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  • Page 1 MAC III™ AirFX USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The Martin logo, the Martin name and all other trade- marks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates or subsidiaries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Aerial effects in the MAC III AirFX ........
  • Page 4 Removing modules ..............42 MAC III AirFX DMX protocol .

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
  • Page 6 • Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F). • Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Martin parts. Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any lens or other optical component. Use only Martin-approved accessories to mask or modify the light beam.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Technical Documentation, Martin Professional A/S, Olof Palmes Allé 18, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. Unpacking The MAC III AirFX is packaged in either a cardboard box or a flightcase that is designed to protect the product during shipment. The following items are included: •...

  • Page 8: Ac Power

    The MAC III AirFX requires a power input cable with a Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA cable connector for AC mains power input. The cable must meet the requirements listed under “Protection from electric shock” on page 5.

  • Page 9: Applying Power

    Installing a power input connector Housing Insert Chuck Bushing To install a Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA input connector on a power cable, see illustrations above and right: 1. Slide the bushing over the cable. 2. Slide the white chuck over cables with a diameter (D ) of 5 - 10 mm (0.2 - 0.4 in.), or the black chuck over cables with a diameter of 10 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.).

  • Page 10: Lamp

    Lamp About the discharge lamp The MAC III AirFX is designed for use with an Osram Lok-it HTI 1500W/60/P50 - 7mm lamp. This highly efficient single-ended discharge source provides a color temperature of 6000 K, a color rendering index greater than 90, an average service life of 750 hours and semi-hot restrike, meaning that a hot lamp is ready to strike again after 90 seconds.
  • Page 11 Lamp adjustment Warning! Adjust the lamp with the fixture cool. The fixture may become hot during adjustment, so wear heat-resistant safety gloves. As well as being undesirable for aesthetic reasons, a significant hot-spot in the beam will focus extra heat onto optical components and may cause damage that is not covered by the product warranty.

  • Page 12: Dmx Data Link

    1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the MAC III AirFX’s data input (male XLR) socket. 2. Run the data link from the MAC III AirFX’s data output (female XLR) socket to the data input of the next fixture.

  • Page 13: Physical Installation

    Do not apply power to the MAC III AirFX unless the base is securely fastened to a surface or to rigging hardware. Warning! Use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Do not hang the fixture from only one clamp. Lock each clamp with both 1/4-turn fasteners.
  • Page 14 9. Check that other lighting fixtures cannot project light at the MAC III AirFX from a distance of less than 3 m (10 ft.), as intense illumination can damage the MAC III AirFX’s display.

  • Page 15: Control Panel Operations

    This feature allows easy identification of fixtures that require service intervention even if fixtures are disconnected from power. Martin flightcases for the MAC III AirFX contain a small window through which the status LED is visible. Control panel operations...

  • Page 16: Dmx Address

    Battery power The display and control panel are powered by the MAC III AirFX’s onboard battery. This gives access to the most important functions in the control panel – including DMX addressing – when the fixture is not connected to AC power.

  • Page 17: Fixture Id

    Fixture ID The MAC III AirFX lets you set a four-digit ID number to ease identification of the fixtures in an installation. When a fixture is powered on for the first time, it displays its DMX address by default. As soon as you set an ID number other than 0000 in FIXTURE ID, the MAC III AirFX will display this ID number by default.
  • Page 18 This curve emulates the RMS voltage dimming characteristics of an incandescent lamp such as the tungsten halogen lamp of the Martin™ MAC TW1™. - Square law – light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high levels.

  • Page 19: Factory Settings

    • DISPLAY ROTATION lets you rotate the display manually through 0°, 90°, 180° or 270° so that it can be read easily no matter how the fixture is oriented. If set to Auto, the MAC III AirFX senses its orientation and rotates the display automatically.

