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  • Page 1 MiniMAC user manual MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile...
  • Page 2 Omega clamp attachment bracket ©1999 - 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........4 NTRODUCTION .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Martin MiniMAC Profile or MiniMAC Wash. Both of these automated luminaires provide 12 dichroic color filters, high-speed mechanical shutter, 540° of pan by 270° of tilt, 3-digit LED control panel, DMX, MC-1, stand- alone, and master/slave control options; and switch-selectable power supply settings.
  • Page 5 • When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 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. •...

  • Page 6: Ac Power

    POWER The MiniMAC has switch-selectable settings to configure the power supply for local conditions. The factory-default setting is indicated on the serial number label. Always use the setting that is closest to the local AC supply. Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed).
  • Page 7 To instal l the mai n fuse Fuses are provided for 100 - 130 V and 200 - 250 V operation. Use only the fuse specified for the operating voltage. 1 Locate the bag containing the fuse for your AC voltage. Insert the fuse in the fuse holder.

  • Page 8: Installation

    NSTALLATION L O C A T I O N A N D O R I E N T A T I O N For safe operation, install the MiniMAC in a location where • it is at least 0.3 meters (12 inches) away from illuminated surfaces and combustible materials.
  • Page 9 Clamp The MiniMAC includes a bracket for attaching a rigging clamp with 12 mm (1/2 in.) hardware. Clamps available from Martin are listed on page 44. T O R I G T H E F I X T U R E W I T H A C L A M P WARNING! Screw the included eye bolt securely into the base and fasten a safety cable to the eye bolt.
  • Page 10 Flush mount bracket Where no trussing system is available, you can use a special flush mount bracket that is available for the MiniMAC series. It is a simple metal bracket, which enables the MiniMAC to be flush mounted on a standard ceiling or wall. It provides a very discrete installation, with a very limited air gap between the product and the ceiling or wall.
  • Page 11 kg (48 lbs), and provides a drop from the ceiling to the attachment point of 12 to 62 cm (4.75 - 24.4 in.). The pantograph can be ordered separately from a Martin dealer (P/N 91602006). Ceil ing templ ate If you are mounting the MiniMAC through a ceiling then a template that can be used to cut out the shape of the fixture is available from the MiniMAC support page on the Martin support site (http://www.martin.dk/service/service.asp).

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    ONTROL PANEL The control panel is used to set control modes, address, and personalities; to display information readouts, to run tests, and to control the fixture manually. All user options may be set remotely via the serial link using the Martin MP-2 or MPBB1 with version 1.4 or later software.
  • Page 13 To navigate the control menu Error messages, if any, and mode information are displayed at the top of the menu tree. If the fixture is in (1) DMX mode, the address is displayed; (2) Automatic Stand-alone mode, is displayed; (3) Programmed Stand-alone mode, the scene number is displayed.
  • Page 14 (SA slave) delete DMX reset display gobo rotation enable random factory settings reset fixture fade time stand-alone menu Fresnel (MiniMAC Wash) shutter fast slow get (retrieve scene) sound, send (SA master) gobo selection speed hours strobe information menu start code...
  • Page 15 8-bit pan/tilt resolution (modes 1 and 3) divides the pan and tilt ranges into 1 - 2° increments. 16-bit resolution (modes 2 and 4) divides pan into 0.013° steps and tilt into 0.007° steps for finer position control and smoother movement. Mode Control Resolution MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile Tracking 8-bit 4 channels 6 channels Tracking...
  • Page 16 A D D R E S S S E L E C T I O N The control address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller. The total number of channels used depends on the control mode.
  • Page 17 SL O Optimize movement for smoothness. Pr o Initialize MiniMAC Profile. t YP Profile/Wash Fr E Initialize MiniMAC Wash. Enable lamp-off without confirmation. L OF DMX lamp off OF F Require confirmation of lamp-off. Enable reset without confirmation. r ES...
  • Page 18 R E A D O U T S The MiniMAC provides readouts to track usage, maintenance intervals, lamp life, and software version. Values from 1000 to 9999 are automatically scrolled and counters reset to 0 when they reach 10,000. Readout Path Option Displays...
  • Page 19 To test DMX control val ues 1 Program a set of commands for the fixture. 2 Scroll to tSt in the main menu, press [enter] and scroll to . Press [enter]. 3 Press [enter] to display the start code. The start code must be 0. Press [menu]. 4 Scroll through the effects and press [enter] to display the DMX values received.

  • Page 20: Controller Operation

    ONTROLLER OPERATION This section describes operation with DMX controllers. The MiniMAC is also compatible with the Martin MC-1 and MC-X controllers. Controller operation is disabled when a stand-alone mode is enabled. D A T A C O N N E C T I O N R E C O M M E N D E D C A B L E Reliable data communication begins with the right cable.
  • Page 21 To connect for control ler operation 1 Connect a data cable to the controller’s data output. If controller has a 5-pin output, use a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor cable (P/N 11820005). Lead the cable from the controller to the first fixture and plug it into the data input. 2 Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller Male to the input of the next fixture.
  • Page 22 The shutter closes automatically after 10 seconds if the light beam is projected on the base to prevent heat damage. The shutter opens instantly when the beam is moved. S T A N D - A L O N E M O D E Automatic stand-alone operation may be activated from the controller.

