Lighting and control
Look Solutions Viper NT
Identify the voltage version, separate DMX from the analog remote and check timer state before tracing missing or unexpected fog output.
Ask about rental or purchase with a date, venue and desired effect, even with a provisional program.
Model and purpose
- Manufacturer
- Look Solutions
- Model
- Look Solutions Viper NT
- Variant / supply
- Standalone Viper NT; 1300 W; 120 V / 60 Hz or 230 V / 50 Hz according to unit label
- Warm-up / tank
- Approximately 7 minutes; 5 L canister
- Control
- DMX on 5-pin XLR; analog 0–10 V on separate 3-pin XLR; local control and timer
- Output scope
- Current manual: approximately 30 seconds at maximum; continuous output below 50%
A heated fog generator for visible clouds and atmospheric effects. Output duration depends on the requested level and thermal state. Choose the specified fluid and rehearse the cue in the actual airflow; a full-output burst is not the same operating condition as continuous fog.
Plan the fog cue with the venue
For an entrance or scene change, describe where the cloud should appear, how long the moment lasts and what must remain visible afterward. Viper NT produces heated fog; persistence depends on the specified fluid and airflow. Assess position, cue timing and restored visibility together, without turning a nominal output duration into a density promise.
- Check venue permission, detection, ventilation and walking areas before rehearsal. A successful test does not authorize other levels, positions or conditions.
- Confirm the voltage label, intended Look fluid and control system. Analog and DMX inputs differ; console integration still needs the exact profile/map checked against the unit revision.
- Allow time for warm-up and an operator-led cue test with a clear nozzle zone and stop plan. Thermal pauses and normal shutdown belong in the sequence as well as the trigger.
Questions to define your proposal
- When should the cloud appear, and how long should it linger?
- Does the venue permit atmosphere with planned ventilation?
- What voltage is on the unit label, and which approved fluid is planned?
- Who prepares, triggers and stops the effect during the show?
A solution to assess with GLMedia
We can plan a Viper NT cue with approved fluid, control and operation for the venue. Send timing, position and supply conditions for rehearsal and dispersal checks. For sustained texture, compare a suitable hazer; if atmosphere is prohibited, propose a light/video entrance.
Ask about rental, purchase or assistance with preparing, configuring and operating an effect with Viper NT or another solution. Send the date, venue and desired effect, even with a provisional program. We can assess approved fluid, installation, control and operation for the requested scope; availability, terms and permission to use the effect require confirmation through the proposal and venue review.
Features and connections
The listed voltages are versions to identify on the nameplate, not an automatic universal input range. Plan the mains circuit for the actual unit and keep the nozzle area clear before connecting power.
Use Look Quick-Fog, Regular-Fog or Slow-Fog as specified. Their persistence differs; do not substitute haze oil, add fragrances or dilute fluid using advice for another machine. Suspension requires the original hanging set and a competent mounting assessment.
Prepare the system
- Record the nameplate, control path, DMX address, pump setting and timer state. Use the manual matching the hardware; the consulted manual does not provide a complete DMX personality map, so confirm the console profile rather than adding guessed heater or fan channels.
- Set up dry, stable and ventilated, with a clean fog-free cooling-air supply. Fit the specified canister and check that its coupling is seated and the intake path has fluid. Never run the pump dry.
- Agree the test with the venue team, including detection systems, airflow and visibility. Begin with limited output, an attended machine and a clear nozzle area; rehearse both the cue and stopping it.
Questions and troubleshooting
Ready is displayed but no fog appears: is a command missing or is output faulty?
DMX has priority over analog and standalone operation. A valid DMX stream can therefore govern output even while a different control is being used.
- Read the yellow DMX indicator and compare the intended address and actual console output. Save address changes with Enter. Keep the console output at a safe test level while identifying the active source.
- For an isolated local or analog test, remove the competing DMX path only after agreeing the test and stopping other commands. Check the correct socket: the analog XLR is not a DMX input.
- If the selected source is correct, compare Ready indication, pump setting, canister coupling, fluid level and intake tube. Stop if the pump drones or runs dry; persistent faults require service rather than repeated output commands.
Record Ready, control mode, received signal and pump behavior during an agreed test. If abnormal droplets or deposits appear, stop testing and refer for inspection; do not try mixtures or cleaners to compensate.
Fog starts after power returns or the timer begins with the wrong interval: what should I check?
A timer that was running can resume after mains is restored. The last displayed time determines whether a new cycle begins with fog or waiting.
