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  • Page 1 Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Dimensions

    Martin is a registered trademark of HARMAN Professional Denmark ApS registered in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Dimensions ......................2 Safety information ....................5 Introduction ......................8 Before using the product for the first time ............8 Fixture overview ....................9 Physical installation .................... 10 Protection from the sun ................10 Cooling ..................... 10 Protection from moisture ................
  • Page 4 Replacing a rotating gobo ................ 34 Installing a glare shield accessory ............38 Installing a framing module ..............38 Updating firmware ..................43 Remote Device Management (RDM) ..............44 Setting beam angles in new firmware ............44 Parameter IDs ..................44 DMX protocol ......................

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    HProTechSupportUSA@harman.com or by phone: (844) 776-4899. For technical support outside North America, please contact your national distributor. The light source contained in the fixture may be replaced by Martin or an authorized Martin service agent only. A terminal block for connection to AC mains power is not included and must be supplied by the installer.
  • Page 6 Martin user manual versions are identified by the Revision letter given at the bottom of page 2. Refer any operation not described in this user manual to Martin Global Service or an authorized Martin service agent. Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture.
  • Page 7 If fixtures can be operated in combination, light intensity can increase and you should consult a lighting professional for safety recommendations. The Exterior Projection 500 falls into the following risk groups according to EN 62471 at the distances indicated: At a distance of less than 5.2m (17 ft.) from the fixture, the light output can...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Exterior Projection 500 Narrow, Medium and Wide models are suitable for the projection of images and/or text such as logos. The Exterior Projection 500 Very Wide has less clearly defined projections than the other three models and is best suited to the projection of abstract patterns.

  • Page 9: Fixture Overview

    DOWN (▼) Scroll down a menu or scroll descending values UP (▲) Scroll up a menu or scroll ascending values ENTER Confirm a selection 3. Adjustable mounting yoke 4. AC mains power cable 5. DMX data combined in/out cable 6. Pressure relief valve Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Physical Installation

    UV radiation. Cooling The Exterior Projection 500 has a thermal protection system. If temperatures inside the fixture exceed safe levels, it regulates LED output to protect components. The fixture has internal forced air cooling but it needs to dissipate heat externally by convention.
  • Page 11 2. Fasten two bolts with 8 mm (5/16 inch) shaft diameter to the surface with one bolt passing through each of the curved slots C to anchor the fixture. This will give approximately 90° of pan adjustment. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Aiming (Pan And Tilt)

    See illustration on right. If you require very precise aiming and setup, we recommend that you order the projection setup gobo available from Martin for the Exterior Projection 500 (see ‘Accessories’ on page 55) and install it in the gobo wheel while you adjust fixture aim, focus, etc.
  • Page 13 7. See ‘Anchoring to a surface or structure’ on page 11. Tighten the bolts in the center hole A and curved slots C and install bolts in holes B. Check that the fixture will be held securely in all wind and weather conditions. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Ac Power

    Do not try to connect to a three-phase three-wire (three phases, ground/earth) system. There is no power on/off switch. Power is applied to an Exterior Projection 500 fixture as soon as it is connected to power. Provide a means to disconnect or shut down power to fixtures that is easily accessible and is located close to the fixtures.

  • Page 15: Installing A Temporary Power Plug

    Live or L Neutral or N Earth, Ground or US system Black White Green EU system Brown Blue Yellow/green Power plug connections Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Control Data Link

    If you reach the limit of 32 fixtures on a DMX data link, you can connect up to 32 additional fixtures if you add a splitter-amplifier such as the Martin RDM 5.5 Splitter to the link in order to boost the data signal. Adding a splitter-amplifier also lets you extend a data link beyond 500 meters (1640 ft.).
  • Page 17 The Exterior Projection 500 is supplied with a hard-wired 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) shielded cable with 2 pairs of wires for connection to a DMX data link. The pair of wires with a green sleeve is for data input from the control device or previous device in the daisy chain.

  • Page 18: Fixture Setup

    When the number is displayed, press ENTER to confirm. Setting a DMX address The Exterior Projection 500 uses thirteen DMX channels to receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture’s DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first of these channels.

