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  • Page 1 Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 2 The Martin logo, the RUSH by Martin logo, the RUSH by Martin name, the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety information .............. 4 Introduction ................. 9 Before using the product for the first time ....9 Physical installation ............10 Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ......10 Mounting the fixture on a truss ........10 Securing with a safety cable ........
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
  • Page 5 Use only a Neutrik PowerCon cable connector to connect to the power input socket. Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 6 MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket, but do not connect more than a total of four (4) RUSH Strobe CWL fixtures. The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN socket.
  • Page 7 If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 8 Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts. Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the local power source match the power requirements of the fixture. 5. Check the RUSH support pages on the Martin Professional™ website at www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and technical information about the fixture.
  • Page 10: Physical Installation

    Use an M12 bolt, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and self-locking nut. 4. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss and fasten the rigging clamp onto the truss. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 11: Securing With A Safety Cable

    See ‘Accessories’ on page 29 for suitable safety cables. Multiple fixture mounting bracket A mounting bracket that holds four RUSH Strobe CWL fixtures is available from Martin™ (see Accessories on page 29). When using this mounting bracket, ensure that the bracket and all fixtures are held safely and secured with approved safety cables.
  • Page 12: Ac Power

    Follow the plug manufacturer’s instructions and connect the wires in the power cable as shown in this table: Live or L Neutral or N Earth, Ground or US system Black White Green EU system Brown Blue Yellow/green RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 13: Linking Fixtures To Power In A Chain

    MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket. Using this method, you can link a maximum of four (4) RUSH Strobe CWL fixtures in total to power in a chain. If you install a power plug on the 14 AWG / 1.5 mm...
  • Page 14: Fixture Overview

    Neutrik PowerCon sockets are provided to connect the fixture to mains power. If you use 16 A, 14 AWG / 1.5 mm cables (not supplied), up to 3 additional RUSH Strobe CWL fixtures may be connected to mains power through the MAINS OUT socket.
  • Page 15 9 – 3-pin DMX input/output For your convenience, 3-pin XLR sockets are also provided for DMX input and output (throughput) using 3-pin cables. In each case, use either the 3-pin or 5- pin socket, not both. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 16: Tips For Reliable Data Transmission

    2. Connect the first fixture’s 3-pin or 5-pin DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input. 3. Terminate the last fixture on the link with a DMX termination plug. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 17: Fixture Setup

    ENTER to confirm. The present address will blink on the display. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the address assigned to the fixture on the controller (1 to 512). Press ENTER to set it. 4. Press MENU to exit. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 18 DMX Mode The RUSH Strobe CWL has two DMX modes. • 1CHAN mode provides simple 1-channel control of the strobe rate and the “blinder” effect. • 4CHAN mode provides control of the flash intensity, flash duration, and flash rate on the first 3 DMX channels. When the flash rate is set to 0 on channel 3, you can trigger a single flash on channel 1.
  • Page 19: Stand-Alone Show Mode Settings

    12 stand-alone routines and a random flash mode that you can run without a controller using Show Mode. The routines provide dynamic effects when multiple RUSH Strobe CWL fixtures are connected and operating in master/slave mode. To run a stand-alone routine, the DMX STATE setting must be set to SHOW MODE and a DMX control signal must not be present —...
  • Page 20 3) Press UP or DOWN to select MASTER. Press ENTER to save the setting. 4) Set the master fixture to run one of the stand-alone shows. See ‘Selecting a Show Mode routine’ on page 19. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 21: Utilities And Readouts

    2. Select BACK LIGHT and press ENTER to confirm. 3. Select ON or OFF. 4. Press ENTER to save your selection. Press MENU to exit. Auto test To perform a test of all fixture functions: 1. Press MENU to enter the control menu. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 22 To display the software version installed in the fixture: 1. Press MENU to enter the control menu. 2. Select FIRMWARE VERSION and press ENTER to confirm. The firmware version is shown in the display. 3. Press MENU to exit. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 100 hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your RUSH by ™ Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
  • Page 24: Replacing The Primary Fuse

    Refer any service or repair operation not described in this manual to an authorized RUSH by Martin™ service technician. Do not try to carry out such an operation yourself, as doing so may present a health or safety risk. It may also cause damage or malfunction, and it may void your product warranty.
  • Page 25: Dmx Protocol

    Flash duration, minimum to maximum No flash (single flash with ch. 1) 6-255 Flash rate, slow to fast Special Effects No effect 6-50 Ramp up 51-100 Ramp down 101-150 Ramp up-down 151-200 Lightning 201-255 Random RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 26: Control Menus

    The default value is 90. Back Light On/Off Control panel backlight on/off. Auto Test Test all functions Temp. Displays temperature readout Fixture Time Displays total hours of operation Firmware Displays installed firmware version Version RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Check that there is only one operation does not control data or fault in master fixture and no DMX work as expected. the data link. signal. Check all cables and connections. Terminate link on both ends. RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Minimum LED lifetime ..... 50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)* *Figure obtained under test conditions Construction Color ......................Black Housing ................Steel and aluminum Protection rating ..................IP 20 Installation Mounting points ............ Bracket with 13.5 mm holes Orientation ....................Any RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 29 US version ..1.5 m (5 ft.) power cable with mains plug, mounting bracket Accessories Power cables, 16 A, for connection to power in chains Power input cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm , H05VV-F, with PowerCon input connector, 3 m (9.8 ft.) ......P/N 11541508 RUSH Strobe CWL User Manual...
  • Page 30 RUSH Software Uploader 1™ ............ P/N 91611399 Ordering Information RUSH Strobe CWL™ EU model in cardboard box ....P/N 90480110 RUSH Strobe CWL™ US model in cardboard box ....P/N 90480115 Specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest product specifications, see www.martin.com...

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