Curtain Sniffer
Curtain Sniffer
Perfect for creating impactful, high-speed stage reveals using a kabuki-dropped curtain that is then instantly sucked into the system.
| Max fabric weight | 15 kg (33.1 lb) |
| Max fabric size | 100 m2 (1076 ft2) |
| Speed | 0,1-12 m/s (0.3-39.4 ft/s) |
| Safety control | Three-Point Deadman Switch |
Description
The Curtain Sniffer can pull in up to 100 m² of fabric weighing up to 15 kg in about 1.5 seconds, creating a truly memorable stage effect for the audience.
Three-Point Deadman Switch
Operation is made safe with the hold-to-run Three-Point Deadman Switch, which must be engaged correctly before the system can pull in fabric at speeds of up to 12 m/s. The Deadman Switch comes with a 10m long cable, so you can operate it from a safe distance.
Mounting of the Curtain Sniffer
Easily integrate the Curtain Sniffer into your existing stage design using the six included slim eye couplers (50 mm / 2 in), designed for standard truss mounting.
Safe and Efficient Transport
For safe and efficient transport between venues, the unit features integrated castor wheels and protective magnetic wooden covers that shield the equipment from damage.
Operating the Curtain Sniffer
Operate the Curtain Sniffer using a hand controller and a lighting desk for DMX signal, as shown in the illustration below.

The content of the Curtain Sniffer package
1 x Curtain Sniffer
1 x 15m Kevlar Rope (3mm)
1 x 5p CEE 16A - 3P+N+PE Power Plug
6 x Manfrotto Slim Coupler
1 x Three Point Deadman Switch
Spare parts
We offer spare parts for all our products. You can usually find the item numbers of the needed part in the Exploded View in the Downloads section of a product. If you can't find what you need then don't hesitate to reach out to sales@wahlberg.dk with a photo of the broken part.
Specifications
| Item number | 293.0 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 1405 x 500 x 509 mm (55.3x19.7x20 in) |
| Power supply | 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 2200 W (9.2 - 11A) |
| Power connection | Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3PX (F/M) |
| Motor | 230/400VAC, 1500W, 1400 RPM |
| Control mode | Manual / DMX with position control |
| Control signal | DMX 512 1990 & Art-Net, 4 channels used |
| DMX in/out | 5 Pole XLR (F/M) |
| Safety control | Hold to run Three Point Deadman switch |
| Max fabric weight | 15 kg (33.1 lb) |
| Max fabric size | 100 m2 (1076 ft2) |
| Speed | 0,1-12 m/s (0.3-39.4 ft/s) |
| Noise emission | ≈65 dB at 1m (3.3 ft) |
| Ambient temperature | 5-40 °C (41-104 °F) |
| Weight | 92 kg (202.8 lb) |
| Shipping weight | 152 kg (335.1 lb) |
| Mounting clamp | 6x Slim eye coupler 42-52mm (2 in) |