  • Page 19: Programming A Standalone Show

    Manual control mode The fixture can be tested, reset and returned to default factory settings manually from the control panel. To enter manual mode: 1. Access the control menu and select MANUAL MODE. 2. Press ENTER. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Display Setting

    YES is the factory default setting. The display can be set to stay on or to turn off 1 minute after the last key press. To set display behavior: 1. Select DISPLAY AUTO OFF and press ENTER. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Fixture Status

    If you want fixtures to keep obeying the last DMX command they received if a DMX signal is lost, set all fixtures to be MASTER. If a fixture is set to SLAVE, it will always black out if it is not receiving a DMX signal or a signal from a MASTER fixture. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 22 ENTER to confirm. Press MENU to go back up one level. 3. Scroll to OFFLINE MODE and press ENTER. Press UP or DOWN to select RUN SHOW, DMX LAST STATE or BLACK OUT. Press ENTER to confirm. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Setting Effect Offsets

    Exterior Projection 500 MG (Multigobo –standard fixture) ● Exterior Projection 500 FR (Framing – special fixture variant with manually operated framing module, available from late 2017). By default, the software is configured to match the Multigobo variant. To change this setting: 1.

  • Page 24: Effects

    Slot 3: Yellow Slot 7: Cyan Slot 4: Green Slot 8: Orange As an alternative to the above colors, Martin can supply custom color filters made to special order. Please consult your Martin supplier for details. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Gobos

    Using two channels for adjustment gives 16-bit control. Gobos are user-replaceable. You can replace them with custom gobos made to your own design provided that the gobos meet the quality and specifications of the Martin gobos supplied with the fixture (see ‘Gobos’ on page 54).

  • Page 26: Animation Effect

    The motorized focus lets you adjust the sharpness of projections from the controller. Gobo animation effects, for example, can be most effective if they are slightly out of focus. See also ‘Focus distances’ on page 29. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation The Exterior Projection 500 is designed to operate at ambient temperatures between -30°C (-22° F) and 45° C (113° F). For instant wake-up with no warm-up mode, we recommend that you keep power applied constantly in ambient temperatures below 0° C (32° F).
  • Page 28 14.0 15.8 17.6 diameter in (11.5) (17.3) (23.0) (28.8) (34.6) (40.3) (46.1) (51.8) (57.6) meters (ft.) Center illuminance in lux Center illuminance in candela Projection data, gobo with max. image size, Very Wide beam angle Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Focus Distances

    2.7 m (8.9 ft.) (22°) Wide 3 m (9.9 ft.) (37°) Very Wide 4.3 m (14.2 ft.) (51°) Minimum sharp focus distances These distances also apply if the optional framing module is installed in the fixture. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Refer any service or repair operation not described in this manual to an authorized Martin service technician. Do not try to carry out such an operation yourself, as doing so may present a health or safety risk.
  • Page 31 ● Replace valves after an extended period of use. Intervals for valve replacement depend on the installation environment. ● Consult your Martin dealer about a suitable valve replacement schedule. Contact Martin Service for valve replacement Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Removing And Reinstalling The Top Cover

    3. Place the top cover loosely over the top of the fixture so that air can enter and leave the fixture. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 33 4. Obtain a silica gel desiccant bag (P/N 37220000) from Martin. Do not remove the dessicant bag from its sealed aluminum foil bag until you are ready to install it as described below. 5. Open the Service  Evaporation Mode control menu and select PASSWORD. Scroll to the user password (default = 123) and press ENTER.

  • Page 34: Replacing A Rotating Gobo

    To help with designing custom gobos when projection requirements are very specific, order the Projection Setup Gobo (see below) from Martin and use it to map projection characteristics at the installation site. You can then give precise data to the gobo designer to use as a guide.
  • Page 35 The rotating gobos in the Exterior Projection 500 are installed in goboholders that clip into the rotating gobo wheel. To replace a gobo: 1. Remove the top cover as described under ’Removing and reinstalling the top cover’ on page 2. See illustration below. Position the alignment mark (arrowed) in the goboholder at a reference point such as the midpoint between the end of the motor mounting plate and multi-connector shown below.
  • Page 36 Gobos 5 and 6 only Gobos 5 and 6 are structured glass and require a thrust washer. See illustration below. Place the black thrust washer (arrowed) over the gobo before you go on to the next step. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Step 3. 8. See illustrations below and right. Push the goboholder into position, sliding the tongue that sticks out from the goboholder into position (arrowed) behind the gobo activation cog, pressing against the gobo wheel. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Installing A Glare Shield Accessory