  • Page 20: Dmx Signal Monitoring

    • EVENT LOG VIEWER lets you view event logs in the fixture’s display panel. See “Event log” on page 32. DMX signal monitoring The MAC III AirFX provides data on the DMX signal it is receiving in the DMX LIVE menu. This information can be useful for troubleshooting control problems.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Settings Via Dmx

    Adjusting settings via DMX Certain fixture settings and parameters can be adjusted from the DMX controller on DMX channels 21 and Commands sent via DMX override any settings entered in the fixture’s onboard control menus. However, to reset the fixture, reset individual effects or cut power to the lamp via DMX if DMX Reset or DMX Lamp Off are disabled in the control menus, certain conditions must be met (see the notes for channels 21 and 22 in the DMX Protocol table in this manual).
  • Page 22 DMX channel (for example, set Cyan to 192 on channel 2. Send a ‘Store’ command for the effect on the Fixture Adjustment/Calibration channel. The MAC III AirFX now reads the value on the effect -2.5% channel (192 for Cyan in the example above), translates it to an adjustment value of between -5% and +5% as shown in Figure 12 (+2.5% Cyan adjustment in the example...

  • Page 23: Effects

    Effects This section gives details of the effects that can be controlled via DMX. See “MAC III AirFX DMX protocol” on page 43 for details of the channels used to control them. Where fine control is available, the main control channel sets the first 8 bits (the most significant byte or MSB), and the fine channels set the second 8 bits (the least significant byte or LSB) of the 16-bit control byte.

  • Page 24: Aerial Effects

    Figure 14: Aerial FX wheel Wash effect The MAC III AirFX has a Wash effect that can be faded in and out of the beam, softening the projection. Iris The iris can be set to a static diameter, or regular and random pulsing effects can be set with variable speed.

  • Page 25: Focus And Zoom

    17) and via DMX. Followspot mode The MAC III AirFX features a followspot mode in which the fixture ignores any pan, tilt, or pan and tilt commands sent via DMX or the control menu, releasing the head for use as a followspot.
  • Page 26 • On most MAC III Profile fixtures manufactured before August 2009, the four holes are drilled but not threaded. If you have reconfigured a MAC III Profile as a MAC III AirFX, check these holes. If they are not threaded, use M6 thread-forming screws (DIN 7500) to fasten mounting brackets. Torx head screws are recommended because considerable force will be required to tighten the screws into the rear cover.

  • Page 27: Rdm

    RDM ID Each MAC III AirFX has an RDM UID that makes it uniquely addressable. This can be found in the control panel menus under FIXTURE INFORMATION. RDM UID shows the fixture’s factory-set unique ID for identification in RDM systems.
  • Page 28 MAC III AirFX supported standard commands allowed allowed RDM parameter ID’s (slot 21-22) Notes Category – Network Management DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH DISC_MUTE DISC_UN_MUTE Category - Status Collection QUEUED_MESSAGE STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION CLEAR_STATUS_ID Category - RDM Information SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION Category – Product Information DEVICE_INFO...
  • Page 29 PAN/TILT PCB POWER UNIT PCB POWER UNIT CAPACITOR MAINS VOLTAGE LAMP VOLTAGE POWER UNIT LAMP CURRENT LAMP WATTAGE MAC III AirFX supported manufacturer specific commands allowed allowed RDM parameter ID’s (slot 21-22) Notes Category – DMX protocol settings DMX_LAMP_OFF DMX_RESET...
  • Page 30 FOLLOW_SPOT_MODE_LOCK_TOGGLE FOLLOW_SPOT_MODE _LOCK_PAN FOLLOW_SPOT_MODE _LOCK_TILT Fixture cooling settings LAMP_COOLING FAN_CLEAN FAN_MODE Fixture other settings SERIAL_NUMBER LICENSE_KEY EVENT_LOG_USER_EVENT_TRIGGER MAC III AirFX user manual...

  • Page 31: Service And Maintenance

    10 seconds, feedback is automatically disabled. • ADJUST is for use at the factory and by authorized Martin Service technicians only. This menu allows dimmer, shutter, pan and tilt positions to be adjusted after replacement of components, etc. To adjust the default positions of all the MAC III AirFX’s effects, use the CALIBRATION menu instead.

