This manual is preliminary and describes the specified functionality. Some of the described features are not present in the initial release of the MX-10 software. Please check the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk for the latest product software and documentation.
If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hot line at +45 70 200 201.
C O M P A T I B L E L A M P S A Philips MSD 250/2 lamp is included. The MX-10 lamp options are shown in the table below. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture.
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T O I N S T A L L A L A M P WARNING! When replacing the lamp, disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow the lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes before proceeding. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes. Figure 1: Lamp installation 1 Remove the 2 screws labelled “Lamp replacement”...
Important! Verify that power supply settings match the local AC supply before use. The MX-10 is factory configured for 230 V / 50 Hz operation. If your AC power supply is different, the fixture must be configured for the local voltage and frequency. Always use the settings that are closest to your AC supply.
L O C A T I O N A N D O R I E N T A T I O N The MX-10 may be installed in any orientation. It can be fastened directly to a suitable surface, hung with a rigging clamp, or placed directly on a level surface.
For runs up to 500 meters (1640 ft.) use 22 AWG cable. Use an amplifier if the serial link exceeds 500 meters. • Never use a “Y” connector to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use a splitter such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.
Address selection The MX-10 requires 13 channels for DMX control. The address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller. For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own address and non-overlapping control channels.
Tailoring performance M O V E M E N T The MX-10 provides the three options for optimizing movement to suit different applications. PA TI , the pan and tilt invert menu, allows you to swap the pan and tilt channels ( S W AP >...
L A M P S T R I K E S Read the total number of lamp strikes ( I N F O > T I M E > L S T > T O T L ), and the number of lamps strikes since the counter was last reset ( I NF O>...
G O B O R O T A T I O N A N D S E L E C T I O N The MX-10 has 8 indexed-rotation gobo positions plus an open position. Gobos can be indexed (positioned at a defined angle), rotated continuously, or rotated and shaken (bounced).
P A N A N D T I L T Mirror pan and tilt are controlled on channels 8 to 11. The course control channel sets first 8 bits (the most significant byte or MSB), and the fine channel sets the second 8 bits (the least significant byte or LSB) of the 16-bit control byte. In other words, the fine channel fine-tunes the position set by the course channel.
PTICAL CONFIGURATION Gobos The MX-10 accepts eight metal or glass gobos with an outside diameter of 22.5 mm and a maximum image diameter of 17 mm. Complete gobo specifications are listed on page 33. S T A N D A R D G O B O C O N F I G U R A T I O N The MX-10 provides 8 gobos as shown below.
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G O B O O R I E N T A T I O N Figure 6 shows the correct orientation for different gobo types. When in doubt, install gobos with the more reflective side towards the lamp. Coated side towards lamp Uncoated side towards stage When an object is held up to the When an object is held up to the...
Color filters S T A N D A R D C O N F I G U R A T I O N The MX-10 provides 12 dichroic color filters as shown below. Position Color Yellow 603 Blue 104 Pink 312...
Prism The standard 3-facet prism can be replaced with optional five- and nine-facet prisms. See Accessories on page 33 for part numbers. T O R E P L A C E T H E P R I S M 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool. 2 Remove the front cover.
ERVICE The MX-10 requires regular maintenance to keep performing at their peak. Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage that is not covered by the warranty. The maintenance schedule will depend on the application and should be discussed with your Martin distributor. Refer any service that is not described here to a professional technician.
Lubrication Use only silicone lubricant, Martin P/N 37302003 (500 ml) or P/N 37302004 (200 ml, in applicator bottle). No other lubricant is approved for use. When applying lubricant, always remove excess and do not get oil on other parts.
Updating software The latest MX-10 firmware is available from the support area of the Martin web site at www.martin.dk. It can be installed via the serial data link using a supported Martin uploader such as the MP-2, or via a LightJockey 4064 ISA DMX interface.
DMX packets per second RA TE Percentage of data received without errors qU AL d MX L Decimal value of the DMX start code. ST CO DMX value (from 0 - 255) received for each channel. SHUT..EFSP Table 5: Control menu MX-10...
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Menu Item Options Notes (Default settings in bold print) Reset fixture R ST Lamp on L O N Lamp off L oF F Open shutter OP EN Close shutter CL OS Fast strobe S HU T ST RF Medium strobe ST RM Slow strobe ST RS...
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FO F SU RE s e c o n d s ) PCB test for service use only. P Cb T LE d Manually set fixture to software update mode U PL d SU RE Table 5: Control menu MX-10...
RROR MESSAGES Display readout Appears if... What to do MERR (Memory error) ...the EEPROM memory cannot be read. • Contact service technician. CSER (Check-sum error) ...a software upload is unsuccessful. • Reload software, see page 22. • Check fuses..there is no communication between the •...
2 and 3 in the fixture that (pins 2 and 3 reversed). behaves erratically. The color wheel, gobo wheel, or a gobo has • Contact Martin technician for service if the prob- Shutter closes suddenly. lost its index position and the fixture is lem persists.
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MX-10 DMX Protocol Start code = 0 Implemented from CPU 1.2 HANNEL ND PULSE HUTTER TROBE IMMER ULSE ANDOM TROBE ESET closed open opening closing fast slow open close > 5 sec. ← ← ← 147 148 238 247 closed...
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