MAC 600/E user manual © 1997 - 2002 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. Printed in Denmark. P/N 35000018 Rev. H section 1 INTRODUCTION About this manual .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 4 section 2 SETUP Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Installing or changing the lamp ................................................................................................................................ 5 Powering the fixture ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Rigging the fixture in place....................................................................................................................................... 6 Connecting the serial link ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Setting control protocol and address........................................................................................................................ 8 Installing the snoot (optional) ................................................................................................................................... 8 section 3 OPERATION Martin RS-485 control .............................................................................................................................................. 9 DMX-512 control ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Lamp control ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Mechanical effects ................................................................................................................................................. 10 section 4 CONTROL MODULE Address and protocol selection .............................................................................................................................. 11 Personality settings ................................................................................................................................................ 12 Readouts................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Manual control........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Test sequences...................................................................................................................................................... 14 Utilities.................................................................................................................................................................... 14 section 5 MAINTENANCE AND BASIC SERVICE OPERATIONS Removing the printed circuit board ........................................................................................................................ 15 Replacing the printed circuit board......................................................................................................................... 15 Replacing fuses...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Changing the XLR pin-out...................................................................................................................................... 16 Changing lenses .................................................................................................................................................... 16 Cleaning the optical path........................................................................................................................................ 16 Cleaning the fans ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Replacing the lamp ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Optimizing lamp alignment..................................................................................................................................... 17 Changing voltage and frequency settings .............................................................................................................. 17 Updating software .................................................................................................................................................. 19 section 6 APPENDIXES DMX protocol ......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Error messages...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 23 PCB layout ............................................................................................................................................................. 24 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 section 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the MAC 600 from Martin. This intelligent moving-head Fresnel color changer is fast, quiet, and reliable. It delivers exceptionally bright light that instantly snaps or smoothly fades to virtually any color, at any intensity, anywhere on stage. About this manual This manual covers the MAC 600 with magnetic ballast and the MAC 600 E with electronic ballast. "MAC 600/E" is used to refer to both models when describing common features or procedures. This manual describes the features of software version 2.4. The latest MAC 600/E software and documentation are available from the Service and Support area of the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk. Safety precautions This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use. This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and falls. Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at +45 70 200 201. To p r o t e c t y o u r s e l f a n d o t h e r s f r o m e l e c t r i c s h o c k · · · · · Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use. Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically. Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and groundfault protection. Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician. To p r o t e c t y o u r s e l f a n d o t h e r s f r o m U V r a d i a t i o n a n d l a m p e x p l o s i o n · · · · Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers. When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses. Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit. Replace the lamp before usage exceeds the maximum service life, or if the lamp is defective or worn out. To p r o t e c t y o u r s e l f a n d o t h e r s f r o m b u r n s a n d f i r e · · · · · · · · Never bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating. Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 1.0 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 meter (39 inches) of the fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents. Never place filters or other materials over the lens. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling. Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts. Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F). To p r o t e c t y o u r s e l f a n d o t h e r s f r o m i n j u r y d u e t o f a l l s · · · · When suspending the fixture, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices. Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable. Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture. Do not lift the fixture by its head. 4 MAC 600/E section 2 SETUP This section describes the simple steps required to prepare the MAC 600/E for operation. Unpacking The MAC 600/E package includes: · · · · 2 Fast-Lock Omega clamp brackets 5-meter XLR-XLR control cable Light snoot User manual The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a custom MAC 500/600 flight case to transport the fixture. Installing or changing the lamp WARNING! Disconnect the fixture from AC power before proceeding. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes and allow a hot lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing it from the fixture. The MAC 600/E works with the lamps listed on page 25. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture. The lamp holder is pre-adjusted at the factory; precise alignment may be necessary due to slight variations between lamps. The procedure is described on page 17. 1. The MAC 600/E must be cool and isolated from AC power. Remove the 2 thumbscrews securing the lamp-socket assembly to the rear of the head. Pull out the lamp-socket assembly. If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), insert it firmly and squarely into the lamp socket. Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touch the glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used. Keep the lamp wire between the fins as you insert the lamp-socket assembly into the head. Turn the assembly counterclockwise to align the holes with the spacer nuts. Replace the thumbscrews and tighten them by hand. Before striking the lamp, reset the RLAH and RLST counters under the TIME menu to track lamp hours and lamp strikes. See page 13. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Powering the fixture Check voltage and frequency settings The settings must match the local AC power supply. These settings are printed on the serial number label on the base. If the settings do not match the local conditions, then the ballast and/or transformer must be rewired. See section 5 for details. User Manual 5 WARNING! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault protection. Install a plug on the power cord You may need to install a cord cap that fits your supply on the power cable. A 3-prong grounding-type plug must be installed following the manufacturer's instructions. Connect the wires to the pins as listed below. Note: The table shows some possible pin identification schemes; if the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician. Wire Color brown blue yellow/green Pin live neutral ground Symbol "L" "N" Screw (US) yellow or brass silver green Connect the MAC 600/E directly to AC power. Do not connect it to a dimmer system; doing so may damage the fixture. To apply power, set the ...