- Read the red Timer indicator and current display before testing. A short Mode press advances a menu item; holding Mode for more than 2 seconds enters or leaves Timer mode.
- Compare F.xx as fog seconds with P.xx as waiting minutes. Select the intended starting interval before pressing Enter, and verify its duration with the nozzle area clear.
- To leave Timer mode, hold Mode as documented or select ESC and confirm with Enter. Confirm the stopped state before an unattended power restoration; cycling mains does not erase the active timer configuration.
Output fades, the pump becomes loud or deposits appear: what is a useful check?
Separate a thermal duty limit from a fluid-feed or location problem. A forum report alone cannot diagnose the machine or its fluid.
- Compare a lower-output cue with the documented continuous-output condition. Read Ready and error indications; do not promise uninterrupted maximum output.
- If the pump is loud, stop and inspect fluid level, coupling, tube and accessible filter condition without opening the hot machine. For suspected internal moisture, uncontrolled output or persistent errors, isolate power safely and arrange authorized service.
- Check whether dense fog is being drawn back into the cooling vents or deposited on nearby equipment. Correct placement and clean accessible exterior surfaces as documented. Do not flush the vaporizer with vinegar, water or generic cleaner.
Should the show use timed fog moments or sustained beam atmosphere?
A localized burst may suit an entrance or accent; a sustained texture should be compared with a hazer and its specified fluid. These are different proposals, depending on the room, ventilation and venue approval.
- Describe the cue and the view required for audience and camera. A controlled test establishes timing, positions and dispersal without aiming the nozzle at people or compromising visibility.
- For timer operation, rehearse emission, pause and stopping: it can resume when power returns. For musical entrances, assess DMX cues and an operator, keeping the machine supervised.
- We can scope equipment, approved consumable and operation, or a light/video alternative without atmosphere where it is not permitted. Machine size alone does not guarantee the fog result.
For fast-clearing fog, should the fluid be diluted?
Do not alter or dilute the fluid. Look documents fluids with different persistence for this model; selection and results must be checked using approved fluid under actual room conditions.
- Define effect duration and scene intervals, coordinating rehearsal, ventilation and detection with the venue lead. Operators must not independently disable alarms.
- If actual clearing does not suit the scene change, reduce or remove emission and consider a lighting accent or visual content. Do not transfer other machines’ cleaning recipes to the Viper NT.
Can the effect be repeated across tour venues?
We can prepare a common reference, but each venue needs checks of supply, position, ventilation and atmosphere permission. Viper NT has different electrical versions: a plug adapter does not establish suitability for another voltage.
- Request the machine label, supply information and venue conditions for technical confirmation. Define approved fluid, control and warm-up time before the first effect.
- The operator compares a test emission with the reference and records settings and dispersal. Copying the previous venue’s percentage does not guarantee identical visible volume or clearing.
- If a venue cannot support the effect, plan and quote a lighting/video version of the entrance. The tour then retains a workable scenic moment in each location.
Quick reference
| Timer display | Meaning | Unit / range |
|---|---|---|
| Pxx | Pump output | 1–99% |
| F.xx | Fog interval | 1–99 seconds |
| P.xx | Wait interval | 0.1–99 minutes |
Precautions
- The nozzle and discharged droplets can be very hot. Do not aim at people; keep 3 m from the nozzle and 60 cm from flammable or heat-sensitive objects as the manual specifies.
- Keep walking-area visibility above 2 m and coordinate fog use with the venue. Never disable detection systems on your own; prevent spills and slippery surfaces.
- Use the documented OFF procedure for normal shutdown; it is not electrical isolation. Do not leave the powered machine unattended, open the housing or service it while hot or connected.
Terms on this page
- DMX
- A data protocol controlling lighting functions; each model defines what its channels mean.
- Personality
- A control mode defining the channels and functions used by a fixture.
Help configuring this equipment
- Viper NT Operating Manual — 06/2021 (PDF) — looksolutions.com
Start with the model instructions and match the edition to the unit you will use.
- Look Solutions — manuals and fluid safety data — looksolutions.com
Review operating conditions and coordinate applicable requirements with the venue.
- Look Solutions Viper NT — product / fluids — looksolutions.com
Identify the variant and distinguish model functions from optional accessories.
Documentation and sources
Scope: standalone Viper NT, manual 06/2021. Verify voltage, hardware and profile on the actual unit. Do not transfer procedures or extra channels from deLuxe or other models.
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