  • Page 23: Automatic Stand - Alone

    UTOMATIC TAND ALONE The MiniMAC provides two stand-alone modes: automatic and programmed. This section describes Automatic Stand-alone Mode, in which random action is sound activated, using a built-in microphone, or triggered by a timer. The pan/tilt range and speed are adjustable and multiple fixtures may be synchronized in master/slave configuration.
  • Page 24 1 Select any one fixture to be the master. On this fixture only, scroll to in the main S nd menu, press [enter], scroll to , press [enter], scroll to , and press [enter]. 2 On all slave fixtures, scroll to in the main menu, press [enter], scroll to rE C press [enter], scroll to...
  • Page 25 Setting SA mode Path Option Effect (Default setting bold) Enable stand-alone operation single, Disable stand-alone operation OF F SA enable master, slave Enable stand-alone operation Au t automatically if there is no DMX signal for 5 seconds. Sound trigger Sn d single, SA trigger master...

  • Page 26: Programmed Stand-Alone

    ROGRAMMED TAND ALONE In Programmed Stand-alone mode the MiniMAC executes up to 7 scenes programmed by the operator and stored in the fixture’s memory. Multiple Profiles and Washes may be connected for operation in which each fixture (1) mimics the master fixture, (2) executes its own scenes in synchronization with the others, or (3), using the MC-X controller, executes its own scenes with its own fade and wait times.
  • Page 27 Item Fixtures Menu Option Effect Shutter open Shutter closed Fast strobe Medium strobe Profile & Shutter S HU Wash Slow strobe Random strobe Fade to open (max. fade time = 4 s.) Fade to closed (max. fade time = 4 s.) No color (open white) S 1 .
  • Page 28 Item Fixtures Menu Option Effect Time, in seconds, that scenes hold still. Setting applies to all scenes. If 0 .0 1 20 wait time is 0, then fade time must be greater than 0! Profile & tr g Wait time Wash Slave (fixture runs master’s scenes S LA...
  • Page 29 To execute the routine from the control panel En A 1 Verify that > is set to r un 2 Select from the menu and press [enter]. S in. - To set a single fixture, select S nd. - To set a master fixture, select rE c - To set a slave or a synchronized fixture, select Press [enter].

  • Page 30: Lamp

    C O M P A T I B L E L A M P S The MiniMAC is designed to use either the Martin Metal Halide 150, included, or the Osram HTI 150 discharge lamp. Important! Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture. Lamp Efficiency Color Temp.
  • Page 31 5 Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), align the small pin with the small hole and insert the lamp squarely into the socket. Make sure that the 4 small projections on the base contact the socket. 6 If your fingers touched the glass bulb, clean it with a clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol.

  • Page 32: Gobos

    OBOS The MiniMAC Profile accepts glass and metal gobos with the following dimensions: Outside diameter..... 22.5 mm + 0/- 0.3 mm (0.886 in. +0/- 0.012 in) Maximum image diameter .
  • Page 33 Coated side towards lamp Uncoated side towards stage When an object is held up to the When an object is held up to the coated side there is no space between uncoated side there is a space between the object and its reflection. The back the object and its reflection.

  • Page 34: Wash Field Angle

    ASH FIELD ANGLE The MiniMAC Wash optical system is factory-configured to provide a field angle of 40°, where the edge of the field is taken to be the circle where intensity is 10 percent of the center intensity. The field angle can be reduced to 23° by removing the lens and bracket located behind the Fresnel lens.

  • Page 35: Basic Service

    ASIC SERVICE The MiniMAC requires simple routine maintenance. The schedule depends heavily on the operating environment; please consult a Martin service technician for recommendations. Refer all service not described here to a qualified Martin technician. Important! Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage to the fixture that is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 36 To install software, normal method Important! The data link must be terminated as described on page 21. 1 Download the latest control software from the Martin Professional web site at http://www.martin.dk. Install the software in the uploader. 2 Connect the uploader to the fixture as you would a controller. Apply power to the uploader and the fixtures.
  • Page 37 1 Disconnect the fixture from power: it must be off at least 10 seconds. Do not apply power to the fixture until the uploader is connected and ready. 2 Connect the uploader to the fixture as you would a controller. Terminate the link. 3 Prepare the upload device for a boot mode upload but do not start the upload.
  • Page 38 R E P L A C I N G F U S E S The MiniMAC has 3 fuses. The main fuse is in the mains input socket. The secondary fuses are on the printed circuit board. Warning! Never replace fuses with ones of a different rating! To replace the main fuse 1 Unplug the mains cable from the input socket.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to fixture. Check power cables. No response from fixture. Primary fuse blown. Replace fuse. Secondary fuse blown. Replace fuse. Controller not connected. Connect controller. Check address and mode Incorrect addressing of the settings on fixture and fixtures.

  • Page 40: Dmx Protocol

    PROTOCOL MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile Value Percent Function Shutter, Strobe, Reset, Lamp On/Off With shutter fade disabled (default) 0 - 19 0 - 7 Shutter closed 20 - 38 7 - 14 Shutter open With shutter fade enabled 0 - 38...
  • Page 41 MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile Value Percent Function Color Stepped scroll 151 - 159 59 - 62 Color 12 (Blue 108) 160 - 163 63 - 64 Color 11 (Orange 306) 164 - 167 64 - 65 Color 10 (Purple 502)
  • Page 42 MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile Value Percent Function Gobo Rotation and Swing (select gobo on ch. 3) 0 - 2 No rotation 3 - 117 1 - 46 CW rotation, slow to fast 118 - 232 46 - 91 CCW rotation, fast to slow...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Weight, MiniMAC Wash: ........11.6...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    I N S T A L L A T I O N Mounting points: ........1 pair of 1/4-turn locks Orientation: .

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