usually extended to the remote. Not all remotes are wired the same and sometimes the remote LED ends up wired to the control wire when used with the wrong machine. It's usually discovered just at curtain up...

 

that's what I got when I googled around for a solution and thought it could be a swap of two wires. I can say that when it is plugged in the green light doesn't shine up to show that the machine is ready neither does the other 2 lights when the buttons are pressed

The generic units I'm familiar with are much more basic than that pictured. I found the issue was simply that the resistance of the LED was connected across where the machine was expecting the button, and effectively telling the machine to start. The solution has been to swap the wires but it may need a meter to establish what's needed as there are several combinations.

Another possibility is some machines are controlled by 4-20mA or DMX and IIRC Martin used 0-10V on some of their machines, all which are a whole different ball game.

I'm out of touch with smoke machines having only handled one in the last... oo let me see... I hate to think.