  • Page 32: Event Log

    Event log The MAC III AirFX monitors performance, any errors or warnings, temperatures, etc. and stores data in an ongoing service event log that can be viewed in the fixture’s display or downloaded to a USB memory device and viewed on a PC.
  • Page 33 • Adjustment Settings displays the fixture’s factory adjustment settings at power up. These settings should only be changed by Martin Service or its authorized agents. • Calibration Settings displays the fixture’s calibration settings at power up. These settings can be changed by the user (see ”Calibration”...
  • Page 34 In the example, the fixture was powered on 3 hours and 15 minutes before the current temperature data was logged. Temperature change over time at 15 minute intervals can be followed in MAC III AirFX user manual...

  • Page 35: Calibration

    the table. If you wish, it can also be copied and pasted into spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Handling XML log files The XML event log files can be archived and e-mailed, but you must include the folder templates and its contents MACIII_EventLog.css and MACIII_EventLog.xsl in the same folder as the XML files so that web browsers can view the event logs correctly: Zipping the EVENT LOGS MAC III SERIES folder before storing or sending should ensure that the nested...

  • Page 36: Software Installation

    2. Disconnect the data link from the MAC III AirFX. 3. Insert the USB stick in the MAC III AirFX’s USB host socket. The fixture should recognize the USB stick, illuminate the display panel and show the UPDATE FIRMWARE window in the display. Alternatively, scroll to the UPDATE FIRMWARE menu under SERVICE in the control panel.

  • Page 37: Cleaning

    • A USB/DMX hardware interface device such as the Martin Universal USB/DMX™ or Martin DABS1™. To install the MAC III firmware: 1. Download the firmware ‘.MU3’ file from the MAC III AirFX support page on the Martin website at www.martin.com to the PC.
  • Page 38 7. Check that all filter holders are correctly installed so that there is an airtight seal around all their edges. Figure 18: Base air filters Figure 19: Reinstalling head air filters MAC III AirFX user manual...

  • Page 39: Lubrication

    6. Reinstall the head covers. Lubrication The MAC III AirFX does not require lubrication under normal circumstances. The slides for the zoom and focus lens cars are lubricated with a long-lasting teflon-based grease that can be reapplied by a Martin service partner if necessary.
  • Page 40 Push the end of the spring in under the lip of the holder. 9. Check that the gobo is seated flush against the holder and that the spring is pressed as flat as possible against the back of the gobo. MAC III AirFX user manual...
  • Page 41 10. Line up the goboholder, rotating the aerial effects wheel if necessary, so that the magnet faces in the same direction as the magnets on the other goboholders in the aerial effects wheel (for example, all magnets facing outwards), then fit the goboholder into position on the gobo wheel, engaging its teeth in the central activation cog.

  • Page 42: Removing Modules

    Figure 24. Correct gobo orientation Removing modules The MAC III AirFX is modular in design. A full procedure for removing and servicing effect modules is included in the Martin™ service package available for the MAC III AirFX. MAC III AirFX user manual...

  • Page 43: Mac Iii Airfx Dmx Protocol

    128 - 254 51 - 99 Maximum yellow setting (128 = no yellow) Normal (full range) Fade Open (6000 K) → warm (3200 K) 0 - 255 0 - 100 Table 2: MAC III AirFX DMX Protocol MAC III AirFX DMX protocol...
  • Page 44 58 - 83 23 - 32 Fast 84 - 109 33 - 42 Medium 110 - 135 43 - 52 Slow 136 - 255 53 - 100 No function Table 2: MAC III AirFX DMX Protocol MAC III AirFX user manual...
  • Page 45 0 - 255 0 - 100 Left → right Fade 32768 0 - 65535 0 - 100 Tilt Left → right Fade 32768 0 - 65535 0 - 100 Table 2: MAC III AirFX DMX Protocol MAC III AirFX DMX protocol...
  • Page 46 • Slot 1 is selected on the color wheel (DMX value 20 on channel 8) Value must be held for 5 seconds to activate Table 2: MAC III AirFX DMX Protocol MAC III AirFX user manual...
  • Page 47 • Shake and Random CMY channel 9 must be set to DMX value 005 - • Fixture control channel 21 must be set to DMX value 055 - 059. Table 2: MAC III AirFX DMX Protocol MSB = Most significant byte...