    10. Reinstall the top cover as described under ‘Removing and reinstalling the top cover’ on page Installing a glare shield accessory A glare shield is available as an optional accessory for the Exterior Projection 500. The shield protects from stray light and can help protect the fixture from damage caused by the sun shining on the front of the fixture.
  • Page 39 Allen (hex) head gobo module retaining screws (arrowed). 3. See illustration on right. Unplug the two multi-connectors (arrowed) and move the wiresets out of the way to give yourself space to remove the gobo module. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 40 5. See illustration on right. Slide the framing module into the fixture in the place of the gobo module. Make sure that the framing module multi- connector (arrowed) faces as shown. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 41 9. If you are not going to adjust framing immediately, close the fixture as described in ’Removing and reinstalling the top cover’ on page 32. If you are going to adjust framing, continue to the next section below. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 42 3. The illustration below shows which wheels adjust which blade. Turning wheels A and D adjusts the top framing blade, for example. Framing blade adjustment wheels: A + D = Top E + F = Right B + C = Bottom G + H = Left Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Updating Firmware

    32. Updating firmware The Exterior Projection 500 accepts firmware (fixture software) updates via the DMX/RDM link if using an uploader tool such as the Martin Companion application running on a Windows PC. Connect the PC to the DMX/RDM link via a suitable USB-to-DMX hardware interface such as the Martin M-DMX.

  • Page 44: Remote Device Management (Rdm)

    Narrow, Wide and Very Wide beam angle fixtures without needing physical access to the fixture (see ‘Setting beam angles when updating firmware’ on page 43). Parameter IDs RDM commands are normally referred to as Parameter IDs or PIDs. The Exterior Projection 500 responds to the following Parameter IDs: Device discovery...
  • Page 45 The commands that execute the PIDs in the table above are likely to be displayed differently on different RDM controllers. Errors and warnings The Exterior Projection 500 also sends warnings and error message codes via RDM (see ‘Warning and error messages’ on page 51). Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Dmx Protocol

    Clockwise, fast → slow 215 - 221 Stop (wheel stops at its current position) 222 - 243 Counterclockwise, slow → fast Random slots 244 - 247 Fast 248 - 251 Medium 252 - 255 Slow Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 47 127 – 129 No rotation (prism stops at current position) 130 – 253 Rotating CCW slow → CCW fast 254 – 255 No rotation (prism indexed at 45°) Focus Fade 32768 0 – 65535 Infinity → near Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 48 40-44 Parameter shortcuts = ON (default) Snap 45-49 Parameter shortcuts = OFF 50-54 Auto-blackout = On 55-59 Auto-blackout = OFF (default) 60-64 Illuminate display on fixture 65-69 Turn off display on fixture 70-255 No function Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Control Menus

    Display panel sleeps after 1 minute Intensity 0%-100% Adjust display panel intensity Display Hold Menu key pressed for 3 Setting seconds, then enter user password Display lock On / Off (default = 123) or service password (111) to unlock display Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Select Beam Angle angle fixtures, select OTHER in Other Narrow, Wide and Very Wide fixtures. Password 0…999 Note: For use by Martin Service! Enter user password (default = 123) or Color -128~127 Fixture Offset service password (111) for access to Gobo -128~127 effect offsets.

  • Page 51: Warning And Error Messages

    Warning and error messages The Exterior Projection 500 monitors its own operation and is capable of self-diagnosis. If an operating parameter such as ambient temperature is exceeded or if an error occurs, the fixture displays a warning or error message in its onboard LCD display.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    DMX control device. Move or shield the DMX link if it is close to an unshielded high-voltage installation. Internal fault. Contact your Martin authorized distributor or Martin Global Service for assistance. Condensation Humidity inside fixture. Condensation inside the fixture is normal in visible on inside of some atmospheric conditions.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Prisms ........Prism wheel with 4-facet linear and 3-facet radial rotating prisms Frost (wash effect) ..................Motorized, variable Focus ................Motorized, variable 3 m (9.8 ft. to infinity Shutter............Strobe and pulse effects, instant open and blackout Dimming ..............0-100% constantly variable, 16-bit control Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Mounting ......................Adjustable yoke Minimum distance from housing to combustible materials ........0.1 m (4 ins.) Minimum distance from front glass to illuminated surfaces ........0.5 m (1.6 ft.) Suitable for wet locations. Do not immerse in water. Exterior Projection 500 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Two long-type gobo retaining springs Accessories Exterior Projection 500 Glare Shield ..............P/N 91611767 Exterior Projection 500 Projection Setup Gobo ’Line It Up’ ......... P/N 91616068 Exterior Projection 500 Manual Framing Module ..........P/N 91611842 Related Items Martin® RDM 5.5 Splitter ..................P/N 90758150 Martin®...
  • Page 56 Electrical and Electronic Equipment), where applicable. Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life. Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products Photobiological safety warning The warning shown below is printed on this product. If it becomes difficult or impossible to read, it...
  • Page 60 · Olof Palmes Allé 18 · 8200 Aarhus N · Denmark Tel: +45 8740 0000 · Fax +45 8740 0010...

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