  • Page 48: Control Panel Menus

    Follow P/T speed applied to pan and tilt via DMX or in SETTINGS control menu Normal Normal effects speed EFFECT SPEED Fast Optimize effects movement for speed Optimize effects movement for Slow smoothness Table 3: Control menus MAC III AirFX user manual...
  • Page 49 Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print) Sets lamp cooling fans to 50% capacity (color temperature of light output from the lamp is different at different thermal lamp LAMP COOLING temperatures) Sets lamp cooling fans to 80% capacity Sets all cooling fans to no cleaning...
  • Page 50 Enable gobo crossfading speed adjustment / minimum gobo wheel scrolling speed on channel 10 GOBO X-FADE Disable gobo crossfading speed adjustment FACTORY Return all settings (except calibrations) to LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS SETTINGS factory defaults Table 3: Control menus MAC III AirFX user manual...
  • Page 51 Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print) FIRMWARE Vxx.xx.xx Fixture software version VERSION Display hours fixture has been powered on TOTAL POWER ON since manufacture (not user-resettable) Display hours fixture has been powered on POWER ON TIME RESETTABLE POWER ON since last counter reset (user-resettable)
  • Page 52 UPDATE FIRMWARE BANK Firmware bank version LOCATION Location of firmware bank EVENT LOG TRIGGER Triggers generation of event log EVENT LOG CLEAN EVENT LOG Clears event log and any current errors Table 3: Control menus MAC III AirFX user manual...

  • Page 53: Service And Display Messages

    Table 4: Service warning messages Error messages The MAC III AirFX monitors its own operation. If it detects an error, it displays an error warning. The most important short codes and messages are given in Table 5 below: Short code...
  • Page 54 ERROR FAILSAFE MODE Module error detected during self-check at startup. Service intervention required. Fixture control possibly disabled, depending on nature of error. LAMP R FAN ERROR LAMP L FAN ERROR BOTTOM FAN ERROR Table 5: Error messages MAC III AirFX user manual...
  • Page 55 Short code Full-text message CMY FAN ERROR TOP FAN ERROR MAINBOARD FAN 1ERROR POWER FAN 1 ERROR POWER FAN 2 ERROR FBEP PAN FEEDBACK ERROR Unable to correct pan position FBET TILT FEEDBACK ERROR Unable to correct tilt position FOER FOCUS ERROR FUSB FORCED USB UPLOAD ENABLED...
  • Page 56 An error occurred during upload via DMX. Check cabling and connections, and then restart. UPLD DMX UPLOAD ERROR Firmware upload via DMX failed. UPLE UPLOAD ERROR ON EFFECT (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3) Table 5: Error messages MAC III AirFX user manual...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Repair or replace damaged cables. Insert DMX termination plug in data output socket Data link not terminated. of the last MAC III AirFX on the data link. Fixtures reset correctly but respond erratically or not at all Incorrect addressing of fixtures.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Maximum thickness ........1.1 mm (0.043 in.) +/- 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) Recommended glass ..Borosilicate 3.3 or better with dichroic or heavy matted aluminum coating MAC III AirFX user manual...
  • Page 59 Installation Mounting points ........... 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks Orientation .
  • Page 60 Martin Universal USB-DMX Interface Box™ ........
  • Page 61 This product contains two batteries. Ensure that they are disposed of responsibly by an authorized recycling or waste disposal center at the end of their life. Where applicable, Martin participates in schemes whose aim is to ensure that local recycling and/or waste disposal centers accept batteries from Martin products.
  • Page 64 • Olof Palmes Allé 18 • 8200 Aarhus N • Denmark Tel: +45 8740 0000 • Fax +45 8740 0010...

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